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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1896

Page

8

WRECK NEAR RALEIGH KILLED FIREMAN AND WRECKED CAR TRAIN

A Seaboard freight wreck two miles west of Raleigh near the state fair grounds killed fireman Lewis Overby of Hal iegh and injured engineer John Robertson with two broken ribs. Tramps are blamed with evidence of rail removal and stolen spikes found near the scene. Bloodhounds were summoned and four suspected tramps were questioned.

Raleleh N. C iSprelal Seaboard Air Tle Here State Fair Grounds Hall- Jet Lewis Overby Haleigh John Robertson Raleigh Seaboard Southern Railway Folnt Moncure Bays Fileigh Weldon

Edenton Couple Wed in Broad Street Home Ceremony

Ex resident H L Woodard and Miss Mae Hawkins daughter of Capt and Mrs A M Hawkins wed at 7 30 AM in Edenton Broad Street home Rev Robert B Drans officiated. Afterward couple traveled to Norfolk and Southern depot for train northward on a bridal tour surrounded by friends and relatives.

Edenton N. C H. L. Woodard Norfolk Mae Hawkins Capt A. M. Hawk Broad Street Robert B. Drans Norfolk and Soutern J.george P. Folk Magete Skinner Mrs. Davis

Residents Change Hands on City Streets

The guests of Mr. J. M. Skinner's family on Queen Street and Mr. A. F. Cheshire purchasing the A. H. Mitchell residence on Broad Street are noted as property movements in the city.

Tersday Phe Brennan Gom. Merrell Aviectioneers

Clothing Firm in Newport News Closes Doors Over Debt

The Newport News clothing house on Washington avenue closed today due to inability to meet obligations. Proprietor W W Iseman assigned to trustee J K M Newton for creditors, with debt about 19 446.50 and total liabilities near 20 000. The assets mainly stock, weather and slow collections cited as causes.

Newport/News Notherble Clothing House Washington Avenue W. WV. Iseman J. K. M. Newton Messrs. Darling & Son Goldburg Philip Saffran Sallie A. Wade Goodwin Cumming Rh. A. Norsworth W. J. Nelms W.H. Smith Robert A. Carter Rh. A. Carter W. J. Nelnis J. W. Boyenton W. TH. Boyenton W. Stuart W. HW. Boyenton W.W. Tsemantod K. M. Newton Triaetee Baptist The Baptist Church St. Paul's Church Christian Sunday School Mons* Wall

The Hoshi Toru Japanese Minister in Washington Profile

The piece introduces Hoshi Toru the new Japanese minister in Washington along with his wife and child. It notes their residence on a red brick house on N Street and contrasts Eastern interiors with Western styles. It covers Toru Hoshi’s career in Japan, including governor of Kanagawa, parliamentary service, and studies in the United States and England.

Cameron Adjutant General Emis Panies Navy Department Nantucket James H. Young Saya Hoe Young Hileman Batrus Schulken Columbus Washington Hoshi Toru Japan Legaithon Im N Street Americana Toshi Mosh Wis Hoshi Hoshi Vor England Kanagawa Moshi America Parlament Hoshis Hoshi Wikaru

Wind and Weather Signs Should Be Taught in Public Schools

A Chicago Times-Herald excerpt argues weather signs and storm direction can be taught in schools. The piece describes using upper cloud movements to predict storms and notes public skepticism and a proposed night class for teachers.

Devree Claude Alormieland Chicago Times-Herald

Be Touched Not Womankind

A Vienna gentleman who died recently avoided women in life often taking extreme steps. At performances he booked three seats and sat in the middle to ensure no woman could possibly sit beside him.

Vienna

Catarrh and its varied symptoms described in a medical notice

The fragment outlines a wide range of catarrh related ailments including throat trouble nasal discharge hoarseness and coughing. It notes associated symptoms such as headaches neuralgia digestive issues fatigue and breath and hearing disturbances. The text references effects on appetite sleep and general strength with mentions of heartburn and nervousness.

Ars Wienen Navsea

Beaver and Kersey Jackets On Sale Across Ladies Lines

A cluttered ad lists Beaver jackets in many colors and styles with steep markdowns from original prices. Items include Beaver and Irish themed pieces, Green, Tan, and Ulveled jackets, plus Kersey and Boucl outfits with substantial sale reductions.

Lawes Lado Sik Mineuw

Ladies' Calico Wrappers in Sale Prices

Ladies' wrappers advertised in full width and length, calico and percale varieties. Wrappers now reduced from higher prices to sale figures, with bold discounts noted on several styles and sizes.

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