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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
4
Carping Brings Quick Relief at Drug Stores
A brief item notes Carping as the best remedy for aches and feverishness, restoring normal conditions immediately and available at drug stores.
Couple in railway carriage sparks bridal mystery
A Tatler item notes a young couple entering a railway carriage near She and Were. Passengers suspected a marriage until the groom revealed, after exiting, he had stolen the bride’s fiancé’s coat, prompting amused chatter about the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She
Great Powers These Henderson Conflict Report
A terse exchange describes a friction between two factions. One says a conflict arose recently between two individuals named Henderson and Henpeck. The other mentions a domestic quarrel involving a wife and a cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Oth Henderson
Child Eats Cuticura Crackers in Coast Cruise Tale
A New York friend of Cuticura reports a three year old aboard an Atlantic voyage ate a box of Graham crackers and a box of Cuticura Ointment with no injury. The account claims Cuticura is pure and sweet and safe for delicate skin or infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuticura
Atlantic
Mr Drug & Chem, Corp
Boston
Maas
Politeness and banter at Savoy Hotel dinner
Fragmentary account of Lieutenant Shackelton recounting a dining scene at the Savoy Hotel hosted by Mr. Heinemann. He praises his party as good-humored and polite, noting one professor’s unusual politeness under trying circumstances. The text contains garbled dialogue mentioning Mawson and a tent scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackelton
Heinemann
Savoy Hotel
Mawson
Mont Blanc observatory closed as storms rage above
Weather violence forces one of two Mont Blanc summit observatories to abandon duties. Other notes claim widespread illness cures, patent remedies, and minor health product advertisements amid stormy newsprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Blanc
Familiarity Breeds Etc A Gardener Turns to Writing
A novelist near Indianapolis hires a man claiming to be a gardener. The pretender proves useless, leading to dismissal. The gardener responds with jaunty indifference and hints at a future in book writing, remarking he no longer views himself as especially bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lippincott’s
Petroleum Find Sparks New Sao Paulo Venture
Petroleum was discovered in Ebitinga Sao Paulo Brazil and a company is being formed to develop the industry. The report notes early exploration and plans to organize a firm to manage development and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebitinga
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Munyones Eminent Doctors At Your Service Free
Mail a medical examination blank to Munyons at 53d and Jefferson Streets in Philadelphia. Doctors will diagnose your case and advise if curable or not, with no obligation and free of charge. Return the form promptly for a thorough, free evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Munyon’s
53D and
Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
Farlor Rocker
Tolal
NEG
Avery Customea
Welling
Missouri Town Donated for Industrial Academy
The Missouri Lumber and Mining Company offers Grandin, a town of about 350 dwellings, to the Congregational Educational Society. The condition is the establishment and maintenance of an academy for industrial training in forestry and mining for young men, reflecting rising support for industrial education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange
Congregational Educational Society
Missouri
Missouri Lumber and Mining Company
Grandin
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mrs James T. Wight Claims Back Pain Relief
Woman from Ros ton Md reports severe backache and dizziness improved after using Deans Kidney Pills. She says the medicine made her feel like a new woman and able to work normally again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Wight
Goldsborough St
Roston
Dean
Roanoke Votes Wet By Narrow Margin In Local Option
Roanoke's local option election ends with wets ahead by 69 votes, 3 219 total, amid orderly polling. Key Ward results show wets gaining before Belmont ward, while dry supporters protest dry judge conduct in Kimball ward.
