North Carolina Diocesan Convention and State News
The North Carolina Episcopal Diocesan Convention adopts a resolution to purchase St Marys Female School for 50000 dollars with 10000 cash and twenty year remainder. Changes to the State Normal and Industrial College commencement schedule are announced with J L M Curry and Walter H Page as speakers. A pardon petition for Peter Cannon is before Governor Russell as to the Cheatham County assault case. News includes editorials on local governance and a scandal involving George H M Glass and his wife.
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Raleigh
N. C
Albert Johnson
J. C. L. Lumsden
Russell
Peter Cannon
Cheatham Superior Court
Lula Carr
Supreme Court
Bynum
Episcopal Diocesan
St. Mary's Female School
Cameron
C. J. Harris
Agricultural and Mechanical College
State Normal and Industrial College
Greensboro
J. L. M. Curry
S. M. Finger
Walter H. Page
Boston
State Teachers’ Assembly
Morehead City
Wake Forest College
Curry
McMurray
University of Chicago
George J. Ramsey
Southern Educational Association
W. H. Day
Institution For the
XK. P. Merritt
James McKee
Glass
George HM. Glass
Hatcher Lectures Open Masonic Meeting in Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City May 14 Mr Hatcher of Liberty N C lecturing before Mureka Lodge of Masons for several days Rev Dr C S Blackwell returns from Wilmington Baptist convention Refreshments at Courthouse 4 to 2 p m today Polk Miller lecture tonight for Presbyterian church benefit Emma Warren Theatrical Company opens week at Overmans Academy of Music Monday the 24th inst.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Hatcher
Liberty
Mureka Lodge of Masons
C. S. Blackwell
Baptist Convention
Wilmington
Polk Miller
Presbyterian Church
Emma Warren Theatrical Company
Overman's Academy of Music
Emma Warren Repertoire Company at Itea's Opera House
Edenton N C May 14 The Emma Warren Repertoire company billed to appear at Itas Opera House each night during the coming week commencing Monday night May Capt R H Lee and Miss Agnes Davenport were married last night at the home of the bride Rev Mr Crane officiating Polk Miller gave an entertainment last
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Edenton
N. C
Sparlal
Emma Warren Repertoir Company
Itea
Opera House
R. H Lee
Agnes Davenport
Mr. Crane
Polk Miller
Special Services at Methodist Church Sunday Afternoon
A readee note describes a preacher Bryan Gelist Schooltfeld to speak at 2 50 p m during special services at the Methodist church on May day.
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Rea
Methodist Church
Byangelist Schooltfeld
Hertford Drummers Fill Week as Rector Arrives
Hertford Minnesota notes include Dr. David Cox and family visiting Norfolk while Miss Nellie Skinner returns from Franklin. Local drummer influx marks the week. Hon I G Skinner away on professional business. The new Episcopal rector has arrived and will conduct services Sunday.
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Hertford
MN. C
Speedal
David Cox
Hite
Norfolk
Nellie Skinner
Franklin
I. G. Skinner
Episcopal
New York Case Rules Damages For Fraud In Marital Union
Shujek vs Goldman holds that inducing marriage through false virtuous claims is actionable fraud causing damages to the husband. It notes lack of precedent but permits action for a wrongful act followed by lawful damages. Also discusses intoxication effects on marriage viability in Prine vs Prine and cites Greene vs Greene on alimony from a wife’s separate estate.
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Shujek
Prine
Greene
Nebo A
Carter
Emi
Hans
Anall
Carter Medicine CO
New York
Sonal Pill
Scea'l Boss
Geld Bete
Weather and market notes from cotton belt report
Weather across the cotton belt is generally clear with high and low temperatures and rainfall figures listed for July 1896. Market data show UK and US futures movements, New York closes, and New Orleans declines, alongside crop movement receipts and interior stocks, with crop in sight at 8142 100.
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Iiy
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
LSOT
U. S
U.S
Amuoie de Latead Sans
Heite
Commonest New York Names From 1897 City Registry
The list shows top surnames in New York, including Smith 8182, Brown 1562, Miller 1495, Murphy 1210, Meyer 1104, Johnson 1080, Kelly 1047, Cohen 1008, Levy 81, Williams 803, Jones 202, Murray 834, Wilson 752, Ryan 752, Moore 752, Clark 748, Sullivan 820, Martin 816, White 782, Davis 702, O’Brien 7, Murray 752.
