Seaford Visit and Local Notices Mix of Ads
Local items note Logan Harrison visiting her mother at Seaford. Others report Mrs Virginia Brown’s daughter Logan, Capt. Trader tribute, court at Gloucester, and the Oriole Engine adopted by the Maryland Oyster Navy. Ads cover remedies, real estate near Horn Harbor, mules for sale, seeds, clothing cleaning, and other yard goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Harrison
C. Browne
Seaford
Norfolk
Ucy Perry Brown
Mrs. Logan Harrison
Virginia Brown
Maryland Oyster Navy
Maryland Oyster Rocks
Zinc Oxide in L M Paint Process Described
Zinc oxide derived from zinc metal is used with white lead to produce L M Paint. The formula claims imperishability and extended wear as long as linseed oil adheres to the surface. Estimated price is about $1.20 per gallon, with Wm. H. C. M. as L M Paint Agent at Wm Wharf, Va.
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Wm Wharf
County Correspondence Busy county folks plan spring nets
The county section notes busy people preparing fishing nets as spring arrives. Mr and Mrs Morris Hudgins welcomed a baby girl last Saturday night and Mr and Mrs James Haywood had twin boys last week. Public schools have two months left in the term and many children will miss the end of school. A rumor hints at Miss Emma inviting friends to a Washington trip and a Sunday gathering may ring around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Hudgins
James Haywood
Deéega L. Powell
Norfolk man Thurman to hang for 60 year old murder
The Norfolk born Leo Thurman, living in Vancouver, is slated for execution after admitting the 60 year old axe murder of his roommate Dolson. Gov Swanson read Thurman’s confession and is expected to let the court verdict stand, with the sentence to be carried out March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo C.tian
Vancouver
Dolson
Norfolk
Thurman
Swanson
Kidney cure testimonial from Evansville patient
Dig B Spiegel of Evansville Indiana reports long running kidney and bladder troubles with severe weight loss and inability to work. After three doctors and a full year of illness Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and a bottle brought great relief, a second bottle fully cured. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Spiegel
Virginia St
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Ellen Forrest hosts GWYNN ISLAND social gathering
Mrs Ellen Forrest entertained many young people including Emily Lee Ruth Hudgins Belle Callis Reba Callis Lucy Forrest Elva Sadler and others from Lazy Hill Haven Bend Locust Hill Tick Neck and this place. Social games continued late into the night. Elva Sadler visits Mrs Raymond Callis. Local sermon praised by Mr Suddith. Mr James Godsey buys a fast gasoline boat. W J Callis sick. Community expresses respect for an elderly temperance teacher and hopes for his recovery.
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Ellen Forrest
Emily Lee
Ruth Hudgins
Lazy Hill
Belle
Reba Callis
Haven Bend
Lucy Forrest
Locust Hill
Mescos
Louie Sadler
Elmore Shackelford
Robie Sadler
Tick Neck
Raymond Callis
P. B. Collier
Elva Sadler
East River
Raymond Calis
Suddith
James Godsey
J. T. Powell
J. B. Grimstead
East Riverside
W. J. Callis
No Case On Record Foretells Foley's Honey and Tar Claims
An old advertisement states there is no case of cough or cold that Foley's Honey and Tar cannot cure and claims it stops coughing and clears chest congestion quickly. It warns to refuse imitations and insists on the genuine product in a yellow package. Sold by all druggists with no opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn Harbor
P. Borg
Port Haywood
Josephus
J. Boyd Sears
Gloucester
Asa Thurston
R. Wesley Foster
Foster
Ies
Bessie Leach
Hampton
Foley
Hallieford Wedding Visit Brings Small Frugal Gathering
The son of John R. Lewis and his bride visited their Cape Charles rental home with his brother in law Charlie Jones. Frank Hudgins entertained many friends last evening with Ada Lewis Josie Hudgins Ethel Thompson Pearl Sadler Ed Respess Callie Atherton and many others attending. Games continued late as thanks were extended to the hosts for an enjoyable evening.
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John R. Lewis
Hisa
Charlie Jones
Cape Charles
Frank Hudgins
Ada Lewis
Josie Hudgins
Ethel Thompson
Pearl Sadler
Edna Brooks
W. L. Magett
W. P. Lewis
Albert Hudgins
Senator Sale Proposes Federal Purchase of Jamestown Site
Norfolk senator introduces a bill to vest title and jurisdiction of the Jamestown exposition site in the Federal government for a military and naval training station. The bill seeks congressional approval to purchase the land with unanimous Senate consent and rapid passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sale
Norfolk
Sale
Senate
Norfolk City
Hermit Farmer James Turner Dies At CovomBis Monument Site
James W Turner a hermit farmer aged 45 from six miles outside CovomBis Missouri died last night on his farm. He had long desired a monument of whiskey jugs and reportedly left behind an abandoned corncrib nearly filled with the vessels. He is said to have drunk at least a quart of whiskey daily and lived with only a dog as company on his well stocked eighty acre farm.
