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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
4
General Thompson and a Baltimore agent play pivotal roles in a case tied to the Braves, with officials involving military leadership and city authorities in a developing matter. The report highlights institutional coordination and the significance of the Bravest name in the inquiry.
Obituary notice for W M Minter, editor and owner, with reference to Paul Titlow and an office manager. Mentions obituaries occupying over half a column and regular space rates. Notes on advertising job and news copy preparation and a forms deadline of Wednesday at 10 a m.
The Journal commends men who tirelessly pursued the assailant of Miss Miller. Though no result yet, their courage remains commendable. It calls out those who criticized search efforts instead of helping, urging community action to protect women and secure the suspect.
Geo A Jordan writes from Cardinal on September 25 1918 urging county teachers to form a Teachers League to promote the Reading Course. He notes three annual books The Teacher and the School The American Rural School and The Health Index of Children with club pricing and distribution plans at the Court House.
A. C. Wiom appeals to Mathews voters in advance of the November election to elect him treasurer. He promises perfect service and no mistakes in handling taxpayer funds.
Citizens in Chesapeake District meet at the home of T. D. Hudgins in Port Haywood Va on Sept 19 to organize a district league. M C Burroughs elected chairman J A Winn secretary with officers named G A Jordan G E Lane P H Muir Gilbert L Diggs Miss Elen Williams Estelle Diggs. Committees appointed. meetings set for Island on Fridays.
It is not the quantity of food taken but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and enable them to perform their functions naturally. For sale by all dealers.
An ad invites buyers to purchase Celebrated non alcoholic condensed pure food flavors for 25 cents, claiming it provides as much flavoring as seven cents worth of the alcohol product. Geo L. Diges, general agent for CH Stuart & Co., Newark, NY.
R L McReady announces his candidacy for Commonwealth Attorney of Mathews County to be decided on November 7. He pledges faithful discharge of duties and earnestly solicits voters' support from fellow citizens.
A notice to voters of Westville District declares candidacy for the Board of Supervisors for the general election on November 7. The candidate pledges to use talents to advance public schools and roads and to support Confederate veterans.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure and features endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and wholesale druggist listings. References to Hall's Family Pills are included for constipation.
A small crowd attended the first day of the Mathews Fair. The Retz and Whites Neck teams opened with Whites Neck winning 7 to 3. The 2 30 trot and pace was won by Minnie D. a Richmond horse with Baron Bedworth second. The Three Year Old Race went to Sorreltop, owned by Mr. Meass, with Lady Chilton placing second in a surprise run against older horses.
A large crowd attended the second fair day with Gwynns Island defeating Whites Neck 14 to in a loosely played baseball game. In the free for all, Dick Direct fell headlong but not seriously hurt, while Major Bellman led early heats and Emma Bedworth won the later races. Virgininia Bedworth burst a blood vessel during a heat, Saybrook won the 2.27 trot, and Karen Bedworth took second in that event. Thursday races to be reported next week.
General News Co. reports S. Smith defeating Commonwealth's Attorney James Lyona Taliaferro for re nomination in Gloucester County and facing Judge Lewis Fielding Taylor in the general election. Mary Ella Larkin and Charles Scheylar wed September 15 1911 with reception hosted by the Larkins. couple to reside at 502 N Duncan Place Baltimore. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Mary Leprand Donohoe Fairfax to B H McCandlish of Fairfax law firm Moore Barbour and Keith, with ties to prominent state families.
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