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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
4
A letter from J. Christian solicits support for candidate Caros Blakes for the Democratic nomination to the Virginia House of Delegates. It references a September primary and asks for reader approval and support. The text is garbled but centers on candidacy and party nomination.
Walter Somers announces his Democratic primary candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates representing Mathews and Middlesex. He frames himself as a Reform Democrat aligned with progressive measures like Initiative Referendum Recall, pledging economy and joint action with voters to curb corruption. He notes support for W. A. Jones over Martin and emphasizes Jeffersonian principles.
A speaker announces intention to run for the House of Delegates representing Middlesex and Mathews counties. He states commitment to duties, loyalty to the people, and favors measures benefiting the common good. He identifies as a Democrat.
The July 13 1911 issue of The Journal edited by W M Minter with Paul Titlow as owner and office manager covers local notices and community items likely including weekly pay details and civic updates for SWEP.
The Richmond Virginian launches as a morning newspaper, promising a clean and reliable sheet. Officials and readers extend best wishes for success in this new venture.
With construction underway, residents are asked to contribute funds or labor toward the project. Contracts credit in-kind work, the District Board will borrow state funds, but a large total remains to be covered by patrons. A July 7 meeting invites all interested citizens to participate.
In spring the Mathews County Board of Supervisors refused state funds for roads claiming local control. The Moon to Fitchotts and New Point Post Office routes show persistent holes and ruts. Residents urge prompt repairs to prevent further wear and restore travel comfort.
A reflective verse speaks of hearts aching for comfort and souls yearning for light. It imagines offering aid to weary feet and wounded friends, and vows tender speech and generous gifts to those met along life’s rough paths.
General items report the marriages of Hobt L Bonner and Mamie F George in Baltimore and Lewis W Hibble with Nellie Gray Lawson on Monday evening. Jno H Tabb passed the Virginia bar, while notes cover a horse accident near Urbanna and a large gold coin find in Fredericksburg. Channing M Ward advances a Doswell to Great Wicomico River railroad survey with headquarters at Tappahannock.
List of horses and drivers in a July matinee at Matthews Virginia with entries including Bedworth and Sable, details on sires and owners from Hudgins to Ramer and Kirkpatrick. Track times and breeding lines noted for multiple 2 year olds and mares.
In Lynchburg last Friday night, Mr. Jones charged Senator Martin with being a railroad lobbyist and treasurer of the Yellow Dog Fund aimed at blocking injurious legislation. Martin denied railroad ties while Jones promised more proof and said letters show a railroad president instructions to confer with Martin.
A cordial luncheon at the Journal Office Building second story flats hosted by Paul Tytlow for his bachelor friends. Guests arrived from eight to eleven enjoying food drink and social talk in a festive house cooling atmosphere, with warm wishes for future anniversaries of the gathering.
The Norfolk Building Supplies Corporation of Norfolk Virginia credits 41 years of wholesome business success to honest purpose and devoted service. The firm emphasizes rigorous integrity, wholehearted effort, and an after-transaction warmth to ensure customers return.
A joint meeting of Mathews and Middlesex Democratic committees in Deltaville elected 4 W. Miller to preside and W. H. Ryland as secretary. They decided the Legislative nominee will emerge from the Senatorial Primary on Sept. and each candidate must pay a $10 assessment by August 7, with lists closing then. Notices must be filed in writing to L. C. Garnett and W. H. Ryland accompanied by the payment.
Mrs. Ann Johnson Snow died at her home near New Point on Monday night. She was a longtime member of Heulah M Church and noted for Christian character. She is survived by many children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday by Rev. J. Arthur Winn and she was buried in the family cemetery.
New York firms offer a free trial package of enpine claimed to cure asthma catarrh hay fever bronchitis and catargh. The Woodworth Company advertises the mail order offer from Broadway and promises the remedy is a scientific compound by a Vienna University professor and endorsed by thousands.
Percival Hicks announces he will address Democratic voters of Gwynas Island on Saturday evening July gad at 7 p.m. to speak on his candidacy.
A long box with a pair of corsets was misplaced on the steamer in Hampton Roads or at Williams Wharf on June 30. Return to Mrs. Ella Thornton Sorth P. O. to receive a reward.
An old advertisement touts Camberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a universal cure for summer diarrhoea in children claiming swift relief and a guaranteed remedy for all ages.
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