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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Obituary
GEO. W. WHITE
r. H. B.

The gloom of sadness was cast
over our community when, on
May 4th, 1911. the soul of
MIR. George w. White took its
sudden flight from this scene Of
existence TO the beautiful world
beyond.
Mr.. White was apparently in
his usual good health until within
"a hours Of his death, On May
Sd he performed his usual duties
attending the funeral services of
Mr.. Chas. Cullen's little son in
the afternoon. 1t was while at the
home of Mr.. Cullen that he was
stricken. with paralysis. He was
taken to his home on North River
where he died I'd hours later.
This sudden call should remind
us that in the midst of life we are
in death. Watch, for at an hour
when We think not the summons
Cometh.
Mr.. White was one of the old
est citizens of our community,
having passed the years OF three
score and ten.
He was among those honored
men who fought bravelY for the
Conlederacy during those years
of conflict between the North and
South. He is survived by one
son, Royal White; four brothers.
VIM, II. White. Kenny White.
Lemuel White and Wesley White
and two sisters. Mrs. Wesley
Gayle and Miss Bette p. White
The funeral services were COZ =
Quoted bn his pastor. I. w. o.
den, at Emmanuel Church, OF
which he had long been a consis
tent member. His remains were
laid to rest in Providence Gene
terry.
Servant of. God. we'll done,
Thy glorious warfare past;
The battles fought. the race is
won,
And thou art crowned at last"
Correspondent
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27

The third matinee of the South
side Agricultural Association was
held at the track near Mathews
{. II. on Thursday evening last.
Three races were scheduled for
the day. The first which was the
free for all was won by Emma
Bedworth, the other contestant
Lady Bedworth went lame in the
first heat aud was not able to
start thereafter. The heat raced
was IN ASSN. Though utterly
without preparation Emma Beb-
worth seemed ready fer the fray.
II is to be regretted that Lady
Bedworth went lame as ether
wise good raceiwouId have been
seen.
The second race (z:27 trot) was
~ou by Saybrook in 2.2o and 2.
3z-H respectively. T h e other
starter was Baron Bedworth
who did not seem to be in good
racing trim.
The last race of the evening
was the (2:4o pace) and was won
by Virginia Bedwortb. a hand
some grey owned by Mr.. E. T. |
French. of Middlesex. Sandy, |
sorrel mare driven by Mr.. E. M. |
Blake, Made a good showing but
could not beat the grey. Time
2:25-H and 2:26. This was The
most interesting race of the day.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
r Romantic w edding

Hurrying to Elizabeth City. N.
G. The Gre tina Green. Of this
section Mr.. Linwood Pribble and
Miss Pearl Adams both of West
Mathews were united in the bonds
of matrimony last week.
The groom is the son Of Rev.
4. l.. Prlbble. la member of the
Virginia Methodist Conference
and the bride is the daughter oil
Mr.. and Mrs. James Adams. OF
Hicks Wharf. Both are popular
in their community,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
-Catarrh, G ured

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cases 1t makes no difference how
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severe the climatic conditions are
where YOU live, Senpine will cure
you.
If you have experimental with other
treatments and have failed to fine a
cure do not be discouraged butsend for
a trial Of this wonderful truly meritou
remedy which,is a scientific eompounA
discovered by Professor of Vienn,I
University, and is beirg recomsaen6ez1
bv thouSa ndS.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Saves Two Lives

Neither my sister nor myself might
be living to day, if i. had not been for
DR.. Kings New Discovery" writes A.
ID. Nc Donald of Fayetteville, N. c. X.
+. ID. Nos. ''for we both had frightfui
coughs that no other remedy could
hold. We were told my sister had
consumption. She was very weak and
hS nightsweatS but YOUR wonderful
medicine Completely cured us both.
It's the best ever useu or heard Of. "
For sore lungs, coughs, colds, hemor.
rhAee, lagrippe. asth ma. hay fever.
crou,'. WhOoping cough, all bronchial
troubles is supreme. Trial bottle free
soc and S1,00. Guaranteed by al
druggists,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Communication
Editor Journal

