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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
2
The Journal lists advance yearly price at $1.00 with 3 percent John J Burke as business manager. It details ad pricing for transient notices 50 cents first insertion and 25 cents each subsequent if unchanged, obituaries 5 cents per line, political communications at regular rates, and reading notices at 10 cents per line. It requests letters reach the office before Wednesday and notes unsigned submissions will not be published.
The Journal endorses Byron Sutherland’s road reform ideas and supports Lassiter Withers bill creating a State Highway Commission. If counties, like Mathews, adopt plans, the state will provide convict labor and supervision while counties supply sites, tools, materials, and engineer pay. The paper calls for upgrading the New Point to Gloucester line, urging broad civic support.
The Journal advertises the new firm Wolffe & Nelson with Wyatt Wolffe and Howard Nelson, as A C Wolffe retires. The note praises the energy and ability of the two young merchants and offers best wishes for a long, useful career. Wolffe has long been a fixture in Mathv AN set, attracting patronage.
The text conveys patrons and friends voicing respect and well wishes for a respected figure. A tone of goodwill and desire for long life and prosperity is expressed, reflecting communal affection and honor.
Public School entertainments at the Court house on April 10 to raise funds for the piano fund. Tickets 30 cents including cream or 20 cents admission at door with extra for cream. Program lists school songs piano solos and drills led by Miss Olivia Fleet and others. If rain, event shifts to the next evening.
Health advice notes that most appendicitis patients are constipated. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims to be mild and pleasant, not nauseating or gassy, and is sold by S. E. Richardson.
Two road laws from the last General assembly draw local focus. One lets counties divide roads into sub sections with elected surveyors and annual optional taxes for repair. The other gives the State highway engineer general supervisory power to coordinate the system and streamline right of way purchases and convict labor use.
The text discusses allowing a foreman or supervisor to act in lieu of a district road superintendent or supplement duties, leaving the Board of Supervisors to decide if a county superintendent of roads is needed. It urges readers to consider these statutes to meet local conditions.
A vintage pharmacy card certifies Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and cure la grippe coughs. It notes no opiates and marks the genuine product by a yellow package sold by S. E. Richardson.
A letter from Byron Sutherland urges the Ephor to push road improvements in Mathews County Md. The author argues better roads will raise real estate values by a third, improve sociability and education, aid church and farm commerce, and cites Talbot County Md. as a model. He promises to outline a plan of procedure in a future reply.
A list of health and lifestyle maxims urging early rising and work, pure air, sunshine, frugality, sobriety, cleanliness, adequate sleep, sensible dress, clean cheerful homes, balanced amusement, cheerfulness, and active mind along with diligent physical and mental cultivation.
Public warning states only the genuine Poleys Honey and Tar in the yellow package is safe and sure and contains no opiates. Imitations are worthless and may contain opiates. Sold by S. E. Richardson.
Taxpayers urged to settle amounts at the office. Mr W F Jarvis Deputy Treasurer will be in Pare Chesapeake District office every Saturday afternoon to meet taxpayers. Thursday and Saturday office hours advertised for tax collections.
A. C. Wolfife announces the sale of his thirteen year merchandise business to his son Wyatt Wolfife and Howard Nelson. The Wolffe Nelson firm will operate at the old stand with expanded stock. Wolfife cites age and health as reasons and thanks patrons for their support. April 2, 1906.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may lead to fatal illness. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by S. E. Richardson.
The Thrice-a-Week World promises a better paper with global news coverage and prompt, accurate reporting. It claims unique value as a non daily paper equal in quality to a daily, with fair politics and strong serial fiction from top authors. A one year subscription costs 1.65 for the two papers, Tur MATHEWS JOURNAL included.
Mr S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia writes he suffered kidney disease to where he could not rise from bed yet after taking Foley's Kidney Cure a one dollar bottle and part of a second helped his condition and allowed him to stand and move again.
Memorial notice from S E Richardson, who has sold his drug store, expresses gratitude to patrons in Mathews and Gloucester and asks debtors to settle accounts at once.
Advertising copy touts Early Risers pills to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels and improve blood quality after winter confinement. Claims include headache relief and brighter complexion with sales by S E Richardson.
Mary laments her brother Arthur's selfishness as he guards his sponge cake during her recovery from measles. The scene unfolds in a family setting with Mary’s plea and Arthur’s stubborn refusal.
A wounded sailor adrift prays to Jesus Lover of My Soul while waves surge around him. He finds strength in faith as a storm eases, singing Hide Me O My Saviour as life ebbs and a hopeful gleam appears guiding him to heaven.
The Pension Board will meet at Mathews Court House on Wednesday April 5 at 10 AM to revise the Pension List and receive pension applications. Applications must be completed on blank forms from Mr. Sands Smith and presented to the Board on that day. W. E. Firenert, Chairman.
The Central M E Church schedules nightly services at 7 30 during April 8 to 14 including prayer meetings songs experiences love feasts and self denial events. Brother Ferguson leads the week urged attendance as night services are rare for the season.
The Mathews Circuit lists preaching on the 1st Sunday at Central and Salem at 11.00 A M and 3 30 P M on the 4th Sunday with Richard Ferguson P C involved.
If your Witch Hazel Salve lacked the E. C. De Witt & Co. name, it likely failed satisfaction. The original De Witt’s Salve heals burns sores boils and cracked hands and provides relief for bleeding itching and protruding piles. Sold by S. E. Rich.
The State Board of Examiners prescribes a uniform examination for prospective public school teachers in Mathews County. The tests will be at Mathews C. H. on May 3 4 and 5 starting at 10 A M. White and colored applicants examined the same day. Thomas B Lane Superintendent of Schools Mathews County.
The St Pauls School lists a Roll of Honor for the week ending March thirtieth naming John Brownley Curtis Hudgins Geo Miller Charlie Powell Lester Smith Carlton Thomas Georgie Grimstead Edna Grimstead Columbia Borum Mary Hudgins Saidee Ripley Ruby Ripley Saidee Smith Those entitled to certificates of merit are George Miller Lester Smith and Ruby Ripley.
In Satissary Maryland Mrs. W. A. Ennis was shot dead at her home by Goldsborough Batley. Alfred Jones was wounded as a bystander. The shot was aimed at her son John Ennis after a domestic dispute. Bailey, heavily intoxicated, fled then slept while a dog blocked officers. the dog was killed to reach Bailey.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medical reach. Sold by S. E.
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