Lighting Drop Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Many Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Lighting Shot Drops as a universal remedy for stomach and bowel troubles caused by overeating and indigestion. It claims instant relief with no side effects, replacing plasters pills and tonics, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if no relief is found. Manufactured by Herb Medicine Co. of Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Herb Medicine Co. Only
Epring- Neld
Virginian
Jim Fiske
Charles Sharp
Ward Meetings Elect Three New Ward Committee Members
The Sixth Ward meeting elected Messrs. Bamburger Jacques and Kelly, with votes 25 27 22 for Godwin Dozier Hitchings and Anderson. Meeting adjourned after about thirty minutes with 32 present and a unanimous subsequent action to fill vacancies if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Bamburger
Jacques
Kelly
Johnston
Sixth Ward
C. Brooks Johnston
W. W. Degge
W. E. Godwin
R. Y. Hitchings
R. M. Dozier
W. T. Anderson
Drameletos Board Meeting Reports School Heating Contract
The Local Board of Improvement met with President J P Jernigan and members including Rants Bunting Hancock Jones and Sterling. Minutes were approved. Reports covered garbage deposition, Grammer School No 1 repairs, steam heating contract awarded to W B Barnard for $900, and train and crossing concerns at Park and Claiborne avenues. The voyage of the Voyager and social notes followed, including a marriage at Mozart avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Improvement
J. P. Jernigan
Messrs
Rants
Bunting
Hancock
Jones
Sterling
Park and
Claiborne Avenues
Holland
Nagmen
Hodge
Grammer
W. B. Barnard
Banks
Jernigan
Underhill
Trainis
Virginia Beach Road
J. &. Miller
J. J. Dial
Park Avenue
London
Dee
Spurgeon Tabernauln
Thomas Spur-geon
Spur- Beon
Rev
East Brambleton Avenue
South Clay Avenue
D. W. Snow
Windsor Avenue
J. T. Enon
Mozart Avenue
Misa Mamie B
Eason
Jeane McPherson
B. BR. McClure
I. N, Eason
Annie Willis
Seaboard Air Line Sued Over Sunday Express Rule
Southern Express Company sues Seaboard Air Line to overturn North Carolina Sunday express ban. Judges in Raleigh cite contract and state code, with a restraining order preventing Sunday stoppage. case set for September 6 in Goldsboro before Judge Robinson.
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Southern Express Company
Raleigh
N. C
Seaboard Air Line
North Carolina
Southern Railway
Robinson
Fleming G. Dubienon
Georgia
JF. H. Busher
Raleleh
Express
Goldsboro
Jewelry seizure on ship reveals 696 pieces worth 20000
An Italian passenger aboard the Beamer Ems, listed as Michael Barlavt of Mulberry Street, was detained in Hoboken after customs found 696 pieces of jewelry hidden in a trunk with false sides and bottom. Officials estimate the value at $20,000 and the owner and origins are not disclosed.
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Bae
Mis Trunk
New York
Hoboken
Beamer Ems
Michael Barlavt
Mulberry Street
Europe
Donahue
Ems
Petersburg Greys Gather for September 9 Reunion
The Petersburg Greys and local colored military companies plan their annual reunion on September 9. Inspector General Jo Lane Stern Rev. T Acree, former pastor of First Baptist Petersburg now in Knoxville, will inspect. Acree will soon depart for Washington after aiding Calvary Baptist Church. A La Crosse trade excursion party of 300 to 400 arrived this morning. Rumors say a wealthy Southern gallant will soon escort a fair blonde home.
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Thorp
Petersburg Greys
Jo Lane Stern
T. Acree
Fist Baptist Church
Phinety
Knoxville
Tenn
Petersburg
Washington
Mr. Acress
Calvary Baptist Church
C. A. Stakly
Stakley
la Cross
Ine
Atlantic
Danville Harboal
Betwen
Dita
Southland
Landed Cuban expedition reports and New York financial notices
General Nunes and fourteen men landed on South Beach around 5 PM aboard a steamer, claiming a large Cuban expedition with 4000 stands of arms and 1 million pounds of captylulges. A second item notes White a& Spate cabinet debtors confessing judgments of 136,000 liabilities 60,000 nominal assets. New York stock exchange reports John Didrane & Co suspension amid Lattimer estate scandal links. A congress hopeful backs free silver. Dr A Weck to return later.
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Key Weet
Nunes
Rolo
Cuba
Peddes
Ron
New York
Parrot Purchase Sparks Domestic Row in Petersburg
A city woman bought a parrot claiming it could speak, only to find the bird loudly cursing at home provoking trouble. The minister’s wife contemplates what to do with the temperamental bird as a local political scene unfolds with Republican and Democratic meetings in Petersburg.
