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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes show obituary and resolution items with a five cent per line pattern and a dated Thursday entry. Mentions editor and owner M Mayane and a staff payment line. Details are garbled but indicate paid notices and obits in the newspaper.
The note praises the Old Democratic Party’s past victories and hopes for continued success in Apture, celebrating a strong political lead and urging ongoing support for the party’s endeavors.
The eighth Mathews Fair drew larger crowds from Middlesex and nearby counties after a light first day. Races featured lively competition with Emma Bedworth and Salor Boy dominating pace events, plus a notable match race where Hannis Boy swept three heats. King Redwood Jr. claimed the 2:25 trot and 2:30 pace portions amid tight finishes.
The recond race for a fine blank et was won by Broscellus Jr in two straight heats 2:42 and 22961-4. The pace appears notably fast for a road event. The card lists horses and times including Lady Bedworth Thelma Lucky Prince Sablelale Senator G Baron Bedworth Black Tom Dr King Bedwood Jr Broscellus Jr Black Jim Rex Bedworth Frei Bedworth with varied placements and scores.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky promotes Electric Bitters as a life extending tonic after claiming a 16 year old feeling plus 30 years of kidney trouble cured by six bottles. Parr England note on aging frames the boast as a public impetus. Sold for 50c at druggists.
Early returns show Judge Mann and the Democratic ticket carried the election by a solid margin, with about 27,000 votes counted and several counties pending. Gloucester reports a large lead for the ticket, while Major James N. Stubbs is also ahead for the Legislature. W. D. Evans ran slightly ahead of the ticket in the county. The remaining ticket results are expected to align with the prevailing trend.
A garbled note discusses consumer tips for authentic honey brands, urging buyers to verify purity by checking bottle seals and labeling. It cautions against imitation products and stresses trusting well known brands to avoid counterfeits in a crowded market.
Politically lively Gloucester C. H. hosted speeches by Hon. Wm. A. Jones who denounced Republican candidates and praised Democratic governance. Major James N. Stubbs urged careful ballot marking and to insert LB. O James. Republican candidate J. M. Stubbs spoke briefly for the House of Delegates.
A historical catalog promises cures for eczema salt rheum ringworm running sores chap ped hands and lips pimples black heads barbers itch sun burn insect bites fever sores and nasal catarrh priced at 25 cents.
Sept Percifal began county school visits. Capt Arthur Winder donated land for Cat Tail public school grounds, to be fenced whitewashed. Prof E H Russell spoke at Gwynns Island on education. A citizens improvement league formed to fund a four to six room school for Iceland’s white children. League officers named. Teachers met. conference planned in Richmond Nov 23 26. Cobbs Creek high school building plan formed. three acres bought for a two story school estimated at 4500 dollars. subscriptions include 200, 100, 50 plus smaller sums.
In Mathews County Circuit Court on October 12 1909 T H Richardson sues J S Hoskins Lumber Co a Maryland nonresident for 1029 50 with interest from 1908 01 01 an attachment on 350 acre real estate in Piankatank district and notices for the defendant to appear within fifteen days and for four weekly publications in the Mathews Journal plus posting at the courthouse door Teste J N Stubbs P G Sands Smith Clerk.
A vintage advertisement explains kidney and bladder troubles affect women and men, causing weakness, poor vigor, and bed wetting in children. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy, with sample bottles and a pamphlet available by mail from Binghamton New York.
John Deye of Gladwin Michigan suffered a running ulcer for 12 years and spent over 400 dollars on doctors without relief. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve stopped the ulcer and cured fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum. It is also claimed to help piles burns scalds cuts and corns and is sold at druggists for 25 cents.
The teachers of the Westville District are requested to meet at Mathews High School Sunday November 2 at 3 PM to discuss and adopt a plan of work for the District League. The County Association treasurer asks each League to remit dues promptly for recognition by the State Association.
An ad touts Dr Bell's Antiseptic Balm as a creamy snow white ointment for all skin diseases. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as an all round laxative tonic and health builder. The copy claims they tone and regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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