Southern railroad combine eyed as Norfolk seaport hub
A Savannah newspaper outlines a proposed vast railroad consolidation across the South led by the Southern Railway Company. It notes acquisitions and talks with Georgia Southern and Florida, Atlantic Coast Line, and Louisville Nashville, with Norfolk as a seaport outlet. A prominent railroad traditionalist predicts rapid progress within six months to two years, under Samuel Spencer. The piece argues the aim is to curb rate cutting and unify management.
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Savannah
Thoraday
Southern
Norfolk
South
New York
Idla Gonsip
Southern Railway Company
Ith
Southern Railway
Georgia Southern
Florida
Atlantic
Lawsville
Nashville
Central Railroad System
Thia
Peninsular
Columbia
Lomwville
Miant
Central Railroad
Ida
Samuel Spencer
Fot
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Alord
Ar Mlout
Syrup of Figs Offered as Beneficial Laxative Aid
Advertises Syrup of Figs as a healthful laxative improving digestion and cleansing the system. Claims relief from colds headaches and fevers and says the product strengthens kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. States prices 50 cents and 1 dollar and that California Fig Syrup Co manufactures the remedy with its name on every bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Local notes on gatherings and appointments in town
Citizens and soldiers met at Lotzin and Llawelin store to discuss forming a Confederate veterans camp. J C West and W G Elam left for Kirhmont for Masonry studies. Several residents departed for travel and ceremonies while depositions in a truce case progressed slowly. An oyster roast honored Miss Lonella Gary of Florida at Cedar Brook. A sermon at St Pauls DP announced by Rev Lloyd. Local council set license tax rates in a secret caucus, with results to be announced later.
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Misa Jennie Briggstine
Lotzin & Llawelin
Hare Ao
J. C. West
W. G
Elam
Kirhmont
Mise Besse Pg@hurn
Culpepper
Darden
Misa Florence Ciaybell
Suffolk College
New York
England
Bruce
Meritt Brigge
Bilis
Lee Uritt
Lillie
Lucy Jones
Lonella Gary
Ovale
Fla
Cedar Brook Arm
Nausemond County
Lecorme
Edenton trade edition highlights town advantages
The Fisherman and farmer of our town issues a trade edition to showcase Edenton's health climate and manufacturing potential. It aims to attract interest in Edenton's resources. Mr Mitchell takes pride in the effort and wishes editors success. Miss Kramer and Miss Morgan visit Elizabeth City relatives. Mrs and Miss Patterson visit New hero relatives.
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Edenton
Nhw
Mitchell
Miss Kramer
Miss Morgan
Elizabeth City
Mr. Kramer
Miss Patterson
Nowhero
M. Makoly
Police Court dispositions list several cases and fines
The Police Justice disposed of cases yesterday including William Saylor for profanity continued. Roy Tom Franklin Lenore Sears and John Garrett for money refunded to three, one continued. W A Beddinger white fined 22.75 with $50 bond on appeal. Charles Johnson colored fined 2.75 for concealed weapons. Emma Jones and Blancho Clifford white kept houses of ill fame, dismissed. O A Lambart white vagrant released and told to leave town. Also an advertisement for Old London Dow once and various liquor products at Burrows Drag Store.
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William ‘Saylor
B. F. Vaiden
Roy
Tom Franklin
Lenore Sears
John Garrett
W. A. Beddinger
Iven
Charles Johnson
Emma Jones
Blancho Clifford
Il-Fame
Lambart
Fashionable Toilets At Paris Grand Bazaar Trends
Paris hosts a grand charity bazaar with aristocratic patronage. Comtesse dus and Princess Blanche of Orleans preside over booths showing delicate gowns, laces, and hats. The piece notes a shift toward simpler yet elegant styles, with emphasis on color harmony, embroidered detailing, and refined silhouettes for the Paris season.
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Paris
Godros
France
Prand Bazar
Petronesses
Brightene
Comtesse Dus
Borren
Blanche
Orleans
Duchess d'Izea
Fashion Plates Describe Delicate Helvetrope and Honeycomb Accents
The description outlines two outfits with rose and helvitrope hues. One features an Inc rifle accent and ribbons at the sleeves, while the other pairs helvitrope and gold with a yellow bodice front, eleny green ribbons, and a white linen collar. Eva A. Scuvenr.
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Muidarne
Mandame
Madame
Meidens
Inc
Eva A
Night Doctors and a Servant's Fearful Tale
A Kirkholder household near nine oclock at night sees Katie the colored servant respond to Mme Kirkholder. Katie fears "night doctors" will bleed and seal a plastic over her mouth, claiming doctors cut, bleed, and remove lugs while she fears a painful fate. The Washington Star notes the maid’s frightened description.
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Kirkhelder
Mme. Kirkhelder
Katie
Kirkholder
Mime
Aime
Dave
Sid Nampere
Washington Star
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the Southern Railroad
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Oporto
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Mao's
Netl Asa Foundation
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Donest
Dodett
Allcock
Brandreth
Carters
Mal
Kent
Munyon
Kgal Estate
Agen IN
W. H. H. Trice & Co
York Street
Joe Bow Hounes
Yinghi Avenue
Ghent
Boastota
Dae Brort
Sorem
Willoughby
H. L. Page & CO
H. G. Hoggard & Co
Main Street
A. Queis
Vitvinda Henet
Walley Ar
Myra Fond
Lark
Levitt
SARE
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Reaal Estate Agents
Cottysecar Virzinia
K. Shorea
Uulou
Meninnde
Vow
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Meewon
Crebory
Oue
Hesh
Voss
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Mindy
Jano
Sao Os
Ubon
An Tha Peerr
Jie
Eid
Mary Walker
Phalan
Willing Walker
Hathnory
Willige Walker
Virginia
Raguiello
Junius A. Coleman
Moman
P. Q. Jett
Taylor Consmeer
Wetodo
Ventione
Cortes Ab
Milsteal Dietnis
Cis
Vistoln
Ky Towereo
Jovtes
YP “Rogers
Aue Boners
Broad Creek
Pike
Princess Anne Surnike
Annuy Male
Folk City
Hayas
Devrees
Yale Robe Pebronry
Wang
Wavnee
Jene
Nove Mein Street
Whuenstown
Pieter Tae
Eubahom
Pedtid Sale
Balathen
Dwyer
Apsa Pally
Rogers
Atetomery
Dhenby
Hanna
Orien
Malis
Owen Teu
Jon
Bae
Opernieg Om Reodstead
Hank
Lowlands
Drestaes
Mann Vet Ate Tomer
Alotlon
Willeel
Ibhide
Roe Wein Niisit
Dros HL
CCS
Taree
University of Virginia
Bates
Wulvesity
Charlotte Vy Vander de
Bannerman
Phenyle
Chablea
Caliwra
Lawrence
Holmes
Jirin Street
ST. James Hotel
Pli Parka
Ity
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