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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina State Secretary of State report highlights

The Raleigh dispatch covers the annual Secretary of State report on insurance business in 1868, noting written risks of 17,296, premium receipts of 1,088,201, and losses of 671,073. It also reports tuberculosis culling at the State experiment farm, a jailed preacher, pharmacy association meeting details, political tension over officials of state asylums, and a court tax ruling on municipal bond interest.

Raleigh N. C Secretary of State Goal ISG North Carolina Melville Washington Jie Butler Whih Supreme Court Russell Hutler Murphy Western Asylum Federal Court Preyer Bladen Superior Court Grand J. C. Parrish Barnum L. Jones Jones Lis Posse

Charters Granted to Two Companies in Jackson County and Stanley

A Sunday sermon notes 212 convicts in the penitentiary. The state issued charters to Turkey IXnod Conundrum of Jackson County and Morran Bros Heath of Stanley.

Christ Church Penitentiary Turkey Ixnod Conundrum Company Jackson County Morran Bros.' & Heath Company Stanley

White bear, postmaster changes loom in Aialiparx town

May 12 report from AIALIPARX North Carolina notes a white bear sighting in town amid Russian seeming crowds and a planned visit by the Druckenmiller family to the courthouse. The piece laments the replacement of the town postmaster by a black appointee after four years of faithful service and reflects on local political tensions as rain brings renewed hope.

Wallfax N. C

Notable Visitors Fill Eden Town Gatherings

S U G N Kern Identon May 12 report J H Secret Plymouth and J G Causey Jr Suffolk in town yesterday. Clarence Thationiain Sidney McMuallen Charlie Whidbee Will Holly Ruth Woms Annie Blanchard Hertford in Eden last evening. Rev W I Watson returned from Wilmington S C after convention. M H White Hertford in town on business. Evangelist Schoolfeld preached a powerful sermon last night to a large congregation with evident interest.

Identon J. H. Secret Plymouth J. G. Causey, Jr Suffolk Clarence Thationiain Sidney McMuallen Charlie Whidbee Will Holly Ruth Woms Annie Blanchard Shertford Edenor Kev W. I Watson Wilmington S. C M. H. White Hertford

Meeting of Cotton Manufacturers in Charlotte May 12

An important gathering of cotton manufacturers will be held in Charlotte on Saturday May 12. It is expected that over one hundred mills will be represented. Low production Vatoomils may shut down for sixty days and possibly the entire summer. A number of cloth mills are likely to run on shore time.

Charlotte N. C

Children recover from illness in Munterville notes

In Munterville several children of Mr and Mrs MR WAL of Central avenue are recovering. Leroy Ireland son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ireland was very ill yesterday at his home 11 Johnson avenue. Elsewhere in Tanner's Creek district two political factions forecast a hot contest. Little Miss Loyola McCabe celebrated her fifth birthday yesterday at 10 Gold street with friends.

John MR. Wal Central Avenue Leroy Ireland Joseph Ireland Johnson Avenue Tanner's Creek Loyola McCabe Peter McCabe Gold Street

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promotes Kidneys and Bladder Health

The tonic oil and bitters claim to aid the kidneys and bladder by stimulating inactive organs to renewed exertion. It asserts the drink clears abnormal elements not expelled by urine and benefits the renal system by preventing disease and disorganization.

Hostetter

Cotton belt reports heavy rains and market notes

The cotton belt reports heavy rainfall through 8 a m on the 12th with varying temperatures and station counts. Liverpool futures close easy, down one point. United States port receipts total 48 a bales vs 6 981 last year. New Orleans May contracts fell four points. Confederate Memorial Day closes Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton Exchange at 1 PM.

Mala Fall Coy Cas Liverpool United States New Orleans Norfolk and Portsmouth

Shipping News: British and American Vessels Tonnage Movements

Shipping notices report coal loads and sailings for British ships Bencay Lamb to Rotterdam and Raverssheugh Leders to Rouen via Wm. Lamb & Co. Vessels Motia Motia Catania to Baltimore in tow of Maud H Schr. James. American and other craft include tug Haud H Schr Grace Van Dusen York River lumber shipments from Baltimore to North Carolina and Rappahannock.

