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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1897

Page

9

PORTSMOUTH DIOCESE MEETING NOTES REVEAL PARISH DIVISIONS AND CANON DISCUSSIONS

The Portsmouth diocese session opened with a church council at 10 o'clock addressing fundraising for a Glasgow mission and parish reforms. Reports on the Diocesan Missionary Society and parish divisions were presented, including Latimer becoming Natural Bridge parish, with Beonton of St Andrews noted. canon debates followed, while afternoon programs featured religious services and an address by Angus Crawford.

Scott Rockcounty Glasgow Owill Ianmore Lamb Ayvas J.B. Funsten Soety J. C Latimer Natural Bridge St. Andrew's Adopta Ait. Rives Heflefinger Times Marshall John Ridout Yorithe Dr. Logan G. A. Goodwin Tucker Mall Withers C. R. Kuyk R. Thomaskev Hubbard Angus Crawford D. D Carl Grammer The Theological Seminary Asm. Randolph Trinity M. P. Logan Gounell A. M. Randolph

Jobson's Neck Case Adjourned Then Plea Offered

In a crowded courtroom Ellis Jobson case adjourned from yesterday to today. Witnesses testified as the Commonwealth rested. Parker for Jobson offered a guilty plea with a ten year sentence for this case and eight years for the Fiske burning case, with the court to rule on subsequent actions.

Psy Jobson W. A. Friske Dr’smond Abbott Warren Crismond Sill Jolson Democratic Party Esterday Ellis Obeon Mrismond Commonwealth Parker Sand Young Jobson Gus 5 Commonwealth Mr. Parker Fiske

Doctor's Column Promotes Thyroidine and Cerebring Remedies

The Doctor's Column lists Thyroidine extract of the thyroid gland for asthma and skin issues, Cerebring extract for hot flashes and nervousness, Natrolithic Salts for kidney troubles, and mentions other Washington Chemical Co. preparations. It advertises medical tonics from Washington, D. C. with claims and free inquiry replies.

Wits H Fort Worth Ake eDoug New York Vrs. J. N. A Canaseruga N. A Wug N. G Buffalo N. Y Atha Washington Chemical CO Washington, D. C

General Affairs Chronicle Summary

A wide mix of notices and anecdotes from Portsmouth area life. Events include a 4 pm Y M C A service with Dr McBryde and special music, a planned tent meeting possibly ending soon, and funeral arrangements for h C Proctor. Reports mention a police arrest, telephone line extensions, a pending criminal assault warrant, a Pythian castle cornerstone ceremony, a Portsmouth Rifle Company outing, and a children's Trinity church celebration with a choir. Rumors about confessions circulate amid civic notices and local debates on dog laws.

McBryde Y. M. OC Warren James Richardson Southern States Telephone Company Irwin Leigh Old Dominion Lodge H,. C. Proctor Nat. Felts Wm. Harris Harris Jobson Portsmouth Rifle Company Newport News George B. Nevins Trinity Church Mts J. B. Dunbar New York

Effects of the Storm on Washington Street Area

A severe thunderstorm struck yesterday at 3 30 PM causing extensive damage. Lightning shattered hotel globes and fans, a car shed collapsed with workers unharmed, several trees were struck, a house chimney was carried away, and a sloop in Scott Creek was struck. No injuries reported.

Elect Hole Vernon Atlantic and Danville Washington Street Teo Bart and Dinwiddale Cain James Veale F. Gaskin Askew Green Street Scott's Creek

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Skin Troubles Fast

Not only piles of the worst kind can be cured by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve but eczema scalds burns bruises bolls ulcers and all other skin troubles can be instantly relieved by the same remedy. D. G. Sterling J. M. I. Trotter Norfolk R. L. Waller Grambleton Truett Smith Berkley.

de Witt D. G. Sterling Trotter Norfolk R. L. Waller Grambleton Truett & Smith Berkley J. M. BP J. Walker Truots & Smith

Calvary Baptist and Port Norfolk services and Wright Mission meet

Calvary Baptist Church led by Rev P B Davis holds Sunday School at 8 20 a m and evening service at 8 00 p m Sunbeam Society meets at 3 0 p m with officer elections Port Norfolk Baptist Church Sunday School at 2 30 p m preaching by Rev W P Fisher A missionary meeting of Wright Memorial M B Church begins at 3 30 p m with the Missionary Society listed and attendees noted.

