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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1897

Page

12

Richmond Heroes Win and Clean Balts in Hartford

Richmond defeats Newark while Hartford edges Athletics. Reading and Lancaster split. Norfolk beats Newark 8 season, with standings showing Hartford 11, Athletics 9, Reading 6, Lancaster 6. Schedule notes list Athletics at Paterson and Norfolk at Newark as today’s games.

Richmond Heros Hartford Gata Reading Lancaster Heros Norfolk Newark Richmond Paterson Huartford Athletics Hartford Paradelphia W. Tn I. Ie Ccce Leer Seeenk Philadelphia New Haven Wilmington Keating Montévacy Pennsylvania Virginia

New Louisville Club lineup rearranges German's services

McKee owner of Paterson Club granted Loulaville first claim on the German's services. Manager Clarke accepted. Wagner moves to third Stafford at short Joe Dolan to second Werden at first. Dexter to be utility outfielder when recovered. Arrangement to take effect Sunday.

T. McKee Paterson Loulaville

Reading and Lancaster Cubs Split Pitchers Duel

Reading defeats Lancaster 13 to 5 in nine innings as Herndon and Heydon prevail over Spregel and Roth. Loose fielding costs Lancaster. key hits include a triple and a passed ball.

R.H. D Reading Lancaster Herndon and Heydon Spregel and Roth

Scores from yesterday and tomorrow’s games listed

Yesterday results feature New York 4 Louisville 8 and 6 12 losses to Louisville plus multiple box scores for Boston Brooklyn Baltimore Chicago and St Louis. Tomorrow’s schedule includes Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York St Louis Philadelphia Chicago and Washington Louisville with scattered oddities and misread digits from the page.

New York Louisville Boston Bittaburs Washington Cincinnati Brooklyn Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Laltimore Greoklyn Pittsburg Louisvile Woon. Pe Baston Cincinnat Aed Moo TV IY Lac Saepas Teeters Reese ML Tonutsy Ie

Battery notes from Pittsburg game and officials listed

In Pittsburg R. I. B faced Boston with Hawley and Sugden at bat and Klo bechins and Bergen as players. Umpire Jimsiie Thne presided as the game clock ran.

Pittsburg Boston Hawley Sugden Klobechins Bergen Jimsiie

Giants win doubleheader in ninth inning slugfest

Louisville hosts New York in twin bill with a 9-4 first game and a 9-4 second game victory by the Giants. Umpire Lynch called a key safe play to aid New York. Dowling and Dowling’s pitching stifled Louisville in the decisive innings as crowds totaled about 4,000.

Louisville Giants Lynch New Yorks TF. Clarke Diate Dad Clarke Dowling Paducah, Wy

Reds beat Senators as Dwyer shines in rain halted game

Cincinnati wins 14 to 2 over Washington with Dwyer strong for the Reds while Swaim struggles. Rain delay in the ninth ends the action as O Day calls the final frame after 1 hour 55 minutes. Attendance 4,200. Batteries Dwyer Peltz Swall Farrell.

Cincinnati Reds Senators Dwyer Swaim O'Day A.A Washington Dwyer and Peltz Swall Farrell

St Louis Plays Great Bald In Debut Of Tall Man

St Louis, Mo July 17 Hilly Tall man debuted as manager G2 of the Browns tearing pennant winners with strong play against the Phillies. Attendance 3,000. Score St Louis 10 Philadelphia 5. Batteries Hart and Murphy Fifield Wheeler McFlatland Umpire Wurst Time 1 45.

Louis Bald St. Louis Hilly Tallman Browns Phillies R. Wt. EB Hart and Murphy Fifield Wheeler and McFlatland Wurst

Veritable Slaughter In Chicago Orioles Game

Chicago and Baltimore played a high scoring tilt as Colt Friend faced early trouble and Korwan closed. Corbett was hit hard late with five runs in the final inning. Attendance reached twelve thousand, score by rows shows Chicago 6 0 6 0 0 0 2 2 4 and Baltimore 0 0 6 1 3 0 4 4 2. Batteries: Friend Korwan Kit trefwe and Corbett Clark. Umpire McDonnell. Time 2 34.

Chicago Friend Korwan Avar Corbett

Hartford Takes Two Games In Double Win

Milwaukee the Athletics fall twice as Hartford plays strong in both games at Miliadelpixta. Johnson started pitching for Hartford in the first game but wrenched his ankle in the first inning and was forced to leave. The locals rallied behind bullpen pitching to seal the victories.

