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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
2
Notice fragment from a publishing company details obituary and resolution notices as paid matter, with rates per line and contract terms. Mentions reading notices at eighteen cents per line and regular line rates for election advertising.
Tas Editor thanks Major James W. Stubbs for a valued letter and pledges the paper will strive to deliver the best issue possible in the coming year. He defends past stances as honest, asserts loyalty to party unity, and asks citizens from all parties to support a presentable county newspaper amid many difficulties.
Local readers note a surge of marriages in the county tied to the leap year, with many couples entering wedlock and friends wishing the newlyweds long and prosperous lives. The playful chatter reflects community sentiment and curiosity about recent unions.
Due to an unusually large amount of material to publish, the editors surrender editorial space this week. The paper thanks its correspondents for their activity and cooperation.
A reader sends a cordial New Year message to the editor praising recent editorials for patriotism and timely truths. The letter lauds youthful writing and notes that Virginians recall reconstruction history, asking how judges and county officers were removed during that era and urging fuller remembrance of those events.
J n Stupps argues for teaching plain historical truths in schools and courts, criticizing Reconstruction era loyalties and party realignment. He urges Virginians to support honest Democratic journalism in reporting public affairs. January 1, 1909.
A memorial from Oriental Lodge No. 20 A F and A M mourns Worshipful James B Thurston born July 14 1867 in Northampton County Virginia a sea captain and public servant long time East River resident and charter member of the lodge He served on the Board of Supervisors and was praised for integrity faithfulness and patriotism He died after a life at sea and public service leaving a widow and four sons including Jas P Thurston A C Thurston Mess iah B Thurston and Melby Thurston Baltimore Md.
Miss Grace James daughter of Mr and Mrs D James and Mr W H Rowland were wed at the brides parents home near Fitchetts Virginia on December first in a quiet ceremony attended only by close relatives. A breakfast followed and the couple departed on the Norfolk steamer to Washington amid friends good wishes.
Miss Elizabeth Lena Brooks and Mr William Taylor Owens wed in a Bethel church ceremony at 7 45 led by Rev R J Phaup. Ruby Brooks maid of honor. bridesmaids Bessie Peed Rosa Morgan Annie Forrest Callie Crockett Fannie B Diggs. groomsmen Van derstell Morgan Rodger Hudgins Rosser Hudgins Charlie Diggs Norman Diggs and Harry Diggs. Mrs A E Anderson sang No other girl like you and Mrs L D Hudgins played the wedding march.
In Mathews Virginia on December 30 a marriage was held at Beth el church at 10 30 by Rev LeRoy Jr Phaup. Miss Daisy Watson Diggs and Mr Joan Borum Diggs of the county were married with Mrs Julia White as matron of honor and Mr Charlies Diggs as best man. Ushers were Harry Armistead Harvey Brooks Harold Morgan and Andrew Diggs. The wedding march Mendelssohn was played by Mrs Luther D Hadgins. The bride wore a blue broadcloth suit with matching hat and gloves. The couple left by steamer Hampton Roads for Old Point and then to Northern cities.
On December thirty the union of Willie J Sadler and Sadie Ellen Richardson was solemnized at Bethel church with Rev R J Phanp officiating. Matron of honor Mrs Frank Diges and best man Mrs Millard Owens led the wedding party. Attendants included Bertie May Sadler Nora Lewis Lillian Diggs Esther White Marvin Richardson Calvin Thomas Harry Hudgins and Chas Hudgins. The bride wore a white suit and veil with bride's roses as the ceremony concluded with a reception at the bride's home.
The marriage of Arthur C. Hudgins and Mary L. Brooks took place at Bethel church near Mathews Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. on December 29. Rev. L. J. Phaup officiated with maid of honor Bertie Hudgins and best man Granville Hudgins. Attendants included Estelle Diggs Maydie Hudgins Birdie Downs Susie Diggs Annie Stuart Ida B. Hudgins Edwin Hoodkins Floyd Diggs Ray Morgar Harry Diggs Norman Diggs Rodger Hudgins, with flower girls Hortena c Hudgins and Carrie Brooks. Dr Hoskins sang O Promise Me and May Morgan played the wedding march. The bride wore a silk gown and a reception followed at the bride’s home.
A bride in blue chiffon broadcloth with matching hat gloves enters the parlor to Lohengrin’s march. Miss Frankie Davis plays Hearts and Flowers as the ceremony under mistletoe arch is officiated by Rev. W. J. Williams before the couple departs for Baltimore to reside there.
A religious writer describes years of kidney trouble and a severe winter episode confined to bed eight days. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy, pain eased and urine returned to normal. He endorses the product and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Rev. R F Gayle presiding elder of the Rappahannock District led the first quarterly meeting of the year on Mathews Circuit at Central. Reports were satisfactory especially financially. A committee of G S Marchant W R Stoakes and Jethro Thomas was named to arrange parsonage repairs. Gayle also held East Mathews at St Pauls and preached to large audiences at Central and St Pauls.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Dr King’s New Life Pills to avoid biliousness malaria and jaundice. It promises ease of bowel and hour trouble and notes a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
O. D. Marston of Tappahannock Va after twenty four years as a wholesale drug salesman resigns to retire. He expresses gratitude to merchant friends for loyal support and to others met in his career, noting the sadness of leaving familiar faces behind. He asks friends to accept his thanks as a token of sincere appreciation. January 1, 1909.
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar relieves grippe coughs that could develop into pneumonia overnight. It says the cough and inflamed lungs are healed and strengthened, averting danger. The product is sold in a yellow package by all druggists.
Product claim extols Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for infants and children with coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It stresses it contains no opiates or narcotics. Mothers are urged to keep a bottle in the house and refuse substitutes as it is sold by all druggists.
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