Local notices and ads from Norfolk area page
Community items include a lawn party at Rev W L Ware's yard on Wednesday the 19th at 6 PM, charity references and medicine ads for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, Foley's Kidney Cure praised by users, and vivid notices about sales and church events. Also included are travel notes on Miss Mattie Foster, Mr Eddie Bohannon's return visit, and millinery closeout at Jno A Enos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Browne
Main St
Norfolk
Woman's Missionary Society of
East Mathews
W. L. Ware
Jane
Hollisters Rocky Mountain
Mr. Rutherford
Friend's Church
New Point
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Westville Baptist Church
Mattie Foster
Milton Murray
Benjamin
Foley
Geo. E. Thomas
Central M. E. Church
South
L. C. Rodgers
Brandton
Independence Day Celebrations at Beulah Church
July fourth events in New Point feature patriotic addresses by Hon. J Boyd Sears and Rev. Richard Ferguson. A community dinner aids the Beulah Church restoration with proceeds funding the project. County residents are invited to attend and enjoy refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Point
Beulah
J. Boyd Sears
Richard Ferguson
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsed by Customer
W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup treated chronic constipation effectively. He offers a conscientious reference and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Unclaimed Letters List from Mathews Post Office
A Post Office notice from Mathews Virginia lists uncalled letters as of June 8. Items include Miss Annie Boxley Annie Williams De Hessie Minster Mrs Eliza Clark Martha Diggs Columbia Hurst Rev C C Scott Mr J W Taylor William Smith Cornelius Collins M E Crowell W F H West G S Marchant P M. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Annie Boxley
Annie Williams
Hessie Minster
Eliza Clark
Martha Diggs
Columbia Hurst
C. C. Scott
J. W. Taylor
William Smith
Cornelius Collins
M. E. Crowell
W. FH. West
Mathews County
Hudgins
Moores
Merrit Moore, Jr
Farewell Captain Ben Collison A Beloved Neighbor
Local tribute honors Captain Ben Collison who died June 2 at age 54 after moving to Point Breeze three years ago. He leaves a widow and three children with many friends remembering his kindness and faith as his body lies in Deal Island, Missouri where his oldest children take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Breeze
Ben Collison
Ile
Ben
Deal Island
Thurman Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Norfolk jury returns a verdict of first degree murder against Leo C. Thurman for the February 1, 1906 killing and robbery of his East Main Street boarding house roommate Walter P. Dolsen. The case is described as one of the city’s worst crimes in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Corporation Court
Leo C. Thurman
Walter P. Dolsen
A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Claim
An ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder disease. It pledges to make kidneys sound, strengthen the whole system, and implies positive cures, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Providence Baptist Church Week of Divine Services
Providence Baptist Church announces a week of services starting Monday night June 17 1907 Rev CG C Scott opens with a 7 30 sermon Rev Rutherford speaks Thursday 7 30 Rev Snyder or P T Cosby Wednesday 7 30 Rev Dr WH Harris of Newport News Friday 7 30 religious exhibition Refreshments after services each night Public invited by Pastor Rev R H Harrison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Baptist Church
CG. C. Scott
Rutherford
Snyder
P. T. Cosby
WH. H. Harris
Newport News
R. H. Harrison
Will You Allow Space In Columns For Peter W Jarvis Funeral
An obituary tribute recalling Peter W. Jarvis a Civil War veteran and friend of S. J. Foster. The tribute honors his brave service, calm courage under fire, and later Christian life. It notes his aid to friend and foe alike and ends with a memorial poem blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter W. Jarvis
Wise
Brcadus
S. J. Foster
Mathews News Notes and Local Travel Chats
Dear editor praise for a diligent correspondent. Rev Eddie Brooks and family left Monday after visiting his parents. Miss Ruby Brooks went to Hampton Virginia to visit sister Mrs Powell. Miss Bessie Peed sailed to Norfolk to visit relatives and friends in Norfolk Portsmouth and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs B M Diggs returned from Richmond and Norfolk reporting a fine trip and rich meals. Janeth notes cool rain and damp gardens needing sunshine as autumn nears. Ret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brooks
Ruby Brooks
Hampton
Powell
Bessie Peed
Norfolk
Portsmouth
B. M. Diges
Richmond
Mathews
Janeth
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertised as Best Cure
A. A. Herran of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and has cured consumption in its early stages. He says no one using Foley's Honey and Tar has been dissatisfied and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Herran
Finch, Ark
Foley
Panama
Erie Canal
Panama Canal
Erie
Wm. H.C. Murray
Wiliams Wharf
Foley & Company
Chiccago
S. P. James
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Crabbing Methods Shared For Mathews Readers
A coastal guide explains crab fishing for Mathews Journal readers. It outlines gear from long ropes and anchored lines to bait choices like eels or beef tripe, and describes laying lines on the seabed and using buoys to mark positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Mathews
Mathews Journal
Crab catching in a light skiff with dip net and barrels
A fisherman paddles a light skiff and uses a dip net to scoop crabs into shipping barrels. He avoids touching claws, knowing crabs grip tight until released in their native water.