Wartford Miliadelpixta Hartford Athletics Johnson

Retire From The Game Sore First Game RET Athletics Hartford Batteries Johnson Garvin Fox Vickery Roach

Fragmentary sports notes show retirements after first game. Entries mention batteries for Athletics and Hartford teams with players Johnson Garvin Fox Vickery Roach Coleman Gunt Roach. The garbled text records scorelike lines and player pairings without clear context.

Athletics Hartford Johnson Garvin Fox Vickery Roach Coleman and Fox Guntweht and Roach

Wilson Dominates Brooklyn In Strong Cleveland Win

Cleveland defeats the Brooklyn team as Wilson cruises through a near spotless outing. Only two innings yielded more than one hit for Brooklyn while Cleveland builds a 6 to 2 lead before tensing. Attendance reaches about 2,500 with Criger catching for Cleveland and Grim catching for Brooklyn. Umpire Sheridan. Time 1 50.

Cleveland, O Wison Brooklyns R. H. BB Cleveland Brooklyn Wilson Criger Kennedy Grim Sheridan

Remarkable Cures at Buffalo Lithia Springs Reported

Dr Laird highlights two striking recoveries at Buffalo Lithia Springs in July. A Brights patient from the state nearly died but improved after water treatment, and a North Carolina man with bladder stones weighed 40 pounds less and expelled five to six ounces of calculus. The cases are backed by witnesses and the spring’s proprietor notes cautious, evidence based claims.

Buffalo Lithia Springs Buffalo E. C. Laird North Carolina Laird Gosde

Island Clam Bake At Ocean View Tuesday

A historic clam bake tradition along the New Jersey coast invites locals to Ocean View on Tuesday for a large earth pit feast. The method uses heated stones, seaweed layers, and a varied menu including clams corn lobsters chicken and more, cooked under a white canvas for steaming flavor.

Ithode Island New Jersey Ocean View

Prifsen Wurzburger Won Married in Baltimore Today

Jaevh Proffer of Bermudastrest will wed Frenne Wuragburger in Baltimore. After the ceremony they will return to Norfolk. John Grifin of Zanaville, Ohio, testifies De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles, praising it for piles and rectal troubles and other ailments.

Jaevh Proffer Bermudastrest Baltimore Frenne Wuragburger Norfolk John Grifin Zanaville, O de Witt J. M. F. Trotter Truitt & Smith R. J. Wilson

Detectives Pursue Two Suspects After Street Robbery

Detective Arrington, patrolling lower Church street about 11 pm, arrested two colored men for carrying stolen men’s clothing. The pair attacked him on Plume street near the patrol wagon house, escaping with his injuries and the clothing, likely taken from a cheap goods store. He could not summon help.

Arrington Lower Church Shest Church Street Plume Street Ehean Eachings Lower Church Street

Virginia Lawyers Meet In Hot Springs Annual Session

The ninth annual meeting of the Virginia State Bar Association will convene in Hot Springs on August 3 4 and 5. President W O Sleary of Richmond will open with an address on a case of Aaron Burr treason. The annual address by Woodrow Wilson of Princeton will discuss leadership in government. An annual banquet is set for Thursday evening at 8 20.

Virginia State Bar Association W. O. Sleary Richmond Aaron Burr Lion Woodrow Wilson Princeton N. O

Fatal knife assault at City Market described

Yesterday about 9 am at City Market a confrontation on a cart led to DADLY CUT WITH A KNIFE. Tohn Dawson was wounded on the left side in a three inch stab. the assailant, a Black man, fled before aid arrived as Dr Speight tended the injury.

Tohn Dawson van Als Dawson Torling Jr. Speight

First Excursion to Willoughby Beach This Summer

Workmen have prepared Willowby Beach area with new walks and stations. The first excursion to the beach will be on Friday July 28 by St Peter's Sunday school of Brambleton. Activities include cool ocean breezes and a merry round for children, with tickets 90 cents round trip. Tickets are sold at T W Thomas 80 Bank Street Hoffheimer's Shoe Store 828 Main Street Meredit's Drug Store at Mark and Brambleton avenues and Win McLean's Church and Stull streets.

