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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1897

Page

3

Acquitted of Burglary in New Trial for Walter Cornick

Police Court session reviews a mixed docket. Walter Cornick was granted a new trial and acquitted of burglary while other cases include Mary Clarke sent to Emporia for theft, Dan Kelly jailed fifteen days, and pigeons recovered after theft charges against Moses and Henry Johnson. Minor offenses and grand jury notes follow.

Walter Cornick Emporia Justice Tomlin Mike O'Brien New York Mike Lennah Donnah John @reelman Mary Clarke Dan Kelly Moses Tlenry Johnson Kelly Aud Janie Banks Ger William Waynes Mamie DeLong Florence

Local Briefs Highlight Varied Community Topics

Hon George E Bowden returns to Richmond in back form. Rev L J Halstead preached at Union Mission last night. The Lowenberg convertible car was shown again yesterday. Dr I Lankford's mother in Franklin Va reported dying. Col N C Pamplin back from Pamplin City after two weeks fox trip and illness. Effort to revive Daphne Grove of Druids, which has been in poor condition. Bes Line steamers change sailing days. Geia to leave Sunday for Baltimore with return Monday. Capt O A Ernest promoted to wharf Inspector for Old Dominion Co. Bay Line steamer Geia departs Sunday 620 pm. passengers may depart Saturday night for Baltimore and return Monday morning.

George E. Bowden Richmond L. J. Halstead Union Mission I. Lankford Franklin N.C. Pamplin Pamplin City Daphne Druids Bes Rmess Ston Giers W. S. Lacy Therees of Linton Thealogi Seminary O A. Ernest

Atlantic City church services and weekend activities

Colley Memorial church holds public worship at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. led by Rev. I. W. Al Robinson with Christian Endeavors at 4:00 p.m. Limbert's Point Presbyterian conducts public worship at 9:30 a.m. led by Rev. Mary L. Watton and a congregation meeting at 11:00 a.m. and session follow.

Colley Memorial Church Ui Oa. m Tapw AL Robinson

Death of Mrs Georgiana Vo Mekown at 381 Chapel Street

Shortly after midnight Thursday Mrs Georgiana Vo Mekown wife of Jo McKown died at her home 381 Chapel Street after a back pain episode. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral from the residence at 3 pm today.

Georgiana Vo Mekown Jo McKown Chapel Street

Mob threat and prison turmoil in Greene and DeKalb counties

Reported tonight that a mob from Greene and DeKalb counties planned to attack the jail to seize the imprisoned Flanagan and his intended victim Ruth Slack. Sheriff Nelms tightened guards, calling on police and military support if needed. Ruth Slack survived paralysis and amnesia, while Miss Allen from Dekalb is near recovery.

Greene and Delalb Flanagan Sherif Nelms Ile Neloa Ia Flethter Syneh Tifeene County Plinggan Ruth Slack Wwed Wis Decatur Allens Dekkalh Miss Slack Alben Mianagan Anetier Olen Bronwcht Vianagan Ieelin Alloa iKopmerly Leila Kennedy Etty Pianisan Standard Cat Company

Monetary Cone Brevor and Convention Plans

The text describes a forthcoming convention with a wax option and mentions hotels and a committee drafting a programme. It notes Norfolk and Western railway finances with October figures and compares yearly totals, plus a medical tip referencing Chamberlains Pain Pillow for chest pain and pneumonia risk.

Lightning Hot Drops Promises Fast Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Lightning Hot Drops as a fast healer for inflammation, bruises, burns, and flesh wounds. It claims quick pain relief, reduced swelling, and rapid recovery after injuries with a few applications, featuring the product as a universal remedy.

Emancipation Day Parade Led by Local Colored Community

The thirty third anniversary Emancipation Day celebration, led by the Lown Colored organization, featured a long parade through the streets with nine divisions, wheelmen, marshals, and a grand gathering at St. John’s AME Church. AfternoonExercises followed with sermons, speeches, and recitations honoring emancipation.

Teneth Vie Goel Herland Parker Ehlet Miunkhal Dooteloek Cumbertend Street Kite Church Stobson Avenue Chapel Main Granby Pyoenmsin Yarmouth York Boneh

Funeral for Captain Parker Veteran of Confederate Navy

The funeral for Captain Parker General Parker of the Confederate Navy, a Norfolk-born officer who served on the coast of Africa and the Mediterranean, and later held posts at the United States Naval Academy, is noted with tributes to his long career in the Navy and Confederate service.

Norfolk Red Press Folk Mt Moi Capihoale Nivy Tonferderite Shanes Navy Washington Parker Semmadare Foxhall A. Marien, V Une United States Navy Mediterranean Brazil Te Wares United States Cebu Couch Potomac Manvel Ceneru Taylor Ressel de da Vuena Vista Cape de Verde United States Coast Survey United States Naval Academy Moerrinne Georn Nl Academy Fieh- Mond Wren Beaufort Tattle Rowneoleistaned Wisemall Epeyw Virginia Merrimaed Heipton Ned Neel Charleston Patelek Ety Uae Wire Pelican North Carolina Teorgia Colon Aed Gell Tivat Don Anita Atlantie Servine Pannawae Fay Sens Csantaite Parker Sosterdas Chieneve

Pharmaceutical Ad for Quinine Tablets with Local Store

An old style drugstore ad promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure with a money back guarantee. It lists items for women and men including slippers, hats, boots, and workwear from a store on 4th Hawke Street opposite the Courthouse. It mentions women’s and men’s accessories and various sizes.

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