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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
5
Thor. E. Williams of Middleboro Kentucky reports two years of severe constipation. He tried top physicians in Pistol Tenn with no relief. After using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, he was cured. For sale by all dealers.
W. H. Miller and J. P. Would travel anywhere in the county or beyond to handle all notary business promptly. They emphasize readiness to attend to any notarial task required by clients.
An attractive lot with a fine home is offered for sale by the Baptist Church committee. R H Forrest, J C Curman, and J W Shackleford report the sale as reasonable and inviting.
Mrs. F Theo Miller announces agency rights for the Spireila Corset not sold in stores. Corsets are made to order with samples available. claims unbrakable, nonadjustable, flexible, and maintains shape. One year guarantee offered. Call to view samples.
Advertisement for Hills of Sale of vessels from 50 tons downward invites patronage. Mentions Patteson as notary public and Leeds commissioner for Mathews County Virginia with display of address in Mobjack Virginia.
The Woodworth Company offers a free experimental package of Sennine promising cure for asthma catarrh hay fever bronchitis and catarrh. Sent to all who write Dept G NelBroadly New York City. Claim cites a Vienna University professor developed scientific compound. thousands reportedly cured regardless of duration or climate.
The Journal notes it is entered at the Pom Office in Mathews H Va as second class matter with the publication date Thursday February 1 1912.
Local notes report various residents visiting and traveling. J B Sears returns from Washington. Rev J Arthur Winn in Norfolk. Wurt Winn in county. Jesse Hudgins of Norfolk visiting Diggs area. Dr C C White back from Norfolk and Richmond. C S Smith Jr of Gloucester in county on legal business. The Deacon comedy to be staged at Math es C H with North troupe. if rain, delay to Tuesday. Thelma grey mare sold to Grover Armistead. 2 20 track record at Southside Agricultural show. Mrs F W Troy and Ellis arrive from Millersburg to visit Fitchetts Wharf. Dr Troy receives new assignment in Louisville.
The Mathews Teachers Association will meet in the Court House at Mathews on Saturday February 3 at 3 20 p m. All teachers are urged to be present and to come prepared to take an interest in the work.
Delegates from Mathews County noted the importance of teachers association work. Massiva Wright and Prof Rawlins discuss making the association engaging, with Prof Jordan addressing The Growth of the Teacher. Rev Gio Gowen delivers the closing address.
The notice warns delinquent taxpayers in Horn Harbor and surrounding district to settle taxes promptly. If taxes remain unpaid, a boat will be sent to seize premises and enforce collection under the Fisheries Commission.
Accomack News quotes a Sermonett urging happiness comes from inner disposition and accepting life’s forms as divine choices. It warns against selfish settled convictions and stresses seeking happiness through study, duty, labor, disciplined self sacrifice, and unselfish service in home, work, and community.
The commission house Heal and Laker of Baltimore respectfully solicits a share of your shipments. They express confidence that partners will be rewarded with favorable terms and ongoing business.
Pat woke to a fire alarm and hurried downstairs in backward trousers. He slipped at the stairs, rolled to the bottom, and a friend asked about injuries. Pat checked himself, noting the pants were on backward but declaring no serious harm, just an awful twist.
Portsmouthea readers seek instant and permanent help from Madam Santo a renowned clairvoyant palmist permanently located at 2615 County St. ext. Her claimed expertise covers love marriage separation health business and luck with advice considered always correct. Make appointments by mail or stamps for full information.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds throat and chest complaints citing seven years of proof and thirty eight years of effectiveness. It claims protection against pneumonia when used timely and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a free trial.
We invite immediate correspondence from those wishing to sell exchange or buy property. Specialize in country homes valued at 5600 dollars and over. References on our business standing furnished if desired. H W Hilleary & Co 729 Southern Building Washington DC.
The estate of L. W. Hudgins at Port Haywood offers for sale within the next fifteen days livestock and valuable articles listed, including horses, cattle, and yearling stock. The sale will feature a horse, one yearling, a yearling Holkies heifer, and fifteen head of livestock among other items.
For Sale A mce home frontines Mobjack Bay near site of new wharf soon to be built at New Port. Make a fine summer home. Willie J. White.
A meeting at 12 30 Monday January 29 in the principal s room discussed forming an Anti Cigarette League. The league was organized Tuesday. Arithmetic and spelling results noted with Ivy Thomas Reba Armistead and Edna Burroughs among top finishers. Teachers League is urged for Saturday February 31 at the Court House.
The Boys Club organized at the school house Saturday January 27 with about 20 young men. Eleven boys joined as charter members and Rev Mr Winn and Prof Jordan were admitted as honorary members. Meetings will be biweekly, open to members ages 11 to 20, with literary activities and a planned program including an oration, reading, declamation, and a debate on the usefulness of the cow versus the horse.
Communications Mr. Dick Haynes is quite sick. Capt. Alex Soles spent days with his brother C C Soles. A surprise party and musical for about thirty at Mr Watt Callis home on January 23. If skating stays good on Cobbs and Waden creek June will be busy for ministers. Candy Pub given recently by Miss Eva Lewis and Mr Jim Grimstead. many friends attended despite deep snow.
The Virginia Commission of Fisheries states net licenses expire January 3, and fishermen must call on the Inspector to obtain renewal before setting nets. Fishing without a license incurs a separate offense each day. Stands will go to the former occupant if they pay by February 1. otherwise, to the first applicant.
A reader from Danville Virginia credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with curing indigestion that plagued him for two years. He says his left side distress vanished and lists other benefits for stomach liver kidney trouble constipation headaches and debility.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a swift cure for colds and a guard against pneumonia. It claims the product contains no opium or narcotics and can be safely given to babies and adults, sold by all dealers.
A family advertises Chamberlain's liniment as a reliable remedy for sprains sore muscles and rheumatic pains. It is sold by all dealers.
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