General Wheeler obituary and political notes in brief
A late 19th or early 20th century obit recalls Gen. Joseph Wheeler and his Civil War service, later legal work and politics, praising his cavalry leadership and wartime exploits. The snippet also covers Democratic caucus picks for judges and favorable views on Judge Garnett’s record, along with spiritual reflections on obedience to visions and a Civil War soldier tale of furlough, desertion, and pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wheeler
New York
Wheeler
West Point Military Acad
South
Stuart
Alabama
Congress
United States Army
Spain
Cuba
Olan
Claggett B. Jones
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
G. Taylor Garnett
Richmond
Garnett
James L. Taliaferro
Offce
Times-Dispatch
So Well Pleased With Roads Push Bond Funding
An editorial proposes issuing bonds to fix county roads permanently and using small tax increases to cover interest and a sinking fund. It argues the current road tax is wasted until cash builds enough to finance modern, practical road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sendinn
Sermon Synopsis by Rev G W Remagen at the Church of the Disciples
The summary recounts Acts 26 and Paul before Felix at Caesarea, noting his Roman citizenship, the transfer to Festus, and his appeal to Caesar. It reflects Remagen’s focus on Paul’s Gentile mission, the Roman legal path, and the preacher’s framing of Paul as the apostle destined to evangelize Rome.
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G. W. Remagen
Church of the Disciples
Paul
Felix
Palestine
Jerusalem
Rome
Caesarea
Vestus
Festus
Caesar
Celebration in memory of Lee marked by Sallie Tompkins tribute
An 19th instant courthouse gathering honored Confederate heroine Miss Sallie Tompkins. Major Stubbs praised her devotion to the Lost Cause and noted she was the only woman commissioned in the Confederate Army. Old soldiers recounted her care for wounded amid scarce supplies, especially in Mathews and Gilouet counties.
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Lee
Sally Tompkins
Court House
Stonewell Jackson
Sallie Tompkins
Stubbs
Nero
Jefferson Davisa Capitan
Miss Sallie
Mathews
Gilouetsier
General Lee Birthday Observed by Confederate Veterans Camp
The Confederate Veterans camp at Mathews held a January 16 birthday event for Robert E. Lee with wives and families. Major J N Stubbs, Albert Williams, and Rev J Wire spoke on southern bravery, while tales of Civil War deeds were shared. Plans discussed to erect a monument in Mathews. A large dinner followed and an afternoon of camp business and national songs. Sally Tompkins mentioned among the notable individuals present.
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Lan Diggs
Miss Saltiophins
Loval Halidays
Robert FL
A. H. Williams
J. N. Stubbs
Albert Williams
J. Wire
Kins
Sallie Tompkins
Ers
Mathews
Sally Tomp
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Peral Wheeler
Watt
Hin
Hellma
Lfe
Childdren Severins
John Lam
John
Pardar Wl
Lane-Diggs
Mathews County
TGNOR
DRE
Constantin Gepova
Galen
Maty ST
Academy of Music Jewely
Norfolk
Dr. A. Weck
Uction
Famagel Billing Jaes
Wiilsell
Crass Nesk
Atco S’dock A
Teri
Ardeyews
Esteys
W.S. Marchant
Artis
Tnis
Siligst
Miurkoe Bey
Sam Cal
Ilewater Virginia
Viewtop
Wamdptown
D. H.awater
Fieal
Hanniprorn
Mathews Co
Genvind
Sears & Williams
E—Ptirg
Vous
Bridgeport Marine Engi
Nic
Cavatente Tsuriekett
LL Ups
Dixon, Jarvis & Cas
DIXON
Jarvis Company
Odd Fellows
Suitaes
Virginia
Ausealey
International Stock Food
Ction
Frank T A Glayk
Southside Agricultural Association
Pilot Medinin, Jr
Black Mare
New Point
L. G. Burrowens
Port Haywood
Jersey
Mivin
Landenberg
JOHN A. _PAYNE
Wilton
Hs Magarais
Mathews GC. H
Sera Pease
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