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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

To THE DEMOCRARIC VOTERS OF
THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX
AND MATHEWS:
l am a candidate for the House
of Delegates for the legislative
district composed Of the counties
of Mathews and MiddleseX. sub
ject TO the action Of the Demo-
cratic party. either by a primary
or by a convention. Should l be
selected as the standard bearer Of
my party and be elected at the
general election in November
next, l promise that l will use all
feeble ability in protecting and
guarding all of the varied inter
ests of this district and caring for
the general welfare of this con-
stituenCy.
/ will give my best efforts to
the oyster and fish industries, and,
if possible, have some material
changes made which will enure to
the interest Of this people. 1t
will be my aim 10 do what l can
10 greatly improve our public
schools. The improvement of
our county roads shall be consid-
cred and will do my best TO attain
that end. The Confederate sol
dieI and widows of Confederate
soldiers shall-have as large pen
sions as the finances will permit,
if my little influence and vote can
do it. will endeavor to do my
whole duty and will be faithful to
the trust committed to my hands.
Your very obedient servant.
J. w. y. HAYNES.
Cobbs Creek. Va,
May 20, 1907.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
LABAN.

Quite a crowd gathered at
Bethel on Sunday night last to
witness one of the most illustrious
melOdrames that has ever taken
place az Bethel. In the pro-
gram were recitations by Charlie
and Christine Hudgins. Jessie
Campbell, Evelyne Lilly, Harvey
Brooks and Leonard Morse.
Duets by Mary S. and Andie Min
ter and Sarah Thomas and Eu-
nice Hudgins. One OF the most
liberal collections that has ever
been taken around here was re-
ceived, and in it was a five dollar
gold peice, given by a friend for
promtitude of exercises. We
thank him very much. Hopeoit
was interesting to all.
Miss May Williams. who has
been teaching in Princess Ann, re-
turned to her many friends in
Mathews.
Miss Alice Peters or Ashland,
will return to her home in the
near future.
Miss Goldie Calls will return
to her home on Gwynns Island
this week. after spending the win
ter with her aunt, Mrs. A. I.
DlggS. Blue Bells.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
SUSANS.

The old "Confeds" are rapidly
marching to their last camping
ground.
Miss. Mamie Miller. of Norfolk
who with her company, paid a
visit to the county last Sunday,
fingered too long under the pa
rental roof, and got left" the
boat having cast off her lines be-
fore she reached her. Set your
watch up Miss Mamie, better be
an hom' too soon than a second
too late.
Miss Nora Forrest, who has a
position in Norfolk, having finish
ed her business course, was at
home Sunday. accompanied by
Miss Virginia Frank and Mr.. Col
Inns. Leumas.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
REOART.

The Rev. w. A. Snyder re-
turned home last week from
Richmond, where he attended the
Baptist Convention.
Capt. ]. w. Hudgins paid a
flying trip to Norfolk Tuesday.
He was accompanied home by
his daughter Helen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal White are
the guests Of her parents.
Mrs. E. w. Mariner, who was
reported on the sick list some
time ago, we are sorry to say, is
not any better at this writing.
Capt. Benz. Cullison. we are
sorry to say. IS very sick. but
under the skilful treatment of DIR.
r. r. Hoskins we hope he may
soon recover and be out again.
Violet.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
ewYNEs ISLAND.

Mr.. Georgia Owens met with
a very serious 4 ccident on Thurs
day last of last week. Mr.. Owens
was doing some repair work on
the roof of Mr.. A. Browns house.
The altitude of his position caus-
ed his head to become dizzy. In
doing SO he lost his balance. and
fell some twenty odd feet. He
was picked ur in an unconscious
condition. The doctor was
fearful in the beginning as to what
would be the outcome, but we are
glad to report that he IS much
improved.
The Rev Mr. Suddith common
ded himself to the people of the
Island by his brilliant discourse
on Sunday night. Mr.. Suddith's
discourse was very strong in that
it was pointed, and direct. He
was a master for his subject, and
handled it with skill. In his dis
course (Isaih 28-2o) he discussed
with a great deal of force the
question on sceptidism, fatalism.
moralism and procrastination.
He greatly endeared himself to
the people. all expressing the
hope that they may have him with
them in the near future.
Rev. w. L. Guy prea ches his
farewell sermon at Macedonia.
June the second at $3.50 P. NJ, at
the Island at 8 P. Nj. He leaves
on June the grid to spend a few
days with his people, after which
he will enter upon work in his
new field, Bedford County.
Dreaming Eyes.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

