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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
6
Suffolk items report a wedding near Suffolk with local families and a high society circle, plus a successful banquet by the Odd Fellows and Ladies Aid Society. County politics include Republican strength shifts and a mention of Miles Wopeland’s axe incident. Weather and travel notes reference worsening river conditions and upcoming church holiday telephones.
The article describes a contested mayoral outcome in Newport News with evidence about fraud claims against Robert Mount. It covers the court proceedings, the judge’s orders, and preliminary hearings in a murder-related case, detailing testimonies about a weapon and conflicting statements, including claims of knife use and trucker duties.
Reports from Richmond discuss regional politics with references to electors and campaigns. The piece notes delays in electoral actions, railway industry activity with the Chesapeake and Ohio line, and job shifts amid reemployment concerns plus city financial oversight efforts.
A mother recalls a power attack of croup on Tanner, age nine, while his editor Schenck notes the doctor was unavailable. The wife insisted on treating the boy with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bought in town, which gave immediate relief and is recommended for future use. Bottles offered by all druggists.
An 1894 Port Norfolk Virginia notice extols a doctor named Mikey for curing a chronic catarrh condition. The writer details long nasal blockage, mouth breathing, throat irritation, mucus, ear buzzing, and relief after several months of treatment, urging others with similar symptoms to seek the doctor’s methods.
A local retailer advertises drastic price cuts on mens and boys wear including All Wool and Worsted Pants from $3.00 to $1.45 and suits down to $9.98. Features Beaver and Kersey overcoats, Beaver and Worsted blends, and multiple price reductions across sport and dress styles.
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