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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
3
James L. White recovered $10,000 damages from the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company for injuries while employed as an electric light tender. The verdict came after a three day jury dispute and is subject to a pending demurrer to the evidence before Judge Martin.
In the Police Court yesterday Justice Tomlin disposed of several cases. Defendants include Mary J. Gregory fined for breach of the peace Eugene Weyt fined for assault Mathia Robinson and Martha Walker fined for abusing each other James Hall fined for stealing ten cents worth of potatoes from C. Dozter William Mason held for county authorities after stealing a 65 canoe from Joshua Banks Aldustin Cuffee fined and jailed for beating Mila Walker and for threatening her life, with additional twelve months for failing to post a 1000 peace bond Edward Morenkan sent to grand jury on robbery attempt near Portsmouth and other defendants given multiple jail terms for larceny.
Judge Wiliam TB. Martin yesterday heard Wider divisement in the Dawes loans case involving the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk lines over alleged wharfage charges. A decision is due in several days. Anderson faces murder charges for the captain and mate's killings on the Olive Pecker. Donna T. Driggs is set for trial on alleged Cuban tailwickerings. If substantiated, Captain Gurney may face further proceedings and seizure of the vessel.
The clerk's office reports several deeds including the Chesapeake and Ohio purchase of the Tazewell property for depot use. It notes transfers to T. Wickham and others, and a payment tied to an undivided one seventh interest in property at the Virginia and Chapel streets junction, valued at $150.
Residents from Widwefleld Conn visit relatives. Mr I J Breeden family relocate to Linkhorn Ave. Ashburn slight improvement. Epworth League meeting at Trinity Methodist. Christmas goods at O Neills Main street. Crescent machines advertised. Senate Census bill advances with new director posts. Dreyfus plot claims in Belgium Germany. Stearns acquitted of state auditors’ charge in Lynchburg.
An official statement announces harmony between the Old Way Line and the Southern system ending a fourteen month freight and passenger rate war. The Chesapeake Bay routes area and Cape Fear Yorkin Valley line transfer to Seaboard and Roanoke for perpetual operation with cross receipt guarantees. Security prices rose on the news.
Private Allen amuses the House with parliamentary humor. Various notes cover senate actions on a census bill, immigration delay, a Pacific railroad resolution, and quarantine reform. Posts mention wages for miners rising after December and a charity sale by King's Daughters. Death announced for Mr. Knight.
Newport News locals report President Sneils of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway arrived by private car to inspect company property. Ingalls predicts Newport News will become a commercial center, praising improvements and noting Sunday work disputes.
The Hub pledges unmatched Christmas stocks and prices with a wide selection of clothing and gifts. It promotes low prices and high quality, urging wives and mothers to visit for practical and desirable gifts for husbands and brothers.
What Do You Think of a Suit or Overcoat. A $10 sale offers regular $15 values on suits and overcoats. Chevrons Cassimeres Fancy Mixtures and beaver-cut beaver coats in blue or black kersey with velvet collars show well lined construction. See the splendor choice, many first offers sold, compare prices and shop now.
Hundreds of the prettiest patterns shown with rich elegant neckwear in every style and shape. Exquisite colorings available at 48c, 75c, or 1. Packed in neat boxes for gift-giving.
Elegant Gift Suspenders offered in silk mixed with kid trimming and double stitching for wear. The 50 centers come in attractive effects and neat box packaging, designed to be both stylish and practical for holiday use.
An advertisement touts So-So Men’s Handkerchiefs and fine white sik handkerchiefs with borders and center designs from 25 cents to 98 cents. Also offered are poka dot silk handkerchiefs at 48 cents and rich varieties near 75 to 98 cents, plus a “finey” line of hosiery in poka dot and striped patterns at 25 cents a pair, neatly boxed gratis.
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