Powell named inspector of oyster district No 28
Mr J O Powell appointed inspector of oyster district No 28 in place of James S Chandler. Moss Side, former home of ex treasurer W H Parkins, resold at public auction in Saluda Tuesday. bid in by his sureties at 11600. Roosevelt may challenge Eliah Root for Republican Chicago convention leadership. Court in Middlesex last week. Lee Minor, colored, convicted of attempted murder at Remick Hall. sentenced to years in penitentiary. West Shore steamer offers Friday excursion from Norfolk to Reedville with many from Lancaster Northumberland and Mathews counties aboard. Supreme Court of Virginia upholds Judge Jones injunction against Fishing Point fish factory.
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J. O. Powell
James 5. Chandler
Moss Side
W. H. Parkins
Saluda
Sentinel
Middlesex
Lee Minor
Remick Hall
Kilmer
West Shore
West Shore Navigation Co
Norfolk
Reedville
Lancaster
Northumberland
Mathews
Supreme Court of Virginia
County Correspondence Excerpt Highlights Local Activities
Roads improved under Mr. Smithers supervision. Local youths took an excursion Friday and returned Monday. A revival was held at Locust Grove church with nightly preaching by Rev. Smith. Mr Gowen lectured at the High School for the Wilings Workers benefit. D S Soles had a cement walk laid. neighbors urged to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Odgen
Lewis
Locust Grove Church
Smith
Mr.Gowen
Ware Neck News Row of Local Moves and Misfortunes
The Ware Neck school has closed. Mrs. McKee returned home after visiting Penn. Mr. Edgar Gayle spent last week in Baltimore on business. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones returned from a Winter in Florida. Miss Helen Waddell visited relatives in King and Queen. A large county crowd attended the Beulah Scinday conven. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Dutton spent Sunday in King and Queen with his sister, Mrs. Bland. Mr. Luther Mitchell broke his collar bone. W. J. Henshaw and Mrs. Howard spent a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Davis.
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Northern Neck
W. R. Davis
Retz
J. C. Walker
Walker
Edgar Gayle
Baltimore
Helen Waddell
King & Queen
Mrs. F. B. Dutton
Mrs. Bland
J. J. Henshaw
Mrs. Howard
Mrs
W.L. Davis
Hame
South
Sou
TH Sun
SUN
Washington
New York
Bucklin Arnica Salve touted as quick healer for burns
An advertisement claims Bucklin Arnica Salve brings swift relief for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions scars across the nation. It asserts the product heals boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles and lists druggists as the sellers in a bold promotion.
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Bucklins Arnica Salve
Man Under Bail for Gloucester County Murder
Milton Harris is held under bail pending trial for the murder of John A. Brown. Brown, struck on May 26, suffered a fractured skull and died days later after being carried to Norfolk. Harris claims self defense after Brown, armed and threatening to shoot, entered Harris's boat cabin. No witnesses to the killing.
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Milton Harris
Gloucester County
John A. Brown
Brown
Harris
Norfolk
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl
A vintage pitch proclaims Electric Bitters as a cure for a rich wife quest, praising a woman’s health, nerves, skin, and vitality. It claims the remedy strengthens sleep, muscles, and temperament while easing indigestion backache headaches and dizziness. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
Mathews High at Gloucester in a tense late innings clash
Mathews High School boys met Botetourt High in Gloucester Thursday, ending the game after the ninth with a 8 to 8 tie as night fell. The Glebites later defeated Mob jack 13 to 2, with Treakle Williams Hopkins and White as battery partners.
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Mathews High School
Gloucester
Botetourt High School
Treakle
Williams
Hopkins
White
Notice to settle all accounts promptly for hospital needs
To The Public Desiring to have my business closed at once I have placed all accounts in the hands of Mr. C. E. Diggs for collection. Those indebted to me may pay either Mr. Diggs or myself. I desire to repeat my request recently printed that all indebted to me will pay at once as I need the money to go to the hospital for treatment.
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C. E. Diggs
Adjourned stockholders meeting of Southside Agricultural Association
Notice states an adjourned meeting of the Southside Agricultural Association stockholders at Mathews C. H. on Saturday June 15. at 1 p. m. Business of importance before the meeting. A full attendance is desired. Signed ALEX. JAMES, Pres. A sprained ankle remedy note promotes Chamberlin's Liniment with directions. for sale by dealers.
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Southside Agricultural Association
Mathews C. H
Atria. m
Alex. James
Chamberlin
Classified notices from Mathews Virginia listing lost and for sale items
Various short ads in Mathews Virginia include a lost pocketbook belonging to Mrs Geo Hunt and a lost item for return. For sale items feature a Walter A Wood mower, a phaeton carriage and two wagons, a Holstein cow, a Berkshire sow, and a Cary safe. Listings name contact people and locations including De C. C. Waite Matthews Va BR E Clements North Va and Cricket Hill Va. Dates shown include May 25 and March and May entries.
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Cricket Hill
Wanted ads for photographic work in Richmond Virginia
Advertisement seeks agents with satisfactory references to handle photographic work on a per cent basis. Includes contact G. L. Hatt Optical Co. Inc. at 211 E. Lona St., Richmond Va. Also offers sale of a 35 ft gasoline cruising launch with 18-20 hp engine in excellent condition for 1152 dollars, available for demonstration. Mathews Va May 16 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Hatt Ortical Co., Inc
E. Lrona St
Richmond, Va
R. R
China
Farm for sale near Fitchett's Wharf Virginia
A farm of 39 acres cleared and 11 acres wood land with 4 1/2 acres oyster shore and abundant oysters. Contains a dwelling with 8 or 40 rooms, nearby outbuildings and a storehouse with valuable wharf property. Formerly owned by Mr Josephus Trader. Terms easy. Details from J R Winder, Agent Fitchett's VA.
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Fitchett's Wharf
Josephus
Local printer advertises diverse job printing services
A compact promotional note proclaims a printer offers all kinds of job printing. It emphasizes versatile services suitable for small businesses and individuals seeking quick, reliable production of documents, brochures, posters, and forms.
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