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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
3
Beulah Church lists worship times with 11 A.M. on the first and third Sundays and 3 P.M. on the second and fourth Sundays. St Paul’s schedule shows 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. on various Sundays including January 21, 1899, as noted.
Personal mentions note residents and visitors in Mathews county including Miss Caroline Hurst in Norfolk and Dr. C C White on a flying trip to Lynchburg. Names include Judge J L Taliafero Gloucester C H Major James N Stubbs Gloucester and Majors Saunders Evans Saluda among others with travel details and social visits. Also classified notes on sale of oxen posts and local shops Norfolk souvenirs and insurance contact at the Journal office.
The notice offers a five-year-old mare by Oll Prince Hobart of Northern Neck for road use. Terms are reasonable with Rev J R Laucuron in Port Haywood, Va. A steam sawmill and fixtures near Blakes, Mathews County, Va are also for sale. George Y Huxley, trustee, Rez Va, lists another mare and pair of work oxen with pricing details. Roofing ad promotes Carpenter-Morton Long Fibre Wool Felt roofing by L M Callis.
A Danforth Maine testimonial from Mrs W Gilpatrick claims long standing dyspepsia 20 years ended after using Bilestrie Bitters. She says digestion sleep and energy improved and doctors had given up. The ad asserts Bitters strengthen liver kidney stimulate appetite and restore vigor.
Scientists report bones of 100000 year old men found in a Seiheerland cave. A. W. Brown of Alexander Maine credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his severe lung trouble and stubborn cough, praising it as the best medicine for sore lungs colds and pneumonia. Trial bottle free.
Governor Patterson of Tennessee vetoes the statewide prohibition measure after its passage by both houses. Roosevelt nominates Herbert F. Seawell for judge of the Eastern District of North Carolina, ending a fierce vacancy battle. Elihu Root emerges as Republican caucus choice to succeed Senator Pratt, with Chanler chosen by the Democrats for the Senate seat. Charges against Senator Tillman are sent to the Senate by the President.
The special Senate Appropriations Committee on operations of the secret service held its first meeting today. The panel, consisting of Senators Gallinger Heminway and Clark, decided on next steps in its inquiry into government use of special and secret agents.
An advertisement proclaims there has been no cough or cold case turning into pneumonia after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. It asserts the remedy cures obstinate deep seated coughs and colds and questions why to take anything else. Sold by all druggists.
Miss Alma Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs C S Burton Urbanna and Rev A Francis Scott son of the Rev and Mrs A F Scott Essex were married in the Urbanna Methodist church on Thursday January 14. Rev Richie Ware West Point and Rev R L Busby Urbanna officiated. The church hosted evergreen carnations and roses and fifty lighted tapers. After the ceremony guests dined at the bride’s home and the couple departed for Baltimore en route to Florida on their wedding tour.
Ornis Holmes Sherman of Baltimore and Miss Mary Kate Messick daughter of Capt. and Mrs. W. L. Messick of Irvington were married on Monday afternoon January 18 at the Bride's parents home. Rev R F Gayle officiated. An informal reception followed and the couple left for a bridal trip then will reside in Baltimore.
Miss Nellie Kelsick Lawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Y Lawson and Mr James W Stiff son of Mr and Mrs T J Stiff were married at the Lower Middlesex Church on Tuesday December 76th. Revs Goodern and Fielding conducted the ceremony in a decoratively adorned church with a large gathering of friends.
An advertising note promotes Br King s New Life Pills as a remedy for night rest, claiming they do not distress or inconvenience the user. It asserts they cleanse the system and cure colds fever malaria and headache, with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
A Ragless Kentucky man claims he suffered piles for ten years and found relief after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad asserts the salve cures piles burns eczema and other skin conditions and offers a 25 cent price with druggist guarantees.
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