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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
The rising sun and singing birds herald spring as shorelines and fields bloom. Fishermen begin their runs, nets yield shad, and markets open while households tend gardens and celebrate the bounty of Providence with peace and lawful civic fellowship.
A historical opinion defends license taxes for various professions and trades including notaries sheriffs and county officials. It notes per net licenses for fishermen of pound nets and fees for inspectors and revenue commissioners. The text urges obedience to law and preservation of order, citing Mathews county as a community example.
The editorial notes a shift from Sunday and Monday sunshine to disappointing weather. It also comments wryly on the ground swine, using the change in conditions to heighten the author’s respect for pigs.
A reflective piece argues the true value of schooling, urges longer terms for Mathews pupils, and contrasts local education with national opportunities. It notes a Thursday evening entertainment, a genius pupil using ditto marks, and calls for extended five month terms toward ten months. Prospective continuation of classes is suggested.
Mrs Mary E Green died at her home near Retz Post Office on February 14 1906 after a brief illness of pleuro pneumonia She was 51 Her grandson Archie D Blake died of pneumonia days earlier Funeral services were held February 16 at 2 PM with Rev G W Remengen Burial in the Green family grounds She was daughter of the late J Madison Lewis twice married first to Joseph Green and later to George P Green She leaves three children from first marriage Boadman C Green Mrs J P Blake and Mrs J William Merchant and a son C Calvin Green from second marriage She was a longtime member of Westville Christian Church and remembered as a kind neighbor and nurse to the sick.
Mathews High School in Red Men’s Hall hosted an evening program on the 22nd with Old Glory on display and multiple drills and recitations. Students as young as kindergarten performed while masters Garland Miles Currie Hudgins Neil Foster Morttram Miller portrayed colonial figures and delivered speeches. Prof. Jordan lauded the pupils and urged parental support. proceeds fund a high school library.
Mr. A W Hepburn hosted a delightful Friday reception at his River side residence with help from Mrs Hepburn and Miss Hepburn. Guests and dancing followed by a generous supper included J Page Nottingham Elijah Baker D G Baker J F Marchant L C Garnett Rutherford M M Mitchell Grace B Siegel McDonald C C White R L Sears Le Cato Pettit Bessie D Miller Hart Butterfield Joan J Burke A M Marchant R R Hoskins T B Diggs Sands Smith Jr.
In obedience to instruction from the State Board of Examiners the uniform examination for those wishing to teach in the Public Schools of Mathews County will be held at Mathews C H on May 3 4 and 5 beginning promptly at 9 o clock A M White and colored applicants examined the same day Thos B Lane Supt of Schools Mathews Co.
The St Pauls School roll of honor lists Edna Armistead Columbus Borum Edna Burroughs Ritchie Lane Hudgins Clara Hudgins Mary Ripley Lottie Ripley Ruby Ripley Hattye Miles John Browniey Harold Burroughs Curtis Hudgins John Miller George Miley Charlie Powell and Carlton Thomas.
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as cures for la grippe coughs and pneumonia prevention. The product is sold by S. E. Richardson in a yellow package, urging readers to refuse any but the genuine article.
Miss Edna E Brooks of Hallie ford stays with her sister Mrs H L Mathews at Cobb's Creek from Friday to Sunday with friend Miss Pearl Saddler. Miss Nora Lewis visits her uncle Whites Neck this week. Miss Rutie Forrest visits her sister. Dr Shafer sells his beautiful home to Mr Adams of Wisconsin and will move in soon. The Shafer family may occupy a nearby vacant house temporarily.
Farmers busy with spring prep under fine weather. Cecil Morgan celebrated his seventh birthday Tuesday with a lighthearted gathering of friends. Willie Wilson from Baltimore visits Mrs. Lucie Banks this week. Several children attended Frank Forrest’s birthday at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Forrest’s last Friday. Capt. W. B. Diggs returned home Tuesday very ill.
An old medical claim promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It asserts digestion, liver and bowel stimulation, quick relief, no nausea, pleasant taste, and urges immediate use. Sold by S. E. Richardson with a warning to refuse substitutes.
A brief, truncated query asking about getting wet and offering services for "pdts" or products. The text is fragmentary with unclear meaning and no identifiable entities or dates.
The Clowes investigation concluded with witnesses including Mayor Carlton Mc Carthy Judge S B Witt Hon A C Braxton Staunton and Colonel L W Lane giving first hand hospital insights. Argument to begin tomorrow at 4 PM with Colonel George Wayne Anderson representing Clowes and Joseph T Lawless for Foster.
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