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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1910
Page
5
Local notes name residents visiting Norfolk Baltimore and Richmond. Mentions include Mr C F Diggs Mr Taylor Garnett Capt Alexander James Mrs M Carter Miss Edna Stone and others with small ads for sales and services in Mathews VA. A census taker exam was held and entries note shops and local commerce.
The Sallie Thompkins chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy passed unanimous resolutions expressing sympathy for Miss Ellen Douglas Garnett after the death of her father, Hon G J Garnett, a Confederate veteran and cadet at the battle of New Market. The secretary will send copies to Miss Garnett and record them in chapter minutes.
The U D C announces a regular meeting to be held on Saturday February 12 at the home of Mrs. F Theo Miller. Members are advised to attend.
The Mobjack Produce Exchange held a special meeting on February 3 to pass resolutions of regret for the death of Hon. G. T. Garnett. The body expresses sympathy to his bereaved family and orders the resolution entered in minutes and sent to the family. Byrgon Sutherland presided, F L Jorpan signed as secretary.
The notice offers condolences for county residents amid losses and notes no deaths this year. It mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Forrest to Cape Charles with Miss Annie Forrest, and that Mr. Wash Morgan and Capt. C T Banks were briefly home.
The Mathews County fair offers prizes for crops and baked goods with top awards for corn white potatoes sweet potatoes and a loaf of bread. Government and local sponsors provide cash prizes and a joint county contest wagon prize valued at 3750. Experts from the Department of Agriculture will judge exhibits and explain award reasons.
An advertisement claims Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey eases coughs in minutes and is guaranteed by all dealers. The message emphasizes rapid relief and broad dealership backing.
An advertisement proclaims ALL SKIN TROUBLE is overcome by Dr Nell's Anti septic Salve. It promises pleasant use like cream and guarantees satisfaction.
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