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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina items on counsel picks and state bids

The article reports on Seaboard counsel arrangements involving Waptate We TL bay and ex-Judge Myiotue, a Raleigh appointment debate for Dr Wood, and a North Carolina bid process for an exposition car. It notes the blind asylum head touring institutions, a Greece minister candidate, and various state promotions including the Confederate museum room appeal and university baseball plans.

Kebiga NS. ON Ulm Capochu Waptate Waeod Raleleh Tak Word Day Cowles Greece Lydon Alex Wider North Carolina Othe Confederate Museum Tichmond Vance Universiy Wake Forest

Edenton Briefs and Church Activities Report

Edenton North Carolina March 29 specials note services at St Ann Catholic church and sermons at Magnolia Street Methodist and Macedonia churches. Local fundraiser planned by M P church ladies at Bush store Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Fishermen from the North return from drift net fishing. J H W Leezett of Plymouth spent Sunday in Edenton. J A Baumgardner returned Sunday from Chicago.

Edenton N. C St. Ann Catholic Church Perry Strawberry Phil M. P Macedonia Church North J. H W. Leezett Plymouth J. A. Baumgardner Chicago

Oysters and Supper Aids Local Church Fund

The event at the Armory Hall on Wednesday raised funds for the M E church after a ladies oyster supper. Proceeds exceeded expectations. Captain W J Mioya bought county rights for the Johnson patent brace and bit and monkey wrench and wagons. The Rev Oliver Myior and Rev J L Rumely will exchange pulpits Sunday next.

Hertford Armory Hall W. J. Mioya Oliver Myior Mahurch J. L. Rumeley Edenton

Boxing Exhibition Draws Large Crowds in Eliza Pe County

The usual church services were held across Elizabeth City yesterday. The local athletic club staged boxing exhibitions that drew strong attendance. A similar event is planned for next Friday at the club room with public invitation. No Police Court cases were heard today.

Elizabeth City N.C Athletic Club

Community meeting and society entertainments announced at local homes

The Heambleton WCTU meets at Mrs Lawlor s Lam bert s Point this afternoon at 3 30. Attendees may meet at Brambleton and Park at o clock to share rides. The Enterprise Society branches led by Mrs Crews and Mrs Chapman host a Gramophone program at 6 Loyvitt Avenue on Tuesday with refreshments and a small 5 cent admission.

Heambleton JL. DP Moberts Park Avenue Biaptis Ben- Netl Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church Dudley Park Avenue Baptist Church Messrs Win. Main GM Duds B. PL Roberts Tharwell Meltenfree Enterprise Society Clay Avenue Park Avenue Memorial Christain ‘Temple Depands Thvelock Annie Lee Robert Hl. Lee Reservoir Avenue William Ty Hicks John Bruce Wes. H. J. Cannon Milroy Lee Disciples' Church Amemabher Luvelock W. C. Lowry Sheldon Avenue L. B. Acree Windsor Brampeas Avenues G. L. Smoot Crewe Brambleton Thrne Ce. J. Creekmur Hy. I. Pacini Pressman the Virginian Pollard Street Broad Creek H.C. Hoggard East Tighland Avenue Leroy Gregory South Mozart Avenue Triings Norfolk Inany Montha

Pinners Point Notes Highlight Norfolk Area Events

A Norfolk area item lists progress on avenues and imminent electric car service. A large silk United States flag was donated to J. P. Johnson for the Hotel Frederick cupola ahead of the April 1 opening banquet. Port Norfolk events include a Deimsant scene by the Port Norfolk Academy, a Port Norfolk Sunday school benefit show by the Pipe Presbyterian church, and a Peak Sisters Alaskan act featuring So Pire with generous net proceeds.

United States Hotel Frederick lTotel Frederck Eiven Greater Norfolk Academy Port Norfolk Pipe, Presbyterian Church of Portsmouth Peak Pire

Port Norfolk Notes on Local Visitors and Happenings

Ai W G Price of London COMNEM, contractor with the Government, visited Samuel R B Waynes of Port Norfolk to discuss Virginia sub contracting. Snow and wind disrupted plans as Gipsy Poe joined his wife in Chicago after a mislaid departure. Mrs Kid heads to Elizabeth, New Jersey for a show. Robert Crockett of Around Vernon adds a new story and perch to his home and store, amid a stretch of good luck.

W. G. Price London Comnem Kxy Virginia Samuel RB Waynes Port Norfolk Nike St Gipsy Poe Chicago New York Nigute Kid Elizabeth N. J Robert Crocket Vernon Stils

Shipping News Update From Atlantic Ports

Shipping reports list numerous vessels sailing to and from Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Antwerp. Cargoes include coal guano timber lumber and grain with multiple tugs barges and lighterage in tow.

