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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1897

Page

6

Beginning of the End in Suffolk Court Fight over Rabey Jordan Election

Suffolk Virginia July 21 The Rabey Jordan election contest nears a turning point as evidence and witness accounts are presented. Attorneys debate timing for further display of knowledge while Judge Kilby and Judge Mawes schedule the next steps, with a Saturday session planned and witnesses detailing votes at Junction Gates and Yeates Yeates.

Suffolk Willims Kilby Mawes Board of Supervisors eHient Brooke Norfolk R. H. Rowles EL. Everett D. Tucker Brooke Willam Holland Rabey Jordan Rahey Gate's Trans Wright Yeates Pranels Marion Arthur Hardy Arthur J. T. Powell Robert Jordan L.wright W. N. Warrell George W. Jakeman Joe Griffin Rosinald Wright Haseen Virginian

Aveinley's Big Melon Delights Washington Delegation

President McKinley received a giant watermelon during a July ceremony in the White House Blue Room. Delegates from Congress and various states presented the fruit, weighing 76 pounds and measuring about six feet in circumference, wrapped in silk and gold hamper ribbons.

Washington MekKinley Sevyeruh Congress Athunita United States Georgia Sothern Otlee Baltimore & Ohig

Pine Shippers Organize to Secure Wood Prices

Richmond July 21 Pine shippers of Virginia organized to secure ether price for pine wood products. Meeting led by New Kent County president Dol O'Dell and secretary J N Flarriss with New York lumber interests represented. Widespread talk of shipments to Wiseinia and Philadelphia dealers and contracts with Shilgrooed. members pledge not to ship to certain markets.

Richmond Virginia Dol. O'Dell New Went J. N. Flarriss New Went County New York Mes Henry J. Taverns W. PD. Richamis J. A. Bennets Philhelphin J. i. McClain Sims, Stinson & No Stones

Notable work of King’s Daughters alleviates Norfolk sickness

The Silver Cross order of King’s Daughters in Norfolk praises its visiting nurses program. In June they visited 25 patients across men women and children, with 6 bed sites visited for men and 5 for women, 2 for child beds. Six patients fully recovered 32 improved and one death recorded. They distributed chicken tea feast and milk and fee. Secretary Wilson hopes similar efforts spread nationally.

Norfolk Deuse

Mutual Incompatibility Dismisses Case in Police Court

Justice Tomlin ruled a case of mutual incompatibility in Mrs Milne Co Rureles, who faced attempted homicide charges against her husband Timoty Ruggles. Evidence showed provocation by the husband, leading to dismissal. Other police court actions included dismissals and continuances for several defendants and a hung jury in a corporate theft case.

Tomlin Milne Co Rureles Timoty Ruggles Lismbleton Ward Ete Ais. Unr Lerkley W. O. Dioss Rte. J. Letchton Tabbard Husbnd

Virginian Visits Sweet Springs Draws Northerners and Southerners

Old Sweet Springs West Virginia hosts a large crowd from Norfolk Richmond Alexandria and other cities for waterside leisure and a German style dance. Guests include Mrs J W Glover Dr Wartley Carmichael Hon O V Meredith and many families. Manager D Padhe Jr notes hotels are full as guests enjoy a grand social week with prizes awarded to ladies and gentlemen.

Sweet Springs W. Va Novrralk Mountings Las Norfolk J. W. Glover W. C. Camp Arelusto Norfolls Minto Richmond Wartley Carmichae O. V. Meredith Garton TH. Grands Mar D. J. Tatley Nelle Florence Parker Austin Smith Tonykins Fergusson TY. W. Wood Eile Carmichael John S. Munee Messrs C. A Charles Delaware Littleton Waller Liebenstein North Carolinas Waiens Mirster Ee Ops Winder Skinner Raleigh Erds Solto Pethea Marshall Alexandrin Miss Levy Juimeay Mumsay Daltimore Kinnier Waller Deep Eod Miss Doble Rose Sallie Cooke Lintent Cooke Walton Mtss Thatterfield Cincinnati T. J. Tiveshes Sweet George P. Maeyler Wilmington Jadies’ Prises Mary Livbie Marearet Thensay Nttertichl Lichtenstein Snllle Rose Cooke Miry Doble A.T. Walton Miss Walton Miry Walton Aliss Grooke Maranret Ramsay P20 Slinehur Jonate Slingluff Philip Stinewhatt Nona Minghy Slinwiulf J. J. Taylor Willian Stern and Tamily Alct Winn Miss Winn Norfony Louisville Charleston Seanats Ale Dpadhe, Jr

First Dance of the Season At Summers Resort

The First Dance of the Season drew guests to a Summers resort in Virginia last Monday with the Anna polis Cadet Band performing. Attendees included Miss Huntington Miss Northrop Miss Taliaferro Miss Meredith and many others from Wilmington Jarvisville Baltimore and beyond as local residents enjoyed the evening at the seaside venue.

Faye Pela Annapolis Cadet Band Marc Morgan Baltimore Lichtenstein North Carolinas Lowenstein Frankeberger Harteston W. Vai Harris Patterson Jacwisvilles Lewis Lymeside Stella White Old Sweet Ory

The Alleghany at Costien Gains Noted Fame

The Alleghany resort in Virginia earns praise for architecture and lavish furnishings under Mr C Timberlake. It is described as a splendid modern hotel with excellent service, healthful waters, cool climate, and charming surroundings in the Alleghanies attracting visitors like Mr C Gil of Norfolk County.

Wirginia Oh C. Timberlake Fiest America Alleghanies 2. C. Gil Norfolk County Ferring Alleghiny Lts Imobie

Damp Weather Delays Ole BeachFest Plans

Inclement conditions near Virginia Teach dampen activities as residents await the lawn festival and military review. Virginia-based companies and officials gather for ceremonial events, with expected performances and a grand military finale.

Jewelry business continues under new firm in Norfolk

Notice states that on July 1897 Edward Spalding receiver sold the entire stock of goods fixtures and accounts belonging to the I M Gale trust. The jewelry business will be carried on at the old location 510 Main Street under a new firm name.

Kilby Street J. B. Love Traving Edward Spalding I. d. Gale Aes Ecwre U.d Ginuhu Web Olson Cook Nemely Old Market Square

Gale Jewelry Co Advertisement Shows Skilled Watch Repair

The Gale Jewelry Co announces repair work for Noe Watches and Jewelry with skilled workmen. Mr Pyrh Gale is named as manager and the firm solicits patronage from friends of the old firm. M.S. Winston, A. & Dr. Winston, Mr. Wright listed as associates.

Eld Pyrh Gale M.S. Winston DR. Winston Wright Gale

New Norfolk Market Square Listings Unveiled

An extensive ready reference guide lists business names and addresses in Norfolk including Kern's new numbers at Market Square and numerous firms along Water Street Main Street and Commercial Row. The compilation names merchants, stores, crafts, and services such as furniture paints seeds coal and boats with locations across downtown.

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