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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
2
The Journal announces advertising rates and policies including 50 cents per insertion for certain ads, 25 cents for subsequent insertions, and 5 cents per line for resolutions and readings. It requests timely submissions before Wednesday to avoid carryover and stale publication.
The Times Dispatch, Landmark, and Journal clash over Dr Foster's dismissal as Eastern State Hospital superintendent. While some call the board action unjust and harsh, The Journal condemns it as an outrage to the hospital, state officials, and supporters of Foster.
The passage relays a contentious dispute involving Dr. Foster and the Eastern Hospital. It questions the hospital board’s dismissal actions, hints at political influence by local figures, and recalls prior allegations and municipal investigations, framing the episode as a clash over governance and abuse of process. It also recounts a peculiar tale of Levy Jones and his son Jeems over a horse, ending with both confined in the Central Hospital at Petersburg.
An advertisement urges readers that Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and can cure kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medical reach, available for sale at Mathews Drug Store.
Five or six years ago a resident near Cricket Hill, a town noted for history, recalls General Lewis and Colonel Mathews leading Virginia forces from a fort and dislodging opposing combatants from the area.
A public notice recalls the National Pure Food and Drug Law and cautions about unsafe remedies. It urges seeking safe options for children and adults and directs readers to the Mfathes Uru Store for alternatives.
A local newspaper weighs reports on candidates for the upcoming legislature race. It notes talk of John L Saunders as a Middlesex entrant and hints at possible rivals including Mathews and Dr J W Drusynes, while stressing no firm authority on candidacy.
An advertisement extols a laxative product claiming to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises immediate relief and pleasant taste with minimal griping, citing substitutes and urging readers to purchase from the drug store.
The obituary mentions Mrs. Sadie Morgan of New Point a son Wma S Foster and Miss Lucy Foster of Charlotte and Mrs. W R Diggs of Mathews. His remains are interred in Elmwood Cemetery at Charlotte indicating a region near Chesapeake he loved. May he rest in peace. Amen.
An odd historical note promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as the product to use. The advertisement is sold by E. Baker and Company amid wintry weather and windy phrases.
A close associate of Congressman William A. Jones predicts Jones will enter the Virginia gubernatorial race in the next primary. Contingencies are deemed remote, as Jones seeks an anti trust and anti surfrion platform aligned with public sentiment and supporters in the First district.
Reverend Jous O Moss invites the community to a lecture titled The Many Life of Life at Central Church in Toenlly on February 25 at 7 30 PM. Supper will be served in the parsonage before the lecture and refreshments afterward, all for the benefit of Central Church.
Sidney M Ragen a native and longtime Mathhews county resident died at his home in Charlotte North Carolina on February 9 1907 after several months of declining health. He served in the Civil War and surrendered with Lee at Appomattox. His life featured extensive travels and a rare cheerful disposition.
Lemmas holds a clear first in the watch contest with Madge in second and Myosotis third. The contest ends with this week’s issue and coupons must be submitted by Saturday night. Coupons received in Monday’s mail will count, as mail reach varies by Mathews locations. Vote tally to date follows.
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