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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Farms Policy Talks and Bank Showings

Reports from Raleigh detail a visit by Penitentiary superintendent James M. Mewborne to inspect convict farms along the Roanoke river with possible maintenance or leasing changes. Five banks in the city show deposits over 1,750,000, while deaths, marriages, and local notices unfold, including a wedding at Holy Trinity church and votes on public office transitions.

Raleigh N. C Dea Iuetsell James M. Mewborne Roanoke River Hoanoke River de Clifsons’ Naghval John A. McDonald Aeheyith Simmons Eh. C. Duncan Duncan Congress Asheville Grand Lodge Thomas Robertson Julian’ S Supreme Court Julia Thesters Robertson Ables Norfolk Yadkin Valley Tower House Malanee Balaviee Laatly Sroom Dre Deane Edenton Emily Skinner E. W. Smith J. A. Speight Joseph Gramnberry Toper Mary Keenan Roper O. Ryder Weldon Hooeyahee Suffolk Dida Wits Malin Street Methodist Georgia Uns Bleton Sutvolt Litnes Noth Carolina Tibet Pontesek Teddy Plimmer Hicks Berting Annie Shieks Holt Fries

Fragmentary note hints at Christmas street craft and ties

The unreadable fragment mentions Christmas time on the street and improvised items. It references tying something with vines or rope and vague actions by local hands. No clear names, places, or definite events are readable.

Miaplst Siihiy svlonl caes and local notes in Elizabeth City

The item notes a baptismal or church event with the Miaptist group and mentions families visiting for a new home, local clergy like Rev. Willis, and residents from nearby areas. Details are fragmented but indicate community church activity and local arrivals.

Elzabeth City N. CL Speelid Siihiy Stata Tyreler Mesars Mvevett Thompson Gaa College Spe Yildnias Hv Tirents Lando W Shington Fev Oa Willis Susy Bella

Newport News Special Election Faces Complex Voting Process

Voters in Newport News prepare for a special election to decide issuance of bonds for major projects. The ballot, polling hours, and procedures are in dispute amid reports of power outages, storm disruptions, and ongoing court actions involving local corporate entities and criminal cases.

Newport News Dee Pte Washington Messie Chefergerie Memphrey Hastings Poallee Chesapeake and Uhte Coompndy Chesapeake and Ohio Elevartor Company Minchenwealth Conina Unit Newton Wayneta Humphrey

Suffolk and Isle of Wight Court and Police Reports

Long Suffolk and Isle of Wight notices describe trials and hearings for Hunter White and others, with details of alleged thefts and assaults. Reports mention police investigations, court actions, and a public meeting led by Supervisor Gomer and Capitan Ay. Local residents and civic notices fill the page with community updates.

Community Meeting Notes and School Board Report

Attendees at Odd Pete’s Phvth Son Nertatiz met to discuss school work and committee updates. The annual Atlantic Masmanent unitine loan meeting and donations to the needy were noted, with health updates on Capt. Well and Mrs. Leote, and a Christmas choral plan mentioned.

Air Medoles Ohke Comemittess Seg Norfolk Utitine Nell Moantiur Pighi Ohewet Clark A. LL Morgan Pitt Wits Makiis Derbert Ries Gil Dieasires Kirby Alwest Boavpesactiite Helsing Onicht

Christmas Dinner Attempt Disrupted by Voter Time

An armory notice outlines a Christmas dinner event with operations and a timing conflict. It mentions a treasury payment and a meeting at an armory with local organizers and witnesses. The text references names like Allie, Nerfoti, Wa, and trustees, with procedures and dates implied but not clearly stated.

Mike Armory

Medicines Pres to Dart Hea TS

A fragment notes pharmacy hours and a reference to medicines though the OCR is garbled. It mentions operating hours from morning to evening and a focus on prescriptions. The text lacks clear dates or names but indicates a health care context.

Champion Sale Declares Victory in Dissolution Sale

The firm Friedlander Reed Williams & Co retires Mr. F Friedlander prompting a citywide dissolution sale. Stock includes men s boys and children s fine clothing with grand bargain offerings and branch stores listed in New York City trade notices.

F. Friedlander Friedlander

Auction listing for assorted stock at No 62 Wank street

Auction sale of stock including toys and goods with items such as canes and counters. The notice places the sale at No 62 Wank street opposite the courthouse with unclear dates and contact details.

Wank Street Eule Avery Diay Ry Alor

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