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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
The Journal Publishing Company advertises advance subscriptions at one dollar per year with details by Jobe J. Burke. Business inquiries and subscription information are outlined for readers and advertisers alike.
Notices and items must be submitted by Wednesday to avoid carryover. Readings and resolutions of respect are paid notices. Political candidate communications billable at standard line rates. Transient ads priced at 50 cents for first insertion and 25 cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Richmond Journal argues for wide publicity of all introduced bills. It distinguishes private measures affecting individuals from general, permanent laws and urges printing bills early, distributing copies to members, and sending important ones to every newspaper to diffuse information and curb hasty legislation.
In Richmond on January 8 1908 Senator Roland E Chase of Dickenson proposes a bill to amend the 1906 act governing the appointment of Commissioners of the Revenue in Virginia counties and cities. The measure aims to alter how appointments are made and reshapes procedural provisions in the law.
Senators and House members plan a vigorous push to return the right to elect the county revenue officers. Advocates argue it was wrong to remove the people’s choice for tax assessors clerks sheriffs treasurers and commonwealth attorneys and to remove their right to elect revenue commissioners.
An insidious kidney trouble page warns that early signs may be missed and urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
Playmates served as pallbearers at the funeral for Charles Lawrence Siegel Jr., son of the late Dr. C. L. Siegel, who died Jan 7 after an appendectomy. Service at Holy Trinity Church conducted by Rev. Dr. Gravatt, burial beside his father in Hollywood. Grandmother Mrs. Fleet and aunt Mrs. Sears attended. six boy friends acted as pallbearers. The boy, cheerful to the end, had been with his Sunday school class weeks earlier and spoke with his uncle before death.
An old remedy claims to prevent pneumonia from a cold by stopping the cough and expelling the cold, noting it as mildly laxative. Warns to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package and says it is sold by all druggists.
Mrs. Millie M. Brooks wife of Wm B Brooks of Penny died January 6 after eight weeks of illness with pneumonia and heart trouble. She leaves a husband four children eight grandchildren four sisters and many friends. Funeral services were by Rev W L Ware and burial at Pear Tree Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Elizabeth Foster and a legal or formal context with unclear details. No clear event date, place, or organization is readable. Summary limited to a partial name and surrounding legal notice flavor.
Mrs. R. J. Mattox of North and Md. died after a malignant fever. She leaves a husband, three sons, two sisters, two brothers, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Foster. Funeral at Holly Grove Church with Rev. Richard Ferguson, Trinity Cemetery interment. The family offers comforting reflections on life beyond death.
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
A beautiful marriage ceremony was performed January 15 1908 at Zion Baptist Church near Hicks Wharf Virginia by Rev C C Scott. Miss Annie M White daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank White and Mr T A Williams of Baltimore were married. The couple boarded the steamer for Baltimore after the ceremony with well wishes for a happy life.
An article asserts appendicitis mainly affects those with chronic constipation and recommends Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup to stimulate the liver and bowels. It claims the remedy cures constipation, is mild and pleasant, does not nauseate or gripe, and urges refusing substitutes sold by all druggists.
A young woman leaves the store manager’s office wearing hat and coat and recounts an injustice to another saleswoman described as a girl with a lop ing bang. She claims leave of absence without pay following a complaint by a customer rather than on her own actions.
A local play called The Turn of the Tide will be staged at Red Men's Hall Court House on Thursday Jan 23 at 8 PM. It marks the fourth county production with strong crowd turnout and praise for the performers, following a Dec 26 debut at the Battery.
A card certifies that all druggists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the coughs heals the lungs and prevents serious results such as influenza pneumonia.
An ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a simple remedy for la grippe coughs. It claims the product stops coughing and strengthens the lungs to prevent serious outcomes, warns against substitutes, and promotes a yellow package. Sold by all druggists.
A mass meeting of the Democrats will be held at Mathews Court House on court day January 20 1908 to reorganize the party and elect a County Committee. By order of the County Committee L C Garnett Chairman.
A vintage advertisement offers direct to consumer pure eye bourbon and corn whiskies with 25 to 50 percent savings. It lists Tyson's Best Rye 10 years and other rye and brandy options with express prepaid four-quart orders and a satisfaction guarantee.
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