Local Notes From Newport And Surroundings
Newport area social and business items report visits by Lucile and Vivian Douglas in Nansemond County, Dr and Mrs White visiting Norfolk, Capt Gains Lillups sailing for Naples, J Page Nottingham starting duties with L E Mumford Banking Co. Capt Alex James home near here, Miss Etta Davis hosted a Tuesday gathering, Mrs Kri Owens and children visiting Hudgins, lost a black velvet coat between Williams Wharf and Crickett Hall. Annie Abbott and Kulp wed on Thursday night and went aboard the Mobjack Friday morning. Mrs Robert Cabell Tabb to Norfolk then Richmond, traveling men seen locally, Dr and Mrs Hoskins plus others at White Marsh races, Forrest Lee and Gloucester men visited for matinee. Old Baptist Church extends call to Rev Jordan, revival by Rev R M Maxey continuing ten days starting July, all churches invited.
Mrs Edna White Visits Uncle in Portsworth
Local notes mention Miss Edna White of Portsmouth visiting her Uncle R Ashley White, updates on Mrs Capt Sears recovery, Edyth Shawn returning from Norfolk to Crickett Hill for vacation, and the Treakle family returning to Norfolk after a visit. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised with cautions on delayed treatment. Rev John Huntley, now of Cannon City Colorado, will preach at Westville Christian Church with Mrs Hunley, noted Royal Academy of Music vocalist, performing Sunday July 26.
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Edna White
Portsmouth
Mr. R. Ashley White
Edyth Shawn
Norfolk
Crickett Hill
John Huntley
Cannon City
Col
Mathews
Westville Christian Church
Hunley
West
Royal Academy of Music
London
Rev J W Williams Testifies For Foley Kidney Remedy
Huntington West Virginia resident Rev I W Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured nervousness exhaustion and kidney trouble and is free to say it will do all claimed. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
Local church meeting yields converts and baptisms in Mathews County
A Baptist church meeting in Mathews County proved successful with many conversions and forty five baptisms. A Methodist church gathering began Sunday led by Rev. Frank Burroughs. Local residents return from travel and visitors arrive, including families from Baltimore and Norfolk amid community chatter.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Gold Worth
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart says customers get value equal to gold weight in every box as relief from constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
Laban community hosts lawn party and revival at Bethel
Laban reports lively lawn party at Otis Diggs home last Wednesday with many attendees. A revival series begins at Bethel Church on Sunday July 26 with Rev W L Ware and guests from Ports mouth and Mathews charge. The piece notes dry weather, local visits, and hopes for a grand revival and many souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Diggs
Tabernacle
Flossie Hudgins
Carroll Thomas
Monroe Stuart
Wesley Miles
Traders
Bernard Hudgins
Ruth Owens
B. H. Hurst
W.L. Ware
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Tracy Man
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured years of itching piles after he bought two 25 cent boxes. The testimonial claims the product relieved his condition when other treatments failed. Sold under guarantee at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
Illness of Mrs. Frank Dow Deepens in County News
Mrs. Frank Dow remains severely ill after a long sickness and is expected to live only a few days. She is cared for by her sister Mrs. Letcher M. Hudgin after arriving from Baltimore in hopes the change benefits her health. W. F. Hudgins fell in the field and was carried home but is improving. Clarence White of Sparrows Point Md visits relatives in the county. William B. Diggs of Baltimore and family will arrive soon as the hot season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggs’ Wharf
Shep Johnson
Port Haywood
James Hase
Maharay
Frank Dow
Letcher M. Hudgin
Baltimore
W. F. Hudgins
Little Frank
Clarence White
Sparrows Point
Wm. B. Diggs
It Reached the Spot Says Omega Store Owner
Mr E Humphrey, owner of a large Omega general store and president of the Adams County and Home Telephone companies, says Dr. King's New Discovery saved his life and reached the very seat of his cough. The remedy heals coughs sore throats lungs and chests and is sold with a guarantee at druggists for 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
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E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Hallieford Social Notes Include Visits and Trips
Mr James Davis made a flying trip to Mathews on business and returned to Cape Charles. Miss Ruth Williams of Cape Charles visits friend Miss Carrie Mae Davis. Miss Nora Lewis of Baltimore vacationing at her home here. Mr and Mrs Pearlie Lewis of Cape Charles visit John and Mrs Lewis. Miss Emma Jacobs of Baltimore spends the summer with relatives nearby. Rep Wing.
