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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Cotton Mill for Troy and State News

The page reports a major Troy cotton mill project with 16 000 spindles and 400 looms set to be built in a large facility. It notes governor remarks on conventions and appointments to study immigration and criminal law matters, plus local elections and state farm and crop updates.

Raleigh N. C George S. Yer- Ung Hameseeker's Association Chicago Nve J. Barrows International Prison Commission North Carolina Cumberland County

Murfreesboro Rail Clash Over Seaboard Assets

In Murfreesboro North Carolina residents attacked a Seaboard Air Line siding removal by Porter and followers burning a bridge uprooting trestle poles and delaying a train. A temporary bridge was built and track laid to allow movement while threats against road crews were reported. No injuries noted and legal action pending word.

Murfreesboro Pendleton Seaboard Air Line Murfreesboro Railroad Company Western Union Telegraph Company Moherrin Terra Teria N. C Porter

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Endorsed by James Hadfield

James Hadfield of 350 West Street New York verifies Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an excellent remedy for cough cold and hoarseness. He recommends it to all who need a valuable household medicine. The syrup is sold everywhere for 25 cents.

Dr. Bull Jas. Hadfield West St New York City William Lamb Lambert’ Point Road Pocahontas Avenue Shenandoah Street Lambert's Point Company Lambert's Point Norfolk and Western Railroad Lambert's. Point Wastern Norfolk and Western Rail Way Eyvery Norfolk Belk Norvalk

Election of Town Commissioners in Elizaredal

Republicans win all wards in Elizaredal except Second Ward where the Democratic nominee is unopposed. Commissioners named: First Ward J A Kramer Second Ward Dr W W Griggs Third Ward B P Spence Fourth Ward T A Commander Fifth Ward Dr Palemon John. Mayor and chief officers to be chosen at first June meeting. Also notes revival services at Methodist church and bridal tour return of Mr and Mrs David Whitehurst.

Elizabeth City N. c J. A. Kramer W. W. Griggs Spence T. A Palemon John Kramer Old ‘Board J. H. Hall David. Whitehurst

Edenton Elects Mayor and Pro Tem as Council Meets

In Edenton on May 11 the new Board of Town Councilmen elected J. W. Branning mayor and J. C. Bond as mayor pro tem. Evangelist Schoolfield preached on Prayer and Confession to a full church audience. George P. Polk and H. E. Williams returned from Norfolk, and A. T. Bush has his Queen Street residence being painted. L. G. Roper of Roper City was at the Bay View.

Edenton N. C Ervangelist Schoolfield George P. Polk H. E. Wiliams Norfolk A. T. Bush Queen Street Board of Town J. W. Branning J. C. Bond L. G. Roper Roper City Bay View

Willifords Return From Lansbury Visit

Hertford May 11 reports Mr and Mrs GC V Williford returning from a visit to friends in Lansbury NC. Weather described as very warm and dry. The streamer Lucy replaces the Harbinger of Norfolk during repairs.

Hertford N. C GC. V. Williford Lansbury Lucy Norfolk

Shipping News Concludes with North Carolina to Baltimore Cargoes

Shipping notices list vessels cleared or bound for ports including North Carolina to Baltimore aboard Jum ber Schr Eva L Perris Stevens to Boston Bell Irvine & Co with bagging and other cargoes. Listings include Hilleray Lilly London cargo of lumber and flour, Sarah Wilson James River tiles, Freddie Hencken Richmond New York lumber, Marguerite B Roper New York lumber, Majestic New London coal, Puritan New Bedford dredges in tow and Charles Marford with slaves.

North Carolina Baltimore Jumber Hilleray Lilly London United States Shipping Company Sarah €. Wilson Kelly James River Freddie Hencken Henningson Richmond Marguerite B. Roper Cranmer New York Bares Majestic New London Puritan New Bedford

Maritime Arrivals and Departures Noted at Capes and Ports

Ships report movements including Br. stmp Bencing passing Capes at 12 20 p m for Lambert s Point Bremen May 8 Arrived British steamer Glenmorren Potts Savannah via Newport News Beachy Head May 8 Passed British steamer Straits of Mend Morgan Pensacola via Newport News for Antwerp Manchester May 8 and British steamer Blue Star Leach Pensacola via Newport News New.

Br. Stmp Bencing Capes Lambert's Point Bremen Glenmorren Potts Savannah Newport News Beachy Head Straits of Mend Morgan Pensacola Antwerp Manchester Blue Star Leach Newport Newa

President nominates Henry P Cheatham Recorder of Deeds

Washington May 11 The President sent to the Senate the nomination of ex-Congressman Henry P Cheatham a colored man from North Carolina for the post of Recorder of Deeds District of Columbia The move marks a historic appointment amid ongoing civil rights debates.

