Locals Personal Mentions Around Mathews and Vicinity
Local notices list residents visiting relatives and towns, including Elijah Baker in the county, Ellen Robertson in Richmond, Willie Kirwan in Baltimore, Burke Garnett with family, Mary Butler in Richmond, J P Nottingham and Dr Hoskins in Norfolk, Mary Gibson Henley in Franklin and Richmond, Rev George Gowan to preach at Westville Church, and notes on anniversaries and social events. It also mentions travel of Wyatt Wolffe, a funeral of a brother, health visits, an oyster supper for Beulah School, and a planned Pocahontas chapter organization. Details on court attendees and other personal moves are included along with a correction about a cottage service replacing a church service and various brief notices.
Regal Engine Advertisement in Virginia Trade Notice
An advertisement for V. Ai. Machep Mubjack of Virginia markets the Regal Engine as the best four cycle engine. It invites readers to request information and literature and notes that patronage will be appreciated.
Shoppers Charged 10 Percent Commission in Washington
Miss Fredrickson of 1731 Kilbourne Place Washington DC reports quick shopping and commissions at ten percent. The brief note lists the address and the rate as the key details of the transaction.
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Fredrickson
Kilbourne Place
Washington, D.C
Community notes from Matthews County church and residents
Rev Frank Raymond visited last week and Mrs R T Carey remains ill. Mrs Ruby Callis returned from Baltimore improved. Oysters and refreshments will be sold at the School house next Tuesday night the 28th for church funds. Sunday preached two sermons by Rev Carr of Middlesex amid rain. Nora Foster travels to Reedville for a stay. Curtis Edwards resigns from Hudgins Machen Co to join Gordon Co Baltimore for fish season. Dorsey Machen hosted a party for Miss Vivian Williams Poquisan. all enjoyed a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Edwards
Messrs Hudgins Machen & Co
Gordon & Co
Baltimore
Word of scandal rattles a neighbor's claim in Manville
A neighbor recounts Mrs. W. P. Spanky of Manville Wisconsin praising Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. The ad claims the pills are a safe remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues, priced at 25 cents and available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Spanky
Manville, Woo
Dr. King
Local notes and events from Dixie and Mathews
Mr Callie Grey moves his pottery business to Hulland Point. Boyd Twig returns from a towing contract on the Mobjack. Messrs Somers Scott and McAdoo attended court at Mathews on Monday. A high wind last Thursday drove a tidal wave into the Plankstank causing damage to R E White and son fish traps. Medeo interests plan a concrete plant at Green Point to make blocks for the Baltimore and Washington trade. The Choir of Spring Hill Baptist Church met at Miss Lacey Howlett’s home, with refreshments served after the gathering. The quilting was not as large as some, but the enjoyment remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankstank
R. E. White and Son
Spring Hill Baptist Church
Lacey Howlett
Arnica Salve Heals Longtime Sore Dreadfully
A Freeville New York man, H J Barnum, suffered a fever sore for years despite many remedies. After using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, it entirely healed with scarcely a scar. The ad claims the salve heals burns, boils, eczema, cuts, bruises, swellings, piles and more for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Barnum
Freeville
N. Y
Bucklen
Tidewater Broom Works Brand Mentioned for Quality
A reader is advised to seek a broom labeled Tidewater Broom Works from Laban Va to ensure a top grade straw broom with no grass or rash filling, promising a durable product.
Diggs Family News In Portsmouth Area
Mrs. Loyd Hyslop of Portsmouth and daughter stay at Mr. Forrest Morgan's home. Mrs. James feed and son return home Saturday after visiting Mrs. B. M. Digs. Miss Christine Diggs celebrates seventh birthday Monday. A number of young folks were charmingly entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon
W. W. Moody
Saluda
Mrs. Loyd Hyslop
Portsmouth
Forrest Morgan
James Feed and Son
B. M. Digs
Christine Diggs
Piarch Court Opens Amid Weather and Politics in Mathews C H
A large March term opening at Mathews Court House saw good attendance due to pleasant weather, with few major trials as L C Garnett declined. Local politics dominated as candidates mingled. cases included indictments for felony case breaking and misdemeanor violations, plus several civil judgments. Roosevelt Healey and Selma Louisa Goins were legally adopted by their respective adopters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews C. H
Circuit Court
L. C. Garnett
Commonwealth
John Deer Piow Co
Gr Marchant
Roosevelt Healey
S. C. Oliver
Selma Louisa Goins
Andrew White
Stop Work When Doctor Orders It Stresses You
A speaker urges readers facing sickness and fatigue to try Electric Bitters to restore tone and strength. The ad promises rapid benefit from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction, urging purchase from druggists.
