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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1909

Page

2

Avaya Be Editor and Owger In Daily Paper

Odd line reads Editor and Owger credited as part of a stray OCR fragment. Content is unclear but presents names and a publication context without a cohesive event or date.

Unscrutable note on five cent per load charge

An unclear fragment discusses a charge of five cents per load for rye or bleach related matter. The text is damaged and lacks concrete entities or context to form a full indexable item.

Davis B. Wiliams & Co Williams Whyf

Debated Political Affairs in Mathews and Middlesex Deliberations

A July 22 1899 Sentinel letter argues for Mr Christian as the best representative for Mathews and Middlesex in the Virginia House of Delegates. It defends editorial authorship and criticizes Mr Ryland and Mr Evans while discussing Judge Mann and Mahone letters amid local party maneuvering.

the Sentinel Mathews Middlesex Virginia Sentinel Ryland Wis The Mith Sears Senate Saunders Chrristian House of Delegates Sears Devans Chistian Evans Christian Sonny Cristian Ieee

Losition Campaign Aim in District Boosts August Vote

A garbled note urges district residents to vote for Leontawe Mica Sty on August st to show support. It mentions double wall Leontawe and emphasizes the public interest in backing his candidacy.

Sister's secret meeting sparks confession and doubt

A fragment from a 19th century scene shows a man learning the woman he pursued lied about a sister and a visit. She admits the sister does not exist, then faces social tension as another visitor arrives, with themes of truth and guilt interwoven amid a foggy domestic setting.

We Skip Candidate Cards This Week

Due to space constraints the candidate cards are omitted this week but all candidates remain active and continuing their campaigns. The note reassures readers that the absence is temporary and campaigns are ongoing despite the missing cards.

Miss B T Epps Dies in Virginia Village Home

Miss B T Epps of Blackstone Virginia died July 14 at the home of her sister Mrs N E Miller near Hudgins while visiting. She had taught for several years and suffered from tuberculosis, to which she eventually succumbed. The remains were carried to Blackstone on Friday for internment.

B. T. Epps Blackstone N. E. Miller Hudgains

Gasoline passenger boat for Piankitank River runs from Gwynns

L G Owens of Gwynns Va advertises a gasoline boat equipped to carry passengers along the Piankitank River to any destination. Terms are stated as reasonable. Contact: Gwynns Va office phone Hudgins Machem gt.

Piankitank L. G. Owens Gwynns Hudgins&Machem

$25,000 Appropriation For Confederate Memorial Site

Richmond's Common Council approves a $25,000 appropriation to purchase a site at Monument Ave and Addison for Battle Abbey, the Confederate Memorial Institute. The SE corner of Monument Avenue and Addison Street is chosen, with a three year build period and possible return of the lot to the city if the memorial is not perpetually maintained.

Richmond Confederate Memorial Association Battle Abbey Confederate Memorial Institute Monument Avenue Addison Street Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee United Confederate Veterans Memphis

Norfolk and Southern rail property to be sold in foreclosure

Norfolk and Southern Railroad property in the hands of receivers since July 1908 is sought for sale by the Trust Company of America as trustee under the 15 million dollar May 1 1908 bond issue. The supplemental bill seeks an immediate settlement and proposes selling the mortgaged property in one lot or in parcels if required. An answer from the railroad is demanded by August 2.

Norfolk Norfolk and Southern Railroad Trust Company of America New York Railroad Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N

New Trial for Wright in Virginia Court of Appeals

Richmond Elijah Wright of Dickinson County wins a new trial from the Virginia Court of Appeals. Previously held on a hangings sentence for the corn shucking killing of William Cyphers, Wright is now seen as likely to receive only a penitentiary term. The case arose before Virginia’s switch from hangings to the electric chair.

Richmond Elijah Wright Dickinson County Virginia Court of Appeals Wright William Cyphers Dickinson Virginia

The Cause of Many There Is a Disease Country Most Dangerous

A cryptic article fragment warns that a widespread disease threatens the country. It emphasizes the danger posed by an ailment described as highly contagious and potentially deadly, urging awareness and precaution among the public.

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