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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1897

Page

8

Carolina Proposition to Undergo an Impor, Orey Cottages Neat

A garbled report outlines proposals to legalize convicts free of all costs and discuss state funding for projects including cottages and town improvements. It mentions Governor Russell, the Fourth Virginia Regiment, and the Peace exercises, with notes on finances, taxes, and legislative friction. Multiple local items cover construction at Pinehurst, station duties, and social notes from Greenville and Baltimore, with a wedding and market prices.

Tore Forea Amus Caldwell and Yance Company Smith North Caroacen Denver Ss. H Grand Lodge Haye Io Rat Virginia Russell G. Gladstone Bhate Board of Education Boston Pinehurst Oregon New Inlets C. W. Af Care Ayanagoon Francis D. Day M Iseum Hintle

Ice Cream Festival to Be Held in Courthouse Yard

An ice cream festival is planned in the courthouse yard with proceeds going to Benest Hertford Jr. The baseball team Tit is mentioned as slightly warmer today. Rev. O. Ryders has returned from Elizabeth City today.

St Patrick's Eye Presented At Academy Of Music

Elizabeth City May 27 Special The act St Patrick's Eye or Kathleen Mavourneen was staged by Milas Emma Warren and company at the Academy of Music last night A matinee begins at 2 30 p m Saturday The program includes a repeat of Michael Strogott at the request of patrons Little Miss Hijou Means receives frequent encores Rev L L Williams will preach to the Naval Reserves at Christs church Sunday night they will wear uniforms A recent cold spell damaged local trucks A man asked a lawyer what to do if his wife killed him and was referred to an undertaker Master George Fearing has returned home from Trinity College.

Elizabeth City N. C St. Patrick’s Eye Kathleen Mavourneen Academy of Music Milas Emma Warren Miss Hijou Michael Strogott L. L. Willams Naval Reserves Christs’ Church George Fearing Trinity College

Parnell case awards damages in Halifax court

Halifax N C May 25 Special Court adjourned lawyers returned home yesterday The Parnell case decided night before last awarded plaintiffs 5000 damages though they sued for about 30000 The Cherry Smith Courtney Fenner Bros Whitcox case deemed a mistrial to be heard before a referee Miss Nannie Grevory left for Brinkleyville Trev Mr Kramer to Wilmington for his last sermon topic The Greatest Battle of Life Mr J I Binsley from Scotland Neck in town PT G Robertson left for Ringwood

Halifax N. C Parnell Cherry-Smith-Courtney-Fenner Bros.-Whitcox Nannie Grevory Brinkleyville al. Donlan Atlantic Coast Line Kramer Wilmington J. I. Binsley Scotland Neck PT. G. Robertson Ringwood

Local notes from Yeopim and Gates counties

Ee N Een and Mr L Ziegler return home while Mr and Mrs Jas M Skinner come from Washington City. Baptism scheduled Sunday afternoon at the foot of the courthouse green. Yeopim Union meets at Sandy Cross Baptist church Gates county. K R Pendleton reappointed Collector of Customs. Prof G R Little at Bay View this morning. Nights remain quite pleasant.

L. . Ziegler Jas. M. Skinner Washington City Courthouse Green Yeopim Union Baptist Church Sandy Cross Gates County K. R. Pendleton G. R. Little Bay View

Market Prices From Messina and Pennsylvania Market

Intense dullness continues at Messina with cocoanuts at 2.50 and lemons at 2.50, cabbage 1.265 per barrel, potatoes and onions quoted, poultry and eggs steady. Beewax and rosin prices noted, Pennsylvanian market shows quiet, steady demand with various grade quotes for cornely products and shell varieties.

Messina

Church Services and Preaching Schedule Highlights

First Presbyterian Church will be led by Rev Dr English of Union Theological Seminary with services at 11 a.m and 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m Westminster League at 7:15 p.m Colley Memorial Church offers public worship at 11 and 7:45 p.m with Rev R A Robinson preaching at 4 and 7 Lambert's Point Presbyterian Church with G B Hanrahan as supply holds Sunday May 30 at 11 a.m and 7 p.m Sunday School at 9:20 a.m Seats are free and all are invited to these services.

First Presbyterian Church English Union Theological Seminary Westminster League Colley Memorial Church R. A. Robinson Lambert's Point Presbyterian Church G. B. Hanrahan

Brambleton News Roundup of Local Events and Sports

Brambleton grocers receive vegetables and spring chickens from the county. The Brambletons beat Church Lands 8 to 4 in a ball game yesterday. A piano organ concert by Prof Newton Itz is planned at Meltendree M church next Thursday. Debates between Norfolk and Hampston speakers set for June 16 at Kirnhall under Epworth League auspices. The Jackson Light Infantry excursion to Virginia Beach delayed until Monday. Rev John P Moore of Wakefield returns home after visiting his brother. Mrs B D Priddy named agent for the Ladies Home Journal. Y M C A bath house reopens next Monday for the season. Mrs Fentress’ class at Kirn Hall presents a program with multiple musical and recitation items performed by local students and guests.