Wilouehhy Bereoh St. Peter’s P.M. Ehurch Sunday School Brambleton Duathing Ashings Ocean Dreeges T. W. Thomas Bank Street D Hoftheimer’s Shoe Store Main Street Meredit's Drug Store Mark and Urambleton Avenues Win McLean's Corner Church and Stull Streets

Two Men Missing After Sudden Disappearance On Main Street

Police investigate the sudden vanishing of two men, Jacek and William Carey, sailors aboard a British steamship. No motive or clues found yet, and authorities note they were due to receive wages aboard the ship.

Jacek Moran Boardine William Carey Palice Department Carey

Arrests Last Night Collected in Local Police Roundup

Among the arrests were Josuah Jones colored and M K Breckenridge white for fighting on the Annie Knicht and assault on Anna Tharris both colored Docter Thannister dressed the Jarris woman's wounded head but took no attches John Wenry arrested for larceny of a pair of shoes from Wim N ihols both colored These offenders will be arrazened in the Police Court in the morning

Josuah Jones M. K. Breckenridge Annie Knicht Anna Tharris Docter” Thannister Jarris John Wenry Wim. Nihols

Rain helps truckers as crops recover and markets near

Rain yesterday brought welcome relief to truckers in the area. Continuous dry spells had threatened cantaloupes and other crops, but harvest is now assured. The downpour caused brief flooding in some lower streets as it moved through, with markets expected in a few days.

Gro Ta Market

Norfolk YMCA meeting and gospel army notes

This afternoon at 4 o clock the Young Men's Christian Association meeting will be conducted by Tor W J Young. All men in Norfolk are invited. Morgan Pitheridge will sing two gospel songs. Ambrose Page will lead the Boys Gospel Army at 2 20 o clock.

Young Men's Chrtecian Association Tor. W

Church entertainment to feature Dr Johnson address

The Young Men's Society of Queen Street M. F. Church will stage a social event Monday night July 1 with Dr. Johnson as speaker. Music vocal and instrumental by noted musicians and singers will accompany the program.

The Young Men's Society of Queen Street M. FF. Church Flis. Johnson

De Witt’s Early Massers Promote Quick Relief

The notice touts De Witt's Little Early Massers as famed pills for constipation and all stomach and liver troubles. It names distributors J. M. Trotter, Truitt & Smith, and R. L. Wilson as sellers and minimizes fanfare about the product.

de Witt J. M. . Trotter Truitt & Smith R. L. Wilson

Low Rates to Niagara Falls Tour from Norfolk

The second personally conducted tour to Niagara Falls Watkins Glen Geneva Rochester and Multalo via Baltimore and Ohio railroad will depart Norfolk on Wednesday July 28. Round trip from Norfolk via Baltimore $11.50 via Washington $13.00 for more details contact Arthur G. Lewis Southern Passenger Agent under Atlantic Hotel.

Niagara Falls Niagara Faille Watkins Glen Geneva Rochester Multalo Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Naval Blue Line Norfolk Baltimore Washington Arthur G. Lewis Southern Atlantic Hotel

Ambitious Youths Urged to Seek William and Mary Scholarships

A letter to R A Doble, Norfolk City Superintendent, invites ambitious local youths to apply for William and Mary College scholarships. Grants cover free tuition and dormitory expenses for two years of teaching in public schools, with $10 monthly stipend. nonpledge students pay $17.50 per half session, and rail line students may receive a mileage certificate offering reduced fares.

R. A. Doble William and Mary College Williamsburg Iesq Norfolk City Sir William and Mary Collee Shard Fort Buch Norfolk and Western Railroad Lyon G. Myler

Patahontas Council 49% Royal Ar Chaum Excursion for Infint Sanitarium

Special attention to a July 21 excursion organized by Patahontas Council No 49% Royal Ar Chaum for the Infint Sanitarium at Virginia Beach. Proceeds aid sick children and feature a hotel entertainment program with evening refreshments and a dance. Proceeds support hospital care and comfort for those in need.

Patahontas Council Royal Ar- Chaum Norfolk Vivatnia Beach Pany Hyieia Old Dent

Cotton futures and weather trim trade across regions

Weather across Texas and Arkansas shows light to moderate showers while New York prices slide on old-crop stocks. August through January futures move modestly with declines in New Orleans and Liverpool futures edging higher amid thin turnover. Northern spinners report smaller cotton sales year over year as visible supply sits around the 1.6 million bale mark, with declines compared to last week and last year.

