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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
2
Fragments indicate rules expect 10 cents per line for reading notices and penalties for advertising by advocates of candidates. The note implies items must be carried over before Wednesday and potential fines for late or failing notices.
G T Garnett of Poplar Grove Mathews County reports that cadets held firm under enragement with fixed bayonets and charged to the cannon mouth driving the Yankees from their guns, aiding General Breckenridge’s victory.
A veteran correspondent recounts the New Market engagement detailing Cadet Boys, the left of the fire line, and the moment of the battery’s fall as Union and Confederate forces clashed. The piece notes the confusion, individual actions, and varying claims about the capture and positions, with emphasis on personal recollections of the fight and its immediate aftermath.
In a perilous storm Captain Middleton and his brother battled the waves to reach safety for his wife and baby. Captain Shawn at the lighthouse sent aid, and two strong men lifted the woman and child into a larger boat before they were sheltered inside the lighthouse. The Dauntless assisted drifting vessels including the Roanoke Carrol and Nansemon after other barges were lost. The rescue became the shipping district’s talk as Captain Middleton and his family arrived in the city yesterday afternoon.
Claim that Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation and aids digestion by stimulating liver and bowels. Says it restores natural action, provides immediate relief, does not nauseate or gripe, and is pleasant to take. Urino Laxative Syrup sold by all druggists.
The Sunday excursion prohibition bill was laid aside in the Senate as Senator Herman reported the White substitute restricting freight trains to four on Sundays. Senator Mann offered a constraint requiring necessity for four trains, and the measure was recommitted after railroad officials complained they had not been heard.
Suffolk Virginia reports $65,000 in cash bonds and gold found after the safe of deceased financier Zachary Taylor Holland was opened. A desk yielded more cash and stocks while banks and farm holdings tied up the estate. Relatives and witnesses observed the discovery, with an early estimate suggesting the total estate may reach around $100,000.
Church schedule lists February services on the East Mathews Circuit with Second Sunday at St Pauls 11 AM and 3 PM Bethel Beulah. Third Sunday at Beulah 11 AM and Bethel 3 PM. Fourth Sunday at St Pauls 11 AM and Beulah 3 PM.
The L. & M. Paint claims zinc oxide and white lead base mixed with linseed oil in thousand gallon grindings offer longer wear at a cost of only 1.20 per gallon. Agent Wm. H. C. Murray advertises this zinc oxide based paint from Williams Wharf, Virginia.
Direct to Consume PURE RYE BOURBON and CORN WHISKIES. A selection of Purity brand whiskies offered with 25 to 50 percent savings. Four full quarts options with express prepaid pricing and a money back guarantee. Alabama Albemarle Norfolk address and bank reference listed.
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