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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1897

Page

6

Townsfolk with capitalists visit Suffolk meeting

Suffolk Virginia May 13 special report says Baltimore capitalists came to attend stockholders meetings of the Gay Manufacturing Company owners of a large tugboat plane. Officers elected include William H Bailey president and Charles F Pitt Jr secretary. A railroad inspection followed a tour of the Suffolk and Carolina railroad with a special train.

Suffolk Baltimore Gay Manufacturing Company William H. Bailey Charles F. Pitt, Jr George L. Liarton Suffolk and Carolina George L. Barton Miontrose N. C Willian JT. Bailey J. M. Denison George D. Baker Joan §. Gittings S. P. Ryland Whaleyville

Petersburg Chronicle Briefs and Local Notices

A chaotic Petersburg item mixes a street brawl at Swift Creek between V. Bantidy and J. N. Colle with injuries from a pocket knife. W. Pritchert Co reports a mission assignment while property debts stain a mill firm. Local church meetings, a non‑unanimous jury trial, and obituaries frame a day’s press with brief notes on city society and civic groups.

Petersbore Smith Pritchert Boots MuKenney Metriven Chester Frank Parks Pocahontas Cotton Mills Petersburg Grand Lodge West Jind Baptist Church Am WB William Wynn Almehouse Hospital W. 8 Simpeoh St. Paul's Episcopal Church O. &. Bunting Recstor Th. B Hames Thomas Spearer Ladies’ Memorial Association Dev A. PL National Council of the Jr. Om UU A. M Fon

Norfolk College for Young Ladies Entertainment Night

The Norfolk College for Young Ladies held an evening program with Part I songs readings and a Chinese show. Performers included Mary Inly Page Flora Nornthal Ruth Carpenter Annette Wilby Lalla Ridley Jones and Alma Karn with selections from A Trip to Chinatown and a finale operetta The Theyels of the Birds and Pavies featuring Queen of the Birds and Fairy Court with Lark as morning herald and Nightingale as singer.

Norfolk College Moe Johnnie’s Chira Beesom Hubbard Loula Allan Ludley Jones Mary Inly Page Flora Nornthal Ruth Carpenter Mary Gunter Annette Wilby Lalla Ridley Jones Ethel Davis Mother Dorrish Louise Smith la Marguerite AL Koerner Teading Wilf Child Laura Maria Dodson Lady Moon Hubbard Addie Malden Mity Mapes Dodge Lass Song Twinkle Twinkle Little Liar Clara UL Lindbird Lary Claiuss Reuben Cynthia Chinatown Alma Karn Livia Morse

Hastings Court Finds Hebert Green Burglary Guilty

In Newport News on May 13 at Hastings Court Hebert Green known as Kid and Robert Owen was tried on burglary charges, found guilty and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. An additional indictment against him was noted.

Newport News Hastings Court Hebert Green Kid Robert Owen Prizon

Green Robbery at Jefferson Ave Store House

A man named Green broke into the store house of Mn Frank Lenge on Jefferson Avenue on May 1st and carried away goods. Trial on the charge may begin this evening and conclude tomorrow. J M Gaines a Baptist minister was authorized to celebrate marriage with G Smith as surety. OG Edwards shifted his liquor business from Twenty Third Street to a new location on NY Street. The estate of Walter G Eastman Wis was committed to administration on motion of A J Mastnian.

Prrce Ny Street Walter GG Eastman Wis A. J. Mastnian

Brambleton Notes Include Warnings and Local Arrivals

Village dispatch from Brambleton reports residents visiting relatives in Petersburg and Berkley. Mentions social events, a quiet marriage, and upcoming Sunbeam performances at Kirn hall. Cautions about tramp kidsnapper rumors and days of municipal group activities. Local figures include W T Wardy, Edgar Webster, and Magele WW.

Ida FL Tlarwell Petersburg Lay Avenue Lome Todine BY Padgett West Beambleton Avenue Mianiesses MA IR. Doster Berkley Messrs. White & Bro South Koelly Etheredge South Reservoir Avenue South Marshall Avenue Drambleton Escoria Edgar Webster North Park Avenue Brambleton W. T. Kiggleston East Brambleton Avenue Migs Magele Myeleston Wadlock Mir J. Moore Newport News Kirn Hall W.T Wardy Cranville Boom Sunbeam Society

Fashion Price List and Garment Highlights From May Issue

A detailed catalog page listing fabrics and garments with prices, including dotted Swiss, dimlttes, lawns, organza, organdies, pique, and linens, plus a promotion for the Metropolitan Fashion Book for May. Also features Ladies Vests, ribbed underwear, and silk trimmed pieces, with references to The Delineator magazine and shop offerings.

