Auction Notice for May 9 1912 at 10 A M
The Journal advertises a sale notice for a shop renewal or replacement event. Forms close Wednesday at 10 a m with owner I A Minter as the charged regular pace advertiser. May 9 1912 is the sale date.
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
4
Journal Ends Whiskey Ads After October Mediation
The Journal states it will publish no more whiskey advertisements after current tracts expire in October. The move follows disagreeable incidents and aims to avoid promoting abuse rather than use of intoxicants. The paper notes harm comes from abuse, not the act of drinking, and refuses to be the indirect cause of such abuse.
Mass Meeting Call by County Democratic Chairman
Notice from Mr. Perci val Hicks, chairman, calling a mass meeting of citizens at Mathews D. H. on May 20 Court Day to select delegates for the late convention. Every voter should attend to reflect the majority will and set delegate instructions accordingly for enduring civic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival Hicks
Democratic Party
Callig
Mathews D. H
Norfolk
State Central Committee
Democrats Push Roosevelt to Salary Amid Campaign Critique
In a Washington debate, critics urge backing for Colonel Roosevelt as a key asset to the party. They accuse opponents of disloyalty while praising Roosevelt as a hardworking leader integral to campaign strategy.
Death of John W. Everage 72 in Foster community
John W. Everage, a respected Foster resident and former Confederate soldier, died Friday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at his home with Rev. G B Cook and Masonic rites at Trinity Cemetery. He was 72 and widely regarded for his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Cook
Trinity Cemetery
Everage
John W White Dies of Heart Disease at Whites Neck
John W White a prominent citizen of Whites Neck died suddenly of heart disease at his home East River last Wednesday afternoon. He was 64 and survived by a widow formerly Miss Jennie Aldrich two brothers Stanley and Luther White and one sister Miss Lizzie White all of Baltimore. He was known as a man of sterling character. Services were held on Friday by Reves en and the remains were placed in Trinity Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. White
Whites Neck
Oon East River
White
Jennie Aldrich
Stanley
Luther White
Lizzie White
Baltimore
Sterling
Rd ‘Ciizen
Revesen
Trinity Cemetary
Goodson Miller Incident Report
Hor, atonet:me a shetlrr and for 37 Mott Norfolk Barb. -.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Portsmouth Confederate veteran dies at 69
Died at his home in Portsmouth on Monday afternoon. He was 69 years old and a veteran of the Confederacy, having enlisted with Wise's Brigade in Gloucester County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Confederacs
Wise
Gloucester County
Mrs Winslow Foster Dies After Illness at 72
Mrs Winslow Foster widow of Winslow Foster died after a long illness at her daughter Mrs John Hudgins home near Laban on Sunday May. Rev L J Phaup preached the funeral sermon at the home and the body was laid to rest at Pear Tree Cemetery. She was 72 and longtime a devout Christian. She is survived by one sister Miss Lucy Diggs and one daughter Mrs Jota F Hudgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow Foster
John Hudgins
Laban
Sunae
L. J. Phaup
Pear Tree
Lucy Diggs
Jota F. Hudgins
Dr Kings New Life Pills Praised By Texas Reader
A Texas reader from San Antonio quotes Fingh Tallman praising Dr Kings New Life Pills for restoring vigor and energy. The note claims benefits for stomach, liver, or kidney troubles and advertises a 5-cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingh Tallman
San Antonis
Quiet Mathews wedding unites Hudgins couple
Miss Brazuria Brooks Hudgins married J Randolph Hudgins at East Mathews parsonage on Tuesday night April 30. Rev J Arthur Winn officiated. Bride wore white satin with matching shoes and uploves. She is daughter of Wim K Hodgins of Winter Harbor. Groom is son of C W Hodgins, a respected Mathews young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mathews
Brazuria Brooks Hudgins
J. Randolph Hudgins
East River
J. Arthur Winn
Wim. K. Hodgins
Winter Harbor
Obituary for Joseph R Diggs of Mathews County
