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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1897

Page

10

Strong Personalities Mark Andersen Trial In Federal Court

The courtroom portraits reveal Judge Goff as courteous and brilliant with a sharp analytical mind. District Attorney White, famed for legal knowledge and cross examination skill, drives the case while George McIntosh defends with relentless tenacity and care for the defendant. Andersen, the accused, appears unremarkable yet eyes reveal a complex, pleading humanity. The Spaniard Marcial stands out for dramatic, explosive testimony, while others are ordinary seamen with limited standout traits.

John Andersen Federal Goff Bey White Wiilte Norfolk Teaven

The Hub Bargain Sale on Men’s Suits and Overcoats

The Hub advertises a two day sale of men’s suits and overcoats with greatly reduced prices. Four lots offer the pick of the stock ahead of Christmas and New Year, highlighting early clearance prices and a sense of urgency to shoppers.

Five Dollar Suits and Overcoats Bargain Extravaganza

A two day sale offers five dollar suits and overcoats priced up to eight and nine dollars. Men’s fine all wool single and double breasted suits in full sizes and colors, plus heavy black beaver overcoats with splendid warmth, advertised as the best value. Strong chance of quick sellout.

Winding Up of Jubilee Week at The Hub

The Hub at 374 MainSt ends Jubilee Week with drastic cut prices running today through tomorrow night. It touts record sales and extensive stock with generous staff, wide selection, and gifts ready for men and boys. Neckwear boxes, boxed accessories, delivery available. emphasis on sincere, serious discounting and gift ideas.

Seven Fifty Suits and Overcoats Offered at Bargain Prices

A vintage ad describes men’s fine suits in Che-Vol Cassimere and Tweed, with holeline plaid patterns in all sizes, priced no less than 12. It also offers Chinchilla, Kersey and Beaver overcoats in black blue brown and velvet or same-material collars. Two days sale priced at 7.50.

Ten Dollar Suits and Overcoats Auction Offer

An immense lot of men s finest worsted genuine chinchilla and black coats sold for 15 dollars. Includes cutaways double breasted with satin piped seams and velvet collars. Prices advertised as worth more, with topcoats of covert and overcoats of chinchilla and kersey, some with English box backs. One day sale of 15 dollar items for these two days.

Fifteen Dollar Suits Offered at Two Days Sale

A vintage newspaper notice markets imported woolen suits and overcoats at reduced prices. Shoppers could choose Serges Worsteds English Tweeds and mixed weaves, with waistcoats and topcoats in Bedford Cord and Coat styles. Prices promote discounts from 20 to 12 shillings, offered for two days only.

Unclaimed Deposits Grow For Thirty Years

A $2,000 deposit by Samuel Lor remained unclaimed at a Somersworth bank for three decades. After publication and inquiry, Mrs. Lick S Towle of Newfield, daughter of Samuel Lord of Par nonfield Me, is proved the rightful heir to the principal and $3,667,857 in interest.

Lewiston Samuel Lor Somersworth NFL Lick S. Towle Newfield Samuel Lord Parnonfield

Men's Furnishings Sale Promises Great Value

A bold sale promises substantial discounts on men’s neckwear gloves and suspenders. The retailer touts a large varied line and special box packaging to enhance gift appeal.

Night Shirts and Hose Sale Promoted in Ad Copy

An old advertisement promotes 6 dozen men night shirts in muslin, extra full cut, longer than other stores, with framed price notes. Also advertised are 6 cases of men’s seamless half hose with vertical stripes in multiple colors, offered at a special two day sale price.

Men's White Shirts and Wool Drawers Sale Teaser

An old newspaper ad announces男Men's 98c white shirts and 50c per dozen unlaundered shirts with muslin quality and reinforced fronts. It also promotes 100 dozen natural grey shirts and drawers nearly all pure wool with fast color guarantees and a Moto M-regular toe quality at bargain prices.

