Love and elopement amid Suffolk notes in May
Ruby Gilliam and J B Munford eloped from Crittenden and married in Gales County NC after a staged exit at an entertainment. They then traveled about 100 miles to start their new life in Crittenden as friends helped the plan. A second elopement tale closes with a reception in Crittenden and a wedding in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
J—Aliss Ruby Gillam
Crittenden
J. B. Munford
Gales County
N. C
Sutton
United States
Munford
Misa Gilliam
Mr. Munford
Miss Gilliam
J. C. Freeney
Health urged as the key to lasting success and wealth
An editorial urges balance between business and health, warning that neglecting health harms both. It touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for digestion, blood and nerves, and notes testimonials from users. It also promotes The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and a reduced price offer from the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damocles
Dr. Pierce
Urban Shivell
Tallmanville
Wayne Co
Common Sense
New Norfolk Portsmouth and Berkley Directory Issued
J. L. Hill Printing of Richmond has issued the Norfolk Portsmouth and Berkley Directory for 1897. The volume, larger than prior editions, lists 1,219 more names and 198 houses, with 468 pages including a detailed map and color coded sections for easy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hill Printing Company
Richmond
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Berkley
Virginia
Trortsmouth
School Superintendent Convention Topics in Richmond
In Richmond on May 6 the morning session of the school superintendents convention heard papers on Supervision by L M Shumate of Loudoun and H Meade of Amelia, and The Relation of Language to Thought by FE Shimer of New York. W C Marshall of Fauquier discussed Grading Teachers Salaries and Prompt Payment, and in the evening W T Harris, U S Commissioner of Education, spoke on School Discipline and Morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
L. M. Shumate
Loudoun County
H. Meade
Amelia
FE. D. Shimer
Board of Superintendents of Schools
New York City
W. C. Marshall
Fauquier County
W. T. Harris
United States
Commissioner of Education
Fifteen Years A Sufferer Cured By Afrienna
Ashue W. Thomas of Hay Market Prince William county Virginia testifies after fifteen years of a diseased leg that a running sore caused sleepless nights. After doctors failed he began Afrienna in June 1896 and within half a bottle relief began. He claims four bottles cured him and his leg is healed and requests his signature dated February 20 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashue W. Thomas
Hay Market
Prince William County
Virginia
Clarkson
Clarke
Tulloss
Ashur W. Thomas
Endorsement Expected for Chicago Platform in State Convention
Richmond dispatch notes Congressman Lamb expects the State Democratic Convention to endorse the Chicago platform. Judge Waddill seeks a U.S. Supreme Court seat with backing from President officials, while General Handley touts strong southern delegate support for Attorney General. A real estate case involving George Crawford is set to grand jury, and tobacco tax protests loom as plans for an early convention circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb Sayale
Chicago
Virginian
Richmond
Goff
Supreme Court of the
United States
Waddill
Hugries
John Lamb
George J. Handley
South Side
George E. Crawford
Catherine Peyronnet
Commonwealth
Richardson
L. O. Wendenburg
Peyronnet
Crawford
Charles City
Crutchfield
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Society
Tuta
Washington
State Democratic Committee
Ellyson
J. Linge Tyler
Major Tyler
Acquittal in disorderly house case at Union street bar
In Corporation Court Judge Allen R. Hanckel acquitted Benjamin Goodson of keeping a disorderly house after a Police Justice verdict of 350 fine. The Police Court had heard the case from No 104 Union Street. Other items note Bibb’s admission to practice, and local arrests for drunkenness, larceny and breach of sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Allen R. Hanckel
Benjamin Goodson
Union Street
Goodson
W. Lindsey Bibb
Hanckel
Robert W. Tomlin
Thomas Brown
Charlotte Billups
Lynch
Depositors Join Burruss Firm Suits In Currituck Case
