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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1897
Page
2
In Manitou Colorado residents Pateese and Mager filed a legal action in 1809. The filing details remain readable in the clipping with names and local context. Authorities note the matter involves parties from the region and reflects historical records of that period.
Dr Albert G Lewis mayor of Main plans to go to Washington to claim ownership of the summit of Pike's Peak under the soldier's homestead law. He asserts possession and improvements for years, with affidavits from El Paso citizens and legal backing to transfer land from the war department to the interior. The case hinges on Cleveland's proclamation and the legality of the transfer.
The article recounts Dr. Lewds’s long legal battle over the Pike’s Peak summit, including transfers between land offices, a removal as custodian, and federal actions to turn the area into a timber reservation. It notes Lewds’s residence on the peak, civic roles in Manitou and Colorado Springs, and ongoing efforts to secure title before the Supreme Court. The piece highlights opposition from locals and meteoritical society letters, and Lewds’s mayoralty in Manitou.
The Albany Journal reports a custody style dispute over naming a newborn in Catskill area. Halverson sues for damages after the minister allegedly christened the baby Oscar against his wishes. The clergyman says he followed the mother’s wishes, raising a novel legal question with wide implications for family names.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for bruises ulcers sores chapped skin and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold in boxes at 85 cents by Lurrow Martin Co.
Holmes & Dawson publish a detailed review of the 1907 peanut crop from Virginia to North Carolina. It notes reductions in planted area, variable stand, and favorable conditions potentially yielding a crop if weather stays favorable, with strong domestic sales and a steady demand for best stock as the season nears maturity.
W C Pup of Norfolk Virginia recounts a long series of health problems including back pain stomach troubles and frequent colds. After trying multiple doctors he reports dramatic improvement following Dr Wirey’s treatment with new energy better sleep and improved eyesight.
Dr L B Firey lists services for ear nose throat and stomach issues with unclear specialties and misspelled terms. includes address 858 Main St Norfolk WI and notes consultation times and tours. Abbreviations and garbled terms obscure exact offerings but imply medical specialties and patient guidance.
A historical ad for a select boys school offering classical scientific, and commercial courses with a corps of teachers and well appointed rooms. The notice mentions a term starting in November with principal KKRATAN and references Newport News and New York News.
The readable fragments reference a South Coast context with mentions of literature, art, and education. Names include Hampios Nilsson and Alm D.0D AMV, with scattered notes on schools, sessions, and wealth records, but the broken text lacks a cohesive event or outcome.
Norfolk Va July 1867 announces transfer of the entire stock of Cheils Mixtures Tools Materials and accounts from Edward Spalding receiver to the BP If Gale trust and a jewelry business will be carried on at the oil stand under the firm name of with ownership moving to the new firm and location at Noe Main Street.
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