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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
TO MY FELLOW DEMO
Gratis OF THE COUN-
TIES OF MATHEWS
AND MIDDLESEX
AND MIDDLE SEX

l respectfully announce my
candidacy for the nomination, and
election to the House Of Dele
gates from the district composed
OF the counties Of Mathews and
Middlesex.
NV record as a member of the
last Legislature is before my con-
stituents, and if it hasmetwith their
approval. shall hope for theirsup-
port in the approaching Primary.
Snch endorsement of my course
will be appreciated. and submit
my claims for the nomination with
the renewed assurance, that if l
am called upon to again represent
you,as a member of the House OF
Delegates. l shall devote my best
efforts 10 protecting your interests
and hope my experience may en-
able me the better 10 serve YOU.
Verv respectfully,
w. D. EVANS.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
U. D. c. HONOR MATHEWS VETERANS

The bestowal OF crosses of hon
or by the Capt. Sallie Tonpkins
Chapter y. u. c. upon those
members of Lane-Diggs Camp,
whose applications have been fill
ed, will take place at Mathews c.
H.. Friday, April 9. at two P. NJ.
Following are the names of those
receiving crosses:
A. y. Ashbury. R. B. Baily, w.
S. Bayly, w. NJ. Brownly, T. I.
Disgs, b. M. Diggs, J. H.Dutton,
w. I. Ewell. Jno. J. Forrest. S.
]. Poster. Jos. ]. Freeman, VIM.
IL. Gayle. Ino. I. Hudgins. RIB
Hddgins, Oscar Knight. Thos. B.
Lane. J. w. Minter. Chas. w.
Parrott. E. H. Pugh, !. A. Yves.
ton. n. 3. Weston. T. Rufus
Weston.
Program:
Lords Prayer, by Rev. GilesB. Cook.
Song by chapter. "Our Southland. 8"
Introduction OF speaker by J. Boyd
Sears.
Address by Mai. ]. N. Stubs.
Vocal solo.
Address by President
Reading Of rules by Secretary.
Bestowal OF Crosses.
Response from Veteran A. H.. Will
liams.
Ouartette, AUD Lang Syne."
Dixie" by Everybody.
The public is cordially invited.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
10 TIE DEMOCRATS OF MATHEWS
AND MlDDLESEX.

AT the urgent request Of many
friends in the counties OF Mathews
and MiddleseX, l beg TO announce
myself candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the House
of Delegates from this Legisla-
tive District,
Cherishing the laudable ambi-
ton to represent these people i'll
the Legislature Of Virginia, / be-
lieve that | can be of service to
them in the protection and de-
Tense Of their peculiar interests in
that body.
1t IS my purpose to mingle with
the Democratic voters of the Dis
trict and frankly discuss with
them the issues that may arise.
If am honored with this NOM
nation. it will be my purpose to
lead the party to victory; and, if
elected, my time and whatever Of
talent and ability l may possess
shall be given unreservedly and
wholly to the service Of the peo-
pie.
Very respectfully.
r CuPTcrTAN
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
The Farmers Meeting.

Professor Crobett, of the Agri-
cultural Department at Washing
ton. made an interesting and III
struciive address to the farmers
Of Mathews in the Courthouse
on Thursday evening April Ist.
Although it was not generally
known that he was TO speak. quite
a crowd Of farmers were on hand.
Professor Corbett declared she
soil of Mathews TO be Ayeh
suitable for tracking pLrposesR and
advised the people here to pay
their attention more particularly
10 potatoes, asparagus, musk
melJons and Strawberries. a very
ltt!e tine was devoted TO the
peiliods Of raising these crops by
II Corb=st> BAT coDsidera bic az
s,i,,n wes gwen &c the best ways
4 s,a' &etsns llstn 10 the t,est
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08

