March ads and notices from Mathews area retailers
A column of local notices and ads features cures and tonics from Pollys Honey and Tar and KODOL for indigestion, DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve, Kennedy’s Cough Syrup, Kennely’s Laxative Cough Syrup, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, and Dolly Madison shoes. Names include E. Baker & Co., Miss Florrie James, Mrs Ashley Miller, Capt. and Mrs. Kirwan, J. Boyd Sears, C. N. Cornell, A. J. Adams, and Dr. A. G. Vaden. mentions Norfolk and Baltimore travel, and local sales in Mathews Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Mathews Jug
Florrie James
Cricket Hill
Norfolk
Ashley Miller
DeWitt
E. Baker
Burke Garnett
Juliet Brown
King’s Mill Farm
James City
E. Baker & Co
William Kirwan
Clarence Kirwan
Baltimore
Kennedy
E Baker & Co
Helen Vaden
Kennely
E. Baken & Co
J. Boyd Sears
de Witt
L. Baker & Co
A. J. Adams
Hallieford
Georgia
C. N. Cornell
Roding Ga
Ing
Kodol
A. G. Vaden
Mathews
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
W. Shawn
Ruth Shackleford
Westville Baptist Church
Island town notes and a quiet Island wedding
Gwynns Island reports Mr Joe Callis improving slowly after a sickness. Rev W E Gay of the Island Baptist church spent days in Norfolk. Rev F B Raymond of Newport News visited briefly. Miss Lizzie Foster and Mr Edwards quietly wed at Mr C H Owens home with the bride in white. Rev W E Guy to close his school Friday March 8, with children fond of his teaching. Turtle Dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe. Callis
W. E. Gay
O Gwynns Island Baptist Church
Norfolk
F. B. Raymond
Newport News
Lizzie Foster
Mr. Edwards
C. H. Owens
W. E. Guy
Turtle Dove
Evansville Man Claims Kidney Cure Victory
A patient from Evansville Indiana recounts five years of kidney troubles and wasting away through illness. After three doctors failed, Haley's Kidney Cure allegedly provided relief and full recovery after two bottles, prompting sale at the Mathews Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Spiegel
Virginia St
Evanville
Ind
Haley
Mathews Dru
Delightful party hosted by Bohannon family
Mr. and Mrs. Eleven White entertained Tuesday night with a small gathering of friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew White, Mr. Yale White, Mr. Charlie White, Mr. Harry White, Mrs. Willie White and daughter Lora, Miss Olive White, Edith, Dora and Mary Morgan, and others. Games and music filled the evening followed by ice cream cake and candy in the dining room. The hosts promised another similar event soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleven White
Andrew White
Yale White
Charlie White
Harry White
Willie White
Lora
Olive White
Edith
Dora
Mary Morgan
Andrew
Charlie Davis
Pen Ewell
Russell Johnson
Willie
Cleveland
Boyd
Jesse
Herbert
Earl White
Hudgins Mirth and Marriage and Community Notices
A Feb 14 1907 wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Stone joined Hattie Hudgins and Edward Cahoun a Norfolk engineer in a ceremony with white organdie attire and a later supper and generous gifts. Capt C F Sadler visited Union Hill. Boyd Williams headed to Norfolk. Hudgins club members and guests enjoyed a May evening of social events with graphophone plans and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Stone
Hattie
Edward Cahoun
Norfolk
James William
Boyd
Lola Hadgins
Clara
Mamie Sadler
Nettie Owell
Ruby
Bessie Mar
Ora Atherton
Lillie Williams
Rufus Trivas
Levi Philips
Eastern Shore
Willie M
Talmage Marchant
Eddie Emmery
Curry Hudgins
