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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1896

Page

2

Weather Report Teany March 29 1596

Washington and Virginia report rain warmer southerly winds with cloudy conditions across North and South Carolina and the Atlantic Coast. Expect Sunday clouds and possible showers in the New England and Mid Atlantic regions with rising temperatures along the Atlantic Coast. Scattered showers may occur in the southern Atlantic and East Gulf states as warmth continues in lower lake regions Ohio Valley and East Gulf. Port calendar notes sun rise 6 53 p m sun set 6 26 p m high water 8 00 a m and 2 25 p m low water 3 34 a m and 3 12 p m.

Washington Virginia North South Carolina Atlantic Coast Atlantic Lantic Coast New England Briddle States Suth Atlantic East Guilf Lake Regions Ohio Valley East Gulf States

Easter Dress Goods and Novelties Sale Offerings

Easter opening features dress goods in leading shades priced from 10 to 50 cents a yard and silks from 28 to 60 cents a yard. Ladies skirts and capes offered at low prices, navy and black options, with reefers in navy and red. Novelty items include lace collars belts and stylish trimmed options in gilt spangled white colored chamois and leather, one to two inches wide.

New Trial Granted in Murder Case in Norfolk Court

In a busy Saturday docket Judge Burroughs granted a new trial for William Wright edored who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for killing Thomas Briggs with a shovel in King’s Lane. Grounds included trial errors and newly discovered evidence. case to be retried next term. Also Judge Hanckel ruled on other minor matters and Miss Ribble et al recovered the Spottswood farm in Ghent after Court of Appeals decision. Benjamin Pace qualified as guardian, and civil suit Patrick Mathews versus Joseph Seelinger lingered with a jury unable to reach verdict. Local notices include property transfers and a ship company dispute. Syrup of Figs advertised for spring cleansing.

Justice Burroughs Thase Luke Ballentine Berkley Wright Produce Company Lower Church Street Luke Hanckel William Wright Edored Thomas Briggs King's Lane Julius Z. Saunders Wright Hila Honor Court of Law and Chancery Court of Appeals Miss Ribble Spottswood Ribble Ghent Charles F. Spottswood Court of Law and Chancery of Norfolk Walter RE. Pace Wuardan Helen RE. Pace Annie L. Face Edward W. Wace, Jr J. P. Ford J. M. Keeling Patrick Mathews Joseph Seelinger Onyx East Main Street Court of Law C Hancery

Easter Footwear Novelties Offer Bargains For All

A local shoe seller showcases seasonal stock with guarantees on fit and style for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies patent leather, tan, or calf shoes at $2.33 compete with higher priced pairs. Men’s French patent leather, hand sewn at $1. Children’s shoes emphasized as affordable, with a $0.07 sale figure and window displays urging inspection of up-to-date styles.

Willis Sells Johnston Stock On Fine Goods Great Sacrifice

Willis advertises a liquidation of Johnston stock featuring bedroom sets, parlor suites, carpets, and furniture at deep discounts. Items include large oak mirror sets, mahogany parlor sets, silk brocatello suites, corduroy couches, baby carriages, book cases, and bicycles with substantial price cuts across three stores. The sale promotes a near final clearance with a call to visit three Norfolk locations.

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