John Barbour Club Ninth Anniversary Celebrated in 1897
The John Barbour Club marked its tenth anniversary with a prominent social gathering in the First Ward on September 12, 1897. President A. P. Jones led the event, with speeches by master of ceremonies HW N. Powlson and notable members praising the club’s growth, influence, and support for Democratic nominees. A telegram endorsing the party slate was dispatched to Democratic committees in Richmond and Norfolk.
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A. P. Jones
HW. N. Powlson
Merritt W. Cooke
Cooke
Whoa Hail
W. F E. Foster
John
Uliver
Homer
Ile
IL Ae
Wr. Kiser
Wehby
Liliathon
G. Marx
Norfolk
Ion
Taylor Feliysen
Richmond
Vine
Barbone Club
A. P. Tones
Weather forecast for Virginia and North Carolina
Weather report from Washington dated September 23 1897 notes warmer conditions for Virginia and the Palatka region, with unsettled in western portions. Winds shift from northerly to variable and southeast in North Carolina.
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Conditiouns
Aetding
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Weather Bureau Norfolk Report Seaboard Data
Meteorological data from the Weather Bureau in Norfolk for September 28 records the past twenty four hours with a maximum temperature of 70 degrees and rainfall totals since September 1 totaling 1.01 inches. Daily high and low water times listed with sunrise at 5:55 a.m. and sunset at 6:00 p.m. Observation by J. J. Gray, observer.
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WS Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Norfolk Lyceum Executive Committee Meeting Notes
Norfolk Lyceum executive committee met at the Norfolk Public Library with President M A Doble in the chair. Members present included Colonel William Lamb and others. secretary Loyall elected. preparations to raise 1500 for lecturers continued, with 204 secured and plans to recruit more.
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Norfolk
Southern Lyceum
Lebrary
M. A. Doble
Aise
William Lamb
Messara
W. J. Sagent
Barton Myers
Loyall
Murray
Woard
Mosiliine
Lyceum
Chloe Green
C. W. Same
Portsmouth
A. A. Duvely
Meeses
Tr. Barlow
Paul C
Dortsmorth
Adjutant General Anderson Praises Fourth Virginia Regiment
The Governor and Commander-in-Chief issues a complimentary order highlighting the Fourth Virginia Infantry and other Virginia Volunteers who served at the Nashville exposition. Officers and enlisted men earned praise from Centennial officials and Nashville authorities for exemplary conduct, duty in camp, and aiding civil authorities.
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Virginia
Anderson
Nashville
Virginia Berlent
Fredericksburg
Rewe
Lycochburs
F.C. Seruges
Virginian Volunteers
Charles J. Anderson
Grand Lodge Of One State Honors Ceremony In Norfolk
The entry of Od Petilows of Norfolk mourned in uniform with the Wathomal band, then joined Portsmouth in tribute to the Grand Lodge Of One State. Water pressure measures due September 2 to relieve famine, with operations at the Pump house daily schedule and a large horse sale planned by McCleary McClellan Lives company on September 25.
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Norfolk
Wathomal Band
Portsmouth
Grand Lodge
Water Commissioners
Fy Vlty
Oteloed
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Ted Pm
Wand
TV Pam
Clivens
Take
McCleary-McClellan
Jay
Carpenter Tyree Survives 20-Foot Fall From Ladder
Saved from death, carpenter Tyree escaped serious injury after a 20 foot fall from a ladder onto a street. Albert Holmes stood by on the pavement and aided him as he struck the pavement, paramedics then moved him to his home by ambulance.
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Ee Tyree
Wwe
Albert Holmes
Tyree
The Tanon Reversible Collar Aims at Paper Luxury
The Tanon Reversible Collar and Cults claim superiority over ordinary paper collars, offering all the advantages of laundered fabrics without typical faults. The note mentions comparisons to another column for further details.
Change of schedules for Chesaparke line and connections
Altered timetable notes a change starting June and September 2nd with ships and trains departing Portsmouth at 740. The Chesapeake line connects at Richmond with James River division for Lynchburg Lexington and John points. The extra trip of steamer Louise leaving Norfolk at 0:25 will be withdrawn.
Hampton Normal School Year Begins With Expanded Industry Training
The Hampton Normal School opens the 1907-08 season on October 1 with higher entrance standards and broader industrial training. About 950 students last year, including 82 from Whittier, pursued a curriculum blending academic and trades like farming, carpentry, blacksmithing, tailoring, and dressmaking, under skilled direction.
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Hampton Normal School
Whittier
Whittier School
New England
Frayed Ad Offers Free Colored Booklet by Mail
A garbled solicitation from The N.OW. Fairbank company lists Chicago St Louis New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg and promises a free booklet by return mail. It touts Devly's Little Mary Risers pills claimed to prevent stomach and bowel issues and to cure constipation and headaches though text is garbled and uncertain.
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Fairbank
Chicago
St. Lowis
New York
Gbostom
Maledelphia
Pittsburg
Wen
DeVly
J. ML
Trotter
Nraith & Smith and
I. Wilson
Car Strike On Church Street Injures Two Boys
A streetcar on Church Street struck two boys as they crossed the tracks last evening. One boy was knocked down and suffered a slight head injury but could talk afterward. the other remained largely unharmed. Both were examined and their names to be reported by authorities.
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Hampton
Pad
Coeloelk
Church Street
Ie Wis
Enrollment Instructions for Hanes Of Those Owishiter
The notice states enrollment instructions for certain groups with details on where to receive guidance. It mentions age groups and potential locations including a college and a street address in a city. The message is fragmented but indicates formal enrollment procedures and a start date.
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Korrner
Agephottonis
Nore Pook College
Badhet
Yarmouth Street
City
Fetter
Bossham
Bell
Alwayy
Chas. Miller
London
Ferebee, Jones & Co
Clousiers
Oxford County
God the Lion
Special Bargains From Our North Wind Buyer
Our buyer has returned with special bargains starting Monday in York. Large stock of saints and tortieres items at low prices. Beautiful display ofTable covers and rugs. New Rin Hons in Roman Strips and plats. CIM pens and gloves in limited supply. Promotional sale features polite, guaranteed variety.
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Od Saints
Hess Thin
Manta Y Ak
Mother's
Ion Sabe
Dotlin
Dinek
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