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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
4
The Journal announces weekly Thursday publication with a Pen Year rate and editor owner W M Minter. Obituaries under 1,000 words are free for subscribers. over 100 words cost five cents per line. Ads and news copy are prepared on request. forms close Wednesday at 10 am.
The 1917 Chicago convention ends with Taft chosen as Republican nominee while Roosevelt starts a new party, leaving the GOP in disarray. Democrats now have a chance if they nominate a genuine progressive candidate in Baltimore, with a likely strong chance in November.
A letter urges Mathews County to raise educational standards and school funding, contrasting two newspapers. The author cites community wealth in Mathews but lagging schooling, asks residents to awaken and support the drive, invoking Philip Brooks and calling for action by all citizens.
Tuesday June 18 convention opens in Chicago with Elihu Root of New York as temporary chairman but Roosevelt supporters back McGovern of Wisconsin. Root wins by 48 vote majority as Roosevelt camp fights seat contest. Wednesday sees Roosevelt forces defeated on seating contested delegates. Thursday and Friday cover committee actions already appointed.
Taft wins the nomination by a 21 vote majority amid a ruckus with Roosevelt supporters. The platform defends Republican records, calls for a protective tariff and a strong navy, and promises general improvements. Roosevelt and some allies abstain, then depart to form a new party and nominate Roosevelt. a committee is set to organize it.
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters restore health and charm in women, promising strong nerves, bright brain, even temper, clear complexion, and vitality. It asserts the tonic relieves indigestion backache headache fainting and dizziness and labels the product a woman’s favorite remedy available for 50c at druggists.
A police officer orders a street crowd to disperse and uses force if needed. An accompanying advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a laxative cure, claiming they gently persuade the bowels to proper action, with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Richmond on June 19 1912 marked the law's effective date as the first death report was a colored infant in Hanover who died without a physician present. Local registrar George E Heath of Ashland investigated to ensure the death was not violent and granted the first burial permit under the statute.
The State Department of Agriculture releases the June Farmers Bulletin with articles on improved cultivation. Any person may obtain it by sending a card to Commissioner Geo. W. Koiner in Richmond, Virginia.
The Mathews C. H. Lobsters fell 6 to 4 to Glebe on their home diamond last Thursday, despite a crippled roster. Batteries were Treakle and Treakle for the Lobsters with White and Ingram. Earlier, Mobjack faced Glebe in a thrilling 12 to 11 victory for Glebe, Hopkins and White and Treakle and Treakle combining on the mound.
Advertises Cham berlin's Cough Remedy to ease coughing and loosen mucus in whooping cough. Claims it helps expectoration and has been used successfully in many epidemics. Endorses sale by all eaters.
The Gloucester Mathews Bank Inc stockholders meet at the Math ews C H office in Va on July 11 1917 at 12 M to elect directors and transact other business. Stock books close June 1 1912 and reopen July 12 1912. J M Lewis Secretary.
An advertisement extols Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds or explosions and other ailments including boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles. The product is offered at 25 cents at druggists across the nation in a stark July emphasis.
Preparations are under way for the Confederate Monument corner stone ceremony at Mathews C. H. on Saturday June 29. The McNeil Co of Marietta Ga furnishes it with a local representative on site. George A Taylor hauled the sections and they will be in place by Saturday. Speakers include T J Downing J Boyd Sears J N Stubbs and Reverends Gowen and Winn. Ladies plan a dinner at the Junior Order Hall.
An advertisement promises relief from constipation with Cham berlin's Tablets producing an agreeable movement of the bowels without unpleasant effects. Sold by all dealers.
A full day program on July 4 at the old Gwynns Island school house features speeches and various amusements. A fine dinner will be served, with proceeds aiding the construction of a new church.
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers $100 for a deafness case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
C E Diggs announces a sale of cemetery lots at the cemetery opposite St Pauls Church on Saturday June 29. The notice invites interested parties to attend the event and purchase plots.
At the Democratic convention Parker won the temporary chair with W. J. Bryan backing Kern who declined. Bryan then supported Parker’s rivals but Parker was chosen by a 69 vote margin. The outcome strengthens Clark’s bid for the nomination as Bryan gains control of the permanent organization and James of Kentucky becomes permanent chairman.
A historical piece highlights ten years of educational reform in the Southern States, noting rapid progress in elementary and high schools. Parents, though hopeful, feel the burden of funding better opportunities for their children and anticipate continued expansion of school activities and community growth.
The Moonlight Schools in Rowan County Kentucky began on September 1911 to educate adults who missed literacy opportunities. Teachers mobilized communities, drawing participants from ages twenty to eighty six. Bible study, reading, writing, arithmetic, and geography flourished, boosting day classes and widening social and library access.
Teachers desiring positions in the Chesapeake District Schools must apply to the district clerk by July 1 1912 in accordance with school law. Salary ranges from 30 to 90 dollars based on ability. Term seven months, perhaps eight. By order School Board, Joan F Hupkins, D C.
An appeal calls on supporters and potential donors to contribute to the Confederate monument fund as erection proceeds. Mrs. F Theodora Miller, president, notes many have already pledged and invites others to honor Confederate dead through this project.
A frightful coughing spell in Neenah Wisconsin left a man with two broken ribs. The article promotes Kings New Discovery as a remedy for coughing and chest illnesses claiming it ends coughs and heals lungs. It notes a free trial bottle and small sizes available at druggists.
The Gloucester Mathews Bank Inc located at Mathews Virginia presents its financial condition as of June 14 1912 to the State Corporation Commission. Resources include Loans and Discounts 268063.06 overdrafts secured 1329.36 securities 85670.00 banking house 12474.90 other cash items 743.83 due from national banks 50356.75 currency 14016.00 coins 161.50 total 435266.00 J P Nottingham cashier swears to accuracy with notarization by Sands Smith on June 14 1912.
Citizens of North plan a big day in their new hall on July 4 with Hon. W A Jones addressing campaign issues. Local speakers will attend and speaking starts at 11 a.m. An elaborate dinner will be served on the grounds at 1 o'clock.
The Summer session of the Virginia State Farmers Institute will assemble in Winchester Virginia on August 1 and 2 to discuss agricultural topics and farm improvements.
The Mathews Journal clarifies to patrons that Mr. Paul Titlow has no connection with the publication and that any business he solicits is not on behalf of The Journal.
An old ad claims five to six doses of a remedy numbered 666 will break chills and fever, acts on the liver better than calomel, and does not gripe or sicken. Price listed as 25 cents with reference codes jl3-3m.
J Henry Thompson Retz announces readiness to grind and sell meat hominy and any related items. He also offers graham flour touted as a healthy food and solicits patronage from customers in Virginia.
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