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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina News Roundup Sparks and Setbacks

Raleigh reports the U S Agriculture Department will study proposed cattle quarantine changes for the state while county boundaries are debated. State Treasurer flags stock certificates on plank roads as worthless. convicts arrive at the penitentiary. interest includes Mormon church site in Columbus and a Buddhist temple possibility. Reports note a washout on the Ducktown railroad, rising temps, despondent farmers, and talk of a U S attorney bid for the Eastern district.

Raleigh N. C United States Agricultural Department State Commissioner of Agriculture Ble Secretary of State South Carolina Hualeigh Columbus Watauga County Insane Asylum Board John R. Smith Russell James H. Young Hatelgh Don Cameron Pennsylyviinha Roanoke Agricultural Department North Carolina German Reformed Church Greensboro Claude Bomara United States

Lenefit Concert at Coup Hall for Map Church in Halifax

The May 5 concert at Coup Hall in Halifax benefitted the Map church under church ladies. The program opened with the Soldiers’ Welcome and included duets and instrumental pieces. The quadrille quartet concluded with Good Nights. J Stevenson of Weldon attended. Rev Rose and wife were in town. Mrs H J Canaway now resides here.

Halifax N. C Sweetan Peresvu Sant Ludwig kKindiness of Mine Minor Company H. J. Canaway

Elizabeth City News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Special correspondent reports Edenton businessman Mr W W Pruden in town. Norfolk Southern official Mr EB C Potter also visits. Theophilus White, Shell Fish Commissioner, attends city. Republican convention to nominate town commissioners in each ward tonight. Cyclones face Atlantic Collegiate Institute in a baseball game at the old ball grounds tomorrow. J L Sykes to display a new phonograph at Atlantic Collegiate Institute Sunday night. Boxing bouts drawn crowds at Elizabeth City Athletic Subrocs last night.

Izabeth City N. C Pruden Edenton EB. C. Potter Norfolk and Southern Railroad Theophilus White Shell Fish Cyclones Atlantic Collegiate Institute Moyrow J. L. Sykes Atlantc Collegiate Elizabeth City Athletic

Ifertford N C News Brief May 6

Hone T O Skinner returned today from Dare Court T LD Saunders came from Elizabeth City Ida Ward is much improved from illness People of Ifertford enjoyed an Italian string band from Colsboro N C last night

Ifertford N. C T. O. Skinner Dare Court T. LD. Saunders Fiizabeth City Ida Ward Ciolisboro N.C

Strength Shown Concluded Markets Report

Market notes show steady mill feed and bran at 14.00 per 40 pounds for middling, mixed hay priced at 12.00, 15.00 for No 1 Timothy, 19.00 for No 2, with various fish and seafood prices listed per pound or per hundred. Regional references include Maine Michigan Ohio Indiana and North Carolina shad.

Michigan Ohio Indiana Les Taylors North Carolina

Legal Troubles Cloud Local Court Docket

In the Corporation Court Mary Turner faces a novel charge for biting Susie Mason. the jury found her not guilty. John Banks acts as administrator for the Verdier estate with bond 320000 and Midelley Safe Deposit Co. of Maryland as surety. A liquor license is granted to John Stroud of Church Street. Oscar G. TMM, arraigned for embezzling 180 dollars left by Mrs. Bowie, saw a hung jury and adjournment to morning.

Corporation Court Mary Turner Susie Mason Smith Street Hugh Miller John Banks Hunckel ML. Verdier Midelley Safe Deposit Company of Maryland John Stroud Church Street Hill Oscar GG. Tmm L. A. Bowie East Main Street

Warrant Charges Cooney with Seaman's Lodging House Theft

A warrant charges Daniel Cooney, a solicitor for a seaman's lodging house, with abducting apprentice navigator Roberts from the sailing ship Cambrian King. Captain Handson says the boy was taken to secure a reward. Several locals, Mary Foster and Annie Royal fined for abusive language. Thorogood and Williard dismissed on larceny claims. Habeas corpus comes for Michael Travers in Pasquotank County jail with Judge Martin set to hear next Thursday.

Daniel Cooney Roberts Cambrian King Tomlin Grand Handson Mary Foster Annie Royal Charles Thorogood Williard Travers Michael Travers Pasquotank County N. C Norfolk Martin Court of Law and Chancery Hanckel

Market Report Shows Strong Demand and Mixed Prices

Market good and cattle in strong demand. Milk cows from Eastern North Carolina cannot be sold due to US quarantine. Prices listed for Western cattle, heifers, bulls, fat cows, and cows, plus fruits, vegetables, poultry, eggs, beeswax, and turpentine. Market quiet and steady with varied commodity quotes.

North Carolina United States

Vast Fabric Sale With New Colors In Linen Sheers

150 pieces of Jaconet 40 Inches wide in new colors. Elegant new desley in fee would be good value per yard. 10) direct lawn at die regular price per yard. 18) pieces of Charlie at Due regular price per yard. Lace striped organdie and dimities in newest patterns and colors per yard. 60 pieces yard wide Pereale boc per yard.

Judge orders sale of the barge Frandywine

Judge Hughes orders sale of the barge Frandywine to satisfy a libel claim with the price set on the twelfth instant. The grand jury will be called on the twenty first instant and the petit jury on the twenty fifth.

