Local items reflect community life around Mathews
Residents Howard Nelson J F Hughes and S G Miller visit friends in Mathews and nearby areas while Rev Ferguson returns from Ashland Amelia. A Waterman pen is found and held for owner. Oriental Lodge celebrates John the Baptist Day. Notables visit Hotel Mathews and a Foley’s Urine Laxative testimonial is offered. A July 1 1908 county tournament program is advertised. City improvements include a fixed white lantern at Cedar Point. A moving pictures matinee at Red Men’s Hall draws crowds. new Five Points Methodist cornerstone event set for July 4.
Local callers visit Journal office during missionary meeting
Mrs. Gaylor Saunders of White Stone Lancaster county and Misses A C and Bessie M Glenn of Ambury Middlesex county, with Mr A L Hudgins and daughter Virginia of Susans, were pleasant callers at The Journal office on Thursday. Saunders and the Glenns were guests of Hudgins during the District Missionary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylor Saunders
White Stone
Lancaster County
A. C
Bessie M. Glenn
Ambury
Middlesex County
A. L. Hudgins
Virginia
Twenty Years Health Sentence Praised by Woolever
O S Woolever of Le Raysville Pennsylvania reports twenty years ago Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his breeding piles. He claims the salve heals the worst sores burns wounds and cuts in the shortest time. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. S. ‘Woolever
le Raysville
Delightful Dance in Honor of Miss Dresser
Miss Elvira Maxwell hosted a dancing party at her North River home in Wisconsin last Thursday evening in honor of her cousin Miss Dresser. Guests arrived around 8:30, parlors opened with folding doors, two steps waltzes and quadrilles delighted attendees, and after midnight refreshments were served before guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Maxwell
Dresser
Wiscosin
North River
Moving Pictures at Red Men’s Hall Mathews C. H
Mr. W. H. Vail of Philadelphia presents Moving Pictures at Red Men’s Hall Mathews C. H on June 27 with a 3 to 5 matinee and 8 o’clock evening show. All-new pictures promise two hours of fun and entertainment for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Hall
Mahews C. H
W. H. Vail
Philadelphia
Red Men's Hall
Mathews C. H
Confederate monument cornerstone event in Lancaster County
Comrades prepare for July Fourth travel from Crickt Mill to Irvington in Lancaster County to lay the cornerstone for a Confederate monument. Gov Swanson and other speakers will address the gathering. Members urged to join, with the steamer Accomse leaving at seven sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crickt Mill
Tane-Diogs Camm C. V
Irvington
Lancaster County
Gov. Swanson
Proat
da‘ Ih
Williams, Com
Electric Bitters Restored My Life, Says Mill Creek Man
Nine years ago a Mill Creek Indiana Territory man was near death. A doctor recommended Electric Bitters, he bought a bottle, gained strength, and recovered. Sold under guarantee at all druggists, 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. Parthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Public notice on Old Bedworth at Pair Grounds
Old Bedworth has moved to Pair Grounds for public service under James Hencins. The notice directs residents to attend at the stated location for services and pertains to a relocation or public engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedworth
James Hencins
For Sale Fresh Cows and Young Mules
For sale at low prices. Fresh cows and young mules, well broken. Apply at Spring Hill or to Dr. Hoskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
To Buy a Country-Bred Horse in Virginia
Advertises a sound, active horse weighing eleven to twelve hundred pounds. Quiet, close built, good wind, raised in the country. Not seeking speed. needs eight to ten miles per hour. Address Newport News Purviture Company, Newport News, Virginia. 6-18-4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News Purviture Company
Newport News
Virginia
West Pants Price Shifts Listed in Local Trade Pages
Market listing shows item codes and bold figures including 3.00 4.25 and 5 25-S4 75 4 200 175-2 75, indicating price and quantity details in a short commerce column. Names, places, or organizations are not clearly provided in the legible text.
Death of John Bassett in Mathews County
John Bassett dies at eighty one after a long illness. He leaves eight children, thirty two grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral was at his home with interment in Bassett Cemetery. The community notes Nellie Bassett’s Baltimore visit, local clubs, church services, sick lists, visitors, and upcoming protracted meetings on Gwynns Island and at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bassett
E. M. Bassett
Buchanan
Charles Bassett
J. Wes
Sunbeams
L. H. Suddith
Emerson Marchant
Sallie Owens
Harriet Hudgins
Mary Forrest
Edward
Tilghman Island
Harry Storrest
Carrie Hurst
Mary Godsey
Baltimore
Bettie Wiliams
Cora Owens
John Callis
Mabel
Eva
Gwynns Island Baptist Church
Fisher
Mathews
Methodist Church
Pneumonia scare ends in recovery with New Discovery
Jessie P. Morris of Skippers, Va., recounts a near death from pneumonia in spring 1916. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe attack, saying two and a half bottles restored his health. The tonic is sold with a guarantee and free trial bottle offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Inaedia Cels
Gwynns Island Social Notes Show Visitors and Events