Candidates' Cards From Mathews Middlesex Counties
W D Evans announces candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties subject to Democratic party wishes. Jno R Saunders seeks the Democratic nomination for the Virginia Senate representing the Thirty Ninth District deeded by Middlesex Mathews Gloucester King Queen Essex counties and pledges to serve the district to the best of his ability.
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Middlesex
Mathews
Gloucester
Kine
Queen
Essex
Senate of
Virginia
Jno. R. Saunders
J W D Haynes pledges for Mathews Middlesex seat 1907
The candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties vows to protect district interests, support oyster and fish industries, improve schools and roads, and fund pensions for Confederate veterans as finances permit. Cobbs Creek May 20 1907.
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House of Delegates
Mathews
Middlesex
Democratic Party
J. W. D. Haynes
Cobbs Creek, Va
Garnett Announces Candidacy for Commonwealth's Attorney
L. C. Garnett announces his bid for the Democratic primary for Commonwealth's Attorney in Mathews County. He notes the July 20, 1907 date and invites endorsement and support from voters after an unopposed prior term.
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Democratic County Committee
Commonwealth
Mathews
Lindulge
C. Garnett
Candidacy Announcement for County Sheriff Seat
A notice from Jot E Miter seeking the Democratic nomination for Mathews County Sheriff in the upcoming primary on July 76th. He recalls past faithful service and asks for continued support to repay kindness with honest duties.
Miller Endorses Tam as Treasurer Candidate
The letter from N. E. Miller endorses Tam as a candidate for treasurer. Miller promises to discharge the duties faithfully if Sam is elected, signing the respectful note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelaters of
Mathews Co
Tam
Sam
N. E. Miller
Water well contracting offer in Porter Haywood county
V R Diggs of Port Haywood offers to test soft water from 90 to 120 feet deep and will contract to drill wells anywhere in the county. Signed by H E Shimp.
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V. R. Diggs
Port Haywood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mathews. B
John A. Bassett
Gwynns Ridge Road
Mr. Basset
E. M. Bassett
Bohannon
G. E. Hunt
Providence M. E. Church
Eddie Bohannon
Waco
Texas
Jamestown Exposition
E. Blake
Jno. A. Enos
Wolffe & Nelson
Water Front
Wilber F. Hundgins
Penny
Dolly Madison
Percival Hicks
Wm. H. C. Murray
Williams Wharf
Longman & Martinez L. & M
Wasco
3. W. Rowe Co., Inc
Hampton, Va
J. Monroe Harris
G. S. Marchant
P. M
Geounty
Redart
Thurman
Heaith
Cot
M. Jarvis
DIGGS
Millippdlesex
W. D. Evans
Midplesex and
Tov
Democrats OF
Baltimore
C. A. Brown
Worth, Va
Davis
James Wood
M. P
Buckhannon
W. Va
Charles G. Snead
Martin Basseett
Madras
Kimbroidries & Low Shoes
Danhals
G. S&s. Marchant's Department Store
Men's & Boys’ Clothing
Dixon. Jarvis CO
B. D. Luce & Go
Ini
B.D. Luce
Geo
F_ White
P. A. S. Clenshaw Wholesale Commission
HDBA
Fulton Market
C. H. Treakle
J. Edwin Treakte
Shad
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