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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
7
Nothing ever happened in Sera Phine's life in her gray cottage on a country road. The winter winds rattled the windows while her grandmother left for work and the girl waited by the south window hoping for a visitor. A farmer's wagon would occasionally appear along the long road.
Seraphine, awaiting a city market mail, welcomes a mixed caravan to her cottage. A tall thin man a large woman two dwarfs and a moon faced elder seek shelter and warmth while recounting a Cinderella tale and a lost wedding in transit to a winter city circus.
Seraphine witnesses Cinderella and the strong man marry in a quirky wedding at the gray cottage after a series of misadventures. The ceremony unites Cinderella with the strong man amid a cheering crowd. a judge officiates as guests feast and plan future visits to see their acts.
A House subcommittee investigating the Day portrait discrepancy recommends removing disbursing clerk Thomas Morrison and former chief clerk William Michael, now Calcutta consul general, for a $1600 misappropriation tied to a portrait voucher. The panel notes inadequate accounting and urges action to restore public trust, but does not seek prosecution due to the statute of limitations.
William G. Gilmore testified before a House committee that the American Sugar Refining Company entered the coffee business in Ohio and West Virginia in 1903. He said Arbuckle Sugar Refining reduced coffee prices by twenty five points to defend its trade in retaliation for remaining independent of the Sugar Trust, claiming a loss of about 1.25 million dollars over two years and estimating greater losses for Havemeyer.
Special Captain Stimson of the United States Marine Hospital Corps burned all food aboard the Graf Waldersee in Philadelphia to prevent cholera germs from entering the country. The quarters were fumigated as a precaution amid European cholera spread. In Fredericksburg Virginia, Pat Baker’s family found 400 in gold and 500 in currency hidden in an old bow and fireplace.
Lincoln Beachey, California aviator, sails over Niagara Falls in a historic stunt watched by 160000 spectators. He calls it the most dangerous flight yet and vows a closer approach next time despite motor doubt and heavy mist.
A Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso's condition is serious after another operation. Special from Bere Fe London notes the monarch faces critical health developments with medical efforts ongoing.
A patient suffers a constant discharge from the left ear and larynx involvement. Physicians decide that the diseased bone in the head must be removed.
The Virginian train from the West arrived decorated with streamers to honor the Gardner West Virginia marriage of A. E. B. Horton to Grace Sharp. The couple, joined by W. M. Sharp, president of Bluestone Coal and Lumber, alighted without comment as their bridal party left for New York on a tour.
Washington special reports the Taft administration has broadened its war on monopolies to the Smelter Trust. The Bureau of Corporations is investigating the American Smelting and Refining Company with material to be sent to Congress, alongside a history of the iron and steel industry through the crisis that formed the present corporation.
In Harrisonburg on June 29 a Mount Solon mother, Mrs Walton H McFall, found an eight month old baby bitten by a large rat in the crib. The rat clamped the child’s hand. the finger was severely lacerated and amputation may be required. The rat fled.
Directions for canning fruit. Select firm fresh quality fruit and avoid overripe examples. Use one third their weight in sugar and 2 to 3 cups water per pound of sugar with a ten minute boil to make syrup. Submerge fruit in syrup in small batches until nearly soft, then finish in syrup. Sterilize jars, fill to overflowing, add boiling water if needed, insert a spoon to release air, seal, then recheck seals after cooling. Place filled jars on a hot cloth and test the seal stability.
Crochet directions describe forming a centerpiece ring from chaining and double crochets, with scalloped edging and picot joins, followed by a detailed green pea soup and stewed peas recipe. It covers prep, stitches, turning, spaces, and finishing the crochet, then ingredients and steps for the two pea dishes.
Recipe describes melting butter with flour, adding meat gravy and milk to form a sauce. Fold in two cups of cold meat ground, season with salt and pepper, cook three minutes and serve over toast. Includes a wash mix using lye borax carbo nate ammonia and water stored in a crock.
A fragment discusses using a pail and bottling when cold, noting lye may heat the mixture even with cold water. It advises half a cup for a bath. Another line mentions mousseline de soie waists with dull silver or gold embroidery to be worn with afternoon salts on coal days.
Physicians at Georgetown University Hospital said Senator Lea is not in a serious condition after a relapse yesterday. He will remain hospitalized to regain strength as Lea continues a slow recovery.
Fannie Troy wife of Captain T O O Troy builder and president of the Virginia Air Line Railway died at her Amherst Courthouse home after a long illness of paralysis. Surviving relatives include husband Ron Troy M O Troy of Schenra N Y Mrs Hopkins Mrs Kolner of Waynesboro and Misses Evelyn and Katie Trey of Amherst.
George Jarrett, 22, found guilty of first degree murder in Kanawha county court for fatally stabbing John Drake and cutting out his heart during a quarrel at Cedar Grove. Jury recommended mercy, resulting in a life imprisonment sentence.
The Virginia Anthracite Coal and Railway Company line was offered at public sale in Christiansburg Virginia under receivership proceedings. Bids reached $105 000 but the sale was adjourned to August 29 hoping for a higher price.
In Copley Square Boston a building under demolition displays a sign reading Old Art Museum being Torn Down by Robert R McNutt A small placard on the corner says No Help Wanted
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