Local notes from Mathews and Vicinity update residents
A long column of local items lists visits, travel, and plans. Notables include Joe Healy at home, Mrs. Garnett in Norfolk, Dr. Lane to a Norfolk hospital, Miss Epes visiting in the county, Rev. Phaup called to marry in Southampton County, Mrs. Miller hosting, Mrs. Marchant returning from a Petersburg Richmond Wilson trip, H. Shim drilling an artesian well, the Sleet sisters’ visits from Norfolk and Baltimore, Mrs. Smith returning with her daughter Florrie James, Carrie Booze visiting Crckett Hill, Frank Hugus buying a Weston’s Creek home near Port Haywood, Robert Kirkpatrick visiting kin, W. J. Daugherty at the Fair Grounds with a racehorse, Clarence Hudgins and family guests from West Virginia, Capt. Gains Billups back at Green Mansion, Rev. Paget to preach at Westville Church, W. C. White returning to Bohannon, revival at Entra Church with Winn Phano and Paget preaching, Oriental Lodge No. 20 changing meeting to Saturday and planning to lay the corner stone of the New Baptist Church on Gwynns Island November 6.
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Oriental Lodge No. 20
New Baptist Church
Gwynns Igland
Noy. 6Th
Local Social Notes And School Holiday Update
Mrs F K Carlton of Berkely leaves for home after a visit with Mr Charles Parrott. Mrs D G Crutts returns to Franktown Va from Retsof after several weeks. Journal will skip next week for Fair. correspondents urged to wait until week after next. Mr and Mrs N U Weston trip South then Richmond then Baltimore to see old home after eight years. St Johns Sunday School to resume next Sunday as diphtheria scare ends. Mathews Fair holiday voted for teachers and students on Oct 1.
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F. K. Carlton
Berkely
Charles Parrott
Mathews
Mathews County News Highlights And Local Notices
Mrs R H Lilly reports a baby arrival bringing happiness for Mr and Mrs Willie Foster. James M Oudes visiting family left for Baltimore. Mrs Alex Hudgins ill under Dr Brown care but hopes to recover soon. J W Marchant departed for Churchview VA to spend a few days. Gaynelle Dillehay from Newport News visited her parents and was escorted home by cousin Pearl Trader. Holiness Convention at Friends Church ended with Rev Claud Roane presiding. no conversions but church revival noted. Madge.
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Alex Hudgins
Dr. Brown
Gaynelle Dillehay
Newport News
Miss Pearl Trader
Friends Church
Claud Roane
Madge
Auction Sale at Mobjeck Home Furniture Sale
I will sell at auction at my home at Mobjeck at 10 AM on Saturday Oct 22 all my household and kitchen furniture. A good chance to secure a bargain. John T. Philpotts.
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John T. Philpotts
Moving Sale Notice for Mathews Estate Items
On account of leaving Mathews Mr. J. H. McKinnell and Mr. Stephen Adams Farm will sell cheap household furniture, farm implements, horses, cows, sheep, shoats, brood sows and other items. Sale advertised locally with details to follow.
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Mathews
J. H. MccKinnell
Stephen Adams
Masonic Notice Changes Meeting Day for Lodge No 20
Oriental Lodge No 20, A F and A M, announces regular communications will be held on Saturdays at usual hours instead of Fridays. By order of the Lodge J R Widet Secretary.
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Oriental Lodge No. 20
A. F
A. M
J. R. Widet Sec'y
Local News Briefs From Blakes and Cobbs Creek
Mr Baxter Saddler returns home from New Point while Roland Bassett flies to Baltimore. Murray Dutton and Clinton Saddler visit from Glass. Lorinda Saddler opens a private school at Guynns Ride. Sidney Hughes visits the Bassett home in Bohannon. Harry Wilson remains convalescent. Joseph Broc and George Cailis pass away, Cailis a longtime Mathews Chapel M E Church member. The new Cobbs Creek High School opens with praised teachers led by Mr Shipley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cailis
Cobbs Creek
W. Shipley
Leaded glass windows offered from Central church sashes
Sacre notes old sashes from the Central church are for sale after being replaced with leaded glass. Applications directed to Rev. L. J. Phaup or Dr. C. C. White. St Mathews Va. Coggins Marble Manufacturing Co. can supply designs prices and samples of material for monuments or tombstones. Call or mail to 5-19 tr.
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L. J. Phaup
C. C. White
St. Mathews
How Good News Spread Electric Bitters Benefits
A testimonial from B. F. Tolston of Elizabethtown Kentucky touts Electric Bitters as boosting health and vitality. He claims they tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver invigorate nerves and purify blood, restoring strength and health for weak individuals. Satisfaction guaranteed by druggists.
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Tam
B. F. Tolston
Elizabethtown
Milford Marine Railway Co offers engines parts and fittings
Milford Marine Railway Co of Grimsteads Virginia advertises engine and boat work, factory parts, coils, wire, switches, tanks and batteries, stuffing boxes and pipe fittings. They market the Orino acetylene generator lighting a store for five cents nightly and a dwelling for less, with a catalogue on request. They act as manufacturers sales agents and keep stock, with address Milford Haven quarter mile east of Callis Wharf, red roof.
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Milford Marine Railway Co
Grimsteads
Callis Wharf
Milford Haven
Islanders News Notes and Church Dinner Invite
Filmore Forrest and family return to the Island. Harry Forest has a very ill child but hopeful for recovery. A prior paper error about the Island’s young ladies is noted. Cornerstone ceremony set for November 9 with dinner 12 to 1 and ice cream and cake. proceeds support the new Baptist Church. Public invited.
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Harry Forest
New Baptist Church
Millenery Wept at Marchants and Saterfield's Service
Miss Saterfield arrived and we now display fall styles in this department. Our stock is large and we will spare no trouble meeting the demands of the most careful customers. Miss Saterfield has served this line long, so her ability is evident. We invite all to visit, see the stock, and receive our styling ideas.
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Miss Saterfield
Saved a Soldier's Life By Dr Kings New Discovery
Kemp Texas man J A Stone recalls Civil War injuries and near death from consumption. After a long cough and weight loss to 130 pounds he used Dr Kings New Discovery which cured him and restored him to 175 pounds. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all Druggists.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Texas
Merchants Praise Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey
J W McDaniell of Etherton LiL endorses Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as unmatched for coughs colds grippe asthma and bronchitis advising consumers to look for the bottle mark.
Store Ad Promotes Millinery Dress Goods and Shoes
Come to my store for the latest styles in millinery dress goods and shoes satisfaction guaranteed rock bottom prices L B Groaddus Dutton Van
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L. Lb
Groaddus
Dutton, van
Best Ever Weld endorses Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey
A.B. Heinlein Harrison Wahe praises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for coughs and colds calling it the best he has tried and encouraging others to rely on the bottle.
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A.B. Heinlein
Harrison
Wahe
Dr. Bell
Bell
Dr Bell’s Anti-Pain for Immediate Wound Care
Old time remedy claims quick healing for broken skin. Advises immediate external use to prevent soreness, promotes eternal application for fast recovery.
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Dr. Bell
Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve Ad
Dr Bell's antiseptic salve described as a creamy snow white ointment. A 25 cent box allegedly lasts three months.
Newest creations delight eager readers and shoppers
Enthusiasts celebrate latest offerings in art, craft, and design as stores unveil fresh creations this season. Makers showcase vibrant works, drawing crowds and sparking conversations about style, innovation, and local talent.
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