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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1897

Page

6

Murder rumours shadow Jones case amid Suffolk gossip

Rumors claim Jones was murdered rather than killed by accident near Beaboard track weeks ago. Neighbors recall threats prior, a groomed neck wound or knife marks, and suspicions of foul play. meanwhile civic notes report election depositions and local court activity as officials push forward with investigations and public notices.

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Man Arraigned on Aiding Cuban Expedition Charge

George Mow bray was arrested in New York on a charge of aiding and abetting a WWluster ing expedition to Cuba that sailed from Baltimore on the Steamship Woe in June 1895. He was arraigned before the United States Commission and held on $2,000 for examination Friday morning.

New York George Mowbray Cuba Balimore United States Commission

Fitzsimmons Triumphs After Dramatic Fight With Corbett

In a harrowing bout, Fitzsimmons lands a decisive right to Corbett's jaw after a hard exchange. Corbett collapses, rises, and is helped to his corner as Fitzsimmons celebrates with his wife nearby amidst the arena's cheers.

Fitz+simmon Fitzsimmons Corbett Hire Tomash Panther Jim Shier Fanal White McVey Fitzbathé sNealf Fitz Billy Brady

Souvenir Pictures Offer For Readers In The Virginian

Special notice urges readers to order beauty souvenir pictures titled OUR HEROES AND OUR FLAGS for ten cents plus a two cent stamp. It promotes portraits of Confederate leaders and soldiers, encouraging cut out coupon and mail to The Virginian office to obtain one or both pictures for home display.

The Virginian Virginian Office Norfolk Virginian

Amusements at the Academy of Music feature Lackaye cast

A drama starring Lacking Lackaye and noted players Marie Wainwright Alice Evans Grace MacLamkin and others promises a great evening. Projectoscope debut at Academy of Music next week offers sound and motion at 42 frames per second with 16 25 and 85 cent prices. The Yallow Kid company returned to the venue with loud criticism, Peters and goat co starring in a poorly received performance.

Academy of Music Wilton Leckaye L. Belerart Mr. Lackaye Marie Wainwright Aliee Evans Grace MacLamkin CC. W. Couldock Porrést Rob'nzon Byron Douglas Joseph Allan J. W. Rennie Edwin Wallace Dr. Relkrraff Hasson Norfolk Wizard of Menlo Park Daniel Kelly George J. Peters Mr. Peters Von Peters Wing & Day

Supreme Court of Appeals Proceedings Case Notes

The flowing were the proceedings to day in the Supreme Court of Appeals. Southern Railway company versus Cook argued by F E Cox for plaintiff and N T Green for defendant and submitted. Darden versus Ferguson argued by Jaack son Guy for appellant and EL Holland and Samuel D Davies for appellants, and continues until tomorrow.

Supreme Court of Appeals Southern Railway Company Cook FE. P.cox N. T. Green Darden Vs. Ferguson Jaackson Guy EL &. Holland Samuel D. Davies

Local notices from Reservoir area obituary and meetings

Mr and Mrs Lansbury return from Molenton after a month away. Clarence Danver died aged four. funeral at 3 pm with Rev W I Atwill, Elmwood cemetery. Brambleton Democratic club meets tonight. King's Daughters gather at Miss Nele Hall’s on Lovitt avenue at 4 pm. R A Hyslop ill at home. Street mischief involves shells wrecking property. a lady was struck on the beach. Mary Elizabeth Hampshire died aged 2 years 6 months at 18 Granville avenue. funeral 11:30 am tomorrow, services at Kirnhall 4 pm and McKendree 7:30 pm. Rev G W Cox reports strong revival at Spurroon Memorial Baptist Church last night. services again tonight at 7:30 pm.

