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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
5
Notary public and J P offer to go to any part of the county or beyond to attend to legal and clerical work, providing flexible service for clients needing notarial or related tasks.
A building lot near Bohan non meant for a Baptist Church will be sold at a reasonable price. The lot includes a suitable home site as part of the package. Committee members K H Porrest J C Curfman and J W Shackleford announce the sale.
The Setretla Corset agency promotes Setrella Corsets made to order. Corsets are advertised as unbreakable and flexible, retaining shape with a year guarantee. Samples available by Mrs. F Theo Miller to be worn for public viewing.
Advertisement from Mobjack Virginia soliciting patronage for a Seills of Sale by H. Patteson and the Commissioner of Leeds for Mathews County. It targets vessels of fifty tons or less and invites interested parties to respond via the provided address in Mobjack.
Thousands seek Senpine trials offered by The Woodworth Company of New York City. The ad claims a free experimental package for asthma hay fever bronchitis and catarrh cured regardless of duration or climate. A Vienna University professor reportedly discovered the scientific compound now recommended to sufferers.
Notice shows the Mathew HL Virginia post office item stamped as second class matter under the date Thursday January 25, 1912. This item reflects standard postal circulation labeling for era periodical distribution.
Locals reportGeo Greiner in Rockbridge County E W Browne in county J T Christian visiting near Blakes Mrs Wyatt Wolffe returns from Richmond Dr A G Vaden called to Capeville Va for ill brother S G Miller attends funeral in Hampton G S Marchant attends Newport News Republican meeting Large stove for sale at Spring Hill Rev L J Phaup to preach at St Mathew Bethel Salem inclement weather postpones Lee Jackson Day celebration Anti-Saloon League meeting in Richmond J H Tobin Gloucester farmer visits town for Tie Proctor Co orders New Point Development Corporation names new wharf near New Point Pier Mabjack Gloucester Math ews Bank directors meet Southside Agricultural Association postpones Jan 16 meeting W L Shield Exmore guest to Mathews will rent farm for potatoes E B Hyde Washington buys L W Hudgins farm near Port Haywood W J Ames of Lot Middlesex passes through to Belmore Ames buys Fairfield Middle-sex farm plans marl use for alfalfa growth.
An Accomack News sermonette urges readers to embrace enthusiasm, new measures, and original thought. It argues that enterprising individuals win life’s battles by adopting fresh ideas and tools, avoiding stupid conservatism and servile imitation, and keeping ahead of the times.
An advertisement touts Madam Santo as a top clairvoyant offering instant relief and permanent help in matters of love marriage separation health business and evil influences. It provides address 2615 County St Portsmouth Va phone 1058 and invites postal appointments or stamps for full information. An unrelated patent medicine claim promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and lung conditions with a 50 cent and 1 dollar price and trial bottle offer.
We invite immediate correspondence from those wishing to sell exchange or buy property. We specialize in country homes valued at 5600 dollars and over. Highest references on our business standing provided if desired. H W Hilleary and Co 729 Southern Building Washington DC.
For sale all farming tools stock and livestock including one horse boezy and harness one yearling Jersey bull one yearling Holstein heifer about 15 hogs and pigs. The listed items are a portion of many valuable articles to be offered on Lt. Hudgins estate Port Haywood over the next 15 days.
A property description highlights a fine summer home on Mobjack Bay near the planned New Point wharf. Owner Willie J. White is noted as the seller or prospective buyer in this local real estate snippet.
Mrs M B Foster departs Saturday for her former home in Rockingham North Carolina. A United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting is called for Saturday January 27 at 2 PM sharp. Immediate attendance requested.
Students excel in Physical Geography with Norman Burroughs Lucille Brooks and Lester Smith leading. Grade 7 grammar leaders are Carleton Thomas Boyd Hudgins and John Snow. No school on Lee's Birthday. Citizens League pause then next meeting January 31. Boys Club invites ages 14 to 20 to schoolhouse Friday at 7 with Rev J A Winn leading efforts.
Beal and Loker of Baltimore solicit shipments from merchants. They request chance to serve and express confidence in favorable reception and potential rewards for early consignments.
A sobering verse follows a physician of law who reads a widow's late husband’s will. He muses on his fee and remarks on the widow’s legacy with cold fondness. The next day he lies wounded in bed, pondering the blunt line he spoke.
J C Walker relinquishes claim to the Disciples Church parsonage after disputes with Mr Wyatt Wolffe and church members. He thanks J J Burke for his kindness and conduct in the transaction.
The Virginia Commission of Fisheries warns all fishermen that net licenses expire January 31. Before setting nets, fishermen must contact the Inspector and obtain a license. Fishing without a license is a separate offense for each day. Stands will be awarded to the former occupant if they pay before February 1. otherwise the first applicant wins.
You are directed to levy before February 1st on oysters boats or other personal property of delinquent oyster shore renters in Horn Harbor or district for payment of taxes. If unpaid no aid can be provided and a police boat will be sent to turn out the grounds. Commission of Fisheries.
A. F. Hardy of Eas Wilton testifies the arnica salve has cured sores boils ulcers and burns for fifteen years and saved doctor bills. Available at all drug stores.
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