Little Local Items in Mathews Virginia News
A collage of village notices from Mathews Virginia includes local ads for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Foley's Kidney Cure, church announcements for Oak Grove Christian and Westville Baptist, appointments of Rev Burleigh and Prof Cohen, tax reminders, sales at Wolffe & Nelson and J Flave Marchant, a May 3 benefit program, and a transfer of optical business to F Theo Miller amid general town commerce and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Earth
Oak Grove Christian Church
Burleigh
Portsmouth
S. Forney
The
Geodetic Survey
Fitchetts
L. S. Bowen
Waynes
W. Va
Foley
F. Theo. Miller
Tidewater Telephone Company
J. Flave Marchant
Rutherford
Friend's
Hallister
J. F. Marchant
W. F. Jarvis
Mathews County
F. Theo, Miller
S. E. Richardson
McCommick Harvester
Z. Z
Messrs
Wolffe & Nelson
Ruth Shackleford
Westville Baptist Church
Glebe
Baltimore
Court House
G. B. Cook
Mathews
Maryland
Waseo Flour Ad Promotes Consistent Quality
Inadies advertises Waseo Flour as the flour that is always good and good always with Hampton Virginia as the distribution area. J Monroe Harris is listed as the representing agent.
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Hampton, Va
J. Monroe Harris
Shoes for Walking and Dancing in Plain Terms
A local notice explains shoe types from Walking to Seashore, all aimed at comfort. Dolly Afadison Shoes are endorsed as properly made. Mrs. Leslie C. Garnett visits Richmond this week while R S Shield of Home Life Insurance Co stays in Mathews and departs for Washington. Judge Garnett and family travel to Norfolk for Exposition. Vernie Hudgins and Edythe Brownley wed at St Pauls with Rosser James assisting. A revival depends on united church efforts and individual sacrifice to attend and work with the pastor. Leumas.
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Cricket Hill
Fitchetts
Dolly Afadison
Leslie C. Garnett
Richmond
R. S. Shield
the Home Life Insurance Company of New York
Mathews
Washington
Judge Garnett
Ellen Douglass Garnett
Norfolk
Vernie Hudgins
Edythe Brownley
Mr. Ware
St. Paul’s Church
Rosser James
Leumas
Neber
Unkil
Ebe
Mim
Femael
Josh
County Correspondence North Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mr West Nelson visits his home while Holly Grove ladies train scholars for Children's Day planned for June first. Capt Gaius Billups returns to Mathews after a period away. A Sunday school rally is set for Holly Grove Church next Saturday morning.
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Mr. West Nelson
Holly Grove
Capt
Gaius Billups
Mathews
Holly Grove Church
How to Avoid Appendicitis With Laxative Syrup
A historic health ad notes most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural movement. It claims no nausea or griping and advises refusing substitutes, sold by all druggists.
Marriages Grow With Parsonage Celebrations
Susan S M Thomas Gayle and Celia White wed on the 18th with Rev W L Ware at the parsonage. After ceremonies, a reception followed at the bride’s father’s. The groom’s father hosted a reception, with Rev Ware in attendance. Also, Willie White and Miss Steward married nearby, and a colored couple, John Shorts and Lula Hudgins, tied the knot at the parson’s home. More marriages are anticipated as the wedding trend continues locally.
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M. Thomas Gayle
Celia White
W. L. Ware
Rev. W. L. Ware
Brother Ware
Willie White
New Point
Miss Steward
John Shorts
Lula Hudgins
Geo. E. Thomas
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
The product Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Diggs and Lawson Deaths Recall Civil War Service
Mr Isaac Lawson Adler died at home on Tuesday the 16th. He was a Civil War veteran in Armistead's Battery and mustered out at Appomattox on April 9, 1865. He was 78 and noted as genial and kind. Funeral held at his residence on Thursday April 19 with Rev Richard Ferguson officiating. Mr Willie Forrest mourns a valuable horse killed by lockjaw on Tuesday night. Ret
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Isaac Lawson
Lawson
Armistead’s
Appomattox Court House
Richard Ferguson
Willie Forrest
May Interest You Kidney Cure Advertisement
No one is immune from kidney trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures any kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Miss Kuhland to Visit Mathews Friends in Snow Flakes
HUDGINS. Misses Alice Sadler and Flo rence Kuhland of Baltimore are guests of Miss Mamye Sadler. Miss Kuhland plans several weeks in Mathews visiting friends and relatives. Snow Flakes.
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Alice Sadler
Florence Kuhland
Baltimore
Mamye Sadler
Colored Ebenezer Watkins and the banker Biggs in a shady fence deal
A historical tale from a tough town recounts Ebenezer Watkins nicknamed Ebe a diligent worker who evades police attention while performing odd jobs for banker Biggs. After a lengthy bargaining process, Ebe wins a contract to whitewash and fence Biggs’s lawn patch, igniting tensions as outside observers watch for conflict and retribution.
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Ebenezer Watkins
Biggs
Ebe
Dimon
Bankese
Revival at Unkil Ebe church and a clever confession tale
A local revival at Unkil Ebe's Church features a humorous moral scene with a stubborn thief who confesses to stealing chickens and paying with old coins. Elder Ebe guides him toward forgiveness while the congregation ponders their own misdeeds and salvation.
CANDIDATES CARDS FOR THIRTY-NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Democratic nominees announce candidacies for the Virginia Senate and House seats across Mathews Middlesex Gloucester King and Queen Essex and nearby counties. J Boyd Sears pledges canvass and debate while W D Evans seeks House delegation. others declare intent to serve and seek party support.
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Senate of
Virginia
Senate
J. Boyd Sears
Mathews
Middlesex
House of Delegates
W. D. Evans
Gloucester
King and Queen
Essex
Spring line of up-to-date goods offered to public
We announce a fresh spring stock including dry goods shoes clothing hats cars and more. Carefully chosen and purchased for cash, the goods are sold at prices lower than Baltimore merchants on terms. Visit our establishment to examine the stock before buying elsewhere for guaranteed satisfaction.
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Baltimore
An Insidious Danger Warns of Kidney Trouble
An ad warns kidney trouble is insidious and may be fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
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Bright’s
Foley
Bright
All Druggis's
Judge backs L. and M. Paint for long lasting finish
Judge W B Simmons of Fincastle Virginia praises L and M Paint for his 1882 residence noting the color held for 21 years. He regrets trying a different paint three years ago and now will always use L and M because any defect will trigger a repaint at no cost. The L and M Zine hardens White Lead ensuring wear like iron for 10 to 15 years. Cost about 1.20 per gallon. Donations of L and M to churches. Sold by Wm H C Murray, Williams Vi.
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W. B. Simmons
Fincastle Va
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Th. Journal
Mathew C. H., Va
Ernest W. Browne
Main St
Norfolk, Va
A. R. Cohen
J. W. Rowe Co., Inc
NORTH
Susan S
Mr. Hudgins
Edith Brownley
St. Paul's
Beulgh
DIGGS
Hudgins
White Bros. Wine and Whiskey Merchants
Commercial Place
Arles G. Snead
Bohannon
Dee Hollister
Hollister Caug Company
Madison
Wis
Marchant
Muttinery Deessonds
Madras
G. S&s. Marchant’s Department Store
Davis
Tam
Brother
Blue Ribbon
S. P. James
Blue Ribson Grocery
Fianline Bros
Dewar
U. AL Brown
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