Petersburg Woman Cleared in Tarbox Murder Case
Mrs. Mary Tarbox alias Booth, indicted for the murder of her husband Daniel Tarbox, was arraigned in Dinwiddie Circuit Court. After three witnesses and prosecutorial doubt, Judge B J Epes asked for a verdict of not guilty and the prisoner was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
B. J. Epes
Insurance suits filed over Mecklenburg hotel fire losses
Ten trespass in assumpsit suits were filed in the U S Circuit Court for $48,500 on behalf of the Mecklenburg Mineral Springs Company against fire insurance companies for failure to pay policies on the Mecklenburg hotel burned at Chase City several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
United States
Mecklenburg Mineral Springs Company
Mecklenburg Hotel
Chase City
Assumpsit
Carper Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Giles County
In Pearlsburg Giles County the jury finds Jacob Carper guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of Jackson Thompson on the public highway. Thompson, a Confederate veteran, was slain several months ago. Carper is sentenced to five years in the State prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Pearlsburg
Giles County
Jacob Carper
Jackson Thompson
Thompson
White man from Wilson causes alarm by asking ladies to play pianos
A white man who identifies as Cleveland Boone of Wilson North Carolina suddenly went insane on Suffolk streets causing alarm among women in residential areas by asking them to play pianos for him. He was locked up claiming he has money and Confederate bills he wishes to invest in Suffolk real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Charles Senf
Leaf
Broad Street
Suffolk
Cleveland Boone
Wilson
N. C
Boone
New York
Columbia State
Franklin Bans Liquor After Years Of Legal Dry Law
Suffolk reports Franklin becomes legally dry as the dispensary is voted out after nine years since replacing the saloon. Whisky and wine sold out before closing time, private supplies expected to last a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Franklin
Virginia
Leonard Delarus and Lucy Cross Wedded in Ashland
Leonard Delarus of Ashland and Miss Lucy Mildred Cross of Ashland were married at the Catholic Rectory in Fredericksburg by Rev. Father J. M. Perrig in a ceremony reported from Virginia wedding notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Leonard Delarus
Lucy Mildred Cross
Ashland
J. M. Perrig
Nuckles and Finfrock Wed in Winchester Marriage
Joan Thomas Nuckles and Miss Ethel Belle Finfrock formerly of this county now resident in Martinsburg West Virginia were married in Winchester. They plan to reside in Martinsburg where the groom works as a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad telegraph operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Joan Thomas Nuckles
Ethel Belle Finfrock
This County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Henderson and Nalls Wed in Alexandria Church
Hezekiah Henderson and Virginia Nalls were married at the Baptist Church in Del Ray. Rev. C. Kelly Hobbs officiated and the couple left for a wedding trip through the Valley of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Hezekiah Henderson
Virginia M. Nalls
the Baptist Church
del Ray
C. Kelly Hobbs
The
Baptist Church
Henderson
Valley of Virginia
Mrs Hoge Re elected at Virginia W C T U Convention
Mrs Howard M Hoge of Lincoln Loudon County was unanimously reelected president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia at the twenty seventh annual convention in Winchester. Other officers elected include Mrs Lillian Shepherd Norfolk vice president at large and corresponding secretary Mrs Faith Thomas Parrott Martinsville recording secretary and Mrs E B Clement Centralia treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoge
Winchester
Howard M. Hoge
Lincoln
Loudon County
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of
Virginia
Lillian Shepherd
Norfolk
Faith Thomas Parrott
Martinsville
E. B. Clement
Centralia
Fire destroys McCann storehouse in Kruger Virginia
Petersburg reports a fire at T. C. McCann storehouse in Kruger Prince George County twelve miles from Petersburg. Officials say incendiary origin with partial insurance coverage. Fredericksburg notes Lawrence A Slaughter formerly of Fredericksburg now Meridian Mississippi has been named assistant to the National Bank Examiner on the Colombts column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
T. C. McCann
Kruger
Prince George County
Fredericksburg
Lawrence A Slaughter
Meridian
Maas
National Bank Extrainey
Eas Ot
Embezzlement charge filed against Milton R. Nock
United States Deputy Marshals forwarded a warrant for Milton R. Nock former auditor of the First National Bank of Newport News charged with embezzlement. He may face the November federal term in Norfolk. J A Willett is the complainant. Nock's whereabouts cited as New York or Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Nock
Richmond
United States
Morgan Treat
J. B. Weat
Norfolk
Milton R. Nock
First National Bank of
Newport News
Nock
J. A. Willett
New York
Jersey City
Fannie Oser
Surprise in Fredericksburg as girl poses as boy for work
A girl, 16, from Jacksonville Florida, worked six weeks on farmer L Griffiths Spottsylvania County farm while posing as a boy. She revealed her true identity to the farmer and has since moved to household duties, after being supplied with proper clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
L. Griffith
Spottsylvania County
Lynn Haven Hotel Sold to Atlantic Trust for 70000
The Lynn Haven Hotel near the Jamestown exposition was sold with furnishings to Atlantic Trust and Deposit Company for 70000. The buyer also guarantees the 100000 first mortgage bond and hotel liens totaling 223000. The hostelry has been closed for months and will be reopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Haven
Norfolk
Atlantic Trust and Deposit Company
Woodstock Votes Dry The Latest Victory Narrowly Holds
Woodstock voters chose dry by a three vote margin after a quiet campaign. Four years earlier a wet majority stood at seventeen, two years ago the drys won by one. The wets contested today’s election, but Judge Harrison ruled it valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Harrison
Prentis Likely to Succeed Swanson as SCC President
