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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
2
Schedule of 1897 Norfolk Reading baseball league games leaks
Norfolk Baseball Club plans a 1897 Atlantic League schedule with Reading and other clubs. Delegates at the meeting in New York approve the schedule, revise the constitution to limit use of players, and set umpire assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broome
Norfolk Baseball Club
New York
Virginian
Midward AG. Barrows
Chuir
Newark
George Mms
Hartford
BD. Woods
Thomas Burns
Patterson
C.J. McRee
Ww. L. Dill
Athletics
Philadelphia
Prodigal Son Returns From New York Hiding in Hills
Peter Dixon and his wife rejoice as their son Peter Jr returns home from Mechanicsville New York after four months away with Willie Degee. The boy endured exposure to cold and hunger while wandering through woods and snow before being found and forgiven. He vows not to run away again.
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Peter Dixon
Mechanicsville
N. Y
Peter, Sr
Willie Degee
Peter
New England
Gong Degge
Manchester
Degrge
Mr. Dixon
New York
Cumberland Street
Mrs Virginia Taylor Dies at Home on Freemason Street
Mrs Virginia W Taylor widow of Col John W Saunders Taylor died at 10 last night at her Freemason Street home aged ST years She leaves two children Mrs Philip A Bruce of Richmond and Mrs W H M Teed of this city She was a member of St Pauls Episcopal church and described as a lady of lovely Christian character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia W. Taylor
John W. Saunders Taylor
Freemason Street
Philip A A. Bruce
Richmond
W. HH. MM. Teed
St. Paul's Biscopal Church
Is this Yourope Aimed at Relief and Dr Greene’s Offer
A promotional notice promises hope for weakness or disease and credits a Dr Greene for discovering a path to speedy recovery. It invites readers to consult Dr Greene at 1% West 4th Street New York City, by letter or in person, with free treatment and home service.
Weather Report Forecast for March 24 1897
Washington reports fair and colder conditions today with southeastern Virginia and eastern North Carolina turning cooler. Northwesterly to northerly winds noted. sun rises 6 59 a m and sets 6 28 p m. Tidal highlights include high water 3 23 a m 4 06 p m low water 10 00 a m 10 06 p m.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Walmer
Weather observations from Norfolk March 24
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a 24 hour period with a maximum of 66 and a minimum of 3 tens plus 1 degree from normal. Rainfall in 24 hours is 0.2 inches and 4 3 00 inches since March. J J Gray observer.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Grand Opera House to Open April Fifth After Improvements
The Grand on Church street will open April 5 if Stronach and Raymond complete enhancements. The lobby and interior will be finished in white with a remodeled box office, a ladies waiting room, and electric lighting. The stage measures 60 by 30 feet with seating for about 900 on the lower floor and a 110-seat balcony section for concerted audiences.
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Opera House
Church Street
the Grand
Messrs
Stronach & Raymond
Aportie
Mleetre Hecht
Electer
Mon Aize
Raymond Espppus
New York
Aniage- Menk
Makemie Choral Union and Local Events At Norfolk
A Norfolk note list: Makemie Choral Union met at First Presbyterian Church. Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Mechanics to meet today. Baltimore excursionists reached town then traveled to Virginia Beach. Rev George P Rutledge on five day circuit. Queen Street Methodist revival thriving with nightly services. Armory hill drill and music by Naval Post Band tonight. Rev Arthur Lloyd preached at Grace Church. Fourth Virginia Regiment officers attended battalion drill in Suffolk. W Cox of Kertford Nc back from Europe en route home. W A Smith of Norfolk to Washington with his baseball team. New steeple framework for Preemason Street Baptist church up and painted, flag atop. Rev M R B Wharton to give commencement at Halli mire Dental College next Wednesday. W T U ladies to conduct meeting at Union Mission tonight. Marriage announced next Wednesday at 4 pm for Miss Sadie Spagat and Mr Arthur Morris at the Spagat residence 130 Bank Street.
