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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
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Local brief notes report illness of Dr. T. Lane and visits by Baltimores residents. Mentions include marriages, shop openings, and travel for business, with several residents and merchants listed. Upcoming events include a children’s day service at Westville Baptist and a millinery sale opening April 23.
The high school closes with a two night program at Red Men's Hall on Friday May 22 and Monday May 25 at 8 PM. Commencement on May 22 includes an address and a musical literary program. Monday features a cantata A Dream of Fairyland by pupils and another brief program. Proceeds benefit the piano fund. Miss Daughtery trains the fourth grade for parts. Refreshments served nightly. Admission 10c, children 5c.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine hails Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and stubborn sores. He also reports success using it in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at all druggists.
Items of interest reveal the State Board of Fisheries will convene in Hampton Virginia on May 10. Announcement notes engagements and marriages: Miss Bonnie Tyter to De HH Bernard Bristow of Tapphannock and the April 29 Richmond wedding of Miss Katherine K Anderson of Essex County to Mr. John B. Spindie of Norfolk at the bride’s sister Mrs Charles Hogan’s home.
A wary note advises that pneumonia and serious illnesses can follow untreated coughs and colds. It promotes Boley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy and warns against substitutes, urging readers to obtain it from their druggists.
Victor Litchfield Overseer of the Poor in Shoukland district lies near death after a horse on his Jenries county farm dragged him by a rope. The accident left his hip and tee broken and his leg bent behind him. A negro woman found him unconscious and he was driven home for medical care. His friends fear this is among the worst incidents of the kind in Menurice county in years. He is a well known figure in the county, especially since the war.
An advertisement urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of danger to correct irregularities and strengthen the kidneys and bladder. It notes the product is for sale by all druggists and implies protection against Bright's disease.
Andrew J. Miner district clerk notifies bids in writing for delivery of 2 inch core seasoned pine wool for each room in public schools of the Chesapeake district for the 1909 session. Contracts awarded to lowest responsible bidder.
George Whatley Jr. visits relatives. funeral for Norbin Godsey's child. Baptist Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Mattie Powell’s. Sunbeam and Rosebud Societies hold meetings led by Mrs. Sallie Callis and Mrs. Mary Callis. Virgil Hudpins to marry Lanev Woodhouse of Back Bay. James Golsey to buy a rig in Suffolk. Hiram Eason of Baltimore dies. local fishing season unprofitable. various visits and travels cited among residents and guests.
Mr Lloyd K Hyselop of Portsmouth and Miss Florence Morgan wed at the Morgan home near Dipes Post Office with Rev Richard Ferguson officiating. A lace robe bride in travel dress and a black suit groom, after breakfast they departed for Bitchetts then onto Baltimore. The couple now reside in Portsmouth, receiving many gifts and well wishes from friends.
Miss Blanche Witchett has closed her Gloucester county school and returned home near Soles. Nellie Lewis returns home after a brief visit with cousin Mrs. James Nuttall in Wave Neck. The schooner Alice Hodges lies laid up at Urbanna with Capt.
The third quarterly conference met last Monday with Rev. T. R. Gayle preaching on Sunday night about salvation through works and the Christian's Hope as a strong desire and expectation. A Beauchamp from Jamaica was captured in Norfolk with cash, clothes, a ring, and a pen tied to a local theft, totaling 16.25, awaiting county trial.
An old advertisement touts The Luck Ucky Quaypies as a remedy for headache biliousness constipation and malatria promising priceless health. It notes doctors and druggists will refund the price if unsatisfied.
Miss Pella A. Porrest, daughter of Capt and Mrs H M Forrest of Mathews Co Va, wed Albert W Habers son of Mr and Mrs Mermian Habers of Baltimore Mal. The ceremony on Jan 5 at the Presbyterian church manse with Rev Henry Branch officiating. The couple left for their home at 625 West Saratoga street after the wedding.
Mr and Mrs W E Fitchett arrived Tuesday from Baltimore and other places of interest reporting a pleasant trip. Miss Alice Healy Olivia Fleet and Messrs Edgar Winn Dudley Fox and William S Thatcher were guests of Miss Gertrude Jamnes on Laon day afternoon. Mrs Dan Stanley is improving. Sympathy extended to an elder Lime Kiln Club member seen on the road near Diggs Sunday evening. Mr Thomas James leaves Thursday for Providence RI for the summer. The Painthearted Kid gains popularity with Fitchetts mail. shad fishing near end, hooks await better returns. Dixon sold a large quantity of seed oysters. Capt Charles Hopkins tested Monday for Crisfield MD to engage in remainder of the season. Remember me from the root and remember who loves you.
The Third Quarterly Conference was held at Providence Church on Saturday May. A large congregation heard two sermons from Elder Rev R Finley Gayle on Saturday and Sunday. Grace and Emanuel have united the meeting now being held at Emmanuel conducted by Rev W J Williams. A missionary rally is set for Wednesday night May 27 with talks by Revs Ferguson Ware Williams and Pritle and music planned. Ice cream and strawberries will be sold after 4 PM on church grounds. Mrs J Robert Hudgins of New York visits Mrs John Diges White. Mrs Trenry Fletcher, inspecting county real estate, has returned to Minneapolis. Mr J W Mieter was injured Monday evening when a cart passed over him but no bones were broken. J T Lawson of Hampton visited oyster inspectors this week. Travelling men passing Bohannon include Haydon Riley Harris Thomas Rumstein Hart Butler White Pearlstein and Cortack. Mr Speckneedie of Canaan Tem was guest of Mr and Mrs J W Minter Tuesday evening.
An advertisement by O. F. Davidson of Queenstown promotes Davis 100 Percent Pure Paint. It claims a painter used 27 gallons of lead and oil but finished with 45 gallons of Davis paint, asserting the coating remains perfect. The copy urges buyers to ask for Davis and reject substitutes.
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