To My FELLOW CITIZENS OF
MATHEWS AND MIDDLEsEx
COUNTIES:
| hereby announce myself a
candidate for election to the
House of Delegates from the dis
trict composed of the counties of
Mathews and Middlesex, subject
to the wishes Of the Democrats
of said district as expressed in
primary or convention.
Respectfully,
w. d. EVANS.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
CANDIDATES CARDS.
To THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
THIRTY-NiNTH SENATORIAL
DISTRICT:

10 THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
THIRTY-NiN NTH SENATORIAL.
DISTRICT:
With a profound appreciation
of the high honor which the
Democrats of this Senatorial Dis
trict have twice conferred upon
me, | beg leave to announce my
candidacy for a denomination as
the Democratic candidate for the
Senate of Virginia. In making
this announcement | feel it to be
Rertinen, and proper that | should
say to the splendid constituency
that has so s;gnally hoporcd me,
that should then partiality again
select me as their standard bearer
and ultimately as their represen-
tative, | shall in the future, as
have endeavored to do in the
past, devote my energy and what
ever ability | may possess to their
service. Having an ambition to
have my course in the Senate
again approved by my Constit-
uents, l beg to assure you that l
shall make an active canvass Of
the district, giving public &C
counts of my stewardship in
every county, and at the appoint
ments which l shall make / shall
lrEite my opponent to participate
in the discussion of my public
record and the issues of the hour.
If you shall believe that my
service to my people as their rep
resentative merits a denomination
at your hands and a continuance
Of the generous support you have
heretofore given me, l shall again
be deeply grateful. And if the
uncertainties o politics and the
sovereign wisdom of the DemOc-
racy of the Thirty-nimth Sena-
tOrial District shall retire me to
private life, shall still be found
fighting in the ranks.
Very truly yours,
] BOYD SEARS.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

To THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLE
Sen, MATHEWS, GLOUCESTER,
KING AND QUEENAND ESSEX,
COMPOSING THE THIRTY
NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the nomination to
the Senate Of Virginia subject to
the action of the Democratic
party as expressed through its
properly constituted authorities,
and promise if elected to repre-
sent the district to thebest of my
ability. Respectfully,
mo. Il. SAUNDERS.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Following is list of letters re-
naming uncalled for in the Post
Office at Mathews, Va, May D.
They will be sent to Dead Letter
Office on May Soft not called for:
Miss Percy Richardson,
- Annie Williams.
g Bessie Minter,
Martha A. Reed.
Mrs. Rhuoby Tabor,
Virgie Smith.
Mr.. ]. w. Taylor,
90 w. II. West.
$, wilkins,
- L. NJ, Bray.
G. S. Marchant. p. Nj.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

