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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1897

Page

15

Hearing Before The Railway Commission In Raleigh

The July hearing before the railway commission in Raleigh discussed increased assessment and lower passenger rates. Guy Russell presented a strong case while railway officials urged value cuts and maintained current rates are low. Officials from Cape Fear, Yadkin Valley, Western Union, and state leaders attended as debates continued, with a focus on railroad valuation and tax measures.

Batelgh Railway ‘Commission Iits Guy Russell Ani Mowiese Cape Pear and Yadkin Valley Railway George M. Rose Fry Kyle Western Union Teleerayh Company J. o.Sree Robert C. Strong North Flo Walter Claris A. J Cgoverrer Reynolds A. L. Simson Les Pat Portune U. 6. District Court Priv Hoard Colt Stone Mountain Railway West Soli Virginia Road JTLIS Pritchard Russe Lialeieh Charlotte Caesar Cems Cone Tennessee Cipeetsboroalas New York Greenshore Greensboro J. L. Graham State Superintendent of Public Instruction Missite Manor Euilly Scahoeara Air Line Monroe United States Castell Pymor Senator Pritchard Rehecon County Peantten Thary Tye Newton Jesse Toler Dastre Pasa

Perquimans River Area Notes July Excursion and Local Updates

Hertford July 13 special report notes light pains in wheat and early watermelon market activity. Down to day from the country with work not yet begun on the iron bridge over the Perquimans river yet expected soon. An ec colored community excursion was a great success. Master Jack McMullen of Edenton visits town. Cupid rests amid harvesting. A W Burfoot returns from Roper after holding a protective meeting. Rev K Gyerby of Bilcross preached at Yeopim last Sunday. Corn crops look favorable with several new buildings rising in town.

Hertford Gracial Perquimans Jack McMullen Edenton Nanan Cupid Latev A. W .Burfoot Yentor Gay Roper N. C Rev. K. Gyerby Bilcross Yeopim

Oriole Cycle Club Passes Toward Southern Convention

The Oriole Cycle Club of Baltimore traveled through Elizabeth City on the way to Tallahassee Florida for the Southern Wheelmen's Convention. Meatra Spence and Mr. W. Turner returned from a trip to Hatteras and vicinity, with notices of local social happenings and travel.

Wizabeth City ON. C Oriole Cycle Club Balt- Tore Cgh Alréet

Half-Price Sales: Boys' Clothing Department

A Norfolk store proclaims a frank half-price sale in the boys clothing department. It emphasizes no carryovers, ready to clear stock now, with prices slashed until every garment is sold under their guarantee.

Boys’ Clothing Department Norfolk

Variety drives clearance at Boys department stock

Variety is a strong feature of the Boys department stock offering many exclusive junior styles. The message emphasizes quality and elaborateness, noting that the sale aims to attract friends to the department through cash savings on the assortment.

Brownie Suits Go on Sale in Plan Two-Color Styles

Seasonal girls wear fashion feature offers exclusive Brownie suits in two color schemes with rich embroidery and braid trim. Prices reduced from 6.00 to 3.00, 6.50 to 3.25, 7.00 to 3.50, 8.00 to 4.00, 9.00 to 4.50, and 1000 units on sale at 5.00. sizes 3 to 10 years.

Separate Knee Pants Half Price Sale At Saks

A reduction sale offers all wool pants at half price, promoting short pants for vacation season. The advert emphasizes quality fabrics and proper tailoring and invites Saks credibility as a trusted source.

Saks

Civil Docket Opened and Continued Today

Civil docket was begun and is being continued today. There are no items of special importance or interest to be tried.

Local Market Notes and Upcoming Match Between Tarboro and Shemton

Adenton NM July 13 special: Manager Brinkley plans a staged ball game on the home grounds between Tarboro NC and Shemton daGa on July 27. J A Wilkerson recently lost another fine mill cow. Home raised watermelon and cantaloupe are for sale in our market. District Conference of the M EB is mentioned.

Adenton NM. C Brinkley Tarboro N. C Shemton daGa J. A. Wilkerson Gale

Revival to be held at Evans church this week

The Rev. Mr. Davis of Magnolia Street M EE church will conduct a revival at Evans church in this county today and throughout the week assisting by visiting clergymen.

Evans Church This County Mr. Davis Magnolia Street M, EE

Epworth League Convention Attendance and Travel Notes

Day for Toronto to attend the Epworth League Convention. Miss JR. Moye and Miss Clara Forbes departed for Asheville this morning. A good rain occurred last night.

Toronto JR. Moye Clara Forbes Asheville

Notable visitors and locals in Greenville lineup

Greenville July 13 Special note L V Morrill of Snow Hill is in town G B Harrison greets friends I H Garman arrives as a leading tobacco buyer N M Watson Miss Bettle Warren and Miss Hiller Perkin left yesterday seeking local interests and social contacts in Greenville North Carolina.

