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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1897

Page

2

Uncanny tale of Jacob Brown fire sighted in Oklahoma

Pastor Mathews and T. Thomas journey to Central Cross Roads Oklahoma Territory to verify the claims that Jacob Brown, once a deacon turned outlaw, was struck by heavenly fire. Observers describe blue flames and choking smoke as Brown sits on a log, singing of remorse while surrounded by onlookers and a partially buried saw in the log.

Tev. W. S Trown Macon Central Cross Roads Oklahoma Territory Far West A. 'T. Thomas Oklahoma Mathews Virginia Georgia Tre Central Cross God Hell Tie Tev Brown Thomas Matte Hoe Mencher

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Iron and Quinine

A grocers ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless iron and quinine remedy for chills and malaria. It claims kids love it and adults prefer it to nauseating tonics, priced at twenty cents. Rudolpus & Wallace of 333 Main Street push Landon panel settings as a new counter item.

Grove Rudolpus & Wallace Main Street

Weather Report From Towmy Washington September 29 1897

Virginia fair warm easterly winds. North Carolina fair warm easterly winds. Sun rises 6 00 am sets 6 50 pm. High water times 11 35 am 11 57 pm. Low water 6 13 am 6 06 pm. Observations by J. Gray, Weather Bureau Norfolk. Maximum 47. Minimum 49. Normal 20. Rainfall 0.6. Humidity 66.6. Departure from normal minus 6.5 since January.

Towmy Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina Department of Acriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Eee Ee Cese Cesaeae Tbi Gray

Side Tracked at the Academy of Music and Other Shows

Amusements note that Mr A Q O Schwmenrs company presents Side Tracked at the Academy of Music with a fair crowd praising Hi O Connors lead. The Last Stroke by Jacob Lott is praised for vigor and staging and arrives Monday night. Polk Miller returns next Tuesday with Sissons and Wallace for one act sketches and dances. The Manhattan Stock Co closes after three nights with A Celebrated Case before a pleased audience.

A. QO. Scwmmen Accademy of Music Richmond Dispatch Academy of Music Hi. O'Connor New York Poli Miller Polk Miller Virginia Darkey Derkey Academy Oscar FP. Sissons Esther Wallace Manhattan Stock Co Manhattan Stock Company

Norfolk Driving Club Donates Booth At Fair

The Norfolk Driving Club and Fair Association gives the District WCTU a 20 by 30 foot booth at the coming fair. The WCTU will sell sample cases from business houses and distribute advertising matter for a fee. An annual vote will be held on all donations. Communications go to Mrs. F V Miller care of Mrs. A C Miley, 192 Hank street, Norfolk.

Norfolk Driving Club and Fair Association Norfolk Portsmouth Yicinity W. Co. T U F. V. Miller A. C. Miley Hank Street Shaboamid and Wicanuke Railroad Company Wortsmouth Virginia Ino HW. Suarp Norfolk Company Walnut Street Philadelphia Enaning Wear J. M. Wirgman Polr Tidm

Auction Notice at Market Place and Church Street Corner

At auction today RR Morris sells at 61 and 63 New Market Place at 10 oclock this forenoon a large consignment of pawnbrokers stock including flour sugar coffee tea canned goods and more also a cash register safe desk and showcases. Joseph Jones takes the premises at the southeast corner of Church and Charlotte streets at 11 oclock this morning to sell the stock in store in its present condition terms cash.

RR. Morris New Market Place Unds Joseph Jones Church and Charlotte Streets

Opening of Mrs T Gillermain Millinery House

The busy crowd of ladies is invited to the opening today at 192 Church Street. Mrs T Gillermain showcases millinery patterns hats bonnets and novelties, promising stylish pieces to please visitors. Also noted are local crime briefs including charges against Crarge Mason alias Menneberry for fracturing a signal and two theft cases involving Mamie Jasper and Sam Rod from 1806 events.

T. Gillermain Crarge Mason Menneberry George James Mamie Jasper Sam Rod Steamboat Sam Barebour

Klondike Gold In Norfolk Prize Notice

Howard James superintendent of Life Insurance Company of Virginia announces a competition for agents to write the most insurance by year end. A Tiffany gold watch will be awarded to the top performer. Rudolphin & Wallace at 332 Main Street advertise new dress worsted goods for dress salt buyers.

Klondike Gold Norfolk Life Insurines Company of Virginia Amias Tiffany Howard James Superintendent Life Insurance Company of Virginia Seud-Dt Rudolin & Wallace Main Street

Norfolk Fair to Host State Championship Military Contest

Norfolk gears up for a major fair opening October 5 with a statewide military contest. Five or more companies are expected, entries closing today for races and prize money totaling 28 000 dollars. Notables from Virginia and nearby states, plus a Western Union telegraph bureau at the track, are contributing to a grand spectacle as citizens hope Norfolk soldiers bring home the prize. The notice includes a death: Dr Joseph Woodley aged 68.

Norfolk Virginia Bruce Peculiar Lincoln Roberta Baltimore Tyrone Knoxville Shorty Eghaline Tornado Sharrock Scotland Neck N. C Paddy McGregory Guy Briggs Philadelphia Jet Tessa Germa St. Agnes Saltimore Maryland Bay Bertha Garon Gullimore Sisterina Reidsville Jolly Maud Peoria Halifax N.C Eglamont Prince Cox Richmond Hulman Roland G Tealeigh Ida ‘Peice Haleigh Belle of Hedgefield Wittston Pal Cgestle Breeze Cgestle Breeze, Pittson; Guy Fly, Richmond; Lady Bird, Richmond; Othello,hester Sir Gervis Turmingdale N. J Alcantara Farmingdale Inez Belle Bradford Windsor Khaled Clarksburg W. Val Baron Dudley Theuben Hornelisville Seminole Antea Bay City Mich Snappy Tie Cape Charles Ella Lea Malls Mills Charlie Greenwood Falls Mills Western Union Telegraph Company Bureau of Information Wll

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