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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

8

Sorting Out Papers and Political Pledges in North Carolina

The report surveys state auditor offices, governors papers, and secretary of state files amid political claims. It notes weather impacts on cotton, a Seaboard rate menace, and a new water reservoir project in Durham. It mentions auditor and governor appointees, Republican claims, and local university notices with various events and appointments.

Taledigh N.C Tetve Olnek Waco B.os. Washon Repubblican John A. Pearson Hussells Appebntes Mcarriven Seaboard Air Line Durhi Othe River Miles Son Prank P. Milburn Charlotte Ahinini State University Palretoth Fourches Supreme Court Reopublicans Stoeghy Alves Dar Tees Buntlet State Weenye University Revo A. W. Ivey Oweek Malyronda Nelile Skinner

Local Notes Mention Townfolk and Moves

Verlforshk N. C. Ort. H Sprelay Mr T DP Saunders is very ill Mr P P Winslow vapeeted Thome 4 from Saltinn My Toogers Brekes and Master Tom Skinner returned from N Whol Wester day It is said Mr W A Thody Tiss sold out his furniture store and will move it a shore time

Verlforshk N. C H—Sprelay T. DP. Saunders P.P. Winslow Saltinn My Toogers Brekes Tom Skinner

Bruce Cotton reaches Seattle on Klondike plan

Greenville reports Bruce Cotton, who left recently for fortune seeking in the Klondike, has arrived in Seattle for the winter before continuing his journey. Town notes mention new stores, merchants, and local hustle as Nonfolk ward grows. Lola Freeman and May Thoridee of Coleraine attend an upcoming Maids' Convention at Puris Bayalst.

Greenville N. C Bruce Cotton Capy Klondike Seattle Melory Daddy Nee Good Lola Freeman May Thhoridee Coleraine Alene John W. Vor Helen Corner Marshall Corprew Avenos Phema Puri

Regina instrument debuts as first US made music box

Mr TB Turner displays a regina, a remarkable United States manufactured musical instrument. Park and Brambleton avenues highlight the corner where a penny dropped in a slot starts the music, described as sweet and interesting.

Turner Dias Corner Park Brambleton Avenues United States

Secret Service at Academy of Music in Norfolk

Amusements brief notes the Secret Service romance of the Confederacy playing at the Academy of Music with matinee and night shows, detailing long-running run in New York Boston London Paris and pricing for seats. Also previews the Three Star Company two day engagement with Miss Philadelphia and Parker Vaudeville, plus cast notes and performance features.

Secret Service Academy of Music Newk Italzhie Boston London England Renaissance Theatre Paris Wiliam Oulette Avice Giltredte Mr Wilkhison Johnson Sears Mungger van Osten Areamizathon Norfolk Amd M.S. Nodlye Toslo Manery Parker van Osten

Bird's Eye View of a 1000 Dollar Fine Horse Racing

The article describes a horse named Prince Uvelmeont winning a fastest trot in North Carolina with a 1000 dollar stake. It lists owners and breeders, mentions the track and a late rigging, and notes records and related horses and people connected to the event.

Vhs Prince Uvelmeont She Durglar North Carolina

Verrihte Detichoney of Wheat Abrouat AMOMen to supply the World

Fragmented text from a historical newspaper page mentions Verrihte Detichoney of Wheat Abrouat and AMOMen, referencing supply of the world’s wheat, various crops, and distorted terms amid a chaotic, unclear narrative about agriculture and health effects.

Seaman Campbell Falls Overboard in Charleston Harbor

Rolumoare Amerie Campbell, aged 49 from Maine, aboard the Dow bound for Sparrow’s Point, leaped or fell overboard near Charleston Sunday night and was drowned. The incident followed reports that Captain Curtis Med was hospitalized with fever. Passengers and crew described the events as Campbell drank heavily ashore before the tragedy. The Dow later ran ashore at Wolfe’s Flats but refloated. Campbell remains lost at sea.

Seamin Tavill Camphell Dow Mike Berth Walker Camphill Bertha Witter Cpt John Cutie Waller Charleston S.C. Rewdly Tallmore Capitan Cirtis Mate Campinl Waetier Naeber Anil Nan Tee Heston Sparrow's Point Grid Wolfe Camplell Maine

Solemnity of Lapa Sermon At Freemason Street Church

A religious message delivered last night at Freemason Street Church urged repentance and caution about sin citing biblical punishment and the Cross of Jesus. The preacher announced no service tonight and rescheduled to hold an afternoon gathering at 4 o'clock today.

Tevior Freemason Street Pontine Etn

Notices of Election in Norfolk Ward Tax Increase Proposal

The General Assembly of Virginia acts to amend city boundaries and extend taxes in the Atlantic City Ward of Norfolk to fund sewerage and improvements. A special election is ordered for October to decide whether the city tax on the one hundred dollars of valuation shall rise to cover one hundred eighty thousand dollars in bonds and related interest.

General Assembly Virgini Norfolk Pursonnel Nore James Riddle Athietic Mheiner Thoety Atlantic City Herman Beli-Toal Rusted Trist Staatingy Portsmouth Vax D. GB George W. Willams W. W. Sale Wvu Virginia Syneo Sail Company Wstate’ Exchange Ely Portamouth Binte Columbia Street Green Street Patrick Lynch W. G. Culpepner Wire Guitin Green Streets Wong Bale Trustis Byrd, Baldwin & CO

We Sweep Everything Before Us Goods Sold Vast Quantities

A bold local seller touts sweeping deals with vast quantities already sold. The message emphasizes the store’s confidence and extensive stock, aiming to attract more customers with assertive sales language.

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