Hughes Grand Jury Petit Jury

Depositors of Burruss Bank File Suit in Clerk’s Office

The depositors listed include Philip M. Prescott with 1294.23 and Julia Colter with 410. James F. Duncan is shown at 917.62. Other names appear in the docket such as Rh. C. Carpenter and Tebault with 187.40.

Burruss Bank Philip M. Prescott Julia Colter James F. Duncan

Unbleached and Bleached Cottons in Various Widths and Prices

A list of textile prices and details for unbleached cotton at 40 inches wide by the yard, bleached cotton in multiple finishes, and various linens and spreads. Includes references to loom, weaving, and sizes such as 22 inch and 12M4e, with prices per yard or piece for each item.

Uomn Gweavara Lie Rm Yard Brindsgeye

Dress Linings and Trims Inventory Listing

A large lot of dress linings and trims including Rustle Cambric and Canvas. Ends at ten minimum per yard. Includes one dot Selleia and Percaline in all colors mill ends. Prices and quantities limited by stock.

Te.mn

Shipping Arrivals and Clearances Reported

Shipping news lists arrivals and clearances including the George P Davenport McLeod to Win Lam Co for coal, Lehr Melville to load pig iron, Bay Lickers Simmonsa to James River with lumber, the Fortunata cleared for Trapan i Sicily, and several freighters and barges carrying coal lumber and other cargo under charter or in tow.

George P. Davenport McLeod Win Lam & Co Lehr Melville Litchfield Baltimoreight Caraline Augusta Lucite Ross Rieh North Carolina Pendleton Lamb & On Sehr Bay Lickers Simmonsa Jamas River Baltimore Sehr Sarah C. Wilson

Deeds of Trust Filed on Local Property Parcels

Yesterday recorded deeds show OK Dominion Steamship Co to Partners Loan and Trust Co securing a mortgage on a small parcel in Channel street. Peter Byrnes and others convey Bond street property to L Gorleto for 1275 dollars. Bertha Godwin to Ella Westcott 1500 dollars for Malthy Avenue property. Ave L Adams and husband to P A Agolasto Chanel street property for 10 dollars plus other considerations.

OK Dominion Steamship Company Partners’ Loan and Trust Company Thehm Peter Byrnes L. Gorleto Chanel Street A. P. Jordan Williamson Bond Street Bertha Godwin Ella Westcott Malthy Avenue Ave L. Adams Husband P. A. Agolasto Bericu Justee Publi Norfolk County Berkley Drawbridge J. W. Whitehurst Elzabeth River Herbert Washington District Nathan‘el Tatem Hatton, Trusteo

New Styles in Collars and Cuffs Featured in Ruching Novelties

A catalog announces novelties in ruching with black white and color options. It highlights new styles across collars cuffs belts and related accessories for fashionable detail.

Corsets Offered in Varied Colors and Styles

Advertises R. and G. Corsets in black white and grey with models for men and women, Rh. and G. Corsets in black and white, It. and G. Corsets in black and white at various prices, plus Misses' Corsets and extra long waists priced from 34c to 49c.

J. & C. Misses

Ladies Skirts and Brillantine Fabrics List

Market listing for ladies skirts and fabrics includes black figured brillantine varieties 46 yards wide and 5 to 6 yards wide, prices from 1.25 to 3.40, with plain and figured options and colorful paney fabrics. Items shown include Isidies or Isidies branded brillantine skirts priced around 2.00 to 3.40 and wider widths noted.

Court of Appeals in Richmond Hears Several Petitions

Circuit Court of Appeals session in Richmond May 6 featured judges Gott Smonton and Stawley. Petitions included Yellow Poplar Lumber Co v United States mandamus denied on counsel Baldwin's motion. Dowshtery Co v Albemarle Chesapeake Co dismissed by consent. American Tahoeen Co v Thomas Street argued by Phillips Stringfellow Rutherford Breewell Page. Admitted as counsel after oath: M B R Philips and John Wharton Clark. Court adjourned to tomorrow.

Richmond Gott Smonton and Stawley United States Cireuit Court of Appeals Yellow Poplar Lumber Co Jonh John N. Laldwin PL Dowshtery Co Albemarle and Cheeapeake Co- MH Company Appelles Crreuly Court of Mastern Boystiet of Vireainia American Tahoeen Company Thomas Street M. BR. Philips New York John Wharton Clark Washington D. C

Dover May 5 German strip voyage details

Sommerfield and Hahan depart Dover for Hamburg with German strip voyage details noting Norfolk port connections.

Dover Sommerfield Hahan Norfolk Hamburg

Alvena Mast Carried Away and Light Extinguished

Notice reports the Alvena steamer mast carried away at the easterly side of the south channel entrance to New York Lower Bay about 12 miles southeast, causing the Neht to be discontinued and the red light from the main rigging to be extinguished with plans to restore.

Alvena New York Lower Bay

Free Pills Offer Promises Sample and Merits

Free Pills offer requests your address to H FB Buckles Co Chiengzo for a free sample box of Da King's New Life Pills. The ad claims easy action and cures for constipation headaches malaria and liver troubles with vegetable ingredients and no harmful substances. Regular 25c per box sold by Burrow Martin Co druggists.

H. FB. Buckles & Co Chiengzo Burrow, Martin & Co

Norfolk Iron Works at No 16 Water Street Norfolk

Norfolk Iron Works located at No 16 Water Street in Norfolk Virginia is noted in the record. The entry lists the business address and confirms the company name existing at that location.

Water Streat Norfolk, Va

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