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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina real pinewood chips and bar association charter

Raleigh May 7 Special The Winston Bar Association, the first bar group chartered in the state, includes Clement Manly and other Raleigh lawyers. News from Mitchell County notes four inches of snow. New Bern councilmen named. Raleigh Baptists plan a Pilot cotton mills church. subscriptions for the Southbound railway move ahead. Various notices cover asylum officials, railroad directors, and a moonshine raid. a local songwriter and a released prisoner feature in brief society notes.

Mitchell County Newbern Russell MM. Dranecy Joseph V W. Watson J. F. Shul Key S. D. Pope James W. Clarrison Baptists Pilot Cotton Mills Raleigh George Robinson Smithfield Insane Asylum Dr. Davis Beaufort Carl Duncan John R. Smith Asylum John B. Broadfoot Wayetteville The North Carolina Railway Burlington M. Kenyon Raleleh Tribune Chicago John Winder Sea‘board Air Line Western Hospital Supreme Court Raleleh Institution Durham Nashville Johnston County Ij.p.tinger Person County Eli Jacobs York Phifer Marham County Cabarrus County Phifer

Edenton notes and local arrivals in May column

Edenton North Carolina brief items report Miss Sallie Cherry leaving for Norfolk to restore crest. Dr Harmon rents Paxton house and plans repairs with family arrival soon. Mr P F Preston from Cleveland announces new position with RR Byrd & Co. Brooke Prench of Holmes Snail company visiting town. Local market enjoys steady strawberry supply. Pound net fishermen to pull nets soon.

Edenton N. C Sallie Cherry Norfolk Harmon Paxton P. F. Preston Cleveland Ohio RR. Byrd & Co Brooke Prench Holmes’ Snail Company

Beets to Sugar Boost Wisconsin Industry and Jobs

The Menomonee Falls beet sugar plant starts full production after successful testing, representing a 3000000 investment with a 275 ton daily beet capacity. The venture supports local farming and factory jobs, promotes diversified crops, and argues for more plants across Wisconsin and neighboring states to reduce reliance on imported sugar and stabilize prices.

Wisconsin Menomonee Nelds Wicecons'in Michigan Tino Ws Iowa Minnesota Kanans Nebraska Far West Far East South America United States West Indies Cuba

Vaudeville and stage news sweep the season

Daniel Frohman sails for Europe as benefits flourish Joseph Herbert writes a new burlesque Creston Clarke to appear in Philadelphia next week David Garrick sh հնարավոր Walter Jones to star in A Round of Pleasure Jessie Bushy and Gladys Wallis join summer stock Chicago vaudeville theatres revive comic opera The Typewriter Girl Joan Jennings eyed for vaudeville Mrs McKinley’s party at Lyceum Theatre Mrs Cleveland nearby Lyceum audience M Brunetiere lectures on the stage predicting vaudeville and comic opera decline

Joseph Herbert Te M. Brunetiere New York Lennox Lyceum Emile Aueler Alexander Dumas Victorien Sardoun

No Cineograph Show at Academy Tonight

The cinema on the Academy ends its performance today and the complete fourteen rounds of the Corbett and Pittshmmons fight will be shown at the Opera House on Church street tonight.

Academy Corbett and Pittshmmons Opera House Church Street Yorke Street Norfolk Heal Estate and Stock Exchange Multi York Street Boush Duke Streets JH. L. Page & CO Muastds Auctioneers

Jeromas Role in Greek Rights Sparks Literary Debate

The Academy critiques Jeromes list of authors backing Greece in the Crete crisis. Jerrold quips about past schemes with Laman Blanchard and Byronist musings, noting a “smart shower” washed out Greece plans. Meanwhile world railways carry over four million weekly passengers.

Jerome K. Jeromans Jdes Greece Hhe Academy Jerome Jerrald Laman Blanchard Jerrold New York

Palmer House Manager Endorses Paine's Celery Compound

Willis Howe of the Palmer House Chicago testifies to Paine's Celery Compound curing his fever and restoring health after a serious illness. The letter, dated January 14, 1897, praises the remedy as a spring tonic and invigoration for nervous debility, sleeplessness, and related ailments. It claims the product improves digestion, increases blood, and strengthens nerves across households.

Palmer House Chicago America Europe Willis Trowe Wells, Richardson & Co Burlington Owas Paine Willis Howe Pirie Rem

Barnum and Sailey Circus to Exhibit in Norfolk Today

Barnum and Sailey's Great Circus brings the Greatest Show on Earth to Norfolk with four special trains from Richmond via Petersburg. Exhibitions at 2 PM and 8 PM with doors opening an hour earlier. Reserved seats at Alfriend and Murray's bookstore. Free street parade passes through the city this morning featuring a grand pageant honoring Columbus in Barcelona and a procession of animals and performers, including elephants, camels, lions, tigers, and many spectacular chariots.

Barnum &S* Kailey Norfolk Richmond Petersburg Church Street Avenue B Peter Small Elia Eur Ing Johanna Gorila Orissa Twins Alfriend & Murray Matin Street Barcelona America T18 United Team Rand Inderella

Grand Triumphal Mammoth Grain Chariot Parade

A historic parade float honoring Columbus at Barcelona forty years past features the Mammoth Grain Chariot. Royal mace bearers lead a squad of eight trumpeters as Ferdinand and Isabella mounted grandees and nobles ride in ornate costumes. Christopher Columbus is celebrated with an emblematic float showing new country symbols.

Columbus Barcelona Ferdinand and Isabella Christopher Columbius

Hires Root Beer Trade Mark Case Upheld by Philadelphia Court

In Philadelphia court, Justices Finletter and Gordon grant a preliminary injunction against George A. Hires and associates. The decision cites extensive advertising and bottle design as distinct traits of Hires’ Root Beer, finding deception and infringement likely, restraining others from manufacturing or selling under similar name or appearance.

Finletter and Gordon Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas No. 3 George A. Hires Charles i Flres Rootbeer Iself Tires Rootbeer Joseph H. Ingersoll Robert C

Groaning Vaudeville Extravaganza Advertised

Everything Precisely was advertised as a grand vaudeville show featuring Sublime Equine Speetavie-760 trained horses in one ring, four elephant acts, a human arrow shot from a crossbow, Olympian spectacles, bareback riders, acrobats and clowns. The program promises three elephant herds, camel droves, fifty carriages of wild beasts, and a variety of acts across multiple rings and stages.

Siedhal

Return of Columbus to Barcelonia and Arabian Knights Tales Show

The notice touts a show featuring new migrant returns, Columbus in Barcelonia, a lone W-horse team, and Arabian Knights Tales with nursery rhymes. It promises two daily exhibitions, doors opening early, and admission with half price for children. Reserved and advance tickets available at standard prices.

Barcelonia

A Modern Gypsy Circus Tale Promoted by Murray

An illustrated edition of A Modern Gypsy by Charles Whedore Murray is advertised with a vivid colored cover. The book is promoted for sale at all bookstores and in circus venues with a price of 2c.

Charles Whedore Murray

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