Local Items Around Mathews and Vicinity
Local notes list residents visiting and traveling to and from Mathews county including Browne Healy Miles Lane Billups Kirwan Williams Terrie Garnett and Richardson. Mentions passengers on the steamer Mobjack Diggs wharf and a rally at Central M E Church on July 5. Also notes northern neck mutual fire association report and several social calls and visits among families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association
Revelation of Foley's Honey and Tar cures lung trouble
A revelation claims Foley's Honey and Tar cured severe lung trouble. It stops cough and heals lungs. testimonial from L. M. Ruggles of Reasner Tow a says doctors labeled consumption but the product stopped hemorrhages and pain, leaving lungs sound. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reasner
Towa
Mrs. Philpot of Mobjack Dies After Illness
Mrs. Banny Philpot widow of J. T. Philpot of Mobjack died at her home Wednesday night June 24. Funeral services were held at Grace Church Friday at 11 A M with Rev. W. J. Williams officiating. She left a husband and two small children.
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Fanny Philpot
J. T. Philpot
Mobjack
Grace Church
W. J. Williams
California man credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cure
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California says the luckiest days of his life were when he bought Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Two 25 cent boxes cured years of itching piles that resisted all other treatments. Sold under guarantee at all druggists.
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Bucklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
Wanted Gasoline Boat For Cape Charles Trip
WANTED Gasoline boat to carry people from Cape Charles to Stutts Creek and back on July 21 19608. State terms and address Percival Hicks Sec y North Va.
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Cape Charles
Stutts Creek
Percival Hicks
Sec’y. North
Confederate Monument Cornerstone Ceremony Planned
The Steamer Accomac will take Lane-Diggs Camp C. V. to Irvington Lancaster county on Saturday July 4 to lay the cornerstone for a Confederate monument. Gov. Swanson and other orators will address the crowd. Boat departs at 7 o clock sharp. Comrade invitation extended for non members to join.
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Accomac
Crickett Hill
Lane-Diggs
C. V
Irvington
Lancaster County
Gov. Swanson
A. H. Williams
Lost Gold Ring With Three Links Poster
A gold ring with three links is missing from an unidentified set. A reward is promised if returned to R WachTer FrKeer. Any information should be directed to the contact provided.
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R. WachTer FrKeer
For Sale Cheap Breeding Mare with Cult by Lawfer
A brood mare with a 2% months old colt by the imported Lawfer is offered for sale by J. C. Garnett of Mathews Virginia. The listing emphasizes value and quick sale.
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Lawfer
J. C. Garnett
Mathews
For Sale Fresh Cows and Young Mules
For sale at low prices with wall broken stock. Available at Spring Hill or to Dr.
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Spring Hill
Mathews County Lawn Party Plans Fourth Program
The community reports the Hampton Roads steamer carried no passengers to the nearby area last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Maxwell visit Norfolk, Miss Anne Katherine Rhoads stays with Miss Helen Freeman, and Mrs. William Miller opens Oakland for seasonal boarders. A lawn party at Mr Curtis Hughes' on the Fourth features a chorus, tableau, quartette, one act comedy, solo, and more with free admission. Infelice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Roads
E. M. Maxwell
Norfolk
Anne Katherine Rhoads
Helen Freeman
William Miller
Oakland
Curtis Hughes
Infelice
It Reached the Spot Claims for Dr King s New Discovery
Omega Ohio store owner and telegraph company president testifies the remedy saved his life and reached the cough spot when others failed. The ad touts the medicine as healing sore and weak spots in throat lungs and chest with a guarantee sold by druggists at 5c and 1.00 and a trial bottle offered.
