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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
Local items list residents and visitors in Mathews area
Local notes report illness and travels of Mrs J T Nottingham and others. Richmond visitor Mr E Baker, Norfolk friends of the Sibleys, and several couples spent last week or weekend visiting relatives in Ashland Virginia Beach Hampton and Newport News. A gold neck chain lost near Richardson's shop, and various ads promote clothing, harness, and motion picture entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kirkpatrick
Richmond
D. F. Kirkpatrick
Change in act sparks sale of Sears & Williams goods
Traveling men listed include Kulp Harris Browne Lansdowne Taylor Barrick Pearce Seward Norris. A lawn party at Mrs Curtis Hughes home on July ath benefits Providence and Holly Grove Churches with a musical program and refreshments. John Bassett 83 died at his Blakes home leaving eight children funeral held with Rev W J Williams officiating burial at Richard Bassett cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Mathews
Kulp
Harris
Browne
Lansdowne
Taylor
Barrick
Pearce
Seward
Norris
Curtis Hughes
Providence
Holly Grove
John Bassett
Blakes
Martin Bassett
Bohannon
W. J. Williams
Richard Bassett
Dr King’s New Life Pills Purify Liver and Bowels
Purporting to relieve biliousness and headaches, the ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills purge stagnation in the liver and bowels. It promotes the pills as reliable purifiers sold at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bicycle theft leads to county jail sentence in 1900s note
Charles Washington a Black resident of the Battery area stole a bicycle from Joseph Sib ley. A Sunday arrest followed at First Baptist Church services. He faced Justice R. L. McCready Monday and received sixty days in jail and five dollars fine with two more charges pending. The bicycle was found near Hicks Wharf. Sheriff Miller will transport him to the Court House yard cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Washington
the Battery
Joseph Sibley
Charles
First Baptist Church
Miller
R. L. McCready
Hicks Wharf
Court House
Bedworth Place Public Service At Fair Grounds
The notice states Bedworth is now at the Fair Grounds for a public service event. listing Janes and Huncrns as associated names in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedworth
Fair Grounds
Janes & Huncrns
Fresh cattle and mules for sale in Spring Hill area
For sale, fresh cows and young mules that are well broken at low prices. Apply Mrn Spring Hill or to Dr. Hoskins. Dated June 11, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Wanted to Buy A Country Horse For Newport News Virginia
An advertisement seeks a sound active country horse weighing eleven to twelve hundred pounds. The buyer does not require speed and wants a horse that can pace eight to ten miles an hour. Address Newport News Furniture Company Newport News Virginia. June 18 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News Furniture Company
Newport News
Virginia
Prices for Dyeing and Menswear Sale Ad
Local shop lists dyeing prices and dress goods. Gents suits priced at 3 25, coat and vest 2 25, pants 3 00 to 3 25, with various price ranges from 1 75 to 4 75. Includes ladies garments and shirts, coats, and pants.
Apology Granted for False Statements About Oyster Inspector
On May 18 1908 and on other occasions the undersigned admitted making false remarks about Oyster Inspector Wim H Davie of Mathews County. They acknowledge the statements were untrue and offer a public retraction. Mr Gayle may publish the apology in the Mathews Journal. Signed Brecey and Brecey, sworn June 6 in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. H.davie
Mathews County
Gayle
Mathews Journal
Local notices from Mathews County and nearby areas
Mrs Fannie Thompson and her daughter Mrs William Kemp visited relatives in Baltimore and Washington last week. Esther Fitchett and Ruth Haynes stayed with Helen and Mollie Gray in Gloucester county. Jack Brown of Ware Neck visited friends Sunday evening. Gladys Thompson stayed with grandmother Mrs Lucy Hitchett Sunday night and Monday. Children Day exercises at Locust Grove Church on June 28 at 8 PM. Program arranged by the young Janes of the church. Dr Haynes and family visited Mr and Mrs J A Gray in Gloucester last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Thompson
William Kemp
Baltimore
Washington
Esther Fitchett
Ruth Haynes
Litle
Helen
Mollie Gray
Gloucester County
Jack Brown
Ware Neck
Gladys Thompson
Lucy Hitchett
Locust Grove Church
Janes
Haynes
J. A. Gray
Gloucester
Ightingale
Twenty Year Health Sentence Cured by Bucklen Arnica Salve
