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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1897

Page

6

Isle of Wight Delivers Strong Ellyson Delegates Vote

In Isle of Wight County a Democratic convention endorsed J Taylor Ellyson for Governor. Delegates were chosen with Day as chairman, supporting Ellyson and urging Roanoke convention support. The vote contrasted with an opposing stance by former Rep. Thom Be Wright, seen as a victory for Ellyson supporters. Suffolk College commencement and Victoria Society events are reported alongside local notices.

John W.weon Boykin C. F.ay Long Ellis Isle of Wight Dilyson Isle of Wight J. Taylor Ellyson Democratic Party Friends of Sada Roanoke Virginia C. F. Day C. ‘Turner iWiids Folk W.J. Saunders W. H. Nes Aenerey C. B. Turner Thomas N. Jones R. R. Turner L. Ll. Velasses W. P. Wilson W. Bowle B. W. Hearne J. S. Gale Newport R. BE. Boykin John A ‘Lawson J. G. Wilson N. M. Fanch Iit Suffolk Colles Victoria Literary Society City Hall Theater Trev H. J. Johnson D. D Norfolk

A Cure Told By Praise for Dr Pierce’s Discovery

A reader extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as the best remedy for ill health and ruined purses among working men. The letter touts improved digestion, liver function, blood quality, and tissue growth, claiming complete recovery from Hyvers and related ailments after using the product and Pleasant Pellets. It also advertises the medical adviser book and free distribution details from Buffalo New York.

Pierce Purdy Otterpond Caldwell Co Hyver Rai Domense Wworld Main Street Buffalo Dealre N

Harris Named Daily Gazette Editor in Charleston

Walter Edward Harris, night editor of the Norfolk Virginian, arrives as the new editor of the Daily Gazette. He is praised as a leading state journalist, popular with printers, and a strong, decisive Southern man with a bright future in Charleston.

Charleston W. V Walter Edward Harris Norfolk Virginian Daily Gazette William J. Bryan

City Court proceedings note multiple petty thefts

Justice Tomlin disposed of a Monday docket on theft and false pretenses. Roxanna Jones for stealing $18 from Paul Collins and Henderson Bonner for three boxes of cigars received three months in jail, with bail set at $100. Other cases include a joke defense over a horse theft and continued matters, with fines and jail terms for assorted larceny and false pretenses.

Justice Tomlin Roxanna Jones J. Collins Paul Collins Michael Epps Henderson Bonner Jones, Cartwright & Co Water Street William Slanks, Jr John Tyler Blanks Charles Hay White Holland Ile Ef. A. Jones

Property transfers in Brambleton and Arambleton sales

A W Cornick and others transfer a Brambleton lot with improvements to Sallie Stevenson trustee for Minnie K Stevenson and Leona Nelson for 1400 dollars. B D White special commissioner transfers a half interest in an Arambleton Gibbs avenue lot with improvements to Mrs Ri J Dyer for 879 dollars.

A.W. Cornick Sallie Stevenson Minnie K. Stevenson Leona Nelson Highland Avenue Brambleton B.D. White Ri. J. Dyer Gibbs Avenue Arambleton

Court filings list debt and damages in two suits

In the Court of Law and Chancery yesterday the suits entered include I M Halstead versus J S Bell and Son for debt and damages of 2260 and W T Robinson & Co versus E M Hennett as agent on an assumpsit for damages of £200.

Galatia Paris Medicina Co St.Omis Genilemenc Battles of Grove Aod Lava J. Ynnes

Deed of Assignment Involving Fass Furniture Kept at 299 Church Street

George Wass and Augustus B. Fricke doing business as Fass Furniture and Carpet Company assign to J. D. Hotheimer trustee all property used in the store at 299 Church Street. Personal property and furniture pass to the trustee while creditors are listed with specific amounts and total liabilities exceed 6,000 dollars.

George Wass Augustus B. Fricke Fass Furniture and Carpet Company J. D. Hotheimer Church Street Hofhecimer L. Wassermian J. Bennett Adelsdorf Charles Pass Jennie Wass Zetta Pincus Littie Pincus Marcus Marx

Second Blessing Sermon At W C S Ashlin’s Meeting

Rev Th Benhett preached a sermon on the Second Blessing and compared it to other blessings at the W C S Ashlin’s Melendree meeting. He argued the Sabbath’s sanctity against desecration and gave an able defense of its importance.

Dir Winisor Avenue Benhett W. C. S. Ashlin Melendree C. M. Cake West Drambleton Avenue Washington, D. C Charles Sims South Clay Avenue Ballimore Mary A. Sterling Sterling Brown

Local Notices Reflect Family Losses and Community Events

Funeral conducted for a 61 year old resident with interment at Elmwood. Grandchild died in May and sister Mrs Houck died May 19. Clergy delegates elected for McKendree district conference at Abernacle Hickory July 27. Local clergy and residents attend commencements and baptisms at Campostella bridge and Memorial Temple. Married couple T L Griggs and Bettie Carper from Botetourt vow at Brambleton area. reception in Richmond. Visitors include Mrs W J Murden and Cynthia Capps with family.

Abernacle Church Hickory A. Mercer John McWhorter de. J. N.webster G. E. Judson W. E. Rev G. B. Ferrebee J. P. Barrett Elton College North Carolina Hall Franklin Institute J. P. Tarrett Memorial Christian Temple Oersons Campostella Bridge Abs J. B. Harris Sheldon T. L. Griggs Brambleton Bettie Carper Botetourt County W. B. Carper Wagle Ttack Co. Co. Randolph Episcopal Church Richmond Peroom Marshall White Windsor Avenue W. J. Murden Oceana D. M. Capps Cynthia Capps Tunstall Ave Oj. Merginson Washington, D. C Megginson Mthel May

Murderer arrested and ships visit Newport News

Peter Coleman, colored, jailed on a murder charge, confessed killing Fliza White of Hanover on May 17. The U S battleship Texas arrived to coal and allow the railway mechanics to inspect her next week. Police court fines are listed for several offenders and chatter centers on L P Stearne’s successor with A C Peachy favored to be Lambie’s pick in Newport News.

Newport News Texas Peter Coleman Crawford Fliza White Flanover County Harwood Alexander Hanover Coleman Hh. H. Davis Commissioners of Police J. W. Elliott Chesapeake and Ohio Company Wocket Louis Hummel Loraine Frank Wright Louis Anderson George Love George Troane A. Robinson Robert Devlin Robert Werr GC. W. Peters L. P. Stearne H. de B. Clay A. C. Peachy

Ayer Sarsaparilla Prominence Through Blood Cure Claims

Discussion of sarsaparilla varieties and medical value. The article notes only Honduran roots have real efficacy and credits Ayer Co. with popularizing a superior Honduran form for blood diseases. It cites Monardes and historical introductions and invites readers to request a Curebook.

Honduras C. A. Monardes Seville Spain New World Flonduras Ayer Wree Ayer Co Lowell Mass

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