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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
4
Duty to vote and pay poll tax by May 4th urged
The piece urges all good citizens to register their convictions by casting a ballot. It stresses voting as a privilege and duty and calls on readers to pay the poll tax by May 4th to preserve their right to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foud
Wilson and Clark Vie for Democratic Nomination Strongest Claim
The piece argues Governor Wilson of New Jersey is the strongest Democratic nominee over Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri. It notes Wilson leads among informed writers, Clark draws conservative and progressive opposition, and Clark lacks cross regional strength needed to win nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govenor Wilson
New Jersey
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Wilson
Harmon
Biopie
White House
New York
Bryan
Arizona
Gloucester County Names Delegates to State Convention
At district meetings last week Gloucester County voters chose G A Miner C H Muse James K W Williams Geo Atiaferro John W Tabb A Jatt John L Farinholt Siler and James N Scubbs as delegates to the State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester County
Messrs. G. A. Miner
C. H. Muse
James K. W. W. Williams
Geoatiaferro
John W. Tabb
A. Jatt
John L. Farinholt
Siler
James N. Scubbs
Middlesex Mass Meeting Chooses Delegates to State Convention
At a mass meeting of Middlesex citizens delegates to the State Convention in Norfolk on May 23 were named W. D. Evans E. C. Percival Jno. R. Saunders H. L. Smither A. F. E. Seager and T. H. Gemmill with W. H. Ryland as Delegate at Large. Resolutions endorsed the present Congress record and W. A. Jones, supported J. Taylor Ellyson for reelection, and for District Elector Col. J. R. Saunders, directing delegates to vote as indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Norfolk
Messrs
W. D. Evans
E. C. Percival
Jno
W. A. Jones
Democratic Party
J. Taylor Ellyson
J. R. Saunders
Confederate Veterans Call for Cross of Honor Applicants
The Sallie Thompkins Chapter urges Lane-Digg Camp veterans who have not received the Cross of Honor to apply promptly. Only two dates remain June 3 and September 15, with books closing after. Applications must be filed three weeks prior. blanks are available from Miss Helen Freeman and Mrs. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Thompkins
Lane-Digg Camp
Helen Freeman
Cardinal
Miller
Mathews C. H
F. Theo. Milver
Justice Eli Cherry Healed by Arnica Salve Cure
A Gillis Mill judge described a long resisted leg sore thought to be cancer. After trying Bucklin Arnica Salve he was completely cured. The salve treats burns boils ulcers bruises and piles and costs 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Cherry
Gillis Mill
Tent
Bucklin
Belva Atherton Obituary Reads Of Youngest Daughter's Death
Belva Atherton, only daughter of Joseph H and Ida E Atherton of Hallieford, died at fifteen months old on March fifteenth. The obituary laments the family’s sorrow and speaks of the child as a rosebud plucked from God's garden, now in paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Belva
Joseph H
Ida E. Atherton
Hallieford
David
Texans Admire New Life Pills Say They Restore Vitality
What Texans admire is hearty vigorous life says Hugh Tallman of San Antonio. He writes that Dr Kings New Life Pills surely put new life and energy into a person. Wife and I believe they are the best made. Excellent for stomach liver or kidney troubles five cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Tallman
San Antonio
Grand Encampment of Virginia I O O F Meets in Newport News
The seventieth annual session of the Grand Encampment of Virginia I O O F will be held at Newport News on Monday May 13 1912 opening at 9 30 a m The Progressive Farmer refers to Governor Mann defining education as training for mastery of environment. Va Citizen notes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Encampment of
Virginia I. O. O. F
Newport News
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Board of Visitors
Bh. W. Nicsors
Man Cuts Finger While Filing Hoe Repairs Wound
Percival Hicks sustained a finger injury while filing a hoe on Tuesday last week. He reattached the severed part, but it required a Wednesday visit from Dr Hoskins to dress the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival Hicks
Quiet Nuptials Tie Parrot and Phelps in Norfolk Church
