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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
4
Hiram Scranton of Clay City, long ill with consumption after doctors failed, found relief using Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits it with renewing his health enabling him to work again. It treats lung diseases, coughs, colds, hay fever, asthma and more. 59 cents to $1.00, trial bottle free, guaranteed by druggists.
The B C and A Railway Co issues a spring 1911 timetable for Sunday and Wednesday departures from Pier 9 Light Street Baltimore to Freeport and intermediate landings with set southbound and northbound calls. Returns depart Freeport Tuesdays and Fridays with specified stops, weather permitting, and next morning Baltimore arrival. Freight cutoffs and disclaimer of guaranteed times are included, signed Willard Tampson and A R Beaven.
The Eastern Shore Hearth marks its 32nd birthday with enduring vigor and optimism for future editions. The note references editor changes as Deacon Hemphill leaves for two years, and Rev James Cannon’s relocation to North Carolina, hinting at future regional developments.
The Westville Board reports it has paid half the funds for the new high school but citizens have contributed only 311 dollars. If the amount is not greatly increased, completion will be delayed, postponing school benefits for children this year.
Dear Mr Minter space in your paper to tell Mathews readers about the Ecumenical Methodism Conference. Delegates from across the earth discuss high church issues, social questions, evangelization, missions and temperance. Virginia delegate J Arthur Wine notes absence of Mr Peatross and his appointment to Virginia duties. He plans Sunday sermons at St Pauls and Beulah and returns on the 21st.
Superintendent Percifull visits for inspection as the district eyes a November school fair and a Teachers League formation on the first Friday of November. The Citizens League meets again on the eighteenth to discuss Books and Reading and to recruit members.
Acco mak News warns against gossip and meddling as a national habit and social disease. The piece condemns talking about people rather than issues, noting gossip splits churches and ruins neighborly ties, urging readers to guard against this pernicious habit and cultivate self restraint.
W D Evans of Middlesex announces a bid for Commonwealths Attorney opposing long time officeholder Thomas G Jones. In Franktown Va Miss Emma G Butts wed Swen Brock of Norfolk in a Methodist ceremony led by Rev W H Edwards D D. A lightning rod sale in Mathews county involved O O Rhea purchasing a yearling for 350 dollars, shipped to Urbanna then Mathews.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ross Rammell died September 22. She was seven months old. The funeral was preached at the family home by Rev Mr Suddith. She was laid to rest at Locus Grove Church.
In a personal notice William H Miller states he is a Candy Date and seeks re election to the office of Justice of the Peace in Westville District. He notes the season's sweetness and many promises about Elections as context for his bid.
J P Thurston announces candidacy for re election to the Westville Magisterial District Board of Supervisors. He notes twelve and a half years in office, pledges economical governance, nondiscrimination, and to serve all districts fairly while inviting voters to elect a more competent candidate if he is found lacking.
Theodosia Garrison writes a lyric urging youthful gypsying on a bright October morning. The speaker envisions a vibrant world, winds strung by God, maples lighting the way, and a golden sunrise as long as youth and daring last.
A short listing from A. T. Hudgins in Laban advertising seven week old Berkshire piggs for sale.
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