B C and A Railway Co Schedule For April 1911
The B C and A Railway Co issues a timetable showing sailings from Baltimore Pier 9 Light Street to Freeport and intermediate landings on Sundays and Wednesdays, with return runs on Tuesdays and Fridays. Stops include Grace Point Byrdton Reedville and Ocrans. The notice warns that times are not guaranteed and delays may occur.
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Stea
Pier
Light Street
Almore
Baltimore
Tipers
Edton
Timbs
Reedvill
Rdings
Harveys
Grace
Byrdton
Kilmarnock
Jackson's Creek
Pet Hill
Cullis
Fitch
Warthouse
Green Point
Stampers Bloods
Freeport
Roing
Stearner
Blands
Warehouse
Fitchers
Cricket Hill
Jack's Creek
Ocrans
Killar
Mock
Grace Point
Bardings
Fleeton Times
Reedville
Mila
Blackwell
Presgitt
Haltimore
Barre Street
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Mathews
Glowscester
Jhn R. Sherwood
Candidate Carols Blakes Seeks Democratic Nomination in Virginia
Candidate Carols Blakes announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates. He appeals to voters of Mathews and Middlesex for approval in the September primary and signs off respectfully as T. Christian.
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Blakes
Mathews
Middlesex
House of Delegates of Virginia
T. Christian
Walter Somers Announces Democratic Primary Candidacy
Dixie April 27 1911 Middlesex Walter Somers declares for the Virginia House of Delegates as a Reform Democrat aligned with Bryan school ideals He pledges economy and reform including initiative referendum and recall and promises to work with voters to curb corrupt legislation He supports W A Jones and seeks voter approval in the September 7 primary
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Dixie
Mathews
Middlesex
House of Delegates
Virginia
W. A. Jones
Reform
iMix. Martin
Walter Somers
Democrat candidate for House of Delegates from Middlesex
The speaker announces candidacy for the House of Delegates representing Middlesex and Middlesex counties. He states dedication to duties, sympathy with the people, and a commitment to measures he believes promote the public good. He identifies as a Democrat.
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Mathews
Middlesex
House of Delegates
Mathews and Middlesex Voter Address for Assembly
An unnamed speaker announces intent to seek the Democratic nomination for the General Assembly representing Mathews and Middlesex. He plans to address voters at all precincts and asks electors not to pledge support before hearing him speak.
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Mathews and
Middlesex
Mathews
Lisiment Soothed Sore Areas By Onalera Aid
A brief note describes Lisiment as a remedy from Onalera to ease soreness and restore healthy cordity. It emphasizes gentle application and quick relief.
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Spains
Chamberlain
Onalera
Journal Endorses Jones and Swanson for U S Senate
The Journal announces support for two Virginia candidates in the United States Senate race. W A Jones is praised for residency and long service, while Claude A Swanson is commended for experience and reform credentials. The paper urges harmony between party factions and urges Virginia voters to back both men on September 7.
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United States Senate
Carter Glass
Swanson
Messrs Glass
Senate
W. A. Jones
Claude A. Swanson
Jones
Congress
Virginia
U. S. Senate
Senator Swanson
Gloucester County offers reward for murder suspect
A reward of 100 dollars is offered by Gloucester County supervisors for the apprehension of J M Shackleford's killer, with Governor Mann likely to raise the amount to 300. Wharton Grove encampment near Weems, Lancaster County, starts its ten day annual meeting Friday July 28 led by Dr C L Jackson of Philadelphia Rev A W Watts of Richmond and local preachers. Clark Neck Baptist church witnessed the wedding of H Watlington Kerr to Miss Gladys R Bristow by Rev J P Essex with the bride given in marriage by her brother Dr H B Bristow of Tappahannock.
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Gloucester County
J. M. Shackleford
Mann
Wharton Grove
Baptist
Weems
Lancaster County
C. L. Jackson
Philadelphia
A. W. Watts
Richmond
H. M. Wharton
Clark Neck Baptist Church
H. Watlington Kerr
Gladys R. Bristow
J. P. Essex
H. B. Bristow
Tappahannock
Joint Committee Meeting on Delegates Selection in Middlesex
A joint meeting of the County Democratic Committees of Mathews and Middlesex will be held in Deltaville, Middlesex, on Tuesday July 11 to decide the method for selecting a candidate for the House of Delegates. Each county committee will participate.
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Cedar Cove
J. A. Shafer
Cedar Cove Farm
Mathews
Democratic
Middlesex
Deltaville
Lower Middlesex
House of Delegates
North dedicates new hall with political speakers and praise
A North crowd attended the dedication of the new hall on the fourth. L C Garnett presided. Percival Hicks outlined his Legislature bid, J Boyd Sears gave an eloquent address, and T J Downing delivered a sharp critique of Virginia politics and Sen Martin, drawing an ovation.
