Judge Taliaferro Denies Mob Label in Gloucester Debate
The piece notes Judge Taliaferro’s denial of calling white signers of Garnett’s petition a mob and argues for accountability for his statements. It cites opposition to the Times-Dispatch and urges publication of a retraction, while praising Gloucester people and stressing evidence to support claims. It also covers Gen. F. E. Beet’s birthday event honoring veterans, with talks by Rev. Ware and Major Stubbs and calls for a Mathews County monument.
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Iliaferre
Arnett
Reed
Times-Dispatch
Taliaferro
The
Amos
Glouester
Garnet
F . E. Beet
A. E H. Williams
Lane-Diggs
Court House
W. L. Ware
M. E. Church
J. N. Stubbs
Gloucester
Stubbs
Mathews C. H
Mathews County
Virginia
Commonwealth
Is a judgeship subject to political barter in Virginia
The fragment questions whether judgeships become political toys in Virginia politics and wonders what the judiciary may face as legislators trade support for court posts. It notes a Gloucester delegate opposing a judgeship candidate on moral grounds and hints at broader concerns about legislative influence on judicial appointments.
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Virginia
Gloucester
Say People Honor Judge Gar Wear The Ermine
A fragmentary patriotic note recalls Judge GarBlicstone wearing the ermine robes and presiding with dignity in a Say town ceremony, signaling esteem for judicial service amid civic pride.
Matthews Host a Dance for Miss Corsa in Cobbs Creek
Mr and Mrs E W Matthews hosted a themed dance at their Cobbs Creek home on January 16 for Miss Lola Elizabeth Corsa of Reedville with guests from Michesex Gloucester and Matthews. The event featured piano and violin music, refreshments, and praise for hospitality from Victoria McCoy of Louisa County.
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E. W. Matthews
Michesex
Gloucester
Mathews
Lola Elizabeth Gorsa
Reedville
Mathews Council Jr U A M installs officers at Jan 1905 meeting
Mathews Council No S2 Jr U A M held in Red Eg Hall Mathews Va Jan 17 1905 installing Forest Councillor Arthur Yladgins Vice Councillor Orin Hudgins Assistant Recording Secretary John Morgan Conductor J M Diggs Warden Aaron Brooks Inside Sentinel Geo Saddler Outside Sentinel Charles Smith Chaplain Floyd Hurst Jr P C John Enos R L Sears I N Owens Trustees Floyd Hurst Representative to the Supreme Council A sumptuous repast followed. This is the only Council of the order in Mathews. We are young but number over ant this to be the of the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Folu Ro Forest
Arthure Yladgins
Orin Hudgins
John Morgan
J. M. Diggs
Aaron Brooks
Seninel
Geo. Saddler
Sentinel
Barn Fire Destroys Maxwell Farm at Cedar Ledge
A Wednesday morning blaze at E. M. Maxwell near Cardinal destroyed his barn and most contents. About 100 barrels of corn, 7 horses, 2 cows, 2 buggies, 1 carriage, and farming gear were lost. Estimated loss around 3500 with 500 insurance.
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E. M. Maxwell
Cardinal
Gasoline Boat Fire Destroys Launch
Captain Alex James renders a launch nearly destroyed by fire Sunday evening after a lantern accident in the cabin. Leaking tank pipes ignited a blaze badly scorching Alex James Jr. The craft was scuttled and engine damaged, with total losses around 1000 dollars.
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Alex. James
Henry
Alex
Janes, Jr
Alex. James, Jr
HGH School Notes Urges History Through Current Events
The notes stress studying contemporary events to understand history, citing Peter the Great and the Romanoffs, Edward VII’s royal envoy to Tokyo, Corn Laws repeal and Free Trade shifts, and Britain's political swing. It mentions exchanges with Canadian schools, life notes from the South, planned January reports, a school flag, and an entertainment date on Feb 22. It lists rapid arithmetic results for Grade VI and High School.
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Peter the Great
Russia
Eurasia
House of Romanoff
Edward III
Order of the Garter
Edward VII
Tokio
England
Chamberlain
Britain
Free Trade Party
Courre
Our Lady of the Snows
Courageous riding stance in progressive woman noted
A writer praises a young married woman who rides astride, arguing it reflects progress beyond past ruts and aligns with modern riding schools taught in the astride method, as popularized by Joan of Arc.
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Joan of Arc
Fragmented plea with buried love and secret prayers
A damaged lament expresses deep longing and fear for reunion. The writer pleads for love toward a distant beloved, vowing forgiveness and secrecy while fearing discovery by cruel onlookers. The piece hints at devotion, regret, and a hopeful but guarded future.
Public Auction of Saw Mill Equipment in 1906
A cash public auction on January 31, 1906 at 1 PM offers a nearly new saw mill complex. Items include a Vid. Saw Mill with 10 inch saw, main saw band, lathe mill with six saws, grist mill with band, boiler and pipe work, engine 10 by 12 with foundations, counter shaft, shingles machine, planes with bands, mill foundations and sheds, plus axes, wrenches and other shop items.
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Pudge J. L
Iself
Southwel
Lee’s
Sam
Mr. and
Ais. Matthews
Miss Corsa
John R. Forest
Moses
HGH
Carrie Hudgins
Gay Forrest
Lynda Douglas
James White
May Fox
Neil Foster
Vandom Shipley
Folevs
Agevants Pesumen
Fitzhugh Lee Monument Fund
Firzhush Lee
Noname
Bessie Lee Raines
Giles B. Coorr
Lane-Diggs Camp
Confederate Veterans
Ustien
James Hl Billans
Thuysday
Constantin Geoneva
Academy of Music Jewels
Norfolk
Dr. A. Weck
St Andrews
Kevley
Pierce
W.E. Marchant
Cricket Hill, Va
Freielt
Dewater Virginia
Lawson G Iorton
Joe
Hampton
G. Miller
Pirhlie
Joan EL Miter
D. Hoh. Shefer
Fiial
Hallievorn
Mathews Co
Southside Agricultural Association
Pilot Medium
Black Mare
New Point
L. G. Burrovens
Port Haywood
Jersey S
Galden Tad
Tam
John A. Payne
Wilton, VA
DR. M. & Foster
Sibley Bros
Mathew C. H
Central
Shiloh
Gwynns
Salem Shiloh
Ve Wiavs
Hiner
Embracine
Y & WL
Sah
Suy Mew
GS. & J. FE. Marchant
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Bridgeport
SS Ees Baer Eas
Wa Sedeen Stationary
Billups
Irelgia
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International Stock
Jarvis Company
Odd
Frank Z. Clark So
Norfolk, Virginia
Cortland
Ll. M. Gallis
Reéeliow Co
Callis
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