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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
2
The Journal announces subscription at $1.00 per year and asks correspondents to mail news before Wednesday for timely publication. Obituaries and respect notices are paid matter at five cents per line, with other notices and ads priced per line. transient ads 50 cents for first insertion, 25 cents for repeats with no changes.
A newspaper stance asserts ownership independence from any courthouse ring. The Journal declares it bought without strings and will voice its own views, free of county faction influence, seeking progress over local squabbles.
In Mathews county residents complain about only two weekly trips to Baltimore by the B C A Railway with one Saturday run deemed useless for shipping. They urge rescheduling to avoid Sunday arrivals and boost local trucking by improving steamboat schedules for better depot patronage and county business.
The Journal notes that over the past month improvements have been made to Mathews County main roads thanks to officials. While progress exists, more work is needed to elevate Mathews roads to stellar state levels, as residents express confidence in ongoing projects and the county’s soil favors better road maps.
The article urges Mathews County to install sign boards at all crossings to aid strangers and visitors. It argues such improvements benefit every citizen and aligns with the newspaper's duty to promote local improvements, insisting action will be taken regardless of opposition.
Mrs J P White of Lehigh Borough Pa credits a new medicine with saving her life by easing lung trouble and coughs. The remedy is advertised as a reliable treatment for lung disease, croup, bronchitis, asthma, and hoarseness, guaranteed with a free trial bottle at drug stores.
In Norfolk and Portsmouth chapman Alexander crusades add hundreds to Protestant congregations. NorfolkMethodist reports total 246 new members with Epworth Ghent and others tallying dozens, while Portsmouth Methodist churches show 223 additions led by Wright Memorial Cottage Place and Monumental. Other denominations add significant numbers across Presby terian Baptist and Disciples churches.
An old advertisement proclaims a laxative cures chronic constipation and aids digestion. It promises immediate relief, claims liver and bowel stimulation restore natural action, and endorses Poley’s Grino Laxative as gentle with no griping. Sold by all druggists with substitutes refused.
The journal states readiness to handle all kinds of job printing at very reasonable prices. It positions itself as a versatile printer for diverse needs and emphasizes affordability and reliability.
Gloucester County reports Hallie Till organized an entertainment at the graded school to raise funds for an organ. The event was a success with praising remarks on the children's performance. Rev W E Wyatt preached a fine sermon at Petsworth Baptist Church on Sunday to a fair audience. Mr and Mrs G J Clayton visited Mr and Mrs M C Hibble. Sam Clayton Luther Hibble and Ct Bell visited West Point last Friday. Mr R P Gray took a trip to Richmond. R Lible SC Lubble and Othe Bell were seen in Belamy’s neighbor.
The notice warns that anyone suspecting kidney problems should take Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately to avoid.Brisk's disease or diabetes referenced. It urges prompt action and notes availability through local sellers.
Two Firemex confess arson at the Jamestown Expo grounds in Norton Virginia. Fire Chief Miller’s proposed cuts fueled the act, with two arsonists fleeing and written confessions naming six suspects from Detroit Jellico Iowa Petersburg Wilmington Wilkes Barre. Sharp and Boughton admitted torching the Philippine village and other buildings.
By virtue of a distress warrant and execution in my hand I will offer for sale at public auction in the Court House Yard on Saturday May 16 1908 at 2 oclock a neat lot of household and kitchen furniture also one wagon Miller Sheriff JOAN EE. MILLER
Sworn writs sent to every member of the Common Council and the Board of Aldermen to appear before Judge Witt on May 21 to show cause why they have not provided proper funds to repair the city jail. The jail is described as unsuited for diseased or insane prisoners, with a recent incident of a woman damaging a cell.
Colds that linger into spring weaken the system and exhaust the nerves, paving the way for illness. Fotey's Honey and Tar stops the cough quickly and clears the cold. It is safe for all ages and available at most druggists.
C W Sellow of Chester Maryland asserts Davis Yellow Metal Copper Paint has long delivered complete satisfaction. He stresses quality as the sole criterion for purchase and says Davis stands alone. He urges consulting a dealer and accepting no substitute from The H B Davis Company.
An advertisement extols the function of kidneys to strain wastes from blood and claims Foley's Kidney Remedy improves kidney health. The copy urges immediate use of Poley’s Kidney Pesiedy, alleging it will make you well and is safe by all druggists.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Matthews County on May 12, 1908, J D G Tillups sues Charles Fraser to recover sixty two dollars thirty six cents with interest from March 1, 1908 and to attach engines and property at Oneens Creek. Fraser, not a Virginia resident, must appear within fifteen days. publication to run weekly for four weeks in Mayviews Journal and posted at the courthouse door on May 16, 1908.
In Mathews County circuit court a case against Myra Wyatt and J W Down seeks enforcement of a contract to deliver a deed for 508 14 acres near the Battery, between Down’s horse farm and Shackivford stands. Wyatt alleged to be a state resident. order requires appearance within fifteen days and publication for four weeks in the Mathews Journal with posting at the courthouse door.
The Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Mathews County issues a divorce suit against Phoenas He Garyna and Abeuthin Gwyn. The defendant Mariba Garynn, not a Virginia resident, must answer or risk default. Publication ordered weekly for four weeks in the Mathews Journal and a court-house posting, with a copy to be posted May 1.
Win H C Murray DE M Paint Agents at Williams Wharf Virginia describe a method to mix 4 gallons L and M Paint and 3 cups Pure Linseed Oil at 69 cents each to produce 7 gallons of paint ready for use. Total cost about $1.70 per gallon.
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