O S Woolever of Le Raysville New York states that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago. The testimonial claims the salve heals the worst sores burns wounds and cuts in the shortest time with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
le Raysville
N. Y
Sermon at Bethel by Rev Ware and a June wedding
The Rev W L Ware preached a moving sermon at Bethel Church on Sunday with the text Enter ye not the strait gate. A marriage was solemnized at Bethel on Wednesday morning in June when John S Studgins married Marty L Knight. Social visits featured Mrs John Hudgins and others visiting York county. An evening gathering with music followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ware
Bethel Church
Ware
East Mathews
Bethel
W. AL. Ware
John S. Studgins
Marty L. Knight
C. F. Drisgell
R. White
John Hudgins
Fries. C. Diggs
Elkanah Diggs
Willie Brooks
York County
Charlie Disses
Sarah Diggs
R. B. White
Eula Sadler
Esther White
B. Diggs
Garon Minter
Ida Belle Hudgins
Death Was On His Heels From Pneumonia Cure
Jessie P Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a 1906 spring scare when pneumonia weakness and a fearsome cough nearly led to consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery, saying two and a half bottles restored his health. He praises it as the best remedy for coughs and lung disease worldwide. Sold with guarantee at all druggists price one dollar and a free trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie P. Morris
Skippers
Otry Dr. King
Ste
Blakes News Briefs Show Visitors and Socials
Scarce Blakes news notes social visits: Misses Helen Atherton Gracie Morris guests of Miss Dora Shackleford. Bettie Poster Mattie Effie Brooks visit Miss Clemmie Garrett. Rodney Rainier with children visits Willie White family. Bessie Atherton and Harry Lloyd enjoy a breezy Sunday ride with the new horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Atherton
Gracie Morris
Dora Shackleford
Bettie Poster
Mattie
Effie Brooks
Clemmie Garrett
Rodney Rainier
Willie White
Bessie Atherton
Harry Lloyd
Blakes
Community Notes From Matthews Chapel Children’s Day Recap
Master Royal and Elmer Mitchell visited Master Carroll and Howard Garrett Sunday as news of the Boys World circulated. A large crowd attended Matthews Chapel children day exercises with a nice program. Local sick residents, including Miss Malissa Foster, are lingering but improving. Blakes boys baseball club defeated Foster club Saturday afternoon. Reed show at Blakes drew a large crowd Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Royal
Elmer Mitchell
Master Carrol
Howard Garrett
Mathews Chapel
Malissa Foster
Little Boys of
Blakes
Foster Club
Blakes Club
Reed
Electric Bitters Restored Mill Creek Man to Health
Nine years ago Mill Creek Indian Territory man C Farthing nearly died from illness. His druggist recommended Electric Bitters, and he recovered after a single bottle. He credits the tonic with restoring strength and keeping him well since. Guaranteed at all druggists.
Cardinal Musicals Set for June Twenty Fourth
The children of Providence will present a definite enter tainment and cantata on Wednesday June 24 in the neighborhood. Mrs Taylor Mrs Wills and Miss Dresser of Wisconsin visit Mr N M Maxwell at Cedar Lodge. Mrs E M Maxwell hosted a club gathering last Wednesday. Mrs Fletcher has moved to North River camping out while her home is readied. Maxwell led a James River launching trip last week. Miss Martha Minter visited Miss Helen Freeman last week. Rev W J Williams preached a service to a larger Providence congregation on Sunday evening on Christian Excess What do ye more than others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Providence
Taylor
Wills
Miss Dresser
Wisconsin
N. M. Maxwell
Cedar Lodge
E. M. Maxwell
Fletcher
North River
Maxwell
James River
Martha Minter
Helen Freeman
W. J. Williams
Providence
Christain Texecess
Providence Church
E. M. Bassett
John Bassett
Birkes
Oak Grove
Burleigh
Portsmouth
Trene Rhea
O. O. Rhea
Kev
John Hunley
Howard Unaley
Elvira Maxwell
No Humbug Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Claim
No humbug. No hawmbur claims have to be made for Foley's Honey and Tar the well known remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. The fact that more cores of Folley's Honey and Tar are used than any other cough remedy is the best testimonial of its great merit. Why then risk taking some unknown preparation when Vooley's Honey and Tar costs you no more and is safe and sure. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Folley
Vooley
Providence Church Entertainment To Aid Interior
An afternoon event hosted by local children at Providence Church on Wednesday at 3 PM funds the church interior. If Wednesday night rain occurs the program moves to the following fair night with refreshments and a 5 cent admission.