Bencay, Lamb Tampa Rotterdam Wm. Lamb & Co Raverssheugh Leders New Orleans Rouen Motia Catania Baltimore Light Maud H. Schr. James Aa Wtargraves Kenderly North Carolina Hudson Brooklyn Hope Grace van Dusen Lee York River Emily TE Burton Cullin Wash Infton Julia Hopkins Rappahannock River Iight Bertle and Maud

Shipping arrivals and routes from Norfolk port list

A multitude of vessels dock and depart with crews and destinations. Schooners John 8 Beachan Mary Langdon and others arrive at or sail from Norfolk bound for Portland New Haven Boston Bridgeport and Virginia ports. Tug Nathan Hale carries barge General McClellan to Norfolk while schooner George B Dudley heads to New Haven and several other craft list masters and destinations.

John Beachan Stout Richmond Mary Langdon Brown Mamie Saunders Steelman Norfolk John Johnson Clark H. C. Shepherd Cranmer Elias Ross Lewis R. H. Warford Raynor Robert C. MeQuillen Blake Portland Fred Jackson Weldon Boston Daniel Brown McNeil Virginia J. C. Clifford Mils White Cloud Hickman Nathan Hale General McClellan George B. Dudley Wilson New Haven Whelden Jennie N. Huddell Hansen H. Burrow Lowrey B. Putnam Adams Bridgeport

Tug South Baltimore Repaired to Refit and Launch Today

Cape Henry May 12. The tug South Baltimore, burned at the Norfolk and Western railroad dock, has undergone extensive repairs and will be launched from the ways today amid a clear morning with a southwest breeze.

Cape Henry South Baltimore Norfolk and Western Railroad

London a Purchaser

Market price listings for livestock and produce across regions. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and dairy values shown by grade. fruits vegetables and staple goods with per unit or per barrel pricing. naval stores and turpentine quotes included.

Farmers' market notes on grain and shelling prices

Market reports show quiet steady activity with色 prices for various grains and shelling corn. Listings include Stand Picked Fancy 34 percent and No 1 Spanish shelled 4 percent 4c, No 1 Virginia 21 percent 24c, and other grades such as third grade 2c.

Virginia

Resort to Open Season as Naval Post Band Plans Concerts

Preparations advance for the resort opening expected in the latter part of the month. Receiver Smith closes a contract with the Naval Post Band for afternoon and evening concerts, with the first Sunday program scheduled next Sunday.

Smith Naval Post Band

Salvation Oil Linked to Rheumatism Relief

A testimonial from Mr. Wm N Brown of Strichinger House Cleveland claims Salvation Oil cured twelve years of rheumatism and enabled him to walk again. The ad promotes Salvation Oil as an unrivaled liniment, priced at 2 coils, with placement at Cannon's Pharmacy and other druggists.

Salvation Oil Nf. Brown Strichinger House Cleveland Cannon's Bute Street Alfred T. West F. Holmes & Co Huistand Atlantic

Parcel bounds described in Norfolk land sale notice

Describes multiple land parcels in Norfolk Virginia with metes and bounds. Includes blocks on Ohio Decatur Bainbridge Perry and Porter streets, referencing Parke L Poindexter and Elizabeth Land and Improvement Co. property, noting four or five lots with houses and the exact survey lines and directions.

Sttuate Norfolk Perke L. Poindexter Ohio Street Decatur Street Jefferson Street Stewart Street Stewart and Ohio Streets R. R D. EE. Frost Ohio and Decatur Streets D. Js. Frost D. BE. Frost Parke L Poindexter County of Norfolk Bainbridge Street Ohio Bainbridge Streets Said Parke L. Poindexter Elizabeth Land and Improvement Company Lot Thirteen Perry Street Porter Street Elizabeth Land and Improvement Co

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