Cards From Candidates In Mathews And Middlesex 1911
To the voters of Mathews and Middlesex I announce my candidacy for the Virginia legislature. I advocate many high schools and oppose Baylor survey breakage while pointing to opponent’s failure to fund district schools. Debate recount controversy cited with names and dates. Dr J W D Haynes urges inquiry and vote for him or Christian. Cobbs Creek Oct 1 1911. Also candidate for Mathews County Treasurer W E Marchant Cricket Hill 1911. Support requested for tax payer service and accuracy.
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Middlesex
Mathews
Baylor
Democratic Committee
Christian
J. W. D. Haynes
Cobbs Creek
Oct
Hudgins Declares Candidacy for Piankitank Board Seat
R B F Hudgins announces his candidacy for the Piankitank District Board of Supervisors. Gwynns Island, October 2, 1911. Voters urged to decide in the November 7 general election.
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Piankitank
Board of Supervisors
R. B. F. Hudgins
Gwynns Island
Chesapeake District candidate seeks Board of Supervisors seat
To the voters of the Chesapeake District I announce my candidacy for the Board of Supervisors. If elected I will be a capable and efficient officer and appreciate your support.
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Chesapeake
Board of Supervisors
McCready Seeks Mathews Commonwealth Attorney Post
R L McCready announces candidacy for Commonwealth Attorney of Mathews County to be elected November 7 1911. He pledges faithful service and respectfully asks voters support from fellow citizens.
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Mathews County
Commonwealth Attorney
of Mathers
R. L. McCready
Westville District Candidate Pledge by J Wesley Minter
A candidate letter to Westville District voters pledges to use all talents to advance public schools and trade, and to support Confederate veterans. The message is dated for the general election on November 7 and speaks to the candidate’s dedication to community interests.
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Board of Supervisors
Public School
Rrade
J. Wesley Minter
Church Schedule Featured in Mathews Journal Notice
The Journal lists church services at Westville Baptist Church on the first and third Sundays for morning and evening, and at Macedonia on the second Sunday for morning and evening, plus the fourth Sunday for night services.
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Westville Baptist Church
Macedonia
Locals Personal Mentions From Mathews Area
Rev L J Phaup preaches at Salem Sunday 11 am and Bethel 3 pm. Mrs L C Garnett and son Tinsley in Norfolk this week. Hon J Boyd Sears in Washington for legal business. Miss N E Bohannon of Lamberts Point visited Mrs F Theo Miller. Mrs J P Nottingham spent time in Norfolk and Cape Charles last week. Rev George Gowen to preach Holly Grove Sunday morning and Oak Grove night. Mrs R Ashley White attended state convention in Newport News. Chesapeake and Wesville School District netted about $100 each from Oct 4 excursion. Sands Smith Jr. home after appendicitis operation at Protestant Hospital Norfolk. Democratic County Committee failed to meet due to weather. C R Diggs completed a fine well for Mr R W Foster near here in record two days. High school building cornerstone at Mathews C H to be laid Oct 31. final date announced next week. President Alderman of University of Virginia expected to be principal speaker. State Fair attendees from Mathews include V E Davis, L M Callis, L C Garnett, J T and Todd Christian, C M Douglas, M B Garnett, J C Hodgins, S G Miller, Dr R R Haskins, C C White, Mr/Mrs C J Williams. Haskins and Miller went up in Haskins’ auto. W J Grimstead of Soules returned from Baltimore with millinery stock. Susie Soles in charge of millinery this year. He added stock and improved to serve trade. New Church St Mathew dedicated Sunday. Rev Thos R Reeves, Principal Blackstone Institute, preached. House filled to overflowing. Reeves preached fine sermon at Central Sunday night on General Judgment. Audience deeply impressed.
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Mathews C. H
Alderman
University of Virginia
St. Mathew
Thos
R. Reeves
Blackstone Institute
Reeves
Mathews
Mathews Journal
J. W. D. Haynes
House of Delegates of
Virginia
Middlesex
Democratic Party
Haynes
Democratic Committee
Haines
House of Delegates
Baylor
Leason
Walter Somers
Stakens
Barlor
Miller
Muller
Stages Ware Stakes for Sale and Oyster Specials
Sale notes stakes 45 to 55 feet on shore by R B Howlett Iberis and Waj Q 28 31. Fat and delicious cove oysters two dollars a dozen on half shell or steamed. Barrel stock a specialty. E W Browne Arcade Building.
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E. W. Browne
Arcade Building
The Best Plaster Sold By All Dealers
A flannel bandage moistened with Chamberlains Liniment is presented as superior to plaster and costs only a tenth as much. Sold by all dealers.
Sallie Thompkins Chapter U D C Meets at Mrs Theo Miller
A regular Sallie Thompkins Chapter U D C meeting is set at the home of Mrs. Theo Miller on Saturday evening at 2 o clock. The gathering invites members to attend the regular session and discuss Chapter business.
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Sallie Thompkins
Theo. Miller
Notary Public and J P Offer Countywide Attentions
Notary Public and J P state willingness to visit any part of the county or beyond to conduct their business. Their readiness emphasizes flexible service and prompt handling of all required notarial tasks.
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Notary Public
J. P
For Sale Poles 40 to 55 Feet on Piankatank River
For sale are landing poles from 40 to 55 feet available at Green Point on the Piankatank River. Poles delivered to water at one cent per lineal foot. Contact A. Marchant via Green's Retz, Va.
