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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1896
Page
8
Capt E P Reeve announces Democratic bid for mayor as rival Mayor Taylor seeks renomination. Reeve, a druggist and veteran, gains support from the good government movement amid Richmond political maneuvering and upcoming council contests.
A plea to readers with nervous or chronic illnesses offers a free letter consultation from Dr Greene of 36 West 4th Street New York City. He promises thorough symptom analysis, plain explanations, and personalized advice at no cost, aiming to help those unable to travel for treatment. The notice presents his famed remedies and urges writing now for a potential cure.
The Petersburg Circuit Court presided by Judge B A Hancock heard cases including Crannis vs City of Petersburg for 27.49 paid under protest and Jones and wife vs City of Petersburg an injunction against collecting a paying tax. The term included a divorce decree in Jones vs Freeman and other local matters. Woodland fires destroy 130 cords of wood in Prince George county and 100 acres burned near Harrison. efforts and suspect arson noted. Village and church events as well as local accidents and requests for a special grand jury were reported along with weather and farming notes from the area.
Munterville residents will hear Mrs BE L ONeal lecture Tuesday March 17 at the Munterayilio M. A Democrats meeting in Tanner's Crook District will soon consider recommending a candidate for Commissioner of Read by Judge Portlock under the new law.
A destructive fire at Pilot Mountain near the Yadkin Valley destroyed six stores and two residences. The properties belonged to J. VIM, Ik Smite, John Wall, J. H. Needham, Johnnet, A. L. Astrell, and Wv. Bayles. Very little insurance coverage existed and most goods were lost.
Rome March 10 The Prime Minister Marquis Di Rudini has Leloprva held to General Baldissern that he will be furnished with all troops deemed necessary to prosecute the campaign in Africa to a successful issue.
President's request ends this afternoon's Ladies' Enterprise Society meeting at McIntendree due to ongoing revival meetings. Park Avenue Baptist Church hosted a successful Monday night program with musical and literary features and notable monetary proceeds. Community notes include visitors and church enlargements, cottage prayer meetings, and college prayer sessions at Lovitt and South Marshall area churches.
Pay Inspector Chea Headle is detached from Portsmouth Navy Yard and reassigned as general store keeper at Boston Navy Yard. Pay Director G Muay remains in Boston to oversee the May office. George Cochran takes charge as general storekeeper at Tomisewileawa Yard. Medical Director 1 Poker treated in take charge of the Naval Morpuad.
A Fort Wayne woman describes long heart trouble with palpitations and nervous weakness. After failing with several doctors, she cites Dr Miles remedies, noting one Heart Cure bottle ended trouble and Restorative Nervine aided sleep and daily duties. Book mailed free by Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
A ca. 19th century advertisement lists numerous sewing notions and fabrics for sale with prices per dozen or yard. Items include dress trimmings, threads, buttons, pins, elastics, lace, and fabrics from multiple brands and suppliers. The long list emphasizes wholesale and retail offerings and varied quantities.
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