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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-06
HEROES REWARDED
BY CARNEGIE FUND

dren, aged two to Is, from drowning,
Letot, Tex, May "a, 1908.
/ Newton. Law, bronze medal and
$1,000 toward purchase of farm. Law,
Anna and Nettie L. McClanahan and
Doris A. Stafford, aged 10, 13, Is and
eight, respectively, from drowning,
Letot, Tex, May "a, 1908.
Nathan Record. bronze medal and
$1,000 toward purchase OF farm. Rec
ord, a negro farmer. helped to save
Luther F., Anna and Nettie l.. McClan-
ahan and Doris A. Stafford from
drowning. Letot, Tex, May "a. 1908.
James A Bales. bronze medal and
$1,000 toward purchase of farm. Bales.
a farmer. saved w Bruce Fowler from
suffocation, Mckinney, Tex. Nov. IA,
1910.
Elijah A. Walker, bronze medal and
$1,000 toward purchase of farm.
Walker, a laborer, attempted TO save
John r. Northcutt from suffocation,
Palopinto, Tex, Aug. 10, 1909.
George A. Bitch, bronze medal and
$1,000 toward purchase of farm. Bitch,
a laborer. saved john R. Northcutt from
suffocation, Palopinto, Tex, Aug. 10,
1903
George H. Paul. bronze medal and
$1,000 toward purchase Of farm. Paul,
aged 50. a farmland, attempted TO
save William Hamilton from being run
over by a train. California. KY, Oct.
2, 1911
Z. Thompson Benbow. bronze medal
and $1,000 toward purchase of farm.
Berbow, farmer. helped to save
Pearl Drummond, aged Is. from drown
Ing, Bryan. Tex. Aug. IS. 1911.
/. Archie Robinson, bronze medal
and $1,000 as needed. Robinson, a
farmer. helped 10 save Pearl Drum
mond from drowning, Bryan, Tex, Aug.
IS. 1911
Marion p. Greiner. bronze medal and
$1,000 as needed. Miss Greiner, aged
l.. factory hand. saved Lora Madon.
aged 10. from drowning, Plattsburg
y. y, May !, 1911.
Charles 4. ". Hansen. bronze medal
and $1,000 as needed. Hansen. a deck
hand. helped to save Joe A. Jones. aged
81. bank cashier. and 81 others from
drowning, Galveston, Tex. July q.
1903.
Klaus l.. Larsen. bronze medal and
$1,000 as needed. Larsen. a deckband
helped to save Joe \. Jones and 81
others from drowning. Galveston, Tex.
July q. 1909.
sub A. Anderson. bronze medal and
$1,000 as needed Anderson. a farm
hand. saved Robert b. Walker from
sutiocadon, CCIlinsville. Tex. July 4,
1871.
William II. Mcdaniel, bronze medal
ard $1,000 as needed Mcdaniel, a
farmer. saved Alonzo L. Smith, a well
digger. from suffocation, Kosse. Tex.
Sept %. 1909.
Henry J. Schanewerk. bronze medal
and $1,000 as needed. Schanewerk. a
switchman. saved an indeterminate per-
son or persons from a runaway locomo-
| tive, Fort Worth Tex, June 9, 1909.
Thomas J. Gibbons, bronze medal
and $1,000 as needed Gibbons, a pit
motorman, assisted in an attempt to
save Robert NJ. Meek, miner. and Ed
win A. Sutton. assistant superintend-
ent, from suffocation, Cokedale, Col,
Feb. TO- 1911
| Alvey n. Florence. bronze medal and
$1,000 as needed. Florence, a painter.
assisted in an attempt to save W.
Hampton Arrasmith from electric
shock, Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. I. 1911.
Benjamin F. Langsdale, bronze medal
and $1,000 as needed. I.angsdaIe a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-06

farce comedy nor burlesque, but is a
clean-cut musical comedy full Of fun
ny situations, bright dialogue, spark
ling lyrics and music that is tuneful
and catchy, it is claimed. The produc-
ton is said to be lavish in the mat
ter of scenery, wardrobe, mechanical
and electrical effects. A specia. fea-
ture of the production is the caberet
scene introduced during the second
act, when this new departure in the
theatrical world will be reproduced eX-
actly as arranged and adopted during
the past season by all the largest and
most exclusive cafes in the east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-06

