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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
4
The Che Journal announces obituaries and resolutions of respect may be inserted as paid matter at five cents per line. Communications advocating candidates for office incur regular advertising rates. Reading notices are ten cents per line. Contract rates provided for furnished items.
Dr Camillus Franklin Eason and Miss Lewy Virginia Meredith were married in Gloucester Virginia on January 1st. The couple will reside at Hickory Virginia with the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs William L Meredith noted in this social wedding notice.
Editor appeals to friends and local businesses to donate prizes for a fall school fair at the courthouse. About 250 students have entered as exhibitors with teachers organizing prizes totaling 43 dollars from five schools. Donors listed include Dr R R Hoskins and several local firms and individuals, with requests to confirm contributions.
Amid reactions to Mr. Jones resignation rumors, readers debate loyalty and the politics of long tenure. An editor notes support for Jones and argues resignation could strengthen his standing with voters, while others mock sensational talk and remind editors to address their own duties, including subscriptions.
Miss Ruth M. S. Ashburn of Irvington and Mr Edward G. Smith of Portsmouth were married in Baltimore on Wednesday. Colonel and Mrs Levir Winder Lane Jr of Williamsburg announce their daughter Martha's engagement to Ashton Dovell, with the wedding planned for late February. Three candidates have announced themselves for the Middlesex Clerkship: C. W. Eastman Thos B. Evans and J. William Daniel are now Clark
The Democratic Caucus met on Friday to push working power before March transition. Senator Martin offered an amendment to the army bill authorizing 200000 dollars to acquire land near Washington for raising and training horses for the mounted service. Lee and others supported the measure as vital for Virginia. An order requires publication in Matthews Journal weekly for four weeks and posting at the county courthouse on February 6, 1901, with Sands Smith, Clerk, and L. C. Garnett, P.Q.
On January 21, 1911, Wm. Sheppard Jr. sues Elmore Clark in Mathhews Circuit Court seeking $100 damages for breach of contract. The attachment is returned executed and an affidavit states Clark is not a Virginia resident, requiring him to appear as defendant.
Mr Porter of Norfolk conducts a sale this week to raise stock for an ice plant he seeks to establish at Crickett Hill. Plans show a factory with a daily capacity of infinite? units at an estimated cost of about $20,000. If funded, the venture is presented as a worthy investment.
Judge Claggart B. Jones sustained the injunction against a fish factory at Fishing Bay. The decision at this term of the Middlesex Court likely bars any factory from being built there, halting the project.
Earle Eye Saive claimed to cure eyes but the subject refused payment after treatment. Descriptions emphasize painless, harmless results and availability from all dealers, cautioning readers about the advertised remedy.
On Feb 14 at Red Men's Hall Port Harwood a two act play titled Six Klepto maniacs will be presented at 8 pm with admission 25 cents. Howard G. Avery of Norfolk will speak in Mathews C H Saturday Jan 28 at 2 39 pm under Westville Council No 737 Royal Arcanum the public is invited.
A large county crowd attended the Lee-Jackson Day gala hosted by the Old Vets and the Mathews U D C. Speakers Rev A Winn Major J N Stubbs and Hon G E T Lane gave tribute to Confederate leaders and veterans. Donations for the monument were collected after a dinner and frog-pond show fundraiser.
Claims wild beasts and diseases threaten every life and touts Electric Bitters as a grand protection. Presents the product as a blood purifier that removes disease germs from the system, curing chills fevers and malaria with a money back guarantee.
Notice dated February 1 1911 states E M Bassett will discontinue as manager for G Snead Co Bohannon Virginia after 32 years in business. He offers services as a clerk or business manager to any party needing his expertise and experience.
An advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promotes its use against croup, claiming early dosing wards off attacks and reduces anxiety. It cites thousands of mothers' success and notes the product is sold by dealers.
Advertises numerous agents needed in every town to sell a line of medicines widely used by families. Claims exceptional opportunity to earn good money. Directs response to L B Martin at Box tro Richmond Virginia.
A clipped ad item states that most rheumatism cases stem from muscle strain due to cold or dampness and require no internal treatment. It promotes Clamberain's Liniment for quick relief and notes availability from local dealers.
Notice for Pal Bills of sale written for vessels from so ys down. Your patronage is spectfully solicited. Address Mobjack, Va.
An old advertisement extols ucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for frostbite, chilblains, burns, piles, cuts, sores, bruises, and sprains. It claims the salve heals many conditions and is sold at all druggists for 23 cents.
H B Martin recalls near death from consumption and a years-long cough. After trying Georgetown’s top doctor with no relief, a friend’s tip led to Dr King’s New Discovery, which cured him. The ad promises guaranteed lung cures with a dollar bottle sample free at all druggists.
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