Of Interest to Farmers Mr B Adams North Peaches and More
Of Interest to Farmers Mr B Adams of North claims to grow the best peaches and pears in the county. He lists peach varieties White Heath Clin Freestone Crawford and None Such and offers seedlings at 5 cents each in large lots and at least 50 units. Also seed sweet potatoes priced at 75 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Adams
North
Frank J. Cheney Promises Reward for Catarrh Cure
In Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886 Frank J Cheney a senior partner of F J Cheney & Co promises one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Mill s Catarrh Cure He swears before a notary public and urges readers to send for testimonials and to ask druggists for Hall s Catarrh Cure internal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Hall
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Easter dressmaking by Heinekamp at Pugh's
Easter season reminder urges buying new clothing. Miss Heinekamp arrives to fit your dress with perfect workmanship. Dame Fashion presents many new styles at Pugh's, inviting you to choose your Easter outfit.
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Heinekamp
Manny New
Local Names List From Fragmentary Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals and places including Wake names such as J A Davis and Emma Robinson, Syringa, Urbanna, Amburg, and references to stores and residents. The text lacks clear actions or events, offering mostly proper nouns and scattered locations without a cohesive report.
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French
Lee Parks
Wake
J A Davis
Regent
John A Payne
Wilton
John C Lumpkin
Sandy Bottom
Ge Tig
Xeust
Maggie Robinson
Martha Perkins
Grace Carlton
Emma Robinson
E Hart
Augusta Hart
Syringa Ashby Jones
Urbanna
Adie Harris
Daniel Wormley
Louis Steurer Abbot
W Hart
CH Walker
Amburg
Cora Lumpkin Cheaden Frank Gregory Topping
H Rowe Haynes
Miller
New Upton
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Foster Tailor
George Washington Wever
George Washington
Ud. Foster
Caitlor
Matthews C. Bh
Marchant
R. W. Foster
Oppenin
Portsmouth Retail Lumber Corporation Cor
High and Chestnut Sts
Beatl
Norfolk
Royster Fertilizers
Royster
F. S. Royster Guano Company
Calvert Building
Tarboro
N.C. Maaacoh
Bio
Norfolk, VA
Spartanburg, N. C
Baltimore, Maryland
Columbia, N. C
Columbus, GA
Pgomery
Ala
Stowe
Parfect Bakers
Jarvis & Pugh
Che Journal
Mathews Hs, Va
Mathews
Central
Salem
Elijah Baker
Ellen Robertson
Richmond
Willie Kirwan
Mrs
Clarence Kirwan
Mr. Burke Garnett
Mary Butler
J.P. Nottingham
R R. Hoskins
Mary Gibson Henley
Franklin and
George Gowan
Westville Church
Beulah Church
Wyatt Wolffe
Frank Raymond
Mrs. G. , Garnett and
Dauhter
Kalamazoo
Robert Shoultice
Anna Shoultice
H L. Streeter
Haughton
Michigan
Ada Leffler
Williams Wharf
The
Battery School
Barton Hudgins
Atlanta Ga
Tom Hudgins
Hudgins
W. H. Thacher
Fitchetts
J. N. Stubbs
C. B. Jones
J. KR. Saunders
W. D. Evans
H. I. Lewis
C. E. Cary
C. F. Smith
Roberta Bulups
Green Mansion
Virginia Lane
Trinty Church
Boswell Clements
Empire Press Syndicate
Middleport
W. D. Harding
Arthur St. Claw Butler
Messrs Whitlock and Ellett
Lettice Woodward
Poplar Grove
William Morgan
Mr. Dabney Baker
Moon
Red Mens Hall
Port Haywood
V.ai. Machep
Mubjack, Va
Ws A. Willer
H. Va
Matthews County
Gwynns
R. T Carey
Ruby Callis
Carr
Middlesex
Nora Foster
Reedville
Dorsey Machen
Vivian Williams
Poquisan
Fame
Sueades Velvets
Bargins
the Journal
A .Nyining
Dixie
Callie Grey
Hulland Point
Boyd Twig
Mobjack
Messrs
Somers, Scott and
McAdoo
Mathews, Monay
Medeo
Green Point
Baltimore and
Washington
U. D.C
Benofit
Diggs
Piarch Court
Charles Gregory
Russell Davis
J. M. Forrest
J. W. Qwens
G. J. Diggs
J. F. Marchant
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State of
Ohio
City of
Lucas Co
Seoul
Pugh
Tidewater Virginia
N Foster
Guynns
JA Gray
Soles
J Grimstead
W Sadler
Blakes
Cora Guinn
Crickett Hill
Bassett
Hallieford
Hardy White
Mathews Will West
New Point
M L Barton
Hudgins Bertha
John C. Lemon
Gloucester
Maud Carlton
Walter Grimstead
Creek
Adame
Fay
Wakeny Grove Baptist Church
Harmons
Burrell Amburg
Bayton White Stone
Tom Gemmill
Garland
Portsmouth Alien
Locust Hill
Sophronia Campbell
Hanson
JC Clark
Randolph Urbanna
Pauline Fleet Wilton
Naomi Harris Urbanna
Stiff Bushy
Dickerson Warner
D Carter Syringa
Susan Pitchett
Ethel Willis Ware
Edward Garnett
White Marsh
Pitzhugh
Jordan Bright Zawai
Cary Clopton
H Haynes Clopton
Mason Cash
Martha M Leager Cash
Beatrice Major Topping
J H Alston Roanes
Paul DE B. Kops
Uabanan
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