Charge of Swindling at Norfolk Police Court
Agrippa Jones colored faced charges of obtaining thirteen dollars from Abraham Webb through false pretenses after promising work at a Suffolk saw mill. The case was heard by Justice Dalim with Webb, his son Edward, and son-in-law Todd present. Jones was remanded for further examination after the saw mill claim failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Dalim
Yosteriay
Agrippa Jones
Arahim Webb
Webb
Edward
Kell
Todd
Louisiana
Suffolk
Jones
Norfolk
Western
Maes Bradly
Gripman
Srunkennesa
Ayyoil
Charles Harris
Meareh
House of Justice
Sterling
Chapel Street
Prince Anne Avenue
Martha Johnson
Ananias
Martha
Anabias
Herbert Henderson
William Pace
Rhea's
Pace
Henderson
O. BE. Summers
Perdnrgs
Emma J. Riddick
Coleman
Sawyer
Fannie Trower
Barbour
Bertha Fowller
Tillbe
Isaac N. Fuller
Henry W Witson
Q. Savage
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY CLAIMS
An old advertisement offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back refund if it fails. It cites a price of 25c and mentions sale days and locations. It lists the product as Beecham’s Pills and the dealers as druggists.
Weather Report From Norfolk Bureau Observations
The report lists 24 hour observations from Norfolk Weather Bureau noting maximum and minimum temperatures, departures from normal since January, and no rain or snow for the period. It records a minor deviation from multi year norms and emphasizes the January baseline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteorologieat
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Jan
Novus
MARS
Trial Postponed in Newport News Court Scene
In Newport News Virginia on June 1 the Musting Court postponed the Commonwealths case against J J Boocock charged with murder of Louis Cheek. The hearing time fixed for the next peer of the term. Also towns like Cham Townes pleaded for real lobery. Multiple minor cases and violations of liquor laws noted with several warrants issued. A meeting of shipyard workers discussed pay scales for pi work on battleships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kil Fue Lewis
Newport News
Commonwealth
J. J. Boocock
Louis Cheek
Sirs Impanpe
Cham Townes
Jos Gerdan
Meainer Phil
Eliow
Pollo Colt
Maia Burnett
Digonderis
Tsinds Williams
A. OR. Miller
AMG Smith
Meorderly
Tsurris
Formomin
Lince
Smith Et
Security Trust Company
Old Dominion Land Company
Fan Iie DS. Davis
Central Land Company
EL Burehir
Workali
Chipers
Port Norfolk Shooting Incident and Nearby News
A disturbance at Samuel Tinynes house in Port Norfolk late Thursday night prompted a quick armed response by resident Word Wellons who retrieved a pistol and rifle. Shots fired shattered three windows. investigation yielded no suspect. Nearby, a large black cow with a white spot and a search party patrolled Armitstead’s woods for a fugitive reportedly stealing from locals. A separate notice advertises Campbell’s bas-relief portraits and a shoe sale at Hellen Song Price Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Tinynes
Port Norfolk
Wellons
Haynes
Mortetter
Boosterter
Ty Cone
Suday
Witlhe
Col
Armitstead
Colarea
Church Workers Deliver Series of Sermons at Local Church
The church notes report Dr Youre concluding a series on Christ and humanity at Epworth Methodist, with attendances steady. Addresses included Rev. Makkos and Rev. Owen LeMent. A report on the pile treat and missionary meeting followed, along with general religious notes and upcoming services at various churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youre
Dhet Ponri
Madea Dt Lange Methodist
Epworth
MLB
Hite
Christ
A Onkon
Portsranthy
Graes Elitawely
Owen
Father Jot, Doherty
Si Mars
Herpiisears
Yee
Churoly
Cimberhind
Mosman
Troo
Peter
Tev
Dre. Ray
Johnson
Charles Ttorfes
Chive
Makemle Cheral
Harey Walton
Viton Mission
Comatierdiieg
Leagdlere
Hands Across the Sea Wows Academy of Music Crowd
The audience enjoyed the festive performance of Hands Across the Sea at the Academy of Music. Corton Wells led the principal roles with a strong supporting cast, delivering a lively, well received show that drew praise for its acting and musicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Wilts
Corton Wells
Fiery
Ap Lan Medford
Rity Durind
Neutefort
Philip Braats
Narrett
Carl Poy
Jean de Tyre
Local Social Notes From Highmond Va and Jersey Shore
Clandi Caby and Mrs Majie Ward of Highmond Virginia travel with Mea A Pebworth to Staten Island. Mrs Grlin returns home with aunt Mrs Deoree Ingles. A season supper at headquarters on the show nights. The remains of Harry Dimenn, son of Mr and Mrs Vainean, of Central Avent, Whodint, Sunday at 4 oclock, were moved to Camden South Carolina for interment in the faulty burying ground. Family to attend burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majie Ward
Highmond
A. Pebworth
Staten Jaland
Myre
Grlin
W. Ce
Harry Dimenn
Mie
Vainean
Central Avent
Camden
S.C. Yeaterday
Unnamed Bitters Promotes Health Claims in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts Bitters as a universal remedy to prevent and treat ailments from dyspepsia and headaches to rheumatic troubles. It emphasizes safety when used in advance during inclement weather to avert dropsy and other poor health conditions. It urges use for digestive and stomach concerns as well.
