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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1897

Page

3

Legal Docket Slimmed as Judge Dismisses Numerous Suits

Judge Allan WM. Janekel presided in the Corporation Court. Only Pant Diowitch v Harry Coles reached judgment, with judgment for the defendant in the age 17 case. Several cases were granted adjustments or continued, including Dawes v New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad for wharfage and a few others against A L Jones and Scheren Tiavat, plus Gotteschalk Company v Ahinas Murray and Imperial Company.

Jiadhge Rattin Whith Amd Phlitit Wits Eranivd Mastin Charles Broadway Louze A. L. Jones A. W. Tebault Schernein Tiavat Gottsshalk Company Ahinias Lottechalk Company

Court records show multiple petty offenses in Pulivee Court

Nisiiee Tomlin and several colored defendants faced fines for assault larceny and other petty crimes. John Aston and Tow Wort received fines for assault and larceny. Several others, including Bryan Pad Rayford and Wares, faced confiscations and forfeited collateral as the court dealt with a range of minor offenses.

Tomlin Whitehurst Gertie Derkine Reber Lou Wort John Aston Avon Eorne Buehaetl Polorol Farceny Wares W.ow Bryan A. Iagsiter S. Oot

Alleged Shortle Alt Arrest 7 in Woolworths

An incident at Woolworths led to the arrest of seven individuals after a disturbance. Police were involved and the scene on Pive and Ten street saw officers intervene following reports of theft and disorder.

ALT Hobinesn Woolworths AL Ry Ebine Pomlin Tive

Local notices and social updates fill the page

Community announcements list visitors, family remarks, and events. Readers note a church reflection, christm as concerts, and musical performances by Mrs Dalby and others. Names include Miss Temple, Mrs Vinievite Colonna, John Turner, and V. L. Dalby amid school and recital notices.

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Incomplete historical text fragment with garbled phrases

OCR fragment describes musical works and names in a distorted format. It mentions Opus numbers, titles like Lee Marre and Forests, and a Kennedy related reference, but the text is largely unreadable. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.

Dramatic Testimony Flows in Court Proceeding

The court heard dramatic testimony with witnesses detailing events aboard vessels and the involvement of multiple individuals. Key figures include John J. Mariners a shipping official and John J. Williams a New York correspondent who described interviews and observed actions. The session touched on ship operations, a post office disruption, and ongoing inquiries with authorities.

Keston Pat Dorel Nmtiahe Peidee John J. Mariners Treston Shipping de Aosd Andrew LktesTentend John J. Willaims New York United States Meintesy

Central Body Forming From Local Trade Groups

A movement among commercial organizations in the city aims to consolidate into a single strong body. The plan involves the Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers Association, and Wholesale Grocery Association. Leaders say the unified group would protect and advance port interests and coordinate across firms. Opposition is expected but organizers push for a unified federation to speak for Norfolk’s port community.

Ae Gom Yeaterdiv Viteinfom Chamber of Commeres Aint Manufacturers’ Association Whatha Willy Willltin Wales Miingss Conmeren Mervhante Norfolk

Untitled Historic Patent Medicine Advertisement Fragment

A fragmentary 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Mall's Cough Syrup and Bills' Cough Syrup as remedies for cough cold and hoarseness. It lists addresses in New York City and Philadelphia and mentions various sellers and prices with misspelled names and garbled text.

Mall New York City Comnan Alfred Werebet Pholyeie Finty Alrees Freed Atri

Our Holiday Job Before Christmas

A newspaper note urges shoppers to prepare for Christmas purchases this week. It promises great values, extended hours, and lower prices as stores aim to help customers buy gifts and everyday goods with emphasis on hard bargains and efficiency.

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Price 50c Wear Goods and Shirts in Stock

The notice advertises various ready to wear items priced at 50 cents each. Items include shirts and dress fabrics with description of materials and sizes. The muddled text references a sale in Aberdeen and Marlboro areas and mentions stockroom items like white dress shirts and linen goods.

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