Public Printing Debates and Asylum Improvements Stir North Carolina
June 25 report from Statesville notes ongoing debates over public printing with Governor Russell opposing Stewart Bros and a decision favoring politically diverse interests. It mentions improvements at the Esko asylum, hiring prospects for two assistant physicians, and local political shifts including staff considerations for the penitentiary. Rumors place Populists and Republicans in influence at the U.S. marshal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feralden
N.C
Mors. Mott
Davis
Esko ‘Asylum
Smith
Stewart Bros
Russell
Statesville
Fountain Retreat Association
International Christian Workers’ Association
Swill
Black Cuntain
Weston R
Raaeien Tribune
Ukig
Piedmont
Fayetteville
Ind
Dea
Col Gme
eAmong
Iredelleares
Wilmington
Mee
United States Rshal
Elizabeth City News Roundup: Banks Family Return and Local Scrapes
Elizabeth City residents report B L Banks and family returning to settle nearby after years away in the west. Harry Grandy returns from college. Two colored boys were caught with a key to George W Bell’s shop on Bon street and arrested for attempted entry. W Kenton moves his boarding house to Etheridge's rooms above S B Speleht store.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
B. L. Banks
Harry Grandy
George W. Bell
Bon Street
W. Kenton
Lowry Building
Main
Poindexter Streets
Etheridge
Faimrot
B. Speleht
Bond Buys Interest in Hardware Store In Emdeaior NC
J C Bond purchases Captain J M Jones share in the hardware store and will operate from the same location. The new residence on Church Street is said to be built by Rev Robert Crane, not by Mr Pruden, due to a misunderstanding. E J Bond, once in the grocery near the depot, has left his business due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidenton
N. C
J. C. Bond
J. M. Jones
Church Etreed
Robert Crane
Pruden
E. J. Bond
Railway and Steam Navigation Officials Visit Local Area
Messrs. J. C. Potter of the Norfolk and Southern railway and FR. A. Pretlow of the Albemarle Steam Navigation company were in town yesterday. Mr. Robert Teh of Elizabeth City is visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. C. Potter
Norfolk and Southern Railway
FR. A. Pretlow
Albemarle Steam Navigation Company
Robert Teh
Elizabeth City
Rain Delays Wertford Moonlight River Excursion
Wertford North Carolina, June 25 report calls rain to postpone the moonlight excursion planned for the river. The town notes many new buildings rising and improvements in progress despite delays.
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Wertford
N. C
Negro lynching threat shocks Greene County Kinston case
In Greene County North Carolina near Kinston Wednesday night a black man named Joe Black assaulted Miss Stepp in the home of Mrs. Tedora Carriaway. The assault left Stepp unconscious after choking and beating. Dr. Parrot of Kinston provided the facts and noted the lynching was planned but the suspect was moved to another county for safety.
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Greene County
N.C
Kinston
Nesbo
Joe Black
Tedora Carriaway
Laviny
Public Schools Close Concluding Notes and Local Updates
Mary S Wood Miss Sue Patem Miss Annie J Gammon and Miss Iatelo EB Scott praised for teaching. Samuel Saunders visiting from Siamson at Liberty street. Mrs Lizzie Drummond ill on Maple avenue. Nellie Old returns from Centreville with Gussie Wood heading to Charlottesville Teachers Normal. Mrs G Y Old to Eastern Shore for extended visit. Standard Old exhibit Chestnut Street given to Christian Endeavor for Norfolk round. Two fine cakes noted. Railroad survey for belt road into Norfolk outlined crossing Elizabeth River near Greenleaf Johnston Lumber mills to Berkley avenue then Norfolk and Western line. Park workers removing fourteen bodies from Andrew Gatewood and Joseph Maostey lots. Annie Blanchard of Rockford NC and Jessie Stann of Washington visiting Maggie Cory on Pine Street.
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Samuel Saunders
Siamson
Mer. Jd
Chestnut Street
Christian Endeavor
Norfolk
Elizabeth River
Navy Yard
Greenleaf Johnston Lumber Company
Smills
Norfolk and Western
Leary
Berkley Avenue
Colored
Toward Sinks After Collision Near Port Carroll
Judge Morris rules the steamship Toward and the tug from Warwick Park Transport at Richmond must share damages after a collision that caused the sinking and deaths of crew members James F. Childress and Charles G. Chappell. Claims totaled 4100 for ship damage, 1442 for two barges, and 400 for crew personal effects. The court notes fault for both vessels and scheduled further hearings on death claims.
