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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
3
A derisive note from Louisville Post mocks the Dingley tariff plan, arguing the revenue benefits go to robber barons not the government or the people, painting the policy as a financial windfall for elites rather than citizens.
The Epworth League of Norfolk honors Mrs Ives with a souvenir after a third day session in Norfolk Virginia The Women’s Foreign Missionary Conference heard devotional addresses and reports from Norfolk Portsmouth Rappahannock Charlottesville districts Delegates elected new officers and sent greetings to Miss Coffee in China A petition to teach alcohol effects to scholars was distributed and Virginia Beach Beane hosted an enjoyable afternoon before district secretary elections and Lynchburg selected as next meeting site
The town gears up for an organ recital at Park Avenue Baptist Church next Thursday with Prof Koerner of Epworth and Norfolk talent. A Norfolk Naval Reserves benefit concert follows in Kirn Hall next Tuesday featuring a varied program of vocal, instrumental, and dramatic pieces by local artists and groups including Com Pollen Ruth Fulford Mr Jax W Casey and the Esmeralda Quartette. Local merchants prepared for Sunday supplies and farmers expect crops to yield well after recent rains. registration books open today. St Peters P.O. church lakes gatherings drew strong attendance with social meals at Wester Supper corners.
Miss Eva Jomlan visits Suffolk while Lew Blake returns from Baltimore and Emanuel Ovamipe, from New York via Norfolk, appears in the ely. Edward Trimsey dies at St Vincent's Hospital after a long illness. Norfolk Southern railroad plans an October schedule change. A man named John Coolman is suspected of stealing shoes. The Montefore Association opens its ball at its hall on Penchureh Street Thursday. Loreal Inspectors conclude a collision inquiry between the steamer Norfolk and the tuble. committee members attend Nashville Exposition. A reception for factory girls at Brewer Street Gospel Mission featured refreshments, a notable programme with an actress, recitations, and a duet by the Vite girls. Receptions were led by Moares Walton, Union Mission superintendent.
A Japanese Tea at Mrs. Marvin’s residence on Brewer Street featured lanterns bunting and an Oriental mood. Five performers posed as Japanese girls with glamorous outfits while artists and a pianist performed including William Errlaben Aurelia Rohamen and Alfred Etheridge with Miss Amna Odell as accompanist.
Trey R. B. Baker and his brother in law, both from Peoria, Illinois, arrived in the city aboard the Norfolk and Western line with a $200 survey team. They founded the Door of Tape Mission and will preach at Market Square for a week starting at 7:20 pm each evening. Their bay horse team is housed at Gilchrist's stables free of expense.
A crowded Norris Vrog tent near The Virginian Annex on City Hall avenue and Plume streets hosted entertaining performances by children and elders yesterday. Two performers will be rewarded today as the show winds down this evening. Those who have not seen this lively act should attend today for a final treat.
A notice announces a Young Men's Christian Association gathering Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock addressing That Young Man and His Friends by Rev Edward Macx. A sixteen player orchestra will aid singing with Mardauo Etheridae set to sing a solo at Fredericksburg Virginia.
A London sourced notice touts a patent medicine advertised as a universal remedy for biliousness constipation and malaria. It claims efficacy against yellow skin, tongue foul odor, and rheumatic complaints, urging persistent trial alongside other standard remedies. The advertisement notes notable ingredients from England France and Germany and cites cures for a range of ailments.
Senator Bacon of Georgia pressed the President in Washington to grant clemency for Leawie Redwine once a cashier at an Atlanta bank now serving a six year term in Columbus Ohio penitentiary. His sentence expires in November.
In city court William A. Cooper sued Tidewater Tea for $5,000 damages and a verdict of $250 was returned for Lie plate um. The case was adjourned for the term. Fr. MM. Womble of Raleigh faced charges of obtaining money under false pretences in police court and was sent to jail for three months for deception involving oysters.
The docket shows W T Mayne fined 12.50 for trunk theft pretence against Agnes Shern. Dan Mackey fined 6.10 for beating Addie Price. Stephen Williams had wife beating continued. Mack Themley fined 6.50 for threatening Louisa Miller. Williams and others in colored community cited for various petty offenses.
Yester day morning a man named Tsaiac Columbock was arrested on a charge of stealing a wheel valued at about 80 from the Norfolk and Portsmouth Transfer Company stables on Concary Street. Detectives recovered the wheel at Morris Ane Hon-house, where it was said to be left by a dealer to be sold. He was bound over in 20 pounds for appearance in Poker Court tomorrow morning with CL Wyattman as surety.
Judge Tuthill and State's Attorney Deneen held a lengthy private conference on Ludgert, with ex judge Vincent and attorney Phalen present. George Midleton offered $5000 bail and $500 weekly salary exposure. no agreement reached. A new trial consideration remains undecided as officials weigh calendar rescheduling amid public scrutiny.
The text explains that plain cod liver oil troubles digestion and the stomach, so Scott's Emulsion with hypophosphites digests the oil into droplets with machinery to aid digestion, allowing the beneficial effects. It notes the product costs one dollar and is sold by Scott & Yowne, New York druggists.
A garbled historical text describes a controversial leader from Islennae Mh and his impact on business, politics, and society. The narrative, though broken, highlights public reactions, warnings by associates, and debates over his character, with references to petitions, letters, and proposed reforms shaping local discourse.
Jumbled OCR text reconstructs a local court scene with references to a state attorney, a jury, and names like Revlin and Bonville though many words are garbled. The readable bits suggest a legal proceeding with testimony and possible dates within a cursedly unclear narrative.
An observational piece on autumn leaves dazzling with colors in a forest setting. Describes a spectrum from violet to yellow, with detailed notes on leaf shapes and patterns, and mentions how a dry season affects color intensity and the overall beauty of the scene.
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