Calvary Baptist Church Co. Davis Sunbeam Society Port Norfolk

Program of church event in Fourth Street Baptist and Court Street churches

A church programme features Rev Bennett of Norwich with piano solos and recitations by Misses Wallace and Cherry. Sunday schedule at Fourth Street Baptist lists services at 11 am. Court Street Baptist notes 9 30 am worship and 8 11 pm exchange of pulpits with Berkley Avenue church.

R. H. Bennett Norfolk Id. Ruchessen the Island of Dreams J. Iredell Jenkins Irene Otheridge Percy Alley Bessie Carson Lume Wallace Annie Cherry Fourth Street Baptist Church Or, Fisher W. A. Snyder Court Street Baptist Church A. FE. Owen Dtev Eapiscopal Church Dr. Owen Stev. G. W. Duke Berkley Avenue Court Street Brillant Berkley

Old Dominion Lodge elects officers at Friday meeting

At a meeting of Old Dominion Lodge TO C T held Friday night the officers elected include Jos TY Owens as sitting past grand B B Warren N G J L Taylor V Ch D W Murden Tt S C J Murden treasurer John A Seotts and Win Etheridge as chaplain

Old Dominion Lodge TO. C. T Jos TY. Owens B. B. Warren N. G J. L.taylor V. Ch D. W. Murden Tt. S C. J. Murden John A. Seotts Win Etheridge Chapali

Berkeley Church Morning Services and Revival Plans

Reverend Warry Walton preaches at 11 oclock at Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian church while Rev W A Slaymaker and wife visit Baltimore. A revival service is set for 8 pm with missionary meeting at 2:30 pm and Y P S C E meeting at 4:30 pm. Miss Bertha Fanshaw returns from Edenton N C.

Warry Walton Norfolk W. A. Slaymaker Armstrong Memorial Fresbyterian Jtev Baltimore A. A. Dozier Chestnut Street Elizabeth Thomas’ Railway Altr. Buckingham Washington Samuel Cross Main Street Christian Church M. W. Butler Missionary Society Wm. Meek. Woodhouse Berkley Avenue Baptist Church Wir Re. Humphries Iva Street Bertha Fanshaw Edenton, N. C

Georgetown and NYU law societies debate ends in defeat

Washington June 12 The second debate between law society teams from Georgetown and New York University at Carnegie Hall ended with the verdict against the blue and grays. Many at the college protested the judges decision. NYU commencement is June 21 in Gaston hall. The law department annual commencement was held at the National Theatre last Monday with Jather Richards rector and Jeremiah M Wilson dean presenting diplomas.

Washington,d. C Law Department of Georgetown University of New York Carnegie Hall New York City University Gaston Hall Law National Theatre Jather Ricehards Jeremiah M. Wison Law School

Bryan Letter Praises Sacred Choir Undertaking

The letter from William L. H. Atwillh expresses admiration for the trained voices enlisted in sacred song and wishes success for the undertaking. It addresses Hon. Wi. J. Bryan and conveys respect and encouragement for the project.

William LH. Atwilg

Chautauqua Manager Checks Armory Setup for Lecture

James L. Groves with Mayor Mayo and Chief Inspector Nugent inspected the Armory seating and safety plans before the Vryan lecture. Officials deemed arrangements perfect for audience comfort and safety and thanked Groves. Ample police and ushers will manage the crowd.

James L. Groves Chautauqua von Mayor Mayo Nugent Mr. Groves

Daughter of His Right Stand: Virginian Volume Review

The Virginian by Mrs. Janey Hope Marr, published by Siane Printing and Manufacturing Co. of Roanoke, Va., is a picture book set in the Blue Ridge region. Marr, daughter of Capt. James Barron Hope, comes from a notable pen and ink lineage and the work promises anticipated reader engagement despite sensational excerpts.

