Groves Real Estate Co Offers Numerous Rentals and Properties
The Jas. S. Groves Real Estate Co lists rentals and properties on Main Street Highland Avenue Water Street and more. Listings include multiple 8 and 9 room houses modernized with new amenities plus brick residences on Lovith Avenue and Corprew Avenue with prices from 9 to 1000 dollars. Agencies offer over 20 farms near Norfolk priced by the acre and timber tracts nearby, with showings available.
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Tate
Main Street
Iughland Avenue
Water Street
Ake
Reservoir Avenue
Luteo Street
North Street
Jionse
First Avenue
Hinturavilly
Mousey Corner
York Anid Lanes
New
Recind
Sio
Aia Atreet
Ture
Twinter Avenue
Park Place
Gbrambleton Cholcest
Trambleton Avenue
Norfolk
Staten
Juniata Launch Marks City Shipyard Progress for Merchants' and Miners
The Juniata, a 276 foot long, 42 foot beam merchant ship built for the Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Company, slid from the Harlan and Hollingsworth yard amid cheers. The vessel, equipped with a triple compound direct-acting engine, will carry 2075 tons and average about fifteen knots loaded, with eighteen feet of draft.
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Baltimore American
Junlith
Merchants’ and Mineral Transportation Company
Harlan and Iolligsworth
Nore
Janiary
Maltimore
Mary Adelaide Jenkins
Michael Jenkins
Merehans' and Atiers* Transportation Company
Jenkins
Calthnere
J. L. Whitney
Boston
Louis Mein
de. Mekim
Jin P
Charles Huone
Wiliam Lehr
Frank Houldwin
Garden Wilhanmes
Kins Dangerfuld
Heuben Poster
Loraine Cui
Leopities
de A. J. Voll
Fulward 1
Isoox
Aira
Woot Turner
Skipwhich Wilmer
Talbot Smith
Reese Coes
Timothy Pits
Alfred Miller
Vernon Miller
Elon
L. D
Whitney
Ted Whitney
Arthur Wainwright
Prom
Providence
Wte- Sinness
J. W. Mottosker
Norfolk—S. IE
Newport News
L. C. Saunders
Saimont
Tren
Darkin & Halling A Worth Company
Derek Panting
Eveoud Decka
Last Season Excursion to Niagara Falls via B&O Railroad
Norfolk travelers may take the final season excursion to Niagara Falls via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stopping at Matvale Troehester Geneva Wat sons Glen and more. This return trip includes eleven days stopovers and costs 19 dollars, with tickets available through Artan Lewis Southern Passenger Agent under Atlantic hotel in Sarlonk Virginia.
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Niagara Palla
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Niagara
Vavils
Matvale
Troehester
Geneva
Watsons Glen
Norfolk
Tate
Thyltimers
Washington
Artan Lewis
Southern
Atlantic Hotel
Sarlonk
Gruesome Obstructions Threaten Chesapeake Navigation
Report of extensive hazards along Chesapeake Bay shipping lanes from sunk vessels and floating wreckage. A. D. Lammon, William C. Lowery, Aeolus, President A Johnson, Three Brothers, and other ships lie submerged or aground near Cape Henry and Dollys Lumps, with buoy No. 3 sunk. Baltimore Wrecking Co. plans to raise the President A Johnson after the Avolua is floated.
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Chesapeake
Capey
Baltimore
A. D. Lameon
Cape Henry
Kent Ieland
William C. Lowery
Chicago
Thomas’ Point
Aeolus
Dolly
Sandy Fount
President A. Johnson
Three Brothers
Capt. Taylor
Potomac
Seven Foot, Knoll
Craighill
Baltimore Wrecking Company
A Johnson
Monticello Mretel project advances with new brickwork
Construction on the Monticello hotel building resumes with contractor N Tatterson stating steady labor and no interruption until completion. The Tripoli street wall rises above the second story and decorative galvalized iron will imitate stone between floors. The vestibule aims to be grand, possibly the handsome hotel in the South. Nearby Newport News hosts the first meeting of Royal Arch Masons tied to St John’s Chapter with Masons from Norfolk.
