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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
4
The notice notes advertising and news copy services offered by W. M. Minter and Paul Titlow with a weekly Thursday publication and office management details. It comments on how language used during a sleet fall reflects a person’s real disposition rather than professed beliefs.
Hon. Henry C. Stuart announced his intention to seek the 1913 governorship at the Farmers' Convention in Richmond last week. Stuart is praised as a popular Southwest Virginia figure and expected to force any challenger to sit up and take notice.
A Virginia editorial endorses a bill by Speaker Byrd and senators Gravatt and Featherstine to legalize primaries and punish election corruption. It argues the measure would improve future Democratic prospects, add safeguards to the primary, and curb corrupt practices. It also supports penalties to prevent paying another's poll tax.
Important measures include enabling act for public vote on liquor questions, primaries legalization, central tax commission to equalize values, and a child labor bill banning messenger boys under sixteen after 10 pm. Also redistricting plans for congressional and legislative districts, and a bill to end contracts for convict labor.
The advertisement urges Chamberlain's liniment as a reliable remedy for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains and notes it is sold by all dealers.
The B C and A Railway Co announces spring 1911 steamer service from Pier 9 Light Street Baltimore to Freeport and intermediate landings with Sunday Wednesday departures for outbound and Tuesday Friday returns weather permitting. Timetable lists stop times from Baltimore to Freeport and back with final arrival next morning. Freight cut off at 4 PM sailing days. notices emphasize times not guaranteed and no liability for delays. Willard Thompson is general manager and A K Beaven Baltimore agent.
Mrs Mary J Ida Miller dies at her Hampton Virginia home on Saturday morning. Her remains were taken to Baltimore for burial beside her husband. Born at Spring Hill Mathews county she was a daughter of the late Sheppard G Miller. Survived by three brothers S G Miller W H Miller A J Miller and two sisters Mesdames Virginia Grown and J H Armistead.
The obituary notes the death of a 75 year old former Confederate soldier at his New Point home. He leaves a widow, a daughter Mrs John Taylor and three grandsons. The writer recalls their friendship and prays for comfort for the bereaved family.
On Wednesday morning two skiffs were found adrift in Mobjack Bay. One is a deadrise and both contained two pairs of tongs an oar anchors and other gear. Owners may recover property by applying to Armistead and Furnall in Port Haywood Virginia.
Notice by J. Bruce Bennett of Mathews Virginia requesting payment of all debts for lumber from the year just closed.
A card from J R Dux announcing acceptance of a traveling salesman position with G L Howser & Co of Baltimore dealers in hats and other goods. He will visit Fredericksburg and towns between the Potomac and James rivers with a complete line of samples to solicit merchants and offer prompt service.
The Senate poll finds at least 22 members opposed to an enabling act to submit the liquor question to voters. Mrs Christian of Mathews is named as a potential supporter in the women the right to vote campaign. The Richmond Council backed selling the Seven Pines electric line to the Richmond Urbanna and Peninsula Railroad Company with conditions to build within a set time or forfeit 50000 and to allow the usual fare into Richmond. County tax returns on fish and oyster licenses list Accomack leading with 13391, followed by Lancaster 7315, Gloucester 7151, Northumberland 7020, Elizabeth City 6188, York 5171, Mathews 4781, Northampton 4496, Middlesex 4423, Warwick 3109, Isle of Wight 3031, with others smaller. Accomack remains largest in soft crabs and clams shipped. Lancaster and Northumberland lead in fin fishing.
The letter from B. T. M. Hunley dated Baltimore June 23, 1912 explains severe winter weather delaying his winter trip and calls merchants to defer orders. He promises stronger shoe and rubbers samples and favorable pricing when he visits, and invites mail orders for personal attention with Shawmut and Massachusetts brands.
The verse urges persistence and renewal, insisting that every dawn brings a fresh start. It rebukes regret for past chances while urging resolve and effort, promising aid to those who declare "I can" and strive to rise anew.
Ernest Savoy a middle aged colored man formerly of Philadelphia committed suicide at his North residence last Sunday evening due to despondency over tuberculosis.
A light comedy titled The Bacc on The Deacon will be staged by the talented troupe Arom North at Cobbs Creek on Monday, Battery on Wednesday and Odd Fellows Hall Mollack on Friday. If rain disrupts the dates the performances will move to the following night.
A note from Paul Tilton invites preferences for the next magazine issue. It states that after February 1, popular magazines will be on sale at the office and asks readers to speak up if they have a preference.
W H Housley of Greenville Tennessee recalls a severe cold that developed into la grippe and tonsillitis over eighteen months. He resisted surgery but after a bottle of Peruna he improved, buying a dozen more and ultimately recovering.
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