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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina educators plan campaign and prison farm shift

At the Morehead City teachers assembly the state teachers association outlined a July campaign to aid public schools and local taxation. Governor Russell returns from Wrightsville. Penitentiary upgrades include a new farm and 200 acres to supply needs, plus wagons and ace making for convicts.

Finh N. C Stown College Robert M. Douglas Teachers’ Assembly Morea City Kilgernity College Moses Mercr Greene Ing Carl Duncan Beau- Epis Skinner Speen G.gobb Oflizabeth Skinner Pritchard Shaw University Smith Goldsboro N. F. Roberts Storeign Wrof. Miller G. CG. Shaw Russell Wrightsvale He Hayne Russell Hastaff Bhville Agricultural and Mochnical College Gaits Warrensboro Getate Wamrick Alexander Rowin Goebarrays Iredell Guilford Cleveland Kings Moon McDow Gaston Lucy Blake Rue Portsmouth

Estate sale in Hertford promises foods from Freeney Pettit kin

In Hertford North Carolina on June 21 a notice lists Estella Freeney of Suffolk and Jay Itvelyn Pettit of Norfolk as heirs of Mrs. M. H. White. The sale location is at the corner of Ibb and Water streets with details limited to the names and ties.

Petersford N. C Estella Freeney Suffolk Jay Itvelyn Pettit Norfolk M. H. White Ibb Water Streets

Fire destroys residence and warehouses near Overman Cemetery

Elizabeth City June 21 report says a colored man’s home outside the corporate limits burned Saturday afternoon. By Sunday morning 2 warehouse fires on Lawrences Street, adjoining the cotton bin, spread then were controlled. Neighbors aided as a breeze favored containment. Minor losses only. Caplist church held a men only service. A Newland township man wounded his ear in a gun accident when his dogs jumped on him.

Elizabeth City Specian Overman C. C. Allen Lawrences Street Mr. Allen J. L. Pritchard Tre Company Astt Tiev. W. Prp. Hines Caplist Reewitt Newland Township

Postmaster Appointment Sparks Local Patron Approval

Belvidere N C June 21 Special The appointment of Mr Josiah Nichol Son is postmaster meets with the approval of the patrons of the office Miss Bessie Meador from High Point is visiting friends here Mr I A White is in Washington for a few days Addie White is on the sick list but convalescing An observation party was given last week at Mr J W Darden s in honor of Miss Ressie Bender a friend and school mate of Miss Munice Darden Mr Wm R and Dr J S White from Hertford spent Sunday here T Nicholson is engaged in taking the taxes for this township Mrs J R Darden returned from a visit to Suffolk friends sooner than expected.

Belvidere Josiah Nichol Son the Ofice Bessie Meador High Paint I. A. White Washington Aliss Addie White J. Wm. Darden Ressie Bender Munice Darden Wm. R J. S. White Hertford T. Nicholson J. R. Darden Suffolk

Edenton Sunday sermons praised by large congregations

Edenton North Carolina June 21 Special Rev J H Hall of Elizabeth City preached at the Methodist church Sunday with strong praise from large crowds. Baptist church pastor was away so no service there. I M Meekins of Elizabeth City visited here, J T Small and W B Trodman of Washington arriving at Bay View, and a ball game at the Fairgrounds scheduled for tomorrow between Elizabeth City and Molenton nines. C B Vann left for Winston to visit relatives.

Edenton J. H. Hall Iliabeth City Methodist Church Baptist Church I. M. Meekins Elizabeth City John TI. Small W. B. Trodman Washington, N. C Bay View Fairgrounds Molenton

Peculiar Virginia case in Court of Law and Chancery

A special jury heard a Warder Court case before Judge Flanckel over a dispute involving Adolph Goldsmith of New York and the Frankfurt firm. The issue centers on a signage misrepresentation and a separation of business names, with allegations of an assignment altering Goldsmith's recovery prospects. The case hinges on Code of Virginia Section 2877 and is taken under advisement.

Flanckel Corporation Court Wrankrure Goldsmith Irankfurt Minnie Li Mrankfurt Ron Frankfurt N. Frankfurt

Court Docket and Trial Schedule in City Court

Judge Martin presided with a busy docket listing jury trials for June and July including Norfolk Lodge 38 versus I F Camp et al and Miller versus Morrisett. Other trials named Thomas Simmons vs W Donald and Smith Mill Company vs Ta Shettsly & Co, plus Hawes & Co versus Edward Bryant & Co and White et al. Erie City Tron Works versus Price & Co and Peed & Son versus City National Bank appear. Several judgments were reported against or in favor of various parties with dates and interest. In the Poller Court Justice Tomlin disposed of assaults, drunkenness, larceny, burglary and disorderly conduct with fines and continued cases. A suspect, Richard Jordan, colored, arrested for carrying two loaded pistols and a pawned pistol, remained jailed for a hearing.

