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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1897

Page

9

Democrats Pay Election Costs Spark Debate in Virginia Primary

Richmond parlors buzzed as Ellyson supporters offered 400 to cover the primaries expenses for multiple candidates. Tyler’s brother funded his bid while some leaders resisted external money, and Daw son finally accepted a partial entrance fee. Citizens in Peters burg show strong local backing for Tassiter and Luussiter. A murder case near Sistersville links to Crull, a Richmond liveryman, with wife and children asserting the body’s identity.

Richmond William F. Sands Williams Aa Ellyson Sands Jellyzon Price Major Laker PP. Lee Major Tyler Plenty M.tyler City Democratic Committee Dawson Air. Sands Mar. Sands Mrr Richmond Democrats Major Lee Messrs Wilson Tyler O 'Tyler Belvidere Hall John Ivans Petersburg Tassiter Tie Evans Luussiter Sistereville W. Vit Crall

Suffolk Bigamy Case Sparks Town Hall Drama

Suffolk June 19 bigamy case in Kinston jail draws attention as Jno Goslee faces court after marrying wife No 2 amid a family uproar. He is 49, has five children, and claims to be single. authorities warn of possible execution or prison transfer. The incident follows earlier elopement and prior Greenville episode. Local officials note the ongoing legal jeopardy and the heated public reaction while other town news includes a seashore excursion plan and community notices.

Uffolk Jno Gosbeies Kinston Ouffolk BL Temple Sheid Goslee Carolina oSlee Suffolk Hill Street Gosleen Greenville N. C Chilren Owen Pinner North Q Suffoll Delia Benton Kyn Brewer Bride Ned Benton Gos

Dyspepsia and Digestive Ailments Advertised Remedies

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century advertisement lists conditions like dyspepsia indigestion heartburn and biliousness and promotes a remedy labeled No 8 and a Humphrey’s or Wheelers spinal or medical manual. The text includes pricing hints and scattered brand mentions with unclear attribution.

Monumental Rosebud Society Meets This Afternoon

The Portmouth Rosebud Society holds its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at o'clock. The program features quartette Bullock Jacobs Crocker Parson, recitations by Porey Alloy and Mrs. Emily Codd, piano solo by Mrs. St. A. Esheridge, vocal solos by Edith Brittingham S Frank Jordan Alicia Codd and Emmet Falson.

Monumental Rosebud Society Bullock, Jacobs, Crocker Parson Voveeres Porey Alloy St. A. Esheridge Edith Brittingham Emily Codd S. Frank Jordan Alicia Codd Messrs Bullock, Jacobs, Crocker and Parson Emmet Falson

Eye shattered as boy struck by shell on river front

Friday afternoon near Swimming Point several boys were playing on the river front when a shell thrown by one struck Hodges Baker a small youth in the eye. He was taken to his grandmother's house. Dr Parrish attended and relieved pain. Major Crocker notified his grandfather in Suffolk. Sight is thought to be gone.

Gradford Kilby W. J. Kilby Bedford Academy First Colored) Baptist Church New Marine Railway W. WN. McAnge Peter Smith Lena Parker Delaware Misses Docker Hutchins Atlantic Danville Suffolk Christian Endeavor Society Elizabeth Whitlock Richmond Suffolk College Mit MM. Lilliston Norfolk BK. L. Saunders Frank Nicholson Nashville Hodges Baker Su. S. Baker Portsmouth Sue Urquhart Franklin Swimming Point Hodges Macon Parrish Major Crocker

Arrest on Charge of Stenting Bicycle Theft

About a year after a bicycle vanished Julius Dews identified a recovered wheel brought to Nur ney’s store. The alleged thief, a negro man, was arrested after claiming he bought it in Norfolk and prepared for court next Monday.

Julius Dews Mrr Nurney Dews Norfolk

Mountain Queen operetta to repeat at Pythian Hall

Miss Estelle Butt repeats Mountain Queen Monday night at Pythian Hall after a successful presentation during the hy land commencement. The performance promises to please those who missed the first show and showcases Butt’s noted artistry. Also reports of Miss Eddie Reynolds returning to Baltimore, J T Sanderlin visiting relatives in Eastern North Carolina, Miss Graham speaking at Main Street Christian church, and other social notes from Berkley and nearby towns.

Estelle Butt Pythian Hall Hyland Miss Butt Eailie Reynolds Lula Henry Pile Branning N. C Samuel Cross St. Helena B. M. Institute Fannie Simmons Mary Burris Astern Shore Pearl Street S. J. Persons Daisy Ethel Berkley Military Institute Minnie Marwitz Montalant Giait Windsor

The Lords Vineyard and Various City Churches Services

A collage of Sunday church announcements lists morning and evening sermons across multiple local churches. Notable speakers include Rev. W. J. Young and Rev. Atwill, with topics such as The Path of the Just and The Epitome of the Gospel. Other congregations include Centenary M. E., Trinity A R, Freemason Street Baptist, First Baptist, St. Luke's, St. Paul’s, Christ P E, and a Church of Christ service with lessons on The Law and the Gospel. Also advertised are Christian Science services and a poetry-like shop ad for White Hoods fabrics with prices.

