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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
3
Richmond and Norfolk based residents visit family and guests gather in Mathews County. Clergy conduct revivals, civic leaders visit, and local businesses note tourist and traveling salesmen presence. A reivival begins at Old Baptist Church with Dr. Fisher and Rev. Suddith assisting.
The revival at Locust Grove led by Rev W J Williams with assistance from Rev Pribble has shown strong power and many youths are joining the Lord. Locals note visits, travels, and social news as residents share updates on relatives and friends across the region.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a severe instep sore healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He notes less than half of a 25 cent box cured him under a guaranteed druggist sale.
Richmond items report Miss Bessie Ryland's return from Urbanna and mentions of Miss Siuth Marstom. Virginia politics feature J R Caton challenging J Taylor Ellison for Lieut Governor, J Cloyd Byars opposing Gascon Slemp for Congress, and a court case on Richmond poll taxes. Debates over Jamestown Expo purchase and a withdrawal in the Second District race are noted. Also Thaw bankruptcy case and Dan Wies actor note.
Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues. The product purports to regulate digestion purify blood and renew vigor for the weak. Sold with guarantee at all druggists priced five cents.
The island remains lively with boarders and visitors. Mrs Mittie Curtis and Harry Edwards return to Baltimore after visiting their parents. Miss Ruth Muse hosted friends Friday night. May Morgan returns from a visit, Lillian Warren visits aunt Mrs Eugene Callis, Frank Respess of York county visits relatives, and after a Sunday rain the area looks bright again.
The College of William and Mary begins its 215th session on September 17 1908 with buildings renovated and electrified utilities and artesian water. Two courses offered: Colleinth Course toward BA MA BS and Normal Course with reduced tuition and board. Catalog from Lyox G. Tyres MA LLD is available.
Miss Sula Powell left Tuesday for Baltimore after a week with Miss Belle Powell. A. Powell also departed for Baltimore Friday after a short stay with his parents. Misses Belle Powell and Etta Hudgins hosted social evenings Friday and Saturday. Mrs. W. H. Powell received a surprise visit from sister Mrs. Harry McPherson of Baltimore after 23 years away. Miss Alma L. Marehant heads to Baltimore Friday after three weeks with Miss Belle Powell. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Powell welcomed a baby girl Saturday morning. J Calvin Hudgins plans to resume studies at Massey’s Business College in Richmond.
Capt W B Diggs is visiting family and friends this week. Mrs Wm Brown of Norfolk stays with her mother Mrs Lucy Morgan. Mr and Mrs Starr of Baltimore visit Mrs Starrs parents Mr and Mrs James Owens. Miss Rose Morgan visits her cousin. Miss Mabel Smyth of South Norfolk and Frank Sadler arrived home Thursday. Capt Willie Brownley and family of Berkeley Virginia visit his parents. Mr Frank Hudgins' children are improving.
Ester M Nelson of Naples Maine credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life. She says it relieved coughs colds throat and lung issues and would not be without a bottle. The remedy has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for nearly forty years and is guaranteed by druggists with a free trial bottle offer.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr Ninos New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at 41 druggists for 25 cents.
Capt Hurst and Mrs Owens with children visit their mother Mrs Thomas J Hurst. Grandchildren Little Whitley and Dorothy Diggs return to Hamp ton after time with grandmother. Pearl Diges vacations with Thos C Diges near Lethel. Rev McFaden to lead revival at Beulah starting next Sunday with all day services through the week.
Maurice Ferry of Norfolk Wis in Mathews last week. Miss Isiah Hughes visiting and lives at Cape Charles Virginia.
Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy helps elderly people by stimulating urinary organs correcting irregularities and toning the system. It promotes vigor and is sold widely.
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