Local Items Around Mathews and Vicinity
A parade of names reports locals visiting relatives and attending events from Mathews and nearby towns. Notables include J P Nottingham, J Boyd Sears in Lancaster on business, R Ashley White in Norfolk, J T Christian at Norfolk races, and Stephanie ties with Dabney Baker. The annual excursion to Norfolk on August 4 is announced, with various travelers listed. Other notes cover attendees at hotels, church services, and civic events. Notables include David Thornton of Versailles Kentucky, and Dr C C White named to a tuberculosis conference in Washington. The Rappahannock Baptist Association meets July 29–31 at Zear church and a gasoline boat operates from Gricket Hill to Jackson's Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. White
Swan‘son
Washington
Rappahannock Baptist Association
Zear Church
Lower Middlesex
Local social notes from Middlesex report visits and events
Aliss Marvel Anderton attended the Baptist Association in Middlesex on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Lillie Bohannen of Hudgins traveled to Charlottesville and Richmond. Miss Emma Jacobs hosted friends at Aunt Judson Sadler’s home. Mrs C S Williams and relatives visited from Queens Creek for the Baptist gathering. Mrs Garnett and Master Christopher Browne Garnett visited Judge and Mrs Garnett and departed for King and Queen to see Mrs Garnett’s mother. Mr C A Mitchell and Grace are guests at Hotel Mathews while putting in water connections at Spring Hall. Rev. James Hunley preached at Westville Disciples Church with Mrs Hanley singing. A musical recital by Mr and Mrs Hanley is planned at Westville on Wednesday August 8. Westville Ladies will sell refreshments outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Jacobs
Judson Sadler
Queens Creek
Christopher ‘Garnett
Christopher Browne Garnett
Richmond
C. A. Mitchell
Grace
Mathews
S. L. Lamberd & Co
Baltimore
Hoskins
Mitchell
J. J. Burke
Jne. Hunley
Westville Deciples
Hanley
JUSTANS COURTSHIP Play Set for Fitchitts July 3
In the Canning Factory Building Fitchitts, at 8 P.M. five acts titled Justans Courtship will be presented. Doors open 7 30. Admission adults 25 cents children under 12 15 cents. Refreshments after the play. Proceeds to charity.
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Canning Factory
Fitchetts
Poors
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Opens 1908 Session
Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists 56 instructors, equipped shops and labs, steam heating, electric lights, a 10 000 volume library, and a 1100 acre farm. Degree programs cover Agriculture Horticulture Applied Chemistry Geology Civil Mining Mechanical Electrical Engineering Metallurgy and Metallography and Preparatory Veterinary Medicine. School of Agricultural Apprentices costs 276 60 for nine months with state student cost 226 60. Next session begins Wednesday September 23 1908. Par Barrincer M D L L Th 730 3m President.
Mathews County Socials and Port Excursion Notes
Capt Virginus Machen hosted a Saturday evening sail with Rose Machen chaperoning. Guests included Maude Van dervert West Virginia and several Minter, Green, White families from Wiggle Town and Tennessee. The Mobjack carried many excursionists, while Winifred White of Portsmouth visited Mrs J Benny White. Traveling men at Bohan non included a list of local names. Maude Vandervert of Parkersburg WV visited Miss Elizabeth White. Edna Brownley returned from Middlesex with cousin Miss Brownley. Mr and Mrs J S Hunley of Colorado visited Mrs Howard Humey. Mr and Mrs Marian Mozier of Berkley visited Mrs Samuel White.
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Virginus Machen
Rose Machen
Maude Vandervert
West Virginia
Martha
Maude Minter
Agnes Green
Ruby
Lillie
Elizabeth White
Wiggle Town
Edna
Lola Lane
Tennessee
Walton Hubbard
Lloyd
Chas. G. Snead
Lancaster
Hall Raymond
Baltimore
Emmet Machen
Machen
Mobjack
Winifred White
Portsmouth
J. Benny White
Bohannon
Eley
White
Hanger
Mass Maude Vandervert
Parkersburg
W. Va
Edna Brownley
Middlesex
Miss Brownley
J. 8
Hunley
Colorado
Howard Humey
Marian Mozier
Berkley
Samuel White
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Health for Kidneys
The advertisement states the kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy makes kidneys healthy by removing waste matter. It claims the remedy will make you well and is for sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Gwynns Island Social News Brief
Weather delays church services as Elmo Godsey seeks health care at Colonial Beach. Miss Mable Callis returns home to Baltimore after a island visit. Mrs. John Hudgins and Mrs May Morgan listed as ill and visiting friends. Harry Edwards visits his parental home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spears of Baltimore visit G Spears. Wedding plans hinted. Rain described as needed. Gwynns Island residents Clifford Callis Robert Rowe Bernice Callis Lora Owens return from Capt. Juo Hunley home visit. The Hunley siblings Gabe Andrew and Cora accompany them. Mrs. Mary Callis described as quite sick.
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Elmo Godsey
Colonial Beach
Mable Callis
Baltimore
John Hudgins
May Morgan
Harry Edwards
Fred Spears
G. Spears
Haven Boys
Clifford Callis
Robert Rowe
Bernice Callis
Lora Owens
Gwynns Island
Juo. W. Hunley
Gabe and
Andrew Hunley
Cora Hunley
Mary Callis
Rese
A Californian Luck with Bucklesn Arghca Salve
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California credits a box of Bucklesn Ar ghca Salve with curing years of itching piles after using two 25 cent boxes. The product is sold under guarantee at all druggists.
