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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
2
The Journal notes the December 16 meeting of the Supervisors as the last chance to despose of poll tax funds returned from the state for county use in school purposes. It urges school boards and parents to attend and plead for favorable action to aid schools.
The one hundred twenty seventh session of the Virginia Conference met in Newport News and adopted resolutions backing state wide prohibition while protesting football brutality after the Archie Christian death. The conference announced numerous pastor appointments and district changes, naming presiding elder W G Boggs and others with several positions to be supplied.
Mrs. Isabella Lewis wife of Chas H Lewis of Cobbsk County died at her home on Saturday November 13. Funeral services were held Monday at the home and burial followed in the family burying ground. A lifelong resident she leaves a husband two sons and two daughters. She was 72.
A dated November 11 1909 letter from Norfolk Virginia mentions R S Lilly Mathews Va and thanks for a check received from the Life Insurance Company. The readable lines indicate correspondence about a payment and receipts.
Mrs. Gitwert H. Williams reports her husband Gilbert H. Williams insured with the company about four years ago for 1600 dollars. She notes premiums of 23.20 annually, reduced by dividends until a final 7.44 paid. A postmortem dividend raised the death claim to 1003.50, paid after mailing Oct 29 and Nov 2 from the home office, with thanks and recommendation of the company.
The ad warns that numerous cheap fakes imitate Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey and advises buyers to look for the bell mark on the bottle to ensure they get the genuine product.
Westville teachers desiring to attend the convention in Richmond on November 23 may take a one week holiday for that purpose. All other teachers will teach as usual. By order of Westville Board.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky extols staying youthful and claims electric bitters keeps him feeling like a 16 year old after thirty years of kidney trouble. He notes the remedy’s life changing effect and urges others to try it, describing it as a godsend for weak or old people. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve as a universal cure for skin diseases. It describes the ointment as a creamy snow white product and asserts it is guaranteed, with a price of 25 cents, sold everywhere.
Advert says Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey stops coughing after a few doses and hinges relief on use. The claim suggests rapid cough suppression from the remedy.
Settlement shows six months to June 30 1909 with balances and commissions. Itemized warrants issued for merchants tax poll tax merchants tax road and plankitank levy, with delinquents and penalties, totaling 1603.17 to balance and 5534.03 due the county, plus various payments to jail, lunatic exams, and road works.
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