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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28

The Young Peoples Christian
Circle will present a comedy in
two parts; eight acts. on Feb. Ist.
at 1880 p. NJ. at the Odd Fellows
Hall. Mathews Chapel, for the
benefit of the church.. Admission
adults CSC; children Ioc. Sup
per 2sc.
One reason whyCarpenter-Mor-
ton Roofing is getting so popular
is because it is so easy to put on
and wears after it is on. You
rIQn't have to keep fussing with it,
II does not break through like a
lot, of cheaper Roofing on the
market. Once it is put on, it
stays on, and lasts and wears. 1t
is guaranteed for years, L. NJ,
Calls local agent.
WANTED-SUCCESs MAGAZINE
requires the services of a man in
Mathews to look after expiring
subscriptions aud to secure new
business by means of special
methods unusually effective; po-
sItion permanent; prefer one with
experience. but would consider
any applicant with good natural
qualifications; salary $I.5o per
day. with commission option.
Address, with references, r. C..
Peacock, Room Io2, Success
Magazine Bldg, New York.
Big money agents. free sam
pie offer, IS days only, bright
sparkling, famous, S. Barnatto
Stimulation Diamond Ring; bril-
liancy equals genuine detection
battles experts-fills every require
ment of the most exacting-pleas-
es the most fastideous. at one
thir.ieth the cost of the real
diamond. AS a means of intro
duCing this marvellous and won
derfol, scintiilating gem. and
securing as many new friends as
quickly as possible, we are making
a special inducementt for the new
year. We want you to wear this
beautiful ring, this masterpiece of
mans handicraft, this stimulation
that sparkles with all the beauty.
and flashes with all the fire of the
genuine diamond. We want you
to show it TO your friends and
take orders for us. as it sells itself
sells at sight, and makes 100 per
cent profit for you. absolutely
without effort on your part. We
want good, honest representatives
everywhere, in every locality. city
OF country. in fact, In every coun-
try throughout the world. both
men and women, young and old
who will not sell or pawn the
Baraatto Stimulation Diamonds
under the pretense that they are
genuine gems. as such action
sometimes leads to trouble or
embarrassment. If you want a
stimulation diamond, a substitute
for the genuine, don't wait, act
today, as this advertisement may
not appear again, first come first
served. For free sample offer.
beautiful ring, earrings. stud or
scarf (stiCk) pin, address
The Barnatto Diamond Co.
Girard Building, Chicago.
Mention this paper.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28

"It would be hard 70 ovSVstate the
wonderful oAAngs in my nosheC since
she began to use Electric Bittors, I"
writes MsS. ". L. GilpAtYiek Of Dam
forth, Me. Although past 20 she
seems really to be growing ye~ng
again. She suffered u@told misery
from dyspepsia for twenty years. AT
last she could neither eat, drink nor
sleep. Doctors gave her up and all
remedies failed till Els<trie Bitters
worked such wondsrv for her health. -
They inVigor2te ALI vital organs, cure
Liver and Kidney troubles, iaduce
sleep imPart strength aud appetite
Only SOC at all druge istaA
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28
Dlec
Ms Eniah Anderson will leave
DIGG]

Mrs. E1lah Anderson will leave
Friday for BaltimRre.
Capt. c. T. Bal ks spent a few
days with his famil this week.
Miss Maggie Dgbwns returned
Saturday from i sit to Norfolk.
The little daughter OF Mr.. Silas
Forrest is very sick with scarlet
fever.
Mr.. Gus Banks arrived Tues
home folks.
Mrs. Alice Ky9er and son. of
Norfolk. are on visit to relatives
and friends in this neighborhood.
Capt. Nm ]. Diggs, formerly,
of Matthews, but now of Balti-
more, and the father of Mr.. Geo.
c. Digs, of this place, died at
his home in Baltimore on Sunday
last. The deceased was 81 years
old, and leaves several children
and a number of relatives.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28

You would not delay taking Fo1ey's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign of
kidney or bladder trouble if you real
we that neglect might result in Bright's
disease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney
Remedy corrects irregularities and
cures all kidney and bladder disor-
ders Sold by all druggists,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28
FOR GALE.

