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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1897

Page

3

Charter Granted to Real Estate Firm Amid Court Actions

Judge Allen R. Hanckel grants a charter to American Real Estate Company to conduct general real estate business promote immigration and locate manufacturing establishments with a 100 000 capital and up to 50 000 acres. Police Court sentences include Evangeline Smith 18 months for theft Sim Perkins 3 months Virginia Jackson 15 days and other minor penalties and detentions.

Bay Sranting Allen R. Hanckel Corporation Court American Real Estate Company Oliver D. Jackson David R. Creecy, Jr Vila P. Snow Edward W. Wolcott Harry R. Wolcott Justice Tomlin Commonwealth Evangeline Smith Adolph Wilkins Virginia Jackson A. Willey Atlantic City

Tebault vs Carpentier Haggin Verdict Set Aside

A Norfolk county jury found C. W. Tebault against Carpentier and Haggin for 32000 dollars in a real estate sale commission suit, but Judge Prentis yesterday set the verdict aside.

Norfolk County C. W. Tebault Carpentier & Haggin Reat

Merritt Wrecking Company v Haxby Trial In $40,000 Dispute

The United States Court yesterday handled the case Merritt Wrecking Company against the steamer Haxby over $40,000 in damages.

United States Merritt Wrecking Company Haxby

Trilby coming to the Academy with Palmer company

Amusements note that Trilby the Du Maurier novel adapted by Paul M. Potter will be staged at the Academy Monday by A. M. Palmer's Australian company. The show has long since toured globally and sale of seats opens Thursday. The piece is praised for intact production elements.

Trilby du Maurier Paul M. Potter Academy A. M. Palmer America England Australia Anthony Tippe Academy of Music Daniel Frohman Lyceum Theatre Company Pit Duidolph Ruvritamah Rudolph Rasseniyll Howard Gould Colonel Sapt Robert Mellanbin Duke of

Greene's Nergura remedy touted for nervous female weakness

An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nergura blood and nerve remedy as a universal cure for tired women suffering headaches back aches sleeplessness and nervous prostration. A testimonial from Mrs. J. Taylor of New York City claims rapid improvement including restored menses and vitality. The ad also promotes Dr Greene's Cathartic Pills as effective for biliousness and constipation and offers free consultation with Dr Gioeene in New York City.

Greene 3. Taylor West Seventh St New York City Dr. Greene Dor. Gioeene West Dd St

Auction of W D Floyd postmaster furniture to start today

Joseph Jones of 11 Commercial Dace conducts a morning sale of the late postmaster W W Defoe’s home and kitchen items. The listing includes a piano carpeted rooms dining suite and wardrobe with other household goods. A separate note reports a window theft at City Loan Office with $40 in stock taken and a black male suspect fled down Church Street. Police search continuing.

Joseph Jones W. WW. Defoe Tadigs Phar Eeeay Bernard's Dairy Toneh Church Street Tie

Funeral of Mr. James Warner at St Luke's Episcopal

The funeral for Mr. James Warren was held yesterday at St Luke's Episcopal Church with Rev Arthur Lloyd presiding. Pickett Buchanan Camp members attended in a body, and the remains were interred in Elmwood cemetery.

James Warren St. Luke's Episcopal Church Arthur, Lloyd Pickett- Buchanan Elmwood Cemetery

Directors Elected at Savings Bank of Norfolk Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Savings Bank of Norfolk the following directors were elected: George W. Dey, Captain Washington Taylor, William W. Chamberlaine, H. M. Nash, and George Chamberlaine. Captain Washington Taylor was elected president of the bank.

Savings Bank of Norfolk George W. Dey Washington Taylor William W. Chamberlaine H. M. Nash George Chamberlaine Bank

Einstein at the mill pond and turtle cracker aside

A rambling scene features Einstein near a mill pond responding to a boy warning of lurkle and goblin-like danger as he contemplates diving. The text pivots to a quirky aside about turtle soup and Vox NXNX square crackers, urging genuine Pox crackers and avoiding imitations.

Einstein Tyas

Special White Goods and Embroideries Downtown Sale

Fresh new goods offered at 24 percent below value. Dr Weck expert examinations free at 152 Main Street. See Wrights 270 Monta Street for displays of home items and embroideries with low prices and a wide selection.

Cumberland Street Wrights Indi Callan Dr. Weck BF. H. Gale Main Street

Rate War Collapse Over Cumberland Gap Patch

The Cumberland Gap rate patch sparked a cutting war among rail lines including Norfolk and Western and Virginia Tennessee and Georgia, drawing in Atlantic Coast Line, Southern Railway, and Central Georgia. Amid fears of universal rate slaughter, the Joint Rate Association moved to halt the conflict and restore former rates effective March 18, with negotiations cited to stop the Baltimore and Ohio attack as legitimate business.

