Local notices and sales in Norfolk and Mathews area
Diverse items from the Norfolk Journal page include real estate for sale a 20 acre homestead with 4 rooms and outbuildings, a Mathews county farm near Garden Creek, and a gasoline launch for sale. Also listed are personal notices, visits, and forthcoming community events including a 2:30 PM baseball game with music and refreshments, plus local trades in law, furniture, and landscaping.
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Ernest W. Browne
Main St
Norfolk
Journal
Foley
Westville
Mathews County
Chesapeake Bay
Garden Creek
B. M. Diggs
Diggs
Virginia
Louisa M. Barnes
Baltimore
Fitchett
Fitchetts
Miss Sadler's Birthday Party at Tabernacle Home
Mr and Mrs Napper Sadler entertained their daughter Eula with a July 8 birthday party at their Tabernacle home. Guests included J Shedd White and family Mamye Owenng and children, and others. The event featured ice cream cake fruits and games before adjourning late.
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Napper Sadler
Eula
Tabernacle
J. Shedd White
Vaden
Mamye Owenng
Captain John F. James Passes After Illness
After months of illness Captain John F. James died between 4 and 5 a m on the 12th. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend W L Ware and Reverend Geo E Thomas at the old family cemetery near Mobjack Bay. He leaves a widow and four daughters and many friends mourn his loss. A good husband father neighbor and citizen has left us. May his virtue be imitated by survivors. Leumas.
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John F. James
W. L. Ware
Geo. E. Thomas
Mobjack Bay
Leumas
Carlisle Center man testifies to Foley’s Kidney Cure
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York testifies after four years that Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney trouble. He notes the remedy stopped brick dust sediment and pains and that no symptoms have recurred. He recommends Foley's Kidney Cure to others with bladder or kidney trouble. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
Foley
Laban Notes of Visits and a July Beach Party
Mrs. Robert Forrest of York County visits Winter Harbor kin. Miss Annie Hudgins returns from Hampton after a fine trip. Miss Mary Minter visits Poplar Grove with Rudolph Small. Otis Kemp from North visits George Callis of Laban. Pearl Machan visits sister in Gwynns Island. Mrs. Oliver Hudgins stays with her parents. Mrs. Willie Qwens and two children stay with her mother in Carden Creek. Miss Sadie Brownley to Norfolk and N.G. next week to visit sisters. Viola Hudgins visits Beaver Dams cousins. George Hunt of Port Haywood hosts a Beaver Dams party for Mason Hudgins’s Newport News family. Attendees include the Armsteds, Diggs, Minter, Stuart, Hudgins, Brooks, and others. Mrs. Willie Minter visits Winter Harbor with her parents. Three Chums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Forrest
York County
Elkanah Diggs
Winter Harbor
Annie R. Hudgins
Hampton
Mary S. Minter
Beaver Dam
Poplar Grove
Rudolph Small
Otis Kemp
North
George Callis
Laban
Pearl Machan
Garden Creek
Hudgins
Gwynns Island
Oliver M. Hudgins
Otis Diggs
Willie Qwens
Berkley
Thomas J. Lurst
Carden Creek
Sadie A. Brownley
Norfolk
N.G
Drowning of O S Morgan Promises Mourning Across Mathews
The neighborhood mourns the drowning of O S Morgan second mate of the steamer Mobjack and son of Forrest Morgan. His body remains missing as the family and neighbors grieve. Martinsville area relatives offer sympathy while news notes social visits and a local digression about Diggs.
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O.S. Morgan
Forrest
Mathews
Virgil Smith
South Norfolk
Geo. Sadler
C. S. Diggs
B. M. Diggs
Mr. Morgan
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promotes Gentle Bowels
Stimulation without irritation is the watchword for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup which cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation. Sold by all druggists.
Miss Carrie White Dies in Norfolk Nurse Training
Miss Carrie White, who studied at Sarah Leigh Hospital for three and a half months to become a trained nurse, died Tuesday July 6 from acute appendicitis followed by peritonitis. Her remains were taken to Mathews for funeral services at Grace Church, then to the family burying ground amid a large procession of relatives and friends.
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Mamie Dunstan
Norfolk
H. T. Philpotts
J. F. Philpotts
Bedford Strings
Frankie Davis
T. F
Ellis White
Carrie White
Sarah Leigh Hospital
Mathews
Grace Church
Quick relief for Ashma Sufferers by Poleys Honey and Tar
Ashma sufferers can get immediate relief from the worst attacks with Poleys Honey and Tar. If taken promptly it is claimed to effect a cure. Sold by all druggists.
