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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1895

Page

5

Portsmou th News Won by the Truckers

A lively Portsmouth baseball game at Lilvague Park concluded with Portamouth defeating Norfolk 15 to 6 as Leach pitched for Portsmouth and McPartlin for Norfolk. Attendance was fair and the crowd enjoyed a pleasant, good natured afternoon prior to a rematch the next day.

Chapman & Jakeman Payers Pruckers Norfolk Rupinge Portamouth McGee Herr Hellman Moyniban Giovit Kons Ferday Portsmouth Jack Corcoran

Local News and Executive Meeting Updates

Mr. Thomas Lee remains at his post as officials plan a Democratic Executive Committee meeting at City Hall on Thursday night to prepare for the legislative primary. The Norfolk County Court opened its September term, and incidents include a 12 year old colored boy found wandering, horse whipping case, pistol fine, dog tax fines, and a drowning verdict.

Hammill New York Portemouth Democratic Executive Committee City Hall John T. Waat Norfolk County Public Schools Canads Cilies Jobn Williams Lambert's Point Dr. Garter Lie Ohdrob Park View High Street Kurtz Jobo W. West Scottsville B. L. Cherry Wm. Thornton Wo. Brown Wright Memorial Suodsy Port Norfolk Mulvey Hos. Lee Portsmouth Star Justice Hutter Bar Louisville Brown George G. Martin Frank George Germany Peppre Eginning Seaboard Portsmouth Atiwnoth Edward Rogera Yasterday Jussie Haynes Edus Armatead W. Frank Beverly Hop. W. A. Fontress State Committee Richmond Jeremiah J. Murray Kate VY. Butler St. Paul's Catholic Church Mrg

A Clever Disguise A German Teenager’s Flight In Woman’s Dress

The tale recounts a North German Saale arrival with Marie a disguise used by a 19 year old German man fleeing mandatory service. He explains he donned women’s clothes to escape conscription and evade capture, amidst a narrative of family aid and staged ruses at the Paur home.

Youn Men's Union Qobestun Alread Add Green Mousey Poole Norfolk Mary Hodges Jane Breman Steenage Marie Cy Geers Caryl Paur East Parth Street Germany

Musical child Helen Dodd charms San Francisco crowds

Tiny pianist Helen Dodd, age six, dazzles with Beethoven in a San Francisco Chronicle feature. Narrator notes her dainty grace, dim pled fingers, and rope of improvised sound from street noises that inspired two years of study. Reports on public fascination with the young prodigy amid a backdrop of witchcraft rumors and sensational local gossip.

San Francisco Helen Dodd John D. Speckles Helen San Fransisco Chronicle Santa Clause Eve

Most Beyond Beliee The Lady S Tales In Her Own Words

A long fragment from a 19th century periodical presents Mrs. Wm. Limgon of Orange Massachusetts recounting a serious illness and near death. She describes suffering for years, ineffective medical care, and a recommended cure with Nervura blood and nerve remedy advised by Mrs. David Doddard of O Be May, as obtained through Dr Greene's Nurvara.

Alestander Wm. Limgon

Dr Green's Nervure Blood and Nerve Remedy Claim

A letter from Lamson praises Dr. Greene's Nervure blood and nerve remedy for curing chronic pain and illnesses after failed physicians. The writer asserts dramatic improvement, reports no pain, and says the doctor at 35 West Fourteenth Street, New York, offers free consultations. They urge others to try the remedy and share the success.

Dr. None Fourteenth Street New York City Mont

Dickens and Hans Christian Andersen Visit Sparks Tension

The New York Herald recounts Dickens meeting Hans Christian Andersen in a London drawing room. Andersen, sentimental and moody, tested Dickens patience during a protracted stay. He requested Dickens’s eldest son share a bed, a dangerous prospect, and eventually had his beard trimmed after a tearful episode.

Wewin New York Herald Dickens Hang Chris- Han Andersen Londo Gadahil Hans Christian Andérson

Photographic Evidence in Munford Stubblefield Land Controversy

The Fayette County case centers on 3,500 acres once owned by the Munford family. During Moonfon’s administration the tract passed to five heirs, then to Stubblefield who sold parcels. A faded deed bore four signatures and a fifth missing, prompting court‑ordered photography. A photographic expert and court clerk revealed the concealed name on enlarged plates.

Stubblefield Spencer

What the Gold Standard Does For the Workingman

An alleged Labor paper argues the gold standard protects wages by stabilizing purchasing power and enabling more goods purchases. It asserts savings hold value, keeps banks steady, and aids foreign trade, capital accumulation, and global cooperation. It questions the impact of 60 cent dollars.

Asky Tony

Man Seeks Tricks To Light Cigars Behind Lion Statue

An observer near The Record building notes a smoker behind the bronze Lion Bighter in front of the post office tries to light a cigar. The onlooker explains holding hands around a burning match can starve air and extinguish it, with air drawn between palms to fuel the flame in a breeze.

Record Building the Lion Bighter Thetearer

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