Passings and notices from Norfolk local items
Obituary notes say Mr. Fred Richardson died at his Woodies Creek home on Wednesday at 2 AM, age 73, Civil War veteran and Methodist arch leader. Interment at East River Cemetery with Rev. Richard Ferguson. he leaves six children. The page lists gift items, ads, social notices, medical cures, and upcoming events in Norfolk and Mathews County, including millinery sales, oysters, and farm notices.
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Fred Richardson
Woodies Creek
Methodist
East River
Richard Ferguson
Journal Office
Local residents noted visiting and travel updates in Berkely county
Capt. John F. Diggs and family enjoy time at their county home. Capt. W. B. Dizes hosted a weekend with family and friends. Mr. Guss Manks returned to Norfolk. Miss Ruby Brooks improves from typhoid under Dr. Carl Waite. Mr. Wm. Brownley returns from Cape Charles and Norfolk remarking local changes. Mrs. Ufieh Hudgins visits Norfolk Exposition. Ret.
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Wilber Hudgins
Norfolk
Herbert Hudgins
Annie May Hudgins
Bes'Thomas
Jackson Pike
Balmore
Clifford
Hudgins
Dr. Hoskins
Spring Hill
John F. Diggs
Berkley, Va
W. B. Dizes
Sundlay
Guss Manks
Ruby Brooks
Carl Waite
Wm. Brownley
Cape Charles
Ufieh Hudgins
Nufolk
Giant patriarch arrives at court with gun seeking hanging
A wild eyed elder travels by ox cart to Henrico Court House in midday heat. He claims fear of a hung jury and insists he will return to Mandy after warning that Henry Hechler must be hanged. He pockets a double barreled gun and departs.
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Eshuit
Geo. Mason
North
Nels Nelson
Fuster
Henrico Court House
Nciv
Cyclone Samuels
Scott
Jude Harrison
Joe
Henry
Varina
Henry Hechler
Hechler
Cyclone
Mandy
Richmond
Murderess Mile. Ragozinnikova Sentenced to Hang
Mile. Ragozinnikova, who yesterday shot and killed General Maksinoffsky, director of prisons, was brought to St. Peter and St. Paul fortress and tried by court martial. She received a death sentence by hanging amid reports of an Emperor Nicholas plot and multiple arrests tied to the assassination inquiry.
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St. Peterseurs
Ragozinnikova
Maxinoffsky
Min'st. of the Interior
St. Peter and St. Paul
Court Martia
Nicholas
Gend‘armes
St. Petersburg
Gen
Mile. Racoinnikova
Percival Hicks Seeks Westville Supervisor Seat in 1907 Card
Percival Hicks issues a Democratic campaign card addressing Westville voters. He explains he is the party nominee facing incumbent Thurston, outlines fiscal policy favoring lower county levy and higher school levy, pledges to oppose tax increases without public confirmation, stresses road maintenance through drainage, and commits to energetic effort if elected. October 16, 1907.
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Westville
Thurston
Southside Agricultural Association
Mathews County
Percival Hicks
Piankitank District Justice of the Peace Candidate
S W McRan announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Piankitank District Blakes Virginia October 1907. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability in accordance with law.
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Piankitank
S. W. McRan
Blakes, Va
McCreary Seeks Reelect ion as Justice of the Peace
In a public appeal from the Magisterial District R L McCreary asks voters for support to retain him as Justice of the Peace. He cites years of service and urges a November 5 1907 election to reelect him.
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Justice of the Peace
R. L. McCreapy
Retired merchant announces notarial services and JP candidacy
Wat H. Minner announces retirement from the mercantile business and offers notarial services at the Court House and countywide on short notice. He also announces a candidacy for Justice of the Peace in the Westville district at the November election and asks for support.
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Osill
Office of Justice of the Peace
Westville
Wat H. Minrer
Thurston seeks re election as Westville Supervisor
Mac Soterial strict solicits voter support for re election to the office of Supervisor in Westville for the November 5 1907 election. He pledges faithful duties and best effort in the interest of the people and county. Jas P Thurston signs the appeal.
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Westville
Mathews County Sheriff Candidate Announces Candidacy
The voter notice announces W. LuruHer Sirr as a candidate for Mathews County Sheriff in the upcoming November election. He pledges to uphold equal rights, administer duties impartially, and serve without fear or favor from Fitchetts, Virginia.
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Mathews Co
Mathews County
W. LuruHer
Ferry Passes Between Crickett Hill and North End
Midlesex and Mathews Ferry Co offers passes for Crickett Hill to North End. Depart Crickett Hill 3:30 P M connect with boat at North End for Baltimore and Rappahannock River landings. Leave North End Ruark at 8 A M for Crickett Hill connect with East River for Norfolk Old Point and the Exposition. LL Vanress Ruark Mer Ruark Va
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Midlesex and Mathews Ferry Company
Crickett Hill
North End
Baltimore
Rappahannock River
Ruark
East River
Norfolk
Old Point
Exposition
LL. Vanress Ruark
Mer
Storeholder Seeks Immediate Settlement of Debts
J. F. Marchant urges all debtors to settle accounts for goods bought before September 1, 1907 as he closes his store and prepares to be away.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
G S. Marchant T
G.S. Marchant
J. F. Marchant
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Benjamin Nielson
William Jaynes
Richard Hudgins
Hampton
H. C. Smither
L. Smither
P. W. Hicks
C. W. Lear
Foley
Maryland Oyster Navy
Maryland Oyster Rocks
L. C. Garnett
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Junty
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Dutton
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G. S. Marchant
FCP
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Mitchell
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Main Street
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Dr. Simcoe
Perton Farm
Sigapine P
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Journal Oftfice
Tere Wit Ben
Oriental Lodge No. 20
W. M
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W. H. Mirirex
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White Bros
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Georggia
Portsmouth
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Philadelphia
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Cony Corner Main
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Bolly Madison
the Mathews Journal
New Idea Woman's
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Melisa
Pati
Yard
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Blue Ribbon Grocery
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Ribbon Grocery
Dolly Madison
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