Local notes and ads from an early 20th century issue
In a Village Court House notice a kinematic catamount head pin with rubies is sought by a finder. Mrs Adele Hunley departs for a state normal school. Advertisements promote Kodol digestive aid and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup. Local bids seek lumber for Pine Beach building. A birthday party is described with guests listed. Judge Garnett and son prepare for Annapolis naval prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Hunley
State Normal School
Farnville
E. Baker & Co
Mathews
Pine Beach
Weite
Pochantas Company
J. R. Mactath
Hicks Wharf
Baker & Co
Genevieve Burke
Donatics
Viven Douglas
Ruth Richardson
Lucy Sears
Grace Sievel
Ruby Sibley
Mary Francis Sibley Lucey Sibley
Emiine Browne
Virginia Pueh
Elizabeth Pueh
Mary Pry Marchant
Merrit Siblin
George Remagen
Mary Ellen Burke
S. E. Richardson
Onuncock
Kennedy
H. Baker & Co
Garnett
Jenifer
Wents Preparatory
Naval Academy
Annapolis
County Correspondence from AMIORGJACK Feels the News
The letter notes Capt. Phil Potts in fragile condition and mentions Virginius Machen’s flying trip to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Miss Ridley’s school program celebrated Gen Bee’s birth with decorations, songs, and boxes of memories. Portsmouth sail yacht visitors in harbor after Yorktown trip. Confederate exercises at Mathews praised with luncheon. county records Myosotis as a gala memory.
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Philpotts
Virginius Machen
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Lie
Liee V
Cooke
Clatibei
Blom TD
Martin Minter
Winte
Bhlannon Serioul
Wiseadehyiaiul
Portsmouth
Yorktown
Our
Miss Ridley
Mathews
Light Horse Hust Lee Eulogy and Altered Motto
The piece references Robert E Lee’s father and a eulogy by Rev Richard Ferguson who amends the famous line to emphasize his son. It concludes with a shoe advertisement claiming the Daly Madison Shoe offers comfort and happiness through comfortable footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Robertl. Lee
W Cllington
Richard Ferguson
Daly Madson
Westville Baptist Church Sunday Services and Bible Class
Westville Baptist Church schedules Sunday services at 11 AM and 7 30 PM. Sunday school includes the pastor's Bible class at 2 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville Baptist Church
How to Avert Appendicitis With a Laxative Syrup
An ad explains that most appendicitis victims suffer chronic constipation. Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted to stimulate the liver and bowels, restore natural bowel action, and is described as mild and pleasant with no nausea or griping. Sold by all druggists.
How to Avoid Pneumonia Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Money and Tar to stop coughs and expel colds. It claims mild laxative effects and urges refusals of imitators, touting the genuine yellow package as the only authentic product available through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
By & Company
Ripley brothers return from St Vincent Hospital in hopes of quick recovery
The families of Milton and John Ripley announce their return from St Vincent Hospital after an operation, appearing as well as could be expected. Mr. T. J. Fitchett remains under Dr. Hoskins, quite ill. A letter to the editor criticizes a supervisor over road work and praises shell roads for their lardiness smoothness strength and durability, urging practical improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Milton
John Ripley
St. Vincent Hospital
T. J. Fitchett
Hoskins
County roads and hauling woes prompt reforms talk
The speaker argues better county roads would lift the burden on haulers and improve travel in all conditions. He notes current roads limit loads to half and double costs, comparing relief to lifesaving provender and urging practical improvements for efficiency and safety. Leumas weighs in with a Job-like patience theme during the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leumas
Deaths and visits in Redart community
Mr Robert Callis died January 7 at Redart. The funeral was at his home led by Revs W A Snyder and Richard Ferguson. He leaves a widow and seven children. Mrs A G Dillehay and children visited Mrs A Dixon. Luther Foster of Norfolk visits his parental home. John Hunley is feeble and under Dr Browne. James Oxden stays with Mrs W K Dixon in Centerville. Rev Richard Ferguson preached at Shiloh Sunday evening. Brother Verguson was welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Callis