EultOT Journal
In your report
of the speaking at Mathews Court
House. in the last ISSUE of your
paper. you Inadvertently annOunC
ed that l spoke IN favor of an in
crease In the tax on oyster plant
ing ground,. Although suppose
all who heard me realize that
spoke against such an increase.
still. to prevent any misapprehen-
sian OF the facts. l would like
to have you correct the mistake
and put me fairly before the peo-
pie Of Mathews and Middlesex. as
emphatically opposed to any ad
ditional burdens upon either the
fish or oyster interests.
Percival Hicks.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Regatta

Motor boat and sail boat races
will be held under the auspices OF
the Riverside Yacht aud Tennis
Club on August IS. Amy one own
ing boat will be allowed to enter
and the public are invited. The
different classes will be decided
upon that day. All desiring to
enter boats are requested to be
at the Club House by 10 A. NJ.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27

One hundred dollar launch.
Ne n t v five feet long. 3
horse power Miamus engine. In
use 8 months. in perfect condition
Owner leaving county shortly
Dust be sold. can be seen at
Wards Mill on East River.
H. C.. Ward,
Bohannon. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Death in Roaring Fire

may not result from the work of fire
bugs, but often severe barns are caus-
ed that make a puick need for Buck
lens ArnicaiSalye, abe quickest, surest
cure Tor burns, wounds, bruises, boils,
sores. 1t subduds inflammation. 1t
kills pain. 1t soothes and heals.
Drives off skin eruptions, ulcers or
piles. Only Csc at all druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Savfours
az GEORGE eowEN. MATHEWS. VA.


Who takes a soul that has been cast apart
And frees him from his doubts and black thoughts rife;
Who hIm loose from He'll as with knife
And drags him from the devils very matt;
Who gives him strength to brave temptations dart;
Who floods the narrow river of his life;
Who stands behind him in the endless strife
And when he's doubling shows him pure heart;
Who when he totters and awed by fear.
Still guides that weary traveller to his goal;
Who lifts him from seclusion's CHASTITY bier;
Who stands him his feet and makes him whole.
Who makes his life, once hated, loved and dear
HE DOES GODS WORK. AND SAVES A HUMAN
SOUL.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Notice

The annual meeting Of the
County School board. of Math-
ews County will be held o n
Wednesday August. 9th. at Math
ews G. II. For settlement with
County treasurer. and District
clerks. for school wear ending
June goth, 1917.
E. 6. Percifull, Div. Supt.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
matoews County
RETZ

Mrs. Otis CAMS, Mrs. ) c
Ensley and Miss Deli White W e
guest of Mrs. j. NJ. Shinaultlast week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Creu and Miss
Annie Creu OF Washington ID. c. are
the guest of Mrs. J. NJ. Shinau.t.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
For Sale

A beautiful sorrell mare s year
old. good road aud W orking mare
not afraid of Autos. any lady can
drive her price $3.50. Also Il fine
ewes, Apply
S. G.. Miller.
Mathew, Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
ATTENTION u. .. C.

A meeting of the Sallie Thomp
kins Chapter, U. D. c. is called
for Saturday Aug. 9Th to perfect
arrangements for the Excursion
Aug. 10th. A full attendance is
desired.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
HAPPIesr elaL IN LINCOLN

A Llncoln, Neb,, girl writes. 81 had
been ailing fof sometime with chronic
constipation and stomach tronbIe.
tegan taking Chambeclaiu's Stomac
and Liver Tablets oud in three days /
was able to up be aud got better rig h
along l am the proudest girl in Lin
coin to find such a good medicine"
For sale by all dealers.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
Public Speaking

! will address the Democratic
voters of New Point, at Hutson's
Store. in behalf of my candidacy
on Saturday evening July 2oth.
at 8 p. m.
Percival Hicks.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
LOCALS
Personal MENTIONS Er0urd
Matthew's and Vicinity

