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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1897
Page
17
A cluttered inventory blurb touts novelty plaid Cheviot suits at $12.50 to $15.00, rushes about pure wool, Italian linings, and four-button sack styles. It promises heavy satin lined overcoats, velvet trimmings, and fashionable dress coats with bold discounts, plus hats, canes, and jewelry items for Christmas shoppers.
In North Carolina, Thomas Shadrick, a seven year highway robbery convict, escaped under guard carelessness near proscribed stock enclosures. Bonfires lit as search continues, with a $25 reward offered.
Nortford and surrounding schools will close next Thursday for Christmas holidays. A Sunday school program with a Chelsea bag will occur, and Baptist Sunday school plans a New Year observance. Two ministers preached at the courthouse last night. Dorchester resident Woodard, now of Norfolk, is seen in town today.
A report notes a missing person, Roberts, last seen at unknown time Tuesday night. The item describes fashion patterns and garments in a curious, garbled block of text from The Delinverater Commerc in Peraia, with various patterns and outfits referenced.
An OCR fragment touts Kilmer's SycunpeRootteh as a cancer cure and kidney remedy. It promises astonishing results for various ailments and invites readers to obtain a free bottle and booklet by mail, referencing a Montan advisory contact and a dated Sunday feature.
Washington report outlines Speaker Teed’s promise to appoint incumbents and allies to Portsmouth and other postmaster roles. Mentions Senator Veitehard’s candidate, various hopefuls, and the Virginia Republicans’ strategy after holidays. Notes Postmaster General Gary’s pledge to appoint Murravere postmaster and other expected shuffles.
Notice declares the BoR Whillefist Stage store must be vacated on December 24 and stock sold in the interim. It lists high grade shoes for ladies gentlemen and children to be sold regardless of original cost or value.
An 19th century ad details a sale offering trunks and valises, with promises of bargains never seen south of New York. It also advertises land lots in Norfolk area, machinery, tools, and household items, with terms of sale and trustee names for the auction event.
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