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Monticello Mretel
N. Tatterson
Tripoli Street
Atr. Tatterson
Tatterson
Jefferson Hotel
Thichmond
Newport News
Royal Arch Masons
St. John's Royal Arch
Hampton
Mta
L. Guy
W. Core NL Fils
W. Edmunds
M. Nottingham
Norfolk
Royal Arch Chapley Nool
St. John’s
George Lohse
Mackey’s Restaurant
Fast Time Headlines From Norfolk and Baltimore Sailings
The Norfolk schooners Maud Seward captained by Frank Seward and F T S James captained by Corbin arrived with lumber. A schooner Muth A Tree reached Inthin Creek after a short voyage. A freight train derailment near Tunis Station caused delays on the Southern line but no injuries were reported.
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Maud Seward
Prank Seward
FF Ts. James
Corbin
Norfolk
Phod
Muth A. Tree
Inthin Creel
Joaded Bay
Willromd
Chowin
Crar Tunis
Trunmio
Reguilar
Meronne
Exports of Tecahontas Coal August Report
Exports of Tecahontas coal for August are presented as cleared by William Lamb & Co, agents for Castner & Currans Tons. The fragmentary data mentions totals around 190 to 20014 units, with unclear notes on quantities and destinations.
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Tecahontas
Willian Lamb & Co
Castner & Currans
Chove’s Tasteless Tonic for Children and Adults
An advertisement touts Chove’s Tasteless Cinll Tonic as a tasteless Tron and Quinine preparation for children and adults. It claims no bitter taste and notes a price of 50c. The copy targets druggists and consumers, praising ease of use for all ages.
Life Insurance Ad Claims Strength Through Snake Charms
An old ad promotion from the Life Insurance Company of Virginia promotes a clothing line labeled 62.00 Petite shoes described as neat and dressy and made in the same factory as a 2.00 Patrol model. The copy references snake charms and female weakness, urging endurance and work strength via insurance. The text appears to be a stylistic, sensational marketing piece from a late 19th or early 20th century catalog, with distribution through Hellems Smior Stonm in an address near Court House.
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THE
Life Insurance Company OF Virginia
Hellems Smior Stonm
Id Dank ST
Oppo
Court House
Unimportant Docket in Police Court At City Courts
Justice Tomlin handled a small docket as crowds eased after a ruling requiring spectators to sit. Cases included John H. Davis trespassing, Andrew McClellan drunkenness, and two men from Branchville told to leave town. Other matters involved opium, vagrancy, theft, and a warrant dispute. Cook bailed for murder in Corporation Court. Cushman Stone suit and other civil actions followed. A local man was jailed two years in Baltimore for silk theft.
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Justice Tomlin
John H. Davis
Atlantic City
Andrew McClellan
Emmett Jones
Bill Johnson
Branchville
Tomlin
Parker Daniels
Ephriam Hurst
Corporation Court
Commonwealth
James F. Duncan
Ozle Cook
Lioyid Saunders
Cook
Messrs
J. W. Cook
Peter Martin, Sr
Court OF Law and Chancery
Cushman Stone Company
W. M. Crawford
Rk. P. Voight
Wright Bros. & Co
Assumpsit
K. A. Blamire
Imperial ‘Tea and Coffee Company
WLR
Heath
Baltimore
Owen M. Relote
Weather Summary for Virginia and North Carolina
Fair weather dominates the forecast for Virginia and North Carolina with generally clear skies. Light northeasterly winds are expected as of September 3, 1897, in the Taaly region, with generally calm to mild conditions forecasted.
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Virginia
North Carolina
August Exports and Local Notices At Norfolk Port
August port exports include coal for ships use 12 889 tons coke 7X longs 16 tons and a total 40 870 SHS 580 pounds tobacco and other items. Lyceum subscribers added Warren J Crosby Lee Guy and others. Newport News club endorses state committee move and chair transfer. Sunday church notices list services at First Presbyterian. Awaiting successor for Deputy Collector Stoykin. A proverb notes a woman who never deprives neighbors of hired help.
Dyspepsia Remedies Advocated By Diet and Tonics
A noisy mixed text urges avoiding stomach abuse by a strict diet and regular meals. It promotes a tonic called Stonineh Thtters as an energizer to ease dyspepsia and related disorders, claiming strong medical and public endorsement. The piece promises relief from biliousness constipation and indigestion with adherence to the advice.