IN TIE CLERKS OFFICE OF
THE CINCUIr COUNT OF THE
COUNTY o." MATHEWS on TUE
Srd DAY or APRIL 1919
G. d. Marchant. Admi. Of
]. II. MarChant, decd. &.
u. Marchant in his own
right Virginia Marchant,
widow of the late ) II. Mar
chant and II, ~ Marchant
Irena Matehant. ? .B.Mar-
chaut and Harry March
ant, children OF said J. X.
Marchaut deceased, Plain
this against 81
John w. Cox, Defendant.
The object OF this suit is TO obtain a
decree directing the sale of one hun
dred and ten acres of land i'm the Pian
| llit3nk Magisterial District, of the
County of Mathews, Virginia. the
property Of JOnn w. Cox, TO satisfy
and pay on Judgment against the
said John w, Cox i'm favor of j. X.
Marchant. Aud IN affidavit having
been made and fled that the defend
ant John ". Cox is not a resident of
| the State Of Virginia, it is ordered
that he do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof, and
| DO what may be necessary to protect
his interest in this suit. And il is
further ordered that \ copy hereof be
| published once a week for four weeks
IN the MATHEWS JOURNAL, Il news
paper published in the County Of
Mathews and that copy be posted at
the front door Of the courthouse of this
county on the 10th day of April, 1909,
that being the next succeeding rule
day after this order was entered
n copy-Teste:
W. ID, Evans and J. Boyd Sears D. q.
SANDS SMITH. Clerk
4-s-4t.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Edwin Dunn Mercer, of Rich
mond, and Miss Sue Fleet Gw ash-
ney, of Ruark, Middlesex county
by previous arrangement met each
other in Richmond and went TO
Elizabeth City. n. c.. where they
were united in matrimony by Rev.
/. n. Loftin. pastor of the Bap-
fist church here.
AT the conclusion Of the mar
riage rite Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer
left for a Northern bridal tour.
They will be at home to their
friends at 3os East Main street.
Richmond after April IS. The
bride is we'll known in Norfolk
and Richmond. where she has
frequently visited. Virginian-
Pilot.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08

People past middle life usually have
some kidney or bladder disorder, that
saps the vitality, which is naturally
lower in old age. FOlev's Kidney
Remedy corrects urinary troubles,
stimulates the kidneys, and restores
strength and vigor. Il cures uric acid
troubles by strengthening the kidneys
50 they will strain out the uric acid
that settles in the muscles and joints
causing rheumatism.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
/ Narrow Escape, and a Brave Deed.

Saturday afternoon the little
four-year-old daughter Of Rev.
l.. J. Phaup-Lannie May, while
playing on The little wharf on the
parsonage property with some
other girls lost her balance and
fell int Pudding Creek, The
tide was high and the little girl
had sank twice when Kathleen,
lively e-year-old daughter OF Mr..
Phaup, jumped into the water
and rescued her sister. The 9TH
playmates s;ampeded in their
fright and it was all Kathleen
could do TO get the child out OF
the creek and to the house.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
NOTICE..

We take pleasure in announc-
ing that any of our readers can
secure a fine o6-page diary for
1903 bp sending cents postage.
to ID. Swift & Co.. Patent Law
yers. Washington, DC. This
diary IS worth IS ceEts. and con-
talns 20 pages of yalaablein for
nation, such as the crop produc-
ton CT 1908, by states. Brief but
valuable points Of everyday law
and patent laws. Business forms
and population of all states, etc.
and Is pages memorandum.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
GENERAL NEWS.

Some $1,000 in nets are plac-
cd off the Lancaster Shores
Virginia Citizen.
DIR. C.Alphouso, Smithheadof the
department Ct English Of the In
Iyersity of North Carolina has an
nounced his acceptance of a call
o the University of Va. DR..
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
THURSDAY. APRIL s, 1902.

OF course We are deeply cha
grined that the reasons which We
gave ina recent editorial for our
support of Mr. Christian failed to
impress our good friend, the
Southside Sentinel. nevertheless
we find some comfort in thai por-
tion of Holy Writ which says.
Blessed are they they that ex-
poet nothing" for had we en-
ployed all the Logical force OF a
Webster in the formulation of our
argument, We would have not ex-
pected it t. carry any greater
conviction TO the mind Of our
good friend than II has done.
We arc IN ignorance Of what
the ONE reason for MIR. Chris
tians candidacy 50 prominently
featured by the Sentinel maybe.
We know of none other than
laudable desire TO represent his
fellow citizens of this District in
the Legislature Of Virginia.
II the reasons which we gave
for our support of Mr.. Christian,
viz: his right TO be a candidate
and his ability TO serve well bis
constituency are not sufficient
grounds upon which TO ask the
people Of Mathews and Middlesex
to change their representative
neither we submit is a reputation
as a good representative sufficient
grounds for life tenure Of Office.
The very fact that as the Sentinel
once expressed it the, many friends
of Mr.. Christian caused him to
declare himself shows that many
are persuaded OF the validity Of
his claims and we have no doubt
that many more will prove them
selves SO III the primary. Has
our friend of the Sentinel ar all
times supported the man in Office
even though his service had been
of the best2 We recall time not
long past when he opposed for
reelection one of the best and
most talented legislators IN the
state OF Virginia. When we note
then the stand taken now by our
good friend we are moved TO ex-
claim, o constituency Thou art
a jewell.
We are at a loss to understand
the Sentiners allusion TO Mr.. Nc
Cready. unless it is meant to en-
barrass US. an attempt which we
feel loath TO ascribe to our good
friend We certainly did not ev-
en- hint anything detrimental to
this gentlemen in our editorial
endorsing MIR. Christian. How
sver. we feel perfect confidence
in Mr.. McCready'S ability to take
care OF himself and leave him to
answer the remark Of the Senti-
mel as he thinks best.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
INTERESTING nlST0LnGY.

