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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
4
The Journal announces weekly publication with ownership and editor details. It notes a 100 word free space and a requirement for over 100 words of job and news copy, plus a Wednesday 19 a.m. deadline for copy close.
The Journal declares support for Hon. W. A Jones in the August primary over Hon. S. R. Buxton of New port News citing Jones 20 years in Congress, integrity and ability, and alignment with the Wilson administration. It urges a united, nonbitter campaign and expects Jones to win.
The item notes a playful dispute between colleagues about comparing W H Ryland with the Junior Senator of Virginia. Ryland reacted peevishly but the group maintains good will and honors the likeness to the Junior Senator.
Rev George Gowen of Mathews county criticized the Baltimore Convention prayers as political in tone at times. He noted that the most applauded prayer was the shortest and carried strong democratic sentiment, as reported by the Virginia Pilot.
Gloucester hosts August 1 field day with Knights from Hampton Newport News Gloucester and nearby counties. Event includes tilting season opening a baseball game and other contests. Hon J R Saunders will address the Knights also expected to speak Hon J Soy Sears. Entries should be sent to R M Janney Gloucester Va.
Mr. Don C. Sowers of the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey visited the county this week to set a direct north south line for surveyors. Observations could not be made in the courthouse yard due to obstructive brick buildings, so he proceeded to another location for the measurements.
A short note describes a stone placed at the high school to mark the bearing of a compass. The writer adds that the next county on the itinerary is Gloucester, signaling a continuing travel sequence.
If you are a housewife you cannot reasonably hope to be healthy and beautiful by washing dishes sweeping at doing house work all day and crawling into bed dead tired at night You must get out into the open air and sunlight If you do this every day and keep your stomach and bowels in good order by taking Chamberlins Tyblers when needed you should become both healthy and beautiful For sale by all dealers.
To the members of the Democratic County Committee a meeting is called at Mathews D. H. on Saturday August 3 1912 to select judges for the primary and to choose a Democratic candidate for the First Congressional District House of Representatives. Other matters will be considered and every member is urged to attend. J Boyp Sears chairman.
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. To avert calamities from stings and bites use Bucklen's Arnica Salve promptly to kill the poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain. Heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts bruises. Only 25 cents at all drug lists.
Sheriff of Mathews County issues notice authorized by the Secretary of the Commonwealth to hold a Democratic primary on August 24 for the U S House seat in Virginia First District. Official action dated June 25, 1921.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is promoted as the sole constitutional cure with a $100 reward for any failure, plus circulars and testimonials. Also recommended is Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Sheriff Jno E Miller and Secretary B O James announced the congressional primary for the First District will be held on August 24. Preparations are authorized for the election process and logistics.
The Tidewater Telephone Company plans to rebuild the line from Fredericksburg to Tappahannock, passing through Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Essex counties. An exchange will be installed at Perth Royal to connect Middlesex, King and Queen, Gloucester, and Mathews counties.
Dr J W D Haynes announces a grist mill at Catch Penny near Blakes offering weekly corn minding every Tuesday and meal at prevailing prices. Public notice dated July 18 with six months’ notation.
A summer moms notice urges watching for unnatural bowel loneliness in young children and prompt attention to avoid serious trouble. Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a dependable remedy, available for sale by all diners.
Song for the class of 1912 Portmouth High School with lyrics by Irene Brooks of Laban Virginia. Tune graduation reverie recalls the old halls and days of study while graduates face farewell and pride in their records.
The fine residence of Hon. J. T. Christian on the Piankitank River burned Sunday afternoon. No one was home as the family visited nearby. The fire was well under way when they returned and little could be saved. The building and furniture were insured.
A bolder claim links health and strength to womanhood noting that proper tonics empower ruling a kingdom. The testimonial from Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praises Electric Bitters for overcoming fainting spells nervousness backache and fatigue. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Mr and Mrs A T Wiatt of Gloucester county invite with news of the engagement and wedding of their daughter Eleanor Laytop to Burton Belcher of Largo Florida. The ceremony is at Newington Baptist church on Wednesday July 31 at 4 pm followed by a trip north and then residence in Sunnyside Flat where Belcher will resume as principal of Gadsden County High School.
In an era of great discoveries progress moves by air as mail carriers may someday fly in many directions. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as a popular medicine for throat and lung trouble with testimonials and trial bottle offers. Mrs J bk Davis from Stickney Corner Mo. praises it after other treatments failed.
About thirty friends from Salem Bethel St Matthew and Friends church near New Point gathered at the Parsonage to show support for Rev L J Phaup and his family. They delivered flour sugar hams bacon coffee lard canned fruit clams chickens lamb and fresh fish for the pantry. A purse of 10 from New Point friends topped the tokens of aid.
Cobbs Creek beat Gwynns Island 5 to 3 on their home diamond Friday. Key players and exact scoring details are not listed in the readable text.
The Macedonia Sunday school plans a picnic at the home of Mr. J. H. Forrest in Trinity on Thursday afternoon July 26 and hosts a lawn party that same evening.
To The Public we offer well driven wells using a reliable orbit to secure a superior grade of water compared with surface wells. We solicit correspondence from anyone desiring a well driven. Williams and White, Bohannon, Va. 25-2 2t
Notice states a meeting of the Lane-Diggs Camp will be held on Saturday July 27 1912. The agenda includes important business for members and officials. Attendance requested by camp officers.
An early 20th century style sales blurb urging readers to buy Chamberlin’s remedy now. It claims high usefulness for colic cholera and diarrhoea and notes it is sold by all dealers in preparation for summer emergencies.
To The Confederate Veterans in Mathews County invites veterans and their descendants to apply for Crosses of Honor. Complete forms must reach by August 15 with no further opportunities after September 15. Mrs I Theo Miller, President, urges prompt responses.
Baseline scores show Mathews beating Glebites 7 to ? with Blake and Treable in batteries. Mobjack beat Mathews C H 11 to 7 on Mobjack diamond with Gatcertes Hopkins and White in defense. Glebites toppled Mobjack 7 to 4 on Mobjack diamond with Islake Freakle Hopkins and Ahle in lineup.
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