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E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Marriage invitation for Miss Mary Sanderson and Mr Lucius Smith
Invitations are out for the marriage at Rose Cottage Cumberland County Virginia. Miss Sanderson a Mathews County schoolteacher is well known. Mr James D Miller near Willows Grove is ill with rheumatism. A pup and fishing hook incident ends with a makeshift surgical separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Sanderson
Lucius Smith
Rose Cottage
Cumberland Co
Local Notes From Laban Area Aids Bethel Church Picnic
Laban area readers note visits by Goldie Callis Ruth Muse returning to Gwynns Island. Newport News trip by Charlie Hudgins to sister Mrs Hughes. Bethel Church yard picnic planned for Saturday July 4 to clear church debts. Mrs Owens and grandchildren and Miss Annie Owens with Capt B H Hurst were guests last Sunday. Miss Sadie Richardson returns home from care with Dr Blake after a five week treatment and operation. Mrs A M Sadler visited daughter Mrs Shed White last Tuesday. Miss Lillian Diggs still visiting Hampton relatives. Miss Esther White entertained friends last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Callis
Ruth Muse
Gwynns Island
Charlie Hudgins
Newport News
John Hughes
Bethel Church Yard
Old Bethel
James Owens
Annie Owens
B. H. Hurst
H. H. Hurst
Sadie Richardson
Blake
A. M. Sadler
Shed White
Lillian Diggs
Hampton
Esther White
Epworth League Event Draws Countywide Attendance
A Bethel Epworth League meeting last Sunday night drew people from across the county. The program was well received with a strong turnout and the speaker noted the engaging subject. attendees thanked Miss White for an enjoyable evening.
North guests and Fourth of July plans noted
Mr and Mrs Owens and Miss Capp of Norfolk were guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Mason last week. Nellie Shackleford attends Charlottesville summer School of Methods. H C Jones and son Cecil visit Mr Christopher Jones. Clarine Mason returns home for the summer. The Fourth of July is near with a lawn fete at S Curtis Hughes on the evening of the fourth and artistically prepared programs. Colored horse races near North are expected to provide pleasure for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Owens
Miss Capp
Norfolk
Geo. Mason
J. Wesley
Howard Nelson
Nellie Shackleford
Charlottesville
H. C. Jones
Cecil
Christopher Jones
Clarine Mason
S. Curtis Hughe
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted Against Consumption
Advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, effective remedy for coughs colds and consumption. Warns against unknown preparations and urges purchase from druggists.
Locust Grove Children’s Day Exercises Impress Attendees
Ensign Simmons visited relatives aboard the steam er Columbia. Locust Grove held a well attended Children’s Day program Sunday evening with ideal weather and meticulous arrangements. The program featured choirs recitations solos duets and several group performances titled We Are Going Onward A Cluster of Violets The Marshalled Host I Never Spoke Before To-Day Onward Christian Soldiers and Got Be With You Till We Meet Again among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Simmons
Columbia
Locust Grove
William Soles
Frisier Soles
Mandie Pitchett
Lorena Thompson
Wilkie Fawnes
Heaven
Nellie Lewis
Annie Ashbos
Christian Soktiers
Eva Haywood
Dy Nellie Lewis
Electric Bitters Publicize Climate Ailments Remedy
The passage notes fever and malaria plague different elevations, with lassitude and debility common. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier to counter climate disease, fever, ague, biliousness, insomnia, and general weakness.
Providence Church Entertainment To Be Repeated
The Providence Church event, a success, will be repeated at Odd Fellows Hall Medjack on Wednesday July 8 at 8 PM. If rain causes delay, the next fair night will be used. Performers include Cora Raina, Alvin Foster, Virginia Deal, John Morgan, Hilda Miles, twelve children, and twelve girls in a cantata Day in Flowerdom with scenes of flowers and the Floral Queen’s reception.
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Providence Church
Odd Fellows Hall
Medjack
Alvin Foster
Delilah
Sampson
Virginia Deal
Sailor Boy
John Morgan
Hilda Miles
Hannah
Valued Same as Gold Says Cedar View Merchant
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi promotes Dr King s New Life Pills claiming buyers receive value equal to gold in weight for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at all druggists priced 25 cents.