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Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
Obituary Notice for George Powell Norfolk Resident
George Powell of Norfolk died after a lingering illness at his parents home on the night of the 21st. Funeral held at St Pauls Church with Rev. Ware and Rev. Thomas. Interment at the local cemetery. A widow and many relatives mourn the loss.
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George Powell
Norfolk
St. Pauls Church
W. L. Ware
G. E. Thomas
Floyd Hurst
Clouds lift as daylight returns over the city
Weather notes say clouds break and light improves making visibility easier. Residents report better daylight conditions after a period of heavy overcast. No additional actions or events are described.
Reverend Williams Testifies on Foley's Kidney Remedy
Rev I W Williams of Huntington West Virginia testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured his nervousness exhaustion and kidney trouble and he asserts it will do all that is claimed. For sale by all druggists.
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I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
Soles Revival Meeting At Locust Grove Begin Sunday
The Locust Grove revival opens next Sunday afternoon with preaching that night, hoping for great power and church revival. Miss Mollie Fitchell and Miss Virginia Soles visit relatives, and Dr. Frank Haynes with wife from Baltimore visits Capt. Haynes near Cobbs Creek. Miss Sophia Soles returns home after visiting Mrs. Monroe Travers.
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Locust Grove
Mollie
Carne Fitchell
Capt
Richard Haynes
Virginia Soles
Mollie Hodges
Ensign Simmons
Frank Haynes
Baltimore
Capt. Haynes
Cobbs Creek
Sophia Soles
Monroe Travers
Nightingale
Revelation of Foley's Honey and Tar Curing Lung Trouble
A reader from Reaster Iowa reports that Foley's Honey and Tar cured severe lung trouble and stopped coughing and hemorrhages. The doctor said consumption but symptoms improved after use and lungs became sound. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reaster
Iowa
North River area notes showers aid crops and outings
The article notes refreshing showers last Sunday and Tuesday lifting farmer spirits about crops. It also mentions visits by Mss Nora Lewis to Clara Chapman near Gloucester C. H. and a pleasant outing hosted by Mr. K. L. Belvin for local youths including Lizzie Soles Grace L. Nora E. Lewis Shelly Mattox Fred W. Forrest James F. Lewis. The return from Soles landing included a boat trip to York town with lunch, Conwallis cave visit, and a cheerful crowd. Malvern Richardson spent weekend with his aunt Mrs. Lee Lewis.
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Nora Lewis
Clara Chapman
Gloucester C. H
K. L. Belvin
Lizzie Soles
Grace L
Nora E. Lewis
Shelly Mattox
Fred W. Forrest
James F. Lewis
Soles
Jerry Hopkins
Yorktown
Conwallis Cave
Malvern Richardson
Middlesex
Lee Lewis
Social News Updates From Norfolk County
Miss Lilian Terry of Norfolk visits relatives in the county. Mr R T Burton of North River remains indisposed. Mrs Herbert Miller visits Roanoke Virginia. Henry Wilkins stays with sisters Mrs John Saunders and Miss Matty Wilkins at North River. Frank Parker returns to New York after weeks with Mrs Chas Miller at Islehem. Edyth Wickhouse of Norfolk visits grandparents Mr and Mrs W G Jones. Miss Lillye Tielson visits her sister Mrs Louis P Dudley in Mechanicsville Virginia. Mr Spindle, brother of Mrs Cornelius Hughes, dies suddenly in Richmond. The writer shares sympathy for Mrs Hughes and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Terry
Norfolk
R. T. Burton
North River
Herbert Miller
Roanoke
Henry Wilkins
John Saunders
Matty Wilkins
Frank Parker
Islehem
Chas. Miller
New York
Edyth Wickhouse
W. G. Jones
Lillye Tielson
Wechanicsville
Louis P. Dudley
Spindle
Cornelius Hughes
Richmond
Electric Bitters Promised Against Climate Ailments
The piece claims climate affects health with malaria on lower levels and debility at high elevations. It touts Electric Bitters as the universal remedy and blood purifier to fight lassitude fever jaundice and nervous debility, with a suggested price of five cents.
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Price Sic
Tub wins Grandbury Trophy in Colonial Yacht Race
The Tub owned by S. F. Minter won the handicap race for the Grandbury Trophy, beating rivals by about an hour after ten boats sailed from One Hundred and Thirty-eight Street to Robins Reef Light. Nine boats finished closely. the official winner will be confirmed after calculations by the American Power Boat Association.
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Colonial Racist Club
New York
S. F. Minter
East River
S. BE. Minter
Mr. Beel
Lillie S
H. Sussman
Rover
J. T. Washburn
Revilla
C. A. Miner
Salon
Crow
Alpha
Messrs. Wallice and Morrison
Mary M
William Murphy
Vera C
Colwell
Charles Franklin
Hudson River
Robins Reef Light
Secon
American Power Boat Association
Tub
Foley's Urine Laxative Product Claim
An advertisement touts Foley's urine laxative as the new laxative that stimulates the system without irritation and promises a money back guarantee. It is distributed for sale by all outlets.
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Foley
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