The Virginian Janey Hope Marr Siane Printing and Thoanoke Nand Virginia Lue Ridge Marr James Barron Hope

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Crisis Aid

A short medical remedy notice touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick, painless remedy for burns and scalds, claiming it prevents scarring and reduces pain after a terrible accident. Names D G Sterling and J M P B Trotter appear along with Norfolk and Grambleton references.

Nothing Can Stop HBealtimore in Its March for the Pennud

Richmond Virginia June 12 The home team defeated the Athletics due to Garvin's let up in the eighth inning. The game was close and exciting through seven frames with final score 12 to 8. Chesbro and Poster pitched for Richmond Garvin and Fox for the Athletics.

Hbealtimore Doston Nat Nwn Garvin Richmond Athletics Rh. I. E. Richmond Chesbro Poster Pox

Paterson Defeats Newark In 4 10 Victory

In Newark New Jersey on June 12 Paterson defeated Newark 4 to 2. Pitchers Jones Wilson John Stone and A Sothfuss contributed. Final scoring lines show Paterson with runs in the first and second innings and a decisive late surge.

Lancaster Defeats Reading In Long Ragged Game

Lancaster beat Reading in a long game played June 12 in Lancaster. The home team excelled at the bat while both squads showed ragged fielding. Final score readings show Lancaster 11 to Reading 13 with notable pitching by Yeager, Roth, Herndon, Lueld, and Kinsella.

Lancaster Reading Today Ik. HT Yeager and Roth Herndon, Lueld and Kinsella Tancaster Paterson Newark Reading

National League Yesterday's Games Report

Louisville defeated Baltimore 15 to 6 while Cincinnati and Boston won their games. Cleveland blanked Boston 6 0 and Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 6. Brooklyn edged St. Louis 5 to 2 as New York topped Washington 9 to 4 and Pittsburg won 2 to 4.

Louisville Baltimore Cincinnati Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Washington Pittsburg Staan

Gnomes Tomorrow in Major Cities Across Nations

A brief item lists gnomes arriving in cities including Pittsburg Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Louisville Baltimore Chicago Brooklyn St Louis New York. The scattered note highlights a nationwide urban spread with no further details or dates.

Gnomes Tomorrow Pittsburg Washinton Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Louisville Baltimore Chiccago Brooklyn St. Louis New York

Old Team Rebounds Past Former Stars in Tight Clash

The match saw Ming, who had replaced a key player, fall to his former teammates as Baltimore and Louisville battled. Scoring lines show Baltimore with a late stretch and Louisville struggling to close the gap. Batteries: Corbett and Bowerman, Will, Hemming and Dexter and Wilson. Umpire McDonald. Time 2:15.

Ming Hn. H. BE Baltimore Louisville Corbett Bowerman Will Hemming Dexter Wilson McDonald

Giants defeat Browns in nine run tilt at New York

Giants kept the Browns chasing the ball throughout the game and won 12 to 9 in New York. Meekin earned control on the mound for New York with Warner behind the plate, while Car Fey appeared in a Midadelpha uniform but posed no challenge.

Browns New York Giants Louis Car Fey New Yorks Meekin

Washington Senators Put Up Heavy Hitting Display

Washington won a high scoring game with three doubles and two triples powering the attack. Both teams connected, but the Senators produced longer hits. Killen improved late. Attendance 2,500. Score 8 to 7. Batteries Mercer McCabe Killen Sugden. Umpire Sheridan.

Washington D. C Senators Killen Pittsburge Mercer McCabe Sugden Sheridan

Virginia nips YMCA in Charleston baseball clash

In Charleston on June 12 the University of Virginia defeated the YMCA club 38 to 24 on the local diamond. One more game is scheduled for Monday. Virginia dominated the contest with strong hitting and pitching.

