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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
4
Wisdom Skill and Virtue Quote by David Starr Jordan
A compact quotation from David Starr Jordan defines wisdom as knowing the next move talent as knowing how to perform it and virtue as the act itself. The line emphasizes practical ethics and action.
Civic Pride Prompts Mathews Town Cleanup Ahead of September 1
The community anticipates a large crowd at a Confederate movument unveiling on September 1. Citizens urge merchants and residents to remove trash and debris to present a polished town, arguing clean premises serve as better advertisements than dirty ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews C. H
County farmers urged to hear expert agriculturalists Friday
Readers are advised to seek expert instruction to become better farmers by gathering information from proficient speakers. County residents planning to farm are encouraged to attend lectures by experienced agriculturalists scheduled for tomorrow, Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Wisacres Protest Repeated Roosevelt Turns in Life Comment
Wisacres argue life is one thing after another and urge reconciliation while protesting the persistent repetition of Roosevelt. They emphasize a desire for steadier leadership and less political repetition in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisacres
Roosevelt
Campaign Contributions Reported for Democratic Campaign Fund
The Mathews Journal records received funds totaling 2.50 dollars and 1.00 dollar from Perciva Hicks, with the journal to remit contributions to the Democratic Campaign Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democratic Campaign Fund
Mathews Journal
Hicks
Masons Have Big Day at Mathews with Grand Master Visit
Most Worshipful Grand Master W. L. Andrews and senior officers visited Chesapeake Bay area lodges and addressed Oriental Lodge No. ao at Mathews. They toured Mobjack Bay Yacht Club, attended a dinner at Hotel Mathews, and approved the menu listing fried chicken, roast duck, oysters and several side dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Andrews
G. M. P. K. Bauman
G. M. T. E. Duval
G. M. W. J. Phillips
G. M. W. S. Bensten
Chesapeake
Mathews
Oriental Lodge No. Ao
Mobjack Bay Yacht Club
C. H
Hotel Mathews
Andrews
Lane-Diges Camp C V Changes Meeting Date
The Lane- Diges Camp C V moves its next meeting to the first Saturday in September to prepare for the September 11 unveiling. The shift avoids the regular second Saturday meeting date and aligns with the planned event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane- Diges
C. V
Chaiberlin Linament for muscle soreness sold widely
If you knew the real value of Chaiberlin's Linament for Jame back soreness sprains and rheumatic pains you would never wish to be without it. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaiberlin
Jame
Old Point steamers offered from Bay-Side wharf schedule
The New Point Development Corp announces Old Dominion S. S. Co steamers depart Bay-Side wharf at 3 p m on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday weekly. Travel to Old Point takes 1 hour and 45 minutes after leaving Bay-Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Point Development Corp
Old Dominion S. S. Co
Bay-Side
Old Point
Uncle Ezra Warns of Trouble From Small Habits
A reader quote notes that small indulgences and neglect of digestion can lead to trouble. It recommends Dr King s New Life Pills for quick safe relief, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Deaths of Mrs Richard Diggs of Gwynns Island Age 83
Mrs Richard Diggs aged 83 of Gwynns Island died last Wednesday morning. She leaves six children Esther Hudgins Allen Stillman Bettie Williams Eva Powell Lee and Allen Pickett, 39 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral at Baptist church Friday 3 PM by Rev. Anderson of Baltimore. Farewell poem accompanies the notice. Rainbow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Diggs
Gwynns Island
Esther Hudgins
Allen Stillman
Bettie Williams
Eva Powell
Messrs
Lee
Allen Pickett
Baptist Church
Rev
Anderson
Baltimore
Chamberlin's Colic Remedy Gains Wide Local Fame
Medicines have met with uniform success from Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Its remarkable relief of colic and diarrhoea has earned a wide reputation in almost every neighborhood. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew
Chamberlin
Hampton to Washington railroad work halts at Hotel Sajuda
Engineers on the Hampton to Washington line stop at Hotel Sajuda this week according to Sentinel reports amid broader project activity and local travel notes. A cyclone wind storm near Edwards ville Northumberland county last week caused devastation observed by the Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton To Washington
Hotel Sajuda
Sentinel
Edwardsville
Northumberland County
Citizen
Richardson and Hudgins Bride Quiet Port Haywood Wedding
