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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina officials clash as prison dock entry dispute escalates

In Raleigh the Supreme Court's writ of error leads Caldwell and Pearson to seize the Railway Commission office by night. They claim possession after waiting two hours for the sheriff, while Governor Russell faces mixed reactions as courts weigh the writ and supersedeas. Major Wilson and Dr Abbott are mentioned amid shifting power.

Raleigh WN. C Russel Deas Nu l L. C. Crildiwell John H. Pearson Olice Pearson Palrcloth Supreme Court of the United States Sheeriff Caldwell Supreme Court Caldwell and Pearson D. H. Abbott Railway Commission Russell J. W. Wilson Otho Wilson United States Supreme Court Caldwall Wilson Abbott Faircloth Asife Agricultural Department Robinson Guilford Court Butter North Carolina Smithfield Sinte O Merale Rassel Cour Norwood Wilmington Asheville Walton Hank Morganton Worth James W. Wilson Anil Washington, D.C Itdvick United States Circuit Court Whit Pearson Commission Caddwell Eitect Solanes

Christmas Church Visit Spreads Religious Message

Rev. Dr. J. A. Speight from Norfolk preached at the Atlantic Baptist Church last night as Bruce Newby and John Manchard enjoy Christmas holidays in Hertford. Speight spoke in town yesterday on Baptist work.

Milenton N. C Dee Annie Boushall Camilen Mia A,t, Bush A. J. Jobson Miymouth Hay View Trev Speieht Aug. Holley Berle County Fidenton Hertford N. CG Bruce Newby John Manchard J. A. Speight Norfolk the Atlantic Baptist

Eloquence Against Jury Trial Drama Sparks Debate

A critique from the Criterion denounces theatrics in jury trials, arguing emotions and rhetoric distort truth. The piece praises calm, impartial evidence gathering and likens justice to a mathematical demonstration. Two sons of Cornel fund a $100,000 hospital for Traaniversity as a civic note.

Sityar Corneil Traaniversity St. Louis Globe Democrat

A Christmas Prayer and Christmas Time Verse

Poem fragment and verse excerpt from late 19th century newspapers. The first piece offers a Christmas prayer for a loved one with imagery of Bethlehem, heaven, and a no answer from heaven about their fate. The second piece is a dialect Christmas nostalgia lyric about children awaiting gifts and bells, celebrating family and home at Christmas. References include AGGRESSIO Norfolk VA 1897 and Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution

Joyful Christmas in verse by George A. Martin

Joyful Christmas lyrics describe angel voices and the birth of Jesus Christ. The poem urges forgiveness, following the Saviour, and worship of the infant king, urging trust and reverence amid the nativity scene.

George A. Martin Henry

Star of Bethlehem Hymn Adorns Christmas Vigil

A poetic Christmas piece honors the Star of Bethlehem guiding wise men to the infant king. It envisions divine light shining over the city as prophecy and faith converge, urging hearts to welcome the Christ child anew despite trials and darkness.

Star of Bethlehem Christ

Salvation Oil touted as key remedy for rheumatism

A Philadelphia resident Mrs A Fiedler testifies Salvation Oil provides relief for rheumatism stiff joints and bruises and urges households to keep it on hand. Advertisers urge buyers to insist on Salvation Oil at 25 cents and list local druggists supporting the claim.

A. Fiedler Walethorp St Philadelphia Cannon's Bute Street Alfred T. West Main Street Hobt F. Holmes & Co Mainstreet Heistand Atlantic City

Special Commissioner Sale of Real Estate in Norfolk

In pursuance of a Circuit Court decree dated November 19 1597 in the case B R Jones and wife vs James Hodge trustee a sale of real estate will be held on Thursday December 6 1597 at 12 M at the Real Estate Exchange in Norfolk. Laurence Waring Clerk certifies bond execution as required.

Circuit Court City of Norfolk RR. Jones James Hodge County of Princess Anne Kellam Susan A. Peters Thomas L. Banderson Corporation Court of Norfolk W. WM. Burroughs Reed Townsend & Joynes T. Laurence Waring City of Norfolk B. R. Jones Laurence Waring C. C. Walton County of Norfolk A. R D. B Norfolk Real Estate and Stockchange John L. Roper Cooke Street Highland Terrace Cooke Avenue Georgd W. Gilbert M. Glennan Willis W. Vicar Court of Law and Chancery John Mahoney S.J. Taylor Als Marx Hieley Street Rivley Street Marmnar Street Vax J. Taylor Mariner Street Bertle County North Carolina Nathan Hyman Chenexer Price Said Jenking Place Nathin Hyman Ebeneser Price Nathan Iyman J. D. Johnson G. G Alex Lyman Wilex Tiyman Said County Hook Q. Q

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