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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1897
Page
8
The article reports a large alleged chart swindle in Richmond County with charges of forged signatures and non delivery of charts sold at high prices. It notes state efforts to increase tax collection, a $100 reward for a murderer, and various local official appointments and community events in Edenton and Morganton.
HLALIPAX N G June 8 Spertalj Mrs W H H Blackwall and som will re turn to Raleigh tomorrow Miss Dettle Daniel will accompany them Mrs Aaron Prescott is In town on a visit to relatives Granville Street M E church is being thoroughly repaired and will be very pretty when completed Mrs M J Alston has been quite sick but convalescent Mr Ferran McMahon employed at A C L has been at home the past month quite se les Mr Wy A Willcox who was on the Bick list last week is about well again
Hertford North Carolina June 28 special Mr and Mrs H S Eley and the grandson of Berkley Virginia are the guests of Mrs Y Thoms on Main street. Miss Margaret L Wall leaves today for her home in Baltimore.
Shipping list records arrivals of British steamers Vittorio, Schithallion, Canada and other ships to William Lamb Co for coal, curio, and fertilizer with destinations including Philadelphia New York and Baltimore. Numerous schooners and steamers from Cramp and Behr lines to William Lamb Co, and Behr partners, with cargos of coal fertilizer salt oil lumber and news of clearances for routes to North Carolina Oregon and Washington.
Barges Oakland and Merecdita from Boston and Marion to New London carry coal. Barges Warnet with coal from South Norwalk, Tue Asher J Judson Cottrell set to sea under seal.
The report notes the British vessel Wighlander has passed in the chpes of wom near Lambert's Point, recording a maritime event with limited readable details about the ship and location.
A playful reminiscence recalls sassafras roots named sassafrix and syfax in early Civiliaed days beside the Wabash. The piece details social hunts for the root, its playful rename to eyfoax, and a humorous nod to courting rituals between Corydon and Whyltts as they sought the sensual plant.
The Philadelphia Times reports Connecticut Senator Platt, aged seventy, has refreshed his appearance and wardrobe. His hair is trimmed daily, shoes shine, hats clean, and even his necktie and creased trousers rival Joseph’s coat in brightness.
A historical medicinal note warns that headaches vary widely and may stem from infections of the nose or throat. It claims cures for hundreds of patients, urging readers that the condition can be treated by addressing underlying sources and implying successful outcomes for many.
In sunny crowds during the Queen’s Jubilee the scene shifts to Norfold where a lean crowd, soon fit for men and boys’ white duck pants, fills the casines of a local building. The Manufacturer's Clothing Co. touts trousers at 88 and 98 cents, crash suits at 41.78, and a wide range of coats, vests, and accessories with low prices and cooling comfort.
Under and in pursuance of a deed of trust dated May 1 1884 and recorded in Deed Book 72 page 86 in the clerk's office of the Corporation Court of Norfolk the trustee, Cicero Burruss, upon default in payment, will sell at public auction at the Real Estate Exchange in Norfolk at 2 o'clock pm to satisfy the secured debt.
One fourth cash balance due in 12 18 and 24 months with negotiable notes. Interest at six percent per year. Deed of trust secures the property and recording costs. Purchaser may pay all cash. Auctioneers W H H Trice & Co. office 43 Bank Street Norfolk Va. Plats available at the office and free transportation to view property. Ju20-tds
Public auction in Norfolk by order of chancery refers to lots on Granby street extended and a parcel on Chapel street conveyed to J T Jones. Terms: one third cash, one third at six months, balance at twelve months with interest. seller retains title until payment or court order. Auctioneer Roger’s.
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