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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
2
The readable portion shows an indebted note and deadlines. It requests submission before a Wednesday date. It mentions unpublished items to be carried over and a filing or reading deadline. Includes references to quantities, costs, and an office handling items. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Southside Sentinel editorial argues Col Saunders should not rely on friendship with rival Sears in the upcoming primary. It urges citizens to vote for the candidate best suited to serve the state, citing Sears’s six years in the Senate, his proven record, and leadership, while noting Saunders lacks legislative experience. The piece questions Saunders’s opposition to local interests and calls for prudent, principled voting.
A middlesex voter argues that Sears has proved Democratic loyalty and temperance leadership from Fredericksburg to the Atlantic and deserves support, contrasting him with Saunders. The writer cites Sears’ Mann Bill advocacy, liquor law leadership, and record on public duty, urging a loyal vote on July 20.
War against consumption leads nations to curb the white plague. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and is safe with certain results. The genuine preparation comes in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
George A. Tinsley died at his Gloucester county home on July 16 1907 after years of declining health He was born May 18 1848 in Hanover County Va one of ten children He built a prosperous lumber business in Mathews and Gloucester married Eugenia Miller and is survived by daughter Mrs Leslie C Garnett three brothers RN Calvin Maxwell W and Samuel W Tinsley a sister Mrs Lila Brock The funeral and burial took place at Trinity Church Mathews with services by Revs W Bb Lee Giles Cooke and Wm E Wyatt Pallbearers active John Sanders W C Stubbs Gloucester S F Miller W R Stoakes J J Burke G Y Hunley Mathews Honorary J N Stubbs John N Tabb C E Cary and W E Carr Gloucester Sands Smith Mathews The obituary notes Tinsley as a useful progressive citizen and faithful husband and father.
Ira W. Jelly of Mansfield Pan writes he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for years and spent much money on doctors without relief. He says he was cured by a remedy after trying many physicians.
On the steamer Mobjack's arrival two hours late at Old Dominion wharf, sailors mourned the loss of Second Officer Morgan who perished after falling overboard during a fire drill. He was a beloved, cheerful 22 year old with a bright future, remembered by a resilient crew and his mourning family. The Old Dominion Steamship Company searched for his body, offering a reward, as prayers for a heavenly reunion filled the heartfelt message from Clara V. Forrest.
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