Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup and Other Local Ads
Local newspaper notices advertise Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup with laxative action and throat healing effect, plus Foley’s Honey and Tar not affected by the Pure Food Law. Also mentions DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, and Kodol digestion aid sold by E Baker & Co. Also reports several personal items and minor notices about residents and events at the High School, church, and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
E. Baker & Co
DeWitt
Foley
Mathews Drug Store
A. J. Adams
Hallieford
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mrs Jarvis Hosts Unique House Party Guests Named
Mrs P W Jarvis entertained a house party at her home last week with guests Mr and Mrs W E Jarvis of Norfolk Mrs Alice V Hunley and Miss Margarette Blair of Portsmouth. It was a unique and enjoyable affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Jarvis
W. E. Jarvis
Norfolk
Alice V. Hunley
Margarette Blair
Portsmouth
Death Notice of John E. Machen in Pittsburg
Telegram announced the sudden death of John E. Machen in a railroad accident on February 21 at 5 40 AM in Pittsburg Pa. He resided in Pittsburg, employed as a yard conductor, and his funeral was held at Providence Church with large attendance. He leaves a large family and many mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Machen
Pittsburg
Machen
Sam
W. L. Ware
Bittsboro
Providence Cemetery
Join Machen
McKendree Machen
Harvey G. Machen
Washington, D. C
Jesse Machen
Capt
J. R. Machen
Norfolk
Bernice
Gracie Machen
Jesse
West Virginia
Kidney Cure Promised By Daley Cure Ad at Mathews Drug
An ad suggests Daley's Kidney Cure can stop kidney and bladder trouble and cure irregularities, available at Mathews Drug Store. The notice emphasizes medical repair within reach of medicine and invites customers to purchase locally.
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Daley
Mathews Drug Store
Card of Thanks and Coming of Dr Hannon Beulah Church
Dear Editor I thank the Beulah congregation for the pounding sent to the parsonage. East Mathews Circuit ministers duties are great yet caring people. Dr John Hannon of Dinwiddie Va will be in Mathews April 14 to May 4 aiding Rev Ware to raise one thousand dollars for Beulah Church to cost about three thousand. He will lecture on Dynamite and The Philosophy of Diogenese. May 15 Beulah 11 AM address and corner stone laid in afternoon.
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Beulah
Bethel
St. Paul's
East Mathews
John Hannon
Dinwiddie
Mathews
W. L. Ware
Beulah Church
Diogenese
A Satisfied Merchant Hails Fire Association
James A. Scates of Irvington Virginia writes from New Lanham Feb 11 1907 praising the N N Mutual Fire Association for prompt adjustment and settlement of January loss to his undertaker shop and contents. His two year policy for 700 dollars cost 12 60 in 23 months, an under one percent annual rate, and he plans to continue with the association.
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New Lanp
N.N. Mutual Fire Association
Irvington
James A. Scates
County Correspondence from Leumas in Winter Weather
Mr Harry Hammon the village blacksmith remains busy in his shop serving fishing firms and can be heard hammering from early morning until eight o clock at night. Walter S Hudgins of York Spit Light will return home to a baby boy. Mrs Hudgins is said to be recovering well. John Enos and wife visit his sister Mrs C H Diggs and appear content as they mingle with his people. The weather has improved after a harsh spell though snow remains and sunshine warms the day. Few attend church last Sunday. more are hoped at the next gathering. Leumas.
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Harry Hammon
Walter S. Hudgins
York Spit Light
Will
C. H. Diggs
Leumas
Chronic Constipation Cured by Grino Laxative Syrup
An advertisement claims Grino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion stimulating the liver and bowels restoring natural action. Urine Laxative Syrup is described as non nauseating and pleasant to take sold by the Jathews Drug Store.
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Jathews Drug Store
Social Event Honoring Rozella Stewart and Friends
A February 23 1907 gathering at Mr and Mrs John R Stewart celebrated Rozella and friends Carrie Diggs and Bobby Brynly with a large guest list of Hudgins Thomas and Armistead families among others. Supper, holly and ivy decor, flowers, cake ice cream and fruits framed a night of games and socializing. Noted later is a Feb 20 fire destroying Armistead Brownley outbuilding, with only a few barrels saved. Evangeline.
