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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Two Rapid catches.

Last night at about 10:45 Richard
Evans, colored, walked into the police
station and asked for n warrant for
George Ballard, claiming that the latter
had drawn n pistol OF him and threaten
ed to shoot. Justice Dalton furnished
the document at once and turne 1t over
to Deputy Constable Mcclure, who left
with 1t.
An Instant later Emma Jackson came
in crying with her nasal frontispiece
smoothed over her classic face and
blood enough on her face and hands to
pose as an aztec high priest. She want
ed a warrant for John White, alias Irish
John, for the assault committed in front
of Jim Barbour's. Detective Snowdcn
took the warrant. stood in the station
door and had his man in two minutes.
and he had just cotton into his cell when
Mr.. Mcclure brought in Ballard. Total
time, five minutes. Pretty good work.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

R!smarck'.s political reappearancc ma.
turned the caris3.Ur.sts loose on him
again. and NJ. john Grand-rayerct
who. in 1855. published his "B.smarck IN
I;iiictthTe, thinking his :iatrrial com
plctc, has had to extend hi. colIn.ti,ns
ne gives an lccour, in Figa.o Of some. of,
IN" some OF tn" late specimens ma,
nave come 10 his hands from Russia
ana Athens ana Geneva. II wen as nom
moe likely qua!tci-. The cx-Chlncel-
.pF hGu"es as an old fox. as Mcphi
lpPhe!es. aS The White Woman Of the
Berlin royal palace. as an og!c. as Sat.
urn ~deNou"!ng his own offspring, tic.
one OF The most cruel OF the carica tu.c..
Is from the SapIjDu, Of Geneva. IN
which II feeble vale;udinalian Is pic
tu:ed In his sick chamber mastering
up strength 10 writ" his spiteful lines
IN the Hamburger Nachrichten he
whole labeled "A Chancellor in Need
OF Iron
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
CITY IN PARAGRAPHS
Brlefest Possible Mention Made Of Many
Matters Of Interest to All Readers.
OCCURRENCES NOTED WITHOUT DETAILS
Not Much About Anything Hut
Something About Muny Things
A photographic View OF Life im
Norfolk In Its Many and vary.
ing Phases Briefly Noted.

Yesterday was the shortest day of the
year..
a girls german is I'm course OF pre-
paration for the holidays.
The art exhibition at Norfolk College
was largely attended yesterday and last
evening.
About 1890 Sunday afternoon n slight
blaze was caused at No. 1GC Queen street
by a defective nue.
Hester Washington. colored. an in
mate of the Central state Hospital
from this city, died there Sunday.
Mr.. Guy NJ. Mason arrived home yos-
to-day via Bay Line from College of
west virginia to spend the holidays.
Alr. q. +. Il. Leigh, who has been Mt
the Retreat for the Sick. has JUS, had
q cataract successfully ENJOY from
his right eye.
About 1880 O'Clock Sunday morning n
iaiiing chimney caused Il small fire at
NO. 81" Sank street. Little or no dam
age was done. ~
officer Walker in arresting n dr,,nl,
on Main street last night was com.
PEELED 10 use his club on the nrisona,'s
Shlns TO protect his own.
The llaleyon German Climb hold q,
meeting last night, and adopted n con
stitution and bylaws and transacted
other business.
Attention Is called to Divers adycr-
semen of his large ami select line ot
SILK umbrellas. gold and silver trimmed
canes, Eentlemen's walking and driv-
ing gloves and children's headwear rTo,
your Christmas presents this is an az
ce.lent place to call. Examine his linz
before purchasing. Special low pricns
at Ill Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
In the Police tourt.

Paul Ridd.ck, colored, who was charg-
ID with threatening TO Kill Matte Win
ION. colored. had his case continued un-
IL Wednesday, and was bailed.
d. w. Jones. coiored. attempting to
'ob l.. w. Smith; case continued IN o.
morrow, and the prisoner bailed IN the
sum of 500.
Jasper Williams. a colored boy. as
iaul;ing Ida Allen, a white girl: fined
-.
Elnora Ridd.ck. Edna Armlstead.
and Dorson Mitchell, all colored, were
convicted OF breach of the peace, and
lined $3.50 each.
Edward lie Roy, a vagrant. was order
I'd out Of the city.
N!rglnius Lee, colorod. for wife beat
ing. was given thirty days in jail.
Dan Kelly, drunkenes: and d:Sor-
ierly conduct on Main street Satur-
day night. vas fined So.
Ophelia Redford and Margaret Har-
is, both colored. for fighting, Were fined
50 each.
There were aeveral simple DRINKS
quietly disposed of.
INSANE PATIENT DIES.
Sheriff LAWYER received word yester-
day that Helen Washington, colored,
sent from here to the asylum al Peters
burg in March last. died in that %ins;:tu-
ton Sunday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
ROBBERIEs INCREASE
Public Minded Citizens Think the jail Com.
forts Too Much a Temptation.
TO SAVE DOWNING FROM HANGING
Tho Big Petition to Go TO the Gov.
c~rnor-Law Rnd Chancery mud Cor
por"tion Courts in December
Session Police Court budget
Death n Release to One Prisoner.

