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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1897

Page

6

Hurricane Branch Captures Suffolk Arson Suspect

Hurricane Branch has captured Tom Beale of Southampton County, alleged arsonist in the Seaboard, after a lengthy Branchville hearing. Beale faced circumstantial evidence linking him to the January 8 warehouse blaze at Boykins with peanuts as a disputed motive amid a crowded, four hour proceeding.

Suffolly Val Mareh Branca Seabouard Aly Line Boykins Tom Beale Southampton County Ball Beng Refuse R. P. Uarhoam Pepe's Branchville W. J. Sebreh Ros. Bendles Royking Char Neune Branch Franklin Oliver Courtland Beale Flurricane Ranch Moore Mstice Beaton Justice Beaton Qnan Teale Whdowas Warrall Portsmouth Geale Borkins Jdustics Barham

Poisoning death leads to Virginia obituaries and memorials

Last week in Northumberland county Mrs. C C Neal died after a poisonous drug was given by mistake. Miss Viola James of Jones knitting factory died after a sudden illness in Manchester. J R McCullough and his daughter Florence, both of Page County, died of consumption. Confederate veteran J M Stuart Camp plans a courthouse monument in Dinwiddie. Dennis Sheehan left 35000 to Sacred Heart Church Winchester. Captain Zebedee Marshall of Accomack drowned near Kedges Strait. Congressman Hay appoints J Townsend Burwell a naval academy cadet. Dobbs Island life saving station notes sixteen people, church ruins. Bedford County man Hatcher dies in stable accident. Jarmer Barker, mail carrier, arrested for opening letters. $150 missing. Virginia Nelson dies in Charlottesville. Lafayette ties noted. Nelson family memorials.

Northumberland County C. C. Neal Viola James Jones Knitting Factory Manchester Sacred Heart Cathole Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Parkersburg W. Va Zebedee Marshall Accomne County Kedges’ Straits Potomac River J. OR. McCullough Luray Page County Plorence Hay J. Townsend Burwell George Burwell Clark County United State Naval Academy Annapolis Miller Rappahannock County Bloxham Richmond Times Dobbs’ Island Bedford County Hatcher Jarmer Barker Chatham Pullens Crady Tl. T. Gregory Barker Lynchburg United States Coleman Wast Tal Danville Virginia Lafayette Nelson Robert Wy. Nelson Thomas Nelson Charlottesville Nelson Hanover County Judith Marquis de Lafayette Robert William Nelson University of Virginia Robert W. Nelson Mugh T. Nelson Susan Wilga Nelson Messrs Robert Nelson Patton Alta William Nelson Guatemala Thomas Nelson Page

Our Heroes and Our Flags Souvenir Offer

The Virginian invites readers to obtain souvenir pictures featuring portraits of the great leader and Confederate soldiers, with flags they served under. Priced at ten cents plus a two cent stamp for mailing, readers may cut out the coupon and mail to The Virginian office to receive one or both pictures.

Norfolk Virginian The Virginian Southland

Ramsy Yon and Trinity Epworth League Notes

Miss Maude Vinson visits Murfreesboro and Agnes Britt. Ark guest T H Gilliam and others at 80% Rese Ave. Trinity Epworth League rehearses for Kirn hall entertainment. Spurgeon church meetings ongoing. Rev A F Owen preached. McWendes services at Park Avenue church moved to 3 pm. two conversions reported at Spurgeon Memorial Baptist revival. services at 7:30 tonight.

Maude Vinson Agnes Britt Water Arena Murfreesboro Nad Epworth League of Trinity M Ars T. H. Gilliam Arkansas C. W. Wood Hertford N. C Kate Gake Washington, D Baker Hoskins Trinity Epworth Leargue Kirn ‘Hall Spurgeon Church Owen McKendree Church Park Avenue Terian Kirnhall W. T. Atwill McWendres Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church A. FE. Owen Portsmouth

Dreadful Mudholes Impede Thoroughfare Route

Mudholes clog the passage making the thoroughfare nearly impassable. They will complete the work if material is provided. This is reasonable.

Newport News Notes and Local Court Actions

Newport News notes report a rule hearing in the Tastings court against Alex Dunn, a warrant issued for Edward Crory for selling liquors without a license, and a marriage license granted to John Feede and Lizzie Brooks. Deeds admitted to record include Newport News Land and Development Co. to John B Richardson for 545 dollars and several other transfers. The city’s business shows signs of improvement after a slow period.

