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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1910

Page

7

Coroner Jury Finds No Blame for Traylor Death

A Richmond coroner jury states Mr. Traylor died from an accident but assigns no blame to driver Thomas S. Andrews. Witnesses describe a slippery street condition after rain, a skid of about forty feet, and Andrews’s efforts to brake. Traylor, 62, a Confederate veteran, died at City Hospital. funeral set for tomorrow.

Richmond Teylor Traylor William HH. Taylor P. J. McCarthy J. A. Nunnally W. A. King Theodore Spott J. W. Gibbons Hamilton White Autost Andrews M. J. Fulton Fulton & O'Flaherty Samuel Allen McGill Catholic Union Eighth Street Eighth Grace Streets M. H. Tabor Mr. Andrews Mr. Traylor Annie Parrish North Fourth Street Edward B. Kidd North Twenty-fourth Street Bellevue School Bb. L. Crenshaw Turpin Street Arthur JL. Williams South Beech Ort Murphy's Hotel Annex Alfred S. Loth West Clay Street Williams F.C. Bailey Bailey Fulton Taylor Junius Nelson Traylor North Seventh Street Thomas 8. Andrews West Main Street City Ambulance Eighth and Broad Streets City Hospital Amelia County Henry Boone

Doan's Kidney Pills Relieve Fentress Merchant’s Gravel Stone

C L Wood a Fen tress Virginia merchant reports using Doan's Kidney Pills after years of kidney trouble. He passed a gravel stone and says the pills cured his pain and urinary issues. He endorses the remedy and notes continued relief after two months. Foster Milburn Co offers Dean's Kidney Pills at 50 cents per box by mail or at dealers.

Buena Vista City Council Election Results

Buena Vista Virginia special election narrows to a light vote with incumbents J. T. Wren George E. Cunningham and J. C. Glass re elected First Ward. Second Ward picks D. S. Bromley E T Graybill and P P Padgett, with Bromley and Graybill joining. Other contenders were W T Robey W T Paxton and R Walker.

Buena Vista J. T. Wren George E. Cunningham J. C. Glass D. S. Bromley E. T. Graybill P. P. Padgett Mr. Bromley Mr. Graybill W. T. Robey W. T. Paxton R. §. Walker

Sisters Wed Brothers in Double Ceremony at Christ Church

In Big Stone Gap Virginia two sisters Mattie Bullitt and Virginia Howard Bullitt wed brothers John K Taggart and Ralph E Taggart in a single ceremony conducted by Rev John J Lloyd at Christ Episcopal Church The couples will reside in Stonega Virginia after the ceremony

Big Stone Gap John J. Lloyd Christ Episcopal Church Mattie Bullitt John K. Taggart Virginia Howard Bullitt Ralph E. Taggart Stonega

Soldier Lost in Philippines to Arrive for Military Funeral

The remains of Lionel P. McIndoe, private, Eighteenth Infantry, U S A, killed in the Philippines May 22, 1909, will arrive in the city likely Saturday for interment with military honors. He enlisted July 11, 1908, and was 22 or 23, single, formerly an assistant surveyor for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

Richmond Lionel P. McIndoe Eighteenth Infantry Philippines W. T. Goodman North Nineteenth Street MecIndoe San Francisco Cal U. Ss. A Young MccIndoe Young Melidoe Uncle Sam Young McIndoe Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

All Bad Corn Taboo Threatens Pellagra Prevention

The state Pure Food Commissioner warns that mouldy and weevil ridden corn shipments from the West threaten pellagra in the poor. Exhibits show grain so rotten it may not be identifiable as corn, and action is deemed immediately necessary to stop consumption of meat ground from this defective grain.

Richmond Pury Pooden Reve Commonwealth

Purcell to Probe Substandard Corn Imports in Virginia

Virginia officials will inspect shipments of defective corn before they reach markets. The plan aims to prosecute shippers who mix low grade grain with better quality, protecting consumers and cutting off illicit trade with federal support. Merchants are urged to report incoming grain to the Pure Food Commissioner to trigger official inspections.

Uncle Sar Mr. Purcell Virginia Purcell Saunders and Purcell

Captain Scott Sets Out for South Pole Expedition

England's dash for the South Pole begins as the Terra Nova sails from Cardiff for New Zealand to carry Scott's expedition. Captain Scott will depart by liner tomorrow to join the ship there.

