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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
3
An elderly woman named Aunt Hetty saves money in a worn work box, shares it with the community at Thanksgiving, and gifts the box to the preacher then to a friend for her lifetime. The tale contrasts poverty and faith as the narrator notes the box’s donation to the church.
A Turkish vessel was reportedly blown up by a Bulgarian torpedo boat amid ice, with witnesses noting the blast as a dramatic wartime event. The report mentions a Philadelphia luncheon anecdote and a Conshohocken air joke as part of unrelated text.
Chicago report states Niles Oualed St who underwent appendectomy is improved. He spent a full night in hospital and his condition is favorable. doctors anticipate his discharge in a few days.
A fragmented OCR item notes a festival event titled Al Jam Mey atis with a festive parade and pre event activities described in scattered lines.
Special report describes Miss Kimball fainting in the surf as a large porpoise carried her several feet. A school of fish rolled in and the creature surfaced near her, lifting and guiding her briefly. The incident ended with her safe exit.
Washington Special notes Representative John A M Adair of Indiana will be supplanted in the House by Alabama’s Abercrombie as roll calls begin the new precedence. Adair’s bell ringing duties end with Abercrombie taking the lead. The news mentions the ceremonial role shifts and timing challenges for Adair. In Chicago a manhunt is launched for John B Roe Cincinnati linked to the murder of Mrs Emma Kraft at the Saratoga Hotel, with Roe's possible presence in Cincinnati under police pursuit.
CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE Our Plants are very hardy large and stocky grown in the Uplia mont section will stand more cold than if grown in the Coast section If set deen will stand any cold subject to our climate Low express rates 1 2 fall count Early Jersey and Charleston and Wakefield Succession Single 1.000 $1.26 2.000 and over $1 per 1,000 Special price on far orders.
Robert P. Johnson of Wytheville calls Carroll Clerk Dexter Goad a hero for his conduct during the Hillsville tragedy of March 14 1912. Johnson advocates seeking a Carnegie medal for Goad and defends him against critics while noting his political differences.
Madame de c.f. ir hee er or eas an al made public today predicting a chaotic year. Moris will threaten theater fires, Germany will move on Paris not as king, Bulgaria stirs European politics, the Pope will die, troops rush to frontier, Poland will face upheaval, Luxembourg royalty may marry, and a bloody year looms in 1913.
Mrs. Harry Jackson mourns her prize pug Monkey, a twenty year old Russian pug, with a costly coffin and hearse. Four veterinary doctors attended during a three month illness. The animal traveled across the United States and won premiums at major shows. A funeral procession and Ohio Humane Society burial followed at Price Hill with four carriages.
In New York a Municipal Judge heard William S Major face wife desertion charges. Mrs Major testified the dispute centered on her redheaded daughter from a former marriage. Major claimed he left to seek work in another city. He was ordered to pay $6 weekly.
In Buffalo, J Frank Hickey was indicted for murder in the first degree by the county Supreme Court grand jury. The charge stems from the death of seven year old Joseph Josephs of Lackawanna, according to Special.
Rebels in Mexico City region stopped a train between Cuernavaca and Mexico City, shot the engineer and nine passengers, then fled to the hills. Federal troops guard the line. a rebel in a government uniform diverted suspicion. The report ties the incident to broader political commentary mentioning Ayers and a Ninth District race.
Secure 6 percent notes backed by first mortgage real estate. Amounts start at $500 with terms from three to five years. Properties located in the District of Columbia and Washington Suburban area. Interest paid semi annually. Guaranty titles to properties. Address REAL ESTATE TRUST CO. 1414 F Street NW Washington DC.
The Cureton Nurseries list cabbage Pinote at 81.50 per 1000 and Strawberrrs Minnis at 20 per 1000. Appleteces Whole French Roots 83.00 to 10.00 per 100. Pench ere te 810.00 per 100. Standard above, thousand rate in ADPiuca- Men. No scale or other disease.
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. A Richmond Virginia resident claims five years of relief after using them, urging others to seek the same remedy and noting the price as 50 cents.
William B Bell a 28 year old bookkeeper employed by the Whitlock branch of the Federal Cigar Company died by self inflicted gunshot in Murphy’s Hotel Richmond. A note addressed to his brother E M Bell Jr was found and will be opened on arrival. Bell’s body found by Wallace Payne after the door was forced. A revolver a .32 caliber was found nearby. Bell formerly of Owensboro Kentucky had $1083 in money and a $30 balance in his bank book. An inquest was deemed unnecessary and the death is ruled death by own action. Bell was to be buried likely near Bells former home.