For SALE.-A steam sawmill
with all the fixtures thereto be-
longing, now located near BlSkes,
Mathews County. Va.
a Young Sorrel mare eff fine
Qualities. good for road OF work.
A pair of good work oxen. For
price terms, and other particulars
apply to,
GEORGEY. HUNLEY, trustee
or THOMAS S. HUXLEY.
RELz. VA.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28

hon, J. Boyd Sears ls>.in Pa'ti
more this week:
Nv. NJ. Minter made a flying
b to Urbanna this week.
We are glad to report Mr.. r.
L.SearS to be steadily improving.
Rev. Mr.. Bleck preached at
WestviIle Christian Church last
Sunday.
Miss Susie Parrott. Of Ports
mouth is visiting reIativee here
this week.
Look up c. A Browns new ad
this week. He always has some
RIing to tell you,
Mrs. Geo. Hunley- is visiting
Mrs. Ray Browne and Mrs. Zolli-
Golfer in Richmond.
Mr.. II. P. Forrest, of the N. Y.
P. & N. Company is expected
home in a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Miller re-
turned Saturday from a several
weeks visit to Norfolk.
Misses Ellen Lee and SalIie
Jones, of Gloucester, were in
town a short while last week
Miss Ruby Forrest, who has
been home TO spend her vacation
will return TO her position in Nor,
folk in a few days,
Mr.. Robert Kirkpatrick. rep
resenting the American Tobacco
Company spent few days at his
home near here recently.
n For SALE--One yoke good work
oxen. Also lot OF swamp heart
cedar posts. S. F. MILLER,
II4-4t. North. Va.
The young people Of the GlsSe
gave very delightful dance at
the vacated home of Mrs. Will
Marchant on Monday evening.
For SALE-3o, 900 to so. 900 bush
els of oyster shells at lowest mar
ket prices. WONG & Co.,
h, Irvington. Va.
Misses Katie Hudgins and Ruby
Williams. of Gwynns Island.
spent from Saturday until Sun
day afternoon with Mrs. John
Stone, at Hudgins.
The meeting of the Teachers
Association which was to be held
on the first Friday in February
has been postponed until the
second Friday in February.
Ernest Brownies Cigar Store 4
News Co. Souvenirs. Tobacco
and Cigars, Headquarters for
Mathews county people. 2I3
Main st. Norfolk. Va.
Any one desiring insurance Of
property, either homes. furniture
or merchandise will do we'll to
call at the JOURNAL OFFICE where
q thsk.can obtain polieies in either
several good companies
There is no use of sending Of
) for buttons to match your dresses
when you can have them made TO
match any cloth in three sizes by
X. w. Foster, The Tailor,
Cleaning ard Pres
sir1.done quickly. over Bank
I-2I-tf.
The friends of Rev. Z. L. Pow
ell, pastor Of Walnut Street
Christian Church in Louisville,
KY, will be terested to ilear oil
his marriage on Jan. II. TO DR..
Anna Gordan. one of the mission
aries of the Christian Church.
A special meeting of theSCapt
SalFe Tompkins ChaNfer. u. ID
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28
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Blue Ribbcn 0reeery,

To My Friends and Patrons:
an striving for perfectica ia Ey business methods
and to-day than before uever had such
complete stock and such good valuce and wtha
had strong desire that the relations between my
patrons and myself should be of the most cordial nature
in business for ths ONLY realize fully that
is only perfect satisfaction to and your aeQu-
aintances that will atteHd In tAetHture
Nothing that interests however too
receive the best attention q which caFS$ And
nothngI can do to make OF satisfied patrons
will ever remain HndoEs. this hoaestly aRd would
emphasize fact that make purchase.
froHme that does meet full app<ovAl vel
come and naoneY will be cheeTully refand
edn fact would muck Prcfer that do
ous that there should be dissatisfaction however faint
between me and my patrons. Hoping that will favor
with liberal patronage have done IN the past
I am sincerely yours
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

Personal Mentions Around Mathews
and Vicinity.
Mr.. r. S. Lilly is in Hampton
this week.
The meeting at Oak Grove has
closed.
Hon, ]. Boyd Sears is,in Pa'ti
more this week
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28
Ubt 3ournaI.
sPoINrMENrs OF MATHEws
uttered at H. Post Office at Mathew
e. Va. rs, sccoDd-class matter.

