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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1897

Page

6

Portsmouth Democrats split over primary rules turmoil

A heated Portsmouth meeting disputed the Democratic Executive Committee actions on primary rules and candidate selections. Speakers denounced expulsions and urged a unity bid while urging independents in protests and warning of tax waste. A later robbery at Whitehurst residence on Scott Street yielded stolen clothing.

Jen Boly CHV W. Jones Wiliams John IL Downlus Teutarad Fratton Portsmouth Hrgan Sewall Aml Delecates Roanoke Pate Delogites Pryan Nani Sewall Enla House of Delegates Ihnet Democrats Lew Enouieh Hhouse of Delegates IT. M.ivedrns Jeelines Aneh Wien Worman Nijmeyer Judes Watts Anit Xahl Tor Tatton

A Timely Friend For Rheumatism Relief

A testimonial from Ashland Virginia praises Salvation Oil as a timely friend. The caller reports rapid relief from rheumatism in the ankle and surrounding muscles, with swelling reduction and pain cure, noting this product outperforms prior remedies. The citizen named Jno NM Sall endorses the oil's effectiveness.

Jno Sall Ashland Lever

Inspection of the Firemen by Chief Engineer on High Street

The Fire Department inspected last night by the Chief Engineer drew up in line on High Street. The Chambers company had seventy eight men in line and the Independent company sixty. The men and engines presented a fine appearance and were highly complimented on their appearance.

High Street Chambers Boys Independent

Latest fall styles and local notices mix in town ads

Anderson and Thompson showcase tintest fads at Charles R Walton & Co. Hats by Hawes headwear at our store. Night school opens Mon Oct 4 at Southern Shorthand and Business University. Books discounted 20 percent. Underwear sale begins today with items for ladies gents and children. W C T U meets at 4 pm with Mrs Scotland. Local society notes update arrivals departures travel and health among residents.

Local notes from Atlanfio UY and area

Mr Jerry Burgere visits his brother Ma Gaide Linkers. Central Avenue Tapplet Church hosts missionary society prayer tomorrow at 4 PM. Dr IEB Johnson travels eastward for a short visit and will return tomorrow. Mrs Mary J Sawyer of Elizabeth City visits Colley Avenue family Sawyer. Mrs Drumell and Katie Drumell of Philadelphia have returned home after visiting Jack Shaffer on Moran Avenue. Mamie Jordan of Treemagon Street Baptist Church choir delighted Moran Avenue congregation at Sunday service. Mrs Loder of Spring Street is very ill.

Jerry Burgere Ma Gaide Sumus Pight Central Avenue Ieb. Johnson Mary J. Sawyer Elizabeth Oty Sawyer Colley Avenue Womans’ Missionary Society Central Avenue Baptist Church

Market Ends Lower After Early Bulls Rally on Oct Market

New York trading opened with bulls in control as foreign money flowed in and stocks climbed. By midday bears forced a retreat, wiping out earlier gains. Consolidated Gas rose on the day while Union Pacific fell sharply. The market closed lower with Sugar dragging the index as bonds held steadier and total turnover reached 2.15 million dollars.

New York Thetr Buils Dina Bears London Exchange London Reactioen Mahattan Consolidated Gas Bears Union Pacific Atchison Hgist Lee Anand Wits Wabash Judd St Loise O Diol Thaks Ee Sin Loo Mowat Macc Mall Tay Iousburg

New York flour and grain prices ease but close firm

New York quotes show softer tone across flour, wheat, corn and lard with wheat futures steady to firm. Spot grains mixed with No 2 red wheat at 95 if, corn firm around 29 cents, butter and sugar steady, pork quiet, and refined sugar mixed but generally steady. Baltimore market notes also indicate steady wheat and firmer corn with price ranges for various grades.

