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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
4
A historic newspaper notice outlines pricing for obituaries resolutions and reading notices, charging five cents per line for resolutions, ten cents per line for reading notices, and transient ads at six cents per inch for the first insertion and twenty five cents per inch for subsequent insertions.
Memorial services were held Monday in Mathews for Judge G Taylor Garnett. Hon Maryus Jones presided with J J Burke as secretary. speakers included Hon J Boyd Sears Hon W D Evans Judge C J Jones Col J R Saunders and others. Sketch and resolutions praised Garnett birth in Virginia 1846 service in the Confederacy at New Market education private tutors then Virginia Military Institute and a long career as Commonwealths Attorney and judge.
Judge Garnett served as judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit comprising Mathews Middlesex Gloucester King and Queen and King William for a two year term after abolition of the county count system. He had dedicated over thirty five years to Mathews courts and was a longtime Democratic leader. He married Ellen Browne in 1871 and died February 3, 1910, leaving widow and children M Burke Garnett Christopher Browne Garnett Lester C Garnett Ellen Douglas Garnett Taylor Garnett and Jenifer Garnett.
Resolutions praise the late G Taylor Garnett for eighteen years as County Court judge in Mathews and Middlesex, two years in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, sixteen years as Commonwealths Attorney. He is lauded as a jurist, neighbor, husband, father, and friend, with praise for impartial rulings, public spirit, and virtuous character. The resolutions call for a copy to be filed in court records, published in the Mathews Journal, and sent to Garnett’s family.
Miss Sarah Minter, an aged lady, died May 3 at the home of Mr. Otis Hudgins where she had lived for years. A devout Christian and Bethel Church member, she was well esteemed. Her funeral rites were conducted by her pastor and she was laid to rest in the family cemetery.
The community mourns Benjamin Thomas who died after an earlier appendix operation at Dixie Hospital Hampton on May 5th. A former Thimble Shoal Light keeper and United States Government servant, he was a devoted husband father brother and church member. Funeral at home May 6 conducted by J Arthur Winn and George E. Thomas. He is survived by two sisters one brother a daughter and wife among many relatives.
The Circuit Court opened Monday May 16 with Judge Claggart B. Jones. Com. vs George Fines fined 50 for local option violation. Com. vs Lee Smith continued to July term. Civil cases: Kelly vs Fowler verdict for plaintiff. Foster vs schooner William Oliver argued. decision reserved. Crawley Hubbard and Jones vs German Coach Horse Co. continued.
The sheriff will sell for cash at 2 p.m. on Thursday May 26 1910 at the home of Jno P Miller East River the personal effects of Oscar G Miller including 3 skiffs 1 gun 1 skipjack 1 canoe and toy set. Jno F Miller Sheriff 20d Committee A Jdinias.
Miss Emma Lee Jarvis and Robert Brownley were united in marriage at the home of Mr. Joan Hurst on Sunday evening May 15 with Rev. A. Winn officiating. Brownley, son of J. L. Brownley of Susan, is a Penny merchant. Jarvis is the daughter of the late W. S. and Mrs. Jarvis.
Mr J L Sadler of Newport News and Miss Annie Ruth Hudgins daughter of A P Hudgins of Tabernacle were married at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday evening May 17 Rev L J Phaup performing the ceremony
Mathews High School will stage an entertainment at the Red Men’s Hall on Friday night May 20 starting at 8 p m A prepared program features an attractive lineup Proceeds go to the New High School fund Admission is 20 cents for adults and children are charged a reduced rate
An unreadable sales snippet promotes Dr Beil pine tar honey as a fifteen year trusted remedy for coughs colds throat and bronchial issues with promotional praise and unclear phrasing.
Women seek beauty with Bughlen's Arnica Salve. It claims to banish pimples eruptions and sores while making skin soft and velvety. The salve is advertised for burns scalds cuts bruises and piles with a price of 235c at druggists.
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