W. A. Snyder
Richard Ferguson
A. G. Dillehay
A. Dixon
Luther Foster
Norfolk
John Hunley
Browne
James Oxden
Centerville
W. K. Dixon
Shiloh
Rother Verguson
Hearst and Clearst family depart for Norfolk after holidays
RETZ Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hearst and John Clearst traveled to Norfolk yesterday after spending three pleasant weeks with their parents at Oak Grove. They enjoyed Christmas holidays of hunting and meeting with much success and are warmly greeted by their parents who anticipate another visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Hearst
John Clearst
Norfolk
Oak Grove
Local notes recount marriages and community events in a small town
The column records the marriage of Mr James Isreoks to Miss Ada mharst at Rev T P Duke’s home with a noted bridal party list, visits by Miss Etta Loyd to her parental home, and purchases by Master Jegynings Atherton. It mentions Rev J P Duke’s sermon, Sunday School work by Mr Al Porvest, and Elmer Booze buying a rhine graphophone. Also noted are local visitors, illness, farming plans, and a Sunday school meeting at Holly Grove with a sermon by Brother Combs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Thompson
Abd Ditee
Spout
Allernoun
Willi Wiss
Joevinda Sadler
Etta Loyd
Norfolk
Fiis Place
Jegynings Atherton
J. P. Duke
Mathews Chapel
Sunda
al Porvest
Our
Mission Sunday Schools
Elmer Booze
James I
Isreoks
Adamharst
T. P. Duke
Lessie Davis
Lara Sadler
Etta’ Loyd
Matte KE
Brook
Murry Dutton
Homa Dutton
Luther Cray
Harry Lloyd
Louinda Sadler
C. M. Buins
Fred. Boyd
Baltimore
Stephen Mason
Holly Grove
Brother Combs
Madge
Obituary Notice for Mrs Gow line Lludewis in Neighbors
One of the oldest citizens in the neighborhood, Mrs Gow line Lludewis, died a few days ago. The death followed the third stroke of paralysis and old age. Miss Virginia Billups and Miss Helen Kveeman left Friday for Baltimore to be away for some time. Millet has'
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowline Lludewis
Virginia Billups
Helen Kveeman
Baltimore
Wey
Ittley
Millet
Estella Ashton Dies After Illness in Mathews County
Georgian Estella Johnson born October 7 1862 in Mathews County Virginia married Thomas Ashton in August 1551 in Baltimore. Last Friday she grew ill and died after a surgical operation. Husband and nine children plus extensive kin survive. funeral at M E Church with Rev Dr Lusher officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Ashton
Estella Johnson
Mathews County
Virginia
Baltimore
Maryland
Thomas Ashton
Arnold
Ashton
Kane
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Edward
Howard Johnnson
Anna Land
Williams
Camden
N. J
Mr. Ashton
Chas
Monongahela City
Geo
Morgantown
W. Va
James Ashton
Melcomb
Local Wedding Inquiry and Service Pricing Note
A reader asks about marriage plans and requests ordering ideas for artistic gifts and prifting services. The message mentions pricing and suggests bringing an order for customized items.
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H. C. Combs
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Westville
de Witt
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Friends Church
New Point
Wm. J. Rutherford
The
Baptist Church
C. H
Hollister
John P. Morgan
B. M. Diggs
N. Diaker & Co
Blue Ribm
Amiorgjack
Redart
Aliss
Bessie L. Atherton
Dolu
Snackleford
Wiss Nellie Bassett
Urey
NORTH
Spahoiati
Sale Blast
Millinary
Dolly Madison
Uber Leather
John J. Burke
Georgia
Prince Hogarth, Jr
Prince Hogarth
Phebe
King Bolt
Skylark
Rescue
Register
Priam
Kiamesin
Bellfounder
Fancy
Senator
Trustee
Stump
Eclipse
Silas Morris
Whitestone
Lancaster County
East Mathews
Lethel
St. Paul's
Beulah
Bethel
St. Paul’s
Sethel
Brice Golten
Genulac
Hollister Deve Company
Macleon
Aru
U. S. Marchant
Myt.l.nery
Ami Porter
Igest
Bernalda
Doris
Mayfatr
America
Sampson
Sampson Superior
Sampson Comforts
White House
Marvel
Magnolia
LOT Ladies
Colonial
Sampson Working Shoe
Water King
Gibraltar
Armada
ALL America
Sampson Search Light
Sampson Autocrat
Sampson Rex Omnia
R. & N. Sclosser
Sphrhostal
G. &. Wlarchent's
Sasoes
Ll. Nie
Aes
E. Bellows
R. Humphrey
Janes
Frank and Glark Co
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