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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
2
The Journal lists advance publication rates for advertisements and obituaries with charges per line, reading notices, and special rules. It notes paid material for obituaries, resolutions, and communications advocating candidates, urges letters reach before Wednesday morning, and requires signed submissions with no anonymous notices.
The West Point Town Council invites residents and prominent county citizens from Mathews, Middlesex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, New Kent, and Essex to meet December 27 at noon to plan representation for the Jamestown Exposition. The call emphasizes regional pride, civic duty, and urging professionals to participate and publicize the gathering.
The text urges the county Board to authorize no pledges and suggests the Board itself should appoint a representative to attend the West Point meeting, indicating the county cannot speak for expenditures without Board authority.
The Willing Workers of the Old Baptist Church at Hallieford, a band of about eleven diligent ladies, held an oyster supper at Hallieford schoolhouse to raise funds for church debt. They have already funded carpet and other needs, and aim to clear the remaining $5 by March first.
Public notice claims Poley's Bone and Tar cures sparks and colds prevents pneumonia and consumption. The genuine contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. For sale by E. Baker & Co.
Oyster supper and entertainment planned by the ladies of Christ Church Kingston Parish at Odd Fellows Hall Port Haywood on Thursday December 27 starting at 7 pm. If weather forces cancellation the event moves to the following night. A Christmas tree and service are arranged at Christ Church Wednesday December 26 at 2 pm for residents and attendees.
An advisory note warns against un tested preparations for coughs and colds. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a genuine remedy that cures coughs colds and helps prevent pneumonia, urging customers to refuse substitutes and buy from E. Baker & Co.
Jno C Brain of the Confederate Navy died in Tampa on December 8 from paralysis. He commanded several vessels during the Civil War and after the war lived in England before being arrested by order of Secretary Gideon Wells. He was held until March 1869 as the last Confederate prisoner released, and he was a close friend of Jefferson Davis.
A dated notice states a product offered by E Baker & Co as aesthetic remedy for children and adults. It claims not affected by national drug laws and asserts safety against narcotics and other harm.
Sunday night on the county road near Barrett's Neck Christian Church, John Harrisson colored stabbed Sam Haskins colored with a butcher knife. Harrisson was arrested by W. J. Cotten and brought to jail, claiming he was chasing chickens and ran along the road when Haskins allegedly attacked him. Harrisson says he acted in self defense.
A man named Haskins was found dead on a road near Crittenden this morning. He held his hat and a pocket knife, suggesting a cold blooded murder. The Norfolk Landmark notes local residents believe foul play occurred.
James Donahue of New Brittan Connecticut writes that after trying various kidney remedies and diabetes treatment he improved after using Poley’s Kidney Cure. He claims five bottles cured him and he passed a life insurance examination. Foley’s Kidney Cure is advertised as a remedy for backache and kidney and bladder troubles, sold by E Baker & Co.
Instructions for Candy Lover and variations include burnt almonds and chocolate nut candy. Recipes combine chocolate butter sugar and milk for a firm candy, almond nuts with brown sugar, and a chocolate sugar butter cream base with optional cinnamon. Confusing OCR errors remain but key steps and ingredients identified.
Mathews Circuit in Salem lists service times on First Sunday at 11 A M and 7 P M on Fourth Sunday at 7 P M Central Second Sunday at 3 P M Third Sunday 1y A M Fourth Sunday 1 A M Shiloh First Sunday 3 P M Third Sunday 3 P M Ashbury Crab Neck First Sunday 7 P M Third Sunday 7 P M Richard Fercusoy Penures
Mrs. Helen Dwelle of Memphis testifies in Jefferson Market Court against Adolph J. Davis in a diamond necklace larceny case valued at $11,000. The couple’s disputed engagement ended Thursday after Davis allegedly failed to return the necklace or money advanced, with both sides offering inconsistent explanations.
In a case extending to Sunday morning, Davis remains in his counsel's custody while Mrs Dwelle, via her attorney, denied any irregularity in her divorce. The News Leader notes the ongoing proceedings and the lack of alleged improper conduct.
A Hampton child writes to Santa asking for a dollar steam boat Indians horse and wagon fire engine and picture books. The letter mentions sister Dorothy and sending gifts to Grandpa Hudgins in Port Harwood for Christmas.
Salt Lake City Utah Nov 23 Joseph H Smith president of the Mormon church appeared in district circuit court before Judge Ritchie pleaded guilty to unlawful cohabitation and was fined 200 The charge stemmed from the birth of his forty third child with his fifth wife He said his marriages were eternal under church law and sought to comply with religious obligations while denying defiance of the law
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