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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1911

Page

4

Baltimore Steamers Schedule to Freeport and back

Timetable shows sailings from Pier 6 Light Street Baltimore to Freeport and intermediate stops with departures at 5 p m and 7 am on select days. Return trips depart Freeport for Baltimore on Tuesdays and Fridays with times listed for each wharf. Note states timetable indicates expected arrivals and departures not guaranteed and not responsible for delays.

Light Street Itimore Sendar Freeport Lancing Baltimore Mix Tipere Bigckelts Fleeton Timbs Reelvill Hardings Harveys Grace Ps Bridton Rust Arno Tk Ocrans Jackson’s Creek Cricket Hill Caltis Fitchts Canads Green Point Stampers Blands Conracts Warehouse Fitchers Rallis Jackson's Creek Kilmarnock Grace Point Byrdton Fireuan Reedwile Mala Blackwell Tipers Barre Street Ole Point Comfort Norfoly Portsmouth Wvwa Point Comfort Mathews Glousester Sherwood Pres Gen

Virginia House of Delegates Candidacy Announcement

A candidate appeals for voter support in Mathews and Middlesex for the Democratic nomination. The letter states the candidacy is subject to primary approval on September 7, 1911, and is signed by J. T. Christian.

Walter Somers Declares Candidacy For Virginia House Seat

Walter Somers of Middlesex announces his bid for the Virginia House of Delegates from Middlesex and Mathews counties. He frames himself as a Jeffersonian Democrat, pledges reform, economy, and support for initiative referendums. He criticizes bureaucratic power and seeks voter approval in the September 7 Democratic primary.

Mathews Middlesex House of Delegates Virginia Rort Ser Vans W. A. Jones Martin Shoul Walter Somers

Journal Admits Rush Minding Editorial Plaitudes

The Journal announces its August 17 1911 issue with Obituaries and notices amid a note that editorial space is limited due to a rush of other matters. Paul Titlow is named editor and owner with Minter as office manager. Hourly and advance subscription details are listed.

Death of S F Miller Marks Local Landmark's Passing

S F Miller died Tuesday after a long summer illness at his North River home aged 66. He served as Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue and chaired Westville School Board and the Democratic County Committee. A Confederate veteran, he leaves a widow Margaret Hunley and three sons and three daughters.

Mathews S. F. Miller Fae North River Rock T. W. Ogden Seale Trinity Cemetery Mr. Miller County Larkin Miller Internal Revenue Westville School Board Democratic County Committee State Board of Fisheries Gray Margaret Hunley

Democratic Candidate Bids for Mathews Middlesex Representation

A public notice announces a candidate offering to serve as representative for Mathews and Middlesex in the next General Assembly and seeks preference only after public speeches at voting precincts. The same notice states intent to seek re election to the Virginia Senate for the 39th District in a Democratic Primary on September 9 1911, covering Essex King and Queen Middlesex Mathews and Gloucester.

Mathews Middlesex Senate of Virginia Essex King and Queen Gloucester

Parmners Institute Special Meetings Across Virginia Ports

Parmners Institute organizes special meetings with Old Dominion Steamship Co in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Immigration at Claremont Smithfield Mathews C. H Dixondale and Dixondale dates vary August with times listed for the meetings in the notice.

Old Dominion Steamship Coi Virginia Department of Agriculture and Lomigration Claremont Smithfield Mathews C. Hk Bk A. Pn Dixondale

W. H. Miller Notary Public and J. P. Move Countywide

W H Miller Notary Public and J P would go to any part of the county or elsewhere to attend to any business in his line.

J. P

County Committee Meeting for Sept Primary Judges

The County Committee calls a meeting on August 66 at 2 o'clock to appoint judges for the September 7 primary. Chairman L. C. Garnett presides.

L. C. Garnett

Lost Between Old Baptist Church and Court House

A gentleman seeks a place to contact Mr Matthews at the hotel between the old Baptist church and courthouse. Readers with information urged to respond.

Old Baptist Church Court House Hotel of

For Sale Corn and Seed Wheat on Farm

For sale 5 G Miller Mathews Virginia offers Leaps Prolific and Ful caster seed wheat Appler rust proof oats and a sorrel mare. Sale by owner details provided.

