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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising rates per line and per inch, with first and subsequent insertion charges and discounts. It emphasizes paid matter, authorized signatures, and submission timing for letters and items to be published, warning about delays if not received promptly.
The Democrats of the First District nominate Hon. W A Jones for the ninth consecutive term. Mathews County supported Jones amid delayed inspectors as the party maintains the Democratic banner by about 1600 votes. The editor congratulates Jones and the party on the victory and public service.
The article notes a scramble among Democrats nationwide to join the Bryan bandwagon as his triumph and rising popularity signal a hopeful improvement in national politics. It emphasizes the appeal of Hon. Wm. J. Bryan and the public desire for reform.
Somerset county Md. Sheriff George W. Grown plans a discreet transfer of George Scott alias Willie Lee the accused in a double assault to Somerset county. Gov Warfield may ensure an orderly trial while militia threats loom. Scott rests in jail unaware of the sheriff in town.
For sale by S. E. Richardson, the notice touts Poley’s Kidney cure promising sound kidneys and a positive cure for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims to purify the blood and strengthen the whole system.
A memorial notice recalls Johnny Mickelbourgh who died April 5 1906 and a farewell prayer from loved ones. It also honors infant Erma aged four years two months and twenty two days with details of the May 26 home visit and funeral led by Rev H Williams at Locust Grove Church.
An old ad compares a sick dog and a tired stomach to justify Kodol Dyspepsia Digestive Aid. It promises the stomach rests while it digests and restores function, claiming you cannot feel well with a disordered stomach. The product is sold by S. B. Richgodsop.
Readable lines indicate church services held on third Sundays in the month at A M Ly Ting wed oly Grove. No further details on times or locations provided.
In Withington North Carolina Judge Parnell sentences Robert Sawyer and Arthur Adams to death for the murder of the crew of the schooner Harry A Berwind off the North Carolina coast last October. District Attorney Skinner spoke, Henry Scott will be hanged July 6 in New Hanover jail. Petition for commutation to life circulating by influential citizens.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing years of lung hemorrhages after multiple doctors failed. He reports his lungs are now sound and urges its use in advanced lung trouble. Refuse substitutes and seek Foley's Honey and Tar from S E Richardson.
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 19 special deputies Goggin and Puch brought Ned Bryant to the Lynchburg jail after his arrest in Rustburg Campbell County for allegedly attempting to assault six year old Mildred Evans at her uncle E W Evans home. Bryant fled after threatening to cut her throat but was chased and captured by Sheriff Perrow and sent to the Campbell County grand jury following a hearing before Justice Withers.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy. He claims it has cured consumption in early stages and notes strong satisfaction. Available from S. E. Richardson.
The list sets fair dates for Tappahannock August 29 30 31 Norfolk October 1 2 3 4 5 6 Richmond October 8 9 10 11 12 13 Mathews October 24 25 26 Heathville October 31 November 2 Kilmane rck November 6 6 Gloucester date to be announced later
A Fourth of July picnic at Five Points near Redart post office offers a day of music and speeches to raise funds for a new Methodist church. The Mathews Quartett will perform with others, and J Boyd Sears and Leslie C Garnett will speak. Ice cream cake lemonade and food will be served.
A notice outlines that every action will prioritize patron comfort and convenience, guiding operations and services to ensure a seamless experience for guests.
Notice to Masons calling Oriental Lodge No. 20 A F and A M to assemble at 10 A M on Saturday June 23 to celebrate the anniversary of St John the Baptist Dinner served by order of Worship Master J R Wrayner secretary
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is the sole cure for rheumatism and promotes Voley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It urges readers to ask their druggist about Tea or Tablets and notes sales through S. E. Richardson.
The Chesapeake Steamship Co and New York Shipbuilding Co plan a steel passenger and freight propeller steamer for the Baltimore to Norfolk route with Old Point Comfort calls. It will be 285 ft long, 36 ft beam, 17 ft 4 in depth, speed 19 mph, four cylinder triple expansion engines, four Scotch boilers, and star A I rating for 20 years.
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