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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1896

Page

8

Recount Ordered in North Carolina Ballot Case

Raleigh dispatch reports Judge Walter Clark ordered the clerk to produce ballots for a recount in Broughton versus Young. contempt possible if noncompliance occurs. Major Inger Finger died suddenly at his Newton home, prompting sympathy from Gov Carr’s circle to the educational cause he championed. Two counterfeiters were sent to Albany penitentiary. one sentenced to seven years, the other to three years.

Raleigh N.C Walter Clark Supreme Oil Broughton Young Clark Imo Euyreme Mason Finger Inger al. Obany Penitentiary Republican the Tribune Mililor Playwoon Lorislature Moore Kenyon Hae Cone New York

Windsor Holiday Reception at Windsor Castle

Our season's pleasure culminated in a brilliant Windsor Castle reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. Winnon. Elaborate decorations featured evergreens and gray moss with arches, balloons, and flechework. Dancing continued until late with a fine menu and a display of fruits. Mrs. Winston hosted a house party including Miss Waquhart Lewiston, Miss Milly Rhodes Capehart, and Mr. George W. Capehart of Avorn. The McKinley wave struck in the prior week as Saunders & Sutton, local merchants, faced slow collections and low prices, turning over assets to creditors. the community expressed sympathy for the popular firm.

Windsor N. C Christiss Mieht Windsor Castle Mre Pranis D. Winnon Winston Waquhart If Lewleton Milly Rhodes Capehart George W. Capehart Avorn McKinley Saunders & Sutton

Christmas entertainment and church news from St Peter's area

A week of church and community notes includes the Smith family moving to Fredericksburg, Bishop Randolph preaching at St Peter's, a twelve pupil confirmation, and a Christmas program by McKondree Sunday School titled The Orient Star with Grace Rhoads as violinist. Nearby items report visits, social gatherings, a mortgage holder in Petersdure, and a Sunday School Christmas event at Park Avenue Baptist Church.

W. D. Smith St. Peter's Church Fredericksburg Randolph St. Peter's PL McKondree Sunday Orient Star Grace Rhoads Augustus S Harwell Peters- Dure Sorebelly Merodet Sarrhs Newport News Surmday Clay Avenue HW. TL. Bennett Ashland Wax Meron John F Penguson W. W. Boothe Prombleton Avenue Mar. Mergusaon Fxit Inn Hritten Cotomilan Faothe Mars ‘Tobnuli Tetcher Grammar Seoul Mo Notidays Mar S.cull Reservaty Bramble Tan Ono Sprath Phettl Woomantha Nahayi Das Hinds Washington O'Connell South Reservoir Overton West Tunstall Vende Gkme Naite Willa Sue Tissetl Willessen Inion Ptah Crechlenes Shellie J. OW Somos Anne dVonne Mor Toh Chiat Wolevoril Doh Cp. Masen Lserning Ab Plecin Montoboebe Frerey Tom Lowe Wynn Hote Park Avenue Baptist Chirety Trinity Sunday Misha Christmian Memourial Temple Thomas Nis Heme Clevelins Thomas 4Reasurer Has and of Shou0 With & Membership of Oyreye Hite Tant Shedane Spehl EL Ji Nenbers

Edenton Pastors Two-Year Term Begins with Sermons

Rev. J. L. Rummy, assigned by the North Carolina M. Conference to Edenton M. E. Church, began his two-year pastorate with morning and evening sermons. Mrs. Sprull of Columbia visits her daughter Mrs. Theo Ralph, who is ill on Broad Street. Trade quiet after holidays. Messrs. P. R. Rhodes of New York and L. P. Wornthal of Plymouth stay at Woodard House. Firework injuries improving. H. G. Donnan returns from Norfolk after holidays visit.

Edenton N. C J. L. Rummy North Carolina Broad Street Messra P. R. Rhodes New York L. P. Wornthal Plymouth Woodard House H. G. Donnan Armdas “Manufacturing Companys Norfolk

Christmas event at the Court House draws local crowd

The Misses Hill return home for Christmas holidays from home study, B C Gregory former Pantop University teacher in Charlottesville Va, also returns home. Town held a pleasant Christmas event at the Court House with nearly all residents attending. The president, grand mogul and honorary speaker of the I C P T has not yet appeared, though expectations were low he would.

