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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
2
Congressmen Young Major Foster and Oshery figure in a broad Norfolk County campaign tableaux. Reports describe a lively Third Ward meeting with speakers urging Democratic nominees, plus town events in Centreville Deep Creek and Norfolk counties. Activities include a Women’s Mission conference at Christchurch and notes on local races, speakers, and political mood.
An old advertisement touts Dr Wing’s New Discovery as the household god of modern times promising cure for consumption coughs colds and chest throat and lung affections. It notes free trials at Martin & Co Drug Store and mentions Dr Week returning to the city for consultations. Gale Jewelry Co at 110 Main Street in Norfolk Virginia is also listed.
Beer stored in a cellar door swelled shutters forcing propped closure. Officer Childress chased two suspects from Maline to Atlantic streets firing three shots. one suspect escaped, Sammy Hoy captured later by Sergeant Dalton. A separate Knights of Pythias notice lists lodge visitations across Virginia by Grand Chancellor Col. Darnall and others.
Yesterday the Board of Health chaired by Pr Chiles discussed lack of sewers in the east ward and the need for proper sewerage as heavy rains and frost loom. City Engineer Brooke noted no sewer on the east side, forcing continued complaints from various city districts. Weather outlook: frost expected this morning. Agricultural and market notes follow with futures: Liverpool market mixed, US port arrivals and New Orleans receipts estimated, Norfolk steady at middling, and New York futures for October to March showing modest moves.
An advertisement promises a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption. It claims no payment upfront and notes the product is widely recommended by physicians with notable success. The offer is limited by store availability Burrow Martin Co’s Drug Store advertises regular sizes priced 60 cents to 1.00 and dates mention October 2.
The ninth annual Virginia Branch session opened in M. C. A. Hall with Mrs. Yates McAlpine Wilson presiding. Delegates heard devotionals by Mrs. Isa bella Charles Davis of New York, noted circle reports, discussed constitution adoption and a 10 cent per month state fee, then enjoyed Miss Anne Virginia Culberson's dialect entertainment despite heavy rain.
A second attempt to burglarize Honey Joynes house at 101 Calvert Street occurred around 9 o clock. Joynes fired four shots at a Black intruder. an officer pursuing the suspect lost sight of him near Princess Anne Avenue at the city limits.
Misa Lillian L. Eastwood of Portsmouth Virginia and Mr. Charles L. Teed of Norfolk, Virginia were quietly married yesterday morning at the Payette Street Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. George J. Smith.
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as ideal for chil dren and adults. It claims quinine is in a pleasant form, marketed to soothe fever and chill symptoms with a price listed as five, with a date line Ju 26 0ed 52t.
A hazy ad notes fabric and clothing items including feathered felt goods and dress trimmings. It mentions factory stock at low prices and a shop on Court House area with various widths and sizes. Also references Pozzoni's powder and a Sunday perfume advertisement.
The forecast notes inland showers in Virginia with coastal northerly winds and occasional showers elsewhere. Sun rises 6 25 a m, sets 6 13 p m. High water 10 28 a m 10 64 p m, low water 4 05 p m 4 59 p m. Observations show max 63, min not listed, rainfall 0.55 inches, humidity near 100 percent. J J Gray, observer.
The article previews Loula XIV era drama The Royal Secret starring Wilton Lackaye at the Academy of Music on Monday November 1 with promises of romantic incidents and strong scenic production and notes that seats go on sale Saturday morning. It also reviews Walker Whiteside in The Man In Black at the same venue praising his Chevalier performance and the cast, staging, and costumes. The piece ends with Norfolk hat dealer Langdon moving his business to 33 Main Street and promoting a large stock including children's headgear.
Names and places appear in scattered items: Mr Charles Hl Consolyong out after in Manese Mrs Margaret Bull visiting her brother Mr Leon Salzburg to be married next Saturday in New York The Board of Managers for the Retreat for the Sick meet today The steamer Pilgelavence cleared yesterday for Hamburg with 188000 bushels of corn and 40000 bushels of wheat Mr FE OT Humphres of Moyock NC died at St Vincents hospital Tuesday night Remains sent home via Norfolk and Smithers railroad The old bark Henry Litchfield on shore at Berkley for months will be converted into a barge Post office inspector John P Chaimm named chief clerk in Washington
Southern Bell Telephone Co. manager J. W. Crews states inquiries prompted by reports of a death linked to telephone wires. He asserts Nell telephone was not used and that stations have heat coils and fuses to prevent injury from currents. Night classes offered by Southern Short Hand and Business University on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
In Norfolk County a police court hearing spans the day as Michael Travers faces indictments for obtaining land and money under false pretenses. He allegedly acquired a $2,350 farm and $650 cash in exchange for a Chicago-area property misrepresented as valuable, with another farm he is said to have obtained in North Carolina. Commonwealth's Attorney Duncan and others prosecute while Judge Brooke presides. defense by Wolcott. A Chicago-born witness named Mr. Black testifies.
Joseph Brown advertises Brown's French Velours cotton fabric with napped printed designs suited for Dressing Sacques. Prices run 15c to 10c per yard with light and dark colorings. Also promotes Percales, Unbleached Canton Flannel at 7c and 5c, with a note of ample stock and the seller at 210 Church Street.
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