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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
4
Citizens urged to back Wilson at state convention
A local appeal urges that the majority of residents favor Governor Woodrow Wilson as the Democratic nominee. Delegates should be instructed to vote for Wilson, with a mass meeting planned for May 20 to express sentiment or pass a resolution. Citizens are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Baltimore
Virgina Military Institute
Lexington
Board of Visitors
E. W. Nicnors
Mathews County Democrats Set Delegate Mass Meeting
Percival Hicks, county chairman, calls Mathews County Democrats to a mass meeting at Mathews Court House on May 26 at 2 p.m. to select delegates to the Norfolk Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews County
Norfolk
Mathews Court House
Percival Hicks
County
Chrm
Rappahannock District Missionary Society Meets June Dates
The Rappahannock District Foreign Missionary Society announces a joint meeting with the Laughton Society of Clarksburg Church in Middlesex, June 25 to 27. With cooperation from the pastor and leaders like Dr R H Kennett Rev J R Laughton and Rev W G Boggs, the event seeks delegations from auxiliaries and each district church. Delegates should contact Mrs Sadie Moore in Amberg Middlesex or, after May 24, to Nuttsville Virginia for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rappahannock
Woman's Foreign Missionery Society
Laughton Society
Clarksburg
Middlesex County
R. H. Kennett
J. R. Laughton
W. G. Boggs
Frcll
Sadie
Moore
Amberg
Nuttsvijje
Sigman Dudley Augments Norfolk Social Ties
Mr. R M Sigman of Norfolk and Mrs Mary Dudley of North were married in Norfolk Virginia on Friday. Mrs Dudley is the daughter of Captain and Mrs T F Nelson, and Mr Sigman is a well known purser who served on the steamer Mobjack for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Sigman
Norfolk
Mary Dudley
North
Virginia
Dudley
T. F. Nelson
Sigman
Hall Hudgins and Robert Hall Wed in Tabernacle Home
Viola Hudgins daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Hodgins of Tabernacle married Robert T Hall of Hampton in a quiet May 10 ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents Rev J Walker officiated. The couple will reside in Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hudgins
A. P. Hodgins
Tabernacle
Robert T. Hall
Hampton
Twides
J. ©. Walker
Halli
Revival Services at Bethel Church Begin This Week
Evangelist Lee Starke arrived Tuesday to lead daily preaching at Bethel during a ten day revival starting Sunday. The schedule runs through the coming week with sermons each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Lee Starke
Will
Man of God Draws Crowd With Faithful Ministry
A preacher praised for fearless, forceful truth brings a blessed ministry to many places. A cordial invitation extends to all readers to attend this speaking event and hear his message.
Helped by Bucklin’s Amic a Salve cures judge’s leg
Judge Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Texas feared a cancerous leg sore after many doctors failed to help. He finally used Bucklin’s Amica Salve and was completely cured. The remedy treats burns boils ulcers and piles and is sold at druggists for two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Cherry
Gillis Mills, Teor
Bucklin
Deaths: Navy Yard worker killed by dropped gun
William Lewis, a Portsmouth Navy Yard employee, died after a battleship Vermont gun slipped and fatally wounded him. He lived to Saturday and was buried at Hallieford after services led by Rev. Swope of Norfolk. He was 30, survived by a wife, one child, four brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
William Lewis
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Mathews
Hallieford
Swope
Norfolk
Lewis
Mathews County
Atlantic City
Chareles Lewis
Lobsters Triumph 17 15 Over Shrimps In Batting Heavy Game
The Lobsters defeated the High School boys known as the Shrimps 17 to 15 in a heavy batting game last Thursday. Blake unassisted on a triple play and double play, Treable batteries for the Shrimps, Hoskins and Blake, Forrest and Minter for the Lobsters. The Mobjack team beat the Glebeites 17 to 7 next, with Treakle and Treakle on the mound and Hopkins and White behind them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Hoskins
Forrest
Minter
Glebeites
Mathews Diamond
Treakle
Hopkins
White
Ledger of county levies and road warrants 1911
A historic ledger entry details the Piankitank and Chesapeake Roads levies, treasurer accounts, and warrants issued in 1911. It lists balances, payments, and December 31st six month Warrants to A Diggs and other road officials, including salaries and works completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
J. J. Burke
Said County
Board of Supervisors
Lst
Venice
Treas
Chesapeake
Westville Road
Piankitank
A. Diggs
Chesapeake Roads
Geo. W. Mason
Westville Roads
Geo. W.mason
Westville
L. Smither
L. C. Garnett
Jobn EK. Miller
Sands Smith
W. E. Davis
Otis S. Thuston
Samuel J. Foster
Everett Waddell Company
Geo. W. Blassingham
Marchant
C. R
Peter Thompson
Shell
Griffith & Turner
C.H. Yar
J. D. White
James W. Woodland
Man Hunt
John E. Miller
John W. Thomas
New Road
Coun
G. W. Bunch
C. A. Jones
J. R. Williams
Burroughs
L. Hudgins
W.L. Ransone
G. W. Brooks
B.D. William's
New Rd
C. H. Hudgins
W. C. White
Alexander James
W. M. Dixon
R. L. McCready
Chesapeake Road
Diggs
Electric bitters claim to cure malaria and restore health
The ad states mosquitoes spread malaria causing chills fever and weakness, but electric bitters can remove the malaria germs from blood and restore appetite and strength. Wm. Fretwell of Lucama, North Carolina, says three bottles cured his malaria and he has had good health since. Promotes use for stomach liver and kidney ailments and lists druggists as dispensers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
