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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
2
The paper outlines paid insertion rules for obituaries and resolutions, with five cents per line. Transient ads cost 50 cents per line for the first issue and 25 cents per line for each subsequent insertion without changes. Campaign communications face normal line rates, reading notices cost 10 cents per line, and contract rates are available.
The notice congratulates the Southside Sentinel on reaching thirteen years. It praises the newspaper’s longevity and sterling qualities and wishes it many more birthdays with continued flourishing condition.
Mr. Norman E. Mack, treasurer of the National Democratic Committee and newspaper editor, plans a monthly magazine to advance Democratic interests. The publication would feature columns by prominent Democrats, clarify disputed questions, and rally party supporters to counter Republican editorial dominance in major magazines.
The Times editor urges a county prize for the best corn crop to inspire farmers to raise better yields. He argues farming offers a stable livelihood beyond the uncertain oyster and fish trades, which are vulnerable to market swings and conditions beyond control.
A Virginia farmer advocates a large corn prize to boost production and keep currency local. Jolly Stewart Bryan appeals to editors and readers of the Times-Dispatch to raise funds, with donors named in the prize catalogue.
Governor Swanson pardoned Randolph Hudgins who had been sentenced to one year in the penitentiary at the last term of Circuit Court. Judge G T Garnett and Mr J Burke led a petition signed by the jury and county officials, and the pardon was issued immediately. Hudgins returned home Saturday to a warm reception from friends and relatives.
An old advertisement urges buyers not to accept own make or substitutes for Foley's Money and Tar cough medicine. It states the genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, available at all druggists.
A Beulah church ceremony on April 5 at 7 p m united Miss Laura Hudgins and Mr Edwin Hudging of Mathews with a white satin gown and carnations as the couple left for supper at the bride’s parents. A second ceremony at Crickett Hill joined Miss Nettie Ell and Mr Samuel Moore with Lillian Williams directing the wedding march and guests from Norfolk in attendance. The newlyweds departed by Norfolk steamer Friday amid rice and old shoes.
Miss Emily Gay Baker married Thomas B. Lane Jr at Old St. Pauls Episcopal Church in a morning ceremony officiated by Henry Gardner Lane with Rev James Marshall Owens. The couple departed by N and W train for a bridal tour and will reside at the York upon return.
Miss Fannie Walthall Archer became the bride of Charles Atkinson Brown at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev Landon K. Mason officiating. Best man was William Horatio Brown. maid of honor Jessa Rolling Archer. other attendants and groomsmen listed. The couple will honeymoon in the Bermuda islands and stay in a Bon Air cottage in summer before returning to Richmond in fall.
A beautiful marriage ceremony was held at Old Baptist Church marking Powell and Moore as new spouses. The event featured a traditional service, with vows exchanged and celebration to follow.
Miss Lessie B Atkins daughter of Mr and Mrs David Atkins of Laban and Mr William P Forrest son of Mr and Mrs Leven Forrest of Tabernacle were quietly married at the Methodist Parsonage in Mathews on Tuesday night April 20 with Rev L J Phaup officiating.
Citizens of Mathews urged support for the county paper arguing it sustains local news, schools, churches, and community progress. The piece asserts a thriving county paper reflects a united, prosperous community and calls for a larger, better circulated local news organ.
A candidate announces seeking the Democratic nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates from the Mathews Middlesex district. He pledges to discuss issues with Democratic voters and to lead the party to victory if nominated and elected.
If you have backache and urinary troubles you should take Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen and build up the kidneys so they will act properly. A serious kidney trouble may develop. For sale by all druggists.
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