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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
4
The Journal outlines Thursday publication, eight one dollar annual rate in advance, editor and owner M. Minter. It offers free obituaries up to 100 words for subscribers and five cents per extra line. Ads job and news copy services are available with forms close by Wednesday ten a.m.
The Times-Dispatch editorial asserts Woodrow Wilson stands as the Democrats’ strongest field option. It notes his leverage in pivotal states like New York New Jersey Ohio and Connecticut and highlights his solid showing in the Ohio primary and appeal to independent voters as key to carrying these decisive contests.
The veteran Virginia politician and House of Delegates speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd announces retirement from political life. Known as leader of the Byrd liquor bill and the primary law, he shaped many policies while aligned with the Organization as one of the Big Four. His exit is viewed with regret.
Winchester reports Hon. Richard Evelyn Byrd will retire from public life to practice law. Byrd has served as speaker of the House of Delegates since 1906, earning praise for shaping many notable laws. S. R. Donahue, ex-Auditor, declares his governor bid timing uncertain while Henry Stewart is not a candidate and recovers from an illness.
Virginia implements a new vital statistics law effective June 15 requiring birth and death records to be collected by the state Public Health Department. Local registers will be appointed by the Health Board, with magistrates supervising each magisterial district to ensure official citizen records.
Regulators must record births and deaths and forward records to state authorities. Doctors must report births. if no doctor, parents must report within ten days using registrar provided forms. A death report and burial permit are required before interment, with limited exceptions in sparse areas. Magistrates may appoint assistants. noncompliance carries a $5 to $10 fine.
Taft supporters elect Elihu Root as temporary chairman by 48 votes, signaling a heated Chicago Republican Convention. Both sides claim victory and insiders hedge on predicting the final outcome as the session begins in earnest.
A compilation of legislation passed by the Legislature last Winter goes into effect on Friday. The Free Lance notes the historical tidbit that 100 years ago on Wednesday June 19th the War of 1812 against Great Britain was declared. The column also mentions a violent wind storm near Chicago and protracted church meetings planned for August by local congregations.
A sensational vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as the cure for “rich wife” pursuit failures. It claims the tonic gives strong nerves and a bright brain, peach bloom complexion, restful sleep, and energy, promising relief from indigestion backache headaches and dizzy spells.
The copy promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a gentle remedy for bowel congestion. It claims the pills persuade the bowels to act, avoiding harsh force, and notes availability at druggists for 25 cents.
Ground was broken in the county courtyard for a Confederate monument to honor the Mathews veterans. Little Miss Gertrude Bristow Blake aided the ceremony as Daughters of the Confederacy gather with veterans. Corner stone to be laid June 29 with Masonic rites. unveiling planned later. dinner served by local ladies.
Richmond lawyers Garnett Pollard and Smith joined by L C Garnett in Urbanna report surveyors are already there for the Richmond Urbanna railroad project. Willard, president of the buying company, is expected to visit the area soon, and the former firm's attorneys continue to back the venture.
Advertisement touts Cham berlin's Tablets as a remedy for constipation with agreeable bowel movement and no unpleasant effects. Encourages trial and notes availability from all dealers.
A full day event at the old school house on Gwynns Island on July 4 features speeches and amusements plus a fine dinner. Proceeds aid the new church.
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy, offers $100 for a catarrh related case not cured, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constitution.
Rev George H McFaden pastor of Rivermont Avenue Methodist Church in Lynchburg was unanimously elected special representative of the Virginia Conference Orphanage in Richmond and soon after chose to accept the work.
A patriotic ad asserts Bucklin Arnica Salve eases burns cuts bruises and bullet wounds with dramatic language. It touts rapid recovery for burns ulcers sores and other injuries and prices the remedy at 25 cents at all druggists.
The Southside Agricultural Association met at Mathews on June 15 to reorganize and officers were elected: Percival Hicks President, G. S. Marchant Secretary, Frank Dixon Treasurer. The full board of directors was elected with Capt. Alex James replaced by J. J. Burke.
School seeks teachers wishing positions in the Chesapeake District Schools. Apply to the district clerk by July 1, 1612. Salary ranges from $30 to $90 according to ability and term. Seven months, perhaps eight. By order School Board, Joan F. Huperns, D. C.
A meeting is called for Saturday June 22 at 2 p m to perfect arrangements for the corner stone laying of a monument. Each daughter is urged to attend. Mrs F Theo Minver is president.
To those interested in the Southern Confederacy we make this appeal. Believing you would consider it a privilege to contribute to the monument feud now that erection is underway we call attention to those pledged and those moved to honor Confederate dead. Mrs F Tueo MILver, Pres.
A Neenah Wisconsin man experienced painful rib breaks after a violent coughing spell. The article promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles, claiming a woman from Missouri found it life changing and noting a free trial bottle offer. Individual testimonial quotes are included but details are fragmentary.
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