G. Miller Mathews

Richmond man to address J U R M meeting Wednesday

Mr T Gray Haddon of Richmond will address the J U R M gathering on Wednesday night August 23, delivering remarks likely to set the tone for the event and highlight current issues facing the group.

T. Gray Haddon Richmond

Races at Mob Jack Bay Yacht Club Draw Strong Coast Crowd

The Tuesday regatta under Mob Jack Bay Yacht Club auspices drew a large Gloucester County crowd at Clack House and Wharf. Boats competed in motor-boat and small craft races with close finishes including Jiffy beating Calypso by about three feet. Marchant won a two-boat stunt between Earle Marchant and L K McCandlish.

Tuesaday Mobjack Jiffy A. A. Blow Calypso R. R. Hoskins Matoaker Herman Hollerith Heron Roland Clark Percy Miller Fiffy Jify

World Famous Shoes Guaranteed for Quality and Reputation

A dealer advertises shoes with worldwide reputations and promises conscientious guarantees. The copy emphasizes strong brands and reliability, inviting buyers to trust the footwear and the guarantee offered.

Suggestive Mr Glass Course Echoes Old Trial Counsel

The Danville Register recalls a veteran barrister advising how to handle cases when law and facts clash. The anecdote highlights focusing on the law or attacking opposing counsel depending on the odds, implying tactics in Senate contests.

Glass Senate Danville Register

Local Fisherman Nets Large Mackerel Catch Overnight

Captain L A Sanders of lower Lancaster reports pulling 20 bushels of mackerel from a one pound net last Monday morning. He says this is the largest catch he has ever made and possibly the biggest on a single day.

L. A. Sanders Lower Lancaster

Public Speaking by State Senator A F Thomas

State Senator A F Thomas will address Math ews voters at the Court House on Saturday August 2 at 3 p m in support of Messrs Jones and Glass. He is described as an esteemed orator and will likely deliver an engaging speech. Ladies are invited. The County Committee is asked to meet at 12 o'clock on the same day to appoint judges.

A. F. Thomas Mathews Court House Messrs

Maidens Co voter announces candidacy for County Treasurer

W. E. Marchant of Cricket Hill declares candidacy for the office of County Treasurer. He urges voters to cast ballots if they believe he will be an efficient public officer. Dated July 25.

To the Voters of Maidens Co W. E. Marchant Cricket Hill

Miller Seeks County Treasurer Post Promises Tax Reform

N. E. Miller asks voters to elect him Treasurer pledging to reduce the county levy to two mills on the dollar, deposit surplus funds in banks, enforce capitation tax collection, remove a treasurer’s per centage from school disbursements, oppose the Underwood plank, and uphold temperance and equal rights without special privileges. He intends to serve faithfully and not seek a second term.

Jevy N. E. Miller

Corsets Leaders In Stock From Major Merchants

The leading corset makers R G Cosseta and Kabo Corsets are highlighted as top options carried by all major merchants, including Nutori and Redluse. The ad emphasizes these leaders require little advertising and are widely stocked.

R. & G. Cosseta Kabo V. B. Nutori W. B. Redluse

Falls Victim to Thieves

S. W. Bends of Coal City Alabama claims thieves stole his heart and body for twelve years until Dr Kings New Life Pills halted the ailment. The tonic is advertised to relieve constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and other ailments at 25 cents at all druggists.

S. W. Bends Coal City Ala

Notices Wanted and For Sale in Virginia Advertisements

Notices list wanted exes for sale and rental, Berkshire pigs and Yorkshire pigs of all ages, pasture land for stock near Mathews and Diggs, Va, carriage hay rake and plow for sale, one horse and harness. Listings show sellers: A. HH Drewry Ware Neck, A. Hudgins Laban, J.C. Hudgins Diggs, Geo. Y Hunley Williams Wharf. Some items in Hudgins Mill area.

A. Hh, Drewry Ware Neck Beckshire Yorkshire Hudins Mill J.C. Hudgins Diggs Oliver Geo. Y Hunley Williams Wharf

Notable Men Fashion Brands Advertised For Sale

An ad highlights men’s wear brands including Arrow collars cuffs shirts and Monarch Lion Lohmeyer and Fies. It touts quality and taste, asserting these goods are the best available without lengthy description.

Arrow Brand Colonacs Monarch Lion Brand Lohmeyer

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