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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Crop Report and Local Notes May 25

The Carolina-Lowe mill district reports a generally fair crop outlook for the week ending May 25. Nights were cool delaying growth. warmer later improved conditions. Cotton, corn, tobacco, and peanuts show varying progress with some damage from bugs and cutworms, while rain and showers help in parts. In the Central District the week was warm with cooler spells and hail at times. cotton stands and corn growth are uneven but improving. tobacco planting continues and potato sprouts struggle with heat and drought. Weather and farming activity dominate, with local notices about public affairs, court sessions, and state events interleaved.

Tern Ely Meade Russell Cieutenant George Leton Lily Washington In. C Naval Gov- Ww Peeseh Morganton Shville Avita North Carolina Railroad Worth Guilford St Tome A. J. Brown Landis B. F. Ayciacilavesh Piaty Thormonson Vance Johnston County Kwell Vj. Randall S. M. Heior State Normal and Indus Greensboro Wemale College Bishop Callaway Sminnwa Blumpae Cotton Pitt County Ray Dry -W. C. Norman Iver

Drowning of Hertford Boy Lilley Traced to Boots Hazard

May 20 report states Will Lilley last seen on a raft near Belvidere wearing heavy rubber hip boots. Captain warned against such footwear. Lilley drowned after raft turned. Body found by 36 volunteers on Saunders steamer Lydia four feet deep. No blame on Saunders or crew.

Hertford N C Specia Will Lilley Belvidere N. C TD. Saunders Lilley Mr. Saunders Lydia

Warren Theatrical Company Opens At Overman Academy

Wilzabeth City May 25 The Tamm as Warren Theatrical company opened its engagement with Michael Strogoff the Courier of the Czar at Overmans Academy of Music. The play was excellent and Bijou Evans drew praise. Tonight Ten Nights In a Bar Room is on the bill. Miss Rebecca Murray leaves for Fairfield with friends Annie Spence Minnie Cartwright Sallie Carter Chadwick.

Wilzabeth City N. c Speelan Tmmas Warren Theatrical Company Overman's Academy of Music Michael Strogoff Courier of the Czar Jules Verne Bijou’ Evans L. L. Williams North Carolina Wilmington Rebecca Murray Fairfield Annie Spence Minnie Cartwright Sallie Carter Miss Chadwick Bow Street

Edenton Notes Troubled by Rain and Travel

Edenton North Carolina May 62 heavy rain and a hail shower visited the area yesterday. Joyner of New York Life Insurance is in town. Wood and Vann left for Murfreesboro to attend the commencement exercises. Wm Bond is away on business. Roberson and Taskinton went to Norfolk to buy horses.

Edenton N. G WW. T. Joyner New York Tafe Insurance Company Thomas G. Wood C. S. Vann Murfreesboro Hall Wheaton Wm. Bond James Roberson George Taskinton Norfolk

Brambleton Ward Urges Sewerage Adoption in Norfolk

The Brambleton ward editor argues for sewerage in Norfolk citing success in Fifth Ward. He notes rising property values and population, urging citizens to vote for sewerage as a gain to the ward and future generations.

Norfolk The Virginian Brambleton Fifth Ward

Jones & Son Story Promotes Dr King's New Discovery

Mr James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden Illinois testifies the drug cured his wife from La Grippe threatening Hasty Consumption after failed medical treatment. He bought a bottle for home use and she improved from the first day and fully recovered after using the product. Free trial bottles are available at Burrow Martin Drug Store.

James Jones Jones & Son Cowden Ill Dr. King la Grippe Pana

Community notices and church events fill weekend pages

Sunday school lawn party raises funds for Trinity Church. Mekendree Supbeams with entertainment at Kirn Hall. Park Avenue Bankst Church marks first anniversary with sermons by Rev. Frost and Rev. Hall. Subscriptions reach 200 dollars for church fund. Jackson Light Infantry advertises Virginia Beach excursion and Mother Hubbard drill. Local residents listed report illness and visits. Nicholas Morton injured in a fall, hospitalized at St. Vincent's in critical condition.

D. D Jackson Light Infantry Mother Hubbard Virginia Beach W.G. Wilbern West Highland Avenue Ida Minden Elizabeth City N.C G. M. Baker Reservior Avenue Silene W W. Brainerd Ajsendale New Jersey M. H. Holland Highland Avenue P. W. McCarty Hughland Avenue Nicholas Morton Kelly Avenue

Town buzz ahead of a local election

Mrs W H Austin is at her home on Johnson Avenue while Mr I A DuBois and family of Washington Avenue plan to return to New York State for the summer.

W. H. Austin Johnson Avenue I. A. DuBois Washington Avenue New York State

Emulsion Helps Malnourished Children Gain Flesh

The text argues fast growth is not the sole cause of thinness in children. It notes gradual bodily weakening can cause flesh loss without pain or loss of appetite. Scott's Emulsion is said to provide easily absorbed fat, improve bodily functions, and supply top blood-building nourishment.

Scott

Ladies' Skirts and Linens Prominent in 19th Century Ads

A dense catalog of garments and linens lists Ladies' skirts in velveteen brilliants and figured brilliante, full and half widths with varied prices, plus unbleached and bleached sheets ready for use, hemmed and hemstithed. Corsets from R. and G. and J. & C. lines appear in multiple styles and prices.

Payment Terms for Purchaser in Real Estate Deed of Trust

State terms say one-fourth cash with balance in four equal installments via negotiable notes at 6 percent annual interest. Deed of trust secures the property. Purchaser pays recording and drawing costs or pays all cash.

Norfolk Iron Works and Patented Boiler Tube Parrables

Norfolk Iron Works GEO W. Duval and Coq engines sawmill and all kinds of machinery of improved patterns. Also repairing at the shortest notice for steamboat work. Val's Patent Boiler Tube Parrules are the only perfect remedy for leaky boiler tubes. They can be inserted in a few minutes by an eye engineer and are warranted to stop leaks.

Val

JF Sarg and Son Artificial Mother's Milk Ad

An advertisement touts JF Sarg and Son artificial mother's milk, labeled as pure cow's milk processed under a new German patent. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges readers to consult a physician before use. Retail details follow.

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