Locals Personal Mentions From Mathews Area Rally and Court Session
A March 28 educational rally is noted along with the regular Circuit Court session on Monday. Several local residents are mentioned: Mrs Mary Davis of Stormont visited Mrs Mary Shackleford. Geo Mason, road superintendent, improves town streets. Rev George Gowen preaches at Holly Grove and Oak Grove. Mr Herbert Charnock of Retz recovering from appendicitis. Mrs James Monroe Shinault and Irene Shinault recovering from illness. St Johns Church ladies to serve chocolate during Lent at Dr Vaden's old office. Mrs Mattie Lilly and Miss Ruth Miller return from Hampton for medical treatment. fundraiser for Confederate Monument by U D C at Junior Order Hall. Newton of Lawson Newton in county resinstalls tombstone for Floyd Diggs in Pear Tree Cemetery. An employment ad from Empire Press Syndicate offers lucrative newspaper correspondence. Several local names mentioned: T J Sibley. Mrs Ben Trea kie. Mrs J R Richardson. Miss Ulu Richardson. Master Garland Phaup. Another ad promotes poultry remedies from Eureka Poultry Food Mfg C Inc East St. Louis. An admonition to name a farm and order stationeries from Mathews Journal. Ned Ewell of Mathews visits with daughter Annie Thompson and grandchildren Vandie and Adz Thompson. Ewell, age 64, feels 16 and remains cheerful.
Virginia Minchep Agent Promotes Regal Engine
A Virginia agent advertises the Regal Engine as the best four cycle engine on the market and offers information and literature on request, inviting patron age for appreciation.
Word of Scandaly and Dr King's New Life Pills Ad
A Washington woman Miss Fredrickson at 1731 Kilbourne Place sells quick commissions and a 10 percent charge. A neighbor in Manville Wyoming recounts a claim that Dr King's New Life Pills cured kidney trouble and made her feel like a new woman. The advertised remedy promises stomach liver and kidney relief at 25 cents in all druggists.
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Fredrickson
Kilbourne Place
Washington, D. C
W. P. Spanky
Manville
Wyo
Dr. King
Foster Sawyer Nuptials Highlight Matthews County Notes
Mrs Ellen Foster returned home from Norfolk where she attended the Foster Sawyer nuptials. Mrs Annie Dixon now a trained nurse in Norfolk is expected home soon to visit her family. The Rev Dr Brown delivered a fine address at the Old Church Sunday afternoon last. Mr Carroll Callis of Baltimore visited his father Mr J R Callis recently. Madge
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Ellen Foster
Norfolk
Foster—Sawyer
Annie Dixon
Dr. Brown
Carroll Callis
Baltimore
J. R. Callis
Madge
Local Notes On Visits And Health In The Community
Miss Nora Lewis of North spent days with cousin Mrs. Sadie Sadler. Mrs. Cecil Hurst has been sick. Mr. Marshal Brownley, after visiting his relatives, went to Norfolk for a new position. Mrs. C. F. White, troubled by blood poisoning, is improving. Mrs. A. T. Hudgins visited Mrs. L. T. Owens last Thursday. The Willing Workers, a youth society, meets each Wednesday night and enjoys friendly gatherings. Violet
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Nora Lewis
North
Sadie Sadler
Marshal Brownley
Norfolk
Westville Teachers Close Schools for Rally March 78
All teachers in Westville District will close schools on March 78 to attend the Educational Rally at Mathews. By order of the Board.
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Westville
Mathews . l
Dry Rappahannock Corn Offer for Sale and Services
A seller announces return with a load of Dry Rappahannock corn and offers table meal cracked corn at low prices. The note mentions a good crusher and capable service. 224t Geo S Greiner.
Gwynns Island Preparations For School Benefit
Mrs H D I cham visits the island as Gwynns Island High School pupils plan an entertainment for March 10 to raise funds for the school. Miss Pearl Blake hosted a Friday night gathering, praise for a pleasant evening. The new Baptist Church construction advances swiftly with hopes for midsummer completion.
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Gwynns Island High School
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Chronic Fever Sore
H J Barnum of Freeville New York suffered a fever sore for years despite remedies. After using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve it entirely healed with scarcely a scar. The product also heals burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings and piles. Only 25 cents at all druggists.
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H. J. Barnum
Freeville
N. Y
Bucklen
Tidewater Brooms Offer Superior Broom Straw
Advert indicates Tidewater Broom Works in Laban Va offers high quality broom straw. Claims their product has no grass or rush filler and promises the best broom straw grown.
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Laban Va
Stomach and Silver Tablets Claim Sleep Aid
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Silver Tablets as a cure for common stomach and insomniary disorders, promising improved sleep and bodily relief. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
For Sale Piano Priced to Move in Richmond
One slightly used piano in perfect order offered for 125 dollars. Advertised as good as new, must be sold. Contact J. F. Marchant at 201 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.
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J. F. Marchant
E. Main St
Richmond
Electric Bitters for Strength and Health Boost
When work is ordered stopped by a doctor, weakness and fatigue grip daily life. Electric Bitters promises to restore tone and vigor from the first dose, with thousands praising its health benefits. Every bottle is guaranteed to satisfy and available at all druggists.
Of Interest to Farmers Mr B Adams Claims Best Peaches and Pears
Of Interest to Farmers Mr B Adams of North claims to grow the county's best peaches and pears. He lists varieties White Heath Clin Freestone Crawford and None Such. Seedlings aged 1 and 2 years priced per bunch with quantities described. Seed sweet potatoes offered at seven cents per bushel. 3-9-4!
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B. Adams
North
Nore
White Heath
Clin
Freestone
Crawford
Educational Day Address by State Examiner in Math ews County
Prof A B Chandler state examiner for the first district will speak to Math ews County residents on Tuesday March 28 in Mathews C H All schools in Westville district will close by district board order and teachers asked to cooperate Local orators expected Civic League ladies will serve dinner in Junior Order Hall with abundant fare for 35c You are invited
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A. B. Chandler
Mathews County
Mathews C. H
Westville
Civic League
Church Service Schedules Across Local Parishes
Sunday services at Christ Church are at 11 a.m. with Wednesday services at 3 p.m. Trinity Church advertises Sunday in March and April at 3 p.m. and Friday services at 3 p.m. St. John's Church holds 1st and 4th Sundays at 4 p.m. and Thursday services at 3:30 p.m. Grace Church Mobjack schedules the 3rd Sunday in March at 3 p.m. Trinity Church lists 4:30 a.m. and Christ Church 3 p.m. St. John's 7:30 p.m.
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Christ Church
Trinity Church
St. John's Church
Grace Church
Hall's Catarrh Cure Contract If Not Cured
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio promising one hundred dollars per case of catarrh uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnessed on December 6 18s. Ad states the medicine is taken internally and 75 cents at druggists with testimonials available.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Easter fashion push with Miss Heinekan shop
Easter reminders emphasize buying new clothes with Miss Heinekan as the local modiste ready to tailor your dress at the Mad Shop. Dame Fashion offers new elastics for stylish outfits as the season approaches. R. W. Foster signs the notice.
Do You Know why of These People
A long OCR list names numerous individuals and families across Virginia localities such as Urbanna, Syringa, Gloucester, White Marsh, and Mathews. The fragmented text reads like a directory or social notices with many surnames and places, offering no single event or story to summarize.
Buy Sone Day? Reach Out For Logic Info And Git Access
A reader invites inquiries about what they can offer in logic and information services and Git posting. The offer emphasizes no cost and requests direct contact to learn what can be provided.
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