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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
7
In a weekly tale, Dallas faces a deadly injury after a complex love triangle involving his cousin Marcia and Helen May. Marcia nurses him and, as he wanes, urges Helen to help reclaim his life, revealing tangled loyalties, wealth, and desire.
Coroner's jury hears that William Edward Currie 57 from South Carolina was killed by his 15 year old son Robert Currie at 3956 Williamsburg Avenue. Mrs Currie and daughter Blanche recount repeated violence and a panicked escape as Robert claims he shot to save his mother and sisters. Robert Currie held on murder charge, bail set at 1500 dollars. funeral planned for Currie family with nine children.
September 12, 1906 Elenore Hoyt daughter of the late Henry M. Hoyt and Hichborn son of Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn wed in a ceremony conducted by Bishop Satterlee Both families were prominent socially and a bright future was anticipated They had one son and remained reportedly happy ELOPEMENT December 16 1910 Mrs Hichborn and Horace Wylie a wealthy clubman and married man with four children vanished from their homes and traveled to Canada and Europe The elopement caused a social sensation
Roanoke resident Capt. Crute reports long back pain and kidney discomfort with weight loss, frequent urinary issues, and renal colic. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he passed a gravel stone and never suffered another attack. Advertises 50 cents at all stores, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
In a quiet moment Mr. Mich born felt the impact of a toss deeply yet kept outward calm. The scene suggests a public figure maintaining composure despite inner reflection on a notable event.
A 1911 reconciliation between Mr Wylie and his wife followed by Mrs Hichborn returning to her mother's home. Later that year Mr Wylie and Mrs Hichborn vanished again. Wylie transferred real estate valued at 300000 to his wife and children. In 1912 Philip Hichborn died by suicide at his sister's home after leaving a note denying responsibility and directing property to his only son.
Colonel Roosevelt rejects reports of leading a third party bid if not nominated in Chicago. He spoke in Fort Wayne and Chicago about primary tactics and the possibility of party realignment amid press coverage. Also appears a verse by O Joy Browne with provincial political satire.
The Bayne Senate committee urges Attorney General action against Willam Barnes Jr for alleged ill local exaction of 15000 and labels him a chief beneficiary of graft. It calls for removing Mayor McEwan Public Service Commissioner Cantine and the police chief, and requests an extraordinary term of the Supreme Court with a special grand jury to probe print contracts and Lincoln League finances. It also asks recovery of Albany basin from the New York Central Railroad or other claimants.
Roanoke, Va. Special news: the Court of Appeals sustained the lower court ruling finding Mayor Joel H. Cutchin guilty of misfeasance malfeasance and gross neglect of official duty. Citizens split over the decision with supporters backing his June election bid and opponents backing Judge Woods and Judge Page.
William Lorimer of Illinois was upheld today by Senate special committees in a bribery probe over his Senate seat. Reported vote said to be 3 to none with discussion centering on continuing the investigation and possible nonreopening the probe.
Henry Allen Robertson of Craigsville is jailed on murder charges in Staunton for killing J. D. Jefferies, a horseman, to defend himself after Jefferies allegedly attacked with a shotgun. Robertson says he struck Jefferies with a heavy wrench, then fled. Jefferies died later after being found at his home.
In Indianapolis and across four districts Taft and Roosevelt forces vie for delegates to the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt factions likely win the Eighth and Ninth Districts while the Sixth shows a tight race and the Second District is thought to lean Taft. A separate rumor notes Prince Pignatelli’s engagement to an American heiress.
The American liner Hamburg with 1,347 passengers was detained at quarantine after Vincenzo Imbrendone, a four year old, was found suffering from smallpox aboard. He was moved to Swinburne Island and officials expected the vessel to be released later that afternoon.
Reporting from the front, remnants of General Aubert’s Terrentine government army have fortified Jiminez, Corralitos, and Rancho San Pedro after a heavy defeat that left about 760 Federals killed, wounded, or captured. By nightfall 1,000 Federals and many rebels arrived. Orozco and 6,000 rebels march from Chihuahua into Coahuila to threaten the Banco mine, which was spared after a $75,000 payment.
A special report from Springfield states the Senate approved the presidential Preferential primary bill by 37 to 1. The measure binds delegates at large and alternates to the statewide vote and directs regular delegates in conventions to follow the district results. The bill advances to Toss for further action.
In Carrsville Kentucky Mrs PB Cossey says after years of severe womanly troubles Cardus gave relief quickly. She used seven bottles with no other remedies and praises its vegetative formula. Chattanooga Medicine Co offers advisory info and a home treatment book on request.
The Woman's Department highlights a folding pail with hinged hoops and a wraparound canvas watertight cover, plus a long handle dust pan with a steel edge and self-dropping lid when lifted. Also includes tips on serviceable pillow covers and decorative fabric ideas for home use.
A brief guide notes that gas bills can be cut by lighting gas carefully. Hold the lightered match to the burner and slowly turn on gas. Many people ignite with full force, causing a small explosion that can push the meter forward.
An inventive woman replaces hooks with a covered barrel hoop hung under a shelf to suspend gowns on hangers. The hoop holds many garments, offering more space than a typical outer shelf pole. Also included is a veal loaf recipe using veal, celery, onion, cloves and cinnamon cooked in water and pressed into a mould.
A recipe note describes panning sweet potatoes then rolling and layering thick slices in a baking dish. Sugar and lemon juice are placed between layers, a half cup of cold water is added, and the dish is baked until absorbed and the top browns.
Beet and pepper salad uses tender or canned beets cut into cubes with finely minced Breen pepper. Toss with French or mayonnaise dressing and serve as a simple side dish.
Wash thoroughly half a cupful of rice and soak it in cold water for two hours. Drain. Add three tablespoonfuls of sugar a little salt grated nutmeg four cupfuls of sweet milk and a half cupful of raisins. Bake for two hours stirring occasionally.
A dialogue about a spring overcoat bought with winnings from a horse race tip. One speaker notes tips rarely pay out, so the other refrains from betting and opts for clothing instead.
A description of black straw cockscomb hats with blue velvet ribbing ending in loops, blue flowers at sides, and pink rosebuds at the front. Another blue straw hat features gray tulle, black velvet bands, and a front Gueru feather with a pale blue flower. Crimson taffeta covers a large hat with a Crimson Paradise feather beside the black straw crown.
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