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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1896

Page

3

Atlantic City visit plans and local notices in Norfolk

Norfolk Ledger notes Mrs A C Cromwell and daughters Virgie Cromwell and Evelyn Savage preparing to visit Atlantic City. May Savage to return home with Virgie and May. Obituary for Willie Hurst, 6, interred at Catholic cemetery. Epworth League organized with Eva Hawks, May Savage, Wille Austin as officers. meetings set at 6:30 pm at the Methodist Church. Reports on sick residents, local church activities, and cotton market updates with Liverpool and New York quotes.

A. C. Cromwell Central Geo. Hurst Lindenwood Walher Friell Zpworth League Eva Hawks May Savage Wille Austin Evelyn Savage League Methodist Church James Vanderberry Poole Street Chris. van Endeavor Washington Pred. Faville Faville Iowa I. Handley Avenue C W. J. Grimm Atlantic City

Norfolk and Western offers reduced round trip tickets and steamboat routes

The Norfolk and Western Railroad announces sale of greatly reduced round trip tickets to famed springs and summer resorts, with daily tickets through September 20 and return to October, plus a stopover option. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co schedules daylight service between Norfolk Fortress Monroe and Washington, D. C. July 5 to 17 with multiple departures, and return options with night sailings also listed. Tickets and stateroom reservations available at the N&W depot, city ticket office, or aboard the steamers.

Norfolk and Western Railroad T. Bosley Main Street Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co Norfolk Fortress Monroe Washington, D. C Christian Endeavor Newport News Portsmouth Portrass Portrese Mathews Street D. J. Calllahan

Interstate Commission probes rebates on Western railroads

Dispatch from Chicago dated July 10 reports that officials of major Western lines faced summonses to appear August 4 in United States Circuit Court to answer whether they directly or indirectly gave rebates or conferred unlawful advantages to shippers from Kansas City and other western points. Railroads named include Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago and Alton Chicago and North Western Chicago Burlington and Quincy Burlington Northern Chicago Great Western Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Hannibal and St Joseph Missouri Kansas and Texas Missouri Pacific Minneapolis and St Paul Wabash Wisconsin Central. The investigation aims to probe rate manipulation and rebates on grain and related traffic, with witnesses compelled to testify under Brown v United States law.

Interstate Atchison St. Joseph Omaha St. Paul Minneapolis Central Wabash Wisconsin Inter-State Commerce Commission United States Supreme Court Brown Supreme Court

Greenwood Jewelry Ad Promises Low Prices and Quick Cash

Silver and gold items abound as the Messrs Greenwood promote midsummer sale offers. By consulting The Casket, customers learn how closely Greenwood can source pieces at net cash prices. Sterling silver and quality watches, diamonds, and jewelry are offered at down prices for silver or gold coin or greenbacks.

Greenwood

Suffolk Town Treasurers Misconduct Trial Starts Friday

In Suffolk Virginia a major legal battle looms as Major C W Wright stands accused of misappropriating county funds during his seven year tenure as town treasurer. The upcoming trial, set for Friday, features defense attorneys George D Wise Col R E Boykin and Rawles Briggs. Local crime reports include a $100 theft from Garrett Knight by a suspect named Ed Gee, and a separate petit larceny conviction for Henry Stewart. Community notes cover a Poverty Party fundraiser for St Pauls Church and an excursion to Newport News and Jamestown.

Sufolk Tuly Garrett Mnight Suffolk Branch Judor Norflent Knight Ollen William Wilkins White Washington Square Wil Nansemond County Court Jude Kilby S. M. Morris Chuckatuck Newport News Jamestown Berew Christian Church Peanut Park Tigers Applewhite Mud Howell Elam Ames Carr W. P. Weitherell Washington, D. C Slater Ot. Jordan Nankemond County Grand Jury George W. Truitt Wille Baltimore B. Leet Cramer Stanford Conn Udge RR Prenwiss Old Paint Virginia Mar Association Minnie Parker Norfolk Linnie Treeman Traynes Richmond Daniel TH. Hutton Sallie Coxlet Loykin Pientos Othe Julkeside Peorn Holy Neck Mary FP. Cotehin W. J. Nor Neel Copeland

Mayors Race Opens in Newport News Court

In Newport News today the mayoralty contest began with arguing on a demurrer and a ruling allowing witnesses to return tomorrow. Police court disposed of minor cases, deeds admitted to record, and common council meetings discussed salaries, elections, and street openings.

Newport News Mustings Court Messrs Kickforami Lett Yao Dlen D. Tucker Brook A. Clivvett Tucker Brogk Barham Onwande A. A. Mess Justice Brown W. Claxton Laxton Estes Alow Morton Hanes Jones Charles Small W. J. Netmis

Ladies' Lisle Vests and Boys' Shirts in Odd Listing

Odd catalog item notes describe ladies lisle vests with fine bleached lisst thread and silk taped neck, upstairs season storage. Includes boys shirts by a wine shirt maker, mentions muslin bodies, Linden pleated bosoms, stock- and stockings details, and a curious line about butter and a windfall pair.

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