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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1897

Page

3

Unnatural mother in police court case shocks town

Mary Dunn colored faced removal from six children and elopement with William Scott. Oliver Hargrove exposed her plan, leading to a $1000 bond for good behavior. Scott fined $25 for adultery. jail if unpaid. Numerous other sentences followed for larceny, assault, and sobriety bonds. A veteran embezzlement case and casual crimes filled the docket alongside naturalization news.

Justice Tomlin Dackel Mary Dunn William Scott Otlver Hargrove Scott Selly Dishman Ch. Henrich Brewing Company Wiliam Manks John Sawyer M. A. Gregory Ila Bullock Annie Spandour Clurch Street Spandour Sarah Groves Joe Joyner

Property transfers And amounts Between Clerks And Buyers

Mary FE Hoyd transfers to Martha A Wood the High street property valued at 7000 dollars. W T Curtis transfers to G W Burger a parcel of land on the east side of Parkevenue near Brambleton avenue valued at 1700 dollars.

Mary FE. Hoyd Martha A. Wood High Street W. T. Curtis G. W. Burger Parkevenue Brambleton Avenue

Review of Trade Forecasts Sluggish Spring Markets

Review notes ongoing trade weakness across sectors with softer demand in women’s goods cutlery and other lines. Weather and floods restrain country order trade, with Northwest weather dampening manufacturing. Wool and cotton goods show some improvement while iron and steel remain cautious. Business failures decline to 201 for the week. more mills operate and loans rise, with futures activity modest versus last year.

New York Bradstreet Toerraw Hn Clement Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Atlantic Gulf States Futur Kk. G. Dun & Co Thonezh Iron and Steel United States Canada

Weather forecast for Virginia and North Carolina

Forecast shows Virginia showers in the morning with clearing, southerly winds as the day progresses. North Carolina may see early morning showers then fair conditions with westerly winds. Port calendar lists sun rise 6 08 a m and set 6 58 p m high water 10 01 a m 10 22 p m low water 4 02 a m 4 08 p m.

Whellington Virginia North Carolina Pam

Weather Observation Summary From Norfolk Bureau

The Norfolk Weather Bureau record for the past 24 hours notes a maximum and minimum temperature with departures from normal, and rainfall measures. Observer J. J. Gray reports rainfall of 14 units for 24 hours and 4 units since March 1, with departures from normal.

Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Observer

Hong Kong Tea Co Sells Tea By Netcaddies For $1

New York formed Hong Kong Tea Co leases Store room 111 Church Street to showcase tea sold in nett caddies. Each caddy contains a fortune of jewels like diamonds rubies sapphires turquoises and garnets in solid gold silver or nickel settings. No tickets. Souvenirs withdrawn after thirty days. Club orders of ten receive one or more valuable articles. Mail orders accepted to United States.

Hong Kong Tea Company New York Church Street Main Cove Cmhwegi Sc Jennings Johnson Avenue C. L. Williams Carnea Portsmouth Moiland FE. Thornton Ceell Avenue C. CG. Gilson Mansion House United Stats Hong Kong Tea Co

Jindise Mark Ends South ern Aid ing and Lown Suit at Old Stand

In Knoxville on March 19 Jindise Mark of Gednite States Court dissolved the Southern aiding and Lown suit by dismissing all receivers. Special Master J W Caldwell reported a full and complete record showing solvent conditions and proper protection of the association. Judge Clark stated the association would continue business at the old stand as the complainant failed to give sixty days notice of withdrawal per by laws.

Knoxville Ton Jindise Mark Curt

Central Passenger Association appeals to curb excursions

The Central Passenger Association urged roads in the Southwestern Western and Southern areas to withdraw homeseekers excursions citing insufficient business from Control Passenger Association territory to justify rate cuts. The practice is said to be exploited by ticket brokers and others. Also reported, the old gunboat Monocacy completed its longest voyage in years and will be repaired in Shanghai for another winter voyage between Pei Toletow Pekin.

Chitarech Central Passenger Association Washington Lsin Tsin Navy Department Shanghai Pei Toletow Pekin

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Eases Cripple Creek Cold

After a big fire in Cripple Creek I suffered a severe cold that worsened. I tried many remedies without relief until using three small bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The cough and cold subsided, even in high altitude where strong remedies are needed. Henderson, editor, Daily Advertiser. For sale by all druzelats.

Cripple Creek Chamberlain Henderson Daily Advertiser Cole Druzelats

Wonderful Exhibit of 200 Umbrellas at Levy Bros Window

A display of 200 umbrellas in Levy Bros window promises great value with items priced at 48 cents each. The sale is set for Friday March 1. Dr Weck offers eye exams and glasses, with prescriptions guaranteed.

