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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1897

Page

12

Town or Suffolk Can't Sell the Farm Large Lumber Deals

Suffolk Va December 4 Special James Vaughns wife deserted him and he seeks absolute divorce alleging abuse and infidelity. He plans to regain control of the farm, aided by attorney J A Burges, with a circuit court filing at the next term. Gay buys Kinston Lumber Plant taking about 5 million feet stump lumber and aims to operate soon under Captain John S Hostetter management.

Suffolk James Vaughn O Atle Chuckatuck Vaughn Voerghn J. A. Burges Circuit Court Gay John N. Gay Kinston N. C J. B. Temple John S. Hostetter

Newport News Notes on Civil Warrants and Local Affairs

Newport News notes report the arrest of OMeer Z J Jones for civil warrants against Chesapeake and Onlo Railway for Sunday law violations, with ministers urging officials to quell unrest. The piece also covers local political shifts, a burglary sentencing, and several scattered notes on residents and travel, including a US return desire from Charles Welly and consular paper issues in Greece.

Newport News Speclal Omeer Z J. Jones Chesapeake and Onlo Railway Company Eliy Omer Democratec John O. Livesey Darrett Mesigewad HW. M. Smith Wevoli Tilia T. Thadsen Twenty-seventh Street Charles Welly Chiere United States Greece Smith Nelly Ile Carboy Waerwick

The Era of Three Great Creeds Evangelical Series

church notices list numerous services across Epworth M I and other city churches with morning and evening sermons on topics like Breaking up the Root Elijah and The Era of the Three Great Creeds. Revival meetings led by Rev Brownehton and Rev Wolfecht are announced, with Sunday schools and junior leagues at multiple locales including Queen Street South and Cottage venues.

Epworth Yo. Om Elijah Moore Pan Cumberland Street Levies Memorial Methodist Church W. RB. Judking D. D E Centenary MB. Church Mey AL Tidwards Jegenting Stubjoot Sopom McKendree M I. Church Rev I. My Bennet M. OW Chureh Theo Lloyd Wilkes Pistor J ‘Hom van Toop St. Jiehn's G. Chureh Mute Street the Hoy I Senten D. m Sumdhiy Seript Ooo A. Mey Pisstor Christian Endeavor Sacred Heart Catholic Church Tey T. J. Wilson Servilees Doeday Talla Taopom St. Mary's Chapel Street Father Doherty Castor St. Joseph’s Queen Street Pather Wiles Mittor Hatener Faels Jpuraan Martin Atimerton Freemason Street Baptist Church Portier Tinnkail Joseph Virdee Baptist Sandy Th. Wrischt Stesna Sumlay School Sean.m Omball Ul A.m Tahrheom Forday Ta Ch. Brouh Woltsala Puble Morin Avice Baptist Neety Pashor Bune Canal Avenue Danley Anniv Sarhdert Che Pomerat TIE Preemason Street Church of Christ Tayy M. Bunday Ptt P.m. Memorial Cristian Wipe Presley Durrett Soai Owenine Workesbas Pitote

The Dark Ages Reformation Pilgrim Fathers and More

A fragmented 1898-era notice surveys December themes The Dark Ages The Reformation The Pilgrim Fathers The Methodist Revival and the Modern Church question plus an eclipse viewing. it also reports paint heat effects red and yellow paints and notes on coughs cigars finishes and chemical sprays. It mentions ship models from continents and a French automatic train checker test at an alliance 250 yards from a station. A Minnesotan near St Charles is alleged to have slept for eighteen years. his weight and sleeping pattern are described amid health concerns.

India Iit Physical Society London Sunatra United States Navy Prague Rts France Megi Avits Poe Sinthon St. Charles Minn Nils Mately

Notes From Georgetown Uni Viersity

Georgetown University notes report examinations in all classes to end the first term about December 20. A glee club concert is noted as a success. Debate topics consider polities and monarchies. Senior geology expedition plans and freshmen win a grape harvest. A turkey dinner for university students is planned before Christmas, date not set.

Coorgetown Ithe An Glee Lab Paltoteomis Soviety Aljscussion Delaitens Arthirina Moesers Edward Banely G. O'Neill Ste Oh Butts Charles Lathory

Lace fashions of Pashto Arieh and similar needles

A fragmented description outlines lacework and needlework styles, comparing old fashion point patterns with heavier Dresden like motifs, Valenciennes, and Mechlin styles. It mentions dress applications, trimming, and decorative effects on garments, plus a brief medical plug for a cough remedy toward the end.

Aimee Chae Mertter da Ali Ameces Mechlin Valenciennes

Cork paving and eggs cited in early 20th century piece

The article discusses the uses of egg white in cooking and healing properties, then shifts to a report on cork pavement in Astor Court. It credits cork pavement’s Australian invention, its introduction to the United States by F. Jenner, and notes the upcoming demonstration by vehicle traffic testing the new surface.

Asteria Astor Court Thirty-fourth Australia Mogland F. 7 Jenner Corthindt Street Wooder Herve

Corn Pavements and the New Astoria Pirates Paving Claim

A 19th century report discusses corn pavements as ideal stent paving, claiming Cork-based nephali mix suppresses shocks and vibrations from traffic. It highlights non absorbent, sanitary, durable, and noiseless qualities, saying it stands under heavy use and prevents slips for horses and pedestrians.

York Astoria

Amusements of Great Men as Children

A Mackenzie style vignette recalls famous figures as youngsters. Thomas Jefferson studied intensely, Cuvier drew diagrams from memory, Wilberforce faced loneliness yet pursued immense learning, Agassiz fished and trained demonstrations with hands, and Daniel Webster impressed with his memory after solving math verses for a knife prize.

Moston Norole Emile Thomas Jefferson Cuvier Sirowlind Wil Postal Service Great Britain Jamis Agassiz Hia Detle Amd Cooper Daniel Webster Nisehostmaster Daniel

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offered for wide range of skin ailments

Cures for bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, tetter, chilblains and corns are claimed with a money back guarantee. Sold by Burrow, Martin & Co at 25 cents a box. The piece ends with an odd proverb about investigation and cause.

Bucklen Burrow, Martin & Co

Berkeley Elks plan memorial service and church notices

Berkle y Elks lodge will hold a memorial service at Pythian Castle at 2 30 this afternoon with a full program including odes solos and eulogies. Sermons and church events are listed for Liberty Street Methodist and other local churches with preaching at 1 00 pm and 7 30 pm and union meetings eliminating evening services.

W. H. Kirby Liberty Street Stev Crider Liberty Street Methodist Church Lodge OF Sorrow Berkley Loge of Elks Pythian Castle Pino Bessie Lyons C.H. Banks George G. Martin M. Gasking Gurlal of Moses Muggie Vinnelson Plana Bessie Carson Lee Wellner Salo Bertie Campbell R. M. Chandler W. A. Slaymaker John M. Buchanan Inerkley Terday Edenton Malin Street Christian Church Moa. m Tey. Mlow Butler Pythiam Castle Berkley Avenue Baptist Church Lola

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