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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
2
The Journal requests correspondents mail newsletters before Wednesday morning to avoid omissions or carryover. Obituaries and resolutions of respect require paid insertion at five cents per line. Reading notices cost ten cents per line. Advertising rates and contract terms are provided on application.
The Journal notes with pleasure the nomination bid of Marshall R. Peterson Esq for the Democratic nomination for the Virginia Senate from Norfolk. Though outside their county, editors praise his father a longtime M E Church pastor in Mathews and describe Peterson as fluent, courageous, and incorruptible.
The Great and Supreme ruler has called P W Jarvis from our midst. The members of Mathews Lodge No 36 IOOF express gratitude for his service and mourn a serious loss to the community. A copy of the resolutions will be recorded, printed, and sent to the bereaved family. Signed by Josephus Trader and Laban Hudgins.
The annual excursion to Norfolk departs Mathews on August 21 and 22 aboard the steamer Hampton. Departure times are 7:00 Hicks Wharf 7:15 Williams 7:30 Philpotts and 7:45 Diggs with an estimated Norfolk reach between 10:30 and 11:30. Return from Norfolk is 5:00 PM with Exposition at 6:15 PM giving seven hours ashore. Gloucester plans an August 23 trip with similar service.
An old man testimony promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for enlarged prostate and kidney trouble. Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri, age 91, claims two bottles improved his condition after years of suffering. Sold by all druggists.
Geo W Balderson of Newland Richmond County received 350 for a total loss after a fire three weeks ago. W E Slater of Merry Point Lancaster County collected 335 for a store loss. A M Byers of Bond Point Northumberland was paid 500 for a barn loss. Total late claims about 1500 funded from policy surplus.
Luke Brownley, wife of Marshal Brownley and daughter of Augustus and Molly Hudgins, died Aug 8 after typhoid fever. At 16 she married three months ago and told her father-in-law she was going to Heaven. Funeral conducted by Rev. Ware, burial in Pear Tree Cemetery, with mourners hoping for reunion at the resurrection.
A candidate for Treasurer speaks to Mathews County voters praising faithfulness and duty. N. E. Micrer signs the card, urging election and pledging to discharge duties faithfully.
Direct to the consumer a selection of PURE RYE and CORN WHISKEYS with 25 to 50 percent savings. Four full quarts samples mailed prepaid in plain packaging. Various Tyson brands listed with ages and prices, guarantee of refund if not satisfactory.
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