Local notices and advertisements from Gloucester county
Cards announce the marriage of James L. Brooks and Lillie Davis at Westville Baptist Church on December 18 1907. The Westville Christian Church Ladies' Aid plan a supper and program on December 17 at the parsonage. Various local updates include store openings, millinery and dress goods in Dutton and Urbanna, travel timetables for the Chesapeake Steamship Company, and several announcements of visits and illnesses in the Kirwan and Garnett families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Brooks
Lillie Davis
Miss Davis
W. R. Davis
East River
Westville
Staunton
Theos. B. Lane
Norfolk
Ladies’ Aid Society
Westville Christian Church
L. L. Broaddus
Dutton P. O
Gloucester County
L. B. Broaddus
Dutton, Va
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Notices to customers announce Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is sold by all druggists as a safe remedy for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Gasoline Engines and Farm Machinery Ad Offer
Scarcity of labor prompts consideration of gasoline or kerosene engines as labor savers. Promotes Fairbanks Morse engine and New Holland feed-mill. Advertisement by A J Huff Richmond Virginia traveling agent seeks local selling agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks- Morse
New Holland
A. J. Huff
Virginia
Richmond
Foley's Honey Tar Cough Syrup Sold Widely Without Harmful Drugs
Millions have used Foley's Honey Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles with no adverse effects. The yellow package contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Guard your health by refusing any counterfeit with the genuine sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
al Drucyiats
Notice of Closing Store Debts by J. F. Marchant
J F Marchant requests all persons indebted for goods bought before September 1 1907 to pay promptly as he will close the business and be away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.S. Marchant
J. F. Marchant
Marriage of Clarence Thomas and Kaby Hudgins at St Pauls Church
The marriage occurred at St Pauls Church on November 27 at 7 30 PM with Rev J Eddie Brooks officiating. Susie V Williams played the wedding march. The couple, both respected locals, are the children of Columbus Hudgins and Jethro Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Thomas
Kaby Hudgins
St. Paul’s Church
J. Eddie Brooks
Susie V. Williams
Columbus Hudgins
Jethro Thomas
John R. Diggs
Leumas
Gwynns Island News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Rev Saddith preached to a large crowd with the sermon Thou Art Weighed In the Balance And Art Found Wanting. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Powell died last Friday night. Mrs Annie Edwards returned home after visiting Baltimore. Mrs M L Hudgins returned to Hampton from the Island. Young people plan a Christmas night entertainment. Mr Robert Godfsey's wife ill. John Carney Sr died Sunday after several months illness at age 84, leaving seven children. Mrs Mary L Williams and children visited her parents. Snow Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddith
Willie Powell
Annie Edwards
Baltimore
M. L. Hudgins
Hampton
Robert Godfsey
John Carney
Carney
Gwynns Island
Mary L. Williams
Snow Bird
Mobjack Community Notes Highlight Loss and Returns
The town mourns the death of Mrs. White, a venerable resident, as the community welcomes back their former pastor Mr. Pribble. Rhea returns from the Northern Neck trip. The public school held an ice cream festival with heavy turnout and a short program of songs and recitations. November roll of honor includes Clara Green Alvin Philpotts Estelle Philpotts Vivian Philpotts and Gayle Walker. Mr. Emmet Machen and a Norfolk friend spent Thanksgiving at home with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Mobjack
Pribble
Rhea
Neck
Mobjack Public School
Clara Green
Alvin Philpootts
Estelle Philpotts
Vivian Philpotts
Gayle Walker
Emmet Machen
Norfolk
Dark Julia Kicks In Easter's Ribs in Police Court
In police court Julia Johnson known as Dark Julia caused a scene denying guilt as witnesses described her rough attack on Easter Talaferro. The judge jailed her for twenty days and fined Eubank ten dollars amid chaotic court proceedings with several officers calling for Squire Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dark Julia
Easter
Julia Johnson
Easter Talaferro
Justice Crutchfield
Juha
Lonnie Graves
Atkinson
P. Eubank
Eubank
Squire Graves
W. A. Graves
High East
Richard Evans
J. Jussev
Stephen Coleman
Stephen
Local Suit Sale Promises Deep Discounts On Men’s Wear
Bargain prices highlight a sale offering men’s black worsted suits regular $20 now at special price. All-wool Thibet suits reduced from $12.50 to $10 and $12 mixed suits also steeply marked. Broke lots offered at $7.50. All-worsted dress pants kerseys and corduroys in sizes up to 44 at reduced prices.
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M. L. Garnett
Judge
Mrs. Garnett
Exposition
The
Baptist Church
W. J. Rutherford
Will Vargas
Newt
Siede Rohs
Luke Sears
M. Burke Garnett
Richard Ferguson
G. S. Marchant
Hone Brooks & Hudgins
John F. Hudgins
Laban P. O
Chesapeake Steamship Company
Old Point
Waltinmore
Taylor Garnett
Westinghouse Electrical Company
Pittsburg
Poplar Grove
W. H.Y. Hudgins
Blakes
Sears & Williams
Clarence Kirwan
Willie Kirwan
Wilson
New York
American Power Boat Association
Ellen Douglas Garnett
Bessie Gwathmey
Middlesex County
Ladies’ Home Journal
G S. Marcnanrt
Andrew Miller
Powell's Hotel
Patterson
Gloucester
Sheppard Miller
Welling
Dutton Post
Virgana
Weleve
Michell
H C. Bradford
Main Street
Clara Bell Godsey
Burien
Suddithh
Urbanna
Urbanna Manufacturing Co
Kenton McGuffin
Gallipolis
Ohio
Rtpr
GS. Marchant
Fidewater Virginia
N. E
Now vs.Co
Sale No. S
Marchant
Department Store
Mathews County, Hei
Frank
F* A Clark Co.Limited
Cortland
Wolfie
Nelson
Mathews Journal
New Idea
Woman's Mine
Combaine
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Blue Ribbon
S. P. James
Dolly Madison
Dixon Fjarvée Co
Lot
Laos
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