Charleston 8. C University of Virginia Boys Charleston Y. M. C. A University of Virginia

Baseball Notes from Hometown Trails and Signings

Thames Wagener shifts to third base for Paterson while Mazenn, formerly of Richmond, signs with Leifast Me club. George Cleve joins Detroit after playing with Nashville as Richmond demands blue uniforms return. Rolanis of Nichmond appears with Paul 8B and hits a homer. Wrigler paces Senators as McCann leads Torono. Lucien Smith, a pitcher from New Orleans, signed by Richmond. Turner and Gleey McGann traded to Galveston for Parvin. Joe Dolan may move to second with new shortstop. Heine remains with Stratford per Burns. Young Padden, previously noted by this column, lives up to expectations with Toronto.

Colts Frisky in Brooklyn Victory at Nsastern Park

Anson's Colts displayed frisky play over the Brooklyns at Nsastern Park. The Colts prevailed with strong limety stick work. Score 11 to 5. Batteries Kennedy Daub Grim Callahan Kittredge. Umpire Teeme lle. Time 1:50. Attendance 7,156.

Brooklyn Anson Colts Brooklyns Nsastern Park Uf. i Chicago

Paddens hitting and Brockton club moves stir fans

A jumble of baseball gossip and player movements from Wilkesbarre to Hartford describes Padden and Demon Treville with Washington, pitcher recalls, and roster shifts. It notes Sheckard under 19 in Brockton, Sam Mills released, Berryhill recruiting ex Virginia players, and Buck Cartin joining Brarrow’s umpire staff.

Padden Demontreville Washington Wilkesbarre Buck" Cartin Brarrow Paterson-Newark

Cleveland blanks Philadelphia in pitching duel

Mevelanad Shot Out, Philadelphia, Pa., June 12. Taylor hurled superbly and received flawless support to give Cleveland a neat shutout. Wilson pitched well for Philadelphia but his defense faltered. Final score Cleveland 5, Philadelphia 0. Umpire McDermott. Time 1:45.

Philadelphia Taylor Cleveland Wilson Phila O'Connor Ments McDermott

Batne of Pitchers in Boston Triumphs Over Cincinnati

In Boston on June 12 Nichols pitched the entire game with no bases on balls, while Jines allowed two. Cincinnati’s lone run came in the sixth on Corcoran’s single followed by Beckley’s double play. Final score Tr. 17 Cincinnati 5. Batteries Nichols and a gen Rhines and Seliinger. Time 1 45. Umpire Hurst.

Boston Toston Nichols Rhines Seliinger Ilurst

Not at all Exciting. D Baltimore game recap

The game today was never close enough to be exciting. Trad Corbett received proper support, and an eight run shutout would have changed the outcome.

Chicago Baltimore Trad Corbett

Baseball recovering amid rumors and updates from Syracuse

The piece reports mixed baseball news including Gilroy's improvement and Jimmy Grove’s treatment, with rumors about Grove's release under investigation. It notes Grove joining Paterson in the Atlans Heleapne and mentions a supportive, if curious, crowd hoping for a quick recovery as neighbors discuss the situation. It ends with an odd line promoting Toad's Sarsaparitha.

Sporting Life Syracuse Jimmy Grove Grove Dia Wartheg Parden Paterson Atlans

Town clash on Princesa Anne Road report

A joint on Princesa Anne Road was raided last night by the county officers with help from Weleat over Anrington and Snowden. Fourteen seconds were engraved and placed in jail at Portes town.

Princesa Anne Road

Whit's Little Raby Risers Aid Swattee Health

Fragmented reader notes mention Whit's Little Raby Risers and Hitle pills claimed to aid constipation digestion and liver issues. Names like CL Sterling Pfroster and Truett & Smith Berkley appear in a dealer-like list alongside other terms.

Sarfabke Pool Walker Truett & Smith Berkley

Beer Park Mounts Recreation and Pleasure Resort Ad

Beer Park offers a mountain retreat with river views and varied amusements including golf tennis and lush grounds. The hotel provides furnished cottages and reliable water supply from Being Spring with electric lighting. The venue sits along the Baltimore and Ohio line with a grand vestibule and limited express service. Tickets for the season go on sale at discount at ticket offices. manager S0C Jones of Chartlen Station Baltimore coordinates events and transport.

Deer Park Son Secjuary Alleghany Baltimore Baltimore An Ohlomailoied Snivndal Vestibued Limited Txpr Jones Chartlen Aldelonat

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