London England South Pole Terra Nova Scott Antarctic Cardiff New Zealand

Murderer? Father Ends Life in Bed With Sons in New Jersey

New York report: Charles F.Rhien a Guttenberg cigar maker was found shot in bed at 143 Twenty-fifth Street with his eight and twelve year old sons asleep beside him. Police deem selfinflicted, autopsy says instantaneous death. Wife suspects accident. revolver discharged in one chamber. George and Frank provided minimal early morning details.

New York Charles F. Rhien Guttenberg N. J Rhien Twenty-fifth Street Sone

Candy Kid Mourner Attends Wife's Funeral in Flushing

James Smollen known as the Candy Kid Chauffeur, estranged from his wife Margaret Leavitt Smollen, attended her funeral at Shore Acres Bayside. The service was led by Rev Rexford Raymond with Smollen arriving with his brother Hugh Emellen. He wept at the graveside while the Leavitt family stood apart. Attorney Sprague said details of the estate would be disclosed when probate filings occur, possibly within ten days.

New York Margaret Leavitt Smollen James Smollen Shore Acres G. Howland Leavitt Bayside Flushing Rexford Raymond First Congregational Church of

Wild West show entertains 1500 inmates inside Auburn prison

The Buffalo Bill group performed a full Wild West show inside Auburn State Prison, drawing about 1500 convicts. It marked the first such event in a state prison and the audience was notably attentive and orderly throughout.

Auburn Auburn State Prison Buffalo Bil Agerocation

All Work No Play: Bank Leader Lived Sober, Constantly Working

George M. Reynolds, head of Continental and Commercial Bank, at forty five, exemplifies relentless work. He claims nine hour days, no alcohol, no smoking, no exercise, and married young after starting as a cashier. he asserts business is his pleasure and cites flawless health.

Chicago George M. Reynolds Continental and Commercial Bank Ao Man Manetal Metimhon America Young Mr. Reynolds

Alumni clash over Barringer admin at Blacksburg meeting

The Virginia Tech alumni gathering at Blacksburg elected Allen Te Eskridge president and elected a new slate of officers amid a debate on proxies and voting by open ballot. The administration faction secured a broad victory, while proxies and the senior class voting issue were resolved to exclude individual proxies. A late, successful sham battle defied inclement weather.

Welfare Committee Blacksburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Allen Te. Eskridge Pulaski J. S. A. Johnson J. W. Stull L. O’shaunessy W. H. Price H. M. Smith Richmond Eskridge Fernyhough L. D. Kline F. D. Wson Johnson Smith and Roop G. H. Hutcheson Association Smith Priddy

Topeka to Kansas City Flight Breaks Down

On a cross country flight to Kansas City, J C Mars left Topeka at 5 10 A M today and soon vanished from view after a breakdown at 7 30 A M. Crowds gathered along the route at Lawrence and Olathe, planned halting points. Mars, famed aviator with W F Willard, had earlier feats including a 21 minute 20 mile flight and a 1200 foot dive. The flight route ran from Topeka through Kaw River Valley to Overland Park with stops at Lawrence and Olathe.

Topeka Kan Kansas City J. C Mars Lawrence Olathe America W. F. Willard Joplin Kansas City-Topeka Kaw River Valley Overland Park Kanecas City

Caught in Squall Near Midland Kansas

Avia tor Mars was caught in a squall near Midland Kansas while rounding Enoch Ghuff. He descended to miss the river, damaged multiple parts of the machine, and completed the last fifteen miles in twenty four minutes to land at 8 35. Repairs followed with a new supply of pristine. A Midland is two miles from Topeka Kansas City Missouri Syneral Mare repaired his wineline at Midlalgin and started again at 9 AM heading four miles north of Lawrence Raw at 106 AM with his rading for leakine.

Midland Kan Mars Enoch Ghuff Linding Topeka Kansas City Syneral Nindins Lawrenes Raw

Man jumps to death in front of train at Brooklyn station

A man leaped in front of an elevated train at Broadway and Grates Avenue in Brooklyn during rush hour, collapsing on the platform. Spectators witnessed the catastrophe as about a dozen women fainted and one was hospitalized.

New York Broadway and Grates Avenue Brooklyn

Woman's Department Notes On Hats Ribbons And Lace

A fashion piece surveys hat trims using quill and monkey fur details, long alternating sleeves, and lace collars. It notes lingerie ribbon widths from one to two inches, new wide beadings, and color shifts toward old rose and orchid shades, with care tips for ribbon storage.

