B C and Al Ramway Co Steamer Schedule to Freeport
The B C and Al Ramway Co announces steamer departures from Pier 9 Light Street Baltimore Sundays and Wednesdays weather permitting with detailed stopping points to Freeport and intermediate landings. Timetable notes multiple ports and return trips on Tuesdays and Fridays with arrivals next morning and freight cutoff at 30 P. M. Potential delays and no guaranteed times emphasized by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pier
Light Street
Baltimore
Saa
Mila
Sampsons
Tipers
Blackwells
Fleeton
Timbs
Reedville
Hardings
Harveys
Grace Point
Byrdton
Kilmarnock
Oceans
Jackson Creek
Freeport
Blands
Stampers
Mor
Brown's Store Seeks Early Spring Supplies and Plows
Local advertisement touts seeds from T. W. Wood and D. M. Ferry including Irish Cobblers Early Rose Green Mountain Early Alaska peas plus seed oats and garden goods. Oliver chilled plows repairs and castings, Champion Dixie White plows, fence and wire products, Deering machinery, groceries and dry goods. Also notes high poultry and egg prices and ready to source items if not in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Wood
D. M. Ferry
Green Mountain
Alaska
Oliver
Champion, Dixie and
White
Pittsburg
Deering
Candidacy Announcement From Blakes Va March 6 1911
A Virginia candidate in 1911 declares his bid for the House of Delegates, seeks Democratic primary support, and pledges to serve without faction. He highlights past service as Oyster Inspector, appeals for equal rights, and endorses allowing fish factory operation on East and Piankstank rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havine
House of Delegates
Virginia
Sept. Rom
Piankstank
United States
A' Ewa
Middlesex
Mathews
Westville Board to set tax rate March 31
The Journal notes the Westville District Board of Supervisors will meet March 31 to decide the next year's tax levy. Citizens who supported school funding last year are urged to attend and request higher school funding aligned with other districts. A lighthearted shoutout to the Orange Observer’s birthday and its brave lady editor follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Westville
Orange Observer
Death of Rev Charles Raymond Formerly of Mathews County
Reverend Charles Raymond aged about sixty died in Ithaca New York on March 8 after paralysis. He hailed from a well known Mathews County family and is survived by brothers Rev Frank Raymond and Dr Edward Raymond of New York and Mrs Russell Kemp of Mathews. Funeral services were led by Rev K B Jordan on Sunday afternoon with burial at Trinity Church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raymond
Mathews County
Ithica
New York
Frank Raymond
Edward Raymond
Russel Kemp
Mathews
K. B. Jordan
Trinity Church
Farm Help Wanted With Home and Perks
Wanted a man to care for stock and work on a farm with a six room house firewood and garden plot fowls and two pigs permitted good wages and a permanent home to the right man a manure spreader for sale cheap and 50 bushels of home grown soja beans at 2.25 apply at Spring Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Miss Anna Shoul tice Dies at 6 A.M. in Mathews
The community mourns the sudden death of Miss Anna Shoul tice at her sister Mrs J B Donavan’s home from pleurisy. Funeral services will be at Christ Church Friday at 11 with Rev G B Cook. burial in the Christ Church cemetery. Survived by three sisters, all of Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Shoultice
J. B. Donavan
Christ Church
G. B. Cook
Elizabeth
Bertha Shourtice
Mathews
Sale of Mathews lands by Piankitank District Board
In pursuance of an order by the Mathews County Judge dated January 25, 1911, the Piankitank District School Board will sell at public auction at Mathews Court House on March 26 at 3 o clock. One half acre, Morgans Branch school tract, bounded by A. E. Sales Ernest Lewis church land and W F Lewis, conveyed to the board by W F Lewis and wife in 1897, recorded in Mathews County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clini
Mathews County
Piankitank District School Board
Mathews C. H
Plankstank
Morgans'‘Branch School
A. E. Sales
Ernest Lewis
W. F. Lewis
Mathews
Cobbs Clerk School
H. L. Mathews
Ernest Minter
F. Blake
Fire destroys Healy’s Millhouse near Harmony Village
About midnight last Tuesday a fire destroyed Healy's Millhouse near Harmony Village and is suspected incendiary. R. A. James of Charleston, N. C. won the W. K. Kellog National Corn Trophy at Columbus for growing the best ear of corn from last year's bumper crop of 3,125,713,600 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy
Harmony Village
R. A. James
Charleston
Columbus
Ohio
W. K. Kellog
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Co
Battle Creek Mich
Gwynns Island Public School Sold by Piankitank Board
By order of Piankitank District School Board J T Christian Clerk the property known as Gwynns Island Public School is designated for sale or disposition under governing authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynns Island Public School
Piankitank Dist. School Brd
J. T. Christian
Mathews Board of Trade Meets Monday March 20 at 1 pm
A called meeting of the Mathews Board of Trade is scheduled for Monday March 20, Court Day, at 1 p m in Math ews CH. C M Raines serves as Chairman and will preside over the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews Board of Trade
Mathews CH
M. Raines
Garnett Literary Society to Present Musical at Mathews High
