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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1897

Page

8

Carolina college board ousts state chemist and reshuffles staff

The North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College board dismissed State chemist Herbert P. Battle and announced a large personnel reshuffle. New Executive Committee members include J. C. L. Harris and Q Holliday, with President Holling retaining his post. Several professors face reassignment as the college faces upheaval and potential faculty departures. Scarborough weighing presidency offer at Chowan Baptist Institute amid instability.

Raleigh N. C The Agricultural and Mechanical College H. G. Connor Ji. Dixon D. A. Q. Holliday Henry E. Bonita Yeply Herbert P. Battle Iton Tate Theollege J. C. L. Harris Q. Holliday V. Cox J. J. Waller J. R. Chamberlain Holling W. A. Withers D. H. Hill Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Farm F. E. Emery Irby W. C. Riddick N.5.barnes Pe McCarthy W. F. Massey Siege Pultry Battle C. B. Williams M. K. Miller Rawford Philadelphia Technical Eye Utica

Naval Relief Bazaar and Ball Brighten Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City June 11 The Naval Relief Bazaar at the Arlington hotel closes with a ball tonight after a successful event. W J G Morrisett’s kitchen fire on Fearing street caused minor damage. Builders report three new houses on Main street owned by White Woodley and Guirin. Lula Cherry of Mellick’s Manor visits Norfolk and city. Infant child of J R McCabe of West Main Street is listed as ill.

Mlizabeth City N. C WJ. G. Morrisett Fearing Street Arlington Hotel Hertford and Pitenton Bruce Etheridge Manteo College Gressrs K. R. Cobb Harry West Buffalo City Main Street Messrs BG. F. White W. Yeawoodley Charles Guirkin Lula Cherry Mellck Mamty Norfolk City J. R. McCabe Swvest Main Street

Fire company responds to Third Ward alarm. no fire

The Third Ward alarm failed to require firemen as a bucket brigade put out the blaze. Elizabeth City reports cooler, clear weather with moonlit nights and growing refrigeration investments. Mdenton North Carolina June 11 speedays Mr Wim J Leary Jr bought a mine driving horse from P M Bond. Clams and mullets sold at the dock. Young people ride bicycles on pleasant evenings. Nag's Head excursion leaves next Tuesday on Haven Belle. Several men will visit the Mayor this afternoon. J W Waldrop of the Bay Line was at the Bay View yesterday. Bran ning's mill pay day tomorrow.

Elizabeth City Mdenton N. C Wim. J. Leary, Jr P. M. Bond Nag's Haven Belle J. W. Waldrop Bay View Branning’s Mill

Rosser Demonstrates Edison Kinetoscope at Courthouse

In Hertford North Carolina on June 11 Tl. L. Rosser presented Edison’s kinetoscope to a large Courthouse audience. The device drew wide praise as spectators marveled at the motion picture novelty. Weather is noted as much warmer than before.

Hertford N. c Spectan— Sen Tl. L. Rosser Edison

John Turner Dies After Prolonged Illness At Rose Avenue

John Turner died after months of illness at 9 45 a m at his Rose avenue home. He was active in business and benevolence and leaves a wife and daughter. His funeral is set for tomorrow at 4 pm from Park Avenue Baptist church. A large crowd attended an open air sermon by Dr W J Young at Corprew and Reservoir avenues.

John Turner Rose Avenue Park Avenue Como N. C Wernhall Trinity M. 2 Pivarets J. C. Yarbrough Ceca Een FR. C. Tupman Babak Margaret Mantel Merrill Louise Gale Terry B. Gordon Plano Marehe Thmpana Os Saweatee Datalants James W. Casey Harry Butt Frank Jordan Hugh G. Miller Gill Brothers’ Club John Weymouth Trampton L. B. Firey Norfolk R. H. Bennett J. Edward Cole W. P. Ernest BD. Downsbery Lownsbery Irene Lownsbery

Cart built world tour wagon to leave spring from Altoona

Jonathan Olson of Altoona plans a around the world journey in a homemade twenty by seven foot wagon starting this spring and aiming to finish by June 1, 1599. The four‑part structure will endure travel with a maple interior, three rooms, and a movable side door that becomes a table.

Springfield Republican Jonathan Olson Altoona Penn Texas Mexico South America Spain Olson Atminute’s Neavel

Speer M J Wine Co Brandy Promotes Grape Flavor Demand

An advertisement touts Speer M J Wine Co Brandy and other products as superior in body and flavor and notes a growing demand for the brandy alongside Cognac and Old Port varieties. It also endorses unfermented grape juice for medical and sacramental use sold by druggists.

Speer M. J. Wine Co France Speers

Harvest Time for Buyers at Our Factory Stores

Harvest, Then the Reaping. Our factory stores announce a house cleaning with deep discounts on men’s suits priced at 2.48 2.98 and 3.50 and two or three piece sets for boys and children. Men’s trousers are de-emphasized as low prices drive sales in this seasonal push.

Ash Goods Sale Showcases Large Wash Goods Department

This week Ash offers daily exhibitions of numerous wash goods ideas with a wide selection. Shoppers can choose from a broad range, highlighted by competitive prices in the expansive South region department.

South

Erie Wheel Two Styles Saddles For Ladies And Men

Advertisement lists fabrics and bicycle details including 12 percent linen, lawns and dimities, and the Erie bicycle with high grade enamel finish, nickel plating, Vim Newton or Morgan tires, ladies saddle 37.50, men and boys saddle 35.00.

Newton Morgan & Wright

Gents Wear and White Goods At Bargain Prices

Bargain list offers Gents' brown and blue undershirts 25¢ each, Balbriggan garments 25¢, Gents' fine Balbriggan underwear worth 50¢, three for £1.00. Linens and collars $1.00, Madras Negligee shirts $1.00 each, silks and white goods for dressmaking at low prices. Sumner Corsets 25¢ to $1.00. White fans gloves handkerchiefs suit evening wear.

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