Brambleton Grocers Helen Waddill Robert Ckles East Willoughby Avenue Brambletons Churchlands West Norfolk Newton Itz Meltendree M Norfolk and Hampston Kirnhall Epworth League of Trinity M Jackson Light Infantry Virginia Beach John P. Moore Wakefield W. P. Moore East Brambleton Avenue B. D. Priddy West Highland Avenue Ladies’ Home Journal Lovitt Avenue Fentress Trinity M. EF. Church Kirn Hall Gracie Wood Beulah Deihl Tabitha Lena M. Kight Christine Groves Tepeeen Piers Julia. Collins Annie Flanagan Little Parsons Willie Dethl Rosa Mabel Dalby Lucille Sanderlin Mary J Ight

Publications Received. The American Queen and National Magazine June issues

The American Queen June issue is bright with a color cover and features champion sportswomen and the second installment of Hil desrade von Etten. Paris Pashions cover travel and outdoor recreation. other items include Village Carts A Yankee Girl and corset benefits. The June National Magazine offers Antitosia and Harvard College history pieces, Mary and Her Lthy Lamb, railroad engineering in California, and several short stories. Price 10 cents. Bos tonian Publishing company Boston Mass.

Hildesrade von Etten Paris Joseph Brown Norfolk THE National Magazine Harvard Jere Mary California Tnele Rily Bostonian Publishing Company Boston Mass

Among Our Cotton Men and Weather Notes

Clear weather dominates the cotton belt with prices mixed as futures slip in London and New York. Spot sales reach 7,000 bales with declines in Liverpool and New Orleans futures, while U.S. port receipts total 1,965 bales amid year to year shifts and Southern markets holding steady.

Wecstve Liverpool New York Orteber Tantary United States New Orleans

Shipping News Arrivals and Clearances at Major Ports

Shipping news lists arrivals and cargoes including Schr. 8 P Blackburn Rose for Lamb & Co in coal, Schr. BG Livin Riggin Baltimore with coal, Curityba Moehring Hamburg pig iron, Large Solitaire Hoboken coal, Star Elihu Thompson Motis tryp with staves, Agnes Roberts Annapolis lumber, R B Speddin James River light, Lehr James C Suffolk to New York lumber, barge Waethington Hoboken coal, and other sea movements toward Newport News, Catania, and nearby ports.

Schr Blackburn Rose Lamb & Co Col Livin Riggin Baltimore Scher Daylight Nicholson Damerlsgotta Curityba Moehring Hamburg Newport News U.S. 8. Co Solitaire Hoboken Felix Providence Star Elihu "Thompson Motis Catania Trapini Sehr Agnes Roberts Annapolie Tumber Sehr R. B. Speddin Mitchell James River Light

Odd Indiana Justice Shoots Down Defense Plea

A Chicago Times-Herald item recalls a quirky Indiana justice of the peace in Vevay near the Ohio River. After evidence and the plaintiff’s attorney’s argument, the defendant’s lawyer tried to plead, but the judge interrupted, declaring he already “has it very clear the guilt of the prisoner” and would not risk confusing the court. He said he “does not want to take any chances.”

Chicago Times-Herald Vevay Ind Ohio River Anid

Bernhardt Praises Paine's Celery Compound Health Claim

In a testimonial attributed to Mme Sarah Bernhardt she endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a powerful nerve strengthener. The letter argues health is attainable for all, noting improved nervous energy, appetite, digestion, and blood quality, with claims of restoring vigor for overtaxed nerves and curing various ailments.

Mme Sarah Bernhardt Bernhardt Mme. Bernhardt Paine Sarah Renanhardyt Paline Flaine

Hearing Ringing Treatment Offer By Eye Ear Specialist

Patients describe persistent or intermittent ringing in the ears with phrases like lonebirds in a thicket and note possible causes from quinine and salicylic acid to blood quality and heart health. The doctor links catarre and deafness symptoms to dizziness and invites talk for any eye ear nose throat chest or stomach disease.

Catarre

Dr L B Firey Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist

Dr L B Firey offers specialties in catarrh asthma hay fever deafness and all diseases of the eye ear nose throat chest and stomach with offices at 10 rooms 6 and 4 no 48 Main Street Norfolk VA.

Main Street Norfolk, Va Burris, Son & Co Norfolk May

The Big Store Offers Modern Apparel and Bicycles

A broad catalog lists washable boys suits from 75c to $1.00 for ages 5 to 10, with styles in Crash and Brown trimming. Erie bicycles priced for business men and women, with high quality features and ranges for ladies and gents. Summer corsets, gloves, percales, lawns, ribbons, and muslins are offered at special Monday prices, highlighting economy and variety from The Big Store.

Erie Bicycles Hunt Garford Morgan & Wright Wim Newton

Pure Cow's Milk Substitute Patent Process Ad

An advertisement touts a product manufactured from pure cow's milk using a new German patented process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and advises asking a physician about it, noting it is retailed at unspecified outlets.

Auction of Fine Furniture and Household Goods

Large sale at one auction house Saturday morning at 1 o'clock featuring fine furniture carpets mats curtains window shades pianos organs crockery glassware and more including gas stoves and pictures. Morris is manager.

Arge Salw Blevere Re Morris

Terms of Sale and Deed of Trust Details

One fourth cash with balance in four equal installments evidenced by negotiable notes at 6 percent interest per year, secured by deed of trust on the property. Cost of recording and deed drawing to be paid by the purchaser or purchaser may pay all cash. Auctioneer T. P. Rogers.

Atlantic City Sixth Ward Cas Camp Avenue Front Pool Street Avenue Pront Street Sarah C. Nurney John T. Nurney Columbian Bulking and Loan Association Richmond Sarah ©. Nurney Publc Kilby and Pine Streets Suffolk Pine Street W. Childrey Kilby Street W. J Vanderslick JO Lane Stern

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