Halifax N. C

National Association of Manufacturers Congress In Philadelphia

The National Association of Manufacturers meets in Philadelphia on December 18th to prepare for the annual convention January 26th 27th and 28th 1407. The committee invites all manufacturers to attend and urges tariff reform at the earliest time to remove uncertainty and revive business while keeping protections for industries and labor.

Onal Association of Manufacturers Philadelphia United States Mmmittee Elbie Fair Protect The

Unclear Navigational Light Vessel Notices From 1887

Erratic OCR text reports multiple lighthouse and fog signal notices in Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. It mentions changes to fog whistle patterns at Winter Quarter Shoal and Quaddy Head, vessel adrift at locs near December 3, and a replacement light vessel off Phelps Bank. The fragmentary history references dates in 1887 and prior years with several geographic points.

Matihiens Lichthansy Board Matiniens Nook Petpet Bay Notios Wit Virgina Atlantic Gulf Asia Hip Phelps Bank

Cotton Market Snapshot in Weather Belt and FuturesDecline

Cloudy conditions sweep the cotton belt with rising temperatures as Liverpool spot sales show negligible bales. The future contract market declines multiple points with New Orleans receipts estimated around 11,500 to 12,400 bales against prior year figures. Prices edge lower across January March and May contracts amid a steady to weakened overall market tone.

Cotton Belt Liverpool Timker Blendy United States Port Receipta Inc H New Orleans Janupey

Fashions of New York Tablier or Apron Fronts

The fashion piece surveys New York styles with tablier and apron fronts dominating gowns. It details empire and Dolly Varden motifs, sheer sleeves, decorative fronts, corsages, and matching hats. The article notes color palettes, fabrics like satin duchess silk and green white mull, and prices and sewing costs.

Dolly Varden Powter Wwe Horthin Alwipod Rovers Ceval Talfern

Noting Woolen Fabrics And Styles For Early Fall

The passage describes woolen fabrics with woolly surfaces used for early fall garments. It highlights jaunty jackets, snug vests, full blouse fronts, and plain skirts. Fabrics like the snowflake cheviot are noted for ribbing and tufted white hairs on a gray and black undersurface, with stylish big horn buttons on salts and other items.

Mate Lenoy

Grant Monument Ceremony Funds Tracked For City Affairs

New York December 28 Gen Horace Porter urges city control of the Grant monument dedication set for April 27 with a $50,000 appropriation approved by the Board of Estimate The total monument cost is $800,000 with most funds from New York citizens. McKinley likely to attend and Cabinet and governors to be invited The article notes a naval parade invitation for nations with fleets in the Atlantic Ocean

Burt Yong Tsaw Dione Lyons New York Horace Porter Grant Monument Association Board of Estimate Grant Monument Es- Shinate Porter New York City McKinley Beechum Jpille A.& Avonis B, P, Allen CO Canal St

Reduced coats sale cuts prices on hundreds of garments

A local retailer announces drastic reductions on a large stock of coats and jackets. Former prices are ignored as hundreds of new and beautiful garments are offered at deep discounts to move inventory quickly.

Fragmented Era Fashion Catalog Snippet Shifts Market Price

A damaged OCR fragment details various ladies garments and prices, mentioning wrappers, wranters, ladings, and lengths. The readable bits hint at sales terms and a short list style catalog entry, with no clear dates or places.

AUCTION SALES TITIS DAY AT AUELL NO 28 BANK STREET

Valentine Stevens auctioneers offer a sale at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning December with a mix of household goods. Items include chamber suites, dining chairs, desks, beds, heaters, cook stoves, organ, safe, bookcase, parlor furniture, tables, and more. Auctioneers also list Morris Auction House at 45 New Market Place as another venue.

Talees Dle Valentine & Stevens Morris Auction House New Market Place

Public Auction Notice Announced for Real Estate

Fragmentary notice indicates a public auction of valuable real estate. Details on date, location, and parties are unclear in the readable text, but the action is the sale of property by public auction.

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