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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
2
The April 4 1907 issue urges correspondents to mail news letters promptly to reach the office before Wednesday morning. It notes unpublished items may be carried over and mentions the need for paid lettering for obituary notices and political campaigns. Advertising rates are listed for changes and contract terms.
The Journal declines to prolong partisan debate with the Sentinel over the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat. It praises Senator Sears for experience and service to Tidewater Virginia, notes the Sentinel’s broad circulation, and hopes for consistency in supporting qualified public servants across county lines and school-time associations despite partisan tensions.
The popular Capt Josephus Trader has again been appointed Deputy Collector at Internal Revenue for this district. The honor stands out as unsolicited and reflects the high regard in which he is held.
Miss Lilian Budd Baines wed Mr John Malvern Hughes in a 830 pm ceremony at the home of Dr E Pendleton Jones Hampton Virginia witnessed by close friends. Best man was John Baines and matron of honor Mrs John Baines. A reception followed hosted by the bride’s parents. Mrs Hughes is described as a admirable woman.
Unkil Josh offers homely maxims on self focus and kind speech. He urges readers to attend to their own affairs, speak kindly to the young, avoid unkind remarks, hide pains with a smile, shun tattling, and resist covetousness, warning that greed taints both pulpit and pew.
The product Foley's Honey and Tur for coughs colds and lung troubles is not covered by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and is sold by all druggists.
A good Samaritan assists a drunk man found limp at an apartment doorway in the small hours, guiding him up to a second floor and into a random first door to shelter him. On the way down he spots another man in worse condition lingering in the vestibule.
A Norfolk Landmark account describes a good Samaritan who aided three men, carrying one upstairs and pushing another into an apartment. He warned a fourth man nearby and then had the shadowy figure lurch into the street, pleading for police protection from a man who had allegedly carried and thrown them into an elevator shaft.
A certify that all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough heals the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold. Contains no opiates. The genuine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
Special Policeman Spencer testified at City Hall Police Court that John Woods used a hollow wooden leg as a storage for lock picks liquor money and saws. Woods a jeweler by trade was held on larceny charges after detectives found the leg concealed a canteen of whiskey and keys. He had twice escaped custody by manipulating his leg as a tool, then avoided further confinement until searched.
An advertisement warns that kidney disease is insidious and could be fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, noting it is sold by all.
The Mathews Circuit lists services at Salem on the first Sunday at 11 AM, second Sunday at 1 AM, and fourth Sunday at 3 PM. Central holds services on the second Sunday at 3 PM, third and fourth Sundays at 11 AM. Shiloh gathers on the first and third Sundays at 3 PM. Ashbury Crab Neck has services on the first Sunday at 7 PM and the third Sunday at 7 PM. Richard Fercuson, P C.
An old advertisement asserts that most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores normal action, is non nauseating and mild, and cautions against substitutes while noting it is sold by all druggists.
Westville Baptist Church announces weekly services each Sunday at 11 AM and 7 45 PM Sunday school with pastor's Bible class at 6 AM.
Democrat candidates announce renomination bids for the Virginia Senate and a House of Delegates seat. J Boyd Sears pledges active campaigning in the Thirty-ninth District and invites debate with opponents. W D Evans seeks election from Mathews and Middlesex counties. Jxo R Saunpers runs for the Senate in the Thirty-ninth District.
A description of a 26 story office building in New York housing a thousand offices and 1 400 rooms, painted with L M Paint produced by L M Machinery. The ad claims labor cost reductions and a paint mix of 4 gal L M with 3 gal Linseed Oil yields 7 gal at under 1 20 per gallon. Repaint if defects. Donations of L M to churches. Sold by Wm H C Murray Williams Wharf.
A brief public notice warns readers that a questionable remedy titled Kidney Cure claims to cure various ailments. The ad stresses no one is immune to trouble and urges caution against unverified health products.
Comrades urge all members and prospective members to attend the May 13 gathering at 2 PM. Daughters, granddaughters, and sisters of veterans are invited to form a daughters of the Confederacy chapter and a Johnnie Reb choir. The Accomack steamer will transport the camp from Williams Wharf to the Richmond reunion May 30, 1907. Comrade A H Willis signs the notice.
Charlies G Spread announces a new spring line of up-to-date dry goods shoes clothing hats and more. The dealer highlights a carefully selected stock bought for cash to offer lower prices than Baltimore merchants on delayed terms and invites patrons to examine the goods before purchasing elsewhere.
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