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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

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Sharon P her introduction and the painting project

The note describes Sharon P being introduced and linked to a painting project. It hints at personal involvement and Future work in Sec Your.

Sharon P

Chesapeake Steamship Ads and Verse Blaze Across The Page

Advertisement announces Chesapeake Steamship Company schedules from Baltimore to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with connections to rail lines for the South, listing elegant steamers Columbia Augusta and Atlanta. Also includes a poetic excerpt by Louise W Caldwell from the Christian Register.

Chesapeake Steamship Company Shesapeake Line Columbia Augusta Old Point Comfort Norfolk Batimore

Ballyhoo and Chang the Elephant in a Frigid Chase

The piece recounts Chang the elephant of the Ballyhoo show, trained by Ballyhoo, to move heavy wagons and ventilate a private car. During a mountain crossing in freezing conditions they argue over a red waistcoat containing Ballyhoo’s money, leading to chaos and a near-disaster on the train.

Chang Kilimanjaro Jungling Brothers Gut Chang Ballyhoo Dee Terick Ming Brothers Seattle Balyhoo Rockies Accife Jungling

Alderman Sails to Europe for Rest Amid UVA Commencement

President Edwin Anderson Alderman of the University of Virginia sails for Europe for a brief rest three weeks before commencement. Doctors say rest will restore his health after two years of strenuous leadership. No truth to rumors of leaving UVA for the New York City presidency at 15000 dollars annually.

Richmond Edwin Anderson Alderman University of Virginia Europe Alderman University of New York City

Liquor Transport Ordered to Roanoke Dry Towns

In Roanoke liquor cases the State Corporation Commission ruled the dry town ordinances ineffective and required Southern Express Company to transport intoxicating liquors lawfully sold to customers in dry towns along the Norfolk and Western railroad. The company must accept liquor from Roanoke licensed dealers and deliver to consignees in the dry towns.

Richmond Roanoke Southern Express Company Norfolk and Western Railroad State Corporation Commission Express Company

Lynchburg Druggist J. Owen Hanvey Dies by Opium Overdose

J Owen Hanvey aged 52 a prominent Lynchburg druggist banker director and social club figure committed suicide by taking a large opium dose at his home. A native of Leesburg he had lived in Lynchburg thirty years never married and was active in church and Knights Templar circles.

Lynchburg J. Owen Hanvey Knights Templar First National Bank Leesburg Loudoun County

Ashley Rhodes Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder

Staunton report states Ashley Rhodes, a colored man who shot Walter Miller on April 14, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in court. The jury previously failed to reach a verdict after a trial held ten days earlier. Rhodes received a seven year penitentiary sentence.

Deal buys Virginia State building at Jamestown Exposition

Norfolk report states J. T. Deal a leading lumber dealer bought the Virginia State building at the Jamestown Exposition for 1000 dollars, a record high price for the state structures. Eleven state buildings still to be disposed of.

Norfolk J. T. Deal

Echoes of memory and dream in past sorrows and joys

The passage muses on how memories blur the line between happiness and sorrow. It reflects that in retrospect happier times can appear shaded by grief and grim thoughts may resemble calm peaces. It questions whether past events truly distinguish themselves from dreams.

Far East coal supply takes new emphasis in era wars

Fragmented OCR hints at coal deposits near a seaboard in the Far East, with references to naval actions and a commander linked to a Youth's Companion report. The text mentions Sydney and a shipwrecked party, but details are unclear and attribution is partial.

Far East Great Oriental Co Ne South Wi Coal Sydney

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