TW. Edwards Wia.m Epworth League Trinity Hi. A. Potts Freemason St. Luke's Granby Street Arthur &. Lieyd St. Paul's Church Street B.D. Tucker Christ P. EF. Church Freemason Street Barten D. D Freemason Street Church of Christ G. P Tr. J. Bamber First Lutheran Charlotte Street Granby Lrewer J. I. Bhenk Acthe M. J. Killian Christian Science College Place Robert W. Webb James Street

Great Midseason Bargains Expand in Wash Goods

The hot wave boosts activity in the Wash Goods Department with extraordinary drives in fancy linens, lace, lawns, and dress fabrics. Notable items include French organdies, lawn fabrics, linen suiting, and broad selections of white skirts, gowns, and accessories offered at deep discounts to clear stock before the fall season. The sale runs Monday at 9 o'clock with many fabrics priced well below costs, including silk stripes, mohair, and various sacques and petticoats.

India Olka Donegal Norfolk Batiste

Norfolk stores stock huge summer underwear sale

Large quantities of foods sold last week indicate heavy Underwear sales in Norfolk. The dealer claims regular goods at lower prices, offering seconds as regular items, with first quality fabrics and a wide range of shirts, drawers, sweaters, handkerchiefs, and basewear priced to draw customers in this hot weather.

Norfolk

Dimity Quilts for Summer Use and Crib Lines

Dimity quilts in all sizes described as very fine and soft, ideal for summer use. Also offered a line of crib and single quilt designs.

Bath Towels Offer Unmatched Linen Huck Deals

Local seller markets bath towels with wide selection of cuzes, qualities and prices. Advertising shows linen Huck towels in various prices and high value promises.

June sale of muslin underwear item list

A verbose advertisement proclaims a June sale of ladies muslin underwear including corset covers drawers chemises and lawn pieces. It emphasizes large stock extensive styles and materials Cambric lawn and fine cotton garments with prices and trims noted.

Brent Junic Brent

New Chenille and Tapestry Covers Arrive in Fresh Shades

New stock includes Chenille Covers in sizes 4 1 with heavy borders priced per piece while 1-4 sets offer Oc to 31 00. Chenille ranges 1.25 to 2.50 for finer grades with 64 Tapestry Covers in new shades from 6c to 29.60.

Stationery Monday specials for envelopes and ink tablets

Monday offers include 25 Cream and White Envelopes in various sizes, high quality box and matching taper envelopes, and assorted paper from Commercial to Note sizes. Ink Tablets rival any stationer line locally at half price, with Pearl Wandle Pen Holders 10c each and Stafford’s Ink and Indelible Markers all offered, plus visiting and business cards and Mourning Paper in select box prices.

Hawkes Carter Stafford

Monday bargain day plagued by fake sales and imitations

Monday as usual is bargain day with imitations of our sales. Spurious coins lead looks alike but are not silver. Offers described as true bargains have circulated for weeks and months, sustaining the day’s renown.

Standard Patterns Promised as Easy and Cheap

If you are not familiar with the merits of the Standard Patterns, try them and you will use no others. They are cheap too, The Standard Designer, Sic, a year.

Unclear excerpt on extreme heat and waists remains

Fragmentary OCR text mentions heat and waist measurements with garbled names and prices. Key entities are unreadable. No coherent event or subject emerges.

Be Special Week Teas Remain On Sale For Men’s Wear

Fragmentary OCR text notes a special men’s apparel sale titled Be Special Week. It mentions blue striped t e shirts and pricing, but the readable portion is limited with unclear dates and full item details.

Men’s Bathing Suits On Sale For Summer Value

Advertises a range of men’s bathing suits in various styles and materials at low prices. Highlights include combination suits, Jersey patterns, two piece and one piece options, with prices from $1.00 to $2.00 and emphasis on affordability versus higher regular values.

Boys' Bathing Suits Market Report

Local shop ads list toys and bathing suits with brief notes on two piece outfits. Highlights include combinations for boys and general merchandise. Names and places are unclear due to OCR damage but convey a sale of swimwear and related hosiery.

Bargain lace curtains offered this week

We feature lace curtains in white and biscuit designs all 60 inches wide. Prices range from 80 cents to 1.25 per yard for white curtains with imitation net and appliques. Also offered are mosquito canopies and lace curtain stretchers, with a complete line promised.

Merle Thaffeta Iain O'Shanters Howard Witte

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