Martin Court of Law and Chancery Wigs Norfolk Lodge Nop. O. FE I. FL Camp Miller Daisy J. Morrrisett Thomas M. Simmons Smith Mill Company Ta Shettsly & Co Hawes & Co Edward Bryant & Co Henry B. Newhall L. DE. White Erie City Tron Works W. T. Pl. Price & Co PLM Peed & Son City National Bank Fivel Taylor Western Electric Company SK. St. Cobb Poller Tomlin Mphraim Earst Robert Nash Lilasie Tell James Harrison Thomas Jones Daniel Williams Chapel Street Sue Pitt Avon Street Carrie Mitchell Ernest Brown Milward Mpps W. TD. Arringgs James Pollard Colia Hinks Arthur Turner Andrew Moore Cty

Big Store Bargains Highlight Daily Price Triumphs

Local sale features low price wonders across Wash Goods and White Goods with large spreads at 50c to 2.50. Merchandise includes Marseilles spreads, Turkish robes and towels, Mosquito Canopies, and Erie bicycles at deep discounts, plus ribbons and hosiery, all presented as special weekly offers.

Leather goods sale at low price in varied colors

A compact реклам ad describes leather goods on offer including bells and pocket books in red blue green tan and alligator styles. It references purses with patent pockets and decorative buckles and scotch lawns in summer effects. Prices indicate substantial discounts from usual costs.

Property Transfer Notice on Cleveland Street Lot Sale

George W. Dey trustee to It Williams conveys a lot with improvements on the south side of Cleveland Street between Chapel and Reilly streets for 3400 dollars. Parily

George W. Dey Williiams Cleveland Street Chapel Reilly Streets

Sailor Paul Blanchard to Face Preliminary Hearing Today

The case against sailor Paul Blanchard, accused of murdering the mate aboard the schooner Ingersoll at sea, will have a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Ackiss at 11 this morning. Blanchard is represented by P J Morris, with United States Attorney William T White leading the government.

Paul Blanchard Ingersoll United States Ackiss Bilanchard P. J. Morris William T. White wAt Lorne

Tragic rail crossing ends life of T. J. Lambert

T J Lambert, described as a drunken man, collapsed across the Ocean View railroad tracks Sunday and was struck by a train. He was arrested and later fined by Justice Hawks.

T. J. Lambert Ocean View Belne Ile Justice Hawks

Obscure Civil War Era Clergy Linked to Towson Church

Fragmentary note places Rev John P L Tagan pastor of Our Lady Of Choe in Baltimore with ties to Norfolk Seminary and Rev Matthew of Towson. Mentions Portaveruie and Peal Street residence and a Confederate era figure Rather Hfagan once a theology professor.

John PL Tagan Our Lady of Choe Loerust Polat Portaveruie Peal Street Hfagan Theologial Seminary Norfolk Matthew of Neefe Catholic Church of Towson

Public Auction of 95 Lots in Norfolk Va at Main Street

At public auction on Main Street Norfolk, Va the sale lists 95 lots described as high and dry, bounded by Princess Anne Avenue to the east, London Bridge Road to the north, Maltby Avenue to the west, and the reservoir area to the south. Addresses include Northside area near Maidby and Londom Bridge Turnpike with Lot sizes like 2x10 feet and 256x105 feet. Auction time noted as o'clock, with initial price markers and lot numbers.

Nortolle Teal Princess Anne Avenue Dreservoir London Bridge

Auction Terms For Property Sale In Norfolk Virginia

One fourth cash with balance due in 12 or 24 months at 1 percent interest, secured by a deed of trust on the property. Purchaser may pay all cash. W. H. Eltrice & Co announces auctions at 43 Bank Street, Norfolk, with viewing and transport provided.

Tlny Water Street Norfolk Jones, Cartwright & Co BR. N. Cartwright D. M. Jones D. A. Jones Jones M. Jones R. OW. Cartwrigit Baltimore Murrow O& Coo Ola ‘United Engine Trouse Old United Engine Flouse Old” Witte Engine Trouse Itotel Woodside Fuld Woodside Payine Alfred BP Thom Tristen Byrd Baldwin & CO Poperly St Recomling Purehiuser W. H. Eltrice & CO OVA Bankst

Norfolk Real Estate Sale In Chancery Notice

Court of the City of Norfolk announces a sale of parcels on the west side of Wood Street and adjacent lots on Chapel and Clomerty Suyer streets. Auction set for Tuesday, 16th, at noon at the Norfolk Real Estate and Steele Exchange, with terms: one third cash, one third in January, balance in two installments. purchaser to incur notes and interest. adjournments by court order.

Corporation Court Nor- Pou Mayen Woodhouse and Wife Jones Norfolk Main Street Hush Rewards Street Sald Chapel Street Clormerty Suyer Street J. '. Jones Samuel Kimbertys

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