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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
11
Mea Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana credits Electric Bitters with restoring her health after doctors abandoned her. She praises the remedy for fainting spells backache headaches weakness and debility, claiming it strengthens and renews vigor. The product is guaranteed to satisfy or money back and costs 50 cents at druggists.
In the Ozarks Hiram Scranton of Clay City Illinois struggled with a chronic cough and lung illness after doctors advised mountain air. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life and restoring his ability to work. The remedy treats lung diseases including coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and whooping cough. Price 59 and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by all druggists.
The B C et A Railway Co announces 1911 schedule for a weekly steamer from Pier 9 Light Street Baltimore to Freeport and intermediate landings with Sunday and Wednesday departures, and return trips on Tuesday and Friday weather permitting. Timetable lists stop names and times. company not responsible for delays. freight accepted until 4 30 p.m. by agent A. R. Beaven and Witrargo Thomprsons.
Following Saturday night's rain a pond covered the main road between Richardson's shop and the Court House, blocking pedestrian passage. City officials should examine drainage options to prevent future washouts during extended rainfalls.
J J Burke addresses Mathews County voters in a statement on his Democratic nomination for county treasurer. He explains his stance on recounts, defends his role with the old committee, and pledges faithful, efficient service if elected, citing a favorable auditor’s notice and his reliable record.
A letter argues that voting in the Democratic Primary commits a voter to support the party nominees in the general election. It states this applies to county and district offices and that all seven September selections are capable candidates for county offices and the Legislature. It condemns Democrats who bolt the primary as unjustified.
The Saluda bank will open Monday October 1 1911 as a branch of the Bank of Middlesex with Edmond J. Smith Saluda as cashier. Cards are out for the marriage of Emma G Butts daughter of Rev D G C Butts of Franktown Va to Swepson Brock of Dickson Lumber Co Norfolk Va. The ceremony will be at Franktown Methodist Church on Wednesday October 11 at 2 30 p m.
A short ad notes that backache is a common muscular rheumatism form and claims Chamberlains Liniment offers relief after a few applications. Available for sale by all dealers.
A fragment from Mathews Virginia notes purchase and shredding of fodder and beans. The reader is urged to prepare shucking and thrashing tasks as part of the supply chain note.
Hon G E T Lane will address Whites Neck voters at Bohan non Thursday night Oct 13 and Geo Diges store Saturday night Oct 21 in support of Democratic nominees. Hon J Boyd Sears will address Middlesex voters for Mr J T Christian’s Legislature candidacy at Wake Urbanna and Jamaica next week.
W Luther Smith of Fitchetts announces candidacy for Sheriff in the November election, pledging impartial duty and old Democratic equality. W H Miller of Mathews C.H announces re candidacy for Justice of the Peace Westville District and vows to oppose the primary. N E Miller of Hudgins seeks support for Treasurer, asks for fair recount and pledges faithful service and honesty to taxpayers.
J. R. Williams announces candidacy for reelection as Pianketank District Supervisor in Hudgins Virginia on October 9 1911 He pledges to use his talents to advance measures vital to district interests and thanks past supporters while inviting further support in the general election on November 7 1911
The Richmond Convocation of ministers will gather in Kingston parish on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday the 24th 25th and 26th of this month. First service at Christ Church Tuesday at 3 p m with all day meeting there Wednesday and Thursday starting 11 a m. Services also at St Johns Church Wednesday and Thursday at 7 36 p m. Some ministers will preach at every service. Public invited.
The magnificent new school building at New Point opened Monday morning with at least 150 pupils enrolled. A patriotic song, prayer, and speakers including J. C. Garnett, Prof. Geo. A. Jordan, M. C. Burroughs, John F. Hudgins, and W. M. Minter marked the opening. The Chesapeake Board secured Prof. Jordan as principal and assembled an experienced teaching staff, signaling a promising session.
For Sale Leap's Prolific and Falcaster seed wheat priced at $1.00 Appler and rust proof oats 60c Cob corn $3.50 and fine mares $125 Apply at Spring Hill. Two good horses gentle enough for any lady to drive not afraid of automobiles. I sno two milsh cows in good condition J. F. Hudins Laban Va.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure nine out of ten cases and offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by the remedy. Includes patent medicine details and price, with a plug for Hall's Family Pills.
In the Clark's Office of the Circus Court of Mathews County on October 2 1911 KE Maxwell sues Jas B Tawes and Benj F Gibson partners trading as Tawes Gibson for 348 92 with interest since April 22 1911 and to attach their estate. Defendants nonresidents must appear within 15 days after publication. Publication ordered weekly for four weeks in the Mathews Journal and posting at the courthouse door on October 16 1911. A copy Teste L C Garnett p q Sands Smith Clerk.
Advertisement requests a colored man for work at a North River location with good wages and a permanent position for the right person. A furnished dwelling is provided free of charge and references are required. Respond to IX, cf. Mathews Journal.
J. W. Hudgins general agent advertises Bowser self measuring gasoline storage systems for garages. Box 234 Norfolk offers garage equipment services in the Norfolk area.
7 weeks old pigs offered for sale by A. T. Hudgins of Laban. Contact details not fully readable.
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