Contests and Frauds Claim Suffolk Supervisor Seat
B J Rebey files a bill of complaint challenging Walter Jordan for Suffolk County Board of Supervisors. Allegations include fraud, irregularities, and illegal ballots at Junction Precinct with claims of usurped authority and misdelivered ballots. Sanders of election board are named, with turnout details and requests for voided elections and a new supervisor in Sleepy Hole District Nansemond County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Suffolk
B. J. Rebey
Walter Jordan
County Board of Supervisors
W. Siland
RE. Norfleet
Everett
Aleres
Riabey
Junction
Rabey
W. N. Harrell
Junction Precinct
Yeates
Jordan
Je‘Bally
Io Dlectoral Board
Eliots
Bidhood @ Oberwine
Smolls
J. K. Rabey
Public alleings drive to secure new export building
Newport News committee groups from the Business Men's Association and the Common Council to back a bill for a public alle gings building. They aim to secure state support and believe success is likely. Local court notes list gambling paraphernalia cases, liquor license violations, fines, and a few dismissals. May export trade totals 22,104,201 with a note the piers suffered fire yet the port remains a leading commercial center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Business Men’s Association
Common Council
Daniel
United States Senate
Polich Court
William A Watts
Louis Sprouse
Nocketts
B. Newell
Stele Sinclair
Ttichard McDonald
John Melamar
William Denmark
Sam Mittox
H. J. Corman
Annie Courtney
Old Time Virgin in Mansion in King George VA
Marmion, the Lewis mansion in King George county, is being repaired and beautified. The parlor’s Hessian-painted interior remains a rare, artistic feature drawing attention in the region. Washington relics once housed there may still be seen, including portraits, a family Bible, clock and sword, now moved to Mt. Vernon.
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King George County
Lewis
Sword of Washington
Mt. Vernon
Marmion
Washington
Langley faces charges in city court actions
In the Police Court Charles Langley charged with stealing a horse and buggy valued at 100 dollars, bond set at 100 dollars with Richard Langley as surety. continued to Monday. Thomas Yandaw accused of forging a check drawn on the Marine Bank, ordered held for grand jury. Mary Denora sent to grand jury for breaking into Charles Canur’s apartments. George Curtis fined for assault. Several others fined or discharged for vagrancy, lunacy, abuse, and trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Langley
Jacob Tyler
Thomas Fyoandan
Charles Langley
Richard Langley
Thomas Yandaw
Henry Prench
Marine Bank
Poallee
Prand Jury
Witt
Charles Canur
J. 11
Vierney
George Curtis
Su- Sinnah Savage
Judson Johnston
Lou Hopper
Jennie Hopper
Annie Holman
Annie Tolmnan
John Jones
Annie Bell
Dimes Clarkson
Juli Williams
Property notices involving Baldwin and Shumnadine in Atlantic City Ward
Public notices describe transfers and lots on the west side of Spring Street near North Avenue in Atlantic City Ward. Names include Robert J Baldwin and F J Shumadine with references to allotments valued at 600 dollars and 3600 dollars, plus mentions of Killin and Robert F Baldwin foal.
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Robert J’. Baldwin
F. J. Shumadine
Wdot
Spring Street
North Avenue
Atlantic City
Wat. Killin
Robert F. Baldwin
WH. Shumnadine
Athiantle City
Court suits filed in Chancery and law docket
In the Court of Law and Chancery yesterday suits were entered. Wesley McArthur administrator of Mirbel French deceased v John Willis Jr assignee of B A Johnson H G Williams Anheuser Busch brewing company and all other creditors of Mabel French deceased. Floyd Hughes v Willoughby Spit Hotel and Cottage Company in assumpsit damages 1500. Ifasmea Codding Company v D A Grimstead Son assumpsit damages 300. Hugh H McQueen v B F T Mwofford in assumpsit damages 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Law and Chancery
Wesley McArthur
Mirbel French
John Willis, Jr
B.A. Johnson
H. G. Williams
Anheuser-Bush Brewing Company
Mabel French
Floyd Hughes
Willoughby Spit Hotel and Cottage Company
Assuimnpsil
Dmimages
Ifasmea
Codding Company
D. A
June Term Opens With Grand Jury For Corporation Court
The June term of the Corporation Court will begin next Monday with a grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Norfolk and Carolina railroad v steamship Oregon case file opened
The stenographic report of the case against the steamship Oregon was filed before Clerk Ackiss in the United States Court yesterday. The record is very voluminous and the suit seeks damages for a collision with one of the railroad’s barges. the decision has not yet been reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Carolina Railroad
Oregon
Ackiss
United States
Wille to be youngest brigadier general in US Army
Colonel James W. Wille of the Tiffth Cavalry will, on his promotion at the age of 1d, become the youngest brigadier general in the United States Army. The note adds that swift promotions in peaceful times are uncommon near retirement age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Wille
Tiffth Cavalry
United States Army
Marriage of Rev Dr Crowley a Very Brisbane Affair
A lengthy marriage notice from Rocky Stone church Virginia details the union of Miss Matilda Manson of Red Oak and Rev. Charles Crowley of South Norfolk. The ceremony at West Grunswick Circuit featured ring exchange, notable gifts, and a plan to travel to Richmond and Old Point before settling in South Norfolk. The groom, a Virginia Conference Methodist bishop, is praised for his service. the bride is extolled for her Christian character and social standing.
