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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
4
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The Journal urges readers to fund Governor Wilson and rejects Wall Street money. The editor begins the fund with $2.50 and pledges to publish contributors’ names and forward funds to headquarters. The appeal stresses the need for significant donations from capable supporters after a request from the National Democratic Committee.
The Democratic Country Committee meets Saturday to name judges for the August 24 primary. The letter recalls last summer’s Mathews primary, urging candidates of high character with public confidence to prevent any suspicion of unfairness in future elections.
A Richmond printed magazine named The Southern Progress introduces itself as devoted to theSouth's development and expresses hope for its long life and prosperity. It frames its mission as noble and aims to contribute positively to regional growth.
The Rappakannak Association met at the Old Baptist church on Tunes day chaired by Dr. Dunnaway. Minutes and committee reports were presented, with talks on the Laymen's Movement and educational and Orphan's Home reports. Rev. L J H Suddith spoke, Dr. Hall delivered the day’s sermon, and delegates from multiple counties attended amid generous hospitality.
Hospitable people of that church and neighborhood anticipate two big days for the association today and tomorrow. A full account will be provided next week.
Ferdinand Allen, a Black man, shot and killed Mike Washington at a house dance near White Marsh on Saturday night. Allen, son of the late Henry Allen, prominent in Gloucester, is jailed at Gloucester C. H. for the crime.
A Richmond syndicate led by W. J. Payne has consolidated ten Northern Neck fish factories into a single combine. The plan aims to refinery ai l for market, convert scrap into fertilizers, and establish a shipyard to build and repair steamers. The effort seeks lower costs and greater scale for a long established local industry.
Members urged to attend a county committee gathering at Mathews C H on Saturday August 3 1912 to select judges for the party primary for the First Congressional District house seat. Other matters of importance on the agenda. chairman J Boyp Sears calls for full attendance.
Mathews County sheriff reports a primary election directed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth to be held on August 24 for a Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives from Virginia's First District.
A communication to Sheriff Jno E Miller from Hon E O James Secretary of the Commonwealth states the congressional primary for the First District will be held on August 24 and authorizes preparations accordingly.
Dr J W D Haynes announces a weekly wind corn service at a new grist mill in Catch Penny near Blakes. He offers meal and grain processing at prevailing prices and invites all in need to come on Tuesdays. The notice is dated July 18 and carries a medical professional sign-off.
An official letter from the Commission of Fisheries warns oyster ground tenants to pay overdue rents immediately or risk stakes being pulled and grounds being opened to the public. It adds stakes must be removed by August 8, 1912 or a police boat will be sent to enforce removal.
Joseph Smith, forty five, a Gloucester shipbuilder, killed his 17 year old wife near Maynis store after an exchange aboard a Gloucester excursion trip to Norfolk. He then wounded himself in the head, was arrested, and jailed awaiting trial. Authorities attribute jealousy of other young men as motive.
An old testimonial style ad claims Bucklen's Arnica salve banishes piles by soothing itching irritation and swelling. It also calls the product the greatest healer of burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and skin eruptions and lists a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
Obituary notice from Westville Baptist Church memorializing Mary J Hurst who died January 28 1912 in Norfolk at age 73. Resolution details commend her faithfulness from church and family, lists six children and several Norfolk and Retz residents as survivors, notes her lifelong devotion, and requests publication in Religious Herald Mathews Journal and church minutes. A second short item advertises Chamberlins Liniment for back pain with brief directions.
A public notice states stores shall close between twilight and 8 o clock on weekdays except Saturday and advises using this method of notifying the public. SipLeY Bros.
Local store announces a closing season sale starting the 72oth inst with many items priced to move. Low shoes laces embroideries lawns fans parasols umbrellas dusters blue serge suits summer silks linens straw hats millinery thin coats summer underwear all at sacrifice. Millinery as low as 25 cents on the dollar. Men’s low shoes limited stock while sale lasts. G. S. MARCHANT. Rub-My-Tism cures.
An advertisement claims widespread ill health stems from poor digestion and that a few doses of Chamberlin's Tablets will strengthen digestion, invigorate the liver, regulate the bowels, and end the misery of faulty digestion. It urges readers to try and notes many have been permanently cured and that the product is for sale by all dealers.
A traveling salesman writes of relief from digestion issues after using Dr King s New Life Pills. The author from Berkshire Vermont claims remarkable benefit for stomach liver and kidney troubles and notes the remedy is affordable and effective.
By virtue of executions in my hands in favor of WW. P. Graves of Alexandria Virginia against Amos Ronier I will on Saturday August 16 offer for sale at public auction at Crickett Hill Virginia at 11 a m the schooner Nettie to satisfy the judgment.
Creditors of the estate of the late B E Clements are urged to settle their accounts with the undersigned rather than with C E Digs ers who previously handled them. All debts should be settled promptly. Mrs B E Clements, North Va.
Hon William A Jones will address Gloucester voters at Gloucester City Hall on August 5 at 1 30 PM and at Guinea the same night venues listed.
Owners state they will not endure hot nights in their workplaces and decide to adopt Pay Wie UMA to avoid patron inconvenience during summer.
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