Park Avenue Tripist Church Officers Elected and Local Notes
Wen Said Ole reports Park Avenue Triptist church elects M T Williams clerk W H Old financial secretary George Wy Deal treasurer A J Walker chalmin chirca mission funds Ales Ash urn organist PP Willinimns usher chief A resident favors building a mis Wuidge to Nortel rather than purchasing Hell street bridge to reduce upkeep for heavier travel Sidewalks on Highland ayve to aid pedestrians in Werwether Trinky Mhereh Monorth League officers listed including Rev Liesl J Williaime president J L Biassinghwim West View president HR ON Fontress secural view president T J Oliver hind view president Miss W Newton Duhl secc Miss Lian Moerbet treasurer Miss M W Wilson organist W O Bullikes standard bearer Rev Charles FE Woodson leaves for South to serve at St Peters church Simalay Mtr Mlwy MM Smith of Philadelphia injured December 27 now improving.
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Park Avenue
Haive
M. TP. Williames
W. HH. Old
Hell Street Bridge
BocMs
Yviauallle
Tony Soinding
Tighland Ayvenus
Werwether
Trinky
Mhereh
Monorth League
Liesl
J. Wiillaime
J. L. Biassinghwim
West View
HR ON. Fontress
Secural View
T. J. Oliver
Hind View
Mie
W. Newton Tduhl
Lian Moerbert
M. WV. Wilson
W. O. Bullikes
Baptiat Elurch
ASO
Charles FE. Wooadson
Southern Railway
Fae Sheik Tip
St. Peter's Church
Simalay
Mtr
Mlwy
Smith
Philadelphia
Local Residents Start New Homes Amid Revivals
Atlantic City notes show Mr Fof Wilson occupying a new frame residence on Con rol avenue near Sorkayr street as revival activities loom. Mr Wit Thornton and family shift to Spring street occupying one of the new frame dwellings. services prep for a central revival at Ventral Avenue Paotist church. Mira Silley and others face distress as prayer meetings begin at Central Avenue Lagaist. no meeting of E Workers' society expected.
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Fof. Wilson
Conrol Avenue
Sorkayr Street
Athens
Wit Thornton
Spring Street
Toving
Mira Silley
Brag Steel
Central Avenue
Lagaist
E Workers’ Society
Two Gases Sent to Grand Jury in City Court
Dalton presided in the city police court. William Briggs and James Williams alias Peter Thomas were sent to the grand jury for burglary and robbery. Willie Lee was fined for assault. Sarah Wright received a peace bond. Mary Thomas and Martha Watson faced separate charges. Corporation Court actions included seduction and grand larceny indictments. several defendants were acquitted or fined. Court of Law and Chancery awarded $1,000 to C. W. Tebecamt vs Bliss et al. Real estate transfers noted. Supreme Court discussed Townsend et al. and Outten et al. appeals. Norfolk case noted.
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Justice Tomlin
Dalton
William Briggs
Water Street
Sophie Boston
Ltarry Andrew Colored
Speddin
Riggs
Sarah
James Wiliams
Peter Tholmes
Smith Atreet
Mary Thomas
Martha Watson
Martha
Mary
Corporation Court
AL R.dfanekel
Erand
Wjesse Tames
George Lonvax
Thomas Yandaw
William D Brewington
A. J. Ives
Columbus A. Crosby
Orosby Hat Company
Wis
Gil
Hin
Mansion House
Court OF Law and Chancery
Martin
C. W
Bliss
Als
Perice
Elerk
Hernia Street
Court of Appeata
Braarbleton
Townsend Et Als
Dodge Dames Bt Tivath
Norfolk
A P. Crocker
Portsmouth
Wonder of a Norfolk exhibition and travels of a curious figure
A garbled Norfolk item describes a remarkable exhibition with a Professor, butterflies from South America valued at $1,000 each, and a public interest in a display on Main and Granby. It mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel as a remedy and notes local street upheaval for new dwellings on Holt Street, with residents Tobinson and others cited.
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Norfolis
Watt
Main
Norfolk
Palin
DeWitt
Trotter
T. Walker
Nerfolt
Trultt i Smith
Berkley
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promise of Quick Healing
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as the best salve for sores ulcers eczema boils and skin conditions. It claims to cure piles and related issues with a money back guarantee and payment only after satisfactory results.
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Bucklen
Matta & Np
London Overcoatings at Rudolmin and Wallace
London overcoatings by deetabl stylea at Rudolmin and Wallace on Main Street offer refined outerwear. Local shop highlights include tailored coats and weatherproof fabrics for the season.
