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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
The notice outlines annual and advance pricing for the Journal, rates per line for obituaries, resolutions, and political ads, deadlines for submissions, and a rule requiring signed contributions. It urges correspondents to mail newsletters before Wednesday morning to avoid delays and stale readings.
The Journal welcomes a proposed East River draw bridge urging promoters to organize a company at once and secure a charter. It argues immediate capital readiness and benefits to real estate and business in Mathews Court House and adjoining areas, urging merchants to push the project forward.
Port Haywood Academy marked a successful launch with a two night program. The event featured fine vocal and instrumental selections readings recitations and a staged Courtship of Miles Standish. Hon J Boyd Sears and Prof A L Kibler delivered addresses to a crowded audience despite heat.
The program featured pieces by Gary Browne and Miss Diggs that delighted the audience. The event raised over $100 toward a new library. Senior Medal went to Robert Lee Diggs, Junior Medal to Ruth Diggs, and Music Medal to Miss Carrie Smith.
A historical notice warns that Foley’s Honey and Tar offered by Foley Co of Chicago is the genuine remedy for coughs. It cautions buyers to beware of imitations with similar sounding names and urges requesting Foley’s product, sold by S. I. Richardson.
The Strawberry Festival hosted by the Old Baptist Church under the Wiling Workers will run Tuesday and Wednesday nights May 29 and 30 at the factory Hill. Last event two weeks ago was enjoyed, and preparations promise greater success. Church ladies strive to wipe out the debt and urge public support.
Alvin T. Stimpean of Willimantic credits Poleys Kidker Cure with restoring health after doctors failed and prior remedies proved ineffective. He reports full recovery from acute kidney trouble and urges others to consider the cure sold by S Richardson.
Boyd McGee Forrest foreman of New York Philadelphia and Norfolk barge No 5 was killed at Port Norfolk when a car struck the barge support as a train barged. He was 27 and a native of the county. The body was sent to Williams Wharf for burial. An inquest exonerated the railroad company.
Mr Boyd McGee Forrest, eldest son of J.AL. Per cest and postmaster, died suddenly to the shock of many relatives and friends. Rev. Richard Ferguson preached and the family burying ground near the Forrest home received the interment.
On Monday May 4 two days after school closure Mrs Estelle Marchant invited her scholars to a picnic on her lawn. They enjoyed games rowing refreshments and a sunset sendoff with Mr and Mrs Marchant and Little William helping entertain. The students praised her guidance and kindness as they prepared for the next session.
A scrambled message argues nutrition and digestion affect complexion. Phrases reference stomach order and skin care with garbled terms like EODOL Rr SPEPSIA and Hodo "ake Saiby. The text resembles a damaged health column fragment with unclear references.
Mrs Marchant's and Mrs Marchand's pupils of Mathews Public School finish an eight month session on May 11 with high attendance. Most students new to graded school earned top marks. Josephine Marchant led fourth grade with 82.5, Louise Fox led fifth with 66. Listie Fox and Grace Marchant also excelled. Prize books, free private tuition, and certificates awarded as parents received profits for the children.
In Westville District Mathews County the Glebe School did not close after its March public session. Of 27 pupils there remained 23 in May in a private class as lessons continued beyond the five months. Freddie and Guerdon Treakle attended every day, an outdoor concert raised 11.75, and the 20 numbers were skillfully performed though space limited full publication.
Fragmentary OCR shows a notary public name W H Miller and reference to Marie with initials C H hy and a likely Virginia location. The readable area lacks a clear event or action.
A misspelled notice warns taxpayers to settle prior year taxes to avoid land delinquency and interest. The writer, J. J. Beersn, Treasurer, says he will be in the office Thursdays and Saturdays and mentions deputy W. Jarvis. A separate ad promotes a herbal tea product with price.
Vague church schedule fragment lists services at Oak Grove and nearby locales. Mentions First and Fourth Sundays with times, plus a note about a congregation and potential legal action for disruption. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR shows a rough notice referencing framing work, ditches, rafts, doors, walls, shingles, and mooring. Mentions quantities and materials like 4 inch floors and weight trades. Partial names and numbers appear but readability is limited.
An 1840s style notice from Johnny Payne of Wilton VA offers expert wharf and bridge work. He guarantees satisfactory results with factory references and promises profitable contracts for communities seeking construction.
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