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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1897

Page

5

Jas S Groves Real Estate Co Offers Wide Rent and Sale Listings

The Jas S Groves Real Estate Co advertises extensive rentals and sales on Main Street and nearby areas including 25 Main Street store, 6 Highland Terrace houses, Water Street flats, Park Place residences, Ghent homes, Reservoir Avenue rooms, and Lovitt Avenue brick houses. Also notes cars, garages, and 20 plus nearby farms near Nor Toll with timber land in surrounding states.

Main Strieet Lorre Main Street Water Street Park Place Ghent New Hieservoir Dank Freemason Sheldon Avenue Carprew Avenue Highland Avenue Lovitt Avenue Stxty Drambleton Drambleton Avenue Nor- Toll

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Deliberates Nominee Plans

The Democratic Executive Committee met in Moline to discuss nomination methods for the House of Delegates and Senate. Key figures included Washington Taylor and E. J. Ward. a Senate convention was set for October 6 with a later adjourned meeting to gather candidate support.

Ofice Washington Taylor House of Delegates Senate Taylor Knapp Pitt Johnson IleGuire Jacques Hamburger Judkins Barrom Goilwn Hudgins E. J. Ward Arty Princess Anne County Moon Nomindes OWS Messra Trudgins Dalby Senateyiil Hon M.T. Cooke W. FE. Poster House Sonstorial Messen Whitehead Nash Keeline Nrat Princess Anne Wil Earcy Moss Whitehead Onan Anne Hag Judge Keeling Anne Messrs Cooke Foster Kiner Sale Democratic Executive Committee Mansion House Co. Williams Tanner's Creelistrict Win Melk. Woodhouse Washington District GB. Carney Western Branch Beeretry Melk Woodhouse Williams Pythian Hall Derkley T. UL. Jreeacs Cote Melt Woonhouse Poreman and A. St. Everett

Large Chorus Sought for Baptist Convention Norfolk Event

A large chorus is being organized for the State Convention of the Baptist Yours People Union in Norfolk on October 6 and 7. Anderson, chair and musical director, invites all past choristers and willing singers to attend at Preex mason Street Traplist church Tuesday next at 7 o clock for the first rehearsal, bringing the music books Nos. 5 and 1.

State Convention of the Baptist Yours People’s Union Norfolk Armory Thal Mer Anderson Preemason Street Traplist

Weather Report for Virginia and North Carolina Sept 4 1897

Forecasts for Virginia and North Carolina call for warmer conditions with variable or east winds and showers along the coast in North Carolina. Interior regions expect warmer weather with northeast to east winds. Observations from Norfolk show max temperature around 80s, min near 60s, rainfall 0.65 inches since Sept 1, humidity near normal.

Washington Virginia North Carolina Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Sceeuce Saus Minug Ceee Ewe Eee Ceeeeee J. J. Ghay

Excursion to Washington Tuesday from Clive Naptist Church

A church excursion departs Norfolk on September at 7:30 a.m. aboard the steamer Washington for a daylight Bay and Potomac trip. Round trip adult fare 2.50 with children under 6 free and ages 6–12 half fare. Tickets via purser on board extendable five days for return on any boat of the line.

Clive Naptist Church Washinton Norfolk Washington Bay Potomrac Wortsmouth

Owner sought for rabbit at West End police station

Officer Spratt found a large black rabbit two weeks ago in West End and brought it to the police station where it has become a local curiosity. The rabbit roams Courthouse square at night and has evaded dogs. OMecer Childess cares for it and asks the owner to claim the pet at the station.

Omecer Childess

Caught in Indiana William Davis Arrested in Anderson

White man William Davis, once indicted in Norfolk County for robbery, fled during trial. Report says he was arrested in Anderson Indiana. Sheriff Cromwell will seek extradition papers from Governor O Ferrall in Richmond before returning with the prisoner.

Indiana William Davis Norfolk County Anderson Ind Cromwell Richmond O'Ferrall

Morrison to Speak in October After Building Repairs

Postponed address by Mr. Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor in Washington D C was to occur at the YMCA in this city this afternoon but repairs at the association building cancel meetings. He will speak on the first Sunday in October.

Frank Morrison Washington, D. C American Federation of Labor Association

Collision in harbor damages two liners near wharf

A collision between the liners Alabama and Yorktown near the Chesapeake and Ohio wharf caused slight damage to paintwork on both vessels. No injuries reported and local harbor authorities investigated the incident.