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Morris
States District Court
T. Wilson
Port Carrol
Hore
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Warwick Park Transportation Company
Richmond
Charles G@oChappell
Jude Morris
Local Brambleton Ward picks for Cornells board seats
The Brambleton Ward selects nominees for local board membership with names including Moessra Spann Cake Lews Thorne Tanith Reid Cousins Wolf Gordon Nussell Walters and Dudley. Ralph Allen, child of Mr M M and Mrs Berta Fincher, wed June 24 at 118 South Marshall Avenue. Funeral for the nine month old held this morning. Dr W J Youne to lead Rosebud Society event at Trinity M E Church.
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Cornells
Mane
Moessra
Spann
Cake
Lews
Thorne
Tanith
Reid
Cousins
Wolf
Gordon
Nussell
Walters
Dudley
Tlheir
Brambleton Ward
Ralph Allen
Berta Fincher
South Marshall Avenue
W. J. Youne
Wpworth MM. Church
Will Podyess
Rosebud Anciety
Trinity M. FE. Durch
Buoy and Lantern Repaired at Coney Island Channel
On June 23 1897 the frus buoy show Ingo was brought in for repair at Coney Island Channel New York Lowr Day. The buoy and lantern have been rendered serviceable by callation. Repairs and pony replacement will be made as soon as practicable with due notice to follow.
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Ingo
Coney Island
New York
Calllaton
Demurrer argued in Trige Burruss suit over deed transfer
Legal intelligence notes the demurrer to the suit brought by W. TH. H. Yrice et al. against N. Burruss Mrs. Margaret W. Gurruss and W. G. Burruss trustee. The case seeks to set aside a deed to Mrs. Gurruss in exchange for relinquishing dower. Judges Tucker Brooke and Howard Spalding opposed the demurrer. The court took the matter under advisement. The will of James M. Black was admitted to probate. He divided his estate among his brother 18. Black sister Mrs. J. D. Cabler and niece Miss Mitchel Black. Executor G. A. J. Scott qualified with bond $16 000. Guardian Miss Isthel Black bonded at $5 000 with W. B. D. Pender and G. A. J. Scott as surety.
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N. Burruss
Margaret W. Gurruss
W. G. Burruss
W. TH. H. Yrice
Tucker Brooke
Howard
James M. Black
Corporation Court
18. Black
J.D. Cabler
Mitchel Black
J. Black
G. A. J. Scott
Minor cases heard in Police Court and estate ruling
Justice Tomlin disposed of several minor cases including William Laughfield fined 5.50 for reckless driving, Jamie Banks fined, John Thompson jailed two months for default of bond, Sallie Peterson dismissed for larceny, Eugene Kingsland discharged after resolving board issue with manager Linn. Court of Appeals at Wytheville refused rehearing in Fifield et al versus Van Wyck executor. Richmond decision ordered $26,000 to heirs rather than New Jerusalem church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Tomlin
Willian Laughfield
Jamie Banks
John Thompson
Sallie Peterson
Eugene Kingsland
Housea
Linn
Tomlin
Court of Appeals
Wythetheville
Va Fifield
van Wyck
Richmond
Fifield
van Wyek
Martin
Court of Law and Chancery
New Jerusalem Church
General Convention
Property Transfers in Atlantic City and Brambleton Ward
The Norfolk Knitthhe and Cotton Manufacturing company to Stephenson Taylor sells three lots on the south side of Camp Avenue, Atlantic City Ward, for 31 970. The Taylor to Mrs F Ta Taylor conveys two lots at the northeast corner of Jacobs and Ohio Streets, Brambleton Ward, for 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Knitthhe and Cotton Manufacturing Company
Stephenson “ Taylor
Camp Avenue
Atlantice City
Hm. ME. Thley
F. Ta. Taylor
Jacobs and
Ohio Streets
Brambleton Ward
Injured Worker Sues Over Granby Street Bridge Accident
J McMillan sues for 1900 dollars in damages after breaking a small leg bone at Granby Street Bridge while trolls were being placed for the floor. The injury stemmed from an accident involving contractors Youngstown Bridge Company which held the iron work contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McMillan
Granby Street
Tie
Youngstown Bridge Company
Cotton Market and Weather Amidst Declines and Low Prices
The report notes mixed cotton data with futures in Liverpool and New York dropping slightly while New Orleans futures ease. Port receipts show 219 bales, with 1896 and 1545 year comparisons. Maine canned goods trade slumps to record low prices as this pack is expected to sell cheaply.
