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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
4
After a year of severe bronchial troubles and a feared consumption, G T Richardson of Richardsons Mills Alabama reports that Dr Kind's New Discovery cured their child. One bottle ended the cough and restored health, with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by all druggists.
B C and A Railway Company officials Willard Thompson General Manager A R Beaven Agent conducted a meeting at the depot to discuss service adjustments and route schedules for the upcoming quarter.
Fragmentary notes mention Ghambsha'ys Ou and Golia era, with unclear context and missing details. The readable text centers on names and an event tag but lacks dates, places, or outcomes.
A public obituary announces the passing of Abe Fogttar with details on funeral arrangements and viewing times. The notice appears in a prominent column, reflecting standard obituary pricing and placement in the newspaper.
The Journal argues Democrats should back the primary winners on election Tuesday. It stresses moral obligation to vote for chosen nominees, noting all candidates are capable and have served the public well. It urges voters to go to the polls and follow their conscience.
A Westville School Board letter criticizes Captain James P. Thurston as a member of the Board of Supervisors over school funding and a proposed high school. The editorial defends the board’s focus on policy, notes financial constraints, and asserts their duty to serve the community despite political pressure.
The authors defend moving to Mathews C H as central and needed, deny bias, acknowledge possible mistakes, and urge the public to judge the board’s actions and vote according to their view of the district’s needs and children’s welfare.
A Gard appeals to supporters to back the declared Democratic nominee J. T. Christian, urging party unity over personal interest as democracy faces national unrest and a bright future. He calls primary voters to vote the party ticket.
Mr. C. O. Rhea of Mobjack leads the Kilmarnock Fair as its principal organizer. The event promises its largest edition with many fine horses in races from the county and an aviator plan to fly an airship for spectator entertainment. The fair begins on November 5th.
G E T Lane L C Garnett J Boyd Sears Col J R Saunders and Major J N Stubbs will address voters of upper Mathews at Blakes on Friday night November 4. Garnett and Sears will also speak at New Point at John Davis store on Saturday night November 4.
The oyster supper held at North last Thursday drew a good crowd and produced a nice sum toward finishing the new hall. Several candidates addressed the gathering and were well received. Speakers included Mesrs J. T. Christian, L. C. Garnett, J. P. Thurston, A. C. Winn, W. E. Marchant, N. E. Miller and W. L. Smith.
A corner stone laying ceremony for the new high school was conducted by Oriental Lodge No. 20 A F and A M on Tuesday. The event featured music and a dinner served by the ladies generating about 3100 in receipts. Rev George Gowen delivered a strong address on educational progress followed by Hon J Boyd Sears. Governor Mann could not attend but the crowd enjoyed the program and admired the nearing completion of the building.
W N Trader Hudgins of Va urges voters in Piankitank and neighboring counties to reduce county levy by eliminating an apparent surplus. He pledges fair distribution of district road funds and faithful service, addressing road work and taxation concerns. Dated October 23, 1911.
Dr J W D Haynes of Cobb's Creek announces his bid to represent Mathews and Middlesex in the Virginia Legislature. He cites irregularities in the recent primary, opposes the Baylor and Kaylor surveys, advocates for many high schools and economy, and urges voters to compare him with opponent Mr Christian before casting ballots.
A Chesapeake District voter explains missing 20 day notice requirement for candidacy. He recalls assuming 16 days before the election was sufficient and notes prior belief contrasted with law. The letter references the upcoming November 7 election and the county clerk notice.
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