The Davis suit lists G. V. Simmons at 2200 dollars Darden and Rives at 867.12 Laura Lewis 1292.85. The Trice suit lists Thomas Burk 1650 Roberta V Mitchell 8725 Edward T I Lett sheriff Currituck county 771.54 J B C Bell 4895.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burruss, Son & Co
Davis
G. V. Simmons
Darden & Rives
Laura Lewis
Trice
Thomas Burk
Roberta V. Mitchell
Edward T.ilett
Currituck County
N. C
J. B.C. Bell
York Street Property Transfers and Fractions
Edward Ruffin transfers to Herman G. Smith an undivided one third interest in property No 2 Freemason Street with consideration $1791.66. Chis Santos and Walter T Santos receive undivided one third interests in the same property for $6.00 and $1.791.66 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ruffin
Herman G. Smith
York Street
Chis
O. Santos
Et Ax
Walter T. Santos
Freemason
Grocer's Stock Assigned in Cumberland Street Store
Charles Berlow assigned all stock of groceries in store No 315 Cumberland street to R G L Paige trustee. Holders are in first class of preference. Total liabilities will not exceed 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berlow
R.G. L. Paige
Cumberland Street
Shipping Arrivals and Clearances Reported at City Port
A list of arrivals and clearances shows multiple schooners and steamers entering and departing. Vessels include Vimetta Thomson Philadephia to Tamplee and Emma F. Angel from Tripp to Wm. Lamb Co. for coal. Crews bring phosphate coal lumber and wood to Baltimore Philadelphia James River New London New Haven and Providence ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vimetta
Thomson
Philadephia
Tamplee
Wim. Lamb & Co
Sehr
Emma F. Angel
Tripp
Wm, Lamb & Co
Emily
Burton
Cullen
Washington
George FB
Bowden
Timmons
Baltimore
Mary
Geddis
Philadelphia
Donna
Whetstone
Paville
Rotterdam
Wm. Johnston Company
Schr
Maude Sherwood
Kelly
Boston
S. P. Blackburn, Ross
Portland
Emily EF. Burton
James River
Vasty
Galatea
New London
Barge
Providence
William O. Snow
Ellis
New Bedford
Charles P. Notman
Jewitt
Caal
Minervae Ty
Wedmire
Sarah BR. Pullman
Adams
Newport News
J. TR. Meredith
H. B. Gibson
Wheatley
Kimber
Kimber. Schr
Standard
Godfrey
Edward Smith
Lane
New York
John J. Ward
McNally
Richmond
Stone
Marge N. & W. No
New Haven
The Nieasing of Strong Nerves Remedy
The text promotes tonic treatment over mineral sedatives to recover strong nerves. It praises Has teller's Stomach Ditters as a decisive invigorant that aids digestion and nourishment, supports stamina, and counters rheumatic tendencies and kidney bladder issues with a medicinal stimulant, contrasting it with harsh commercial excitants.
Gents Wear Ad Lists Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers
An ad listing men's underwear in assorted fabrics and finishes. Items include balbriggan shirts and drawers in fine, lisle, silk, and wool blends with prices per garment or bundles such as three for 1.00 and a silk finished pink and blue set at 1.75. Also notes pepperell jean drawers and import selections.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Town
Gatesville
L. L. Eley
Greenville County
James R. Davis
Emporia
Surry Gloumber Company
Dendron
Surry, Lumser Company
South
Basehaball
Vanderslice
Dobbins
Columbus
Fall River
Mahon
Luskey
Col. Harper
L. P. Harper
North Main Street
Harper
Trafic
William H. Taylor
Lake Drummond
Taylor
Miles Copeland
Petersburg
John Patrick
John Jones
Maggie Wilson
Arthur Woolford
Clarence Abdell
Suffolk Literary Club
Julia Phillips
A. Ti. Potter
Chattanooga
Jim Vaden
J. L. Hil Printing Company
Africana
Supreme
Lynelvs Docking
Norefolk-Beani
Proliee Court
Charles Thoroughgood
Charles B. Riddick
George Johnston
Dan Welly
Stony Blount
John Bereford
Trannsfers
Aassonument
Shipping News
Wort
Portinmonth Amy
NW. K
Pie Bee Andreds
Adam- So
Botetourt County
Vitap
Mountain View Inn
Blue Ridge Mountainn
Amherst
A.C. Dlodsbo
Proprietress
Alo
Maiinger
Sebastian Kneipp
Worrishopen
Bavarila
Woon & CO
Main Street
Wood. Beckiam & CO
Wood & Bro
Bank St
Duncan Bros
G. W. Goodson & CO
Church St
Knelpp Malt Food Company
Camden St
Baltmnre, Md
Chas. Ms. Stieff
Main ST
Norfolk, VA
Henry MacLachan
Enme
Elwaye
Cook
Remedy CG
Boa Masonic
Tpmple
Chinseco
Lille
Druccists
J. M. FY. Trotter
Trotter
Main
Church Streets
Trerkley
Morgan & Wright and Newton
ayxSt
Granby and
Paris Green
London Purple
Buit
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