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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
6
City council proceedings detail committee actions including tax rates street work and cemetery planning. The minutes note contractor bids and street improvements approved or referred for further review, with emphasis on finances and ward representation.
A promotional advertisement touts Thull's Camel Syrup and Mr Jus. Windneht to Wearal as remedies for coughs and hoarseness. It claims New York City verification by Flatemont and notes Dr Nulla Cush cough syrup priced at 25 events.
A late six o clock ceremony at 220 Dawldie Street joined Miss Inth Owen to Mr Samuel T. Mickingon in Portsmouth. The event, officiated by George W. Vous, included numerous attendees from local families and surrounding communities, with the couple presented amid formal toasts and celebratory notices in a deeply traditional Western State setting.
Fragmented text describes a chaotic chase or pursuit with many garbled proper nouns. It mentions a captor, a priest, a galley, and various indiscernible actions including a hunt, a death, and a confrontation near an urban setting. Names and places are not reliably readable.
A chaotic report details thefts by unnamed individuals as cooler weather brings more crime. It also describes a fatal accident on the Kite Atic Coast Line where a San Comuliva visitor was killed crossing tracks in a covered wagon, with emergency crews responding after a collision.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gabvert died yesterday at four months old. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o clock from the family residence at 530 Payette Street.
A revival at Monumental church attracted a larger congregation than in recent weeks. The revival promises continued success with services at 8 o clock and a song service planned for 7 0 p.m.
Anderson Thompson shows fall styles hats at higher price. Virnelson Co announces night school and shorthand courses opening Oct 4 at Universia Haddingston Building. New books 20 percent off. J S Crawford offers cheap furniture and carpet. underwear sale begins morning. Philips showcases Velveted stacks of affordable garments. Walton & Co lists latest fall hats.
They offer neat dressy leather items in stock at the Rtne factory. Price tagged at 22.00 with wide stock line. Available at NELLER'S SHOR strom and nearby outlets including GQ BANK ST and OPPO COURT HOUSE.
Fragmentary report details community figures, business moves, and a sport recap. Mentions Mr Tubbard Desirows, Shy Chabas, and Mr W. Washington arriving in power city. Describes executive committee meetings and a press plan. Sporadic sports results wrap with a tied score.
A fragmented advertisement-like passage touts Electric Billers eotrie Bitters as a home remedy to improve mood and mental focus. It claims benefits for the mind and energy, with a price of 0.00 per bottle at an unnamed store.
Traders note a quiet session with many brokers away for the Jewish Day of Atonement. Stocks largely declined with a few firms in specialty issues but overall market activity and gold reserves show weakness amid ongoing coin and money market shifts.
Baltimore markets report dull coffee and refined sugar with steady prices for molassess and corn. Cotton futures open firm in New York and Liverpool with broad gains across months and steady prices in backup trading.
Wholesale cur AE LOWS and market notes from Norfolk Virginia dated October 5 show prices for mackerel herring pork lard and dairy products with many items rising or falling. The report lists barrels, firkins and cases with prices for codfish oysters and molasses along with general market strength in provisions and meats.
Shipping news lists arrivals of cargo shipments to North American Transport Company including vessels Gadiva Trinks Mayfield Lonte Tiremen Swan and Chirles with names of consignments and ports in terse transit notice.
The record lists coal and cargo movements including tug Herald and others to Wm. Lamb & Co, plus arrivals cleared at North American Transport Co. and coal shipments. It also reports weather, port receipts, and cotton market activity with futures and spot prices, including New Orleans, Savannah, and New York activity.
A chaotic report describes a revival at Chestnut Street with several converts. It notes Dr Younes of Mpworth presiding and mentions various local figures, sickness, travel, and church activities across the community.
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