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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
3
Local notes mention Mr. Oscar Lilly in Norfolk and Mrs. Garnett returning from there. Several church and school events are planned, including Children’s Day at Bethel and Oak Grove, plus Gloucester Academy and Urbanna connections. Notices include sales, jobs, piano offers, and farm goods. notable names include the Marchants, Hudgins, Diggs, Cridlin, and Callis.
Reverend R F Gayle preached on temperance using Solomon's warning as his text. He offered a comforting morning talk and, after lunch, the quarterly conference proceeded quietly. A committee failed to report church records, while farming faces a gloomy season and possible reploughing plans.
Miss Lillie Diggs remains on the sick list as Mrs J T Diggs is reported very ill. Mr Harvey Diggs has left for Norfolk to take a position with the New York and Pennsylvania Co. Mrs B H Hurst visits her brother Capt W L Owens in Berkley. Mrs Elkanah Diggs and Miss Mary Lizzie Minter travel to York County to visit Mrs R L Forrest. Rev R F Gayle preached at Bethel last Sunday and a collection was taken for the District Parsonage. Children and adults at Bethel Sunday School plan for Children’s Day next Sunday night with a carefully prepared program.
Judge Wm. Hodges Mann of Nottoway, a gubernatorial candidate, will address Mathews voters in the D. H. at 2 30 p m and at Laban at 7 30 p m on Saturday June 26. Ladies invited.
The Old Maids consent to entertain again in Red Men's Hall on Friday evening June 26 at 8 o'clock. All who missed them before or want to see them again will be glad for another chance to witness the transformation. Admission is 15 cents.
The note promotes Blue Ribbon Grocery as a growing local spot run by Brine Rieson. It praises a hustler named James who recovers after setbacks and urges support from friends of four years. Offers free lemonade on Saturdays and fresh bread and beef on Fridays and Saturdays.
W J Atkins of Banner Spring Tennessee endured damp drafts and cold while working as Night Watchman. His severe cold settled on his lungs and forced a layoff. After trying many remedies he used Br King’s New Discovery and soon returned to work. The ad promotes 50c and 1.00 trial bottles, guaranteed by druggists.
A candidate announces his bid for the Democratic nomination to represent Mathews and Middlesex counties in the Virginia House of Delegates. He pledges to discuss district issues with voters, lead the party to victory, and dedicate his time and abilities to public service if nominated or elected.
W OD Evans announces candidacy for nomination and election to the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties. He cites his previous Legislature service and asks constituent support, pledging to protect local interests if reelected.
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