Weu

Winter Garments Lot Featuring Shirts and Drawers

An auction listing describes men's undergarments including 5c underwear 39c canes of striped camels wear shirts and drawers with heavy welchis Weloforced tape seams and pearl buttons. The two day sale features 290 white press shirts with linen bosoms and washed bonles of all sizes, valued at $1. This lot is offered at seven cents.

Neckwear Sale Promises New Shapes at Low Prices

Bargain display offers men’s fancy fall neckwear in taperials, putts, peeks, pour-in-hands, clubhouse ties and bows. Prices marked at 50c to 22c per dozen, with a two day sale on select styles and a focus on quality undercutting common market rates.

Unclear list of neckwear prices and items

Fragmentary OCR item lists multiple neckwear types and prices such as mufflers and satin pieces. The readable portions show prices around 1.00 to 2.00 and items including mufflers and decorative ties, but many words are garbled.

Silk Suspenders in Varied Styles and Prices

Vintage wardrobe item listing a range of suspenders including silk and satin designs. Describes items with gold-plated hardware, engraving suitability, and multiple price points such as per piece, per yard, and per pair. Mentions colors, finishes, and decorative designs in a compact catalog-like entry.

Handkerchiefs in Japanese Hemstitch Styles for Men

Catalog item listing hemstitched handkerchiefs for men with and without embroidery. Features Japanese designs in various colors and fabrics, offered at low prices. Includes terms like hemstitch, hemmed edges, and tassels, with references to suppliers and price points.

Gloves offered in varied shades at Terrin's Imported Gloves

Advertisement notes Ailes best grade silk gloves priced at 31.00 with imitation pairs not accepted. Adler's Gloves and Terrin's Imported Gloves feature new shades and bold colors, with street prices around 1.00 and 2.95 respectively.

Adler Terrin

Men s Umbrellas With Silver Trim Engraved Free

Umbrellas for men in English Gloria and Trifeta styles feature steel rods and silver trimmed handles. Metal mounted pieces priced at $1.50 with free engraving of initials.

The Hub Boys and Children's Clothing Sale

Almost cost sale at The Hub offers boys suits and children’s clothing before Christmas. Stock boasts imported novelties and wide variety with claims of unmatched selection and quality.

Two Ninety-Eight Boys Double Breasted Knee Pants Suits

Your choice of boys suits in sizes 8 to 16 in blue black and fancy tweeds with middy vests deep sailor collars and embroidery. The Hub offers this lot at two days only for 2.095 dollars.

The Hub Seizes Two Day Sale On Boys Suit Lot

The Hub advertises a two day sale featuring One Ninety-Eight Boys All Wool Suits at three dollars, plus assorted styles in mids and mixed patterns. Also offered are blue and black Cheviots in sizes 8 to 16 years and reefers for ages 3 to 8 with plaid linings, up to 3 for 61.93.

Fincey Cassimera

Bargain Leather Leggins Offered At Low Price

Short sale notice advertises boys leather leggins priced at 1.49 dollars per pair. It promotes choices in tan or black tones with typical values listed as 2.50 and 3.00 dollars. The ad emphasizes the low price and value.

Song Saved His Life by a Hymn on the Atlantic

Two Americans crossing the Atlantic shared a cabin on Sunday night and sang hymns. One man recalled the hymn All my trust on thee stayed as a Confederate sentry remembered singing it during a cold watch. A Union soldier nearby heard the hymn, lowered rifles, and allowed the lone man to pass safely.

Atlantic Win

Why Some Husbands Are Untidy Says Chicago News

A Chicago News excerpt argues married men often become slovenly in dress after marriage. It counters the belief that wives neglect cleanliness, suggesting jealousy drives husbands to maintain an outward look to avoid sparking a wife’s nagging or curiosity.

Simple Epitaph in Kentucky Graveyard Draws Tender Reflection

A Louisville Post piece recalls a rough hewn grave marker in an Eastern Kentucky hillside graveyard. The inscription from Aug 1849 reads Jane Later and “She wuz allus kine to evrybuddie.” A mountaineer ponders the tribute’s meaning and the wish for similar honor in his own resting place.

Kentucky Louisville Walter Wade Jane Evrybuddie Virginia Bikhorn

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