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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1895

Page

6

A Good Plan in Finance Causes Town Controversy

The North Squantum Gazette reports a local dispute in Bquantum and nearby areas over Deacon Abner Griggs experimental financial plan. Griggs shifted from farming to gathering stones for a supposed labor based note system, provoking Mrs Griggs to intervene and spark village factions. The controversy widens during Hopkins store discussions as residents debate the deacon’s motives and the fate of his plan. Also notes Georgia watermelon crop expectations with 12 000 acres planted along the railroad corridor and statewide yield outlook.

North Squantum Gazette Bquantum North Squantum Bquantum Counter Abner Griggs Gastec Lyins Fivon Givzette Deacon Griggs Abner Denon Griggs An New York Western Fells Descon Griggs Ecery Hopkins Georgia Ema Tp Fey Pion Savannah

Subterranean Swim and Miraculous Escape Report

Reports describe two men named Bill Brooks and Josh Gall nearly drowning after falling into a subterranean creek that disappears under a mound and reappears downstream with stronger current. Witnesses aided survivors as others pulled them to shore after an hour in danger. The incident spurred revival meetings, according to Philadelphia Times notes.

Vyllahiussee Bill Brooks Josh Gall Tito Philadelphia Times

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