Seaboard and rivals wage rate war on through cars
Seaboard Air Line declares war on rival lines using differential fares as its weapon. An official statement from General Agent Anderson explains the strategy to cut prices to match competitors and preserve through service, with rates to drop from here to Atlanta and at intermediate points. The move follows long-standing refusals by connections to haul Seaboard through cars.
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Norfolk Presbytery Meets Dismisses Darnall to Georgia
The Norfolk Presbytery held an adjourned meeting at Second Presbyterian Church Norfolk with Rev. C. K. Cumming presiding. Rev H T Darnall was dismissed to the Presbytery of Macon for service in Southern Georgia. The vacancy was filled by Rev W S Lacy and a doctrinal sermon was set for the next meeting. A church at Lambert's Point was organized with one elder and two deacons. The body will meet in Fredericksburg in the Synod session.
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Edward
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Fredecksburg
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Yellow fever disinfectants ad promises savings on prevention
An issue features Burrow Martin promoting disinfectants to guard against yellow fever. The ad touts cost efficiency, claiming a small 10 cent outlay for preemptive disinfection can avert substantial illness costs, and endorses DeWitt's Wisely Waged Force for quick relief and permanent cure, naming J J F Trobler, RL Walker, and Truitt & Smith.
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Heller’s Store Promotes Leather Footwear Standards
A fragmented ad notes leather shoes offered in narrow, medium and broad toe widths at Heller's Store on Bank Street Opposite Court House. Rudolph and Wallace on 33 Main Street advertise tailored garments and customer service. Southern Short Hand and Business University lists class days Mon Wed and Fri.
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New Lighthouse at Smiths Point Brightly Lit Tomorrow
The Baltimore American reports the new lighthouse at Smiths Point near the Metompkin River mouth will be lit for the first time tomorrow. Built on a brown cylindrical foundation with a trumpeted form and octagonal five story dwelling, the structure sits on the west side of Chesapeake Bay near the Potomac mouth. It rises fifty two feet above mean high water and will be visible about thirteen miles in clear weather, with a bell rung every fifteen seconds in fog. The light, a fourth order lantern, shows a white flash every thirty seconds and is designed to withstand storms and washings.
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Wrecked Steamship Tesperides Crew Arrives for Aid
The Tesperides crew of thirty nine men arrived from Hattte ras on the Norfolk and Southern rail line. Stranded while carrying pig iron from St Jago de Cuba to Baltimore, the vessel wrecked on Dhuend Shoals in a dense fog. Captain B. Etheridge and Cape Satteras Life Saving Station men saved part of their belongings and British Consul Barton Myers will arrange homeward or new postings.
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Opening of the Long Distance Telephone Service in Manchester
The American Telephone and Telegraph company opened in Manchester with hundreds attending from Wehmond and Man Chester. Secretary Gage spoke from the Treasury, under the supervision of Mr. THomt Chipley, noting good service and clear sound. Solomon Collier of Jenkins Paint and Oil Co. is to marry next Wednesday at Calvary Inglese church with a reception afterward. Two sportsmen reported abundant ducks in Back Gay. Brown Iron Ritters of Baltimore offers a 1888 naval calendar to ladies who mail a stamped request.
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Calvary Ingplist Church
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Brown Irom Ritters Company
Baltimore
Nothing So Good Dr King Discovery For Colds And Coughs
There is Nothing So Good There is nothing just as food in Dr Wing s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colts demand to and do not permit the dealer to sell you some stheliiite He will not claim there be anything better but in order to mnke more profit he may claim something else to be just as good You want Dr King s New Discovery because you know it to be safe and reliable and guaranteed to the good or money re funded For Conghe Colds Consummp tion and for all affections of Throat Cheet and Lungs there is nothing as Rom as to Dr King s New Discovery Trial bottle free at Murrow Mirtha Co s drug store Regular size 60 cents land 1
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Atlantic and Dunville railway depot moved to Mathews street
The Atlantic and Dunville railway station has moved from Water street to Mathews street. Beginning today, freight will be received at the new point and passenger steamers will depart from there. J A C Groner, forwarding Agent. WM J Taylor, Traffic Manager. ocli lt
Fall Meet Ends With Tight Races At Wilkes Fair
The Wilkes fall meet closed with close finishes as Pack and other horses raced for purses totaling 33100. Gold Wave beat Southerner in a half mile dash while Robert Burns won the 2:32 trot and Be Pilot led the 2:18 trot with close finishes. A football game between the Norfolks and Pecans ended 0 to 0. Notes highlight W. C. T. U. booth and the James Casey troupe at the fairground.
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Weather Report and Revival At Freemason Street Church
Virginia fair and warmer on Friday with southerly winds. North Carolina, generally fair and slightly warmer with east to south winds. Sun rises at 6 15 and sets at 5 29. Observations note 0.22 inches rainfall. Freemason Street Baptist Church revival meeting draws a large audience as Rev Dr Taylor cites Jeremiah 8 20 and urges revival as key to salvation. Evening services planned for 7 30.
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All-Wool Mixtures and Serges at Low Prices at Brown's
Joseph Brown at 210 Church Street showcases All-Wool Mixtures for 25¢ and Serges at 25¢ to 50¢ with a wide 38 inch silk finished silk warp fabric in numerous shades. Lining fabrics included in the range.
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Notice to Water Takers Ten Percent Added to Unpaid Bills
Water rents are due now. A ten percent penalty will be added to all bills unpaid after the lith instant. By order of local Board of Water Works.
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