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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina State Must Pay Costs in Pamlico Oyster Cases

Raleigh October 20 The Supreme Court holds the state liable for costs in the Pamlico oyster cases about six thousand dollars. Auditors face debate over warrants while lawmakers may be asked for relief. Other items include two Wake Superior Court cases on state treasurer disputes and a 10 thousand dollar bondsman case. The state road congress heard talks by J A Holmes and papers by Furman Tompkins and McMackin. The Seaboard Air Line challenge on cotton freight rates was upheld. The Bank of Louisburg closed. Senator Butler arrived with quiet attacks. The Western Union remand surprised the public. State mills report strong orders and insurance premiums total around one million annually. The widow of Bill Nye reportedly earns only 40 a year and plans to sell near Asheville. The Young Men's Republican League met with strong turnout and rules discussions. A copy of John Wesley’s hymns was loaned to Trinity College. Supreme Court opinions decided yesterday included Pope vs Coats and other cases. Educational events and a fall festival continued with a baby show planned and fire notices reducing incidents.

Raleigh N. C Gpe Supreme Court Pamlico Pamling Wake Superior Court Arguinet Stewart Maleigh Railway Commission Seaboard Air Line Bank of Louisburg Senator Tutler Western Union Russell Bill Nye Buck Shoals Asheville Young Men's Republican League Warren WV Hall Cleveland J. H. Lybrook Winston J. FB. Alexander Fone New Hanover Alexander National Republican League P. HM. Lybrook T. H W. Rollins Madison League Muller Cyrus Thompson R. T. Toyce Trinity College John Wesley Wesley England Malph Potts Washington John F. Shackelford Tarboro Joye Trinity Pope Coats Marnett New Trial Pendleton Vs. Electric Co Pasquetank Alirmud Stamper Alleghany Hines Outlaw Craven Error Tarker Harden Deptie Blowasa Aryan

Elizabeth City Opens Albemarle Park With Notables Present

Elizabeth City opening of Albemarle Park drew many visitors by train the day after the fire company's band performed. Ex Governor Jarvis and ex Clover gentleman delivered remarks while Dr Penick arrives to fill a Baptist pulpit vacancy. Local editor Jerome Well and veteran citizen W W Griffin are noted mourned as T B Berry reports securing 50 to 70 subscribers before departing Hertford and Edenton.

Elizabeth City N. C Albemarle Park Cloverar Jarvis John Warrison Norfolk Griggs Water Street Jarvis Fair Grounds Penick Dy. Mackwell Jerome H. Well Whmington del) Spar W. W. Griffin Main Street Episcopal Cemetery T. B. Berry Plizabeth City Hertford Edenton Tella

Sample trial in Washington county at Elizabeth City

Tdenton North Carolina reports Mr Sample of Washington county was sent to Elizabeth City for trial on charges of fraudulent use of mills. Hon W D Praden and C S Vann attend court at Winton. Mr BE A Porter and H F Elam were in town. A Baptist Church meeting ends Thursday night. Mrs K A Pendleton visited Elizabeth City on business.

Tdenton N. C Sample Washington County Lizabeth City W. D. Praden Vann Winton BE. A. Porter Norfolk and Southern Railroad H. F. Elam Pettit North Carolina Baptist Church K. A. Pendleton Elizabeth Chiy

Fire alarm at Odd Fellows Hall in Greenville Va

A fire alarm sounded around 8 45 last night when a lamp reportedly overturned in the Odd Fellows Hall. The blaze was quickly extinguished. Visitors J F P A Tootis of Atlanta and J B M Warmsburger of Philadelphia were in town. There was a small tobacco break noted yesterday.

Greenville Odd Fellows’ Hall J. FP. A. Tootls Atlanta J. B. M Warmsburger Philadelphia

Beautiful marriage at bride’s home in Hertford county

In NMERTFORD Hertford N C October 20 a beautiful marriage ceremony was held last night at the home of the bride Mrs Sarah Roberts who married Mr William Spivey a resident of this county Rev Josiah Eliott performed the ceremony Mr Nethan Tucker returns home today from Baltimore. The export trade of Siam with Europe has increased rapidly within three years being mostly in rice and teak wood.

Hertford N. C Polace Sarah Roberts William Spivey Josiah Eliott Nethan ‘Tucker Baltimore Siam Europe

Salvation Oil touted as remedy for rheumatism and more

Mrs A Fiedler of 2864 Palethorp St Philadelphia testifies Salvation Oil remedies rheumatism stiff joints bruises and related pains. She urges households to keep it on hand and dismiss substitutes noting the price is 25 vta.

A. Fiedler Palethorp St Philadelphia

Will Interest You Norfolk Va Oct 16 1897

A letter from John Carol general manager of American Protective Insurance praises Dr L B Firey the specialist for curing a chronic nasal discharge and catarrh after years of malarial fever. He claims the condition has stopped and urges sufferers to consult the doctor, listing the office and residence addresses in Norfolk.

Norfolk Firey L. B. Pirey John Carol American Protective Insurance Company Mualn Street Tunstall Avenue

Firey M D Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist Offices

Specialist offices at 34 Main Street offer catarrh and other disorders of the eye ear nose and throat chest and stomach. Tours 9 to 12 29 and 2 to 6 pm.

Main Street Rank & Sona

Medicines Free to Patients and Eye Examinations Listed

Government health bulletin promises medicines at no cost to patients and offers free eye examinations for glasses through regular Pellits program, outlining access details and eligibility.

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