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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
5
Several residents arrive or visit in the county including Hon. Elijah Baker and Mr. Earnest Brown. Miss Adele Honle visits Baltimore. Mrs. Flossie Miller stays at Green Mansion. Revival at Beth el cancels Central services. many local arrivals and events noted.
50 000 bushels oyster shells offered by E W Long & Co Irvington Va at Carter Creek loaded on boat price 1 34 cents per bushel buyers contact E W Long & Co for details.
Advertisement for Bowser self measuring gasoline and oil storage systems. Mentions J. W. Hudgins as general agent, Box 234, Norfolk.
An advertising notice from Machen Mobiack in Virginia promotes Regal Engine as the best four cycle engine on the market. It invites readers to request information and literature and notes appreciation for patronage.
Bids on the new Mathews High School building at Mathews C H will be received from April 13 to April 25 1911. For plans and specifications apply to W. M. Minter Mathews Va.
W H Willer Notary Public and J P Would pledge to attend to any notarial business anywhere in the county or beyond. The notice emphasizes flexible service and willingness to travel for clients.
Datbews County society notes report a choir rehearsal at Mrs. A L Atkins home and a Ladies Aid Bazaar for String Hi Church at Cobb's Creek. The piece endorses Capt Walter Somers for the Legislature, praising him as wise and humane. Other items mention a death in the Book family and visits by Mrs Booker Miller and Mrs Carrie G Rohn.
An advertisement appeals to readers to take Dr. King's New Life Pills to restore liver kidney and bowel function during a supposed strike. It claims natural aid leads to excellent health and urges a 25 cent purchase at all druggists.
Piano offered for sale at 125 dollars in Richmond Virginia. Seller J F Marchant at 201 E Main St advertises a near perfect instrument described as good as new and guaranteed to be in perfect order. Sold as is with prompt response requested.
Port Haywood notes Mr T D Hudgins and Mr C H Hudgins travel to Baltimore for spring stock. S J Foster remains sick. Rev J A Winn announces eight Sermons on Appearance of Christ after the Resurrection alternating Beulah and Pauls. Delegates from Fast Mathews Circuit will attend the Richmond Sunday School Convention in Richmond.
An 19th century ad touts Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts, burns, boils, ulcers, eczema, sore eyes, cold sores, sprains and more. It claims unrivaled effectiveness and notes a price of 25 cents at druggists.
A sale rights advertises Radium Spray for Gloucester Middlesex Mathews Lancaster Richmond Northumberland and Westmoreland counties. Proposals must offer minimal capital and come from a hustler. Address Radium Spray Co W C Davis Sole Representative West Point Va.
Mr Wilbur Godsey of the U S S Matchles spent a few days with his mother last week. Mrs Eugene Callis has returned home after visiting her sister in Norfolk. Mr John Calis is ill at this writing. Misses Mable Eva and Etta Callis visited their father last week. Capt Jim Hudgins reportedly caught six barges of fish one night last week in Rainbow.
Assurance of up to date fashion with Jefferson or Madison Brand hats offered by Mathews C. H. and Messrs Jarvis and Pugh. These hats promise a finished appearance for a gentleman's dress and claim to be unmatched by others.
A purchaser praises a delicate hat from Muarchant's child noting its exquisite style and modest price. The admirer, calling it a dream, expresses delight and surprise at the affordability.
A health ad warns against swamp malaria and typhoid threats, touting Electric Bitters as a blood cleansing remedy. It cites Wm. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina claiming three bottles cured malaria and restored health, urging readers to buy from Druggists.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated February 25 1908 and recorded in Mathews County Virginia the trustee will sell at public auction on April 2 1911 between 12 noon and 5 pm cash the Store House and Lot of about a quarter acre at Mathews County and an undivided two thirds of an eighty five acre tract in the Glebe bounded by Capt Alexander James estate the main county road and other properties to secure a note in default.
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