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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1897

Page

8

Raleigh News Budget Tragic Death Of Young Paul Brown

Raleigh dispatch reports the tragic death of Paul Brown of Charlottesville Va who was riding a Seaboard line freight car with another youth. Brown awoke, fell and lost both legs below the knee, dying eight hours later. Family listed as Mrs Lacey Brown father and Flora Brown sister.

Raleigh N.C Pers United States Life Insurance Company North Carolina Secretary of State Burrage Teague Petersburg Hillsboro State Alliance Daily Tribune A A. A. Thompson Supreme Court Vikris Riedmoend Ste Paul Brown Scarlettesville Va Greystone Trimestreow Bureau of Lahor Statistics C. L. Barris Craven County J. H. Tucker Henderson State Medical Association Mendborne Inleigh D. Abbott Richmond County Onslow McMackin Kerr Cratee Salisbury Russell Wilson The North Carolina Railway Southern State Board of Tax Equalization Board of Aldermen Goldshbaro Krankin Fayetteville Dass Baltimore Mark's Creek Berry Cook Cook

Elizabeth City plans church service and weekend excursion

Elizabeth City July 9 Special report states Mr George W Cobb left for Washington DC and will return Monday as Superior Court convenes here. Another excursion via the steamer Newbern to Nag's Head will run Sundays during the season. Wilson preaches at the Methodist Church on Sunday.

Eizabeth City N. C George W. Cobb Washington, D.C

Small Town Socials Highlight Charity and Travel News

Fidenton North Carolina hosts a St Pauls rectory benefit party at Mrs Martins Broad Street residence with an ice cream supper. Mr Frank Currins hosts a Macedonia church benefit at his home. W C Gosfield family plan a short pleasure trip. A E Elam Pettits North Carolina line travel representative visits Mrs Mattie Leary on Queen Street. Haven Belles host a colored excursion party yesterday afternoon.

North Carolina Line Mattle Leary Queen Street Haven Belles

Inventions listed in one old newspaper page

A long catalog of new devices including a rope fire escape with knots and hook, Clover and hay seed catchers on machines, a hollow-surface meat block on pivots, animal trapping hole with inward sharp points, a hoisting pulley clamp, three-bracket tailor measure device, flexible conductive paper rings for wiring, lubricating yoke for saws, automatic fire dampers for shafts, train break alarms along craws, and a moving picture machine called the nintoscope with rapid Air-driven cylinder.

Crawhear

Publications Received in Virginia Era and National Reviews

A 19th century listing notes publications received including Virginia Law Register from J P Bell Company laynehburh Va with contents such as Mayer case summaries and various notes. Review of Reviews with essays on Seth Low and education. College catalogues from University of Virginia and Mary Washington College. McClure's Magazine July issue featuring life in a New York City district, portraits of Andrew Jackson, Grant, the Mayflower voyage, and a late day Rome tale.

Virginia Law Register J.P. Bell Company Laynehburp United States Supreme Court Mayer, &c Baltimoris Hartimore Trust Company Sentell New Orleans, &c BR. Co Vivinia Review OF New York City Seth Low Baward Cary Blomewood B. RL. Gould Baron Plene de Contertal America A. W. Greely Edward Bellamy Syvivester Peaxter The Virginian University of Virginia College of Whnam and Mary Avclure Republic Ctty New York Drummond PD. M. Ross McClure Lfe Andrew Jackson Grant Bradford Plymouth Plantation Rome McClure Co

Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic and blood purifier

Promoted as the best medicine to restore the nervous system and vigor. It claims to be a pure vegetable tonic that tones stomach nerves, stimulates the liver and kidneys, cleanses impurities from blood, improves appetite and digestion, and serves as a blood purifier. Sold for 50c or 1.00 per bottle at Burrow Martin Co.'s Drug Store.

Burrow Martin & Co

Newport News Notes Bowden faction jubilation over postmaster appointment

In Newport News the Bowden faction who control the Republican base celebrate the Senate confirmation of W. Prod Read as postmaster after a contested Wise-Younts matter. Bowden supporters expect George E. Bowden to name the next appointee with Joseph Charles as a likely beneficiary, while Harry W. Barnes may become Read’s assistant. Police Court reports include several minor arrests and fines, with Daniel Kelly and Jones Aventiy among those cited for intoxication, and other minor charges dismissed or fined.

Newport News First National Bank W. Je. Dayrett Ole Powell Miyor Post Ely Tugeh Concide Wits HW. H.pes Bind School 4. W. Tinsley Epes Lee Cooreh Wr. L. Hill Bowden Republican Party Senate A. C. Penehy Dan Kelly Jonse- Aventiy Coss Robert Hichardson Chureaill Mack Carferty Robert Mack M. Leo Abraham Cracey Hell Thalf Acre John York Adlen Curtis Charles Holloway Pangett

Outing Fashion Trends At Seashore Season

The article notes a fashion wave for seashore outings with hats and yachting caps from prominent clubs like New York and Larchmont. It discusses lightweight sport garments, overcalers, and sweaters designed for casual, weather protection without overemphasis on dressiness. Belts, tan shades, and color coordinated outfits guide upcoming styles.

Leflore New York Larchmont

Fashionable trouser styles and suitings in period dress

The article notes changes in men’s wear with emphasis on flannel suits losing favor and smart sets, advising that trousers be turned up about two inches and purchased longer than usual. It cites English influence for this adjustment and suggests a shift from prior seasons.

Wounded Soldiers' Death Wounds Observed By Traveler

The St. Louis Republic quotes J S McSorley of New Orleans recalling battlefield scenes in Cuba. He notes corpses with uniform positions after gunshot wounds and records a surgeon’s astonishment at the bodies’ postures. The piece also reports Rev J T Thallock declining Westminster University Colorado presidency to stay with Christian Work.

Cubs J. S. McSorley New Orleans St. Louis Republic Pinas del Rio Weyle Eld Goldiers Brate Bysun JT. N. Thallock Christian W 0 K New York Westminster University of Colorado

Etheridge Stablea covers and driving horses for sale

John S. Etheridge of Hersley Virginia advertises a new Stablea cover for chestnut and driving horses, offering high quality stock at rock bottom prices. Norfolk and Portsmouth trade solicited. New phone number 3.

Hersley Norfolk Portsmouth Joiln & Ethlridgr

Proposals for Coal and supplies at several depots

Sealed proposals are invited by the Water Department and other boards for delivery of two thousand tons of steam coal and related supplies to various depots in New York and surrounding areas. Bids may be opened at set dates, with right to reject any or all bids.

Asi Smith Greencastle Ind Swift Spacife Company Atlanta Carter Mutil Carter Jaedicine CO New York Small Pill Stall Bose Sovall Pate Duvalts Water Department Moore's Cool Bolly New York City Linttead Madison Barracks Uma Tvs Arbat Rincesh Ane Gi.t. Wright Syife Ma Ag Princcess Anne County D. B Silby Main Street Norfolk County of Princess Anne Smith Road Inez Kemnsville Great Bridge J. W. Dozier Benjamin’ S. Davis Georga Resida Aitken Tintehelder & Collins Peter Wright Keeling T Trustac Fo &'Co

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