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London
Voor Deetabl
Rudolmin & Wallace
Main Street
Entertaining Hypnotism and Opera At Norfolk Theatres
Dr. W R Price the psychologist will offer a hypnotism and mind reading show at Star Theatre on Monday evening with admission 10 20 and 20 cents The Mariola Mason troupe brings Friend Fritz to Academy of Music next Monday discussing its artistic merit and strong story Otis Skinner presents Prince Rudolph at the Academy next Wednesday and Thursday with wartime period settings and a palace council chamber scene A concert by the Boston Festival Orchestra may visit Norfolk April 2 4 under Emil Mollenhower with Canpanari and local artists considered for a major program
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Star Theatre
W. R. Price
Professor Price
John
Marion Mariola Mason
New England
Academy of Music
Fritz
Evite
Norfolk
Jack Mason
Marion Manola
Rita
Jimmoral
Otis Skinner
Prince Rudolph
Sxronefeld
Rudolph Tales Mace
Kronefeld
Drachenstein
Hominent Notettans
Boston Festival Orchestra
Virginia
George W. Stownant
Boston
Ctu
Hedmond
Canpanari
Sieha Forere
Alesba
Cotton and futures markets show mixed signals across the belt
Agricultural notes report quiet sessions in Liverpool futures and spot markets with slight price shifts. New Orleans receipts top losses, while Bombay and India trade hints stabilize. Norfolk schooner Levin J Marvel seeks safe harbor after sharp Chesapeake delays.
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Liverpool
Deelinteg
London
Orleana
Tsim
United States
New York
Norfolk
Norfolk and Western Profits Rise in November Reports
The Norfolk and Western Railway shows higher November earnings across passenger, mail, express and freight services, with a total earnings increase of 6,217.60 and net earnings up 34,050.29 amid a 28,492.79 drop in operating costs. For the five months ending November 30, earnings rose 350,530.78, while expenses fell 218,707.84, producing a five month net earnings gain of 587,605.54. Port foreign trade nears two million, with December exports detailed by commodity, including corn, wheat, cotton, coal, lard, and lumber.
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Norfolk and Western
OCX
Nead
Dales Cobton
Como
Cceuyen
Lear Tobacen
Fink Denies Pooling as Sovereign Remedy for Railways
President Fink of Norfolk and Western tells the New York Trailway News that the Supreme Court decisions have not emasculated the act to regulate commerce. He argues pooling is not the cure and warns that ceding rate setting to the Interstate Commerce Commission would fail for 1900 railroads and 150000 miles of lines.
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Fink
Norfolk and Western
New York Trailway News
Inti
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cooley
Mit
Tnterflats Commerce Commission
Pol. Yi
Lease conflict and director objections in Southern rail talks
Southern directors and representatives debated reducing a 99 year lease. President Spencer and former President Alexander questioned implications while a committee examined terms. Separately, Maine cotton mills including York, Laconia Pepperill, and Misherville posted wage reductions around 10 percent effective midJanuary, affecting about 1,500 to 600 workers.
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Saco
Maine
Carbon
York Corporation
IL le
Laconia and Pepperill
Middeford
Grafton
Mass
fi—Notlees
Micherville Manufacturing Compang
Misherville
Lease Controversy Over North Carolina Railroad Lease
Special Master Craigo hears the case challenging the lease of the North Carolina railroad to the Southern Railway. Gov Trussell and the state board face fraud claims as Samuel Spencer of the Southern testifies the line’s terminus shift favored the Southern’s access to key routes. Old directors, removed by Governor Russell, defended the lease amid disputes at Burlington.
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Charlotte
Noc
Jane
Sallalury
Wis
North Carolina
Craigo
Southern Railway Co
Trussell
Nhe
Southern Paihway Company
Old Boar
North Carolina Railroad
Southern
Russell
Samuel Spencer
West Pol
Pinner’s Point
North Carolinna
Atlantic
Danville
Manchester
Norfolk
Burlington
N. C
Maryland Deadlock in Maryland House of Delegates
Annepolis Maryland deadlock over the speakership persisted with no signs of early settlement. Senate met in permanent session and sent a message about investigation while the House adjourned with little progress. The bolters and party faction showed no real compromise, despite claims of flexibility. A patent medicine advertisement interrupts the text.
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Annepolis
Jan
Maryland House of Delegates
Senate
House
Meen
Turbulent Sea Tales and a Georgia Execution Memory
COMINTHIA IN PORT St Michiels June 6 The Turkish steamer Corinthia under Captain Roberts from Wilmington December 4 bound for Thent has been towed to the North German Lloyd steamer William I from New York December 30 bound for Naples and Clenan The Glenarmhead reported the Corinthia with broken machinery and towed her for a time before abandoning due to weather NEQhO TO BE HANGED TO DAY Atlanta Ga January し Tom Cyrus a negro convicted of the murder of Ate ie Johnson a servant of Georgia's Chief Executive faces execution at noon He expressed despondency yet maintained he could not have committed the crime Jealously caused the murder and the case has passed through courts to the Governor with no clemency granted The crime occurred in Judy ISsp7
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Jonginide
Glenarmead
Corinth
Neqho
Atlanta
Tom Cyrus
Ateie Johnson
Georgia
Chilef
Vie
Wellus
Ratcliffe Granted Writ of Doubt in Wife Beating Case
New York report says actor Ratcliffe, recently jailed for six months for wife beating, is freed on writ of habeas corpus after posting 2400 bail. A new perjury warrant is issued by the DA, alleging he lied about marriage status during his assault trial.
