Fourth Annual Southside Fair Promises Big Exhibits
The Journal calls farmers and section members to the Fourth We Fair of the Southside Cultural Association on October 7 12 and 13. The premium list highlights agricultural cy work and housekeeping meats with attractive awards. Farmers and ladies are urged to exhibit. stock raisers and housekeepers are encouraged to attend. Copies of the premium list are available from Mr Percival Hicks North Va. The race program is set to be unusually attractive and all should attend the Fourth Annual Fair.
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Southside Cultural Association
Ae Association
Percival Hicks
North
Virginians Added to Democratic Nominees List
The Democratic ticket now includes A. W. Har Jr for State Treasurer Hon Q Eggleston for Secretary of Commonwealth and Hon G I Keiner for Commissioner of Agriculture. The party cordially commends these distinguished Virginians as deserving officers for the slate.
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A. W. Har Jr
Q. Eggleston
Commonwealth
G. i _ Keiner
Agriculture
Subscriptions Urgently Requested in Arrears
The Journal asks readers with overdue subscriptions to send $1.00 each to support the newspaper. The note stresses the need for funds beyond “hot air” to meet business needs and asks patrons to pay to ensure continued delivery.
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Duns
Weill
Merchants urged to improve Mathews Co trading town facts
The Journal calls merchants and business people to consider that travelers who come to our living town to trade must find proper places to tie their horses. The piece notes the lack of suitable tying spots in current shopping areas and urges action.
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Mathews Co
Hope for Concerted Action to Relieve Town’s Distress
The edition laments the town’s disgrace and urges a cooperative effort to address the troubled situation, seeking a timely collective response.
Seawell to Train Horses at Baltimore Driving Park
J H P Seawell of Wicomico Virginia will join trainers at Baltimore's Gentlemen's Driving Park. Seawell gained notoriety with his mare Rhoda who raced with improvised shoes and was bought for 1000 dollars after a foolish display. He is from Gloucester county and claims Pocahontas' ancestral home on his farm.
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J. H. P. Seawell
Wicomico
Gloucester County
Baltimore
Mr. Seawell
Rhoda
Greeny
David Harum
Virginia
Driving Park
Baltimore Sun
Regatta Day Delights Mathews River Sports Scene
A first East river Regatta drew many launches yachts and canoes from multiple rivers and islands to Philpott's Wharf. Notable entries included the Belleville yacht owned by Almon Blow and the Wallace motor boat from Norfolk. Jiffie won the power race while Jake Ben and Caduceus triumphed in sailboat categories.
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Mathews
Regetta
East River
Philpott's Wharf
Ware
Seremn
Gwynn's Island
Winter Harbor
Dr. Blake
Baltimore
Almon Blow
Belleville
North River
Caduceus
Thomas Milller
Appointments for Preaching on Mathews Circuit
Mathews Circuit set preaching times for Shiloh Crab Neck. Services on 1st and 4th Sundays at 11 00 A M and Thursday nights before the 4th Sunday at 800 P M led by John Moss P C.
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Mathews
Shiloh
Crab Neck
Moss
P. C
Central
Gwynns
Salem
Eranes Shiloh
Wat Salem
Gwynus
Hunley in Asia voyage and Richmond memorial drive
Letter from Archit Hunury son of Hunley describes the steamship Mississippi voyage from Baltimore to Manila returning by October with hemp cargo and weather delays. He notes possible Boston and New York calls, possible reassignment to St Paul or St Louis, and mentions cigars and family updates. The piece also covers Fitzhugh Lee Monument fundraising in Richmond with local supporters and a Confederate Veterans chaplain appealing for donations.
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Ana
Mathews County
Er Hunley
Mississippi
Atlantic Transport Line
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Philippine Islands
United States
Cape of Good Hope
Singapore
China
Hunley
Florida
Port of Man
Phi.seriies
Fathen
O. K
Cebu
Here
Melville
Boston
New York
Luckhurst
St. Paul
St. Louis
Southampton
Sea
Papa
Durban
Arcnit T. Hunury
Mathews County Virginia Fitzhugh Lee Monument Fund
The Richmond Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy seeks funds to erect a monument to Gen Fitzhugh Lee. Citizens nationwide are urged to contribute in memory of Virginia’s honored son who served as a soldier statesman and patriot. Contributions requested from men women soldiers and the public.
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Edgar D. Taylor
Fitzhugh Lee Monument Association
Monument Ave
Richmond
Fitzhugh Lee Monument Fund
Suhn
Fitzhugh Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Virginia
Hollywood
Lane-Diggs Camp Civil War Meeting in Mathews
Members of Lane-Diggs Camp C V are invited to a September meeting at Mathews Court House. A speaker will address attendees and plans for a county veterans reunion are discussed. The notice honors past soldiers and urges Confederate veterans to attend.
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Lane-Diggs Camp
C. V
Mathews Court House
Mathews
Mathews County
Hiram Kronk
A. TH. Williams
Coin
C. Y
Engagement Ruined Then Restored in Parlor Prank
A humorous tale from Good Literature recounts Miss Smiff confronting Mr. Samuel X Johnsing after accusing him of deceit. She tears up engagement tokens, but reveals she had rubbed kisses into her handkerchiefs, then retrieves the rings and resumes affection as the scene ends.
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Samuel X. Johnsing
Suffolk College Prospectus for Girls in Suffolk
Suffolk College Suffolk Fae presents a select school for girls with able faculty and complete courses. The healthful location and beautiful site offer comfortable buildings with electric lights and baths and pure water. Six churches and moral religious influences surround. Terms moderate. 37th year begins Sept 14 105. For terms and particulars address Sally A Finney, FPrin.
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Sally A. Finney
Fprin
L. & M. Paints Promoted for Value and Coverage
A promotional notice urges support for a local institution and advises using Lomanan and Martinez L. and M. Pisini paints with linseed oil to reduce costs. It claims eight gallons of mixed paint plus six gallons of pure linseed oil yield about fourteen gallons at a lower price, advertising coverage and wear comparable to gold.
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Lomanan & Martinez L. & M. Pisini
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