Norfolk Lyceum plans and member drive in South
The Norfolk Lyceum aims to open this winter with simple cooperation and seeks 1500 new members across Southern cities. Secretary Milnetan travels to assist, with memberships priced at 35 cents per admission or five dollars for twenty subscriptions. Elite lecturers from Burke to Graves are discussed for future readings.
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Wnorfoll Lycrum
Swison
Qgectober
Southern
Lyceum Eircuit
Milinetan
Steretary
Norfolk
Iyo
Avotista
Columbus
Atlanta
Savannah
Nashville
Charleston
Mialeton
Strom
South
Oper Ouses
Norfolk Lyceum
Norfolk Hoat
Lynn Abcott
George Semam
Geo. Laermer
Norfells
Augusta
Long Distance Lines Link Norfolk to Washington Soon
The Long Distance Telephone Company plans near term connections between Norfolk and Washington. Construction has linked Manchester, Petersburg, and Berkeley. the next month will finish cable work and conduit use in Norfolk. Rates will vary by distance and extend to Omaha. The electrical control board decided conduits run on the south side of Main Street, with work starting in ten days. The company will base its office in the Durruss Bank building at Main and Atlantic.
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Norfolk
Washington
Manchester
Petersburg
Berkley
Svill
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Omaha
Board of Electrical Control
Main Street
Durruss Bank
Main
Atlantic Streets
Not Much About Anything in Norfolk A Ninetyngraphic View
Norfolk city life shown through brief notes on visitors residents and events. Mentions John B Loughran D Lawrence Groner Fortune Odendhal Neal Casey Nusbaum and family, Myers Haven Leath and others. Bargain matinee at Academy of Music, miscellaneous travel and social happenings.
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Manny
Norfolk
Driefly
John B. Loughran
Baltimore
D. Lawrences Groner
Fortune Odendhal
J. M. Neal
Danville
James Casey
Maryland
Sidney Nusbaum
Old Point
Academy of Music
Ben Myers
Dispatch
N. R. Hoen
Thomas F. Bush
Raleigh
N. C
Colton Exchange
Thomas G. Leath
Richmond Theatre
GC. CG. Perry
Norfolk Candy Kitchen
Wank Street
L. D. Dodson
Bay Line
New York
Messie
N. R. Haven
Thomas F. Tush
Cotton Exchange
T. Rameey Taylor
Hambleton, Ward
Manaesas
Odell
Epworth
W. W. Sale
Trouszent
Third Ward
Democratic Club
George D. Levy
Twin City
Ethel Brandt
Court of Law and Chancery
W. B. Martin
Wytheville
W. H. Sargeant
Norfolk Library
Narragansett Pier
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W. ST
Trice
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
Brambleton Ward
A P Hill Rifles Question Drill Entry Worth
The Petersburg Progress reports the A P Hill Rifles will decide tonight if they enter the Norfolk competitive drill in October. Local soldiers complain the prize of 200 dollars is too small, given transport costs. The Richmond Blues have already declined to enter due to the prize inadequacy.
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Petersburg
A. P. Hill Rifles
Norfolk
Sinangy
Soldier Boys
Richmond Blues
Miss Katler McHugh Reappointed Deputy Collector
Miss Katler McHugh received reappointment as deputy collector of internal revenue yesterday morning. She has headed the stamp office at the Norfolk custom house since 1892, first named under the Cleveland administration as a civil service position. The recent decision by President Melvinia left appointment to the new collector, Colonel James D. Slady, who issued the reappointment.
Major J EB Wright Heads to Atlanta for Visit
Major J EB Wright of Fox Cracker and Lost Cause tobacco fame and his son Grover Cleveland left last night for Atlanta to visit General John B Gordon. Wright, who chaired Virginia’s delegation in 1880 during Gordon’s Senate campaign, will meet many Atlanta friends on the trip.
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Atlanta
J. EB
Wright
Fox Cracker Rand
Cruse
Obacco
Grover Cleveland
John B. Gordon
Virginia
Gordon Hand
United States Senate
Ike
Washington Excursion Promises Flexible Tickets and Delays
The Park Avenue Rapist Church arranged a Washington trip with a $2.50 rate and five day extension options. Excursionists may return on any boat, encouraging advance ticket and stateroom purchases. The Washington excursion departs Norfolk at 7:20 on September 10.
