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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1906
Page
2
Rates for ads show 50 cents per line for first insertion and 25 cents per line for subsequent insertions. Obituaries and resolutions of respect require paid matter with five cents per line. Political communications and reading notices priced per line with contract rates on application. Billing at 1.00 per year in advance. John J. Burke is listed as business manager.
The piece urges voters in Virginia's First District to back W. A. Jones of Richmond County in the Democratic nomination for Congress. It stresses grave national issues, including trusts, tariffs, and subsidies, and calls for a strong return of Jones to Congress to defend district interests and Federal appropriations.
The Journal thanks Miss Mary L. Foster of Williamsport, Va., for a copy of The Colonial Capitals of the Dominion of Virginia. Published by J. P. Bell & Co. of Abburg, the volume presents Jamestown Williamsburg and Yorktown with illustrations of ruins and historic sites.
Mr Shepard G Miller hosted a reception at Spring Hill for Dr and Mrs Robert Hoskins with a large gathering from Richmond Gloucester Norfolk and Mathews. Music by Prof Fisher's Norfolk band followed by luncheon. A disturbance occurred when a woman urged violence against Woodward. Attorney E S Robinson warned he would defend himself if attacked. court ordered searches of attendees revealed no weapons. trial then proceeded.
A historical ad proclaims Poley’s Kidney Cure can treat any kidney or bladder ailment within medical reach. Sold by Mathews Drug Store in the community.
Mrs A Montague spoke to a group at Mrs Robert Lee Sears's home in Richmond urging donations for the Womans Confederate Home of Richmond. The home relies on heartfelt gifts and plans a December shipment to support the Lost Cause, with all contributions gratefully received at Mrs Sears's house.
At Clarence Woodward’s assault trial, Mrs. Rose Hagan rushed the courtroom to strike the defendant while he testified. Deputy City Sergeant Cris Curtis intervened to stop her as lawyers for both sides argued the case amid the disruption.
Robert O. Burke of Elnora New York recounts severe Brights disease symptoms, including nocturnal urination and bloating, and credits Foley's Kidney Cure. He says after three bottles the dropsy and related signs subsided and expresses renewed hope of life. Sold locally.
The Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans closed in Ronxoakr Virginia naming Norfolk the next gathering place. Officers elected include W. H. Stewart grand commander and T. T. Munfore first lieutenant grand commander. Resolutions honor General Wharton and Captain Ellett and back a pension amendment for widows of Confederate soldiers. Richmond Journal
The Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission analyzes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar and Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar, finding opiates and croton oil. It warns against using these products and urges Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow packaging as a safe alternative, noting Foley's contains no opiates. For sale by the
October 30 report from Gloucester records the funeral of Colonel Robins. Details mention local honors and attendance, noting the aged veteran’s service and the city’s somber observance.
At Ware church yesterday afternoon a funeral service honored a Confederate war veteran. Attendees included William Robins Thomas Smith C Tinsley and Judge Charles Catlett with Rev Giles B Cooke officiating in place of Rev William B Lee. Pallbearers included Seoe Tabb J Hairston Seawell J E Taliaferro Walter Harwood W Franklin Dabney Richard Taliaferro and honorary pallbearers listed among local figures.
Aram Tashjian, an Armenian immigrant, cut his brother Markar into pieces and hid the parts in building excavations and carts while tossing the head into the river. He confessed after police questioned him, blaming years of hardship and money woes. He faces execution by electric chair, though he says he does not want to die.
An old advertisement touts Poley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops coughing, strengthens lungs, and prevents pneumonia, with note it is for sale by the listed seller.
In Lancaster County last evening W McDonald Lee said the congressman race will be light. William A Jones is expected to poll a small vote due to voter apathy and inattention to the election. Bristow, though mentioned, is unknown and expected to draw few votes, possibly returning Jones to Congress with a near unanimous result.
A historical alert warns that dances spread illnesses leading to pneumonia and consumption. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy after exposure, urges buyers to refuse counterfeit medicine in a yellow package, and names Mathews Drug Store as the seller.
Francis S Foster a lifelong Mathews resident born near Winter Harbor in 1819 died October 29, 1906 at age 86 years 10 months. A cabinet maker and ship joiner by trade he joined East Baltimore Methodist Church as a youth and served as Sunday school teacher class teacher and steward. He married Lucina Hudgins in 1849 and left behind a son in Fairfax County Virginia and a daughter Mrs. N B Weston who had been living with him for years.
On Tuesday November 6 voters learn of a new laxative product Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup. The agency is secured by W A Jones and Mathews Drug Store will sell the tonic claimed to purify the breath cure headaches and regulate digestion. It promises kedronic constipation relief.
New York reports an ongoing skin grafting operation at St Joseph's Hospital Yonkers using over a thousand pieces of skin. Mrs William Russell of Tarrytown burned in a camping accident at the Thousand Islands sparked the procedure after extensive injuries. Her husband son brother-in-law and Dr Faiella have provided nearly 100 pieces each so far to aid survival.
Adton A. Yoder publisher of The Idea faced Judge Christian in the Corporation Court for contempt. He was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in jail, with the jail term held in abeyance pending future publications. Yoder acted without counsel and read a self prepared answer claiming innocence.
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