Ig Line Alabama Yorktown Chesapeake and Ole

Willis Expands with Fourth Store on Church Street

John Willis Jr a longtime Church Street merchant, has leased the corner fourth store and will add carpets. His rapid business growth is notable and as a major Virginian advertiser, his expansion also serves as a strong ad for the paper.

John Wils, Jr Church Street Willis Virginian

New York Visit Promises Insight Into Imported Costumes

Mr Arther Morr departed yesterday for New York to inspect costumes allegedly imported for Madame Conally for Maxime Emott and other leading flight favorites. He aims to view the items while critics praise his taste and judging skill.

Arther Morr New York Madame Conally Maxime Emott

New Coal and New Wood From Worthington

D C Worthington announces in today's Virginian he will fulfill all orders for wear and coal and seeks public patronage. He highlights domestic banner coal as the finest grate coal in the world.

D.C. Worthington

Norfolk Tailors Reed Rudolph Wallace Offer Early Fall Line

Demands of Pall Tingue push prompt shopping as September signals fall. Rudolph Wallace presents the largest assortment of women's garments in the city, boasting perfect fit and superior workmanship. Ennis, 163 Main, promotes the newest discovery teeth no palm claim.

Dot Walt Rudolph & Wallace Norfolk N.Y. D Ennis Main

New Hospital Administration Building Proposed in Ghent

Architects Carpenter and Peebles present working drawings for a red brick hospital using English design. A central Administration wing will house offices and major operating rooms with a heating plant in the basment. The plan includes two wards, 22 patient spaces each, 18 private rooms, nurses’ wing, and future duplication to double capacity. a fundraising excursion is set for the 8th.

Messrs Carpenter & Peebles Messrs. Watt Retten Indies

Amusements Sowing the Wind at the Academy of Music

The Thursday matinee and evening present Sowing the Wind at the Academy of Music with a strong cast and a witty plot about sex against sex. Seats go on sale Tuesday at 9 am with usual prices. Ragiza, a colorful opera spectacle, follows with bright music and dances. Bancroft the magician brings The Widow Goldstein next week, though recent performances lacked strong support.

Academy of Music Bancroft Widow Goldstein Sam Goldstein Harry Rogers

Ribble Place Offered For Sale On Waterfront Lots

Mr T F Rogers aprent whose office is in the Columbia building announces Ribble Place a waterfront property now offered as building lots. Prices and terms target buyers seeking a home site with sewers gas water and electric lights planned. Mrs Tibbie Price joins Ghent and manages improvements including avenues shade trees and enhanced access for home seekers. Mr Rogers will show the property.

Ribble Place T. F. Rogers Columbia Building Val- Vibenan Investagent Opera Tibbie Price Ghent Mwnera Rogers

When We Demorialize the Stomach by Excess or Imprudence

An 19th century advertisement extols causes of indigestion and urges restraint and regular use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a proven remedy. It claims the tonic treats dyspepsia, biliousness, and constipation and asserts strong professional and public endorsement of the product.

Onur 82.00 Pride leather shoes advertised

Advertisement notes Kow Fali and Complete Line footwear at Onur 82.00 Pride. Describes neat dress shoes made of leather from a local factory with similar stock to OUR $2.00 PATROL. Available in narrow, medium and broad toe profiles at Hellshor Store, 64 Bank St. opposite Court House.

Onur Snime Hells Shor Storn Bank BT Oppo Court House

Hub offers boys fall trade with triple stock and wide variety

The piece promotes The Hub as a friend to customers promising tomorrow’s opportunity to save money. It claims The Hub has three times the stock of others and more than ever before, emphasizing its unique and vast variety and retailing ability for the season.

Tailored suits in multiple patterns and colors

The text describes ten different suit styles in dark brown and green checks plus blue black and fancy chaviots. Made of the best all wool material with up-to-date style and finish.

Moscovienne Cc. E. Jenkins

Sunday fish sales limited to City Market north side

Police will issue orders forbidding fish carts on Queen street this Sunday to enforce the ordinance allowing fish sales only on the north side of City Market before 9 am. Rostrum notes Mr Ballentine opposes Sunday gatherings and authorities will move to enforce the rule. Rosie Gallo paves to her residence with funeral set for Monday in Princess Anne Road Norfolk County.

Dornin Queen Street Ballentine Rosie Gallop Moddie Gallop Charles T. Gallop Neil Pines Princess Anne Rond Norfolk County

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