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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
2
The Journal announces advertising rates for initial and subsequent insertions and outlines terms for resolutions of respect. It requests timely news from correspondents, requires signatures, and states no notices from anonymous submissions will be published.
The Journal weighs Judge Parker and Woodrow Wilson for 1906 Democratic leadership. It endorses Southern voices but urges a non Southern-leaning leader. It states Bryan as best potential candidate though not guaranteed. It warns against forcing an unknown, non popular nominee and calls Democrats to awaken to avoid another disliked choice.
Notice states the firm of G. S. and J. F. Marchant dissolves after fourteen years of mercantile and millinery trade. Grif S. Marchant continues in the building adjoining the Post Office while Jr. Flave Marchant expands in the iron building housing The Journal, both remaining in business at the same location.
In obedience to State Board instruction a uniform examination for prospective public school teachers will be held at Mathews C H on May 3 4 and 5 beginning at 6 in the morning. Applicants will be tested in drawing science elementary algebra and general education.
A card from S. E. Richardson thanks the Mathews and Gloucester community for generous patronage of the drag store Desire. He announces the store has been sold and asks all accounts to be settled at once, pledging continued fellow citizen support and esteem for his successors.
Certifies all druggists refund your money if Poley’s Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims to stop the cough, heal the lungs, prevent serious illness, and cure influenza, with no opiates. Warns genuine product in yellow package and to refuse substitutes. Sold by S. E. Richardson.
The Pension Board will convene at Mathews Court House on Wednesday April 25 at 6 oclock A M to revise the Pension List and receive pension applications. Applicants should obtain blank forms from Mr Sands Smith, fill per instructions, and present them to the Guard on the meeting day. W E Fircnfetr, Chairman.
The funeral of George Kemper Young Eugenius Gray Mathew Pilson Wilson Shields Jefferson Davis Heifner was held in Staunton after his death on Thursday. Rev. A. D. R. Hancher conducted the service at his Plunkettsville residence and burial followed at Thornrese. The deceased was a young bricklayer and was widely known for his unusually long name, with a brother reportedly having an even longer name.
Advertisement claims appendicitis can be avoided by treating chronic constipation with Oring Lixative Fruit Syrup. It asserts the product stimulates fiber and bowels, restores natural action, and is mild and pleasant to take. Sold by S E Richardson, urging refusal of substitutes.
Ownancock Va April 1 Not one half of the Irish potato crop has been planted. April planting yields are small and farmers fear the outlook. Sweet potato seed rotted in hot beds due to lack of sunshine needed for heat. Damage already sustained is great but not fully estimable until weather clears and beds are overhauled.
Notice states the owner sold the entire line of merchandise and business after thirteen years to son Wyatt Welf and Mr. Howard Nelson. They will continue the business as Wolffe & Nelson at the old stand with increased stock, citing age and health as reasons for retirement and thanking patrons for years of support.
The Lane Diggs Camp and Mathews Court House invite Union and Confederate veterans and their families to a gathering on Saturday April 14 at 130 PM. Rev George W Remagen will discuss Jonnie Reb and a monument fund. All locals are urged to attend and contribute.
Public notice states that by mutual consent the partnership between G S Margeuani and J F Manicuax is dissolved. They thank past patrons and urge all indebted customers to settle accounts immediately.
A resident of Monacax, Virginia writes from Mount Carrara, April 5, 1905, praising Carrara Paint. O Rea reports the product covered well, was cost effective, and required only sixteen gallons for two coats, leaving the house looking like new after one year.
Notice to taxpayers sent from the tax office. Deputy Treasurer W F P Jarvis will be at the office every Saturday afternoon to meet taxpayers who have not settled their taxes. J Berge, Treasurer, urges prompt payment and calls for contact on Saturdays and Thursdays.
Oriental Lodge No 20 AF and AM meets at Mathews C K at 3 PM April 24 1996 to honor naval hero John Paul Jones patron of masonry Refreshments served addresses expected by Hon J Boyd Sears and Mr Leslie C Garnett Visiting brethren invited By order of the WM J Br Wixprr Secy
An Oyster inspector W Gavi requires fisermen to pay pound tax under the law. He will meet at the Court House on Saturday the 7th and those unable to attend may come to his house before Thursday the 19th to settle obligations.
An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble is an insidious disease and may become fatal before symptoms are noticed. It touts Polev's Kidney Cure as a remedy to correct urinal problems and prevent Bright's disease, offered by BE. Rielards.
The Public School entertainment planned for the evening of the roth has been postponed to the evening of April 20 due to Holy Week services at two churches. Tickets already sold will be valid for Friday April 20.
Roll of Honor for week ending April 6 lists John Brownley Harold Burroughs Curtis Hudgins Arnold Hurst John Miller George Miller Lester Smith Carlton Thomas Edna Arm stead Mary Hudgins Saidee Ripley Lottie Ripley Ruby Ripley May Smith Certificates of merit awarded to John Brownley Curtis Hudgins Carlton Thomas.
The High School notes list top marks from last week with Possible marks 1455. May Pox scores 1256 Neil Foster 1325 Vandom Shipley 1239 Willie Kirkpatrick 1213 Lola Hudgins 1212 Garland Miles rrog Kate Green 1179 Lillie Davis 1163 Earl Marchant 1133 Curtis Edwards 1123 Lucile Douglas 1096 Mottram Miller 993. In Grade VI Guy Forrest 1292 Jerle Forrest 1291 Currie Hudgins 1272 Charlie Green 125s Effie Miles 1253 Mamie Saddler 1242 James White 1223 Janie Landon 1213 Lynda Douglas 1196 Alice Healy 1189 Andrew Davis 1188 Katie Evans 1133.
Fragmentary warning notes danger of certain pills and opiate contents in packages. Mentions yellow package and possible harm from consuming unknown substances.
OCR reads scattered church service times for CGR ert nex Bel nos cans 11.00 A M and 3rd Sunday at 2100 A M Contras. Crab Neck School House 11.00 A M SPOHGHE and 3.30 P M on Ath Sundas. Bethel St Pauls Beulah Bethel St Pauls listed in sequence with no clear dates.
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