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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
2
Notes from the Rappahannock District Meeting of the W. F. M. S. of the M. E. Church, South. The piece details plans for a county monument to honor veterans, mentions participants from Mathews circuits, and reports on district activities, secretary elections, and fundraising progress toward a $1000 goal.
At a regular meeting the County Educational Board decided to pursue a county high school and called a county meeting for Saturday July 8 at 3 PM in the Court House. Mrs A F Marcoant reports the plan seeks broad attendance and concrete action to meet the county's need.
Math ews County Virginia reads as a fundraising appeal listing children including Vivian Douglass Aubrey Lucile Edward Solberg and Thomas Gilbert Martin. The undersigned urges every child in the county to subscribe to the Fitzhugh Lee Monument fund and donate a penny. Contributions received by the committee in Richmond will be rewarded.
Appointments set for Shiloh Gwynns Salem Crab Neck on each Sunday with services at 11 00 A M and 3 00 P M on select Sundays. John O Moss P C directs.
A card directed to Democratic workers in the 39th Senatorial District outlines a candidate’s intent to share views on key campaign questions. The district spans Kine and Queen, Essex, Mippre- Sex, Matr ws, and Gloucester counties, signaling a formal bid for the Virginia Senate.
J N Stubbs of Woods Roads Va outlines stance on harmony in the Democratic party for the August 22 primary. He defends against rumors of a combined slate, supports education reform, road improvements, taxation limits, and board reforms. He endorses local option in liquor laws and urges unity to advance Tidewater industries and veterans’ care.
Public speaking engagements announced at L. S. White’s store July 1, Hugh Hudgins’ store July 5, Labans July 8, Dobbs Creek July 13, and Grinnell & Hutson’s store July 15 at 7 30 P M. Speaker will reply to a Mathews Tribune article by James N Stubbs and invites his attendance.
Democratic voter notice from Mathews and Middlesex counties announcing RK L McCready as a candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary to represent the two counties in the Virginia House of Delegates. The brief statement expresses respect and intent to seek the seat.
A candidate for re election to the House of Delegates asks the voters of Saatitewy and Middlesex for Democrat endorsement. He thanks voters for past honors and expresses pride in seeking another term. He pledges to faithfully represent Math ews and Middlesex to earn their approval.
A Virginia Democratic candidate from Mathews and the 390th district declares plans for a campaign card outlining views on key issues. The message emphasizes prior service in the Virginia Senate, requesting continued support from fellow Democrats and inviting the nomination for the State Senate from the 39th district.
An advertisement warns that smoking in a powder magazine is deadly and urges using Foley's Kidney Cure to treat kidney and bladder disorders. It claims cures for Bright's disease and diabetes and lists S. E. Richardson in Mathews and Miller and Rilie in Woods X Roads Va as sellers.
Asthma sufferer Mrs. Adolph Buesing of Davenport Iowa reports a twelve year struggle with severe cold developing into chronic asthma. After temporary relief from doctors failed, Foley's Honey and Tar reportedly cured her with one fifty cent bottle. Sold by S. E. Richardson Matthews Va and Miller & Riley Woods Cross Roads Va.
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