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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1897

Page

11

North Carolina Three Broad Smiles Over Quarrel Woman

Raleigh dispatch recounts a Virginia style political mood in North Carolina with railway commissioners eager for Supreme Court backing, pardons granted, and a rash of local appointments and legal actions. A man killed over a dispute about a woman. a rolling exposition car departs. a widow sues a railroad for damages. court rulings affect the Western North Carolina line and Stanly county bonds.

Raleigh N. C Messrs L. C. Caldwell John N. Pearson Russell Supreme Court Board of Agriculture United States Supreme Court Wilmington aAt Bright Pritchard Aurelia Smith Kirby Smith John TK. Smith Smith Judie Brown W. ©. Barrett Sampson County Third Baptist Church North Carolina Robert Mr. Douglas Iwan Robert P. Dick United States Court For Western District Alex. Stewart Garner Perry Smith John P. Stelman J. H. Cordon Oxford James Western North Carolina Railroad Southern Railroad Southern Western Stanly County Yadkin Railway

Accident Shoots Master Skinner in Westford Herd

In Hestford New Mexico a 32 caliber revolver fired accidentally by a friend wounded Master Thomas Skinner while hunting. Doctors say the injury is serious. Family members arrive as Rev J L Wornaday relocates to the parsonage and the North Carolina conference sends him to preach next year. Perquimans guards plan an oyster roast on Christmas night and college boys head home for the holidays.

Richmond Bani State University Baptist State Sunday School Shaw University Sytrell County Judge Robinson Ja. H.urntin Goldsboro Carlton Warsaw Washington Othe Wilson Seaboard Air Pisa Yai- Kin Pfays Heaven Daltimore Robertson Guilford College Southern Varnish Company Ls Wun Croonshore Pemibenthiry Westford NM. C Thomas Skinner Smith & Wesson North Carolina M. FE Perquimans

Petersburg NC Fire Company Benefit Lecture Planned

Elizabeti city notes a five year lease of the South Point street mill property by P P Peiway of Manchester for an improved spooling device manufacturing. Prof W M Hinton will lecture for the fire company next week. Alex Wadsworth returns from Cambridge and Gaston ell of Richmond visits for holidays.

Tuzwbeth City N.C Dee Spieday Mil Poindexter Street Mar Nyak Almmerman P.P. Peiway Manchester W. M. Hinton Selver Beneft Fire Company Alex Wadsworth Cambridge Mons Gaston Ell Richmond Selig Ebay

Holiday travel notes and local tales from Greenville

In Greenville North Carolina on December 21 Bruce Surge is ill at home from Newport News Henry Skinner returns from school Adrian Savage travels to Richmond Johnson attends his sister's funeral in Scotland Neck Others report tobacco sales ending before Christmas and Maj G T Lipseame stays for the holiday with family in Clifton The day brings varied movements as residents visit relatives and await events

Greenville N.C Bruce Surge Henry Skinner Newport News Bernard Rocky Abount Adrian Savage Richmond Johnson Scotland Neck

Enterprising brick manufacturer in town on business

Edenton Ter oo Sprefal reports Ward one of Fl beth Cliv''s enterprising brick manufacturers is in town on business. Rainy weather deters trade as Mrs Etattere travels to Petersburg to spend holidays with her Trent. The Virginian notes a gift urging support for a courier delivering papers. Christmas reflections stir thoughts of generosity amid hardship. Candles fresh and priced to 60 cents per pound at NORPOLK CANDY KITCHEN.

Edenton Ter Sprefal Amroc Beth Cliv Petersburg Trent S Rei G. Bee & Thro Bay View Emenber Norpolk Candy Kitcien Delg-T

Fire drills at sea show perfection on large steamers

The New York Tribune notes ocean liner crews conduct intensive fire and flood drills. On the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse crews practice door closures, steam lines, and water-light compartments daily, with bridge indicators, telegraph signals, and rapid boat sorties in port to ensure safety and order during emergencies.

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Complex 19th Century Hat and Veil Ornament Description

Describes a high fashion millinery ensemble featuring a black net blouse decoration with black imeusselice, lace insertions, and a black double satin ribbon belt. Jubilee capelet with ripple collar, a belted house-body silhouette, two-tone trimmings, and beige velvet crown drape with plumed accents. Jeweled centers, velvet drapery, and plume arrangements complete the ornate hat.

Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertisements in Norfolk

Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as a universal remedy for cuts burns skin ailments and sores with a money back guarantee. The ad claims painless healing and perfect satisfaction or refund, priced per box and sold by Powell & Co in Norfolk with local market pricing noted.

Bucklen

Health and motherhood touted by patent remedy claims

A nineteenth century advertisement argues women’s health hinges on knowledge of reproductive physiology. It extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and allied remedies, claiming they strengthen organs for painless maternity, reduce motherhood dangers, and improve postnatal health, citing testimonials and wide pharmacist availability.

Pierce TF. Chomas Antoine Vike Co Arka Gol Menelghel

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