Miss Leslie Shawn Is still very
sick.
Mr.. C. T. Garrett spent a few
days in Richmond last week.
Miss Emma Wolfe is spending
a month at Ocean View.
Mrs. E. c. Leach is at Hotel
Mathews for several weeks.
Mr.. Nj. Burke Garnett is at
home for short time.
Miss Elvira Maxwell is SPEND
ing some time in the county.
Mrs. Isaac Freeman and chill
dren are at Green Mansion.
Rev George Cow en- will preach
at Westvitle Church next Sunday
morning and night.
Mr.. Joseph Burish the little
Dutch i ! o left Tuesday for
Baltimore to spend a month va
cation.
Mrs. Ford and children of Rich
mond, are expected guest at Pop
lar Grove this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Burton are
the guests of the latters parents
MI. and Mrs. ]. H. Miles.
The family of Mr.. ]. H. Brown
ley. of Norfolk are with relatives
in the County.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Murray
OF Baltimore are visiting relatives
at Williams Wharf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Hudgins
of Indianapolis. Ind, are visiting
Mr., Hudgins p is. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Hudgins at Hudgins.
MIR. and Mrs. Baldwin. Of Roa-
noke, are with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dixon. Mrs. Baldwin was formerly
Miss Lillian Bohannon. of this
County.
Miss Gay Montague who has
been visiting DR.. and Mrs. K. r,
HOskins leaves this week for her
| HOroa 49,, D;@Ao@.I
We have just received a new
supply of White, Tennis a 4
Baseball Shoes. for Ladies. men
and children. G.. 5. Marcdant.
Miss Mary Gibson Hunley left
last Tuesday to join her cousin.
Miss Lucy HURLEY, of Baltimore.
at Warm Springs Va.
The ANIMAL Tabernacle meet
ing for the Mathews Circuit will
begin Aug. 9th. First service at
3. P. M.
The ladies of the u. D. G. will
serve ice cream on the Court
Green every Saturday, for benefit
Of the Confederate Monument.
The revival services are still
going on at st. Pauis but will pic
baby close the last of this week
or the first of next. Reports
show good results.
Mr.. VIM. H. Miller came neal
being gored 70 death on Sunda,
last by his bull. His (the bulls,
: goring days will soon be over as h,
is for sale as a beef or OK.
Il Mr.. H. G. Smither and llttl
. daughter. of Norfolk, visited hi
n parents at Hudglns this week
D MIR. Smither brought up witt
q HIM his fine w Chalmers
o Detroit Automobile.
Mrs. Lea. of Danville. Mrs
Jordan of Halifax Co.. Mrs. VIII
son and Mrs. Thomas. of Rich
mond and Mrs. Graves. Of Wash
4. ington. were guests OF their siste
Is Mrs. Arth nr Butler. at POpls
a. Grove last week,
IL Revival Services began at 81
ID Mathews Sunday night. I h
to pastor Is being assisted by Rev
1t L. B. Bridges of Portsmouth. Va
a young man of decided ability a
te preacher a n i gospel singer
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27

Bowser Self Measuring Gas
olene and Oil Storage Sys
TENS. Garage Equipment.
]. V. Hudgins, Gen. Agt.
Box 1894. Norfolk.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27

Sor doses of $3.50 will cure any
case of Ch'lls and Fever. Price, 25c
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27
w. II. MILLER
Mathews c. II. Va .

Notary Public and ]. P.
Would go to any part of the
county or elsewhere. to attend
to any business in his line. ok
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27

THURSDAY. JULY. aT. 1911
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-27

, Preaching stwesttiile Baptist Churh
every first and third Sunday morning
and night and every fourth Sunday
morning.
morning and night, aud fourth Sun
day night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
State Aid for Libraries,

The State board of library commits
sioners requests the HERALD to print
the following:
Every live town should have some
sort of free public library, no matter how
small. Towns that realize the import
ance of such library to all citizens,
young, old and middle-aged, and wish
to establish a library, can obtain State
aid to the extent of $4,000 in books.
How?
Insert in the warning for town meet.
ting the following articles:
Ito see if the town will elect a
board of five library trustees and in.
struct such board to make application
to the State board of library commits
sioners for State aid.
2-To see what sum, if any, the town
will appropriate for the maintenance Of
a free public library, If the grand list
of the town is less than $4,000 the sum
must not be less than SIS. If the
grand list is more than $4,000 yet les.
than $4,000, the sum to be appropr
ated must not be less than 1926. If the
grand list is $4,000 or more, the sun
to be raised must not be less than $50
Many towns show their desire for civil,
Improvement by raising much highe
sums than the State requires of them
While it is the duty of the commits
sioners to decide upon the books to b
furnished town, suggestions from tn,
librarians and trustees in each town re
garding the selection of the books ar
always gladly received and acted upo
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
Christianity and Convicts.

