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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1911

Page

5

Notices for sale and items listed in local classifieds

A collection of old classifieds with items for sale or wanted includes a two horse manure and lime spreader at 50 dollars, cow Creek Mill flour in barrels, 100 bushels Irish Colners seed by Walter R. Stoakes, gobble turkey for ale, work horse wanted with age price and color, five year old cow for sale, two sewing machines cheap, goblet turkey wanted, found pocket book at Jarvis S&Pugh’s, Norton Beauty and Irish Cobbler seed potatoes for sale, pure bred Berkshire pigs, White Marsh Stock Farm Roanes Virginia, 100 bushels Irish Cobbler seed potatoes for sale at 1.25 per bushel, and a note about town planting efficiency.

Cow Creek Spring Hill Norton Beauty Berkshire White Marsh Roanes

Community Schedule of Bethel Salem Central Meetings

Salem and Bethel hold a series of court or meeting times across February. Dates include February 5 11 AM and 3 PM, February 12 11 AM and 3 PM, February 19 11 AM and 3 PM, and February 26 11 AM and 3 PM, with Central, Bethel, and Salem designated as locations.

Salem A. M. Bethel

Local Notes Mention Residents and Events Around Mathews

G S Marchant visited Galtmore on business last week Elijah Baker Jr is in town Ben Smith left for Norfolk for work Harold Blassingham visits his home near Mathews J N Stubbs of Gloucester attended to legal matters Rev George Gowen to preach at Westville Church next Sunday A well known Norfolk belle may wed a Mathews citizen A four lodge I O O F meeting in Central Church March 5 at 2 pm Mildred Hancock called to Richmond by grandmother’s death Sally Tompkins chapter U D C meets at Mrs Theo Miller’s home Feb 25 Mrs F Theo Miller presiding Anti Saloon League attendees from the county include Revs L J Phaup G B Cook J A Winn W R Stoakes Dr C White $80 monthly to sell poultry remedies St John’s Cantata February 22 at Red Men’s Hall if storm Feb 23 Garnett Literary Society to serve oysters ice cream cocoa proceeds for New Mathews High School Building Fund Mr and Mrs R Foster spent week in Saltoore Spring trade goods bought Foster’s business up last year Joe the Dutch Tailor accompanied.

Garnett Literary Society Mathews Hich School Mathews Lich School

Garnett Literary Society Elects Officers at Mathews High

At a regular Garnett Literary Society meeting in Mathews High School on Web Feb 1, officers were elected for the remainder of the term. Edward Fox remains president, Julian Fox becomes vice president, Charles Healy secretary, Helen Kirkpatrick treasurer, with two new officers George Treakle hall keeper and Nellie Shackleford critic. The group outlined a February 23 program, noted seating limits, and praised the Junior Lodge for hall use and stage upgrades. The treasurer reported $53.55 raised for the building fund, and members urged support for the children.

Garnett Literary Society Mathews High School Edward Fox Julian Fox Sallie Hudgins Charles Healy Sect’y Bernard Hudgins Helen Kirkpatrick Trens Josephine Marchant George Treakle Nellie Shackleford

Poplar Grove Mill Offers Custom Ground Meal Exchange

There is no pelagra in Poplar Grove water ground meal. Corn is ground slowly to avoid heating and pelagra risk. Only No 1 corn is tolled for custom grinding. Meal from selected corn for family use available on inquiry. Exchange meal for No 2 corn to save trips. Williams Wharf, Va. 2-16-2¢ Ghancherkain Gough Tapety od A pil

Poplar Grove Poplar Grove Mill Williams Wharf

Dress making parlor opening in Pugh's Shop building

R W Foster Tailor Mathews announces opening a dress making parlor in the Pugh's Shop building after securing Miss Heinekamp as modiste with strong recommendations. Watch next issue for opening date. Patronage solicited respectfully.

Pugh Baltimore Miss Heinekamp R. W. Foster

Valentine Supper and Social Draw Big Attendance

Wathhews County reports a lively Valentine event hosted by the Daughters of America at their hall over Powell Hotel. Young women dressed as valentines provided a charming display while C. W. Edwards and J. C. Godsey captured a group photo. Mrs Eva Hoper of Norfolk visits sister Mrs Eugene Callis as Jno Godsey and Certu Edwards plan a New York trip. Capt N V Morgan leaves for Norfolk, Valentine.

Daughters of America Powell Hotel Messrs C. W. Edwards J. C. Godsey Mrs Eva Hoper Norfolk Eugene Callis

Social notes and births in the community

Mrs Johnie Sparrow entertained friends on Monday evening February 13. All present report a delightful evening. Mr and Mrs Ernest Callis welcomed a baby boy last Tuesday morning. Mrs Otia Callis travels to Baltimore for a time. Fishermen prepare for spring fishing. Little James Morgan, son of Mr and Mrs V Morgan, died this morning around six. White Kitty.

Johnie Sparrow Ernest Callis James Morgan

Mercantile Business for Sale in Bohannon Virginia

Trustees via deed of assignment offer the entire stock of goods store fixtures and good will of Chas G Snead for sale in bulk at Bohannon Virginia. Inventory about 1400 dollars and the stand is solid an unusual business opportunity Mathews Virginia R O Norris Jr and L C Garnett Trustees.

Chas. G. Snead Bohannon

Fire devastates Public School house and homes in Tappahannock

A large fire Saturday night in Tappahannock Virginia destroyed the Public School house and several private residences. Dwellings of Judge Thomas E. Blakey and Mr. Jack Fisher were among those burned.

Tappahannock Thomas E. Blakey Jack Fisher

Catarrh Cure Claim Promises Big Reward

The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a constitutional action. It claims internal bloodstream reach, promises strength, and offers $100 to any case not cured, inviting testimonials and noting availability from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Cut Shoes Displaying American Lady Spring Line

Wyatt Wolffe promotes a spring display of American Lady low cut shoes in all leathers and multiple styles. He invites customers to see the new collection.

Wyatt Wolffe

Local Mill Advertises Corn and Cracked Corn Sales

A notice from a supplier announces fresh Dry Rappahannock Corn and cracked corn at low prices. The advertiser mentions a good crusher and capable work, promising pleasant table meals and quality product.

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