Local Notices and Sales in Mathews Virginia
Commonwealth's Attorney L C Garnett reports County Treasurer Jnc Burke has settled all accounts with the Commonwealth. A mix of local items includes home sales land for sale launches and boats, church notices, arrivals and departures from Expositions, and ads for stores and patterns.
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Commonwealth
L. C. Garnett
Oe Morton Marye
Eatating
Jnc. J. Burke
Commonwealth of Virginia
Fire destroys barn and stable at Singleton farm
County correspondence reports Mr Frank Singleton's barn and stable burned last Monday night around 9 30. Sightings of lightning earlier in the day are noted but the blaze started in the rear and smoldered until the door was opened. Loss includes 2 500 pounds of fodder a harness set and various commonly stored items. the barn is a new structure about three years old and the owner is described as a poor man.
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Frank Singleton
Wfrank
Sabbath observance and community notes stir local church
Farmers anticipate harvest as crops near readiness. A widowed sister receives care after her husband’s death. Dr J C Reed’s quarterly conference at St Pauls stresses Sabbath keeping and the call to pure religion. A church fundraising event at Odd Fellows Hall raises over 32 dollars amid crowded attendance and hot lamps. Families from Baltimore visit relatives. local building plans and health updates are noted.
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John L
J. C. Reed
St. Paul's
Odd Fellows Hall
Parsonage Aid Society
Womens Missionary Society
William Smith
Leuimas
Foley's Honey and Tar touted under Pure Food law
The advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung trouble is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Redart Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mrs L D Marchant and Mrs J H Brooks visited Mrs J N Hudgins on Monday. Mr and Mrs J W Dixon entertained cousins Mr and Mrs Tom Williams from Stanton recently. Rumor says a wedding may occur in September or October. Mr Charles Brooks and baby Elsie visit Mrs H Brooks at Queen's Creek. Mr Marchant and Miss Hudgins fished and teased heads off to fit them in. The girls and boys enjoy horse back riding. Howard Jarvis and Helen Hudgins were guests of Grace Marchant Friday night.
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Redart
L.D Marchant
J. H. Brooks
J. N. Hudgins
J. W. Dixon
Tom Williams
Stanton
Charles Brooks
Elsie
H. Brooks
Queen's Creek
Howard Jarvis
Helen Hudgins
Grace Marchant
Horan Harbor Residents Visit Relatives In Gloucester County
Mrs. Bettie C. Lillaston and her children Edward and Louise visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joe E Davis in Gloucester County and expect to return home soon. The Ran stone home has been lively this summer with boarders and they all returned home last week. Mrs. Daniel Bonun with two
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Otis Borum
Vaden
Jos. E. Davis
C. Borum
Fannie
Bettie C. Lillaston
Edward
Louise
Joe E. Davis
Gloucester Co
W. M. Ransone
Daniel Bonun
Norfolk Exposition Budget Report and Big Week Events
The Norfolk weekly budget notes a strong financial week for both Ex position and Norfolk. Exposition visitor influx, including Eales, boosted the population by about 40 000 to 50 000. Dover Dundee guests include many named figures from Port Haywood to Rockingham and Atlanta. The Government pier dedication, fireworks display, illuminated streets, and growing crowds mark a festive Exposition scene. Maryland Day and Robert Fulton Day add planned events as naval review and river improvements draw attention.
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Norfolk
Dundee
Exposition
Eales
Pepros
Mesars
Sands Smith
Thos. D. Hudgins
Port Haywood
J. H. Ford
Knoxville
Rockingham
Rosa L. Cooke
Atlanta
Wm. A. Pope
Washington, Ga
John E. Haskell
Paducah
A. V. Cole
Chicago
Ill
T. Jones Cross
Baton Rouge
Government Pier
Jamestown
the United States
Maryland
Notary Work and JP Candidacy Promised by Miter
Retired merchant announces shift to notarial duties at the Court House and travel for firm service. He plans to run for Justice of the Peace in Westville district at the November election and seeks voter support, vowing to perform great deeds.
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Court House
Justice of the Peace
Westville
Ww. H. Miter
Bid notices for fairground dining and concessions
The Southside Agricultural Association will let the dinner privilege and the confectionery stand on the Fair Grounds to the highest sealed bid received by Sept. 23 at 6 P M. Bids for whitewashing buildings and fences close on the same date, with contracts awarded the next day. Percival Hicks, Sec.
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Southside Agricultural Association
Percival Hicks
Sec
Ferry Service By Crickett Hill And North End
Midlesex and Mathews Ferry Company operates for passengers between Crickett Hill and North End. Depart Crickett Hill 3 30 P M to connect with boat at North End for Baltimore and Rappahannock River landings. Leave North End Ruark 8 A M for Crickett Hill with connection at East River for Norfolk Old Point and the Exposition. LL Vanness Ruark, Mer Ruark, Va
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Midlesex and Mathews Ferry Company
Crickett Hill
North End
Baltimore
Rappahannock River
Ruark
East River
Norfolk
Old Point
Exposition
LL. Vanness Ruark
Mer
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Floyd Hurst
Diggs Wharf
M. E
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Missouri U. S. League
Bob Lee Sears
Ernest W. Browne
Main St
Journal
Mathews County
Chesapeake Bay
Garden Creek
B. M. Diggs
Diggs
Virginia
Wwe
Pexn Lewis
Hallieford, Va
Mathews Court House
J. P. Whitson
Mathews
Fay & Bowen
E. L. Birziups
Cricket Hill
C. W- Seawell
Roanes
P. O
Gloucester
D. G. Baker
Moon P. O
Ladies’ Home Journal
G S. Marchant
Old Baptist Church
Missouri Anti-Saloon League
Richard Ferguson
Crab Neck
Rosaland Mectin
L. H. Suddith
Ashland
P. H. Suddith
Huntington
W. Va
Bright
G. S. Marchent
Howard Nelson
Lucile Douglas
Lynchburg Christian College
Mary V. Kilber
Pearl Loraine Hurst
Falls Church
Washington
Wolffe & Nelson
Ben Foster
Alabama
Trinity Cemetery
T. P. Duke
Kate Hudgins
Cape Charles
Gussie Parrot
C. D. Struve
C. H. Treakle
H. H. Treakle
Beatrice
Westville Baptist Church
John F. Brownley
Wm. Brownley
Claribel Treaker
Jamestown Exposition
Herbert
Willie
Willie Borum
Garland Borum
Elizabeth Thomas
C. C. Thomas
Horan Harbor
Burke&Garnett
Real Estate and Insurance
Tidewater Homes
Umwson & Rewtor
Corlith
William
Norfolk Society
Ruth Shackleford
Peano
G.S. Marchant
Ollister
Rocky Mountain
loMiersk Deve Company
Madison
Wis
Mister Merchant
Lina
Dolly Madison
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Blue Ribbon Ribbon
Jose
S. P. James
Wasco
J. W. Rowe Co., Inc
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J. Monroe Harris
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