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Washington
Park Avenue
Norfolk
Weather Review August North Atlantic Conditions Report
The August North Atlantic review notes generally moderate conditions south of the 40th parallel and west of the prime meridian with few ports of trouble. In the north and west of the British Isles a succession of low pressures produced strong to gale force winds and storm activity, while the Azores region saw below normal barometric pressure early, rising later. No tropical cyclones or West Indian hurricanes were detected. bergs and small ice features were observed near Cape Race and Flemish Cap, with the Grand Banks clear overall.
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North Atlantic
Gates
British Isles
SMNE
Joy
Cape Hatteras
Meng
Atterns
Stn
Paralel
Azores
American
Tiatheras
Wiedward Islands
Cape Race
Perryland Head
Grand Lhinks
Adoen Jecherga
Flemish Cay
Belle Isle
Lewberg
Grand Banks
New England
Belle Ivy
Father and Daughter Both Cured by Dr Ferry
A letter from a patient praises Dr L B Ferry for treating both a father and his daughter for a gland disease. The father notes lasting relief with no recurrence and the daughter shows complete cure after treatment. The sender reports referring other patients over the year and expresses gratitude and satisfaction.
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Denar
Amn
Nial
Thiekie
Aso
Sue Beems
Saints
York Mace
Enthusiastic Meeting Of Baptist Young People’s Union
A hearty gathering of the Baptist Young People's Union met Tuesday evening at the First Baptist church lecture room. Speeches and entertainment with a solo and a Viet were presented as the group grows more active. The chairman announced a meeting of pastors and committee members at 8 o'clock to plan for the State convention to be held October 6 and 7 in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Union
First Baptist Church
Hia'clork
Baptist Young People's Union
Chiuirman M. Winston
Preemason Street
Labor Day Closing and Hospital Fund Excursion
The Manufacturers Clothing House on Mialin Street, managed by PD J Martin, will close Monday Labor Day at 1 o clock. The Retreat for the Sick ladies plan a James River excursion on Wednesday September 5 for funds toward a new hospital in Ghent. Thetric Bitters are advertised as a remedy for female complaints and general ailments at Burrow Martin Co.'s drug store for fifty cents and one dollar.
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Manufacturers Clothing House
Mialin Street
PD. J. Martin
Isenern
James River
Ghent
Burrow, Martin & Co
Excursion to Niagara Palms on Baltimore and Ohio
The season finale excursion on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad travels to Niagara Falls Buffalo Rochester Geneva Watk inton and more. Departs Norfolk Wednesday September 8 with return stopovers allowed within eleven days. Fare 11.60 via Baltimore 13 via Washington. Apply to Arthur G Lewis Southern Passenger Agent under Atlantic hotel Norfolk Va. Sepl2-eod-tls
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Niagara Palms
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Niagara Balls
Buffalo
Rochester
Geneva
Watkinston
Norfolk
Halmore
Washington
Arthur G. Lewis
Southern
Atlantic Hotel
The Widow Goldstein and The Nancy Hanks at Academy
Saturday matinee and night feature The Widow Goldstein drawing strong crowds at the Academy of Music. Frank Tannehill’s The Nancy Hanks praised for wit and cast led by Harry Beresford and Miss Pauline Pletcher, with a full ensemble delivering lively comedy and standout performances. The Casket offers a large stock of gold and silver wares at low prices as a Summer promotion.
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Goldstlain
Guldstein
Academy of Music
Goldstein
Diane
Nancy Hanks
Frank Tannehill
Lane
Lane Valence. In “the Nancy Hanks
Tannehill
Citanacters
Dresser
W. Caldwe
Selzer
F. Harvey
Madison Broadway
of the World World
Clayton B. White
Mirquis de la Rochelle
Harry Beresford
Richard Chandos
Frank Tannen
Zona
Dorothy Chase
Frances Lakewood
Pauline Pletcher
Henrietta Dash
Jessie Bradbury
Hetty Evergreen
Tosee Sodtrs
Pearl Dodo
Marie Jansen
Dia Dine
Mies Jangon
Trelly
Marquis
Chandos
Weather Summary for Regions on September 1 1897
Forreast and General Conditionas For Po inny Washington September 1 1897. For Virginia Showers southerly winds. For North Carolina Show ers easterly winds.