: 'iNTMENTs ON EAsrMArA
Ews CIRCUIT.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28

THURSDAY JAN. %. 1900.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28

.W. NJ. Minter made a flying
- , to Urbanna this week.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28

Any one desiring insurance Of
property, either homes. furniture
or merchandise will do well to
call at the JOURNAL OFFICE where
thsk. can obtain polieies in either
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-28
Al members are spec
: requested TO be present,

HELEN NJ. FREEMAN. Sec'y.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16
JUNIOR DAY AT THE
SACRED HEART ACADEMY

The main feature of the Junior
Day" program at the Sacred Heart
academy was the cantata by juniors
and minins. 1t was entitled Gods
Little Garden" and showed the flow
ers asleep until awakened by sun
beams soothed by dew, etc.
The costuming was effective and
the little voices were musical
The distribution of certificates in
the various departments showed the
class standing of the pupils
The physical culture class, under
the direction of Mrs. Belle Ross, was
heartily applauded,
The musical numbers, both vocal
and instrumental were of a high or
der
The priests present were Father
Cushnahan and J. Ryan of ogden. ]. 3.
Thompson OF Bozeman. Montana, Doc
tors Sullivan and Kennedy of Butte
At the graduation exercises tomor-
row, Geo II. Davis. of the law firm
Of Richards. Davis & Boyd, will de-
liver the closing address to the grad
yates
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16
ARE FINED IN
COUR 7 FOR
TRESPASS
HAD COME UP FROM SALT LAKE
TO GET A DRINK.
Judge Seeks to Discourage the Prac-
ticc-Young Vagrant Is Told That
He Should Be Kicked.

The morning docket OF police court
promised a number Of interesting aut-
omobile cases today but the crowd OF
expectant spectators was doomed to
disappointment and had TO content IT.
self with the usual grind Of drunks,
-beggars and hoboes, the auto cases
being postponed on account of the alb.
Sence of some of the principals.
Joe Meyers. William Knight and
Phillip Thornton, the latter a colored
man, were arraigned on the charge of
treSpass preferred BY Watchman Shu-
maker in behalf of the Southern Pa
cifc company. Meyers and Knight en-
tered pleas of not guilty, but the col
ored man demurred, stating that he
would plead guilty provided the court
would extend leniency in his case.
The clerk informed the man that pleas
with strings to them were not recog-
nized for their face value at the pres
ent time and in fact were somewhat
below par Thornton then concluded
TO plead guilty.
Meyers and Knighs- were examined
in turn and eacn told practically the
same story of their being found asleep
in bunk car belonging to the railroad
company. They stated that they had
come up from salt Lake. Tuesday, for
breathing spell and. after imbibing
await the morning. They eacn denied
having broken open the car.
The Judge thought that they had had
S. worth of fun, and to discourage
Salt Lakers from visiting Ogden for
boozing purposes, he fined the three
defendants S. each. The colored man
was somehow lost in the shuttle" and
his explanation was not delivered.
Neil Parsons was charged with vag.
rancy. officers Burk and Chambers
were the arreSting officers, and as the
defendant entered plea of not guilty.
they were called TO explain matters
Parsons stated, in his own defense,
that he was a peddler of shoe laces,
and. while he had never developed the
industry to what might be called
frenZied finance. he asserted that he
was no vagrant and would walk out of
town on five OF six minutes notice. il
given the opportunity The court
chose the minimum offer and suspend
cd a 99-day sentence. Parsons hur-
ried away in the direction of the rail
road tracks
George Fryberg, a youthful appear.
ing yagrant, was charged with beg
eing. He pleaded guilty and, after
ascertaining his age TO be 10, the
judge suspended a 30-day sentence and
ordered Fryberg to leave town at once.
"You should be ashamed of your
self said the judge, "a young husky
fellow up in police court for begging
If / were in your place, I'd go out aud
hire someone TO kick me till | was
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16

by the state organization OF which
United States Senator Penrose is the
head
The platform adopted by the Re-
publican state convention which met
here today contains Il WARM endorse
ment Of President Taft, II says.
President Taft's profound knowl-
edge of the science of government. his
deep human sympathy, his conceded
love of justice, and appreciation OF the
real needs OF n prosperous and pro-
gressiye people. will enable him 10
carry forward in his own way the
great policies OF the Roosevelt admin
istration. with which he WAS conspic-
uously identified. and II may we'll he
expected that, under his wise leader
ship. those policies will be developed
and such additional ones adopted as
will make real and effective the
American demand for the equality Of
right and opportunity at home. and
abroad which arc accorded TO the most
favored nation
The platform endorses the protect
i've policy. and asserts that tho. Re
publican party is fulfilling its promise
TO revise the tariff. land we believe
that such revision should be true
revision, and not an attempt 10 mere
~ put rates mp or down,
The position taken by the Pennsyl-
vania senators and representatives
on the tariff revision is endorsed.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16
W A s
ROBBED AT
NIGH 7
BURGLARS USED A HUGE STEEL
SPIKE FULLER.
Opened the Rear Door of Palm Saloon
and Then Attacked the Slot
Machine Obtaining S5.05.

