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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1897

Page

2

Real estate listings with prices on Highland and Ghent avenues

Daily ads offer 251 Main Street properties and many Ghent and Lovitt Avenue houses for sale. The catalog highlights 6 to 9 room homes, flats, stores, and brick residences with prices from 1500 to 3220, plus water, furnace, and modern improvements. Listings note several streets including Water, Claiborne, Reservoir, North, and Queen Granby corners with showings by appointment.

Main Street Highland Avenue Blaoel Water Street Here Avenue Park Place Claiborne Avenue Ghent New Reservoir Avenue Walte Street Walke Street North Street Wiler Bath WIM Stent Bute Street Queen and Granby Streets Atovie Wo Sheldon Avenue Corprew Avenue Hlighburn Avenue Lovitt Avenue Brambleton Cholcest Brambleton Avenin Male Street Norfolk

Exports for August at Norfolk rise in wheat corn and coal

Norfolk customs records show August exports totaling 74,1b0 dollars with wheat worth 32,072 bushels and 2000. The corn shipments reached 64,619 bushels valued at 77,664 dollars. Lard led third with 907,046 pounds worth 47,016 dollars, carried by German, British, and other steamers.

Norfolk Antwerp Hamburg Vaiss Trimburg Miramar Rotterdam Silge Indialania Romney Ankwerp Fremfield Mamburg Samburg AL Meso Taurd Sorrento Willow Cranch Thunburg Pisa Lathbury Wis

Victim of Opium Habit Seeks Police Aid

A disheveled white man described as severely opium dependent walked into police headquarters claiming three days without relief and asking for help. He gave his name as Samuel L. Williams, 85, with a wife in Rumleton, formerly employed by the Norfolk and Western Railroad at Merwishburg, recently transferred to the city, and possibly connected to Lambert's Point. Police will investigate his condition as a drug addiction case while Justice Tomlin presided. In a separate matter, John Dembrey, a black man charged with beating Matt Newby, escaped the courtroom and was recaptured. He faced fines totaling 22 and additional court penalties for “French leave” and could not pay, sending him to jail.

Pollce Samuel L. Willams Rmbleton Merwishburg Norfolk and Western Millroad Lambert's Point Dle Tomlin Chreatt Court Youn John Dembrey Cegre Matt Newby Enets Newby Womoan John Addison Granby City Hall Avenue Cormor Charters

Alumni Association Meet Elects Officers at Norfolk

Washington and See University Alumni Association of Norfolk and Portsmouth met at the office of Osborne and Groner on September 20, 1897. Gromer was elected president and Mir W. A. Toss secretary. A scholarship to the university was mentioned for 1887-98.

Washington and See University Alumni Association Norfolk and Portsmouth Osborne & Groner Gromer Mir W. A. Toss Gervais Danilio Norfolk

The Casket Promotes Low Prices on Silver Watches

We Wave Them Low a tinnad Complete Line of Our 82,00 Pride. They are neat and dressy and all sand feather. They are made at sane factory with same stock as OU $2.00 PATROL. Narrow, medium and broad toes, both to be had only at MELLER'S SHON STORE, 6 BANK ST., OPPO. COURT HOUSE. The Cheapest and Hear. The largest, most varied and finest stock of gold and silverwares is to be found at The Casket at prices below the lowest. They continue their mid-summer sale and the running of gold and silver watches and diamonds at specially low area, an immense plock of sterling silver at pam o rates.

Sane Factory Meller's Shon Bank ST Oppo Court House

Boy mauled by two bull terriers at Bank Street home

Elsie Dozier a 13 year old boy was attacked by two bull terriers in a Bank Street yard while delivering a package for Cal Dozier. The colored delivery man drew the dogs away and carried the wounded boy to safety before medical aid. His condition last night was uncertain.

Elsie Dozier Cal. Dozier G. P. Sale Bank Street Urem Dovler Dr. Webster Freemason Street

Music received at Virginia with new songs and charity notes

The Virginian lists new Ditson songs The Plower Song The Peacock That Sailed Away Little Boy Bine That's the Time When No Means Yes plus a hospital update Sister Isadore at Saint Agnes Baltimore recovering well and a $500 donation for St Vincent's morgue The August police chief Dornin report records 609 arrests led by assault 76 intoxication 67 nuisances 44 breaches of the peace 46 fights 25 abusive language 24 and 217 dogs caught two weeks ago with 16 reclaimed The dog catcher is well compensated for his work and gains wealth through catches

Lhe Virginian Oliver Ditson Company Boston Plower R. Y. Barrows Florence Fh Toyce Price Isadore St. Vincent's Hospital SS Agnes’ Hospital Baltimore Lnhor Shelina William @. Moetager Chicago St. Vincent's Tut Uy Donnin Dornin Collee Department

Peanut Market Declining Promises Large Peanut Crop

The Virginian reports favorable prospects for a large peanut crop across two thirds of the peanut belt despite some heavy rains in spots. Farmers face weaker market prices as large sales at low bids emerge, with runs of 2 to 2 1 2 percent cited. Table Talk feature noted in coming issue. A new president of Widely and Guarantee Co., John Bland, formerly of Norfolk and Baltimore, takes the post after Frank Brown’s resignation. Wilmington Del saw the Juniata steamer launched by Merchants' and Minters' Transportation Co, built under the American Shipmasters' Association, with dimensions listed.

John BR. Bland Norfolk Baltimore United States Widely and Guaranty Company Goy Frank Brown Blind Juniata Wilmington Del Merchants’ and Minters’ Transportation Company American Shipmaasters' Association

Free Delivery Expansion at Park Place Post Office

Mr T J Anderson postmaster and Mr Wine superintendent propose extending free mail delivery into the growing district of Park Place. Seller boxes to be installed in days. Also note Dewitts Little Early Risers liver remedy ad. Lost excursion to Niagara via Baltimore and Ohio from Norfolk departs Sept S. Tickets and conditions listed.

Park Place T. J. Anderson Mr. Wine Wingmra Folia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Niagara Talis Buffalo Rochester Geneva Walking Glen Norfolk State Baltimore Washington Wichor G. Lewis Southern Atlantic Hotel

The Line of Battle In Virginia Republicans Fight

The article narrates a bitter intraparty clash within Virginia Republicans over state leadership, detailing accusations against State Chairman Lamb and anti-Lamb factions, a South Boston county convention, and the publication of Lambs convention call outlining delegate rules and dates set for 1897. It also notes a separate street incident in which a white newborn was found in a sewer, judged a homicide by inquest, and mentions DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve in an ad.

Virginia Lamb Paulkner Jess Ueht Bowden Faulkner Halifax County South Boston Chatrmn Faulkner Col. Lamb

Linene Collars and Cuts Heat Advice Ad

A playful local ad teases summer wear guidance with Linene Collars and Cuts promising cooler looks despite heat while promising more tips in the surrounding feature.

Retreat for the Sick ladies excursion to Jamestown

The Virginian excursion will depart September 8 at 6 a.m. from the Virginian Navigation Co. wharf, call at C. and O wharf, and return to Old Point. Tickets cost 75 cents single and 50 cents round trip.

Virginian James River Jamestown Virginian Navigation Co Old Point

Promised Cure Promoted for Various Ailments

An advertisement touts Hoola Sarsupariva as a perfect permanent cure for eruptions hives bolls priples sores and calls it the best Spring Medicine. It also promotes NOOD'S PILLS claiming easy prompt relief for the head and bowels and relief from sick headache.

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