TH. Lansbury Reservoir Avenue Molenton SN. c Danver West Hirkland Avenue Clarence W. I. Atwill Elmwood Cemetery Brambleton Democratic Club King's Daughters Nele Hall Lovitt Avenue R.A. Hyslop Windsor Avenue Mary Ellanbeth John Po Fannie Hampshire Granville Avenue

Where Doctors Disnerve Sarsaparilla Debate

The piece discusses skepticism about sarsaparilla’s medical value. It notes MRI authorities see little therapeutic use, calling it an old wives remedy. It mentions a dozen varieties with only one having renal curative power and cites Honduras as the source. It references Monardes noting introduction to Spain during early New World discoveries.

Honduras C. A. Monardes Seville Spain New World Hondura S

Better Sort Sarsaparilla Prominent For Cures

It is this better sort used exclusively in Ayers Sarsaparilla that has given it prominence through wonderful cures of blood diseases. Send for the Curebook a story of cures told by the cured free address Joc Ayer Co Lowell Mags.

Ayer Joc. Ayer Co Lowell Mags

Danger of la gripe and a telegraph pioneer

Danger of the grippe is mainly pneumonia risk, but Chamberlains Cough Remedy can prevent pneumonia and cure quickly. The ad notes the 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by druggists. Also reports James Kirk of Piqua Ohio, early telegraph line builder, now paralyzed and in critical condition.

Chamberlain James Kirk Piqua Battmore Washington

A Timely Friend Salvation Oil Endorsed by Patient

A quaint patent medicine notice touts Salvation Oil as an effective liniment for rheumatism neuralgia and general pains. Customer Jno M Slall of Ashland Virginia reports rapid relief swelling reduction and pain cure after trying this remedy, claiming no other liniment provided similar benefit. Distributed by Cannon's Pharmacy Alfred T Wiest Bort F Holmes Co and Heistand's Atlantic City Drug Store.

Salvation Oil Jno. M. Slall Ashland Cannon's Pilaermaucy Bute Street Alfred T. Wiest Main St Bort. F. Holmes & CO Heistand Atlantic City

Kheviantism Quickly Cured By Cheap Remedy

After eleven days confined at home and paying 25 dollars in doctor bills without relief Mr Jank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and has not since been troubled with that complaint For sale by all druggists.

Jank Dolson Sault Ste. Marie Mich Chamberlain

The Popular Store New Goods Arrive Daily Prices to Attract Buyers

The Popular Store advertises fresh stock arriving daily with prices aimed at the sharpest shopper. It invites customers to inspect merchandise and compare prices to get the best deals.

Bargain Dress Goods Sale with Plaids and Checks

Large assortment of plaid and checked dress fabrics reduced. Includes Mohair, serge, percales, ginghams, bleached and unbleached cottons with wide yardage and strong discounts per yard. Also features ladies skirts in checks, plaids, and mohair, with various widths and prices.

Dress Trimmings and Fabrics at Low Prices

We have a few hundred yards of Cambric left at 2c per yard and smaller remnants. Dress Maker's Cambric in all colors. Cotton and Linen fabrics, plain and patterned Selicta, rice Cambric in colors. Linen and cotton canvas and collar canvass in assorted colors.

Coréet

R. and G. Corsets and Similar Garments Pitched

An OCR fragment lists various corset brands and styles including Siks, Gilt and Silk Gulmpa, Sontach Braids, R. and G. Co. corsets in black and white, sizes 18 to 30, along with J. and C. Corsets featuring special long waists and extra long options. References to prices appear as 1.00 and related small figures.

Local Bargains Advertising Ladies Wear and Accessories

A fragment lists low priced goods including T4e Kid Gones and Ladies Shirt Waists at about 6c, detachable white collars, collars and cuffs in various styles, belts, Clark's Spool Cotton, and Alex King's Cotton by the dozen, all in a small merchandise offering.

Clark Alex

Damask Table Linen and Towels Offered in Bulk

Unbleached table linen and damask starting at low prices. Linen doilies and linen stock items advertised alongside towels and Bird’s Eye cotton fabrics. Sizes vary from 20 to 22 inches wide, pieces priced per yard or per item.

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