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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1896

Page

2

Norfolk Club Builds a Strong 1897 Baseball Roster

Norfolk announces its Atlantic League lineup for 1897 led by manager W. A. Smith. Signings include catchers Snyder Nie and Steydon and pitcher Wilson with a diverse roster from Lynchburg Rock Island and Maysville and outfielder John Gilroy nicknamed Happy Jack.

Norfolk Omprielder W. AL Smith Ou Nui Wisconsin Lynchburgs TMT Lynchburg McGann Dolan Mickering Smith Norfolk Jn

Player Profile for Jake Wethl in Regional Leagues

Jake Wethl from New Medford Massachusetts appears in a fragmented 1890s style report covering his height of five feet ten and a half, weight 163 pounds, age 36, and stints with Mughart Dnid Wk 2 Sk Galesburg HL Jadet Whee l tay City and Kagton New Bedford Mass. The text notes Wethl's participation in the New England League and calls him a strong hitter with a 300 batting pace and 88 hitting rank, while mentioning Phin man in the league.

BR. F. Snyder Muckford Flo WelMut Horkford Rock Island Wand Boolmoan M. Bh. Steydon Norfolk Austin Tex Watt Felling Cole Eerie Heyden George Nie Eateh Laidlow New Orleas Wabinding Drug Rapids Paris Smiltip Eiys Nie Uy Wilson Leona, Ans Wie Welphr Mansa Ibana Newton Indiana Pata Maysville Ity Wicks Vonage del Savery Claneen Norco Beohrist Tanslow al Weldige Irie Macon Toledo New Bedford Mass John Gilroy Happy Jack Lit Jack Jake Wethl New Medford Mughart Dnid Im Sk Galesburg Jadet Wheel Tay City Wis Willy Idwl Phin Man

Resignation at School Board Meeting Cited

The School Board met yesterday afternoon with President W A Taylor in the chair. Miss Lucy A. Oba resigned as Fourth Ward teacher citing health and age. The board sent a farewell letter and noted vacancies in several grades. Superintendent Dobie reported figures on enrollment, vacancies, and finances. An election to fill the vacancy was postponed to the next meeting.

Mike Lucy A. Oba Doble Martin Fourth Ward Queen Street Recon Prade Dobie Ma. Dobie Old Pearbenn

Patrol Shoes Sell Here at Heller's One Price Store

Put your foot down in a pair of PATROL SHOES that keep dry and comfortable at a low price of $2.00. Policemen, taint ers, cat painters, farmers and other workers wear them. See them at Heller's One Price Shoe Store, 46 Bank St., Opp. Courthouse.

Heller Bank St

Greenwood Bro Holiday Sale Promises Early Buy Benefits

Prepare for Christmas with extra inducements for early buyers at O. I. Greenwood Bro. Discounts apply to waterer, diamonds, jewelry, silver, gates, clocks, and fine woods. Lamps and ties offered. eye specialist Dr C C Junes will be on hand December 5 and 12 with lens exams by Prof Hirschberg.

O. I. Greenwood Soe C. C. Junes Hirschberg Greenwood

Bride Flora Dodson Weds Edwin Adams in Norfolk

Miss Flora Bertha Dodson, daughter of Mr. R. S. Dodson of Baltimore, married Edwin Webster Adams of Baltimore at the McClellan home on Dartmouth Street Norfolk. Rev. W J Young officiated. guests from Baltimore attended. couple to reside in Baltimore after a wedding trip.

Flora Dodson Edwin Webster Adams Baltimore R. S. Dodson Baltimo A. L. McClellan Dartmouth Street McClellan Lohenerin Wanehe Port Bal- Jonomw Walter Graham Harry McClonrys Laura Dodson Lite Dodson Bertha Miller J. Bennett W. J. Youn Epworth Duchesse Ines Flora Bertha McClellan Alanele Port Saunders T He Waelling Bertha Siler Woman's College Dedsom Imeroux Norfolk Mr. Addams M.W. Adams M. W. Addams Grace Adams Raith Adams Nida Cunberlam Laurin Greenfield Florence Gebree Walt Atl Adams Jeft Charles Street Mir Roos Dodson

Foxy Cox Targeted in Evening Detective Probe

Chief detective Heppel outlined a pursuit of WA CON suspect Pox and a person named Wayveestendir Ve, detailing an earlier chase and an officer arrest. Authorities noted a £25 reward for capturing the target and a vehicle linked to the case.

Stein Reus North Crna Mathorities

Por Pickett-Beethwin Competition Totenthe

A December 241 Academy event in Portsmouth features the Por Pickett-Beethwin competition. The program includes musical and dramatic pieces with audience access to stage equipment and costumes.

Academy of Mehit Atte “Hp Portsmouth Orneliot Fam Pte iMeheti-naek- Hantun Toluithie Severtil

The Armenian Meeting at Cimberkanal Select AL W% Church

An Armenian ether meeting is planned for Thursday evening at Wolock by Abe Armenian. Principal speaker Miss Agnes Shick of London will attend, with addresses from W. J. Young of Epworth Moor Church and the Rev. Arthur Lieya of St Luke's P E Church.

Cimberkanal

Digby Bell and Laura Bell Star in A Midnight Bell Tonight

Digby Bell and wife Laura Joyce Bell bring the act to the Academy of Music with A Midnight Bell praised as a strong farce. The pairing with Stuart Robson and Madame Jimnauschek promises a rare mix of comedy and tragedy in Mrs Ponderbury's Past and All Man's Wedding.

Digby Hell Laura Joyce Bell Academy of Music Norfolk Richmond Dispatch Digby Bell Acaemy Charles Toyt Eleinar Heath Barrett Lobson Crane Jefferson Thorence Robson

Arm Tear Injury Aboard Tug New York

Mie Arm Senlaboud and oiler J. W. Price aboard the tug New York suffered a severe right arm injury yesterday morning when a steam pump line tied andzed. Dr. Peters of the Marine Hospital Service treated the man and he was sent home.

Mie Senlaboud J. W. Price New York Ming Dr. Peters

Wonders Never Cease Cures Rheumatism With Salvation Oil

An old newspaper note touts Salvation Oil as a cure for rheumatism after a reader from Entel Connecticut reports relief. The testimonial claims doctors failed to help until using Salvation Oil, with a referenced price and contact details.

Phelps Entel

Troubles of Ofinthy and remedies advertised in main street

An OCR fragment markets U No Cough Care at 27 Main Street and cites a local pharmacist and merchants promoting Harris Lithia Water as a valuable remedy. Names include J T Morris Liapris Springs and Dodson druggist with Atlantic Motel Burrow firm.

Main Street Moifiiun J.T. Morris Liapris’ Springs Harris Lithia Dodson Drugfist Atlantic Motel Burrow, Martin & Co

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