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James Davis
Mathews
Cape Charles
Ruth Williams
Carrie Mae Davis
Nora Lewis
Baltimore
Pearlie Lewis
John Lewis
Emma Jacobs
Rep
Foley's Orino Laxative Introduced as Gentle Remedy
New laxative Foley's Orino claims to stimulate without irritation and guarantees money back. Sold by all druggists with nationwide distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Local Social Notes From Raleigh And Nearby
Mrs. Howard White of Raleigh visits her mother in law Mrs. J. B. White. Visitors from York County include Misses Mattie Hogee Nina Crockett and Mrs. C L Crockett. Newport News guests Miss Amada Minter and Mr. Claytor Minter along with Miss Lorene Fitchett Nina Matly and Messrs Bunkley and King. Capt Travers enjoyed a sail aboard the schooner Maps from Ward's Mill.
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Howard White
Raleigh
N.C
J. B. White
Mattie Hogee
Nina Crockett
York County
C. L. Crockett
Amada Minter
Claytor Minter
Newport News
Lorene Fitchett
Nina Matly
Messrs
Bunkley
King
Travers
Ward's Mill
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Healthier Kidneys
The advertisement states kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy makes kidneys healthy by removing waste matter. It promises relief and good health for readers and notes it is for sale by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Revival Meeting At Mathews Chapel Attracts Young People
A revival gathering at Mathews Chapel drew a large Sunday morning crowd though rain reduced attendance in the afternoon. Capt. W. S. Brown returned home last week and Miss Maggie Kemp visits Capt. Thompson near Cobbs Creek. Morgan's Branch beat Gwynns Island in a baseball clash near Blakes. Crops look promising after rain as watermelons prep for shipment. Capt. Douglas Soles of the schooner Federal Hill is home briefly.
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Mathews Chapel
J. A. Gray
Gloucester
Mathews
Maggie Kemp
Thompson
Cobbs Creek
W. S. Brown
Blakes
Morgan's Branch
Gwynns Island
Douglas Soles
Federal Hill
Court actions recap with multiple judgments and dismissals
Court notes show E L Billups v Chas Frazier with judgment for plaintiff Maggie Grant v Geo Grant divorce granted John Kelley v Mamie Kelley Henry Armistead et al v Mattie Lilly et al dismissed A J Miller and wife v R S Lilly and wife et al decree to take accounts Kate L B Hudgins v W H Gayle oyster inspector argued but undecided to be decided in vacation Thomas Gwynn v Mattie Gwynn absolute divorce granted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Billups
Chas
Frazier
Maggie Grant
Geo. Grant
John Kelley
Mamie Kelley
Henry Armistead
Mattie Lilly
A. J. Miller
R. S. Lilly and Wife
Kate LB. Hudgins
W. H. Gayle
Thomas Gwynn
Mattie Gwynn
Gloucester Notes Highlight Social Visits Across Virginia
Miss Julia Massey of Hampton visits Miss Ethel Carr while Miss Mary Page Lee tours Halifax with Miss Portia Lee Queen. Others travel between Richmond and Baltimore, with Mrs. Martha James staying at Land's End and Judge J. L. Taliaferro hosting a dinner at Church Hill.
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Julia Massey
Hampton
Ethel Carr
Mary Page Lee
Halifax
Portia Lee
Sally Lee Nelson
L. C Catlett
Richon
John Tabb
Warnerable
Leidia Duval
Richmond
Martha James
Land's End
Marshall Milton
William
Baltimore
Electric Bitters Cited as Remedy for Climate Ailments
The article claims Electric Bitters cures climate related illnesses caused by altitude such as fever malaria jaundice and debility. It promotes the product as a general blood purifier and anti weakness remedy available from druggists with a guarantee and a price of five cents.
Prominent Gloucester Man Dead
Capt. W. W. Albans, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Gloucester, died at his home near Albans wharf on Monday, July 20. He was well known throughout the county and his loss will be lamented by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Albans
Gloucester
Albans Wharf
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and helps prevent consumption. It urges avoiding unknown preparations and states the product is safe and certain in results, available for sale by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
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Queens Creek
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Annie Abbott
Mr. Kulp
Robert Cabell Tabb
Annie Thomas
Sutton Marchant
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North, VA
Home Fire Association
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Ass
Irvington, VA
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