Ellis Clark Richardson and Mary L. Hudgins wed at the bride’s parents home in Port Haywood. Rev. J Arthur Wine conducted the ceremony. The couple left on the Mobjack for a bridal tour and will reside in Kilmarnoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Clark Richardson
Mary L. Hudgins
C. H. Hudgins
Port Haywood
J. Arthur Wine
Kilmarnock
Sinclair and Robins Wed at Abington Church
Allen Sinclair of Hampton Virginia and Frances Jefferson Robins of Maulfield Gloucester county were married at Abington church at five o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. W. Lb. Lee officiated. Mr and Mrs Jefferson Ashton Sinclair hosted a reception at Maulfield on Tuesday evening in honor of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Sinclair
Hampton, Va
Frances Jefferson Robins
Maulfield
Gloucester County
Abington Church
W. Lb. Lee
Jefferson Ashton Sinclair
mMaulfield
Memorial for Brother B. E. Clements in Mathews Lodge
The death of B. E. Clements June 16, 1912 is noted by Mathews Lodge No. 36 I O O F. He joined opt 1903 and was an upright citizen and loving family man. Resolutions express sympathy and urge minutes copy and public notice in The Mathews Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Clements
Brother Clements
Mathews Lodge
Mathews
N. B. Weston
A. Bear
Chamberlin's Cough Remedy Praised By Ohio Dealer
A Falls, Inc. dealer, T. W. Hendrickson, Ohio, Falls, praises Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croups and notes it is his best seller. Available for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
T. W. Hendrickson
Ohio, Falls, Inc
Adams Readmission Backed by St Louis Conference
Letter from Dr. Hawkins to Rev. Adams states no moral fault and confirms readmission recommendations. This note transmits Hawkins endorsement and supports Adams as a pure, trustworthy Christian seeking evangelistic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Adams
St. Lows
C. M Hawkins
St. Louis
Brov7uer
Broshey E. T. Adams
Brother Adams
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Promises 25¢ Relief for Burns
Advert says Buckien’s Arnica Salve, used by mothers and grandmothers for burns boils scalds sores skin eruptions cuts sprains and bruises, offers reliable cures after forty years of proof. It claims unmatched aid for piles cold sores and similar ailments and notes it costs 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Fair of the Rappahannock Valley opens in Fredericksburg
The 25th annual Fair of the Rappahannock Valley Agricultural and Mechanical Society will be held in Fredericksburg Virginia on September 24 25 and 26 Cavalry troops from the U S Army will perform daily maneuvers A Confederate Reunion with parade addresses and a free dinner Farmers Institute and other events are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rappahandock Valley Agricultural and Mechanical Society
Fredericksburg
U. S. Army
Farmers’ Institute
Bank of Mathews Inc Amends Charter and Reduces Capital
Board of directors in Mathews Virginia on July 1 1912 resolves to amend charter by changing name to The Bank of Mathews Inc and to reduce issued capital stock from 50000 to 25000 dollars by retirement of up to 250 shares. Stockholders meet July 11 1912 and unanimously adopt the resolution. Notarization and official certification follow dated July 24 1912 with Sands Smith Jr notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Diretors
theloucester-Mathews Bank, Inc
Bank OF Mathews, Exc
Board of Directors
Mathews Va
Mathews, Inc
Geal
J. P. Nottingham
J. M. Lewis
Virginia
Mathews
I. Sands Smith Jr
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Hoskins
W. O. Shelbourne
Grace Shelbourne
Phelps
Miss Webster
Miss Battey
Miss Parker
Steger
Nesars
Chester Dodd
Tom Hume
W. A. Andrews
Va Pilot
Richardson
Hudgins
Sinclair —Robins
M. Hawkins
P. E
St. Louis Dist
M. E. Church South
FARR
Gloucester Mathews Bank Incorporated
Mathews, VA
Suyire Jr
N. P
J. Henry Thompson Retz
Holera
Evan
the Royal Distributing CO. (Inc
U.S. A
Gale
L. M. Caliz
N. A. Buggins & Co
Blakes
T. D. Hudgins
George C. Diguys
Port Hnaywood
Co. S. Smith, JR
Gloucester, VA
Smith
Glouceser
O. H. Patterson
Leeds
Mathews County
Mobjack
W. H
Mller
Eddystone Globe Marine Engines
Erate
Eddystone Globe
Pennsylvania Iron Works Co
A.C. Handy
New Point
Hewelery
W. J. Miller
Baltimore ST
Steam Packet Company
U. S. Mail
New York
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Oki Point Comfort
Baltimer
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Matews
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All Marsh
Baltimon
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Point Comfort
Norfolk
Porte
Bath
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Gloucester
Jhn R. Sherwood
Mathaews County
Treakle
Fulton Fish Market
New York City
Fulton National Bank
Feaples Trust Co
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Atlantic Hotel
Norfolk, Va
F. W. Calvert
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Fisherman’s
Boston “Hub
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Boston Rubber Shoe CO
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Boston Warrior
Montague Rubber Co., Inc
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