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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
2
The Journal lists advertising rates for transient notices at 59 cents for the first insertion and 25 cents for each subsequent insertion. Obituaries and resolutions cost five cents per line, and political communications are charged at full line rates. Reading notices are ten cents per line. The paper requests signed submissions and asks correspondents to mail newsletters by Wednesday morning, noting many items may be deferred if late.
Our editorial notes the editor’s illness and reports public concern over Mathews roads. It argues permanent improvement requires drainage and grading with a subsoil plow, mixing subsoil with sand, funded by the people, to end the existing execrable condition.
The Governor appointed J M Bauser Guin of Woodstock Shenandoah County to serve four years as State Hospital Commissioner starting March 1 He succeeds Col L Winner Lane first to hold the office under Governor Montegue The Atlantic news notes broader state and regional political changes. The report also mentions a Virginia Tidewater area legal suit and a Jamestown Exposition funding decision.
A reader argues for shell or crushed stone roads and a top-dress plan. Proposes building a dirt roadbed with wide drainage ditches to supply material, then adding a chosen top layer once funds allow. Urges county funding and timely work as soon as weather permits.
An advertisement touts Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for chronic constipation. It claims to aid digestion, stimulate the liver and bowels, and restore natural action. The product is described as pleasant to take and available at Matthews Drug Store, with a warning against substitutes.
Directors report a prosperous year with premiums in Class A dwellings costing insured one tenth of one percent plus entrance fee and renewal at a quarter of one percent. Class X stores incur six tenths plus entrance fee totaling one and ten percent for one year terms. Insurance in force Jan 1 1907 totals 1 740 489.00 with an increase of 285 965.00 over last year. An itemized statement will be published to the State Insurance Bureau.
An early 20th century classified style notice touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as cures for la grippe coughs and pneumonia prevention. It mentions for sale by the Math- (Abe genuine in the yel) and reflects period patent medicine marketing language.
A memorial unfolds for Stephen Mason, age thirty five, who died after a battle with cancer of the liver. The obituary honors his Christian faith, grief-stricken family, and the community at Holly Grove Church where a fitting service led by Rev. G. W. Retmagen was held.
An advert promotes Petey's Sidney Cure claiming relief for kidney disorders and related ailments. The message emphasizes safety and efficacy and directs readers to the Athens Drug Store for purchase.
In Trenton New Jersey on February 10 Justice Frederick Hulme ruled in the Second District Police Court that Witham Hall could not force a neighbor to stop talking about her, noting it would be impossible to restrain a woman from speaking if she wished. Hall’s attempt to sue for an injunction via Chancery was dismissed as costly.
First Sunday at Mathews Chapel Locust Grove 3 PM Second Sunday Providence 11 AM Emmanuel 6 PM Grace 7 PM Third Sunday Mathews Chapel 9 AM Locust Grove 3 PM Fourth Sunday Providence 11 AM Emmanuel 7 PM Grace 3 PM
A humorous note by H. Laker & Co promotes Kesnede's Laxative Cansh Swrup amid wintry woes. The fragment presents wheezing Willie and Winnie in a quirky, tongue twister style advertisement.
Rev. Juo. O. Mosa will lecture at Central Church Thesdary February 26 at 7:36 P.M. Subject The Fuanay Side of fa.
Notice of Methodist preaching schedule in East Mathews Circuit with services at Beulah Bethel Piest Sumbiv Beulah and other churches. Details list Sundays with times 3 PM and 11 AM across Bethel Piwik and Parle Piat, and mention Second Third Fourth Sunday sequence.
Westville Baptist Church announces services every Sunday at 9 AM with Sunday school and the pastor's Bible class following. Interactive sessions and study times listed for community members seeking spiritual guidance.
Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is not connected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as safe for children and adults. Sold by Mathew Drug Store.
Leumas jumps to first place in the watch contest, with Midge second and Myosot third as voters track updates to date. The tally shows shifting positions and rising interest in the ongoing competition.
Mrs Lillian M Todd wife of S Prank Todd and daughter of Joseph C and Columbia Wiate born Mathews County Virginia June 21 1874 died at home January 22 1907 reared in a Christian home professed religion and joined the Methodist Church likely a community obituary notice
Fragmentary text lists names such as Lenmas and Myosotis Lambeans with unclear context. No coherent event or date is discernible from the readable words.
Washington’s birthday night February 22 features a musical program to aid a porch erection. Mathews Quartet performs selections with solos and duets by Shackelford Cousins Garnett Browne and Burke. The event at Wash ington’s parsonage showcases Miss Rath Shackelford and Mrs L C Garnett among others.
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