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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1897

Page

6

Death of a Hero An Interesting Life Sketch of Mr Harding

The Raleigh News recalls Mr. Harding born August 26 1832 in Norfolk Virginia traces his life from Gosport Navy Yard to steamship work and railroad service. He aided yellow fever victims in Norfolk in 1855 and served in naval actions for the Confederacy before later railroad engineering posts and family life. He married twice and left five children, died suddenly after a train journey near Clinton South Carolina, with his faith described in a final autobiographical note.

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Poisoning cured by bleeding and bloodletting tale

Fragmented account from the Philadelphia Times describes a doctor’s account of treating poisoning by bleeding and bloodletting. The narrative claims success through inducing respiration with saline injections and removing poison via controlled blood withdrawal, while noting the method may not be novel. Also mentioned is Duke Carl of Bavaria performing cataract operations between 6 and 8 AM due to steadier nerves.

Philadelphia Times Albert D. Thackburn Peter Laud- Stn Blacktuen Amd Iad Carl of Bavaria

Market Dull as Money Ties Up and Sugar Leads Decline

The New York money and commodity scene shows dull trading with a late day decline in equities despite sugar and Manhattan strength. News of export bounty expectations lifts sugar briefly, but overall offerings overwhelm bulls. call money firm, lime money active, and gold shipments prompt higher remittance demand as banks brace for continued currency pressure.

New York Treasury Department Holand Manhattan Teaeury Washington San Francisco Laere al-Treasury San St Paul Pee Bow Lexpress Otto No Seevere Pittston Fendl

Provisions and Market Prices From Norfolk Trade Ledger

Norfolk market notes list prices for fish and mackerel kegs, pork products, lard, cheese, and dairy items. Strong and advancing markets show soy allowed by sellers, with specific figures for barrel sizes, cuts, and grades, including salt, flour, syrups, and molasses.

Norfolk North Caroling Western Dairy Geo Extra Liverpool I.oo Trotter New York State Dairy New Keresone

Grain Market Notes From Midwest Region

Grain and legume items show steady activity with prices for white corn and black-eyed peas listed. Market terms reference new crop and mixed lots, with per bushel figures and per 50 pounds for white meat product quality. Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana are noted as key regions in the trade.

Michigan Ohio Indiana

Market Prices for Hay and Provisions Include Ornate Lists

A dense listing of market prices covers Timothy hay and mixed variations with per-unit costs, followed by a long array of seafood, fruits, vegetables, and staples. Prices are given per unit or per pound, including items like powdered and granulated jones hay and various fish, bananas, lemons, cabbage, and potatoes. The note mentions delivery rates and general market steadiness with references to local producers and wholesalers.

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Shipping News Arrivals and Vessels List

Shipping item notes arrivals and sailings for vessels including Genoa to Antwerp and Baltimore phosphate cargoes. Entries mention Wm. Lamb & Co. agents and several ships with masters and routes across Atlantic ports, Cape Weary weather, and sailing conditions.

Raynend Ghevania Lamb & Co Etmp Welvingreyve Wynder Livviard Te Prager Far Enal Vera Clark Galveston Antwerp Sehr Lila W Quillin McLeod Baltimore Cape Weary

A Valuable Prescription from Worthington Inc

A Worthington Inc remedy, Malitor Morrison recommended Sun to promote health. Annie Stebte of Chicago praised the tonic for relief from fatigue and digestion issues, noting it restored strength and vitality after a long struggle. The ad claims the Bitters offered renewed health and energy.

Malitor Morrison Worthington, Inc Sun Cheerilly Annie Stebte Iain Ana Martin

Strangest Steam Tractor Duel Ends In Tragedy

In a Western town a bizarre clash of two steam traction engines unfolded as two threshers collided while entering a shared route. Both engines surged forward tearing ground, lifting men, and eventually smashing the other machine, burying one operator and injuring another, who remained bedridden days after the crash.

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Berkeley Ave notices and local society roundups

In Berkeley area notices a call for papers to drop by 6 o clock at the Aerfowk Virginian office. Local guest D C Bender of Rocksville Pa visits his nieces on Pine Street. Several residents travel to Baltimore for medical care and attend a Military Institute social with a full program. Married life events include James Gregory and Abary Young wedding. A white woman Smuh and child receive six month terms for immorality. A man named John Waterfeld visits, a cat is killed near Good Hope, and William Clark faces fines for breaking and entering. Sam Daniels, accused thief, receives sixty days after a court hearing.

D. C. Bender Rocksville Cine Pine Street Eugene Crier Norfell Henry Diveos Mira Eley Atlas Wol Warie Roza O'Grady Crider A. H. Martin Baltimore South Norfik Meeers Wm. If Dla Cleve Manning Mosara J.T. Parke C. W. Parkes LM. Ambrose Nieml Mr. Ueente Jotmeon W. P. Roach W. Ot Winchhorne’s Dr. Meegan Sam Daniels Th TS Austin Mayer George D. Parker, Jr

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