Civilization is peculiar. to say the
least of 1t. For centuries we have been
mprisoning convicted criminals, max
Ing them work at hard labor for the
state and altogether ignoring the
rights of their families to their labor
and its proceeds. This situation Is due
tc the old notion that Incarceration
was for punishment alone and not
necessarily for the good Of society.
The world rapidly Is outgrowing that
error We know now that we do not
send man to prison merely because
we want him to suffer-eye for eye.
tooth for tooth-but because society de-
mands that he be locked up so that he
may commit no further crimes against
1t and also that the temporary depriva-
ton OF his liberty may tend toward
his own reformation, to the end that
he may become good citizen when he
| gets out
Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth. long
known as the friend Of the convict and
the ex-convict, has begun a crusade
looking toward the states recognition
of the rights of the wife and children
or others dependent upon the convict
ed person. In many states system
prevails which makes profit to the
state out Of the labor Of the prisoner.
The convicts are hired out by contract.
either inside the penitentiary or out
side The pay which the state receives
over and above the pittance required
for the board and keep Of the prisoner
goes to the state. Mrs. Booth thinks
1t should go to the sorrowing and per-
haps destitute wife back home and the
hungry children or the old mother who
Is dependent upon the earnings Of her
hayward son.
Well, why not7
The old mother, the patient. long suf-
fering wife. the helpless and innocent
children, are not to blame for the
mans shortcomings; they should not
be made to suffer for his sins; they
should be protected by society when
society, for whatever reason. takes
away their provider. 1t is highly prob
able that within few years the sys-
tenn of sending home the surplus earn
ings of the convict will prevail, and
when this superlatively and obviously
Christian reform is instituted the re-
cording angel will write in his big book
of gold the name of Maud Ballington
Booth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1911.
a Word to SeIeetmen.

One of the most important duties de-
volving upon the selectmen is the APP
pointing of grand and petit jurors. We
wish at this time to urge upon the select
men of the several towns in Essex
county to make choice of the best ma
terial. At the ensuing term of Essex
County Court the case of Mrs. Florence
NJ. Dodge, indicted for murder, will be
heard, case in which the life or liberty
of the accused is at stake. 1t is always
necessary that special care be exercised
in the selection of men for such i'm
portant duties, but at this time more 81
than ever.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
War Caused by the Automobile.

War Caused by the Automobile.
The first war in history caused by
the automobile has begun to splutter
In South America. Peru and Ecuador
are fighting sporadically, and the diff
Guilty may develop into a real and seri-
GUS war. What is It all about7 Rubber
is at the bottom Of the dispute. and the
automobile comes in because In recent
years there is such vastly increased
demand for rubber tires.
The republic Of Ecuador claims
100000 square miles Of territory COM
prised in the ancient kingdom Of
Quito. Peru also wants this land. The
tract Is rich in rubber forests. Both
of these republics seem determined to
establish their claim to the disputed
territory. Arbitration at The Hague
court has been declined by each con-
testant. 1t seems almost inevitable
that the issue will have to be fought
out on the field Of battle, with much
loss Of blood and treasure and q pos
sibility of changing the map Of South
America. Chile and Colombia are said
to be considering the matter of Joining
forces with Ecuador against Peru
Should this be done the war would as
sumo large proportions and might even
call for Intervention by this country
or some European power in the inter.
ests Of commerce.
| The United States, Of course, viii oh
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17

pointed by the selectmen unless at least
fifteen per cent Of the highway tax of
such Incorporated village has been paid
to the town treasurer to be expended
upon the highway OF the town outside
of such incorporated village; and IN
case said town 50 authorizes aud EN-
powers the selectmeu, said s-lectmen
shall forthwith thereafter appoint one
or two road commissioners, accord
ing to instructions by the town, who
shall serve until the next annual meet
ing or until their successors are elected
or appointed aud qualified.
A road commissioner may after heat
ing be removed from office 10y tho
| selectmen for cause.
Sec. 2. The selectmen shall within
five days after the annual meeting OF
ganize and elect chairman from among
their members.
Sec. 8. This act shall take effect
from its passage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
How to Use Schoolhouses.

