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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

3

District court hears divorce suit amid alimony push

Legal action filed by Mrs Lillian Cannon Bain seeks divorce from Joseph Cannon on statutory grounds with a request for substantial alimony. The case, to be filed Monday, follows cannons’ conspiracy trial and may aim to settle alimony out of court. Other suits noted include a $4000 damages claim by George Washington vs G Buren & Sons and an injunction against D Mumphrey & Son stopped by Judge Martin.

Messrs. Tunstall & Thom James F. Duncan Hall, Cannon and Smith Lillian Bain-Cannon Joseph Promise Cannon

Assorted Offenders In Police Court Actions

In the Police Court yesterday Fred Williams, a negro, was fined $20 and costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail for carrying concealed weapons and faced additional charges for shooting with intent to kill after pursuing by Justice Dalton. Leonard Bremage, a negro, was arrested in Norfolk for stealing $87 in clothing from Walter Coleman in Newport News. Gertie Sawyer, colored, faces grand jury for larceny of brass hose couplings from the Norfolk and Western railway. other local cases include larcenies from stables and homes, with several defendants held for court or continued for further action.

Fred Williams George King Connor Inn Aven Street Omcer Seay Justice Dalton Leonard Bremage Norfolk Walter Coleman Newport News Jus- Hee Gertie Sawyer Norfolk and Western Railway Grand Jury Port Kelhe J. Hennessy Tinton Street John Thompson Drumgard Sarah Thaskervillie Lizzie Smith Humbert's Point Curt Caln P. ‘ Young Nebraska Street Annie Hamilton Neilie Jones Corporation Court

Delinquent Property Transfers Stir Litigation in Bristol

Delinquent tax parcels eight in number are said to be transferred by a Bristol syndicate under court clerk Royster rule, potentially triggering court challenges. Also noted are a marriage license for Bessie Diggs and John Diggs and upcoming performances by Murray and Mack at the Academy of Music plus operatic and theatrical highlights including Kris met and El Capitan at the university venue.

Bristol Egniliente Bessie Diggs Ant I Manekel Corporation Court John Diggs Charles 8. Currey Ida M. Henderson Murray and Mack Murray Mack Academy of Music Litthe Trisha Oscar Hall Charles Morgan Andrew Bode al, Laktue Frank Watters John Hall Charles Mwllard Poe J. Markie Gracie Cummings Gracie Bon Dally Delroy Lola Marisse Stelle Dhani Bessie Varse Daisy Cook Lean Gale Trumbull Fannie and Mae Minerva Dorr Montreal Minerva Sak Sevin Saunders Aequitte Naittle Willi Tiley Hatch Dan de Lyon Miss Dorr Edwin H. Carroll Waldeer Sultan Boauty Gil Veral EL Capitan Deworr Hopper John Philip Catton Hopper

Electric Hit ters remedy for old people

An old people tonic claims to regulate bowels without whiskey or intoxicants. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, strengthens the organs, aids digestion, and supports natural function. Sold for fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at Burrow, Martin & Co.'s Drug Store.

Burrow, Martin & Co

Warner Miller On Nicaragua Canal Plans And Norfolk Ties

Former U.S. Senator Warner Miller of New York, president of the Nicaragua Canal Company, visited the city with his son. He spoke of private canal construction if Congress delays action, urged rapid but steady progress, and linked canal plans to boosted trade and Atlantic commerce, noting Yokohama proximity to New York. He and associates entertained by Mr. Bell and others, with broader remarks on politics and industry.

United States Warner Miller New York Comany Norfolk Mieshtest ML AL Bell Liat Company Vthantle Orst Sul Une Meyer New York City van Wekt Croker Miller Sai Uhiack Yeon Tata Nicaragua Canal Oomeress Japan Sayada Mila Traude Yokohama London

Local Briefs and Notices From Atlantic City Area

Miss Ro Barham of Avenue A was quite indisposed yesterday. Four-year-old Linnerod George son of J and Mrs J George of North Street was thought to be in a dying condition yesterday evening after recent paralysis. Charles B Curry and Ada M Harmonson to be married this evening at 4 o clock at the bride’s home. Pace and Son’s new brick at Riverview and North Street in early daily activity with other buildings rapidly pushed to completion. Rev E L Dudley to preach to children today at 3 40 p m at Central Avenue Baptist Church. C W Maxwell to assume pastorship at Colley Memorial Presbyterian next Saturday following a unanimous call. The funeral of Malach Ansell held yesterday at LeKlea Memorial Methodist Church, conducted by Rev Dr W E Johnson. Norfolk Lodge of Masons and Harmony Lodge of Odaffelows attended. The interment was in Himworth. The Comte d I ana Prince Pierre d Orvhems and Comte de la Beenssiere start a world tour incognity. These distinguished Frenchmen will travel incognito.

W. Pace & Son Riverview Avenue North Street Deyera Ele. Dudley Central Avenue C. W. Maxwell Himworth

Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as best all purpose skin salve

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions, with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Priced two cents per box, wholesale by Murrow, Martin & Co.

Bucklen Murrow, Martin& Co

Christmas Gift Goods In Grenwood Street

Local shop at Gren woods, 28 Man street offers new goods daily. Prices kept steady with no advance, encouraging early calls to secure best selections before the Xmas rush. Limited stock includes overflowing sock items and tasty-for a Title money offerings. Call to set best attention early.

Man Street

Orphans Bazaar Opens at Opera House Tonight

The Orphans Bazaar launches tonight at the old opera house on Church street to benefit St Marys Orphan Asylum. Prominent hosts including Miss Hood and Mr McCarrick lead a large committee as decorations promise a fairyland atmosphere and a strong charity message.

Church’ Street Sty ‘Mary's Bila I. Hood Caran W. McCarrick Iieltor

Sad news on Mrs Lennon as Alexandria home in focus

Reports confirm the extreme condition of Mrs J G Lennon at her son Dr Lennon s residence in Alexandria. She is not expected to live. Meanwhile Gent Avenue work continues with property owners clearing sidewalks and efforts rising to improve the area as Park Place Heights plans progress toward a larger communal project.

J. G. Lennon Dr. Lennon Alexandria Sheri Cromwelland Aviso Mira Evelyn’ Savagé Gent Fromb

Reduction in Rates Sparks Norfolk Richmond Rail Revisions

The Norfolk and Western Railway has cut fares between Norfolk and Richmond to 200 dollars one-way or 30 dollars round trip, branding the route the only all rail option between the two cities. Two daily trains operate in each direction on the Vestibuled Timed service, with a quick two hour trip, no car changes, and no ferry transfers. C. H. Bosley, Christy Market Agent at Main Street depot, promotes the savings.

Richmond Wit Win N. & W Norfolk Tiichmond Norfolk and Western Railway Tivan Norfolk Dally General Ae C. H. Bosley Crly

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