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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
The Journal Publishing Co announces weekly Thursday issues at £1.00 per year with advance payment. Jeter Haydon is proprietor and Jos R. Doveass general manager. Notices of obituary or resolutions are charged per line and political candidate communications pay secular rates. Reading notices and ads have specified per line and per inch rates.
The Mathews Journal transfers control to H Jeter Haydon after years with the Southside Sentinel. Editors urge readers to support the new management, advertise, and report local happenings to keep the county newspaper vibrant and useful. The piece reflects on past editorials and aims to foster community prosperity.
A fragment expresses mutual goodwill wishing confidence and support to one person and abundant prosperity and happiness to another, framing it as a fitting exchange of blessings.
The new Mathews paper promises transparent reporting, reinvestment of every penny, and ambitious plans while noting the owner will differ from Haydon and travel. The management seeks liberal patronage, a good word, and patience as they work toward a praiseworthy paper.
Floyd White, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. White, died March 31 in Atlanta after typhoid fever. A Mathews County clerk for eight years, he was beloved for courtesy and dignity. Howard White returned with the remains to Mathews for funeral services led by Revs. Ware and Williams. Pallbearers included Walter Gayle, Ernest Summers, Howard Nelson, Virgil Proctor, James Proctor, and Sands Smith Jr. The family recalls his output of love and faith.
Mrs. Sarah F. Vaden born 1843 Mecklenburg County Virginia died February 27 1908 Calvary parish Danville Virginia. A faithful Methodist wife and mother of nine children she embodied cheerful spirit and charitable grace guiding her minister husband W C Vaden for over forty two years. Her funeral was held February 29 in Hampton Virginia with service by W H Atwill and others.
Dr Charles Selden, 68, a former Confederate army surgeon, was found dead in his Hampton room. Gas from a stove filled the room. an unfinished letter to a daughter suggested no clear suicide intent. Survived by widow and several children.
The News Leader reports on an investigation into Dr Selden’s death to determine if it was accidental or a self inflicted act. Authorities review evidence and question associates as the inquiry proceeds.
An old advertisement promotes L. and M. Paint with Brilliant Red and Shaker Green or White. A brick front at 472 Bergen Street Brooklyn shows 25 years of wear since last coat. William H. C. Murray, L. and M. Paint Agent, Will aims Wharf, Va.
The American Press argues that a Prohibition candidate could win over 300 electoral votes with organized effort across seven states plus additional states, potentially defeating the liquor lobby. It urges Christian voters to unite and enroll 5,060,000 Americans to support a Prohibition ticket in 1908.
Health note warns appendicitis linked to chronic constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild cure that stimulates liver and bowels without nausea or griping and urges refusing substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
By distress warrant and execution I offer for sale at public auction the household and kitchen furniture and one wagon. Sale to be held at the house lately occupied by W. W. Malone and wife on Woodys Creek Saturday at 2 PM.
Three oystermen Capt. W. V. Miles Rufus Tyler and Ernest Tyler died when their loaded skiff sank near the Old Point ferry dock at Willoughby Spit. A stiff southwest wind created a choppy sea as they attempted to reach shore, and despite efforts by Captain Houghton to recover the bodies all were lost. Miles aged about 36 leaves a wife at Willoughby Spit. the Ty ler brothers resided with him and were from Somerset County Maryland.
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