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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
5
To the voters of the Chesapeake District I have decided to become a candidate for the Board of Supervisors and announce my candidacy If elected I will be a capable and efficient officer Your support will be appreciated
To the voters of Westville District I announce candidacy for the Board of Supervisors in the upcoming general election on November 7. If elected I will use my talents to advance public schools and roads and aid Confederate veterans interests. Also Plankstank District candidate James D Diggs seeks magistrate seat with vow to serve.
A church notice from Mathews Virginia announces distribution at Westville Baptist Church. It specifies reading sessions on Sundays in the morning and night on the first and third weeks, and additional Sundays with sessions in the afternoon.
Local notes list visits and travels of residents and visitors including Dr and Mrs A G Vaden in Norfolk Rev George Gowen to preach at Westville Church Mr Henry Terry of Charleston W Va visiting county Miss Maud Minter visiting Mr and Mrs J W Minter Rev and Mrs J C Walker at Colonial Beach Dr and Mrs A M Marchant returning from New York Old Bedworth at Springdale Captain Alex James for fall season Mrr George E Treakle heading to Norfolk Maury High School Rev L J Phaup preaching Bethelham and Central 7 30 pm Mrs Dashields Civic League president to address New Point School Miss Harriet Grills and Mrs Martha Minter leaving for North Carolina to teach Mrs Carrie E Hoffman and son return to Baltimore Mr and Mrs J F Sibley in Baltimore for goods purchase C H Treakle returning from New York Baltimore and Norfolk visits Fire insurance offered by W Minter Slathens Va agent for Northern Neck Mutual Mr Hyde of Washington planning to return after land purchase Well in court yard improved by Mr Shemp News on Dr Haynes speech at Peary and Gilbert Diggs response Miss Lula Richardson home from Norfolk via Smithfield describing hospitality of Rev and Mrs Ferguson
County notes report the death of Mr. Alex Machen, a well liked quartermaster and former Pocahontas crew member, who drowned off the Old Dominion Steamship Transfer. He spent Easter with parents, returned home Oct 12, and was buried Oct 13 after a funeral by Rev. George Gowen. Survived by mother, father, one brother and six sisters.
Masons Oriental Lodge No 20 A F and A M is hereby notified to meet at Mathews C H on Oct 31 at sunrise. Members are advised to attend and conduct scheduled rites as per lodge by laws.
Oysters on half shell available at 25 cents per dozen with options for steamed serving. Jarrell stock a specialty. E. W. Browne lists the address as 5 Arcade Building.
A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlains Liniment bound on the affected parts is superior to a plaster and costs only one tenth as much. For sale by all dealers.
A Notary Public and J. P. offer to travel anywhere in the county or beyond to attend to any notarial business. The notice indicates willingness to perform required duties at various locations and times.
Building offered for sale by committee including R H Forrest J C Curfman and J W Shackleford. Described as suitable for a Baptist church or residence, with a reasonable price and desirable lot location near Bohan Non.
The Celebrated Clairavant, a card reader, offers guidance on past present and future. Located at 2615 County Street Portsmouth Virginia. Take County and Scottsville car to Toll Gate. Phone 1058.
Supt. E C Percifully directs teachers to prepare a patrons day celebration with suitable exercises for tomorrow and invites all patrons to attend.
The property formerly owned by Mrs. Mattie L. Marchant and now occupied by Walter Shawn lies one half mile from C. H. and covers 64 acres. Mrs. Mary E. Fleet as executrix of the Marchant estate invites applications for price and terms of sale.
The Woodworth Company offers a free experimental package of Sennine from 1161 Broadway New York City. The ad claims the remedy cures asthma catarrh hay fever bronchitis and other conditions regardless of duration or climate. It credits a Vienna University professor and urges letters for trial samples.
A brief advertisement touts Chamberlains Liniment as a remedy for muscular rheumatism and lameness with the claim that a few applications will bring relief. Sold by all dealers.
A Westville District school board urges voters to elect a new supervisor on November 7 to raise the district levy by ten cents per hundred dollars to fund school construction and repairs. They contrast progress in neighboring districts with their own delayed projects and argue education elevates children’s futures and community welfare.
Hon G E T Lane and Mr L C Garnett will address Milford Haven voters Friday night Oct 27 at George Sadlers store and New Point voters Saturday night at W O Hagins Co store.
Col. J. R. Saunders and Major J. N Stubbs will address voters in Laban on November 2 and in Blakes on November 3. Hon. G. E. T. Lane and Mr. L. C. Garnett will also speak at the after appointment.
Our Millinery Department is in charge of the competent Miss Susie Soles, contains all the latest styles. Stop here on your way to the C. H. and "See whats here." Men's and Boys' Suits and over coats. Cloaks for the youngster. Great bargains. Lacies ready to wear and made to order suits.
Our ad promises substantial savings with a marked price drop from $1.65 to $1.35. It emphasizes customer service and continued availability, signaling a promotional push aimed at attracting budget-conscious buyers.
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