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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1897

Page

6

Suffolk Suit Over Land Claim Noted In Norfolk Court

A suit filed by Life Wills Ludditel through his mother Mrs Georgia Suiddieck seeks $500 damages from Virginia Manufacturing Co manager George T Walton and J W Sonitt for alleged unlawful withholding of two acres of land in Mast Suffolk along the railroad line. The case, heard in the Nanse mood Choeul, involves a clouded title and a leased property once considered for a union depot. Norfolk and Carolina and Atlantic and Danville railroads plan new connections at Suttelke, altering Boon’s link. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, noted Boston divine, visited Suffolk, meeting at Seaboard Air Line depot. Judge Rawles wins a will dispute benefiting Surf folk heirs, with appeal possible. Community notes cover political activity, obituaries, and local appointments.

Suffolk Georgia Suiddieck George T. Walton Virginia Manufcturing Company J. W. [Sonitt Mast Suffolk and Caroling Prince and McLemore Norfolk and Western Railroad Tom Tim Compas I: le W. O. Camp Bull O Union Ssutrole Judge Rawles Jude Mullen Petersburg RR. H. Rawles EH. AL Jones Charles Sweet John A. Browne Myr Sweet Buffalo Court of Appeals Vitor Holland Italy Neely Premiet Siven Norfolk Statesman Will Washington J. A. Jures Thomas H. Barnes W. Whitfield Thedon Lafayette

Scott's Emulsion Promises Flesh and Nervous Strength

A vintage advert urges readers to take Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites and glyceric during illness. It claims combined food and tonic benefits will restore flesh, strength, and tone the nervous system, recommending consulting a doctor for endorsement.

Scott Crippe

Visitors from New Jersey Tour Portsmouth and Southward

A party of 39 editors and journalists toured Portsmouth and nearby areas, hosted by Seaboard Air Line officials led by Jos Strange and J C Robinson. They dined in Portsmouth, visited Madison navy yard, and planned extended visits through Charlotte Southern Pines Raleigh and Henderson before sailing home.

New Jersey Mortsmouth Othe Madison Seaboard Air Line Jos. Strange New England J. C. Robinson Patrick Pranka A. Weywool Southern Progress Woodbury M. J Advertiser Then W. Pitcher Chas P. Untten News Swedesboro Alfred YY. Cooper Gazette Cape May WF. I. Armstrong Enterprise Keyport E. Tindell Freconia New Brunswick Geo. S. Silzer Times Jas Wright Chionicle Perth Amboy EE. Pickerszill Republican Perth Aimboy Henry P. Brown Department of Labor Washington D. C Frank W. Baldwin Chronicle Orange Geo. W. Nicholson Nicholson Post Camden Morton Win DW Chester Pennypacker Asbury Park D. N Elt. Bemis Churchville Robb Philiadelphia Murray Forbes Portsmouth Charlotte N.C Southern Commercial Club Mae, H. S. Ghanwick Chadwick Southern Pines Viney Woods Inn Raleigh Afr Risley Virginia Fior Othe Carolinas North Carolina

Notable efforts aid in future development and success

A fragment notes a famous figure’s work to develop resources and support ongoing operation and growth. The readable text highlights impact on future development and the person’s contribution to success.

Grand Concert at Oxford Hall by Wright Memorial M. 2

A grand concert is planned for Friday night April 6 at Oxford Hall. Wright Memorial M. 2 church runs the event with Miszes Martin and Cora Ross in charge. Notable participants include Allis S. Kindred Williams Mrs Boswell of Christ Church Whorr Norfolk and Mr. J Iredell Jenkins plus additional talent.

Oxford Hall Wright Memorial M. 2. Church Miszes Lo Martin Cora Ross Allis S. Kindred Willams Mrs Boswell Christ Church Whorr Norfolk Aso J. Iredell Jenkins

Episcopal Council Meeting in Ports mouth cited

The Episcopal Council of the diocese of Southern Virginia will meet at Trinity Church on Thursday June 10 with about 140 clerical and lay delegates. It is the first council meeting in Portsmouth, and it will be eleven years before it returns. The session lasts four days and will be presided over by Right Rev. A. M. Randolph D.D. LL.D.

Episcopal Council Diocese of Southern Virginia Trinity Church Portsmouth A. M. Randolph

County Official Arrested After London Street Assault

Justice Rutter issued a warrant yesterday for Constable John Hutchinzon for beating a man at Owen Cosgrove's Sgt place of business on London Street last Sunday. Hutchinzon was arrested locally and bailed until the injured man can testify.

