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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
5
Locals mention Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Garnett visiting Richmond this week and Mr. Wyatt Wolffe touring Norfolk. Lillian Hudgins of Norfolk visits friends. Rev. D. G. C. Butta in Franktown for a family visit. The Bohannen School oyster supper and Riverside Yacht and Tennis Club pool championship attract local interest. Rev. Gowen preachings, chocolate sales at St Johns, and new dressmaking opening also noted.
E W Browne Arcade Oyster House offers Lynhaven and Fern Harbor oysters raw 2 for 1 cent? per dozen and steamed 30 cents per dozen. Address Arcade Building Norfolk Virginia. Oysters in any old way.
V H Wachep Mubjack the Virginia agent for the Regal Engine promotes the best four cycle engine on the market. Information and literature are available upon request and patronage is appreciated.
A Manville West Virginia neighbor recalls the claim that Dr Kings New Life Pills cured her kidney trouble and eased her discomfort though the exact details are unclear from the damaged text.
Our display features American Lady low cut shoes in all leathers and a variety of styles. We invite customers to try them with personal service from Von Wratt Wolffe.
On Wednesday March standard time in the road between Dr Vaiden's residence and the Post Office a ladies gold watch and woven wire gold fob with charm attached bearing three purple unenameled flowers were lost. Finder to Central Office for reward.
All Westville District teachers will close schools on March 28 to attend an Educational Rally at Mathews C. H. by order of the Board.
Brooms advertised claiming Tidewater Broom Works in Virginia offers broom straw that is without grass or rash inside. Also Chamberlain's Stomach and Silver Tablets promoted as a remedy for insomnia and stomach disorders, with for sale by all dealers.
Doctor orders may force quitting work yet you push on. The ad touts Electric Bitters to restore tone and vigor, prevent breakdown, and build strength. It claims immediate benefit from the first dose and offers a guarantee with a 50 cent price at druggists.
A large crowd from Gloucester Mathews and Middlesex gathered at Gloucester Monday to honor the historic holiday March Court Day. Officials lawyers horse traders and newspaper men were present. Reaves of Gloucester Point, a candidate for Commonwealth's Attorney, spoke in the D H in support of his candidacy. Routine business was postponed for Tuesday and Wednesday as politics drew attention from all adjacent counties.
Notices list weekly Lent services across Christ Church Trinity Church and St. John s Church. Times range from 3 p m to 11 a m with multiple Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays. Grace Church Mobjack holds a 3 pm service on the third Sunday in March.
Of Interest to Farmers Mr B Adams of North claims to show the best peaches produced in the County. Varieties include White Heath Clin Freestone Crawford None Such. Seedlings aged 1 or 2 years offered in bundles over fifty and under fifty. Also seed sweet potatoes sold at 75 cents per bushel. 3-9-4t
Easter fashion reminders urge buying new clothing as Miss Heinekamp arrives to tailor your dress. Dame Fashion offers fresh styles, and R W Foster signs off from Pugh's Bed Shop with a cordial greeting.
A new sale opens with 38 uses of shoes for a special sale starting Wednesday March Sth. The store advertises low shoes high shoes sneade s velvets and bargains across black goods with no limit.
H J Barnum of Freeville New York reports a dreadful fever sore that plagued him for years cured by Becklen's Arnica Salve. He claims it healed completely with hardly a scar and notes the product also treats burns boils eczema warts and piles with magical effect. Available at druggists for two cents.
In Toledo Ohio Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co swears as senior partner the firm will pay 100 dollars for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6 1886, describes internal administration and claims the remedy works on the blood as well as surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available.
A dense list of names and places, mixing counties and towns, with a closing garbled sales pitch about buying and learning what one can do, plus a stray line about costs. Main names include Guinns, Grimstead, Hudgins, Wake, Urbanna, Syringa, and Crickett Hill, among many others.
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