Judge Robert R. Prentis, president of the State Corporation Commission, is expected to be named by Governor Swanson to succeed himself for a six year term before February 1. The appointment would be effective March of next year, continuing the practice of governors naming two commissioners. Prentis was appointed around three years ago to replace Beverly T. Crump, a longtime court president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Prentis
Richmond
Swanson
Robert R. Prentis
State Corporation Commission
Beverly T. Crump
Roanoke District Narrowly Votes Wet Local Option
In Frankin County Rocky Mount district the wets won with a slim three vote majority. The district contains a single saloon located in Rocky Mount paying a $4,000 license tax. The campaign was hotly contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Rocky Mount
Frankin County
Cornelius Grimes Retired Merchant Dies After Illness
Front Royal Virginia Cornelius Grimes a retired merchant of this city died after a lingering illness of Brights disease He is survived by a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Cornelius Grimes
Bright
Rice cultivation effort in Belgian Congo reaches Kitabola
Belgian Congo authorities focus on rice farming at Kitabola where about 200 natives labor under three European supervisors. About 100 acres are under cultivation as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian-Congo
Kitabola
Locomotives Near Completion for Harriman Lines in Philly
Seven 225 ton locomotives, each heavier than the largest built, are nearing completion at Philadelphia for the Harriman lines. A 400 pound halibut was recently displayed in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harriman Lines
London
Industrial and Commercial Trends Open The Last Quarter
R G Dun weekly review notes full return to normal conditions at the quarter’s start. Southern trade improves, high prices constrain operations, steel rails demand rises, cotton goods and yarns advance, wholesale markets mixed due to holidays, and fabric orders show cautious cover. Production in men’s wear mills tightens after revisions, with anticipated revival in winter wear demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Wholesale Markets Market Prices and Ranges
Price listings for Wheat Corn and Oats across New York Baltimore and Philadelphia markets with spot, futures, and freight on board values. Includes eggs butter cheese live poultry and hay across multiple regions and grade levels with varied quotations and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duluth
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Maryland
West Virginia
Live Stock Market Notes From Three Markets and Patti Ghost
Kansas City reports cattle steady to strong with top at 8.20 and hogs steady to lower with top 8.15. Chicago market shows cattle and hogs strong with high prices. Pittsburg notes light cattle and sheep supplies. An Italian journal reports soprano Adelina Patti selling her throat for 4000 to an American, who will Beetle shatter her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Pittsburg
Adenna Patti
Beetle
New York Tops Dairy Product Value, Iowa Second
New York ranks first and Iowa second in the value of its dairy products each year according to industry data. The rankings reflect dairy output and market strength across the two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iowa
Fall Painting Offers Benefits for Exterior Jobs
The article argues fall is a prime painting season due to dry surfaces and absence of frost. It highlights pure white lead mixed with linseed oil as a winter coat against harsh weather. National Lead Company advertises a complete painter outfit, including a blow pipe, lead tester, and color scheme book, with a note to specify exterior or interior work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Trinity Bidg
New York City
The Pipe and the Man and Brazil’s Hydroelectric Rise
A humorous anecdote from a New York man and his wife on smoking habits contrasts with a broader note on marital dynamics and nagging. The piece shifts to highlight hydro electric growth in Brazil, citing Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro and Bahia as leading examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sao Paul
Rio de Janeiro
Bahia
Brazil
Postum Helps Children and Adults Health and Calm, Letter Claims
A reader recounts switching from coffee to Postum at meals after nervousness and fatigue. A friend cites Postum as healthier for children and adults, noting improved health, energy, and work ease after boiling the beverage longer. The letter promotes the product with a classic slogan and mentions a new reader note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Long Service Reward Speech Sparks Quiet Exit
John Smith, after 42 years with the firm, planned to quit and received a token monetary recognition. The works superintendent, a German mechanic, presented the gift with an unintended sentimental quip questioning his long service and impending retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
John
Philadelphia Record
Electric laundries on big ocean liners
In the new era of shipboard efficiency electric laundries will handle washing drying and ironing on large ocean liners. London had 164,208 telephones at year start. Seven in ten people have eyes of differing strength. B N U 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
A series of testimonial letters from women in Columbus Ohio Graniteville Vermont and Worcen extoll Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female health issues during the Change of Life. The letters credit improved health and ability to work and encourage others to try the product noting its thirty years as a standard treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Columbus
Ohio
E. Hanson
East Long St
Graniteville
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Oop — Barclay
R.F.D
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Sond
Crescent Miz. Co
Seatto
Spohn
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
Tts
Bation Lead Company
Trinity Boliding
New Tork
Wille
Haliting
Gene Setae Prastica
Jove May
Tatler
Uganda
Capudine
Germany
Munyone
News of Virginia
Belmont
Virginia Brewing Company
Kimball
Walter J. Camper
Harry N. Day
Day
Virginia Trust Company
Herbert W. Jackson
Commercial National Bank of
Raleigh
John M. Miller, Jr
Virginia Briefs
Wet
Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports
Buffalo, N. Y
E. M. In
Resiner St
Ind
Richmond Bag CO
Green
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