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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
2
Pastor Dr L S Foster Honored Amid Hospital Reform
The piece praises Dr L S Foster for his work at Norfolk Protestant Hospital and Williamsburg, noting his vindication against hostile scrutiny by the General Hospital Board. It reports his new appointment as a favorable career move unhampered by politics, and reflects on Roosevelt Harriman tensions and fundraising efforts to influence party leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Foste
Norfolk
General Hospital Board
Williamsburg
Sadle announces daughter Clara T Sadle to Brooks marriage
Mr and Mrs Charles I F Sadle announce the marriage of their daughter Clara T Sadle to Mr Eno L Brooks. The ceremony will be at the Old Baptist Church on Thursday April 18 1907 at 8 o clock. Miss Sadle is an occasional correspondent for this paper and is bright and intelligent. A reception will follow at the bride’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles IF. Sadle
Clara T
Eno ‘L. Brooks
Urbanna Prominent Citizen Visits Journal Office
Mr. H Jeter Hayden of Urbanna Virginia visited town last week and paid a call at the Journal office, signaling continued ties with local papers and community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jeter Hayden
Urbanna
Journal
King Week
Foster Named Superintendent of Norfolk Protestant Hospital
Dr L S Foster former superintendent of Eastern State hospital Williamsburg was appointed superintendent of the Norfolk Protestant hospital and assumed duties. The decision marks a new high in his career and follows a controversy over his dismissal by the General Hospital Board after a legislative investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern State Krai
Norfolk
L. S. Foster
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg
Norfolk Protestant Hospital
Foster
General Hospital
Bearch
Ivestigation
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Safe for Children
Advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Act, contains no opiates or harmful drugs, and is recommended as a safe remedy for children. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Norfolk district seeks successor to late presiding elder
The Virginia Conference M E Church South faces selecting a new presiding elder after the death of Dr Paul Whitehead. Candidates include Rev L B Betty Rev J E DeShazo Rev George V Wray and others. Debate centers on whether retirees can be assigned to demanding presiding duties. Betty has just been appointed presiding elder of the Norfolk district by Bishop Hendrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
M. E. Church
South
Paul Whitewad
Whitehead
Norfolk
Norcik
Princess Ann
Nansemond
Isle of Wight
Hendrix
L. B. Betty
Centenary Methodist Church
J. E. DeShazo
Princess Anne
George V. Wray
McKendree Methodist Church
Joseph J. Amiss
D. W. Judins
Worfolk
Henirix
Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Relief From Dreaded Ailment
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may 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 druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Truggists
Filolify of Fol y Smoke House Opinion
A fragmentary column notes Jack Berd our sinsman as best Smoke House operator in the county. The speaker suggests he must mend his fences and look after his Lorals while recounting smoke house operations and removing boards from the far end of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Berd
Ypperater
Ack
Jack
Deacon Jones and the Doctor Review Plans at Jacks
A rustic dialogue recounts Deacon Jones hiring the Doctor to pick 12 Buck shot near Jacks, while Jack struggles with his mule. A narrator warns against fear of change, cites a young Napoleon as a cautionary example, and reflects on opportunities in America. An old anecdote tells of a boy who aimed for the presidency but became a shoe-maker in Richmond Penitentiary, now claiming he does not want the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Jones
Anatoma
Jack
P. S
Napoleon
United States
Richmond
Foley's Honey and Tar claims cure for coughs and colds
A printed druggist certificate asserts Foley's Honey and Tar will refund money if it fails to cure a cough or cold. It promises to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, and contains no opiates. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and substitutes should be refused. sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Foley & Company
Chicago
Mathews Drug Store
Bill Nye's cow advertisement story recounted
A humorous old notice recounts Bill Nye selling a cow named Rose at his residence in township 19 range 18. The "plush raspberry cow" is described as eight years old, one-fourth Shorthorn three-fourths hyena, brave, frequent milker, and attached to her home. The sale includes a double barrel shotgun and warns Nye prefers a non resident buyer. May brings a red calf with wobbly legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nye
Rose
How to Avoid Appendicitis
A brief health notice promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the product is mild and pleasant, does not cause nausea or griping, and advises against substitutes, noting it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
London to New York in a Day via Air Ship Gliders
London reports inventor Jose Weiss foresees New York twelve hours from London within fifteen years using fixed bird wing gliders reaching 250 miles per hour. He aims to master balance inside a hollow bird body with two curved wings and steer by wing tip adjustments. Virginian Pilot outlines his plan and the principle of aligning center of gravity with air pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Mr. Weiss
May Interest You Kidney Cure Ad
This notice promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims to stop irregularities and cure any treatable case, and directs readers to purchase from druggists.
Card of Thanks from Willing Workers Appeal
The Willing Workers extend sincere thanks to the people of Mathews and many friends from other plates for their liberal contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Ougusock Social Crana B. Tuy
Democratic Candidates Card for Thirty-ninth Senate District
J Boryp Sears announces renomination bid for Virginia Senate with pledge to renew energy and meet voters in every county inviting opponent debate. W D Evans declares candidacy for House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties, subject to Democratic district decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
J. Boryp Sears
Mathews
Middlesex
House of Delegates
W. D. Evans
Saunpers Seeks Senate Nomination for Virginia District
A candidate announces bid for the Virginia Senate in the Thirty seventh Senatorial District, addressing Democratic voters in Middlesex Math ews Gloucester King and Queen and Essex counties and pledging to represent the district to the best of his ability subject to party authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Mathews
Gloucester
King and Queen
Essex
Senate
Virginia
Jno. R. Saunpers
Machinery paints with L. M. Paint for long wear
An advertisement touts Panama Canal style machinery digging faster than shovels and promotes L. M. Paint with zinc hardener that claims 10 to 15 years wear. It notes lower labor cost, a four gallon paint need plus three gallons of linseed oil at 60 cents each to cover a modest house, and offers free repaint if any defect is found. Sold by Wm. H. C. Murray at Williams Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Erie
Wm. H. C. Murray
Williams Wharf
Land Sale on Gwynns Island in Mathews County
Special Commissioners will offer two parcels on Gwynns Island Mathews County Virginia at public auction on April 20 1907 at 3 PM Each parcel 10 and 14 acres respectively woodland and upland to be sold separately and divided equally This property devised by Lucy H Foster for Macedonia and Gwynns Island Baptist ChurchesBond filed with decree Terms of sale to be announced day of sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Mathews County
W. H. Poster
W.G. Hudgins
W. M. Hudgins
W. A. Diges
KE. Buchannan
E.T. Forrest
C. H. Owens
Lucy H. Foster
Macadonia
Gwynns Island
R. H. Forrest Co
H. Owens
Sands Smith
Spring line of up-to-date goods advertised locally
We announce a new Spring line with Dry Goods Shoes Clothing Hats and Caps. Our stock is as good as in the county and we invite you to examine it before shopping elsewhere. We bought cash for everything and offer lower prices than Baltimore merchants on credit terms. Our establishment is new and up-to-date and will satisfy customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
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Bellamy Storer
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Congress
Ter
DR. Whiteteads
Jose Weiss
White
Mi Mi
Charles G. Snead
Bohannon
Hollister’s
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Madison
Prince Hogarth, Jr
Prince
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Whitestone
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Sears & Williams
Nears & Williams
J. Flave Marciant Mathews
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