The Lane-Diggs Camp left for
the Confederate Reunion in Rich
mond on Wednesday on the
State steamer Accomac.
The WOmen's Missionary Union
of the Westville Baptist will meet
on Saturday afternoon at 8.
The Rev. Arnoldo Natino left
for his homei in Massachusetts on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Griffith Marchant's child
rem, Josephine Clayborne, Ber-
nard and Weldon left Tuesday
for Richmond to visit their grand
parents.
l will open a pasture to the
public for a limited number of
horses and cattle on June Ist.
Separate field. with water in each
and no barbed wire. Terms from
$I.oo to ST. so a month according
to the size and condition of the
animal. PerCival Hicks.
Mrs, Grace b. SeIgel accom-
panied by her Son, Charles L.
Seigel, left for Richmond last
week. Before returning, she will
visit the Exposition and also
spend some time at Ocean
View"
Mrs. Robert Lee Sears left
Tuesday morning for Richmond
with her son and daughter, Baker
Lee and Lucy Litchfeld Sears,
also Grace Baker Siegel. Mrs.
Page Nottingham and Mrs. Dab
ney @. Baker accompanied them.
The Willing Workers met last
Thursday for their monthly meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Smithers
on Green's Creek. Our next
meeting will be held with Miss
Treakle on Woodest Creek. the
fourth Thursday in June.
Rev. r. Ferguson and wife left
Tuesday for an extended visit 10
friends in Amelia. They will take
in the jamestown Exposition and
the Confederate reunion before
going to Amelia. Before return
ing, the reverend gentleman will
attend the session of the Board
of Trustees Of the Randolph
Macon System, at Ashland, and
lastly go to Caroline county to
marry his son. Mr.. c. Guy Fer
guson. a superintendent Of the
Broadstreet Company, and Miss
Ruth Turner, of Gre ensborO, NC
His appointments in his absence
will be filled by Revs. ], Edward
Brooks and w. l.. Ware.
The Rev. Mr.. Rutherford will
preach at the Friends Church on
Sunday at 8.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

NORTH.

Mr.. Charles Heath left Monday
May goth, for New York, for tie
purpose CT accompanying his
yacht down to his home Auburn"
on North River. 1t is a cruising
model. sixty five feet long and
thirteen feet beam. The motor
is so horse power goth
century engine. Mr.. Heath is
accompanied by Mr., Belvin
from the shops of ]. w. Hopkins
on North River, who wilArun the
YACHT down Mr. RelAin has
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

NOTICE TO QUA CUSTOMERS.
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
bv the National Pure food and Drug
law as it contains no optates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as a safe remedy for chilkren and
adults.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

proved himself quite an expert
with gasoline engines. Mr.. Heath
will attend the Jamestown Expo
sltlon hen he returns.
Visitor.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
NOTICE.

To all parties holding oyster
planting bottom in Horn Harbor
that have not paid rent for the
year l am directed to levy on the
oysters or any personal property
| can find for the rent due. If
you want to hold the shore you
must come and settle for it or
must proceed to carry out the law.
w. III. GAYLE. Inspector.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

To the merch ants of Mathews
County. l will present on or
about New Years day, 1908, a
$1,000 bill to the one who sells
the largest quantity of my soda
water during the year of 1907;
second best-a $500 bill will be
given. Now do your best and win
the prize. All orders will be
promptly filled. Post office, Hud-
gins. Phone office, Moores'.
Merit Moore, Jr.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

To MeT0tcTS Of .NGtheyS Co.,.
l am a candidate for treasurer
If | am elected, l shall discharge
the duties of the office faithfully.
Yours Respectfully
N. L. Miller.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

DISTURBED THE CONVERSATION.
The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy a bottle
of FOley's Honey and Tar. Sold by all
druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30

VIM. III. c. Murray. Williams
Wharf, sells Longman & Martinez
l., &. M. Paints in pints arAl
quarts at half gallon price. s
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-05-30
NOTICE

Ask Your dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
BILL SIMPSON
SUCCEEDED IN olsPoslNo OF HIS
RAMBLER.
Miss Nora Ferrell, 6t9 South cleVe.
land Avenue, Draws the
Machine.

Bill Simpson finally gave his Ram
bier automobile away Saturday night.
And lie didn't waste the gift OF an
auto on any mere man but did just
what those who know his good nature
and gallantry best figured on his do
ing, gave the beautiful machine to a
lady. Miss Nora Ferrell, 6lS South
Cleveland avenue, who is employed at
l.. Abt & Son store, drew the machine
with ticket number 1854 and little
while after the allotment had been
made the machine was turned over 20
It's fortunate owner.
The barrel of tickets which, had
been on exhibition, though under mil
itary guard, In Kenny Brothers show
windows for several days was taken
out Saturday morning and rolled about
the streets of the city. At each in
tersection OF streets the barrel was
turned on end ir order that the tickets
might be thoroughly mixed.
At o'clock the drawing took place
The barrel was placed ON a platform
wagon at Eighth and Market streets
and opened by Adjutant Runcie who
drew forth the winning ticket The
result of the drawing was announced
to the crowd gathered at the corner
by City Solicitor w. l.. Lay.
No sooner had the auto been dis
posed Of than tbs speculative minds
In the crowd began to wonder what
Bill would give away next. Nobody
would be surprised at any move hs
would make and his friends are walt
ing anxiously for his next announce
ment of great gain for small In
yestment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
MRS. LEVI sToFFER.

