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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
4
A shop pleads for customer support with a long list of bargain items and prices. The ad touts rubber boots, glove duck boots, pails, blankets, stationary, mattresses, oilskins, and work pants at steep discounts, claiming mutual benefit from business expansion and best wishes for health wealth and happiness.
B C and A Railway Co announces intersect sailings from Baltimore's Pier 9 Light Street Wharf on Sundays and Wednesdays weather permitting to Freeport and intermediate landings with detailed stop times. Returning trips depart Freeport Tuesdays and Fridays with a separate timetable. freight accepted until 11 PM on sailing days. Official notes warn of possible delays and assign managerial contacts.
An old advertisement claims dampened flannel bound to the body provides superior relief for lame back or chest pains. It promises prompt relief and urges customers to try the remedy, sold by a general retailer in period language.
The Journal urges decisive action on the muddy streets of Mathews C. H as a long standing problem. It recalls oyster shell proposals to pave roads and criticizes officials and citizens for inaction while noting local political disputes and commentary on a Commonwealth Attorney candidacy.
Mrs Alma B Scott of Essex County and Urbanna died last week in Baltimore. She was twenty six, described as beautiful and lovable. Funeral services were in Urbanna with interment in the family burying ground.
Mrs Mary L Shackleford of Newport News widow of George Shackleford of Gloucester died last Wednesday from cancer. The burial occurred Friday in Newport News. She leaves two sons three daughters four brothers, two of whom are Messrs George and Frank, well known.
A delightful birthday party was hosted Friday night at 180 Barclay Street by Mr. and Mrs. J G Grafton in honor of their brother in law H C Pearce. The room was decorated with plants, Mrs H C Pearce played piano, and guests sang along with several speakers. After games and refreshments, Mr Pearce received many handsome presents.
The Piankitank District School Board of Mathews County will expose to sale at public auction in Mathews Court House Virginia on February 25 1611 beginning at 3 o clock the Morgans Branch Gwynns Ridge Cobbs Creek Clifton and Gwynns Island Public School lands with buildings and improvements as described in deeds to the school board including boundaries and deed book references, under order of the district court clerk.
The court orders Elmore Clark to appear within fifteen days after due publication to protect his interests in a $100 breach of contract suit brought by Wm. Sheppard Jr. The order requires publication in the Mathews Journal for four weeks and posting at the courthouse door on February 6, 1611.
Mrs. J. M. Shinault extols February as a time for love and loyalty, urging readers to seek noble ideals in Grimm’s fairy tales. She highlights The Soaring Lark Cinderella Beauty and the Beast Sleeping Beauty and other heroines as models, quoting Penelope and Elaine to illustrate patient devotion and courage in love.
An advertisement from Va. Machen Mobjack promotes Regal Engine as the best four cycle engine on the market. It invites readers to request information on literature and notes that patron age will be appreciated.
The Confederate Board of Pensions of Mathews will meet in the courthouse on Wednesday March 8. Applicants seeking pensions should have credentials ready for presentation on that date. W. E. Fitchett chairman.
FA Patteson offers notarial and commissioner of deeds services for Mathews County Virginia Bills of Sale for vessels from ten tons down. Patronage invited at Mobjack Virginia with address for service.
On Wednesday March 1 at 10 a.m. at Magnolia Farm East River near Retz P auctioneer J. R. Foster offers items including a work horse, two milk cows, five Berkshire brood sows, one Berkshire boar, cart and buggy, harness, tools, farm implements, barrels of vinegar, two row boats, a launch, a lighter, and household furniture. A fine opportunity to secure a bargain.
A brief notice urges parents to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy to guard children against croup. It states no heroic effort is needed and that the product prevents danger. available from all dealers.
On Wednesday night March 8 at 8 o clock the ladies of Central Church host a Tacky Wedding Basket Social and a Monologue at the Junior Order Hall. Admission one dollar and include.
Oyster supper and bazaar at Bohannon Public School House was postponed from February 24 to March 10 at 7 30 p m Proceeds will aid school improvements Public urged to attend and support youth efforts.
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