Local items colorful in Mathews and vicinity names
Hon J Boyd Sears traveled to Baltimore and Washington on business. Rev L M Omer returned to Washington with family. Mrs Burke Garnett and daughter Juliet visiting Mrs Luke Sears. Miss Mary Gibson Hunley bound for Randolph Macon College. Claude Woodward of Portsmouth visiting Mrs Sands Smith. Dr A M Marchant at republican banquet at Sherwood Hotel Old Point. Earnest Ferguson with his father at Methodist parsonage. Dr A G Vaden called to Eastern Shore for ill brother. Dr R R Hoskins left for Pennsylvania to see Mrs Hoskins. Edgar Winn en route to William and Mary College. R Harley White became clerk at Wyatt Wolffe store. G S Marchant received 5000 pairs shoes. Lost skiff drifted from North River wharf. reward offered. Traveling men staying at Hotel Mathews include Stubbs McDonald Blake Fitzhugh Byrd Hall Owens Maressey. Edith Thomas and Tom Hudgins return home from Crickett Hill. Ernest Browne's Cigar Store remains local headquarters. Marchant to attend Old Point banquet. many Republicans expected. D G C Butts to preach at Central Church and Salem. Burton Hudgins of Atlanta bringing son Boutwell back to Georgia. C D Struve of Baltimore travels with Treable group. leaves for home. Sears & Williams near completion of storehouse expansion to stock more.
Mathews Court day address by Hon. William A. Jones
Mr Frank Moore of Stormont Middlesex county visited relatives and friends here on last Sunday and Monday. Foley's Urine Laxative offers a new improved laxative that does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. It is guaranteed. Ads from Security Life Insurance Co Norfolk and Dixon Bartlett Shoe Co Baltimore appear. Now is the time to have winter clothes cleaned pressed or a new suit made. R Wesley Foster continues at the same stand guaranteeing all work. Give him your orders now to avoid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Stormont
Middlesex County
the Security Life Insurance Co
Norfolk
Dixon Bartlett Shoe Co
Baltimore
R. Wesley Foster
Bryan-Kern-Jones Club to Aid Campaign Formed
A Bryan-Kern-Jones Club will be organized at the court house during the court recess on Monday September 21. Hon William A Jones will address Mathews voters and all supporters of the Democratic party are urged to attend. L C Garnett, Chairman Dem County Committee.
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Mathews
William A. Jones
Court House
Bryan-Kern-Jones Club
Democratic Party
When Triples Be Kidney Remedy Urged For Kidney Troubles
If anyone suspects kidney problems they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Do not delay the remedy. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Bright
State Agricultural and Mechanical College at Blacksburg Va
State Agricultural and Mechanical College at Blacksburg Virginia lists 56 instructors, equipped shops, labs, infirmary, steam heat, electricity, a 10 000 volume library, 1100 acre farm and degree courses in several engineering and agriculture fields. The School of Agricultural Apprentices details nine month session cost 276.60 dollars with state student cost 226.60. Next session opens September 23 1908. Paul B Barwimncer MD LD President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Barwimncer
M. D
Local News Briefs From Mathews County
Mrs Annie Dixon left Tuesday for Newport News Virginia for a visit before returning. Mesdames Walter Gwynn and James Outland left last week to attend a Sanc tified revival in King and Queen county. Mr and Mrs Harrow Callis welcomed a baby boy last week. Mrs George Powell visits her daughter Mrs Callis. Rumor of upcoming weddings stirs the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Dixon
Newport News
Walter Gwynn
James Outland
King and Queen County
Harrow Callis
George Powell
Callis
Best of All Medicines Eletric Bitters Proclaimed
Silver City North Carolina resident C. M. Harden testifies Eletric Bitters cures stomach liver and kidney troubles and strengthens weakness backache and malarial chills. Sold with guarantee by all druggists at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Wingfield Nelson wedding to be held in Richmond
Miss Alice Wingfield will wed Dr. W. W. Nelson in Richmond on September 23. The notice lists local relatives visiting, departures for school and travel, christening of Harry Down Nelson, and cemetery society plans for October fair with new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Muir
Baltimore
William Nelson
Alice Wingfield
W. W. Nelson
Richmond
Hannah R. Down
Eastern College
Front Royal
L. P. Dudley
Mechanicsville
Tom Nelson
Augusta R. McGonnigal
Washington, D. C
Emma Saxton
Wilmington
Delaware
J. W. Down
Harry L. Nelson
Elizabeth Clements
Norfolk
W. J. Williams
Harry Down Nelson
Cemetery Society
Billups
Chicago
J. J. Freeman
Fentress Nottingham
Eastern Shore
Seth Miller
Harry Mason
Frank
Miller
Gloucester
Table
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Patient in Auburn Centre
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa says Dr King s New Discovery cures her long standing threat and lung trouble when other treatments failed The remedy heals coughs colds and throat and lung problems and is sold at all druggists Trial bottle free or 50 cents and one dollar available.