Greenville N. C

New York Wholesale Fruit Co Opens at Bank Street

Dellenteossen Store opens at 38 Bank Street offering wholesale and retail fruits groceries and table delicacies under the New York Wholesale Fruit Co name with A K Conti as manager Lagigita and T Salerno involved. Dr Weck continues eye examinations free at New No 310 Main Street by F El Gale.

S. Lagigita Messrs. T. Salerno A. EB. Conti Bank Street New York Wholesale Fruit Co A. EK. Cont Lagicla Dr. Weck EL Gale New No Main Street

Chorus Rehearsal at Soliders' Home Highlights Talent

Last night the old Baptist church hosted Cloware chorus rehearsal for a Soldiers' Home concert. Actor Charles Hanford delivered a thrilling Star Spangled Banner and a Shakespeare recitation, inciting strong applause. Chorus led by Professor Cloward performed Suwanee River and One Sweetly Solemn Thought, drawing a large audience.

Old Baptist Church Cloware Charles Hanford Cloward

Fragmentary note on selections enjoyed by hearers

The readable fragment indicates that various selections were all heavily enjoyed by listeners. No names, places, dates, or organizations are present to provide further context.

Gospel Meeting Open Air at Main and Church Streets

An open air gospel meeting will be held tonight at 8 o clock at the corner of Main and Church streets under the Union Mission. Rev R W Webb will speak and all are invited. Also noting an advertisement for De Witts Little Early Risers pills claiming quick relief without griping.

Main Church Streets Union Mission R. W. Webb de Witt J. M Trotter Truitt & Smith Rly Wilson

Auction Sale Notice At 60 State Street

On Monday July 19 at 11 o clock at No 60 State Street the sale offers household and kitchen furniture including parlor chamber and dining pieces. Afterward trustee I W Eason will auction remaining fine furniture in the same premises. Ladies invited to attend. W Eason Trustee J T Jones & Son Auctioneers.

Kitchien Furnitures Oelecr Ati Bute Street Dol. Turner I. W. Eason Vale W. Eason J. T. Jones & Son

Notice of Trusters Sale and Auction of Chalybeate Springs

Notice describes two public auctions: first the sale of the entire stock of liquors, climars and tobacco at No 4 Church Street Norfolk Virginia under a 1897 decree, with purchaser to assume tenancy of shop No 144 Church Street. second the sale by commission of Alleghany County Virginia of the Sweet Chalybeate Springs property in front of the hotel on August 12 1897 at 11 o'clock, to the highest bidder, by public auction as per circuit court chancery cause John Kelly executrix v John Kelly legatees.

B. A. Saunders & Son Tucker Brooke Als Shell Church Street Norfolk John T. Jones Spaid D. Tucker Brooke J.T. Jones & Son Alleghany County Circuit Court of Jonh Kelly John Kelly

Sweet Chalybeate Springs Property Auction Offering

Eight tracts totaling about eight hundred acres in Alleghany county Virginia, with limestone rich land, timber, and hotel accommodations for 200 to 300 visitors. Two medicinal springs, substantial bath facilities, and a grist mill. Sale options include whole or parcels with cash on one fourth and credit terms for the balance. Special commissioners listed and bond given for legal confirmations.

Sweet Springs Valley al- Wwehung Station Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Scesnery Alleghany County Greenbrier CL. P LIWIS Sweet Chalybeate Springs Vic R. L. Paule Covington Kt. L. Parisi, CY Lewis, Special Commissioners. 1,C. C. Twobbs Alleshany Parrish John Kelly Jonh Kelly J.J. Hobbs Cork Winn

Proposals Open for Forage at North Carolina Stations

The Treasury Department Life Saving Service invites proposals by Friday July 30 1807 to furnish and deliver forage quantities to multiple North Carolina life saving stations for the fiscal year ending June 30 1808. Information available from the superintendent of the 6th Life-Saving District Shawhore North Carolina or this office.

Treasury Department Washington Arey Masse Cape Woast Virginia Pinu Chimiels Mill Sae's Head Pea Island Chienintcomiono Durants Ocracoke Cupa Lookout Portsmouth Comet North Carolina Shawhore BL Kimball

Proposals for coal bids due for Maumout Steam Coal

Proposals for two thousand tons of Maumous Steam Coal to be delivered to the coal shed on the wharf at Alcore's ridges. Sealed bids must be received at the Water Department by 11 a.m. July 11. Entries must specify trade name, accompany rail round weight certificates, and bids may be rejected in whole or part by the Board.

oMeo Water Department Dia Isv Alcore

Ola Dominion Hae Co dL Commerce Strea Never Disappoint

An unclear OCR fragment references Ola Dominion Hae Company and Commerce Street with the phrase Never Disappoint, suggesting a damaged ad or business line. It is a partial item with no clear event, date, or person details to verify.

Ola Dominion Hae Co Dl Commerce Strea

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