Robbery in Norfolk, Notwithstanding
me vigilance of The Police force, which
IS undoubted, appears TO be on the In
sIeIse. scarce a day passes but one or
more robberies are chron!cled, the per-
pelrators OF which are almost always
captured, put the time. trouble, and ex-
pense has been made and the State has
suffered the cost of prosecution, and
mas besides the cost of maintenance of
me criminal for a length of days In Idle
he,S and comparative comfort.
me revival of the whipping post and
naTu labor at the jail is recommended
oy numbers OF the c:~izens to make the
JAN less attractive in winter.
a coiored boy, James Kinsey. by
name, broke into Graff's saloon, on wa
yer street, Sunday night, and helped
almself TO cigars, cigarettes. tobacco.
ma even broke open the cash register
ana got the small amount left therein.
re confessed the crime on arrest and
VIII be dealt with this morning. Klnser
Jams he was left, locked in. the store
saturday night, but the story Is thought
- oe soc thin. Detective Sergeant
Heppel located the robbery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
LAW md Chancery Court.

me December term of this court was
1pened yesterday morning with Judge
49,. Martin presiding. The following
business was transacted:
Marshall r. Peterson qualified 70
practice law in this court.
Both the law and chancery dockets
we're called, n the following cases
wee set for trial during the term:
by Jury-January. q. 1s97-Caleb
lodges VS.. the City of Norfolk. and
John II. zeller vz. w. II. R!chardson.
January 5th-L. D~annenbaum, Son &
%; vs.. j. V. Barrett.
anuar 6th-William Wallace VS..
Nor:olk, virginia Beach and Southern
abroad company.
Without iu:y-January Sth-D. Ahern
=. Imperial Guano Company; Edward
'rost u Son VS.. n. Myers: Il. l.. Broth
-. administrator of William NJ. Mitch
II. VS.. he Pennsylvania Mutual Life
Insurance company, of philadelphia.
anuar ?th-T. Harvey Daughtry
$. r. J.. Bell. and American Net and
wine company W. Whltehurst.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Electric Lighting ana Heating.

AT Y. NJ. G. y. Hall last evening Prof.
]. X. Bowd delivered the third of his
series of interesting lectures on elactri-
city. His special topic was the princi-
pies Of electrical lighting and heating,
which he explained lucidiy and enter
ta!ningiy. This is the last of the series
Of free lectures. u hereafter the sub
.iect Of electricity Will I've treated in more
detail and nj further length in Il course
of fifteen lectures. for which a nomina,
price will be charged. They are valua-
BILE n practical lessons in this fascI-
mating and useful branch of science. and
those who. for pleasure or FOR business
reasons, wish to become acquainted with
its mysteries can hardly afford TO miss
the Opportunity offered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
VICTIMS OF FAITH.CURIsTS.
Parents Refuse 10 Give Medicine for
DipfherIn.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec, 19.-rhe diphthe-
81 eI!uemic about Mapeton. in Woods
county, st,ll prevails. The foitb c,ro
people who compose the majority of the
community. In spite of III quarantine
orders, persist in holding public meet
ihss ut the houses where the disease ey-
;sts, II physicians sent out by the au-
force in order to examine tho sick 80
~ l~2-year-old boy named Elton was
earrleu through the worst stase by A
physician and volunteer nurse. and was
on ms way 10 recovery. but when they
.ei. !" attend others the father refused
10 give the medicines left or follow any
OF the Instructions. and the boy Iiad NJ
oioou p~o!Son inS. the family ana friends
sting around and praying. but doing
ho.hinE to relieve his suffering.
SlN or eight others have been al,owef
to de in the same way.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
4 Dinner to Roys.

The ladies of the First Baptist church
will on New Years day give a %hountiful
dinner in the old church building. on
Cumberland street. 10 the poor boys OF
the city. This dinner is an undenomi-
national AFFAIR. ana every poor boy in
the ci,y will be looked after and be made
tn feel the interest taken in him by the
ladies in charge. who 0re determined
TO make he coming CSluer surpass
even the II given to the newsboys re-
Gently. The ladies are already ut work
in behalf of the cause. and the boys
can assure themselves of a rare treat
II they attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
A crcdi,nD,c entertainment.

