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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1897
Page
5
Local brief notes recount month end meetings, court adjournments, a Hodges suit in circuit court, rain relief, and several Portsmouth happenings. Highlights include Sparks circus announced for Sept 29 30, ongoing baseball interest, a burglary case, a streetcar track change, and council discussions on health and public notices.
Lawrence and Welton offer weekly specials on crochet quilts Marseilles blankets silks and wool blankets with various discounted prices and cash terms. Also advertised are mosquito nets a rattan rocker dinner sets and lamps from Charles R Welton Co at Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet.
The jury found no poisoning evidence regarding two infants on Gasgow Street. Pearl Davis testified she fed the child breakfast, then found it dead later. Dr Francs claimed paregoric in the bed, but no explanation existed for its presence. The verdict ruled the death natural, ending the case. Robbed of His Clothing. George Brawn reported theft of clothes from his North and Glasgow street home. warrant issued for Watt Bally. Wally, a known offender, linked to prior thefts. Fall styles Hawes hats now at our store.
A colored woman living near County street caused a front room blaze after straw from a mattress ignited from a spark. Neighbors, all colored, helped extinguish the fire with water. only straw and a small burn in the floor remained. Also an advertisement for underwear sale from A. J. Phu at 302 High Street.
Portsmouth advertisements advertise pickling supplies and preserves. It promotes Old Apple Cider Vinegar and Vermont Creamery Nutter time as can be bought. A limited time offer lists Bean Java Coffee at six cents per pound. Includes two phones and a street address for Hudgins & Co at Crawford Street.
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