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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
2
The Journal announces Thursday publication by Journal Publishing Co with yearly advance rate. Notices include obituaries paid by lines, transient ads charged by inches, and reading notices by lines. Communications must be signed, and news items should reach the office by Wednesday morning to avoid carryover.
A legislative committee's majority report lauds Superintendent Dr Foster for strong leadership and diligent work at the Eastern State Hospital. A minority report condemns the management, tags Dr Foster with lack of tact, and calls for his removal. Other officials named include George Island, John Mercer, A Brooks, and praise for Henderson and Clowes. The General Hospital Board meets in Williamsburg awaiting action.
The General Hospital Board yesterday deposed the entire staff of the Eastern State Hospital at Williamsburg. The board named Drs. L. S. Foster J. M. Henderson and P. T. Southall as the deposed officials with removals to take effect January 1.
The paper notes circulating talk that the United States government has adopted demest measures restricting pound net fishing in Chesapeake Bay. It doubts any such ruling and expects official confirmation from the Department of Commerce and Labor or the Bureau of Navigation before reporting. Readers should not be alarmed until facts are established.
The report notes the transfer of Mr C H Williams from West Mathews to Heathville. He is described as earnest, forceful and conscientious, liked by friends and admirers. Mr and Mrs Williams made many friends here, while the Rev Khare Ferguson and W L fe return.
A Thanksgiving neck tie and apron party at Mr Stephen Mason's home in Holly Grove features a musical program to benefit the parsonage fund. Ladies bustle to ensure success with a full lineup including Medley’s There's a Dark Man Coming with a Bundle and a mix of band selections solos duets and sacred numbers. The Edison Gold Moulded Record will be played alongside numerous band pieces and a notable intermission act.
A compact warning notes that gatherings and dances spread illnesses as colds develop into pneumonia and consumption. It advises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy after exposure and cautions to buy only the genuine yellow packaged product through E. Baker & Co., Druggist.
Central Methodist Sunday School officers teachers and scholars adopt resolutions to mourn the death of Mrs DeShazo wife of Rev John E DeShazo a former faithful teacher. They express sorrow extend sympathy to the husband relatives and friends and vow to live righteously toward the heavenly reunion in the enduring Sunday school afterlife. Copies to minutes MATHEWS JOURNAL and to the husband. MaTHEws Nov 19.
Foley's Honey and Tar coughs cold and long troubles remains unaffected by the National Food and Drug Law though the law aims to curb harmful products. The statement clarifies compliance and safety concerns for consumers seeking relief from coughs colds and related symptoms.
Readers are urged to vote for their favorite correspondent in the Journal voting contest. A gold watch will go to the correspondent with the most votes received by February 22, with results announced next week. Fill out the voting coupon and mail it to the Voting Contest Editor.
York County Supervisors unanimously granted a franchise extending the road to York river. Jas M. Cumming, representing western capitalists, predicts swift access to other counties and rapid railway completion. The Elizabeth City and York counties precedent franchise is mirrored as plans proceed. The project is deemed vital to Tidewater Virginia business. Phoebus Sentinel.
Mr. Robert O Burke of Elnora N Y reports after using Foley's Kidney Cure he rose 12 to 20 times nightly, suffered dropsy and impaired sight but after three bottles the dropsy and symptoms of Brights disease vanished. Sold by E Baker & Co Druggist.
The Westville Church parsonage sociable on Thanksgiving night promises a pleasant affair with generous refreshments. Ladies spare no effort to entertain guests, and proceeds go to the parsonage fund to upgrade the property into a neat and up-to-date condition for community credit.
A cautionary health ad claims pneumonia can follow a cold if untreated but Foley's Honey and Tar prevents this by stopping the cough healing the lungs and strengthening them. Wor safe ty E. Baker & Co. Druggist.
A delightful party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Adams last Tuesday evening in honor of Misses Mollie and Alice Miller. Guests included Misses Jennie Miller Maud Hearn Ethel Vaughn Hazel Dean Chase Gussie Miller and Helen Booze.
A social gathering featured numerous attendees including Rockfellow Ira, John Hearn, Phil Mason, John Willcot, Robert Burton, Johns Wash ington, Mr and Mrs Waddie Jones, Mr and Mrs Booze, Dr and Mrs Rains. Dancing spanned the night with coffee and snap s and was praised by guests who thanked the hosts for the delightful evening. A testimonial from C N Cornell extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for recovery and health restoration after use.
Francios Pivot, once condemned to death and later life penal servitude, reappeared in Nantes rescuing citizens from a lunatic shooter. Police arrested him but the tribunal freed him after a brief sensational trial, granting one year imprisonment in exchange for his bravery.
Mrs Chapman, a comparative stranger to many, is described as pious and patient in illness. She lived in the county with her husband and family near Capt. Wm. Smith's former residence. Rev. Mr Ware conducted funeral services on the 9th, and she was buried in Capt. John F. James's family cemetery, with flowers laid on the grave.
An early 20th century advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure can treat any kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine. It notes sale by E. (publisher unclear) and emphasizes universal efficacy.
Carpenters and contractors are invited to bid on work at Green Plains by order of the court. For details contact Captain T. F. Nelson, North Virginia.
The election of officers will be held in Masonic Hall on the 24th. All members are requested to be present. By order of the worshipful master J R Winder secretary.
In Mathews County Virginia the Zion Baptist Church membership publicly denies rumors about Rev. T. H. Shorts. The church states he has preached only religion education and brotherly love for twenty four years and urges the public not to believe claims that would create prejudice between black and white residents.
The article promotes resting the stomach as best treatment and describes testing by fasting or using a digestive aid like Kohol to digest large food portions. It claims a teaspoonful of Kohol at proper temperature digests 3,000 grains of food and relieves symptoms such as palpitations.
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