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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
5
The chart lists preaching at Westville Baptist on the first and third Sundays morning and night and every fourth Sunday morning. Macedonia is set for every second Sunday morning and night and the fourth Sunday night.
Local residents mentioned include Aroupa Mathews Wecinity Hon Elisa Baker in town and Miss May Powell visiting Norfolk. Several trips to Washington Baltimore Alexandria and Mountain Lake with church events and a high school fundraiser excursion for Mathews Circuit. A ball game at Retz Va on July 12 accompanied by a dance and charity ice cream on court green for Confederate Monument.
Extreme heat drew a small audience at Gloucester Court on Monday with many candidates present. The Grand Jury charged C Walker with murder of J Shackleford. trial expected at the September term. County Committee met to assess primary candidates with fixed fees and a July 1 deadline to declare unopposed nominees.
The Norfolk Building Supplies Corporation of Norfolk Virginia traces its 41 year success to service. The firm emphasizes equal cordial treatment whether a single item or a hundred are purchased, calling service the vital force for clean business success. Notable names linked to service include Wanamaker Macey Marshall Fields Tiffany and many others as benchmarks in retail and social life.
An advert promises 5 or 6 doses of a remedy labeled 666 will cure chills and fever. The price listed is 25 cents.
The regular meeting of the U D C will be held Saturday July 8 at 2 p m. This important gathering requests full attendance for the session.
Bid notices open for Matinee privileges. Submissions close July 16 at 6 p.m. Percival Hicks, Secretary.
W. H. Miller a notary public and J. P. would travel anywhere in the county or beyond to handle notary business and related duties.
A poem extols mint julep as a cherished drink that overrides wealth and status. The speaker notes Uncle Ben’s happiness when mint is in rye, describing the drink’s uplifting effect and the timely, universal appeal of mint julep time. The verse contrasts luxury beverages with a simple, potent cocktail.
Directors of the Southside Agricultural Association met at Mathews C. H. and plans were announced for a matinee racing program July 20. Three races are listed with details to be published. Trainer E. M. Blake prepares a strong stable including Lady Hedworth Sabledale and Sabrook among others.
A. D. McDonald of Fayetteville North Carolina recalls how Dr King’s New Discovery cured both her and her sister of frightful coughs and suspected consumption. The medicine is advertised as supreme for sore lungs coughs colds bronchial troubles with trial bottles of 50 cents and $1.00 guaranteed by druggists.
Regular meeting of Math ews Lodge 36 1.0.0.F on July 1 installed officers R. Respess Noble Grand John Hammond Vice Grand T. F. Walden Recording Sec. J. T. Billups Financial Sec. W. L. Smith Treasurer W. H. Thatcher Chaplain.
Mathews County residents reported visits from S W Ingram and relatives of the Hammonds and Bassets. Mrs Luther Thompson from Baltimore visited her in laws, and the annual Children’s Day exercises at Mathews Chapel AME Church South drew a large crowd praised for the performers and generous offerings.
Last Thursday evening the Gibral tar Bible Class of St Pauls church held its first anniversary banquet at Red Men's Hall Port Haywood with 140 attendees. Rev J A Winn acted as master of ceremonies and Dr Beauchamp Missionary Secretary Virginia Conference spoke after a substantial meal, closing with songs and benediction.
A Metropolitan poem by L. W. Spencer prays for relief and recognition of private sorrows. It contrasts public display of sorrow with the concealed pain borne by those who smile through unseen burdens.
A Lincoln girl writes she suffered chronic constipation and stomach trouble before taking Chamberlain's Stomac and Liver Tablets. After three days she reports improvement and pride in finding the medicine. Sold by all dealers.
Port Haywood Virginia June 29 1911 all persons indebted to the estate of the late Walter G Hudgins Gwynns Island kindly arrange for settlement and any one having claims against the said estate present them authenticated to me for payment G E T Lane Att y for heirs in law of the late Walter G Hudgins P S 1 shall be at the store of Mr Elmore Godsey on Friday July 7 from to 3 pm
In this section catarrh is described as a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment rather than local remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo is advertised as the only internal cure, with a $100 prize for any failing case, priced 75 cents plus sales of Hall's Family Pills.
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