Bowen Woman Reports Kidney Remedy Cure
Mrs S L Bowen of Warne West Virginia says she suffered kidney disease and could not rise from bed yet after using Poley s Kidney Remedies dollars worth she was cured fully. She reports remarkable relief and gratitude for the remedy s effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Bowen
Warne
W. Va
Poley
Oley
Tony
Hicks Wharf visitors depart for home after visit
Mr and Mrs Harold Treakle and daughter Beatrie of Baltimore have been visiting their parents on the East River for a week and left Wednesday accompanied by Mrs C H Treakle Mr Treakle has just recovered from a serious operation at United States Marine Hospital in Baltimore and will return to his position with the M and M T Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Treakle
Beatrie
Baltimore
East River
C. H. Treakle
Treakle
United States Marine Hospital
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ends Long Kidney Trouble
Mrs S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes that about a year ago she bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy which cured a severe long standing kidney trouble. She calls it a crowd pleasing and good medicine and heartily recommends it. Sold by all druggists.
Lawn fete at S C Hughes home delights Holly Grove Church
North. Miss Lillye Nelson returns home from Maryland vacation days. Holly Grove Church ladies chose a recent ideal night for a lawn fete at Mr S C Hughes home, yielding a charming, successful evening. Mrs L T Nelson visits. Gilbert Walden, famed cowboy orator, spoke at Battery School House Friday June 12, delivering carefully impersonated, lighter vein performances that engaged a large attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillye Nelson
Maryland
North River
Holly Grove
S. C. Hughes
L. T. Nelson
T. F. Nelson
Gilbert Walden
Battery School House
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Incipient Consumption
Foley's Honey and Tar has cured many cases of incipient consumption and even in the advanced stages affords comfort and relief. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by all druggists.
Children's Day at Salem Church Highlighted by Ceremonies
Salem Church held a large Sunday night Children's Day program with a Sun day school march into the church. Mr. Bailey Diggs led prayer and delivered a concise, musical appeal to grace. The program featured addresses songs recitations drills duets and marches performed with order and decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Bailey Diggs
Brother Diggs
Bailey
Folley’s Kidney Remedy Promises Swift Cure
Folley’s Kidney Remedy claims to cure any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach. The advertisement asserts no medicine can do more and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folley
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Ricuard Ferguson
P. C
J. T. Nottingham
E. Baker
Henry Sibley
Norfolk
C. C. White
Richard Ferguson
Ashland
William and Mary College
Georgia James
Hampton
Bessie Leach
E. M. Blake
Wyatt Wolfree
J. C. Richardson
Ocean View, Va
Hotel Mathews
Carl C. White
B. F. Smith
Charlottsville, Va
W. J. Daugherty
Cape Charles
C. A. Brown
North
H. H. Vail
Philadelphia
Red Men's Hall
Mathews C. H
Richardson
Journal Office
Wade H. Foster
Mr. Foster
Foster
Geo. C. Christian
Colorado
J. T. Christian
Carter
Sears & Williams
Susie Parrot
Willie Parrott
Frank Carson
Fletcher Cain
Marion
Charles Parrot
Mrs. Cain
Sears & Willams
Red Men’s Hall
R. Wesley Foster
Tailon
Wa. T. Brecey
C. Brecey
Elee
Wader
McCer
LABAN
Death
FIS
W. AH. Rowland
Wm. A. Miller
Parathens C.A
Notary Public
DAVIS
Othe Pawis
Degler
CS. KR. Brown
North, VA
Oliver
Beller
G. A- Brown
Wyatt Wolffe
AT Price Clothing
F. P
R. C
Excelsior
Wyatt Wolefese
BANK
Mathews, Virginia
Whichard Bros. CO
Southern Pa
West Main Street
Norf
Best
THE
Pure Food Store
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Ss. P. James
Core
Hth
William St. Lei
Lacy
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