Pleasant Pellets advertised as health renovator
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a universal remedy to restore health, claiming they rebuild system strength, relieve headaches, and aid digestion without habit formation. It also promotes a free copy offer of The People’s Medical Adviser, detailing a mailing request and postage terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey
K. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.W
The
People
Remiman Sense
Chio
Foomman Senac
For Rent Residences and Stores Along Duke Streets and Church Street
Multiple rental listings detail residences and stores with improvements and values. Notable addresses include Duke Street Bute Street Yorn Street College Place 219, 10, 12, 40x80, and Main Street properties. Some units offer full improvements and multiple rooms.
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Duke Street
Bute Street
Grace
Yorn Street
College Place
Duke
Pee Street
Rai
Fairland Etreet
Iil Mariner Street
YaSo Atatn
Main Street
Solueen
Madson
sChurch
Water Street
Church Street
Antones
Realty and Address List for Granby Street and Surrounding Areas
A fragmented street directory lists multiple addresses and shop locations across Granby Street, Commerce Street, Main Street, Church Street, and adjacent avenues. Entries cover stores, dwellings, and numbers, with misread spellings and garbled names but clearly map a local property and business roster.
Burruss Son & Co Bankers Promises Favorable Terms
Burruss Son & Co bankers advertise commercial paper discounts on favorable terms, bonds and securities bought and sold, deposits on time, and exchange services. They offer safe custody boxes for rent and emphasize global cable operations for principal elites worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etg
Zane Bonds
Bate Bold
Epowits
Europe
One-Price Store Ad in old Atlantic Hotel listing
President Motfimnan S the Seaposrol air Line quoted by J. Harris praises a remedy sold by M I nN Druggist at Atlantic Hotel and Tow. Martin & Co. Rubber’s Robberts and others advertise various rubber footwear and arches with prices. The text reads as a fragmented old-time store notice from Bank Street oppos Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaposrol Air Line
Harris, Harris’ Springs
M, I, Nn
Atlantic Hotel
Tow, Martin & Co
Hellew's
EHOER
Bank Street
Apoxite
Shortage in Norfolk post office ends with settlement
The case centers on Degge, Norfolk postmaster, admitting accounts were short for years. Bondsmen received collateral including house on Duke Street, 30 acres in Norfolk County, a Dispatch mortgage, and town-house debt. Settlement with Inspector Clum equals $6,840, with payments to bondsmen and possible minor variance. Degge claims no intent to defraud and blames mismanagement while General Henry and others defend integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Order Department
Degge
Dispatch
Clum
Clum Faye
Tinhe
Henry
Junge Spaliing
Sher
Mr. Trice
Deger
Cum
Harry Trice
Mle Offloh
Trice
Bus
Tom
Jong
Leon
Ehier
Nandvice
St la Tine J
Sie Spal & Firm
Mr. Tries
Ondsmen
Wlow. Deere
Ian
General Henry
RE. M. Henry
Post- Atv
Degee
Funeral services for Mrs Marttin Elavbeth Bell at First Baptist
The funeral for Mrs Marttin Elavbeth Bell who died Monday at her residence on Cowe Street was held yesterday at 11am at First Baptist Church. Rev B J Hatcher conducted the service and pallbearers included C Tookower J W Hensley J Williamson Robert Stevens C A Morris O W Pentress and William Bersmotu. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Elmnveport with Masons present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Owieloek
Willueteny
Tor
Freemason Street Baptist
Elin Wond
Gracewood Moma meeting report at Norfolk Public Library