Homework, June 2.-Mrs. Levi Stof
fer died at her home, near North
Georgetown, Friday. after long and
severe Illness from water tumor:
She was also stricken with paralysis
and died shortly after She was twice
operated on for humorous growths and
was thought 10 be getting along nicely
when she was stricken. She was the
mother Of 1S children, 10 OF whom sur
vive. Her husband, four brotheys and
three sisters also survive. Two broth
ers, Samuel and John Dice, and Mrs.
Jesse Stoffer reside in Canton; Eph-
riam In Nebraska. Mrs. George A. Run
OF North Georgetown and Mrs. Lewis
Stoffer and oliver Dice, of Homework,
She would havebeen GO years OF age
had she lived until July 3. She was a
good wife, a loving mother and kind
neighbor, faithful member of the Lu'
theran church OF North Georgetown, at
which place the funeral will be held
Sunday. Meeting at the house at 10
o'clock with burial In the North
Georgetown cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
new CHURCH
Big Fund Raised on Sum-
day For the New
Ediflce.
$4,000 WAS RESULT

Sunday was red letter aay In the
history of the Simpson M. ID. church.
The day had been set aside as rail-
lying day on which to raise funds for
the new church building which 1t is
proposed to erect. And right we'll did
the membership respond to the appeal
made to them. AT the morning service,
at which DR.. l.. II, Stewart, presiding
elder of the Akron district, asked
for funds for the work, $16,069.20 was
subscribed In exactly thirty minutes.
Other subscriptions were made in the
afternoon and evening which brought
the total amount for the day to s17,-
1881. Those who have been engaged
In church work for years say that
rarely Is such an example seem OF
free and cheerful offering as that made
yesterday. Both the older members,
who built the present ediflce, and the
younger generation gave alike freely
and willingly and spirit of good
cheer anI thankfulness seemed to pos
sess all.
At the morning service, In charge
OF the pastor, Rev. Elmer ID. Whit
aker, the sermon was delivered by
DR.. Frank w. Luce, OF Akron. His
subject was "The Truth Of the Res
urrection," and he made a master
full address which held the attention
Of his audience from beginning to con-
clusion. At the close Of the sermon
DR.. Stewart spoke to the congrega-
tion Of the purpose for which they
were gathered together and asked for
subscriptions to the fund for the build-
ing OF the new church. Response
was immediate and wining and in
thirty minutes the lists were closed
for the morning with total subscrlb-
cd of more than $4,000.
At the afternoon service s502.50 was
raised. At this service short talks
were made by Dr. Milligan, DR.. Her
bruck, DR.. Becl1wlth and Dr. Bux-
ton. At the evening service an oppor-
tunity was given those who had not
been present in the morning or af-
ternoon TO subscribe and SSO7.61 was
forthcoming.
II is expected that work on the
new building will begin in the near
future. II is the intention TO erect
the .edihcN on the site now occupied
by the parsonage while tnat building
will be moved to a position to the
south on about what is now the site
OF the present churcp building.
Plans for the new building have been
drawn and but few arrangements will
be necessary before the actual work
OF building will be commenced.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
School Picnic.

New Berlin, June 2-Househohers ol
at Apple Grove. The househorders OF
Apple Grove school gave picnic the
last Friday afternoon Of this school
year which very much surprised the
teacher. o. F. Deetz. The patrons OF
the school came with well filled bas
kets of cake and all the other delica'
cies of the season. -
After very extensive program con
sisting of recitations, essays, readings
and few short addresses by the
teacher and several Of the household
ers. Ice cream, cake and. candy were
served The rest Of the afternoon
was spent in very interesting game
of ball,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
An Only Daughter Dead.

