Spring seeds and farming supplies at bargain prices
Brown’s issue a sales notice listing seeds from T. W. Wood’s and D. M. Ferry’s including Early Rose and Early Alaska Peas with other garden items. Olliver plows and repairs, poultry wire and fencing, Deering machinery, groceries and dry goods, hats, shoes, cook stoves, and more all at low prices. Also buying poultry and eggs, and prompt service at the corner store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Wood
D. M. Ferry
Greep Mountain
Alaska
Oliver
Champion
Dixie
White
Pittsburg
Deering
Corr. Glerk
Baltimore Steamer Schedule to Freeport and Intermediate Landings
The timetable lists weekly sailings from Baltimore Pier 9 Light Street to Freeport with intermediate stops and return trips on specified days. It notes departure and arrival times, weather permitting, and disclaims guarantees for punctuality or delays. Freight cutoffs are 3 p.m. on sailing days. Willard Thompson and A. R. Beaven sign as general officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pier
Light Street
Baltimore
Freeport
Mila
Tipers
Blackwe'll
Fleeton
Timbs
Redvill
Hardings
Harveys
Grace
Byrdton
Kilmarnock
Ocraus
Jackson's Creek
Yericket Hill
Callis
Fitchetta
Green Point
Stampers
Blands
Blanda
Hor
Haltimore
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Claim
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflamed mucous membranes of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, with the remedy sold at 75 cents and other products recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo
Candidate J. T. Christian Seeks Democratic Nomination in Virginia House race
Blakes Virginia March 6 1911 announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates. The letter requests voter support in the September primary and is signed by J. T. Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakes
Mathews
Middlesex
House of Delegates of
Virginia
J. T. Christian
Walter Somers Seeks Democratic Nomination for Virginia House
Walter Somers announces his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex. He positions himself as a Reform Democrat aligned with the Bryan school, pledging support for initiative referendum and recall and vowing to work with the people to curb legislative corruption. Somers endorses W. A. Jones and commits to fiscal prudence and attentive service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Middlesex
House of Delegates
Virginia
Ciy
W. A. Jones
Martin
Walter Somers
Middlesex Candidate Declares Democratic Candidacy
A statement announces a bid to represent Middlesex and Middlesex counties in the House of Delegates. The candidate pledges fidelity to duties, alignment with the people, and support for measures that benefit the public, noting party affiliation as Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Mathews
Middlesex
Woman of Today Praised for Health and Temperance
The description extols a woman with god health and bright eyes as the result of correct living and good digestion. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for faulty digestion, claiming broad admiration and benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Journal headline and masthead fragment
The Journal lists a price of 3.00 dollars per year in advance with W. M. Minter as editor and owner. This brief masthead reads as a traditional local newspaper notice of publication terms and leadership.
Deaths of Mrs Mary Blair Wife of Marshville Leader
Mrs Mary Blair wife of a prominent Marshville politician died at her sister Mrs G W Wray’s home in Hampton Virginia after being stricken while visiting. Funeral services were held at the Wray residence and interment followed at Greenlawn cemetery Newport News. She was the daughter of the late Rev W G Vaden former pastor of Matthews and sister of Dr A G Vaden a known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blair
Marshville
N. C
G. W. Wray
Hampton
Mr. Wray
W. G. Starr
Greenlawn
Newport News
Blair
W. G. Vaden
Mathews
A. G. Vaden
County Democratic Committee Considers County Primary Timing
In June 1991 a county Democratic Committee meeting is urged to decide if a county officers primary will be held and to appoint election judges. The piece argues for a primary aligned with the Senatorial Primary on Sept 7 to cut costs and broaden voter turnout. It calls for fair representation of factions at presiding tables and broad citizen participation this Fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democratic Committee
New High School Contract Let For Mathews County
The new Mathews County high school in HI is awarded to J. Eddie Callis of Tabernacle. Construction starts immediately on a handsome frame building with eight rooms and an auditorium. It will meet modern education standards and subscribers to the building fund are urged to contribute promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews C. HI
J. Eddie Callis
Tabernacle
Miss Mary Elizabeth Bentley Passes After Prolonged Illness
Miss Mary Elizabeth Bentley died Tuesday after months of illness. She lived with her sister Mrs. E R Chandler of Urbanna for many years. The funeral was Wednesday at 3 PM, with interment in Chandler burying ground. She was daughter of the late Mr. James H. Bentley and a longtime Mathews resident and Methodist. Survived by her aged father, sister Mrs. E R Chandler of Urbanna, and brother Captain Walter Bentley of Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Bentley
E. R. Chandler
Urbanna
Chandler Burying Ground
Bentley
James H. Bentley
Mathews
Methodist Church
E.R. Chandler
Walter Bentley
Norfolk
Bankers Meet in Urbanna Forms Northern Neck and Southside Association
