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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1897
Page
5
Local items from Portsmouth cover a busy day with notes on a ten day leave for Chief Tynan, street improvements, electric lights on Crawford street, a pigeon shooting at Port Norfolk, and visits by several residents and officials. An array of small incidents, meetings, and notices reflect daily city life and civic activity.
A Seaboard Air Line yard master, Mr. Charles Stewart of 06 King Street, lost both legs and died shortly after an 7 o'clock incident on Crawford Street near the depot. He reportedly fell while adjusting a switch on engine No. 500, with the locomotive passing over him. Drs Bille and Robertson attended but he died at his residence. Stewart, about 45, left a wife and several children and had come from Philadelphia last September.
An order appoints David Willams and others as administrators of the estate of Haeas howl. A commission is issued to claimants to present their claims to the probate of the will. The purpose cited is to heal diseased tissues soothe irritated surfaces and relieve discomfort.
Advert announces discounted silks and wool textiles, crochet quilts and blankets, and furniture items at 22 Thigh Street and Welton. It highlights price cuts, new fall styles from Hawes hats and Welton line, plus mosquito nets and rocking chairs. Names include Blanton, Purniture House, and Charles I Welton & Co.
Charles Cook was acquitted after a Hastings Court trial for the August 26th 1806 store robbery against L H Pearson. Indicted on evidence from Orismond the firebug, the case collapsed with no proof presented. A drug firm representative praised Dr King’s New Discovery for la grippe and consumption, while a local shop announced an underwear sale at 402 High Street under Oxford Hall.
Portsmouth Ad's urges readers to buy pickling supplies and genuine goods. It promotes Vermont Creamery Butter at a low price and whole Dean Java Coffee for sale, with a contact at 82 Crawford Street. The ad emphasizes inviting timing and asks readers to duplicate the price.
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