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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
2
The notice outlines annual and ad pricing for Che Journal publishing company. It details costs for transient ads obituaries and resolutions contract rates reading notices and paid matter. It urges timely newsletter mailings before Wednesday morning and requires signed communications only.
The Eastern State Hospital investigation is followed with zeal by The Journal which praises Dr. L. S. Foster, calls for impartiality from the committee chair, and defends Foster’s character and leadership in Mathews County. The piece notes Foster’s ties to Tidewater Telephone and local education as evidence of his public service.
Miss Marion Forrest daughter of Mr. Robert H. Forrest of Foster Mathews native. She passed four examinations at the Southern Short-hand Business University of Norfolk with high marks 100 percent 98 percent 100 percent and 100 percent in Rules and Principles Constractions Expe dite Word Signal and Typewriting Manual. The article extends congratulations and wishes her a long useful career.
Westville First and Third Sundays 11 A.M. Holly Grove Second and Fourth Sundays 11 A.M. Oak Grove First and Third Sundays 3 P.M. Night services alternating at the three churches.
Foley & Co of Chicago touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the original throat and lung remedy. The ad warns that many imitators with similar names exist and urges buyers to insist on the genuine yellow package. Sold by S. E. Richardson.
A bright Court House program drew a good audience for Central M. E. Church. The event raised 75 dollars for the rebuilding fund and featured numerous musical numbers from local artists and a large mixed cast. Refreshments followed the program.
The Rev Richard Ferguson will address the Lane-Diggs Camp C V at Mathews Court House on Saturday May 12 at 2 30 PM. The ladies of the camp will sell refreshments for the Confederate Monument fund. Confederate soldiers may hear Brother Ferguson on the Battle of Gettysburg and meet an old veteran who charged with Pickett's men. The public is invited. A H Williams Com.
At a Monument Executive Committee meeting held in the Rectory on Saturday May 5 1906 committees were named to solicit funds for the monument. Bohannon Miss Martha Min ter leads with assistants Lilly White Helen Freeman Lizzie White Bernice Machen Mrs Jennie Walker. St Pauls Eva Armistead leads with Susie Williams Hattie Jarvis Mary L Hudgins Mattie Hudgins Belle Hudgins and Nora C Brooks Beulah Orretta Billups heads another team assisted by Ida Hudgins Carrie White and others.
Assisted by Miss Estelle Diggs Miss Lena V Thomas Miss Hattie Sludgins Miss Eunice Hodgins and Mrs Nellie Williams the committees from other section of the county will be published soon.
The Port Haywood Academy plans commencement exercises on May 17 and 18. The first night features The Courtship of Miles Standish, with a repeat if weather worsens. The second night hosts the regular commencement, with about eight o clock start and seats reserved for scholars’ parents.
Roll of Honor for the week ending April 27 lists Curtis Hudgins Arnold Hurst Lester Smith Ellwood Thomas Carlton Thomas Georgie Arimis stead Edna Armistead Columbia Borum Mary Hudgins Saidee Ripley Ruby Ripley Saidee Smith. For May 4 entries include Ownley Burroughs Hudgins Miller Lester Smith Carlton Thomas Edna Armistead Columbia Borum Mary Hudgins Saidee Ripley Ruby Ripley Saidee Smith May Smith. Those entitled to Certificate of Merit are Saidee Ripley John Brown ley Curtis Hudgins Carlton Thomas Columbia Borum. An inert liver is discouraged and De Witt’s Little Early Risers pills are recommended by S E.
An essay notes oysters appear calm yet bear irritants in their shells. It argues nerves are common but the pearl results from turning irritation into value. Readers are urged to adopt the oyster’s philosophy and convert worries into jewels. Times-Dispatch.
A brief notice states a person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing is asked to buy Foley Honey and Tar from S. B. Richardson.
Miles Hudgins remains ill with pneumonia as his parents Mr and Mrs Filmore Hudgins stay at his bedside in a Baltimore hospital. Archie Hudgins from town was also summoned to be with his daughter Mrs Tay.
Mrs. Floyd Knight of Newport News visits her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Knight. Mr Mason Hudgins from Newport News visits family and friends. Oscar Hudgins recovering from serious injuries shows improvement and cheer. Mrs John Hughes and daughter Earlyene of Newport News visit Mr and Mrs Geo Hudgins. Mr Luther Hudgins returns to Norfolk to resume duties after a week with family. A Subscriber.
Notice details a small public school building near the Baptist Church at Cat Tan Branch Blakes in Piankitank District. It specifies dimensions and materials 22 by 42 feet framing 16 inch centers, roof rafters two feet eight inches, sash 1 3/4 inches thick, brick underpinning and nail fastened flooring, with two doors and 18 by 14 windows, all heart lumber and bright sap tongue and groove ceilings. Bids may be accepted or rejected by the board and sealed proposals are solicited by J. T. Christian.
John A. Payne of Wilton Virginia offers skilled wharf and bridge construction with guaranteed results and satisfactory references. He invites contact for profitable projects.
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