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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1896
Page
3
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In a lengthy Richmond Court of Law and Chancery session Justice Burroughs dismissed warrants against Roger K. Gilbert, a machinist supply dealer, after earlier indications he would send the case to the grand jury. Testimony from local citizens and officials, including John S. Harwood and W. M. Smith, weighed on issues of character and authority, but the court found no basis to proceed with forgery charges. Several minor offense cases followed, with sentences and costs noted.
Recent items include an accident tied insurance question amid lawsuits and entered sales between Lyon Brothers and Lepage Co. plus Madden family matters. A 12 year old thief from police elpeles confessed to Cumberland street thefts, pawned items traced to Suffolk. Funerals for W. G. Dikes and Mrs. Sarah A. Paw Berry noted with Fire Department attendance.
Rev. L. R. Wright begins duties at Grice Baptist Church with an 11 pm service. J. G. Lennon’s Muntereville M B Church service and other local notices are listed, along with a Nassau-bound schooner report and assorted ads and medical claims.
Fair to slightly colder conditions dominate Virginia and North Carolina with a storm system moving across the Great Lakes to the St Lawrence Valley. Showers in New England, clearing trend in Middle and South Atlantic and Mississippi Valley. Central pressure rising in West, high in Missouri Valley. temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below average in the plains. Sunday outlook shows fair weather nationwide with decreasing cloudiness in lake regions. Port calendar notes sunrise and sunset times. A theater note highlights Sam’s of Posen at the Academy of Music Lonerriy with Curtis praised for drawing power. reviews applaud the packed house and audience warm reception. Also mentioned are Twelve Temptations at the Academy with travelogue appeal and fashion notes from Jacks Olive at 11 Main Street.
Willis Jr of a Church Street furniture store discusses why buyers prefer the Columbia wheel for a hundred dollars. He argues the Columbia is superior and offers no greater risk than cheaper options, asserting customers will not lose with its purchase.
An old newspaper ad promotes Columbia bicycles as the standard of the world with features like large tubing nickel steel adjustable handlebars laminated built up wood rims self oiling chains and barrel hubs. It compares Hartford wheels from Pope Manufacturing as cheaper yet asserts Columbia quality. W W Henley joins J Willis Jr at 153 Church Street promising to welcome friends. B A Johnson's old stand noted.
Taxpayers of Tanner's Creek are urged to attend a meeting at 42 Tanke Street Wilton on the current tax year’s levy. Citizens must register memories of past assessments and avoid delays by fitting in before the end of the term to prevent additional levy costs. Treasurer Willis Mertenises urges prompt attendance to avoid further expense.
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