The young ladies OF Norfolk College
gave n very charming and creditable en-
tertainment last evening In the College
Hall to n large and enthusiastic audi
ence. The programme as rendered fol-
folws:
Piano Duett-'fTrot de Cavalerie"
itupinSteln
Misses Eta G.. Berry m Lydia l..
Macomb.
Recitation-"The Rescue of Luck
now -
Miss Louise Gale.
Plano Solo-'Cachoucha" .......... Ran
Miss Leila b. Scott.
Song-"Happy Days" ........ StreleZskl
Miss Annie Davis.
Piano Solo-"Tannhauser March
Wagner-Liszt
Miss Meade e. Simpson.
Recitation
a. Them CHEEKY Words" -.
j.. w. Riley
b. ''rhe Spider and the Fly"
Cobb Webb
Miss Lyla Ives.
Piano Solo-"K
R~ubinStein
Miss Florence 4. Butler.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." -. L. Nesbis
Miss Margaret Crandall.
Soprano Solo-"Happy Is the Swift
winged Swallow" ,.........P Parker
Miss Linda Wright.
Piano Solo-"RigolettO" .......... List
Miss Sallie r. Jones
Notwithstanding Society,".
L. Hall
Miss Sue Russell.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
DEATHS DoiN,:s.
Demise or MIR. stephen II. Cherry and
Funeral of GrRcc =. Goss.

Mr.. Stephen II. Cherry died at 4:30
o'clock Sunday afternoon at the resi-
dence of his sister, Mrs. y. T.. Batten.
The funeral will take place at 3 y. m.
to-day from the Queen Street NJ. T..
church. Mr.. Cherry was "A years of age
and n member of Black Hawk Tribe
No. 81, !. o. r.. NJ.
The funeral of Grac II. Goss. the lit
tie S-year-old daughter of Mrs. Mary
S. Goss. took place yesterday afternoon
from the home of her mother. No. 22
Cumberland street, and was conducted
by Rev. T.. Is. Hatcher, OF the First
Baptist church. The interment vas in
Elmwood Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Corporation Court.

Judge 4. r. Hanchel presiding.
William Brothers. colored. for felon-
on:ly %assaulting James Cole. colored.
vas given eight months IN Jail.
Richard Morris. colored. FOR robb!ng
;obeit Whitehurst. colorel. of Sc. was
;!ven eleven months in jail.
James II. Stevens. colored, was hated
Il the sum Of $500 with ]. c. Asbury
u"ety.
Moses Turner. Colored. charged with
ape and felonlous assault, was found
guilty.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Got I'no Gay.

As the result OF getting too gay with
fireworks about 5 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon 4 little colored hoy named
Willie Brown. who has been playing
Santa Claus as an advertisement for
Townsend's f-ccnt store. set fire 10 his
clothing with pop crackers. Finding
himself In II blaze the little chap got
out OF his Santa Claus robe in a hurry.
with the aid of two gentlemen stand
ing ne3r. He was painfully, though not,
seriously burned about the head and
hands.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
TO SAVE DowNING's NECK.

attorney J. T. Saunders leaves for
Richmond to-day to present 10 Governor
ferral the monste petition he has
;o:ten up, asking the communication Of
Niiiiam ~Downine's sentence to life i'm
Jrisonmen:..
Most OF those signing the petition are
y me opinion that Downing's crime was
lot premeditated, but committed on ihe
pur or the moment. in n fit OF Jealous
age. The pc;t.ion bears nearly 500
iiSnatures, and is based on the ground
If mercy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Daniel Corprew. a colored man en-
ployed on the steamer c. w. Petit. re-
turned to this city Sunday night with
a badly mashed foot. The injury was
due 10 an accident. which happened at
Plymouth, y. c., Saturday, when the
boat was lying at the wharf. lie got
the member caught in the machinery
with the result of losing one toe and
part of another.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Much regret is expressed i'm the CITY
over the news of the death of MIR. los.
eph kiepper, whose friends in Norfolk
We're both numerous and staunCh Air
Ieppe had been Il resident OF this Soc
.."n LOT many years and had formed
strong business and social tics tho ia
den smoldering Of which was TO them
II sad shock. ''N''i
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
spcciaI Holiday sale.