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CovomBis
James W. Turner
Turger
Salisbury Woman Gravely Hurt in Husband Attack
Mrs Leta Barringer lies dying from a throat wound after her husband John Barringer, reported drunk, pursued her with a pistol and razor then fled. He was captured four miles away and jailed. Five children survive as doctors say no hope of recovery.
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Salisbury
N. C
Leta Barringer
John T. Barringer
Barringer
News-Leader
Taft Nominated At Ohio Republican State Convention
Columbus March 3 The Republican State Convention convenes at Memorial Hall to nominate a state ticket elect delegates at large to Chicago and endorse William H Taft for president The platform supports reenactment of the employers liability law endorses the rate bill and pledges full legal rights for colored people
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Columbus
Memorial Hall
Chicago
William H. Taft
United States
Congress
Senator Foraker
United States Senate
Died on train in transit to Virginia
Mrs Mary E Clemmons aged 68 of Richmond died of apoplexy on a train bound for Virginia from East Orange New Jersey. Her sister accompanied her. She was born in Richmond, daughter of the late Fleming James and widow of Major Welcome Clemmons who once did business here before moving to Baltimore where he died. For some years she had
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New Post
Edwin Welford
Baltimore
William A. James
Fleming James
Alfred R. James
Richmond
Mary E. Clemmons
Newport News
Virginia
East Orange
N. J
Insurance Agent Visits Mathews Virginia Praises County
Mr W Al Kulpf representing the American Life Insurance Company of Lynchburg Va is in Mathews on a short visit. He says he picked up considerable insurance here and that leaving Mathews is a hard task. He praises the county as hospitable and its people as pleasant. The company he represents made the best showing in Virginia last year.
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W. al Kiuifp
National “Life Inance Company
Ynchburp
Mathews
Kulp
Hin
Mathéws
Virginia
Purity and Excellency Whiskey Sale Advertises Discounts
A vintage advertisement lists Pure Eye Bourbon and Corn Whiskies with savings of about 25 percent, offering four quarts prepaid from Tyson’s brands. Items include Tyson’s Best RG 10 years, Albemarle Club Rye 8 years, Norfolk Rye 6 years, Exposition Kentucky Rye 4 years, Pure North Carolina Corn Whiskey, and Apple Brandy, with express prepaid shipping and money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Tyson
Freon
Norfolk
North Carolina
Albemarle
st.Nipsk
Seaboard
East Coast Lumber vs Minter suit seeks $843.10 plus attachment
In Mathews County Virginia a civil action by East Coast Lumber against S F Minter seeks to recover 843 dollars and 10 cents on open account and to attach Minter’s real estate in Westville District totaling about 21.50 acres. The order requires Minter to appear within fifteen days of publication, with notices published in Mathews Journal for four weeks and posted at the courthouse. Clerk signatures included.
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Westville
Mathews
State of
Virginia
Thomas E. Miles
Evans
Jne W. White
Carlton White
Geo. C. Gregory L. C. Garnett
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Mr. Mack Miller
Bride
Wm. M. Miller
Mathews C. H. L
S. P. James
Elmwood
Mary C. Foster
Laban
Jno
F. Hudgins
Geo. E. Hunt
Lawfer
Eanh
Hunt
Apply Journal Office
Ernest W
Browne
Main St
Sears & Williams
Mathews Court House
Arou
THUR
Fedding Bella
Kiidee
Gwynns Island
Hallieford
Jamestown
Whiskey Jugs
Mk. Monument
Wire
Taft
White Bros. Wine and Whiskey Merchants
Norcfolk
Batimore Steam Pack Company
OLD Bay Line
Baltimor
U.S. Matl Steamer
Alabma
Georgia
Portsmouth
High St
Old Point
Hygeia Pier
Light St
Philadelphia
New York
Pier
South
Bortamouth
Main and
Granby Streets
New Atlantic Hotel
Geo. G. Hobson
J. W. Brown, JR
So. Pass
Bright
Be Bays
Oudscliders
Woman’s Magazine Ant
the Mathews Journal
Dea Woman's Magazine
Heneehold
Aime
Furniy
The
Mouseno
Wolfie
Sted Selling
Wollle
Ribbon Grocer
Glue Ribbon Grocery
Dolly Madison
Ibe Delly Gisciscu Sb
Ruth Shackleford
Fey
Frank
Peland
Itre
Sala Ores
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