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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
5
Restore your wardrobe with cleaning, mending, and pressing. Fancy vests and delicate fabrics receive careful treatment with no damage. Alterations offered. pricing for suits, coats, pants, ladies coats, skirts, and plain garments. Send laundry to The Crystal Laundry in Norfolk. basket closes Wednesday morning at 9.
Miss Mable Foster travels to Baltimore while Frank Soles of Baltimore visits J T Christian. Salem revival draws growing attendance with blessings at each service. Phaup to lead Central appointment Sunday at 1 am. S J Foster of Susan improves health. Mary Gibson Hunley and Geo Hunley party returns from Richmond. George Gow an to preach at Holly Grove Sunday and Oak Grove Sunday night. Mrs Blair and four Marshville children guests of the Vaden home. Mrs M C White and Miss Fannie White of Johnson City Tenn. guests of Rev and Mrs Cook at the Rectory. Poll taxes due by May 6 to qualify for fall election. W E King of Norfolk guests in town. corner stone for New Point High School planned May 16 with Governor Mann expected. F L Jordan and wife move to Texas for health reasons. Rev and Mrs Winn and others attended Richmond Sunday School Convention. Gloucester Court attendance noted by many names. Local clothing sale praised for savings and value. Mathews High School commencment set for May 6 at Junior Hall at 7 30 with two plays, then repeats at Port Haywood May 11.
For soreness of the muscles whether Induced by violent exercise or injury, Chamberlain's Liniment is excellent. This liniment is also highly esteemed for the relief it affords in cases of rheumatism. Sold by all dealers.
Notice to contractors bidders for the new high school building at Mathews C H dated from April 13 to May 12 1911. Plans and specifications are available by applying to W M Minter at Mathews C H.
An advertising note promotes the Regal Engine as the best four cycle engine on the market. It invites readers to request information and literature and asks for patronage.
W H Willer notary public and J P Willer advertise readiness to attend to any notarial business in the county or elsewhere. The notice emphasizes mobility and commitment to provide service across regions.
H D Ely of Bantam Ohio refused surgery for a four year ulcer choosing Bucklen's Armc Salve instead. He reports his foot healed completely, joining claims it also cures burns boils sores bruises eczema pimples and piles. Sold at druggists for 25 cents.
One slightly used $350 piano offered for $125. Good as new and guaranteed to be in perfect order. Must be sold by J. F. Marchant at 201 E Main St Richmond Va.
Wolis Oriental Lodge No. 20 A F and A M will lay the corner stone of the new High School building at New Point on May 19 1911. Lodge members are requested to meet at the lodge room at 9 am. Order of W M J R Winder Sect.
A testimonial from Peter Boney of South Rockwood Michigan claims Electric Bitters cured his son's kidney trouble after six bottles. The note warns of backache, fatigue, and nervousness as kidney danger and urges use of Electric Bitters, sold for 50 cents with a guarantee by druggists.
Thousands seek the Woodworth Company offer for an experimental Sennine package free by mail from Dept G 1161 Broadway New York City. The remedy is claimed to cure asthma hay fever bronchitis and catarrh regardless of duration or climate. A Vienna University professor discovered this scientific compound now widely recommended.
The Louis Fucrerstein began running between Norfolk and the York River Monday, joined by Newport News merchants on the same route. Carter Glass spoke to an enthusiastic audience in Norfolk’s Academy of Music Tuesday night. Virginia Odd Fellows plan their 74th annual meeting in Lynchburg starting May, lasting about three days. Fredericksburg’s Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a tablet for John Paul Jones at William Paul’s house, noting it as a sole memorial to the naval hero in America.
A voice recalls a mixed race childhood in a rural cabin near a hilltop home. Scenes unfold of white children and enslaved or servant figures playing and dressing in sheets and leaves, amid prayers and uneasy longing for whiteness and belonging. The narrator contrasts a harsh night with a brighter yard and eventual union fantasies.
Hon. Carter Glass urged voters in court house speech against Ex-governor Claud Swanson citing Virginia party methods. He touted his Virginia Senate record and denounced Swanson while noting a crowded audience and favorable reception despite local sentiment. The South Boston News also faced sharp critique.
Gloucester Court opened on Monday with a smaller crowd but notable business. L. C. Catlett plans a new concrete block store beside the telephone building, adding to village appearances. Political activity surged as Major J. N. Stubbs and Captain John N. Tabb vie for the legislature, while Hon. Carter Glass drew a large audience for his U.S. Senate bid.
In memoriam for Albert H. Williams, who served The Master and died April 26, 1910. The poem recalls his truthful, just nature, impulsive kindness, self sacrifice, and the hope of reunion after death as the author envisions his presence in the afterlife.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatism with a claim that one application convinces. It lists J M Howell of Greenabury Kentucky as a dealer and notes Chamberlain's Stomach Liver Tablets for sick headache. The copy urges purchasing from all dealers.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Christopher Columbus as an ambitious navigator who sailed westward to unveil a new continent and left a lasting mark on world exploration despite aging and death.
A fragmentary, archaic poem passage depicts a distressed admiral and mutinous crew facing endless seas beyond the Azores amid stormy, starless horizons. The mate and sailors press for guidance as the captain repeats the refrain Sail on sail on and on, urging perseverance despite dwindling hope.
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