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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
4
The Journal announces Thursday issues with an annual rate of 81.00 and notes editor and owner W. M. Minter. Obituaries of up to 1,000 words printed free for subscribers. over 100 words charged at five cents per line. Advertisement and job news copy available on request. forms close Wednesday at 10 a.m.
A letter from S. G. Miller praising road conditions appears in last week’s issue. The Journal notes growing reader submissions on public works and urges Lacey residents to demand better road acts, signaling hopeful civic engagement.
A call to support the Wilson Marshall campaign fund aims to back the people’s candidate in a mobilization appeal. The message urges donations to bolster the ticket and visibility ahead of election events.
A reader defends road work in Chesapeake District responding to S. Miller’s article. The letter notes A. Dicks used a road machine pulled by eight mules from Port Laywood to New Point and Port Haywood to Sands Smith’s, and explains the upper district road is State controlled. He suggests sprinkling dusty roads as a remedy in the dry summer.
Ephor Mathews letters Mr S G Miller about dirt ditches along Fitchetts area roads. He cites past poor work and lack of maintenance, argues for better crews and accountability, noting winter damage and calling fines for substandard repairs by the county. Signed Danig Richardson.
A correspondent from Mathews County urges Mr Miller’s road reform to boost property values and local prosperity. He cites mud holes in winter and sand beds in summer, argues good roads equal progress, and notes church commitments suffer when travel is difficult. A New Comer urges residents to join in voicing the issue.
The public message argues that campaign funding from corporations threatens Democratic independence. Governor Wilson and the Democratic Campaign Committee aim to win without corporate influence, urging readers to join a dollar subscription to support a people powered campaign. Percival Hicks announces the fund drive and invites names to the roll of honor.
The Journal will receive and remit contributions to the Democratic Campaign Fund. Amounts listed include Mathews Journal, Percival Hicks, Gilbert Diggs, Dee Fee Menge, My ree Sa ooley, and others, totaling $8.40.
The steamer West Shore, owned by the Western Shore Navigation Co of Norfolk, operating between Norfolk and Reedville, sank in Chesapeake Bay on Saturday evening. Passengers and crew were rescued by a passing tug. steamer and cargo valued around 15000 dollars, with no insurance. The company plans to secure another vessel for the route promptly.
Few medicines have met such uniform success as Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It has earned wide reputation for curing colic and diarrhoea in almost every neighborhood. Sold by all dealers.
In extreme heat a small court crowd met as the new Grand Jury filed meditations on license-law violations. They examined Commissioner Davis’s lies and pronouncing them false. Elizabeth Hodges qualified as guardian of her daughters Lillian and Evelyn Hodges, Mary Ellen Sortis James Smith. Charles West named guardian of his daughter Rens Wes. T. H. Richardson of Hoskins Lumber Co. faced chancery action. Today the Piankstank Fishermen vs B. C. and A. case is deeded. continued.
An old advertisement claims a gill of effort can cause trouble and warns that neglecting digestion or liver issues leads to illness. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick safe remedy, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
The Old Point Development Corp. announces that Old Dominion Steamship Co. steamers depart Bay-Side wharf at 3 p m on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Travel time to Old Point is one hour and forty five minutes. Patrons urged to use the service.
Mr. Gilbert Diggs of Lower Mathewswill speak for the National Democratic Ticket at Penry on Saturday Sept 28 at 8 p m Peary on Tuesday Oct 1 at 8 p m R C Brooks store Sat Oct 5 at 8 p m New Point on Tuesday Oct 8 at 8 p m Cobbs Creek Thursday Oct 10 at 8 p m J K Isrooks store Laban Thursday Oct 31 at 8 p m
A somber poem recalls the Men Who Followed Lee in the Civil War. It honors Confederate soldiers for courage defending Virginia from mountain to sea, praising their sacrifice and memory to endure beyond time.
Announcements note Miss Martha Alexina Minter daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Minter will wed Mr McCoulloch Morris at Bohannon on Tuesday September 28th.
Dr. William Ryland Gwathmey of Middlesex announces his sister Bessie Gwathmey engaged to Frank Woolfolk Scott. The wedding is planned for October. Gwathmey has visited Norfolk often as guest of C. H. Sullivan and has many friends here. Scott, Virginian by birth, is a prominent Arkansas businessman.
Asbury Chapel has been finished and furnished with major credit to Capt L M Travers. Dedication services are set for September 29 with morning, afternoon and evening worship as well as a free churchyard dinner. Invited speakers include Revs J O Moss W L Ware R Ferguson J L Pribble and I G Burne. Revival services follow the dedication week.
In a public statement Dr Hartman explains the six year old revised formula of Pe-ru-na, noting altered color taste and effect sparked buyer distrust. He recounts the temporary uproar among druggists and consumers, and announces the Ka-tar-no Co in Columbus Ohio to manufacture the old formula under a new trade name with a free booklet offer.
The notice states that the Westville District schools will commence on Monday October 7 for the 1912 13 session. It advertises Bucklen Arnica Salve as a treatment for boils sores cuts sprains and bruises, claiming forty years of proven cures and warning against piles corns or cold sores with a 25 cent price at druggists.
The Chesapeake District schools will reopen on Monday October 7. Rev. George Gowen J. Boyd Sears and L. Garret will give addresses. All are invited to attend and participate in a red letter day.
The Gloucester Mathews Bank Inc located at Mathews Virginia closes business Sept 4 1912 with assets of 244,730.29 and liabilities including paid in capital stock and surplus. J P Nottingham cashier attests the statement as true to best knowledge, with notary public authority.
Notice from J Henry Thompson Retz of Va announces readiness to grind graham flour and supply meat, hominy, and related goods. Patronage solicited for a mill and general line of food products.
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