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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
2
Five counts set forth for a paid matter involving inserted resolutions by A charge. The document outlines brief actions and fees tied to the resvec SBE insertion. The text remains garbled but indicates formal charges and billing terms in a legal or administrative notice.
We inform readers the delay stems from holding the forms until late Thursday night to obtain a general idea of the election results. The notice explains the postponement as a measure to report accurate outcomes.
In a July style editorial, the writer urges Democrats to unite behind all party nominees regardless of bitter primary battles. They reject sulking and pledge loyal, cordial support for the nominees, aiming to keep the Grand Old Democratic Party in control of the state's destiny.
Arrangements are complete for the 6th Annual Session of the Virginia Farmers Institute at the University of Virginia August 11 and 12. Prominent speakers include Jos E Wing on Alfalfa, F D Copurn on the Swine Industry, Prof W F Massey on non farm topics, and Dr S A Knapp on farm Demonstration. Railroads offer excursion dates. Monticello visit on last day. Secretary B Morgan Shepherd in Richmond will distribute programs and answer inquiries.
Remains of Mr. George G. Christian, who died July 27 at his brother T. J. Christian’s home, were transported to Newport News and buried in the old Christian cemetery on N. E. Miller’s farm. Rev E. L B Richards conducted services as mourners gathered despite limited advance notice.
Judge Mann appears to have secured the nomination though the overall majority remains uncertain. W D Evans won the House of Delegates nomination by about 175 votes, Christian carried Mathews by 87, and Evans carried Middlesex by 262. Precinct vote details will be released next week.
A Detroit woman with severe rectal trouble was advised by three doctors to have an operation. She claims she was cured after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. The pills are said to prevent appendicitis and cure constipation and headaches, available at druggists.
Local notes report Harry Sadler of Baltimore visiting Hallieford and Mrs Anne Smith of Charlotts ville visiting Dr and Mrs C C White. J Mottram Miller buys a car. Burley Sadler visits Hudgins with parents. A partner is wanted to open a small marine railway and machine shop at Milford Haven. respond with age and experience. Address MARINE care Journal Office Mathews Va.
The ad promotes an August sale offering 500 pieces of decorated china with tiered freebies tied to $1 $2 $3 and $4 purchases. It also lists Walkover Mayfair All American and Signet shoe stock plus closeout prices on organdies lawns ribbons and cotton fabrics to clear inventory.
A French scientist cites a blood based secret for longevity while Electric Bitters, advertised as life restoring, purifies and vitalizes blood and nerves. Testimonials claim recovery from kidney trouble and debility. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
The temper-stone at the new Junior Order of United Americas lodge in Mathews C. H. was laid with Masonic ceremony despite threatening weather and a county funeral. Rev. G W Blick of Newport delivered the address, introduced by Hon. J Boyd Sears, praising the Order and the local lodge. The hall was full and the speech was well received by the crowd.
Captain Judson Hodges of Norfolk died at his Povule street home in Atlantic City at 6 a.m. Saturday from pneumonia and typhoid. He was 33, survived by a widow and two children. The body was taken to Mathews for interment after funeral services Monday evening. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J T Hodges of Mathews and highly esteemed by his community.
Mrs Hester A Ransome died after weeks of illness on Thursday the 29th at about 3 30 am She was about 77 and a Methodist long part of the local community Eleven children survive with four sons a son in law and a nephew aiding in burial at St Pauls Cemetery Funeral services were at St Pauls Church with Rev Geo Thomas Rev Giles B Cook and Rev J R Laughton assisting The family quotes a verse about resurrection and dawn following the wake event.
A Civil War veteran Dr Thaddeus Fitzhugh of Kansas City sends by mail a Confederate Cross of Honor to a gallant captain. The letter from Mathews, Va, explains the badge is given by the Daughters of the Confederacy to faithful ex Confederates.
Kemp Texas Civil War veteran J A Stone believed a plot between a stubborn lung trouble and death aimed at him. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for restoring his health and weight from 130 to 178 pounds. It is promoted as a remedy for severe colds and coughs, hemorrhages, asthma, and pneumonia prevention with a trial code.
Steamers equipped with wireless telegraphy operate south of New York. State rooms priced from 75c to 7 25. Meals a la carte. Free berths on board. Salt and freshwater baths available.
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