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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
5
A series of 1911 candidate announcements from Mathews County and nearby districts. W Luther Smith seeks Sheriff, N E Miller runs for Treasurer, J R Williams seeks re election as Supervisor, W E Marchant for County Treasurer, and a Chesapeake District candidate for the Board of Supervisors.
The voters of Piankitank District announce candidacy for the Board of Supervisors to be decided in the November 7 election. R. B. F. Hudgins of Ivins Island signs the notice dated October 2, 1901. The Mathews voters appeal for support to ensure voters payers receive perfect service.
To the voters of Mathews County R L McCready announces candidacy for Commonwealth Attorney on November 7 1911. He pledges faithful discharge of duties and earnest solicitation of votes from fellow citizens in Mathews County.
Voters in Westville District are urged to consider James D Diggs for the Board of Supervisors in the general election on November 7. Diggs pledges to advance public schools and roads and to support Confederate veterans interests.
In a filed statement Budgins asks district voters for support in the general election on November 1st and pledges to perform duties to serve citizens' welfare. He thanks the district’s people for prior elections and those who may support him again.
Local notes list visits by Hon E Baker Jr and others to Norfolk and Baltimore. Talks and sermons are planned with Rev Gowen and Rev Winn. public health officials visit Mathews County with a Thursday lecture at the Court House and an evening talk at New Point High School about hookworm disease. A U D C meeting is announced for November 11.
W Fi Willer Mathews C H Va Notary Public and J P offer to attend to any business in his line anywhere in the county or beyond.
Advertisement lists Leap's Prolific and Falcaster seed wheat for one dollar and a sorrel road and work mare described as not afraid of autos. A child can drive her. Price $125. Apply at Spring Hill.
Mrs. L Arnold of Denver Colorado recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for coughs colds and bronchial trouble. The seller reports it has repeatedly provided relief and is for sale by all dealers.
A building lot near Bohan non intended for a Baptist Church lot with committee members R Li Forrest J C Curfman and J W Shackleford announces sale at a reasonable price.
A vintage ad praises Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for women. It claims Mrs M C Dunlapot Deadill from Tennessee benefited from the product for constitution and female trouble. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents.
The celebrated Clarravon the card reader offers past present and future guidance. Located at 261 County Street Portsmouth Virginia. Take County and Scottsville car to Toll Gate. Phone 1058.
The property previously owned by Mrs. Mattie L. Marchant and now occupied by Walter Shawn covers 64 acres a half mile from C. H. Applicants should contact Mrs. Mary E. Fleet Executrix at the Mattie Marchant estate for price and terms of sale.
The Woodworth Company offers a free experimental package of Sennine for asthma hay fever bronchitis and catarrh mailed to applicants. It claims to cure thousands regardless of duration or climate, and cites a Vienna University professor as discoverer.
Miss Sophia Lee Soles daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Soles of Soles Va and Mr William Morris Marchant were quietly married yesterday at the West Mathews Parsonage by Rev T W Odgen. The groom is a popular young farmer and oyster dealer of Crickett Hill.
In Wemortum of my dear brother frank Cooke who died in South Carolina. Beneath the oak he rests with dear ones in its shade. The sun of 48 years has set and we bid farewell with Christian good night. May we meet again in heaven above. His sister Mrs Sallie Cooke Willima Cole’s res hy Va Oct 28 1911.
A letters page reply defends democracy and counters Dr Haynes accusations in a dispute over oyster inspection and local politics. The writer rebukes Haynes for misrepresentation and outlines positions on primary voting, oyster rock leases, tax issues, and committee actions in Mathews and Middlesex.
In a campaign letter, J. T. Christian attacks Dr Haynes as unreliable and claims an independent Democratic caucus would block harmful legislation. He argues oyster and fish industries need representation and vows to bury Haynes on November 7 with a ballot avalanche, urging Mathews and Middlesex voters to support him.
Two top salesmen Price and Quality now run the remodele store at Sales and will be available for service any time you call.
Great bargains on men’s and boys’ suits and over coats, cloaks for youngsters, and ladies ready wear with made to order options. Dry goods discounts claim savings across the department, including a $1.65 line now reduced to $1.35. Your to serve with notable reductions and value.
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