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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
2
Obituaries and resolutions are paid matter with five cents per line. Transient ads 50 cents per finch for first insertion, 25 cents per line thereafter when no plan is made. Reading notices ten cents per line. Communications advocating candidates incur regular line rates. чт
The Journal apologizes for missing Mr. Mears speech at the Circuit Court and offers a fair account in this issue. It endorses Hon. W. A. Jones for renomination, arguing his length of service, character, and knowledge of government make him the stronger representative for Virginia's district.
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William Joseph Gentry, aged about 76, native of Charles City County, died of paralysis May 28 at Fleetwood Mathews County Virginia. He worked long in Richmond's furniture trade with H A Atkinson and later lived in Mathews County. He married Octavia A. Atkinson forty six years ago and leaves two brothers Thomas Peyton and Henry C. Gentry. Funeral at Central Methodist Church Mathews C H with Rev Ferguson and Rev Cooke. burial in Episcopal Cemetery Kingston Parish. Pallbearers and honorary wear worn for service.
May court day in Mathews drew a large crowd as voters heard Northampton county candidate Otho F. Mears speak at the court house after lunch. He defended rotation in office, praised Mr. Jones but pledged to faithfully represent constituents if chosen, and left with a favorable impression and confidence he may carry the county.
A fragment discusses liver health urging occasional cleansing and “stir the liver up” to “set into shape.” It oddly mentions “rwisers” as a supposed best source for results, but the passage is garbled and lacks verifiable details or context.
The Hon. W A Jones member of Congress from the First District will address Mathews citizens on Saturday June 2 1906 speaking at the Court House at 2 PM and at Laban Brooks store 8 PM. His remarks aim to interest every resident of Mathews.
Foley and Co Chicago originated Poley’s Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Warns that many imitations with similar sounding names flood the market. Urges buyers to seek the genuine yellow packaged Foley’s Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. Sold by S. E. Nicholson.
Richarp Ferevson praises Harriet S Stoakes a 90 year old blind woman who has made two bed quilts for the Mathews and East Mathews parsonages. He notes her lifelong church devotion, care for preachers, and a large impact raising twenty six orphans, urging others to honor her faith and deeds. He adds praise for local ministers and county kindness to preachers.
In New England notes Alvin E Stimpson of Willimantic Conn credits Foley's Kidney Cure with his recovery after many failed remedies. He reports four bottles cured him completely and he is now entirely well. Sold by S E Richardson.
Closing exercises of the high school will be held Friday night June 8 at 8 PM in Red Men's Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. Along with pupil performances, several educational addresses will be delivered for all with interest in education.
Westville churches hold services on First and Third Sundays at 11 AM for First and Third, Second and Fourth Sundays at 11 AM for Ilolly Grove, and 3 PM for Oak Grove with night services rotating. Advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to energize and circulate life blood, priced at 35 cents.
Notice announces construction of a public school house near Baptist Church in Piankitank District Blakes Va. Specifications detail timber sizes framing 16 inch centers 18 foot windows two doors 2.10 by 6.10 and 7 foot high door, roofing, flooring, and interior finishes. Bids to be sealed with June 1 1906 deadline. J T Christian district official reserves right to accept or reject bids.
Claims to relieve chronic indigestion and dyspepsia by digesting what you eat. Promotes improved digestion, strengthens digestive organs, and returns the stomach to a healthy, efficient state. Sold by S. E. Richardson.
Beginning June 1 I will start my reduction sale. All goods not staple will be sold at cost and less. Spring clothing, low shoes, lawns, laces, embroidery, millinery, fans, white goods, parasols, summer corsets and millinery goods. New stock includes long silk gloves, black underskirts, dress skirts, laces, hosiery, silks, umbrellas, men’s negligee shirts, summer underwear. Come in the busy place.
Notice to taxpayers urging those who have not settled last year’s taxes to pay promptly to avoid 6 percent interest in June. The official will settle with the State soon and prevent land from being returned delinquent. Office hours Thursdays and Saturdays, W. Fadia, il beat ay.
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