Local liquor dealer sent to county court on five charges

J. W. Warren, of the Pine and Columbia corner store, appeared before Justice Rutter on charges of selling liquor without a license and selling on Sunday. After testimony he was bound over to the County Court on five counts.

J. W. Warren Pine Columbia Streets Rutter

Robbing the Express Company at Lickers Round

A man named Yancey was arrested yesterday at Lickers Round for breaking into the Norfolk and Southern railroad office and stealing several express company packages. He is held in the county jail for examination.

Express Yancey Wig Lickers Round Norfolk and Southern Railroad

Death of Mr Richard Drake at Hart Street Residence

Richard Drake a well known young man died at his mother's residence 528 Hart Street on Monday night in his 89th year. He was a member of Chambers Fire Company. The funeral will be this afternoon at 4 o'clock from his late residence.

Rebeca Neville Simeon Bryant Richard Drake Hart Street Wight Chambers Fire Com Iwing

Insurance secretary settles Pitt fire loss with check

Mr George EB Taylor secretary of the National Fire Insurance company arrived yesterday and presented Mr John B Pitt with a settlement check through Walter C Brooks & Co for losses from the recent fire.

George EB. Taylor National Fire Insurance Company Walter C. Brooks & Co John B. Pitt

Managers Select Umpires and Adopt Schedule in SE Baseball League

At a Southeastern Baseball League meeting yesterday afternoon no significant business was transacted beyond selecting umpires and adopting the schedule, essentially as printed in yesterday's Virginian.

Southeastern Baseball League Wuipires Virginian

Flostetter’s Stomach Bitters Marvel for Sea Sickness

Travelers and mariners praise Flostetter’s Stomach Bitters as the best protection against seasickness on Atlantic voyages. It is said to prevent mal de mer in sea captains, tourists, and yachting enthusiasts and relieves biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach discomfort from oppressive climates. The medicine also aids rheumatic, kidney and nervous disorders and general aging infirmities.

Flostetter

Behalfley Visitors and Local Weddings Noted

In Behalkey Mr. John Middendorf of Richmond partners with Mr. John Anvarecht and visited town yesterday. Miss Mamie White of Pocomoke City arrived to attend the marriage of her brother C. B. White to Mary Minville Walke this afternoon at 5 at the Cheetau Street M. E. church. Robert Hath of Great Bridge shows improvement after injuries from a race incident. Police plan arrests for stealing flowers from yards. hyacinth penalties may send thieves to Portsmouth for thirty days. Complaints about cows dying in Magnolin cemetery as they roam over graves. Eugene Ellisoly of the Hampton Normal School was in town visiting friends.

John Middendorf Richmond John Anvarecht Mamie White Pocomoke City Mid C. B. White Claud (. White Mary Minville Walke Eclock Cheetau M. EB. Church Robert Hath Great Bridge Lang Saw Maine & Co Chan- Mer Portsmouth Magnolin Eugene Eilisoly Normal School Hampton

The Peoples Bargain Store Offers Low Priced Ladies Apparel

The advertisement promotes a wide selection of women's clothing at low prices. Items include washed shirt waists from 37 cents, detachable collars at 4 9 cents, and multiple skirts in various fabrics and widths priced from 1.25 to 3.60. Bold claims emphasize the largest variety at the city's lowest prices.

Textile Sale Offers Wide Range of Dress Goods

The store lists discounted fabrics including Plaid and Checked Dress Goods at 10c and 2c per yard, plain colors at 1c and 12 1/4c, Mohair and silk blends from 5c to 15c, unbleached and bleached Cottons, Canvas, and linens with numerous yard-wide options and bulk quantities noted, signaling a clearance event.

Wei Jobe Paney Selicia Te. A

Linen and Corset Sale Prices from 19th Century Catalog

Reads like a vintage catalog offering table linen damask and unbleached linen by yard, cotton bird’s eye towels, percales, ginghams, and yardages. Corsets by R and G, J and C, in multiple sizes and price points from 50c to 140.

Bargain Lot of Ladies Apparel and Notions

A miscellaneous advertisement offers a pair of T4e gloves at a value price, ladies shirt waists at 37 cents, detachable collars, white collars and cuffs in many styles, belts and Clark's spool cotton. Also Alexander King’s cotton priced at 17 cents a dozen.

Clark Alex King

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