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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
5
A fragmented schedule lists multiple Bethel and Satem event times in February with entries on February 4, 11, 12, 19, 22, 26 and a note for Thursday February 16 191?. Readable items show times 11 am and 3 pm across venues Bethel Central and web.
A mixed list of for sale notices and items: two horse manure and lime spreader 50 dollars, cow creek mill flour, turkey gobbler for sale, two sheep cheap, work horse wanted with age price and color, cow five years off for sale, pound stakes for sale, poreed at sea for sale, two sewing machines cheap, turkey goblet wanted, found pocket book with change lamp wick, potatoes seed potatoes and Berkshire piglets, more Irish Cobbler seed potatoes priced 1.25 per bushel. Roanes Virginia Moon Virginia.
Classified notice seeks a partner to engage in the dry goods business at Mathews with C. H. Oldstand. Ideal site listed at the X Journal Office for inquiries and contact.
A resident announces availability of Dry Rappahannock corn and cracked corn with table meal. He cites a good crusher and promises splendid work and low prices for buyers.
Ee W Browne Arcade offers Lynhaven and Horn Harbor oysters raw steamed available by the dozen at 25c for raw 30c for steamed in the Arcade Building Norfolk Virginia.
W. J. Grimstead of Soles Va advertises a large stock of milinery and general merchandise with special prices through Xmas. He promotes Xmas toys and offers the highest market prices paid for produce including sugar sets.
A local notice offers free Easter post cards to every Mathews Journal reader to showcase imported colored cards at manufacturers prices. The advertiser asks readers to mail 4 cents in one cent stamps and provide the address C T Johnstone President Dept 115 Rochester NZ.
Hon J Boyd Sears heads to Washington this week while Dan Richardson of Moon returns home briefly. Planters National Bank ad draws attention. Planter Bank vaulting stage project at Mathews C H. Several residents travel, visit, or attend events in Holly Grove Oak Grove and Port Haywood.
Robert Owens age about 69 died Monday morning at his Potato Neck home in Mathews County after a long illness. He was born in Westmoreland County June 29 1841, served four years in the Confederate Army and married Virginia Thomas in March 1875. He helped promote a new church, spoke in meetings and was mourned as a Christian brother by family and friends. Survived by his widow three daughters and two sons. Funeral at home with burial at Horn Harbor burying ground then Pear Tree Cemetery.
Pelagra concerns appear in Poplar Grove water ground meal. The corn is ground slowly to prevent heating and preserve the pelagra germ. Only No 1 corn accepted for toll for custom grinding. Meal from selected corn for family use available on inquiry. Exchange of meal for No 1 corn offered to save customers extra trips. Poplar Grove Mill Williams Wharf Va.
Embroidery edge and insertion offered at 124 and 1 cent special price per yard. Wyatt Wolffe listing.
The play Hearts and Diamonds has been successfully presented at several county venues and will be performed at Red Men's Hall Port Haywood on Tuesday night February 21 beginning at 7 30 PM. The public is cordially invited.
Trustees by deed of assignment from Charles G Snead offer Bohannon Virginia stock in bulk. Inventory around 1400 dollars and the business stand are described as excellent. At Mathews and related notice by Norris Jr and Garnett trustees.
Mrs Cor Delia Stuart, born Mathews County, died November 1 after a three year battle with tuberculosis. She left behind husband J R Stuart and two children, with her funeral at Bethel church amid family, friends, and a large procession led by Rev George Wray. Her passing prompted widespread mourning from relatives and the Hampton community.
A local display showcases ladies lingerie waists in batiste and sheer lawn with Val insection and Swiss embroidery from 1.50 dollars. Tailored waists with hand embroidery join the selection as Madras ginghams and percals sale continues after a successful week.
Thos Ariss of Concord Michigan testifies after 30 years use that Dr Ding's New Discovery is the best cough and cold remedy. He says it enters a home and cannot be pried out and notes its effectiveness for lagrippe asthma hay fever croup and sore lungs. Price 50 cents to 1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all Druggists.
Advert treads that pneumonia comes from a cold but claims Gough Remedy prevents this and is for sale by all dealers. Warnings against risk imply strong marketing language and a suggested remedy sale for consumers.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is the sole positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional treatment taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any who fails to cure, with testimonials available. sellers advise Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
When a child's life is in danger a mother will risk herself to protect it. But danger can be averted without heroism by using Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by all dealers.
An advertisement claims a flannel pad dampened with Chamberlains Liniment provides superior relief for lame backs and pains in the side or chest and urges readers to try it for prompt relief, noting it is sold by all dealers.
A fragment lists names associated with Harmony Grove Baptist Church and surrounding communities. Individuals include J H Bayton Amburg Rev H J Goodwin Luray T H Butler Ross Cook and multiple residents from Urbanna and nearby towns, with various surnames such as Bayton Burrell Campbell and Fitzhugh among others.
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