The Garnett Literary Society of Mathews High School will stage a short musical and literary program on Friday night March 31 at 8 p m in the Junior Order Hall. Admission is 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Garnett Literary Society
Mathews High School
Sabbath Day Debate Across Christian World
A letter argues over the Sabbath obligation for Christians, noting it is in the Decalogue yet often treated with laxity in the New Testament era. The writer, signing Fitchetts, Va, asserts the day’s privilege for worship and rest, applicable to all climates, and declares controversy unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Christ
Cc. L. B
Fitchetts
Rheumatism Relief Through Chamberlain Liniment
A local advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism in the foot instep promising quick relief at a cost of a quarter. It claims availability from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Notice of Bicycle Goods and Engine Supplies Sale
Fresh lot received including engine dry batteries spark plugs cylinder oils and bicycle goods. Office at residence Theo Miller Mathews C H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Miller Mathews C. H
For Sale Gasoline Launch at Ward's Grist Mill
A 23 foot gasoline launch with a three horsepower Miamus engine, used four months, in perfect condition, fully equipped with seats wheel life preservers and lights. Viewable at Ward's Grist Mill on East River. Owner leaving county seeks 150 dollars. H. C. Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
East River
H. C. Ward
Oda Fellows Big Day At Central Church
A large audience filled Central Church on Wednesday to honor the Odd Fellows. Rev. J. A. Winn offered a solemn prayer, Hon. G. E. T. Lane delivered an ornate address, and Hon Robt. D. Yancy of Lynchburg gave a forceful speech as Grand Master of Virginia. Mrs. G. S. Greiner sang a beautifully rendered solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Central Church
J. A. Winn
G. E. T. Lane
Robt. D. Yancy
Lynchburg
Grand Lodge
G. S. Greiner
Speed boat engine sale and second hand motor offered
An advertisement promotes a 21 ft 8 in speed boat with a 4 hp Ferro Special for $100, a factory price one third, plus Ferro marine engines from 3 hp or 25,000 miles of service. Also offers a second hand 4 hp Termot Monahan for $35. Catalogue and postal reply available from Andrew J. Miller Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferro
Termot & Monahan
Andrew J. Miller Mathews
New Discovery Cures Lung Troubles at Home
Forced to leave home for climate, many poor sufferers with lung ailments face costly, uncertain relief. Dr. King's New Discovery offers a home cure. Testimonial from We R. Nelson of Calamine Arkansas notes recovery from lung trouble and weight gain after prior failures. Thousands credit it for grippe asthma croup and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
We R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
Thousan
Seed Corn Auction Listing by Walter R. Stoakes
Local notice advertises the sale of 100 bushels of Irish coker seed by Walter R. Stoakes. Details include quantity and seller, with no additional terms provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Stoakes
Financial Statement of Mathews County Virginia 1911
Financial statement filed with the State Corporation Commission at Mathews Virginia for the close of business March 7 1911. The document records financial snapshots of the entity located in Mathews County and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
State of
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
I. J. P. Nottingham
Gloucester-Mathews Bank, Inc
Bank Asset Summary itemized ledger figures
The document lists asset categories with amounts: Loans 2nd Discounts 199307.72 Overdrafts unsecured 1475.82 Bonds securities owned including premium 115010.00 Banking House and Lot 12114.00 Due from National Banks 33162.56 Due from State Banks Private Bankers and Trust Companies 33083.58 Paper currency 5500.00 Fractional paper currency nickels and cents 212.06 Gold coin 500.00 Silver coin 2000.00 Total 412365.74
LIAB Capital stock and funds balance report fragment
Balance sheet fragment shows capital stock paid in 48900.00, surplus 975.00, undivided profits 6331.89 after expenses and taxes, individual deposits 296455.61, certified checks 1190.03, cashier's checks outstanding 502.24, due to State Banks and other institutions 48010.97, total 402365.74.
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Glemland
Mathews Ishermen
Maerket and Fulton Nariional Bank
Et Fcop.es Trust Co
Brooklyn
B.C. & AL Ramway CO
Willard Thompson
R. ‘A. R. Beavex
Balto
T. Murpocs
Brown
Zorr
E. V. Zirckel
Canton Ave
Baltimore, MD
Ehambonin
Blakes, Va
Mathews and
the Journal
W. MM. Minter
Thuseday
Chas. Raymond
Miss Anna Ghoultice
Chamberlai
Viet
Board of Trade
Oda Fellows
Farbte
Stanite
Dering
Cooper Marble Works
Bank St. Norton
Mathews Marine Railway
Larthen
Milton Murraye
W. C. Diggs
Asst
Williams Wharf
Turrey
Young Cobler
Poplar Grove
Bedworth
Apply
H. C. Jones North
Queens Creek
Bennett
Baine Poultry Farm
Ware Neck
Financial Statement OF
Gloucester
Mathews Bank, Inc
Liab
J. P. Nottingham
Sands Smith
J. M
J.J. Burke
Jobu
Willams & Co
SAPRS
Geo. A. Carnegie & Co
Main St
Norfolk, Va
Norfolk Typewriter
Marchant
WM. J. Miller
BAY
Steam Packet Co
U. S. Mail’ Steamers
Florida
Alabama
Old Point Comfort
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Mathers
Gloucester Counties
Balti
Barre Street
Norfolk
Portsmouth
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