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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
4
The St Louis Republic questions why antique slang faded from vogue as old dress and architecture return. It suggests reviving phrases like Od s bodskins and Ventre bleu while retiring Great Scott and Holy moke as playful starters.
A dialogue fragment shows a man attempting an Arctic drift escape and a jesting remark about him bringing it up on a lecture platform. The exchange evokes a scholarly or satirical tone with Yonkers Sattesman credited.
A fragment discusses money and trade, noting a quarrel over intention in trades. It mentions a Punch quotation about money’s aim. The passage also references English workhouses where pawnbrokers have golf outfits and grounds for playing the game.
John Corey, a constable from Attica New York, describes months of kidney trouble from September 1896 to March 1897 leaving him nearly crippled. After using seven boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills he could walk again and he has remained free of lumbago. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The study of natural laws governing water heat, air resistance, and electric waves inspired Fulton to propel ships, the Wright brothers to fly, and Jeanne and Colin to achieve wireless telephone links across 155 miles. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a transformed world driven by natural law studies with future changes expected to rival past revolutions.
A humorous exchange cited by the Washington Herald discusses spending on a coroner for a daughter at a cost of one million dollars, with the quip that it might be cheaper in the long run than buying a pew hat each year.
A North Carolina public schools superintendent and other prominent figures attest to Postum improving health after years of coffee use. He recounts his mother's long heart trouble and digestive issues easing after switching to Postum, noting fewer stomach problems and heart concerns.
Rumor says pellagra a loathsome skin disease found in some state insane asylums. Governor Swanson cites no definite information and says health department handles it. Health Department confirms many cases in various parts of the state, noting it may arise among asylum inmates.
In Jetersville a runaway horse dragged a buggy shaft through the street, crushing and fatally injuring Dr. John C. Bragg who died soon after. The horse became entangled, broke the shaft, and dashed on, trampling the physician in its path.
Rich mond based Guy Hall of Norfolk received a conditional pardon from the Governor. Ten years earlier he figured in the divorce case of Joseph P Cannon against Lillian Rain, with Hall as a key witness and later convicted for defaming the woman. He served one year in jail and paid a $1000 fine before moving to Elizabeth City and jumping bail. He was an intimate friend of Wilcox, linked to the Nell Cropsey case, and served as a witness in that murder inquiry.
Announcement that the American Cement Company will establish an immediate construction plant in Norfolk at a cost of 650000. The facility will be operated by a Virginia subsidiary named the Norfolk Portland Cement Corporation, with Robert E. Griffith of Philadelphia as president. The Norfolk plant aims to boost the company output by about thirty percent.
Southern bound passenger train nearing Richmond derailed briefly when an emergency cord was pulled. A special coach carrying excited schoolgirls had the cord used as a clothes line, with many dresses hanging from it as trainmen investigated the incident.
Clarence Tombs a 17 year old boy tripped at 1007 East Main Street near Owens and Minor drug store trying to reach Dr W C Plake dentist. He plunged to the pavement suffering a badly cut nose and face a dislocated left knee and a half inch tongue cut.
Charles Cook aged 63 was fatally shot at Lipford's Dairy Farm three miles below the city after an altercation with Er Hampton who fired a shotgun. Cook died en route to town for treatment. Hampton and another man have been arrested.
A special stockholders meeting of the People's National Bank is to consider increasing capital by selling 500 additional shares. With current stock at 250000 dollars and market value at 260 dollars per share, the move would create another million-dollar bank in the city.
Charles Petty, a youth from a prominent Lynchburg family, was thrown from a horse and sustained a brain concussion with serious injuries.
The Bristol local option contest argument is concluded. Judge Kelly will issue his decision within the week.
City Treasurer Adame has filed the 1908 list of delinquent taxes due the State showing uncollected amounts of 2.95 for realty and 3.93 for personality. Major share is capitation taxes not yet levyable. Only seven small parcels are delinquent and will likely be paid before sale. The list reflects Lynchburg’s tax collection methods.
A moth eaten federal commission was discovered in the basement of an old Confederate building. The artifact’s origin and purpose are unclear, but officials described the find as historically intriguing and potentially significant. Further study is planned by local archivists and historians.
In Richmond a bold robbery followed two young white men mugging P H Ford, a watchman. They seized his $200 gold watch, its chain, and a silver match box after Ford said he had no money. A second watchman fired at the getaway men but did not halt them. Ford recalls one assailant pressed a revolver to his face and demanded the valuables.
Bristol plans September 23 opening for 165 girls from Mississippi and Alabama with over 100 from Alabama. The transfer follows a Montgomery fire that destroyed New Woman's College temporary quarters, an institution founded by Dr. W. E. Martin, associate president of Sullins College.
The Scott County Mineral Company, chartered in Virginia, plans to begin operations in a few months with $5,000,000 authorized capital. A. H. Blanchard of Bristol serves as president and treasurer, announcing ownership of 100,000 acres of coal and mineral land in Scott County near the Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad to be developed rapidly.
Archibald Stuart brother of former state corporation commissioner Henry C. Stuart and late Virginia governor hopeful died in Minnegota at 33. Born in Virginia, he was raised in Wytheville and later moved west. He had been in ill health about two years. Besides Henry, he leaves two brothers Judge W. S. Stuart of Bristol and J. J. Stuart of Abingdon.
Beverly N. Lockhart, a prominent Western Frederick County farmer, is in precarious condition after a dynamite blast went off as he reloaded a miss fired hole. He was hurled across the quarry with loss of parts of his hands and facial injuries, and his eyesight is feared destroyed.