Newport News Alex Dunn Edward Crory Justice Brown Jno Feede Lizzie Brooks Newport News Land and Development Co B. Richardson Consideralion

WranK of Sault Ste. Marie Claims Cure After Treatment

Mr Wrank of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan credits a single bottle of Chamberlain's Patent Medicine costing 25 cents with curing his illness after eleven days confined to bed and $25 in doctor bills. He reports no further trouble since the remedy. Sold by all druggists.

I Mee Wrank Sault Ste. Marie Mich Chamberlain Gale

City church notices and social events listed in brief

Rev R A Robinson led services at Union Mission Institute. Earnest Workers of Central Avenue Baptist meet tonight with Mrs Respass. A Unique Tea Party occurred last night at Mrs Ironmongers residence on Poole Street with prayers music and refreshments. Jerusalem Baptist (colored) organized a W C U yesterday. Atlantic City W C R T will mark Neal Dow’s 93rd anniversary tonight at Colley Avenue hall with songs recitations and Dr H F Johnson as speaker. Admission free.

R. A. Robinson Union Mission Everiner Central Avenue Baptist Church Respass Wight W. CT. UI Atlantic City W. CG. RT. Ui Neal Dow Colley Avenue H. F. Johnson

Swindler Captured in Acapulco Detention

Harold Elmer, a Florida swindler who escaped to jail here, has been captured at Acapulco on March 18. The arrest ends a pursuit across Mexico, with local authorities confirming the seizure and pending extradition.

City of Mexico Harold Aa. Elmer Florida Acapulco

Resident pleads for city aid as Park Place property slips away

Miss Eien Yayior of Outten releet returns from a four week Baltimore visit. Nearby Hunersville area shows several properties eroding away for weeks. North street residents urge authorities to provide a small muo repair or intervention.

Eien Yayior Baltimore Hunersville

Remarkable Cure Claim for Bull's Cough Syrup

An endorsement from Jas Wadfield of New York confirms Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an excellent remedy for cough cold and hoarseness. The product sold nationwide at 25 cents through Cannon's Pharmacy and other local druggists listed, with supportive testimony from Alfred T. West Roby F. Holmes & Co and Heistand's Atlantic City Drug Store.

Dr. Buil Wadfield West St New York City B. Cannon Pitaksiacy Bute Street Alfred T. West Malin St Roby. F. Holmes &Co Main St

The Popular Store Offers Daily New Goods

The Popular Store advertises new stock arriving daily and promises prices to satisfy even the shrewdest buyer. It invites customers to examine stock and learn prices.

Dress Goods Spectacular Sale In Plaids and Mohairs

A large shipment of plaid and checked dress goods arrives with prices cut to 6 to 10 cents per yard and many Mohair brillants in black and colors. The assortment includes figured Mohair, silk lustre sheers, plain colors, yard wide Percales, Shirting Calicoes, Zephyr Ginghams, bleached and unbleached Cottons, Sheeting, and ready to wear skirts and gowns in various widths and prices.

Jie Walter’s Butcher Ifc Smlescoe

Dress goods and Corsets advertised in local store

A storefront lists dress linings including Cambric and Sailc yards in multiple colors, plain Selicia, Rice Cambric, Linen and Cotton Canvas, trimming laces, gilt and silk guimpes, and Sontach braids. Corsets by R. G., J. & C., and others offered in various sizes and styles with sale prices.

Ana Siac

Sensational Textile Sale List With Bargain Clothing

A local ad item lists Tie Kid Gloves and Ladies' Shirt Waists at remarkable prices. It offers detachable collars, white collars and cuffs, belts, Clark's Spool Cotton, and King's Cotton at low per dozen or piece rates, highlighting value and variety.

Clark's Alex King's

Linen and Damask Table Textiles on Sale

An assortment of table linen and damask fabrics from 20th century listings. White table damask priced 23 cents per yard to 50 cents monthly, unbleached linen at 2e per yard, linen deviles by dozen, plus large selection of Huck towels and damask towels. Bird's eye cotton pieces include 20 to 22 inch widths with prices around 42 cents.

Birds Eye Bird Eye

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