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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
4
Obscure editorial from November 14, 1917 discusses the Democratic victory and its implications. It argues tariff revision as a key pledge, condemns Republican failures, and calls for fair policy to lower excessive duties without harming business. The piece urges Congress to address tariff reform promptly.
In a spirited letter to the editor Ron Sutherland rebukes poor trails from Mobjack to Cardinal and argues for good roads to raise real estate values foster sociability aid church attendance schools and market access. He cites past rejections by the board of commissioners and calls for better leadership to implement road works and reduce mud dust and disease risks.
The first transcontinental oyster train left Baltimore carrying Chesapeake Bay oysters direct to California. It consisted of a locomotive and two heavily loaded cars with only 12 scheduled stops between Baltimore and the Pacific. The oyster express runs daily during the oyster season.
Ramon T. Marchan of Barceloneta praises Dr King’s New Discovery in Porto Rico, saying it cured his coughs and his brother’s chest cold and helped more than 20 others on his recommendation. He expects it to be sold nationwide. Trial bottles are free and guaranteed by all druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A Civic League with 63 members formed at Oak Grove church Friday night to fund raise for a new school between Bohannon and Mobjack and promote civic improvement. J H Binford spoke on The Relations of the Community to the School. A meeting at Bohannon school Friday November 15 at 3 PM invites all interested, urging citizen support.
A speaker lifts a small round box amid cheering crowds claiming Bucklin's Arnica Salve outperforms in treating burns boils ulcers sores pimples edema cuts sprains and bruises. He warns it subdues inflammation and relieves pain and sells for 25 cents at druggists.
Messrs A J Diggs and Son plan a pier off Horn Harbor to aid fishermen during the season. The Old Dominion S S Co will send two boats to Mathews, creating a direct shipping route. Completion expected about March 15.
A health advert compares digestion to a building and urges early action with Dr King’s New Life Pills to steady the stomach and restore liver kidneys and bowels. The tone is promotional, noting pleasant taste and a price of 25 cents at druggists.
Commissioner George W. Koiner announces the October Farmers Bulletin is ready and will be mailed free to any farmer who requests it. It covers seed corn selection for next year, a photo of the car that won $1,000 at the National Corn Show, lime and fertilizers, silos, and hog cholera serum as a preventive. Send name and address for free delivery.
Mrs. R. A. Donaldson of Lexington Mississippi says her children suffered whooping cough with fever and coughing blood. After using Chamberlin's Cough Remedy, the first dose eased them and three bottles cured them. Sold by all dealers.
Mr. Martin Luther Miles son of Mr and Mrs J W Miles of Crab Neck and Mrs Essie Duvall of Foster were married by Rev George Gowen in his Mathews City home today at 1 PM.
An irritable disposition is linked to a disordered stomach and good digestion marks a food natured man. The text claims Chamberlin's Tab presents a permanent cure for stomach trouble and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
Elmer Shackleford of Foster in Mathews county drowned in Norfolk harbor last Friday. He tried to jump from the tug Lynhaven where he served as quartermaster to a tow barge and was run over when he failed to reach the barge. His body has not been recovered. Shackleford, about 25, was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Shackleford of Foster and had recently joined the tug.
Miss Virginia Wright, a nurse, died Friday in Protestant Hospital Norfolk. She taught in the Diggs family years ago and won many friends in the county who mourn her death with deep regret.
David Diggs an aged Mathews resident and civic figure died Friday afternoon November 8 1912 after a lingering illness. He was about seventy nine, married to an aging wife in her eighties, father of four children and grandfather to nineteen with two brothers surviving. The funeral was held at his home with Rev Gowen delivering the sermon from John 3 16 and interment followed in the old family cemetery. His grandsons Charley Harvey Perry Diggs Norman Diggs and George Pugh assisted with the procession. May they meet him in a land of no parting. Pansy.
The Mathews School Fair prize list adds Ada Porter Leffier of Wharf Lane School as 2d for free hand drawing Allen Huegins of Winter Harbor School earns 3d for object drawing Willie Vreeland of Winter Harbor School takes 2d for soja beans in last week’s Journal.
An Ohir man flags a train to avert disaster after tearing his shirt in the effort. The ad claims H. T. Atkinson of Raleigh North Carolina saved a wreck with Electric Bitters, praising the remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles after a severe illness. Four bottles cured him. price at all druggists.
A verse melody recalls autumn in Virginia with golden fields, changing leaves, and orchards. The speaker notes harvest imagery like muscadines, pumpkins, nuts, and corn as the season arrives and a sense of place settles in.
Readable items show premiums awarded in wine, embroidery, crocheting, and miscellaneous categories. Notable names include Olivia Fleet, Ernest White, Milton Murray, Alice Billups, Mabel Fox, and Ruth Diggs among numerous quilters, knitters, and needleworkers. judges listed as M. Taliaferro and Mrs. J. J. Burke. clerk F. Theo. Miller.
A school benefit program will be presented at Cow Neck school tomorrow night with a rain date Friday. The program features Chorus and Quartette including Vaden Hoskins White and Fogle, readings by Mrs Leach, vocal and violin solos with piano, and a duet My Hero by Dr and Mrs Hoskins. Admission 25 cents and 1 cent for children under 10 are free.
Soldiers from Diaz's rebel army flee Vera Cruz and wage destructive campaigns along the Vera Cruz coastal states. The government accuses southern rebels of receiving arms and ammunition through illicit pipelines from the United States.
Governor Wilson sustained a three inch scalp wound when his car from Red Bank to Princeton struck a mound on the road at Hightstown. He was rushed to Dr. C. G. Titus’s residence a few blocks away where the wound was dressed after a two hour examination. The governor summoned his family physician Dr. J. M. Carnahan for further care.
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