This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
4
We extend to our customers ends our care and sincere for the splendied business we ir 1970. We wish for each and one the fullest measure of hap id Posperity that 1911 can forth. prices. $4 09 0 to 5.00 avy 7Se 7S.
The B C and A Railway Co lists steamer sailings from Pier 9 Light Street Baltimore to Freeport and intermediate landings with departures Baltimore 5 PM and 230 AM on Sundays Wednesdays and Freeport 7 AM and 1045 AM on Tuesdays Fridays. The timetable notes arrival times vary and delays are possible with freight accepted until posted cutoffs. A. R. Beaven and T. Mvepocs sign as managers and agents.
A Thursday dated notice announces a subscription price of $1.00 per year in advance. It implies a weekly or weekly themed publication cycle and directs readers to purchase ahead. The text is fragmentary but indicates a periodical with annual prepayment terms.
The Virginian Pilot agrees no help will come from the M D V R R Co for more boats to Norfolk. A Norfolk capital owned line from Piankstank River to Norfolk is urged with regional stock from Norfolk and other end merchants to ensure better service and prevent rate cuts. The note also discusses Middlesex County politics and the retirement of long-serving attorney T G Jones.
The Piankitank District School Board of Mathews County will offer at public sale in Mathews C H Virginia on February 25 1911 beginning at 3 o clock several parcels including Morgans Branch Gwynns Ridge Cobbs Creek Clifton and Gwynns Island Public School lands with buildings and improvements. The sale is authorized by the board and overseen by Clerk J T Christian.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Mathews County orders one week publication for four weeks in the Mathews Journal. Wm Sheppard Jr sues Elmore Clark for $100 and attachment, alleging nonresidence in Virginia. Clark must appear within fifteen days to protect his interests.
Mrs Samuel L Hudgins widow of the late Samuel L Hudgins aged 79 died last Friday February 16 in lower Mathews. She leaves one son J E Hudgins and five daughters Mrs Frank Miller Mrs J R Forrest Mrs G E Pritchett Mrs T M Martin and Mrs J J Kellam. Funeral services were at Beulah Church Sunday morning with Rev J A Winn and interment in St Pauls Church Cemetery.
Mr. Thomas A. Leigh a Confederate soldier aged about 65 died last Thursday night at his home near Belvoi Gloucester County. The remains were interred at Bellamy's Saturday with Rev. W H Groves officiating in the absence of Rev. W W Sawyer who is visiting his old home in North Carolina.
Mrs James Wesley Jarvis of Hampton daughter of Mrs George E Fernald of Mathews County died at Phoebus hospital after an operation. Her remains were brought on the Old Dominion steamer and interred at Christ Church Cemetery.
W H Wachen of Mobjack Virginia is the Regal Engine agent promoting a best four cycle engine. Information and literature available on request. Patronage appreciated.
The Confederate Board of Pensions of Mathews will meet at the Courthouse on Wednesday March 8. Those seeking pensions should have credentials ready to present on that date. W. E. Fitchett, Chairman.
Advertises an exceptional opportunity for the right parties to earn solid income by selling a line of medicines widely advertised and used by families and in stables. Respond with propositions to L. K. Martin, Box Richmond, Virginia.
Bills of Sale written for vessels from 0 tons down displayed in Mobjack Virginia. HH Patteson and Commissioner off Deeds for Mathews County invite patronage seeking public notice of the listings and sales.
Auctioneer J R Foster offers items including 1 work horse 2 milk cows 5 Berkshire sows 1 Berkshire boar farm tools kitchen furniture and a row boat all in good condition. Auction begins 10 AM at East River near Retz P O. IL with many household items and new lighter.
An aged citizen of New Point died in Williams Burg last Thursday. The remains were moved to Mathews for burial and funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Martha Armistead conducted by Rev. George E. Thomas. He is survived by two sons, Messrs Preston and Enocl Armistead.
Poem humorously mocks refined dishes while praising hearty fare such as long green turnips hogs jaw and corn bread. It contrasts traditional country dining with varied regional foods and ends with a plea not to be passed by. A second fragment reports E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine accusing Bucklen's Arnica Salve of stealing pain from burns and sores claiming it is a universal healing remedy.
A Good Position Can be had by ambitious young men and ladies in the field of Wireless or Railway Telegraphy since the 8 hour law became effective. There is a great shortage of telegraphers as wire companies establish stations nationwide. Beginners earn from 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement. The National Telegraph Institute runs six official institutes in America under A A and Wireless supervision placing graduates into position. It invites inquiries from Cincinnati Ohio or Philadelphia Pennsylvania for full details.
The notice promotes summer sewing materials with new Spring inwash fabrics laces and embroideries. Offers muslins cambrics longcloth nam sovok madris ginghams and per cals from Wyatt Wolffe.
The advertisement claims electric bitters regulate stomach liver kidneys and expel poisons from the blood. It describes infection as fights by white blood cells and asserts the tonic builds red blood, strong nerves, and health with testimonials from C. T. Bullahn in Tracy California.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.