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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1897
Page
3
Norfolk faced wild conditions as rain halted a pitched game against Paterson. Jones dominated on the mound while Watched by 2,000 fans, with Leahy and Keister delivering key plays before darkness ended the contest.
Hardesty defeats Norfolk 6 to 1 as Paterson scores 5 and Jones and Gilroy trade pitching in a soggy game. Wentz hits a key double. Gilroy surrenders three two-base hits in the sixth as Norfolk strands runners and slips in the standings amid notes from Bat N. Ball.
A fragmentary report recalls a nighttime darkness similar to Newark at the close of the eighth hour. The account notes the eerie atmosphere and lingering shadows across Richmond.
Richmann starred with two up Newark and two, while O Stagan and Boyle each had key hits. Cargo hit two, O Haagan Sacrifice, Stol and Hargrove, Shesta and Wells contributed bases as Newark powered ahead. Continued on Sixth Page.
A Norfolk Virginian tribute listing local Civil War veterans and kin, honoring William Selden Wright, William Arb er, George I Tickett, Stuart, Higgs, Lee family names, and others. It notes service in Mahone's Brigade, the Loudoun artillery, and naval officers, praising their courage and public service. The piece memorializes aged veterans and notes continued local honor and dedication.
The entry lists frequent headaches, nasal discharge, dry scabs, and persistent colds. It notes dizziness, fatigue, restless sleep, belching, heartburn after meals, and poor breakfast appetite. Digestive upset and stomach and bowel concerns are emphasized as key signs of the condition.
Dr L B Firey lists offices at Romans S$ and Moritz building No 58 Main Street over 6 and 1) Cent store. Specialties include catarrh asthma hay fever dyspepsia dearness and all diseases of throat nose and stomach. Hours 9 A M to late afternoon.
An advertisement proclaims JF Sarg and Sons Artificial Mother's Milk as a healthy substitute manufactured from pure cow's milk by a new German patented process. It urges readers to ask a physician and notes it is retailed at.
An old storefront ad promotes Rich Sweet Thick Plain Cream for strawberries at 30 cents a quart from John W. Burrows Orwis Store at 5 Granby Street Noel M. da. Phones 349. Charlotte 19.
Notice from a New York company stating that Messrs Bur and Dey of Main Street Norfolk are no longer authorized to act for the firm. The arrangement with F. Lumphrey & Son is withdrawn as of April 20. Purgess & Dey deny authority to cancel pallets, make endorsements, or transfers on behalf of the company.
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