Mary. the eight.year-old daughter OF
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph White died al
her home No. 1910 Upper Alley. She
was faithful member of the North
Cherry street school. where she will
be sadly missed by her many compan'
ions.
The funeral will be held at p m
from the First Reformed church
where she attended Sunday school. In
terment will be made at Westlawn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
PRISON STRIPES
VIII Be Abolished at Walla WaIls
Penltentlary.

Seattle, Washn., June 2.-Prison
stripes are to be abolished at Walla
Walla penitentiary, and instead OF
this designation OF criminal, the
men under sentence will be graded ac-
cording TO their crime. term Of i'm
prlsonment and conduct. Each class
will have different uniform, but
there viii be no stripes on the uni
forms. Under the new law indeterm-
mate sentences are to be imposed and
changed. The uniforms will carry
out the scheme OF the law In recogniz-
ing merit among prisoners. The GRIM
inal insane hereafter will Dc kept sep
arate from other prisoners.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
THE RED WINE
Played Havoc With Farmers plans at
Utica.

Utica, June Edward Viller aged
30, living at North Frankfort, drove
into this city yesterday with his hired
man, Bernard Horan, who had re-
81, ~cd his position. and who had re-
quested his employer to carry him to
Utica, In order that he might get a
train into the Adirondaeks. Viller
was loath to part with Horan's SER
vices, and decided to attempt a little
strategy in an effort to retain him.
He invited Horan to drink many times
and finally won the latter's promise
to re-enter his employ. Then Horan
to cement the bargain spent his money
freely and by last night the two men
were very drunk. About one o'clock
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
Croker Denies story.

London, June MIR, Richard Gro
ker telegraphs as follows. to the cor
respondent of the Sun regarding the
report that he will become natural
lied British subject and enter Parlla'
ment as a Nationalist
"There is no foundation at all for
the report. have no intention to
ever enter politics."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
Took Communion.

An unusually large class took It's
first communion at st. Mary's Catho-
lie church Sunday morning. Father
Hassel presided. and the class mum
bered SO young people.
vespers were held In the afternoon
followed by the renewal of their bap-
tismal vows and benediction. The ser
vices we're attended by large crowd,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04

this morning they decided to drive
back to North Frankfort, and enter
ing their rig, started on mad canter
down street that ends abruptly at
the Erie canal Reaching the dock,
men, horse and carriage plunged into
the water Viller was drowned,
Horan was rescued in an unconscious
condition. and the horse was hauled
out minus an eye and with hide badly
torn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
President at Church.

Washington, June 2.-President
Roosevelt attended the morning ser
vices as usual at Grace Reformed
church today. In the afternoon he
went out in the country for horse
back ride. The roads were soggy and
the air raw. A large amount of rou-
tine business accumulated during the
fow days vacation Of the president
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04

the $4,000 mark with this amount
to begin operations with, the park
seems an assured success. The site
for the proposed parl, lies at the ex.
treme eastern limit of the city. II Is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04

by far the most attractive spot in
'the vicinity Of Massillon and with tho
proposed improvement viii undoubted.
ly make one Of the most beautiful
parks In this part Of the state.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
BURIAL OF A CHILD.

The four-days-old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Houtz. OF Newport street
who died Saturday. was buried at
westlawn cemetery. yesterday after
noon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
FRANK nRAucHLER.

The funeral services over the re-
mains OF Frank Brauchler will be held
at $3.50 o'clock this morning at St.
Johns church. Interment at st. Johns
cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
Hart.Thompson.

Miss Olive M. Hart and Lawrence o.
Thompson. both OF this city, were
married by Rev. e. p. Her
bruck at his residence Sunday morn
ing. They will reside at 1907 East
Charles street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
shipyard Record.

Washington, June 2.-During May,
1O7 vessels of 21.1G1 gross tons We're
built in the shipyards of the United
States and officially registered with
the commissioner of navigation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04
n he dld not work In hIg oflce today
Park Fund at MassllIon.

Special 20 Morning News.
Masslllon, o., June 2.EThe Massil-
Ion park fund has now almost reacned
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-06-04

Born
10 Mr.. and Mrs. Bauers, Of Waco,
twins.