Baer the Delineator FLO Ion Utter'ek

Rain Plays Havoc as Reds Rout Giants in Rainy Game

Cincinnati defeated New York easily in a damp game. Dammann walked nine in a sloppy effort while Doheny struggled. Final score Cincinnati 7 New York 2 with Dammann Peltz Doheny Wilson in the rain tied at Time 2 00.

Cincinnati Reds Giants Oth Dammania Doheny Dammania New York Dammann Peltz Wilson Emilie O'Day

Washingtons overpower Pittsburg in error-filled game

Pittsburg Philadelphia? Actually Pittsburg hosts Washingtons. Washingtons hit Killen hard while Pittsburg misconnects with Mrs James and commits five errors. Final score Washingtons seven to four. Batteries Willon Supden Me James McGuire umpire Lynche Time 17:55.

Pittsburg Washingtons Killen James Kh. Hs Washington Willon Supden McGuire Lynceh

Rainy Morris Park card yields muddled track conditions

At Morris Park New York heavy rain left the turf a mire with the field unseen from the judge stand as the Pouquet Stakes began. Results show Wiret Rare 0 to 1 defeating Six Burlongs Blue Devil Our Johnny 10 to Land 8 to 1 with Maphemia L. 30 to 1 third. Time 1 19. Deer Slayer won the One Mile race over Roundsman 2 to 1 and 7 to 1 with Wally 3 to 1. Third Race Touquet States six purlings Sensational Sto won 1 to 6 with Nosey 1¼ to 1 second. Fourth race Tobestran Little Stakes Six Purlings Octagen won Irish Reel 4 to 1 and 8 to 5 seconds Lithos 5 to 2. Fifth Watt Mile Storm Queen won Come Tack 2 to 1 and Larnelty even placed third. Sixth Three Seven and One hale Pure songs Nmas 2 to 1 won Armour 4 to 1 and Premier 2 to 1 third.

New York May St Morris Park Blue Devil Our Johnny Maphemia L Deer Slayer Roundsman Wally Vis Touquet Sto Storm Queen Come Tack Larnelty AIG Nmas Armeor

YESTERDAY'S PLYERS AT LOUISVILLE SPORTS

Louisville Kentucky May 15 fast track big fields head finishes crown of 5600 second day sport at Church Hill Downs. The hares reaped a harvest with out of five races not a favorite landed the money. First race four and one half furlongs Crocket 4 to 1 won Mill Stream 4 to land 8 to &, second Lockett 8 to 1 third Time 67M. Second race seven furlongs Trolley 60 to 1 won Floridas 4 to 1 second Taluca 6 to 1 third Time 13044. Third race one mile and fifty years James Monroe 6 to 1 won Monereith 2 to 1 and 3 to 5 second Princess Teck 15 to 1 third Time Loy. Fourth race Dubutante Stakes four furlongs Mary Tilock 12 to 1 won Sophronia D. to 1 and 2 to 2 second Daridua 78 to 1 third Time UA. Fifth race six furlongs innton 10 to 1 won Protus 10 to 1 and 2 to 1 second Lake View Palace 1 to 2 third Time 1:18.

Louisville Church Hill Downs Crocket Mill Stream Lockett Trolley Floridas Taluca James Monroe Monereith Princess Teck Loy Pour Furlings Mary Tilock Daridua Innton Protus Lake View Palace

Cumberland race day at Nashville yields mixed results

May 12 Cumberland Tenn weather clear with heavy track. Winners included Five Furlongs race with Give away at 9 to 2 and Nemo and Host in later sprints. Six Furlongs race saw Walkoaver prevail at 6 to 5 while Dawn placed third at 15 to 1. Also a cured skin condition ad references De Witt’s Vitel Salve.

Nashville Tenn Cumberland Wirk Nemo Oto Tod War Lone Mime Mourth Raece Command R. Q. Lalu Is. lVifth Tiohert Latta Meddier Dawn Lehim

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