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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
2
Nearly a thousand people attended the matinee last Tuesday despite threatening weather. The track was ideal and spectators, shielded by clouds, waited as Mr. W. B. Duncan tapped the bell to start the race gate.
The Journal requests readers send newsletters by Wednesday morning to avoid delays and stale items. Obituaries and resolutions of respect cost five cents per line if paid. Communications advocating candidates are billed at regular ad rates. Reading notices are ten cents per line. Transient ads: 50 cents per inch for first insertion, 25 cents per inch for subsequent insertions without changes.
Officials receive congratulations for the successful matinee races held Tuesday. The event completed without incident, reflecting credit on the association and county. The matinee is over and attention turns to the upcoming annual fair and its promised improvements.
The community hosted Henry C. Stuart nephew of J. E. B. Stuart who spent Monday and Tuesday in town. Stuart has held roles in the Constitutional Convention, Corporation Commission, and state association leadership and is rumored to be a gubernatorial contender. The note invites his attendance at the fall fair and a possible speech.
The article argues that Britain resents American athletes in London and fears losing the lead in a cherished honor. It contends the United Kingdom must maintain a spirit of gentlemanly conduct toward all visiting competitors.
A note circulated to newspapers promised the President would attend and help make things lively at Miss Ethel Roosevelt's birthday party. The mock threat suggests concerns about mirth affecting finances under his administration.
In a feature laden program Orient Bedworth wins multiple heats including a fast 2:20 road to victory while Virginia Bell dominates the 3 year old class. Miss Wilton and S K Bedworth contest tightly with several top horses and handlers named in the race order.
The notice proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for severe lung trouble. A testimonial from L. M. Ruggles of Reasner Iowa says doctors diagnosed consumption but after use the coughing hem orrhages pain stopped and lungs grew sound again. For sale by all druggists.
Mrs D K Garnett wife of a prominent Lower Middlesex citizen died at her home near Mill Creek Friday July 17 after a sudden heart failure about 12 30 AM She was in good health until about eleven that morning and lived about an hour Funeral was conducted by Rev R L Bushy and she was laid to rest at the Shackelford family burying ground near Saluda at 6 30 PM Saturday Garnett was well known in Mathews and Middlesex with many relatives and friends expressing sincere condolences
The first race meeting of the Gloucester County Agricultural Association drew a sunny crowd. Hampton Knights won the morning tournament and Henry Bedworth dominated harness events, with Saturday and Cromarty battling in heats. After supper a grainery dance followed and knights crowned their ladies.
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