The attraction at the Empire for
four days, beginning today will be a
rollicking musical comedy. Little
Miss Mix-Up," with Johnny Calvin,
clever light comedian, and Ella Gal
win, a winsome little soubrette, as the
chief funmakers of the company rep
resenting the production. Johnny
Calvin is one of those pleasing man
nered boys bubbling over with ginger,
who sings, dances and keeps things on
the go very much as does George NJ.
Cohan, although he at no time imi-
tates him. Little Miss Mix-Up" is no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-06
Georgetown Captain Hurt.

Washington, Nov. 6.-"Jack" Hegar-
~, captain of the Georgetown univer-
sty football team. it was announced
today, Is suffering from injuries so
serious that he never will play the
game again. In the struggle Satur-
day with the University of North Car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-06

DINA, Hegarty sustained a broken
ankle in addition to a torn ngament
III his leg, while he also is on the
verge of a nervous breakdown. He is
confined to a hospital. His absence
from the lineup still further cripples
the team, which is reported to be in
bad way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-06
Dillon Knocks Out Flynn.

Wabash, Ind, Nov. 6.-Jack Dillon
of Indianapolis knocked out Jack
Flynn of Streator, ILL.,, in the fourth
round of a scheduled ten round bout
Monday night. Flynn was fioored
twice in the fourth round.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Concerning Local pa stor

The following was taken from
the large New Years issue of the
Nashville Tenn. Banner, contain
ing a history OF the old First. or
Vine St. Christian Church of that
CITY. of which the Rev. Geo.
Gowen was pastor some yeaes
ago.
Following Mr.. Ellis, in 70 4
George Gowen took up the work
leaving in 1906. His able and ell
oquent discourses brought the
church into great prominence 10
cally and it's auditorium was
usually filed at both morning and
evening services. He was. a splen
did organizer Of his workers and
used magnificent diplomacy in
handling and welding all diver
gent interests and opinions, leav
in { thu church as firmly bound by
the ties OF common interest as it
had ever been in it's history"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
go.:tbe public

The Old FeteransG and I h e
Sallie Tompkins Chapter u. D.
C.' anticipated holding. a public
entertainment on January roth.
but on account OF thu inclsment
weather dscidea to p8sspone t
until Feb. 22d, Ioi7.
They have the promise of three
good speakers and after the speak
ng. singing etc, they will serve
idinuer in the Junior Order Hall.
All Veterans. their families and
fri ends arc requested to come.
with we'll filed baskets TO help
out the dinner. Every body invit
ed.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
RCaro

To the Democratic Voters of
the First Congressional District
of Virginia
l beg to announce lthat..I will
besa candidate for Congress from
the First Congressional District
in he democratic Primary to be
held this year.
l appreciate the dignity and the
responsibility of this. high Office,
] shall earnestly devote my time
aud energy in a faithful discharge
of its duties
In my candidacy, i shall ask
and wiIl'be grateful Tor the sup
port OF the Democratic voters oil
this district. Samuel r. Buxton.
Newport News, Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

s. A. Std, Of Mason, Mich, will
never forget his terrible exposure to n
nerciless storn. ''It gave me dread
full Geld" 10 writes, that caused Nc
we're paiAs in Wy chest. SO that it was
hard for me to breathe. A neighbOr
gave me several doses of Dr. Kings
New Discovery which brought great re
lief. The dsctos said 1 was on the
verge Of pneumonia, bat to continue
with fhe Discovery. 1 did so ana tive
bottles completely cured me-" Use
only this quick. safe, reliable remedy
for coughs. colds, or any throat or lung
trouble. Price S &C and $1.oo. Tri al
bot lie fee. Guaranteed by ali drng
zists
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Entertainment