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North
L. C. Garnett
Percival Hicks
J. Boyd Sears
Sears
T. J. Downing
Lancaster
Downing
Virginia
Sen. Martin
Obituary for Lucy Kate Brooks of Diggs Virginia
Lucy Kate Brooks, wife of Chas W Brooks, Diggs Virginia, died suddenly June 8 1911 at age 35 or 36. She leaves husband and four children, long time Salem M E Church member, described as affectionate mother and devoted wife. She was buried at Lillys burying ground awaiting resurrection, with prayers for her husband and children to join her in heaven.
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Lucy Kate
Chas. W. Brooks
Diggs
Brooks
Salem M. E. Church
Lilly's
J. E. Brooks
Death of Mrs. Florence Diggs Near Port Hayward
Mrs. Florence Diggs wife of Otis Diggs died at their home near Port Hayward on Tuesday evening. She was a loving church member and consistent Christian. Survived by a husband and eight children the funeral was held at the home conducted by Rev J Arthur Winn and burial was in St Pauls cemetery.
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Florence Diggs
Otis Diggs
Port Hayward
Tuesda
Marriages Highlight Community Ceremony at Parsonage
Last Sunday at 9 p m a crowd gathered at the parsonage to witness the marriage of Charles Ki Diggs and Linda Armistead performed by Rev J A Winn. The bride is the daughter of T Roland Armistead and the groom the son of the late Charles H Diggs. After the ceremony the party visited the Broom home for refreshments before the couple begins their new life as renovations occur. Earlier in the evening John Pugh and Machen united in matrimony and left rejoicing.
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Charles Ki. Diggs
Linda Armistead
J. A. Winn
T. Roland Armistead
Charles H. Diggs
John Pugh
Miss Machen
Drop in the Mighty Sea Reflections on Humanity
A poetic meditation contrasts distant palace revelry with the common dream of a better goal. It envisions perfumed air warm lights, whispering trees, and stars above. The piece concludes that each person is a drop in the mighty sea whose tides they cannot control.
Ip Memoriam for a Beloved Wife and Mother
An obituary notice recalls a June passing at the Hudgins residence. The deceased, a devout Pettah Church member, endured years of illness with faith and patience. Survived by a husband, three sons, a mother, a sister, and five brothers, her funeral was led by Revs. George Thomas and J. A Winn and she rests in the family burying ground.
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Death
W. O. Hudgins
Petlah Church
Jesus
George Thomas
J. A Winn
Electric Bitters Prove Worth in Longstanding Ailments
A Lewisburg West Virginia resident praises Electric Bitters for curing ten years of rheumatism and severe stomach trouble. The letter claims relief from dyspepsia indigestion and jaundice and promotes the product as a Kreavy poison remover with a money back guarantee. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
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C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
For Sale Beautiful Sorrey Mare Attracts Buyers
For sale a beautiful sorrey mare eight years old suitable for road and work. Not afraid of autos and easy to drive even by a lady. Price $100. Apply S. G. Miller Mathew, Va. Also note a health tip: Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is essential aboard journeys and sold by all dealers.
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S. G. Miller
Mathew, Va
G. E. Hunt
Port Haywood
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Worth
B.C. & A, Railway CO
Pian Kkatank River
Mathews County
FISRA
Edwin Treakle
Fulton Fish Market
New York City
Market and Fulton National Bank
New York
Feaplea Trust Co
Brooklyn
University of Virginia Head of Public School
System of Virginia
Saigier
A. K. Smith
Carols
Julius Healy
Senate of
Essex
King and Queen
Midlesex
Gloucester
the Journal
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W. M. Minter
Paul Titlow
Vrei
Mrs
Armistead
Mother
Jarvis & Pugh’'s
Uts
Ren Millinery
Jarvis & Pugh’s
Stroe Mathews O. H
A. H. Drewry
Ware Neck
Globe Pea Company
Sallie T. Dunlavy
Hudgins
APP Y. M. Carter
Redart
Journal Office
Sapers
Geo. A. Carnegie & Co. Agents
Main St
Foy al
Norfolk Typewriter
Norfolk, Va
Bell
Senpine
Woodworth Company Dept. OG
Broadway
Vienna University
Camberlain
W. J. Miller
E. Baltimore ST
Baltimore, MD
BAY
THE
Steam Packe Co
U. S
Florida
Alabama
Tuckets
Doijvion Stornship Company
Gloucester Counties
Baltiimore
Willams & Go
Williams Wharf
E. Vv. Zirckel
Canton Ave
Baltimore, Mb
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