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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1897

Page

8

Suspected wreckers in jail after rail line wreck near here

A drunken sheriff and two suspected wreckers remained in custody after a wreck on the Seatward line near town Tuesday night. A negro detective reported two more arrests likely, with police barring interviews. Governor Jarvis weighed senatorial race views, while local politics obsessed over Populist and Republican maneuvers. Engines at the power-house tested red hot after a streetcar fire, as officials planned a new facilities build.

Tead Morine ariJ _JRaieleh N.C Southern Railway Leile Jarvis Pritchard Yetter Gavirner Carr St Eiry Fords Eva Tucker Petersburg Commercial and Partners Alf Otho Wilson Iaw Electric Street Railway

Emancipation Day in Edenton and new studio opens

Edenton hosts Emancipation Day celebrations with a parade through Prince Street and a courthouse address by local speakers. Baker and Sykes open a new photography studio on King Street in the A T Bush building. Sales owners Johnson andFillott transfer their business to Joseph Northcott at the same corner. Visitors from Columbia and Norfolk are noted as in town amid unsettled weather.

Edenton Spectal Esers Baker & Sykes A. T. Bush King Street Prince Streets Messrs Johnson Arther Sprulll Ab, Alexder Columbia John King W. Lamb A. L. Roper Norfolk

Mammoth Winter Underwear Sale at Norfolk Store

Norfolk's busy store advertises a mammoth sale of ladies gents and children's winter underwear and warm garments. Deep discounts across wool jerseys robes jackets and wraps with prices dropping toward cost and hundreds of items from infant to adult sizes.

South New York Norfolk

Auctioneer Entry At No Bank Street Hemids

By Joseph Jones general auctioneer on No Bank street Hemids.

Joseph Jones Bank Street

Desirable Rural Real Estate at Public Auction

Public auction of valuable real estate in Norwich or nearby area. North side of Pir 5 Street, nine room dwelling with water and oil modern conveniences, several outbuildings, front on Freemason Street, in nine parcels scope. Terms include one-third cash, balance in six and twelve months with interest, costs of deed and trust to be paid by purchaser. Sale conducted by W Morrell and associates under a trust deed, with legal description in Norfolk County.

B. FY Williams Cty Niesfalt London Brideé Station Norfolk Nia Berehord Anid Rmilread Tread Wm. J. Bushey Aix Jan Laily Pir Dros Ely Pulitte Wuerfon Morrell Miike Willian JL Itnevia Stazie Y. Meris Percy Vetrie Sanyo Mort Norfolk Nortalk Comany Cash W. DD Pander

Fire protection for Norfolk west end urged by editor

Editor urges additional fire stations or at least a chemical engine near Queen Street and the City Hall to quickly combat fires in Norfolk’s western end. Notes rapid growth, unprotected frame dwellings, mills, and residences lacking adequate coverage, calls for Safer protection from Botetourt bridge area.

Virginian Norfolk Queen Street Atlantic City West End Botetourt Thast

Another Great Sale of Dry Goods at Jenkins Store

Attention is called to a sale by Charles E. Jenkins at No 2 Main Street offering $30 000 worth of dry goods at deep reductions. The sale is iintended for quick action with city and out of town buyers urged to attend. Special sales on Wednesday the 6th feature merino underwear cloakings and gentlemens wear. Thursday the 7th spotlights all wooldress goods.

Charles E. Jenkins Main Street

Norfolk Conservatism Hurts New Merchants and Growth

The piece argues Norfolk residents resist change, harming new businesses. It cites Douw & Co. as an example, noting their move from upper Main Street to 105 Granby Street after poor initial reception. The firm carries a premium foreign woolen stock and reports strong local patronage despite location challenges.

Norfolk Douw & Co Upper Main Street Cty Portsmouth

The Greatest Monarch and Hostotter’s Stomach Bitters Claim

A century old testimonial praising Hostotter’s Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy. It asserts relief from stomach issues, helps digestion, improves appetite and sleep, and aids convalescence. It claims wide popularity across continents and cures or prevents rheumatic, kidney, bilious, and nervous disorders.

Hostotter Europe Tropics

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