Weather Summary for Norfolk September 3
Observations show a maximum temperature of 69 and a minimum of 69. Normal departures indicate minus 2 from typical values. Rainfall in the last 24 hours is 0.25 inches with 0.52 inches since September 1. Mean humidity around 5 percent. J. J. Gray, observer.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Ceeecsesonseeseeeeva
J. J. Gray
Ohserver
Widow Goldstein at the Academy of Music this afternoon and evening
The Widow Goldstein opens this afternoon at 2 30 p m and plays tonight at the Academy of Music with Hetty as the widow and Sam as the body of the stock. Jay Street on Wall Street sets the second act while Judith Cora and Pat provide comic relief and romance with Sam and Las. Sowing the Wind reappears on September 6 with matinee and night shows. Rosamund’s suffering, stylish Georgian era costumes, and the same strong cast return. The Casket offers a mid‑summer sale on gold and silver wares, watches, and pearls at discounted prices.
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Goldstein
Goldstella
Academy of Music
Widow Goldstein
Hetty
Imilionaire
Sam
Jay
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Sydney Gund
Hearta
Rosamund
Anre
AMD Rhhmonds
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Wicks S Academy
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JAS. S. Groves
Dank and
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Duke Street
Yolk Street
Flolt Street
Mason & 1
Archieton IM
Tuowelly
Invomninc
Chathoma
Grice Wirect
York Street
Did Church Street
Falkland Street
Shas Churel
Madly
Maistan
RT Chee
Cmirel
Commerce
Une
Ee Talbot
Ant Milly
Bank Street
Alain
Sab Matn Street
T. BF. Rogers
Columbla Duilding Granby
Pua Maar
Dwellinyg
Pensen Ayenug
Jdiwelling
Late Street
E.ore
James Street
Perguson Avenua
Cominerua
Storn
Banik Street
Mosle Street
Duloo Stre
Tazewell Street
Mui Street
Cumberland Street
Malin Street
Cumberbind
Biore i
Church
Gturea Nor
Broves
Church Wreet
Granby
Commerce Streets
W. N. Waller
Gamane, Gamage & Waller
Fett
Tiearl
Plume ST
the Urbise
Tel al
West Market Square
Morfolk, Wa
Northamypeton
Bay Line
Western Shore
Menta
Juniata
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore Sun
Noval Arcit Masons
Lialtimore Sun
Washun Chemical Co
Bly Hall Square
Aml Chianeery
Asis
Educate For Business
Norfoles
Va.s
South
Caraiogue
J. Mi. Reaslier
Weather Report
Taalny
ENAC
American Frertilizing Company
Atlantic Street
Frank E. Willcox
North Norfolk Company
Business Men's Association
CNAS
R. Nash
Lyceum
Norfolk Lyceum
Warren J. Crosby
Lee Guy
R. W. Whitehurst
DP. Olver
Toho Wills
Senley
Willard I. Brown
W. Tl. Simcoe
J. Russell
Misa Virginia Ol
Wim. T. Anderson
R. W. Shultice
Grubb. Wames
CPY
Juntington Republican Teague Club
State Committee
Colons Lamb
Park
First Presbyterian
Taward Mack
Stoykin
Stile
Dyer
Atchiaon Globe
Gauper Marble Works
Seaved Eos Pte Sa
Nortolhe
Ale
Hall Eco
Waltieit
Grandy Shre
Sonable
Joseph Brown
Church Street
Norfolk Clearing House Association
Nothee
Momdas
Cvumizens' Baner
Marine Bank
Bank OF Portsmouth
Bank OF Commerce
Norpolk National Bank
Criry National Bank
Tanghalle’s
Langballe
Toll
Orit Phones ii
Pozzoil
C.F. Hodgman
Mercer
Silas
Jenkin
Winie Styles
Tninlat
Gilmer
Jas. W._ Gillmer
Milay-T Pr
Brigg's
J. KR. Briggs
Cholea
Old Market Square
Walter J. Simmons & Co
Tinusual Tare
Caplist Church
Alsiner
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