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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
4
The Journal explains advertising rates and submission deadlines. Rates include five cents per line for paid matter and ten cents per line for notices. Advertisements may be charged at fifty cents per print insertion or twenty-five cents per additional insertion. Correspondents are urged to send news letters to the office before Wednesday.
In a local note Davis urges farmers to boost corn production and livestock shows. The county unit seeks support to secure fair participation this fall, praising efforts of diligent workers while stressing the value of agricultural progress.
General news notes tongers in James River revolt against planters over digging rock. Oyster season opened May 5 and patent tonger season starts October. Reports show large oyster harvests across several rivers this year. Miss Hettie Brown and Elvin Milby married on mismonths Monday and head to their new home. Mr W H Perkins plans Baltimore departure as county treasurer after eight to ten years of service. Attorney Frank G Newbill notes motor boat fines may be reduced. awaits federal action. An inspector will monitor river boats via the Tapphannock. Virginia Citizen.
A group headed by Mr and Mrs James B Hurst with Pearl Gladys Hurst Bessie Boram Swift Weston Paul Hud gins Arnold Hurst Ollie and Charlie Diggs Hatson toured Wolfe Trap light station arriving about 10 30 am. They viewed the engine room fished and enjoyed meals. The Hutson group stayed until Sunday afternoon and were entertained by station keepers Hurst Montague and Hunley before being returned home by Ollie Sam and Jessie Hutson.
Frances M Eastman longtime Middlesex clerk dies at Mercer Hospital after operation. Born 1843 in Beaver County Pennsylvania he served in the Federal Army losing an arm, taught in Butler County then served as Middlesex clerk from 1892 until death. Widow and ten children survive him. Also James Prestley two days old son of Mr and Mrs Claude Williams dies. funeral at Shiloh Church conducted by Rev Garland Unruh.
A Civil War widow in Kemp Texas preferred death from battle injuries to the doctors verdict of consumption. She details a stubborn cough that lingered years and weight loss to 130 pounds until she used Dr Kings New Discovery which she says cured her and restored weight to 178 pounds. The cure is promoted as a remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma hemorrhage whooping cough croup and lung trouble with a money back guarantee through druggists.
Commencing September 5 our fall opening and annual shoe sale runs 30 days. Great goods to sell with prices to please. Men urged to stack straw hats and buy fall styles. Ladies dress goods and clothing for boys’ suits. G S Marchant Dept Store advertises a busy opening with forthcoming specials.
Advertisement touts Hucklen's Arnica Salve as a rapid cure for boils ulcers fevers and skin eruptions. Claims instant relief for burns cuts bruises sore lips chapped hands chilblains and piles. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
Very desirable rooms with board offered in Mathews Virginia. School children accommodated during term. Address for Mrs J H Williams. Mathews VA.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Anti Pain for cuts scratches and bruises. It claims to prevent blood poisoning by destroying septic matter and aiding healing without soreness. The misspelled copy reflects period marketing language.
Percival Hicks announces a merger of Mathews Heaths ville and Kilmarnock Fairs into the Chesapeake Short Ship Circuit to promote a grand fair in Tidewater Virginia. He highlights national publicity, entries from Norfolk Portsmouth Washington DC and the Eastern Shore, a 2.0614 pacer and 2.10 trotter, corn contests with $25 and $50 premiums, and a lecture by a Department of Agriculture expert to judge corn types. Public remarks urge patience before judging the fair and invite criticism afterward to improve future events.
Advertisement highlights J Edwin Treakie as the leading clam dealer in the United States and Canada. Born in Mobjack Bay Virginia he moved north to enter the clam and oyster industry. Now at Fulton Market New York he promises top prices for clams oysters and fish and offers shipping tags on request.
Commonwealth versus George Carr convicted of grand larceny sentenced to one year at the State Penitentiary. Grand Jury indicted for misdemeanor names H C Hudgins T E Miles W E Marchant W G Miles J R Foster Geo W Blassingham for Revenue Law violations. Williams children aged 4 to 8 sent to a state Children's Home. Rev Y G Unruh authorized to marry P W Hicks and Elizabeth Davis verdict for plaintiff Marsden versus Broughton continued.
Timetable shows steamer departures from Baltimore on Sundays and Wednesdays to Freeport and intermediate landings with listed stop times and return runs on Tuesdays and Fridays. Freight cutoff and disclaimers note times are not guaranteed and delays possible. Signed by Willard Thompson general manager Arthur Braver agent and T Murpoony general freight agent.
The Old Bay Line and Portsmouth Virginia connect at Old Point Comfort except Sundays for landings in Mathews and Gloucester Counties. State-rooms from 75 cents to 250 dollars. Meals a la carte. Free berths on board. Salt and fresh water baths.
The next session at Virginia Polytechnic Institute begins on Wednesday September 21 1910 led by Pare TR Barbacce M.D LL Da with faculty and students preparing courses and schedules for the term.
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