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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1897

Page

8

Drummers Tax Debate Highlights North Carolina Politics

In Raleigh on May 10 a lawsuit tests a 50 tax on drummers, with the State Treasurer denying favoritism and arranging a friendly suit to settle the issue. The piece weaves politics, religion, and local economy, mentioning Rev. Leak, the Democratic backing, and a mass meeting. It notes warm days, cool nights, cattle tuberculosis checks, and an upcoming fair and educational exhibit.

Raleigh N. C Supreme Court Julius Lewis Tr. H.W. Leak North Carolina Leak Moredlas James L. Young Metropolitan Hall Leah Brotherhood of St. Andrew South Carolina Ashville Tlakwood Cemetery New Jersey Sury Profs. Toms and Howell Raleigh Graded School Committee Poultry Division State Experiment Farm Hexe Thomas Terrell Wake Forest Jon Gill

Sacred musicale delights Elizabeth City audience

A large crowd attended the Baptist church musicale with Mrs Bunyan of Pennsylvania presiding at the organ. Solos by Mrs L C Gunkin and Misses Mac Wood Mary Brooks and Maggie Well. Rev Dr Blackwell at Wilmington Baptist convention. Special Superior Court term set for second Monday in May. Town commissioner elections held with little contest.

Elizabeth City N.C Bunyan Pennsylvania P. W. Melick L. C. Gunkin Mac Wood Mary Brooks Maggie Well Mr. Johnston Presbyteryian Church Louis Hines Edenton W. G. Coppersmith J. R. Inner A. I. Toxcey & Co Blackwell Wilmington Superior Court

Concert Repeats at Court House Draws Equal Attendance

BEA LIPAR reports in Tialifax North Carolina that last week's court house concert was repeated Thursday night with a similar program and attendance. Rev BE Rose conducted services at the M I church. Roanoke Rapids resident Brooks Grizzard visited town briefly. Friday night fishermen enjoyed a good catch of rock fish. Gary dwelling construction paused temporarily. George Gillam returned from Edenton where he had been at fisheries.

Tialifax N.C Laire M. I BE. EL Rose Brooks Grizzard Roanoke Rapids Gary George Gillam Edenton

Edenton candle decoration day hosts religious service week

Tr Darden of Currituck visits his daughter Mrs Wrinkley as Livangelist Schoolfield of Danville Va arrives and preaches at the Methodist church with Van Pelt leading song. Daily services next week at 11 am and 8 pm. Bank closed for decoration day. Louis Hines and Rev A W Burfoot attend local events.

Edenton M. C Darden Currituck County L. L. Wrinkley Livangelist Schoolfield Danville Methodist van Pelt Louis Hines Elizabeth City A. W. Burfoot Yeopim

Shipping arrivals and clearances at New York port

Shipping news lists arrivals including British steamers Lord Kelvin and Palona with coal loads for William Lamb & Co, plus schooners and sehs like C. A. White and R. and T. Hargroves for coal. Cleared vessels include Clarence Holland and nurses Western Belle with coal, and tugs with barges bound for North Carolina and Baltimore.

British Stmp Lord Kelvin Steel Mobile Amsterdam William Lamb & Co Stmp Palona Haltton New Orleans Rouen Norman Stmp Romulus Gordon New York Sehr C. A. White, Connor Schr Howard B. Peck Hamilton T. Hargroves Risley William F. Collins Fullerton Charles W. Alcott Johnston James River Let Grace van Dusen Lee Philadelphia Henry P. Havens Walton Soaltatre San Joaquin Clarence Holland Trolland Petersburg Light Narge Davie Crockett Hoboken Western Belle East Providence Emma PL Angel Tripp. E Boston George P. Davenport McLeod Portland Volunteer Baltimore Asher J. Judgew Williams Daisy Bell Thos. P. Strain Glide Tyler North Carolina

Port of New York May Arrival For Edward Smith

Edward Smith arrives at the Port of New York in May aboard sbr McLean bound for Norfolk. He is listed as a passenger or crew member with destination noted as Norfolk.

New York Edward Smith McLean Norfolk

Hudson River Wreck Buoy Discontinued After Wreck Removal

The spar buoy Minted with red and black stripes used to mark a sunken canal boat wreck off Morris Street Wharf Jersey City was raised and discontinued. The wreck has been removed and the buoy is no longer in service.