The following letter sent TO Mr..
Sutherland 10y the State librarian
should be of interest to our read
ers especially those whose homes
border on the Mobiack or who
live on Gwynns Island.
March 50. 1909.
Mr.. Byron Sutherland,
Hicks Wharf. Va.
Ny dear Sir
The original name of the
Mobjack Bay was Mockjack Bay.
1t appears thus in the early maps
and in the land grants. in which
1t IS sometimes spelled Mockeiack
Bay. The maps of the eigh-
teenth century give it as Mock
jack Bay: thus in Molps map Of
1882; IN BOwen's map Of I752; in
kltchin's map Of I7oI, and in Fry
& Jefferson's maps of I755 and
IZ75. There are various tradi-
tons accounting for the origin
of the name MockjaCk. such as
one based on the shallowness of
the water. which is said to have
Knocked the sailors. Another
tradition accounts for the name
on the ground of a peculiar mock
ing echo along the bay. 1t is
probable that these stories are
forced in order to obtain a deri-
walton of the name. The name
was more probably Of Indian orr
gin, so many other names in
the same section. l cannot say
positively when MOckjack was
changed to Mobjack, and l know
no reason for it. The change
was probably a gradual one. set
ting In about the end of the eigh-
teeuth century. The map in
Martins Gazetteer of 1885 gives
Mobjack, showing that by this
time the present name had been
pretty we'll established. The OIL
der form. however, was still in use
10 some extent. as there is a petit
ton of IS4I in this Library from
Mathews county which speaks OF
Mockjack Bay.
Wings or Wing Island as an
alternative for Gwynn's Island
can be more easily accounted for.
1t seems certain that Gwynn's
Island was named from a family
settling thereon or in the neigh
horhood. The name Wings was
probably an ignore Mt dropping Of
the C which would give Wins
or Wings. Older maps usually
give both names Gwynn's and
Wings-gradually the Wings was
dropped. Sometime before the
Revolution Gwynn's became a
liked name. Thus the Fry & LET
terson maps Of 1853 and 1z75 give
the single form Gwynn's. 1t is
probable that the varient Wings
began TO drop ont about the mid
die OF the eighteenth century.
Very truly yours,
H. X. MCILWAINE,
State Librarian.
Per H. ]. LEKENRoDE,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08

We often wonder how any persoa
can be persuaded into taking anything
but Foiey's Honey and Tar for coughs
colds and lung trouble. Do not be
fooled into accepting. Gown make or
other substitutes. The genuine con-
tains 10 harmful drugs and is Ia a yell
low package. For sale by dll drusc-
gists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
The sEo-Kosk OF auoosss

lies in a keen, clear brain. backed by
indomita6le will and resistless energy.
Such power comes from the splendid
health that DIT. Kings New Life Pills
iTPart. They vitali1e every organ
and build up brain and body J. A.
Harmon. Lisemore. T.. Va, writes:
They are the best pills ever used. q"
S5c, at all druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mrs. William Gregory Brooks.
of West Point. announces the
engagement of her daughter, Miss
Lula; to Edwin boswell Clopton,
of Gloucester. The wedding will
take place some time in the early
Spring.-Weekly News.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
lish at institution.