Please do not eat supper at
home on Feb, 2Sth. -'-
Come TO the Hall at North and
enjoy q Good Oyster Supper, En-
tef.ainmeut and Bazaar.
Delicious lunches in beautiful
boxes. sold Ut auction. Have
your photograph taken At the
Battery Art Gallery. which will
be open at the hall from s p. m.
to midnig hit Feb. 1Sth.
Benefit Battery School. Ad
mission 10 cts. .--'
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
shocking U0Ixrda

in the earth are sometimcs heard Der
fore terrible earthquake, that warn
of ths coming peril. Natures warn
ings are kind. That dull pa in or
ache in the back warns you the kid
Reys need attention if you would e4
cape those dangerous maf4dies. drop
diabetes or Bright. disease. Take
Electric Bitters ct once and see back
ache fly and all your best feelings re-
turn. my son receiv ed great benefit
from their use for kidney and bldde
trouble 1t is certainly a & feat kidney
edtcine, writes Peter Bondt. Sout :.
kock ~ ood, Mich, Try it, Soc at Al
IL ngx ISIS
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
@ or @TAI News

Belle Isle Estate ia La1caste
County near Monsoon. contain
ing about 1000 acres was recently
sold 10 Mr. Walter E. Hath away
tot $4,000.
Mr.. r. D. billiard. of Church
view suffered a painful injury last
week when he fell from Il wagon
loaded With ice and the " heel ran
over hi7 ankle.
TapPahannock was the scene
OF romance last week when. Mr..
Robert Ware. Of Wares Wharf
and Miss Marguerite Faulkner. Of
Tappahannock eIoped and were
married IN Baltimore.
The Fifth Ma tionsi Corn Expo
sitiou will be held in Columbia
s. c., Jan. '27th. TO Feb. 8, 1913.
Mr.. Henry GiNbs> a prominent
citizen OF Gloucester County. died
at his home near Wicomico last
week. He was a prominent
Mason. -t =
Capt. Benz. A. Rowe, of G1iDea
in Gloucester County. died sud
denly at his home near Achilles.
on last Wednesday night. He
w~s prominent at,d popular cit
zen,
John T. Sinclair. aged 62 years
died at Dixie Hospital 10 HAmp
ton, We. on Sunday last. Re
was native of Gloucester Co.
Kosser S. Wyatt. and Miss Annie
Kendall. Of Middlesex. were mar
led at The Methodist Parsonage !
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Consult rs adam
%aY1to

Celebrated clairav0nt, card
reader and palmist. = Permantly
located. Acknowledged to have
no equal All can find instant re
lief and permanent help by con
sultlng her. Always gives correct
advice on matters of love. mar
rage. separation. health, bust
ness. evil influences, luck. Visit
this wonderful lady. address,
2oT5 Comfy ST.. ext. Phone
1858. Portsmouth Va. X
Make an appointment by postal
Or send stamp for fall information
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Notice

We invite immediate correspon
dcnce from those wishing to sell.
exchange or buy property. We
make n specially OF country homes
valued at $s.o and over.
Highest references as to out
business standing furnished il de
sired. H. w. Hilleary q Co..
7zo Southern Building.
r. $50" Washingtoa. D. C.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
FOH1GALE
$40 Acre Tidswater Farm

Situated in York county. 6 mile
from Williamsburg. on Queens
Creek. With 8 foot channel out 10
York River. miles distant. with
good buildings, including n "
COW barn and SO ton siIo; $50
acres that is all fenced and cross
fenced and in good state Of cult
vation; 80 acres salt. meadow; 8
acres good oyster shore. planted
two years ago with 500 bushels
seed oysters; land well adapted
to the productich of corn. pota
toes and all kinds Of grass and
vegetables; zoo acres in cow peas
last yeay. Price $40. per acre,
on convenient terms
Arthur A. Brundace
Richmond. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
THURSDAY. FEs.Is. 1912

