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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
4
Obituary Policy and Classified Rates Notice
Obituaries under 100 words are printed free for subscribers. Over 100 words incur five cents per line. Advertisements job notices and news copy are prepared on request. Forms close Wednesday at 10 a.m. hosted by W M Minter editor and owner.
Mercy, Duty, and the Hillsville Case
The editorial expresses sympathy for the Allen defendants drawn into crime by ignorance but insists their actions were flagrant and must be punished by law. It praises mercy petitions to the governor yet urges allowing the jury verdict to stand and the law to run its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allens
Hillsville
Commonwealth
Isador Rayner Death Threatens Maryland Democratic Senate Hope
The death of Isador Rayner, a brilliant Maryland Senator, is a distinct loss to the Democratic Party. It comes as control of the Senate is uncertain and a Republican Maryland governor may appoint a Republican successor, challenging party unity and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isador Rayner
Maryland
Congress
Tidewater Democrat Returns After Destructive Fire
The Tidewater Democrat rejoices in a speedy return to the field in enlarged size after a disastrous fire. The paper expresses regret at the loss and hopes it may live long and prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater Democrat
Thanksgiving Spirit Tied to Digestion
A quaint observation notes that the mood of Thanksgiving Day reflects a man’s digestion, linking the holiday spirit to physical comfort and appetite.
GOOD ROADS LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A reader argues for better roads in Mathews county stressing drainage and road work’s long term savings. He links road quality to local industries like wheelwrights and blacksmiths and presents a cost-based case calculating annual savings and a possible $80,000 funding need.
Literary and Musical Entertainment at Junior Hall
A literary and musical program will be held at the Junior Hall on December 12. Part of the proceeds will go toward paying the debt on the new high school. The program promises to be an exceptionally good event with the full lineup to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Order Hall
Mathews C. d
New Discovery Praised for Porto Rico Cough Cure
Ramon T. Marchan from Barceloneta writes Dr King s New Discovery cures coughing and cold ailments. He claims it helped him his brother and over twenty others. Trial bottle free 50 cents and 1 dollar. Guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Ramon T. Marchan
Barceloneta
Dr. King
Deaths. Mrs Fedora Diggs Dies at 76 Near Diggs P.O.
Mrs Fedora Diggs widow of Samuel Diggs died at her home near Diggs P.O. on November 18 at age 76. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev J C Walker last Wednesday with interment in the family burying ground. She was known and loved in the community for her admirable life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedora Diggs
Samuel Diggs
Diggs P.O
J. C. Walker
Prominent Portsmouth Wheelwright Hudgins Dies After Illness
E S Wesley Hudgins aged resident of Park View died yesterday morning at 6 o clock at his nephew W A Grace 322 North Armstrong street after a brief illness. Survived by nephews and nieces including W A Green W D Minter J W Wakefield L R Hudgins of Mathews county and several relatives in Portsmouth and York county. native of Mathews county he moved to Portsmouth in 1859 to run a wheelwright and blacksmith business with Herbert R Diggs at Glasgow and Chestnut streets and was a longtime member of Central M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Wesley Hudgins
W. A.grace
Armstrong Street
Park View
J. W. Wakefield
L. R. Hudgins
Mathews County
Julia A. Diggs Saslie E. Stewart
Lizzie Brooks
Mathews
C. A. Cooke
Portsmouth
C. W. Ironmonger
York County
Herbert R. Diggs
Glasgow and
Chestnut Streets
Central M. E. Church
Infant Dead in New Point Family
John Ware Hudgins infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Hudgins of New Point died at home on Sunday Funeral services were held at Bethel church on Tuesday conducted by Rev T J Pbhaup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ware Hudgins
Arthur C. Hudgins
New Point
Bethel Church
October Farmers' Bulletin sent free to requesters
Commissioner George W. Koiner announces the October Farmers' Bulletin is ready and will be mailed to any farmer who requests it. It covers seed corn selection, a photo of the $1,000 National Corn Show prize car, lime and fertilizers, the silo, and hog cholera serum benefits. Include name and address to receive the bulletin free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Koiner
Fishermen Win Case Against R B A R Co Over Shipped Fish
A Mathews County court verdict awarded R L Hudgins & Co. of Gwynns Island damages from B C A R Co for fish shipped April 4. The steamer grounded in Dividing Creek delaying arrival in Baltimore and rendering the fish worthless. The suit, one of many against the company, will likely go to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
R. L. Hudgins & Co
Gwynns Island
Dividing Creek
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Messrs
J. N. Stubbs
L. C. Garnett
J. R. Saunders
J. Boyd Sears
J. W. Chinn
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Praised For Burns And More
A speaker held up a small round box amid cheering crowds and extolled Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as best for burns and many other ailments. He claimed it calms inflammation and relieves pain, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
Ira D. White and Carrie Armistead wed at East Mathews Parsonage
Mr Ira D White of New Point and Miss Carrie B Armistead daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Armistead were quietly married at the East Mathews Parsonage by Rev J A Winn on Tuesday night The Journal sends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira D. White
New Point
Carrie B. Armistead
Frank Armstead
East Mathews Parsonage
J. A. Winn
Heywood Topping wedding in Elizabeth City N C
