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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
3
Local notes report residents returning from Baltimore and trips to Richmond Hampton and Norfolk. Several court days draw attention with many cases likely this week. Items include sales ads for farm stock hay and a Good work horse and notices for hats bricks eggs and prize items from local merchants.
A frantic call describes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healing burns cuts boils and corns for a family. The product is advertised as the greatest healer on earth and sold by all druggists.
The two week revival at Central Methodist Church ended Sunday night. Pastor Phaup was aided by Rev. F. W. Troy of New York for the first two nights and Rev. E. C. Glenn of North Carolina for the following three. Phaup’s sermons led to sixteen converts joining his church others may join elsewhere. Mrs. Glenn accompanied her husband and led the singing, winning warm regard from locals.
A historical note proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that strengthens the lungs and rapidly cures colds, promising swift relief through its natural ingredients.
Linton Howlette spends days in Baltimore. Ensign Simmons returns home from M. M. Transportation Co. Capt. Charles Lewis delivered oyster shells at Holland Point last week. Court sessions at Mathews Monday included W. J Soles N Leigh. Harry Armistead and sister joined R. Ram mell guests Saturday to Monday. Rev. R. F. Gayle to hold Locust Grove quarterly meeting next Sunday with services afternoon and night. Miss Maggie Kemp Elva Serina White visited Moses Bug and Jeader Thompson at Cobbs Creek. a party marked the occasion with many Soles youth in attendance.
Mrs Thos J Hurst visits daughter Mrs W L Owens of Berkley. Miss Evla Sadler returns from a trip to New Point. Mr Russell Wilson hosts a pleasant party last Thursday. Miss Ida Hudgins hosts a social Friday night with many youths attending. The Rosebud entertainment will be held at Bethel on Wednesday night March 24 with no admission, free will offering at the door. Everyone urged to attend.
Mr John Wreten suffered a badly mashed hand last week. Rufus Mariner visits aunt Lizzie Respass. Ruby Williams sails Saturday to Baltimore. Ellen Skillmore of Baltimore visits sister Eva Powell. Easter Sunday entertainment planned by local youth. Rev L H Suddith moved to the island and preached a fine sermon from Behold I stand at the door and knock. Jim Hudgins son broke his leg but shows marked recovery under Dr H H White.
The Bohannon column notes the improving health of Mr. and Mrs. George Bunch’s young son. Willie Aldrich stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John White. Mrs. Thomas Leddie of Berkeley Virginia visits her parents. A box social is planned at Bohannon school for Friday night March 26 with invitation extended. Mary Hudgins recovers from diphtheria. a Mothers meeting at Bohannon school drew a large turnout. Mrs. J R Hodgins and Miss Elizabeth White returned from Washington.
The community gathered at the parsonage lot to plant a dozen or fifteen shade trees for future recreation and comfort. Mrs. Johannah Ripley died after a lengthy illness on Saturday the 13th, at her sister’s home. Rev. Geo E. Thomas conducted the funeral, with burial in the family burying ground. she had long been a devoted Methodist.
S P James announces soon reopening of his repaired storehouse with updated stock of fancy and heavy groceries. He thanks friends for past patronage and asks continued support, pledging highest service with focus on flour tea and coffee.
The demand for Dr King's New Life Pills is astoundingly high as druggists report they never saw the like. They claim the remedy cures sour stomach, constipation, indigestion, biliousness, jaundice, sickness, ache, chills and malaria for 25 cents.
Rogert L McCreapy states his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for member of the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties. He pledges to work diligently using all honorable means to secure the nomination ahead of the primary or convention.
The ad urges buyers not to risk unknown remedies and choose Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming it costs no more, is safe, contains no harmful drugs, and cures obstinate coughs and colds. it asserts the genuine product is sold by all druggists.
Four acres of truck land with bearing tropical fruits and a new two story eight room cottage on charming Bay front at Captiva Island. Also 10 adjoining acres with bungalow camp and two water fronts. Bay and Gulf views, ideal for hotel or groves, daily mail boats, no frost. Owner traveling, must sell. correspondence invited through A Mumboon, Key West, Fla.
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