Levy Bros. are ceiling choice Christ
p.iccs. Handkerchiefs. 5c. nm: L., h"i
collar and cum. dressing. shaving cases.
pu!2es. shopping bags. s!lverp'atc goods,
plush cases. cellulnid cases. Ria gloves.
ana hundreds of o;her choice article
su.tahle for every age. BE sure You,
Nis!t our big store this week.
LEVY BROS BARGAIN STORE
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United STATES Court.

Colonel Thomas Tabb. of Hampton.
ma Mr.. Robert NJ. Hughes, of his
ny, attorneys for Governor p. r. Wood
IN, Oh me soldiers Home, appeared be-
sore Judge Hughes, in the United
states Court, yesterday, and appealed
he case of Woodhn VS.. the Hampton
ma Old Point Railway par which
lad peen decided in favor of the de-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
when most needed it is not unusnny

for your family physician TO be away
from home. Such was the experience
of Mr.. j. y. Schenck, editor of the Cad
do Und. TERI Banner, when his little
girl, two years OF age, was threatened
with q severe attack OF croup He says:
MY wife insisted that l go for the doe
tor. but as our family physician was
out of town L purchased a bottle of
Chamberla.n's Cough Remedy. which
relieved her Immediately. I will not
be without 1t in the future" % and
30 ""~t hotties for sale nv all druggists.
II vnu want n good pair of glasses sg
DR.. Week. 152 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Chri"fmns Holiday Rntcs 10 Al Points
on the Norfolk and Western Rnii.

Norfolk to Lynchburg and return
sS.l5. Norfolk to Richmond and return
$3.50. Correspondingly low rates to all
cember 22d. 2sd, oath, 25th. s0th. 3lst and
January LIST, good for return passage un-
II January 4th. 1897. Upon presentation
Of certificate from principal or superin-
tendent Of the different colleges, stu
tickets from December 10th to DIST in
elusive. For full Information apply to G.
II. Bosley, city Ticket Agent, fa6 Main
street. new numbe 272) or to ticket
agent Norfolk and Western depot. foot
of Main street. E. w. Courtney. Dis
trict Passenger Agent. de17,19. 20 %
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
,nhc woIh thursday Ni.n,.

Steve Budd gave n "grand hon and
cake walk" last night at his place. ON
Plume street, but owing to the lack oc
advertisement only two couples APP
peared for the walk, and 1t was post.
poned to Thursday night at 1870 O'Clock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t
fails to cure. 25c. SDS-tu. thu Satin
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

DO your eyes Durn. or blur? Are you
troubled with headache? The proper
glasses. in most cases. will afford relief.
Zee DR.. Week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Everything marked down for the holi-
days, such as suit, made to order and
neck and underM ear.
r. D. NICHOLS. Agent,
Merchant Tailor and Furnisher,
e No. 325 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

CALL AND SEE Capt. Geo. Berger, The
Old reliable butcher at Old Market
square. in the basement next to l.. L
Roberts. Full line of meats. etc: home
corned hams and home lard. specialties
de22-lw
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Always In season. Honkins' stean1e ed
Hon'ny Hulled Corr). Elegant lun ch
"a Milk. Quart can. 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

WANTED.-A lady clerk, must have
Address II. c., care Virginian. de2O-2t
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BOARD.-Single gentleman can obtain
nicely furnished room and good board II.
private fanny: good locations: al mod
ern coDveniences, REMINGTON, j. o.
Box iSG. de2o-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

MEN EVERYWHERE. at home or trav-
cling to advertise and sell our soaps
circulars. place samples, orders, etc:
steady position; salary $40 weekly and
eNpenses. or large commission
del9-2t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

WANTED.-Young man who can meas
ure accurately and move quick. Adj
dress I. Is. w. N, care Virginian.
de20-3ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Purchasers OF shoes will be presented
with handsome toys.
STAR SHOE STORE.
de22-3t New No. 166 Church street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
FoR TRENT.

FOR RENT.-ln West sIrrni
rooms. southern exposure, n cclv rur-
nished. gas. bath and heat II re0uirrd
CT moderate terms for gentlemen. Adj
dress T. r Il. noIo
ONE LARGE FURNISHED ROOM in
western part of city. with use of bath:
terms moderate. Apply 81 Yarmouth
, street. new number. seoO
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snturdny, December eoth.

Only four days more to get the large
s1.00 bottle Of U-No Tonic at the adver-
Using price. % cents, 207 and 2O9 Main
street. Open evenings. 1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

MEN AND WOMEN out of employment
and willing TO work can learn OF a per-
mnnenr situation at good wages, by
writing at once to p. V. H., Box 2S3.
Augusta. Maine. de5-tu, TIL, sa, su, to ia:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

WANTED.-Help TO wear and tear Rub
Der Boots, solod and heeied. with leather
and lest cement patching. ". j.. REi-
NOLDS. Festival Hall, Erambleton.
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NICELY FURNISHED RooMs-Perma-
nent or transient, with or without
board, home comforts, 42 East Main
street. de2O-3t'
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NOTICES.