R C Heywood of Norfolk and Miss Mabel Topping of Middlesex county were married Monday night in Elizabeth City. The bride is daughter of J W Topping of Topping. They will reside in Norfolk where Mr Heywood works for the Old Dominion Steamship Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Heywood
Norfolk
Mabel Topping
Middlesex County
Elizabeth City
N. C
J.W. Topping
Topping
Richmond
Heywood
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Times-Dispatch
Flagged train watcher saves railcar from wreck
An Ohio man tore his shirt to flag a speeding train and avert disaster. H. T. Atkinson of Raleigh, North Carolina, credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after severe stomach and liver issues. Four bottles cured him. trial offered to prove their merit for stomach liver and kidney trouble. 50 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
H. T. Atkinson
Raleigh
N. C
Tax receipt schedule for Mathews County fees and offices
Notice lists dates and locations for tax payments to avoid penalties. Entries include Nov 23 at Mathews C. H Port Haywood. Nov 26 New Point P. O. Hutson's Store. Nov 27 Susan P. O. Geo. J. Diggs. Nov 28 Gwynns P. O. Grimstead. Nov 29 Cobbs Creek. Dec 2 Diggs FPO Moon. Dec 3 North Sarah. Dec 4 R. Brooks Laban at night. Dec 5 Mobjack Bohannon. Dec 6 Blakes Hudgins. decimal times shown for each site. Signed N. E. Miller, County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Point
P. O
Hutson's Store
Susan P. O
Geo. J. Diggs
Gwynns P. O
Grimstead
Sales
Cobbs Creek
Mathews C. H
Diggs Fpo
Moon
Sarah
R. ©. Brooks
Laban
Mobjack
Bohannon
Blakes
Hudgins
N. E. Miller
Fishermen Meet to Organize Fish Shippers Exchange
Fishermen and others in Mathews County are invited to a meeting at Gwynns Island School on Wednesday December 4 at 7 30 PM to organize a fish shippers exchange. Dr C M Raines presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews County
Gwynns Island
C. M. Raines
Sennett Offers Heart Lumber for Sills Facings and Corner Boards
J B Sennett of Mathews Virginia invites builders to obtain heart lumber for window and door sills facings and corner boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sennett
Mathews
Card Denies Misuse of Public School Funds
A district clerk named Jonn F Hupeins responds to a circulating report he misdirected or misappropriated 400 to 600 dollars of public school funds. He describes the accusation as slander and calls for proof or withdrawal of the charge. He labels the accusers as spreading the disease of the tongue among Mathes residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Jonn F. Hupeins
For Sale Items and Help Wanted Listings
For Sale two Franklin heaters for wood or coal apply at Spring Hill. For SALE Weir poles 35 40 45 and 48 feet long apply to D. Jesse Nuttsville Va. Wantiep A janitor for New Point High School apply to Chesapeake School Board. For Sate at Hyco near Matthews C H one cow one single horse wagon one sleigh and a few household articles apply before October 21 to Mrs L C Garnett after that date to C D Hudgins Matthews C H. For Sate A gasoline engine 3 h p sawing outfit on track will saw 10 to 15 cords per day International Harvester Co make good as new will sell cheap. Tucker Taliaferro Mig Co Gloucester C H Va. Fok Saue At a sacrifice price fine mercantile stand large store building splendid 8 room dwelling outbuildings 50 acres land post office will more than pay interest on entire cost. Any person coming to see property reimbursed expenses if misrepresented. Terms all cash or two fifths cash balance deed of trust Apply at once G D S D Cox Acorn Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Step Trust
Mathews County
Mathews
H.p
International Harvester Co
Tucker & Taliaferro Mig. Co
Gloucester C. H
Fok Saue
G. D
S. D. Cox
Acorn
Chamberlins Cough Remedy Praised by Lavonia Resident
Mrs Hugh Campell of Lavonia Georgia hails Chamberlins Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine she has used for herself and her children. The testimonial notes high satisfaction and says it is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Hugh Campell
Lavonia
Fat and Delicious Cove Oysters for sale in Norfolk
Advertises fat and delicious Cove oysters at 25 cents a dozen on the half shell and steamed oysters. Barrel stock offered as a specialty shipped to all points. From E. W. Browne in Sarcape involving Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove
E. W. Browne
Sarcape Uvriving
Norfolk
Virginia
Fulton Fish Market Stand 2C Seeks Wholesale Traders
Wholesale and commission dealer of all kinds of stock from all parts of the world offers highest prices and prompt returns. References available from shippers wholesale dealers in the business and Market and Fulton National Bank New York or Peoples Trust Company reoklyn. STAND 2C FULTON FISH MARKET New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton National Bank
New York
Peoples Trust Company Reoklyn
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Vance
W. M. Minter
Mr. Horror
Westville
Farmer's Bulletins
White
Aristead
Heywood—Topping
Port Haywood
North
Mrs. Marchant
Mr. Foyle
Mrs. Hoskins
Lucy Sears
Melody of Love
Engelmann
Mr. Forle
Mrs Marchant
Selo
Hero
Grace Siegal
Genevieve Burke
Dr. Hoskins
Lynda Douglas
Franklin
D. Jesse Nuttsville
Wantiep
New Point High School
Chesapeake School Board
Steam Packet Company
U. S. Mail
Florida
Alapan
Point Comfort
Old Dominion Stermahiy
Matlows
Gloucester Counties
Baltmore
Pare
Baltimor
Light Street
Barr Street
Norfolk and Portsu Sth
Old Point Co
Gloucester
Jacarte
John R. Sherwoo
Lynnhaven
Horn Harbor
William J. Miller
Jewelry
WM. J. Miller
280
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
Command Pleasure Boats Globe
Svele
Eddystone Globe
Erate
Pennsylvania Iron Works Co
A.C. Handy
New Point, Va
Holera
Royal Distributioo. (Inc
Baltimore, Midh
Turkeys
Edwin Treakle
Fulton Fish Market
L. M. Callis
Mathews C. Hy
N.A. Hudgins & Co
T. D. Hudgins
George C. Diggs
Main Street
Foster
Foster’s
R.w.poster
Portsmouth Retail Lumber Corporation
High and
Chestnut Sts
Morse
Morse & Co
Fairbanks
Vernor Street
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