Washington Senate Henry P. Cheatham North Carolina Recorder of Deeds District of Columbia

Two Key Ailments Linked to Urinary Tract Distress

An article explains bladder and kidney disease arise from imperfect kidney action or neglected treatment of other conditions. It notes misattribution to female weakness and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy, offering samples and pamphlets by mail with 50 cent to 1 dollar prices.

Wilmer Daily Virginian Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghampton, N. Y

Role of Honor Recalled From Norfolk After War

A Norfolk memorial sketches Confederate veterans and heroes from North Carolina and Virginia. It honors Major General W D B Pender and General Lee aides, recalls Judge William A W Martin and James W Winten, and honors chaplains, ministers, and private soldiers who served in the Civil War. The piece closes with praise for ex Confederate veterans and local merchants endorsing De Witts Little Early Risers.

North Carolina Gilbert Eliott Roanoke River Capii Starke Norfolk Lee W. Db. Pender Stephen Lee Pender Gettysburg James W. Winten Old Virginia Willian J. Moore Omarides Herbert ML Nash der. Prank Mone Jess Vine Vines Bishop Randolph Armstrong Barten Lacey Wharton Beverly D. Tucker Comrads

Glass of Fashion Butterick Patterns Ad

In Metropolitan Pashion Bool for Muay edition the May issue of The Deimentor journal highlights latest spring and summer styles. We sell Butterick patterns, the leading paper patterns of the world.

Pashion Bool Deiimentor

Rev E K Dudley Expected Home For Prayer Meet

Atlantic City notes Rev E K Dudley is due home today and will lead the prayer meeting at Central Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs A H Pusey and younger children left for Eastern Shore Maryland. Capt W T Williams and H Fentress attended the Grand Lodge of IOOF in Staunton Virginia. A ward youth baseball team challenges any under 17. Clifton team managers Ernest McCoy and others toured the city water works Monday. Mrs McIntosh is critically ill on Central Avenue. Dudley to preach a children's sermon tomorrow at 2 PM.

Southeastern Tariff Association Old Point Virginia Rosser State Board of Pharmacy Troy Hiram L. Grant Goldsboro Washington Ife Carr Matt. Ransom Wake Forest College BM. McConnell Wefkly Field and Shore Association New York State Board of Education George H. Glass Raleigh Telephone Exchange Henry Hurt Glass Richmond Slart E. K. Dudley Central Avenue Baptist Church A. TH. Pusey Eastern Shore W. T. Williams H. Fentress Staunton Grand Lodge of Clifton Ernest McCoy City Water Works

Why risk substitutes when 25 years of experience guarantees results

The text argues that poor cooks fail often and doctors cannot replicate Scott's Emulsion exactly. It stresses that following a proven formula yields reliable outcomes, urging readers to trust the product backed by decades of expertise.

Scott

Willoughby Beach Company Seeks Bids for Grading Project

Notice to contractors invites bids to level and grade the Willoughby property at Willoughby Spit. Information available at the office of W. D. Pender, Secretary. Company reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Teh Geach W. D. Pender Pio Willoughby Breach Co Willoughby Beach Company Willoughby Spit Oat Willoughby

Real Estate Sale by Trustee in Norfolk County

Public auction to sell valuable Berkley house and lot with riparian shore lot bounds on Drawbridge road and undivided quarter shares in two Washington District parcels in Norfolk VA. Parcels No 5 and No 6 lie north of the turnpike. total acreage 645 and 2000 respectively. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with notes and deed of trust security. Auction date Thursday May uth, at 12 o'clock in front of Norfolk County courthouse. G Hatton, trustee.

Matthew O'Keefe Reptember Joseph R. Spratley Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Savings Bank City of Norfolk Mariner Street Penchureh and Mariner Streets Joseph RB. Spratley Tisams RY Wil N. PL Wittens Norfolk County Court Norfolk County Washington Norfolkounty Nathaniel Wyutem Iuernpike Road Thams—Cashl Poster Dihaagk Alvahi Martin Pranklin D. Gill Trusteen Berklind Morfolk County Berkley Drawbridge Said Road J. W. Whitehurst Hfethne Herbert Washington Diet Nashanel G. Hatton A.C. Hudgins County Court of Norfolk South-Eastern Building and Loan Sixchanns Main Street Lambert's Point Ne. W. RR. R Lambert's Point Knitting Mis Towden Ferry Bnpreovement Twishms —Cash, RW Whitehurst Thos. J. Nottingham L. D. White Sald Real Isstate Exchange Norfolk City A. D. Witten T. W. Spinde Thrams Ali Cash Walter M. Pierce

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