Publications Recomwod The North American Review January
The January issue lists contents such as The Meaning of the Votes and The Germih Proes of the United State Strikes as Factor Porress, with reviews and essays by prominent authors. Also noted are Toya items, Irish government problems, and notices of related periodicals and prices. The World Almanac is acknowledged as a comprehensive encyclopedia reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Review
Ers Cates
United State
Bryiin
Andrew Carneigio
ML Fpirn Avenue
New York
Sinn
DuMbey
Besson
Housekvopers
Mare Talis Publishing Co
Werbert J. Adanie Wutton
Phe Jotiskopking Press
Norfolk Virginia history disputed in 18th century records
Fragmentary notes discuss Colonel W T Stewart, the Virginia Gazette, and a 1777 1778 inquiry into losses around Norfolk. The piece references Dunnere s handament and a court report of commissioners, with mentions of Kemp s land and Norfolk Library connections, dated January 11 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfoll
Biter
W. T. Stewart
Jaucoot Pebriary
Virginia Legishitine
John W Murdatieh
Hoath
Norfolk
Lord Dunnere
Mirch
Kemp
Echool
Des
Willan HL Semtenant
Norfolk Library
Asso- Hon
Iainby Street
College
Thomas
Rowland
Local Church Notices and Community Snippets
Parish announcements from Chestnut Berkeley highlight sermons by Rev J R Chandler and upcoming events at Memorial Christian Temple. Local residents report losses, illnesses, and family news including a fatal infant death and a wedding planned at Windsor. Park Avenue Maple meetings feature Dr Malcolm MacGregor leading Rev J Hall. Health notices praise Wood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic.
New Goods and Marked-Down Prices Sweep Store Sale
A downtown sale offers reduced prices on gloves silk scarves soaps and dentifrices. Notable deals include regular gloves cut from 1.35 to 1.00, silk Windsor scarves, a variety of soaps at 10 to 19 cents per cake, and daily necessities like toothpaste and dentifrices. Embroideries flood the racks with hundreds of pieces at 4 to 10 cents, while coats in stock are deeply discounted with hundreds of options available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Calder
Dr. Lyon
Holmes
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Trape
Altimore
Lendine
WM. Lanahan & Son
Baltimore
R Worthy Smith
Roows Sow
Badheldey
Wse
Tiree
Ode
Atlantic Repineng CO
Cleveland
Virgiia
SRE Mutual Building and Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jawai
Church Street
Vaiden
Perme
Alba Chelino-Phintert
Lux
Isit Denny Royal
Colaini
Leeda
Dria
Anna Dilring
Paylician
LwWweotty
Oxverience
Rya Bantpad
Ihimore
Lime
H.C. Jalitt
Ttl Pw
PTE Lagan & CO
Walnut St
Pissenger
Wagan & CO
Philadelphat
Marehanta
Elgar
Judea
C.K. Wea
Care Virginian
Jase PO Bale
Conek Avenue
Loor
Bermuda St
Malone's Lake
Wood Street
Wintal
Apinty
ELEY
Berkley
Welf T
Tunstall
Commerce Street
T Nye & Co
Harton Myers
Duke Street
West Freemason Street
Mary Way
Christian Scientist
City Library
Agrinta Jones
Police Court Fame
Darkles
Jason Sterling
Tase
Onte
Brokcenm Gendt
Grant Porntion Court
Nowhawetors
Areomy
William Green
Hattie Letheridse
Renal
E. J. Toewman
Bertha Gauleb
MreamAsen
Ghent Company
A. J. Denby
Olney Road
Anctton
Trogers
Teal Estate Exchange
Tony
Freemason Street
Joseph Jones
Bank Street
Carpenter
Weather Report
Washiiston, Dev
Virginia
North Carolina
Port Calendata
Bkocomcs
Port N Mpo Nowe
Artin
Campbell
Camimbell
Steent Ballentine Tivek
Gorecard Bank
Rattroad
Comec
Hellensong Price Shoe
Bney
Court House
Perry & Ciumernn
Flushing Michican
Atusd Wea TS
Telley
Annie
Mare Dntore Falas
Clandi Caby
Snot Setther
Siroy
Dramwie
J. W. Ovider
Chest
Ehurch
Rev
of. Chandler
J. N. Webster
North Paple Iveriie
J. Marshall Garrison
Missessie C
BL. Dennett
Mekendree
Hare
Maeve
Matt Baker
Jeff
Eliabeth City
J. Lapetus
Washington, D.C
Weet Tunstall Avenue
Miles F. Portlock
Kathe Oliver
Memorial Cyrislian Temple
Alfieo Tryslop
Eva Arheridge
Ast
Sur‘falls
Park Avenue
Maptle Lecturch
Ajl
Mark
Watt, Bettew & Clay
Vincent
Bute
van Telburg Hofman
Ponta
Saks & CO
Main Street
Guaranyerd
Ss. Ln Brost BR
Plume Btrert
Jers
Martin Aiken
Suyore Architeet
Jars
Ghent Market
Rotctuursiveet
Ghent
Nale
Irwin
W. T
Irwln
Yous
Chicheeter
Bennyroyal
Lara
Gal
le Hrort
Arkinscent
Lou
Ane
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