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Brisbane
Garrow
Rocky Ston
West Grunswick
Uafternoon
Matilda Fitz, Manson
Red Oak
Charles Db
Crowley
South Norfolk
J A. Manson
Virginia
Colinas
Ltter
J. I. Jones
Annie Andille Binford
J. W. Nicholson
Methodist Wycopal Church South
Christ
Brambleton Area Sees Improvements And Walkway Plans
Th Camel Ton notes a feast of strawberries selling as low as 3 cents with none above 5. Rev A Martin reports a great Washington meeting and will be absent until next Tuesday. Mr and Mrs 7 2 Lounesbery invite to a wooden wedding 1898-1897 on the ith instant. Mrs Thomas Williams Currituck Courthouse and Miss Loula Jarvis Moyork visit their brother and sister. T S Jarvis at Windsor and Highland Quarters returns home after a brief visit. Brambleton glows with improvements and new walkways as Cornick & Co expand agency and survey a plank sidewalk from Corprew to Wilson avenues. Buildings along the way are renovated and offered for sale. A proposed trestle from the old Virginia Bench railroad to a board walkway Brambleton to West Main would cost little and last years. Yard work and leveling enhance Brambleton station as prospects brighten daily. Rev Dr Co Butts of Albemarle visits Mathews county friends in the ward last evening.
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A. Martin
Washington, D. C
Lounesbery
Rose Avenue
Thomas Williams
Currituck
Loula Jarvis
Moyork
Wunele
T. S. Jarvis
Windsor
Highland Quenties
Brambleton
Berinninis
Mark Avenue
AL W. Cornick & Co
Corprew Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Broad Cree Turnpike
Mast Brambleton
Virginia Bench
Brambletom
West Main Street
Brambleton Station
Co. Butts
Albemarle County
Mathews County
Dr L Montague Died At About 60 In Atlantic City
Dr L Montague a well known physician and druggist died Thursday at his home on Tazewell street aged about 60 leaving several children. The funeral to be held at 11 this morning from Central Avenue Baptist Church. The family last resided on Campe avenue. Mrs Sarah McIntosh wife of the late T S Mentoeech died yesterday morning at center street aged 55. Funeral details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 3. Montague
Tazewell Street
Central Avenue Baptist Church
Campe Avenue
Sarah McIntosh
T. S. Mentoeech
Chentralvenue
Recital at Lekles Methodist draws lively audience
Mev C H MacGhee presented a recital at Lekles Methodist church on Thursday night and delighted the audience with a strong performance. Today at 3 p m a residence event continues the series with a final session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. MacGhee
Lekles Methodist Church
Odd Bits From The World Of Kings And Crises
A catalog of curious notes cites Sardanapalus offering gold to a cook for a new dish, rulers handling meat with fingers, a terra cotta wine list, Europe’s finest emerald in the czar’s possession, and cricket star Prince Ranjitsinhji authoring a book. It also mentions New Zealand’s Maoria and measurements of natives, plus Ohio’s Dr Waillgohs at 93 practicing medicine as centuries of long-lived kin are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Mary Stuart
Europe
Ranjitsinhji
Not a Thousand Miles Away Treatment by Dr Firey
Mr Abbott describes years of catarrh of the nose and throat causing colds, headaches, hawking, and swelling of nostrils. After Dr Firey and Dr Mrey’s treatment these symptoms eased, no hawking or spitting, appetite improved, and no recurrence of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Firey
Mr. Abbott
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Aawn Council
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E. Sk. Rabey
Sleepy Hole
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Byrd
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Washinien Avenue
L. ©. Turner
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Charles Sumner
Nurneyville
G. C. King
Nansemond County
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Prankin
George
T. Solland
Georgia
C. C. Ming
West End
Tome
City Hall
St. Leon Scull
N.C
West
W. OW. Stanley
D. D
Db. J. Austin
L. ©. Cheatham
J. J. Weel
Joseph King
Phoenix
BRIS
Suffolk Light Infantry
Nashville
W. A. Barr
Norfolk
W. T. Crosse
Colerk
Gates County
N. C
Joseph Cherry
John Davis
J. A. Burgess
W. C. Wyatt
Baltimore
KR. J. Meade
Clarke County
Ben Ashburn
Aly. Bain
Anniston
Ala
Burwell Riddick
Dr. Sebrel
Courtland
Siraway Export Thade
Washington Est
Wasiun Chemical Co
Washington, D. Cc
Glerk
Suiits
DR. Crowley
Durham
Blackwell's
N. EK. Fairbank Company
Cago
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Cennee
Old Market Square
Dse
Dr. Deane
Lambert's Point
James P. Abbott
L. B. Firey
S le Koster
Irwin's Express Company
W. T. Irwin, Bauager
Water St
Mrs. Win
Canoe Briggs & CO
Down Town Allice
Commerce Street
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Laos
Calchester
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Retira
Lowel Druggista
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Lay
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Norfolk Virginian
Samuel C. Phillips
Church Street
OPP
Freemason
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