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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
4
Classified and obituary notices mention standard space rates and weekly publication. The note lists M Minter as editor and Paul Titlow as owner with office manager details, plus ad requests and copy forms closing on Wednesday at 10 a m.
W Ht Willer Notary Public and J P state willingness to travel throughout the county or beyond to handle any business in his line of work.
Noss and associates announce closing privileges at the fair on September 15. Percival Hicks of North, Virginia, is listed among advisory participants and stakeholding entities for the event.
The piece notes a recent accident forced two papers in a week and that voters have decided the winners. It urges supporters to rally as one around the party and work toward a glorious national victory in the 1912 election, calling for unity despite past differences.
A large Gloucester gathering discussed politics on Monday as Colonel Robert E. Lee Jr addressed voters for Jones and Glass. He received an ovation and a watermelon gift from Judge Catlett. The docket features cases including C Walker murder matter with venue dispute overruled, and T M Martin nears completion of a new Gloucester storehouse.
John E White known as Johnnie died Friday August 4 at St Vincent hospital after intestinal cancer operation. His funeral at St Pauls Church drew many crowds including Red Men Odd Fellows Royal Arcanum. He leaves a widow three married daughters and many relatives and friends.
The ordination of Rev J C Walker occurred at Westville Baptist Church last Sunday evening. The Presbytery included Revs Hable and Folks from Gloucester and Revs Luddith and Jordan from Mathews. The ordination sermon was by Rev Habel, text Corinthians 9 16. Charge delivered by Chas W Parrot and Rev Folks. Bible presented by Rev Suddith. Prayer offered by Rev Jordan. Bro W R Davis entertained the visitor in his home.
Officials in the county and city discuss replacing the annual settlement with a monthly run of settlements. The move aims to streamline fiscal duties and improve budget handling within the state framework.
An ad notes that a spraintd will disable a man for three or four weeks, but Chamberlin's Liniment used freely on injury and directions with each bottle can cure in two to four days. Sold by all dealers.
The article argues strength comes from what is digested and assimilated, not the amount eaten. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy to invigorate the stomach and liver so they perform their functions naturally.
State Commissioner of Agriculture Mr G W Koiner brought agricultural experts to Mathews on Wednesday to address farmers. Rain spoiled parts of the program but several farmers attended and heard talks from Mr Rainer Mr Ziun Mr Freeman and Mr Gordon delivering valuable farming advice.
Public auction to be held at the home of the late Elijah Bucha on Gwynns Island. Items include a horse a cow a gasoline canoe two skiffs two pound nets iron safe road cart buggy wagon a share in Jer y Co and assorted household farm implements. Sale starts at team time on September 21 1911 with October 22 noted for date clarification. Chas M Hudgins administrator.
For sale at public auction items include two white cedar shifts incubator 120 eggs cook stove and utensils set of kitchen chairs extension table heaters tumbler cart Planet Jr cultivator and other articles for indoor and outdoor use. Sale at home of E L Billups near Cricket Hill Wa see next issue for time and date of sale.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states F J Cheney & Co of Toledo stands behind the claim. Local wholesalers Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm and the product. The remedy is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The B C and A Railway outlines Sunday and Wednesday departures from Baltimore to Freeport with intermediate stops and a return service on Tuesday and Friday weather permitting. Timetable lists departure and arrival times, with no guarantee of exact times and a note of responsibility for delays. Freight acceptance ends at 4 p m on sailing days, with agents Wittam Thompson and A R Braven named.
Cecil Hogg of Middlesex was shot and killed in a dispute with Chas Hudgins of Wilton. Hudgins seized a gun from a bystander and fired at Hogg in the back, later being released on bail.
A young woman asked a religious journal editor if it is right for a girl to sit in a man's lap even if she is engaged. The editor prayed and answered yes if it is their daughter with their own lap and yes again if it is another man’s daughter with their lap. He objected to the situation when both girl and lap belong to different parties.
In a St Louis Post Dispatch item a barber tests a razor while a victim notes the blade works yet does not cut as expected. The quirky exchange highlights a tense moment and humorous miscommunication during the encounter.
A testimonial notes a fierce hoarse alarm of croup in Manchester families with four children affected. It claims Dr King’s New Discovery safely relieves croup and lung troubles, offering 50 cent trial bottles and 8 dollar bottles, with thousands of others using it.
A mix of local classifieds from Pitchetts and Mathews County Virginia offering 7 week old Berkshire pigs and Poland China shoats. Berkshire York Shire pigs. two joints 3 ft well tile. fine pasturage for stock at Maple Hill farm. horse harness and Oliver plow for sale. a driving horse for sale with a quick sale price of 250 dollars. Several names appear including A. I. Hudgins J. C. Hudgins Geo Y Hunley W. Campbell and Stephens Adams with locations in Mathews Diggs Williams Whacf and Hudgins Mill.
W. F. Marchant of Cricket Hill announces his candidacy for County Treasurer on July 25, 1918. He asks voters to cast ballots in his favor, promising to serve efficiently as a public officer.
Poem urging restraint and humility in judgment of others with differing doctrines. It argues that vast truths are beyond any one person and that noble work lies beyond petty disputes. The speaker discourages hatred and elevates patient, smaller efforts over grand, exacting judgments.
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