Audubon Society

Tricks for Being Well Gowned and Presentable

A vintage style column advises women on appearance including use of hairpins and veils, cleansing skin at night, polished shoes, neat neckwear, intact gloves and skirts, clean nails, and fixed buttons. It warns against visible rips, unseemly stockings, or misadjusted collars, and urged careful self inspection before leaving home.

Lot

Dictates of Fashion Update on Subdued Colors and Accessories

The new colors are subdued adding delicacy and refinement to beauty. Jet buttons add black touches to colored garments. Felt hats appear lovely with indistinguishable texture from cloth. The Brittany coiffure sits flat in front and piled over the ears. Silk guazes feature printed borders integrating with draperies. Wide ware serges and coarse weaves grow in use among girls. Spherical buttons in gilt and silver appear as dress trimming. Black waists in net crepe voile messaline taffeta moire and satin gain popularity.

Independents Routed in Quiet Election Across Wards

Yesterday's election drew about 1,700 votes on this side of the river, a drop of roughly 3,500 since April 21. Across all wards independents were swept by regulars, with George E. Wise losing six votes in Henry Ward and others losing one or two in various precincts. In Washington Ward the independents suffered a decisive defeat with a lone contest noted.

Richmond Henrys George E. Wise Montague Common Council Lee Washington Ward

Macedonian revolutionary fires at lieutenant in Sarajevo

A Macedonian revolutionary shot five times at Lieutenant Varesanin, commander of Austrian forces in Sarajevo, then killed himself when seized. The assailant was Bogdani Kalahari, a leader of the Macedonian revolutionary party. The act signals growing violence against Austrian authorities in Bosnia where many Macedonians reside. The attack occurred as the lieutenant rode along the main street.

Budapest Varesanin Sarajevo Bosnia Bogdani Kalahari Revolutionary Party Macedonia

Mrs Ringler and the Tragic Death of Irving Ringler

In New York at 858 East 169th Street Mrs Ringler praised her eight year old son Irving moments before he was struck and killed by a stray bow as he played in the street with other boys. The mother expressed pride as the accident occurred and neighbors described a sudden, fatal event on a Tuesday afternoon.

New York Irving

Some Reasons Why Men Like Widows

A fragmentary discussion explains why men favor widows by outlining how a widow empathizes and flatters, making his stay pleasant and boosting his pride. It portrays interactions as a musical dynamic where agreeable talk and responsive smiles reward the man, while a faltered widow leaves him hearing only music.

Auto truck crash kills boy in street

A twenty year old John Gervais of 233 Seventh Avenue drove an auto truck for White Ex press Company and fatally struck a boy playing in the street on One Hundred and Sixty ninth Street. The driver surrendered and is held on homicide charges. The boy’s mother carried the body home as witnesses described the tragic accident.

White Express Company John Gervais Seventh Avenue

Twelve Year Old Yeggman From Denver Feeds Robbery Plot

Denver special agents dispatched to Palmerlee New Mexico to handle a young safe cracker. A twelve year old Mexican boy confessed to robbing the Palmerlee post office, broke the safe like an expert, taking money but leaving stamps and papers. He claims careful training by a gang of Mexicans.

Yeggman Denver Col Postoffice Palmerlee N. M Vegeman

Can Planes Carry Mail, Asks House Inquiry

Washington June 15 Rep Sheppard of Texas introduced a resolution directing the Postmaster General to determine if aeroplanes can be used to carry mail and to report back whether they can be employed to advantage and to explain the findings to the House.

Washington, D. C Representative Sheppard Texas House

Wealthy Restaurant Owner Assaulted and Robbed in Hallway

In Jersey City a wealthy restaurant proprietor, Angust Hekkel, was held up by a black assailant who struck him with a hammer and dragged him into a hallway. The attacker took $35 and left Hekkel dying.

Ersey City An-gust Hekkel

Marine Eye Readers Offered Free Illustrated Book

An advertisement invites readers to obtain a 48 page illustrated book from Marine Eye SEES Co Chicago. It promises eye trouble guidance and claims Marine Eye strengthens weak eyes soothes pain. It notes 60 cent price and suggests use for babies eyes with scaly eyelids and granulation.

Marine Eye Sees Co Marine Eye

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