Mrs Lola Edwards and her daughters Grace and Gladys visit her parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Bensten on Gwynns Island with Mrs Muer of Crisheld Also Mr Mac Edwards had eye removal surgery in Baltimore and Mr Will Gay hopes for permanent relief Capt Calls hosts the Juvenes gathering due to his health Miss Louise Hope of Norfolk visits for the wedding of Vernon Hurst and Sophie Callis Other locals include Mrs Lydia Foster still ill and Bert Crockett visiting from Baltimore Baseball entertains island youths each Saturday night on the island
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Edwards
Grace
Gladys
Theodore Bensten
Muer
Crisheld
Mac Edwards
Baltimore
Will Gay
Jor. Lee
Norfolk
Sallie Callis
Washington
W. C
International Grand Lodge
National Grand Lodge
Virginia
Vernon Hurst
Sophie Callis
Kate Suddith
Callis
James Godsey
Ella Juse
Isather Sraith
Litchetts
Lydia Foster
Bert Crockett
Lee Godsey
Lisa
Dr. King’s New Life Pills Purify and Relieve Ills
An old advertisement claims Plent y of Trouble stems from stagnation of the bowels. It promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as reliable purifiers that relieve headache biliousness and jaundice without grinding or griping. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Soles Children’s Day Exercises Set at Locust Grove Church
Local notes report Locust Grove Church hosting Children’s Day on Sunday night June 28 at 8. A program of recitations solos duets and songs is planned with Miss Bettie Minter involved. Nearby residents visits and social calls fill the week as weathered by community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Grove Church
Bettie Minter
Johnnie Soles
Colybs Creek
Blanche Sutton
Gloucester County
Blanchitchett
Willim Kemp
Baltimore
Roanledges
John Soles
J. Richardson
Norfolk
Wendell White
Mollie, Blanche
Carrie Fitchett
T. C. Thompson
Malvyin Hogee
Ware Neck
Dora Soles
Harry Tompson
Charles Lewis
N. Ib. Leigh
Eva Lewis
Maggie Kemp
Francis Soles
Nightingale
Polley's Honey and Tar Poised as Trusted Cough Remedy
Advertisement trumpets Polley’s Honey and Tar as the best known cure for coughs and lung troubles, claiming more bottles sold than any other remedy. It urges readers to avoid unknown substitutes and to buy Polley’s Honey and Tar everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Polley
Pauley
Picnic on Haven Bay Shore July 2 Planned
Mrs Benson of Eastern Shore Va returns home with Mrs Forrest and grandson Howard. Capt Banks spent a few days at home. Mrs Diggs and daughter visiting Greatbridge. Benton Owens at home briefly. Picnic on Haven Bay Shore set for July 2 at 3 PM lasting until late. inclement weather moved to Friday. Ice cream festival at the Halls last Tuesday night a success. Miss Gracie Forrest departed to South Norfolk. greatly missed by friends. Reverend (text cuts off).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Eastern Shore
John Forrest
Forrest
Howard
C. J. Banks
Diggs
Greatbridge
Benton Owens
Haven Bay Shore
Gracie Forrest
South Norfolk
Laban sermon by Rev W L Ware. Haven Harbor social notes
A Sunday sermon by Rev W L Ware from 2 Titus draws a large crowd. Local social listings note visits from Miss Goldie Callis, Miss Ruth Muse, and Esther White hosting friends. Residents reference frequent Haven and Winter Harbor visitors and patient progress of Miss Sadie Richardson after hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ware
Capt
B. WH. Hurst
Hurst
Goldie Callis
Ruth Muse
Esther White
Haven
Winter Harbor
Roger
Granville Hudgins
Norman Diggs
Mathie Pugh
Sadie Brownley
Ida Hudgins
R. B. White
C. I. Crispell
Evin
Louisa Sadler
J. Shedd White
Fanny
Carrie Dies
Mary Parker
Dives
P.O
Quiet Methodist wedding and summer social in the neighborhood
A lively season continues with a quiet marriage at the Methodist parsonage as Miss Ora Wirte wed Mr Harry Anderton. Miss EL Vira Maxwell hosted a Thursday night dance honoring her cousin Miss Dresser with guests from Wisconsin and Virginia. Plans unfold for a July Fourth event while Mrs. Gus Miller shows improvement and Little Miss Gertrude Sloge visits relatives in Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Maxwell
Miss Dresser
Mesdames Taylor
Will
Wisconsin
Miss Rhodes
Cartersville
Messrs. Mason. Foster
White
Donelis
Mathews
Anne Kate Bhades
G. T. Cawthorn
North River
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Howard Nelson
Richmond
J. F. Hughes
Streets
S. G. Miller
R. R. Hoskins
Richard Ferguson
Ashland
Amelia
Central
Gwynns Island
Percival Hicks
Oriental Lodge
A. F
A. M
Hotel Mathews
Dr. Cohen
Richardson
Fitzhugh
Vranz
R. Charles
Cox
Thompson
Max
Harrow
Payne
Wood
Newton
F. Charles
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Foley
White Marsh
Temporary Agricultural Association
Messrs
C. E. Miller
North
Mabel Anderton
Saluda
Widewater Telephone Co
Miss Anderton
Northern Vyrader
New York
Hookemfare
S. P. James
Blue Ribbon Grocery
New Methodist Church
Five Points
Masonic Lodge
J. Boyd Sears
Department of Commerce and Labor
Fifth Light House
Cedar Point
C. Y
Wish 9
Glee Price
Tlea
Barlyshire
N.Y. E
R. Wesley Foster
Viacinia
West Pants
W. H. Rowland
Wm. Fr. Miller
Piathews C
Mathews County
Nellie Bassett
Red Boys of
Blakes
Death
Huisug
LABAN
Davis
North, VA
Oliver
Tron Age
Allsortad
Iean
Nealtry
Errs
A. Brown
Wyatt Wolffe
F. Poor R. C
Excelsior
Wyatt Wolpple
BANK
Mathaws
Jamers
Mibbon Grocery
Sfus Mibbom
S.P. James
Carter
Waterprooe
Whichard Bros. CO
soutHern B
Str
West Main Street
Solo Oy Best Dealers
William St. Norfolk
Amd
Linge
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