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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1896

Page

8

North Carolina Big Bank Deposits and State Finances

The Indebted Press of North Carolina outlines bank deposits totaling $8 billion? and notes state funds including holdings in private and savings banks. It details the state debt, interest on bonds, investments in railroad stock, and projected financial moves as the next legislature convenes. The piece also covers the Electoral College meeting, political shifts, and Governor-elect Russell's stance on rail leases and state stock in railways.

North Carolina Maleigh Polay Tater Governor Kissel Raleigh Alent Hitlonal Unital States Bank POI Seissunes Bonde Fe Shirets North Becce State Treasury Department Pritchard Ayer Morry Carr Iyweadtion Federal Court Peabody Fund Nommatland Industrial School Greensboro Vatler Franktin Rifles Luise Judge Norwood Superior Court Russell North Carolina Railway Southern Railway Atlantic and

Revival at Elon College Led by Dr. Barrett and Attendees

Norfolk pastor Dr Barrett presided over a revival in Elon College chapel with conversions noted. Attendees included Prof Atkinson and Dr W T Herndon. A Thanksgiving service was held, and plans were announced for sermons and future evangelist visits.

Harrett Norfolk Blon Gollore N. C Vref Atkinson Charleston Nawfolk Vit VY. M Y. W.C.A College Chapel Barrett Vac Theo Reetor M. J. Wwurley J. A. Newman Uirevenshoro Tra Aldridge Mra W Mr. Palmer

Edenton Couples Wed at Mrs Nowell's Farm Home

Missleo Garrett and Mr Gard ier of Edenton were married Sunday at the home of Mrs Nowell near Bullard’s Ridge Church. The couple, now residing on West Queen Street, have many friends in Edenton. Also noted were Milentonians at services at Ralials Bridge Church and Miss Thomas of Warrenton visiting on Cowet Street.

Edenton N. C Missleo Garrett T. Mh. Gardier Nowell Bullard'’s Ridge W. . Watson West Queen Street Ralials Bridge Miss Thomas Warrenton JA. Woodard Faily Cowet Street W. Brinkley Texas

Digestive Remedies Promoted In 19th Century Trade Ad

An antique health advertorial promotes a broad set of stomach and bowel cures. It markets tinctures and drops claimed to treat dysentery, diarrhea, cramps, and summer complaint by boosting digestion and acting as antiseptic and carminative remedies. The piece touts universal efficacy and market availability.

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Aluminum lithography seen as future lithographic material

Aluminum lithographing touted as the potential universal material for lithographic plating. Aluminum iron plates are claimed to equal stone in printing quality while ensuring purity and print safely, with past substitutes failing reliability. General John Wanna maker reelected president of the Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association.

Aluminum World Trta Tex-Postmader John Wannamaker Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association

Seething Republican Crossroads and Local Crime in Richmond

Richmond dispatch reports rising factionalism within the Virginia GOP with Alderman James Mahen backing Colonel Lamb amid threats of split parties at the Norfolk meeting. General Pitt Lee travels from Washington to Richmond as gold and silver factions jockey for Governor support. In crime news, Charles Ponschee from Laurel reform school is jailed for murder of guard Edward Tindey, initially deemed accidental. John W. Starke mobilizes 100 volunteers to sail to Cuba if Congress declares belligerence. Benator Maynard’s deal for Richmond Baseball Club collapses, leaving no stock stake.

Richmond James Mahen William Lamb Norfolk Wahen Lamb State Committee Waddill Allan Rad Out Republican Party Lawd Lee Pitt Lee Washington Gordonsville Cuba Charles Ponschee Laurel Reformatory Edward Tindey Wenren Frank Jordan Pouschee John W. Starke Ebty Benator Maynard Portsmouth Bradley Richmond Baseball Club Wrough

New Church at Onancock Dedicated in Virginia

The new Presbyterian Church of Onancock Virginia was dedicated with sermons by Rev Wein Moore LD professor of Hebrew Union Theological Seminary of Virginia. The building seats about four hundred with a ninety two foot steeple and twenty stained glass windows including memorials to Makemie and others.

Onancock Cniinconk Wein, Moore Union Theological Seminary of Virginia Moore Poplar Tew Mranca Makemie Sagmi Makemie Francis Makemie Accomae America Deep Apoele MI Apomoe S. T. Young John T. Powell Robert J Miles Robert J. Poulson Catherine 2 Ww. Poulson Main Street Sake Wath School 8. M. Custs Mouse Smith Washington County Accomac County Wile Historic Old Margaret Academy Charlotte Taylor Cornelius T. Taylor Baltimore

Onanosek Presbyterians Build New Church Structure

The Onanosek Presbyterian church, organized twelve years ago with few members, has completed a new building costing about $5,000. The church now has had three pastors Rev John G. Anderson Rev William Chinn and Rev Byron Chirk with Chirk recent in service. Mrs George Quinby is dangerously ill at home. Dr George W LeCate and a physician report her condition critical.

