Mears Announces Democratic Run for Congress
Otho I Mears of Northampton County declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination against incumbent W A Jones. Former Commonwealth's Attorney, the candidate has limited public political activity and few debates, prompting questions about his party service and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho I’. Mears
Northampton County
Congress
W. A. Jones
Mears
Commonwealth
Bay
Democrats
Aidle
Advertisement Rates and Notices Policy
The notice outlines advertising rates and formats including 1.00 yearly advance, 10 cents per line for reading notices, 5 cents per line for memorials, 25 cents per line for subsequent insertions after a change, and special line rates for political communications. It urges timely news submissions by Wednesday morning and requires signatures for publication.
Bryan as Democratic Nominee Emerges Strong in New York Support
The piece lauds William Jennings Bryan as the likely Democratic presidential nominee, arguing his destiny and public character surpass rivals. It cites his defeats as signposts to future success, praises his civic duty and anti corruption stance, and notes favorable signs from Democratic lawmakers and East Coast support.
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Bryan Boom
New York City
Democratic Party
Republic
Congress
New York
East
Nebraska
A Pretty Wedding in North Virginia Dignified by Family Ties
A wedding at Providence M. E. Church in North Virginia on April 12 united Miss Lena Flester Down and Mr. Marry Lester Nelson. The ceremony featured bridesmaids, ushers, and a reception at Elmwood with guests from Philadelphia Richmond Norfolk Washington and Baltimore. The couple, after a steamer trip on the Mobjack, will reside in the county at Elmwood.
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Providence M. E
Lena Flester Down
J. W. Down
Lester Nelson
W. B. Nelson
North, Va
Charles H. Williams
Reseda
Emma Saxton
Wilmington
Delaware
Elmwood
Wim. McGonigal
Phila
W. N. Watkins
Richmond
Louise Hendren
Norfolk
Kate Simpson
Augusta R. McGonigal
Washington, D
Del
Virginia Lynch
Baltimore
Hannah R. Down
R. R. Hoskins
Wm. McGonigal
Philadelphia
Harry L. Nelson
Elmwood Friends
Public School Piano Fund Event Postponed to 20th
Change of date for the village school piano fund entertainment from the 16th to the 20th at the Court House. Tickets dated the 16th are valid on the 20th. cream served first to ticket holders from 7 to 8, and again after the program. Exercises start at 8 o'clock sharp. come early to avoid the rush and support the school’s building fund.
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Piano Fund
Court House
Notice to Taxpayers in Chesapeake District
Notice to taxpayers. The deputy treasurer will be at the office every Saturday afternoon to meet those who have not settled their taxes. The treasurer, J. J. Burks, signs the notice and states the official in charge is W F P Jarvis.
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Tt. Mears
Mr. Mears
W. FP. Jarvis
Chesapeake
J. J. Burks
Holly Grove Bazar Brings Funds for Church Parish
The Goazar at Stephen Mason's home benefited Holly Grove Christian Church. A lively event featured neat novelties, a $0.25 supper with oysters and cake, ice cream available. Miss Maude Hearne led novelties. many church women helped in dining. Master George Remagen will get a new frock bought by attendees. the parsonage fund gains about $50 as crowds filled Monday night and remained strong Tuesday.
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Stephen Mason
Holly Grove Christian Church
Fates's Honey and Tar advertised cough remedy notice
A vintage notice certifies druggists may refund sour money if Fates's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs. It claims to stop coughing, heat the lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption with no opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package. substitutes refused by S. E. Richardson per sale.
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Fates
S. E. Richardson
Central MLE Entertainment at Red Men's Halls Mathews Court
An evening of vocal and instrumental music and elocutionary renderings will be held at Red Men's Halls Mathews Court Mouse on May S at S P M. Proceeds benefit Central M E Church. Not amateur. features trained musicians and vocalists. Capt Frank Cunningham of Richmond may attend. Promises to be a profitable and instructive evening with refreshments after.
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Red Men's Halls
Mathews Court
Mouse
Ats P. M
Central
M. E. Church
Frank Cunningham
Richmond
Public warning on fake Poleys Honey and Tar
The notice warns that some persons sell counterfeit Poleys Honey and Tar in yellow packaging claiming no opiates is present. It states only Veley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package is safe and opiate free.
Dinner Party Honors Sailor Leaving for Alaska
Officers of the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey hosted a dinner aboard the schooner Matchless on April 1 from 5 30 to 9 30 p m to bid farewell to Sylvester S Schattschneider. Capt W J Vinal first officer James E Marsh and S S Schattschneider greeted guests including Misses Etta Kathryne Della Ola Belle Nettie Grace Powell Marchant chaperoned by Mrs R F Powell and Mrs A R B Hudgins. Unique menu features followed circle and triangle motifs with a biblical verse from Proverbs 25 25.
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U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Cricket Hill
Sylvesters. Schattschneider
Alaska
W. J. Vinal
James E. Marsh
S. S. Schattschneider
Etta Powell
Kathryne Powell
Della Powell
Ola Powell
Belle Powell
Nettie Powell
Grace Marchant
R. F. Powell
A. RB. Hudgins
Partnership Dissolved By Mutual Consent
Notice to friends and patrons that the firm of G. S. and J. F. Marchant has dissolved by mutual consent. Gratitude expressed for past favors and requests for settlement of all debts at once to the late firm’s members G. S. Marcuanr and J. F. Marcuanr.
