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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1895

Page

2

Truckers and Farmers Clash in Poorly Played Virginia League Day

Norfolk to Lynchburg and Petersburg games unfold on wet ground with heavy errors. Portsmouth beats Petersburg 6 to 0 as James allows eleven strikeouts. Moynihan relieves for Petereburg. Richmond and Roanoke endure error-filled play in a dull showcase. standings shift as trades buzz in the regional circuit.

Pormemourk Peterebure Perensovum Petereburg Portsmouth James Bie Lin Keefer Lurner Jallman Balla Hegas Moynihan Peturaburg Fosebattl Orth Mead Richmond Roanoke Jones Pitelier Herman al Vebern Portemouth McCloskeay Louisvilles Ewing Dicker

Unclear 19th Century Baseball and Local Notes

Fragmented report details a baseball game with McCreary joining the Bucks and Parrot as an unreliable recruit. It notes wet grounds, a dreary crowd, and various local figures like Judge King and the Mokooke city officials, plus banter about stores and medicines, with scattered names and outcomes amid a chaotic narrative.

McCreary Bucks Parrot Joaner Borrors Huiuteraville Hulten Vetersburg Moyo King Mokooke Koanoke Lyonehburg Athletic Associa Commonwealth Lod Watersburge Mewrsburg Foster O'Niell Nng Sid Poster Goue Maison Gin Atlante Colnecion

Entertainment and Lawn Party Amid Local News Notes

Local notices mix weather, church events, and civic updates with details of an upcoming entertainment and lawn party for Obed Shalom Temple. Reports mention a 93 degree shade temperature, railroad excursions, probate actions, and a fatal runaway near Drosten with several prominent residents affected.

FIA Ly Soutern Praag Drosten Tod Horsea Paterson Nre Erwin Noah Mangold Duncan

Greater Norfolk Assured Gap in text Berkley annexation unity voiced

Greater Norfolk committees push toward Berkley annexation to Norfolk after mass meetings and diplomatic talks. Councils pass resolutions favoring annexation plans, including bond assumption and a free bridge over the Elizabeth River. Berkley to gain eight council seats, Norfolk to own Berkley fire department facilities, with a joint bill of appropriation planned for the next session.

Berkley Norfolk Thy Sud Councilend Norfalk Sorluk Vemson Milleenitivo Merkley Wnd Sierkley Elizabeth River Burkley Tire Department Bnaibess South Norfolk Port Norfolk Nverviking

Society Harsh on Cruelty to Horses and Local Offenders

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals pursues violators with fines and arrests. William Johnson, colored, was fined $175 for beating a horse on Union street. officials vow to push for severe punishment. Other notices mention coal shipments, deeds, arrests for theft of wood, and a local ophthalmologist moving to New York temporarily.

Society For the Prevention Noeely Peneliius Ores Wm. L. Jolrson Union Street

Stormy Weather and Local Street Opening Debate

Yesterday a west to northwest storm swept the area with heavy gusts and rough bay conditions. The Luray reported the heaviest rain while a small boat near Lambert's Point overturned. two men clung to the craft as a tug moved to assist. City officials proposed opening Holt street from Church to Cumberland and widening Wall street. A real estate sale on Gol Street and a new candy firm at Bank Street are noted alongside extensive shoe sale prices at firms in Norfolk and Portsmouth.

Norfolk Luray Lambert'’s Point W. H. Burrongis Townsend & Joynes Kent Gol Street Perth William Keynes David Juno Mary Halstead High Street Portswouth Hornemen Main Street

Hints for Housekeepers and Obits From The Virginian

A mixed 1895 page lists household goods prices for fruits and produce from South and North Carolina, Virginia, and Delaware, along with notices of Welsh and Bokeny obituaries and local funeral arrangements in Portsmouth and nearby communities. It includes vendor pricing for pears grapes melons and tomatoes, a beverage promotion at Mac's, and obituaries for Michael Welsh and Mrs. Mamani Roy with funeral times and addresses.

John T. Curran Second Street Wortsmouth Allevek Michael, Welsh Havelock Vriouds Washington, DC Vittaburg Bokey Perma Street Eava Argist Mam Ani Roy Vrionds Uttwud

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