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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1896

Page

7

North Carolina debates women voting and Patterson death

North Carolina considers granting women the vote as the legislature weighs proposals. Robert L. Patterson, Buncombe County Criminal Court clerk, dies from a rights disease amid party power struggles and hints of shifts in the Republican and Butler's paper leadership.

Helds Fussell Hak Ayer Butler Cme Democratator Butlen Robert L. Patterson Criminal Court of Buncombe Republican Central Committee Pritchard Morton Patterson Maceo North Carolina Will Bre Mildred Cameron Lnte Paul Mer W. L. Shepard Edenton John W. Graham Hillshorn Easton North Carolnea Tennessee Washington Mark Hanna McKinley Sherman Mater Rays Scons

Alderman Lectures on The Child In The State’s Duty

President Alderman of the University spoke at Elon College on Wednesday night to students and the public. He argued the child is a divine and central being, tracing views from Job and Homer to Luther and the eighteenth century awakening to the dignity of persons and the place of children in literature.

Effence Pope Goldsmith Avery Demourney North Carolina Jessa Kev. Hufus King Society of Friends Dirs. Connelly Durham Eton College N. C Alderman University Job Homer Mavertian Luther Ehyijhhood Hakespeare Milton

North Carolina Conference appoints many changes at session

The 11th and last day of the North Carolina Conference session in Kinston opened with Bishop Wilson leading hymnody. After committee reports and a paper questions, the bishop announced yearlong appointments, noting few changes across districts including Elizabeth City, Plymouth, Warrenton, Murfreesboro, and other circuits and stations.

Kinston N. C North Carolina Wilson Elizaareme City Mider A. PP Tyer Elizabeth City Station Tnt Pasquotank Cross W.oe Mocutt Camden J. G. Old South Camulen Cirocutt Cayton Currbowek Cire Ho M Gates Circuit McCull Con. Taylor North Gates Robineon Penyinnin's Curewlt Woocl Merritt Mertford

Cotton factory nears operation and local notices

The town reports the cotton factory construction nearly complete with machinery in place and label pending. Pulpit duties at the Methodist Church shifted due to Rev J T Hall's absence with Meg and Rev Joseph Pirbee officiating at night. Miss Sallie Barrow visits Hertford and returns home. W C Parsons travels to Baltimore for business. Elizabeth City Improvement Company builds new houses for factory workers. J Heywood Singer Jr. improves after illness. G W Wood returns from Camden County on business.

Elizabeth Chis N.C. Dee J. Tf. Hall Meg Bawyer iInche Jozeph Pirebee Sallie Barrow Hertford N.C Byrnie Kelly Bell Street W.C. Parsons Baltimore Improvement Company Elizabeth City Heywood Singer G. W. Wood Camden Counhouse

Preacher Delays Spark Disappointment in Edenton

In Edenton Rev W J Propter an Ox-pistor of the M6 church expected to preach at the Methodist church Sunday but did not arrive causing disappointment among friends. Mrs Plummes is improving after several days illness and Mr Haste will depart for Baltimore. Congregations gathered at the Baptist church yesterday with Rev A H Burfoot conducting services.

Edenton Dee W. J. Proptor Virginia Trend Street Plummes Baltinore Baptist Church Yeo- Pim Ehurch A. H. Burfoot

Relic of Methodism Unearthed in Saint Louis History Find

An original copy of 1743 printed rules for the Society of the People called Methodists was discovered in Saint Louis. The document, yellowed and stained, outlines early Methodist structure, meetings, and discipline, including the rise of the United Society in London and the formation of small groups and class meetings.

St. Touls Society of the People Methodista John and Charla Wesley Methodist Church OHO United States London United Society Sten Thas Sochay Yose Sones Levin People Methodists Tye Choksts Debe

Fragmented Letter on Religion and Dissent in Virginia

A damaged 18th century letter from Sorfelk Virginia discusses religious debate, ministerial authority, and church practices. The writer questions the current sermon emphasis and the spreading of gospel compared with historical teachings, asking how recent changes align with doctrinal instruction.

Religion and Mind Heal Sickness Through Scriptural Study

A speaker urges that faith and mind govern health and virtue citing Bible study as path to healing and joyful living. He argues reading the Scriptures reveals God’s power and transforms conduct, urging readers to seek health, joy, and temperance through Christ and prayer.

Christ Jesus America Alan Iia Buck Eastuth Wigiower

Syrup of Figs Promoted for Gentle Laxative Benefits

The Modern Mother notes that Syrup of Figs soothes children with a gentle laxative effect and is more acceptable to them than other remedies. It is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company.

Tlas California Fir Syrup Company

Ready for Christmas in the Store Window

The article touts a broad ready for Christmas assortment with planing and preparations finished. It highlights forward policy bringing better value and a wide stock of coats bath robes haberdashery sterling novelties sporting goods and overcoats with quality service and sensible gift options.

Onse Coats Bath Tnobey Haberdashery

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