Norfolk Life Sketches and Local News Highlights
A Norfolk page mixes social notes with town items. Visitors include Mr A Borden of Goldsboro and Mr J Optter of Old Point. Dr Lattle of Petersburg lectures. West End youths plan a sop at the Masonic Temple. Various ships and local firms move, with remodeling at Citi zens Bank and street work on Cove Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Borden
Goldsboro
Cotton Exchange
J. 8
Opter
Old Point
J. B. Gutley
Mariner Street
Hey
Lattle
Petersburg
Park Avenue Baptist Church
West End
Masonic Temple
A A. Borden
N. C
Citizens’ Bank
McMehon
Miamie Magee
Washington
Thomas Anderson
Sharpness
England
Edo Nelneman
Setua
A. Ss. Lloyd
Favorite
Nansemond River
Core's Railway
James A. Smith
New York
Dominica Steamship Company
Washington Steamboat Company
Boston
Frederick de Barry
Jacksonville
Fla
Tayce
Phil Mordica
Juve Minshouse
Ely
Annis Patent
Cove Street
Bank and
Avon
Butt
City Stables
Fourth Street
Maggie Hickey
Miechci Getlvin
Connecticut
Second Presbyterian Church
Jerv B. Lacy
NA. m
Hove
W. L. Baker
Beaufort County Teacher Arrested for School Fund Forgery
A colored school teacher, G. H. Reapass, was arrested by Detectives Arrington, Snowden, and West on a forged Beaufort County school fund order. The warrant, accusing him of forging B. Taylor and Ned Owens to run a $25 warrant, was supported by a county examiner's certificate found in his pocket. He fled a chase through Shier’s court and Cumberland before being captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort County
North Carolina
G. H. Reapass
Arrington
Balsama Court
Charlotte and
Lute Streets
Cumberland
Old Dominion
Reepass
Wicherty
Shier
Heaufort County
N.C
B. Taylor
Ned Owens
Blessing to the Habies of the Poor and a Stomach Remedy
An optimistic note touts pasteurized milk distribution at nominal prices for poor children in large US cities. It also promotes Hortetter's Stomach Dittters as a preventive against kidney and bladder issues, malaria, rheumatism, dyspepsia, constipation, and nervousness, urging regular use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ivhi
Cotton Prices and Crop Data Amid Winter Markets
Reports show mixed cotton prices in New Orleans and Savannah with declines in certain markets while Staple futures drift. The weekly crop movement for 1897-1896 era notes port receipts and total crop in sight amid broad market activity. Also reported is the release of Nat Sykee who must complete costs after a bicycle theft case, with transfer to Staunton planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMON
Lowienna
New Orleans
Dee Ander
Liverpool
Heth
London
Ealish
New York
Calveston
Wilmington
Savannah
Augusta
Nat Sykee
V. AL Creary
Jall
H. H. Sheen
United States
Staunton
Bbson
A. AL Exkridee
Hha
Jan
Chapel of the Seas cave in Tonga described as world’s wonder
London Weekly Telegraph recounts a Tonga rock cave famed as the chapel of the seas. A native youth explored a six foot opening under low water to reveal a hollow chamber with stalactites, then natives vanish by diving, leaving pursuing foes puzzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
London Weekly Telegraph
Tonga
Byron
Grandest Remedy Dr King’s New Discovery
Mr. Tt. 1% Gheeve of Chit howle Wa testifies he suffered consumption and was cured by two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. He praises the remedy for coughs colds and consumption and notes its availability at Martin & Co.’s Drug Store and also mentions tailoring services by Rudolph & Wallace at 233 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gheeve
Chithowle
Lodle
Dr. King
Dr. Wine
King
Virginia Campaign Notes From Richmond Meeting
