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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
3
Community announcements include a West Mathews Circuit box party at the parsonage, Easter services at Central and St John Churches, and Macedonia Baptist Church. Also ads for remedies, phonograph entertainment at the courthouse, and sales of shoes, Incubators, and lands.
Miss Jame L Dillups visits Baltimore friends while Mr Herbert Morgan visits family. J N Owens returns to his store. Alma Brooks calls on friends in Winter Harbor. Mrs James L Hudgins home reports two small fires from a defective Rue in the kitchen chimney. bucket brigade extinguishes quickly with slight damage. Ret.
The article notes the christening of John Adams at home by Rev. Cooke. It mentions Miss Maud W Hearne opening a school and expresses hope for its success. Several social visits are listed including Mrs Johnnie Mason returning with her niece Maud Rollins and Ella Miller accompanying her sister to Cape Charles. A Saturday visit by Miss Annie K Rhoads and a music rendering by Miss Rhoades are described, along with a Emmaus Baptist Church rally on Sunday with a large crowd.
Notice touts Poley’s Honey and Tar as safe for colds and lung trouble not affected by Pure Food law claiming no opiates. Recommends it for children and adults and lists Clothes Drug Store as seller.
An advertisement notes Potey's Honey and Tar as a cure for a cold and reminds customers to buy the genuine product in a yellow package, sold by Mathews Drug Store.
A playful letter from Unkil Josh argues for a spring menu shift from pork and beans to lighter fare. He envisions oysters, lobster, fresh shad, tamip sallet, and strawberries with cream, urging delight and health while cautioning against foolish speech.
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