CTHAT a majority Of the mem
bers of the House Of Delegates
will vote for the enabling act in
troduced'by Representative Jor-
dan is admitted. In fact there
were lacking only a'few"-votes OF
the two thirds majority necessary
to take theibill'up before its. turn
upon the calander.
The same measure has been in
trodoc edin the Senate by Messrs
Saunders. Mapp. Walker; and
West. It's fate now rests with
that body.
The passage Of this bill dees not
mean that Virginia will bacone a pro
AibitiOn state. It will provide only
that upon presentation OF a petition
bearing n sufficient nuzber OF names
M election WILDE called in which the
voters themselves will decide this great
Qvesliop. We'are oct'sure that we be
lieve prohibition to be the best solution
~ the liquor problem but We are
aware that the people have the. right to
vote upon this: as every other vital
questions and the Legislature should
not atteapt to prevent their % doing.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
N@TTGE

The ladies of Macedonia Baptist
Church will have A,cherry tree: social
on the I'D, of February NJ the Foster
School. They will serve oysters, ice
cream and cake There will be vocal
and Instrumental music.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
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tA SEscs O atuTdav. AVrii 9th 1st1
attaSsS tsave0 Pier 9. Light Street,
H~iti@ose. every &uuaav sae %ednss-
&ss, whether ger aittiag. for Freeport
UNA taesr mediate handbags. IA follows:
&esse BAiti HsSTe See .. ~. Mia
- ~ sa.- TipSTS Q Slack 0eiis ! 30.
Bjsstca 4 TiNt~ 4Ie. AeS6 vifi 1 &C..
M$yeisRs &. BsrveVa s Is Grace st.
VA KyrdtoA -. RiihsrAock ? %.
%s~sSs -. yKcksoa's Greek IL.
9sseSst Aiii II 90. CxiSiS IL IS. Fitch
s4Ss 81 - ,. 81. Warehouse I IS, Con-
: $50 A. &feea Point D fH Stxmperv
s 81 Basnes q, arrive FrAeport 4 20.
>t&<twrsiAg. SSe2Mef leaves Freqrort
~ DalttxaorS sad iEterEediate land
gSSs sWexy TaesSay sad TridaV.
seSeAtAsf Psrasst<tER, - to1iowa:
I&ass Breeyort q. IA. RIaads 10.
6As@psSs -. 6 reez Peint 7 IS. Con-
Ne %. " aFekonse . 90, Fitchcta 10.
&Ss1.a 10 20. Cricket Eiill 10 IS, Jack
- CTssk II 30. OCEANS 1, Kiinar-
$50 -. Grace Point s.. Byrdtoa
= EATdtnGa :. HsTveys > is. Fieetos
90. Tabs 4 IS. KeS0vilie & Min
-, ktsekweis IS TiPers 9, arrivx
= StiAOre Rext saorAjng.
- ere tiy1e-tabi& ehowS the times 81
stcA steamers may be expected 10
! Ivs 81 and depart frcm the several
7tves. s>e tces' @rr.t- or departure
ne tlsi~r ss2fsd - 10; guaranteed;
! .oes the -CoS"r.riIy Il Id itself re-
-, s~ibiS i1r 49, .,eiay-ns any Nonse-
-xssi ~s - si.sy tAkTefre1a
81 fhSs<sst ssyR.rea at Baltimore for
sn fhepssksz,S sas4l0a 1s.,s until . 70
setvc "a
The b
.ion az ser TxasrsoT f;..s. Mgr.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Services in Lent
Assn wEsNEspAV

