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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1897

Page

3

Deminiscence of Dr Bates and Surratt

Philadelphia Times recounts Dr Nowton Bates confronting John H Surratt after his escape to Rome and Vatican life. Bates origins on a Colorado flagship and journalistic tie to the Swara and Suwarita voyage form a curious Civil War era vignette. Surratt is noted for assassination links and his ultimate capture in Egypt, with Bates’s medical aid at key moments.

Bates Philadelphia Nowton L. Bates John HH. Surratt Mra Surrate Taneolo Canada Vatican Capitoline Boand Colorado Carpelan Rock Surmatt Ayas Tiates Alexandria Surratt Tie Washington Dr. Wales Beran F Maltimore Crates

Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Claims World Best Healing

An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions promising guaranteed satisfaction or money back at two and a half cents per box. It lists a New York supplier and urges readers to read Sunday’s paper for new dress goods and trimmings at special prices.

Bucklen Lurrow, Martin & Co Main Street Bunday

Justice Tomlin's easy Monday ends year of cases

A police court session led by Justice Tomlin dismissed the Renehan warrant and a mortgaged furniture charge. The docket saw several minor verdicts and continuances, with shifts on larceny, peace warrants, and a number of transfers to ship captains for stowaways. Offenders included Hh. D. Bhumadine, A. B. Wilson, Sidney Randolph, Charlie Guy, and others as cases moved or closed.

Commonwealth E. UW. Renehan Tomlin BE. B. Renehan J. T. Bonney Renehan HH. D. Bhumadine A. B. Wilson Sidney Randolph Charlie Guy William Carr Fall Hospital Tiane Golumbeck Highlisse Edward Price Tadratema England Wypon Court of Law and Chancery Taylor Bros Mary F. Weaver H. E. Owen Grain Company Snelder G& Little John Wills B. Stevens Assumpsit Hon. Poulkrod & Co Nichols & Wallace

Dr Strange at Christ Church in Wilmington Sermon Amid Storm

Dr Robert Strange of St James Episcopal Church Wilmington preached at Christ Church on the call to become rector. A large crowd did not assemble due to the storm. He delivered a thoughtful sermon on faith and righteousness, praising holiness and duty. He has not yet decided his future and may remain in Wilmington. Reverend W J Young postponed his Judaism sermon, and the Jackson Orphan Asylum anniversary service at Christ Episcopal was postponed because of bad weather.

Nev Robert U. Strange St. James Jte Wimineton Lawrenceyville W. J. Young Epworth Methodist Church Jackson Orphan Asylum Christ Mpiscopal Church Carmichael Wedmond

Callutis slaver pardoned after six years served

James K. Brady, condemned for second degree murder in Boston wharf Christmas 1890, has been pardoned by Governor O. Ferrall after a lengthy trial and a petition by Judge Brooke. Judge Wilcox prosecuted. Brady's release ends years of legal effort and reunites him with his family.

James KE. Brady Special Olear Co A Culcutt O& Ferrall Brooke Wilcox App Mraty Willcox Boston Culty Tie John Neely Victor D. L. Mudgee Commonwealth

Razor and Negro Incident Sparks Main Street Altercation

Yesterday afternoon around 4 near the Lowenberg building on Main Street an encounter occurred between Tiarry Lash and an unknown Black man. The latter was attempting to use a razor when others intervened. No arrests were made.

Main Street Lowenberg Tiarry Lash

CUIRONTIC INVALIDISM ILLNESS OFFER

A stark plea describes people seeking illness to gain sympathy and sustenance, urging them to seek free medical advice from Dr. Greene of New York City. It touts free consultation and testimonials, urging readers to write for guidance and inform neighbors who may be in need.

Dr. Greene Street New York City

CITY MEETINGS AND TAX NOTICE IN PATAGRAPHS

Reported items show city meetings including the Democratic Executive Committee gathering at 7, and a note from City Collector Mr W J Baker warning taxpayers that payments on property taxes are due on Saturday to avoid penalties. Mentions speakers Captain John Wise and Mrs Henry J Hayman visiting, with other local notices and travel updates.

Mekent-Buchanan C. V NOMCH W. J. Baker

Death at Dawn of Day Concluded Page One

An Associated Press tally lists nineteen dead, including one very respectable woman and seven Chinese men. The river holds the engineer Crennan and secretary Vas Etten, with recovery hoped. Fire and wreckage hinder search as the New York Central trains reroute. sixteen bodies at Cold Springs morgue await claims, and officials decide most cars are unsalvageable while tracks are rebuilt for service by tomorrow night.

Associated Press Crennan New York Central Railroad Cold Springs Gener Coll Springs Wentinendon McCoy Hermes Deine

Queen Victoria and Ireland in Tennyson Letter Context

Lord Tennyson's biography implies Queen Victoria's sympathy for Gladstone's home rule stance in Ireland. The piece notes her caution in public view, the Irish interpretation of her position, and the desire for an Irish parliament in Dublin. It discusses royalty and politics, including past prime ministers and the Queen's perceived preferences.

Lord Tennyson Victoria Mr. Gladstone Ireland Friends of Ireland Wotton Nhat Tennyson Dublin Uae All Ireland Horders Dubth Trelani Mr Gladstone Lord Melbourne Lord Palmerston Earl of Beaconsfield

Longevity and Celibacy in Life Span Theories

The article discusses how longevity may be influenced by choices such as marriage, celibacy, work, religion, and diet. It cites French and American studies comparing married and unmarried men and women, noting longer lifespans among the married in some contexts and exploring the social and health factors behind these patterns.

New York Times Erin Pranece Ashlie Comblilen Neerky Oder Tanda Cremer Diepemeteus Mose Nolrot Maul Tahoe Pheer Lee Tae Teag Marrbage Persia Wwe

Take Time to De Glad Prem the Churchman

A reflective piece urges patience in prayer and labor noting true effort rests not on human strength but on faith. It speaks to anxiety fret and worry that burden the heart and dim light, urging calm pace from dawn to dark as the day sings within.

Prem

A Tender Memory Hovers Over an Old Romance

A sentimental woman endures the ache of a long vanished love. Seventy years weigh on her memory as a bouquet of flowers in her belt recalls the past. She remembers the one who faded from life, yet the bond remains.

Norfolk Medicine Claim Promises Fast Malaria Cure

A 1897 Norfolk notice asserts a Dr Wiees offers a treatment for malaria that cured several patients over three months. The document, signed by Joan O. Catoli of the American Trotoire Incariniee Company, claims multiple testimonials and positions it as a permanent remedy, listing offices on Main Street and Tunstall Avenue.

Norfolk Horace Wiees Severn Joan O Catoli Genera Tanner and Sevretary American Trotoire Incariniee Company Main Street Reatdete Tuo Tunstall Avenue

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