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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1897

Page

8

Raleigh News Budget: Rail commission says passenger and freight rates are reasonable

Raleigh July 15 Special report notes the railroad commission found current passenger and freight rates fair after hearings. It covers Governor Russell attendance at a private Banks funeral, state and local education actions, tax and railway policy debates, and a Castle Hayne mine sale surprise to penitentiary authorities.

Raleigh N. C George N. Banks Baptist Tabernacle Governor Russell Norfolk Russell J. W.W. ‘Wratt Palenta Galveston D. Reid Parker Farmers' Institutes Massey Hege Capitol Board State Press Association Russell Eave Burnet John B. Lennig Philadelphia Durham and Charlotte Glendon and Guilt Red Men Railway Commission State Board of Equalization Morganton Blowinge Rock State Superintendent of Public Schools Schvol Schial Old Township W. A. Guthrie Rathways Crelpter Raleleh

Fayetteville News Briefs Include Bonds Mortgage And Marital News

The city plans to issue 15000 in bonds for electric lights with a July date. J Carmile Pope and Miss Pannie B Lillinghurst wed at St Johns church. The couple left for Atlantic City after the ceremony. A large excursion passed through Greensboro en route to the beach. A fire in a steam laundry building caused minor damage. a worker fell but recovered. Archibald McLarch, Civil War veteran, died July 12 near Pears Mill and was buried in Perry graveyard.

Fayetteville N. C J. Carmile Pope Pannie B. Lillinghurst St. John's Church By Pp Cas E Crenany Atlantic Coast Line Aton Vea City Greensboro Lawrey Phillips Archibald, McLarch Pearshc Mill Old Perry Pegeo

William R. Jordan funeral held in Elizabeth City

The funeral services for William R. Jordan were conducted Tuesday at his Road Street home with Reverend Ferebee officiating. The piece notes the old Albemarle House will be repaired and reopened under Mrs. Fletcher’s management, and mentions local residents Nellie Baxter Misses Gay Woodson Mae Wood and Wother Bob attending the Toronto League meeting.

Elizabeth City N. G Wiliam R. Jordan Road Street Wey Ferebee Albemarie House Allo Mra. Fletcher Woood‘ville Perquimans Countye Etre Nellie Baxter Tin Kramer Gay Woodson Mae Wood Wother Bobt “Aire Toronto AAG

Half-Price Sale Boys Clothing Department Offers Deep Reductions

In Norfolk a local retailer promotes a half price sale across the boys clothing department. The store vows frank pricing, no lingering stock, and a guarantee with substantial markdowns on hundreds of garments. The emphasis is on clearing counters quickly rather than temporary August-style reductions.

Boys Clothing Department Norfolk

Short Pants at Half Price on All Wool Pants

Separate Knee Pants offer a vacation ready stock with all wool pants, strongly sewn and rightly cut. Saks value touted, promising durable, well-made garments priced to attract buyers.

Saks

Junior Suits Highlight Clearout in Boys' Department

Variety stands out in our Boys' Clothing stock with exclusive junior styles and elaborate details. This clearance cut offers sound quality and broad choice. What we gain in savings now builds goodwill for the department.

Brownie Sunts Classic Styles For All Seasons

Handcrafted sunts in plain and two color blends with braid buttons and embroidery. Rich textures and effects offered in all sizes from 3 to 10 years, showcasing exclusive, original fashion for children.

Court awards overdraft to Elizabeth City lawyer

In Superior Court yesterday FP Ayidlett won a verdict against the Elizabeth City corporation for money due for legal services, described as a victory for the corporation. Mayor Pool and the Ton. W. G. Pool returned from a trip to Baltimore and Washington. Local notices mention a church conference, visits, a watermelons season, a dance at the Opera House, a parish picnic, tobacco market plans, and church conferences in Greenville Hertford and nearby towns with several residents traveling or visiting relatives.

Ayidlett Araijnst Corporation of Eizabethy C. C. Pool Ton W. GG. Pool Baltimore Washington

Lemon Cream Demand Sparks Daily Fresh Ice Cream Stand

A lively note declares demand for lemon ice cream and announces a fresh daily batch to be kept on hand. The message emphasizes always having the lemon cream variety ready for customers.

Auction Bales Future Day At Morris Auction House

Auction notices for forfeited pledges ship trade list at 20 Church street July 30 1897 at 730 pm with broad pledge categories including diamonds watches jewelry clothing and more. Also unredeemed pledges sale at 598 Church street noon and 730 pm continuing evenings. High Constable sale offers household furniture on July 19 and trustees sale of land parcels at Walkland Street Norfolk Virginia. Sweet Springs item offers Alleghany County property by public auction August 1897 with cash or bond financing under special commissioners.

Wawnbroker’s Messrs Bachrach & Bro Church Street Awnbrolker IF. Jaco Queen F. Jacobs & Bro R.R. Morris High Constable's Bute Street M.S. Tebauit J. W. Tebault Walkland Street Norfolk Falkland Street Ed Yiston Reily Street Walke Street Laura Y. Morse Pali Land Circuit Court Allephanny County Jonh Kelly John Kelly Sweet Springs Valley Alleglainy Station Chesapeake and Ohio Railways See Alexzhuny County Via Aout Yi Tel P. Lewis Sweet Chialybente Springs Parrish Covington St. la PAT Feu Lewis W Wobbs Alleghany County L. Parrish Inxeeutrix Jonh Ielly Alven J.J. Hobls

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