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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
2
The Journal advertises transient notices at 50 cents per line for first insertion and 25 cents per line for subsequent insertions with no change. Obituaries and respect resolutions cost five cents per line. Reading notices are ten cents per line, and unsigned communications are not accepted.
The piece rebuts Times Dispatch critique of Bryan and the Democratic form of Democracy. It recalls 1896 Palmer Buckner alignments, defends majority rule, and argues Bryan’s railroad public ownership stance is a practical, not anti constitutional, approach. It warns against centralization and predicts Democratic survival with Bryan leadership intact.
The Journal highlights essays by Daniel and S E Richardson on county road improvement urging public input. It notes care in figures but cites errors in estimates, suggesting ditching and roads could cost about 16 600 yet warns figures may be misapplied.
A dated letter argues against larger road levies and supports permanent road improvement through bonded debt. It discusses sandy soils, need for a firm surface, potential materials, and a Virginia expert plan. It proposes borrowing up to 350,000 dollars, via Road Law provisions or a county election, and calls for a mass meeting of cautious business leaders to guide the Supervisors.
Three men Bill Johnson Bill Ruffin and Peter Thompson escaped from Luxcireure jail by sawing bars from their cell windows. The time of escape is unknown and authorities suspect outside help. Sergeant Johnson offers a 50 dollar reward for Raffin who is wanted on a robbery charge.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions jelly sales with odd typos and disrupted words. It contains no definite names dates or places, making a precise summary difficult. The readable portion references jelly and timing but lacks concrete details to specify a full item.
Thompson was sentenced three days ago to eight years in penitentiary for criminal assault, as reported by News-Ledder.
An advertisement warns that kidney disease progresses silently and urges early use of Foley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and prevent dire consequences. The promo notes availability at Matthews Drug Store.
Corntelius Smith is indicted for housebreaking with intent to commit rape and was admitted by a jury on the grounds of insanity. Judge Jones committed Smith to the Central State Hospital for the insane at Petersburg. The Commonwealth against Grover Hudgins for seduction was continued due to absence of important witnesses.
An advertisement states Foley's Kidney Cure will treat kidney or bladder troubles within medical reach and notes the medicine is for sale at Mathews Drug Store.
Indignation rises in Lynetisure as a Negro attacked Mrs Lucy Blanks near her home with a razor, threatening to kill her. The assailant, liquor influenced, fled before husband and son could reach the scene. police arrested two Negroes, one fitting the description. News-Leader.
A Batesville Indiana writer says a year of summer colds and hay fever disrupted business until Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package cured him quickly. He reports his wife also found the remedy effective and mentions Mathews Drug Store as the seller.
Robert Logani a prominent figure in Rhoanoke county died at his Salem area home on Friday from apoplexy He was about 55 unmarried famed as Country Bob and generous to the distressed He hosted many youths that day and collapsed while they enjoyed the gathering highlighting his hospitality and charitable nature.
The New Idea a woman's magazine and the Mathew Journal available at 91.25 a year. A fine offer that will not last long with up to date content including illustrated short stories and fashions. Free sample copy available at the Journal office. Order today.
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