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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1911

Page

4

B C and A Railway Timetable For 1911 Passenger Steamer Schedule

The notice outlines the steamers' weekly departures from Baltimore to Freeport and intermediate landings starting April 29 1911 with Sunday and Wednesday departures. It lists outbound times from Baltimore to Freeport and return times from Freeport to Baltimore on designated sailing days and notes times are not guaranteed. Freight cutoff and company contacts are provided.

Piet Light Street Baltimore Tor’ Freeport Intermediate Landing Mila Tipers Fleeton Timbs Reedvill Hardings Harveys Grace Pt Byrdton Kilmarnock Ocrans Jackson'a Creek Stampers Green Point Conrads Warehouse Fitchers Callis Cricket Hill Jackson's Creek Grace Point Reedville Blackwell

Candidate Cardo Bikes and Democrat Nomination Notice

J. T. Christian announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates. The notice asks Mathews and Middlesex voters to approve in the primary, set for September 7, 1911, and expresses earnest support and appreciation.

Bikes Mathews Middlesex Lhbereby House of Delegates of Virginia J. T. Christian Virginia Essex King and Queen Gloucester

Wiltshire Candidate Walsh Somers Declares Reform Platform

Dixie April 27 1811 Mathews Middlesex voter notice announces Wale Somers running for Virginia House of Delegates as a Reform Democrat aligned with Bryan School principles. He pledges economy in government, support for initiative referendum and recall, and endorsement of W W A Jones over Martir. He vows to work with constituents to curb corruption and elevate the Commonwealth.

Dixie Mathews Middlesex House of Delegates Virginia W W. A. Jones Martir

Middlesex Candidate Declares House Bid From Middlesex County

A speech declares intent to run for the House of Delegates representing Math ews and Middlesex counties. The candidate pledges fidelity to duties, public service, and measures that benefit the people, while noting affiliation with the Democratic party.

Democratic bid for Mathews Middlesex seat announced

After consulting many friends, I offer myself as representative for Mathews and Middlesex counties in the next General Assembly. I will speak on public questions at all voting precincts and ask voters not to pledge support until I have addressed them.

Mathews Middlesex

Thieves Steal Heart Then Dr Kings Life Pills Cure

A Coal City Alabama man claims two thieves stole his heart for twelve years but Dr Kings New Life Pills restored his health. He suffered constipation malaria and headaches before relief. The advertisement promotes Kings Life Pills for 25 cents at druggists.

S. W. Bends Coal City Ala

Obituary and notices page from The She Journal

Classifieds indicate obituaries and public notices run weekly on Thursdays. The issue lists editor Paul Titlow and office manager. ads and job copy prepared on request with forms due by Wednesday 10 a.m. and publication Thursday August 10, 191.

MW. Minter Paul Titlow

Brothers Ryland and Lee Seek Light Sparring Outing

The speaker asks why the brothers Ryland and Lee do not end their sparring for a friendly fight. They hike to enjoy light amusement and doubt either would suffer serious injury.

Ryland Lee

Postal Law Notice on Subscriptions Arrears

The notice warns subscribers in arrears of one year or more that the postal laws prohibit sending papers. It urges those behind in payments to settle promptly to avoid embarrassment and trouble for the newspaper.

Carter Glass Attacks on Mr W McDonald Lee Question Past Support

The piece cites Carter Glass accusing Lee and his paper of being bought by patronage. It recalls Glass’s six year old endorsement of Thomas S. Martin over A J Montague and asserts a debt of gratitude influenced that choice.

W. McDonald Lee Carter Glass Lee Me. Glass Thomas S. Martin U. S. Senate A. J. Montague Old Commonwealth Martin Fas Mac Lee

Local candidates qualified for September 7 primary

Gajiaidetes Gualify besides four candidates to the Senate the following local candidates have qualified to enter the primary on Sept 7. For State Senate Col J R Saunders of Saluda For Legislature J T Christian Percival Hicks Walter Somers and J E Healy For Commonwealths Attorney L C Garnett For Treasurer J J Burke and N E Miller For Commissioner of Revenue W E Davis For Sheriff Jno F Miller Those with no opposition for the nomination will be declared the nominees of their party.

Senate State Senate Col J. R. Saunders Saluda J. T. Christian Percival Hicks Walter Somers J. E. Healy Commonwealth L. C. Garnett J. J. Burke N. ‘E. Miller Commissioner of Revenue E Davis Jno F. Miller

Bey Shore Ride With Sands Smith Jr Hosts Beach Party

A Tuesday night Port Haywood party rides to Bethel Bay Shore in a wagon built for the occasion hauled by three mules and a horse. Guests include Miss Mary Harrigan of Arkansas and Misses Irene Gaye and Olive Brooks of Norfolk. the evening praised host Sands Smith Jr. for a pleasant entertainment.

Port Haywood Bethel Bay Shore Horge Sands Smith, Jr Mary Harrigan Arkansas Mises Irene Gaye Olive Brooks Norfalk

For Sale Corn Seed and Mare Listed for Sale

For sale in Mathews Virginia a Lea s Prolific and Fal caster seed wheat Appler and rust proof QATS, a beautiful sorrel mare. Seller: G. Miller from Mathews, Virginia.