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Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Maine
Auction Sale At ARGH AND ATTRACTIVE BALDAT Saturday Morning
A sale will begin at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning offering Eine Furniture Carpets Rugs Matting Pictures Stoves Lace Curtains Portieres Mattresses Feather Beds Pillows and related items. Ladies invited. R. R. Morris manager in 1926.
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Baldat
Eine
R. R. Morris
Big Store Bargains Modest Prices Across Goods
Daily specials showcase low prices on wash goods and white goods with spreads from 50c to 2.50, Er ie bicycles priced at 35.00, Turkish bath robes 1.75, towels 5c, stockings three for 50c, mosquito canopies 1.25 to 1.75, ribbons 25c, leather goods 25c, Scotch lawns 4c, dressinghams 5c, lawn cloths from 10c to 12%c.
Duval's Boiler Tubes Solve Leaky Boiler Leaks
Advertisement highlights engines boilers and sawmill machinery with improved patterns and repair services. It touts Duval's Patent Boiler Tube Remsules as the perfect remedy for leaky tubes, claim quick insertion by any engineer and guaranteed leak stoppage.
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Duval
Property Auction Notice in Norfolk Virginia Details
By direction of the president of the Tide-Watit Investment and Trust Company these lots will be sold at public auction at the Norfolk Heal Estate and Ovk Exchange on Malin Street Norfolk Va at 12 o clock. The lots are high and dry bounded by Princess Anne Avenue north Reservoir Avenue east London Bridge Road south and Maltby Avenue west with dimensions 84x100 feet on Princess Anne Avenue 265x102 on Reservoir Avenue 80x100 on Broad Creek Turnpike London Ridge Road and 260x103 on Maltby Avenue.
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Fanny
Hannah
W. M. Hannah
Corporation Court
Norfolk
D. B
Norfolk Real Estate Exchange
Mainetree
Atlantic City
City of Norfolk
Duke Street
Tide-Watit Investment and Trust Company
Norfolk Heal Estate
Ovk Exchange
Malin Street
Frincess Anne Avenue
Reservoir Avenue
London Bridge Road
Maltby Avenue
Princess Anne Avenue
Broad Creek Turnpike
London Ridge Road
Auction Terms For Property Sale In Norfolk Va
One fourth cash with balance due in 12 18 and 28 months via negotiable notes at 6 percent interest per year. Deed of trust on the property secures payment with recording and deed drawing costs borne by purchaser. Purchaser may pay all cash. Auctioneers W H Iltrich Co 43 Bank St Norfolk Va. plats at W H H Trice Co office and free transportation to view property. ju20 tds
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Water Street
City of
Norfolk
Old United Engine “ House
Battimore, Marrow & Co
Old United Engine House
Tran Hhortnensteh
Old Exchange Hotel
Woodside
Flint
Orcus Pants
Alfred P, Thom
Byrd, Baldwin & CO
W. Ih. Iltrich & Coa
Bank St
W. H. H. Trice & Co
Woodhouse
Jones
Norfolk Renal
Main Street
Virginia
Granby Street
Said Street
Magazine Lane
Chapel Street
Shyer Street
J. J. Jones
Samuel Kimberly
Bondriven as required J AL Colne Ian Deputy Clerk
Auction notice appears with names J Colne Ian Deputy Clerk and Rogers as auctioneer. Details are fragmentary but indicate a bond-driven filing and required actions by the deputy clerk and the auctioneer in the proceeding.
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Bondriven
AL Colne
Ian
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GEO
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J. W. Hunter
T. RO Borland
Trustees
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Marseilles
Erie
Newton
Morgan & Wright
Walt
Granby and Main
Norfolk Iron Works
Norfolk, Wa
Mrs. Winslow
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