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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

6

Grimes Battery Honored in Ra leleh Welcome Tour

The Grimes Battery of Portsmouth under Captain Carey Warren led a parade in Ra leleh. They arrived on the Atlanta special around 3 a.m. and were greeted by the Governor's Guard. Citizens opened homes to them, gave them a warm reception, and they recalled a theater visit with three cheers in their honor.

Raleleh Grimes Portsmouth Carey Warren Atlanta Grimes’ Battery

The Leadville Nomination Fiasco for Justice of the Peace

In Leadville during turbulent times a heated Republican contest for Justice of the Peace nomination ended with DeMattos declared the winner. A county committee vote was tampered as shots of candidacy led to DeMattos receiving all ballots, denying the rightful nominee Thomas any support.

Onlice Denver Leadville Httle Supreme Court DeMattos Thomas Lake County County Central Committee DeMatios Thomas Va Vieh Fves PN Ceh

The Mother’s Role in a Son’s Rise to Eminence

A rhetorical piece extols the all helping mother as the finest counselor and spur for ambitious sons. It argues many women suffer health breakdowns from female organ weakness and lauds Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy. Testimonials praise relief from sickness and easy childbirth, with Pellets offered as a mild laxative and stomach liver bowel regulator.

St. Pierce Dr. Pierce

Grand Lodge Pythians appoints Bland as Grand Inner Guard

High ranking Virginia official Hi M Darnall announces appointments naming Charles T Bland as Grand Inner Guard with visits planned across Franklin Suffolk Mombville South Boston Danville Martinsville Tedford City Lynchburg and plans to visit Houston and Chatham A separate note covers the arrival and handling of a new hook and ladder fire apparatus with Mr John J King stating the factory agent will assume responsibility upon arrival and delivery to the Council presidency setup

Charles T. Bland Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia Hi. M. Darnall Grand Inner Guard Franklin Suffolk Mumville South Boston Danville Martinsville Tedford City Lynchburg Houston Chatham John J. King Couel Tie Sai

Nomination Award Surprise Remains A Mystery

The article notes uncertainty over how the nomination was awarded to him and suggests ongoing questions about the process. It highlights lingering confusion and speculation regarding the selection.

Result of Mrs Atkinson's Trial

The article reports the trial of Mrs G W W Atkinson wife of the West Virginian governor ended with a jury majority for acquittal on forgery charges. It notes public sympathy, belief a harsher verdict would be malice driven, and hints at possible future appeal or retrial while praising the governor’s wife and condemning the prosecution. It then shifts to Ottomon Empire commentary criticizing European interference and urging unity against external threats.

Geneer G. W.W. Atkinson

Negro Elk in Bowles Creek World’s Only Elk

The only Negro Elk in the world lives in Bowles Creek area. Known locally as Sampson, he works at a restaurant and is famous among patrons. A melee incident last night involved Sampson and three others, with Sampson claiming it was a plot. He expresses uncertainty about facing the other two men but hopes to stand them.

Bowles Cireen Jerry Bae Nehining Express Sampson Khim Brees

Bears Attempt A Raid In Stock Market Flurry

New York and Chicago markets show bears probing for gains with Sugar and Chicago Gas leading shifts. Bulls push prices up amid professional buying then pull back to near last close as profits are booked. Market activity and railroad earnings rumors point to mixed strength across sectors.

New York Bears Chicago Chicago Gas Treasury Department Lennon

Beef Steady at Cut Meats Strongly Pickled Shoulders

Beef steadiness noted with pickled shoulders and lard prices moving. Pork dull and butter quiet at various creameries. Coffee, sugar, and flour prices shown with October references and regional variations. Wheat and corn futures quoted with spot and future values and regional grades.

Cordova

Cotton Market Report and Futures Across New York and New Orleans

New York reports dull cotton values with mixed receipts and exports. Consolidated figures show large year to date receipts and exports to Great Britain, France, and the Continent, while futures open lower in New York and New Orleans with varied bid prices for upcoming months.

New York Great Britain France Liverpool Cottean

Norfolk Market Prices From October 20 18

Norfolk market notes price lists for fish mackerel herring and other provisions. Highlights include No 8 in kegs at 1.75, hogs and meats like clear ribs and shoulders with various prices, and dairy goods such as New York State butter at 33 to 34 cents per pound. Details cover cheeses milk syrups and molasses, and grain prices for wheat rice and hay.

New York Inet Prine Mercantie Paper Sterling Exchange Frm Chicago Etronthiteron Norfolk North Caroli Potomac Smithfield Western Dairy Liverpool Fine New York State Dairy New Leslie Keresone WMG Laguayra Java New Orleans Cholee Ae. Miour Prado

Market Prices for Lawn Goods and Delivery Rates Declared

Local sales list various lawn products with delivery rates to multiple points. Items include Car lews priced at 86, powdered at 5.48, stanulated 1.23. American off A at 4.00. Centennial bright yellow Hi at 4.67. California Th at 56. Franklin standard extra C at 448. Key ene extra C at 442. Amerclin extra C listed amid irregular OCR text.

Gar Aare California Keyene Amerclin

Unclear Grocery Price List Fragment

Fragmentary OCR of a price list shows items like per pound rates for various foods such as fish and meat. Readable names are limited. several terms appear garbled or foreign. Content suggests a market or shop catalog snippet with multiple per pound prices and item labels.

Poonkt Marko Farmers Market Prices and Livestock Report

Market summary lists prices for produce such as Spanish shelled no.1 Virginia and stock, bananas, lemons, cabbage, potatoes, onions and new Irish potatoes with varying grades. Live stock market shows firm demand with price ranges for cattle, bulls, cows, sheep, hogs and lambs, reflecting Chicago prices trend.