Joseph R Diggs a prominent Mathews County citizen and Confederate veteran died at 65 on April 10 1912 after years of paralysis. He served in the Nineteenth Virginia Battery and later captained the Cape Charles Light Station for fifteen years. Survived by widow two sons five sisters and one brother his funeral was April 15 at Pear Tree Cemetery with pallbearers including his sons and brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Diggs
Maathews County
Sterling Worth
Mathews
Confederacy
Nineteenth
Virginia Battery
Cape Charles
Joseph RK. Diges
Mr. Diggs
C. B. Diggs
Barry C. Diggs
Newport News
Red Men
Messrs
C. B
Harry C. Diggs
John W. Hudgins
Lame Back Ails Muscles In Back For Anhren You
Fragmentary note discusses back pain and rheumatism affecting back muscles. Mentions morning discomfort and vague names. Context is unclear and lacks identifiable people or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toma
Miberlin
Open Letter to the Democratic County Committee
An open letter from Chairman Prreivar Hicks explains postponement of a mass delegate meeting to April 27 and announces plans to appoint a new date for selecting delegates on May 20. Hicks notes poor health prevents active campaigning and resigns as chairman, urging preparation to elect a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
Prreivar Hicks
Electric bitters cure malaria says Wm Fretwell
A North Carolina man claims electric bitters expelled malaria from his system after three bottles. He reports renewed health and strong appetite, attributing the cure to the product for stomach liver and kidney issues, with claims directed at drupists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama, N. C
Mother's Day Proclaimed and Vital Records Law Calls Births and Deaths
The vital statistics law starts next June 1, making births and deaths official records. Gov. Mann designates May 12 as Mother’s Day urging white flowers in honor of all state mothers. A horse named Henry Bedworth sold for 660 dollars at a Richmond sale, with a 2 1234 record, bought by a Pennsylvania firm. Middlesex residents vow full support for Willard’s proposed railway, agreeing to assist with right of way and terminal facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Mann
Richmond
Henry Bedworth
Selding
Mc. W. J. Burke
Nenrico County
Mathews
Pennsylvania
Middlesex County
Urbanna
Willard
Justice Eli Cherry Healed By Bucklin Arnica Salve
A Gillis Mill Tennessee judge suffered a stubborn leg sore thought to be cancer before using Bucklin's Arnica Salve. The salve cured the condition and was recommended for burns ulcers bruises and piles. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Cherry
Gillis Mill
Tent
Bucklin
Tragic Drowning of Captain Alex Taliaferro Sees Boat Abandoned
A veteran boatman identified as Alex Taliaferro, a trusted operator on the Norfolk route, disappeared after falling from the wheel near York Spit last week. His helper Ceynor raised the alarm, rushing to the deck as the vessel continued adrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Taliaferro
Norfolk
York Spit
Ceynor
Teachers Meeting of the Math News Teachers Association
The last meeting was held at the Court House on May 4, 1912. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, and all business was disposed of. An informal but very interesting program followed by refreshments. All are invited to attend the first meeting of the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews Teachers Association
Court House
Cham Berlin’s Cough Remedy Gains Popularity
There has been growing appreciation for Cham Berlin’s Cough Remedy, evidenced by more testimonials from relieved customers. If you or your children suffer from a cough or cold, try it and discover its claimed benefits, as it is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
chamberlin’sCough Reaedy
Notice to Debtors About Immediate Payment
A formal notice from Bb. E. Cements of North Virginia dated May 9, 1892 directs debtors to settle accounts within one week to ten days or face collection actions due to an upcoming hospital operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. E. Cements
North
Cham berlin Tablet Praise From Newberg Junction
Darius Downey of Newberg Junction New Brunswick reports his wife finds Chamberlin's Tablets very effective for stomach and bowel trouble and notes they do her lots of good. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
Excursion to Norfolk and Return Friday
