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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1897

Page

6

Flooded Streets Stop City Traffic After Heavy Rain

Heavy downpour floods Mahone's Lake area and Cove streets delaying a streetcar and disrupting downtown traffic. Water rises to trestle levels around Brambleton and Atlantic City areas as patrons of the Academy of Music seek shelter.

Heaven Academy of Music Norris Bros Mathone Paniad Basim Sitompet Remna Brambieton Nerraik Brambiieton York Lao Hrambleton Atlantic City

Cotton market notes and futures shifts across regions

The report outlines US receipts of 36,006 bales versus last year, declines in New York and Liverpool futures, and spot market softening. It notes December contracts around 5.06 to 6.08, New Orleans and Memphis bales, and a shipment error affecting Monday arrivals with 11,000 to 12,000 bales expected.

United States New York Maseh Ispot Collin Waehuysen Liverpool Silex New Orleans Bates Seuss Gavles

Legal Intelligence Reports Suburban Court Punishments

Justice Tomlin presided over a police court session delivering fines and recognizance releases for numerous offenses. The cases ranged from drunkenness and abusive language to alleged theft and suspicious activity. Several defendants faced fines, costs, or were held for further examination, with some released on own recognizance or pending court actions.

Tomlin Thomas Dalton United States Wilmington Homer William Simms Dalton Simmons Don Simmons Sts John Stakes Atlantc City Atlantic City Tomlin Time Ma Tilton Tolae Charles Dian Richa Tucker Petersburge Oaleer West Sam Brothers Greonee Dempsey John Goodman Wiltim Mandieen Sam Perry Anttals Nettle Turner Mhiver Sawyer J. Columbine Z. W. Wirk Prizanor John Goodmin Laura Lee Mata Hobertson Hobertson Court OF Law and Chancery Court of Taowe and Chancery J. RB. Owen Grain Company Snider Snider & Little Assumpell Jones H. Lowland Port Deposit Ald Norfolk Warehouse Company Water Front Atlantic Ciy Word Colton Press Lloyd Ta Willams St. Gollins Armentead Bridge

Medicinal Tablets Offered For Cough Remedy

A listed remedy titled Bai Bromo Quinine Tablets offers a cure claim with a refund promise if not effective. The tablets are sold by J. M. B. Frattter on Main Street in Hotved. The price is two cents per package.

J. M. BF. Trattter Main Street

Water Supply From Lake Joyce Reaches City

The city ties into Lake Joyce providing its water supply. With expected average rainfall this winter, supply should hold, though rain type affects recharge. Current well depth is 1707 feet with seven inches of rainfall noted recently and no immediate infusion from the West anticipated.

Jovce Joyce Ely Lakes Orte Darton

Ante-election meetings set across districts this week

Political notes report several pre election meetings with speakers including W A Young T J Willens J G Pilton and Senator Stubbs. District Democratic Committee to meet at the Atlantic hotel next Thursday at noon. Major J Vage Tyler to speak in Berkley on the 29th. A mental examination for candidates to be held November 1 in Norfolk Academy Building Tank Street.

Harry Morris Church Street A. D. Ricker Norfolk Onlasx Art Studios B.S. Campbell Main Street Ballentine Wes R. Hsimer Oreate Messrs W. A. Young T J. Willens J. G. Pilton Deep Creek District Democratic Committee Atlantic Hotel J. Vage Tyler Berkley Congressman Young Ad Lo West Pool O'Elnelk Norfolk Academy Daidling Tank Street Teo Tumstall Jenkins Portsmouth Norvell Chorchland Welld Haddington Building Petit Parish Portsanmeuth

Tailor Made Maids and Sale Prices Highlight The Casket

A fragmented sale notice states Heefers satin lined outfits priced at 72 dollars and 1 dollar Areca specials offered by Watt Hetten and Clay. City tax collection tops 25 thousand with most payments due in days and penalties applicable November 1. Adinke Cameras from Greenwood and Dro, including Eastman Kodaks, are priced at 12 dollars with new Eureka Kodak Clover Leaf mascots also featured at The Casket.

Laies Navy Watt, Hetten & Clay Wewally Greenwood & Dro Eastman Kodake Eureka Kodak Clover Leaf

Minstrels At Academy Of Music Draw Notable Crowd

AXCLIVS EMU PRIMROPER & WEST minstrels open at the Academy of Music with a strong white cast and 19 black performers. Raymon Moore sings new selections from his works, while a 40+ artist company delivers a lively program. Walker Whitesite, Raoul le Renaux, and others appear Wednesday in The Man da lack. Seats go on sale Tuesday morning. The Three Star Comedy Co closed at the Academy with Rip Van Winkle, featuring Robert Wyne and his wife Gretehorn, to a large, pleased audience despite bad weather.

Primroper Raymon Moore Aweet Marie Balcomy Walker Wep Esidr Walker Whitesite Gtobey Raoul le Renaux Haid Salanen Notretame Mtr Wihite Dave Merahol Patier Chae Lic Comey Company Ibs Acaomay Minsle Rip van Winkie Robert Wiyne Gretehorn

Big Drives This Week in Ladies Apparel and Goods

A list of discounted women and children clothing and accessories. Items include ladies skirts from 1.00 to 2.75, cloaks, dress trimmings, infant coats, and long coats with prices aimed to suit all purses. Also notes footwear and bedding goods with bundles and menswear.

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