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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
3
Notices list May appointments for Fast Mathews Circuit and church schedules. It notes voters must pay poll tax by May 2 to vote in November and mentions various local residents and church activities including sermons, conferences, notary and legal notices, a fire at Wm. N. Trader’s barn, and upcoming millinery offerings.
Mr R Wesley Foster remains at the Court House and smiles as his laundry business grows. He makes, presses and cleans clothing, repairs and cleans ladies garments, and offers dyeing services with a satisfactory standard. Located over the bank.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords perfect security from pneumonia and constipation while curing obstinate coughs and colds. It claims no cold has ever progressed to pneumonia after use. Sold by all druggists.
Miss Pearl Blake visits Adelaide Mitchell on Gwynns Island while Mrs. Harriet Stoakes, age 92, at Salem Church Church, remains a remarkable blind woman. Miss Mary E. Hudgins dies in York county. brother Tom Hudgins and sister Mrs. Charles H. Hudgins attend the funeral. Harry Witchewah found guilty of second degree murder for Dora Hall shooting. twelve-year sentence. Aglethorpe Cundiff dies at Lively Oak, aged 57. survived by two sisters. James P. Saunders of Lancaster county dies at Latwalton, age 87. wife died recently. he was a famed fox hunter and Democrat. He is Uncle Jimmie to Dr. Frank W. Lewis and Dr. William Kirk.
Laxative product praised for mild action and pleasant taste over harsher purgatives. Claims to relieve constipation and is marketed as suitable for women and children. Sold in the market.
Gasoline launch 22 feet long 6 feet wide described as perfect model with reversible engine and stationary top with side curtains. Finest little pleasure boat on the Haven offered for sale at a cheap price by R Walter Fleet on 4 24 21.
County Correspondence notes Mrs. Mattie Callis hosting a lively Easter Egg hunt Friday evening with guests enjoying parlor games. Albert Peters visited relatives in Gloucester while Ernest Dutton stayed with his sister near Laban. Walter Callis travelled to Norfolk for a few days to see his daughter. Rev. Richard Ferguson delivered a delightful Salem sermon Sunday evening. Laughing Jockey.
Dr King's New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels so one feels good. 25c at all druggists.
Mrs. Eugene Callis attended revival meetings in Norfolk with Captain Callis showing improved health. A baby girl blessed Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Powell. Mrs. Godsey’s health improved and she is out again. Broaddus had nasal bone removed in hospital. Gordon Godsey moved near Bay Shore. Rev. Suddith preached to Odd Fellows and urged responsibility from Matthew 16 26. Fishermen were asked to donate Monday's catch for the Baptist Church building fund. Friends from Fitchetts visited the Edwards. Emerson Marchant builds a house for his nephew Lewis Powell. Mrs. Luther Brown visits her parents Machen.
Harbor Me resident Mrs E D Charles endorses Electric Waters as a neighborhood favorite. She says it provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver complaint kidney derangement malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility. The tonic purifies blood and serves as spring medicine. Sold with guarantee at drug stores for 50 cents.
Letter notes continued Jewish absence from Fitchett but reports a thriving Lime Kiln Club social at Hotel Fitchitt. Guests included Misses May Fox Eoline Winn Lilly Williams Gertrude James Alice Healy Janie Billaps Carolyn Poole Helen Daughtry Kate.
The article lists numerous local guests including Poole and Fox families who enjoyed games and a late supper around 10:30 to 12:30. It notes Mrs. Lizzie Hunley’s improved health, Wm. E. Fitchett planning to buy summer stock in Baltimore, a strong shad and herring catch, and a favorable note on the Faint Hearted Kid’s slow recovery with support.
E S Luper of Manilla New York, a carpenter, says the salve has healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. It treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available 25 cents at all druggists.
The Glee Club gathered at B. M. Diggs residence Tuesday evening with strong attendance. Mrs. Diggs and children returned from a week with friends in Norfolk. Floyd Hyslop and Florence Morgan quietly wed at the bride’s father’s home. Farmers忙 in Blue Eyes as fine weather aids planting.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina recalls nearly jumping from despair due to severe constipation and coughs before using Dr King’s New Discovery. After a dozen bottles he says he recovered fully and praises it as a remedy for coughs colds and weak lungs. Trial bottle free and only 50 cents to 1 dollar 60 cents available at all druggists.
Timely intervention by Justice John J Crutchfield averted a planned marriage in a police court. Pav son Macon aimed to wed his sister with brother present as best man. The mixup nearly caused legal trouble before Nettie Gail the bride, with John Stone present, prompted the ceremony. Damages unpaid led to a brief delay until Nettie's mother produced two bills and the couple proceeded.
An advertorial notes you will receive congratulations for improved appearance if you take Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims to tone the system and restore life and vigor while curing backache nervous exhaustion and kidney and bladder troubles.
The Old Baptist church bid farewell to Rev. W. A. Snyder after a moving service in which tears flowed as attendees praised his leadership. Debt relief followed with gifts and pledges totaling about 580, including a 108 dollar free offering and 63 from the Willing Workers. Snyder departs for Accomac to lead a new charge, leaving a debt free church and a proud parsonage.
An advertisement warns that kidney disease advances quietly and urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs. It claims to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, noting availability from all druggists.
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