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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
The Journal requests news letters reach the office by Wednesday morning to publish items this week or carry them over. Obituaries or resolutions of an individual must be paid. Communications promoting candidates incur regular line rates. Reading notices cost 10 cents per line. Transient ads 50 cents per inch first insertion, 25 cents thereafter without changes.
The Times-Dispatch editor urges a rail line from West Point to Urbanna and electric service to Richmond to connect Middlesex Mathews and Gloucester. Urges ferry or bridge options, predicts economic growth and trade expansion if railcommunications reach Urbanna and beyond toward Gloucester and Mathews. Acknowledges uncertain timing but advocates continued agitation to spur investment by a future industry leader.
A Roanoke Convention should press for a Southern role on the Democratic ticket. If the South can’t hold the Presidency it should demand the Vice Presidency. Southern principles of representative Democracy have shaped the party and deserve equal standing, not subservience.
The Richmond Journal argues the South demands a strong bold leader. It calls for worthy rulers who will lead, serve, and defend the people, insisting current figures must step aside for those who show courage and self esteem. It questions whether true heirs exist beyond monuments and bronze.
Folley's Kidney Remedy claims to cure any kidney or bladder trouble within reach of medicine. It asserts no other medicine can do more and directs readers to buy from all druggists.
A letter from an Arkansas gentleman proposes Lyon G. Tyler as a running mate for William Jennings Bryan. Proponents argue Tyler, a respected historian and speaker, would complement Bryan and recall the 1840 Harrison and Tyler ticket. The Virginia Gazette notes his strong literary credentials and public addresses.
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes that about a year ago she bought Foley's Kidney Remedy for a long standing kidney trouble and it cured her. She calls it grand medicine and strongly recommends it.
The District Meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Rappahannock District will be held at St Pauls church East Mathews on June 16 17 and 18. Rev R F Gayle will preach Tuesday night and Rev J R Laughton plus Miss Minnie Bomar of Virginia school Huchow China are among speakers. Public invited to attend all sessions. Fannie Hull Robinson Dis See.
The Journal advertises versatile job printing at very reasonable prices, inviting customers to place orders for a wide range of printing needs.
The Episcopal rectory at Mathews Court House hosted a subdued wedding on Monday night June 8 at 8 30 pm. Groom S P James and bride Gertrude Marie Boothe were married by Rev. Giles B Cooke with Dr A G Vaden as best man. The Journal extends best wishes for a long and happy life.
Mr Calvin L Fleet son of Mr and Mrs R Walter Fleet of Mathews county Virginia married Miss Lucile Elma Warwick Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs J Q Walker of Baltimore at Brantley Baptist Church. They sailed on the Merchants and Miners Juniata for a wedding journey to Old Point Comfort Norfolk New York Boston Philadelphia and Atlantic City and will reside after September 1 at 1021 Harlem avenue. Mrs Walter Fleet and daughter Olivia joined the groom in Norfolk for the voyage and a day’s outing.
Miss Mae Hudgins married Mr. Philip A. Cason Jr in Freemason Street Baptist Church on June 3 at 4 PM. The bride wore lace over duchess satin with diamonds, reception at her parents’ home, couple to reside on Boush Street after a Northern wedding trip.
Summer is here as Petworth Baptist Church marks Children's Day on the 17th with services starting at 11 A M. Rosie Gray Jr. has returned home from school, and Miss Tillie F Mayo is much improved.
After a quiet spell Miss Oril Olive of Pinetta spent Sunday night with friend Miss Mora Pierce. Mr Louis Moore and Miss Annie Purcell called on Miss Tillie Mayo Sunday afternoon. The Misses Billie of West Point visited L Y Mayo Sunday. Mrs G J Clayton is listed as suffering with a rising finger.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as reliable purifiers that clear stagnation of liver and bowels, relieve headache biliousness and jaundice symptoms, and do the work without binding or griping. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
Col Maryus Jones, Democratic nominee, was elected mayor of Newport News, defeating Republican Fred Read by 74 votes. Of 1,259 ballots cast, Jones received 660 to Read 586 amid bolting factions and prior primary divisions. Jones, Gloucester County native, former Confederate officer, longtime local lawyer.
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee endorses Foley's Urino Laxative for chronic constipation. He states it has proven to be a thorough practical remedy and offers a conscientious reference. Sold by all druggists.
A sun headache is a danger signal from sun exposure and should be heeded. Do not take medicine. Seek a cool dark room, undress, and if possible take a cold bath. If unavailable, lie down and bathe face hands and arms with cold water and apply iced water to the head. Remain quiet with no food until the next day.
Fisherman heavy duty six horsepower four cycle engines advertised priced at 175 dollars each with unlimited quantity. Claim of economical battery and gasoline use and reduced repairs. Captain Will Messick of Irvington operates three engines. E. L. Billups, local sales agent, Hudgins, Virginia.
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