A meeting of the Norfolk Public Library's Over ture was held. Librarian Mr. Larent submitted a report, noting library conditions and finances. Attendance and catalog totals were outlined, including volumes issued and purchases. The report praised the library’s director and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Laraent
Pomitey
Iiars
Cotton Market Reports and Public Land Sale Notice
Weather clear in the cotton belt. Liverpool spot sales show 12 000 bales at middling 4d with futures up 2 to 4 points. New Orleans futures up 12. New York futures gain two points with 121 200 bales traded. Spot market midlands 63 0. Receipts at New Orleans 6500 to 7400 bales. Norfolk port receipts 24 407 bales. 1896 and 189? bale counts noted. By W D Pender and Port Norfolk land sale notice lists four undeveloped lots in Norfolk with cash terms at Renal Estate Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton
Liverpool
Pirlees
New Orleans
Ihem
New York
Aleddy
Orleana
Igalnet
Aramel
Norfolk
W. D. Pender
Linstie
C. OH. Porvett & Co
Renal Estate Exchange
Port Norfolk
Norfolk County
City Board of Health Acts to Ban Oysters in City Waters
The Board of Health met in regular session and, with Dr. Newbill presiding, discussed keeping oysters out of creeks and docks within city limits to prevent disease. The City Attorney advised they may curb a nuisance, and a resolution prohibiting handling oysters in city waters was adopted with publication deemed sufficient notice. Nuisance at Rose Avenue Brambleton Ward ordered abated. mow water nuisance at Cumberland Street reported. inspections assigned for Newton Street area and Pox Lane. sanitation inspector ordered to investigate Brown Avenue nuisance and abate if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Newbill
Felld
Riddick
Chiles
Pettis
Rose Avenue
Brambleton Ward
Cumberland Street
Newton Street
Queen Street Market
Cumberland
Church Streets
Street, Sewer and Drain Board
Brown Avenue
Brambleton
Harbor committee meeting interrupted by nonappearance
Special Harbor Committees appointed by City Councils met at the City Treasurer's office in B Oelock to discuss harbor improvements. Chair Anderson presided with Womble and Carrol present. three business representatives failed to attend. The committee was reduced to two members and will reconvene at Chairman Anderson's call to discuss the matter with missing parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Oelock
Chala WT. Anderson
Messrs
Womble and
Carrol
Wiltel
Bsiness
Chaeiymaan Andersen
Jie Cvotielis
Anderson
Bushan
Spee
Ordination Service Held at St Paul’s Church
An ordination service occurred yesterday at St Paul’s, conducted by Bishop Dolph. Alfred Martin TAN dolph, 20, Bishop of Southern Virginia, preached on “Vine op lidate.” Clergy Lloyd, Dewell, and Laneast assisted. Miss Ethel Neely sang during offertory as Holy Communion followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenae
St Paul's
Churel
Warnvine
Harry
Alfred Marit Tandolph
Tishop
Viriins
Funsten
Tortesnuth
J. 1
Uivision
Portsmouth
Laneast
Perkley
Ethel Neely
Phere
Retirement of Captain George Walker From Old Dominion Steamship
After seven years at the helm and fourteen years aboard the Old Dominion lines Captain George Walker retires from active sea service. He has led the steamers Old Dominion and Tuyundoatyeo, with plans to occasionally visit New York aboard the company fleet. Captain J P L Davis of the steamship Itehmeond succeeds him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion Steamhip Company
George Mo Walker
Compmn
New York
Welker Reader
Walker
Ohare
Great South African Kidney Cure advertised in Norfolk sale
Distressing patent medicine ad promoting “New Great South African Kidney Cure” claiming to relieve bladder and kidney pain. Includes false claims of relief, pricing, and contact at 18 Water Street, Norfolk, alongside unrelated sale notices for curtains, garments, and household goods with various addresses and prices.