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New York
New York City
Smith
Brown
Miller
Murphy
Meyer
Johnson
Kelly
Cohen
Levy
Williams
Jones
Murray
Wilson
Sia
Clark
Sullivan
Martin
White
Davis
O'Brien
Ryan
Moore
Ambassador Bayard Sails From Southampton to New York
Mr. Thomas F. Bayard, the United States ambassador to Great Britain, sailed from Southampton for New York on Saturday. There is evidence of demand in Geneva for American fin plate including raw material packed in boxes and black sheets packed in bundles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas PF. Bayard
United States
Britain
Southampton
New York
Geneva
Switzerland
Not Much About Anything or Life in Norfolk
A Norfolk city page notes Ocean View opening next Sunday and Old Point capes excursion tonight. Virginia Beach railway to end at Braimbleton after next Sunday. Various locals in town, from Mrs. M. B. Wharton’s return to police warning against street litter.
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Norfolk
Ocean View
M. B. Wharton
Old Point
Capes
Vicglnia Beach Railway
Braimbleton
J. &. Howell
Newark
N. J
Howell
Atlantic Hotel
George Armstrong
Washington
Pennsylvanian
Union Mission
Lankford
David Cox
Hertford
N. C
Dennis Etheredge
Freemazon Street
Jamestown
David Crooney
Troberts
Cambrian King
Cliss
Lews Bransford
Lower Church Street
John Callahan
Norfolk and Washington Sivanrbouy Company
Wits
Dickett-Puchanan Camp
CO. Vi
Portsmouth
W. OR. Mayo
Mayo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
George McCloud, Jr
Berkley
Ladies of Pastern Shore Chapel
New Oeeana
Proncess
Anne County
Arminn
Mra. Oll
Preemnason Street
Seaman Leyon and Norfolk Music Event Highlight Local Visit
SEAM LEYON and Mrs Wim Parry of Siavanath arrive visiting relatives in Norfolk. A music event under Prof. Miller at St Peter's church on Monday night May 17 features local talent from Petersburg and Norfolk. A silver offering will aid church debt. Also reports of Mrs Dowdy recovering, Doc W B Meredith buggy accident, Rev L A Potts returning from Salisbury. Ward M C A committee notes $722 subscribed and will brief pastors to rally congregations.
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Wim. Parry
Siavanath
Timothy Thugetes
Thamieton Avenue
Cumpestel
Brhdoor
Slide
Petersburg
RD. Whitehome
Clay and
Hamlin Avenues
Woorfolk
Sone
Miler
St. Peter's Church
Noerfols
Norfolk
R Brambleton
Sue Russell
Lyla Tyes
Will Dros
Laura Gil
Purgerson
Samuel Dowdy
Bramiston
Mozart Avenues
Doc W. B. Meredith
Little Mary
James G. Moore
North Park Avenue
EL AL Potts
Salisbury
M.C. A
Local News Briefs From Atlantic City and Nearby Areas
Mr. John H. Davis of Poole Street learns his mother in Jackson North Carolina is ill and has left for the trip. Mr. T. J. Hanlon of Avenue A sails to Europe to visit his mother after years apart. Mrs. McIntosh of Central Avenue remains ill. Earnest Workers of Central Avenue Baptist Church met with Mrs. George O. Moss on Poole Street. Little Miss Bertha Benne recently recovered enough to go out.
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John H. Davis
Poole Street
Jackson
N.C
T. J. Hanlon
Avenue A
Europe
McIntosh
Central Avenue
Central Avenue Baptist Church
Moss
Bertha Benne
Royal Botinte society member eyes Sahara for grass pulp
A prominent member of the English Royal Botinte society proposes to devote the Sahara desert to the raising of esparlo grass, nearly as useful as wood pulp. Paper makers have forgotten they were once worried about rag scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Botinte Society
Sahara
Esparlo
Paine's celery compound touted by government officials
Washington reports Paine's celery compound as a premier spring remedy for run down health. A Department of the Interior official endorses it for nervous and digestive aid, joined by other federal figures and prominent figures across Congress and the Navy. The promotion claims blood cleansing and renewed vitality, with universal suitability for overwork and poor sleep.