Excursion on the steamer Hampton Roads commanded by Captain Caffee, leaving Severn Hicks at 6.00 AM and 7.15 with 4-30 ms 7.45, returning from Portsmouth Bay Line Old Point at 6.00 PM and 6.30 with arrival at East Ri ngs at 10.30 9.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Caffee
O. BD. S. Ss
Portsmouth Bay Line
Old Point
Baltimon
Light Street
Barre Street
Unday
Point Comfort
Portsmith
Mathews
Gloucester
Yhn R. Sherwood
Pier
Baltimore
Freeport
Mila
Tipers
Blackwells
Feeton
Timbs
Reedvile
Hardings
Harveys
Brace Point
Byrdtan
Kilmarnock
Ocrans
Jackson’s Creek
Cricket Hill
Callis
Fitchells
Warehouse
Conrads
Green Point
Stampers
Blanes
Weater
Timbts
Reedville
Vipers
Freieht
Baltimorr
Thaw Case Called in Court in White Plains
Special attorney Clarence J. Shearn appeared before Justice Keogh in the Supreme Court seeking an order to compel the superintendent of the State Insane Asylum to submit to a jury the question of Thaw's current sanity. Thaw was not present. Shearn stated that Dr. William Hirsch, one of the three alienists who testified in the case, had died, and made a remark invoking Moses, Jacob, Jesus Christ, and the Apostle Paul as having suffered afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Clarence J. Shearn
Ha Kendall Thaw
Keogh
Supreme Co
State Insane Asylum
Shearn
William Hirsch
Moses
Jacob
Jesus Christ
Apostle Paul
Sale of Land at Public Auction in Mathews County
In the Mathews Circuit Court decree case Chancey quit Irene Haynes vs J L Lewis the land in Briantank Mazpister district near Cobbs Creek Mathews County about 29 acres owned by Sylvanus Bramhall will be sold at public auction in Mathews Court House on Monday May 20 1912 at 1 p m. Proceeds to be divided among entitled parties. Terms one third cash six months and twelve months bonds or full cash. Special commissioner J N Stupss April 20 1912. Teste April 22 1912. Saxos Suira Co c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Mathews
Chancey
Irene Haynes
J. L. Lewis
Mathews C. H
Bianxitank Mazpisterial District
Cobbs Creek
Mathews County
Sylvanus Bramhall
Sale of land on Gwynn's Island Mathews Court House Va
At public auction in Mathews Court House Virginia on Monday May 26 1912 the heirs of Walter G Hudgins offer four lots totaling 52.819 acres plus a 10.905 acre wood lot on Gwynn's Island. Lots include arable and woodland with a store house stable and other improvements. Terms cash. J E T Lane attorney in fact for Hudgins heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Hudgins
Mathews Court House
Virginia
Circuit Court
Towit
Gwynn's Island
Mathews
Stoe
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucus system potion. It includes endorsements from Wacupinc Kinshan and Marvin, Toledo wholesale druggists, and claims testimonials available free. Also mentions Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tall
Hali
Site Wanted for Oyster Shell Grinding Plant in Richmond
The Convict Lime Board seeks a transport friendly site for an oyster shell or marl grinding plant with capacity of twenty tons per hour. Submit location cost for plant and employees, price and quantity of shells, price quantity and grade of marl. Address WM Hopers Main Chairman Richmond Va 5 2 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convict Lime Board
Hopers Main
Richmond
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ENERY
Shop Renueanmnovance
I. A. Minter
Cmrer
Anc
Jaursday
Presidenta
Colonel Rosevelt
John W. Everage
John W.verage
Foster
Goodson Miller
Fas
Mrs. Winslow Foster
Demons OF
General News
Jos. L. Shackelford
K. T
Camden
New Jersey
Alex
Taliaferro
Benefit
the Mathews High School
Severn
Hicks
East Rings
Civic League
Coui
J. N. Stupss
Spl. Com
Teste
Saxos Suira Cc. c
Gwynns Island
E. T. Lane
Arvis
Pugh's Dept
the Mathews Journal
Plymouth Rock
McCue
Thomas W. Odgen
Hicts
W. J. Miller
Baltimore ST
C. H. Va
Notary Public
J. P
Marine Engines
Pennsylvania Iron Works Co
A.C. Handy
New Point, Va
Hall
H. W. Hitceary & Company
Southern Kuttling
Washington
Fitchett’s Wharf
Josephus Treader
J. K. Winder
Fitchett's
Co. S. Smith
Gloucester, VA
Smith
Gloucestr
H. Patteson
Mobjack
E. W W. Browne
Lynnhaven
Horn Harbor Cove
Chambertin
R.wesley Foster
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Board of Visitors
Iran
Kk. W. Nicos
BAY
Steam Packe Co
U. S. Mail
New York
Florida
Old Point Comfort
Baltimor
Old Desinion Steanship
B.C
Piankstank River
Helin
Rome
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