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Makemie Choral Union
First T Presbyterian Church
Grand Lodge
The
Independent Order of Mechanices
Baltimore
Virginia Beach
George P. Rutledge
Queen Street Methodist Church
J. W. Moore
Armory Hill
Naval Post
Arthur &. Lloyd
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Cumberland
Kent Streets
Harry Hedges
Virginia Regiment
Suffelk
W Cox
Kertford
N. C
Norfolk
Europe
W. AL Smith
Noarfolk
Washington, D. C
Preemason Street Baptist Church
United States
Sadie Spagat
Arthur Morris
J. W. Spagat
Bank Street
Portamouth Mayor Accepts Donation for Fire Equipment
Mr re PD Van Wyck offered 310 in cash and the Acadmy for two nights without charge to aid Portamouth in buying a hook and ladder carriage. The offer has been accepted by Mayor Baird.
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Re PD. van Wyck
Baird
Portamouth
Acadmy
Hong Kong Tea Co Advertises Tea Blends and Caddies
The Hong Kong Tea company reports strong sales of their blending lens products and favorable testimonials. Yesterday was ladies day with many caddies sold. another ladies day is planned. Advertising will last thirty days after which foods are sold on merit. Term: single cans 1.6 for 5 and 18 cans for 310. Orders by mail to 174 Church Street near Main.
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United States
Hong Kong Tea Company
Church Street
Main
Seaside Union Epworth League Meeting Highlights Charity Work
The Seaside Union of Epworth League met at Centenary Methodist Church with crowded attendance. Devotional exercises led by the Epworth League and address by Mr. Southgate preceded reports showing mixed membership totals across churches, strong charity activity, and ongoing devotional programs.
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W. H. Atwill
West Norrole Land and Improvement stockholders meeting notice
The annual meeting action is listed for the stockholders of West Norrole Land and Improvement Company to be held at the company office in Norfolk, Virginia on Monday April 7 1997 at 10 o'clock p m with secretary Tayor noted. The passage also records obituaries for Virginia Payor and Elsy Fentress with funeral services details in Portsmouth and Portmouth area churches.
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West Norrole Land and Improvement Company
Nore
Wolk
Wis
Ee Taylor
Virginia
Payor
John Saumiers Taylor
Pentress
Hits Son
Lonnie Fentress
Firth
Hell
Fourth Street Baptist
WequaAiNntanaes
Mttenal
Funeral notice for Tt Lilliston at Union Pine Huntersville
The funeral for the late Tt LILLISTON will be from his residence Union Pine Huntersville on Friday morning March 9 at 11:00 o clock. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Richmond papers please copy.
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Lilliston
Union Pine
Huuntersville
Tis
Hends
Richmond
Epworth League Reports Growth and Service Activity
Street-11 families were relieved and 658 visits were made to the sick and needy. Epworth-110 visits 119 meals 116 garments 12 baskets of provisions 17 cottage prayer meetings 7 new Sunday school scholars received $48.78 expended $50.89. Rev. Mr. Atwill addressed the group praising Epworth Leaguers for boosting church sociability aiding the suffering and supporting the pastor. Mrs. Pullen sang a solo then “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder” by the union before dismissal by Rev. Dr. Johnston.
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Bepworth
MR. Atwill
W. H. Atwill
Cumberland Street Methodist Church
Epworth Leaguers
Epworth Leaguer
Dr. Johnston
Organ Recital Delights Norfolk Audience at Freemason Street
A large Norfolk audience enjoyed an organ recital at Freema son Street Baptist Church last night. Led by organist William H. Jones, with Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Miss Alice Lucy Jones, and Mr. William D. Crowell performing, the program featured Gullmant, Dubies, Saint Saens, Chauvet, Faure, Guilmant, Salome, Gounod, and Lemmens, including marches, arias, and a nuptial postlude.
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Norfolk
Freemason Street Baptist Church
William H. Jones
Elizabeth Taylor
Alice Lucy Jones
William D. Crowell
Alexandre Gullmant
Handel
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