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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1897
Page
10
The May crop report shows the best conditions this year with strong prospects across cotton corn oats and small fruits. The diocesan convention planned for Henderson discusses women’s roles and ritualism while new charters and political shifts surface in Raleigh and Charlotte.
An old advertisement promotes Humphreys No 10 as an appetite stimulant and digestive aid. It claims No 10 relieves heaviness after meals and liver imbalance, with No 20 boosting spirits but affecting sleep, and touts instant relief for heartburn from the same line of remedies. The text urges consulting physicians or druggists for Humphreys products.
Elizabeth City reports the Blades Lumber company installed a new engine and rip-saw in their large mill this week. The Ceylon-Hin Tea company opened a stand on Main street inviting the public to stop in and try its tea. Miss Ida Moanlen resigned from the New York Racket store after several years, noted for her local reputation as a saleswoman. A party was held at J. S. Spence’s Roan street residence last night. Rev Dr Johnston to preach a special sermon to the manual reserves at the Presbyterian church Sunday night. Bievelists will leave on their machines to visit Mder ton for Evangelet Schoulfield’s meeting. A large audience attended Poelk Miller the celebrated impersonator at the court house. the entertainment was financially and otherwise successful. Miller’s talents need little praise from this correspondent.
Local notes from Edenton include visits by Thomas G Skinne of Oberford and J M Jones improving residence with paint. Joe Northcott opens an ice cream parlor at his fruit store on road ae while Dr A Week of Norfolk stays at the Bay View. Mrs M J Feurin Miss J Tyre and C W Tradewell with Jay Seart of Elizabeth City are in Edenton and cooler weather is noted.
Henry Morris died last night after an eight week illness at his Main Street home. A longtime public official and respected leader, he served as Town Commissioner, Mayor of Tarboro, and held high roles in Masonic and Knights of Honor orders. Interment was in Richmond and he was honored by local dignitaries and business partners.
The Surprise Circle of King's Daughters plans a Sunday school at Na Il Brewer Street Na. Il Brewer Street With Air Ofenmd hal as superintendent A mass meeting will be held this Sunday at 4 oclock Mr Winston Will will deliver an address Public invited Music will be provided Several chairs volunteered The school will open every Sunday afternoon at oclock and many Sunday school workers are urged to volunteer their services for this needed work.
Thieves entered the Batten store in Princess Ating county Gum Swamp Elbow crossroads on Thursday night and stole articles totaling little cash. Entrance was gained by prying a clutter and breaking glass. the reputed wealth of Mr D Batten may have attracted the robbery.
A list of ships and cargoes arriving at and sailing from various ports. Vessels include Oswestry, Grittshetro, Mary J. Walker, and several steamers carrying coal lumber and naval stores. routes cover New Orleans Hamburg New York Philadelphia Baltimore and coastal ports with numerous coal and lumber consignments.
The Chesapeake and Ohio line will depart Norfolk at 7 a m instead of 8 a m with other timetable changes noted elsewhere. A medical preparation line mentions Tord's Sarsaparna and new remedies but the passage remains unclear on outcomes.
A note from Campbell’s at 340 344 Malnatreet describes photography services. It invites customers to visit the studio to compare quality and pricing of available work.
A fragmented listing describes Dimity at 10e per yard, lawn pieces sold at ie per yard, and various fabrics including skirting and chalice lace. The ad touts lace striped organ veined dimity with new patterns and colors, priced per yard with fluctuating regular prices.
Pursuant to a deed of trust Jus B Tutvin and heirs will offer for sale by public auction in front of the Morfolk County courthouse on Tuesday May 12 at 12 oclock noon. The property includes a valuable house and lot in Berkeley with a 122 1-10 foot frontage on the off Drawbridge road and an undivided one fourth interest in adjoining land in Washington District Morrell County. Terms are one third cash one third on delivery and one third on two years with notes bearing interest and secured by mortgage. Trustee G Hatton will conduct sale.
A public auction advertises the sale of one hundred lots under a minority vested deed. The notice indicates the division of property and invites bidders to participate in the forthcoming sale.
A partial listing of fabrics and trims including rustle cambric blends and canvas blends. Mentions Selvin mercantile or merculine items with unspecified ends. Readable details are fragmentary and unclear about quantities or prices.
The list shows aprons and fabric by yard with prices for unbleached and bleached cottons. Items include Unbleached Cotton 40 inches wide at 24 cents per yard and Fruit of the Loom Bleached Cotton at 40 cents per yard. Also mentioned are Bleached Sheeting and various woven goods with unit prices.
Classified listing shows unbleached sheets in multiple sizes with hemmed and ready for use labels. Extra heavy hemstitched cotton sheets are featured with pillow cases and hemmed white spreads priced around 49 cents to 104 per unit.
In South Norfolk county, Norfolk Wa, ownership and described parcels are forfeited. The plan begins at the west side of Roatbridge Street and lists a four hundred forty nine foot easement, a 40 foot wide strip, and lines toward the Kilbageh Land and Improvement Co. Several houses sit along Batileridice, Percy, and Porter streets with reference to Elizabeth Land and Improvement Co. property for more detail.
The document fragment shows a circuit court official note claiming bond conditions and a partial seal. It mentions J. M. Silvester as clerk and references a bond that has been only partially executed. The legible parts indicate a sale related to a court proceeding with dates unreadable.
Office notice dated May 12, 1897 announces sale of three brick horses removed for Mol Street extension. The sale takes place May 25, noon, to remove items from the street within six weeks of purchase. Successful bidder pays ground charges and provides bond, with key to property at delivery.
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