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Ashma
Poley
Pretty wedding at Oak Grove Church with White and Morgan
A wedding occurred Wednesday night July 17 at Oak Grove Christian Church. Bride Miss Mary Morgan and groom Mr. Jesse White, both of Whites Neck, were married by Rev G W Rema nen with Miss Minter at the organ. Guests returned to Leven White's home for refreshments.
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Oak Grove Christian Church
Mr. Jesse White
Mary Morgan
White
Pure Aye and Tyson's Whiskey Offerings
An advertisement touts Pure Aye Bourbon and Corn whiskies with savings of 25 to 50 percent. It lists four quart sizes with express prepaid prices for Tyson’s Best Rye ten years, Albemarle Club Rye eight years, Norfolk Rye six years, Exposition Kentucky Rye four years, plus North Carolina Corn and Mountain Apple Brandy. Satisfaction guaranteed with returns at the advertiser's expense.
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Express
Tyson
Albemarle Club
Norfolk
North Carolina
Aiba Arig
CANDIDATES' CARDS FOR LOCAL AND SENATE NOMINATIONS
J J Burke seeks Democratic nomination for Mathews County Treasurer in the July 16 1907 primary, noting one more term under the constitution and promising to serve faithfully. Jno R Saunders runs for the Senate of Virginia representing the Thirty Ninth District of Middlesex Mathews Gloucester King and Queen Essex, pledging best effort if elected.
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Mathews County
J. J. Burke
Middlesex
Mathews
Gloucester
King and Queen
Essex
Senate
Virginia
Jno. R. Saaunders
Political candidate notices from Mathews Middlesex districts
A 1907 collection of candidate announcements and pledges from Cobbs Creek Virginia and Matthews County. J W D Haynes Kr Howcett Percival Hicks and a Thirty-Ninth Senatorial District incumbent outline aims public works pensions schools roads and party renomination plans with dates in 1907.
Evans and Mirrer announce candidacies in Mathews area
W D Evans seeks a seat in the House of Delegates representing Mathews and Middlesex counties with Democratic support in the primary or convention. Joun E Mirrer announces candidacy for County Sheriff of Mathews County in the July 20 primary, pledging fearless and honest service.
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Mathews
Nipplesex
House of Delegates
Middlesex
W. D. Evans
Matthews County
Joun E
Mirrer
Williams Seeks Democratic Primary Candidacy for County Supervisor
Joseph R. Williams files as a candidate for county supervisor subject to Democratic party action. He urges voters in the Piankings District to support him in the July 20, 1907 primary, promising better roads and courteous service.
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Piankstank
Democratic Party
Joseph R. Willams
L C Garnett Seeks Democratic Nomination for Commonwealths Attorney
L C Garnett announces his candidacy for the Democratic primary for Commonwealths Attorney to be held July 20 1907 noting his unopposed win in the last election and asking for voters support in the upcoming primary to be held Saturday July 26.
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Democratic County Committee
Commonwealth's
Mathews
L. C. Garnett
Milner Seeks Westville Justice of the Peace Seat
A candidate, Ww. H. Milter, seeks the office of Justice of the Peace in the Westville District. He promises to serve to the best of his knowledge if elected and appeals for support from Mathews friends.
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Office of Justice of the Peace
Westville
Ww. H. Milter
Davis Yellow Metal Copper Paint Exemplar of Quality
Davis Yellow Metal Copper Paint is praised as the American Standard of Excellence. The ad claims each can carries analysis and guarantee, plainly stating value and purity. It urges buyers to consult their dealer for assurance of the product being the best money can buy.
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Mathew
Morgan
Clara V. Forrest
Diggs Wharf
Capt. Caffey
Nels Nelson
Foster
John R. Keys
Wolffe & Nelson
LD. G. Baker
Moon P. O
Wm. R. S]ndgins
Wm. C. Thomas
W. Clarine White
Sparrows Point
Harriet M. Garns
Clemie L. Jarvis
Rappahannock
J. W.tankard
W. R. Stoakes
D. W. Lee
J. W. D. Haynes
Petersburg
J. W. Mills
John J. Burke
Judge Ga
Miss* Sadler’s
Wasco
Hampton, Va
J. Monroe Harris
White—Morgan
A. M. Marciani
Juc. W. Insley
Valve
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H. G. Davis Company
Cobbs Creek, Va
Matthews Co
KR. L. Howcett
Westage
Percival Hicks
Norty, Va
Senate of
My Mathews
Davis
Bright
Brown, Merth,a
Department Store
Mite Dreshoits
Madras
Atthention
Men's & Boys
Dolly Madison
Blue Ribbon
Ss. P. James
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Sdis
Lawson & Nemcon
Ith
William Wt
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