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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
3
A collage of small items from Norfolk and surrounding areas. advertisements for Olive Laxative Syrup and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea appear alongside personal notes from Dyersburg and Ronconverte. town news mentions visitors, health cures, farm sales, and church announcements across Mathews and West Mathews regions.
Local retailer Wolfie & Nelson trims stock of boys and men clothing and low cut shoes to clear seasonal lines at half price. The up-to-date firm urges customers to call and verify savings.
Summer heat brings crowds to city watering spots and Exposition events this week. Notable visitors include Capt. and Mrs. Walter Lane and Miss Virginia Garnett. Residents report families such as Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weston staying with Mrs. Julius Borum after selling their home.
Mr Earl Marchant returns from Norfolk and visits relatives in Cricket Hill. Mrs N C Winder travels to Norfolk, Martin Marchant stays with his parents, and Grace Marchant visits relatives. Mrs Dema Hudgins hosts a gathering. Two girls hear a blood curdling sound near a church path, fear a ghost, but discover a ball to blame the noise and vow to doubt ghost stories henceforth. Heather Rose.
Fabernacle reports little news from Tabernacle but notes a nearing summer tithe and a large Sunday congregation. Capt Granberry Hudgins and families enjoyed visits with relatives while several local residents hosted friends and relatives over the weekend including Linda Machen, Bertie Sadler, Lizzie St Ludwina, and Mrs Hodgins families.
Practical researchers conclude a practical approach yields tangible results in footwear design. The study highlights user comfort, durability, and cost effectiveness as key factors driving new shoe development.
A social column details visits from Tennessee and Baltimore residents to Mob Jack and Danville General Hospital, plus a party touring the Exposition. Multiple candidates announce bids for local offices including Supervisor Westville district, House of Delegates, Justice of the Peace, County Treasurer, and County Sheriff with pledges of faithful service.
Miss Mary Downs returns fully recovered after a visit to Norfolk. Mrs Digss travels to Norfolk then Exposition. Mrs Wylie Forrest and children went to Brambleton to visit a sister. Mrs Ira Sawyer and Miss Louise Hudgins visit Miss Mable Smyth of South Norfolk. Capt Gus Banks enjoys summer at home. Mr Thomas Flippin spent days in Norfolk last week, his first in years. Foley’s Kidney Cure ad promotes health and system strength.
A parade of 1907 Democratic petitions outlines bids for Mathews County offices. F J Burke seeks Treasurer, Jno R Saunders runs for Senate, and a Mathews Middlesex seat candidate pledges support for oyster and fish industries, roads, schools, and Confederate widows pensions.
Joseph R. Williams announces his candidacy for county supervisor in the district, subject to Democratic party action on July 20 1907. He asks voters to support better roads and signs his respectful pledge.
L C Gargett announces his candidacy for the Democratic primary for Commonwealth's Attorney. He thanks Mathews voters for prior support and asks for endorsement and votes in the July 20 primary, hoping for continued support whether opposed or not.
Judge W. B. Simmons of Fincastle Virginia testifies about using L. M. Paint on his home since 1882 and praises its durability. He notes switching to another brand led to regrets and says any defect in L. M. Paint will be repaired at no cost. The paint is said to harden with zinc and last 10 to 15 years. Donations of L. M. Paint flow to churches. Sold by Wm. H. C. Murray in Williams Wharf.
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