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B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
Norfolk Mourns As Renowned Leader Jones Dies
Mr. R. Henry Jones senior Board of Control member and Norfolk’s prominent citizen died at home after a stroke. City offices closed, courts adjourned, flags at half mast, and fire bells tolled in tribute to the late gallant son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Henry Jones
Board of Control
Norfolk
Sunday school excursion plans announced for First Methodist
The committee of the First Methodist Church Hampton completes arrangements for a July excursion to Dixondale Gloucester county. The Hamp ton Roads steamboat will transport excursionists to the author Thomas Dixon's former home. Grounds access granted by Mr Dimmock for the day. Committee members include M. O. Lackey S. L. Addison J. M. Harris Hr. Horstman George Wilson and Warren Cunningham.
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First Methodist Church of
Hampton
Dixondale
Gloucester County
Old Dominion
Hampton Roads
Thomas Dixon
Dimmock
M. O. Lackey
S. L. Addison
J. M. Harris
Hr. Horstman
George Wilson
Warren Cunningham
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Turner Healy
The
Perry Miles
Richmond
Virginia Lane
Esther Billups
Green Mansion
Mae Rowbotham
Roanoke
Mrs
Co. C. White
Gaius Billups
Baltimore
Clarence Kirwan
Capt
William Kirwan
Messrs
Henry and
Stanley ‘Terrie
Mr. Madison
the Mathews High School
Orange County
Wyatt WoLrFre
Geo. H. Townsend
Portsmouth, Va
T. B. Lane
J. T. Christian
Taylor Garnett
Westinghouse Electric Co
Pittsburg
Rosebuds Society of Central M. E. Church
Ernest Browne
Cigar Store & News Co
Mathews County
Ainst
Bessie Leach
E. M. Blake
Hotel Mathews
Frances Dudley
Rappahannock County
Mary Gibson Henley
Ora
Effe Atherton
Hookemfare
Dr. Northern Trader
W. M. Trader
New York
Jennie Hughes
Tappahannock
Ellen Douglas Garnett
Poplar Grove
Lucy Perry Banner
Master Browne Banner
Virginia Browne
John Shed Hudgins
Diggs Wharf
Janie
Alice Owen
Otway Owen
Suhling
Gerhard Suhling
Lynchburg
Harper
Powhattan Harper
Ella Bouldin
Danville
Estelle James
Annie Douglas
Lessie Armstrong
Will Parrott
Boyd Williams
Henry Armstrong
John Marchant
Clarence Luise
Melvin Diggs
Will Pte
Louise Jackson
Len Smither
Queen's Creek
Hubbard
Lumpkins
McDonald
Soles
Harris
Johnson
Byrd
Hart
Seward
Morris
Little George L. Ferguson
Williamsburg
Mr. L. B. Ferguson
Henry Luddith
James Williams
Lillian
Lola Hudgins
Hogg Island
St. John’s
Beulah Church
Mrs. Banny Philpot
N. Y
Susan
LABAN
Callis
Johnnie
Mwarvey
Perry Diggs
Roger Lludgins
Baron Minter
Eula Sadler
Ola
Ruth
Ida
Belle
Lizzie Hudgins
Mary Minter
Miss White
Louise Sadler
Epworth League
Bethel
Litac
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Nether Pitchett
Polka de Concrete
Cora Raina
Henry Jones
De'ay
Doley
W. HH. Rowland
W. A. Miller, Mathews Cae
Will
Davis
Sc. Kk
North, VA
Headquarters
Oliver
G. A. Brown
Home Fire Association
Irvington, VA
Annual Report
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association of Virginia
Bureau of Insurance of Virginia
Insurance i
Core
W. McD Lee
Frank G. Newbill
Alas Rice
Northern Neck
Los
Virginia
Charles G. Taylor
Joseph Button
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ARD Bros. CO
West Main Street
Norfolk, Va
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