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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
3
Personal notices list residents and visitors including Mr. J. T. Christian in Baltimore and Miss Mabel Foster in Baltimore. travel notes mention Dr. and Mrs. Marchant returning from Norfolk and Miss Laura Belle Foster visiting Norfolk. other items note church events and local business ads.
The advertisement claims Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey will break up the worst cold and ease throat irritation. It touts quick relief from coughs colds grippe and bronchial trouble with a general health punch for the throat and lungs.
A Richmond Va resident reports five years of neuralgia and side pain with no relief from doctors. After one application of Noah’s Liniment the pain eased significantly, prompting endorsement and a dealer mail order offer for a bottle at 20 cents plus 9 cents postage.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve as the best salve for all skin diseases. It describes the product as a creamy snow white ointment priced at 25 cents and sold everywhere.
An advertisement claims constant coughing can be stopped with a few doses of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey, implying the product's effectiveness in reducing coughing.
A vintage health note asserts the remedy Belis Pine-Tar-Honey can cure whooping cough quickly. It argues the disease does not have an inevitable course and promotes the treatment as effective.
Tax collectors advertise locations and dates to receive 1909 taxes before penalty. Hookemfair on Friday November 26, Mathews C. H. on Saturday November 27, Blakes on Monday November 29, Cobbs Creek on Tuesday November 26.
Miss Nellie Lynwood Bassett became the bride of Mr. Ernest Lee Rains at Mathews Chapel Church on November 18 at 7 30 p m The ceremony under a double arch was performed by Rev W J Williams The bride wore creampongee and carried white chrysanthemums Her sister Miss Bertha Bassett was maid of honor Ingram and Foster cousins served as ushers After the ceremony the couple received many presents and plan to reside with the groom's parents at Bohannon
Reverend James R Laughton formerly of East Mathews circuit and Marion White Dutton of Middlesex County wed at 6 pm on Wednesday November 17 in the parlor of the Lynnhaven hotel with Rev W E Parker officiating. Frank W Laughton of Richmond and Mrs Sarah Dutton attended the ceremony.
Miss Rachel Jarvis and Mr Charlie Davis, both of New Point, were married at Beulah Church on Tuesday November 23 at 11 am. Rev Geo E Thomas performed the ceremony and the couple left for Baltimore on their wedding tour aboard a boat with the best wishes of many friends.
Mrs. Ellie Tiler of Ravena Texas reports that Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve restored her sight after she was nearly blind. She says the salve cuts scum off her eyes and works as advertised, priced at 25 cents a tube.
Mr. Columbus Diggs of Laban died at his home on Wednesday November 17 after months of paralysis. The funeral was held at Bethel Church on Saturday by Rev. D. G. C. Butts and burial followed at the Winter Harbor cemetery. He was 56, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Diggs, a Bethel Church member held in high esteem for his pure and honorable life.
An advertisement promotes DR BELL ANTISEPTIC SALVE guaranteed for eczema salt rheum tetter ringworm running sores chapped hands lips pimples blackheads barber’s itch burn insect bites fever sores nasal catarrh and other skin complaints priced at 25 cents.
The residence of Mr. Lawrence Edwards near Green Point in this county was completely burned on Thursday November 18 between 12 and 2 p.m. All personal property and furniture were destroyed. No furnaces were involved.
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