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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
2
The journal outlines rate scales for notices and ads including insertions at per-line charges and policy on resolutions of respect. It requests correspondents mail newsletters by Wednesday morning and requires signed submissions with writers’ names for publication.
The Journal urges erection of a monument to Mathews County Confederate soldiers who fought from Manassas to Appomattox. The Lane-Diggs Camp C. V. is considering the project and seeks community support, especially from Mathews women, to honor those who died or served. The piece appeals to pride, duty, and heritage, urging timely action to place a marble shaft commemorating their memory.
John W. Burgess discusses postwar South politics, arguing the era of Reconstruction was a grave error. He asserts white unity against Republican aims, critiques universal negro suffrage, and calls for nonpartisan lessons to heal national splits and secure civil equality.
The House at Washington passed the Army appropriation bill and the Foraker bill to mark graves of Confederate soldiers and sailors who died in Northern prisons and hospitals. An amendment provided for a commissioner who must be a Confederate veteran to supervise the work. white marble headstones to be set near the prisons where the men died.
Corporal John R Soper, a member of Armistead's Battery from 1861 to 1865, died Friday March 2 1906 at age 71. He served bravely and was present with the Battery at the surrender Ayrt 16.
The Senate revived the 1903 voting trust amendment after House passage. Senator Strode backed the Phlegar bill and opposed Sears amendment. Senator Sears, a fluent speaker, defended his position, explained differences between Phlegar and his substitute, and discussed responsibility for enacting the Caton law. Times-Dispatch.
Baltimore native Dr John Williamson Palmer author of Stonewall Jacksons Way and editor of the Century Dictionary and Literary Digest died in Baltimore on February 26 at age eighty one. He served as war correspondent for the Times and Tribune, was a Confederate veteran, and later assisted by Dana to obtain a pass to Baltimore to join his family.
C E Emerson of Fitzwilliam New Hampshire endured two pneumonia attacks in one winter. Two physicians said recovery was unlikely after the second bout. After nearly giving up hope he took Foley's Honey and Tar and recovered. He calls it the grandest remedy for throat and lung troubles. Sold by S E Richardson.
In obedience to State Board instructions a uniform examination for teaching in Mathews County Public Schools will be held at Mathews C. Nr on May 3 4 and 5 beginning promptly at 9 o clock A M White and colored applicants examined the same day Ros B Lane Superintendent of Schools Mathews Co
William Thomas a colored man wanted by Washington police for the murder of Robert Wales a colored man was captured at Lewis Duinns colored home near Nextsville by Detective Flathers and Sheriff Rorabough of the county. He was taken back to Washington following information from W R Free Jr of Nokesville and a colored hand in his employ.
A reminiscence references cough care guidance urging Foley’s Honey and Tar as the cure. It notes to avoid nongeneric remedies and mentions a yellow package sold by BE Richardson.
Mathews Circuit holds preaching appointments on Sundays at Salem Crab Neck Central and other stations. Services include 7:30 PM on 2nd Sunday and 11:00 AM on 3rd Sunday, with 8:320 PM noted for an 8 PM service and 11:07 AM at Central. Richard Ferguson, P. C. leads.
The article notes the final week of the Public School term with pupils poised to learn more in the remaining days. It emphasizes opportunities for continued study and the potential for academic progress before term end.
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