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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina 4D details turmoil in county offices

State Superintendent condemns local school committee ignorance in Johnston County while notes of reforms, new lines for Southern Railway, Trinity College admitting women, and state revenue debates surface. Reports cite tax, printing charges, pension revisions, and a large sixteenth annual meeting of the State Colored Teachers Association at Shaw University with over 950 teachers present.

Mooresville Mocksville Trinity College Washington Duke FPA. Simmons Formas Agricultural Department North Carolina John Graham Gov. Russell Agricultural and Mechanical College Franklinton Clalam Maryland Georgia Payl State Colored Teachers'Association Shaw University Rev A. B. Vincent J. W. Batley C. D. McIver Logan D. Howell S. H. Vick C. M. Bapps B. E B. Smith Rev. C. Dillard Mary Iucag Greenville D. C

Marriages fill a warm day in Elizabeth City

Yesterday saw four non residents wed in Elizabeth City with one Norfolk groom. William S Bloodgood married Bernice L King of Portsmouth, Frank T McCloskey wed Grace Danford, Joseph F Cannon tied to Lillianain of Portsmouth, and Robert E Lee Holmes from Tyrrell County married Annie M Banks of Currituck. Atlantic Collegiate Institute closes term with Blilliard address. Bright heat yields smaller turnout. A bicycle parade at Albemarle Park ends with a minor mishap.

Muzabeth City N. C William S. Bloodgood Bernice L., King Frank T. McCloskey Grace Danford Joseph PF. Cannon Lillianain Portsmouth Bloodseed Norfolk Dr. Blackwell The Baptist Church Robert E. Lee Holmes Tyrrell County N.C Annie M. Banks Currituck County Peter Shipp Atlantic Collegiate Institute Blilliard Scotland Neck SH. Aliegler Road Street Albemarle Park

Mrs I T Clarke Visits Weldon Friend Sunday

Mrs I T Clarke of Weldon visited her friend Mrs T M Gray Sunday, spending the afternoon together.

Fourth order fixed red light established at South Base Island

Notice states a fourth order fixed red light will be set on the south westerly point of South Base Island Lake Pile with focal plane sixty six feet above mean lake level and visible thirteen miles. Light covers about 913 degrees of horizon but is limited eastward by trees, shown from a brick tower and dwelling. coordinates and bearings given. A second notice moves a fifth order fixed red light at Nahant to a temporary wooden tower about June 76 1897 with no change in height or characteristics.

South Base Island Lake Pile Lake Mine United States Survey Lakes Starve Island Reef Buoy Sister Island Toledo House Green Island Thouse Titeer - Eye Rock Nahant Atlantic

Edenton Notes and Local Reminders from June

Edenton residents report Miss Sallie Cherry Miss Anna Moore and Mrs A M Hawkins returned from Henderson after attending the WCTU convention. A hot dry spell has helped the cotton crop. Mrs Winston and family and Mr John G Williams family went to Nag's Head for the summer. Mr M C Fincher of the Singer Sewing Machine Co Norfolk not at Bay View this morning. The planing mill runs until 9 pm several nights. Messrs L D and M F Bond are at Wag's Head.

Edenton N. C Sallie Cherry Anna Moore A. M. Hawkins Henderson Singer Sewing Machine Company Norfolk Bay View Messrs L. D M. F. Bond Wag's Head

Beautiful marriage service at home in Hertford

In Hertford North Carolina June 17 special news reports a marriage ceremony at the bride's mother home uniting Mr Joseph A Boyce and Mrs Bessie Davis with best wishes for their future Rev A W Burfoot referenced. Irene Allen of Elizabeth City visits her uncle C F Summer on Water Street. Rev O Ryder of the Methodist church to preach to Yeophn Tribe No 11 next Sunday at 11 AM.

Hertford Sroom Joseph A. Boyce Bessie Davis A. W. Burfoot Irene Allen Elizabeth City

Local News Notes From Faityepan and Greensboro Visit

Mire George Gam recently returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in Greensboro. Captain J. A. Grizzard remains very ill. Ass. James Lewis of Dudley plans a visit to Mrs. B. D. Travia.

Tialifax N.C George Gam Greensboro J. AL Grizzard James Lewis Dudley Mra BD Ll. Travia

Tostetter Stomach Diters Promoted For Constipation Relief

The advertisement touts Tostetter Stomach Diters as a safe aperient that quickly relieves constipation without violent effects. It claims plant-based purity, strengthens digestion, calms nerves, and boosts vigor. A wineglassful three times daily is recommended for best results.

Auction Sales Future Day by Byrd Laluwin Co Auctioners

Auction notice listing future sale day handled by Byrd Laluwin Co Auctioners. Details indicate forthcoming auctions managed by the firm with emphasis on scheduling and items/classes included.

Byrd, Laluwin & Co

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