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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
Thompson, General Manager, Beaver, Agent, held a key role in the 4a assignment to coordinate operations. Details on scope and outcomes are limited in the fragment, but the items point to leadership and agency duties within Beaver operations.
The News Leader of Richmond condemns the Be li nce-Sterling Co for exploiting convict labor and urges the Legislature to reject further contracts with them. It endorses the Davis-Thatcher Shoe Co reform and advocates for the Lesnor Bill to employ convicts on public roads while preserving prison manufacture. It laments widespread legislative delays and calls for genuine reform, noting many bills are dead or shelved.
The Virginia Legislature speech by Governor Wilson contrasts with radical critics. The Virginian Pilot favors Wilson while noting possible advantages of Harlin or Onic, but sees Wilson as a capable, honest, and statesmanlike choice likely to unite the country and enhance the presidency.
News arrived of the death of John Hearn at his home near North on Tuesday night. He was about 60 and known for sterling character as head of a large family. Funeral services will be held at Honey Grove Church Lat by Rev. George Gowen at 11 a.m.
On Wednesday February 14 at 8 pm the Ladies Aid Society of Westville Baptist church hosts an ice cream cake hot chocolate and lunch event A post office for Valentines will open at 9 30 am postage costs a penny hearts Attendees are asked to bring Valentines for friends and enjoy the St Valentine celebration.
Mission services occur Friday at St Johns Church from 10 30 to 11 34 prayer meeting and Bible reading. Divine service and sermon at Christ Church at 3 p m and at St Johns at 8 p m. Sunday closing service at Christ Church at 11 a m. Sunday School talk at St Johns 3 p m and final sermon at St Johns 8 p m. Trinity Church holds usual service next Sunday the 11th at 3 p m.
The Ohi Veterans and the Sallie Tompkins Charter U D C postpone a public entertainment from January 19 to February 22, 1912 due to bad weather. Three speakers are promised and after the program there will be dinner in the Junior Order Hall. Veterans families and friends are asked to bring well filled baskets to aid the dinner.
Mason Michigan resident L A Stid recalls a harsh storm that caused chest pains and near pneumonia. A neighbor provided Dr King’s New Discovery, which brought relief after two bottles cured him. The ad urges use for coughs and lung troubles, priced 5 cents to 1 dollar with a 50 cent trial bottle. Guaranteed by druggists.
A dated statement lists amounts paid by J. J. Burke on January 8 1912 to various funds in Mathews County including County Funds 95583 Chesapeake Road Funds 46299 Westville 4745 Piankstank 40772 State and County Road 6848 Ches School State Fund 8014 County 39448 Westville State Fund 32503 County 34110 District 17 Franklin State Fund 300 County 6611 District 94 Total 4106 45 Check on G. M. uncertain balance.
Ancient warning voices speak of natural signals before earthquakes. A blurred testimonial claims kidney and back pain relief from Electric Bitters and a cure for various ailments. A reader from South Rockaway vouches for benefits to kidney and bladder troubles.
Samuel R. Buxton of Newport News Va announces candidacy for Congress in the Virginia First District Democratic primary this year. He pledges faithful service and asks for the support of Democratic voters in the district.
The message asks patrons and interested parties of Mathews High School to contribute funds to pay the contractor for a nearly completed new school. It requests those who wish or have pledged to donate to remit amounts to Mr J P Nottingham, treasurer of the committee, by order of the Westville District Board.
At Mathews C H on January 18 stockholders of the Southside Agricultural Association postponed officer elections to March 16 at 2 PM to secure full stock representation for two major actions. Elections for a new secretary, after Mr Hicks declined another year, and consideration of a reorganization plan under a new management. President Alex James urges full turnout.
Auction notice includes 570 acre Tidewater farm on Queens Creek six miles from Williamsburg with 8 foot channel to York River two miles distant, 250 fenced acres, 30 ton silo, new cow barn, salt meadow, oyster shore planted with 2500 bushels seed oysters, 200 cow peas last year. Price 40 per acre, terms. Also other items: two horse Syracuse plow, cabbage greens sale, a four year old gasoline canoe, a deadrise boat, floating property ready for engine, notice from Mathews and Mobjiel, Va.
A reader identified as Mr A M Skerd of Box 31 West Burlington Iowa forwards a personal note or inquiry from his address requesting further contact or information. The fragmentary text provides only the sender name and location.
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