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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
4
A Georgia school principal Chas B. Allen of Sylvania recounts years of torture from rheumatism liver and stomach trouble and diseased kidneys. He credits Electric Bitters after four doses with complete relief and urges others to try the remedy for stomach issues female complaints kidney disorders and biliousness. Only 50 cents at all druggists.
Wittarp Thompson and General Meger Beaven, agent for the Baltimore Mercantile or forwarding office, advertise a public notice regarding military fort procurement and associated agent actions. The record indicates official roles and responsibilities within a colonial era logistics framework.
Obituary notices and classified ad guidelines indicate regular space rates apply for obituaries and that jobs and news copy can be prepared on request. Fortis closes on Wednesday at 10 a.m. for office operations.
Newport News Daily Press notes Rockingham Daily's first edition and edit quality. It questions if W A Jones can carry the First district for Senate, saying he might carry it in his coat pocket depending on his opponent. The paper supported Jones for years but would back his opponent if a fully capable candidate emerges.
The Sentinel lauds the Democratic nominee for the House of Delegates from Middlesex and Mathews as an example of perseverance and hopes his legislative career will be useful. It also mentions Democratic candidates from Gloucester and Essex King and Queen districts, noting a close but civil contest and predicting victory in November.
A new railway at Mobjack by George Philpotts promises modern improvements and a ganolite engine. The fifty ton vessel capacity targets the gasoline boat trade and includes an up to date machine shop run by Joseph W Hopkins of Dixondale to boost efficiency.
Schools in the district open dates Sept 18 Oct 1 and Oct 6 with appointed teachers including Dobbs Creek Prof M Zuidema Miss Lillie Williams Cat Fail Pranch Miss Eva Wright Lessie Pugh Gwynnsland Rawlings Daisey Redd Peugh Fbugst Mathews C H Paul Hobday Nellie Shackleford Mary K Green Georgia James Bohannen Marion Enoc Lillie White Boster Eunice Sobes Ruth Jones Carrie Freemar Milford Haven May Ih Fox Mary Williams Christine Phaup New Point Geo Jordan Hex Williams Estelle Pages Rufus Westomn Mattie Hadgits Wharf Lane Apate Leffler Bethel Waisey Diggs Hilli Miller Peary Carrie Smith Jethro Thomas"}
A meeting of the County Chair will be held at Matthews C H on Saturday September 23 at 2 p m Percival Hicks Chair.
It states that strength comes from digestion, not quantity of food, and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to invigorate the stomach and liver so they function naturally, noting sale by all dealers.
Baseball teams seeking the section championship at the Mathes Fair must file notice with Mr Percival Hicks of Norton on or before Sept gu as entries close that day.
A Newark NY advertisement urges readers to visit grocers to buy a tube of Celebrated non alcoholic condensed pure food Savors for 25c, claiming it can flavor as much as 75c worth of the alcohol product. Geo L Diggs named general agent for CH Stuart & Co.
Premium books sent out announce premiums received Tuesday but fair now starts Monday with exhibits in place by 1 p m Tuesday Percival Hicks Secr'y
The Southside Agricultural Association plans the tenth annual fair for September 26 27 and 28 to surpass prior events. Weather aims to be favorable with many superior horses owned by local patrons. Three baseball games, one each morning, will advance the region wide baseball championship.
R L McCready announces candidacy for Commonwealth Attorney in Mathews County to be decided on November 19 1917. He pledges faithful discharge of duties and asks for votes from fellow citizens.
A card to the voters of Westville District states J Wesley Minter seeks election to the Board of Supervisors in the forthcoming general election on November. He pledges to use his talents to advance public schools and roads and to support Confederate veterans interests.
One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney of Cheney Co of Toledo declares his honesty and solvency. Waiting, Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists in Toledo, endorse the remedy. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. distributed by druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
A mass meeting in the Courthouse reorganized the Democratic Party in the county. G E T Lane elected temporary chairman after L C Garnett resigned. R L McCready named secretary. A resolution barred public office holders from county committee service, vacating seats if candidates declare. New committee picked from districts including Chesapeake and Pinkstack. Percival Hicks elected county chairman. recount ruled unnecessary.
Notice warns that rent for oyster shares not paid by December 1 will incur a penalty as set by the last general assembly. Inspectors H. Gayle T. Christian J. W. Mister listed.
An old notice asserts that a sprain typically immobilizes a person for three to four weeks, but with Chambelain's Liniment applied promptly and directions followed, healing can occur in two to four days. Available from all dealers.
J. R. Rainjev challenges S. K. Bed worth and Emma Bedworth to a match race during the Math ews Fair. The purse remains to be decided between the owners. The notice names the two parties in a disputed bout proposal.
Newport News merchant Mr. J. T. Marston purchases the general merchandise store of R. A. Davis in Urbanna and plans to operate it henceforth. In other news, Mr. Forreat Norman and Miss Velma Wilson of King and Queen County elope to Baltimore last week and marry at Andrew Chapel parsonage in Gardeville.
Westville School District will receive bids for furnishing wood to its schools. Bids must state price per cord, kind of wood, and the school to be furnished. Deadline is October 1. W. T. Minter, Clerk.
A husband confronts his wife noting she wears another woman's hair and later asks why she puts the skin of another calf on her feet, prompting a sharp, evasive reply.
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