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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1895
Page
13
The seller touts carrying the largest stock in the city and promises fair terms. Buyers are assured that any damage or dissatisfaction will be addressed by a responsible party who will adjust claims and defend the guarantee.
A Virginia City Police Court session opened with a loud crowd and a crowded docket. Joseph Jacobs, a secondhand clothing dealer, appeared on a theft charge as officers tackled drunkenness and assault cases. John Hoper, a longtime offender, faced two counts of drunkenness and resisting an officer, fined and recommitted. Neal West, an alms house inmate, sparked a bench debate before a jail transfer. Sidney A Walters’s cruelty case drew a postponement, while officer Brown faced scrutiny in a separate youthful arrest. Minor offenses and a mix of civil matters filled the rest of the docket with several warrants.
In Festereday court, Tomlin & Pomlin for the plaintiff and G Tito for the defendant argued over a forthcoming bond to satisfy rent levied in a distress action. Tomlin claimed next month's rent is due if the tenant stays past the prior month, a rule he says courts uphold. Tito argued the thirty day notice is only a Virginia custom not law. A further point questioned whether partial goods seized under a distress warrant affect liability.
The United Charities fund lists weekly contributions totaling varied amounts. Donors include Walter I. Taylor ten dollars, Miss Pilban Dowd five, Mrs. D. Malone and others with amounts from one to fifty five dollars. Notable gifts come from Roanoke railroad and Lumber Company twenty dollars and Davis Bakery ten loaves of bread.
John P F Watton and Co with Messrs J F Hatton and J Cor man unite as John I Hatton Co to run a general collection and rental business from room 27 Taddington building Granby street. The partners are presented as well known city men and promise careful, intelligent service.
Dist of merchandise received at Norfolk for November compiled at the Chamber of Commerce. Lists various goods by quantity and type. Mentions a Christmas season concert at St Pauls Sunday School led by Mr Crowell with boy choir.
The text presents broken phrases about cures and remedies for throat and other ailments, mentioning Dr Hampshiroys PUES Nook and various unclear terms. It contains garbled product names and dubious claims with no verifiable details or coherent argument.
A ragged page lists merchants offering parlor sets, carpets, clocks, and varied goods. It promotes Dr Weeks glasses for headaches, a Lambert Port ferry idea, fire city rail info, and holiday gift calls from Chapman Juke and Son. A United Charities envelope drive seeks donations, with collection slated Monday and Tuesday.
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