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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1897

Page

5

Portsmouth News Briefs Reflect General Affairs Yesterday

Local notices report Mr. Edward Bain leaving for Waco Texas and a Scottsville marriage to-night. A private Port Norfolk picnic, district conference, and various incidents including two men fined for riding without lights and a court case on Cook’s. Mrs. Jane Johnston critically ill. a hull of town activity with illness, renovations, and upcoming naval band concerts.

Edward Bain Waco Tex Scottsville Port Norfolk A. Brandt Europe Jane Johnston Glasgow Street Cook Portsmouth Norfolk New York Goldsboro T. J. Briggs Stouthhampton Joseph Parrizh St. Elmo Deep Creek Beadles Washington Street Mr. Emmet Holland Naval Post Te Naval Hospital P. S. C. Davis A. W. Burfoot Bethel Baptist Church Great Bridge Boman Hall

Sarsaparilla grades and trusted brands in trade

The passage compares sarsaparilla to tea and flour, noting grades and the difficulty of judging quality. It advises choosing a well established house to trade with, suggesting that Ayer’s sarsaparilla stands out as trustworthy and effective.

Trial of Glover Indicted for Purloining from Store

The trial of John W. Glover began in the Mustings Court with Judge D Tucker Brooke and Alex B Warner for the defense and Colonel Griffin for the Commonwealth. The indictment charged theft of cigars valued at two dollars whiskey worth twenty five dollars and five dollars in currency. The court overruled a demurrer over the denomination of the two dollars and the jury found Glover not guilty. the other case will not be pressed.

Glover John W. Glover BH. R Mustings Court D. Tucker Brooke Alex. BK. Warner Gritfin United States Watts Ned Chamond Od Welvek

Man Held on Attempted Assault Insanity Claim Argued

A Pleasant Grove District case cites Cito Ha white man charged with an attempted assault on a young white girl. Defense argues insanity with witnesses, the jurors fail to reach verdict and the prisoner is remanded to the September term.

Cito Ha Pleasant Grove Thak Woodworth Hill el Testi- Het Jn Sd Coul Cail

Funeral of Mrs Brent Held at Home and Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Mary V Brent were conducted at the home by Reverend Waterfield assisted by Reverend Frank Hall. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery.

Brent Mary V. Brent Neve Green Street Mr. Waterfield Frank Hall Oak Grove Cemetery

Port Norfolk notes tug repairs and racing day at the park

The Wahneta docked for plate repairs and Cape Fear exited the dock but leaked and returned. A Norfolk Washington event reports a Navy yard inquiry exonerating Commander Davis while awaiting Assistant Secretary Roosevelt’s action. A ferrywoman attempted suicide twice but was stopped. Mortgage funds of 20 000 were arranged for Port Norfolk Railroad debt. A bicycle race at Port Norfolk Driving Park drew spectators, with a Portsmouth rider winning the half mile and bets around 30 dollars. Conditions at the factory and on the railroad show activity as townsfolk and visitors pass through Port Norfolk.

Cape Fear Washington Post Bowles New York Navy Yard Washington Webborn Davis Hoosevelt Port Norfolk Portsmouth Norfolk Neeras T Finner's Point Clearette Barber No. Folly Cigarette Freemand Co Chearesse Cisarette Tie Rae Potiheed Nike Tek Mr. Smith Tewneman Smith Viremba Duetin Smith Broad Street Port Nesvalle Fraiure Norfolk and Carolina Hatracka Umbrelhis Bull

Not a Kidney Cure? Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Explains Urinalysis

An old advertisement promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It describes a simple home test with urine to indicate kidney trouble and claims pain relief and improved urination. The ad offers sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co.

Daily Virginian Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghampton, N.Y

Berkeley Court Holds White Charged With Assault

In Berkley a colored youth about twenty was arraigned in Miyora Court on assaulting Bageoa Brown who had withdrawn the charge after a marriage promise. The mayor ordered nuptials arranged, bond set for morning appearance, as the case could not be compromised. District Conference attendees left for Hickory Ground. News of local gatherings, travels, and incidents follow.

Benhimti White Miyora Bageoa Eavira Benjamin Whiteway O'Clocr M. C. Keeling G. D. Williams A. H. Martin Hickory Ground Eesalon Edward M. Tmlley Pennsylvania Gieslo Wood Charlottesville Democrats of Washington Market Hall Mary Sophie Wood Cape Thleary Berele Pat Morenn Shawburn N.C Dr. Morgan Perkley Avenue Herbert Noberis Ofelock Liberty Street W.L. Purton Chestnut Street C. P. Tuttle Mitt Lewis Norfolk Misses Brown Berkley Avenue Graham J. W. Roberts Berkley Military Institute North Carolina Woorkawn Todd Block Trosm Parron Otiss Grace Kirkwood Luda Jones Holland Winborne City Thomas’ Railway Weer Parker

Out on bail Herbert Walthall amid Brunswick arrest case

In Petersburg Virginia FBI special reports Sherif Turnbull arrived with a warrant for Herbert Walthall of Brunswick county on seduction charges. Walthall, wealthy, was arrested after a telegram from Brunswick's Commonwealth's Attorney Thafford and found with $271 and a pistol. He was committed for Brunswick authorities after pleading to carrying weapons and a related charge. A writ of habeas corpus briefly freed him, then a new adultery warrant was issued. he remained unfound. James M. Young was acquitted of stealing $14 from Ida Murrell after two days in Hastings Court. The St Paul’s Episcopal vestry discussed enlarging the chancel with major Waite’s architectural plan. Marriage announcements listed Miss Chace Estelle Hu— and Louis Saks of Birmingham to be wed August 7 at the Petersburg synagogue.

Herbert Walthall Brunswick Petersburg Sherk Turnbull Brunswick County Herbert Watthall Walthall Thafford Jill Buford William Mellwaine Mullen Hastings Meckwatne Muford Huford Kuford James M. Young Tastings Court Ida Murrell St. Pauls Epiaeopsa Ards Chace Estelle and Stirs Aaron Ilus Louis Saks Birmingham Mr. Saks Fim

Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold By Burrow, Martin & Co

Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box. Also offered are crash hats in all sizes by Charles Welton & Co.

Burrow, Martin & Co

Navy to dock Indiana at Halifax for hull care

The Navy Department will move the Indiana to Halifax Nova Scotia for hull cleaning due to dock approach issues at Port Royal. Secretary Long plans ahead with Constructor Dowles to arrange the docking and notes the repair work at New York will take about a year. Meanwhile the text promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a cold preventive.

Navy Department Indiana Port Royal Washington DD. C Lung Malifasx Omer Evorreshon Port Royal, & C Dowles New York Navy Yard New York Long Halifax

Specials for To Day at 229 High St by Nash

J Davis Reed chairs finance duties for the 1936 budget, with address at 229 High Street. The notice lists specials for today and references the financial committee in a formal city context.

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