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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
4
Voters urged to back Hon Williams A Jones for Congress
A periodical editorial urges readers to vote for Williams A Jones in the First District Democratic primary. The piece argues his experience in the House, committee work, and friendship with Woodrow Wilson support a worthy return, urging civic duty and informed voting. It emphasizes moral politics and warns against apathy, naming Percival Hicks as the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooden Wilson
Mr. Jones
The Call To Vote On Election Day
Citizens are urged to honor the ballot and vote on Saturday for the candidate most worthy and capable. The message stresses duty to family neighbor and self, encouraging turnout to choose the best man for office and to credit to himself.
Nomination Honors Ex Governor Montague in Third District
In honoring Ex Governor A de Montague with the Democratic nomination for Congress the people of the Third District reflected credit upon themselves. His ability and faithfulness as a public servant are evident and his constituency will be safeguarded. The state will be honored by his representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. de Montague
Congress
Third District
Jones Appears Set for Victory but Caution Advised
The speaker predicts Mr. Jones will win on Saturday but warns that supporters risk overconfidence. Voters are urged to participate and cast ballots without assuming victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Primary Election Notice For Democratic Congress Candidate
To the Democratic voter the primary for choosing a Democratic candidate for Congress will be held Saturday August 24. It is the duty of every Democrat to cast his ballot. I oppose the notion that one ballot makes no difference as the county heads downward.
Correction on Hookemfair judges names
A correction notes a printing error from last week listing Hookemfair judges. The accurate names are W. N. Trader, Thos. Stone, and Calvin Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hookemfair
W.N. Trader
Thos. Stone
Calvin Foster
Public Speaking on Candidacy at Laban Tonight
Hon Leslie C Garnett will address voters at Laban on Friday night August 23 at 8 pm in the fall of the candidacy of Hon William A Jones for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie C. Garnett
Laban
William A. Jones
Congress
New Point Service From Bay-Side to Old Point
The New Point Development Corp announces Old Dominion S. S. Co steamers depart Bay-Side wharf at 3 p m on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Travelers are urged to use this service as it reaches Old Point in one hour and 45 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Point Development Corp
Old Dominion S. S. Co
Bay-Side
Old Point
Baltimore
Light Street
Barre Street
Point Comfort
Norfolk
Primary Date Set For August Twenty Fourth
A communication to Sheriff Jno E Miller from Hon B O James Secretary of the Commonwealth states the Congressional primary for the First District will be held on August 24 and authorizes preparations accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. E. Miller
B. O. James
The
Commonwealth
Flying Men Fall Victims Find Relief With Bitters
A man named T.D. Peebles from Henry Tenn asserts six bottles of Electric Bitters restored his strength and appetite after stomach and liver complaints. The advertisement claims the remedy benefits everyone and urges trials at 50 cents through all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.D. Peebles
Henry Tenn
Treasurer Settles Accounts in Mathews County
Hon. R. L. McCreapy of Mathews Virginia is informed that N. E. Miller treasurer of Mathews County has settled in full all funds due to the Commonwealth under Code Section 786a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Miller
County of
Mathews
Commonwealth
Regatta at Mocjack Bay yields fast times and Norfolk entries
The Mocjack Bay Yacht Club hosted the Annual Regatta last Friday, attracting many boats from nearby counties and Norfolk. The Shadecliff, owned by P. H. Muir, won after a 55 minute loop from the clubhouse to the red buoy and back, with Jiffy and Isabel placing second and third. Norfolk visitors included Commodores Dodson and Waller and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mocjack Bay Yacht Club
Mathews
Norfolk
Shadecliff
P.H. Muir
Jiffy
Blow
East River
R. A. Dodson
Page Waller
H. C. Smither
O’neil
George Goodrich
Gibson
H. Hudgins
E. Billups
Fowler and
Taylor
Harold Webster
Digestion remedy promises cure with Chamberlin's Tablets
A brief health notice claims ill health stems from poor digestion and that Chamberlin's Tablets strengthen digestion, invigorate the liver, and regulate the bowels. It asserts many people have been permanently cured and urges readers to try the remedy, available via dealers.
