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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
2
The Journal publishes weekly on Thursdays and requests correspondents mail news by Wednesday. Obituaries and resolutions of respect are paid notices at five cents per line. communications advocating candidates cost extra. Advertising rates include 50 cents first insertion and 25 cents each subsequent, with 10 cents per line for fading notices.
A Virginia county warns voters that failing to pay taxes before May will bar them from the upcoming election. The text then details county officials and duties, urging citizens to qualify and vote. A separate report covers the murder of J. C. Apperson, a 76-year-old Justice of the Peace in Mathews County, who was attacked and robbed in Port Norfolk. Police pursue two unknown highwaymen. the man’s injuries are serious but not life threatening.
The passage expresses deep sorrow for a deceased person and sympathy for his family. It urges that those responsible be found and punished severely, and wishes peace to the deceased.
The Chesapeake Steamship Company distributes a 32 page booklet for patrons and tourists. It serves as a complete handbook and guide with history and points of interest for Norfolk Jamestown and nearby areas. The traveling public will appreciate the company’s effort.
Mr Apperson lingered between life and death until 4 25 Monday morning after a hold up blow. He died at home of his son J N Apperson in Pinners Point. His body was taken to Mathews on by his son and wife and accompanied by a relative Gite Keneen: tock karat alee.
The Rev. W. E. Guy delivered the funeral sermon for the deceased and the interment followed at Trinity Cemetery.
A printed card asserts all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It promises to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and avoid consumption. Claims no opiates and that the genuine product is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes, sold by all druggists.
Miss Dora Peters and Mr Gil bert Bassett were married at the Methodist parsonage on April 2 at 8 o'clock P M Rev T P Duke officiated The bride wore a gray military suit with hat and gloves The groom in black They were followed by friends and relatives A supper was served at the bride’s home and many handsome presents were received The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bassett and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Peters Best wishes were extended for happiness and success
An old notice claims appendicitis prevention by avoiding constipation and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It states the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is mild to take with no nausea or griping. Sold by all druggists.
C C F Mathews Lodge No 36 1 O F marks its eighty eighth anniversary on April 26 1907 with a 12 M meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. A 1 30 P M address at Central M E Church by Revs Richard Ferguson and G W Remagen precedes ice cream and cake at Red Men's Hall. Members and families invited. wives supply cake. If no wife bring sister or sweetheart. Secretary T F Walpen invites all to attend.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and is sold by all druggists.
Diggs community reports Mr I N Owens ill again and Mrs Henry Owens travelling to Princess Anne county to stay a month with her mother. Jessie Hudgins and Capt J L Hudging visited relatives, Capt John F Brownley and Wilber of Cape Charles are visiting relatives, Ben Morgan plans a summer at home. Sad news arrives of Anna Kerry of Richmond a sister to Willie Diggs and Willie Billups.
Newly married couple stay at a skyscraper hotel on their honeymoon. The bride Mabel slips out for a bit of shopping and returns to her room, tapping and whispering for entry. A man inside corrects her, saying this is not a bee hive but a bathroom.
An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and can be fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, noting availability from all druggists.
Democrats of Virginia Thirty-ninth Senate District hear three declarations of candidacy for state offices. J Boyd Sears seeks renomination to the Senate promising active district canvass and public accounting. W D Evans announces for the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex. Jno R Saunders runs for the Senate from Middlesex, Gloucester, King and Queen, and Essex with pledge to serve to the district’s best ability.
By decree of the Mathews County Circuit Court the Special Commissioners will auction two parcels on Gwynns Island, Virginia, on April 20, 1907 at 3 PM. A ten acre woodland tract and a fourteen acre tract will be sold separately and equally divided. The land is tied to Lucy Hyster’s will for Macadonia and Gwams Island Baptist Churches with visible surrounding estates and river boundaries. Terms of sale announced at the day.
Charles G Snead dealer in dry goods shoes clothing hats caps announces a new Spring line. The stock is up to date and extensive, with cash purchases enabling lower prices than Baltimore merchants. Customers are urged to call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
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