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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
4
The Thursday issue of the Mine Journal from September 15, 1910 lists advertising rates for obituaries, resolutions, and communications. It notes a five cent per line charge for paid matter, ten cents per line for reading notices, and transient ads at 50 cents per line for the first insertion with 25 cents per inch thereafter.
The Mathews Journal promotes a remarkable pair of wild geese male and female offered at 2500 per year. The Southside Sentinel notes their value, while a local dispute with Brother Ryland is referenced over the advert.
The article discusses four proposed Virginia amendments approved by the legislature. It critiques extending the legislative session to ninety days, arguing it would not improve efficiency and could raise salaries, and considers allowing county and city treasurers to succeed themselves, noting both potential benefits and risks.
The piece argues against four amendments including long tenure for officers and indefinite revenue commissioner terms. It warns against reducing three readings in the General Assembly and favors retaining appointment by the judiciary. It urges voters to consider the amendments and cast ballots in November.
Mathews County presided over a strong showing at the Annual Dist Conference held at Clarksburg Church. Readings from East and West Mathews noted parish growth, with East Mathews reporting 65 new members and 242 Sunday School attendees, plus a Rosebud Society formed. West Mathews praised for solid progress under Rev W L Jones, while North Mathews delegates highlighted ongoing work under Rev J G Unruh. A rapid two and a half hour Chesapeake Bay return trip aboard Mr Munroe Hutson’s gasoline launch capped the gathering.
A North Mathews and East York delegation, led by Rev J G Unruh and Rev W J Williams along with companions from the Baptist Church, traveled together aboard the Ola Drednaught. The group extended thanks to Bro J M Hutson for a safe trip and smooth journey to their destinations.
A reader endorses N E Miller's letter on rising county property valuations. He argues higher valuations can fund schools and roads while lowering county rates, opposes surplus public funds, and cautions against government overaccumulation. He cites Mathews County history, noting past strong schools and roads but current decline.
A letter argues that Mathews roads and schools lag craft comparisons with the Northern Neck. It urges the Board of Supervisors to spend surplus money locally, paying Mathews workers to improve roads and schools, with tax revenue circulating back to taxpayers.
Etherton Illinois merchants praise Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a superior remedy for coughs colds grippe asthma and bronchitis. The bottle bears a tell indicating authenticity and efficacy according to local sellers.
Mildred Hagel Richardson died at the home of Mr and Mrs T H Richardson near Coth s Creek on a Wednesday in September. The funeral was conducted Thursday by Rev Mr Suddith. She was 4 years and 6 months old.
A railway company announces sailings from Baltimore Light Street Wharf to Freeport and intermediate landings on Sundays and Wednesdays starting April 25, 1920, with detailed stop lists and times both outbound and return. The timetable notes weather dependency, possible delays, and that arrivals are not guaranteed, with freight terms and agent signatures.
The Baltimore U S Mail steamers advertise wireless telegraphy and comfortable accommodations. Old Point Comfort service runs to Mathews and Gloucester Counties except Sundays. State rooms range from 75 cents to 2 dollars fifty nine cents with free berths, fresh water baths, and an a la carte dining option.
A fragment claims TS Heinlein Harrison of WWaho endorses Dr Bell's Ping Tar Haven as the best remedy yet for coughs and colds. It urges readers to look for the bell on the bottle.
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