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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Governor Pushes Lease Legality Test

Governor Russell seeks a legislative ruling on the North Carolina railroad lease amid political maneuvering. Claude Dockery notes Democrats and Republicans aligned on a rental rate amendment while battles over the lease and related insurance and appointment issues unfold. Southern Railway files equity suit to block lease invalidation, with Greensboro court set for April 6.

Raleigh N. G Claude Dockery Stursell Polluies Covernor Southern Railway North Carolina Railroad North Caroline Road Simonton Greensboro

Legislature Senate Honors Speaker Heilman With Gifts

Before adjournment the legislature presented Lieutenant Governor Reynolds and a gold watch to Speaker Heilman, who was ill and confined to his room. A committee delivered the gift and some suitable remarks were made in the Senate as most lawmakers left for home.

Raleigh N. C lTieynolds Heilman Senate

Sunday church services and notices from Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City reports the usual Sunday services across churches. Mrs Louis Selig and children return from Norfolk and Washington visits. Annie May Rhodes visits Ila Mir Jones in New Bern. Frank Tisdale, once of New Bern, now of Norfolk, arrives. Gaston G Bell, formerly of the area, now of Norfolk, in the city. The Methodist District Conference bought Droolswhne dell residence on Toad Street for the presiding elder. An Athletic Molleglate Institute program featured multiple vocal and instrumental performances. A drummer named Tripp, from Hertford to Elizabeth City, died here. his remains lie at the Odd Fellows Hall.

Elizabeth City N. C Spe Ciass Louis Selig Norfolk Washington Annie May Rhodes Newberne Ila Mir Jones Frank Tisdale Newbern Nort Hk Gaston G. Bell Thia Place Methodist District Conference Toad Street Ool Swhnedell Athietic Molleglate Institute Covert Lily Thie Irooks Gray Tie

Local Notes On Town Residents And Visitors

Mr. O. J. Moore visited Whitedeer to see family. Miss Julia and Mettle Gregory returned from Tillerys after a pleasant visit. Miss Elle Slater expected home from Alagnolia where she taught. Mr. J Frank Brinkley seen in town. Master George Livesay returned to Scotland Neck for school. Mr. W F E Johnson moving into Carraway house on Malin street. Mr. L M Alston was unwell but is improved.

O. J. Moore Whitedeer Julia Mettle Gregory Tillery’s Elle Slater Alagnolia J. Frank Brinkley Our Town George Livesay Scotland Neck W. FE. Johnson Carraway Malin Street L. M.alston

Edenton News Briefs From March Remembered Losses and Local Incidents

Edenton North Carolina March 9 Special. Mr and Mrs J Wy Draining lave returned from a Florida trip. Death took their daughter. Condolences offered. Mr Thomas J Mann of Elizabeth City visited town. Tug Farlow and schooner Goodwin collided causing bow damage. Postmaster I Brinkley in Washington on business. Streets very muddy recently.

Edenton N. C J. Wy Lave Florida Walter Miler Nii Ue Thomas J. Mann Elizabeth City Farlow Sehr. Goodwin

Striking Globe Ships Workers Return to Yard

In Cleveland Ohio early today about four hundred of seven hundred fifty strikers were taken back to work at the Globe Ships plant. Manager Newman says work remains for hundreds more and the yard will be busy all summer. Workers claim a complete victory with union recognition effectively secured.

Cleveland, O Globe Ships Building Company Newman

Local Notices and Social Updates From Bramelotown

See for rent ad by W D South Millon. Windsor avenue residents move to Penchureh street. J hb Jard family visits Currituck County. Mrs J Norfleet from Suffolk visits daughter. Maude Whitehurst of Portsmouth visiting Mrs W H Goynto on Marshall avenue. Ladies Enterprise Society of McKendree meets this afternoon. Rev I G Austin of Suffolk visits his children. Shells placed on Outton street delight residents. G W Jennings George C Gra from and Justices A Bl Tlunks ill for a mile. Mrs Howlett of Portsmouth visited Capt J W Savage on Central Ave. Tee Robins returns from Gloucester county visit. League Park enclosure walls for baseball this season. Revival at Spurgeon M B church continues. Rev C W Duke preaches toast night. three conversion requests. preaching nightly at 7:30.

