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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1898

Page

3

Port Norfolk Port Officials Advance New Transit View

Port Norfolk attracts many visitors as the New York Philadelphia and Northern railroad aims to cross Third Street by a new subway link. engineers praise Shafer for the challenging bridge construction and a plan to erect buses. Equitable Life reports 1897 year end figures exceeding 150 million dollars with substantial surplus.

Port Norskolk Pennsylvania Company Praestria Hotel Vernon Port Norfolk New York Philalelphia Norftalk Mitl Anal Third Street Shafer Charie C. Culpepper Equitable Life Assurances Society of the United States New York Journal

New Year Advert for Greenwood & Co Merchants

An early 20th century style notice from Greenwood & ro and Meyer invites steady patronage as New Year regulations and cheap goods arrive. It highlights their aim to continue serving the public with good goods and low prices, noting new stock and sale of fancy foods.

Messrs Greenwood & Ro Meyer Wwe Belus

Law Court Dockets Roundup From Judge Martin Sessions

Yesterday in the Court of Law and Chancery Judge Martin disposed of numerous civil cases including Garnett vs Hodges with $205 plus interest, Davis & Co vs Carrington for $147.17, Spaulding vs Mann for $2,000, and Builders’ Supply Co vs Manners for $179.14. Police Court proceedings covered breaches of peace, larceny, intoxication, and family quarrels with fines, costs, or sentences. multiple defendants faced charges from pocketbook theft to disturbing the peace.

Martin Court of Law and Chancery Garnett Vth Builders’ Supply Company Clarence Mann Norfolk Coal and Ire Company J.W. Murphy James L. White Norfolk and Weatern Ailway Coa. Gamer Manufacturing Company

City in Pamagrauets and Local Notices

Brief town items report council plans, visits, and resident changes. Mentions Mr Mitide Miller hosting Miss Terry, Rev J K fol visiting a church meeting, merchants petitioning legislators, and Seabeard Air Line service. Also notes a burglary at 12 Smrt Street and several local residents returning from holidays.

Mai Montrers Common Council Mitide Miller Yinithmore Terry N. AL McCurily Liss Rev J. KK Srlhtieli Seabeard Air Line Barigier Southern Pinea Nyoc Anaes Nowle Graham Smtr Mr. Ord W. i. Callender Hue Augusta Cha E. Fludystiis Th Carcull J. C. Carratt St. Joseph's Academy Baltimore M. Garland Lennon Alexandria

Liliputians At Academy Of Music Offer Grand Ballet Night

The Liliputians under Carl and Theodore Rosefell present their first Academy of Music appearance with Milneyown and forty belles in lavish costuming. Also announced are performances of Hamilton’s Pal enric Wilson, and the famous Mason duo with Friend Ritz as they tour, drawing strong crowds.

Liliputians Carl Theodore Rosefell Academy of Music Milneyown Ted Pudiymead Wilson Thesfore Hamilton Lamy Wo Fitzhugh Lee Edwin Tie John Slesper Clark Jol B. Owens Maye Mark ‘Tawaln Mlesourian Wist Pal Nhicad Wilson Mr Hamilton Hamilno Seserin New York Veel Peet Veriscops Corbettana Fitastni Mt Cargo Tiv Vortscope Min. Wan. A. Ready RITZ Jack” Mason Almon Manoa Thie Serzon Ariend Wrieg Toby Masons

Pair of swindlers linked to forged 180 dollar check case

The article details a forgery ring in New York and Memphis led by two men who targeted merchants including M. L. Davis and Robert Jagen. They used fake checks and deceitful schemes at Duke Street and public offices, evading early detection until a $180 New York check drawn on the chemical National Bank was exposed as fraudulent. Detectives linked the pair to multiple swindles and a broader forgery operation across several cities.

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Salvation Oil Timely Friend Patent Medicine Ad

A testimonial from Jno M Wall of Ashland WA touts Salvation Oil as a timely friend for rheumatism neuralgia and related pains. The note claims relief of soreness swelling and pain when other liniments failed. Sold by Cannon's Pharmacy and several local shops in Alfred, West Main, and Helstand’s Athletic City Lucy Store.

Salvation Phil Cannon's Alfred To Weat Rabt & Solmes& Co Abin Street Helstand Athintle City Locy

Bribery Allegations Fuel Harsh Heresy Prosecution

The report notes a charge of bribery against a group described as a specles of bribery. Authorities vow relentless action to identify and punish the men involved, framing the case as a fight against heresy.

Ager

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promises quick relief for burns chapped skin rashes and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure skin conditions and guarantee satisfaction or money refunded as stated by Martin & Co.

Martin & Na

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