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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
2
The notice outlines Thursday publication, editor contact, and advertising charges. It details paid obituaries and resolutions, five cents per line for resvec and comments, 50 cents per insertion, 25 cents for repeats, 10 cents per line for reading notices, and contract rates on request. It asks correspondents to mail items by Wednesday morning.
The news page notes an unusual abundance of news and advertising matter replacing standard editorial space this week. It highlights May 37 1909 as a marker, indicating a temporary shift in content density and presentation.
A Middlesex audience at Saluda hears candidates including Harry St. George Tucker and J T Christian outline platforms on local option roads and schools. Evans and R L McCready present brief pleas for Middlesex support as the session runs late.
In Woods Roads Virginia dated May 22 1969 a reader recalls a Mathews Court Day discussion among the Mathews and Middlesex House of Delegates candidates. The letter urges the candidates to discuss the four Virginia constitutional amendments proposed by the last General Assembly and to be voted on at the next session, stressing no party lines and focusing on the people’s interests.
A fragment discusses political amendments and a nominee for a primary. Ed implies placing Christian's name in the blank space and notes J. N. Stones appears as a possible signer. The shorthand suggests local party activity and ballot considerations.
George A. Lilly, old Confederate veteran and Mathews County resident, died at his Diggs home on May 21 after long illness from tuberculosis. Funeral at Salem church followed by Masons, Odd Fellows and Red Men rites. burial in family cemetery. Survived by four sons, three daughters and many relatives. Lilly was born in Mathews, farmed and ran the oyster business after the Civil War, and was a longtime Methodist member respected for his character.
Mrs. Alexander James wife of Capt Alexander James dies at Springdale near Mathews C H on Friday May 24 at 1 o clock after cancer of the stomach. The funeral was held Sunday at Kingston churchyard with Rev Geo E Thomas in attendance. She leaves a husband five children and many friends. She was a longtime member of the Christian church.
Providence Sunday school adopts resolutions in memory of Rufus A Miller a faithful Sunday school worker and servant of the Master The body expresses grief yet hope extends sympathy to his brothers and sisters and directs publication in the Matthews Journal and recording in Providence Sunday school records signed by J W Minten H Macher Bernice Machen and Mrs J L Pribble as committee
A candidate declares for the Democratic nomination to represent the Mathews and Middlesex district in the Virginia House of Delegates. He promises to discuss issues with voters, lead the party to victory, and dedicate his time and abilities to public service if elected.
An advertorial claim promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidney and bladder health, blood purification, and overall vitality. It emphasizes ease of use, lack of harmful drugs, and urges readers to start taking it today through local druggists.
Miss Clara Walker Field daughter of Mr and Mrs George D Field of Gloucester county wed J Claibourn Sinclair of Hampton in a Gloucester Courthouse ceremony at 11 am officiated by Rev William E Wyatt. Family and friends attended as maid of honor Miss Lee Field and ushers including William Field Roanoke W Stephen Field Gloucester Ashton Wyth Sinclair and Jessy Lowry Hampton. The bride wore white silk over taffeta and carried carnations. maid of honor wore pink silk and carried American Beauties.
W D Evans announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination and election to the House of Delegates representing Mathews and Middlesex counties. He cites his prior legislature record and asks constituents for support, pledging to protect their interests if re elected and to use his experience to serve them better.
Certification that all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims to stop coughs, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption. States no opiates and that the genuine product comes in a yellow package. Sold by all druggists.
The Farmer's Club of Gloucester County held its May meeting and accepted Mr Burke's offer of Whitemarsh for a tournament and races on July Fourth under the club's auspices. Prizes will be offered in all events, refreshments served, and a dance is hoped for. The committee includes members from Gloucester and Mathews who have served in similar duties before.
The event will follow the rules of the National Trotting Association with the club as a member for this purpose.
Mrs William Gregory Brooks issues invitations to the marriage of her daughter Maria Louisa to Edwin Doswell Clapton of Gloucester. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday June 2 at Brookshire King and Queen County. The couple will reside at the Ross House Urbanna Middlesex after July 1.
Mrs James Dun can of Haynesville Maine, aged 70, credits Electric Bitters with curing her long battle with indigestion and dyspepsia after other remedies failed. She says she can eat anything now and regained health and strength. The remedy is advertised as treating indigestion appetite loss kidney trouble back pain and female complaints, price 50 cents at druggists.
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