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New York
Natcliffe
Dickey
Supreme Court
Trooklym
Ile
Ratcliffe
Lloyd
London
Caroling Maverhill
New Zealand
Kipting
Revenue from the Oyster Industry Debate in Virginia House
Debates over improved revenues from the oyster trade dominate a Virginia House session. A proposed ten member special committee from each Congressional District would study and report necessary legislation to increase Commonwealth oyster revenues. Opposition argues a measure affects students and uninvolved institutions, with votes split along district lines and committee loyalties. The session also notes a jury inquiry involving Womack and Stubbs, with checks found in a store corner and no further court action reported.
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Prine
Morris
Bennvtor Stubbs
University of Virginia
Messrs
Diggs
N. ©. Allen
Pittsylvania
Virginia
House of Delegates
Commonwealth
Messrs. Craig
Rockbridge
George 1
Biand
King and Queen
Charles T. Maud
Fpartsa- Mouth
Spawkine
Ane
Charles Smith
Northampton
Tt. S. Marke
Page
Mtr
Aa. Ts. Minter
Ledford
Anen
R Jide Asa
Watkins
Prince Radwad
Chesapeake and
Issie Dtgurs
King Wiliam
Chesapeake
Pyi Dutortoss
Montgomery Woosh
Joseph FT
Skinner
TW. Womack
Rand
Wonner
Payne
James N
Stubbs
West
Womack
Man of New York Dry Goods Firm Shoots Self
William Buckley, a prominent New York dry goods merchant and longtime partner in Dunham Buckley Co, shot himself in a boat house near Wave Crest Long Island after a reported dispute with partner Dunham. Buckley, about 55, left a marked absence from business life, with health and worry cited as possible factors. Dunham denies irregularities or heavy losses, saying Buckley was not needed and retirement was voluntary.
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Willner
Tong Island
Buckley
Dirham, Buckley & Co
Mis
Dimes J. Dunham
Vtte
Dunham
Tuckley
Fim
Mr. Dunham
Bueckley
Frm
Williams elected Memphis mayor in Independent ticket win
Joseph J. Williams, Independent Democrat, was elected mayor of Memphis over incumbent Lucas Clapp by about 500 votes. The whole Independent ticket carried reduced majorities as a quiet orderly election drew a heavy vote amid claims of victory from both sides. Butterworth improving in Atlanta area news reports as physicians hold renewed hope after illness.
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Memphis
Tenn
Toseph J. Williams
Lucas Clapp
Epworth League Chooses Officers After Lodge Meeting
A local Epworth League meeting at Hunt Lodge I O F approved appropriations and elected officers. President Anti OWell First Vice Clara Speleht Second Vice Ming Whitehurst Third Vice Jolltte, Treasurer Evelyn Savage, and other posts filled by Mrs Heath and Mr W Dustin.
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Hunte Lodge I
the Lodge
Epworth League
Ville Church
Anti Owell
Feo
Whitehurst
Ségund
Ming Clara Speleht
J. J. Jolltte
Lootcowt
Heath
Seer
Evelyn Savage
Stangeard
Mr. W. Db
Ustin
Crazy Man Kills Wife and Daughter in Tennessee
Nashville dispatch reports Alexander Carter, a Greenville resident, killed his wife and 8 year old daughter Mantle during their sleep, then shot himself. Authorities say he had been mentally imbalanced for some time.
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Nashville
Tenn
Saubh Ocr
Ara O'eloélk
Alexander Carter
Greenville
Mantle
Carter
Warning on Cough Syrup Uses for Consumption Evidence
An 19th century alert warns of a dry morning cough signaling possible consumption and promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a cure. Testimonial claims cure from Simon Smasal of Chicago and mentions low price 25 cents. Several local drugstores listed as vendors.
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Dr. Wall
Dr. Bull
Simon Smasal
1St Street
Chicago
Ill
JOLDay—_ Cannon
Narmacy
Bute Street
Alfred 'T. Weal
Main Street
Trobt
TF. Jolmes & Co
Mainstrat
Vielstand
Atlantic City
Ee Ess VE
Great Cape and Dress Skirt Sale Announcement
Special sale slated for Monday and Tuesday offering 100 table covers from 4-4 to 12-4 at reduced prices and 30 pairs of portieres. The cloak and cape sale continues with about 4100 ready made dress skirts to be cleared out by next Saturday Christmas Day, from Co. E. Jenkins.
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Cape
Co. E. Jenkins
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J. M. Trotter
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Butterworth
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Commercial Tribune
Thomasville
Benjamin Butterworth
Fatents
Wbéen
R. L. Walker
Nortolls
Trultus Smith
Berkey
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Boulton Postum
Roqueford
Car Grand Butler
Ralston Health Club
Smithfield
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Sona
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