W. D. Southmillon Willoughby Avenue R. Fotter North Park Avenue Maude Whitehurst Portsmouth Visine W. H. Goynto Marshall Avenue Ladies’ Enterpriss Society McKendree TG. Austin Suffolk C. R. Nimmo Lody Outton Street Messrs G. W. Jennings George C. Grafrom Justles A. Bl. Tlunks Johnson Avenue Howlett J. W. Savage Avpnue Tee Robins Gloucester County Needham Howell Avenue B League Park Spurgeon M. B. Church C. W. Duke Berkley

Two Ladies Help Mrs Hicks After Fire Loss

Two well known ladies visiting U S 5 Raleigh collected seven dollars eighty cents for Mrs Hicks of Princess Anne Ryeenoe. She lost her husband months ago and then a fire destroyed all her belongings leaving her with five small children. They ask readers to send further aid via Mrs Geo Prick's on North Street Hunterg Wille.

U. S Raleigh Hickson Anne Ryeenoe Virginian

How to Find Kidney Problems and Swamp Root Remedy

An old advert explains that a cloudy urine sample signals kidney trouble and frequent urination or back pain confirms issues. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney remedy, claiming relief for kidneys bladder and urinary passages and offering a sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co.

Virginian Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Shipping News Concludes with Coastal and Harbor Movements

The seventh page reports on multiple vessels in transit or tied to ports. Virginia Rulon and Henry May sail from New York and Annapolis with lumber and coal respectively, while Liliott L Dow moves to Botton with Kimber barges. Tug Asher J hauls barges headed to Baltimore, and Jennie Marshall and others depart for Philadelphia. Additional ships carry salt, bank cargo, and timber, with routes including Baltimore to North Carolina and Philadelphia.

Virginia Rulon Leek New York Henry May Perry Annapolis Liliott L. Dow Suffolk Botton Kimber Barges Providence Asher J Hudson Causey Thos, P. Straw Minnie Smithers Tyler Baltimore Jennie Marshall Gilde R. J. Donaldson C. Shafer Triton Philadelphia W. Munn Lehr Lula AM Quillin Salt Schr Will'am A. Hargraven Cannon North Carolina

Souvenir Pictures of Heroes and Flags Offered by The Virginian

The Virginian advertises souvenir pictures titled Our Heroes and Our Flags for ten cents or a two cent stamp. The images feature Confederate leaders and soldiers and the flags they served under. Readers are urged to cut out a coupon and mail payment to the paper to obtain one or both pictures. Beecham's Pills are also advertised for digestive relief.

The Virginian Southland Virginian Office

New Dress Goods Sale Highlights Cheap Output

Thirty five items of novelty dress goods at low prices across plains of colors and widths. Exquisite 40 inch plaids all wool in multiple colorways priced around 60c and 1214c. Serge, habit cloth, and sheer whites offered with patterns and yard rates. Also includes menswear hosiery and cretonne patterns.

Spring dress goods offer prices and wide selection

A long list of spring novelties in dress fabrics and trim items including 22 inch plaids 36 inch mohair brilliant and silks in black and color shades. Yard wide unbleached and bleached cottons 4c to 6c. Kal Kal silks trimming beads braid and new line of four button kid gloves featured among corsets and ladies skirts.

Walter Sic A& Piece Idnen Huck

Diverse textiles and notions offered in fabric sale listing

A catalog of fabrics and sewing items including Rustle Cambric in multiple colors and widths, dress makers Cambric, Zephyr Ginghams, Shirting Calicoes, Pereales, Clark's and Alex Kings Cotton, belts collars cuffs and various small wares advertised with yard and dozen pricing, noting lengths from 2 to 12 yards and prices per yard or per dozen.

Quality Ag Clark O. N T King's

Spring fabrics and skirts debut with wide plaids

In new spring fabrics the listing shows full four yards wide rust le Wning interlined with canvas velveteen bindings and 125 Ladies' Skirts figured Nohair four yards wide priced at $8e.

Menswear and Accessories Offerings in Store Lineup

A local catalog advertises a range of shirts including Nen's Negligee Shirts from 250 to ade, men's laundered calico shirts in all sizes at 25e, eggs laundered shirts in white and colored, and a selection of men’s and boys’ collars cuffs and ties.

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