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G. S
J. F. Marchant
G. S. Marcuanr
Notice to Masons Oriental Lodge No 20 meeting April 24 1906
Oriental Lodge No 20 A F and A M will meet at Mathews C M on April 24 1906 to honor John Paul Jones patron of masonry. Refreshments served and addresses expected by Hon J Boyd Sears and Mr Leslie Garnett. Visiting brothers invited by order of W M ALR Winns Secretary
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Oriental Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Mathews C.M
Atg
P.M
John Paul Jones
J. Boyd Sears
Mr. Leslie
Garnett
W. M. Alr. Winns
Seey
Por attractive and artistic Job humai thatone seeabie to
The readable fragment notes a call for an attractive and artistic job persona. It mentions human interest in visuals and approachable style, without clear names or concrete details. Further specifics are not provided in the text available.
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Humai
Wolffe & Nelson Take Over AY Carp Merchandise
A C Wourre announces the sale of his thirteen year old AY Carp shop to his son Wyatt Wolff and Howard Nelson. The new firm Wolffe & Nelson will continue the same line with increased stock at the old stand. Wourre cites age and health and thanks patrons as he retires. Date April 2, 1906.
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Wyatt Wolff
Howard Nelson
Wolffe & Nelson
A. C. Wourre
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation
How to prevent appendicitis by addressing chronic constipation. Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowels function. It is described as mild and pleasant to take with no nausea or griping. For sale by S. BE Richardson.
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S. Be, Richardson
Mathews Circuit Quarters Led by Rev J T Whitley
Rev J T Whitley of the Rappannock District preaches and leads quarterly meetings across three Mathews circuits. West Mathews Providence hosts April 21 and 22 at 11 AM, Mathews Central hosts April 23 at 3 30 PM and April 24 at 11 AM, East Mathews Beulah hosts April 22 7 30 PM and April 23 at 11 AM.
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J. T. Whitley
P. E
Rappannock
Notice to Fishermen to settle pound tax
Oyster inspector W Hagie announces collection of the pound tax. He will be at the Court House on Saturday the 21st to meet fishermen and must be settled by Thursday the 16th. those unable to attend may visit his house beforehand.
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W.hgayie
May Interest You Kidney Cure Claim
The ad promotes Poley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims it stops irregularities and can cure most kidney issues not beyond medical reach. Sold by Ss. E. K. Richis en.
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Poley
Reich of Medicine
Ss. EK
Richi Risen
Pension Board Meeting to Revise List at Mathews Court House
The Pension Board will meet at Mathews Court House on Wednesday April 25 at 16 oclock A M to revise the Pension List and receive pension applications. Applicants should call on Mr Sands Smith for blank forms and present them to the Board on the meeting day. W E Frrenerr, Chairman.
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Pension Board
Mathews Court House
Sands Smith
W.E. Frrenerr
Examination of Public Schools Teachers in Mathews County
State Board of Examiners and Inspectors announces a uniform examination for teaching in Mathews County Public Schools at Mathews C H on May 3 4 and 5 starting 9 o clock A M. Applicants will be tested in drawing science elementary algebra and general history in addition to usual subjects. White and colored applicants examined the same day. Thos B Lane Supt of Schools Mathews Co.
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State Board of Examiners and Inspectors
Mathews County
Mathews C. H
Thos. B. Lane
Sup’t. of Schools
Mathews Co
Court order in Mathews County farm partition suit
In Mathews Circuit Court on March 2 1906 the estate of Chas H Heath is partitioned of the 190 acre Auburn farm in Westville District. Defendants Kide C Heath Thomas Doliber Ada R Doliber nonresidents must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests. Publication mandated in Mathews Journal for four weeks and posting at the courthouse on April 2, 1996.
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Circuit Court
County OF
Mathews
Charles Heath
I. de ©. Heath
Chas. H. Heath
Gmd
Thomas Doliber
Ada R. Dotiter
Auburn
Westville
Ki.de C. Heath
Thomzes Doliber
Ann Ada BR. Doliber
Virginia
Mathews Journal
Hig Orca
Nds Smith
Moon excursion and church and social notes
The column lists local social items: Mathews girls and boys on a Sunday excursion including Leonard Story and Milton Billups. Easter service at Salem Church with large attendance. Miss Mary Williams visiting Baltimore. Miss Janie Billups to Norfolk for Easter. Mr. Cornelius Lilly is ill. Frank Corbett improving. Mr. Callis travels to Baltimore for spring stock. fishermen report good catches. Hiawatha.
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Leonard Story
Milton Billups
Clarence Wise
Sawyer
Ethel White
Mary Downs
Epworth League
Salem Church
Mary Williams
Baltimore
Janie Billups
Norfolk
Cornelius Lilly
Local Social Notes From Norfolk and Gwynn's
Burnice Diggs of Norfolk was the guest of his parents on Sunday. Mrs O Hudgins of Gwynn's is spending a few days with her parents. We are glad to report Mrs John Brooks is improving. Mr O R Hudgins is improving. Nellie Bly.
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Burnice Diggs of
Norfolk
O. Hudgins
Gwynn’s
John Brooks
O. R. Hudgins
Nellie Bly
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Gt Ganie L. &. Garnet
MOON
Frank Corbett
Callis
Hiawatha
Lasan
Whte Bros Wine and Whiskey Merchants
Commercial Place
Constantin Geneva
Academy of My
Jewely Store
Norfo
Main ST
Dr. A. Weck
D. H. Shafer
Lalrevorn
H. H. Hale
Charles Hf
Torsch .C
Hopkins Place
Gillingham St
Wnew Goods
Annie Bradley
Sears & Williams
Journal
Duttons
J. Flave Marchant Company
Syracuse
Mathews County Fishermen
B.d.l.ug Fulton Fisn Marke
Daily Returns
Hig! Co. A. Tfreakie
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