A small wedding was held at the Pure Norfolk Methodist parsonage on Tuesday night. Mrs Hazel Blanche Phelps married John William Parrot in a ceremony performed by Rev B T Chandler with only close family present. The couple plans to reside at 218 Sixth Avenue Cottage Place. Parrot, formerly of Mathews county, has many friends in the city. Mrs Parrott is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Methodist Church
Hazel Blanche Phelps
John Wiliam Parrot
B. T. Chandler
Parrott
Mathews County
John Phelps
Sixth Avenue
Cottage Place
Pilot
Mr. Parrott
Charles W. Parrott
Place
Hudgins Hudgins couple wed in quiet Mathews ceremony
Joseph Randolph Hudgins and Brazoria Brooks Hudgins wed at East Mathews Parsonage on April 30 in a small ceremony officiated by Rev. J. A. Winn. They are the children of Columbus W. Hudgins and Mrs. Hudgins of New Point and William K. Hudgins and Mrs. Hudgins of Sarah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Randolph Hudgins
Columbus W. Hudgins
New Point
Brazoria Brooks Hudgins
Wm. K. Hudgins
Sarah
East Mathews Parsonage
J. A. Winn
Wonderful relief from typhoid pneumonia cough credited to Dr Kings New Discovery
Mrs J E Cox of Jolie Et D says typhoid pneumonia left her with a dreadful cough and near death. She found no help from doctors until Dr Kings New Discovery, which she credits with restoring her health and greatly reducing coughing. Safe and reliable for lung trouble, 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.e.cox
Joliet, D
High School Boys Defeat Men In Loose Mathews Ground Game
The High School Boys beat the Men 16 to 12 at Mathews grounds on Thursday. The Men, nicknamed Lobsters, played loosely in a two hour and thirty minute game. Batteries were Treakle and Treakle for the High School and Blake and Minter for the Men. Umpires were Hobday and Blassingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Treakle
Blake
Minter
Hobday
Blassingham
Cham Berlin Cough Remedy Gains Popularity Across Cafes
The piece notes rising cafe discussions and voluntary testimonials from people cured by Cham Berlin's Cough Remedy. It urges readers to try the remedy for coughs or colds and mentions it is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
How to Make Scandal
A satirical verse offers directions for stirring up trouble. It lists items like falsehood rumour envy and discontent mixed with misconstruction and meddlesome gossip to produce scandal. The piece frames scandal as a manufactured beverage brewed from harmful social ingredients.
Electric bitters cure malaria praised by client
The note describes mosquitoes as demons of the swamp that cause malaria and typhoid. It claims electric bitters kill malaria germs, restore appetite and strength, citing William Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina who says three bottles cured him and brought lasting health. Sold for 50 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
Training Nurses Free Scholarships and Earning Power Rise
The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Chestnut Street announces enrollment for Fall classes. The two year course offers free scholarships covering tuition and provision room laundering incidental expenses and railroad fare home on completion of the course. A home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia School For Nurses
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Special Short Course Class Opens October 3rd
A study and resident short course is offered with ful i instruction under safe conditions. The school promises guidance toward immediate financial betterment for those seeking to increase earning power.
Cham Berlin’s Tablets Praised By New Brunswick Wife
Darius Downey of Newberg Junction reports wife uses Chamberlin's Tablets with great effect and many benefits. If stomach or bowels trouble you, try them. available from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
Gloucester Mathews Bank Financial Report April 18 1912
The Gloucester Mathews Bank Inc reports assets total 419 122 78 with loans 239 183 43, deposits 348 496 74, and liabilities including capital stock 50 000 and surplus 7 877 17. Cashier J P Nottingham swears to accuracy before notary Sands Smith on April 18 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. W. Nottingham
Gloucester—Mathews Bank, Inc
Mathews
State of
Virginia
J. P. Nottingham
Sands Smith
Teachers Notice Examinations Set for May Dates
The Spring examinations for Public School Teachers in Math will be held at Mathews C H on May 2 3 and 4, starting each day at 9 a.m. E C Percival Division Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Mathews C. H
E. C
Percival
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An old advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cure claims with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites the firm J Carnry & Coe of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists. It claims the cure works systemically and notes testimonials and pricing, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F&f. J. Carnry & Coe
