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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1897
Page
8
Advertises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. Claims 24 hour urine test shows disease, touts tonic effects and offers sample bottle and pamphlet free by mail from Dr Wilmer Co Binghamton NY. The Daily Virginian is cited as the sponsor of the offer.
Report from Grobanage North Carolina notes a case at Mecklenburg schools where two teachers face certificate revocation over Infidel and atheistic views. Convict farm tensions arise as Day and three white assistants resign over alleged negro equality. Governor Russell attacks Smith’s finances while public notices report Mrs Watson paralyzed and her husband’s death by suicide. Trinity College reports 147 students.
Tileabeth City reports the Presbyterian church Ladies' Ald Society holds its first sociable of the season at Rev. Mellek's Water street residence Friday night. The steamer from Newbern was two hours late, arriving after 1 pm today. Several local notes include marriages, travel plans, and a new home on Pleasant Street.
Hertford Oct 13 Speelay Mrs T G Skinner visiting Eliz City. Mr M H White Mr Rogers Stokes Master Thomas Skinner and others left for Norfolk to attend the fete. Mr Clarence Holloman, long ill at Mr T Blanchard's residence, died this morning.
The obituary notes former Hertford County resident employed as a clerk for Blanchard Bros who has died, with sympathy extended to bereaved friends and relatives. A colored boy named Charles Bobbit, crippled, faced Judge Newby on theft charges from colored men at his house. the case was continued to today for verdict.
Edenton North Carolina October 12 Miss Goldie Kramer has returned to Winnebeth City after visiting relatives. C W and P L Rea left for Washington City. The Order of Qi Fellows booked Twiph Bingham for a December appearance at the Opera House. Rev Mr Elsom of Danville Va arrives tonight for Baptist revival. W D Pruden back from Gatesville due to illness. Many plan an excursion to Norfolk Friday.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as vegetable medicine for tired nerves and digestion. It claims to tone nerve centers, stimulate the liver and kidneys, purify blood, improve appetite, and aid digestion. Sold for 50 cents or a dollar per bottle at Burrow Martin & Co. Drug Store.
Save The Children endorses Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for cough cold and croup. A Pennsylvania reader Elmer Baker reports using it and keeping it on hand. Price is 25 cents and it is sold everywhere.
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