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Po Inny
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Cotton Crop Figures From New Orleans Exchange
Secretary Tester telegraphed figures for the cotton era 1896-97 from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. The report shows port reveals 6,829,100. 5,420,246. 8,006,177 across years, with Overland 040483 and 873,465 and 1,087,101. Southern consumption 1,049,671, 801,70, 862,838, Total crop 8,757,964, 1S7,316, 9,901,951. Southern mills have taken 137,970 bales more than the previous season.
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Tester
New Orleans Citton Exchange
South-land
A Friend to the Dogs by nameless subject in town
John Clark, described as colored and famed for an enormous appetite, reportedly ate large quantities of fruit and then relieved a dog catcher of his noose. He walked proudly with the instrument over his shoulder and told friends the dogs would be safe until a new noose is made.
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John Clark
Clark
Torney
SM Doe
Corvets
Eas
C Jenkins
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad with Iron Quinine
Cure-alls used by druggists, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic出售 for chills and malaria. Iron and quinine base, marketed as a palatable tonic adults prefer over bitter remedies. Price, probe code 26-008-52t.
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GROVE
Price
Pbc
Death notices from a 19th century Portsmouth area paper
Obituaries and funeral notices list ETHELBERYT W HALSTER 43 from Maltby Avenue and CORA ALICE Powers infant of NAL and Sarah Powers 17 days, with services at their residences on Thursday afternoon. TONKIN infant Rochelle Fraebtas Tonkin, 1 year 8 months, funeral from Nimitz Street Portmouth Wisconsin, announces services this afternoon.
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Talstead
Maltby Avenue
Nal
Sarah BP
Powers
Welook
Vite LO
Tonkin
Niminete Street
Ark View
Portamouth
Rochelle Fraebtas
Jorgs Conod
Itichmond
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Gailborden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
New York Condensed Min Co
van Wie KS
Varry Nolgers
Vemnany
Sila
Columbia Luld
Ferguson Avenue
Bute Street
Wilk Awelling
Jimmies
Joe
Mure Steer
Cumberlind Street
High Etree
Cumberlind
Mure Nou
Choy Brea
Commerce
W. HH. Trice & Co
Plums Streets
Dukestat
IL Vol) Street
Holt Street
Church Street
Grayston Avenue
Freemason
Arlington Place
Watka Street
Liewellyn Avenue
Maiborne
Grace Strat
Cumberhind
Maly Street
Churely Street
Quren Street
Falkland Street
Talat
Sh Main Street
W. H. Hofheimer
Morris Buthihes
Colo
THE
Middleton
Merc
Newelite
Lyceum
Simpie
Weather Review
Toad
Wil
Hoon
DR. L. B. Ferry
L. B. Firey
ACH and
Howell
West Market Square
Heller's
Bank &T
OPPO
Coury House
Atiusen
Fonfole
Kecure
J. M. Reesloer
Frincipal
U. B. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Gray
Armir
Cooper Marble Works
ISG
Nuffolk
Hall & Coo
Walter HL Hall
Granby Street
T. BF. Tlogers
J. M. Keeling
T . Rogers
Columba Building
Y Bel
Castle Hall
Brambleton
K. of
Kirn Hall
LL Bert W. Halstead
A. Wickhouse
Rand
Atlantic Sireet
Frank E. Willcox
North Norfolk Company
Rooma
Business Men's Association
Chas
Nash
Nuel-Tdm
Way
Diamond
Hodgman
Stlish
Dunlap
Gilmer
Jas. W. Gilmer
Brigg'st
Newton-Banna
Ecity
Dark Horse
J KR. Briggs
Old Market Square
Walter J. Simmons & Co
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