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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1897

Page

11

Stace Fair Enlivens Raleigh with Marshals Ball and Notes

Raleigh notes recount the marshals ball at Yarboro House under Capital Club this morning with Gov Russell and Mrs Russell in attendance. The ceremony included presenting a gold chain and cane to Chief Marshal Lybrook while reports on cotton markets, prison policy, and local officials’ activities fill the day.

Raleigh N. C Yarboro House Capital Club Marshala The Cotton Exchange Tt Ds Penitentiary Board W.O. Roberts Atheville Farmers Alliance Shoe Tilshore Gottins Iveonidas Stephenson Wake Wes Wis Ne Tie Middle North Carolina Tto D. Reid Parker Re. J. Diegle Auinnie Avith Campbell Faleir Vestarduay Familly Fakir Russell Ile ix Sam Wright W. A. Carr Wayne County Coldsboro Pursell Ia Penitentiary Wheeler Ta Hore Simmons P Franks al Ae Ouestmon Episcopal Missionary Asile Piotmont Tarry Skinner Thiryy

Easy way to test kidneys urges health caution

Readers are advised that abdominal symptoms may point to kidney trouble and that urine held for 24 hours can reveal issues. An ad promotes Dr. Inver's Swimp-Root as a cure and tonic for kidneys and bladder, claiming life and vigor return, with sample offers via The Sunday Virginian and free mail requests from Dr. Klimer Nice, Binghamton, N.Y.

Iinver Nin Klimer Binghamton, N.Y Ms Paper

Southern railway at Asheville boosts upcoming race entries

The note cites Asheville bank failures tied to a land boom and profits from the State Fair races. Lomaby W. Batchelor says management will refund entry fees and cover freight for horses to the next venue, a move praised by racing men and signaling a record flood of entrants next year.

Local Notes From Malifax and Surrounding Towns

Mr. Smith of the Smith Courtney company Richmoned is now in eur eis tomtiond the referee case to the Weld to ky. Mr J Daniel returned home from Maletgia. The remains of Mr George T Simmons young son arrived and were interred in M churchyard. Tom Jarratt is sick. Dr W M Furgerson returned from Tinleithh. Mrs Z Gregory visiting Ports mouth daughter is very sick.

WI. TM. Furgerson Tinleithh

Local Notes From Don TCS Tedenton October

Town gossip notes mention Madam Rumor’s marriage bells soon ringing. Mayor Branning and family return home after a long absence. A church group met at Shiloh and plans a May meeting in Washington county. Unclear reports on local figures Dion Sabet and Sollehor Leary Nas. Plymouth court session upcoming. Pastor Twivis arrives from Plymouth.

Tedenton N.C Speclan Maidame Branning Wid Shiloh Washington County Misres Bossle Wool Dion Fae Sabet Chy Plymouth Twivis Protestant Methodist Church Plymowth

Local Note: Notable Visitors in Greenvinte Town

In town are Gen Vile from Greenvinte and Jos Pippen of Tamora along with others. An unusual disturbance occurred yesterday with reports of a public breakage. W Harper, Baltimore hardware seller, is visiting. The item promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for throat issues.

Greenvinte Specian Jos Pippen Tamora Tobares W. . Harper Bnltimore

Local Church Notices and Obituary Briefs From Norfolk

The column lists church services and topics across several parishes including North Park Avenue, Dishpeiest Church, Shirk Avenue Baptist, Trinity Church, and Christ Episcopal. It notes Miss Tale J. Sindili's death at Brock residence, and praises Park Avenue Baptist church’s choir and Herbert Brown’s work on its new furnishings. An organ recital led by A. F. Koemer is announced for Thursday.

Simpson North Park Avenue Melfendrea A Bennett Trew Mook Calvert Streets Carrell Tale J. Sindili Curren Afr A. Brock Onelook Thie Ward Cornto North Marshall Avenue Lay Trinity Ehurch Dev Paul Mr. Brown A. F. Koemer Norfolk

Not Much About Anything I Something About Life in Norfolk

Norfolk notes summarize diverse local items: Judge A T Haneckel in Richmond. C G G Kiser back from Washington. Chet Sholem Sunday school starts at 10. Rev WS Lao returned from Frederickshore. J D White and W T Santos back from Nashville. Upton Mission services by WLC. Congressman Young presents to Noerfelk High. King's Daughters Virginia convention to meet in M C A building. Thomas A Maunings appointed auditor of Ocean View millroad. C 18 Norton resigns. many football fans ride C and O excursion to Richmond. Atlantic and Danville moves passenger freight station to Washington steamboat line. J Henry Robinson, longtime oyster worker, dies. Mrs M B Wharton returns to city. memorial concert at Aygoord Memorial Church. Dorothy Wolan funeral at Wilson burying ground. Epworth League meeting at Centenary church. invitation to join at St George’s. J J Meper secures trade rank for dressed lumber. W O W Tain and Captain Tucker report wreck Tesperides near Cape Hatteras. Mrs Charlotte Marie Morse dies at St Vincent’s Hospital. funeral at St Rept this afternoon. Norfolk and Merktey Baptist Sunday School to meet. Rev J The 0 1 and Judge Moore to speak. Third Ward Democratic club to meet with W A Youre and others.

