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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
2
The Journal published by Journal Publishing Co lists Thursday issues and carries a subscription rate of 2.00 dollars per year in advance. Ge Burke is noted as the business manager, with J. Burke associated in the journal's byline.
The notice urges timely mailing of newsletters to reach the office before Wednesday morning and explains publish or carry over rules. Obituaries and resolutions are paid matter at five cents per line. Political communications and reactive notices have specified rates, with transient ads at fifty cents per inch and subsequent insertions at twenty-five cents per inch if unchanged.
The Journal thanks generous patrons for loyalty during the year, admits shortcomings, and urges subscribers to settle debts. It notes growth and originality have been limited, attributing it to unpaid subscriptions. It wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, urging payment as a moral gift.
The piece argues for changes in Virginia's fee structure noting graft and fraud risk. It cites the Commonwealth's attorney collecting ten dollars for felonies and five dollars for misdemeanors, with clerk salaries tied to fees, and laments the difficulty for a layperson to verify fees.
The speaker argues that half fees and court term lengths delay account certification for payment. Civil cases reveal costs paid by those with assets. The critique targets Commonwealth's Attorneys and clerks, asserting the law pressures officials for fees and advising salaries independent of arrests or outcomes.
James L. Brooks wed Lillie Davis in a December 18 ceremony at Westville Baptist Church. The service was led by Rev. W J Rutherford with Rev. W L Ware assisting. Carl Mathews gave the bride away. The couple plans to live in Mathews after Christmas following a New York honeymoon.
James Donahue of New Brittain Connecticut reports passing a life insurance exam after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He attributes his improvement to the remedy following prior diabetes treatments. The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for back-ache and kidney and bladder issues sold by druggists.
A drama titled The Turn of the Tide will be staged at Mr. Clements shop on Thursday night December 26 to support Holly Grove and Providence churches. Young participants rehearse with care as the venue is prepared. Admission is 25 cents and refreshments will follow the show with proceeds divided between the two churches.
A heartfelt tribute recalls Maggie Hughes Burton a devoted daughter wife and mother from Mathews who died at Hampton in a dark storm night Her Christian life at Holly Grove Church is praised and her funeral preached by G W Remagen with Rev 7 14 as text.
Notice to customers announcing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble is not subject to the National Pure Food and Drug law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Sold by all druggists.
Providence Cemetery, near Providence Church, features an iron fence and steel arch gateway. The association offers ten grave lots at 25 dollars and half lots at 15 dollars, with trees to be planted and grounds kept in order, funded by actual costs to lot owners. Officers: Joseph F. Foster president Byron Sutherland secretary T. E. Miles treasurer Charles H. Machen vice-president.
Sears Roebuck & Co facing Federal trial in Des Moines on three count indictment for using the mails to defraud. Grand jury alleges misrepresented catalog items and deceptive mailings, including letters and circulars, to customers. Potential $500 fine per count if convicted.
An Iowa indictment charges Sears Roebuck and Co with mail fraud over false paint claims. The firm allegedly advertised white lead and top quality in its own factory and catalog, which the case says were untrue. Miles of Des Moines bought rings matching catalog ads but received inferior items lacking pearls, sapphires, or rubies. W. J. Pilkington aided by presenting evidence to the grand jury. American Press.
A Norfolk based ad promotes Tyson's Purity Rye and Corn Whiskey with express prepaid four quart shipments and 25 to 50 percent savings. List includes Tyson's Best Rye 10 years, Albemarle Club Rye 8 years, Norfolk Rye 6 years, Exposition Kentucky Rye 4 years, Pure North Carolina Corn, Mountain Apple Brandy and Apple Brandy with prepaid pricing. Satisfaction guaranteed with money refund and return at seller's expense.
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