Owing to the secrecy of the police
department and the proprietors OF the
Palm saloon on Twenty-fourth street.
a burglary which occurred al that es-
tabllshment Monday night was only
made public todty. No clue to the in
truders has been gained, although the
police are still working on the case.
Entrance was gained by prying down
the rear door the implement used be-
ing a huge steel spike puller taken
from the Southern Pacific shops.
weighing more than thirty pounds.
The thieves also employed the un-
wieldly instrument in breaking open
the slot machine from which they Sc
cured 50 % in hickels. The cash reg
lister was also forced open and about
$3.50 taken from il.
1t Is evident from the nature of the
implement used in breaking down the
door that the trick was not turned by
boys, as has been suspected in sew
eral burglaries of late, nor does it
appear like the work OF professionals
who would be expected to judge bet
ter of the probable amount obtainable
in the saloon
The bis steel bar is still at the DO.
lice station awaiting a claimant.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16

ing-a most favorable sign. Fred W.,
son Of Mr.. Kiesel, arrived from Sac
ramento yesterday. and his presence
mao a cheering effect on the family
particularly his father.
Sunday excursion to Salt Lake, s1.O0
via Bamberger line. =
Working Nights-The work Of re-
modelling the Grand Opera House is
being rushed. David Eccles. who is in
charge, having put on night shift
which, with the aid of electric lights.
is tearing out the old woodwork and
rebuilding the interior.
Southern Ladies ComIng-Local pas
senger officials of the Hartman sys-
tenn have been advised that Miss Ella
Cantrell and party Of distinguished
Southern ladies will arrive at Ogden
In a special car early In July and, after
spending several hours in Ogden and
vicinity, will continue on to the Vel
lowstone Park for ten days outing.
Returning from the park, the ladies
will return east over the Rio Grande
system.
Hess Bread is made In a clean shop.
Improvements OeIayed-Railroad Of
ficials incline to the belief that the
varied and radical Improvements
mapped out for Ogden this season will
now be delayed until after July |. the
beginning of the new railroad year,
and will tbnp ha pnohod fotsuo I'd urit n
Jealous energy. Ii Is hoped the pres
ent month Will see everything cleared
up in the way Of cancelled leases to
property selected for the handsome
new freight depot site, and that with
the advent of the first month Of the
new railroad year no delays will be
experienced in putting a large force
of men to work on that badly needed
enterprise. Other work Will follow
along directly afterward and the sum
mer and fall months will witness
radical change in environments Of the
big union passenger depot
Salt Lake &c Ogden Ry. Ia trains be-
tween Salt Lake and Ogden. Phone
1000.
Complaints Against Hokcn. Olsen
Albert Engstrom has filed a formal
complaint charging Hoken Olsen with
bartering. dealing and giving away
malt and spiritual liquors, within the
corporate limits of Huntsville, to
Chris Thurston and Edwin Wangsgard,
without a license and contrary to the
peace and dignity of Utah.
COL surch in the Clty-Col s. R.
Burch, chief of the department of
agriculture, Washington, d. c., Is in
the city today having stopped of en-
route home from the Seattle eXposi-
lion, to confer with District Forester
CIyd1 Leavitt OF this city.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16
W Hen DOES
THE SUN
SET?
THAT Is A QUESTION WHICH WAS
ANSWERED IN COURT.
Weather Bureau Comes to the Aid Of
Ralph Hoag and Proves He Did
Not Break the Law.

The city lost its case today against
Ralph A. Hoag, charged with driving
his automobile an hour after sunset
without the proper lights showing on
account OF a mistaken idea as 10 the
exact time when sunset really begins
The complaint stated that the arrest
was made at $50 and the defendant
was about to accept the inevitable and
pay his fine when a legal-appearine
document arrived from the weather
bureau station at Salt Lake, stating
that sunset on that particular day be
gan at exactly 1853, which gave Mr.
Hoag about % minutes to the good.
The court acknowledged the point and
dismissed the case upon the recon-
mendation of the city attorney.
Willard Kay was arraigned on the
same charge. but not being cogni2ant
of the loop-hole through which Mr.
Hoag had escaped, he pleaded guilty
and was assessed the customary fine
although the time allowance would
have applied In his case.
The cases of Freed and Pierce, ar
rested several days ago for violating
tho automobile ordinance the occas-
ion being the excursion Of the Second
Ward Relief society 10 the Hot
Springs. have not been presented for
trial as yet Freed drove the car oil
Will Wright at the time Of his arrest.
and Pierce is the regular chauffeur OF
Denny Smyth's machine. Both de-
PENDANTS will be expected to appear for
trial when called for.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16
SALT LAKERS
ARE MUCH
VEXED
NOTIFY WEBER COUNTY TO KEEP
ITS MONEY.
G. A. r. Veterans VIII Be Entertain
cd Without the Assistance Of the
People Of This County.