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John R. Stewart
Rozella
Carrie Diggs
Bobby Brownly
Nannie W. Sudgins
Eunice Hudgins
Hattie Hudgins
Annie Carl Hudgins
Sarah Thomas
Nellie Hurst
May Hudgins
Nannie Brooks
Vernon Hudgins
Cecil Hurst
George Hudgins
John Houston
Lena
Armistead & Brownley
Geo. Thomas
Luther Callis
Chas. T. Stewart
Cecil
Lane
Shackleford
Little Jno
Elwood Hudgins
Evangeline
Delighful Tea Party Hosted by Hatch Family
Mrs. Charles Hatch and guests entertained on a February Tuesday night with an informal tea in honor of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Jarvis. Attendees included Mrs. Alice V. Hunley Miss Margarette Blair of Portsmouth and many local residents.
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Charles Hatch
Roth
M. E. Jarvis
Alice V. Hunley
Margarette Blair
Portsmouth
Frank Wynder
Mrs. Hunley
Mrs. Hatch
Miss Blair
W. E. James
Evelyn Hatch
Harold Mathews
Tobin
Ernest Mathews
Frank Wrynder
Tollie Hudgins
Alice I. Hudlevy
Margerette Blair
W. E. Jarvis
Norfolk
Dr. Raines
J. T. Christian
Tohn J. Burke
Tom Simmons
Howard Jarvis
John E. Miller
Judge Uses Forceful Language in Local Paint Ad
W. B. Simmons of Fincastle states L and M Paint stayed true on his home since 1882, with 21 years of color. He regrets switching three years ago to another paint, as L and M would be repainted free of defects. L and M claims ironlike wear for 10 to 15 years, zinc and white lead components noted. Cost about $1.20 per gallon. Donations of L and M to churches. Sold by Wm. H. C. Murray at Williams Wharf.
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Byarte W. B. Simmons
Fincastle A
Wm. H. C. Murray
Williams Wharf
News Of Note Scarce In Feb Weather In County
In our county during February, news is sparse amid snow and ice. The community mourns several recent deaths as bodies were brought by the Medjack to be laid to rest. Mr Weston closed his shoe at the Battery on February 21. Miss Vaughan extends her room for a month. Mrs Boswell Barton departed Monday for Newport News for a short stay. Madge.
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Mother Earth
Weston
Prince Hogarth Jr Trial Record and Lineage in Virginia
Prince Hogarth Jr is a young stallion of running and trotting stock, sired by Prince Hogarth and dammed by Phebe by King Bolt. The dam Skylark produced several valuable offspring, with lineal ancestors including Rescue, Register, Priam, Kiamesia, Mohawk, Bellfounder, Fancy, Senator, Trustee, Stump, and Eclipse. Owned by Silas Morris of White Stone in Lancaster County, Virginia, with a trial record of 2:30.
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Prince Hogarth
Prince Hogarth, Jr
Phebe
King Bolt
Skylark
Rescue
Register
Priam
Kiamesia
Bellfounder
Fancy
Senator
Trustee
Stump
Eclipse
Silas Morris
Whitestone
Lancaster County
Diggs Notes From February Snow and Local Tributes
Winter remains heavy with abundant snow as Coles Forrest of Baltimore visits family. Mrs John Diggs returned to Berkeley. Capt George Forrest died Friday after a liver cancer battle, leaving a widow and four children. Mr Richard Parker has returned from treatment for cancer in Richmond.
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Coles Forrest
Baltimore
John.Diggs
Berkley
George Forrest
Richard Parker
Richmond
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Calvin Handy
Newpoint Pier
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Willie
Winnie
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Linda Douglas
Misses Shackleford
Healy
Dolly Madson
Thomas Hudgins
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Robert . Sear
Flavius Mar.a. Fleet
Wir
Hannon
Penny
St., Paul's
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Dolly Madison Shoe
Dolly Madison
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Lernalda
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R. & H. Sclosser
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Et E. Bellows
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Lancaster Lumber & Butlding © CO. Inc
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