Levy Bros Main Street

New Paper Pattern Patterns and Shoe Sale Notes

Fragmentary summer sale notes describe pattern for tents and fashion sheet available in April. Mentions Buckingham Lithia Water offer and a shoe buyer crowd at Hoofpelmer's with Mundle's shoes at half price.

Hoofpelmer's Mundell's

Not Much About Anything A Kithetographic View Of Life

A scrambled city note lists several visitors and moves including General WY D Groner returning from Washington Captain I WV White visiting the South Rev George J Hebdin of the Baptist State Orphanage in city yesterday A clock was stolen Thursday night from a colored church at James and Suffolk Streets Tt M Johnson left for Richmont and the West for a ten day visit President John P Dorn of the Wire sinka State Federation of Labor will visit Norfolk and Portsmouth unions today Norfolk Light Artillery site contemplates a June Montreal trip for Queen Victoria Jubilee Loris Mr William P Moran retired from government service in Wash after 70 years in Uncle Sam's employ born in Norfolk January 20 1871 Miss Pearl Ture eldest director of Judie ML Mure visiting Tarboro NC Clare Rhee will leave soon for Wilmington NC MI I AL Soper formerly of Norfolk now in Dallas TX here visiting friends leaves for Philadelphia and New York en route to Liverpool sailing January 27 on the State of California.

WY. D. Groner Washington I. WV. White George J. Hebdin Baptist State Ophanage James and Suffolk Streets Tt. M. Johnson Richmontl West John P. Dorn Wiresinka State Federation of Labor Norfolk Portsmouth Billery I Norfolk Lieht Montreal Queen Vic- Loris Wiliam P. Moran Suui Dpearl Ture Judie

Death in Waters Threaten Mississippi Valley Floods

Warning issued to residents in Louisiana Arkansas and western Mississippi as river levels rise on the Mississippi. Flood conditions may equal or exceed any previous year with ten days to two weeks of danger in affected districts. Authorities urge removal from river regions and preparedness steps.

Mississippi Mississippi Valley Disay Laeuistnria Arkitnsas Regia Mittipier

Examining Tariff Measure Hearings In Senate Finance Panel

Washington March 1 The House is waiting for a tariff measure to be acted on as Republican senators on the Committee on Finance begin informal examination. The House members at downtown offices plan to issue no hearings but will accept printed or typewritten briefs referencing specific paragraphs of proposed charges or changes.

Washington March Senate Committee On Finance Committee On Finance

Waters Recede Amid Hopeful Flood Outlook at Helena

The Arkansas river near Helena shows around three inches below the record high as heavy rain abates. Officials urge low land residents to move to higher ground while levees north of the city receive reinforcements and strengthening work. Mudoc levees remain weak, but Mississippi side banks appear solid as crews bolster the flood defense.

Helena Ark Mareh W Kicker Grounds Mudoc Mississippi

Flooded Wheat Lands Near Commercial Point Ranches Beset

At Carig Ure Wisconsin March 1 a large flood threatens area as levees around the city hold under high water. A large wheat belt area near Commercial Point is submerged and Birds Point remains under water. Steamer Mary Morton reports levees intact to Osceola but then breaks, Morton rescuing many people and stock.

Ure Wis Ciiy Thouyeuschiy Commercial Point Birds Point Mary Morton Morton

River accident in Tennessee claims two boys

In Chattanooga a small shift carrying three boys was expelled into the Tennessee river today. The river is very high and the current dangerous. John Davis, 11, and James Edwards, 15, drowned.

Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee River Ely John Davis James Edwards

Fortified foods touted by Ilood’s Bar separilia

A fragmented ad style passage markets Ilood’s Bar separilia as fortifying and capable of making rich red blood. It touts “Always Inxenson, Hopkins’ Steamed Hominy” as hulled corn, plus an elegant lunch in milk with a quart can priced at 10 cents.

Ilood Hopkins

Etheridge Livery and Stables Open at Corner Chestnut

John S Etheridge announces new stables at the corner of Chestnut and Brearls Street stocking first-class buggies carriages driving horses and related gear. Night day turnout offered at rock-bottom prices. Norfolk and farm trades solicited by proprietor.

Berkley Chestnut Brearl Rockshottom Norfolk John 8 Etieridad

New German Patented Process Milk Substitute Claim

Manufactures claim a pure cow's milk based product, marketed as the only healthy substitute for mother's milk. Encourages consultation with a physician and notes retail availability. The copy emphasizes health benefits and instructs buyers to seek medical advice before use.

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