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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1912

Page

4

Baltimore Steamship Schedule from Pier 9 to Freeport 1911

In effect Saturday, Apr 29, 1911 the steamer leaves Pier 9 Lyght Street Baltimore every Sunday and Wednesday for Freeport and intermediate landings with specific morning departures from Baltimore and afternoon returns from Freeport to Baltimore. Freight received at Baltimore for the above points by shipping days until 4:30 p.m. Signed Wittaro Thomenson, Gen. Mgr. A. R. Beaye p. Agent, Saito.

Pier Lyght Street Baltimore Mila Tipers Blackwells Ieeton Timbs Keedgill Wardings Harveys Grace Byrdton Kilmarnok Ocrans Jackson's Creek Cricket Hill Callis Fitcheus Conrada Green Point Stampers Blandad Freeport Jweather Blands Canucis Warehouse Fitchers Cricket H Ocr Ns Kilmarpock Grace Poin Hardings Fleeton Reedville Blackwell Light Street Barre Street Point Comfort Norfolk Portsmith Old Point Co Mathews Gloucester Counties OHN R. Sherwood Pres Gen' Mer

Long suffering described relief after Peruna and Lydia

A lengthy testimonial recounts twenty three years of chronic catarrh and mis ery with persistent mucus drainage and bowel issues. After trying many remedies the narrator credits Peruna with rapid bowel relief and complete recovery after five bottles, and recommends Jecyna to others with similar symptoms.

Journal advertising and obituaries policy note

The Journal outlines pricing and policy details for obituaries occupying more than half a column, regular space rates for such ads, and the deadline for ad and news copy submissions. It notes weekly publication on Thursdays and provides contact details for W. M. Minter as editor and owner.

Democrats Urge Wilson for President in 1912

In a 1912 letter the Mathews County audience is urged to back Governor Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic presidential nomination. The piece argues Wilson’s intellect, integrity, and political savvy would benefit the nation and party, noting upcoming county and state conventions to choose delegates.

Woodrow Wilson Old Commonwealth Wold New Jersey Mathews Wilson

Evans Family Loses Patriarch in Quiet Obituary

The late Evans patriarch is mourned as a schoolman whose ranks thin with death. Survived by two sons Hon. W. D. Evans and Dr. A. B. Evans and two daughters Mrs. Nathaniel Land and Miss Lizzie Evans.

W. D. Evans A. B. Evans Nathaniel Land Lizzie Evans

Former U S Marshal Morgan Treat Dies in West Point

Morgan Treat a former U S Marshal died at his home in West Point on Monday April 22 He was a prominent figure across the First District with long service and community ties.

U. S Morgan Treat West Point Fist District

Beulah to Be Dedicated by Beulah M FE Church

Beulah M FE Church will be dedicated on Sunday April 28 with Dr J B Winn preaching at 11 am and 3 pm. Former pastors attend. one leads St Pauls at 11 am and Beulah at 7:30 pm. Benland dinner served. revival services follow with Rev J A Thomas assisting from Cumberland St Church Norfolk.

Beulah J.b.winn St. Pauls J.A. Thomas Cumberland St. Church Norfolk

Democratic county committee meeting in Mathews County

A meeting of the Democratic county committee of Mathews County will be held at Mathews Court House on Saturday April 17 at 2 P M to select a method and time for choosing delegates to the Norfolk Convention. Hicks, County Chairman.

Democratic County Committee Mathews County Norfolk Mathews Court House

Notice To Fishermen License Tax Penalties

Notice from the legislature requiring fishermen to pay license tax before setting nets. Penalties include forfeiture of nets fines from 25 to 100 dollars or jail. Inspectors will enforce if fishermen fail to comply after a formal request by letter or in person. W. H. Gayle 1831 inspector.

W. H. Gayle

Mathews High Teams Edge Bohannon Mobjack In Baseball Faceoff

Bohannon and Mobjack visited Mathews High School for two games. Mathews boys won 12 to unknown, batteries Oliver White and White Treake and Treakile. In a later six inning rematch the Mathews C H men beat the boys 10 to 7 with batteries Healy Treakle and Treakle White Hoskins and Minter.

Bohannon and Mathews High School Oliver White Treake Treakile Mathews C.H Healy Treakle Hoskins Minter

Opening Day Statistics Baffling Rhetoric

A playful column argues that energy from base ball antics at Mathews Park could power a giant horn record and desensitize regions from Australia to Mars. It jokes that loud cheering would keep Mars inhabitants awake and create a fog over London for 67,413 years, ending with support for the best team.

Mathews Base Oobjjwa Australia North Pole Mars London

Visit Highlights for Miss Margaret Tabb in Newstead

Miss Margaret Tabb of Newstead Gloucester county visits Mrs da W Ellerson at 316 E Grace Street Virginia Pilot notes. Funeral held for Joshua Gray who died at home near Hayes Gloucester county Wednesday. He was father to Louise and Martha Gray News Leader reports.

