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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
4
Obituaries of 200 words printed free with audacribets. Advertisements job and news copy prepared on request. Forms close Wednesday 10 a.m. WM. MINTER, Editor and Owner, oversees notices and advertising operations. The fragment indicates a Thursday publication schedule and a small five cent rate for longer obituaries, with emphasis on early submission.
A Virginia viewpoint laments the state Democratic Convention for not nominating Woodrow Wilson. It argues Virginians deserve to honor their own son, urges a public expression or resolution in favor of Wilson, and cites Roosevelt’s looming Republican nomination as urging strong opposition.
The Fisheries Commissioner arranges travel for the fathers delegation to the state convention aboard the Tangier, an oyster fleet vessel. Most attendees arrive with friends, except G. E. T. Lane and J. Boyd Sears who are represented by W. M. Minter. In Norfolk a large crowd gathers as delegates mingle and discuss the convention program.
The Virginia convention split on a presidential primaries resolution yet adopted by consent eight delegates at large were selected with four Wilson backers and four anti Wilson men. Flood named permanent chairman and the body praised Mann's administration and Virginia Democrats in Congress while mourning Senator Daniel. The convention adjourned after adjournment at 4 p.m. with the defeated presidential primaries proposal.
The Mathews county Electorial Board chaired by Wm Dixon selects judges and clerks for 1912 and elects Percival Hicks secretary replacing James James resigned. New poll book ordered for Gwynns precinct registrar R B Hudains. Appointments dated May 25 1912 include Battery Dobbs Creek Court House Gwynns Hookemtair Port Haywood Whites Negk.
In a lively ball game Mobjack beat Glebe 12 to 0 as Treakle and Hopkins held the mound. Mobjack’s hits powered by strong batting produced five runs from a long first inning while Glebe was shut out, the crowd buzzing with ballpark chatter and fan excitement.
Advertisement-style note urges readers to apply Chamberlin's ointment and massage the affected parts at each application. Mentions bor sate and deulera as part of the remedy. Rural-era sales phrasing emphasizes easy relief and repeated use.
A May meeting at Emington on North River organized a local SPCA. W D W Dimock chaired. Percival Hicks elected secretary. Committees drafted by laws and charter. J N Tabb Jr led as president with Dimock Catlett Hicks and others as officers. A luncheon followed and the meeting adjourned.
Notice of adjourned meeting of the stockholders of the Southside Agricultural Association at Mathews C. H. on Saturday June 5th at 11 a.m. Important business to be transacted. full attendance is desired. Alex James, President.
A brief notice touts Chamberlin's Liniment as the best remedy for rheumatic back muscle pain. Sold by all dealers.
Major M. Stubbs announces a June 3 celebration in Achilles Gloucester county for the birthday of Hon Jefferson Davis, president of The Southern Confederacy. Veterans and descendants are urged to attend. proceeds support Union Baptist Church, Bethlehem M E Church, and local Confederate monuments.
Middlesex court opens Bug s day the 28th. A A Blow of Gloucester sits his yacht Ka ngiss I to a New York gentleman. Gov Gladwes Mann plans to attend the Gloucester Countyard Selico Fair on September 30. Noted speakers to be secured for Ogtebes first. Mrs Matthew S Atkinson and daughters Lisa Blow Atkinson lease their Green Spica Valley country place and head to Belleville Glou cester Va to visit Mrs Atkinson’s brother Allmond Blow for the summer before returning north in August. The laws entertain substantial activity.
Mr W J Burlee attended a Middlesex Bank stockholders meeting in Gloucester C H. His grip was stolen from the automobile Saturday night but recovered shortly afterward near the bank. The thief used Burlee’s brush and comb to treat himself to a Sentinel.
A grateful letter from Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois credits Typhoid pneumonia survivor with a severe cough to Dr Kings New Discovery. She claims doctors and medicines failed until using the remedy, calling it quick safe and reliable for coughing spells. Trial bottle free at druggists.
Veterans and sons of veterans are invited to a June 3 ceremony at Mathews C H to award Crosses of Honor to eligible applicants with a Sept 5 date remaining as the last possible ceremony. The program will include music and speaking. Public welcome.
J Henry Thompson Retz of Virginia announces completion of a new mill and offers grinding services for meat and hominy as well as graham flour, claimed to be the healthiest food. Patronage invited.
W H Miller and Mathews C H Va Notary Public announce readiness to travel anywhere in the county or beyond to attend any business within their scope. They emphasize flexible service and dedication to client needs across jurisdictions.
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