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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1897

Page

4

Akoya Tragedy and the Blindfolded Carriage Night

A northern Germany town tale recalls a public executioner lured by two armed women to a carriage. After consent to be blindfolded, the trap unfolds as he is drugged and carried toward an unknown fate, with a dramatic interruption revealing Caroline’s sister’s suspected peril and a warned outcome.

Caroline Cermany Teddy le Lowell Wwever Petti Tervoer Varoline Coben Opett Mae Lam

Fragmented Reader Query on Health and Local Beer Offer

A garbled inquiry asks if eyes ache or hurt and mentions a remedy. It references Peljos Beer, a week, and a ten dollar direct sale, all in unclear phrasing.

LEGAL INTELLIGENCE DETECTIVE CASES AND ARRAIGNMENTS

A chaotic legal note records Johnson being arraigned before Justice Tomica on stealing two paskets and a bucket from Jaimes lughes and sent to the grand jury. George Dirks alias Dodk faced arraignment before Justice Tom Hinc oom on concealed weapons. fined 220 and thirty days in jail. Watkins and William Walking linked to thefts including a gold watch. watch recovered by Detective Heppel. The piece mentions multiple suspects, charges, and pending investigations with references to local officials and juries.

Kilt Johnson Tomica Jaimes Lughes Jn dL Prand Parntison George Dirks Dodkins Tom Hinc Bortemouth Wiliam Calon Gal Fwilan Rob Winer Arno Werr Cody Justice Tomlin Watkins Heppel

Spileless Spires Arrested After Domestic Violence Outburst

A man named Spires violently attacked his wife and household, then fled through a broken window to the ground. He was found by Detective Arrington and arrested in the courthouse yard as a spectator to a separate case. Spires was remanded to jail to await the 28th.

Arrington

Warrant Arrest Shocking Threat From Woman Defendant

An incident on Princess Anne Avenue ended with a white female defendant reportedly threatening Deputy High constable McChip at the scene. The unnamed complainant described the woman yelling that she would cut the constable’s head off after she gets a ship and returns, while the arrestee appeared disoriented and in need of care.

Bayhuid Gelog

Dismissal in Annie WY Bonney versus Cine case

Judge Jucee Wartin dismissed the Suit of Annie WY Bonney against Cine on grounds service timing due to a legal holiday. The record notes a July 5 service date and cites a prior complaint by Tre. Da. Wy, with details of a desertion two months later. Proceedings appear likely to resume.

Wartin Annie WY Bonney Cine Lonney Tres. da. Wy Cr. Pharr

Silom Dressing Parlor Sale And Transfer Noted

Yesterday afternoon John A. Smith owner of the Yellow Kid shoe dressing parlor at 249 Main street made a deed of assignment. Trustee Taine Aas transfers to Av. Lane all property at that price, details indicate a total value around $600.

SILOM John A. Smith Main Street Mide AM Namiog Clow Taine Aas Ife Av. Lane Ius Dents

Man Released After Year Jail Term In Roanoke Case

Yesterday J. W. Putrurvey a white man finished a one year sentence for heft and was released. He was arrested on one charge of embezzlement alleged to have occurred at Roanoke. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.

J. W. Pturvey Tie Wee Roanoke Bigee Newis Krigley Docnake

Local court records outline numerous racial classifications and charges

The docket lists multiple individuals by color and name with offenses such as drunkenness, assault, nuisance, and theft. Several defendants like John Donovan and Peter Tipper face fines or costs, while others are dismissed with costs or held. The report notes Savith accused of stabbing Joan Dawson at City Market and arrest in the county.

Poac Vousyd Sarah Groves Moels Dera Williams Kittie Davis Bara Rogers Peace Srmnik William Tallaway Andrew Hester Danks Kiddie Wesley Reamy Fried Ba Mamie Brown John Donovan Charles Urlit Highway Roberry John Temlow Matie Newby Peter Tipper Stephen Smith Savith Dinite Joan Dawson

Court suit entries list damages and parties in 19th century filing

In the court docket W A Jackson versus A Joffeca and A J Whispell claim damages of 3800. Maharine b and Misa Andrews sue Fawl I Brown for damages in a separate filing. Details are fragmented but indicate civil actions seeking monetary redress.

Westerlay Court of Law Chan- Cerve W. A. Jackson A. Joffeca A. J. Whispell Dents Maharine B Misa Andrews Fawl I

Pritat Trust Record Sealed in Clerk’s Office

A deed recorded in the Clerk’s office shows Ethene Muller transferring fourteen notes totaling £29,000 to James W. Willcox as trustee to secure the obligation. The instrument outlines security terms and the trustee’s authority to hold the notes for repayment.

Ethene Muller James W. Willcox

Property transfers and property releases listed in Ghent area

Alfred Z Phorm trustee transfers interest to Ellaabeth Corprew in Waterstreet property. John I Murke conveys to Charles W White. A release of all claims for damages tied to a shortage on Fenehureh street. A lot with improvements on the east side of Marshall Avenue Dram tleton Ward listed for 1700 in Ghent area.

Alfred Z. Phorm Ellaabeth A. Corprew Poperty von Waterstrear Willian Ghent Chuyanton Tolowes Marshall Avenue Dram Tleton Ward

Hazel Salve Promotion Amid Stumbling Advertisement Text

Fragmentary ad copy touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve claiming cures for piles rectal disease and skin troubles. The illegible et al mentions vendors Trotter Trait Smith Tl and L Wil-On, with unclear contact details.

de Witt Fratelly Trotter Trait & Smith L. Wil- On

Excursion to Chautauqua by Narrow Rail Line

A dated notice announces a excursion from Norfolk to Chautauqua by the Dattimora and Onin Railroad in conjunction with local officials. Tickets are offered at 150 dollars round trip with terms to be deposited with security secretaries by September 1. Further details are available through the Atlantic Hotel in Norfolk.

Dattimora & Onin Railroad Wiestitaurtonmetenmers Norfolk Remra J.wis Puss Ap VE Atlantic Thotel

Electric Company of Virginia Operates Molison System

The Electric Company of Virginia operates the Molison System furnishing direct electric current for Incandescant Ininips and motors for manufacturing. It lists offices at Norfolk with station and tenilones offices and Cove Street, Main Street, and Wayush and American System top furnits.

Molison Tank Norfolk Sue Tenilones Dytily

Translate services advertised in old notice

An advertisement from W. T. Tiuwin offers translation facilities for any language pair. It promises prompt accurate fluent service at reasonable prices. Office located at US Water Street with telephone contact.

W. T. Tiuwin US Water St

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