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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1897

Page

8

Garr to pay pension funds he found blocked in bill

North Carolina news notes show Julian S. Garr of Durham planning to pay 35,697 dollars to 150 pensioners withheld by a failed bill not signed by the lieutenant governor. The piece covers a Railway Commission meeting, school law debate, and state crop and weather reports.

Hiewit Raleigh N. C Julian S. Garr Durham Co. Sarr Col. Carr Cource Col. Garr Railway Commission Pahe John E. Pressly Cabarrus County Otto Wilson D. H.aibbott St. Louis J. Fh. Drake Richmond J. K. Till Maxton NEW School Law Ne- Bross Giror

Protracted Baptist Meeting Aids Hertford Church

Hertford North Carolina May 18 Special Rev Charles Williams of Norfolk assists Rev Joseth Boott in a week long Baptist church meeting. Rev Oliver Hitler of M BP church returns from Southport. Rev W S Cox returns from six months in Europe. Josiah Elliott described as a great worker delivering four speeches last Sunday. A Wy Austin from Des Moines Jr Bridge company visiting for Iron bridge work on Perquimans river. A W Jordan, young farmer and fisherman, reports a good fishing year. Dr HK Smith moves into new Church Street office.

Hertford N. C Charles Williams Norfolk Joseth Boott Baptist A. Wy. Austin Des Moines, Jr., Bridee Company Perquimans River A. W. Jordan HK. W. Smith Church Street

Presbyterian church social and local court notes

In Wuzabeth Chiy on Water Street a Presbyterian church social offers fine music and a good time for attendees. The Mayor's Court disposed of several cases this morning. Overman's Academy hosts a minstrel show by Albemarle Fish Company to raise funds for uniforms. Evangelist Sehoalfeld tours Sedenton en route home. Commencement exercises begin at the colored normal school in the courthouse.

Wuzabeth Chiy N. C The Presbyterian Church J. W. Merck Water Street Albemarle Fish Company Overman’s Academy of

Traveling safely with Trostetter’s Stomach Bitters

Travel risks rise without medicine and supplies in tropical routes. Trostetter’s Stomach Bitters helps travelers counter malarial regions and sudden ailments by aiding liver and stomach disorders, fever, rheumatism, and nervous complaints caused by new posture or illness.

Tropics Trostetter

Advertising pageant in Newport News draws wide real estate turnout

The Trani val of Reimmerce presented at John son’s Opera House attracted leading real estate and business firms represented by fair ladies of Newport News. The carnival’s second night is expected to draw strong attendance. In Hastings Court Commonwealth charges James Parnham with felonious and malicious maiming. jury deliberated without a verdict. Captaincy vacancy at Company C follows Car. 3 Archibald’s resignation as he takes a position in the West.

Newport News Johnson's Opera House Fair Ladies of Newbert News Hastings Court Commonwealth James Parnham Farnham S. Archibald Arald West

Injunction Suit Over Canal Company Rates Heard

In City Courts Charles D. Gring sues the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company seeking an injunction and damages over extra towing charges and alleged rebates. Gring, master of the Wingfield S Cahill, claims the company uses a chartered rate plus extra fees and seeks recovery of anticipated overcharges. The case awaits Grand Jury action and expert book review.

Prentis Charles D. Gring Albe- Inarlie and Chesapeake Canal Company D. Tuckerbrooke Gring Wingfield S. Cahill North Carolina Ile Wtt. White

Dimity and Lawn Goods Sale At Bargain Prices

A garbled sale notice lists yardages and prices for dimity 10c per yard, lawns at 3¢, skirting callenes dybe per yard, lace striped organ des and dimities in new patterns and colors with low prices per yard. The fragmentary text mentions 3,000 yards of dimity and 24 pieces of lawns offered at minimal rates.

Callenes Dybe Joe

Unbleached and Bleached Cottons and Sheeting Sale

Advertises yardage prices for various fabrics including unbleached cotton at 3 cents per yard, and bleached cotton and sheeting at multiple prices. Mentions brands Fruit of the Loom and Androscoggin and items such as 40 inches wide and 22 inch Birdseye. Includes yard and piece pricing.

Bie Goce

May festival moved to M C A athletic field Ghent

The May festival for Infant Sanitarium benefits will now be held at the M C A athletic field in Ghent instead of the baseball park. The baseball park owner canceled his engagement prompting the shift. Ticket holders are notified. Henry M. Stanley and wife recently toured Budapest and Brussels, meeting Professor Vamberg and King Leopold regarding Kongo Free State affairs.

Russell Greensboro State Normal and Industrial College United States Hyde Cyrus Thompson Rslow Henry M. Stanley Budapest Plorer Vamberg Brussels Stanley Leopold Kongo Free State

Unbleached and Bleached Bed Linens Sale Listing

Unbleached sheets sized 10 4 and 37 hemmed ready for use. Bleached sheets 4 hemmed ready for use. Extra heavy cotton bed spreads with hemstitching options. Pillow cases sold individually. White red bed spreads offered at multiple prices. Extra heavy hemmed white bed spreads also advertised.

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