Fish Commissioner w. Nc
Donald Lee has just been APP
pointed assistant Adj. General for
Virginia, of son of sons of Conied-
crate Veterans on the staff. of
General {. NJ. Fielder for the re
union to be hold next October in
Memphis.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08

Foley's Honey and Tar is a safe
guard against serious results from
spring colds, which infiame the lungs
and develop into pneumonia. Avoid
counterfeits by insisting upon having
lie genuine Foley's Honey and Tar,
Which eo3fains noharp'ful drugs. For
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08

vlgCr and cheerful
noss soon disappear
whel. tAs kidney ; arc
cut OF order or dis
eaScd.
kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
tnat Il is not uncon.-
mon for a child TO be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. IF the
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
n THE CLERKS OFFICE OF
1.-THE CIRCUITC COURT OF THE
OF MATHEWS ON THE
END, DAY OF MARCH 1909

-
1.-THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
COUNTY OF MATHEWS ON THE
END, DAY OF MARCH 1909
Ellen ID. Goidsborough and
and Mary NJ. Boyd Plain
lifts. against
Mrs. Euphan W. Washing
ton. DR.. II w. NJ. Wash
ingtou, Jno. McCreaWash-
ington, George Washing
ton. Jno. Augustus Washing
ton, Lawrence Washington,
MissEuphauW. Washington
and McCrea Washington the
last two being patients at
Eastern and Western State
hospitals respectively, De
PENDANTS.
The object of this suit is to construe
the will OF the late W. II. Roy and to
mako sale of the portions of Green
Plains" "a farm on North River) be-
longing to Ellen d. Colds borough and
Mary NJ. Boyd. And an atfidavit
having been fled that the defendants
George Washington and Lawrence
Washington are not residents of the
Stateot Virginia, it is ordered that they
do appear here within fifteen DAYS af-
ter due publican thereof, and do what
may be necessary to protect th9ir in
terest in this suit. And it is further
oIdered that a copy hereof he publish
cd once week for four successive
weeks in thi Mathews Journal, "A news
paper published in the county of Math-
ews and that = copy be posted at the
front door OF the courthouse of this
county on the 10Th, day of April, 1909,
that being the next sue ceediug rule
day after this order was entered.
a COpy-Teste:
X. WALTON MOORE,
w y. EVANS,
J. BOYD SEARS, D. q.
S-%o-+t. SANDS SAIITH, Clerk
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08
Sslaa az Ven g. Esa aya Ksds EisaMbIa
b Eilasy sas Ela&dsT T!sgs!s.

kidney trouble PTeys upoH the mind,
discouTaS sS and lessons 4 :nbition; beauty,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08

child urirates TOO often, fthe urine scalds
the flesh, or If, VIXEN the child reaches an
Rge when il should lie able to control the
passage, il is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depcnduPoa it, the cause OF the diff
Guilty IS kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
troubla is due 70 diseased condition OF
the kidneys and bladder and not to q
habit IS most people suppose.
Women as we'll as rlen are made miser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble
and both need the same great remedy
The mild and the immediate effect Of
SweEsp-RcOE is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, III fifty ~
cent and one-doIlar ESESsEs :, NJ
size bottles You may s,ssssSSSSss Is *
have sample bottle
by mail free, also 9s ~ $
pamphlet telling ell SS q -
about SwaElp-R cot, How. oss1s.sp,,Rc,.
including many of the thousands OF testi-
ronial letters received from sufferers
who found Swsmp-Root to be Just the
remedy needed. In writing Dr. Kilmer
81 Co, pingharaton, N. ", be sure and
mention this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, DR..
Kilrner's Swar1p-ROot, and the address,
Binghamtou, N. Y, on every bottle.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-04-08

ISSUED EvESy THURSDAY BY
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08

ployed in the coal mines Of Utah was
396 tons; In 1906 it was 1872 tons: in
1907 1t was 343 tons. and in 1898 It
was 305 tons. The average produc-
tion per man for the year shows an
even more marked decline. In 1905
the average output for each man en-
ployed was go tons; in 1906 IL was
1,127 tons: in 1907 1t was SS4 tons.
and in 1908 ii dropped to 693 tons
Practically all the mines in the
state are operated under agreements
with the United Mine Workers of
America, and out of a total of 2,664
men, 2.620 worked at mines operated
on basis OF an eight-hour day AS
in the otner coal producing states OF
The Rocky mountain region. the num-
Der OF men employed IN the mines
shows an Increase from 2.203 In 1907
TO 1854 In 1908, The average number
of working days decreased from 25S
in 1907 TO 227 in 1908. The supply of
cars was In general ample throughout
the year and there was no trouble from
strikes, lockouts or other labor diff
culties. The second half of the year
showed marked improvement over
the first half, and the conditions in the
metalliferous mining industry at the
end of the year were gradually improv-
ing, SO that the outlook for the coal
mines In 1909 was hopeful
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
NOTICE..
Special Road Tax Election, Statewide
Road District, Weber County,

