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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1898

Page

8

North Carolina News Highlights From Raleigh and Halifax

Raleigh dispatch notes Supreme Court term delays due to heavy docket with opinions pending. Halifax stock law debates loom, Mr Buck seeks to test constitutionality. Dispensaries profits rise in Louisburg and Fayetteville, Wakefield Academy burns, December revenue up, and peniten tiary organization advance under Newbourne oversight.

Raleigh N. C Supreme Court Inet Farmers’ Alliance Hillsboro New York Augustus M. Moore Greenville Walton The North Carolina Railway Halifax County Buck Carl Duncan Durham Rutherford County Rutherfordton Rome Wilkesboro Lonses Asheville Louisburg Payettteville Wakefield Academy United States Carroll Henry

The Train Wrecker and the Dread of Indigestion

A dramatic warning links train wrecks to undermined bridges with the deadly danger of indigestion. The piece touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for consumption and wasting diseases, claiming dramatic testimonials and urging readers to act.

Special Holiday Reopenings and Local Notices in M Elizabeth City

Schools resume after a ten day Christmas and New Year break. Dr J J White moves to new dental rooms at the Agilent hive. B J Spence returns to Richmond Medical College after holidays with family. Walker comes home from Portsmouth for the holidays. Supreme Court holds a special session with Judge G H Brown presiding. Emancipation Anniversary celebrated by Cran Army of the Republic. Naval Reserves plan a bazaar for their armorers. Prof W M Whiten to speak at the Courthouse for Naval Reserve benefit.

Mienton N. C Willa LeMay Norfolk Mirn Tench Mins Anh Boushell Canwon Mrey Lush DB. Berry A A. T. Hush Andrew Broughton Wingate Mushell Camden Educntion Edler Brown Mor M. Chalmers Virginia City Brawning Manufacturing Company Judge Brown Kilnaberhiy Mr. Mann Mizabeth City J. J. White B. J. Spence Blchmeond Medical College Walker Partsmouth Supreme Court Brown Cran Army of the Republic Naval Reserves Archylett Dun Bienornay Wm. M. Whiten Naval Reserve North Park Avenue Ai Oeloc T. H. Clarke East Highland Avenue Petersburg J. Vellines Norfolk and Western W. EB. Shew South Clay Avenue Richmond John C. Haynes & Co Mank Street East Brambleton Filla Brown Edenton K. J. Vellines West Bramdleton Avenue Brambleton Station Norfolk, Virginia Bead and Southern Railroad Park Avenue Hapilat Sunday School Wm. Maln ML P. Wiliams W. IL Japr Thea Ted D. DA Churet Mall Mennert Meervey Ilalm Menthy Baptist Young People’s District Union Severnth Portsmouth Merkley Hell Spurgeon Memorial Church Ot. Fentre John A. Morris Wm. J. Maker Wille W. Gordon Court Street Baptist Church J. J. Ball Kathe May M. Hason Kelly and Brambleton Avenues Great Bridge Mercy and Mel McKendree Epworth League Board of Stewards

Local Briefs From Hertford City

On June 3 Prof. N. Toms departed for City School after holidays in Hertford. Rev. J. P. Spence delivered his best sermon at the Baptist church. Commissioners Day observed with Mr. Charles Poush and family returning home to Wash. Inglon City after Christmas in Lowe.

Infant Burns Victim Attracts City Attention

The infant child of Mr and Mrs G W Jennings on Johnson avenue remains ill from burns suffered a week earlier. Mrs C Dogier and child have returned home from Law. to the former mother Mrs Mercer on North Central avenue. Miss Relote of this city hurt in a runaway accident. Miss O P Below died at Emergency Hospital in Washington from a fractured skull after a runaway Sunday. Companions Miss Zola Tarrant and William Puller also injured.

Hopman Avrmatreng Central Avenue Drs. Roberts Poole Central Avenues Miss Donnelly Richmond Earnest Workera Central Avenue Baptist Church Clifton Rock Sydney Matthews Wind Roar College Captain Conklin Monas Elven Grace Srede Conklin Mig Bayville Windsor College Shope Pard Leighton Moran Ayo Tile Wiptiet Wolk Annie Lydia, Lawrenes John T. Law Atelock Llewellyn Avenue Ren. G. W. Jennings Johnson Avenue EC. Dogier Law Mercer North Central Avenue Relote Washington City O. P. Below Fler Zola Tarrant Willian’ Puller

The Decline of a Custom in Washington Society

Spacelut Cor notes in The Virginian from Washington on January 3, 1898 describe a quiet Christmas holiday season. Observances were dropped at the White House and in official society after the president’s mother’s death. The piece argues prosperity reports misstate conditions, citing high rents, mortgage pressure, and business strain. It links these trends to political shifts in New York and eastern states, and to the influence of corporation Democrats and national party maneuvers.

Spacelut Cor The Virginian Washington White House Florists Dresamnakers Hawkmen Dla New York Tamming Quincy Miayor Toston Yates Silver Democrata EasternDemocrata Flower Hrgan Jetterann Levy Virginia Snonuer Richand Croker Tiimany New Yorke Chicagga Croker Tnt Bret von Jeon Corporation Democrats Pohdas National Democrata Deroena Sven Ten Ian

Scott and Downey Emulsion Advertisement

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Pierce Bevie Jons Association Ding Scott Scott & Downe New York

Arrival and teaching roster and Virginia appointments pressure

Mr Bowen arrives as Mersis Wadilll Brady Allen and Agnew are set to teach here tomorrow. Mr Bowden says Virginian appointments may be delayed this week due to opposition within the Ohio Legislature. Efforts focus on securing Hanna, leaving little time for other matters.

Bowen Mersis Wadilll Brady Allen Agnew Bowden Ohio Hanna

Fashion Trim and Accessories From Delineator Patterns

Styles described include bodice trims with soutache or velvet ribbons and buttons, velvet rosettes for hat bands, belt or bow waist styling, shoulder ribbon bows for evening wear, fur trims with braid edges, velvet toques with feathers, perfumed sachets in muffs, black belting lace fans, and sashes in satin or striped pink and blue with lace edging.

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W & T U W to Meet at 200 North Park Avenue

Local notices describe a meeting at 200 North Park Avenue this afternoon. Community happenings include church, schooling, and a church reception, with several residents returning from holidays and local business moves noted.

Anderson Convicted in Capital Murder Trial Amid Jury Critique

The article argues the jury erred by not delivering a clear guilty verdict and questions whether circumstances warranted a reduced charge. It details how the jurors considered self defense and the captain's death, with critique of the judge's instructions and the trial’s handling of evidence. The piece notes comments by the District Attorney and postsulations about how the verdict could affect the defendant’s fate.

John Anderson United States Andersen Amerson Federal Dune Minty John Andren Te van Van

Auction Sales-Future Day Commissioners Sale

Special commissioners conduct a silent public auction at the Teal Estate Exchange in Norfolk on January 6 at 12 o clock noon. The sale lists multiple lots on Mieley Street Mariner Street and adjacent tracts in Bertie County North Carolina plus historic parcels in Norfolk and surrounding lands, with deeds and trusteeship described. The notice confirms bonds and clerk certifications as required.

Court of Law and Chancery Norfolk John Mahoney J. Talor B. Vance Teal Estate Exchange Mary Street City of Norfolk Ollow Mieley Street Ob. J. Taylor To & Marx Ely Rieley Street Mariner Street City of Taylor Marx Marner Street Artain J. Taylor Seywily Bertie County North Carolina Sathin Tiyan Ebenezer Price Hwiin Tiynun Bonezer Stil County Johnsen G. G Alex Fiviniai Higman Val

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