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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
3
OCR fragment shows a dated notice mentioning Thursday November 19 with times 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. and an 17% P.M. notation, but several words are garbled. The legible items indicate a schedule or appointment window on a November Thursday with multiple time slots.
Local items report residents visiting nearby cities and events. F W Jaques of Boston returns home from a stay at Pion Geave. D Hudgitts attended the M E Conference in Norfolk. Several callers include J Brooks W A Brooks and W L Milson. R D Anderton from North River and C D Hodgins’ store are noted. Various sales, finds, and visits populate the week.
The Ladies Aid Society of Westville Christian Church plans a bazaar on Dec 17 18 and 16th starting afternoon at the parsonage. Artefacts for Christmas gifts and Campbell stains and floor finishes are advertised by Sibley Rose and L M Callis for roofing materials with free booklets. Also notes a teachers meeting rescheduled for next Saturday at 2 pm in the Court House to elect delegates for a county Teachers Convention in Newport News starting Nov 24. WANTED Success Magazine seeks a Mathews district agent to manage expiring subscriptions and acquire new business with a salary of 150 per day plus commission. applicants with experience preferred.
N H Brown of Pittsfied Vermont touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming long use with growing satisfaction. The slogan promises kinks out of the stomach liver and bowels with no fuss and friction. Guaranteed at all druggists 25 cents.
The 1908 notice promotes the Rev Irl A Hicks Almanac for 1999 with colors, portraits, and the original Hicks Weather Forecasts. It lists price 35 cents by mail, 30 cents on stands, and offers discounts for bulk orders and agency openings. It urges citizens to own Hicks forecasts as the only reliable source.
John White of Houston Maine praises Dr King's New Discovery for curing his winter cough after trying many remedies. He notes the medicine ends his annual cough with a few doses each season and mentions the 50 cent trial offer and 1.00 bottle price with a guarantee.
Daily items from Mathews County report Hudgins departure for the upper York River to tow stakes, Owens injures his foot but with minor seriousness, Mrs. Hudgins improves under doctors Hoskins and White, and Mrs. Warner West suffers a fall with a painful bruise. Oyster trade is dull with muted demand. Community votes and partisan feelings are noted, urging support for law and morality. J A Gray and family relocate from Gloucester, Locust Grove asks for crowd at a Christmas season entertainment near Soles P.O. Christmas plans spark local anticipation.
The column notes Christmas entertainment anticipation and a joyful Baltimore visit by Mrs. E V Muse who reports a delightful trip. Mr Wilbur Godsey is expected home soon with his bride from Solomon Md. A baby boy about four years old died at the Callis home and the community offers sympathy amid fall sickness.
Master Eddie Stone, son of Mr and Mrs John Stone, is very ill with typhoid fever. Capt Chas Hudgins, lighthouse keeper in government service, visits with his family. The Young People s Baptist Union and the Old Baptist Church held a social at the parsonage with games and confectionaries, thanking Rev and Mrs Jordan for their kindness.
Taxpayer notice lists dates and venues for paying 1908 taxes before a five percent penalty. Collectors include Mathews C. H., Oscar Hudgins, Hutson of New Point, Fitchett, H. W. Hudgins, Gwynn's Island, McBjack, Bohannon, Hookemlair, Blakes, Cobbs Creek. Dates span November 21 to December 4 with specific times at each location.
When the lungs are sore and inflamed pneumonia and consumption germs lodge and multiply. Foley's Honey and Tar kills cough germs cures the most obstinate racking cough heals the lungs and prevents serious results. The genuine is in a yellow package sold by all druggists.
W L Wilson announces a new barrel and broom factory near Port Haywood. He invites patronage from old and new customers with liberal terms and signs the notice dated November 19, 1941.
Mrs. Raymond Ripley spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs. Shed White. Rev and Mrs G B Cook and Mrs S P James visited Miss Hope Summers last Friday. Mrs S Kate Diggs has returned from Richmond after surgery. Edith Thomas visits brother Clarence Thomas for the Annual Conference. Mr and Mrs A J Diggs, returning from Norfolk, report a delightful trip. James Callis and bride arrive home from Norfolk honeymoon and will reside with the groom’s family. Epworth League at Bethel last Sunday night was well attended led by John B Diggs president of St Paul’s League. The Spirit Inspired Life spoke to a large crowd.
A patent remedy claims to cure constipation and liver trouble by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. It asserts no griping, pleasant taste, and no continual laxative use after taking Orino. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs Nettie Parker and child ren return to Norfolk as Mrs J R H Forrest spent a week there with daughter Mrs D L Fowler. Mr Nels Nelson comes back from South Dakota while Ervin Miller and bride visit Norfolk hosts Mr and Mrs L R Henley. Mrs M F Murphy returns home after summer with daughter Mrs G G Bassett. Bassett couple attended the Conference in Norfolk.
An old advertisement urges midlife readers to combat kidney and bladder disorders with Foley's Kidney Remedy. It promises restored vitality and strength and promotes purchase from druggists.
During the Methodist Conference in Norfolk a Baptist Preachers and laymen meeting was held in Richmond. Alderman T. H. Ellett was elected president and Rev. Hugh Smith of Emporia secretary. A greeting telegram was sent to Norfolk. Ministerial education Sunday work and Bible distribution dominated the program. Capt. B. A. Jacobs reported a total increase in contributions of 4804.83 over last year. The association is expected to adjourn tonight after a lively session.
Notice states the celebrated eye doctor Dr Cohen will be in Mathews until after the next Court day. Those seeking his services may call him at the Hotel Mathews or visit him. consultations are free of charge. Take the opportunity to have eye problems treated.
Mrs Judy Brooks is quite sick at the writing. Miss Belle Brooks returned Tuesday for a cousin's marriage. Mrs M J Hoggard of Norfolk spent days with Mrs B M Diggs last week. Mrs W B Diggs came home last Saturday after weeks at Great Bridge Virginia. Jessie Hudgins returned home after several weeks with typhoid fever and is now able to be out.
SOLES, Mr. Charlie Soles made a long trip to Richmond recently. Capt. Alex Soles and mate Christopher were seen around here last week. Mr. Curtis Edwards of Blakes visited his Aunt Mrs. William Soles last week. Mr. William Lewis is much improved after rheumatism. Miss Naomi Dutton of Gloucester returned home after a few weeks with Mrs. William Callis.
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer last summer with no scar remaining. The advertisement guarantees relief for piles sores burns and more and advertises a 25 cent price at all druggists.
Notice states an administrator will offer for sale on Monday November 23 at the home of Mrs. R. S. Lilly near Mathews Court House. Items include household and kitchen furniture and tables and bedsteads. Sale begins promptly at 1 PM.
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