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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
5
A candidate announces candidacy for reelection as Pianketank District supervisor in the general election on November 7. The speaker pledges to use their talents to advance measures affecting local interests and thanks supporters and potential voters.
Oct letter from Ewyans Island appeals to Piankitank voters to elect R B F Hudgins for the Board of Supervisors in the November general election. The brief missive notes fiscal responsibility and voter guidance while urging support for local governance.
Two voters announce candidacies: W. E. Marchant for Mathews County Treasurer at Cricket Hill on July 25, 1901, and a Chesapeake District candidate for the Board of Supervisors promising a capable, efficient public office if elected.
J Wesley Minter declares his campaign for the Westville District Board of Supervisors, seeking election November 7. He pledges to advance public schools and roads, assist Confederate veterans, and use his talents to benefit district residents if elected.
Wanted a man to work on North River place colored pref erred. Good wages and permanent position for right party. Nice dwelling furnished free of charge. References required. Address KX c/o Mathews Journal.
The Journal notes preaching at Westville Baptist Church on the first and third Sundays both morning and night and on every fourth Sunday morning. Macedonia Church follows a schedule on the second Sunday morning and night and the fourth Sunday night.
Rev George Gowen will preach at Westville Church next Sunday morning and night. Rev L J Phaup to preach at Central Salem and St Mathews. Mrs Tabb of West Pecint guests at Spring Hill. Several locals, including Haudeins, Hudgins, Percifuil, Foster, Hunley trips to Baltimore, and others, noted with travel, real estate moves, and business ads for Minter and Beale & Loker in Baltimore.
A vintage ad describes fat delicious cove oysters at 25c a dozen on half shell and Ovys ters steamed with barrel stock as a specialty from E. W. Browne, 5 Arcade Building. It also touts Chamberlains Liniment as a superior dampened remedy for affected parts, cost being one tenth that of a plaster, offered for sale by all dealers.
W W Miller Notary Public and J P would go to any part of the county or elsewhere to attend to any business in his line.
For sale Pound poles 40 to 5 feet best landing on the Piankatark River Green Point One cent per lineal foot delivered to water A Marchant Phone Green s Retz Va.
A well built lot ready for a Baptist Church near Bohan non will be sold at a reasonable price. The sale is arranged by committee members K H Forrest J C Curfman P W Shackleford with details forthcoming.
Card reader offers past present and future advice at 2615 County St Portsmouth Va. Take County and Scottsville car to Toll Gate. Phone 1058.
Leap seed wheat oats and corn offered at $1.00 and $3.50 respectively. Two good horses and two cows in good condition offered by J. F. Hudins at Laban. Farm formerly Mrs. Mattie L. Marchant now Walter Shawin one half mile from C. H. 64 acres. Apply to Mrs. Mary E. Fleet executrix for price and terms.
W J Grimstead announces a big opening week featuring a new stock of millinery with up to date styles shown by Miss Susie Soles. The sale also offers goods including notions hats caps shoes and more as customers are invited to fit themselves for winter. Patronage appreciated.
The corner stone of the new Mathews County High School will be laid October 31 with Masonic ceremonies. Prof Edward A Alderman of the University of Virginia will be principal speaker, joined by local leaders and possibly Governor Mann. A civic league dinner funds the building. county friends are urged to attend.
Speaking at Laban a large crowd filled Saturday night with a Democratic rally atmosphere. J T Christian, L C Garnet, J Boyd Sears and G E T Lane urged all Democrats to support the party nominees. The speakers stressed honoring primary voters’ duty to back the nominees, an idea that clearly impressed the audience.
The funeral of Mr. Alex Machen who drowned after falling from the Old Dominion steamer was held at his parents home in Winter Harbor last Friday evening. Rev. George Gowen preached the service and the remains were buried in the local cemetery. Machen, son of Mr and Mrs John Machen, leaves several brothers and sisters.
Expert medical scientists announce startling results from Senpine as thousands seek the offer from The Woodworth Company in New York City. The program provides a free trial package for asthma hay fever bronchitis and catarrh claimed to cure long-standing cases regardless of climate or prior failures. Eligible readers are urged to write for the trial, with the remedy described as a scientific cure.
A candidate’s statement defends themselves against accusations of mislead ing voters while detailing political maneuvering around a recount. The letter cites persuading oystermen, committee actions, and past voting outcomes, contrasting themselves with Christian and predicting a strong campaign outcome.
J W D Haynes defends democracy and criticizes rival Mr Christian for backing Palmer and Buckner while bolting the Democratic ticket. He urges good people to support him, claiming his version of democracy is superior to “crooked politicians” and promising continued advocacy.
Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Clarine Jackson Mason to Mr. Herbert Lackey of Norfolk on Wednesday October 25 at high noon. Miss Mason is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo W Mason, highly esteemed North residents and a popular young lady.
A brief mention notes that Chamberlains Liniment offers relief for muscular rheumatism and is available for sale through dealers.
A grain farm notice from Mathews Virginia records S Greiner declaring readiness to operate a shredder and perform tasks shredding corn fodder and thrashing beans and peas. The message lists the sender and location.
Amang to work my farm on shares. Nice dwelling furnished free of charge. Want him at once. Apply Stephen Adams, 0-5-4 Mathews Virginia.
A short wartime style ad warns against neglecting cold symptoms and promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remed for children. It claims the remedy is safe and sure and available from all dealers.
An old advertisement claims a sugar coated globule can transform weakness into strength and energy, promising relief from constipation headache dyspepsia and malaria. It urges all druggists to stock the product and portrays it as a universal health aid.
A fragmented advertisement touts a medicine praised for curing many ailments with gold based treatment. It claims broad appeal for adults and children and warns against harmful effects while promising safety and efficacy. Distributed by dealers.
The Richmond Convocation of ministers will assemble in Kingston parish on Tuesday through Thursday the 24th to 26th of the month. Services begin at Christ Church 3 p m Tuesday and at St John’s Church 7 30 p m Tuesday through Thursday. Some ministers will preach at every service and a full day meeting is planned at Christ Church. The public is cordially invited.
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