Education drives plus memorial notes in Mathews
The article covers a broad set of local items. It praises the county’s education push led by the Ladies Civic League and Dr. L. S. Foster. It memorializes James D. Grimstead, noting his long service and funeral details. It also mentions Rev. George Gowan and Rev. Giles B. Cook, plus a public call for a new high school building and a strong turn against party factionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Civic League
L. C. Garnett
Court House
L. S. Foster
Norfolk
Foster
Giles B. Cook
Resabia Digner
Court ‘House
Garnett
George Gowan
Deciples
J. Boyd Sears
James D. Grimstead
St. Tamina
Imp. O. R. M
Jj. B. Grimstead
Buck Moon
Bro. J. D. Grimstead
Mathews
State Baptist Convention meets in Roanoke Friday
The State Baptist Convention convenes in Roanoke starting Friday November 18 and runs through November 22. News arrives of the death of A M Roane in San Francisco at 73, a Middlesex native and former Urbanna merchant. Blanch Sibly and Joe Bland wed quietly at Pine Tree and Gloucester home with a reception for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Baptist Convention
Roanoke
A. M. Roang
San Francisco
Cal
Middlesex County
Jno. Bowden
Saluda
Claiborne Roane
Gloucester
Roane
Urbanna
Blanch Sibly
R H Sibly
Pine Tree
Joe Bland
W C Bland
Upper Gloucester
J P Essex
Fire destroys Gwynns Island home of Mr Wm Diggs
A Gwynns Island residence belonging to Mr William Diggs was destroyed by fire on Monday. Officials say the blaze likely started from a defective axen. The house and its contents were a total loss with little salvaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Mr. Roosevelt
Wm. Diggs
Gwynns I Sland
Teachers and Trustees Approve Attendance at Annual Conference
At a School Board meeting in C. H. on Nov Std the board agreed to let all teachers attend the Annual Conference in Richi don on Nov 22 without losing time if they attend each day. If they miss days they lose time. The board will send one member as a delegate to the Conference. County fathers meet on the 8th to decide further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H
Richi
Blind Reader Praises Eagle Eye Salv for Sight Restored
Mrs. Ellie Tiler of Ravena writes praising Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salv for restoring sight after blindness. She notes the product restored her vision and claims value, pricing it at 25 cents per tube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie Tiler
Ravena
Sutherland
Fragmentary Tex. Note Teases Tight Deadline
A clipped Tex text hints at a tight schedule or deadline with incomplete details. The fragment mentions Texas context and an end of message marker, leaving the exact action unclear.
Electric Bitters for Female Ailments Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous debility female troubles and related symptoms. It claims the remedy helps with melancholy loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting spells and asserts thousands have benefited with guaranteed satisfaction from druggists.
Doctor King’s New Life Pills Promise Vitality
A humorous ad claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills expel poisons, cure liver and kidney troubles, and restore health and vigor. The copy touts courage and relief from despondency, priced 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Wanted A Pardner in Dry Goods at Mathews
Notice invites a partner to enter the dry goods trade with C. H. Oldstand at Mathews in a favorable location. Interested parties should respond via the X Journal Office for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
C. H. Oldstand
Journal
Baltimore millinery and dry goods sale notice
Notice from W. J. Grimstead Soles va announces up-to-date millinery line from Baltimore. Mil liner Sasy Spies will assist customers with hats and silks. Includes shoes, mens suits, evercoats, boys suits, stoves, mattresses, and cash-only pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sasy Spies
W. J. Grimstead Soles
Reguist Tom Boy Recovers After Rough Outing
A boy reguist climbs trees and jumps ditches getting scratches and bruises. His mother applies Buck Lean’s Arnica Galvs and cures him quickly with claims it heals boils ulcers eczema and other sores. A5¢ at all druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklean
Foster Cuts to Your Curves at Mathews Store Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes R. W. Foster tailors in James' old store within the Drug Store Building Mathews. It touts custom fitting claiming made to measure suits last longer and fit better. Joe, a Dutch tailor, is highlighted as the point of contact offering affordable options and fashionable patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Foster
Foster
James
Mathews
Joe
Miller and Son Offer Mobile Auto and Boat Transport Service
Local ad notes quick delivery by automobile or team to boats or points on short notice. Mentions mobile engine cylinders, dry batteries, derails, and supplies. Also advertises grinding new corn for feed and for table meals. F Theo Miller and Son Mathews C H Va.
Mathews County FISRA Ship to Edwin Treakle at Fulton Market
Statement from Edwin Treakle promising top market prices on all fish especially shad with prompt sale returns. He invites Mathews fishermen and shippers to ship to him and to refer to Fulton Market, Fulton National Bank, New York, or Peoples Trust Co. of Brooklyn for references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Fish Market
New York City
Mathews
Market
Fulton National Bank
New York
Peoples Trust Co
Brooklyn
Paul de B Kops Pianos and Organs Best for This Climate
Urbana Virginia advertisement for PAUL DE B KOPS promoting pianos and organs suited to local climate. Includes address and tagline urging readers to write for a catalog.
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Paul DE B, Kops
Urbana
Wireless and Railway Telegraphy Careers Open to Youth
A cood position can be had by ambitious young men and ladies in wireless or railway telegraphy. Since the 8 hour law and wireless stations expanding, there is a telegrapher shortage. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with good advancement prospects. The National Telegraph Institute operates six official institutes in America under A A and Wireless supervision and places all graduates. Write for full details to Cincinnati Ohio or Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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National Telegraph Institute
America
A. A. and
Wireless
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Galvanized Ship Chandlery Cards Read Like Inventory
The list catalogs seaworthy hardware including gasoline rope galvanized blocks screw buckles wheels screw eyes brass hinzes and hasps galvanized mast hoops lag screws bronze fittings and related ship chandlery pieces. It frames a specialty catalog for nautical supplies and ship equipment.
Dr Bell's Anti Pain Relief Review Echoes Magic Results
A reader notes that Dr Bell's Anti Pain acts quickly to relieve various pains including external aches. The comment describes fast relief and broad usefulness of the product for different discomforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tse
Stuart
Genin General
R. P. Barnum
Howver
Waller E. Harris
Petesburg
Christ Church
Mathews County
Jesus
Becaus
Jean
St of Love
William B. Lee
A. M. Bland
Green Point
Warehouse
Ruark Fitchetts
Catlis
Cricket
Jackson’s Creek
Ocrans
Bilmarnock
Grace Point
Byrdton
Hardings
Harveys
Fleeton
Timbs
Reeidsville
Mila
Blackwells
Tipers
Sampsons
Willard Thompson
Siy'r. A. R. Beaven
Saito
T. Murpoca
Tasa
Eugene Rhodes
Attey
F. Theo. Miller & Son- Mathews
FISRA
Glam and Oysterman
Edwin Treakle
Williams & Co
Williams VW Wharf
Gera
Gentlene Beyes
Eline
Feat
Us Furniture
Norfolk Furniture Mfg
Church ST
Clopper
Milton Murray
Williams Wharf
W. C
Agricults
F, Ay
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