A fire swept CenTralia destroying the First National Bank building, a theater, a hotel, and two Angellines incurring a loss of 156000 dollars. Hotel guests and residents fled in their night attire as flames engulfed the structures.
Four gunmen released after Becker murder case. witnesses Riesether Wal ton and Sam Schepps secured freedom. They fear death threats from East Side gangsters and plan long absences or exile. Schepps freed first by Magistrate Murphy on DA Whitman’s recommendation. he seeks reconciliation with wife after a Hot Springs trip.
A historic November storm blankets Quebec and Lake St John district with two feet of snow. City and surrounding areas are cut off as streetcars and rail lines halt, ferry service ends, and twenty boats report distress. Government steamers are dispatched for relief.
John McCormack sang Irish songs to a receptive 2000 strong Carnegie Hall crowd with Stanford's Irish Symphony and Hadley's In Bohemia yielding strong readings. Stransky led the Philharmonic in a spirited performance with notable encore requests and clear diction from the tenor.
In Medina Ohio a jury found Christian Steuer aged 73 guilty of murdering his 70 year old wife Mary on June 12. The court recommended mercy and Steuer was sentenced to life imprisonment. In Lynchburg Virginia Dr W W Smith endured another poor sleepless night but rests this forenoon as his vitality remains remarkable.
A household guidance piece urges young wives to settle weekly bills to avoid debt, and to maintain prompt payments. It advises stocking a monthly shelf for durable goods when possible and starting a weekly reckoning. Also shares a batter bread recipe with rice and Indian meal.
The writer argues against wearing Sunday best clothes daily, noting Saturday is business day for fashion. They advise saving velvet wool coats and skirts for dry days to preserve freshness, suggesting damp weather dulls their look and salt from wear first in fine weather helps retain smartness.
The article extols charming traveler hats, noting a snug felt hat that stays intact in a railway carriage and pliable stitched fabric sailor hats usable aboard or ashore without irritating the head.
The article describes a leather style toilet case for women modeled after a machinist’s tool roll. It holds a brush, comb, scent, powder, and other essentials. Its rollable design saves space in the car and luggage, making it a practical luggage adjunct.
The piece highlights light musquash as a affordable wrap option with movable leather linings gaining popularity. Deluxe fur coats mix three furs musquash cara cal and black fox with bright linings in red and orange and deep embroidered hems. Sleeves hug the arm, stole borders remain in fashion, and large head and tail embellishments have diminished.
An afternoon dress described in mole-gray silk with a chiffon coat in the same shade. Darn-stitch gray and gold pattern, moleskin trim, and a cut away coat creating a panier effect. A silk panel falls from the waist at the back to cover the chiffon in this draped style.
A column offers quick fixes like using envelope corners as funnels, boiling silver with washing soda for cleaning, adapting a brass hook as a broom hunger, and using a ben spoonful of iye to clean vinegar cruets. It also advises cleaning bronze in boiling water with yellow soap suds and notes health tips on lemon juice for stomach and weight. It ends by warning about veil caused eye strain and headaches from red canteens and the dubious value of such remedies.
Collect and bake pewch pudding by mixing flour baking powder salt butter sugar eggs and milk into batter. Layer canned peach halves in molds with batter, steam bake covered then uncover. Finish with peach syrup and butter flour mix, serve hot.
Four sweet potatoes steamed with butter salt and pepper until tender. Drain, pour over one cup molasses. Bake in a dish until the molasses caramelizes over the potatoes. Serve in a named dish as baked.
A historic pastry method mixes eggs and sugar beaten ten minutes with peach puree vanilla and red coloring. Flour folds in then bake in a buttered mold, cool slice, spread peach puree, restack and glaze with warm water icing from confectioners sugar and peach liquid.
Raymon Beck once dubbed the sweet faced choir boy and noted burglar fled custody again prompting Brooklyn police to warn of a string of robberies. He had escaped twice before since 1911, was recaptured, and sent back to the Juvenile Asylum at Dobbs Ferry.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Parker of Louisville sailed aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm for China after a wedding vow that the first five years be spent in missionary work there. Roscoe agreed to go to win his bride, while his brother Tilson had sought the bride but spurred by the missionary plan.
The exchange features a jewelry line about refined gold and a wry judge quip on graft and legal delays. A Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch item ties a winter slipper remark to fur neckpieces in a light measure of social wit.
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