A. T. Haneckel Richmond CG. G. Kiser Washington Chet Sholem WS. Lao D. D Frederickshore J. D. White W.T. Santos Nashville Upton Mission WLC Congressman Young United States Noerfelk High School King's Daughters of Virginian Thomas A. Maunings Oceon View Norton Chesapeake and Ohio Atlantic and Danville Town Pol Washington Steanen J. Henry Robinson M. B. Wharton M. Th. Wharton Atlantic Aygoord Memorial Church Princess Anne County Norfolk Bo Athena Dorothy Wolan Arche Oal Wilson Wilson Burying Ground Epworth League of Centenary Church Queen Street Church Eames Jota i. Meper Nate John JL. Roper Company W.ow. Tain Tucker Caye Heatteras Charlotte Marie Morse James J. Morse Mamtersaville Yesters St. Vincent's Hospital Fternoon Norfolk and Merktey Baptist Sunny School Association N'Clork J the Jude Mooiure Third Ward Democratic Club Elst Charlotte Street Church and Cumberland W. A Pheter Ci Winer Commonwealth Attormey Dunner

Memorial of President John A. Buchan offered by Virginia normal school

The Faculty Trustees of the State Female Normal School at Farmville adjourned to December 1 to select a successor to Dr. Cott ingham. Miss Reynolds will direct the school with senior oversight. A memorial honoring President John A. Buchan was adopted, praising his leadership and urging continued support for teacher training.

Farmville Richmond John Abherham Madi Prine Sehenl Ste. Cot de William Uf Ruffner Memale Normal Wapnmville Venus Virginia Teichers Gradwil Vance Whit

Tribute to a Commonwealth educator’s lifelong devotion

A formal obituary vouches for a dedicated public school leader who shaped Virginia’s female education. It notes his tireless planning of campus expansion, prudent use of funds, and deep devotion to teaching, with a lifetime of service from youth to elder years. He is praised as a faithful servant of the state and a true educator.

Virginia Commonwealth Bis

Atlantic City Church Notices and Local Visitors

Mr M D Dennis returned from New York after three weeks away. Miss Alice Walker of Oriole Ltd visited her aunt Mrs ST Mathews and has gone home. Rev Dadiey will return from Baltimore to lead morning services. Miss Urdyln will accompany Rev Johnson to the Mason Memorial Church for morning and evening sermons on The Meaning of Great Mystery and Why Do Am a Mahowist. Moray Avenue Baptist Church hosts morning and evening services with topics The Meanings of Baptists and Their Rights. Mr J J Machon is bedridden. W F Mehts of Lambert’s Point moved to North Street. Central Avenue Baptist Church holds regular services today.

M.D. Dennis New York Alice Walker Oriole, Ltd Johnson Moray Avenue Baptist Church Ter W. R. Keefe J. J. Machon Slelkneess W. F. Mehts Lambert Ins North Street Central Avenue Baptist Church

Rev Tt W Webb to Speak at Huntersville Church Today

Mrs Charlotte Maurie Morse of this town died at St Vincent's Hospital yesterday morning at 8 o'clock age 20. Burial will be from the temple this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Neophatk and Terkles Baptist Sunday School Association holds a session in this city this afternoon. The revival program features Rev Lundyn T Wright and others with sermons and essays, plus a parish consecration meeting at 7 p.m. Instant relief is promised by Come Minute Cough Cure.

Tt. W. Webb Hunters Ville Ehurch Ueasted Jones Charlotte Maurie Morse St. Vincent's Hospital Rineral U'Elools Oelpher Ube Neopfatk Terkles Taptist Ghoeehueeh Wiis Attermoeen T. Buire Iitee Enptist Lundyn T. Wright Vlom M. Stimdsy Sehood

Kidney Disease Cure Promoted by Prof Munyon

An advertisement quotes Professor Munyon arguing kidneys purify the blood and warn that kidney failure leads to death. It touts an alleged universal Kidney Cure, offers free urine analysis and guidance, and lists a Philadelphia address for medical advice and mail letters.

Munyon Minyon Arch Street Philadelphia

Sentiment Unanimous in Democratic Bid for White Supremacy Platform

The Greenville Reflector reports sentiment among Democrats to campaign next year on good government and white supremacy, noting most papers keep fusion with other parties away. The piece asserts a white, clear platform will help the party win, urging white voters to favor such governance over current administration.

North Carolina

Clark's Q O Spool Cotton and Toiletry Items List

Old catalog style listing of assorted sewing notions and toiletries with prices. Items include spools of Clark's Q O spool cotton multiple grades, neateners like crocket and darning cotton, safety pins in various sizes, stockinet dress shields, brass pins, celluloid thimbles, white tape, shoe laces, hard rubber combs, and tooth brushes with per unit or per dozen prices. Prices range from 1c to 25c per item.

Clark's N.T Clark Clark's O Milward

Norfolk real estate auction sale notices

Public auction of several Norfolk properties scheduled for Tuesday November 2, 1897 at 2 PM at the Norfolk Real Estate and Stock Exchange. Properties include frame houses on Fourth Street and Smith Street land parcels on Suffolk James and Kelly streets with deeds of trust and terms: one third cash, balance in 1 2 years, interest at 6 percent. George W. Dey, trustee. Pages & Co., auctioneers.

Norfolk City Norfolk County Norfolk Real Hatate and Stock Exchange Main Street Norfolk Fourth Street Fallence Brown Matilda McCoy Smith Street Nicholson Street Atary FP. Shields Suffolk Street James Stree Kelly Street My Creek Turnpike Logan McCloud Avenue Stroad Creek Oity Street J. W. Staliu Charles &. White Coreporation Court Pubvetton He Estate Exchange Neo St Malin Virent Virginia Chase Street Chanel Street Charpel Street Fevt Silo Evyl- Honea Ense Luis Selonel Trusten J. D. Smith Wom Wiesible

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