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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented note references editor and owner Wes and resolutions of respect not to be a paid matter for the charge of fixed coats per issue. The readable portions indicate a formal notice style within a newspaper context.
In Virginia and Mathews County, readers relay post election loyalty to Judge Mann, Gov race hopes, and continued support for Democratic candidates. Messages urge unity, condemn past smear tactics, and praise integrity while urging Odd Fellows to honor a deceased member with proper funeral attendance.
The piece notes disappointment that Tackers’ two young children will not get to call their father governor, reflecting on the political setback and its impact on the family.
The state party appears settled apart from the Commissioner of Agriculture race. Bre still claimed by candidates Koines and Brown. Brown acknowledged weakness amid the governor race, while a bitter contest persists for the top state office.
In Middlesex and Mathews counties the races swung to Evans and Christian with Evans securing 262 majority in Middlesex and Christian trailing by 87 in Mathews. Tucker supporters counted on victory but postings show a 60 point gap. Official county returns noted elsewhere.
An advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills can prevent appendicitis and cure constipation and headaches. It cites a Detroit man Mr M E Fisher who allegedly found relief after an operation was advised. The pill price is 25 cents at all druggists.
A French scientist claims a blood based secret for longevity. An older claim promotes Electric Bitters as life extending, blood purifying and nerve revitalizing, with user testimonials including W. M. Sherman of Cushing, Maine. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
Holly Grove Christian Church hosted the marriage of James Wesley Nelson and Susie Belle Forrest last Wednesday at 10 30 AM. Rev Charles B Richards officiated. The groom is son of Wm B Nelson and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hi Forrest near Trinity.
J U Curistian writes to Mathews and Middlesex Democrats after a district race expressing gratitude for support from fishermen and oystermen and pledging to back the party’s legislative choice. He remains a Democrat and thanks supporters for eleven years of service.
Local notice states Burke and Garnett have arranged the sale of Mr J M Campbells Brighton farm on East River to Herman Holloworth of Washington DC for about $15000. The paper asks for the name of the man who brought a missing little girl to Mathews on Tuesday Aug 3 aboard the steamer Ocracoke near Hicks wPRarf and notes Mayor Freeman has returned home from service in the Philippines and plans to reside in his native county. It also mentions an upcoming stock of trunks and suitcases for students and requests public patronage.
NORTH Miss Virginia Billup visited Norfolk last week while Mrs Dudley visits North River residents for a few weeks. Miss Nellie Shackled ford returns from University and stays with Mrs C A Brown. Mrs Emma Saxton of Delaware visits Mrs H L Nelson and Mrs John McGonigal of Washington DC is with her. GE Lane and Walter Lane of Baltimore seen aboard Steamer Moojick returning to Wordstock. Miss Mattie Shackleford, leasing Pittman Hospital in Tarboro NC, trips to Norfolk. Rev Brown speaks on Hindu rites at Holly Grove church. Wedding bells for J Wesley Nelson and Susie Forrest next Wednesday. Virginia Democrats praise William Hodges Mann's primary victory.
W G Nevins a prominent Rosemont trucker and Miss Fannie Blassingham of Gloucester county were married yesterday afternoon at the bride’s uncle John Blassingham’s Rosemont home. The ceremony by Rev C S Linga infelter of Berkley ward was witnessed by many friends. Best man C L Gibson and maid of honor Miss Fannie Morrison. They left for Washington and other points on their bridal trip.
Steamers Forila depart from GH Point Comfort amid a daily schedule note. The message records the voyage using compact OCR fragments with limited readable details.
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