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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
4
Swat the fly warning urged for health and cleanliness
Obedience to the fly admonition is emphasized as vital for family health. The piece explains how flies spread germs through decomposing matter and contaminated food and drinks, urging cleanliness, screened doors and windows, and proper disposal of dead animals to reduce disease risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly
Allen family killings spark editorial demand for deterrence
The Journal denounces verdicts in murder trials as too lenient and calls for hard punishment. It condemns Claud Swanson for fifteen years and Floyd Allen to the electric chair, urging that justice deter future crimes and uphold court dignity despite sympathy for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Allen
Claud Swanson
Floyd Allen
Allens
Dis Vile
Colon defies convent on wisdom for administration forces
Richmond Virginian notes the Colonel’s sharp stance to keep the convention away from him and warns against provoking him. The piece emphasizes caution, recalling the Colonel’s unpredictable temper and bite when tempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
New York Judge Jails Suffragist for Husband Beating
A New York judge sentenced a suffragist to a three month term after she beat her husband drawing attention to the perceived downsides of the suffrage movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mathews Veterans Receive Crosses of Honor
Mathews veterans gathered in Mathews on June 14 to receive crosses of honor. Honorees included Herry F. Diegs, Wr. J. White, Josiah Brooks, James Foster, Robert J. Morgan, and Joseph A. Torcer, with others noted as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Pecan? Crosses of Honor Bequeathed at U D C Event
The program for the celebration includes prayers and songs, speeches by Rev J Arthur Winn Hon J Boyd Sears and Mrs Nf Theo Miller, readings and the bestowal of Crosses of Honor by the President. Crosses will be issued by September first with the event featuring indelible speakers and ceremonial tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arther
Winn and Blen
J. Boyd Sears
Nf. Theo. Miller
J. C. Walker
Southland
A. Winn
Miss Shackelford
Chamberlins Linamenteli For Rheumatism Relief
It claims rheumatism is caused by a single factor and promotes Chamberlins Linament linament with free applications and massaging to relieve pain. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
All Deaters
School funding surge boosts Mathews district
Since Perciver was appointed Superintendent Mathews County and district funds rose over 110 percent. Mathews and Middlesex led Virginia in per pupil schooling funds, with Mathews at 6715.91 and Middlesex at 4312.04, plus new school buildings and expanded facilities. Accomac ranked high in population but trailed in total spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fince T Me Perciver
Mathews
Schoors
Middlesex
Accomac
Accumac
Virginia Journal of Education
Southside Sentinel
Tablets for digestion advertised to middle aged readers
An old advertising blurb markets tablets to strengthen creation and keep bowels regular. It claims the tablets are mild and suitable for people of middle age and older, with sale through local dictaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Chamberlin
Harper Rowe Nuptials At Bride’s Home
Mr El Harper of Cley Pank and Miss A Rowe wed on Wednesday May 29 at the bride’s home. Harper, son of Mr Clavorook Harper of King and Queen Sentinel, is a prominent local businessman and member of F Weaver & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. €. Harper
Cley Pank
Frm
Hk. F. Weaver & Co
A. 2. Rowe
Harper
Clavorook Harper
King & Queen. Sentinel
Cham berlin's Cough Remedy for Whooping Cough
Advice on using Cham berlin's Cough Remedy to loosen mucus and ease expectoration in whooping cough symptoms. Claims the remedy signs mucus and helps, asserts safety and past success in epidemics. Recommends purchase by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Gloucester Veterans Celebrate the Birthday of Davis
Gloucester veterans marked Jefferson Davis birthday with a June 3 gala at Achilles. Major J N Stubbs presided as veterans from Gloucester Companies were named, and Col J R Saunders Rev W H Groves W E Wyatt R A Folkes and Wallace Williams spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Jefferson Davis
Achilles
J. N. Stubbs
Gloucester Companies
J. R. Saunders
W. H. Groves
W. E. Wyatt
R. A. Folkes
Messrs
Wallace Williams
L. C. Catieti
Taxpayers urged to settle taxes by June first
Notice to Mathews residents announces state auditor settlement deadline by June 1. The treasurer, N. Ee. Mrrver, invites tax payments at his office in Matl C. H. every Saturday, stating taxes are to be received by that schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matl C. H
N. EE
Mrrver
Treas
Delightful Urba nna Bankers Session At Mid dlesex
The Northern Neck and South Side Bankers Association met in Urbanna with bankers from Tidewater and nearby cities. Notables included Charles S Miller Baltimore George Sivan Ryland Peter Woodard J M Miller Jr Richmond H E Tepping West Point W T Tyler Warsaw Joan Henley Sharps H O Beck Irvington Ned Bland West Point Edmund Smith Saluda J P Nottingham Mathews J M Lewis W A Robertson Gloucester L N Weaver Gresham Urbanna. A steamboat trip down the Rappahannock on the Blarche preceded a banquet at The Ross House hosted by Colonel J R Saunders with welcomes from W H Ryland and responses from several men. Attendees looked forward to the next meeting, while a fine auto trip home was noted for Messrs Nottingham Lewis Robertson and Minter courtesy of B F Weaver of Claybank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Neck and
