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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
2
The Journal declares rates and policies for advertisements obituaries and notices dated January 17 1907. It outlines charges for transient ads per insertion reading notices and communications with names retained and stresses timely submissions to ensure publication.
The Norfolk Landmark notes Dr. Foster contests summary removal by the General Board, arguing public trials will clear his name. It questions the Board’s handling as unjust, while denying the piece is a factional fight despite political overtones and tribal tensions.
Public puzzled by Dr Foster's ouster from Eastern State Hospital for the Insane after a struck relief injunction. Legislature investigation favored him, but the General Hospital Board acted without a hearing. Court injunction cited civil rights. litigation continues amid political critique.
Miss Elizabeth Stuart Forrest wed Edmund Haley Jones at Macedonia Baptist Church on December 26 in a green and white decor. Rev. G. W. Remagen officiated as Susie Forrest led music and family members participated in a formal reception at the bride’s Trinity home.
Advertisement warns against imitations of Pouley’s Honey and Tar. It notes Faler & Co of Chicago produced a throat and lung remedy, claims superior merit, and urges asking for the genuine product. Warns buyers to refuse substitutes and mentions availability at druggists.
The regular monthly meeting of the Lane Diggs Camp Confederate Veterans was held last Saturday with a good turnout. Committees reported on entertainment and the caty will assemble so Saturday.
Mustrows chieftain General RoE. Lee leads a group from the courthouse to the Central M E Church at noon for a memorial service. Afterward, attendees return to the courthouse for dinner, with afternoon speeches and a general picnic. Soldiers families and friends are invited to share rations and community fellowship.
Most victims of jipendicitia are those habitually constipated. Orisp Laxative Wreit Syrup carce chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel motion. Oring Laxative Freit Syrup is mild and pleasant and avoids griping. For sale by all druggists.
Miss Lema Thomas became the bride of Mr. Moscow Hurgins at Bethel Church on Thursday evening. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and Lohengrin with ushers Cecil Hurst Rodney Brooks and Joseph Thomas. A reception followed at the bride’s home with elaborate decorations and a gala banquet.
An old-fashioned medical ad claims Poley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs colds and pneumonia without opiates and offers refunds if not effective. It warns of genuine yellow package and urges refusing substitutes, noting sale by all druggists.
On December 28, 1906 Miss Eve Miles gave a party for guest Miss Hyacinth Williams of Norfolk. Decorated rooms with holly and mistletoe, games and music, then a bountiful dining room. Guests praised Effie Miles and Hyacinth Williams with thanks for a delightful evening. Attendees included Vere MacMath Lillie Davis Dora Lawson Susie Knight Hyacinth Williams Ruby Forrest Earl Forrest Bessie Peetle S P James Garland Miles Ludwell Slatter Neil Lonnie
Dr. Lane rebukes John B. Weston for a sharp exchange in the Mathews Journal. Lane defends his honor, cites contradictions in Weston’s statements about warrants and payments, and urges a tempered, self critical stance from both parties.
An old health notice warns that kidney illness is insidious and may be fatal. It promotes Poley’s Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and prevent Bright’s disease and diabetes, claiming it is sold by all druggists.
Prince Hogarth 3r a fine running and trotting stallion sired by Prince Hogarth dam of Prince Hogarth Jr Phebe by King Bolt second dam Skylark noted for valuable colts later sold Rescue Register Priam Kiamesig Mohawk Bellfoander Fancy Senator Trustee Stump. trial record 2:30 owned by Silas Morris White stone Lancaster County Va.
Tax due since Sept 1 1905 requires immediate payment at Oyster Shore 1 Morn Harbor and Wilford Haven. Inspector W H Gayle urges all unsettled parties to settle at once.
The document announces a competition for the largest sales volume of aoda ater during the year 1907 with a top prize of 10.60 billion dollars. A second prize of 0.60 dollars is noted for the runner up, and the names mentioned include Mrgerr Moome Je.
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