First annual camp meeting in Mathews county Virginia
The Chesapeake Interdermin national Holiness Association holds its first camp meeting starting September 1 in the new tabernacle near Mathews C. H. Rev. E Z Adams of St Louis leads daily gospel preaching for twelve days or more with pastors singers and workers of all denominations invited to participate in the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Communicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Interderminational Holiness Association
Mathews County
New Tabernacle
Mathews C. H
E. Z. Adams
St. Louis
Instructions for Democratic primary election judges
The document outlines Aug 24 as the first primary under the Legalized Primary Act and directs judges to receive from the sheriff a pad book ballots and a ballot box label. Polls open sunrise to sunset and only Democrats qualified to vote may participate, with cross-party voters allowed if pledging to support the party nominee. Commissioners must certify poll books ballots and results at Mathews Court House on Aug 26 at 3 PM, listing precinct appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ili
Mathews Court House
Battery
G. W. Mason
Dobbs Creek
Benjamin Thomson
Teachers Appointed for Chesapeake District Session 1912 13
A list of teachers named for the Chesapeake District High School and related departments for the 1912 13 academic session. The article enumerates staff assignments and positions in the new school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake
School staff listings for various Virginia postings
A list of assistants and teachers for multiple Virginia schools with locations such as Susan, Moon, Port Traywood, William Whar, Laban, and Willams Wharf. Names include Ellen Williams Susan Cora Lee Hogg Lillie Williams Gertrude Rives Alice Borum Nannie Ransome Annie Leffler Daisy W. Diggs Jessie Campbell Louise Leffler Carrie Smith Lyle Ruff Lavina Hudgins and others. No appointment this term for colored No. F and D unless applications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie V. Campbell
Laban
Louise Leffler
Willams Wharf
Carrie Smith
Port Tlaywood
Lyle B. Ruff
Rue
L. V. Shephardington
Gloucester Mathews Bank to become The Bank of Mathews Inc
The Gloucester Mathews Bank Inc is renamed The Bank of Mathews Inc and its issued capital stock reduced from 50000 to 25000 dollars by retirement of up to 250 shares. A stockholders meeting on July 11 1912 approved the charter amendment and name change. proceedings note signatures, witnesses, and notary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester-Mathews Bank
Innc
Bank OF Mathews, Inc
Board of Directors
Mathews Va
Thompson Retz sells meat and grind goods in VA
Notice from J Henry Thompson Retz of Virginia offering grinding and sale of meat, hominy, graham flour and related goods. He emphasizes graham flour as healthy and seeks patronage from customers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Flower
J. Henry Thompson Retz
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.™. Minter
Williams A. Jones
Dick Smith
Tom Jones
Billy Brown
Ogre
Percival Hicks
R. L. McCreapy
Mathews, Va
Camp Meeting
Lavina B
Hudgins
Susan
Jno
F. Hudgins
D. C
Gloucester Matthews Bank Incorporated
Dane
J. M. Lowe
Virginia
N. P
Holera
Batasso
HE Royal Distributing CO. (Inc
Baltimore, Md
U. S
L. M. Callis
C. H
A. Hudgins & Co
Blakes
T. D. Hudgins
Port Haywood
George Diggs
R. W. Foster
Co. S. Smith, JR
Gloucester, VA
Smith
Glouceser
GLOBE
Pennsylvania Iron Works Co
A.C. Handy
New Point, Va
W. J. Miller
Baltimore ST
Steam Packet Company
U. S. Mail
New York
Florida
Alanam
Old Point Comfort
Baltimor
Mattews
Gloucester Counties
Bali
Col
Robert E. Lee Jr
Judge Wright
Atlantic Hotel
Modall Car Lines
F. W. Calvert
Mer
Fisherman’s
Boston
Wade
Boston Rubber Shoe CO
Mass
Boston Warrior
Montague Rubber Co., Inc
Norfolk, Virginia
Sawyer
DR. Kinc
Adolph Schingeck
Buffalo
W. Hse Miller
Camvertai
Auedy
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