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Washington
Palne
Department of the Interior
Paine
Lendallee
M. PF
Donoghue
Contes
Divteton
Congressman Powers
Vermont
Meredith
Virginia
Congreesman Bell
Colorado
Neill
Arkansas
Wilber
New Yorks
Grout
Otey
My. Carliste
William §. Smith
U. S. Botinical Garden
Krnes
Howell
Theuteoniunt GC
A. McAlister
Vion
Wy IL
Stielney
US. Navy
Tpiaine
Maward B. Het
Dartineuch Miechiont School
Norfolk Real Estate Auction on Marinier Street
Auctioneers HH L Page & Co. offer for sale at the Norfolk county courthouse Mariner Street property in Norfolk with 200 acres and two parcels, fronting a road and cove, plus undivided 1/4 interest in two Washington District parcels. Terms: one third cash, one third in two years, balance by deed of trust for purchaser. Sale postponed to next Tuesday at that hour.
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Real Estate
Mariner Street
ciTy of
Norfolk
Matthew O'Keefe
Joseph BR
Spratley
Aerchants’ and Mechanics’ Savings Bank
Ons of
Mariner Struck
Theorth
Penchureh
Mariner Streets
Maurner Street
Joseph Fe Spratley
Atl vonVeyn Neers
Perkley
Jos R
Tharmely
Iran
Nortvik County
Merklew
Drawbridge
Seth Bey
DANO
Pierhert Anodes
Washitton
Narfolk
Nathan Et Tatem
Tiree
MpiKe
Marcello
Horth
Sahil
Merri
Tos G. Hatton
Norfolk County Court
Norfolk County
FR. IF. Poindexter
Chesapeake Cassified Building Association
Als
Property Auction in South Norfolk Virginia
At 12 o'clock M the Norfolk county court house area lists multiple parcels. Descriptions cover town blocks along Decatur Ohio Bainbridge and Perry streets with references to Parke Poindexter and Elizabeth Land and Improvement Company.
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Norfolk
County of
la Hileck
Parke L. Poindexter
Ohio Street
Decatur Street
Jefferson Street
Stewart Street
County of Norfolk
Tambridge Street
Onlo and
Healpbridge Streets
Sid Street
Parke LL. Poindexter
Elizabeth Lamlo
Imeprovement Company
Hotises
Bainbridge Street
Percy Street
Perry Street
Carter Street
Porter Street
Elizabeth Land and Improvement Co
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North Carolina
Diqcesan
Normaland Industrial Institute
Elizabeth Grey
Sprl Payee
Vail
Wil
National Lead Co
Bel ‘Ve
John T. Lewis & Bros, Co
South Trent St
Philadelphia
Seam Leyon
Atlantic City
Terior
Winder
Inter Seresas
Stoc Sara
Upestal Priss
Lishante
Galatia
TVNLS
Parla Modterno Co
St. Lanta
Gonroment
Hbottien
Wastiholess
Lan & Cer
Basa Fe
Lowe's
City Hall Ave
Gronby Street
Morris Auction Lleuse
New Market Place
R. I. Morris
minia-It
L. B Page ,& Co
Bank Street
William TT. Wales
L. Page & Col
Enle Lees Horny
Thesday
Ith
Porrites
Wipenbages
Fulilresss
Sale
Capon Springs
Vimalin
Uosta
Charles ST. Dotin Ovenn View
Evpnesy Linke
Elreviars
Tubbess Joun
Damfon
THL
Dugsuts
Uotetourt
G&p2s-lm
Stewart and
Ohio Streets
Reservaton
I. Frost
Ottier
Blowle
Ohio and
Decatur Streets
Phich Prost
D. BR. Frost
Ooo
Edo
Parke
Poindexter
WS. Butt Etus
Foster Black
Wah Wo Martin
Wranklin DO Gle
Trustees
Clerk’s Office Circuit Court
Norfolk Coun
L. M. Silvester
Said
Atiav
L. M. Silly Este
Sieger
Calloway
Gilliam
Pt al
Tata
Sorfalk County
Saa
Abelly
Beneticaries
Seale
Ming
Iterk
Witten
Asti Walter M
Piench
Tretorn
TFL Rogers
Abetioneer
the Board of Street, Sewer and Dah Commisioners
Norfolk, Va
Glee Pie Plese
Aehion
Sears Tely
W. Otl Wales
Chatman S
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