Special Road Tax Election, Statewide
Road District, Weber County,
Utah.
Notice Is hereby given that In pur-
suance of Resolution adopted by
the Board of County Commissioners OF
Weber County. Utah, on June 1st,
1909, special election is hereby call
eG In the SLATERVILLE ROAD DIS
TRICT of Weber County, Utah. on
Tuesday, July 9Th. 1909. at the Meet
ing House in said District, between
the hours OF seven (7) A. NJ. and sew
on CD P. NJ on said day. for the pur-
pose of submitting to the qualified
electors within said district, propo-
sition to authorize the Board Of Coun-
ty Commissioners of Weber County,
Utah. to levy for the fiscal year 1909.
a district road tax of five (5) mills on
all the taxable property within said
district, to be used exclusively for the
construction and repair OF roads and
highways situate therein.
Only registered voters residing with
in said district who SHAH have paid
said property, tax therein In the year
preceding such election shall be en-
titled to vote at such election
The following named persons have
been appointed by the said Board to
conduct said special election. wit:
William Cowan, S. w. Perry and
Moroni Wheeler.
BY order of the Board OF County
Commissioners Of Weber County, Utah.
OSCAR b. MADISON. Chairman.
SAMUEL G. DYE, County Clerk.
Dated: Ogden. Utah, June 7th, 1909.
First publication, June 7th, 1903.
Last publication, June goth, 1909.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
crease of the customs in the United

crease OF the customs In the United
States.
About the middle of the afternoon
the senate reached Its second vote. on
an amendment by Senator Dolliyer.
having to strike out OF the committee
provision fixing a duty of l cent a
square yard for the process of NOR
cerIzatIoD. The amedment was lost
by the unusually close vote OF 80 to
IS. The narrowing of the margin was,
however, due to the absence Of Sena-
tors rather than TO the conversion of
the progressiveS TO the Aldrich stand
ard.
II was after this vote that Senator
Aldrich found occasion again to chal-
lenge the attitude of some of the
Republican senators who were con-
tending for lower duties He charged
them with playing the part of briGa-
der for the Democrats. and. speaking
OF Senator BeveTidge, declared he had
associated with the Democrats so
long that he was adopting their ideas.
He characterized Mr.. Beveridge as
the leader of the opposition Both
Senators BeveridSe and Cummlns re-
Piled the former asserting that ne
was standing on the Republican plat
form. while the latter stated he had
so often been charged with being
Democrat that the charge did not wor-
ry MIN.
During the day Senator Smith
CMichigan) found occasion to attack
the position of Secretary MacVeagh
as the mouthpiece of the administra-
tion on the tariff situation He in
timated that he did not consider the
second member of the presidents cab
met n reliable leader on this subject,
because Of his former Democratic pro-
cliyities.
The progressive Republicans gained
a concession from the finance com
mittee In the removal of rubber goods
from the cotton schedule. thus pre-
venting the importation of duty on
such goods because of the cotton in
them.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08

Chicago, June 7.-Vowing her undy"
lag love for Leon Alarkon, Mrs. Eve
lyn Alarkon, bride OF but three days,
is held captive by her mother. she
is closely guarded at Mrs. A. G. Hills
home, 350S Calumet avenue. waiting
for a chance TO escape from her par
entail roof and join her Filipino hus-
band.
Il am going back to my husband.
even though 1 am held a prisoner here
for years. Il am willing to go to the
Philippines. II that is necessary, aud
live with him in a hut. Mamma can't
keep us separated, for we love each
other"
Leon Alarkson, a musician, 1245
Michigan avenue. who says he was a
United States Interpreter during the
Spanish.American war, met Evelyn
Hill several weeks ago, at the home
of her mother, The Filipino agreed
TO give the girl lessons in Spanish,
and In return she was to instruct
him In piano playing. Last Tuesday
they we're married and two days later
Mrs. Hill found them living In the
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
Wood as Food.

In one quarter of the earth, at least,
wood. in certain form. serves as a
common and constant article Of diet,
and that is the northern coast of ST.
IBERIA, At several points the natives
eat wood, and eat 1t because they like
1t. Even when fish is plentiful. wood
usually forms a part of the evening
meal of these natives. as testified by
numerous travellers. Cleanly stripped
larch logs near every hut In that re-
Glon are silent witnesses to the gen.
eral fondness for wood diet. The dish
Is prepared by scraping off thick lay
ers Immediately under the bark of the
log. These are chopped fine and mixed
with snow. the whole being boiled In
Kettle. Sometimes little fish roe.
milk or butter is mixed with the wood.
-Tlt-Bits.