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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1897

Page

13

Morganton Weighs Railway Right of Way Case in Supreme Court

North Carolina report notes a Railway Commission argument at the Supreme Court with many lawyers present and the Attorney General absent. Mentions engineers, penitentiary work, phosphate mining plans, convicts to coal and lime, and local political shifts. Includes details on Oyster industry, African Prince Alfred Impey at Shaw University, and upcoming Baptist State Convention.

Raleigh N. C Railway Commission Supreme Court Albert Tounsten United States Pe-Day Petersburg Min Raleigh and Gasonwallway Cotton Growers Convention Atlanta Capital Club Othe Wilson Russell Butler Kileo Durham and Charlotte Gulf Durham Mor Fanton Carthage Elrod Castle Hayne Smith Carmleigh Rije Charlotte Tennessee Tuck Kitchen Democratic Party Shaw University Khama South Africa King William Alfred Impey Impey Khama Dalise Fhe Alfred Theophilus White Shell Labor Bureau North Carolina Walters Pamlico Sound White Baptist State Convention

Kidney health warning and Elmer E. Y. remedy advert

A health warning urges readers to check kidney function by fasting test and notes symptoms like frequent urination and back pain. It promotes Elmer E. Y. kidney tonic with homemade claims, claims doorstep delivery and mail order, and includes an offer to send free bottle details to a Washington address.

Dr. Elmer &'Y Waughamton N.Y

Sermon and Church Reports Highlight North Carolina Union History

Ford Dro A C Wheem of Charlotte preaches the annual sermon as part of a church union report from Tex WT1. Witte notes healthy 67 year history with 000 members in the state. North Carolina convention reports WOW members. Edenton notes December 4 events and a play at Rew's Opera House. G J Peteht of Norfolk visits, Boston national string band arrives in Kalermian.

Ford Dro A.C Wheem Charlotte Wil Tex Witte Correspwinelag Soc Reliry Eives Ecces Tesco Mome Amd North Carolna Edenton N.C Cora van Tassel Comypxiuny Wmdedden Thad Stomish Rew Hurdle Ale Tate Bela Bremter Sipyity Ralph Bingham Rey Oratey

Bariee and Saunders Visit Elizabeth City This Week

News brief from Elizabeth City reports visitors Heed Bariee Hertford and Mrs Nathan Saunders. A heavy royal yesterday caused a drowning incident. Fishermen prepare nets for the upcoming fishing season as Greenville notes a small tobacco break. Court session starts Monday with Judge Timberlake presiding.

Hertford N. C Meo L—Speehall Nathan Saunders Plizabeth Greenville N.C WW. Timberlake

Romantic Bonaparte candidate for Gorman seat in Philadelphia era

The piece profiles Col Charles Jerome Dionsparte of Philadelphia as a potential candidate for Senator Gorman’s seat. It details his famed Napoleonic lineage, wealth, reformist activities, and ties to Civil Service reform. The text also recounts genealogical notes on Jerome Bonaparte and related figures, including a London invitation for Reverend Ian Maclaren.

Philadelphia Charles Jerome Dionsparte Napoleon Gorman Bonaparte Tie National Civil Service Reform Association Mle Minnehines Valtinvere Col Jerome Nic Dolvon Bonaparte Jerome Bonaparte Nopeleon the Great Migabeth Mualtimore Nnn Scott America Catharine Wartembers Weeiphatla Ana BoHoa Your Napoleon M1 France Charles J. Bonaparte Kate Juerome Napoleon Descaparte Dante Webster Washington Renevewa

Harvest Home and Steam Power Tales Across Ages

Historic letters blend harvest songs with early steam engine lore. The article traces pioneers from Spain to England, noting Maseo de Garay, Giovanni Branca, and others. It links Royal interest, public disbelief, and later advances by Savery and Newcomen, then shifts to a local church notice praising Mr. Martin of Norfolk and inviting his welcome.

Mide Spain Notic Pavenlona Maseo de Garay Euceee Charles VI Austria Toof Royal Commission Ha- 40 Miasco de Caray Micut Giovanni Branca France Marion Deloriie Worcester Min Solomon Jesus Normandy Solomon de Caus Lord Worcester de Cates Maitin iFalom Diev Parmion Martin Norfolk

Salvation Oil advertised as timely remedy for rheumatism

An advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a timely friend and rapid cure for rheumatism neuralgia and pins with a testimonial from Mr Jno M Wall of Ashland Va stating it relieved soreness reduced swelling and cured pain after other remedies failed. It lists distributors Cannon's Harmoney and Alfred West among others with garbled street addresses.

Salvation Oil Jno M. Wall Ashland

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