LOST-A pair of Spectacles and Case:
finder please leave same at Virginian Of
nce and obl.ge r. j.. BLISS. de22-lt'
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WANTED.-ANo.1 Band Saw Filler: state
experience. salary expected and give
refeIenu d CAPE FEAR LUMBER
CO., Wilmington, N. c.. de2O-3t
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FOR SALE.-I have for sale on easy term.
q good farm at the growing town o.
Nin!al., y. G.. on the y. & S. Railroad
Apr..y g III. S. ELEY. 3erkley, Va.
ocli-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

FOR S~.ALE.-The desirable residence 10.
on tUrlth avenue, loot OF Bermuda ST..
irontiuB on ~Aiahone's Lake. Price an,
terms reasonable. Apply to G. w
NUOlage. lUAis Bermuda ST. nu5-tf
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FOR SALE.-An almost new Domestic
sewing machine. with full set OF iiA-
lures. The machine was taken fol
debt and owner has no use for IL: COS,
$50 ana can be bought for $50 spot cash
Cali nj rSS Church street. new number
dei2-rf
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Dancing With Joy

is what Santa Claus did 1
OTTER inspecting our stock. He knows
many People happy. Our store Isl 9nliadI
with goods that appeal TO. Christians
and we sell better holiday md
other house in town. Our efforts an She
past have been successful. We atnt
THAT'S why we keep them. AT the sana6s
time our goods are ,-lnsurDassed q fhsl
country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

NR ANNA GlERING. REGISTERED
PHYSICIAN. Twenty-Five years CN-
perience. Specialist in DISEASES OF
WOMEN ONLY. Private SANlTARlUMi
OF HIGH Rf:pUTE. Absolute privacy
afforded. FEMALE REGULATlVE
PILLS. S2nO per box Advice by mail.
1903 Il. BALTIMORE STREET.
Baltimore, Md.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

6QR .SNLE-Well bullt residence or
Mooc street; SOLD for no fault: 100 large
tor owners family: eIsht rooms and
path ana al the modern couNenIenceS:
lot z~4i.Nll3: a splendid oppor,...., for
anyu:.,. wisninG a nice home. with OPP
tion Of two lots In rear, 10 feet Xla0, or
which can he erected three t3) nice
tenement houses. For terms, etc. APP
ply or premises. No. Go Wood street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Nobby Reefrr Suits in
4 OOnca and stylish effects.
II made with extra large col
lars, elegantly cmhro.d-
u with several rows of silk braid.
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FOR q

FOR SALE-Guud chance TO buy u good
wood yard in n nice location, in fine run
ming order. Price reasonable. Address
u. b." Virgin!an office. delS-lw.
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LADIES - CHlCHESrER'S ENGLISi.
Penny royal fiils DIAMOND .Hrand.
are the best. safe. Reliable. Take II.
G,nsr' .S Ssne i Tor L Ls%mps:s i o letter. ptspf !,
return mail. AT druggists. Chicheste-
Chemical CO., Philadelphia. Pa
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Observation-Disclosures you chew
tobacco? If 50. send me your address Oh
G, pcrtai card. and ! will mail sou a sam
pie of the improved double thick Nose
gay free. a larger piece for the money
and better quality than ever. T. Il
WADDILL. agent. box 60, Norfolk. Va.
firp2-tf
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$500 TO LOAN on long time. II. C.
EOGGARD & CO. jali-tf
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-23

residents along that stream an oppor-
tunity TO appear before the commis-
sion aud make arrangements to raise
funds o. their own behalf, to continue
work.
On a vote being taken this motion
WIS lost.
Il was moved by Alex Mcclellan,
seconded by a, Z. Davidson, Tint the
Isoa1 Committee DC Instructed to in.
vestigAte the feasibility If making i
road IN right bank Of Bayou Black be-
low Gibson and the cost of said Ioad
in comparison with bridging lie b.
Black about , miles below YGibsg,i
Which would enable tfavaisrsto asiiizs
the present road on left bank ii said
bay ou and that said ci,nmittee report
20 next meeting Of Police Jary
There being 40 other in inpsAPsiice
jury a'ijourie'I subject 10 call
HARRY CAGr, President.
q. A. CELESTIN. Clerk.