Chicago New York Svestaikt Rery State Dairy Rio Baltimore Mid Sarthaa Laguayra Port Rico Grace Orleana Cholee Cholee Straieht Good Fale Grarlo G. A

Cotton Markets and futures drift in New York and New Orleans

News from New York shows steady cotton futures with open bids from 6.29 to 6.56 amid large daily and monthly receipts. Consolidated and daily figures list net receipts, exports to Great Britain France and the Continent, plus stock totals. New Orleans reports firm cotton futures with multiple monthly contracts quoted from October through May and prices ranging around 6.02 to 6.32.

New York France Bates Great Britain Fist Liverpool New Orleans

Provisions and Market Prices From Norfolk Trade Pages

Norfolk market notes list prices for fish and meats including Pish-Mackerel in kegs at 7.00, small 22.00, medium 12.00, Potomac and North Carolina herring prices, and bulk meats with hogs and lard at varying rates. Grain, coffee, sugar, and flour prices rise with supply, while receipts reference regional goods and straight and family brands with diverse price points across commodities.

Norfolk North Carolina Potomac S.C Rigas Scott Liverpool Fine

Fragmented Market Prices For Various Fish Types

List of assorted fish prices per pound with unclear currency and misspelled names including frost fish croakers sheepsheads mackerel speckled trout Spanish Mackerel and others with many garbled terms and broken units indicating an OCR reading of a historical market column. The readable items are scattered and lack coherent context or dates.

Allen's Foot-Ease Shoe Comfort Powder Ad

An old advertising notice touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for sore, swollen feet and stinging sensations from coins and buttons. It promises instant relief and easy fitting orders via mail, directing readers to buy from druggists and shoe stores.

Allen AL Senate Mall Trinpackser Olmsted

Pennut Market and Shipping News Mixed Market Report

Farmers market lists steady prices for produce including bananas lemons cabbage and potatoes with mixed grades. Shipping news notes multiple British ships and cargoes, coal and iron movements, and a weatherary memo. The Hebrew Yom Kippur observance is described with solemnity and abstention details. Rumors mention potential Cuban purchase talks and a medical tonic touted for various ailments with endorsements.

Atlantic City Bridge sale stalled by lack of quorum

The Atlantic City Bridge company failed to reach a quorum yesterday at the arbitration on selling the bridge to the city. The adjournment delays the decision and condemnation proceedings are likely to follow once the arbitrators rule.

Atlantic City Bridge Atlantic City Bridge Company

Electric Bitters Promised for All Seasons

Electric Bitters is a medicine touted to boost the liver and restore energy during exhaustion and malaise. It claims to counteract malarial poison, relieve headaches indigestion and constipation, and improve overall health with a tonic and alterative effect. Available for $1.00 per bottle at Martin & Co.'s Drug Store.

Arrow, Martin & Co

Them Now Pride Shoes Sold at Heller's Hometown Store

Faull and Complom Ling of One B20 Pride are described as neat and dressy in solid leather. Made at Baume factory using the same stock as Our $2.00 Patrol. Available in narrow, medium, and broad toe widths only at Heller's Shoe Store, 14 Bane St., Opposite Court House.

Faull Complom Ling Baume Heller's Shoe Bane ST Oppo Court House

Local notices and town events tease in Norfolk area

Berkle y AML communications and local business notes fill the page with routine dispatches. William Tillotton leaves for Baltimore on business while the Aurora repairs and the Daisy Bell launches. Revivals, church sermons, paving on Chestnut Street, and community updates mingle with court fines for disorderly conduct and larceny.

William ‘Tillotton Norfolk Baltimore Aurora Jones’ Railway Daisy Bell A. Sykes Batetleboro N. C N. Whitney Mira Lillie Stose Chestnut Street M Young Epworth Church Chestnut Street Doughty Salisbury Rhonda Thomas’ Railway Joh Milner Crittenden Mayo Main Street W. T. Walker Mathews Courthouse Main Street Christian Church Co. A. Mitchell Congo Africa Northsiree

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