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02 Sep 1909
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Mathews Journal in Mathews, Virginia
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
1
Death by Own Action Shocks Portsmouth Elder
William Reed, 83, was found dead in his room after placing a revolver in his mouth. Known as Bally Reed, he was famed for political and fireman convention attendance and eccentric acts across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
William Reed
Bally
Reed
Suffolk
Sale of Lynnhaven Hotel Ordered by Norfolk Judge
Judge Hanckel in Norfolk ordered the sale of the handsome Lynnhaven Hotel and its furnishings to satisfy bonded indebtedness and mechanics liens. The hotel has been closed for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Hanckel
Lynnhaven
St Clair dies from shooting injuries in Virginia
J G St Clair 18 died at St Andrews Hospital after a shooting near Thaxtons. The report cites Dan Booth as the alleged shooter. The incident occurs amid a series of local wedding notices from Fredericksburg Luray and Spotsylvania County. The railway company buys five acres in Caroline to create a park around the Chandler House where Stonewall Jackson died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. St. Clair
Lynchburg
Jack Garland St. Clair
Thaxtons
Dan Booth
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Bays Chandler
Fredericksburg
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company
George King
Guineys
Caroline County
Chandler
Stonewall Jackson
Spottsylvania County
Roanoke Youth Dies After Trolley Accident
Roanoke. Harry Johnson 17 son of R W Johnson of Salem was badly hurt while trying to board an excursion trolley car and died an hour later from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Harry Johnson
R. W. Johnson
Salem
Suffolk Shooting Near Suffolk Creek Kills Ben Darden
While fishing in Somerton Creek sixteen miles from Suffolk Ben Darden was shot and killed by a double barreled gun used for squirrels and raccoons. The report notes the tragedy occurred as both gun barrels discharged at once. In Woodstock Winchester a local option election was petitioned by voters. the court scheduled October 1, noting Woodstock went dry two years earlier by one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Somerton Creek
Ben Darden
Woodstock
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Circuit Court
Shenandoah County
Stove Mill Blaze at Petersburg Destroys Stafford Mill
Fire destroyed the stove mill near Stoney Creek in Sussex County. It was owned by John C. Stafford of Petersburg. The loss amount is not stated in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Stoney Creek
Sussex County
John C. Stafford
Pelagra Case Reported in Charles City County
Mrs. Mary Bacchus, 35, mother of several children, in Charles City County is diagnosed with pelagra after months of illness. Health officials Dr. Herd Health Officer Levy and State Health Commissioner Williams confirm the report. In Norfolk, Walter J. Hicks, a huckster, was held up and robbed of 678 dollars by two highwaymen near his home. his uncle John Hicks attempted to intervene but the robbers fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bacchus
Charles City
A. B. Herd
Herd
Levy
Williams
Norfolk
Walter J. Hicks
Hicks
John Hicks
Walter
Deaths of two men linked to Richmond and Lenoir
Richmond reports the death of Thomas Reese English a 25 year old Hampden Sydney graduate and Union Theological Seminary professor who died at his boyhood home in Lenoir North Carolina after a career at the American National Bank and a high honors law degree from Washington and Lee University. Joseph Kendler 69 was found dead in the Reservoir Park pumphouse near the race track with death due to apoplexy per coroner William H. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Thomas Reese English
Union Theological Seminary
Lenoir
N. C
English
Hampden-Sydney College
American National Bank
Washington and Lee University
Joseph Kendler
Reservoir Park
William Hh, Taylor
Howe Building and Realty Co Chartered in District of Columbia
The Howe Building and Realty Company of Washington DC is chartered to conduct a general real estate business with capital stock of 50000 and incorporators George Fr Graham Francis M Criswell Harry T L Hoyle William S Graham and Addie A Criswell all of Washington DC. Clarksburg Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen organized with 65 charter members. Phoebe Gore found dead suspected heart trouble after house deserted two to three days. Isaac Bonnie shot Christopher Rattler at Dry Fork both negroes. Fairmont Fair invites foxhunters September 14 15 16 17 with grandstand chase at Plainview. Petersburg brakeman William Goodwyn run over and killed by freight train on Atlantic Coast Line near Prathontas across river. Wytheville veteran Montgomery Crockett 76 commits suicide by hanging in son in law Joe B Shaffer’s stable loft. Fredericksburg Hermey Baptist Association elects officers Judge FE C Mencure president E S Cognil clerk J H Gwarthmey treasurer. Clarksburg Rev BH L To les charged with assault on a 14 year old girl in Columbus and seeks return without requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Howe Building and Realty Company
District of Columbia
George Fr. Graham
Francis M. Criswell
Harry T. L. Hoyle
William S. Graham
Addie A. Criswell
Washington, D. C
Birds and markets mingle in early 1900s trade and industry
The article notes imports of over 300000 for 1908 mainly parrots and canaries, U S smelter output around 408523 tons in 1998 with prior years shown, and US wealth figures from 1850 to 1904. It mentions Hy town in Oregon County Missouri on a railroad map, a discontinued post office, Chinese mining concessions in Hainan and Tama chou District, plus various drilling and mineral notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oregon County
Missouri
Lnaece Sam
St. Louis Republic
Trade Review signals upbeat fall business and iron steel gains
R G Dun weekly review notes large fall purchases and active demand in principal cities. Reports show improved business conditions, heavy pig iron production, strong railroad buying, and anticipated expansion next year. Cotton harvest, wheat shipments, and agricultural goods lifting trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Ach
Bradstreet’s
Pacific
Commodity and market summary from New York and Baltimore reports
Readable market notes show wheat and corn prices in New York and Baltimore with spot and futures levels. Dairy values stay steady for butter cheese and eggs, while oats and hay show varied receipts and prices across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duluth
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Eastern Shore
North Carolina
Chicago Cattle Market Weakness Highlights Livestock Prices
Chicago cattle markets show steer prices from 5.60 to 7.85 per hundredweight and cows at 3.50 to 5.25, with calves 3 to 9 and stockers 3.75 to 5.15. Hog prices ease 10 to 20 cents with choice heavy at 8.05 to 8.15, butchers 8 to 8.10, packing 7.50 to 7.70, bulk 7.55 to 8.05. sheep market firm with lambs 6.25 to 8.75 and yearlings around 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dr Miles Heart Cure Endorsed By Covington Woman
A testimonial from Mrs DP Barron of Covington Kentucky claims Dr Miles Heart Cure relieved her heart trouble after years of stomach symptoms and multiple remedies. The ad notes the medicine strengthens nerves and heart muscle and offers a first bottle refund if it fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Covington, Ky
Steamer Service Update to South Connections
Passenger steamer lines Columbia Augusta or Old Point Comfort now Polk depart Baltimore daily at 6 00 A M except Sundays and Old Point Comfort at 6 00 A M with Norfolk at 7 00 A M. Connections made with rail lines for all points south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesa Eahes Line
Columbia
Augusta
Old Point Comfort
Polk
Batomere Dolly
Norfolk
Teavey
Baltimore
West Point
Richmond
Gloucester Point
Clement’s
City Bank
Allmond
Pierses
Light Street
City Ticket
Baltimore Street
Arthur W. Robson
T. He Dever & Co
Batimore Street
J H Eager
N. Charles Street
General of Light
Leco Streets
Key Compton
T. H McDaniel
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