In Richmond notes from the Democratic Executive Committee meeting describe Ed ward Mehols son and Senator Martin on the stump with plans to speak in Martinsville Beattie Beattel Suffolk and Newport News. General Lee receives urging to run for Senate while he remains Havana consul general. Plans on candidates for House of Delegates State Treasurer and Armor Plate Board location talk also noted. Carrie Shapiro travels to Baltimore to sue Nathan Rosen for breach of promise seeking 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian
Hichmond
Newry
Stiate
Democratic Executive Committee
Edward Mehols
Martinsville
Thomas
Martin
Beatteyne
Suffolk
Ton. T.T. Powell
Newport News
Mir
J.P. Mubard
Neyressured Aire
Matin
Were
Mitz Lee
Senate
Lee
Havana
Commonwealth
Joe Lawless
Mr. Blackburn
Rockingham Ecumby
Stook
John Lamb
Washington
Armor Plate Board
Rishmond
Captain Lamb
Che
Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham
Alabama
Virginia
Carrie Shapiro
Cohen Company
Baltimore
Nathan Rosen
Young Man Injured In Fall From Ladder At Stable
Yesterday evening a youth named Dirgs fell from a ladder at Mr H D Olivers stable on Cave street. He landed several feet below fracturing his right arm and injuring his throat and chest. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirgs
Salvation Oil praised for rheumatism relief by Philadelphia reader
Mrs A Fiedler of 200 Malethorp St Philadelphia says Salvation Oil is an excellent remedy for rheumatism stiff joints and bruises and should be kept in the house. She urges buyers to insist on Salvation Oil and not a substitute even at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fiedler
Malethorp St
Philadelphia
Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Noted Cyclist
A vintage advertisement extols Paine's celery compound as a health aid for bicyclists and general use. It features James Michael praising the product and a testimonial from Jimmie Michael about improved strength and recovery for wheelmen and others. The text links blood purification, nerve balance, and renewed energy to the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thvreible
Prorless
Abiehach
Recorda Ae
James Michael
Paine
Maelyves
Michael
Ds Inca
Jimmie Michael
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gail Borden EagleBrand Condensed Milk
Noensed Milk Co. IY
Neent
Fale Pry
Wuumbaker
Auburn
Marion
Virelie Folk
John Wedderburn & Co
Washington, DC
Marly
Mayual Manufacturing CO
Chambers Street
X Family
Hnousehouseh Salty CO
Cincinnati
Norfolk
J, Moritz & CO
Main Street
Finance
Beb
MAN and Wipe
Aoung Innn
Emi Obltiin
Bath
City
Han
Anna Giering
Tor
Baltimore Street
BH. C, Oggaand & CO
Chichester
Diamond Trend
Bate
Virginian Office
Walt
Moritz
Ooss
Ah & Norfolk Mortgage Loan Company
W. H. Tofmeimet
Stockley
Taney Ist
Butler
Enat
Commerce
Edites Peeicrelon
Barton MY Bis
Nulg-T
Briele
Commerce Street
Chat Side
MARTON _MYERS
Atlantic Coast Line
Widh Southern Railway
Tod
A. J. Groner
D. Lawrence Groner
Se Main Street
Rune
Buffolk
Tie Proplie
Church St
Drosera
J.M. Black & CO
BLACK
California
Fatr
John Wills, Jr
Far
Chand Rapids
Ival
Afporger
Chapel OF the
Seas
Allen
Lawlies
Olmsted
Leloy
Rudolph & Wallace
Walter J. Simmons & Co
HI Main Street
Wall O'Vlock
C. H. Ferrell , Co
Rute
Tomis
Bille
Ehiireh
Roca
Revoiiag
Ieast Street
Roves
CO. Parrele & Coo
Heal Detate and Hentil
Atrest
Edward Echols
Democratic
Powell
Lotlera
Linless
Armer Pinto
Wil
Richmonda
Mrs. Pries
Michael, King A-Wheel
Paines
Heston
Mass
Morgan & Wright
Eollery
Albany Dental
Norfolk, VA
Norfolkya
W. .W. Freeman
Spain
America
Main
Nod Energy
Mettowee
Ocb
ART Leagua
Elizatetit A. Moore
Duke Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!