Toledo
F. 3
Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hali
Burial Lots At Trinity Cemetery Offered For Sale
To The Public unsold burial lots desirable at Trinity Cemetery are offered on Thursday May 2 at 10 A M on grounds to sell. Lots measure 10 by 16 feet price ten dollars. Unpaid lots will be resolved. holders should be present to settle. Jno E Miller vestryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Cemetery
Jno
E. Milier
Vestryman
Taxpayers warned on poll tax deadline and voting eligibility
Notice to taxpayers and voters states poll taxes must be paid by May 4 as required by law. The issuer will be at Mathews C. H. on May 1 2 3 and 4 to issue licenses and collect poll taxes. N. E. Mriver, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Willle
Mathews C. H
N. E. Mriver
Tres
Notice to Fishermen on License Tax Payment
Legislature requires license tax payment before setting nets. Penalty includes net forfeiture, fines from 25 to 100 dollars, or jail. Inspectors have been lenient but officers will enforce if fishermen fail to pay after notice from W. H. Gayle, St. Louis Inspector, 18 Saint Louis Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gayle
Site Wanted for Oyster Shell Marl Grinding Plant
Hopces Mann of Richmond Virginia seeks a site near transport routes for a grinding plant with capacity twenty tons per hour. Include location cost, employee costs, shell price and quantity, marite price, quantity and grade. 5-2-3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convict Lime Board
Hopces Mann
Richmond
Real Estate Firm Promotes Country Homes and Preserves
H W Hicreary & Company advertises in Washington offering handsome country homes river front properties and hunting preserves. With twenty years experience and high est references they seek immediate correspondence from interested buyers at 729 30 Southern Building Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hicreary & Company
Southern Building
Wasa HinGcTon, D. C
Auction Sale Ordered in Mathews Chancery Case
Public auction set for May 20 1912 at 1 PM in Mathews Court House to sell 29 acre parcel in Pianxitank District near Cobbs Creek. Property formerly of Sylvanus Bramhall, proceeds to be divided among heirs. terms split 1 third cash, 1 third in six months, 1 third in twelve months or full cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Mathews
Irene Haynes
J. L. Lewis
Mathews C. H
Pianxitank
Cobbs Creek
Mathews County
Sylvanus Bramhall
Sale of land on Gwynn's Island at Mathews Court House
Attorney in fact for the heirs of Walter G Hudgins offers land on Gwynn's Island Mathews County Virginia for sale at public auction May 26 1912 at 12 o clock noon Four lots totaling 52819 acres of arable and woodland plus a 10965 acre woodland tract on the county road sold separately or as a whole with cash terms Includes an old storehouse stable and other improvements site of the former Walter S Hudgins firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Hudgins
Mathews Court House
Virginia
Circuit Court
Towit
Lt No
Gwynn's Island
Mathews
Walters. Hudgins
E. T. Lane
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THE
Confederate Veterans OF
Belva Atherton
Parrot—Phelps
Demons OF
ter-Mathews Bank, Inc
State Corporation Commission
Resources
Cashir
J. M. Pugh Sands Smith
J. J. Burke
J. N. Stupsys
Spl. Com
Teste
Sanps Suire Cc. c
Gwynns Island
Eddystone Globe
Pennsylvania Iron Works Co
A.C. Handy
Mathews County Fissa Clam and Oysterman
Edwin Treakle
Fulton Fish Market
New York City
Market and Fulton National Bank
Feaples Trust Co
Brooklyn
E. W. Browne
Lynnhaven
Horn Harbor Cove
Cove
the Mathews Journal
McCue
Thomas W. Odgen
Jon
W. J. Miller
Baltimore ST
Baltimore
W. He. Miller
C. H. Va
Notary Public
J. P
Co. S. Smith, JR
Gloucester, VA
Smith
Gloucestr
H. Patteson
Leeds
Mobjack
R. Wesley Foster
BAY
Steam Pack" Co
U. S
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Alabam
Point Comfort
Baltimor
Dec Sinion Steesship
Light Street
Barre Street
Portsith
Old Point Co
Gloucester Counties
OHN
R. Sherwood
B.C. , A. Railway CO
Plankstank River Line
Pier
Freeport
Mila
Tipers
Blackwellg
Fleeton
Timbs
Reedville
Hardings
Harveys
Race Point
Byrdton
Kilmarnock
Ocrans
Jackson’s Creek
Cricket Hill
Callis
Fitchetts
Warehouse
Con—rads
Green Port
Stampers
Blancs
Blands
Green Point
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Jackson's Creek
Oceans
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Blackwells
Willard Thompson
Mgr
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