John Franklin Bell Winchester of Berryville Clarke County aged 70 died at his home. Native of Clarke County he was a farmer and politician and served in the Twelfth Virginia Regiment Confederate Army during the Civil War. Survived by a widow five daughters and three sons.
Mrs. Mabel Blanken ship wed Mr. Benjamin D. Scott with Grace Spain as maid of honor and J. W. Aldridge as best man. Rev. J. K. Jolliff officiated the ceremony followed by a reception.
Miss Lillie Gordon Swain daughter of J R Swain married David H Garwin deputy city tax collector in Reidsville North Carolina The ceremony was at the residence of Rev G W Weed formerly of Danville After the ceremony the couple will reside in Danville
In Lynchburg the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis in River View Amherst County hosted a pretty wedding. Mrs. Margaret Eubank married Mr. J N Mitchell of Amherst County with Miss Jennie Mitchell as maid of honor and Mr. Taylor Shelton as best man.
Miss Ruth Jeannette Burton married Norment D. Hawkins Jr., assistant secretary of the Craddock-Terry Company, by Rev. Dr. W. T. Palmer yesterday. The couple will reside in Lynchburg.
In Lynchburg yesterday Miss Julia Johns married Glenn Taylor in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. W. A. Barr. The couple will reside in the area and celebrate with family.
Miss Ethel Taylor aged 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Taylor and William P Anderson recently of Richmond but now of Suffolk eloped to Elizabeth City North Carolina where they were married.
In the Corporation Court here John Lee pleaded guilty to horse stealing and was sentenced to three years in prison. Edward Taylor was acquitted on the charge of burglary.
Thomas P. Laros, 64, longtime merchant in Henrico County and Confederate Army veteran who served under General Fitzhugh Lee, died at his Richmond home after years of illness. He leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters.
Safe Of A Hotel Norfolk reports the Hotel Frederick at Piners Point has been sold by Mrs. Anner with Mr. Forestok receiving 20 dollars. The brief item notes a transfer of ownership and the nominal payment.
Bradstreet’s reports steady expansion in industrial areas with iron and steel outputs rising and Gustela plants increasing activity including night shifts. Purely distributive trade edges down at large centers while jobbing trade remains strong, fall purchases up in dry goods and groceries as retailers work off summer stocks ahead of further expansion in about a week.
New York reports No 2 red wheat at 1.04 percent afloat and near 1.09 percent Duluth, corn values around 79 80, oats receipts 164700 bushels, butter firmer with creamery specials at 31 to 31 1/2, poultry values steady with Western chickens 17 18 cents, Philadelphia wheat at 1.01 1.02, corn 77 78 cents, oats 43 cents, cheese firm at 16 16 1/2 cents, live poultry firm with fowls 16 17 cents and spring chickens 16 17 cents. Baltimore shows mixed bids on red wheat near 1.02, corn 62 74 cents, oats 42 41 cents, butter around 31 32 cents, cheese 14 17 1/2 cents, eggs various regional quotes.
Live Stock pricing shows Chicago cattle higher with steers mostly 5.60 to 8.30, cows 3.50 to 5.20, hogs up 65 to 10 cents with heavy hips at 8.45 to 8.55, lambs 6.50 to 7.60, and stockers 3.70 to 6.15. Kansas City market steady to weak for cattle, hogs strong to 5 cents higher, top near 8.30, sheep 4.5 to 5.0. Pittsburg reports light supply with primes at 6.50 to 6.75 for cattle and 4.80 to 5.50 for wethers.
A historic note extols paint as armor for wood and house exteriors. Pure white lead and linseed oil form a protective, metallic-like coating shielding against sun rain heat and cold. National Lead Company backs this with the Dutch Boy Painter trademark guaranteeing purity before use.
A newly erected ice plant at Smyrna, built by an American company, is now doing a good business, signaling steady growth and local utility.
Capt Bliss Morris Manitoba testifies to Cuticura Sosp and Ointment curing his dry eczema and itchy sores after two years of irritation. He describes relief in under ten days for boots a week later. Potter & C. Sole 25 Cuticura Remedies Boston ads reference literacy stats and unrelated notes follow.
A fragmented item notes Rick's Carvpris as a remedy for cold symptoms with immediate liquid effects and reviews Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a versatile medicine chest. It also mentions British success in 9 of 18 south pale expeditions and Brazil's coffee production leading the world.
The piece explores how rest differs per person, citing authority on rest as cessation of movement and fatigue, then notes individuals’ own needs. It discusses the widely held view that rest means doing nothing and the necessity of absolute relaxation at times to restore mind and body from constant effort.
The text notes that Kepler advanced the theory of gravitation in 1617, about seventy years prior to Newton's public discovery. It frames Kepler as a precursor to Newton in gravitational ideas.
A rule suggests roots extend on each side of a tree to a distance equal to the tree’s height. The statement notes in India there are nearly 26 million widows.
A Houston reader cites full recovery from three years of dyspepsia liver trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Bessie L Hicks of 819 Cleveland St Houston endorses the remedy and urges suffering women to try it, claiming it will cure as it did for her.
The San Antonio Scimeter reports a humorous court scene where the prosecutor jokes about a sheriff’s bull pup damaging the Bible in the courtroom. The judge dismisses delays to fetch a new Bible, insisting on proceeding without adjournment.
Instruction for visitors notes a museum in Paris will exhibit counterfeit artworks once widely sold to wealthy travelers in Egypt Persia and India. The collection aims to educate about forgery and authenticity through examples linked to those regions and eras.
The Brooklyn Edison system is currently supplying the electric light current equivalent to about 1,500,000 sixteen candle power incandescent lamps, indicating the scale of its service and demand in the area.
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