Texas Citizen Freed Demand Echoes in Washington
A cryptic dispatch from Washington reports pressure from US officials to secure release of a Mexican rebel ally and a hostage. The State Department warns of drastic steps if General Overro is not urged to meet the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Huntindon Wilken
Meting Score
Mpbatic
Tony State
Ceanse
Madera
Meviena
United States
Ee Pe International
Ris
City Leaders Detain Thirty Travelers After Expulsion Threat
Thirty men were taken from the city in cars and a train, driven beyond the city limits, and ordered to walk away from Sun Dicheron. A sword barred their return, suggesting coercive force to keep them from coming back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Dicheron
Panic after Fire Riots in Chicago Department Store
A department store fire on West Madison in Chicago caused panic among shoppers Friday. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze as crowds surged toward exits, with several people injured or trapped amid the chaotic rush and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
West Madison
Secon Heer
Journal Classified Rates and Deadlines
The notice outlines weekly Thursday publication, annual subscription rate of per year in advance by W. M. Minter as editor and owner. It states obituaries occupying more than half a column incur regular space rates and advertising job and news copy are prepared on request with forms closing Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Ex Governor Montague declares bid for Third Virginia district
Ex Governor A J Montague announces candidacy for Congress in Virginia's Third District challenging incumbent Captain Lamb. Analysts note his qualifications and pledge the district would gain a capable public servant if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Montague
Congress
Third
Lamb
Virginia
Advertisement for Chamberlaines Lina ent Remedy
An old general advertisement touts Chamberlaines Lina ent as the remedy for rheumatism. It promises quick relief and notes availability through all dealers.
Public outrage over moving picture crime rehearsals
A Toledo reader condemns wide circulation of a Carroll County tragedy in films and stage shows. He blames Governor Mann for allowing promoters to profit from the crime and urges citizens to denounce such productions to protect youth and public order. He warns of ongoing, more harmful sensational crime portrayals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior
Carroll County
Virginia
Mann
Moving Picture
F. B. Respass
Allen
Respass
Obituary of Mrs. Mary F. Bridges
Mrs. Mary F Bridges died January 29 at her daughter's home in Mathews County age eighty two. She left four children Mrs Amos Rainer Mrs J W Brooks T F Bridges and J Bridges and was buried beside her brother Charles Atherton in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Bridges
J. W. Souks
M.s. Bridges
Mathews County
Charles Atherton
Amos Rainer
J. W. Brooks
Jane Messrs
T. F
Bereavement Note From Charel Lodge 235.1.C. O. F.
Members extend sympathy to brothers T. F. and J. H. Bridges in their bereavement. Funeral held at home by Rev. H. B. Jordan. Committee M. H. Lewis John Acer Thomas Green. Poem lines promise reunion in the Father's Mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bridges
Charel Lodge
T. F
J. H. Bridges
H. B. Jordan
James Duncan Former Norfolk official Dies After Surgery
James Duncan formerly of Gloucester County and longtime Norfolk city Police Justice died at Sarah Lee Hospital last Saturday after an operation for stomach trouble. A prominent Norfolk citizen he held offices including City Attorney and Commonwealths Attorney of Norfolk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Gloucester County
Norfolk City
Sarah Lee Hospital
Norfolk
Norfolk County
Captain Joseph R Diggs Dies in Laban
Captain Joseph R Diggs longtime Laban resident dies at home from paralysis after months bedbound. Funeral services set for Friday at 11 a.m. at his home with Rev L J Fhaup officiating. He is described as a good man and worthy citizen whose sterling character endeared him to all who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R.diggs
Laban
Rev
L. J. Fhaup
Walter Willis buried at Ware Church this week
J Walter Willis a former Gloucester citizen and son in law of James Meredith of Wilsons Creek was buried at Ware Church on Monday of this week. Willis once owned a handsome estate in Gloucester.
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J. Walter Willis
Gloucester
James Meredith
Wilson's Creek
Ware Church
Willis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted Against Mercury Dangers
An 19th century warning highlights mercury dangers in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. The powder suggests internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials offered. It notes retail price and distribution by druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Jagger and Green Bride in Quiet Home Ceremony
Oscar Lawrence Jagger and Joseph Lillian Green wed at George Fernald home Thursday night. Rev. J. Arthur Winn officiated. The groom, son of Oscar Jagger, is a steamboat man. the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Green.
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Oscar Lawrence Jagger
Joseph Lillian Green
Upper
Mathews
George Fernald
J. Arthur Winn
Oscar Jagger
J. G. Green
Pension Board Meets Next Wednesday
The pension board will convene in session on April 17 to revise the pension list and accept new pension applications. W. E. Fircuett is listed as a participant.
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Pension Board
Wathews
Why He Was Late
A brief dialogue recalls a delay caused by a friend Smithson whose stomach trouble dominated the conversation. The speaker mentions recommending Chamberlin's tablets as a remedy. The piece reads as a lighthearted domestic vignette.
