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Omery Thursday issue notes a one dollar offer near the front, with editor and owner involved. Reading fragments show a brief wire-like notice from the publication.
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
4
Omery Thursday issue notes a one dollar offer near the front, with editor and owner involved. Reading fragments show a brief wire-like notice from the publication.
Notices detail advertising and publication rates for obituaries and communications. It states five cents per line for paid matter, political notices at regular line rates, reading notices at 110 cents per line, and contract rates upon application. Transient ads charged 50 cents per pinch first insertion and 25 cents per pinch for subsequent insertions. It urges timely mail of news letters before Wednesday morning to avoid carryover.
The piece warns of crooked methods in the Congressional Primary, calls for the state committee to rerun or convene a nominee, and urges punishment for implicated parties. It lauds Hon. George N Wise while predicting trouble for his clash with William A Jones.
The Essex land and buildings assessment totals 1 267 131 dollars for 1910, up from 971 231 dollars in 1909, a gain of 295 900 dollars or 30.4 percent. G R Scott and assistant R L Pendleton compiled the figures. News items note marriages and railroad project progress in nearby towns.
The approaching marriage of Miss Lily Maxwell Gaines of Centre Cross Essex county to Mr Eugene Phillips of Tappahannock is announced. The wedding will be held at Ephesus Baptist church in Essex county on Saturday October 2 at high noon.
The State Democratic Committee after an Investigating Committee session on Tuesday night ruled the Second District primary null and void. A new primary or convention will be needed to select an additional candidate.
Mr. J. M. Kemp of Gloucester C. H. Va. shot himself Friday after appearing at breakfast. A search failed until Saturday morning when his body was found in a marsh behind his home. He ran a successful printing business and was widely liked. no motive is known.
Quick delivery automobile or team will take you to or from boats or other points on short notice. Fine mobile and engine cylinder oils and supplies. Grind your new car corn for feed. Grind new corn for nice table meal. F. Theo. Miller and Son Mathews C. H. Va.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid remedy for boils ulcers fever sores burns cuts bruises and chapped skin. It promises instant relief and is priced at 25 cents at druggists.
Ambitious young men and ladies can secure positions in Wireless or Railway Telegraphy after the 8 hour law. Telegraphers are in demand as wireless stations grow nationwide. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement prospects. National Telegraph Institute runs six institutes under A A and Wireless supervision and places all graduates. Write Cincinnati Ohio or Philadelphia Pennsylvania for full details.
Boarding will give reasonable rates to a limited number of boarders at a very desirable location, convenient to Mathews High School. Apply to Miss Grace Miller in Mathews, Virginia.
Mr Benjamin Blake died at his Cobbs Creek home Saturday at about 80 years old from age and foot gangrene. He was laid to rest at The Old Brick Church in Middlesex County with Masonic honors. Survivor including a widow two daughters Mrs Carrie Scott and Miss Lottie Blake and son Rev Preston Blake of Kentucky.
Miss Laura B Treakle daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Treakle married Edward W Graves on Tuesday September 27 at her sister Mrs C D Struve’s home 19 Milton Ave Baltimore Md. Minister Rev J E Wilks officiated in the presence of intimate friends. They left for their new home 3103 Presbury St Walbrook Md.
The store promotes a broad fall line with agents for Hamilton Brown Boston and The Brown Shoe Co. Showcasing American Lady shoes and Rice Hutchins Mayfairs plus All Americas, Mills $3.50 men’s shoes, and a full boys section with blue serge fall suits and knickerbocker pants.
Mrs Estelle Marchant a well known resident and wife of Floyd Marchant died at home on Tuesday morning October gth from meningitis after years of illness She was forty one born in Mathews County educated as a teacher at Kingston Church service set for 12 M today Rev L J Phaup to conduct burial in Kingston cemetery Survived by husband three sons two sisters four brothers and other relatives The journal extends sympathy
The B C and A Railway publishes a wet weather dependent sailing timetable from Pier 9 Light Street Wharf Baltimore to Freeport and intermediate landings with departures Sundays Wednesdays and returns Tuesdays and Fridays. Timings list stops from Mila to Reedville and Crickets Hill and Calis with arrivals in Freeport at 4 30 and Baltimore next morning. Freight closing times and company officials are shown.
August 26 1910 obituary for Mayme Armistead daughter of Frank and Mrs Armistead. She joined St Pauls church in youth and endured illness with faith. Typhoid fever ended her life. funeral conducted by Rev J Arthur Winn at home with burial in St Pauls Cemetery.
The Old Bay Line operates the Florida Virginia and Alabama steamers sailing from Old Point Comfort at 7 30 P M daily and Sunday with through tickets to Baltimore aboard. Return trips depart Baltimore Light Street Wharf at 6 30 P M daily except Sunday to Norfolk Portsmouth and Old Point Comfort with connections to Mathews and Gloucester Counties. State rooms range from 75 cents to 7 dollars meals are à la carte free berths and baths available aboard. John A Sherwood.
J A Stone of Kemp Texas recounts his Civil War dangers and battle with consumption. A stubborn cold caused a long cough and weight loss to 130 pounds until he used Dr Kings New Discovery, which he credits with his recovery to 178 pounds. Trial bottle free guaranteed by all Drug Stores.
Product phrase appears incomplete but suggests a cure or prevention claim for cuts and scratches via Dr Bell's Anti Pain. Requires context from full article to confirm target condition, usage, and claims.
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