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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
8
The North Carolina legislature passes a reform restricting fire insurance sales by companies with no local agents or license holders. Violations carry heavy penalties including license revocation and fines funneled to informants. Secretary of State empowered to investigate firms violating the act.
HdErtf ord Hertford March 12 Special J Il A Macht are opening spring goods. Warry Macht of Allimore, senior member, is home. N Tucker, active merchant, left for Elizabeth City. Samuel Davis, baker and confectioner, seen in the brick building. CG W Morgan returned from the North with new spring goods. Superior Court to convene at Elizabeth City Monday next.
Edenton March 12 Special services announced for Magnolia Street Methodist church with Rev A P Tyer to preach at Broad Street church. Mrs T B White visited Rocky Mount relatives. Mr AM Sawyer of Elizabeth City in the city. Pendiaton returned home. Mills issue pay day tomorrow. Winborne Rea scroll mill running full time.
In Windsor North Carolina near Coleraine Bertie County on yesterday Miss Rosa J Uritton wed Marcel W Speriog Shaw Jr son of ex State Senator W P Shaw Sr at the bride’s parents home Mr W P Shaw Jr of Winston. The couple immediately left for Washington and Baltimore.
Rev Dr J F Barrett recounts the Raleigh Christian Sun obituary of Captain Thomas Wies who died February 2, 1887. He became crippled at age six from a fall, never walked again, yet supported himself by oyster tonging on a water boat, sitting to work while others stood.
Stormy morning gave way to a bright afternoon as ward grocers sold dressed fowls and vegetables. Reports note election of officers, prominent residents, church revivals at McKendree and Queen Street M E churches, and upcoming sermons and union services with several conversions and prayer requests.
Seventy line item list details ships and tugs loading coal lumber shingles and other goods. Names include Schr Sarah W Lawrence with coal in Providence and Tug Croatan Overton with barges. cargoes range from lumber to corn from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and James River.
Mrs Edward Terry wife the London manager died this week Madame Nordica closed agreement with Air Damrosch vaudeville team becomes established feature Madame Modjeska expects to resume acting engagements cut short by illness John Philip Sousa new opera The Bride elect book by Charles Klein
The Sunil docketed rate war case concluded after five hours of heated debate in United States Court. Attorneys Smythe Alfred J. Thom for Central Trust New York and Robert Mughes for Seaboard Air Line argued the demurrer on bondholders entering court to regulate a railroad through trustees and the right of bondholders in one company to interfere in an independent firm. Judge Hughes will study the matter. a decision is not expected for at least a month.
Short police court session with several cases. John Smith arraigned for robbery from a Baltimore man in the Post Office lobby. held five days for mental and bodily safety. Other defendants include Morris Lyons fined for interfering with an officer, Joe Winslow remanded in default of bond, and additional larceny and threats cases continued or dismissed.
Before Judge Allan R Hanckel the William Walker burglary case was called in Corporation Court. The Commonwealth had no case and a nolle prosequi was entered, ending the matter.
Alexander Bonnet transfers a lot on Granby Street near Magnolia Street to Mrs. M. Smith for 1400 dollars. J. Bosman sells a triangular land strip at the south streets to Adela Tage for 10 dollars. Mrs. R. Cobb transfers personal property to Andrew Pizini of Richmond for 820 dollars.
The Lynchboro National Bank files a lawsuit today against J J Valentine and Mary Britton Roy seeking damages of 200 dollars.
Sir Edmund Du Cane argues prison labor is theoretically desirable but practically limited to a small share of prisoners. Wright classifies inmates as mostly short-term, unlikely to gain marketable skills, though he hopes the program may still succeed. African Methodists of Illinois plan a Lincoln Memorial church in Springfield costing $80,000.
Save The Children. When children are attacked with cough cold and croup Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is a quick and sure cure. A Blandon Pa customer writes it is the best medicine for cough cold and croup. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Insist on Cannons Pharmacy 420 Dute Street Alfred T West 216 Main St Robt F Holmes Co 76 Main St Atlantic City Drug.
An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura as the sovereign spring medicine for blood and nerves. It claims to enrich the blood, vitalize the body, strengthen nerves, and cure general weakness, with free consultations offered by Dr Greene at 36 West 14th Street, New York City.
Engines boilers sawmill and machinery repair notes. Duval's patent noiler tube ferrules are the perfect remedy for leaky hollow tubes. They can be inserted in minutes by any engineer and are guaranteed to stop leaks.
Watt, Bet we and 2 claim new records for Spring Dress selling with the largest and most complete line in the South. New novelty dress goods and Plaids in all wool, checks, cretonne, and unbleached cotton offered at low prices. Gents umbrellas and sheer white goods priced to attract shoppers.
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