AsAwEs HEssAr
Trinity Church 10. go. am.
Christ Church 3 p. m.
Christ Church every Wednes
day at 3 p. M, - - ..t
/, ST. Johns Church every Thurs
day at ( D. m.
Trinity Church every Friday,
after March Ist. at $50 p. m.
Usual Services on Sundays
HOLY WEEK
ST. Johns. Monday 4 p. m.
Tuesday 4 D. M
Christ C1u.ch Wed. 3 p. m.
ST. Johns Thursday p. m.
0ooO PRiNaT
Trinity Church 10. 80 a. m.
Christ Church 3 p. m
KASTER DAY
St. Johns Sunrise -s.45 .. m.
Christ Church ia. m
St Johns - - 8 p, M,
(Sunday School -Children's Eas
ter Service)
Giles B. Cooke. Rector.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
LOST
Ape 7
AND HOPE
asgIsessd Geld ceussd esnpE
sasiaz, pTs@pi!y Rssssved
By eerwa.

WtA u 3 b =
Boyer. 3431
DhsrnAA Ave.
Evanston, H.
writes: Ell any
enc has reeson
to praise Pc
sFunA q Is sure
~ myself
last sDrlnE
Z became %
trun down frem
che serious sf>
fects Of q ling
erine cold. that
sever0i CONF
DltcAti0Hs unit
81 In pulliu@
me down. ]
could neithe1
eat nor sleep
well, ana lost
q . . n anG
sBdrit
Il q a q ny
tKked PGuna
and - dld
wonders foF
me. IN two
weeks y was
hike another
DergOu. and In
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

Between Mathe ws c. H.. and
Williams Wharf a small tan hand
bag containing letters address to
w. McCawH Sfes. Lrave at
Journal Ofic, 49,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

There will be an oyster Supper
and Bazaar az Bohannon School
on Thursoay. February 72d. given
by .Bohaunon = n d Car dinal
Schools for the. benefit Of both
schools.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

A large farm in Tidewatei Viz
g:nia. Colonial residence prefer.
ed, State lowest price. best wav
to reach farm and location in
first letter. ]. Box J, RID. 81.
Richmoad. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
Entertainment

An entertainment WILDE given
at Milford Haven School, Thurs
day February II. at 7 so p. m.
Refreshments.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
host

Betwee1 the Court House and
Battery brown fur nun.
Finder will be rewarded If re-
turned 10 Journal Office.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
~ Ht.h eve County
y ! - n

C0aRrT1 and O9~bermNn
@hiP to
d. E0vysr TTe2k1@
I'D Fu1tSn Fish Markets
New Work City
I win @vARENTEE top mar
ket prices 0n all kisda Of fish Shad
especially, and will Make returus
peHnPt On saie Of goods. Mathews
FtRaern1ea will do veil 10 sAip to
sse shall try to be just to all.
Neferences, sRy shippers or whole
sale dealer in the business. Mar
hot and Fuit0u National Baak. Of
DoS York, Or FeoPa~s Trust Co.,
o. EEcshfya.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
A Bars ain for Someone

A Bars ain for Someone
REQ Runabout fer sale. Is in
perfect condition with top and
gas lamp. For further Informs
ton writo OF cali on
w. H. Rowland
G.. Mathews. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

a month felt better than i ever had
before.
II thank Pespna for new life and
strength. I setn you two pictures, 80
You can see what Pcruna has done FOR
yp9."
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

/ will sell at auction on Satur
day afternoon Feb. 18TH. the fol-
lowing pro perty. belonging 20 MFR
McKinneli-i surray. and horse.
I two horse Syracuse turn piow
(new). - Respectfully.
Geo, S. Gfeiner
Sale at Mathews. C, II.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

1000 cabbage greens at one
cent each with roots. Can be
used for chickens and have tKe'
STA TX for said this spring.
Daniel Richardson
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

4 four Year I'D old fasoIine ca
ace 3sit. Ain, N ieDf.h and ST.
On bsam. equipped with 8 b. p.
Lsthrop engine. A d sirxbIe
piece of floating roperty. s."
J. b. Bennett. Mathews, Va
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15

3sft. long, loft. wice. Prepared
iorsinstaIling enGine.- Apply rs
kiauricA Davis.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-15
BOYS SHOES.
RIBBON.
CLOTHING

