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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1897
Page
11
October notes large cotton prospects and a bustling scene at the State Fair. Officials report a rising farmer turnout, 1200 new pension applications, and steady mining and industrial chatter. The piece cites a new tramps treatment, chemists discussing food safety, and local political shifts amid weather forewarnings.
Sold by druggists or sent on receipt of ec. We and G L Humphreys' Mon Co, corner William and John streets, New York.
An old ad touts Munyon remedies with bold claims and references to Prof Munyon as a leading medical authority. It urges readers to write to Munyon in Philadelphia for medical advice and notes the product sells for two cents at druggists. Florence Shahan of Centreville Michigan is cited and a new cure for pain is promised through Munyon’s system.
The article notes unfinished handsome quarters for the Capital Chub and the removal of the building site baling. It describes statewide partridge shooting season beginning next Monday and wool industry returns. It mentions auditor documents confusion after the Capitol fire and calls for a secure storage building. Johnston’s Leicettor You remarks Democrats would win a large county majority if an election were held, critiques of railroads, and solicitor Pou defending impartiality while accusing political attempts.
A large shipment of 2000 new custom made garments arrives at The Hub offering suits and topcoats at ten dollars each. Competing stores paid more, and The Hub promises quality fabrics and patterns rivaling $17 to $22 items. Money refunded if unsatisfied. sale starts tomorrow morning.
A string of church events is announced across Norfolk area venues. St Peters on Brown Avenue hosts a men’s service under St Andrews Brotherhood. Enterprise provides a holly concert next Thursday at 8 in McKendree Memorial. Admission 10 cents with free refreshments. Washington Memorial Council No. 3 plans a November 2 program at Kirnalt featuring songs, recitations, addresses, and solos. Park Avenue Baptist and McKendree M. E. list regular services, meetings, and upcoming benevolent entertainments for naval reserves. Several local couples marry, residents relocate, and a grand organ recital is promised at Park Avenue Baptist.
Edenton residents report Mrs Captain Hallowell seriously ill at Magnetia street home. Mrs John Teta of Washington visited her mother on Queen Street for several days. Mr Blhum of Pettit's Camp passed through on river trip. Mrs John J Kenner left for Wake Forest to visit relatives. Ann N Myers of Kinston stays at Bay View. Messrs Weatherly and Teroy of Elizabeth City are guests at Woodard House.
Reports misspellings and scattered items including deaths, weather impact on fish supply, illness recovery of Mr. T. C. Allen, street widening on Matthews street, and a Rev. Mr. Pinner to preach next Sunday at the church pending quarantine status. Also mentions Louisiana travel impact.
Hertford Baptist Sunday school will host a Christmas tree event this year amid a quiet fall season. Charles Whedbee, recently finishing college, has been practicing law here. Bad weather hindered cotton harvest, and Miller Roady & Co exhibit Fine Embroidered Tanents at their venue Tuesday through Thursday.
On Monday night at Kirn Wall Brambleton ward the city military will attend in a full dress program directed by L Frank Jordan and C W Crke. Some of the city's best talent will perform and the event promises an excellent entertainment.
AMPTICCITY Ed Loder returns to Pinner's Pointe company from Morehead City NC. Central Avenue Baptist Church led by Rev FE Dudley offers morning sermon Sweet Hosts in the Old Time Religion and evening The Mysterious Fingers. Master S. Dickson injured a wall wrestling a greenhouse. healing described as favorable. LeKies Memorial M&B Church holds 11 am and 2 pm services with Mourning Notable Dream and Why I Am a Methodist. Nasden's Modern Minstrels set to perform at Oda Fellows' Fall Tuesday Night after Mirn Hall show in Brambleton ward.
The Grace Baptist church pastor Wright will preach at 1 and 7 45 pm with morning theme Hallowed Be Thy Name and evening This Man Receiveth Sinners The Sunday school starts at 1 30 pm A special meeting with speakers essays and music is planned Also updates report Miss Inme Shane improved after two weeks at 10 Cullen street and Mr George C Croaham is much improved Others include Rev R W Webb and Miss Minnie Pitts with health updates
The British court of inquiry exonerates Captain Williams from blame for the wreck of the steamer Iesperidea after it stranded on Diamond Shoals near Cape Intternas on October 6. The panel included Captain W. H. Jamison and Captain Scharrard with Consul Frazier presiding.
Fragmentary marketing text touts Syrdleonto Co product Eyoudilea Chavon as a universal remedy. Claims describe dramatic cures for nausea skin odor tongue issues and rheumatic pain amid references to global trade and speculative ventures.
Norfolk Va Oct 15 1897 To whom It may concern this is to certify that I had a catarrhal discharge of the right ear for five years left there from the effects of malarial fever I consulted several doctors and took treatment but to no avail They did not seem to do much good In this condition I consulted Dr Mirey the specialist and he treated me about three months I am glad to say the discharge has grooped and I believe it is on permanent cure I would advise all who are suffering with ear troubles to consult Dr IL Fires I have known several persons who were suffering with a catarrhal trouble who have been cured and greatly benefited by his treatment JOAN O CANOLL General manager and secretary American Protective Insurance Company office over The Rule 374 Male street residence 509 Tunstall avenue
Dr I B Firey lists specialist offices 1 and 2 at No Sit Main efrect over Frank & Bons offering catarrh and other disorders of the eye ear nose throat chest and stomach. Hours nine to twelve ninety nine and two to six thirty p m.
Real estate auction by H L Page Co at 233 Main St Norfolk Va to sell three parcels. First a brick house and lot on Smith St south of Nicholson St, 45 ft 3 in front with meandering depth. Second a frame house on Kelly St 24 ft frontage and 100 ft depth. Third a frame house on Kelly St 100 ft depth, all deeds of trust dated 1898 to 1896. Terms one-tiled cash with balance in 1 2 years, interest by deed of trust. Trustee George W Dey and auctioneers Ul Page Co.
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