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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
5
Rew clothes for hid and quickly made. Send Your laundry to The Crystal Laundry in Norfolk. R. W. Foster Agent.
Dr. M S Foster returns from Baltimore. E C Percifull tours the county schools this week. J H Armistead of Rockingham is in the county. Mrs. Mattie Marchant shows slight improvement. W H C Murray and Milton Murray with families in Baltimore. Rev Henry Lane to preach at Christ Church and Trinity Church on May 14. Miss Peachy Brownley returns from Chesterfield County. W D Harding back in Urbanna. piano tuning available. Old Hotel Building nearly finished. E M Bassett plans a modern grocery store. Judge A T Streeter and family visit Williams Wharf farm bought from the Murray estate. Silver belt buckle found between Hudgins and Mathews bearing W G M initials. owner to claim at Journal Office. Dr A R Cohen eye specialist in the county. consultations by phone or mail at Hotel Mathews. Rev Georg Gowen to preach to Mathews Lodge Odd Fellows on May 14. public invited. Mathews High School commencement held at Junior Order Hall. diplomas awarded to Ethel Shafer, Lena and Mabel Winn. George W Stirling and F L Schroeder of York Penn among attendees. George Stirling born on Gwynns Island, later York Penn businessman, plans move to Oklahoma. New Radium Spray promises to kill flies and insects. sold by Radium Spray Co. of West Point. S G Hardy represents territory. W D Cridlin of Richmond, Stieff Piano Co., in Mathews for the week. named Northern Neck Territory manager. will attend T P A Convention in Danville, then visit patrons in Mathews and Gloucester. Inquiries to Mathews Hotel. 2t.
Governor Mann and Mrs Mann attended a cornerstone ceremony in New Point hosted by Lower Mathews. The event featured a large crowd, favorable weather, and speeches by Rev J A Winn Hon G E T Lane L C Garnett J Boyd Sears and Rev George Gowen. The new school building and dinner proceeds supported local education.
Sick headache results from a disordered stomach and can be cured by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For soreness of muscles from exercise or injury Chamberlains Liniment provides relief. Bowser Self Measuring Gasoline and Oil Storage Systems advertised. J W Hudgins Gen Agt Box 234 Norfolk. Sold by all dealers.
An advertisement for the Regal Engine by the Machen Agency touts the engine as the best four cycle model on the market. Information and literature are available on request, and a patronage is encouraged.
J M Howell of Greensburg Kentucky praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as excellent for his household and says it is in use at home. He notes it is for sale at dealers.
W H Miller Mathews and J P Va Notary Public offer to travel across the county or beyond to handle any professional business in their line, ready to attend to clients wherever needed.
Advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as highly effective for rheumatism. Claims one application proves its merits and recommends purchase from dealers.
Notice states a dressmaker seeks to take charge of an established business in Mathews Virginia. Excellent location with new equipment offers an unusual opportunity. Address X Journal Office for details.
Asthma catarrh and bronchitis claims are touted as cured by Sennine, offered free trial packages from The Woodworth Company at 1161 Broadway, New York. The text appeals to long sufferers and says the remedy is a scientifically discovered coin from Vienna University, endorsed by thousands.
K B Spencer of Middlesex dies at 64 leaving widow and six children. W C Segar of Middlesex suffers apoplexy in Bank of Middlesex and remains precarious. Gov Mann asks Virginians to wear white flowers May 14 to honor state mothers, repeating last year. A steamboat link from Urbanna to Cape Charles is planned to connect to Philadelphia trains. Mann names delegates from counties to National Good Roads Congress in Birmingham May 23 26, including T G Jones W F Bagby A T Wiatt and T D Hudgins. Norfolk to revive light harness tracing with LaFayette Race Trace Incorporated planning spring meet May 30 to June 2.
Mrs Virginia W Lane widow of Captain Walter G Lane died at her Baltistore home last Saturday morning. Remains were brought to Mathews on Monday and buried at the family plot after funeral services by Rev George Gowen. She lived to eighty two and served in the Christian Church. A son Captain W G Lane Jr and a sister Miss Roberta Billups survive her.
Sudden death of 76 year old George W White due to paralysis occurred after he attended the funeral of Charles Cullen Jr. He served in the Southern Army and was highly esteemed for his kindness. Survived by son Royal, three brothers Wesley Samuel William H White, and a sister Mrs J W Gayle. Funeral at Emanuel Church led by Rev T W Odgen, burial in Providence Cemetery.
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