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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1906

Page

2

Advertisement Rates and Submission Rules for The Journal

The Journal lists year rate and office address at 2 Judas Street Burke. It sets advertising charges: 1st insertion 50 cents per inch, 25 cents per line for subsequent insertions with no changes. Obituaries or expressions of respect treated as paid matter at five cents per line. Political notices charged by line. Reading notices ten cents per line. Contract rates on application. Correspondents urged to mail news letters by Wednesday morning. anonymous submissions not printed. unsigned items not accepted.

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Obituary: Senator Arthur P. Gorman Dies After Illustrious Career

Thursday June 7 1906 reports the death of Senator Arthur P Gorman of Maryland who died Monday. The country and the Democratic party mourn a seasoned public servant valued for experience tact and leadership including his defense of the Perce bill and his long Senate career.

Arthur P. Gorman Maryland Democratic Party Oller Senate Mr. Gorman South

Primary on Saturday June 16 Urges Voters to Choose Trusted Candidate

A call to vote on June 16 emphasizes selecting a candidate with experience knowledge and reputation as a guarantee of faithful public service to represent constituents in Congress. The message stresses ability usefulness and public duty.

Congress of the United States

Editorial Idea Too Jumbled for Immediate Nuisance

The Northampton Times editorial attempt is so tangled in length and verbosity that it has been set aside for later, awaiting a clearer grain of meaning amid the mountain of chaff.

Northampton Jimes

Congressman Jones Delivers Philippines Talk in Mathews

Hon. William A. Jones, representative from Virginia, spoke at Mathews Court House on his Philippines trip for the Confederate Monument Association. The following day he addressed the Democrats urging renomination, arguing his district service and steady ascent.

William A. Jones Congress Virginia Mathews Jones Court House Philippines Confederate Monument Association Japes Pss Nano

Noted Virginia figure boasts long record and headline wins

Mr. Jones won federal appropriations totaling over 500,990 for district needs including 10,000 for Milford Haven, secured monuments in Wakefield and Fredericksburg, defeated the Lapham bill to shield Virginia oyster and fish industries, and argued a Virginia oystermen case in the US Supreme Court without fee. He urged Democrats to expect a large victory while promising to retire graciously if needed. He spoke again in Laban on Saturday to an enthusiastic crowd.

Jones Milford Haven Virginia Wakefield Washington Gen. Mercer Fredericksburg Lapham North United States Supreme Court Pocomoke Sound

Macedonia Baptist Church Hosts Large Children's Day Program

A large Macedonia crowd attended a Sunday children's service at Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs. R. H. Forrest and Misses Lizzie and Susie Forrest directed a lengthy program featuring solos, recitations, duets, and choruses from schoolchildren and the primary class, ending with benediction.

Seklomif Macedonia Baptist Church R. H. Forrest Lizzie Susie Forrest

Lungs Healed by Foley’s Honey and Tar, Patient Says

A. Mi of Wood Jad describes severe lung hemorrhages years ago and multiple doctors. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, lungs improved to sound condition. Claims the remedy stops coughing heals lungs and prevents serious cold outcomes. Refuse substitutes. Sold by S. KL. Richardson.

A. Mi Ake Wood Jad Loley

Strawberry Festival At Cricket Hill Draws Crowds

The festival at Marchant's factory near Cricket Hill last Wednesday and Thursday nights drew pleasant crowds and raised some funds.

Cricket Hill Marchant’s Pei

Old Baptist Church debt reduction through community entertainments

The Old Baptist Church near the county appears close to clearing its debt thanks to recent well attended events. Attendance varied with the weather, ice cream and strawberries drew crowds over two nights, and a busy schedule at the factory continued with upcoming entertainments. The piece praises the church, its pastor and congregation, calling it the county’s finest and urging continued support and attendance. A health ad promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues.

Old Baptist Church

Notice to fishermen and tax payers on enforcement and payment

Commonwealth's Attorney L C Garnett warns fishermen to pay pound net taxes or the Board of Fisheries will seize nets. The law is mandatory and enforcement will proceed if unpaid. Also a tax notice from Treasurer J J Burke urges last year’s taxes be settled to avoid 6 percent June interest. offices open Thursdays and Saturdays with deputy W S Jarvis.

W. H. Gayle Board of Fisheries L. C. Garrnettt Commonwealth W. R. Ward Duesburg Tenn S. EF. Richardson W. S. Jarvis J. J. Burke Circuit Court Mathews County Jane Miller Vincent Miller David Baird Mathews Court House Ransteads Fosters L. C. Garnett Sands Smith C. c. Nk

Essex Monument Cornerstone Laying Slated for June 28 1906

The Essex Monument to Confederate Soldiers and Sailors will have its cornerstone laid at Tapft on Thursday June 28 1906 under Arlington Lodge of Masons and the Junior Order of Mechanics Essex Lodge and other prominent societies. Governor Swanson and other distinguished speakers will be present with good music and a cordial welcome for the large assemblage. T. R. B. Wricur.

Essex Monument Tapft Arlington Lodge of Masons Order of Mechanics Essex Lodge Governor Swanson T. R. B. Wricur

Notice to settle debts of G. S. & J. F. Merchant

All persons indebted to the late firm of G. S. & J. F. Merchant are urged to settle their accounts. Dated June 7, 1906.

G. S. & J. F. Marchant

Farms Wanted For Watered Oyster Ground Properties

Advertiser J. M. Frere seeks farms on water with oyster grounds and asks owners to communicate immediately. The notice appears with a product plug for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to aid babies by improving appetite sleep and growth available as tea or tablets for 35 cents via druggists.

Hollister Rocky Mountain

Mathews High School Commencement Moved to Court House

Due to seating impossibility at Red Men's Hall, Mathews High School will hold its commencement exercises in the Court House. This change relocates the ceremony to accommodate attendees and ensure proper arrangements.

Red Men’s Hall Mathews High School Court House

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs and Lung Trouble

A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in early stages and noting personal acquaintance with its effectiveness.

A. A. Herren Finch, Ark Foley

Services at Christian Churches in Westville and Nearby

Westville hurst and Third Sundays at 11 A M Chapel services. Holly Grove holds services on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 A M. Oak Grove meets first and third Sundays at 3 P M. Night services rotate among the three churches. Also an ad copy for KODOL FOR DYSPEPSIA claims digestion aid and rest for the stomach. Seld by S E Richardson.

Westvillehurst Holly Grove Oak Grove

Representative Wanted To List Oyster Lands For Buyers

A New York City ad seeks a county representative to list farms with oyster grounds and show them to buyers. The signer, J. M. Frere, offers advertising nationwide and promises handsome salaries for competent agents. Also promotes Kodol for dyspepsia as a remedy to ease worry and stomach distress sold by S. E. Richardson.

J. M. Frere Broad St New York City

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