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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Penitentiary Turmoil and Rail Appointments

Raleigh reports a contested penitentiary finance issue with Superintendent Smith borrowing money and authorized sums questioned by state officials. Governor Russell suspends Wilsons on railway duties, appoints Caldwell and Pearson. legal actions and court appeals loom. Weather and local notices mingle with political shifts as health and education updates unfold.

Raleigh N. C Smith Grovernor Russell Jims W. Wilson Otho Wilson LL. C. Caldwell John J. Pearson Raliwiy Jamed C. McRae Pearson J. C. L. Morris Ol Wilson Lilanminder United States Supreme Court Tyron Knoxville Tennessee Beldinga Cincinnai Tt. H. Lewis Stat Hoard of Stvesell North Shelby Shelby portomMest Greensboro Water Company Holland Tim Otrs Paule D. G. Arrington J. B. Roddie Nashville Imenmierson Laborla Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Bill Fife John H. Pearson Morganton Huesell Railway Commission Pritchard Charlie A. Cook United States Agricultural and Mechanical College Charles Wy. Beribner Lehigh University of Pennsylvania Colored Baptist State Sunday School Association Lowlehurs St. Mary's School Po-Dally University

Bristling wedding at Trinity Church Hertford

A large ceremony at Trinity Church Hertford yesterday united Mr Ralph Vernon and Miss Pannie F. E. Davis in a formal marriage conducted by Dr. Drane of Wienton. Ushers C. W. Gaither and W. N. Tucker. bridesmaids Miss Sarah Gaither and Miss Isa Cranberry. maid of honor Miss Nellie Davin. best man Mr. Davill Cox Jr. Attendants and guests filled the church as wreaths and garlands decorated the altar. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s home. Vernon, general manager of Major Lownts’ planning mills, plans a northern tour.

Nellie Davin Davill Cox, Jr Janny Skinner Telemln Vernon Lownts’ Plalnine Mills Athis Diawie Siamuel Davis Gillam Plsmouth Dle Hertford

Local notices and events in Elizabeth City area

EMIZANETH Cregy plans to finish law at Colmarchian College in Washington. Lani Dramatic company stages Rimibassy Ball with Monte Criste at the Opera House, big crowd anticipated. New West Main Street residence of Mr W Woodley ready for occupancy. Fini shop adds skilled assistant on Main Street. Weather dampens turnout at Academy of Music. Jennings family news as Joseph remarries. Minor baseball scores and local visits noted. steamers Iftar Dingey and Charles W Pettit reportedly sunk at Round Iase. Police Chief W C Brooks weds Miss Minnly Greaves at bride’s home on Third Street.

Elizabeth City N. C Warry Granidy Colmarchian College Washington Lani Dramatic Company Toenkgh Grey Woodley West Main Street Morris Upper Main Street Academy of Music D Joseph Jennings Th. PB. Jennings Possum Quarter Floride F. Dunstan Sharber & White Iftar Dingey Charles W. Pettit W. C. Brooks Minnly Greaves Ony Thoad Street J. H. Hall

Portsmouth news notes and local trades and travel

Mrs FP Maguire of Portsmouth is in town for a visit. A pump is being installed near the courthouse by contractor O C Tanner with a 36 foot pipe section. C H Hale travels to Baltimore for goods. F Froelish goes North for stock. J J Daniel returns from a short trip. Gary manor work continues. Mabrey heads to Scotland Neck. Princess Anne style house sought. Hard times and low prices for cablon affect merchants. Col W T Pulser of Enfield visits. Miss Julian Gregory returns from Milery.

T. Maguire Portsmouth O. C. Tanner Hale Baltimore F. Froelish J. J. Daniel KA. Mabrey Scotland Neck

Langdon Dramatic company to visit Rea's Opera House

Edenton North Carolina reports a delayed Potts steam ferry arrival due to high wind. Mrs Smail, a widow four miles from town, lost her home to fire this week. The Langdon Dramatic company will appear all next week at Rea's Opera House. Local activity includes courthouse attendance, oyster saloon openings, and several visitors from Norfolk and Baltimore amid scarce tobacco.

Edenton N. C Potts Mes. Smaill Bud Tre Langdon Dramatic Company Rea's Opera House R. C. Silverwood Norfolk

Bargains in Ready to Wear Clothing Offered

We offer up to date ready to wear clothing for men boys and children. We manufacture all our goods and claim no competition in the clothing business. Better goods for less money than any other concern in the city.

Thief Steals Goods From Webb Store In Halifax

In Halifax North Carolina on September 23 a burglary occurred at M. J. Webb's store. A thief entered the shop during the night and carried away merchandise valued at about $15. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Halifax N. C Speetayj Incetato M. J. Webb

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