Margaret Tabb Newstead Gloucester County Ellerson Grace Street Pilot Joshua Gray Hayes Gloucester County Louise Martha Gray

New Hay For Sale Near May Harvest Preview

Daniel Ricwardson announces sale of forty tons of wheat hay to be cut in early May weather permitting. Seeded two bushels per acre, no onions in hay, cut in bloom for best quality. Also offering 70 bushels of soybeans. orders to be collected in the field for barn transfer.

Daniel Ricwardson

Public Auction for Land in Mathews County

By decree of the Circuit Court of Mathews in the Irene Haynes suit, a 29 acre parcel near Cobbs Creek in Pianxitank Magisterial District will be sold at Mathews C. H. on Monday May 20 1912 at 1 pm. Proceeds to be divided among entitled parties. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months. bonds for deferred payments accepted or full cash option. Bond by commissioner executed. April 20 1912. Sanns Suita C. c.

Circuit Court of Mathews Irene Haynes J. L. Lewis Mathews C. H Pianxitank Cobbs Creek Mathews County Bramhall

Why He Was Late

A brief humorous exchange explains a late arrival home. The speaker says meeting Smithson caused the delay while noting Smithson complained of stomach trouble. The punchline is the suggestion to take Chamberlin's Tablets, sold by all druggists.

Smithson Chamberlin Dgglcra

Fire destroys part of Shadecliff Farm chicken house

A fire yesterday around noon destroyed the ore section of Shadecliff Farm's chicken house owned by Mr. P H Muir and about five hundred newly hatched chickens. The blaze started from the brooder in that section.

Shadecliff Farm P.H. Muir

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Relief From Blues

An old ad claims a sluggish liver fills the system with poisonous matter and asserts Dr Kings New Life Pills will expel it. The copy promises improved mood and health for stomach liver and kidneys with a 25 cent price at all druggists.

Sudden Death Claims North Citizen at Hicks Wharf

Mr P E Ewell a prominent North resident died after indigestion at Hicks Wharf last Saturday. He was taken to Goodall Davis’s home where he expired a few hours later. Rev J C Walker conducted the funeral at the home Monday night and Trinity Cemetery burial followed. Ewell, about sixty five, worked in timber and left a widow and several children.

Hicks Wharf P. E. Ewell North

Deaths of Judge A. Browne Evans at Churchview

Obituary notes the death of Judge A Browne Evans aged resident of Middlesex County at his home near Churchview after a brief illness. Funeral at Hermitage Church attracted a large turnout. Evans served Middlesex as Commonwealth's Attorney legislator circuit judge and in other public roles as a devout Christian citizen.

A. Browne Evans Middlesex County Churchview Hermitage Church

Training Nurses and Scholarships At Philadelphia School

The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Cheatnut Street Philadelphia announces fall enrollment soon. Free two year course scholarships cover room board laundering incidental expenses and railroad fare home on completion. Home study and resident short courses also offered with full instruction under wholesome conditions. Special Short Course Class opens October 3rd.

Philadelphia School For Nurses Cheatnut Street Philadelphia

Burial lots offered at Trinity Cemetery sale may 2

To the public unsold desirable burial lots remain in Trinity Cemetery. On Thursday May 2 at ten four p m I will be on the grounds to sell lots 10 by 16 for ten dollars. Those with unpaid lots should attend to settle or they will be resold. Jeo E Micier vestryman

Trinity Cemetery Jeo. E. Micier

Rheumatism attack relief with Chamberlin's Liniment

Advert text touts Chamberlin's Liniment to ease rheumatism by rubbing affected areas. Claims quick disappearance and widespread dealer availability.

Public School Teachers Examinations Set May Dates

Notice announces spring examinations for mathematics teachers to be held at Mathews C. H. on Thursday May 2 Friday May 3 and Saturday May 4 with daily start times promptly at 9 A M under supervision of E C Percival Division Superintendent.

Mathews Mathews C. H Qu. M

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Promotes Mercuryless Remedy

An old advertisement warns against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims the product contains no mercury, is taken internally, and supports the blood and mucous membranes. Sold for 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Drug Data

Electric Bitters Promised To Rebuild Weak Nerves

A vintage remedy advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier. It claims to restore appetite, energy, and liver kidney function after a gale related illness, promising nerve strength and improved health with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.

Remarkable Cure Reported For Cough With New Discovery

W B Holyclaw of Clarendon Texas recalls a startling change in his brother after a dangerous cough fearing consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a complete recovery after using tea bottles. The family, now weighing 216 pounds, has relied on the remedy for years with excellent results. Priced 50 cents and 1.00, free freight at all druggists.

W. B‘ Holyclaw Clarendon Tex Dr. King

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