Onanosek Onaneous Presbyterian Church Od Southern Methodiat John G. Anderson Kentucky William Chinn Presberian Suffolk Byron Chirk Mount Washington Gahimere Davidson Col North Carolina Jurineeron Uy Y Bys George Quinby Upatur Ghailbs Dubs Maryland George W. LeCate Woolhoapreague Fom

Port Norfolk notes on mills houses fires and rail offices

Powell and Steel start a furniture factory in Port Norfolk with twenty eight workers and sixteen machines aiming to expand this week. A. P. Ambrose of Herkley Virginia builds a two thousand dollar house on Broad Street. Postmaster Waynes updates offices near the power plant as the Norfolk Virginian gains readers. A fire at a colored church near the oil stove is stopped by Robert Crecket who climbs to the roof to extinguish flames. Strawberry patches bloom with hopes for berries and cream if frost stays away.

Powell & Steel Poe A. P. Ambrose Herkley Broad Street Port Norfolk Samuel R. Waynes Skeet Norfolk Virginian Port Norfolk Kev Perry Whitley Tedford City Samuel T. Haynes Alexander Skeeter Trapt Norfolk Norfolk and Carolina The Southern Railroad Port Norfolk Electric Railroad Miley Nettle Mason Nelee Port Norfelk Land and Pleerrie Company MW. Mason Ae Lekot Ahelt Mette Ehoreh Robert Crecket

Monumental Red Fir Slab Displays Ancient Log History

A huge red fir slab in Great Redwood Sink Whatcom County Washington is shown as a natural landmark. The inscription on a board claims the tree measured 485 feet long with 240 feet to the first limb and 12 inches near the base. If sawn, it could build two story cottages or ten ordinary cars and would span from Whatcom to Loching. The article notes the slab is sound to the core and mentions Levy's funeral designs on Granby Street.

New Whatcom Whatcom County Harthwest Washington United States Ian Beck Loop'n Tranch Works

Shipping News Notes Vessels in Distress and Salvage Efforts

North of Little Island Life-saving Station a vessel washed ashore and the crew were rescued by the breeches buoy. The Merrit on Company's steamer J D D attempted recovery but could not due to heavy seas. The schooner Nellie carrying lumber sank near New Port at the mouth of Mobyack Bay. crew saved and awaiting salvage arrangements. Protest was noted with Mr W H Cannon.

Little Island Ter Wilk Merriton Companys J. DD Butt Nellie Thomas Baltiimore New Port Mobyack Bay Houston WH. L, Cannon

Atlantic City Meeting Reports and Local Obituaries

A town bulletin covers a W C G T A meeting at Colley Avenue hall, the death of Mrs. Charles Jay’s infant Morge, and a large crowd at Rev. Dudley’s Central Avenue Baptist benediction. Local Board of Improvement discusses water mains, bridges, street openings, and property disputes amid weather and council delays. Upwards of 4 000 corpses were cremated in Frag Niring 1805.

Colley Avenue Alt Charles Jay Sam- Dove's Point MMC O Charles Sheriff Mauriss Central Avenue S O'Elock R. Dadley Central Avenue Baptist Church Re. Dudley Cora Puthen W. ID Coates J. Anderson J.C. Parker T. J. Anderson Ry Matus Mrs. Pullen God Bosm of Improvement Atlantic City Ward C. Barehiy Braydon Avenue Harelay Said Avenue York Street Bridge W. T. Anderson Armistead Procelion Princess Anne Avenue Phobos North Avenue Frag Niring

Auction Notice of Groceries and Furniture Sale on Tuesday

This notice announces a Tuesday morning sale at 10 o'clock featuring groceries including coffee teas canned goods spices molasses crackers and beverages along with household and kitchen furniture carpets rugs stoves and related items. Consignments solicited and ladies invited to attend at Morris Auction House 46 New Market Mince.

Valentine & Stevens Delit Bank Street Sale Morris

Court clerk notice and public sale of goods in Norfolk

In Isle of Wight county a decree requires a public sale of all groceries show cases merchandise and personal goods from the store at the corner of Yennsan and Colley avenue in Norfolk City on Wednesday December 2 1886 at 10 a m trustee Edward Spaulding appointed auctioneer Joseph Jones conducts sale following a trust deed dated November 28 1898 involving John J Dayis and Cora A Davis wife.

Bycaalone Cross Roads Isle Wish County John Gray Johnson Este Tel of Wicht Virginis County Sie of Wight Bycamore Cross Isla OF Wicht Surry Courthouse John D Ueil Ramsey Uery Ponte Orn Leelee Gowlse W.S. Holland Circuit Court County of Isle of Wight Tohn Gray N. FP. Young Cleri Delert Corporation Court of the Key of Norfolk John J. Dayis Cora A. David Yetnnsan Colley Avenue Atlanta City Ward Norfolk City Cora A. Davis

Central Land Co Auction Adds Newport News Lots

Public auction to sell one lots in Newport News city limits on electric carbine East End. About six houses occupied by good people as values rise. Terms include one fourth cash and balance over 12 to 18 months with interest. Sale starts 10 a m. For details contact WOS and KING, real estate agents, Port News Virginia.

Central Land Co Newport News East End WOS KING Irance Port News Noli-Tas

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