Governor Eberhart of Minnesota has
made some suggestions in the inter
est of country school children which
may result in much benefit TO rural
communities. He proposes that the
state, which has a school fund of ex-
traordinary proportions, establish a
system of consolidated schools, one
central institution being substituted
for several of the Old fashioned dis
trict schools. Too far for many of the
children TO walk? You ask. Yes. but
transportation Is to he furnished. The
''kid wagons are tC call at the farm
houses, pick up the children, set them
down at the door of the big school
house and take them home when
school lets out. Another suggestion of
Governor Eberhart is that these cen,
tral schoolhouses be made the centers
Of social life for each community
With such social advantages tending
to minimize the monotony Of isolated
home life, it Is believed that many
young persons who otherwise would
leave the country districts and go to a
town or a city will remain on the farm.
Already in some communities, nota.
bly, in Ohio, plans similar to the one
suggested have been adopted and are
being carried out successfully. In
some places the kid wagons that is
Just what they are called take the
children from the country to the town
school and back home But the cen.
traliZed country school appears TO be
the better plan. The little red school
house will give way to the big white
grammar school or the brick high
school set up at the crossroads. Enter
talnments. parties. lectures, social af
fairs Of all kinds, may be held in these
schoolhouses. so that the residents fol
miles around may have town opportu
mites I'm their midst" without having
to 80 to town.
1t is evident that persons Of sociolog
lcal bent will watch and study Will
interest the Minnesota consolidated
schOolhouse. 1t is an idea which might
be tried anywhere Generally estab
lished as an educational and social Cen
ter for rural communities, the centra
schoolhouse would do a great deal to
ward solving the problem of keeping
| people on the farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17

when in the judgment of the commits
sion the books requested are such as
ought to be purchased.
Further information will be furnish
ed gladly by the members of the CON-
mission: March M. Wilson, chairman,
of Randolph; Mrs. c. NJ. Winslow OF
Brandon E. M. Goddard of Montpelier
Miss +. b. Fletcher of Proctorsville
Miss G. ii. Clement of Rutland and
by Miss r. W. Wright, secretary, Mont.
heller.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
ESTATE OF NJ. v,B. VANCE

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the dstric,
aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of M. V. B. Vance, late of Lunenburg, in
| said District, deceased GREETING:
whereas, application hath been made to this
, court in writing by the Administrative
praying for license and authority to sell
all of the real estate of which the said NJ "
b. Vance, died seized and possessed in said
Lunenburg, representing to said court that |,
would be beneficial to the heirs and all pers son :
interested in the estate of said deceased to sell
said real estate and convert the same into
money.
And bringing into Court the consent and an
probation i'll writing, of all the heirs to said es
tate residing in this State, and setting forth the
situation of the real estate.
Whereupon said Court appointed and as signed
the 4th day of March, 1911, at 10 A. NJ at the
Probate Office i'll Guildhall in said District to hea
and decide upon said application and petition
and ordered public notice thereof to be given I,
all persons interested therein, by pubIishino
said order, together with the time and place %
hearing, three weeks successfully in the Esse,
County Herald, newspaper which circulate,
i'll the neighborhood of those persons nterestef
in said estate, all which publications shall h,
previous to the day assigned for hearing,
therefore, you are hereby notified to appea,
| before said Court at the time and place ASSIGNED
then and there i'll said Court to make your obiec
tons to the granting of such license, if YOU Sc,
| cause. ~" 'e'
Given under my hand at Brighton in said Dis
trict this I4th day of February, Io1I.
| HERBERT w. BLAKE JUDGE