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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1897
Page
16
A display features Vernis Martin tables and chairs in Malachite Green and mahogany with decorative finishes. Prices range from $3.75 for easy chairs to $18 for selected tables, with a variety of velvet backs, tapestry decor, and odd parlor pieces highlighted for Christmas shoppers. Availability is limited and early viewing is advised.
In Suffolk Va December 18 a police chase ends with a perilous dive under a halted train as Sergeant Ames and the suspect nearly collide. Burglary suspect Ben Blow is sought in Franklin for housebreaking and clothing theft. The county road law debate grows amid mounting expenses and calls for reform. Annie Ricks tests court patience in a wife healing case, while the Peanut Plant Company of Suffolk is chartered with officers named and a factory to come. A preacher will discuss invoking spiritual aid, and a jury may retry the Saunders-Rille case after a hung verdict. A young elopement appears on the Norfolk line, and Hodges offers a reward for arrestees linked to shop thefts at the Bruce's store.
A local vendor offers candies and fine cigars at Park and Brambleton avenues amid a display of fireworks. The article also notes sermons, church events, a gramophone show, and a death in the Hollomon family, with services planned and a physician’s report on fever cases.
Miss Annie Ewell has left home and is visiting a relative from Baltimore. Rev. Walton P. L. Bulinesworth of Philadelphia is visiting the ward. Mr. Thomas Green, who sustained injuries in a fall weeks ago, is able to beat.
Mrs lennon reports a town update as Rev T W Webb preaches at the naval bowers morning and night. Miss Jones sings and Rutledge speaks at the men's meeting in the hall at 4 pm. Stowhr Rutledge of the Christian Churen gives an address Doing Good. Alice Jones performs solos. Next Tuesday night Jane Mehit appears at the Y M A gymnasium inviting all ladies to the gallery for the class.
In a bustling morning sale preview, the shop advertised a Speck Fur sale with over half the stock to be offered tomorrow at specified time. Shoppers crowded the store as whispers of discounts spread.
A fragmented sales list advertises discounts on capes and collarettes with various prices and comparisons. It promises a Christmas week sale and hints at a tomorrow start, urging customers to compare quality and see who pays the price difference.
The text urges readers to learn who covers price differences and to compare quality. It emphasizes not crying over spilled milk and to do better next time while noting there are many offerings available. It stresses guidance on who bears the price difference and how to evaluate value.
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