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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
2
The Journal Publishing Co asks correspondents to mail news letters to reach the office by Wednesday. Many items will be carried over to spring week unless timely. Contract rates available, transient ads 50 cents per inch first insertion, 25 cents per week for each subsequent insertion.
In the last issue before election day the piece urges Democrats to support the party and notes missed notices by two district primary nominees for Justice of the Peace. It reminds voters they may write in candidates and emphasizes loyalty, urging turnout on Tuesday November 5.
Notice honors Joseph E Healy once employed by G S Marchant for four years. Healy passed the civil service exam and has been appointed to a clerical position at the Norfolk Naval Yard. Locals express confidence in his abilities and wish him success.
About twenty members of the Masonic fraternity left Fitchetts wharf this morning to attend the cornerstone laying of the High School house at Jacksons wharf. Among those in the party were P. Thurston, John y Baker, and J. K. LT.
The Southside Agricultural Association event drew a large audience with grand weather and record attendance. Exhibits and displays from agricultural and ladies departments were well supplied, while numerous horse classes and pacing events ran through the afternoon and into the early evening, highlighting multiple entries and times.
An old advertisement states druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent grippe, pneumonia, and consumption, with no opiates. Mentions a yellow package and warns against substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
A scanned notice lists battery judges and clerks of election for Cobbs Creek, Mathews, Port Haywood, Whites Neck, and Mobjack areas. Names include S. F. Miller, J. R. Smith, W. G. Jones, Jr., W. H. Bsus, Jono AL Woacher, J. A. Fleer, J. B. White, and many others with clerks and assistants named for each precinct.
Eleven white prisoners escaped from the new Tazewell jail after sawing bars Thursday night. One was recaptured, others fled to four winds. Authorities suspect an outside man named Tacket and accomplice Hasil supplied the saws. Names named include Grover Shamblin Addison Beavers Alex Beaver John Maximy Clendenning M Tacket Jet Hamilton A Topesky A Thompson John Johnson James Bolan.
Notice to customers states Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a hopeful candidate for Justice of the Peace in the Westville District. He stages a political appeal with promises of horticultural profit and cautious justice, then recounts a humorous encounter at the old Court House and a penitent boast about future revelations in the Journal.
Charleston editor Henry Clay Getzendanner owner of the Charleston Advocate criticizes United States Judge A G Dayton in a letter to President Roosevelt. He cites Dayton’s court remark no honest man ever sold liquor and argues a judge should not condemn before trial. He calls Dayton biased and urges removal.
At Pittsburg Union Station on the Greensburg express a middle aged Pennsylvania Railroad employee Mich ael Mason saved a man woman and child from an oncoming train. He pushed them to safety but was killed in the collision. His widow and two children survive.
Judge W. B. Simmons of Fincastle Virginia recounts using L. & M. Paint on his home since 1882 and notes it has held color for 21 years. He regrets trying another paint three years ago and now vows to use L. & M. exclusively because any defect would trigger a free repaint. The product is said to wear like iron for 10 to 15 years, costs about 1.20 per gallon, and is donated to churches. Sold by Wm. H. C. Merray and Williams W arf.
An advertisement offers Tyson brand whiskies direct to consumers with express prepaid shipping and sealed packaging. Quarts listed include Tyson's Best Rye, Albemarle Club Rye, Norfolk Rye, Exposition Kentucky Rye, Pure North Carolina Corn Whiskey, Mountain Apple Brandy, and Apple Brandy with refunds if unsatisfied. Address Albemarle Co. Norfolk Virginia with Seaboard Bank as reference.
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