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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
5
Advertisement describes cleaning mending pressing and alterations for delicate fabrics including vests. Mentions scrubbing and drying with careful handling and pricing figures interspersed as 50 50 35 .60 25 1S 245 -5 0 35 .60 75 -50 -35 -25 1.00.
Local notes list visitors and residents around Mathews this week. Names include Wyatt Wolffe Luther Smith G S Marchant Elisia Baker Jr and J J Burke L C Garnett R R Hoskins J A Winn and T E Hudgins. George Gowen preaches at churches and Odd Fellows meeting in Lynchburg Westville Court guests include Judge Jones and Col Saunders.
W D Cridlin of Richmond, representing Stieff Piano Co, will call on Hotel Mathews patrons and interested buyers next week. He is a well known Mathews figure and will also visit local patrons. Mrs C D Crawley guest of G S Merchant last week collected 3000 in insurance for late Rev C D Crawley through Lodge No 1237 Royal Arcanum.
Mrs Lizzie Hudgins wife of R B H Hudgins died Saturday night. Ben Powells son broke his arm last Saturday. Mrs Eugene Callis fell downstairs and was hurt. Carroll Godsey offers a gasoline boat for sale. The Godsey home welcomes a girl named Rainbow.
Headline touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for headaches and stomach disorders after a corset demonstration. Mentions J W Hudgins general agent in Norfolk and sells Chamberlain's Liniment for muscle soreness and rheumatism. Also notes gas storage systems and garage equipment from Bowser.
An advertisement promotes V A Machen agent for the Regal Engine a four cycle engine and offers information and literature on request. J M Howell a popular Greensburg Kentucky druggist endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for household use and recommends it. For sale by all dealers.
W. H. Miller and J. P. Would pledge to attend to any notary business across the county or beyond. The notice highlights their readiness to serve clients in various locations and contexts.
Junior members of Mathews Council No.2 J. O. U. A. M. will hear Rev. J. A. Winn of Lower Mathews preach a special sermon at St. Pauls Church on Sunday May 21 at 3 30 P M.
Notice states a dressmaker seeks to run an established business at a prime location with new equipment and an unusual opportunity. Address X, Journal Office, Mathews, Va.
The Ladie's Social Club will hold a strawberry festival and bazaar at the Cardinal Athenæum on May 24 at 3 30 p m for the Athenaeum benefit. The public is cordially invited. A State Board of Agriculture meeting in Richmond approved county fair exhibits and urged fair managers to apply promptly for state exhibits via Hon. Gene W. Rainer, Commissioner of Agriculture.
A nostalgic reminiscence from Mathews Virginia about a spellin' school night. The narrator recalls Sue White, a blossoming romance, and the old charm of farm nights. Time passes yet the remembered love endures in Sue's gray hair and the lifelong bond with Geo Gowen.
John G Williams died at his home near Port Haywood on March 8 1911 at age 6 years He bore his afflictions with patience and was honored as a Christian gentleman He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church The death leaves a sorrowing family and a hope of reunion in heaven as expressed by his daughter in a affectionate tribute
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