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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
2
The Journal lists ad rates 50 cents per line for first insertion and 25 cents per line for subsequent insertions with no changes. Obituaries and resolutions cost five cents per line. candidates' notices at regular ad rates. reading notices ten cents per line. Mail news letters before Wednesday. signed communications only. contract rates available on request.
The Richmond County Democrats urge voters in Virginia's First District to back William A. Jones for Congress and defeat Republican challenger R. Stoke. The call stresses tariff reform, industrial growth, and unity to prevent a landslide for the opposition and ensure a strong Democratic showing in the upcoming election.
A letter from R. W. Eubank praises Bedworth the sire and his offspring’s speed and stamina. In Richmond and at the State Fair four Bedworth progeny, Bedworth, Jr. Orient Bedworth Hughes’ Bedworth Jr. and S. K. Bedworth excelled in 2:19 to 2:30 pacing and trotting, with S. K. Bedworth winning 2:19 pace and Bedworth Jr. placing in multiple heats. Old Bedworth’s prepotency and dam line noted, record downs cited include 2:22 trot and 2:23 local track mark. pace trial claimed at 2:11.
Due to heavy job work and to provide readers a good racing account, the Journal delays and then releases an early and accurate summary. Management is congratulated on a fifth consecutive successful fair despite adverse circumstances.
Rain dampens attendance and worsens roads at the fairgrounds. Futurity narrows to Miss Wilton versus Cora Wiggins with Lady Pilot third. Major Nichols wins Green race. Lottie Edworth leads yearling heats before Capt. Landon’s Sir Thomas secures the win. Thursday brings clear skies and about twenty five hundred spectators despite lingering travel hazards.
Bedworth Jr wins the 2:35 trot and breaks a track record with 2:19. Miss Wilton dominates the three-year-old race across seven heats, finishing strong after a rough start. The fair crowd grows, exhibits shine in the ladies department, and racing summaries list results for Futurity, Green Race, Yearnings, Stallion, 2:30 Trot, and two and three-year-old classes.
A vintage ad certifies druggists refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs and colds. It claims to stop the cough, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and consumption, with no opiates. The genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by Mathews Drug Store.
The Fifth Annual Fair Ball was held at Red Men’s Hall on Thursday evening with Prof. Fisher’s Norfolk band providing music. A large, lively crowd enjoyed a luncheon of sandwiches, salad, olives, coffee and chocolate. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry S Nottingham and daughter Laura, Miss Bessie Gwathmey, W D Evans and Mrs Evans, Miss Lillian Respess, Miss Ruth Foster, Miss Florry James, and many others.
John C Donovan Ira Hearne O M Rains Perry Miller Sands Smith J Boyd Sears J T Christian George Christian W V Shipley and others attended with Mesdames John A Fleet R S R Sears G S Marchant and M B Garnett serving as chaperones for the gathering.
Maryland Virginia social pages report the marriage of Miss Bessie Dale Miller to Dr. Robert Roy Hoskins at the bride’s father residence in Mount Royal Baltimore on October 17. The couple plans a reception at Spring Hill, the Miller family home, after a bridal trip north.
Letter from S R Dedworth of Dunnsville details S K Bedworth’s State Fair 2 19 pace victory and praises his dam Sally Miller with Virginia bloodlines. Describes the dam’s vigor, gait, and foal prospects, recounts S K Bedworth’s early trot times and the misstep of owners who tried pacing him.
Dr Jennings, a prominent Danville physician, was shot and wounded while en route to treat two youths after a fight. A bullet struck his right leg above the knee, and the shooter’s identity remains unknown as neighbors aided the injured man at the scene.
An advertising note touts Grino Laxative Fruit Syrup at 50 cents claiming it cures constipation, sick headaches, and stomach troubles for the whole family. Distributed by Mathiews Drug Store for sale.
Richmond Virginia October 24 The long standing indictment against King Percival and Teveridge election officers of the Third Lee precinct charged with fraud in the primary election will probably be nolle pressed. Bar members doubt enough evidence to win. Judge Richardson acts for the commonwealth at Judge Witt’s request. Commonwealth’s attorney Minitree Folkes was a candidate in that election. Discontinuance is expected though Witt has not signified action yet.
The Berkshire crew of six aboard the barge, after drifting from Merritt wrecking grounds, refused British steamer Hestia’s offer to tow amid a 50 mile gale. The vessel remained afloat near Frederick Light, anchored with its crew reportedly safe if the anchor holds. search efforts were hampered by the storm and Merritt company vessels’ absence. The Government may dispatch a search ship if the Berkshire is not found soon.
The advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs and a prevention of serious outcomes. It touts the product as cost comparable to leading preparations and urges buyers to insist on the genuine yellow-packaged version from Mathews Drug Store.
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