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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
8
The text stresses choosing top quality white lead paints and avoiding cheaper or inferior brands. It highlights National Lead Co and its Mure White Lead Tinthie Col- CREE as standard options. It mentions an illustrated card set showing twelve latems of different techniques for states forewariesd pen application.
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled photographs competent in trials for domicide and railway collisions. One case involved a photo taken two years after an incident, first such admissibility in the state. About two thirds of lower court judgments were upheld.
Mrs A Fiedler of 2964 Palethorp St Philadelphia testifies Salvation Oil offers more honesty and virtue than other ointments claiming it relieves rheumatism stiff joints bruises and more. Dealer touts substitutes but advocates Salvation Oil at 25 cents from Cannon's Pharmacy Alfred T Wiest GaTands Amerant BTOREAL.
Miss Irene Aten and Master Ernest Sawyer win medals in the juniors declamation contest at the Atlantic Collegiate Institute. Hon. J. H. Blount, long time solicitor of the district, dies in Greenville. The colored minstrel troupe visits Overman’s Opera House Thursday. John D. Sykes presents gramophone exhibition Friday night. Naval Reserves drill Tuesday. boxing bouts at Elizabeth City Athlete Club Wednesday. Rev. Tall wit preaches to Navale reserves Sunday. Rev. De Blackwell gives illustrated sermon to children at the Baptist church.
The report lists multiple vessels loading cargoes and sailing for Liverpool Norfolk Philadelphia and other ports. Entries mention ships such as German strip Albania and Verben a Owen and cargoes like phosphate packs and coal with agents William Lamb & Co. and others, including crews from Behr and Coast. Several vessels clear for sea and others ashore awaiting finish loading.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions eye discomfort headaches and glasses offered by Dr Weck. It references ophthalmic services for Lambert’s Party and a travel note to Norfolk at 125 n. m. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Justice Tomlin’s court adjourned after grand jury returned true bills on seven indictments including housebreaking larceny burglary and attempted murder while other cases involved extortion fines and brief jail terms for assorted offenses. Licenses were enacted for pawnbrokers and liquor dealers.
Judge William Cruce Martin presided over probate of the late S. Allmand will yesterday. Mrs. Sarah C. Allmand qualified as executrix and gave bond of 1000 dollars without surety as directed by the will.
Judge Hughes presided yesterday in the Crooks Kensall versus Portsmouth city suit. The case paused for fifteen days to permit plaintiffs to provide particulars as requested by defense counsel in the sewer project dispute. Attorneys include Sharp and Weedes for the plaintiffs, the county attorney and Walke for the defense.
Court records show John A. Marner and Co suing Brown Pros with Eula and others as defendants. Damages awarded totaled 2250 dollars in the Chancery court with related assumpsit actions and claims for despass.
The Lark family was stranded at St Lewis and received assistance from the Provident Association to get back on their way.
Market notes list steady prices for grains and seafood. Items include black-eye peas at 14? per bag, mixed fish and various per pound rates for croakers bak ing fish and shad. Regional prices from Michigan Ohio and Indiana accompany farm products like No 4 Timothy hay and other staples.
Industry notes show a variety of fruit vegetables and goods with prices per unit or weight. Items include bananas at 1.25 per bunch, oranges from California, lemons at 2.25, cabbage 3.00 per barrel, onions 0. per sack, and potatoes 1.00 per sack.
In the district court in Norfolk a salvage libel case involves Peter Quuilen and Marge Brandy. A writ directed returnable April 27 leads to a May 7 hearing where owners or claimants must appear to show cause why a final decree should not pass.
Theodore Garnett trustee reports execution of a deed by Nat hanel Burruss and Margaret Burruss recorded April 17 1807. Creditors must file claims within a reasonable time and indebted parties must pay. Notice to all claimants and those indebted to the estate at Thirress Son Co banking house Norfolk Virginia.
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