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Polly Couses
Pally
Minwell
Lwse
Voneolonie
Deatis Petersburg
Stith Belting
Ion W. M. Flanigan
J. DO. Brady
Hooper
Charlow Ion
Fon
A. W.harris
Mon. T. Phorp
National Republican Committee
Congress
Messrs
Thorp
Lice
Gee
McKinley
tWobart
Harmony
Whorp
Petersburg
Inteht
Campaien
Wir Meelings
Virginia
Silver Side program to feature Hon D Gardiner Tyler
Newport News readers may attend a Friday night talk by Hon D Gardiner Tyler on campaign issues at the Ryan and Sewall Club or on the public square if weather permits. Also notes local court actions and petty offenses with fines and bonds, plus minor social news and residents traveling or visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabraliner Tyler
Newport News
Tadge J. Kremple
Wheging
W. Va
Sound Money
D. Gardiner Tyler
Ryan and Sewall Club
Polich Court
Samuel T. Ayers
Twenty-third Street
Justice Brown
Gullty
Wyner
Avera
Guiley
Witter
Jalil
Lewis Morton
John J. Vaughan
Costes
Praveunai
Wo RP Robinson
James Weller
J. Willama
Portemouth
Hae
Drewely
Gary. Mostrs
W. A. Livesey
Mary A. OW
Folgey
Jou Port
Street
Miehmond
Pythian Officers Chosen at Supreme Lodge Session
Steveland August 27 The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers led by Pinky T Colgrave as Supreme Chancellor and Thomas Sample as View Supreme Chancellor. Allwet Lieinhart named Supreme Vice Chancellor with Tech GC Witte as Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals. James Ho Menigon and others named to senior roles amid the selections.
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Steveland
Knights of Pythias
Pinky T Colgrave
Minhgon
Thomas Sample
Pouneylvants
Allwet Lieinhart
Atnhami
Tech
GC Witte
Trnnecoe
Mheinas DL Meares
S North Caps
Chenuer
James Ho Menigon
New Brunswick
Arie
Norfold steamer line tickets on sale from Norfolk to Baltimore
The Baltimore and Chesapeake line announces sailings from Norfolk to Baltimore with one way tickets priced at 100 cents and return tickets at 150. Steamers offer first class accommodations and depart from Norfolk wharf on weekdays except Sunday, reaching Baltimore by mid morning. Ticket agents SMITH and HENRY TAYLOR list address and contact for further details.
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Revene
Boand
Mute Street
Pratt Street
Baltimore
Watersineet
Norfolk
P. C
U. S. Muning Corps
Marine Barracks
Navy-yard
Maritimore
Hielimond
Ehhaiimore
Norfolk Line
Haiimore
Norfolk Wharf
Payette
Artive
Smith
Old Postat
Witaatam Henry Tayloe
Main Street
Atlantic Hotel
Bay Line
Alabama
Georgia
Suffolk Town Treasurer Trial Reveals Large Shortage Claim
The Suffolk County tribunal heard Major Wright ex-treasurer testify about a town shortfall and disputed accounts from 1883 to 1885. He described payments to avoid arrest, admission of confusion over figures, and a committee audit finding differing balances. The cross-examination questioned book handling and commissions, while the defense argued errors in Bain’s report and tax calculations.
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Suffolk
A. W. Wright
Per
Melor
Mi Dothan
Sven Yen Dee
Ol Doviin
Atoriey
Nid
Mai
Firite
Holland
Howe
Kilby
Drensston
Genetis Ares
New York
A. We
Major Witehi
I. Mme
Cornell
Wright
Southern Pines
N.C
Clob Chruser
Alek
Cqungsel
Suftalk
HHS
Major Wright
McAnge
Hotland
Connell
Arties
Eros
Briggs
Mme
Council
Abcervor
Dylen
Col. Macleary
Coren
Soothleo Company
Milfor
Auegust
Wounel Finance
W. O H. Jones, Jr
A. W. Blew
McAnse
Ives Owhielt
Saul
New
Yor
Pana
Demi Dy
Bain
Tillme
Cal. Moykin
Witeh
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Bradford
Detectiva
M. Bradford
nuld-Lin Notich
Hill
Old Atand
Cumberland Street
W. 8. Hill
M,. W. Hill
T. Wappile
Chichester
Diamond Wran
Drugeists
Chichester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
Pamhilitaw
East Main Street
McCarth Room Business Men's Association
Tong Ims
H.C McGoard & Co
Dix
Hack Dey
Boston
A& A
Townsend
Auls
Tidewater Building Association
Marci Gey
Church Street
Bank Street
Freemason
W. M. Hannah
Commerce Street
Cornick Avenue
Dermuda St
Mahone
Arice
CW. Kooluge
Sterminda St
Wood Street
Berit Taylor
Water Street
Hartford
Universal Keyboard
Southern Agency
OLD Dominion Paper CO
Palitien Motow
Bryan and Sewall Free Silver Club
Richardson's Mall
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio
Congressman Jones
Academy of Music
Congressman Tyler
Third Ward Colored Protective League
Dyer
H. Proescher
Courtland
Ghent
Brambletons
Atlantic City
Aaron Bloxingham
Kelley Avenue
Bat
York County
Master Timberlake
Haworth League
Trinity M. B. Church
R. A. Compton
Mathews County
Randolph Ruzeell
Maltby Avenue
Drameletos
Londen
Tom Reed
Flyst
Maine
A. Weck
MENT
Cleveland
Sidney
Windder
Jevek
Haw
Reuben Itse
Lamb
WM. Randall
Town
C. W. Wright
Hoin Coder Dircerton
Hoghkin
Merhanie
Sinars Og Land
Teller S
Fiysicians
Mintonaries
Milletere
Ld Lechinica
Navten
Iovalladio Remy
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