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Tur Journal
Chesapeake
Mathews C. H
John F. Hudgins
Chesapeake Bay fish traps under river and harbor act scrutiny
The article explains sections of the 1899 River and Harbor Act governing ocean crossways and navigation in Chesapeake Bay. It reports Congressman Jones says the Department of War will act only if a fisherman seriously interferes with navigation and permits are not routinely required.
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Chesapeake Bay
W. A. Jones
Congress
Chief of Engineers
Secretary of War
New Jersey
Cheapeake Bay
Jones
Mrs. Maude Raymond Dies After Ill Health in Waynesville
Mrs. Maude Raymond, of Waynesville in western North Carolina, died after years of illness. The funeral was at Gwynns Island Baptist Church in Mathews County Virginia with Revs W E Guy and W A Synader. Her body rests in the family plot near the Chesapeake Bay, and mourners from the county and Baltimore expressed their sympathy.
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Waynesville
North Carolina
Maude Raymond
Christ
Virginia
W. E. Guy
W. A.synader
Baptist Church
Gwynns Island
Mathews Co
Baltimore
Chesapeake
Raymond
Fishermen Urged Not to Seek Federal Permit
The article argues that obtaining permission from the Chief of Engineers or the U S Government is unnecessary and ineffective for fishermen. It asserts that fishing rights have not been denied and that seeking authorization only highlights possible law violations.
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Congress
United States
Haven
Una
Chief of Engineers
Secretary of War
U. S
A Public School Welfare Note From Mathews County
A writer criticizes Mathews County school officials for slow salaries and duties. He recalls delays in warrants, long travel to obtain payments, and miscommunications among officials Dated disputes cite Dr. Lane Mr. Stoakes and Mr. Burke while defending some trusted figures and urging accountability.
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Mathews County
Sleepy Hollow
Port Haywood
Mathews
New York
Liverpool
Lane
Stoakes
J. D. Eggleston
Burke
Eggleston
Israel
Colonial Capitals of the Dominion of Virginia reviewed
Mary L Foster presents a historical study tracing Jamestown era origins the move to Williamsburg and its public buildings churches and ruins. The reviewer calls the book attentive and valuable noting authentic archival research and vivid descriptions of past and present facades. The Norfolk bookseller Vickery and Co. lists the volume. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot advertises Folsy Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy not subject to the Pure Food Law.
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Dominion of
Virginia
Mary L. Foster
J. P. Bell
Lynchburg
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Mathews Circuit Sunday Schedules and Clerical Note
Salem services listed on the first second and fourth Sundays with times 11 A M and 3 P M. Central schedule shows second and fourth Sundays at 3 P M and third at 11 A M. Shiloh holds services on first and third Sundays at 3 P M. Ashbury Crab Neck has first Sunday 7 P M and third Sunday unknown time. Richard Ferguson P C noted.
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Salem
Shiloh
Ashbury
Crab Neck
Richard Fergcuson
P. C
Richmond woman announces engagement of Mary Hall to James Shinault
Mrs William Hall Crew of Richmond announces the engagement of her daughter Mary to James Monroe Shinault of Mathews Virginia with marriage planned for January second 1907.
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William Hall Crew
Richmond
Virginia
Mary
James Monroe Shinault
Mathews
Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds to prevent pneumonia and consumption. It claims the genuine product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package, sold by E. Baker & Co.
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Foley
E. Baker & Co
S. S. Bail
Ravenswood
W. Va
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Diggs and Green Wed in Portsmouth Virginia
The marriage of Marvin Iges of Port Haywood Virginia to Mungere Green of Ports outh Virginia was celebrated yesterday evening in Portsmouth. Diggs son of Cornelius Diggs of Port Haywood is a junior Sagamore of Naoman Tribe Improved Order of Red Men. May they live long and prosper.
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Marvin Iges
Port Haywood
Mungere Green
Portsouth
Virginia
Portsmouth
Diggs
Cornelius Diggs
Sagamore
Wolffe Opens New Mercantile Venture in Churchland
Mr A C Wolffe, longtime Mathews Court House merchant, begins a new mercantile career in the trucking hub of Norfolk County and the town of Churchland. He brings years of experience, a reputation for courtesy and fair dealing, and is expected to find success and a warm reception in his new field.
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A. C Wolffe
Mathews Court House
Norfolk County
Litthke
Churchland
Wolffe
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John J. Burke
Mgr
Whursday
Frank B. Raymond
Shinault
CEW
Diggs-Green
Circuit Court
C. H. Owens
J. A. Foster
Admr, &c
Whl Foster
W. G. Hudgins
W. M. Hudgins
W. A. Diges
E. Buchannan
E. T. Forrest
W. H. Fosters
A. Foster
Susie Hill
Lucy A. Foster
Macedonia and
Gwynna Island
R. H. Tat Special Co
H. Owens Comny
Sands Smith
Green Plains
T. F. Nelson
North. Va
A. C. Wolffes
White Bros
Norfolk
Danger
Gome O
Old Reliable
Sears & Williams
Fitz Lea
New Lea
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