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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina News Summary and Court Actions

Special from North Carolina details include a Pasquotank County term of superior court ordered by Governor Russell, a railway policeman appointment for A Bashford of Raleigh, and judges reassigned between Cumberland and Madl-Ma courts. Reports mention convict transportation from Saufdrt county, a large farm operation on the Roanoke, and commencement at St Mary’s School with diplomas.

Ransom Wabivor College Trust St. Mary's Pasquotank County Fie Ewart Wi Cumberland Court Sutton Madl- Ma Bashford Raleigh Russell Purnell Asheville Simonton United States Circuit Court North Carolina Ayer Public Printing Board Winston Stewart Gros Duast Westmoreland Supreme Court Agricultural and Mechanical College Eventh J. M. Kimrough Executive Mansion Roanoke River Forganton Guirs Paul C. Cameron Ounty Register of Deeds Moore's Creek Goldsboro Snow Hill Greene County St. Mary's School M. M. Marshall Nannie G. Clark Mary M. Hanft Lily J Asoonce Theodora Marshall Isabel OW. Pescud Koonce Clark Bennett Smedes R. Yezore Yokohama Japan T. Sughista Agrisculturel and Mechanical College

Allan Kramer avoids broken bones after bridge accident

In Elizabeth City North Carolina on June 10 Allan K Kramer twisted his right foot crossing a draw bridge but suffered no bone injuries. Dr Mearing attended him. At the Mayor's Court a white man was fined ten dollars and costs for assault on a colored boy. During a kinetoscopic exhibition at Overmans Opera House the teleopticon was overturned and fire was scattered around. Moments of wild confusion followed before order was restored.

Egebeth City N. C Allan K Kramer Mearing Overman’s Opera House

Naval Reserve Bazaar Closes With Nearby Events

The audience resumed their seats as entertainment continued. Kenneth R. Cobb of Norfolk, visiting his uncle George W. Cobb on Read Street, returned home yesterday. Moses Welsel moved his clothing and shoe stock into the next store recently vacated by Jacob Salamonsky. A large crowd is expected at the Armory tonight and tomorrow night for the bazaar closing events.

Kenneth R. Cobb Norfolk George W. Cobb Read Street Moses Welsel Nis Jacob Salamonsky

Edenton Military company to attend Naval Reserve Bazaar

Edenton NC special report notes the Edenton Military company will run an excursion to Milzabeth City over the Norfolk and Southern railroad Friday June 11th to attend the Naval Reserve Bazaar. The train departs at 6 30 p m and fare is 75 cents. Local figures plan summer trips to resorts while Miss Sallie P Cherry heads Edenton W C C T U to Henderson for state convention with delegates A M Hawkins Arra Moore. Three local and Norfolk visitors named Roper Odendhal Wall participate in town events.

Edenton N. C Edenton Military Company Milzabeth City Norfolk and Southern Railroad Naval Reserve Bazaar Ware Sallie P. Cherry

Hertford Notices Include Local Arrivals and Gifts

Hertford NC notes Mr Ishgar Newby returns from college arriving on the noon train. Gen Thomas Trosser to exhibit Edisons Kineto scope at the Courthouse tonight. Mrs C W Toms and children back home arriving noon train. Hannah Keenan yelling in Roper. Hertford Academy trustees choose W G Gaither as next principal. if accepted, community urged to support. Alice Babb returns home today from Ityland Institute.

Hertford N. C Ishgar Newby Thomas Trosser Edison Nlebht C. W. Toms Hannah Keenan Yielling Roper Hertford Academy W. G. Gaither Alice Babb Ityland Institute

Ice cream supper planned by M. I. church at Waldorf

Halifax W C June 10 special news Mrs William Blackwall of Raleigh visits her parents Mr and Mrs J L Oneby Miss Kate Owsby returns from Raleigh Miss Daisy Harrison of Littleton visits relatives in town Mr R C Reid a former resident stops by this week The ladies of the M I church host an ice cream supper tonight at the Hotel Waldorf to fund church repairs underway in town.

Halifax W. C M. I Hotel Waldorf William Blackwall Raleigh J. L. Oneby Kate Owsby R. C. Reid Daisy Harrison Littleton

Community Notices and Social Gatherings

Miss Mmma Gill of Willoughby Avenue travels to Petersburg to visit friends. Mr. Walter Bloxsom runs Mr. I. T. Thomas' ice cream saloon at Park and Claiborne. Mrs. J. M. Graham, national superintendent of temple work, hosts a reception for her at 302 Rose Avenue Saturday 4 to 6. Ladies' Enterprise Society of McKendree plans an excursion to Virginia Beach next Monday with a visit by Mr. Bryan. Tonight is the wooden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lownesbery at Rose Avenue residence. Rehearsal tonight at Park Avenue Baptist for Professor Cloward's chorus. Mr. W. T. Carney drew a large crowd at Trinity Methodist Church with music recitations and stereopticon views.

