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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
4
A Brown's message to customers expresses gratitude for the 1990 business and wishes each recipient happiness and prosperity in 1911. The note mentions “4 frienitta” and a crest, with a casual farewell and reference to pricing items like 25 and 7c.
Two obituaries and resolutions of respect are billed as paid matter at five cents per line. Communications advocating candidate entries are charged at regular advertising line rates. Reading notices cost ten cents per line. Contract rates available on request.
Tidewater Journal from Essex reports on the newspaper’s growth to eight pages and discusses Major J. N. Stebbs petitioning the Corporation Commission to upgrade the Southern Railway mail run to West Point for same day delivery. It also covers Senator Martin and Congressman Jones, Carter Glass Swanson dynamics, a Grace Walden and George Schafer engagement, a local law on land assessment, and the Omnibus Claims Bill aiding Virginia churches and individuals.
Port Harrelson South Carolina resident H B Martin recalls a near fatal lung illness from years past. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his cough and bronchial affections after ineffective treatment in Georgetown. The ad touts a trial bottle free and a one dollar full size with a 25 cent antiseptic salve for skin issues.
Miss Caroline Virginia Lewis and Luther Franklin Thomson were quietly married January 9 at the First Methodist Church in Baltimore. The bride wore amethyst broadcloth and carried a bouquet. attendants were Mrs. Charles H. White and Charles L. Lewis Jr. A luncheon followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a southern honeymoon aboard the Ontario before settling in Ghent, Norfolk, Va.
William Callis, eighty six, longtime county resident, died at his Tabernacle area home on Tuesday January 17 at 2 a m. Funeral services to be led by Rev. Geo F. Thomas at the residence with interment there. He leaves three sons Otis L M and Jeff and three daughters Effie Callis Rebecca Morgan and Ida Hudgins.
Aged Mathews citizen Bailey Richardson died at his Diggs area home on Saturday January 1st from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 30 p m. He was eighty one and survived by his widow after many years of respected service in the community.
A historical advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a grand protection against disease germs found in air water dust and food. It claims the tonic purifies blood and cures chills fever ague and many malarial and blood diseases, promising health and strength with a money back guarantee.
A Board of Trade meeting was held Monday evening with discussion on securing concessions from the O. D. S. S. Co. Several members were added to the roll, including S. Miller, J. R. Saunders, W. V Shipley, W. H. Miller, and L. TM. Trav.
On Feb 1 I resign as manager for C G Snead Co Bohannon VA and offer services as clerk or business manager. I have 31 years of business experience and have served the people and employers to the best of my ability. Yonrs truly E M Bassett
An advertisement from Mobjack Virginia promotes Wincher seven EY of Regal Engine as the best four cycle engine on the market and invites requests for information and literature. It also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward off croup attacks and ease anxiety, claiming thousands of mothers use it. it notes the remedy is sold by all dealers.
Medicines that aid mature are always most effective. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan by allaying the cough relieving the lungs opening the secretions and aiding nature to restore the system to health. Sold by local merchants and druggists.
An exceptional opportunity for the right parties to make good money. Write at once for propositions to L. B. Martin, Box 110 Richmond, Va.
A brief claim argues that nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscular from cold or damp and chronic rheumatism. It recommends applying Chamberlain's ointment for quick relief, noting it is for sale locally.
F Patteson and Commissioner of Deeds for Mathews County Virginia issue bills of sale for vessels from various tonnages. Patronage is solicited. Address details appear in the notice.
Poplar Grove Mill now under Mr. St. Clair Butler has been greatly improved and is prepared to do all milling as it should be done. A steady supply of meal and feed will be on hand to prevent delays. Butler plans to install a corn crusher on the cable for efficient grinding.
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