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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1897

Page

11

Commissioners Not Yet Decisive on Railway Valuations

Raleigh July 17 Special The Railway Commissioners report no decision on railway valuation rates yet and will study the matter through next week while in session at Round Knob near Asheville. County officers convention plans at Morehead City draw large attendance. News notes detail court terms, lynching trials, school tax election friction, and local industry recoveries.

Round Knob Western North Morehead City Ayer Charlotte Agricultural Department Asser Mt. Airy Springs Lexington Liberty Seaboard Air Line Bristol Asheville Burnsville

Local Movers and Visitors Report on Riverside Area

Maylisby of Travettville has moved here to engage in the liquor business. Mrs. B. B. Moore and three children of Washington are visiting at Riverside Nurseries. Mrs. J. B. Cherry and little Mary James returned last night from Morehead City.

Maylisby Travettville Ness B. B. Moore Washington Riverside Wurseries J. B. Cherry Mary James Morehead City

Drowned horse at Robinson's dock and court adjournment

Elizabeth City reports a horse belonging to a colored man drowned after running overboard from Robinson's dock. Superior Court adjourned sine die. A jury found for the Elizabeth City corporation in Ward vs. the city yesterday afternoon. The Baptist Sunday school excursion to Nag's Head on the steamer Newbern is planned for next Tuesday.

Elizabeth City N. C Robinson's Dock Superior Court G. W. Ward Corporation of Baptist Sunday School Nag Newbern

Hertford News Briefs From July Social and Local Events

Hertford hosts visitors from Newport News and Rocky Mount while Mrs Saunders and family entertain. Town reports new dwellings on Matin Street and incoming drummers. A few cantaloupes from county markets appear as cheap sales. Edenton notes a runaway horse and district church conference plans. Public schools closed and locals travel to Nag’s Head for the week.

Hertford M. C W. Burfoot Norfolk A. Boyce Newport News Va W. F., Boyce Rocky Mount N Nathan Saunders Church Street Yf. A. Wood Walter Yin Paul Long Yates County Nome Garin Zeveral Cantelopes Mitch Alley Toms Bley Berkley Awaster Stitt Robinson Portsmouth Matin Street B. ¥. Peterson Edenton N. C Broad Street M. 3 Methodist J. J. Drumiley Toronto

Norfolk firm launches Half-Price Boys Clothing Sale

In a bold policy shift the retailer proclaims a real half-price offer with hundreds of garments in the Boys' Clothing Department. The plan aims to clear stock quickly and at no time will garments be carried over. Purchases come with the firm’s guarantee and marked reductions are permanent.

Boys’ Clothing Department Norfolk

Brownie Suits for Every Season Style Range

Brownie Suits highlights a popular season style lineup offering plain and two color designs richly embroidered with braid and buttons. Numerous effects available in all sizes from 3 to 40 years.

Separate Knee Pants Sale at HALP PRICES

All wool shorts are offered in all sizes 4 to 45 years with strong seams and a light cut. This is presented as a value deal to stock up for vacation time, urging mothers familiar with Siks' reputation to buy.

Pawnbroker Sale and Household Auction Notices

By direction of Messrs S Bachrach and Bro the sale opens July 20 at 7 30 p m at 200 Church Street with forfeited pledges including Diamonds Watches Jewelry and clothing offered without reserve. Also notices of a toy and kitchen furniture sale July 19 at 11 at 60 Bute Street and remainder furniture sale by I W Eason trustees I T JONES and SON auctioneers.

Outen Street Tuntersville Wiebe Brussels Sala Joseph. Jones Messrs S. Bachrach & Bro Church Street ISM Siate Tha Ein Rae Awnbroker IF. Jacobs & Bro Tauwnbrokers Queen I. Jacobs & Brog Aryifts R.R. Morris Bute Street D. J. Turner H. c I. W. Eason Trustes I. T. Jones & Son

Runaway Accident in Ghent Involves Atlantic City Driver

Shortly before 11 yesterday morning a runaway accident occurred in Ghent. Mr J Hiundhey, residing in Atlantic City Ward, was driving a road cart when suddenly the horse became frightened and ran away. A brief local incident report notes the event and identifies the participants.

Ghent J. Hiundhey Atlantic City Ward

Windley Entrants Escape Serious Injury After Fall

Windley was thrown from his seat and stunned, briefly bruised but attended by Drs Burgess and A McCuray who said no bones were broken. The incident prompted a medical check and the all clear for return to activities.

T Windley Drs. Burgess A McCuray

Duval Patent Solder Tubular Ferrules for Leaks

An 19th century note touts Duval patent solder tubular ferrules as the best remedy for leaks in boiler and damascus engine parts. Claims they can be installed quickly by an engineer and are warranted to stop leaks in steam vessel work.

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