South Side Bankers Association
Middlesex
Tidewater
Messrs
Charles S. Miller
Baltimore
George Sivan
Mr. Ryland
Peter Woodard
J. M. Miller Jr
Richmond
H. E. Tepping
West Point
W. T. Tyler
Warsaw
Joan Henley
Sharps
H.O. Beck
Irvington
J. R. Saunders
W. H. Ryland
Chase S. Miller
George Bryan
Judize Jones
J. M. Lewis
W. Mob. Lee
Will Awais
Nottingham, Lewis, Robertson and
Minter
B. F. Weaver
Claybank
Cham Berlin's Tablets for Gentle Bowels
Advertisement notes Cham berlin's Tablets relieve constipation with agreeable bowel movement and no unpleasant effects. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Children Day Services At Olive Ranch Church
Notice announces Children Day services at Olive Ranch Church in Gloucester County on Friday June 10. Morning and afternoon exercises planned with dinner and refreshments on the grounds. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childen
Helf Ac Olive Ranch
Gloucester County
Deafness Cure Claim By Constitutional Remedies
An old advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It asserts the Eustachian tube inflames hearing loss, often due to catarrh, and offers $100 for a catarrh deafness cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure with a free circular. hall’s family pills are also pitched for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Tulvilo
Fragmented Education List Leaves Sharp Grade Totals
A dense OCR of school grade results lists multiple students by name across subjects including Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, History, Agriculture, Physical Geography, Writing, Drawing, Algebra, Geography, Snow, Physiology and Civil Government. Names such as S Fitchett C Thomas L Smith E Armistead B Hudgins and others appear with various grade levels and positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Fitchett
K. Burroughs
E. Hudgina
C. Thomas
M. Smith E. Armstead
Velva Armistead
J. Thomas
L. Smith
R. Armistead
C. Digs
E. Burroughs Lillian Miles
Lucille Brooks
Tird
I. Thomas
Smith
R.armistead
Fitchette
L. Brooke
Grave
M. Smith
B. Hudgins
Fitchett
L. Brooks
E. Burroughs
L. Smith l. Thomas
R. Amistead
L. Miles
L. Fitchett
E. Hudgins
Lottie Ripley
Edgar West
R. Ripley
R. Hudgins
1. Smith
R. Ripley E.hudins
BE. Armistead Ethel Guider
Hudgins
KR. Armistead
Notary Public and J. P. Ready to Attend Countywide
Notary Public and J. P. offer to travel across the county or beyond to handle any business within their professional scope. The service emphasizes readiness and mobility to serve clients wherever needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notary Public
J. P
New Point High School Examinations Standings
Standing of pupils in sessional examinations for New Point High School shows top performers in Spelling Arithmetic and Rapid Arithmetic across Grades 1 2 and 7. Notable names include Ivy Thomas Lester Smith Susie Fitchett Ruth Ripley Carlton Thomas John Snow May Hudgins and G Snow among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Fitchett
Ruth Ripley
Kate Hudgins
Carlton Thomas
John Snow
May
L Smith
Thomas
R. Armistead
Edna Burroughs
Susie Pitchett
Norman Burroughs
G. Snow
Boyd Hudgins
Atwell Taylor
C. Thomas
May Hudgins
A. Hurst
Leogard Handy Foan
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Tre Journal
W. M. Minter
Ile
GOD School
Harper—Rowe
Gloucester Veterans
Davis
Akerseet
Urbaana
W. H. Miller
C. H. Va
Co. S. Smith, JR
Gloucester, VA
Glouceser
H. Patterson
Mathews County
Mobjack
Tropics
ITO Healus
Central America
C. C. Mobbs Co
National Marine Bans
National Exchange Bank
And
State Bank of Maryland
New Point High School
Istead 3
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Board of Visitors
Cary
J. W. Nicaons
University OF Virginia Head of Public School System of Va
Virginia
Howard Winston
University, Virginia
Blule
Sadie’ S Suits
R. W. Foster
Graham Flower
J. Henry Thompson
Eddystone Globe
Marine Engines
Pennsylvania Iron Works Co
A.C. Handy
New Point
Booy.s
Specirtv
B. Williams & Co
Williams Wharf
J. ED. Treakle
Fulton Fish Market
New York City
Market
Fulton National Bank
Feapes Trust Co
Brooklyn
Valliant & Bro
Bellevue
L.S. Miles
KELL
Jarvis & Pooh's Dept. Store
The
Mathews Journal
Bridgeport and Pal
MER Engines
Bridgeport
Palmer
Clifford G. Hudgins
Pirary
W. J. Miller
Baltimore ST
Baltimore. MD
the Mathews Journal
Chamberlai
BAY
Steam Packet Company
U. S. Mail
New Yoorrk
Florida
Old Point Comfort
Baltimor
Om Boas
Desinion
Matthews and
Gloucester Counties
Light Street
Barre Street
Inday
Point Comfort
Norfe
Portsnith
Old Point Co
Sherwood
B.C
A. Railway CO
Plankstank River Line
Pier
Freeport
Mila
Tipers
Blackwells
Feeton
Timbs
Reedville
Hardings
Harveys
Grace Point
Byrdton
Kilmarnock
Oceans
Jackson's Creek
Cricket Hill
Callis
Fitchetts
Warehouse
Conrads
Green Point
Stampers
Blancs
Blands
Fitchetts LC
Callis W
Jackson’s Creek
Grace Pt
Fleeton
Nhot
Willard Thompson
Mo’r
W. H. Brown
Balto
T. Murpock
Pas
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E. V. Zirckel
Canton
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