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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
2
Editorial notices and advertising rates listed by the newspaper, including annual subscriptions, transient ads, and legal notice charges. It urges correspondents to send news before Wednesday to avoid carryover and unread items.
The notice warns voters to pay poll taxes before the grace period ends for the upcoming primary and election. It appeals for overdue subscriptions, stating newspaper operation costs and debt owed by readers.
The editorial supports an immigrant head tax proposed by Senator Overman of North Carolina. It argues foreign elements burden government bureaus and taxpayers, and that immigrants should pay through the tax. It says the measure would help limit undesirable arrivals and that a higher rate might be justified.
Virginia mountain and Eastern Shore officials visited Mathews county on the Western Shore and inspected truck farms and well-kept homes along the Chesapeake Bay. The group expressed positive impressions and gratitude to Brother Lee for the hospitality and hoped to return for another visit.
Subscriptions for the Corn Prix in Virginia are listed from firms and media including National Harvester Co Guano Company and Steed Larvesics with amounts shown as 100 50 and 25 units, reflecting regional participation.
The Journal editor will gather and forward reader messages to The Times Dispatch editor. County residents are invited to send contributions the wood people of the county wish to share.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid substitutes like town mile or Mher and to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, corns, and lung trouble. The note claims the product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, and is sold by all druggists.
At Richmond meeting in April officials Drs Meade Ferguson and A W Freeman reported Virginia oysters are mostly healthy with only Hampton Creek and the Elizabeth River showing unfavorably. York Potomac and Rappahannock rivers are OK. Mobjack Bay and adjacent rivers are clean with bacteriological tests negative.
An ad extols King’s New Discovery as a universal health tonic claiming to kill germs cure coughs and heal lung ailments. Dr George Nore of Black Jack NC reports it cured his lung trouble and doctors declared it hopeless. Trial bottle free with 50 cents to a dollar price.
Richmond finance panel recommends 25000 dollars to buy land for the Battle Abbey site. Capt Peter C Hains stands trial for life in Flushing New York after shooting William E Annis at Bayside Yacht Club last summer. Petersburg to hold a local option election on May 27 with drys rejecting liquor dealers compromise. Richmond to stage two primaries this year for municipal and state district races.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York writes that his little girl benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative and calls it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. He notes it is pleasant and effective for women and children and a fine spring medicine that cleanses the system. Sold by all druggists.
Kulet McCready announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for member of the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties and vows to work diligently by honorable means until the party primary or convention.
Mathews Lodge No 361 O D F observed its ninetieth anniversary on Monday April 26 with 11 30 am lodge opening and a procession to Central M E Church. Rev L J Phaup praised Odd Fellows and introduced speakers including Boyd Sears who extolled the order as a path to citizenship. Following brief talks by local men the event concluded with a large dinner at the Masonic Hall and generous hospitality for all attendees.
A vintage remedy claim says people past middle life often suffer kidney or bladder disorders draining vitality. It asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects urinary troubles, stimulates kidneys, and restores strength while curing uric acid issues by strengthening kidney function to remove crystals from muscles causing rheumatism.
Q C Davis Jr son of Rev Q C Davis and Lola Gertrude Diggs married last evening in South Norfolk. The ceremony was by Rev Q C Davis pastor of the South Norfolk Baptist Church. Only relatives and close friends attended. The bride is daughter of the late Albert F Diggs of Mathews county and sister of Mrs Capt J F Diggs of Berkley. The groom manages Wichard Brothers South Norfolk Bargain House. They will reside at Sexboard and Holly avenues in South Norfolk.
Charles S. Raines formerly of Fredericksburg now of Irvington marries Miss Alice V. Chiveral of Baltimore. They will reside in Irvington.
Mr Floyd Powell of Crickett Hill and Miss Mary Evelyn Borum daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Borum will be married at the bride’s parents home in Grimstead tonight at eight o’clock.
Rufus A. Miller a prominent Mathews citizen died at Lee Hospital Norfolk on Monday April 26 after an eleven day hospital stay. He underwent a successful operation but complications caused his death. The funeral at Providence M E church was led by Rev W J Williams and he was buried in Providence cemetery. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Booker Miller and known for his high character and sterling qualities. Melwaye
Mrs John P Herst, an aged Mathews resident, died suddenly at her Glebe home on Sunday April. She lived alone and her death was not discovered until Monday afternoon. The funeral service was held at her home on Wednesday and she was laid to rest in the family burying ground.
The annual commencement for the 1908-09 session will be held at Battery Public School on Friday night May 7 at 8 o clock. An attractive program will be shown and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Judge S W Williams of Wythville Wa candidate for Attorney General will address Gloucester voters May 3 and speak in Achilles the same night urging support for his campaign
A prospective candidate from Mathews and Middlesex announces his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates. He pledges to discuss issues with voters, defend local interests, and commit his abilities to public service if elected.
Roark and Murphy of Bishops Head Mil report steady annual sales growth for their boat paints. After careful investigation they commend the product highly, noting increasing demand and urging readers to ask their dealer about the H. B. Davis Company paints.
In Mathews County Virginia court action by J R Marchant administrator against John W Cox to satisfy a judgment by sale of 110 acres in Plankituck District. Cox declared nonresident must appear within 15 days of publication to protect his interest. Notice to publish weekly for four weeks in Mathews Journal and posted at county courthouse.
If you have bachcake 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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