Mmma Gill Willoughby Avenue Petersburg Walter Bloxsom I. T. Thomas Park and Claiborne Avenues J. M. Graham Temple Work I. C. Wade Rose Avenue Ladies’ Enterprise Society of McKendree Virginia Beach Tion Mr. Bryan J. D. Lownesbery Park Avenue Baptist Church Professor Cloward

Poole Street Resident Confined by Sickness in Atlantic City

Atlantic City reports Mr Hansell of Poole Street has been bedbound for several days. Miss Maggie Wilbert of Avenue A left for Philadelphia with her mother. Rev E B Dudley assists in revival meetings at Burrows Memorial Baptist Church.

Hansell Poole Street Maggie Wilbert Avenue A Philadelphia E. EB. Dudley Burrows' Memorial Baptist Church

Central Ave Baptist meeting and Chautauqua notes

The Earnest Workers of Central Avenue Baptist Church meet tonight with Mrs. Doggett on Porte Street Athintle City. Talent will be represented at the Chautauqua by the Sea chorus. Croquet joy blooms at Mr Hostetter’s yard corner Second Street and Avenue A with both young and old playing. Mr J Frank Minter of Lambert's Point reported quite ill yesterday. Powhatan Manufacturing Company, long steady, plans a shutdown soon affecting about 300 workers.

Central Avenue Baptist Church Doggett Porte Street Athintle City Chautauqua Powhatan Manufacturing Company

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Advertised Remedy

Some for ten, some for twenty and some for thirty years have suffered from piles, and then have been quickly and permanently cured by using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great remedy for piles and all forms of skin diseases. D. G. Sterling, J. M. F. Trotter, Norfolk, Rh. L. Walker, Brambleton, Truett & Simith, Berkley.

de Witt D. G. Sterling J. M. F. Trotter Norfolk Rh. L. Walker Brambleton Truett

Presbytery Session Delayed by Steamer Voyage

Newport News June 10 The presbytery meeting at First Presbyterian marked the Westminster standards 250th anniversary with a delayed start due to the Norfolk steamer. Officers read reports, formed committees, and discussed church rule. visitors visited Old Point Buckroe and an address on Our Standards followed. A local court fined several individuals, and a drowning victim’s body was interred. The ship Margaret arrived for repairs after delivery and partial construction.

Newport News First Presbyterian Church Norfolk Old Point Buckroe Thomas St. English James Chandler John R. Baxton James Cummings H Happy New Jery Shorts William Roy Peter Peebles Point Breeze Potter's Neld Margaret Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry-Dock Company Ant SN. Smith Florida

Ash Goods Sale Promises Wide Wash Goods Range

A local Ash store advertises a week long sale with a large wash goods display including Lawns Dimities and India Linens at low prices. It also promotes the Erie bicycle line with high grade wheels and accessories. Menswear and ladies wear such as undershirts Balbriggan collars shirts and summer corsets are featured with value prices.

India

Harvest Cleaning Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Suits

Our factory stores launch a house cleaning sale with a ravenous appetite for odd lots in men’s boys and children’s suits. Men’s suits priced at 2.48 2.98 and 3.50, two or three of a kind in other sizes. Trousers valued less as dusting pans go. Records for low prices broken as we write. Test the merits of this ad to be fair.

C.O.D Slate Medecal Co Omaha Neb

Auction Sale of Norfolk Real Estate on Cumberland Street

Valuables include two parcels of Norfolk land and buildings at 315 and 817 Cumberland street and 16 Cedar Lane. Auction by Townsend Joynes, trustee Y T R Borland, to be held June 15 1897 at 12 m. One third cash, balance in two equal yearly notes, secured by deed of trust.

Cumberland Street Norfolk Said Street Betwee Parate Chas Breslow R. G. L. Pole Sprcla Cedar Lane Wilios Girbs and Cumberland Streets Tuys Che Ras Pers Leonard Heslow Geo. W. Jack Dienes Degtarings Tarais Amd Uth R. Borland Towsmeend & Joynes

Artificial Mother's Milk Patented German Process Claim

Product pitch noting artificial mother's milk manufactured from pure cow's milk by a new German patented process. Describes it as the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges consultation with a physician before use. Ends with a retailing phrase.

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