Telecommunication rate changes and rail freight cuts discussed
Special dispatch notes rate reform and railroad commission actions in North Carolina. Telephone rates for businesses drop to 34 dollars while residences see 24 dollars. Freight reductions and depot developments at Gaston and Seaboard are mentioned, alongside trusteeship talks, mine inspections, and park lighting upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
al- di
Avire, Bhd
Seaboard
Gaston
Bources
Tucker
Raleigh
Hamrick
Alamancenburg
Rutherford
Ptract Car Company
UNC Chapel Hill Commencement 1897 Seniors and Degrees
At the 102nd UNC commencement on June 1 1897 in Memorial Hall President Alderman presided over an Alumna procession. Speakers included Allen on The Relation of Government to Freedom and Smith on American Civilization. Degrees were conferred upon forty two graduates including magna cum laude and cum laude awardees in Arts Philosophy and Civil Engineering with a notable address by William L. Wilson of Washington and Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rculty and Trustees
Allen
D. B. Smith
Donald Me
S. B. Shepherd
Fon
William L. Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Alegrees
B.A
Burton Craige
W. A. Crinkley
T. J. Earcinmore
Darius Eatman
HA. Graves
Harward
F. J. Haywood, Jr
W. J. Horney
W. C. Lane
Oscar Newby
Ai OW. S. Myers
R,pherd
Wingate Underhill
Whitener
A.niams, Jr
Williams
R. H. Wright
Aude
T. L. Wright
A. W. Belden
Boddie
Howard
F. B. J. D.gentry
Donald McIver
Alumni Honors At University Commencement Amid Sparse Summa Laurels
A North Carolina university issue lists prize winners such as Archibald Henderson and R. V. Whitener with several named medals. Alumni events included a Commons Hall dinner with toasts by Lt. Governor Reynolds and others. Glee Club concert, junior and sophomore honors noted, but no student earned summa cum laude this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Manguin
EB. L. Rose
J. Male
University Glee Club
Gerrard Hall
Peter
Eley
Archibald Henderson
Ht. Johnston
J. G. McCormick
P. WW
McMullan
J. D. Parker
EL BB. Davis
Elizabeth City News Briefs From July First
Norfolk visitor Mr. K R Cobb in town. Coast lifesaving crews discharged for summer, return in August. Watermelons and peaches first of season on market. W C Sawyer leaves Fair for commission business. Ear cars debut in market. Mrs. Judge Albertson visiting Virginia. Rev Dr Blackwell delivers Bethel Till College commencement address. Brick building to replace Main and Poindexter frame structures. B F White begins West Main residence. Mrs W M Jewell visiting Berkeley Virginia. Miss Mamie Merrinm visiting Connecticut. Newly elected city commissioners to meet Monday night to elect town officers for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
N. C
K. R. Cobb
Norfolk
W. C. Sawyer
Judge Albertson
Virginia
Dr. Blackwell
Bethel Till College
Main
Poindexter Streets
B. F. White
West Main Street
W. M. Jewell
Berlley
Mamie Merrinm
Friends
Connecticut
Harris County lumber dispute ends with Small's men favored
Lou Bogen, a colored county resident, had Mr Small's lumber hands arrested for cutting timber on her land. Justice Newby presided and returned a verdict for Small's hands, with State prosecutor Ward entering a nolle pros. The courthouse entertainment raised a handsome sum toward Methodist church repairs. net proceeds surpassed thirty dollars. Local visitors included Clarence Groves, former Edenton principal, and Judge Eure of Norfolk. Master Cecil Jackson travelled to Centreville. Miss Bessie Riddick received praise for her recital at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertford
N. C
Lou Bogen
P. H. Small
Newby
Small
Ward
Clarence Groves
Edenton
Cecil Jackson
Centreville
Judge Eure
Norfolk
Bessie Riddick
Richard Blount
Woodville
Edenton Crowds Sail For Baptist Sunday School Picnic
Edenton residents gathered with a special steamer Haven Belle to Holly's wharf for a Baptist Sunday school picnic. The town council appointed James H. Robinson as chief of police and D. Smith as night watchman at last night's meeting while local store repairs and staff changes were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenton
