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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
2
The Journal requests correspondents mail news letters by Wednesday morning to avoid carry over. Obituaries and resolutions of respect require paid insertion. Communications advocating candidates are charged at regular rates. reading notices 10 cents per line. Transient ads 50 cents per inch first insertion, 25 cents per line thereafter.
A reader recounts the VMI cadet battalion at New Market aiding Breckenridge’s forces against Sigel in 1864. The account includes Major Otey’s praise of the cadets firing a volley from Von Kleiser’s Battery and Breckenridge’s exclamation, comparing their charge to historic heroism.
A brief political remark questions a hopeful outcome in the general election, deeming it vain and predicting its demonstration on a date in November. The tone reflects skepticism about anticipated gains and the likely public reaction to the ballot.
Henry E. Jones of Tampa Florida reports that Foley's Kidney Cure restored his health after years of kidney trouble. He, age 62, says four bottles cured back and shoulder pain and enables him to enjoy life again. He recommends the product to others in need of a kidney medicine. Sold by all druggists.
The Mathews Journal recalls Private G I Garnett of Company D Mathews County serving as Commonwealth's Attorney and County Judge in nearby districts. Ex-Cadet Giles B. Cooper and classmates Scott Shipp George Ross A Govan Hill linked to the New Market action. A monument on V M I campus commemorates cadets killed at New Market with a statue by Sir M J Ezekiel. Souvenir image available at the Mathews Journal office for $1.
Pharmacist endorsed notice promising refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims it stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents serious cold outcomes, grips coughs, pneumonia, and consumption. Opiate free. Genuine yellow package. refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
Revival meetings on Mathews Circuit, begun mid July, closed with many conversions and about thirty additions to churches. The pastor urges ongoing fellowship through Sunday assemblies and weekly social meetings, organizing additional prayer meetings, and faithful Sabbath observance. Local meetings at Gwynns Island, Salem, and Mathews Court House featured Rev. E J Moffit, delivering Spirit empowered sermons. The Mathews Court House union service included Baptist, Disciples, Episcopalians and Methodists sharing preaching duties, leaving a spiritual, uplifting influence and harmony.
A Virginia Anti Saloon League update covers meetings with notable speakers from abolitionist movements, fundraising totals reaching 113.79, and a wrap of visits to Lane Diggs Camp Confederate Veterans Central Church Gwynns Island and Old Baptist Church. It also records the death of Hale Mckethan in Brooksville Florida and conveys condolences, ending with Rev Richard Ferguson’s note in the Christian Advocate.
Notice to customers states Fo ley's Honey and Tar coughs colds and lung trouble contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Special to the Journal Richmond W Va Oct 1 The Virginia State Fair is set for October 11 with William Jennings Bryan expected to deliver a strong political address and possibly outline a Democratic platform He may indicate the party’s national stance from the Old Dominion drawing a large audience from across the state and country folk Reception committees fill with prominent Virginians pledging service and preparations are described as elaborate A record crowd is anticipated as arrangements are refined with many letters pouring in from supporters across the state
Mr Chas B Cooke chairman of the Arrangement Committee said he did not anticipate such a hearty response to his request for an enthusiastic welcome. The plan calls for arrival on October 6 from Tennessee directly to Richmond.
For sale on Monday October 7 at Gloucester Court House a complete saw mill except boiler. Can be viewed on Dr. Sincoe land at Perton Farm near Signpine P. O. Gloucester Co. For details contact L. C. Garnett Mathews Co B Vax.
All persons indebted to me for goods purchased at my store prior to September 1, 1907 are asked to pay G. S. Marchant. The seller plans to close the business immediately and will be away. J. F. Marcuant.
Midlesex and Mathews' Ferry Company operates passengers between Crickett Hill and North End. Depart Crickett Hill at 3:30 P M to connect with boat at North End for Baltimore or Rappahannock River landings. Depart North End via Ruark at 8 A M for Crickett Hill, connect with boat at East River for Norfolk Old Point and the Exposition. L Vanness Ruark, Mer Ruark Va
Direct to the Consumer PURE EYE BOURBON and CORN WHISKIES offering standard brands by Purity Age and Excellence with 25 to 50 percent savings. Four full quarts Tyson's Best Rye 10 years prepaid 3.00 Tyson's Albemerie Club Rye 5 years prepaid 3.00 Tyson's Norfolk Rye 6 years prepaid 2.75 Tyson's Exposition Kentucky Rye 4 years prepaid 2.30 Tyson's Pure North Carolina Corn Whiskey 4 quarts prepaid 2.30 Tyson's Pure Mountain Apple Brandy 4 quarts prepaid 3.50 Tyson's Apple Brandy 2 years old prepaid 4 quarts 2.30. Express prepaid returns accepted at our expense with money back. Albeamarle, 1st Go., 31-33 Brewer St. Norfolk VA References Seaboard Bank.
A large 26 story New York office block with 1400 rooms is painted using L M Paints. The ad claims the mix of four gallons L M with three gallons linseed oil yields seven gallons of paint at under 1.20 per gallon. It promises to repaint for free if any defect appears and notes donations of L M to churches, sold by Wm H C Murray at Williams Wharf.
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