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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1897
Page
3
Decorative artist C. J. Mitchell has transformed the YMCA reception room with new walls ceiling and woodwork. The improvements are described as among the handsomest public rooms in the city and are presented as a gift by Mr. Mitchell to the association highlighting practical business support for the YMCA.
R R Morris will sell at his auction house Nos 61 and 63 New Market Place at 10 o clock this morning a large line of furniture carpets mattings cooking stoves lace curtains porridge crockery and glassware.
Auction announced for today at noon at McCleary and McClellan's stables in Norfolk offering boys' clothing as the vendor goes away for the summer. M NOSENBAUM listed as the contact.
While J B Northrop and J R Creecy were driving on Gowdoin's Ferry yesterday afternoon a frightened horse bolted. Northrop was thrown and injured his right arm and leg slightly in the mishap.
Norfolk vs Newark game postponed by rain, then finished with Newark winning 2 to 0. Cogan and Newton starred for their teams as Newark capitalized on timely hits and costly Norfolk errors.
Hartford defeats Paterson in a close afternoon contest aided by strong stick work. Gustright pitched well for Hartford as the final score shows Hartford five runs to Paterson seven with key batting and fielding throughout the game.
Lancaster shaded Richmond 9 to 8 in the ninth after a late error by the visitors appeared to cost the locals the game. Gatteries Tepting Wente Leeger and Steelman starred for Lancaster in a tense ball game played in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on May 31.
Reading won behind a strong pitching performance by Jordan who allowed only one hit. Final score reads Reading 3 Athletics 7 with errors noted. Batteries Lueld and Kinsella for Reading, Jordan and Box for Athletics.
Sunday results show Cincinnati beating Washington 8 7 and Chicago defeating Baltimore 4 2. Afternoon games include Philadelphia 14 over Louisville and Boston 25 over St. Louis. Standings list Baltimore 23 8 and Cincinnati 23 11 with records and percentages.
Fragmentary OCR list shows cities including Pittsburg Cleveland New York Louisville Philadelphia Chicago Washington St Louis with scattered numbers. The readable items imply race or schedule totals across multiple venues but lack coherent narrative.
Brooklyn and Cleveland opened with rain delays and a 5 to 2 Brooklyn win as Payne pitched well for Brooklyn. In New York, 20,000 watched the Giants thrash the Pirates 10 to 3 after a rain-shifted morning game.
Rain halted the morning game and slippery fields hindered play in the afternoon as St Louis battled illness and injury. Boston batted heavily in a 5 to 1 victory with Stivetts Ganzel and Mahony on the mound and Kissinger Evans and McFarland behind the plate, umpire O'Dey.
The Washington Senators were swept by Cincinnati in a morning game won 9 to 4 and a afternoon contest finishing 8 to 3. Batteries Ehret Sehriver Swaim McClure and Rhines Sehriver Mercer Farrell umpire Emslie Lynch. Time about 1 hour 50 minutes and 1 hour 35 minutes. Paying of Corcoran and Berkley noted as features.
An old advert promises Dr King's New Discovery cures for consumption and related illnesses. It also promotes Dr King's New Life Pills to regulate digestion and pairs a money back guarantee with free trials at Burrow Martin Co.'s Drug Store. An appeal signed by John Reamond MP and others seeks funds to aid Mrs Delian Parnell and relatives by freeing the Parnell Avondale estate from debt.
A Norfolk week page notes cotton receipts for the nine months ending May 8, 1897 at 702 201 bales, visits by Mrs. Odell of Washington, decoration day observances, arrival of Rev. Mack to take First Presbyterian duties, railway office moves to London Street, new summer schedule by Norfolk Windsor Spit and Ola Point line, an art league exhibition, a street fight on Charlotte Street leaving two men slashed, a Virginia Beach concert by the Jonnie Juniors, and Pythians planning admiral retirement portraits.
In Washington 1, Cy the Johnnie Juniors presented the Mikado at the Academy of Music under the Pickett Buchanan chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. The show drew praise for clever casting and stage setting though noted the absence of study in the cast and chorus. Witty performances by W T Conley as Koko and George B. Robinson as Mikado were highlighted along with a strong chorus and orchestra.
At a Virginia organization meeting a committee drafted resolutions praising Rear Admiral Brown and lamenting his navy retirement. The committee members were Majtree, W Battley, Capt. Andrew J. Duseh, F P W Langley, and W G Petts. Pettis presented the resolutions at the navy yard. Brown expressed thanks and invited Sir Knights to Indianapolis for the supreme body's meeting next year.
The first battalion first regiment Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias held a very satisfactory drill last night at the archery hall in preparation for the great Pythian demonstration on the 11th. Three companies were present Atlantic No. 1 Bunting Portsmouth No. 1 and Virginia company No. 1 under Captain Vaughn Dusch. Major W. Battley commanded the battalion. The brigade meeting on the 11th is expected to be an immense success with every company and regiment in the state invited and attendees from Wilmington Raleigh and Baltimore anticipated.
Dudley Walker, colored, was attacked in the dark between Magazine lane and James street around 12 20 this morning. An unknown assailant knocked him down and cut his left arm to the bone, leaving a scalp wound. Walker was taken to the station and treated by Dr Speight. He did not identify the assailant.
James T. Abbott writes of severe catarrh and recurring colds prior to treatment. He credits Dr Firey and Dr Key with eliminating symptoms such as nasal blockage and spitting, restoring appetite, and removing cold tendencies.
Dr L B Firey advertises in Sando, Norpolik offering specialties in catarrh asthma hay fever deafness and all diseases of the eye ear nose throat chest and stomach.
An advertisement promotes a white goods sale with 68 inch white organdies priced from 35 to 50 cents, various linings and lawns, and a wash goods sale with many yardage items. It also highlights a men’s furnishing sale with silk band bows, shirts, drawers, and a “ERIE” wheel guarantee. Prices and patterns are listed across fabrics, linens, and summer apparel.
Notice seeks bids or information by June 7 1997 for a seven story fre proot Huink and Office TPuilding for the Citi zens Tank of Norfolk Va. Information available from Charles EB Cassell architect Law Building Baltimore Md. end of document
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