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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1897
Page
12
In Suffolk Virginia on October 10 Major J Hoge Tyler spoke twice at Wight Courthouse and City Bath Theatre drawing large crowds. He entertains while delivering political arguments aided by anecdotes and glows with elocution. Local figures Cal C F Day and J B West introduced him. State Senator James N. Glouccaper attended and praised the speaker.
Photos of the dry dock in Newport News and ships like the Kunbonte Melena are displayed. Wilton Lakaye returns to perform in London style works, with plans for the Academy of Music. The City of New York production comes to the Academy with drama, humor, and lavish scenery. The Minstrels and a Norfolk lecture by Statorl Dod highlight a bustling arts program and public notices.
A sensational Norfolk furniture sale announces drastic price cuts on a seven room set carload plus many items. The promoter claims steep bargains, warns buyers of limited delivery, and stresses extraordinary value across tables desks and sideboards in a mass liquidation.
In Berkley the Calemthone church and other local congregations announce Sunday school and worship services. At Merkley Avenue Wilt De, Rev. MW Butler presides with sermons and junior society activities. a missionary mass meeting is set for 7:00 p.m. with Professor J Motlit addressing the Christian Sun. Nearby services at Kestnut Street M. N. Church include morning and evening preaching, Sunday school, and a Tosetuni go elery gathering with a varied program led by local church members.
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