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Wali 2 Wuultams
Drogelsis
Water Street
Norfolk
Prioe
Wright's
Main St
Norfolk Letter Debate on Condemnation Powers
In Norfolk on January 6 1897 Dr L B Anderson replies to William M K Woodhouse about reports that he said the city could be swamped by condemnation proceedings and that judges appoint commissioners who may raise land values. Anderson denies personal malice toward Woodhouse's father and explains his remarks reflected general practice and aims for fair, just proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Staylor
Mr. Degge
Degge
Carriera
Degxe
Henry
General Onry
Tyler
Trice
Norfolk
Wile
Jone
Garfeld
Arthur
Flo
James D. Grady Yelton
Intter
Whichie
Anderson
Indie Wood
Willam McK Woodhouse
L. B. Anderson
John J. Woodhouse
Princess Anne County
William M K. Woodhouse
Wm. Mek. Woodhouse
Landmark
Virginian
Death of Rev. Father James B. White
The Wilmington Star reports the death of Rev. Father James B. White, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Norfolk after a period of illness. Former assistant pastor at St. Thomas's in Wilmington, he also served Raleigh and Asheville churches, was a former paymaster in the Federal army, and died aged between 60 and 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
James B. White
St. Vinocent’s Hospital
Raleigh
Archeville
Tig
Epworth Sunday school to present Christmas and New Year entertainment
The Epworth M B Church Sunday school plans an all evening program at 7:00 with members bringing items for a party. The program includes vocal and instrumental music, readings, roles, rewards, speeches, chat, and distribution of questionnaires. An entertaining evening is anticipated. Nearby window displays show a large 4x4 foot telephone subway diagram from the Southern States Telephone Co with March 1 start. Also an ad promises one day eye cure with laxative quinine tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Epworth M. B
Chuech
Umsindter-Myers Company
Main Street
Ie Southern States Telephone Company
Mir A. R. Duman
Funeral service for Steven W. Randlett announced
The funeral will be held today at 7 oclock in Smith Neck with family prayer at 7, followed by burial at Cotas Crewe Cemetery. The event is announced by Mrs M and the Inte Cheeles Grice Puiental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Neh
Unclear OCR text prompts court action details
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th or early 20th century notice shows names like Jenaley and Hants with references to a Sovran Vin and Valier. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events, dates, or locations to form a reliable summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hove
Rigsby
Jenaley & Hants
Wey
Aid Meystey
Lightning Hot Drops Promises Pain Relief For Various Aches
An early advertisement touts Lightning Hot Drops as a universal remedy curing genic and neuralgic pains, toothache, earache, headaches, corns, bunions, chilblains, frost bites, wounds, and internal stomach issues. It claims quick, complete relief for humans and animals, with a low price per bottle.
Conductor Injured in Fall at Wilson's Depot
Early morning Norfolk and Western train stopped at Wilson's Depot when conductor Captain George C. Gill lost balance and fell. He received medical care and was sent home to Brambleton Ward, this city, with painful injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk & Western
Wilson's Depot
George C. Gill
Brambleton Ward
Holiday sale at Nichols store and music box notices
Ant the Bandingyen on 0 to The Casket and hear the free concert al way hour of the day. Messrs. Greenwood & Bro. agents for Regina Music Box, announce a new elegant box cabinet and many gifts. Everything marked down for the holidays including suits to order neck and underwear. Norfolk National Bank notes semi annual dividend. Transfer books closed after January.
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Ant
Messrs
Greenwood & Bro
Regina
R. D. Nichols
Merchant Taller and Furnisher
New No
Main Street
Norfolk National Bank
Norfolk
Vai
Manuary &, VT
Hardy
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T. F. Rogers
Columbria
Granby Street
Uhikriotte Street
Dweniige
Soius Street
Doyeliinipye
York Stree
Highbiod Avenue
Slain Street
Yaybreemusen Street
Mali
Matin Street
Commerce
Tore
Koangke Avenue
Wank
Mine Street
Gonices On
Granby
Burruss, Son & Co
Bankers
Wayer & CO
Penas West Market Square
Norfolk. Va
Motfimnan
Nad
Tureg
Graceowesgs
Moma
Ofibe Libra
Mpineeties
Amotton
Ventther
Ileliel
Dav Malyerreet
Hontine
Mik
Personal
Pather White
Sat
Zim
Punerad
Randlett
Steven W. Randlett
Peevinasen
Eleck
Spdi
TEE Couper Marble Works
Ta and
Ws Bank S
Forfour
Virginta
Virginia State
Directory and Gazetteer
Published
J. L. Hill Printing Co., Owners and Publishers
Vickery & CO
Mettowee
Joseph Brown
Ateah Nf
Hyatthy
Murrell
Jana Oif
Omer
Jay-Sr
Nealth
Narfolk
Norio
Bedi Gribulismeod
J. 2. Hill Printing Company
van Wyck
Academi OP Music
J. 2
Little and A Splendid Company
University of North Carolina
Tar Heel
Y.M. C . Hall
Jack Oliver
Maln Street
Frutti
Pistache
Peach
Mettowee Dairy
Walter J. Simmons & Co
Robert F. Holmes & CO
St. James Hotel
Ern Appliances
Square Busi
Ness
Glasses
Loree
Gransy
Roancee Avenue
Lewin’ S Express Company
Urwen, Manncer
Tae
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