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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary verse from an 18th century ballad recalls a boy fallen at Kolin and a veteran narrator asking who knows where his son lies. The text evokes battlefield memory with lines about a banner, a powder smell, and a father’s sorrow. It references translations from Lili Ehronik and Encron’s Balladen.
Dick Searle returns to Bannington amid a "boom" campaign. Locals wear crimson badges pledging to promote growth as sister Bess touts Laura Bailey and Carl Halsey moving a factory. Dick tests genuine intent while Laura worries about his plans and wedding.
Laura and Dick Searle navigate loyalty and liberty as boomers urge a factory move in Bannington. Dick aims to lead as superintendent while considering a cash bonus for Laura’s approval, sparking jealousy and risky choices. Carriston and Bess loom as potential credits in a tense civic drama.
Ancient evidence shows two European wild apple varieties and origins near the Caspian region. Lake Dweller refuse indicates early fruit use with carbonized samples preserving internal structure. Five native American crabapples exist, with regions like Virginia and New England reporting small bitter types. varieties like Soulard, Matthews, and potential Western selections noted.
Commissioner Allen presided at the Patent Office in Washington with strict etiquette. Two men entered unannounced and hatless, prompting a stern reminder that visitors must be announced and hats removed. They replied they were there to fix steam pipes, not to see him.
A jeweler correctly infers a woman's marriage length from her wedding ring size. He estimates about fifteen years based on ring width cycles, adjusting for age and the repetition pattern. His wife doubts, but subsequent checks confirm his conclusion.
A fragment from a circus scene shows a boy warning an elder with a shy admonition about laughter. The moment captures a family dynamic amid the show’s lively atmosphere.
At the Virginia School Teachers Convention in Newport News the main action was a push to erect a memorial for Dr William H Ruffner founder of Virginia public schools He was buried at Lexington A Ruffner memorial service was held Nearly 2000 delegates attended Former Gov Montague presided with speakers J H Van Sickle of Baltimore and N Q Nelson of St Louis The attendees endorsed the new Virginia Teachers Pension law though its committee on the topic was kept until next year.
J N Crabill a former Roanoke merchant now of Hagerstown killed himself in his Park Hotel room. A carbolic acid bottle was found, and he once ran a Shenandoah Junction cigar business. His wife had died leaving five children. His eldest son and he were fined in federal court over Hepburn act violations involving Norfolk and Western passes. The son injured a streetcar conductor during a separate incident.
Staunton reports L. R. Sexton, Chesapeake and Ohio agent at Augusta Springs, acquitted after a jury verdict. Tyler was paralyzed by a January 21 shooting during a dispute involving Sexton’s brother Willie. Sexton fled, surrendered in Texarkana, and returned for trial. he later worked as a telegrapher for the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
The will of Dr. Edward Tompkins who died last week has been admitted to probate in the Corporation Court. Estate valued around 80000 with 40000 in life insurance. Widow Minnie E. Tompkins named executrix and guardian of five children. House on Washington Avenue left to mother and aunt for life with reversion to estate. Remaining estate to be kept together until youngest child is of age. one third to widow and two thirds to children. Mrs Tompkins qualifies as executrix.
The council committee on finance closed the sale of 192000 Richmond 4 percent bonds at 98 percent, plus accrued interest, to Eastbrook and Hambleton, a special issue for an electric light and power plant.
The Virginia Methodist board seeks a 20 000 fund to establish an industrial school at the Methodist Orphanage. Committees led by Hardwicke Branch Vaughan and others will oversee trades training alongside schooling for 100 orphans on 97 acres in western Richmond. The initiative aims to expand farming, trucking, and shop crafts with capable heads directing each department.
Richmond Special United States Senator John W. Daniel is set to win the party nomination by default for the next year’s State primary. Former State Senator A F Thom as has declined to run against Daniel, having previously said he would back Allan Caperton Braxton or run if Braxton declined. It now appears Braxton and Thomas will not enter the race.
J H Wheat 63 of Prince George County died suddenly of heart failure at the Hotel Warwick while at breakfast. Stricken at the table he expired minutes later on a couch aided by a waiter. Wheat attended the State Educational Conference as a Virginia School Supply Company representative from Richmond. He was a Confederate veteran and an Odd Fellow. Gruder Camp and local Odd Fellows lodges handled the body, sent to Prince George County for interment in France.
Judge J E Mason of Stafford County Circuit Court appointed W H Rollins to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for Falmouth District to fill the vacancy from the death of James Q Lee who served 16 years Rollins is a farmer and has served 22 years on the Stafford School Board resigning that post to join the board
Dale Musick brother of Aaron and Ross Musick who were wounded by Henry Kesner at Wallace was shot on Kesner s farm while hauling corn. The charge took effect in his body and he is expected to recover.
Three fires broke out in as many parts of Staunton within an hour. One blaze caused about $2,000 in damage, destroying the home of W. C. Denny and his family who recently moved from Cincinnati. Denny is local manager for the Brown Cochran Gasoline Engine Company of Ohio.
Judge John W. Woods ordered a local option election for Roanoke set for December 30. The petition, signed by about one thousand voters, was submitted by the Anti Saloon League amid Roanoke’s 46 saloons and 44 churches.
Russia holds the largest public forest lands at 925,000,000 acres while UK miners employ 5,854 women on surface work. Navy tests reveal a steam siren audible 40 miles away under 72 pounds. Mexico’s coal fields span about 200,000 acres yielding vast annual output per acre. New England states are nearly 50 percent. Essex County farmers still craft old-time hayberry candles. The Great Barrier Reef off Australia measures about 1,000 miles long and up to 30 miles wide. Americans form 52 percent of the population. Gloucester Rhode Island lacks a railway. Italy orders reinforced concrete railroad ties worth $00,000. Nine-tenths of steel ties laid or peppermint ce almost 159.
After a long Hot Springs conference President elect Taft and New York chairman Timothy L. Woodruff announce his withdrawal from the New York senatorial contest in favor of Secretary Root. Also reported are a runaway injury to Dr. Andrew G. McCosh, a fire at J. G. Brill Co. shops, a near 500 foot cliff scare in Oregon, and various other brief items.
Mme Steinheil, linked to the May 31 Paris murders of her husband the painter and Mme Japy, is placed under arrest amid rumors of involvement of prominent figures. Paris is highly agitated over the case.
Fragmented news items note a Victoria Legislative bill to empower voting in state elections. Mentions include Mrs Josefa Osborn's will leaving 75000 to Ernest via an English actor, and various marginal notices about courts, donations, and social figures in New York and beyond.
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