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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1897

Page

8

Pritchard Beaten Claims Stir North Carolina Race

Raleigh Jan 7 Special. Populists split over Senatorial choice with Pritchard seen as safe by Judge Ewart and supporters. Butler contends lead with 32 votes, while Prichard garners 23 from Skinner faction. Dockery and others weigh shifting alliances amid party tensions. Governor Cary backs compulsory education as new student numbers rise at the AGR college. News also notes the death of Thomas M Holt and the steel board’s return from Philadelphia to test Alabama plating with Raleigh and Norfolk involvement. Captain Miller of the Raleigh is relieved from command and heads home aboard the Olivette.

Raleigh N.C Pritchard Butler Prichard Skinner Congress John E. Fowler Ter Oliver H. Dockery Sam Butler Baldin Wiche Black Iis ST. SM. GL Capitol Club Russell Thomas M. Holt Holt Douglas Robert M. Abins SP. Phillips North Carolina Railway Cerr John R. Smith Wayne Saya Maneser Mansfield Parsons Special Steel Board Philadelphia Alabama Norfolk Key West Fla Janu Merrill Miller Ea. Heigh Barelas Olivette Miller

Edenton Movers See New Meat Awning In Place

Edenton North Carolina January 7 reports Bond and Jones hardware loot Lyoad Street receiving a new meat awning. C E B Davis and E C Potter from Norfolk and Southern railroad are in town. Town units work full time with some extra hours. T J Priden of Norfolk visits on business. Edward Gilliam of Halifax NY joins E Branning Manufacturing. Several Northern sportsmen are in town.

Edenton N. C Bond & Jones Lyoad ‘Street C. EB. Davis E. C. Potter Norfolk and Southern Railroad T. J. Priden Norfolk Edward Gilliam Halifax N.Y E- Branning Manufacturing Company

Munterville Store Improves Interior And Displays Stock

Notices from Munterville report Brown Bros relocate and overhaul interior showing dry goods at 356 Church Street. Obituaries note Miss Lucy J. Hunley aged 64 died at 68 Outton Street, funeral at 3 p. m. Interment Elmwood. Samuel Spry funeral at his daughter's home on Avenue A off O’Keefe Street, services by Rev L R Wright Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Messrs. Brown Bros Church Street Lucy J. Hunley Mathews County J. F. McCullough Outton Street Elmwood W. R. Payne Central and Johnson Avenues J. M. Hoffman Dutten Street B. Baxter Y. Samuel Shane Bt. Vincent's Samuel Spry Wary V. Siebert Avenue A O'Keefe Street Mornig

Naval steel inspectorships listed for contractor candidates

Washington January 7 Naval Constructor Dashiell will inspect candidates for new steel Inspectorships on ships under construction His first order allows eligibles who have worked for contractors supplying steel to the navy The 74 applications are to be examined daily as they arrive until enough qualify The qualified will be used immediately and a reserve list kept for future needs

Awashington Dashiell

American Tobacco Case Opens Before Judge Gibbons

The People versus American Tobacco Company opens before Judge Gibbons as Moloney argues for a demurrer. Aldrich argues the case, detailing stock percentages in rival firms and the $25,000,000 capital, labeling the firm a trust.

Chicago American Tobacco Company Gibbons Moloney Ton. Chas H. Aldrich New York American Tobacco Comiprmny Aldrich Tobacco Company Aiten & Ginter Duke & Sons Company Kinney Tobacco Company William S. Kimball & Co Goodwin &A United States Court of Appeals Whiey Trust Whiskey Trust American Spirits Manufacturing Company

Indiana General Assembly Opens amid contested vote

In Indianapolis Indiana on January 7 the sixth tieth General Assembly convened with Senate President Nye and Representative Pettit presiding. Pettit faced a 52 to 47 party vote against him and Fairbanks looms as a likely successor barring political shifts before the January 2 senator election. The Senate adjournment fight blocked a Republican push to reorganize, while the governor’s message will be read tomorrow.

Manapolis Ind General Assembly Indiana Senate Nye House Pettit Pettis Fairbanks mMesee

Salvation Oil Claim Highlights Quick Pain Relief

A Detroit reader praises Salvation Oil as a universal cure for sprains bruises and pains noting rapid relief from an ankle sprain and ongoing use for injuries. The ad claims Salvation Oil sells for 25 cents and blocks other remedies as prompt.

Frank Juif Gratiot Ave Detroit Mich

Written-Notes From Norfolk Patient to Esteemed Broker

A patient from Norfolk, Virginia, dated July 7, 1857, writes to a respected broker about throat and cold ailments. The letter reports long-standing symptoms improving after a home or domestic treatment and expresses satisfaction with ongoing professional care for a family member.

L B Firey M D Specialties Eye Ear Nose Throat

L B Firey M D offers specialties in catarrh asthma hay fever deafness and all diseases of eye ear nose throat chest and stomach. Trusses fitted by an expert. No 358 Main St Norfolk Va. examination and fitting free prices moderate.

Uate Medical Dite Ily University OF Maryland Main Street Ove Norfolk Mainst

Shipping list highlights schooners sailing to Baltimore

iG NEWS reports a concluded seventh page list of ships and cargoes moving to Baltimore. Vessels include Schr. General 5 8 from Greely Providence with lumber, Schr. Watchful from James river with Kimber, Schr. Wilson and Hunting from New York with spires, Schr. Holland W. Houston from Houston N C to Baltimore with lumber, Schr. William F. Burden from Baltimore with lumber, Schr. Francia R. Baird from New York with lumber, and Schr. Carrie A. Lane Richmond towed by Frank A. Low Samuel Ecces with one schooner and three barges in tow.

Greely Providence Con Thomas J. Seward Pope James River Baltimore Watchful Kimber Wilson Hunting Longstreet New York Holland W. Houston Houston N.C William F. Burden Taylor

Mr GW Sadler Moves Family to Avenue B Ward

Report notes changes in residence for Mr G W Sadler from Brambleton Ward to Avenue B Ward. Also mentions ongoing Week of Prayer meetings at LeKies Memorial Church in Alwenys Jensen Rantrine with Carey Fiegant lunch in Milk.

GW. Sadler Brambleton Ward Avenue B LeKies Memorial Church Alwenys Jensen Ulead Carey

Norfolk Store Offers Broad Bargains on Men's and Ladies Wear

Readable fragments show a Norfolk store advertising wide ranges of men and women's wool shirts drawers and heavy coats. Prices feature marked-down suits, wool blankets, portieres and jackets in diverse colors, with discounts to attract shoppers.

Groy Beulan Otek Wwe Atos Cheniile Corderes Amd Breen Chedren Indeen Post & Ason Colley Af Loilles

Real Estate Auction Notice by Rogers Auctioneer

Valuable real estate to be offered by John Cotton on Panum Avenue date in 187, listing a residence at 124 on the street with outbuildings and yard. Terms call for cash down, balance in twelve months with 6 percent interest. purchaser pays drawing and recording costs. contact auctioneer Rogers for details.

Weh Riddle Streets Engle Shiatha Sling Ikeleys Abe Moksi Mouncke Avenue Now Falls Soin &C Niemeyer Court Street Portsmouth Jateris Go Credit Esceite Donde Panu Aly Vii Civy Rogers

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