Poonkt Marko Virginia Virgnia North Carolina Chicago

Shipping News Roundup At Newport And Port Of New York

The sailing list shows several vessels including Fannie C Bowen and William O Snow bound for coal via agents Wm Lamb & Co, with other ships like Frank T Stinson and Anip Biss carrying cement and lumber. Barges Mayflower Ivanhoe and Neff tow to Richmond, while cargoes to Philadelphia Boston and New Haven appear in the same report. Arrivals include Saco meat ship Herbert B Phillpotts and coalbound vessels. port activity covers Newport News and connections to Glasgow Rotterdam Havre and Norfolk routes.

Sehr Fannie C. Bowen Chase Wim. Lamb & Co William O. Snow Elis Wm, Lamb & Co Frank T. Stinson Hodgdon Boston Wm. Lamb & Co Con Anip Biss Day New York Ichmond Mayflower Prank T. Sinsvin Portland Ellis Fall River Fanie C. Bowen T. W. HW White Neff Richmsnd Annie William M. Wise Bragg Philadelphia Georgie Clarke Barker Murray van Diver McPhearson Washington Moonlight Cranmer Millville Suffolk Urge Mayflower New Bedford Newport News Garge S. R. Mead Augustus West Ames Providence Salled Stmp Beverly Glasgow Robert Adamson Rotterdam Norfolk Mnanza Shipping Co Havre Soliiaire Griery Portsmouth N. II

Need for National Quarantine at the Coastline

From the Chicago Record the yellow fever outbreak in the South highlights urgent calls for national quarantine regulations at the coastline. Gulf and Mississippi Valley health authorities favor concerted coast quarantine, with reports to each jurisdiction, while New Orleans Picayune notes business greed and port rivalry impede safety measures.

Chicago South Gulf and Mississippi Valley New Orleans Picayune Pitayune Gulf Coast

Nat Turners Skeleton Reappears In Public Notice

The skeleton of Nat Turner, the 1831 Southampton insurrectionist, is in Dr. H. A. Shephenson’s possession, after purchase from Dr. B. Kellar’s son. Turner’s bones were scraped and strung for medical study, with Hepserson last using them amid prior owners’ exchanges and high living.

Nat Turner Southampton County H. A. Shephenson Wl Toane Stephenson B. Kellar Kellar Nats Abedy Jerusalem Turner

City Court Hears Sensational Assault Case Continu ed

Justice Tomlin presided over a sensational city court assault case with John Norris as the defendant. The incident occurred in the northern part of the city early yesterday. The case was continued to this morning and the accused was committed to jail without bail.

Tomlin

Motley docket in police court list minor cases

Justice Tomlin disposed of cases including Henry Wilson for nuisance with $1 costs, James Bennett for drunkenness discharged, John McGraw and Stoney Blount each fifteen days for stealing a 15 cent basket from P J Mabon, George Wilson drunk discharged, Charles Wyne assaulted with $2.60 costs, BE Spencer drunk with $1 costs, Kidna Armistead assaulted discharged, Frank Moore housebreaking discharged, Rebecca Mosely abusive language discharged, Tom Mosely suspected stealing tabs discharged, O J Irby suspicious character discharged after five days in jail, James Wilson vagrant case and others noted.

Justice Tomlin Henry Wilson James Bennett John McGraw Stoney Blount P. J. Mabon George Wilson Charles Wyne BE. H. Spencer Kidna Armistead Frank Moore Rebecca Mosely Tom Mosely O. J. Irby Irby James Wilson

Higher Courts Docket Summary of Corporation Court Cases

In Corporation Court Judge Hanckel handed two year sentences to James Thomas and Charles Price, both colored, for robbing Dorans plumbing shop, and Dawson Mitchell, colored, for robbery from the person. Carl Josephson of Norway was naturalized. John J. Morris faced forgery charges. one witness absent delayed further action. Morris previously acquitted on three counts, two remain. In Law and Chancery Judge Martin dismissed H. Be Owen Grain Co vs Southern Toallway Co. Pioneer Tobacco and Clear Co vs G L Whitehurst, motion to quash attachment sustained for lack of proper service and false suggestions.

Hanckel James Thomas Doran Charles Price Dawson Mitchell Carl Josephson Norway John J. Morris Morris Court of Law and Chancery Martin H. BE. Owen Grain Company Southern Toallway Company Pioneer Tobacco and Clear Company Va. G. L. Whitehurst Mit

Berkley Notes and Local Happenings in Market Street Area

Local Berkley items report visitors on Liberty Street and Main Street residents, a Lookout steamer launch at Thomas ship yard, funeral of Captain W P Moore from Franklin, street car fenders arriving, church activities at St Thomas rectory and Berkley Avenue Church, and a Friday Baptist Church reception with refreshments planned for all members and families. includes store expansions on Chestnut Street and extended visits by Baltimore residents.

Sissie Upton Bertha Panshaw Liberty Stream Camden County W. N. West Chestnut Street George D. Parker Frank Hewitt Baltmore Berkley Robert Hewitt Franklin W. P. Moore Mra. Darden Dr. Moore W. A. Rudd, Jr Chesnut Street J. Bf. Davia Baltimore St. Thomas Church Francis M. Wicks Chestnut Street M. &. Charreh Tey RR. M. Chandler Magnolia Cemetery Berkley Avenue Church B. Y. PA Nerkley Avenue Baptist Church

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