Mathews Fair Concludes With Strong Attendance and Races
The Mathews Fair finished with good weather and larger crowds, credited to President Stubbs and Secretary E M Blake. Races featured win by Virginia Bedworth in the free-for-all, with Black Jim and Milton Maided in close pursuit, and other trotting events won by Lady Chilton and Salina Bedworth. Alfred Bedworth sired promising colts, and Roy Charles of Newport News led as starter with local officials judging.
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Mathews
Stubbs
E.m.blake
Cobbs Creek
Globe
Virginia Bedworth
Black Jim
Milton Maided
Lady Chilton
Blackbird
Old Bedworth
Alfred Bedworth
King and Queen
Virginia Bay
Heiges
Alfred G. Bedworth
Baron Bedworth
Earl of Mobjack
Salina Bedworth
Hoothe Eubank
Dunnsville
E. M. Blake
Virginia Boy
Orelia
Roy Charles
Newport News
Willie Stubbs
W. L. Shield
Mr.Sanders
R. A. Folkes
Gloucester
Good Roads Letter to Mathews Journal Editor
A reader from Mathews County writes in to urge the newspaper to push good roads as a major local issue. The letter argues better roads improve driving comfort, increase haulage capacity and raise nearby property values, citing national studies on road systems and the economic benefits of improved infrastructure.
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Mathews County
Road reforms spark demand for better Mathews roads
In a letter from Queen’s Creek Geo A Taylor urges Mathews County to adopt modern road building, citing Virginia State aid and local experiments. He notes past waste, low wages, and suggests using efficient methods to upgrade ten miles at $418, arguing neighbors should demand funding and apply current machinery for faster, cheaper improvements.
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Mathews County
Mathews
Virginia
Plankstank
Campaign Contributions to Democratic Campaign Fund
The Journal will receive and remit contributions to the Democratic Campaign Fund. Amount received thus far: per reader text not specified. record notes ongoing collection.
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Journal
Democratic Campaign Fund
Binford to Speak on Educational Plans in Virginia
Mr J H Binford prominent educator and ex secretary of the Cooperative Educational Association of Virginia will speak for the schools at Milford Haven New Point Bethel Emanuel Pallieford and Cobbs Creek on dates in November. Patrons invited to hear him.
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J. H. Binford
Cooperative Educational Association of Virginia
Loge
Milford Haven
New Point High School
Bethel Church
Emanuel Church
Pallieford School
Cobbs Creek
Electric Bitters Claimed to Cure Weakness and Digestion
A Lincoln Nebraska man overcame years of illness after six bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad markets the remedy as toning the stomach improving digestion boosting vitality and nerve strength. Priced at 50 cents at druggists.
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Michael Hissheimer
Lincoln
Neb
Sadler Morgan Marriage at Morgan Home
Miss Rosa Morgan wed Mr Carroll Sadler at the home of Mr and Mrs BR O Morgan on Oct 17 in an autumn decorated setting. The ceremony conducted by Rev L J Phaup followed a reception with music and games as guests offered presents and well wishes.
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BR. O. Morgan
Rosa Morgan
Vivian Hunley
Kutts Sadler
Fanny Gray Hudgins
Ed, Morgan
Southey Morgan
Cephas Brooks
Clara Clayville
L. J. Phaup
Ture Journal Democratic Campaign Fund Receipts Offer
The Ture Journal urges readers to contribute to Woodrow Wilson and forward funds via a mailed coupon to Editor Mathews Journal. Receipts will be embossed souvenirs with Wilson and Marshall images. The appeal asks for a donation toward Wilsons campaign and asks for name and address.
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Ture Journal
Democratic Campaign Fund
Wilson
Marshall
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Mathews Journal
Noni
Deaths J H Williams 68 Mathews area resident
John Herbert Williams died after a brief illness at his home near Mathews C H on Monday. A longtime county figure, he moved to Mathews two years ago and leaves a widow, two daughters Emma and Etta, and three sons Willie Clinton and Herbert. Funeral was held Tuesday at the home with Rev. Giles B. Cook officiating.
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John Herbert Williams
Mathews C. H
Williams
Mathews
Giles B. Cook
Emma
Etta
Willie
Clinton
Herbert
Mrs Jennie Benson Dies After Wednsday Evening
Mrs Jennie Benson wife of Capt Theodore Benson died last Wednesday. Funeral held at home Friday at 3 pm led by Rev L H Suddith. Survived by five children Mesdames Lola Edwards Annie Adams Mattie Williams and Messrs Ed and Charley Benson. Poem included expresses peaceful Christian rest.
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Jennie Benson
Theodore Benson
L. H.suddith
Mesdames
Lola Edwards
Annie Adams
Mattie Williams
Messrs
Charley Benson
Jesus
Wise Wife Saves Husband With Dr. King's New Discovery
Mrs. R J Fint of Brain Tree urges use of Dr King's New Discovery after a severe cough nearly ended her husband Fint's life. The remedy is promoted as a safe cure for coughs and lung troubles including grip bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy tonsillitis hemorrhages. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by druggists.
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R. J. Fint
Braintree
Dr. King
Public Speaking by Mr Gilbert Diggs Boosts Democratic Ticket
Mr Gilbert Diggs the young orator of Lower Mathews will speak for the National Democratic Ticket at several local venues. He is slated for Penny on Sept 28 at 8 p.m., Peary on Oct 1 at 8 p.m., RK at C Brooks' store on Oct 5 at 8 p.m., New Point on Oct 8 at 8 p.m., Cobbs Creek on Oct 10 at 8 p.m. at J Brooks' store, Laban on Oct 31 at 8 p.m.
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Gilbert Diggs
Lower Mathews
National Democratic
Penny
Peary
Bucklen's America Salve Cures Boy’s Ulcer in One Box
A North Carolina father credits Bucklen's America Salve with saving his 14 year old son's leg after an ugly bruise caused a stubborn ulcer. He says all remedies failed until one box cured the boy, noting the salve treats skin eruptions burns and piles and costs 25 cents at druggists.
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D. F. Howard Aquone
N.C
Bucklen
Grist mill opens at Catch Penny weekly grinding service
Dr J W D Haynes announces a weekly grinding service at his grist mill in Catch Penny near Blakes. He will grind corn for any one who desires and keep meal on hand at prevailing prices. July 18-6m.
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Catch Penny
Blakes
J. W. D. Haynes
Notice of public sale of Versailles Corporation stock certificates
Special Commissioner N C Garnett will auction at Mathews Court House at 10 A M on November 18 1912. The sale covers stock certificates of the Versailles Corporation a Delaware company including 1999 common shares Certificate No 4 for 3 shares and multiple other certificates for 3 and 789 preferred shares. Terms are cash.
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Charles E. Rafferty
County of
Mathews
Mathews C. H
Versailles Corporation
Delaware
N. C. Garnett
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