Full of years and good works Mrs Green Dies at 76
Mrs Vorginia Hughes Green widow of John William Green died at her East River home after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Geo Gowen and she was buried in the family cemetery. Survived by six daughters and four sons. She was a longtime member of Westville Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorginia Hughes Green
John William Green
East River
Geo. Gowen
Real estate firm seeks buyers for country homes and river properties
TO PROPERTY OWNERS We wish to increase our list. We specialize in handsome country homes river front properties and hunting preserves. Twenty years experience high est references. Immediate correspondence solicited H W Haveary & Company 729 30 Southern Building Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Haveary & Company
Southern Building
Washington, D. C
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An 1880s advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo is endorsed by Watcombe, Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. The cure is described as internal, affecting blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials free and price 50 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledoo
F. J. Cheney
Watcome, Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
Hali
Chamberlin's Liniment Recommended for Back Pain
Lame back is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles of the back for which you will find nothing better than Chamberlin's Linament. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
All Deaiers
Notice to pay debts or collection action begun
Notice from B. E. Clevents of North Virginia dated May 9 urging debtors to settle accounts within a week or ten days before collection action is taken for an upcoming hospital operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Clevents
North
Cham berlin Cough Remedy Gains Popularity
The product shows growing safes and voluntary testimonials from people cured by it. If you or your children have a cough or cold, try Cham berlin Cough Remedy to learn its claimed benefits. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
Farm for Sale at Fitchett's Wharf Virginia
A farm of 39 acres cleared 16 acres woodland and 4 acres oyster share with oysters. Includes a 8 to 10 room dwelling, barn, storehouse and valuable wharf property near Fitchett's Wharf. Former owner Josephus Trader. Terms easy. Apply J R Winder Agert Fitchett's Va 21-3m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchett's Wharf
Josephus
Escape From an Awful Fate Prompts Gratitude Letter
Mrs J E Cox of Joliet NL credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her from severe coughing fits after typhoid pneumonia left her weak. She says doctors and medicines failed until the remedy stopped her coughing nearly entirely. Safe, reliable treatment for throat and lung trouble. Trial bottle free at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E.cox
Joliet
Deany No Longer Represents W. E. Hower & Co
Public notice stating that Mr. M. W. Deany who formerly represented W. E. Hower & Co. is no longer employed by the firm. The company clarifies the end of Deany’s representation.
What Texans Admire for New Vitality in Pills
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as restoring vigor and energy. He and his wife believe they are the best made, aiding stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Available at druggists for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Tallman
San Antonis
Site Wanted for Oyster Shell Plant in Richmond
The Convict Lime Board seeks a site with asto convenient transport for an oyster shell or marl grinding plant needing twenty tons per hour. Include location cost for plant and employees, price and quantity of shells, price, quantity and grade of marl. Address to William Pokes Mann, Chairman, Richmond Virginia. May 3 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convict Lime Board
Asto
Bopces Mann
Richmond
Local Miller Offers Meat Grist and Graham Flour
J Henry Thompson Retz of Virginia announces a newly erected mill ready to grind and sell meat, hominy, and related products. He also offers grinding of graham flour, advertised as a healthy food, and solicits patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Flower
J. Henry Thompson
Cure Rheumatism With Chamberlin Liniment
Advert shows Chamberlin's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism. It urges applying the liniment and massaging the affected parts at each use. Available from all dealers.
Truthful Advertising the Basis of Success in Peruna Claim
Columbus Ohio reports reveal the active ingredients of the world’s most popular household remedy, Peruna. The disclosure signals a new era in advertising for family medicines highlighting golden seal, cedron seed, cubebs, and stone root for mucous membranes, kidneys, nerves, and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
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the Mathews Journal
University OF Virginia Head of Public School System
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Registrar University
J. R. Winder
Agert
Fitchett's, Va
W. E. Hower & Co
McCue
Thomas W. Odgen
Hicks Wuarr, Va
Ww. A. Miller
C. H. Va
Notary Public
J. P
Co. S. Smith, JR
Gloucester, VA
H. Patteson
Leeds
Mobjack
R. Wesley Foster
EE. W. Browne
Lynnhaven
Horn Harbor Cove
Cove
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W. Browne
Arcade Building
Norfolk Va
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