Hudson River Morris Street Wharf Jersey City N. 1 S. W Castle Willing S&s

Lord Kelvin’s Report of Northbound Contact With Pred. A. Toland

Captain of the British steamer Lord Kelvin says he spoke the American schooner Pred. A. Toland on the 5th instant heading north at roughly 46°20′ N 74°20′ W. No further details were provided about the interaction or the vessels’ statuses.

Steel Lord Kelvin Pred A. Toland

Campbell's Photographie Studio Ad

Local studio Campbell's advertises photography services and showcases quality and prices. Visit at 240 344 Main Street to compare work before going elsewhere.

Campbell’a

Norfolk City liquor ordinance case divides courts

In Norfolk, the spring term of the City Circuit Court heard W. J. Lintz versus the City of Norfolk over the Goodridge ordinance. The decision, delivered by Judge Prentis, holds the ordinance invalid for intruding on licensing powers reserved to the Corporation Court, noting only general law grants liquor licenses and approves place suitability. The opinion reverses the ruling. other docket items include Willian L. Wolf & Co. v. W. A. Stewart for $488.75 and a habeas corpus matter involving Michael Traver.

Prentis Goodridge W. J. Lintar Norfolk W. EF. Lints Hiquors, Beer Wich Corporation Court Acts of Assembly Eiretoral Board Norfolk County Circuit Court Willian L. Wolf & Co W. A. Stewart Michael Traver North Carolina Court of Law and Chancery James Graham, Jr United States Gulf Stream

City Court Records From Portsmouth District

Ed Parnes and James Hennessy fined 23.50 each for minor offenses while Henry Williams, driving a wagon, was dismissed for lacking a license. Mattie Kemp fined 5.50 for dress larceny. George Ward jailed 30 days for bond default. August Lindon jailed 15 days for street begging. Martha Billups and Mary Glasgow fined 5.50 each for breach of peace. W L Brent fined 3.50 for fighting. Irene Williams jailed 15 days for street walking. Della Gray case continued with bail set.

Parnes James Hennessy Henry Williams QO. L. Williams Portsmouth Mattie Kemp Sally Antrey George Ward August Lindon Martha Billups Mary Glasgow W. L. Brent Irene Williams Jal Della Gray I. C. Casey

Signs of Strength Beams From Farmers Market Summary

Metric details list hog and lamb prices and assorted market grades. Consolidated figures show prime and Spanish shelled varieties with per pound values and packaging descriptors across market segments.

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Salvation Oil promoted as timely friend for rheumatism

A Virginia user from Ashland reports Salvation Oil relieved ankle rheumatism, reduced swelling, and cured pain when other remedies failed. The ad notes local availability at Cannon's Pharmacy and storefronts at 490 Bute, 216 Main, 7 Main, and Reistand's Atlantic City Drug Store.

Salvation Oil My. Jno M. Wall Ashland Cannon's Pitanmacy Bute Alfred T. West Main St F. Holmes & CO Reistand Atlantic City

Public Auction at Norfolk estate sale on York Street listing

A listing advertises a sale at the Norfolk real estate exchange for a valuable two story house and lot at 276 York Street between Roush and Duke streets with a 30 by 100 feet yard. Terms call for one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust. Auctioneers are H. IL Paw & Co. Also Pine Furniture and other items to be sold at the auction house Tuesday morning at 10 o clock with special invitation to ladies.

Nice House York Street Norfolk Teal Estate and Stock Exchange Main Street Roush Duke Streets Rouse H. Il Paw & To Matthew. O'Keefe Joseph R. Spratley Wwe Aerchants’ and Mechanics’ Savings Bank City of Norfolk Real Estate Exchange Cty Norfolk Mariner ‘St Mariner Street Kenchureh and Mariner Streets Algrter Street Matthew O'Weeff N. Prp. Tatem Walei Norfolk County Court Norfolk County Washington Puripike Road Terals-Casbh Martin Fpranerlin Gill Trishisos Heal Estate Berkli LO Mens Polio Wings Dorkley Lyierne Saidtow Int Tedw Whitmhurst Jelbeth Herbert Washington District County Mahan Darcel Hortin Ross Visrail Hieal Trust G. Hatton A. C.mudgins Cowmily Cork Gierfolk Sea Mato Street

Auctioneers listing for No 23 Bank street

A short auction notice from Liar Pare and Co. Auctioneers lists No 23 Bank street as the subject of the sale. The fragment indicates an event handled by the firm with postal or street identification but no further details.

HL. Page & Co Judlonecra Bank Street Liar Pare & Co

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