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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR reveals appointment notices for Beulah and St. Pauls churches with unclear times and Sundays. Mentions second and fourth Sundays plus morning sessions and district designations, but many words are garbled and dates missing.
Mr. Robert Kirkpatrick and Miss Anne Smith visit relatives in the area. Many residents travel between Norfolk Newport News and Richmond. Notices include sales ads, renting inquiries, a lawn party and church events. Two horses were struck by lightning. several people are sick or traveling. Gasoline launches offered for hire and local business updates.
Mr Carroll Callis takes a trip to Norfolk while Mrs D F Brown returns from Pittsburg and Ohio. Mrs J W Hudgins visits daughter in Churchview Va. Miss Sadie Shockley visits Port Haywood aunt. Mrs Annie Dixon of Norfolk to stay with family. Mr and Mrs Will Mils of Baltimore arrive for a week with sister Mrs Byron Hudgins. Mrs Jennie Gwynn to Middlesex to help Rev Moffit in revival. Miss Marie Ogden improving after illness. Miss Ruby Miles returns from Norfolk to stay with parents. Coggins Marble Monuments rep offers designs and prices. Property for sale in Mathews C H. Various farm animals and horses offered for sale.
A local retailer reports four further shoe sales surpassing the first, introducing new goods at reduced prices. Displayed are Walk-Over ladies shoes in patent leather and gun metal calf, Doris all leather styles, Clarice handmade shoes, and Mayfair lines. Men’s Walk-Over style shoes, bamboo porch shades, boys knickerbocker suits, separate pants, linens, all offered at sale prices to attract customers.
County Sunday Schools met at the Tabernacle on July 7 to organize an interdenominational association. Rev J Winn chaired. Rev W L Wilson and Miss Wilson spoke on the Home Department. officers were elected including G S Merchant as President and W R Stoakes as Treasurer. The meeting outlined plans for elementary and other departments, stressing training, promotion certificates, and close home contact.
A historical ad notes the rapid shipment of Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve claimed to treat all skin diseases. It highlights broad medical claims, availability, and likely pharmacy distribution in the period. The item reflects period marketing for topical remedies and patent medicines.
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