Itr Caxo Legrett Port Tampa Antwerp Lamb & Co Justin Tweddin Philadelphia Wm. Lamb & Co Kirkstall Weeks Fernandina Rotterdam Pasadena Harris Charleston Wilaamn Sehr Charles T. Balch Crocker New York Col Howard B Peck Hamilton New London Wim. Lamb & Co Light Robert C. McQuillin Blake Mercedita Farena Asher J. Wudson Williams Jennie Marehall Triton Shafer George May Baltimore Nottinghan & Wrenn Oo Pyler Croaman Overton North Carolina Daisy Bell Jennie Marshall Lizzie Williams Munificent Dudley Tondon Furness, Withy & Co Aldborough Parrant St. Lucia Telesfora de Larrinagia Newport News Lailhase Schr R. & T. Hargroves Risley New Haven T. C. Hart Warren's Point William TL. Franklin Tolley William I. Burton Taylor Baltimere Fannie C. Bowen Chase Mall River Bnow Illis New Bedford Emily EF. Mrasaul Derideeport Maude Sherwood Kelly Henry Th. Gibson Wheatley Annapolis Henry Pitts Primrose Wiliam Marshall Sharp

Tug South Baltimore Tower Purchased by Capt George FP

The tug South Baltimore, tower acquired by Capt George FP, along with Hips and others of this city. The tug Dr S P Whitbeck at Boyd's machine works, received a new denser put in and overhaul of her machinery.

South Baltimore Thas George FP Hips S. P. Whitbeck Tat Boyd's Machine Works

Lantern Marks Sunk Schooner WM A Stevens in New Jersey

From Washington March 2 1897 a fixed red light lantern was set for the schooner WM A Stevens sunk in Haritan river New Jersey. The wreck lies on its starboard side near the jetty with bow about twenty feet from the channel and one third hull visible at high water. Also five second class nun buoys marked 1 4 3 4 and 1 were placed in Long Island Sound to mark the Wilmington Helena trial course. Mariners urged to avoid damaging buoys while trials proceed.

Washington, D. C WM. A. Stevens Haritan River New Jersey Long Island Sound Wilmington Helena Stratford Shoal St and Stratford Point

Buoy Lights To Be Repaired In New York Harbor

Electric buoys marking Gedney and Bayside Range Channels in New York and New Jersey were extinguished. Repairs will be made and the lights relighted as soon as practicable, with notice to follow.

Bayside Range New York New Jersey

Local items mix with crime and events in Avellantic

Indisposed city area residents and plans for tabernage at Ghent for Liberty Baptist Church. A colored man entered a Moran avenue home stealing a coat vest alarm clock and a revolver before being stopped by two youths who took back the first three items. Dr Paville to speak on Sioux life at W C G U S hall. Young men's prayer meeting at LeKles M. E. church tonight.

Banks Avenue C Willie Sharp Ghent Liberty Ehurch W. E. Powell Moran Avenue Paville W. CG US. Hall Colley Avenue LeKles M. E. Church

Congregations Grow at Huntersville Memorial Church Services

Reported larger crowds attend Sunday morning and night services at Huntersville Memorial church under Pastor Her. We W. Webb. George W. Jennings and family have two children ill with measles on Johnson Avenue. Shells were placed on North Street at AmeHa intersection for the funeral of Richard Lilliston. additional shells urged as the street remains in use. Union Transfer Co will continue business with A Hawks, son of Mrs Litliston, superintendent.

Huntersville Mem W. Webb Str Abs George W. Jennings Johnson Avenue Sammons North Street AmeHa Richard Lilliston Union Transfer Company A. Hawks

Artesian Well Drilling Reaches 1400 Feet in City Contract

The artesian well boring has hit 1400 feet with 600 feet to go to the 2000 foot contract depth. The city owes Parker $17000 whether water is found or not upon reaching depth. Drilling continues day and night as confidence remains high for water. Rudolph and Walser advertise fashion patterns at 33 Malin Street.

Parker Rudolph & Walser Malin Street

Notable Wool Serge and Prints Sale Announcement

India Blue Wrappers offer several dainty prints in full back and front styles at a dollar. Two wrappers and a Ty item sell for $1.00 and $1.50 respectively. A bulk purchase features seven thousand five hundred yards of all wool 36 inch French Serge at 25c a yard. The stock is described as a smart acquisition by the buyer.

Wool Bourle Sultings and Silk Boultings in Sprug Colors

Exquisite navy cheviots and silk boultings offered for spring. Includes five silk and wheel boultings in gleaming effects, with 42c pricing. Also available 1k black grenadine in three patterns.

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