Texas Artavansas New York New Orleans Auprust Liverpool United Blades Nere Savannah Memphis Ano Dales

Delegates to Roanoke to Convene in Norfolk

A meeting of delegates elected last Wednesday to the Roanoke convention will be held this afternoon at 6 o clock at Newtt Commerce Street, the Democratic party headquarters in Norfolk. A delegate at large will be chosen and the chair of the delegation will be selected.

Noanoke Naw Tt Commerce Street Democratic Party Norfolk

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Land at 845 Mank Street

Mrs Milvabeth Land widow of the late Hennete Land died at home 845 Mank Street yesterday at 3 50 am after a two weeks illness. She was 65 years old and had poor health for years. She leaves three sons Benett Land John S Land and W J Land and three daughters Mary E Land Alice Land and Marguerite Land. The funeral will be held at the residence this afternoon at 4 30 o'clock.

Marguerite Land

Announcement of School Session and Admissions

The institution opens its next session on September 8 and continues nine months. It offers thorough instruction. The school is healthy and convenient. Parents and guardians in the Norfolk section are advised to write to Principal Rev. T. W. Cutin for full information.

Ich Continus Norfolk T. W. Cutin

Rally of Epworth Leaguers at Port Mor Walk

The Seaside Union of Epworth Leagues plans a rally at Port Mor Walk next Tuesday night. Dr Young will deliver an address while the McKendrce League of this city conducts devotional exercises in the excursion pavilion.

Epwortit Leaguers Seasile Union of Epworth Port Morwalk Teo Young McKendrce League

Man Attacks Wife With Frying Pan Escapes After Jump

A Black husband attacked his wife with a heavy frying pan in town last night causing her to leap from a second story window in terror. She escaped unhurt and the husband was arrested.

Needhim and Jones at Ocean View in New Act

Needhim and Jones, the Trish comedians at Ocean View, present a new act this week showing clop and other routines. Call at corner Park and Claiborne avenues for details. Old Dominion schedule lists Old Point events today as tenor George Preston draws crowds.

Needhim & Jones Ocean View Coraer Park Claiborne Avenues Tsanye Gracd O'Ees Ovens George Preston Hart Old Dominion

Excursion by Rail to Niagara Falls via B and O Lines

A personally conducted tour departs Norfolk on Wednesday July 28 visiting Niagara Park Guffalo Watkins Glen Rochester and Geneva. Route passes Lehigh Wyoming Valleys Mauch Chunk the Switzerland of America with return options through Maunch Chunk Burdett Weathing Glen Geneva Rochester and Truffalo. Tickets valid for return until eleven dawn after the day out.

Niagara Park Guffalo Watkins Glen Rochester Geneva Norfolk Baltimore and Onlo Lehigh and Wyoming Mauch Chunk Switzerland of America Norfolk and Washington Old Point Gay Line Baltimore Washington The Falls Maunch Chunk Burdett Weathing Glen Truffalo

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Adds Extra Newport News Run

Due to heightened trade the railway is forced to run an additional trip from this station to Newport News. The steamer Louise departs at 7 00 a m and 4 30 pm with the 9 35 trip serving as a local run to support trade between the two cities.

Chesapeake Newport News Louise Wll

Camp estate sale nets thirty thousand dollars

A private sale by Byrd Baldwin & Co. disposed of the Camp estate on Freemason and Wrte streets for 30000 dollars. The purchasers are not fully identified. A public meeting at Queen Street Masonic Temple is set for 5 o’clock this afternoon where Professor Ta Webster Javir will deliver an oration.

Byrd, Baldwin & Co Camp Estate Freemason Wrte Street Coloqhed YY M.C. A Essured YY M. GC. A. Willl Giueen Street Ta. Webster Javir

Lambert's Point Sails for Rotterdam with Corn and Lumber

The British steamship Lambert's Point sailed yesterday for Rotterdam with 95,730 bushels of corn and 14 acres of timber.

Lambert's Point Rotterdam Iolland

I Am Offering Unusually Low Terms to Catarrh Sufferers

An advertisement promises unusually low treatment terms for catarrh sufferers who start before August 1897. It urges readers to call for examination and to learn the cost of a cure, claiming the opportunity may not come again.

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