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Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

Page

3

Local nuptials and notices mix of ads

Captain Luther H Foster and Miss Ruby Marchant married at Old Baptist Church. Honeymoon in Florida, then Norfolk home. Various ads note boats, products, and events, including For Sale frame and plank boat, Foley cough remedy, new coats, Oriole engines, and upcoming fair activities.

Luther H Foster Ruby Marchant Old Baptist Church W A Snyder L D Marchant Williams Wharf Florida Norfolk Mathews P. W. Smith New Point Foley Sears & Williams Maryland Oyster Navy G. S. Marchant Baltimore Asgort

Imperial Tug Delayed Off New Point Amid Weather

The seagoing tug Imperial bound for Baltimore from Portland towed the schooner Oakley Curtis off New Point due to weather. Captain Herbert McNamara and Officer Harold Treakle dined with Mr and Mrs C H Treakle, then attended services led by the young ladies. McNamara praised the country and the warm reception, hoping for an early return.

Imperial Baltimore Portland Oakley Curtis New Point Imperil East River Herbert McNamara Harold Treakle C H Treakle McNamara Apply Journal

Ruth Shackslepord Teaches at Home with Modern Methods

Miss Ruth Shackslepord offers lessons at her residence using up to date methods. References available from former pupils’ parents. Terms are reasonable.

Laye Gordon Wedding Celebrated at Princes Anne Street

A marriage of notable interest took place on October six at six p m at 1105 Princes Anne street. Miss Annie Taylor Gordon wed Rev Henry Gardiner Lane with Marion G Willis Jr and Miss Nora C Willis among participants. Local and out of town guests from Norfolk Charlottesville Richmond Warsaw Missouri El Paso and Spootsylvania County attended.

Marion G. Willis Princes Anne Street Annie Taylor Gordon Henry Gardiner Lane Marion Gordon Willis Margaret Hendren Gordon Janes B. Gordon Thos. B. Lane Norfolk Marion G. Willis, Jr William O. Fife Charlottesville J. M. B. Gill Portsmouth Paris Nora C. Willis T. B. Lane Port Haywood Crump and Lightfoot Richmond Lilie Il. Spottswood Orange

Lane Couple Wed and Depart for North on 8:30 Train

Mr and Mrs Lane sail on a wedding journey by the 8 30 train to the North. After the trip they will visit Dr and Mrs Thomas B Lane in Woodstock Mathews County, then reside at the rectory in Warsaw Virginia. Rev Mr Lane serves several Episcopal churches in Richmond County. The bride received many valuable presents and good wishes for a long happy married life.

Datton Gloucester County Virginia Mitchell el C. Bradford Main Street Norfolk Foley Wolffe & Nelson The Free Lance

Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Funeral

Capt. A J Morgan visited his parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Morgan last Sunday. Mr L K Hyslop of Portsmouth stayed with Miss Florence Morgan Sunday. The funeral of Edna Smith was well attended with Rev Richard Ferguson delivering the sermon.

A. J. Morgan Forrest Morgan L. K. Hyslop Portsmouth Florence Morgan Little Edna Smith Richard Ferguson

Redart Notes On Local Visits And Travel

Redart residents report events and greetings as cool weather continues. Mrs. Rose Ashburry returns from Norfolk after visiting relatives and friends. Captain Frank Dixon sails from Redart on the schooner Spot to the Potomac River.

Rose Ashburry Norfolk James Ogden Tivoli Jennie Gwynn Belle Isle James Odogen Blanton Ballimore Frank Dixon Potomac River James Lewis Carroll Callis Pennsylvania Richard Callis J. W. Hudgins Gaymelle Dillehay Percy Pearl Litcketts George Marchant Miss Amy Leonard Story Violet

Fo teys Honey and Tar for coughs and colds idea

Notice to customers promoting Fo tey s Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs colds and throat trouble claiming it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law.

Fotey

Susans Crowns Autumn Harvest in Faithful Reflection

The piece laments approaching winter and recalls huntsmen and woodland sounds. It asserts autumn as the crowning season, viewing harvest as joyous and tied to scripture about reaping and rejoicing, attributed to Leumas.

Woodmans Leumas

Westville District Supervisor Candidate Card 1907

Percival Hicks speaking to voters of the Westville Magisterial District as the Democratic nominee. He pledges to cut county levy to match expenses and raise the school levy, oppose tax increases without public approval, and improve roads via drainage and drainage-aware maintenance. He notes Thurston opposes him and urges voters to choose based on Christian consideration.

Westville Thurston Rominee Southside Agricultural Association Mathews County Percival Hicks

Candidates for Justice of the Peace and County Treasurer

S W Ingram Blakes of Va October 1 1907 seeks Piankitank District Justice of the Peace election promising to discharge duties per law. N E Miner of Mathews County outlines views for County Treasurer including transparent tax collection, bank deposits, and final settlement after term.

Piankitank S. W. Incrram Blakes, Va Mathews Co N. E. Miner

Westville Justice of the Peace Candidate Announces

R L McCreapy announces re election bid for Justice of the Peace in Westville District. He cites ten years in office and asks for voters support at the November 5 1907 election.

Milver Switches Careers to Notary and Justice Post

Wa i H Milver declares retirement from merchant business and announces focus on notarial work at the Court House. He offers to travel county for bill of sale drawings and acknowledgments and seeks support as Justice of the Peace candidate in the Westville district at the November election.

Court House Office of Justice of the Peace Westville Wai. H. Milver Circuit Court County OF Mathews B. E. Cogbill S F. Minter S. PF. Minter State of Virginia Thomas E. Miles Evans’ Creek Jne W. White Carlton White J. W. Minter H. L. White S . F. Minter Geo. C. Gregory L Garnett Sands Smith

James P. Stuhurston Announces Supervisor Candidacy

In a magisterial district notice James P. Stuhurston declares candidacy for pre election to the office of Supervisor at the November 5 1907 election. He pledges faithful discharge of duties and service to the people and county if elected.

Westville Jas. P.stuhurston

Candidate for Sheriff of Mathews County

W Lutuer Ssirn of Fitchetts Virginia announces candidacy for sheriff in the upcoming November election. He pledges impartial duty and equal rights to all without fear or favor, subscribing to the Democratic motto of equal rights to all.

Mathews Co Mathews County W. Lutuer Ssirn Fitchetts

Ferry Schedule Brief Between Crickett Hill and North End

The Midlesex and Mathews Ferry Company operates passenger service from Crickett Hill to North End with departures at 3:30 P M connecting to boats at North End for Baltimore and Rappahannock River landings. Morning sailings from North End via Ruark connect to Crickett Hill with links at East River to Norfolk Old Point and the Exposition, led by L Vanness Ruark Mer Ruark Va

Midlesex and Mathews Ferry Company Crickett Hill North End Baltimore Rappahannock River Ruark East River Norfolk Old Point Exposition L. Vanness Ruark Mer

Merchant to settle debts before business closure

G S Marchant is asked to settle goods bought before September 1 1907 as J F Marcuant intends to close the store and go away. The notice calls all debtors to pay promptly to close the business.

G.S. Marchant J. F. Marcuant

Attacks on Odessa Jews Escalate Despite Police Shortfall

Reports from Odessa describe continued assaults by Black Hundred mobs targeting Jewish shops and individuals. A police sergeant killed an attacker amid clashes as Cossacks arrived and observed exits. authorities offer no decisive action, and unrest slowly wanes.

Odessa Black Hundred Novitsky

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