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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
The Journal outlines rates for transient advertisements 50 cents for initial insertion 25 cents for each follow up with no change. Obituaries and resolutions priced at five cents per line. Political candidate communications billed at standard advertising rates. Reading notices priced at 10 cents per line. Submissions should arrive before Wednesday. unsigned communications are not accepted.
News notes the ship carrying former Gov A J Montague and family near loss off the Irish coast while en route to South America as a Pan American Congress delegate. The editorial praises Montague’s intellect eloquence and public service and predicts continued influence on Virginia and the nation.
In a lighthearted note the editorial bemoans heat and drought while joking that gold dollars cooldown the office and keep subscriptions paid. It urges readers to renew, promising relief from the season's burden and sustained publication through winter.
A county report notes Gloucester members were not unanimous for Mears though Accotiac showed mixed backing and the outcome remains uncertain.
Holly Grove Oak Grove and Westville Christian Churches urge support for a fundraising musicale and lawn party to replenish the parsonage fund. The event at Mathews Grove features music recitals and the Mathews Quartet with Elizabeth and Bertha White, plus transport by wagons from the Journal office at 6 PM.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports severe lung hemorrhages for years. After trying several physicians he used Foley's Honey and Tar and now claims his lungs are sound. He recommends the remedy for advanced lung trouble and warns against substitutes. For sale by FE Richardson.
Delegates to the Epworth League Conference in Norfolk describe addresses by pastors and laymen with no reports read, leaving unclear growth in the Commonwealth. The report notes meeting former pastors and quotes devotionals by Mr Cadman and addresses by Dr W G Star and Rev E H Rawling, ending with a reflection on youth potential.
The piece argues devotionals are the church’s heart, urging strong youth involvement through Epworth League. It calls for prepared prayer meetings, a live paper, punctual attendance, and practical lessons from leaders while stressing education and moral purpose in religious action.
An old health ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it makes sound kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases. It states the product strengthens the whole system and is for sale by E. F. Richardson.
The ladies of Christ Church Kingston parish invite the public to a lawn party at Woodstock, home of Dr T B Lane, on July 4. Supper ice cream and other refreshments will be served from 4 p m to 10 p m.
A. A. Herren of Pinch Arkansas writes that Dpokey's Honey and Tac cures coughs colds and lung trouble and has cured consumption in early stages. He claims Foley's Honey and Tar also satisfies users. For sale by S. Richardson.
Ex congressman George C. Cabell of Danville died in the Union Protestant Infirmary Baltimore after an operation at age 69. He served twelve years in Congress after a Confederate Army career rising from private to colonel. His body was sent to Danville for funeral services.
In Torceno Ohio on June 25 five men J A Miller R C Lemmer R A Beard P H Waters and P H Breining were sentenced to pay $5000 fines and one year in the penitentiary Judge Kincaid said he might reduce the sentence if ice trust members lower prices to previous levels and later restore them. Prosecutor Wachenheimer secured a notable victory against the combine.
Miss Fannie S. Lee of Manassas and William A. Henry of Washington married after eloping from Virginia. Despite parental objections the couple traveled at dawn to the railway station then to Washington where a minister joined them and they departed for Canada on their honeymoon.
Strenuous efforts are under way to ensure a Five Points Picnic supports the new Methodist Church. Speakers include Hon. J. Boyd Sears and Hon. Leslie C. Garnett. The Mathews Quartet will sing as ice cream and cake are served on the grounds.
The ice cream festival at the Old Baptist Church on Thursday June 21 drew steady attendance. A minor hitch with the ice caused no injuries and the event added funds toward paying down the church debt.
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