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Piankatank River
Green Point
A. Marchant
Green
Retz
Madam Santo Consult Madam Santo The Clairvoyant
Portable ad for a card reader in Portsmouth Virginia offers past present and future guidance. Located at 2615 County Street with directions via County and Scottsville road to Toll Gate. Phone number 1058.
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County St. Portsmouth Va
Scottsville
Food flavor tube ad by CH Stuart Newark NY
Notice urges readers to visit grocer and buy a tube of Celebrated non alcohol condensed pure food flavors for 25 cents claiming it matches 75 cents of the alcohol product. Identified as Geo L Diggs general agent for CH Stuart and Co Newark New York.
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Geo. L. Diggs
CH Stuart & Co
Newark
Farm near C. H. offered by executrix for sale
The farm formerly owned by Mrs. Mattie L. Marchant now occupied by Walter Shawn lies one half mile from C. H. and comprises 64 acres. Apply to Mrs. Mary E. Fleet executrix of the Mrs. Mattie Marchant estate for price and terms of sale.
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Mattie L. Marchant
Walter Shawn
C. H
Mary E. Fleet
Mattie Marchant
Notice for candidate filings before November election
Candidates aiming to enter the November 7 election must file candidacy notices with the County Clerk no later than twenty days before the election. The notice requires two witnesses for the signature, and October 18 is the last legal filing day.
Millinery Opening This Week by Miss Susie Soles
W J Grimstead announces a week long opening sale featuring a large stock of up to date millinery styles and winter accessories. Miss Susie Soles, an experienced milliner, will assist customers. Also available are new stock of dry goods notions hats caps shoes and more. Patronage appreciated.
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Susie Soles
W. J. Grimstead
Democratic nominees address in Laban on Oct 14
Public speaking honors will be given by J. Boyd Sears and G. E. T. Lane as they address voters at Laban in support of the Democratic nominees on Saturday night October 14 at 7 30 p m. Inclement weather prevented the appointment being filled last Saturday. Mr L C Garnett will also make an address.
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J. Boyd Sears
G. E. T. Lane
Laban
L. C. Garnett
Startling Results Promised for Asthma Cure by Senpine
Asthma catarrh and related conditions are touted as cured by Senpine from The Woodworth Company at 1161 Broadway New York City. The ad claims thousands are taking the free trial package mailed on request and asserts the remedy, a Vienna University professor’s discovery, cures even long standing cases regardless of climate or prior failures.
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Senpine
New York
Woodworth Company Dept
Broadway
New York City
Haynes Candidacy Protest Sparks Denials in Mathews Middlesex
Dr J W D Haynes faces challenge from independent rival over alleged ballot stuffing and School Fund charges. He defends primary fairness, denies Baylor Survey breach, and affirms loyalty to Democratic voters in Mathews and Middlesex counties while praising oyster industry support and school advocacy.
Dr Haynes Campaign Letter Questions Voters in Mathews
J T Chriffan questions Dr Haynes for seeking votes in Mathews and Middlesex. He mocks the doctor’s appearance and prior campaigns, recalls past defeats, and argues voters should prefer healing the sick at home over public political showings during cold seasons.
Man seeks firm share work and free housing offer
An ad offers a man a position with the firm sharing profits and a nice dwelling furnished at no charge. It invites applications through Stephen Adam at 10 41 Matthews Vi. The notice also touts Chamberlain Cough Remedy for children and urges prudent advice for cold illnesses.
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Stephen Adam
Mathews
Oyster rent penalties set by general assembly
Unpaid oyster share rent by December first will incur a late penalty as prescribed by the last general assembly. Inspectors listed are W. H. Gayle, J. T. Christian, and J. W. Minter.
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General Assembly
W. H. Gayle
J. T. Christian
J. W. Minter
New Life Pills Promise Quick Boost for Health
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure weakness and languor, boost mental power, and relieve constipation headaches dyspepsia and malaria. The pills are sugar coated and priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Desirable 30 Acre River Farm Near Hicks Wharf Va
Forty word summary unavailable.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Widely Trusted for Colds
Review notes a long standing reputation and extensive sales for Chamberlain Cough Remedy. It claims to cure colds and ease ailments with a preparation suited to adults and children. The text asserts safety due to absence of narcotics and drugs and mentions wide dealer distribution.
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Chamberlai
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Wyatt Wolffe
Mathews Co
W. E. Marchant Cricket Hill
Westville
the Journal
Mathews H Va
L. J. Phaup
Salem
Bethel
Washington
N. E. Bohannon
Lamberts Point
F. Theo. Miller
J. P. Nottingham
Norfolk
Cape Charles
George Gowen
Holly Grove
Oak Grove
R. Ashley White
The
Disciples of Christ
Newport News
Chesapeake and Wesville
Mr. Sands Smith Jr
Protestant Hospital
Democratic County Committee
C. R. Diggs
R. W. Foster
Messrs
V. E. Davis
L. M. Callis
J. T
Todd Christian
C. M. Douglass
M. B.garnett
J. C. Hudgins
S. G. Miller
R.R. Hoskins
C. C. White
C. J. Williams
Hoskins
Mr. Miller
Auto
Grimstead
Soules
Baltimore
U. BD
C. H. Va
Baptist Church
Bohannon
R.h.forrest
J.c.curfman
J.w.shackleford
Madam Santo
Vienna University
Cun Aeey Gough Bemeds
Marghant
Linery
Mathews, Wa
Portsmouth
J. T. Chrigffan
Ghanmeiein
Gough Aumedy
East River
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