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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Hearing on Western Union Case Delayed

In Raleigh on October 28 an audience before the Railway Commission heard the Western Union Telegraph rate case demand refiled from federal court. Governor Russell's attorneys objected to stipulations and pressed for stockholder reports, earnings, plant assets, and other corporate data. Seaboard Air Line sought an additional hearing on cotton rates, with industry leaders noting earnings and fairness. Weather resumed, rivers rose slightly, and farmers prepare for fall planting as wheat and oats plans begin statewide.

Shalaigh N.C Railway Commission Eye Western Union Ae Decase Telegraph Company Russell North Carolina Attor General Walser Holliday Plebden F. H. Busbee WW. C Richmond Secretary of State Fahe Seaboard Air Line Anther H. W. St. Glover Butler Rutherfordton Santis Chairman Mountain Skinner Butteriles Othor Wilson Wilson Butler Tussell Wrightsville Star Chamber Popullar Party Boss Butler Pritchard Shuford United States Newton Stonewall Jackson Charlotte Tts Jones Maxton Military Company Roeting Trinity College Braxton Craven Itarket Porsyth Superior Court Eivil Crases Starbuck Te Fa Seaboard Air Line Comlbelors Chevasse Virnelson and Wilson Crass

Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Mothers and Babies

A persuasive advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for weakness and organ ailments related to maternity. It claims to strengthen female organs, delay inflammation, soothe pain, and enable healthy wives and mothers. Testimonials and appeals to buy the medical book accompany the praise.

Baby Mi Anomas Noog Dr. Iree Beist Joseph Simmons Hazelgreen Grant Lerce Pierce Sethe

Amalgamated Musings and Local Notices Highlight October Events

The community reported lively attendance at the Merrymakers event, with weather favorable and audience numbers up. A late Alemarle Mark file was publicized, while subscription sales for the Kianberg gram concert begin November 9 with seats priced at fifty cents, rising to seventy-two after sales end. City officials announced state fund allocations for the local colored State normal school. City Attorney J. M. Meeks won three Supreme Court cases, and the Opera House schedules November 1 to December 23 attractions. A town meeting may propose a free postal delivery election if a quorum forms.

Pilzabeth Alemarle Mark File Pest Wasik Jh. Ayttett Thee Ottiche Busiiea Kianberg Gram Conesrti Wiles Elise Firme Rowm J. M. Meeks Supreme Court of the State Down

Local Notes from Malifax and Surroundings

Malifax Newfoundland area news notes Mrs W H Johnson remains at Weldon for school. An excursion train passed Rocky Mount with few aboard due to bad weather. Passengers included W D Willcox, JL c Livesay and sister, T N WN and daughter Lisxale. J J Owens left for Sept Jam Neck and will return tomorrow. Tom Jarratt remains sick. Mix of Enfield visited this week.

Tialifax W. HL Johnson Malel Iroclich Weldon Rocky Mount W. D. Willcox Ate JL c Livesay

Bateman and Dadham Return After Seven Weeks on Road

Evlenicn North Carolina October 20 reports James D Bateman and William Dadham back home after seven weeks away. Father Edwards departed for New Bern. Rev W P Watson at Columbia for a week long protracted meeting. Yeopin Union Meeting held at Middle Swamp church Gates county.

Evlenicn N. C James D. Bateman Willam Dadham Father Edwards Newberne W. PF. Watson Columbie Yeopin Union Ito Ftag Middle Swamp Gates County

First season sales blocked at Greenville warehouses

Large sales occurred in all Greenville warehouses yesterday with the season's first blocked sale. Frank Castex of Goldsboro is in town. Mr. P F James has gone to Baltimore to bring home his wife staying in John Hopking Hospital.

Greenville N. C Frank Castex Goldsboro PF. Og James Paltimore Johne Hopking

Legal Intelligence Jury Discharged In Traver Case

The jury failed to reach a verdict on two indictments accusing Michael Craver of fraudulently obtaining property and forgery. Prosecutors alleged he swapped farms and cash differences, totaling about $650, for a worthless swamp, while the defense contested the charges. The jurors stood eleven to five for imprisonment, then were discharged with no common verdict.

Cava Michael ‘Craver D.C Cal Pali Dersighed Norfolk Madni Norval Tvbeday ISN Tigi Street Junio l Adel Street Ated Streit Cos Latads Adit Chatpeb Steel Hines Pack Sun Veieten Pete Smut Aietinieer

Morris Arrests Highlight Forgery and Embezzlement Case

J J Morris, previously tried for forgery and embezzlement, was arrested again while on bail. In the Police Court he received thirty days’ bail on the embezzlement charge and was sent to the jury on forgery. other embezzlement counts were continued. Bail was set at five hundred dollars. Wall, involved in the case, was named as the alleged accomplice.

J.J. Morris Molice Morris

Police Court Records and Chancery Proceedings

A police court docket lists multiple defendants, including Samuel Williams and others, with fines and thresholds for bond and jail time. Separate law and chancery entries name estates, administrators, and court actions, alongside a local grocer and assorted civil terms.

Siberian Umautipul Flower Described in Pittsburgh Dispatch

The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports on Siberian flora, detailing a remarkable winter bloom that appears in January amid freezing ground. The flower is described as star shaped with five petals and diamond-like specks on its extremities by day three, earning the nickname Snow Flower.

Anthuskont St. Petersburg Cyrie

Household Gods and The New Discoveries for Colds

The ancient Greeks worshipped household gods. today Dr King’s New Discoveries is praised for chest throat and lung ailments. It has proven itself over a quarter century with a money back guarantee and free trial bottles offered by Darrow Martin & Co. at their drug store. London styles at Hindolphi and Wallace on Main Street are also advertised.

Dr. King Darrow, Martin & Co Hy L. Page & Co Real Jésuite Auc Toncers Bank Norfolk Norfolk County Norfolk Heal Estate and Stock Exchange Main Street Smile Street Nicholson Street Smith Street Mary FF Shichis Hind LWA Kelly Street Creeley Selly Street Login Metlowd Chork Avenue Kelle Brown Creek Bird Tor Kelly Pensions Wi. PA Co

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