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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
2
The Journal requests correspondence arrive before Wednesday morning to avoid unread items. Readers are reminded obituaries and resolutions require paid per line rates and classifieds use inch-based pricing with advance subscription pricing and policy on signed contributions.
An editorial decries whiskey selling as a corrupting force in Mathews County. It condemns lawbreakers and patrons alike, urges public conscience, and calls for organized action to stamp out illicit whiskey traffic and hold both sellers and customers accountable.
A Thursday storm damaged Joe Williams's house near Old Baptist Church and devastated Arthur Weston’s corn and watermelon patches. A sycamore uprooted near the Journal office, a tree fell near Brother Hall’s shop, and Grace Methodist Church lost many windows to hail. The Hotel Mathews suffered nine or ten broken windows while fire crews battled a kitchen blaze. a traveling $7 trousers claim adds local color to the aftermath.
In Mathews County a local speaker notes that violators in some counties face $500 fines, while in Mathews the highest known jury fine for red handed whiskey sale is $100 and urges church leaders and laypeople to wage eternal war on whiskey vending to enforce the law.
An old ad promotes Kodol for dyspepsia described to aid digestion after meals. It claims improved general stomach comfort, reduced belching and heart palpitations, and rest for overworked stomachs. Sold by S E Richardson.
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a lawn party and musicale at Boswall Burton’s home. Ice cream cake and lemonade were sold to raise funds for the parsonage restoration. Many attendees enjoyed the event and contributed to the effort.
At Holly Grove a quartet and earnest workers organized an entertainment to raise funds for the parsonage. Mrs Nanny Jones and assisting ladies kept busy all evening. The amount realized is not stated but will substantially aid the project, while Oak Grove also plans a festival for the same purpose.
Miss Josephine Virginia Callis wed William Watson of York County Virginia in a June 27 1906 ceremony at Mathews M E Church Rev C H Williams officiated with Josephine Soles maid of honor Hunter Watson as singer and Ben Watson as best man The couple departed by steamer Mobjack to Moorehead City and planned to reside in York County two weeks later.
G B Burhans of Cartiste Center New York testifies that four years ago he was cured of kidney trouble by taking less than two bottles of Poleys Kidney Cure. He says the sediment and pain disappeared and never returned. He recommends Foley's Kidney Cure to others. Sold by S E Richardson.
Mathews Lodge No 36 J O O F members and families meet at the Masonic Hall on Saturday July 7 1906 at 1 PM Cream and cake served Then proceed to Ould Fellows Hall to witness the public installation of officers J P Thurston Noble Grand Thomas Walden Vice Grand C M Douglas Recording Secretary W R Fleet Financial Secretary W L Smith Treasurer Pierce Fleet Chaplain Public invited C M Dovetras Secretary
An old advertisement proclaims a global fight against the white plague and touts Poleys Boney and Paris as a certain cure. It claims Kolev's Money and Potent Tar cure coughs and colds perfectly and warn against unknown preparations, offering a yellow package sold by S Richardson.
Samuel A. Lemon of Reidville North Carolina age 26 died at Protestant Hospital in Norfolk after typhoid fever contracted while working for John A Young Nursery Greensboro He fell ill at Mathews C H on June 18 was transported by foreman J D Oldham on June 20 and died June 27 His mother survives him and his burial occurred in Reidville on June 30 reports note his industrious character and the care shown by Mr Oldham and his uncle George W Lemon
A voyage from Williams Wharf on the Mobjack with Capt. Caffee to Norfolk then on the night line to Richmond. Tickets bought long and boarding the C O for the West. First stop Gordonsville where the old colored mam mice and fried chicken and butter make a meal.
S. E. Riedtarnsox recounts a travel note from Virginia toward the West describing distant peaks of the Rocky Mountains and Pike's Peak. He notes the Balnen Bar Mining Company prospect, praising its potential and urging investment as a future income source.
A quiet June 27 wedding at Mrs. Josephine Soles's home in Soles Virginia united Miss Josephine Soules and Mr. John Calvin Lewis. Rev. C H Williams officiated and Mrs. Frazier Soles played the wedding march. Edith Lewis was maid of honor and Ernest Minter stood as best man. The couple will reside with the groom's father, Mr. John Lewis.
An old advertisement touts Kodol for Dyspepsia as a remedy for sour stomach and digestive ills. It claims healthier digestion will improve breath and mentions heart palpitations linked to stomach upsets. Sold by Richardson.
On July 27 Pastor Noel J Allen will conduct a steamboat excursion from East and Ware Rivers to Norfolk and back. Departures from various points start at 6 30 A M with later pickups, round trip fare 1 10 for adults and 60 cents for children under 12. Return from Norfolk at six sharp with refreshments available.
A fragmented notice outlines a dispute involving Fora Ve and Artistic Fob Printing over a transaction. The readable text mentions a dispute resolution attempt and a pending decision by an unnamed authority. Both parties are named, with no dates or locations specified.
Project outlines a 22x02 house with 6 inch sills and 4x4 corner posts, 2 doors and 8 windows 10 by 76 inches with 22 glass and weights and cords. Includes 3 1/2 foot high brick board, underpinned foundation, two rooms divided by a sliding partition, and full interior finish with paneling and blinds. Completion and key delivery within ninety days from contract date July 7 1996.
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