We have been doing the clothing business
Of the town. The reason is we sell for
about half what other stores can possibly
sell for We have now 500 mems Overcoats
from $1,000 to $500.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-15

sizes, we will sell at ......,....,,.,,8 csc
Another lot small sizes at ..,,....... .69c
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-15
MISSES AND CmLpREN's HOSE
NOTIONS

All Notions i5c values for ............1tc
An Notions. loc values Tor ......,. 7c
All Notions, be values for ............ Re
Thread, spool for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. DC
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-15
MEMS OXF0RDs.
LADIES OXFORDS.

We have about 400 pairs Ladies' oxfords
worth from $3.50 TO 1850. We will clean
out AT '',,,',, ''..s'''s''' Slvo
Another lot worth s2.00 TO s25o, broken
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-15
MEMS HOSE SUPPORTERS.
SHIRT WAISTS.

We still have n large number Of Shirt
Waists and we are going to put them in this
sale for less than the material Is worth
All the STYLES are good
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-15
EMBROIDERY FLoUNCING.
MEMS WORK GLOVES.
MEMS LINEN HANDKERCun2Ts.

Worth 25c for Observation-Disclosures 20
Worth 25c tor ...,............,... 10
Handkerchief worth goo for ...... IA
Haudkerchiefs worth / 5c for ....... II
Handkerchiefs worth l0o for ........ .07
Haudkerchicfs, one lot for .....,... .05
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-12
SCHOLARSHIPS.

The South Carolina Federation Of
Women's Clubs offers the following
scholarships:
One Winthrop scholarship. valued at
S104 100 and free tuition.
One Confederate Home scholarship,
valued at $4,000.
One Lancer College scholarship, val
ued at $4,000.
All applicants must be 16 years old
and must be unable to secure an adu-
cation without this reduction in ex-
pense. Applications for these schol-
arships must be made before June 25th.
Examinations will be held at the
county court house, on Friday, duly
9TH, at 9 q. m.
For application blanks and further
information, address:
MRS. FRANK B. GARY,
Chairman of Education,
S. O. Federation of Women's Club,
80 Abbeville, 5. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-12
Martha JefcOat.

On the 28th day of March last, Mar
tina Jefcoat, wife of Elijah Jefcoat,
came to the end of her long pilgrim
age and fell asleep, and nov rests from
the cares of her long, useful life. She
was born October 18th, 1929, and the
days of her sojourn overran mans al
lotted three score and ten by twelve
years, five months and sixteen days.
She was daughter of "old Squire
Dovia Williamson, "who was for many
years the respected magistrate of his
neighborhood and a man highly es-
teemed for his sterling worth and
manliness.
Martha Jefcoat was from family of
long succession OF Baptist ancestry
on her mother and fathers side, and
in early life. before marriage, she
Joined the Baptist church and her en-
tire life Of christian usefulness was
one of unbroken loyalty to her chris
t1an faith and her life was that Of a
consistent, gentle christian woman
and true expression Of her faith in
her Savior, and a BETTING example
for the imitation Of her children.
During her married life she became
the afectionate. considerate mother of
nine children, three of whom aid her
husband preceded her to the spirit
land by many years.
She was the grandmother Of sixty
one grandchildren and the venerated
great grandmother of sixty-two great
grand children.
She was true, devoted wife, a kind,
faithful mother, a firm, consistent
friend. Honored by her husband, rev.
cred and cherished by her children, re-
spected by her friends and beloved by
God.
Although old. she never became
helpless and preserved her conscious
ness to the end of her life, but old age
and the ills Of mortality and sickness
drained once hearty body apd con.
stitution to the inevitable wreckage of
the body and the imprisoned spirit
took its fight to the mansions for
which her life's piety and faith had
prepared her.
Her body was buried by that of her
husband in the old family burial
ground at the CLANCY Grave Yard,
which is situated in the immediate vi
cinity il which her long life was spent.