This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
3
Unclear OCR text lists times and dates for sessions labeled 1st through 4th with morning and afternoon slots. Contains inconsistent punctuation and spacing, making precise interpretation difficult. Likely a timetable fragment from a school or course listing with multiple class periods.
Voters must pay poll taxes by May 2. Mr G S Marchant took a flying trip to Baltimore. Mrs Clarence White of Port Haywood broke her arm. Rev L J Phaup attends Educational convention and Laymans Missionary meeting in Richmond. Mr C A Mitchell of S L Lambert Co. starts work on water plant for C A Brown. Lost black and white Fox Terrier Fritz. reward offered. Wyatt Wolffe advertises new deals from Baltimore. Potato slips 75c per bushel. no timothy hay 86c per 100. Daniel Richardson Moon Va. Ernest Browne's Cigar Store Norfolk Va. Painting by Hearn & Nelson guaranteed. Wood-sawing outfit for sale by E L Bmups Hudgins Va. Hon J Boyd Sears leaves for Kilmarnock to lay corner stone of Methodist Church. 1909 spring teachers exam April 22-24. summer exam July 29-31. Bohea Importing Company teas and coffees sold by L M Callis Mathews Va. Campbell stains and floor finish advertised by Sibley Bros. Queen’s Blend Coffee and Polar Bear Tea promoted. medal and diploma awarded.
Rev. A. C. Boyd has been sent to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev. J. B. DeBerry on Saluda charge in Middlesex county. Also notes 2,500 bags of peanuts arrive at Smithfield and Suffolk, Henley property near West Point bought for residence, Eddie Ray saved from drowning in the Rappahannock, Bert Diggs joins Norfolk Manufacturing, and the Old Dominion steamer Hampton nearly destroyed by fire at Smithfield dock with $100,000 value and insurance.
A fragment lists Jamestown Expo competitors and sale notices. Also notes WaxTep Success Magazine hiring a Mathews man for expiring subscriptions with a $1.50 daily wage plus commission. Revival at Bethel Church ends after three weeks with forty to fifty conversions and about thirty joining, pastor Rev L J Phaup reeling in two sermons by Rev J R Laughton, and a check presented for a spring suit.
Desiring to devote my time to oyster and packing, I will sell my mercantile business in Urbanna and rent storehouse on favorable terms. Stock about $3,000. Excellent stand on Urbanna creek with modern storehouse and up-to-date fixtures. For particulars address J. W. Hurcey Urbanna Va.
Baseball as usual on the athletic field next Saturday. Misses Ayers and Countess Haynes of Cobbs Creek were guests at the Fitchett home last week. Miss Watson of Philadelphia has returned from visiting her grandparents in Gloucester and is again the guest of Mr. Jones Gray. Heavy rain last Wednesday caused Barks Mill to shut down for a few days. OwL.
Mrs Bebie Foster of Norfolk visits relatives while Linch Marchant from Middlesex returns home after a stay. Pamela Hudgins of Hampton visits sister Sadie Marchant. Lannie Jarvis from Norfolk spends time with mother Nannie Jarvis. Norfolk visitors Annie Belle Winder and Mary Wiley see Capt Tom Powell family. Mathews Baptist Church B Y P U gala Those Good Old Times raises about 50 dollars. Dellie Taylor of Middlesex visits friend Delle Powell.
Mrs Calder Phillips of Portsmouth Virginia remains in the county. Mrs Annie Fowler and son Charles left for Brooklyn after visiting Mrs Joan Diggs White. George Bunch and Henry White returned from Portsmouth after attending a revival. Traveling salesmen names listed. Bohannon school to close April 27. Misses Mabel Foster and Mildred Hancock to visit Baltimore and Washington before returning to Richmond with Miss Hancock accompanying Miss Foster.
Ladies of St Pauls church at an Odd Fellows Hall event raised about 40 for the parsonage fund. Beulah church event the next Friday brought in about 70 to aid church debt. Odd Fellows donated 100 to the parsonage fund. Farmers and fishermen enjoy improving spring weather while some ladies accompany relatives to watch fish being taken from traps.
A religious verse recalling the resurrection morning. Mary Magdalene meets the risen Christ at the tomb and recognizes Him as Savior and King of Glory. The lyric affirms Jesus lives and shines with radiant glory as the dawn reveals the empty tomb.
Poem lines celebrating the resurrection titled He Lives Our Savior Lives. Written for the Epworth League Easter topic, presented for publication at members’ request. It urges spreading the news that Jesus lives to redeem souls and conquer death and sin.
Urbanna and Saluda Lodges I QO O F plan a joint 90th anniversary celebration in the former hall on April 26. All Odd Fellows invited, especially Locust Hill and Woods Roads members. Oyster supper and talks by J Boyd Sears J R Saunders and W D Evans. Sentinel.
Robert L. McCreary announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties and pledges active effort until the party primary or convention.
The Thrice-A-Week World promises impartial coverage of the 1900 presidential race with daily-like weekdays. It advertises a $1 annual subscription and a combined offer with Tae Maruens JookNat for one year at $1.65.
The piece argues the value lies in actual content rather than label claims. It urges analysis and guaranteed accuracy to ensure satisfaction with paint quality and performance.
An advertisement touts Davis 100 Per Cent Pure Paint as truly pure, claiming other paints fail the Pure Paints Law and urging readers to ask dealers for the authentic product.
A Democrat from Mathews and Middlesex announces his bid for the House of Delegates nomination and election. He cites his prior Legislature record and asks for constituent support in the upcoming primary, pledging to protect local interests if reelected.
People past middle life often suffer kidney or bladder disorders that sap vitality in old age. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects urinary troubles and stimulates the kidneys to restore strength and vigor. It addresses uric acid troubles by boosting kidney function to strain out uric acid that settles in muscles and joints.
The ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the cure for germs colds la grippe and coughing stops. It claims to heal inflamed bronchial tubes and lungs and to stop hemorrhages with a bold testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack NC and promises trial bottles free with a guaranteed sale at 50 cents to 1.00.
A Minnesota resident Frank Disberry of Killi her recalls a severe knee cut that would have left a lifelong cripple before using Buckien’s Arnica Salve. He claims the salve quickly cured wounds burns and skin ailments, praising its healing power.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York credits Twelve bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring health after long indigestion torpid liver constipation and nervous debility. He says sleep returned and he can enjoy daily life again. Sold by all druggists as a stomach liver kidney blood and nerve tonic.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York says his little girl benefits from Koley’s Orino Laxative and praises it as the best remedy for constipation and stomach trouble. Filey’s Orino Laxative is advertised for women and children as mild pleasant and effective and as a spring medicine to cleanse the system and clear the complexion. Sold by all druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.