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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1906
Page
2
The Journal announces transient ads at 50 cents for first insertion and 25 cents per line thereafter. Obituaries and resolutions cost five cents per line. Communications for candidates billed per line. Reading notices ten cents per line. Contract rates available. Newsletters should arrive before Wednesday morning.
The General Hospital Board faced sharp criticism for swiftly vindicating Dr. Foster despite a Williamsburg inquiry showing no misconduct. Supporters say the majority report clears Foster, while opponents argue the board ignored evidence and risked undermining the Democratic party by rushing to judgment.
War veterans on the state pension are exempt from the capitation tax under the constitution. The General Assembly may levy a state capitation tax not exceeding 1.50 per year on every resident aged 21 or older, except those pensioned by the state military service. The text explains who bears the levy and who is exempt.
Partial OCR text states that some legal process may allow collection but states that veterans or once-identified veterans are not subject to payment on any account. The remaining details are unclear and no names or dates are provided.
Remember the watch contest is now underway. Send in the coupon and nominate the Journal’s best contributor to win a handsome gold watch.
A health warning claims pneumonia can follow a cold unless Foley's Honey and Tar is used. It asserts the remedy stops coughs and heals and strengthens lungs. Foraule ty E. er & Co., Druggist.
The minority members of the General Hospital Board denounce the rushed special committee findings on Eastern State Hospital. They charge the committee never read all evidence and allege the board was pressured to indict without full review, defending Dr. Foster and two longtime physicians against alleged incompetence. They insist hospital governance includes a general board beyond the superintendent and call for accountability.
R S Turk and George C Bland protest a committee’s digest of evidence claiming the panel did not read all testimony and urge acceptance of their findings and recommendations. They state they cannot support the digest and question the weight and value of the testimony.
A 1906 testimonial from C N Cornell of Roding G praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says years of hunger ended after using the product and within months he returned to work as a machinist. He notes continued occasional use as a purifier and tonic and wishes longevity. Sold by E Baker & Co Druggist.
In Asheville on November 16 the coroner s jury said Will Harris alias Rufe Lindsay died at the hands of public spirited citizens who in a fearless duty to vindicate the law and administer justice were attempting to capture him. The posse and participants were commended by the community for bringing the incarnate fiend to justice.
The East Mathews Circuit marked a successful year ending November 14 1906 with 22 new professions of faith and several converts by letter. Total year contributions exceeded 3000 dollars, meeting district stewards assessments and pastors salary. New steward lists were elected for Bethel St Pauls and Beulah churches, naming local figures such as Elkanah Diggs J H Diggs S J Foster and R M Morgan.
Mr. Robert O. Burke of Elnora New York shares a testimonial about severe dropsy and impaired vision from Bright's disease. He reports relief after three 50 cent bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure, with the dropsy and symptoms disappearing. Sold by E Baker & Co Druggist.
United States Patent Office records show William R Hearst has pending registrations for newspaper names including the San Francisco Examiner the Weekly Examiner the Pittsburg Journal the Los Angeles Examiner the Washington Journal and the St Louis American New.
The Illinois Printing Publishing Co of Chicago, a Hearst company, applies to register the name Chicago Examiner. Hearst also owns Cosmopolitan and Mortar, and plans a third monthly titled America to be published soon.
Rowannon's School reports sixty one enrolled pupils with strong daily attendance among named students. They secured a flag and expect the Stars and Stripes to fly over the building soon. The 4th Grammar Grade won the department banner in October and the 1st Grammar Grade in November. They invite letters from other schools in the county papers and extend Thanksgiving wishes.
A brief notice proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure can treat kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach. Sold by E.
Brazilian society reels as Viscount Almeida, famed for debts and affairs with society women, hosts a lavish banquet then leads guests to a lion cage. He enters, the lions attack, and he is killed as part of a deliberate, sensational act to escape disgrace.
Foley’s Honey and Tar is not affected by the National Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and available for sale by E. Baker & Co., druggists.
On a Washington farm near Watersville, harvest hands forced a live snake into a water jug to teach Peter Deuser a lesson. The recent immigrant from Germany, two months in America, had been drinking to drown disappointment in an escapade. Deuser, recovering from a spree, was the target of the prank when the reptile was corked inside the jug.
A man named Deaser hurled a jug in panic, escaped into the Columbia River six miles away, dove in headfirst, and swam for safety. He was seized by pursuers as he neared deep water, ending a wild flight.
Public notice from John F. Hudgins chairman of the School Board informs teachers that on the second Saturday of each month at 2 PM he will be in Mathews C. F.’s Treasurer’s office to sign school warrants, with the Treasurer present at that time.
Carpenters and contractors are invited to bid on specified work at Green Plains by order of the court. For details contact Capt. T. F. Nelson, North. Va.
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