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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
5
Dates listed for January meetings across Bethel Salem and Central churches. January 15 at Salem 11 am and 3 pm at Bethel January 16. January 22 Central 11 am and Salem 3 pm. January 29 Bethel 11 am and Central 3 pm. Asbury referenced.
Short sale notices list 23 sheep available from John F Hudgins Laban Virginia and stakes for sale from Clifford Hudgins Crickett Hill Virginia 40 to 60 feet and 30 to 40 feet in length with contact for J B Bennett Mathews for inquiries
W J Grimstead in Soles Virginia promotes a large stock of millinery and general merchandise with special prices through Christmas. The ad highlights Xmas toys, high market prices for produce, sugar pricing by the pound, and promises best service to customers.
A vintage advertisement asserts the bottle holds the best cough and cold remedy with a guarantee and mentions millions of satisfied users sold by dealers nationwide.
E W Growne Arcade Oyster House advertises Lynhaven and Horn Harbor oysters raw 25c per dozen steamed 30c per dozen. Oysters available in any cold way. Located in the 5 Arcade Building Norfolk Virginia.
Jno. D. Blake of Wilton Virginia announces purchase of the Conrad or Clark Mill adjoining his property and outfitting it with steel water wheel and modern machinery. He offers to provide superior service and to furnish wagon and horse for corn delivery from Mathews to his wharf, with Mr. B. F. Ashburn as the new miller available to assist the public.
A brief poetic endorsement from Rev. H. Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa praising Dr. King's New Life Pills as a health necessity. The piece touts the pills as a remedy for various issues and urges purchase at druggists for 25 cents.
Mrs Rick of Mathewe County leaves on the steamer after visiting sister Mrs V H Machen. Mr O O Rhea and Capt V H Machen install an ascetelyne light system at home. January heat delays crab shipments. Mr and Mrs C F White were ill but now convalescent. Mobjack Lodge No 273 Odd Fellows still meet at Samy old stand Tuesdays at 7 PM. Piankitank Encampment No 20 I O F invites Patriarchs for meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 PM at Odd Fellow's Hall, Mobjack.
Miss Mary L. Hudgins returned from Norfolk while Rev. Geo Gowan spent days there this week. L C Garnett and Allan Foster were in Norfolk on business and East River respectively. Several locals host or visit relatives including Miss Katherine Treakle Miss Flossie Bristow Miss Maud Vandervort and Mrs Webb Mathews. Court attendees included Judge C B Jones Major J N Stubbs Col J R Saunders and others. Howard G Avery of Norfolk to speak January 28 at Mathews C H Va under Westville Council and Royal Arcanum invited to attend.
Congressman William A. Jones declared on Saturday his plan to enter the race next summer against Senator Thomas S. Martin for the U S Senate. He sent a warm card sharply criticising The Powers that Be signaling a combative campaign. Carter Glass will back Jones against Swan son in a four way contest with strong speakers and fighters. Stump support comes from H St George Tucker and former Governor A J Montague.
A historic health claim notes Miles Merveam Liver Pils as a remedy to strengthen nerves and aid the liver and bowels, promising relief from constipation and related discomfort. The brief item reflects era medical advertising and its trusted tone.
The Gloucester Mathews Bank Inc located at Mathews Virginia reports at close of business January 7 1911 to the State Corporation Commission.
The first Quarterly Conference for the year on East Mathews Charge met at St Pauls last weekend. Rev W G Boggs presided delivering two strong sermons. After lunch Saturday the meeting proceeded smoothly with light humor and satisfactory reports. The pastor preached Sunday on What have to do with thee from a temple possessed by a devil.
The January term began slowly with little business but Tuesday drew large crowds despite bad weather to hear the Middlesex Fish Factory case. Arguments were forceful on both sides, with advocates H S Lewis and Col J R Saunders for the factory and J Boyd Sears and W D Evans for opponents. Judge Jones to rule later as public sentiment largely favors the factory.
The ledger lists resources including loans and discounts 187 115 50 overdrafts unsecured 1 692 30 bonds securities owned including premium 124 500 00 banking house and lot 12 114 00 deposits from various banks 12 780 34 due from national banks 12 780 34 due from state banks private bankers and trust companies 49 327 58 currency holdings 19 350 00 fractional currency 481 46 gold coin 650 00 silver coin 3 500 00 total assets 411 511 04.
J P Nottingham as cashier attests the Gloucester Mathews Bank Inc in Mathews Virginia presents liabilities including capital stock 47800 Surplus 700 Undivided profits 6278 25 deposits 291675 70 certified checks 853 33 cashier's checks 704 39 due to banks 63500 01 total 411511 68 as of January 7 business close verified to best knowledge and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before me by J. P. Nottingham, cashier, this 18th day of January, 1911. Sands Smith Jr., Notary Public. Commission expires August 1, 1912.
Wanted a good home for a handsome registered collie dog. S G Miller Spring Hill.
Millions of bottles sold annually mark Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a trusted throat and bronchial remedy. The advertisement urges customers to look for the Bell on the bottle as proof of authenticity and availability everywhere.
A good position can be had by ambitious young men and ladies in telegraphy as the 8 hour law takes effect. With wireless companies establishing stations nationwide, there is a great shortage of telegraphers in the field.
The notice states six official institutions operate under R. A. and Wireless officials and place all graduates into positions. It invites interested readers to write for full details from Cincinnati Ohio or Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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