Lea

Wasteful disposal of trout by Milford Haven pound nets

A writer witnessed many dead fish floating near Milford Haven after pound net fishermen discarded catches that were excessive for disposal. The piece condemns the waste and suggests allowing early summer fishing and enlarging the 41 mesh size as possible remedies to protect future returns.

Milford Haven

Advertising Club Members Toss Bottle Aboard Dorchester

Fifty Baltimore Advertising Club members on the Dorchester en route to Boston tossed a sealed bottle containing a cigar and mission note overboard to be forwarded to their favorite newspaper. The bottle, sealed by The Cork and Seal Co. of Baltimore, was found by Wilton D. Morse of Peary on Winter Harbor Beach and sent to the Mathews Journal.

Dorchester Boston Advertising Club Baltimore Cork and Seal Co Advertising iChairs America Wilton D. Morse Peary Winter Harbor Beach Mathews Te Trust

Public Speaking by State Senator A F Thomas at Math ews Court House

State Senator A F Thomas will address Math ews voters at the Court House on Saturday August 26 at 7 p m in behalf of Messrs Jones and Glass. He is noted as a capable orator and is expected to deliver an engaging speech. Ladies are invited. The County Committee will meet at noon the same day to appoint judges.

A. F. Thomas Mathews Court House Messrs

Memorial for Uncle Elijah Buchanan After May 31 191

In loving remembrance, we note the death of our dear uncle Elijah Buchanan who departed this life May 31, 191. He was 66 and left a widow, three children, seven grandchildren, and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. A loving niece.

Elijah ‘Buchannon

Regatte Boat and Sail Races At Riverside Club

Regatte motor boat and sail boat races will be held under the Riverside Yacht and Tennis Club on August 15. Entrants may race any class to be decided that day. A swimming race, a tule race, diving, and a distance trial are also scheduled with entries to Dr. R R Hoskins.

Riverside Yacht and Tennis Club Club Hanseby A. M R R. Hoskins

Mission at Trinity and St John churches announced

The Rev. Thomas Semmes rector of St Andrew's Richmond will lead a mission at Trinity and St John churches from Aug 13 to 17 with 11 a m services at Trinity and 730 p m at St John each day. A preparatory service is set for July 36 at 4 p m and Aug 6 at 330 p m. Semmes will also address temperance on Aug 17 at Central Methodist Church. Public invited.

Thomas Semmes St. Andrew's Church Richmond Trinity St. John’s Trinity Church St. Johns Church St. John's Church State Anti-Saloon League Central Methodist Church

Patent remedy touted as cure for chills and fever

An advertisement claims that six doses of a medicine numbered 666 will cure any case of chills and fever, priced at 25 cents.

Price

Candidate declares for Mathews County Treasurer

W. E. Marchant announces his candidacy for the office of County Treasurer. He asks voters to support him with their ballots, stating he will serve efficiently. The note is signed from Cricket Hill with an illegible date.

Deaths of Mr Thomas Lindon in Fitchetts

Mr Thomas Lindon a well known Fitchetts resident died at his home Sunday at 7 30 P M after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at his residence Tuesday evening with burial in the family burying ground. Services were by Mathews Lodge No 3 1 2 2 and by the O O F and Mathews Council No 52 Jr O U A M of which he was a member. Lindon aged 46 leaves a widow four children and two brothers.

Thomas Lindon Fitchetts L. J. Phaap Mathews Lodge No O.O. F Mathews Council No Mt. Landon

Political Row Unfolds Over Alleged Yellow Dog Fund

In Georgia and Manassas a series of letters from Barbour Thompson deny the existence of a corruption fund linked to Mr. Jones. Thompson claims funds were not used and says letters authorized support for railroad friendly candidates. The exchange centers on alleged payments to influence legislative elections and create a Democratic majority.

Barbour Thompson Jones Martin Georgia Manassas Thompson Ton Bath

Miller for Treasurer Promises Tax Reform and Accountability

N. E. Miller declares support for reducing county levy to 20 cents per $100 and demands banked surplus funds for interest. He urges capitation tax collection, public listing of nonpayers, and removal of a treasury fee on school funds. He opposes the Underwood plank and pledges temperance support and fiscal reform.

N. E. Miller

Death of Mrs Emma S Carney at Gwynns Island

Mrs Emma S Carney wife of Robert T Carney, a Gwynns Island influencer, died at her home on Saturday. Funeral services were led by Rev L K Suddith on Monday with burial in Gwynns Island Cemetery. She suffered a long illness but endured with fortitude. She leaves a mother Mrs Charlotte Sparrow, two brothers Gett ve Sparrow and Washington Sparrow, and two sisters Mrs J H Hurst and Mrs Charlotte Sparrow.

Emma S. Carney Robert T. Carney Gwynns Island Gwynns L. Kk Suddith Gwynns Esland

Des Moines Woman Healed After Bowel Complaint

A well known Des Moines woman endured two days of severe bowel distress before being cured by a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all dealers.

Des Moines Chamberlain

For Sale Berkshire Pigs Seven Weeks Old

Berkshire pigs seven weeks old advertised for sale by A. T. Hudgins of Laban with contact details omitted for local buyers.

Berkshire PI A. T. Hudgins Laban Berkshire Yorkshire Hudgins Mill Hudgins Diggs

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