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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
4
A weekly journal delivers broad news and features each Thursday, with subscription details and pricing notes noting a 0 per year advance rate.
Obituaries are printed free for subscribers and limited to over 100 words at five cents per line. Obituaries must not exceed half a column and are charged at regular space rates. Advertisements job notices and news copy are prepared on request. Forms close Wednesday at 10 a m.
The Journal stresses the need for subscribers to fulfill promised contributions toward the new high school. The Westville District Board matched and exceeded its half of the funding, and now asks patrons to pay the remaining balance to settle with the contractor. The school is partly finished and in use, representing an educational asset to the county and district.
The Virginia Citizen editor notes plans to travel to Europe in the near future while questioning how a guild member became so prosperous. The piece implies travel is feasible only when walking is good.
Rev Geo Gowen delivered three lectures at Daleville College Chapel to appreciative audiences. The speaker, a magazine writer and minister, drew crowds with historical illustrations and strong rhetoric. The talks covered civilization, worth of man, and a forward looking sociological message.
District Day Society holds a foreign meet with Clarks County as part of annual activities. Participants from local groups attend the event, exchange customs, and discuss community relations.
A notice directs delegates and representatives to inform Mrs. Sadie Moore of Amberg Middlesex county of their coming for district church representation. Arrangements for entertainment will be made. After May 24 contact the secretary at Nuttsville Virginia.
Gillis Mrs Tent resident Justice Eli Cherry suffered a long stubborn leg sore that troubled several doctors and stumped remedies. He finally used Bucklin's Arnica Salve and was completely cured, noting its effectiveness for burns boils ulcers bruises and piles. Available at all druggists.
Nesting, Va May 18 1912 Mathews C H High School hosts a three day fair October 31 to November 2 featuring a school parade field sports day and new contests. 1100 plus Mathews students write compositions banners are prepared by pupils and a Teachers Institute opens the event with exhibits and spelling contests open to all but teachers and preachers barred from some events.
A San Antonio writer Hugh Tallman praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as vigorous life enhancers. He and his wife claim the product renews energy and helps stomach liver and kidney troubles. Available at druggists for 5 cents.
A large crowd attended the Monday session as Judge Jones convened court. Few cases appeared on the docket and the session was brief. In the afternoon the judge ruled in favor of Mr Heath in the Heath Rafferty case.
Rheumatic back ache relief is claimed with Chamberlin's Linament sold by all dealers. The advertisement touts its effectiveness for muscle stiffness and pain and urges readers to purchase locally.
A mass meeting at Mathews Court House elected delegates to the State Convention in Norfolk. W. E. Fitchett was chosen chairman and C. E. F. Diggs secretary. Resolutions favored Woodrow Wilson's candidacy and outlined delegate allocations from Plankstank Westville and Chesapeake districts. County Committee elected J. Boyd Sears as chairman succeeding Percival Hicks.
An old remedy advertises electric bitters as a cure for malaria and related illnesses. It features testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama, North Carolina, stating three bottles removed malaria and restored health. The ad targets stomach, liver, and kidney ailments and urges purchase at druggists.
The death of Robert Terry a promising 20 year old from Machews occurred Sunday while climbing a flag pole on the steamer Northland he slipped and fell into the water sinking immediately His remains were taken to the county for funeral services at Mr L R Hunleys home Interment was in Trinity Cemetery He was the son of James Terry and had advanced to the quartermaster position on his ship
After a long illness Mrs Ada Thomas died peacefully on the 15th. She was daughter of William C and Susan Borum and wife of C C Thomas. She leaves husband, children, mother, two sisters and a brother, with many relatives to mourn. Funeral at St Pauls church conducted by Rev J A Winn from This sickness is not unto death. Burial at St Pauls cemetery with hope of dawn. Leumas.
Just after dawn on Sunday May 10th the soul of Mrs Peachie Hudgins departed this world. She was the daughter of Mr Joseph and Mrs [name truncated], and the obituary notes her passing with the hopeful image of heaven.
Violet, a devout Christian who joined God years ago, passed after a long illness. She married Cleveland Hudgins at Winter Harbor and lived a quiet, faithful life. Rev. Lt Phaup delivered the comforting funeral sermon at her home, noting her steadfast endurance and readiness for death. She rests in the old family cemetery awaiting resurrection, leaving a husband, four brothers, two sisters, and many friends in mourning.
Mrs J E Cox of Joliet writes of surviving severe typhoid pneumonia with a dreadful cough. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery for stopping the cough after doctors and medicines failed. The remedy is quick, safe, and reliable for throat and lung troubles, with bottles 50 cents to $1.00 and a trial bottle free at druggists.
The State Convention meets in Norfolk today to elect delegates for the National Convention in Baltimore on June 25th.
J Henry Thompson Retz in Virginia states new mill is ready to grind and sell meat haming and other related products. He also offers graham flour ground on site as a healthful staple and invites local patrons to support his venture.
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