Teachers Notice Examinations and Conference Dates
Sprint examinations will be held this year at Mathews C H on May 2 3 and 4. The Teachers District Conference will meet in Newport News on April 25 to 27. Teachers wishing to attend should apply to Supt Perciful or Supt Wm A Jenkins of Hampton for advance housing for the three days of the session.
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Mathews C. H
Newport News
Perciful
Wm.a. Jenkins
Hampton
Electric Bitters Tonic Promises Health Restorative Cure
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a powerful tonic and blood purifier for weakness nervousness and loss of appetite. It claims to fortify nerves renew energy and aid stomach liver and kidneys after grip attacks, offering 50 cents and guaranteed satisfaction.
Sale of Land on Gwynn's Island Mathews County Virginia
As attorney in fact for the heirs of the late Walter G Hudgins I offer for sale at public auction in Mathews Court House Virginia on Monday May 26 1912 at 1200 M four lots of land Lot 1 19.040 acres Lot 2 11.00 acres Lot 3 18.601 acres Lot 4 4.838 acres total 53.479 acres plus a 10.965 acre wood lot all on Gwynn's Island with a storehouse stable and other improvements. The parcels may be sold separately or as a whole. Cash terms. G E T Lane Attorney in fact for Walter G Hudgins heirs.
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Walter G. Hudgins
Mathews Court House
Virginia
Circuit Court
Towit
Gwynn's Island
Mathews
Dr King's New Life Pills End Blues For Better Health
A promotional note touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for a sluggish liver and blues. It claims the pills expel silious poison and improve stomach liver and kidney comfort with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Prize Essay Contest Opens for Virginia Youth
The Richmond branch of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia offers a $50 prize for a youth essay on Equal Suffrage. Open to Virginia residents aged 13 to 18, essays must be under 2000 words, ink or typewritten on one page, signed with a nom de plume and placed in a sealed envelope with your real name age and address inside. Entries close June 1, 1912. winning essays will be published. Information available at the League rooms 800 East Broad Street Richmond.
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Richmond
Equal Suffrage League of Virginia
Virginia
East Broad Street
Equal Suffrage League
Soo E
Bread St
Local Grinder Offers Meat Hominy and Graham Flour
J Henry Thompson Retz in Virginia announces a newly erected mill ready to grind and sell meat, hominy, and related provisions. He also offers graham flour ground on site, described as a healthy food, and invites patronage from customers.
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Graham Flower
J. Henry Thompson
Almost a Miracle Cures Cough With Dr Kings New Discovery
Clarendon Tex man recalls his brother’s dreadful cough that nearly looked like consumption. After using Dr Kings New Discovery he was cured in tea bottles and gained back health. The remedy is quick safe reliable and guaranteed priced 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free at all druggists.
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W. B. Holyclaw
Clarendon
Tex
Dr. King
A. M. Iker
West
Burlington
Iowa
Chicago
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Supreme Court of the United States
American Tobacco ‘Company
Circuit Court For
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C.H. Fri
Mathews Marine Railway
Milton Murray
Prop
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B.C. & A. Railway
Plapkatank River
Light Street
Baltimore
Freeport
Tipers
Blackwells
Tuceton
Timbsa
Reedvill
Intinga
Harreva
Grace Pt
Burdson
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Callis
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Canada
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Callis Lo
Cricket
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Reedville
Mila
Blackwell
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Willaxy Thompson
My'r
A. K. Beaver
Saito
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Board of Visitors
Surge
Ik. W. Nicwuis
Supa
Chamberiie
W. H. Miller
C. H. Va
Notary Public
J. P
OC. S. Smith
Gloucester, VA
Smith
Glouceser
E. W. Browne
Lynnhaven
Horn Harbor Cove
Cove
Arcade
H. Patteson
Nobjack
Rome
Pilex
Toledo, Ohio
Old Dominion
M. H. Lewis
John Acer
Thomas Green
Joseph Rfr, Diggs
Walter Willis
Jagger—Green
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Chamberlin
Gwynns Igland
G. E. T. Lane
B. E. Clemente
Messrs
J. W. Hearn
C. E. Miller
Clements
Parker Buggies
Chase City
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Haven
New Point
Shooters Hill
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MOODY
Gahneaden, Va
Plymouth Rock
McCue
Thomas W. Odgen
Hicks Wuarr
W. J. Miller
Baltimore ST
Baltimore, MO
Peruna
A. M. Skerd
E. V. Zirckel
Canton Avée
Baltimore, MD
BAY
Steam Packe Co
U. S. Mail
New York
Florida
Old Point Comfort
Baltimer
Steaaship
Matlows
Gloucester Counties
Baltmore
Barre Street
Da‘iv
Point Comfort
Ports
Std
Old Point Co
Jyhn R. Sherwood
Pres
Willams & Go ‘Iliams Wharf
Ms. Carter
M. Carter
Rohannon, Va
Edwin Treakle
Fulton
New Yorlk City
Mathew
Market and Fulton National Bank
Feaplea Trust. Ca
Brooklyn
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