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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
2
Journal Publishing Co. announces rates for transient notices at 0 cents per line for the first insertion and 35 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Resolutions of respect require payment. Reading notices cost 10 cents per line. contract rates available. Correspondents urged to mail by Wednesday morning. No unsigned pieces or anonymous items published.
The General Hospital Board had moved on the 6th to dissolve the injunction obtained against Dr. Foster. They now face questions about whether their step to suspend Foster was hurried and ill advised, or legally sound.
The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit committee met at Worcester Court House to plan a buy in of 2500 from each county for a joint exhibit at the James town Exposition. They pledge to advertise local resources and prospects through Ter Centenary displays and urge concrete plans when presenting to Supervisors.
A weather hopeful note imagines friendly mild spells and a fruitful year ahead. It wishes health wealth and happiness for the community, urges continued respect for law, and expresses a longing for the end of corrupt speakeasies amid hard times.
The author argues that law abiding behavior must prevail and warns that revenue law evasion could erode respect for criminal laws and the home. They urge all classes to lay aside prejudice and private grievance to comply with statutes and pay license taxes, or face consequences.
Orimo Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring bowel action. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not cause nausea or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. For sale at all druggists.
The Jamestown Exposition planning session at West Point on December 27 1906 formed an executive committee and urged five counties Gloucester King and Queen Mathews Middlesex and King William plus West Point to fund at least 500 dollars each. The aim is a круп educational historical and physical exhibit at the Jamestown Ter-Centennial with coordinated date collection and display.
The convention delegates outlined authority to manage and install educational and historical exhibits for the James town Exposition. They seek joint space with West Point, appoint one venumen from each county and town, and fund exhibit setup and a descriptive handbook. The Executive Committee is urged to secure funds from district boards and town councils, with private subscriptions possible, and to appoint members from Gloucester, King and Queen, Mathews, Middlesex, King William, and West Point.
The Executive Committee, organized with Judge Claggett L. Jones as Chairman and L. C. Catlett as Vice Chairman, adjourned after ordering attendance at the Virginia Commission meeting in Richmond on Jan 3. A Gloucester Court House gathering on Jan 7 was set to advance the appointed work, with Secretary Thomas H. Edwards recording the actions for the Jamestown Exhibition effort.
An old advertisement certifies druggists refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It promises to stop coughing heal the lungs and prevent severe illness, noting no opiates and Sennine in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes and buy from all druggists.
Citizens of Mathews County are urged to attend a mass meeting at the Court House on Monday January court day. The gathering aims to rally support for the Jamestown Exposition and discuss preparations.
The ad warns that many imitations imitate Foley's Honey and Tar with similar names. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is claimed to be the best remedy for coughs and colds, urging customers to ask for Foley's and refuse substitutes.
In Irvington Virginia a homeowner thanks the Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association for promptly paying a $600 claim for loss of house and furniture. The writer commends the quick adjustment and notes it provided relief to local residents without trouble.
Mr and Mrs Dabney G Baker entertained the Fortnightly Card Club on Friday December 23 at their home Blue Water. Mrs J Page Nottingham presided at the punch bowl. Mrs Robert Hoskins won the ladies prize a cut glass platter and the gentlemens prize a set of military brushes went to Dr Robert Hosking with Mrs J Page Nottingham taking the consolation. Members present included Mr and Mrs J Flave Marchant Dr and Mrs Robert Hoskins Mr and Mrs Griff Marchant Mr and Mrs J Page Nottingham Mrs Robert Lee Sears Mrs Maud Mitchell Mrs Grace B Siege Mr Wendell Billups of Norfolk Mr John A Vleet and Mr and Mrs Dabney G Baker.
An insidious kidney disease may secretly progress before symptoms appear. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent liver disease and diabetes. Sold by a druggist.
Virginia school superintendents receive a 1895 circular urging at least two hours on January 19 for proper observance of General Robert E. Lee's birthday. The notice asks patrons and friends attend school programs funded by the district, with copies distributed to clerks and teachers.
Mrs Joseph Mitchell reports her son accidentally fired a shotgun while children played. About fifty pellets struck Miss Mitchell in the thigh, with twenty five removed by Dr Hoskins and remaining pellets embedded near the bone. The injury is serious and may be dangerous.
A weekly notice urges the coughing congregant from last Sunday to buy Foley's Honey and Tar. The item is advertised as available at all druggists.
Mr. and Mrs Cornelius Hughes hosted a pleasant Friday night dance ending after twelve with refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Casthorn, Booze, Haskell, Harry Miller, Mrs Wm Miller, Dora Hughes, J H Burton, the Miller sisters, Lillian Terry, Elvira Maxwell, Clarene Mason, Mollie Alice Jessie Janie Miller, Georgie Mabell Cauthern, Edith Wickhouse, Helen Chase, Phil Mason, Ira John George Hearn, John Spencer, Roland Jones, Allen Wickhouse, Wilber Mason, Jack Billups, Charlie Billups, Alma Bentley, Rufus Miller, Willie Parker, Roland Chase, Page Bullock, Willie Aldrick, Vernon Hunley and others.
Notice to all parties with unpaid taxes due since Sept 1 at Oyster Shore in Horn Harbor and Wilford Haven to settle promptly. Tax collector W H Gay E inspector ROFICE warns merchants in Mathews County. Also a New Years 1908 soda water sales contest offers a $10 prize for top seller and $5 for second, with all orders filled from Post Office Hudgins and Moore Ir.
Diet and medicine ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to stop coughing and expel a cold. Warns to refuse imitation products and to buy the genuine yellow package from druggists.
The notice urges more votes for the watch contest contributors Myosotis, Madge, and Sunbeam. It reports only two prior contributors have submitted votes and encourages subscribers to participate.
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