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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
4
A 1912 newspaper fragment from the Northumberland Echo shows pricing and advertising notes, editor M. Minter, and a quoted sentiment about gifting thoughtful words. The text mentions obituaries for subscribers and a request for copy, with a December 19 date andWednesday 10 a.m. deadline.
The Journal thanks friends and patrons for their support during the year and extends Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. It notes grateful acknowledgment of correspondents and pledges renewed effort and service to the community with pride in its local and general news coverage.
The article argues Christmas shows giving best, advises giving grownup friends simple remembrances, and suggests spending the money on necessities for a poor family to maximize blessing. It contrasts costly presents with practical aid and emphasizes the joy of giving over receiving.
The writer laments a growing tendency of boys and young men to misbehave in church at night services. It may be thoughtless, but it should be stopped for the benefit of offenders and congregations. Official church members should curb this hilarity in places of worship.
No issue of The Journal will be published next week for Christmas. The paper hopes friends send all news early in January so the first issue of the year will be a good one.
Veterans are urged to attend a general U Y. D. C. convention in Washington D C to discuss extending the time for a specific program or deadline. The notice stresses civic participation and timely action by attendees.
A man crawled into a hollow log in Arkansas to escape a torrent. The log swelled trapping him until he could not move. Facing death he reflected on his sins and remembered he had not paid for his weekly newspaper, then crawled out through a kept hole. Monroe County News reports.
C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia thanks Electric Bitters saying they cured a severe stomach trouble and decade long rheumatism. He credits the tonic with treating dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons. He notes the product fits his case perfectly and guarantees satisfaction with each bottle priced at 50 cents.
The U S Lighthouse Department will set a beacon on the lower end of Parrotts Island to mark the Mill Creek entrance. A Russel county grand jury indicted A P Crockett secretary to Congressman Slemp on charges of misusing funds in the November election.
If you are troubled with chronic constipation the mild and gentle effect of Chamberlin's Taglots makes them especially suited to your case. For sale by all dealers.
The Rev. George Gowen bowed to a universal protest from his parishioners and friends to withdraw his resignation. He will continue serving Oak Grove Mobjack and Bohannon churches and seek lecture engagements between Sundays and around the fifth or odd Sunday.
The ad claims Chamberlin's Cough Remedy quickly cures a cold and reduces the danger of infectious diseases like whooping cough diphtheria and scarlet fever. It states the remedy contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to a child with implicit confidence. Sold by all dealers.
Otis Hogge died at his home in Gloucester Point Virginia after a long tuberculosis illness. He leaves a mother five sisters and one brother as survivors.
The ad promotes Dr. King s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and bronchial affections with a testimonial from Mrs George Place of Rawnonville Vermont claiming it prevented pneumonia for her husband. It guarantees relief for bronchial issues and offers a 5 cent to 1 dollar price with a free trial bottle at druggists.
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Julia Stephens Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Henry Kelley to Mr Alexander Bruce Belfield on Monday December 23 at the bride parents home 3112 E Marshall Street Richmond Virginia Miss Kelley has relatives in the county and many local friends.
Alice Garnett Thornton, daughter of Mr and Mrs W S RBuchan non Thornton of Gloucester, will wed William Rodney Hawes of Gloucester on Wednesday December 25 at 7 o clock. The ceremony at Union Baptist Church will be followed by a reception at the bride’s home with many relatives attending.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin eruptions blotches sores and pimples claiming it glories the face cures eczema salt rheum sore lips cracked hands chilblains burns and bruises and is excellent for piles with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Miss Kathrine Treakle is home for the Winter. Mrs Pen Treakle leaves for N C. Tomorrow night there is entertainment at Cow Neck school house. The first railroad train seen here is an exhibition in E Baker Co window. Rev N B Foushee preached at Central Sunday night. Special music by Mrs Greiner Miss Miles and Messrs James and Vaden. Ladies of the U D C plan to enclose the Confederate Conj monuments they erected last summer with granite.
The first tree will be at Oak Grove on Christmas night December 25. The second at Holly Grove Friday night December 27. The third at Westville Mathews C H on New Year’s night.
News of the death of Mrs Dora Armistead widow of Andrew D Armistead longtime Rockingham resident. Funeral and burial held in Rockingham North Carolina. Survived by two sons John and Edwin and five daughters Gev S Steele Arthur S Douglas Mary Todd Armistead Josephine Bailey and M S Foster.
The notice lists Dec 11 A M at St Matthew 3 P M Bethel 11 A M Central 3 P M Ashbury with Xmas Day 11 A M N B Fousuee pastor at Salem. Includes a medicinal ad urging Chamberlins Tablets for bilious attacks sold by all dealers.
In memory of R. W. Crockett who died November 7 1912 funeral at Providence church York county conducted by Brother Turner with assistance from Revs Crook and Whinsforth. Burial at Providence cemetery. Survived by widow and eight children five sons and three daughters. Describes him as a loving husband and Christian gentleman. Last words quoted I want to go to my sweet resting place.
TO THE PUBLIC. I am running a saw mill near Hudgins, Va., and am prepared to furnish any kind of lumber to the local trade. Will also cut and deliver to any reasonable distance slab wood cut in four foot lengths, ]. B. Bennerrt, Mathews, Va. ty-21-t!
The State Board of Health will issue a final warning to all persons involved in the vital Statistics law, cautioning that failure to file the certificate of any death will lead to prosecution. Recent statistics show strong public support for birth registration, but death reporting varies by region.
J. B. Sennert of Mathews Virginia advertises to builders that he will furnish heart lumber for window and door sills window and door facings and corner boards.
Mr. John Cray and Mrs. Mollie Morris wed at the bride’s parents home near Blakes. Rev. N B Foushee officiated. The couple, both residents of Blakes, will reside there.
James Vandom Shipley of Cobbs Creek and Carrie Lillian Fitchett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fitchett, were married at Locus Grove church in Cobbs Creek Wednesday morning at 10 30. Rev. T. W. Odgen officiated. The couple depart on a bridal tour to Baltimore and Washington and plan to reside at Cobbs Creek.
A Circuit Court decree in Mathews County enables a public auction on January 20 1913 at Mathews C H for an 18 acre Crab Neck tract in Plankstank District. The property includes a dwelling and outbuildings once owned by C F Respass now occupied by Ronnie Tabor. Terms require 4 cash with the remainder due in 6 and 12 months. bonds for deferred payments and title held until full payment. John R Saunders special commissioner.
A Des Moines man suffered a muscular rheumatism attack in the shoulder and, after advice to visit Hot Springs, sought a cheaper cure. He found relief with Chamberlin's liniment, applying it for three days before his recovery. For sale by all dealers.
Fragmentary text urges readers to take Dr King’s New Life Pills to counter a supposed plot harming liver and bowels. It references doctors, remedies, and a call to act against distress and abuse in health matters.
Joserh F. Foster of Hicks Wharf Virginia advertises mill services after completing work on the main road near Providence church. He invites patrons to bring corn for grinding and mentions September? October 31 as the date.
A local shop promotes its comprehensive job printing offerings including posters, flyers, business cards, and notices with emphasis on fast turnaround and competitive pricing for businesses and individuals.
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