N. C
Haven Belle
Holly's Wharf
Edenton Baptist Sunday School
John M. Wozelka
Broad Street
T. W. Miller
J. E. Bonner
James H. Robinson
D. Smith
Evangelist John B Jones Visits Bay View
North Carolina evangelist John B Jones was seen at Bay View while photographer Baker has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Jones
North Carolina
Bay View
Baker
Business swindle frauds expose directory scam method
Federal investigators pursue multiple complaints about a revived directory swindle that has defrauded merchants of substantial sums. The scheme hinges on forged contracts and phony receipts used to extract payments for advertising, with several perpetrators arrested or at large as authorities file details with U S District Attorney Wallace Mc Farlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wallace McFarlane
Mr. Watkins Lee Takes Charge of Hotel Bedford
Mr. Watkins Lee, proprietor of Rawley Springs for eight years, now has charge of the Hotel Bedford in Bedford City. In the Blue Ridge mountains near Peaks of Otter, the hotel offers water from local springs and elegant accommodations at moderate rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Lee
Rawley Springs
Bedford
Bedford City
Blue Ridge Mountains
Lee
Otter
J. Watkins Ler
Obituary for Mrs Maggie Boone in Southampton County
The funeral for Mrs Maggie Boone widow of Walter Boone will be held at Boykin's in Southampton County today. Her brothers, Professor James Corrbett of the University of Virginia and Rev Charles Corbett of Louisville, Ky, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Boone
Walter Boone
Duke Street
Boykin's
Southampton County
James Corrbett
University of Virginia
Charles Corbett
Louisville
Four School Superintendents Up for Re election
R O Dobie John C Agh ton John T West and O kh Mears, superintendents of Norfolk Portsmouth Norfolk and Princess Anne counties, are the only candidates for re election before the State Board of Education. August Belmont orders a five thousand dollar statue of his favorite horse Henry of Navarre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Edancation
Messrs
R. O. Dobie
John C. Aghton
John T. West
O. Kh. Mears
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Princess Anne Counties
August Belmont
Henry of Navarre
Brambleton Leeeds McKendree recital tonight at Fitz concert
The program at Professor Fitzs recital in Brambleton includes Wedding March The Two Roses The Heavenly Message Judith The Island of Dreams and more with Concone and Stradella overture. A King's Daughters meeting is also listed. The yacht Enterprise sailed for New York and J W Smith reported a Monday night robbery of groceries valued over 75 dollars. Neva Mercer and John Nutall Taylor are to marry at Park Avenue Presbyterian on Wednesday at 630 PM. Great attraction at McKendree tonight a organ recital and concert directed by Newton Fitz with 10 cent admission.
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Fitz
McKendree M. 1
Flitz
Sessiee Werner
Coombs
H. S. Bailey
Adams
W. C. Hazard
Bach
Newton Fitz
Trenizer Chorus of
Ed. Pullen
Island of Dreams
T. C. Wise
Forrahi
Eveed Shenkedvas
Herold
Eeeb
Stradella
Jesus
Willams
Calvert Street
John Nutall Taylor
West Virginia
Neva Mercer
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
McKendree
Cotton Market Brief Amid Rain in Texas and South
Texas reports heavy rains while other cotton belt regions stay clear and warm. Liverpool notes 10 000 bales sold spot yesterday at steady prices as the future contract market remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Norfolk
Savannah
United States
Texas
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Liverpool
Sweet Springs Health Resort Ad West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA. The greatest health resort In the World, Situated 10 miles from main line of Ches and Ohio Railway. Surrounded by attractive points and pronounced the paradise of the State. Easy conveyances meet all trains. Elegant road and drive to the Springs. For rates or information contact A. F. White, Manager, Sweet Springs, W. Va. Kingdead 2y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghany County
