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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
Aunt Ruth risks an awkward confession to Hazel that their mother is hurt. Hazel courageously takes charge, refuses hired help, and cares for the injured parent with quiet dignity while Mr Bennett offers aid, revealing a quiet renewal of family bonds.
In a Houston Post clipping, a wedding couple drives away amid rice and shoes when a broad-soled slipper lands in the bride’s lap. She calmly tucks the slipper into her suitcase and jokes it may come in handy later.
Fragments voice a humorous exchange about convenience and needs, with a newspaper-like gloss on daily life. A quoted line questions practical ease, suggesting a light, everyday tone from a city chronicle.
H F Byrd becomes president of the Valley Turnpike Company succeeding J G Neff. Judge E D Newman elected treasurer and D B Dinges secretary. The 100 mile road from Winchester to Staunton will see extensive improvements. A Staunton move to extend to Richmond gains support. route would exceed 209 miles with no breaks. Byrd also leads local papers and the association.
Judge Holt of the Corporation Court refused habeas corpus relief to D. W. Everett seeking custody of his 16 year old daughter Helen. The court ruled she is old enough to decide and will stay in Staunton with her aunt Mrs L W Michael for schooling and a good home.
The armored cruiser Montana at the Norfolk Navy Yard received a lavish silver service as a gift from the people of Montana. A Montana delegation attended the ceremony with Judge Theodore Bently presenting and Captain John A. Reynolds replying. A reception aboard and a tour of the yard followed.
A large tract known as the Ward place in Pulaski County sold for 37720 dollars. Dr. P Watson of Pulaski and B E Watson of Augusta County sold to N B Harvey of Montgomery. The plantation was left to Lizzie Watson with a contingent to her brothers if she dies without issue.
Roanoke Special reports a recent census finds 6,342 children attending Roanoke public schools. The count reflects enrollment across district elementary and secondary institutions.
William R. Spinks was shot and killed by his brother Henry M. Spinks at Henry s home after a night of drinking. Henry claimed self defense after William attacked him and his wife, who showed a blow to the temple. An inquest returned a verdict that Henry died from a gunshot fired by his brother and Henry was held for grand jury action.
Rev Dr James Cannon Jr and allied supporters won a unanimous adoption of their conference paper at the Virginia Annual Conference meeting at Epworth Church Norfolk. Opponents made no substantial fight, but trustees may still reject the conference’s request to adopt the resolutions.
Official presidential results with one county absent show Bryan leading with 82,596 votes, Taft 52,418, Watson 106, Debs 255, and others. Total 136,555, Bryan’s plurality 30,177, majority 28,635. Roosevelt tally 47,886 and 1904 total 131,583 with Parker’s 2,773 majority.
Staunton reports the death of George F. Connell in Orlando Florida. He went hunting on November 9 and was later found with a gunshot wound the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear. He left Staunton with a widow and several grown children surviving.
VMI marked its sixty ninth anniversary with a general suspension of academic duties. Cadets went hunting and a 21 gun salute was fired at noon by the cadet battery to honor the occasion.
In Goffs Bedford County a large barn owned by BR B Powell was destroyed by fire at seven o clock. Witnesses saw a man flee the scene and Powell sought bloodhounds from Suffolk then Roanoke but none could reach in time.
The cynical view of self pity is challenged as Roche foucauld notes how a friend’s misfortune can lift a man’s mood. By reversing self absorption through love and compassion, the sufferer taps wells of healing, transforming despair into renewed vitality and supportive action.
The trial of actress Nance O Neil and her manager McKee Rankin for alleged copyright infringement of the play The Fires of St John proceeds this week in San Francisco. The report covers other political and legal items including oil interests and railway matters.
Reports from Stockholm to Peking describe Sweden probing a Labrador grave claim about Andree. Kuan Hegsu dies in the Winter Palace as Prince Chun becomes regent. Milovanovich warns Serbia to guard against Austrian threat. a Russia train robbery attempt ends with arrests and a death. Wilbur Wright wins a French prize. Bernard Grenfell questions a Labrador grave. Asquith foreshadows eight battleships and 24 destroyers. Northern Perala improves, Russia may not intervene.
Dr V A Latyam of Chicago and Miss Mary A Booth of Springfield Mass are named as the country's only expert women photomicrographers. The Bulgarian Woman Suffrage Association led by the Prime Minister's wife counts about 3000 members. Vera Wentworth, a British suffragist, was jailed at Holloway for a day beyond her companions for inscribing Vote For Women on her cell wall. Ross Becker is appointed a claim agent and US pension attorney in Missouri, noted as a prominent notary and insurance agent in St Louis. A Virginia inventor suggests a T shaped heel insert to aid balance in high heels. Mrs A F Goddard of Abington Mass resigns after 44 years as church organist, a record in New England church history. Ruby Abrams, deaf graduate top of Cooper Institute art class, has won four prizes and led in art studies at the Institute for the Improved Instruction of Deaf Mutes.
A Kansas City Journal quotation notes a gubernatorial candidate arguing the salary is modest while claiming opportunity to profit via hiring staff at ten dollars weekly and leveraging fame on the Chautauqua circuit. The exchange frames political tenure as financially opportunistic.
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