Local Notes and Social Updates From Matthews County
Foster and Rowe appear in Norfolk while others visit the county. School Fair at News Creek on October 31. A mix of visiting guests, church revival schedules, and local business ads. Mentions Miss Parsons, Miss Bohannon, and Miss Myers visiting friends. Revival at Grove church and Friends church announced with speakers and dates. Wet weather and typhoid affect Blackstone Female Institute students. Real estate updates include Garnett and Maxwell sales. Also ads for ink stain remover and medical products appear.
Farmers Bulletin Available From Agriculture Commissioner
Commissioner George W. Koiner announces the October Farmers bulletin is ready and will be sent free to any farmer requesting it. It covers seed corn selection for next year and includes a photo of the car that won the $1,140 prize at the National Corn Show. Also discusses lime, fertilizers, hog cholera serum, and the Site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Koiner
Local County Notes Mention Homecomings and Visits
County correspondence lists Mr Vandom Shipley at home for the winter. Mrs Ida Simmons of Baltimore visits relatives nearby. Miss Countess Haynes weekend with Miss Carrie Fitchett. Mr Ensign Simmons visited cousin Mrs E W Mathews last week. Mr Stuart Hodges leaves to join the steamer Virginia. Miss Mary Hodges travels to Toluca to teach. State Fair attendees include F L Joslyn F R Haynes James Grimstead Todd Christian V V Shipley and son Vinton.
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Ensign Simmons
E W. Mathews
Messrs
F. L. Joslyn
F. R. Haynes
James Grimstead
Todd Christian
V. V. Shipley
Gwynns Island News Notes and Local Visits
Mr E C Muse is sick this week. Wattie Edwards also ill. John T Callis not better. Mrs Wilbur Diges of Bechel visits Mary Callis. Sallie Respass visited Lizzie Hudgins. John Hudgins returned from Baltimore with goods. David Hay the twine salesman visited the Island. John N Foster in Norfolk hospital improving. Flossie Hurst to Norfolk for treatment and much better.
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Mrs
Wilbur Diges of
Bechel
Mary Callis
Sallie Respass
Lizzie Hudgins
John Hudgins
Baltimore
David Hay
John N. Foster
Norfolk
Flossie Hurst
Rallnbow
Local Social Notes Mention Arrivals and Travel
Mr Marion Hudgins ill with rheumatism. Miss Mary Hutson leaves for New York. Miss Velva Armistead arrives from Baltimore. Miss Ethel Guider to visit Richmond Friday. Miss Alice White returns from Norfolk. Miss Sadie Grinnell arrived from Norfolk. Mrs John R Hudgins returned from Norfolk. Miss Mary Hudgins visiting Washington. Mr Jessie Hutson to arrive from Delaware next week. Mrs W M Jarvis and daughter visiting Norfolk. Miss Ruby Jarvis expects Petersburg visitors soon. Brown Eyes.
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Sadie Grinnell
Norfolk
John R. Hudgins
Ruby Jarvis
Petersburg
Chamberlin's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Druggist
Enos Loller of Saratoga Ltd reports selling Chamberlin's Cough Remedy for fifteen years and deems it the best on the market. Available for sale by all dealers.
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P. H. Brogan
Wilson Pa
Chamberlin
Cough Kennedy
Croup
Enos Loller
Saratoga Ltd
J. W. Copeland
Dayton
Ohio
Mathews Civic League to Meet at Courthouse Friday
Civic League members are urged to gather in the courthouse on Friday October 25 at 7 p.m. for important business. President Mrs J J Burkxe urges attendance.
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Mathews Civic League
Court House
J. J. Burkxe
Local Gossip Mentions Moves and Visits in Town
The piece notes Elmar Morgen visiting friends in the county this week. Vanderslice and South ey Morgan of Norfolk visited their home last week. W J Brooks family leaves for Baltimore to make their future home. Mrs Bennett Haynes joins husband in Newport News for their new home. Rally Day at Salem church planned for Sunday night with Miss Rosa Morga of Portsmouth as special music guest.
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J. C. Walker
Westville Baptist Church
A. M. Macedonia
Messrs. Vanderslice and
Southey Morgan
Norfolk
Bennett Haynes
Newport News
Salem Church
Rosa Morga
Portsmouth
James Hudgins
Gloucester items note renewals, deaths, and plans
Gloucester roundup reports George E Cary back from Roanoke, Major Stubbs defending a Wilson housebreaking case in Hampton, Mrs C S Smith ill in Tarboro with her sister Miss Mattie Shackleford. Oysters along York River show green gills. court term delayed until after election day. Rhoades and Wyatt dissolve partnership. Rhoades to run Robins Neck mercantile. Julia Jennings and John T Bridges announce wedding in Richmond. Citizens plan to buy land for a county fair building next year. Robin Stubbs remains in hospital after an accident at the State Fair.
Barber-Does My Razor Hold At Right
Barbers and patrons discuss a how question about a razor grip. The exchange features Louisa Post and a victim noting the blade’s grip and release behavior in a concise, period style.
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Barber
Louisa
Hudgins and Ripley Wed Quietly at Ripley Home
Mr. Oscar Hudgins and Miss Janey Ripley married by Rev. Geo E Thomas at the Ripley residence on about the 26th. Hudgins runs a mercantile business in New Point and is known locally. Miss Ripley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ripley near Susan.
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Oscar Hudgins
Janey Ripley
Raymond Ripley
Geo. E. Thomas
New Point
John W. Ripley
Near
Susan
Thompson opens mill to grind meat and graham flour
J Henry Thompson Retz Virginia announces a new mill ready to grind and sell meat hominy graham flour and other related products. He appeals for patronage and notes graham flour is promoted as a healthy food.
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Graham Flower
J. Henry Thompson
Fortunes in Faces Promoted by New Life Pills
Purported ad notes pimples eruptions blotches and blemishes come from impure blood and claims Dr Kings New Life Pills improve health and beauty. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Classified Listings and Notices From Mathews Journal
A mixed read of lost and found items, trade offers, farm goods for sale, and public notices. Entries mention W. H. Miller Tr. D-A janitor, chickens for sale, farm implements, horses, pigs, cattle and household goods. Also lost items including a saddle blanket and gold nose-classes, plus an investment pitch and a cough remedy testimonial.
Diggs and Capt Banks Visit Family Last Week
Capt. C. T. Banks and Diggs visited their family last week while Mr. Walter Sadler is expected to join upcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
C. T. Banks
Walter Sadler
B C and A Railway Schedule Change Notice
Rail line announces changes effective Saturday May 4 1912. Details outline new running times and service adjustments for passengers and freight along principal routes. Officials urge customers to check local stations for updated timetables and notices.
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