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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
2
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A Mathews Middlesex district editorial laments the Sentinel's opposition to Mr Christian. It defends his right and ability to serve in Virginia’s legislature, questions the Sentinel’s motives, and expresses confidence in McCready handling any criticism. The piece mocks claims of a life tenure and references past political conflicts.
Professor Corbett of the Agricultural Department at Washington delivered an instructive address to Mathews farmers in the Courthouse on Thursday evening April 1. A large crowd attended though the talk was not listed in advance. He urged more attention to crops including asparagus musk melons strawberries and potatoes.
A speaker urged the produce exchange as of inestimable value to farmers. He advised watching Northern potatoes left over each fair to gauge speculative prices. Prof Corbett was followed by Syron Sutherland who urged joining the Mobjack Produce Exchange and its advantages. Many new members were added and the crowd dispersed.
Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming to treat urinary troubles and kidney weakness in older adults. It asserts the remedy stimulates kidneys, restores strength, and cures uric acid related rheumatism by aiding uric acid elimination from muscles and joints.
On Saturday afternoon four year old Lannie May Phaup slipped from the parsonage wharf into Pudding Creek. Twelve year old Kathleen Phaup jumped in, pulled her sister from the water, and carried her to safety, quelling fright among the other girls.
A letter from Lisemore West Virginia praises King’s New Life Pills for health, vitality, and mental sharpness. The ad claims pills vitalize every organ and build brain and body and notes availability at all druggists.
W D Evans seeks the Democratic nomination and election to represent Mathews and Middlesex counties in the House of Delegates. He cites his prior legislature service and asks constituents for support in the upcoming primary while pledging to protect local interests and strive for effective service.
A. D. C. honors Lane Diggs Camp members with crosses at Mathews Court House on Friday April 9 at 2 PM. Recipients include Ashbury Baily Bayly Brownly Diggs Dutton Ewell Forrest Foster Freeman Gayle Hudgins Lane Minter Parrott Pugh Weston and Weston. Program features prayers songs and speeches by Rev Giles Cook Maj J N Stubbs and A H Williams. Public invited.
A brief notice touts Foldo's Honey and Tar as a safeguard against spring colds that inflame the lungs and may develop into pneumonia. The ad urges avoidance of Sommer See by taking the product.
A 1909 letter from State Librarian H R McIlwaine to Mr. Byron Sutherland traces the toponym history of Mobjack Bay and Gwynn’s Island. It cites early maps from Moll, Bowen, Kitchin, Fry and Jefferson showing Mockjack and Mockejack forms, proposes Indian roots, and explains the gradual name changes from Mockjack to Mobjack and Gwynn’s to Wings, with dates from 1732 to 1835 and references to 1841 Mathews county petition.
Mrs. William Gregory Brooks of West Point announces the betrothal of her daughter Lula to Edwin Doswell Clapton of Gloucester. The wedding is planned for early spring in the Weekly News.
Edwin Dunn Mercer of Richmond and Sue Fleet Gwathney of Ruark Middlesex were united in marriage in Richmond by Rev I N Loftin of Elizabeth City North Carolina. They will reside at 305 East Main Street Richmond after April 15 and will tour the North for their bridal trip. The bride is well known in Norfolk and Richmond.
An old advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar as the genuine remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble. It warns against substitutes like own male and notes the product comes in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
Dr C Alphonso Smith head of the University of North Carolina English department announces acceptance of a call to a new position. Nets valued at forty thousand are placed off Lancaster Shores, near Se and Virginia Citizen reports.
W Mc Donald Lee, son of Confederate Veterans, joins General C M Felder's staff for the reunion to be held next October in Memphis.
Miss Dimmock of Limington is in New York. Miss Lou Seawell visits her niece. The Farmers Club met at Whitemarsh, home of W Burlee. Harry Tabb of New York is at Showan visiting his sister Mrs John N Tabb. John Tabb Duval of Highgate visits grandfather John Tabb. Mr and Mrs James Mott return to Albany with niece Elizabeth Mott. Mrs Franklin Dabney visits Great Barrington with her mother. Mrs James Duncan of Norfolk returns from visiting Eve lyn Dabney. Judge and Mrs McComber and Miss McComber and Mrs S W Worthout are guests at Newstead. Mrs Charles E Cary hosts dinner for Mrs Harry Chism of Baltimore. guests include Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Walter Perrin, Mrs Marshall Lewis, Mrs William B Lee, Mrs F W James, and Miss Lucy Cary. Mr and Mrs James Mott, guests of Mrs William Mott at Toddsbury, and Mr and Mrs Blakeman of Sandy Knote add to Gloucester gathering. Others entertain in honor: Mrs Dimmock hosts dinner. the Misses Table of Newstead give a tea. Mrs Wolcott hosts dinner.
A candidate announces seeking the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates from the Mathews Middlesex district. He pledges to discuss issues openly, serve the people, and, if nominated or elected, dedicate his time and abilities to public service.
Readers can obtain a 96 page diary for 2 cents postage sent to LD Swift & Co patent lawyers Washington. The diary, valued at 25 cents, includes 1908 crop production by states, practical law points, patent laws, business forms and state populations, plus 75 pages of memorandum.
In Mathews County Circuit Court a decree orders sale of 110 acres in Plan kstank Magisteria District to satisfy a judgment against John W. Cox. Cox, nonresident, must appear within 15 days after publication to protect his interest. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in the Mathews Journal and posted at court house. April 16, 1909. Clerk Sands Smiths.
In a Virginia suit to interpret the will of W. H. Roy and order sale of portions of Green Plains on North River belonging to Eilean D. Goldsborough and Mary M. Boyd. Defendants George Washington and Lawrence Washington alleged nonresidents must appear within fifteen days to protect their interests. Court requires publication weekly for four weeks in Mathews Journal and posting at courthouse door on April 19, 1909. R. Watton Moore, W. D. Evans, J. Bovp Suaxs, p. q. 325-44, Sanps Sure, Clerk.
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