A Tuesday gathering in Urbanna brought Tidewater bankers together to form the Northern Neck and Southside Bankers Association. Attendees enjoyed a yacht trip to Irvington and a Ross House banquet with speeches by notable bankers including J. M. Miller and W. D. Evans, reflecting a successful, cordial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater
Urbanna
Middlesex
Northern Neck
Southside Bankers Association
Irvington
Millegan
Ross House
W. H. Ryland Cel
J. R. Saunders
Charles S. Miller
Bank of Balto
J. M. Miller
First Nat
Bank of Richmond
W. M. Addison
Bank of Virginia
W. G. Weaver
Bank of Portsmouth
W. D. Evans
Sc. H. Ryland
Jeter Woodard
Richmond
J. P. Nottingham
Mathews
M. E. Bristow
Glousester Point
H. O
L. Rock
B. H. B. Hubbard
Lancaster
W. F. James
Kilmanock
J. W. Hunley
Sharps
W. A. Robertson
Gloucester
L. N. Weaver
T. G. Jones Jr
R. S.ristow
W. M. Minter
Math Ews al
Things Worth Rememberinga
A fragmentary note lists Bible statistics including counts of letters words verses and books. It mentions longest and shortest chapters names and notable verse trivia attributed to J. E. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
J. E. Davis
County Committee Meeting Called for Saturday June 3
Attention County Committee meeting set for Saturday June 3 at 3 P M in the Court House. The committee includes members from Chesapeake, Plankstank, and Westville districts with chair Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cheaspeake
Alex James
M. ©. Burroughs
O. M. Stewart
W. F P. Jarvis
F. F. Hudgins
Plankstank
J. T. Christian
J. R. Williams
S. W. Ingram
V Shigley
R. B. F. Hudgins
Westville
S.F. Miller
EE. Fitshett
C. C. White
C. &. Diggs
J. J. Burke
Powell Hope marriage ties Norfolk and Mathews County
The May 24 wedding of Eva Louisa Hope of Norfolk to Farnest L. Powell of Mathews County was performed by Rev. Francis C. Steinmitz at Christ Episcopal Church. The couple, with maid of honor Miss Emily Hope and best man Mr. Richard Peake, voyaged by steamer to Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia before settling on Gwynns Island to pursue Mr. Powell’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Hope
Norfolk Va
Eva Louisa
Farnest L. Powell
Mathews County
Francis C. Steinmitz
Christ Episcopal Church
Emily Hope
Richard Peake
Norfolk
Mrs. Powell
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Gwynns Island
Capitan
Henryy Powell
Winn Announces Candidacy for Mathews County Treasurer
A.C. Winn of Ritchetts Virginia declares his candidacy for Mathews County treasurer. He notes voter disapproval of extended tenure and promises faithful, courteous service and proper discharge of duties if elected. He travels out of state for weeks and asks voters to withhold support until he can meet them again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klathens Cn
Mathews Co
Mathews
A. C. Winn
Ritchetts
State Board of Examiners Discontinued by Education Board
On Saturday May 27 the State Board of Education voted unanimously to discontinue the State Board of Examiners after Sept 1. The duties will be performed more cheaply and efficiently by the Board of Education. Examiners Show make and Worrell will be employed as inspectors. Mr Chandler accepted a post at the new Normal School in Fredericksburg, and Mr Map his will work for the Virginia Educational Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
State Board of Examiners
Board of Education
Showmake and Worrell
Chandler
New Normal School
Fredericksburg
Maphis
Virginia Educational Commission
For Sale: Bedworth Mare and Colts by Bedworth and Lawfer
For sale a one year old Bedworth mare and the county's first Bedworth colt, plus a Lawfer colt and a general purpose horse. Apply 6-1-34. M. Burke Gaigett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Bedworth
Lawfer
M. Burke Gaigett
Asthma Cured by Free Trial of Sennine Remedy
The Woodworth Company in New York offers an experimental package of Sennine free to applicants. The remedy, claimed to cure asthma catarrh hay fever bronchitis and cacarrh, is described as a scientific compound from a Vienna University professor and is promoted as curing thousands regardless of duration or climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woodworth Company
Broadway
New York City
Vienna University
Thousanda
Divorce Notice for Lillie L Fowler in Richmond Court
Notice states Lillie L. Fowler received an absolute divorce from Ernest L. Fowler in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond Virginia on May 25. The parties hold their final papers now. Attorney I Alber Smith submits the filing for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie L. Fowler
Ernest L. Fowler
Law and Equity Court
City of
Richmond
Virginia
I. Alber? Smith
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Wyatt Wolffe
Brown
C. AH. Brown
Worth
B.C
AL Ramnaway
Willard Thompson
Miz'r. A. R. Beaven
Ajrsut
Balto
T. Murpoca
Paes
Chamberlain’s
Remerty Frain Coe Goong
Siggy Tong
Carols
the Journal
Mrs
Miss. M. E. Bentley
Bankers
Attention County Committee
Garnett Ch'rm
Powell-Hope
Jarvis & Pugh’‘s Department Store
T'tsa
Teo
Ren Millinery
Miliner
Jarvis & Pugh’s
Journal Office
W. R
Tne
Sallie T. Dunlavy
Hudgins
A.H Drewry
Ware Neck
G. E. Hunt
Port Haywood
SAPRS
Geo. A. Carnegie & Co. Agents
Main St
ApoVicalop
Senpine
Oysteara
Norfolk. Va
Licious
E. W. Browne
Norfolk Typewriter Exchange and Supply Company
Baer
Norfolk, Va
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Eteetuh
Edwin Treakle
Fulton Fish Market
Market
Fulton National Bank
Peoples Trust Co
Brooklyn
RaAtram
W. J. Miller
BAY
Steam Packe Co
U.S. Mail
Florida
Alabama
Old Point Comfort
Old Therman Steanship Company
Gloucester Counties
Barry Street
Portsmouth
Athens
John RK. Sherwood
Gen’ Mery
Willays & Co
Williams Wharf
EE. V. Zirckel Importer
EZIC
Baltimore, MD
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