Cumberland Gap Norfolk and Western and Virginia Tennessee Georgia Air Line Good WI Joint Prairie Association Miyt Lreast Atlantic Coast Line Southern Tatlwoay Central Georgia Lne Joint Train Association Norfolk and Western Southern Railway Company Atlantia Coast Line Central Railroad Georgia Baltimore and Ohio Tall Re Jol Troushee Association Terie Assorhation

Depositions Begin in Wise-Young Second District Contest

Depositions start today before Mir IK at Judge D Tucker Brooke's office on Plume Street for the Wise-Young case in the Second District fence In Congress. Witnesses summoned include C A Moenrs J Prank Mast W N Ayers among others with several Republican figures named. Judge Willcox expects cross examination to proceed within the allotted time as the party lines show.

Mir IK Meade Osborne D. Tucker Brooke Plume Street Tlon W. A. Young Wise-Young Congress Pan Brooke Thomas Willcox Young Wilse Messrs Dol. Groner Times Feewath C. A. Moenrs J. Prank Mast W. N. Ayers Tames Wileson T. N. Joulsen George O’n Polemer John Ta. Parant George MM. Pollard M.T. Cnuke TH. da Smith Nichols TK. Roberts Claude West A-Avonheim Thorourhepad Rowden Sunray Washington Post Virginia Stepuh- Jdsons Noay Washington Sliesimen Old Dominion Drom George FB. Lowden Norfolk Menkinley State Executive Committee Waddill Brady Agnew Aint Walker

Cotton markets show decline and steady futures in New York

Threatening weather and low demand weighed on prices as May futures fell from 7.05 to 7.00 and August to 7.15. October eased to 6.73, while New Orleans futures rose 15 points to 6.91. Spot cotton held at 7 cents with 5 000 sales and port receipts at 14,820 last day. Southern markets mostly unchanged with Wilmington down 1 eighth. Visitors to the Cotton Exchange included Messrs Sanders and Lee of Charlotte.

Corto Bet Liverpool New York Aueuset New Orleans Wilmingon Warket Mosars RW. Sanders Tt. A. Lee Charlotte

Patent medicine pitch promises cure in one day

Burrow, Martin and Co advertises ground quinine laxative tablets claiming a cold cure in a single day. The ad offers a 25 cent price with a money back refund if ineffective and notes wholesale prices during the week.

Burrow, Martin & CO

Weather Outlook Across Regions Amid Cloudy Skies

Cloudy conditions in Washington with increasing cloudiness and possible showers. Virginia reports warmer temperatures and south winds. North Carolina sees partly cloudy skies with possible local showers. Western areas forecast warmer with easterly to southerly winds.

Washington North Carolina

Port Calendar and Tide Times Note

Port calendar lists sunrise at 6 24 p m and sunset at 6 8 p m with tides low water at 12 40 p m and 7 01 p m and morning low water at 7 00 a m. times appear inconsistent and may be from an old nautical notice.

Revival services at Mpworth Methodist church attract many

Revival services under Rev. Dr Leftwich at Mpworth Methodist church drew many converts with afternoon meetings for men, special sermons, and multiple professions of faith. Daily services now set for 1 oclock and 7 30 pm with additional attendance by Rev. W H Will and Rev. Dr Young. choir and music praised. other church events noted across Norfolk area.

Mpworth Methodist Church Leftwich Epworth Leftwick W. Dt Young Cumberhind Street Methodist Church W. H. Agwil Christchurch Lins Broadus Bristol Freemason Baptist Ehurch Batile Petersburg Als. Lloyd St. Luke's Episcopal Church Drone Therald Cleveland Ohio Sina Ales Lerald Hosland Wharton Preciyason Street Baptist Church Th. Austin Suffolk Archer Chicago Amiss Portsmouth Port Norfolk Ima Waterfiel

Fires near Scott Street and Ghent cause minor damages

A small morning blaze at 168 Scott Street Mr Ti origin in a stovepipe caused about 10 dollars loss and was quickly extinguished. Later Sunday afternoon a fire at Mr Robert Johnsons Ghent residence from a defective fire caused about 25 dollars damage and was put out.

Scott Street Robert Johnson Ghent

Prom Cripple Creek Cold Remedy Effectiveness Note

After a severe cold following a Cripple Creek fire, G B Henderson reports using three small bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He notes the cough and cold improved, praising the remedy's effectiveness in high altitude conditions. For sale by all druggists.

Cripple Creek Chamberlain G. B. Henderson Daily Advertiser

Mother's Wilk German patent milk substitute ad

An advertisement touts Mother's Wilk as a pure cow’s milk based product made by a new German patented process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges readers to consult a physician before use.

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