The following correspondence be-
tween Joseph Geoghegan, chairman OF
the finance committee Of the Salt Lake
C. A. r. entertainment committee, and
the commissioners of Weber county.
indicates the breaking of warm
friendship which Salt Lake has en-
tcrtained for Ogden:
Salt Lake City. Utah, June II, 1909.
"Mr Frank Moore, Dear Sir: AS
you know, the last legislature au-
thorized the appropriation of money
from Weber county for the purpose
of making the Grand Army encamp-
ment to be held In Salt Lake next Aug
ust a success 1 appeal to you as
chairman of the finance committee to
ask you to make as liberal an appro
Drlation as you can, having. OF course,
In view the financial condition OF your
county. The encampment is not a mat
ter that affects Salt Lake City alone.
but as the Grand Army were invited
by the governor and the people OF the
State of Utah, II is a matter in which
every citizen In this state has vital
interest In seeing it carried to a sue
cessful Issue. Trusting l may hear
fnam you soon, ] remain
Yours very truly,
tSignedD JOSEPH GEOGHEGAN."
ogden, Utah, June Q, 1909.
Joseph Geoghegan. Dear Sir; Re-
plying TO your letter of recent date.
/ beg 10 state that the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners have been asked by
our local committee to contribute
something for the entertainment of
the visitors who NAV come to Ogden
during the Grand Army encampment
We have not, as yet, taken any official
action, but / think the board favorS
making an appropriation for this pur-
pose and will undoubtedly take ac-
tion the coming week / am of the
opinion that there will be no other ap-
preparation made by our board in con-
nection with the Grand Army encamp-
ment. Your very respectfully,
tSigned) OSCAR B. MADISON,
Chairman Board Of County Commits
sioners."
salt Lake City. Utah, June II, 1909
Mr. Oscar B. Madison. Dear Sir
Your favor Of the 9th instant receiv-
ed, In which YOU advise me If any
appropriation will be made It will be
Tor the purpose Of entertaining the
Grand Army of the Republic at Ogden
! regret, of course, the rather narrow
spirit which is, displayed by your
board in the matter and will there
fore ask You to disregard any request
for funds from Weber County TO take
care of the Grand Army. ] think Salt
Lake will be able TO do that without
assistance. especially in view of the
spirit displayed.
Yours respectfully.
(SiGned) JOSEPH GEOGHEGAN."
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-16
W. H. CHEVERS KILLS A
BEAR WITH A CLUB

w II. Cbevers. joint freight agent
of the Hartman system at Ogden is
now rusticating in Gentle Yalloy.
Idaho. at the big Tarm and stock ranch
of Barnard White. Mr. Cbeyers is dI.
viding his time by walking twenty.
five or thirty miles daily and mnli1y
and fishing in the foothills of adjacent
mountains. The following excerpt
from letter received this morning
by Fred Gentsch from Mr.. White In
dicales that Colonel CheYers Is cn-
ioying his vacation;
"Chdyers has gained thirty pounds
since coming TO Idaho and is now
utilizing ii new wardrobe improviscd
from overalls and jumper on tho
ranch While taking a ten-mile jaunt
Saturday he bumped into a big cinna-
man bear in the valley and for few
minutes there was something doing
around about that locality. Chevers
greeted Bruin pleasantly and. receiy.
ing no friendly or satisfactory re-
sponse, gracefully leaped over ten
rail fence and started for the ranch
The bear followed and Cheycrs cstab.
liShcd a new Marathon record that
ecllpsed anything ever heard of In
even weIl-posted snarting circles. The
hear gained gradually until the fu-
Gitiye turned quickly and tossel bot
tie of tobasco in his enemy's eyes.
The amman rolled over in a paroXysm
of pain and then Harriman's Ogden
representative found a club and de-
liberately beat the big brut TO death.
Tho bear weighed nearly 500
pounds and Mr.. Chevers has the car
cas- on Ice and will divide the meat
with his friends on his return home.
"In gratitude TO Or. Joyce, from
whom he received the bottle of to-
basco sauce, Mr.. Chcvers will present
the bearskin 10 that gentleman. aftec
1t Is made into an elaborate rug,
1--WE have endeavored TO induce the
distinguished visitor TO engage in the
Jack rabbit industry here, but he is
homeslck for his old Ogden friends
and will be home in few days