Calvi
Edgar Forrest
Sidney Atherton
Bessie
Marchant
Capt. C. F. Sadler
Richmond
Union Hill
Boyd Williams
Local Social News and Illness Roundup
Miss Glayds William and Miss Dorothy Powell guests together. Miss Lillie Bohannon visiting sister Yvonne. Lucy Banks sick with grippe. J N Owens and George Forrest ill. R P Callis returned home for a visit. Capt J L Hudgins left for Crk C RB Co. Uncle Robert Sadler and son W L Sadler ill with grippe. Bessie Peede returned from two months with grandparents Fred and Mrs Richardson. Herbert Morgan back from Norfolk. Aaron Brooks very ill. Public school limited. private school planned. Two operations noted for Lillie Williams and Gracie Forrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Callis
J. L. Hudgins
Crk.c. RB BR. Co
Robert Sadler
W. L. Sadler
Bessie Peede
Fred Richardson
East River
Herbert Morgan
Norfolk
Aaron Brooks
Lillie Walliams
Gracie Forrest
Dipgs
P. O. Ret
No Gase On Record Claims Foley's Honey and Tar Safety
An advertisement asserts there is no case where Foley's Honey and Tar caused pneumonia or consumption. It promotes the product as a safe, effective cough remedy with no opiates and urges buyers to choose the genuine Poley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package sold by Mathews Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Poley
Mathews Drug Store
Fooley
Petey & Company
Chicago
Tabernacle News Briefs of Local Sickness and Weddings
Community notes from Tabernacle report L T Owens of Winter Harbor ill but hopes for recovery with plans for a new store. Bob Williams of Beaver Davis improving after illness. Builders Shinault and Minter near finishing a large dwelling for Mr Sibley of Math es C H. A wedding reception honors Mr and Mrs George Thomas on Feb 21 at Mrs Luther Callis home. Attendees include many local families. Boston visitor Mr William J Moore and wife plan return in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
L. T. Owens
Winter Llarbor
Garden Creek
Bob Wiliams
Beaver Davis
James Shinault
Andy Minter
Lessie Atkins
Rozelia Stuart
Bertha
Maggie Miller
John Harvie
Harry Lonser
Charley Hudgins
Andy
Baron Minter
Arthur
Vandy Diges
Robbie Grownley
Harry Hammond
James Pugh
James Callis
Horn Harbor
Mattie
Ruby
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Ci Fournal
Ath Post Wiice
Mathew
Gwynns Island
Hudgins
Miss Glayds William
Dorothy Powell
Lillie Bohannon
Yvonne
DIGGS
Lucy Banks
J. N. Owens
George Forrest
Ball
Revenewool
W. Va
E. GC. Sewitt A CO
Ghioagg
Pork Miller’s
Burke&Garnett
Fieal Estate and Insurance
Tidewater Homes
Wiolffe
Welson
Dolly Madison
Ed pEy Ative Sraless
Luce & Go. Inc
Luce
Pres
Geo
F. White
A. S. Henshaw
Sec. Wholesale Commission
Guy
C. H. Treakle
J. Edwin Treakle
White Bros
Commercial Place
Norfolk, Va
W. B. Simmons
Fincastle Way
Tn & M
L. &M. Zins
L. & Mt. Whitt
Wallon
Prince Hogarth, Jr
Prince Hogarth
Phebe
King Bolt
Skylark
Rescue
Register
Priam
Kiamesia
Fancy
Senator
Stump
Eclipse
Silas Morris
Whitestone
Lancaster County
Njoll
Deva Cowrant
Madison
Wis
Anon
Mw Communications
Sijaci Wikia
S. Marchant
Sia
Kas
F. P
Anerican L
Bernalda
Doris
Mayfair
ALL America
Sampson Autocra
Sampson Superior
Sampson Comforts
White House
Marvel
Che Dren
Magnolia
LOT Ladies
Sampson Autocrat
Sampson Rex
R. R
H. Sclosser
H Specias
Sprhgial
Sambien
Brilliantine
Batiste
Panama
G. S&s. Pmiarchant's
L. Squires
J. E. Bellows
Humphreys, Sr
Lancaster Lumber & Building CO
Ocean, Dymers
Greek Lancaster Co
Virginia
Ss FP
Janes
Frank Te
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