Alleghanies
Virginia
Alleghany Station
B. FP. Eakle, Jr
West Virginia
Matin
Ches, & Ohio Railway
A. FE
White
Sweet Springs
W. Va
Kingdead
Oakland Hotel to Open Under New Management
The Oakland Hotel in Oakland Maryland will open June 15 under new management GEO A Mills and Son The Grafton Washington DC announce updates including a fresh paint job electric lights and full renovation on the Alleghenies health and pleasure resort setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akland Hotel
Oakland
GEO. A. Mills & Son
Grafton
Washington, D. C
Ocean View Promotes Virginia Seashore Resort Appeal
Are You Going To the Seashore If so to Ocean View the most popular health and pleasure resort on the coast. The Ocean View Hotel offers superior accommodations and recent improvements. The management promises high standards, careful service, and refined cuisine drawing on Chesapeake seafood and Chicago meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean View
Virginia
Bath
Atlantic Coast
Oceaon View Hotel
Chesapeake
Chicago
JF Sarg and Son's Artificial Mother's Wilk Ad
Advertisement for JF Sarg & Son's artificial mother's milk substitute made from purer cow's milk using a new German patented process. Claimed as the only healthy substitute for mother's milk. Instructions suggest consulting a physician and note it is retailed at a hinted price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF. Sarg & Son
John W Burrows Drug Store Ad at Gir Salesroom
An old advertisement shows John W Burrows Drug Store at 58 Griffin Street, Sorpolh Virginia announcing a sale or promotion in a local Gir Salesroom setting with basic product offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Gir
Grinby Sty
Every Housekeeper and Economist Should Read This Medicament
The text warns that COPE a medicinal lever not an Ashment and contains a poisonous Alkaloid, CABIN, which deranges the digestive organs and nervous system. It targets housekeepers and sufferers of indigestion insomnia and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabin
Kneipp Malt Food Ad Promotes Hygienic Coffee Additive
The Famous Hygienic claims to neutralize caffeine drawbacks and improve coffee with aroma and taste. Kneipp Malt Food Company offers sample packs from Norfolk grocers including Woon & Co and Goodson & Co, with full booklet for the product advertised in Baltimore addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwathtetr
Sebastian Kneivp
Worrishofen
Bavaria
Norfolk
Woon & CO
Malin Street
Wood
Beckham & Cs
Main St
Kneipp Malt Food Company
Camden St
Baltimore, Md
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Carolina
Roseke Haudle
SenbonradeGkateu
Grouni
Elizabete City
Blackwells
Geauine Durham
Fou
Binokayeli'e
Durham
National Lead Co
John T. Lewis & Bros. CO
South Front St
Philadelphia
Mrs. Boone
Brambleton
Judith
Evees Adams
S. Carele
Business College
Hisinelae
Cidyteels
Norfolk, Va
AtlIanta, Ga
South
A. C. Briscoe
Atlanta
J. M. Messlur
Carter L
Carter
Carter Medicine CO
The
D.C. Jones
B. & O. Central Building
Baltimore
Deer Park
Mad
Addrees J. S. Craig
Goshen Bridge
Rivatd House
Country
Prank Pp. Davis
Goshen
Rockbridge County
Old Sweet Springs
Charlottesville
Seasion
Wim Binjaus
P. B. Barringer
Justice Sturlin
U.S. Supreme Court
BRC
Pentenanys
Mali
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, Va
Board of Visitors
Scott Ship
Walatia
Buffalo Lithia
Springs Hotel
Atlantic and
Danville
Meckenburg County
A. W. Archer
Thos. F. Gooch
Mrrs
Christiansburg
Montgomery County
Su,welm
Millboro Springs
M. EL. Davidson
Millboro’ Springs
Bath County
Vajrul
Hocking Ailsons
Jas. A. Frazier
Capon Springs
Great North Mountain
North
Sal
Malblm
Hinton
Drugeists
Market Square
Berkley
Atlatide City
Dr. Tana
Arvesti Hy Saninkh
Trico
P. O
Henan
Lea
Tryon
Boa Mason
Alleghany
Yap
Sumner
America
Allegables
Justs
J. E.g. Timberlake
Man’gr
Roanoke
J. HH. Chapman
Mountain View Inn
Amherst
Bledsoe
My-1-Su
We-Fm
Charles St, John Ocean View, Va
John W. Burrows
Sorpolh
Kneipp
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