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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
The Journal published weekly by Journal Publishing Co to readers with a one dollar annual subscription and John J Burke as business manager. The OCR shows a masthead fragment indicating pricing and management details typical of a small-city newspaper from the era.
Notices and obituary content must reach the office by Wednesday morning to avoid being carried over. Paid notices cost five cents per line, with political campaigns charged at standard advertising rates. Reading notices are ten cents per line, with contract rates and transient ads offered at fifty cents per line for the first insertion and twenty five cents per line for subsequent insertions if unchanged.
The National Civic Federation plans a 25 member Chicago delegation to testify at March 6 hearings before Congress on trust law changes. It aims to ease restraints, allowing railroads and trusts to enter freight, passenger, and labor deals. Republicans steer the effort, prompting citizens to watch senators and representatives.
Senator La Follette argues that seventy six men with 1600 directorships run the nation and eight men control the railroads. He cites a conspiracy to bar him from the next Republican National Convention as the party machine blocks dissenting Republicans.
Representatives in the House of Delegates heard Mr Evans advocate a amendment to require the Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Rail Company to reach five or more points along the Chesapeake Bay before paralleling the R F and P R R to Quantico. The speech drew praise from the House and galleries. Hon W D Evans, Mathews and Middlesex delegate, introduced a bill urging Mathews County Board of Supervisors to assist in Confederate erection.
Lithiinn proposes a monument as a meaningful enhancement to county public property and a fitting expression of local patriotism. The author urges the Board to seize the opportunity created by the bill's passage.
Board of Supervisors settlement document listing receipts and expenditures for Mathes County for six months ending December 31, 1907. Includes balances, salaries to officials, election costs, wages, and warrants issued totaling 1,556.56 dollars. Calendar dates range from July 1, 1907 to December 30, 1907, with numerous named payees and accounts.
Mrs Addie M Ashby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Colonna, born January 27 1878 at Exmore Northampton County died in New York City February Teb 18. She married Frank Ashby eight years ago and moved to New York. Survived by her mother husband and a brother. Remains brought to Exmore then funeral held at Bellhaven M E Church February 22 at 2 30 PM. She wore a white dress made by her own hands and the casket was covered in white velvet. She was praised as a devoted worker for the Lord.
The report shows amounts in the Treasurer's hands as of July 1, 1907 totaling $505.32. Road warrants paid by the Treasurer amount to $427.59, leaving a balance in the Treasurer’s hands as of January unspecified.
Financial ledger reads balances transfers and totals for Westville Road District. Records show Treasurer handings dated January 1 1907 July 1 1907 and January 3 1908 with amounts 505 32 577 73 779 66 and 101 29 reflecting funds on hand balances and settlements.
A historical item lists warrants issued on the road funds for Piankstank Road with totals and dates from 1907 to 1908. It shows payments to R. B. Hudgins, J. Weston, Sands Smith, and John E., for salaries, copies, and road work, totaling $697.62 and $439.59 in different periods.
A great revival continues at Westville Baptist Church held at the Court House led by R. D. Garland, Field Secretary of State Mission Work. Garland’s rapid yet clear sermons draw attentive crowds despite dark evenings. The meeting runs all week with growing church interest. Rev. Ferguson attends regularly, supporting the effort alongside Mr. Rutherford and the earnest speaker.
Professor Julius G Miller mathematics and Latin teacher at Baltimore City College dies at home on the 26th after a general breakdown from overwork. Born 1839 in Matthews County, educated at Virginia Military Institute, he served in the Confederate Army with Gen Robt Rhodes staff. He married twice, survived by three children and siblings.
An advertisement claims chronic constipation leads to serious ailments and promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure. It asserts the product aids digestion stimulates the liver and bowels and restores natural action. It promises quick relief, pleasant taste, and warns against substitutes.
The Battery Minstrel Troupe performed at Red Men's Hall Court House on Thursday to a good sized audience with singing dancing and jokes. The spoof Pastor Watkins Farewell Sermon by R L McCready drew praise along with strong dancing by Miller and Aldrick. Bullock Waddy Jones Aubrey Miller Saunders and Miller Foster each contributed to a lively court scene. A second show Friday at Mobjack drew a crowded house and continued the positive reception.
A brief school note reports Miss Rut conducting lessons, increasing pupil attention and progress with a single student in focus. The item highlights targeted instruction and steady classroom effort within the period.
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