Miss Sadie Brownley Hosts Birthday Soiree
Miss Sadie Brownley entertained friends last Wednesday night for her birthday with lawn games and music. Confections were served and guests departed happy, thanking her for a delightful evening. Mrs. Robert Forrest visits his parents. Mrs. W L Owens returns home from Berkley with sister in law. Rev W L Ware preached at Bethel to a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Brownley
Miss Brownley
Robert Forrest
Elkanah Diggs
W. L. Owens
Berkley
B. H. Hurst
W. L. Ware
Bethel
Ministerial farewell and local notices in brief
Col N trremarks on Mr Ware's four years of faithful service and prayers for his future ministry. Miss Ida Belle Hudgins leaves Tuesday for Norfolk to visit friends and relatives. Lirac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Ware
Ida Belle Hudgins
Norfolk
Lirac
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by J W Jenkins
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve calling it the best in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and heals every sore burn or wound quickly, selling for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N.C
Local Families of Gwynns Island Visit and Marriage News
Mrs. Mellie Davis and her two sons Frank and Thomas visited her sister Mrs. Ida Morgan of Gwynns Island and returned home with Mrs. Morgan and her two sons Levi and James Henry. Mrs. Mellie Holden and family of Baltimore left after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sadler, accompanied by her brother Burleigh Sadler. Capt. James Williams of Hogge Island Light Station returned Sunday and will depart Friday to resume duties with his wife Mrs. Sallie Williams. Mr. George Hunley and Miss Dosia Stoermer were married at Mr. Frederick Stoermer’s home last Tuesday at 4 pm and will reside near Retz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellie Davis
Frank
Thomas
Ida Morgan
Gwynns Island
Morgan
Levi
James Henry
Mellie Holden
Baltimore
Louis Sadler
Burleigh Sadler
James Williams
Hogge Island Light Station
Sallie Williams
George Hunley
Dosia Stoermer
Frederick Stoermer
Retz
New Life Pills Praised By Harrisville Man
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York touts Dr King s New Life pills as just exactly right and relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort at 25 cents at all stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
Sheriff Arrest Crazy Man After Courthouse Incident
William Billups known as a prominent Globe resident went insane injuring family members. Sheriff John E. Miller and a small group pursued him as he resisted then submitted to be bound to a bed at the jail. Petersburg Asylum officials dispatched a four man team to take him into custody at Williams Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Billups
Globe
John E. Miller
Billups
Miller
Petersburg
Williams Wharf
Chapter U. D. C. Organized By Confederate Veterans
Following a Confederate veterans meeting at the court house last Saturday a United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter was formed with Mrs. F L Jordan aiding the effort. Twenty three members joined and officers elected include Mrs F L Jordan President Mrs F Theo Miller First Vice President Mrs Hudgins Second Vice President Miss Helen M Freeman Secretary and Mrs Mason Douglass Treasurer. The chapter will reconvene September 26 when veterans also meet.
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Confederate Veterans
Court House
United Daughters of the Confederacy
F. L. Jordan
Galveston
F. Theo. Miller
Hudgins
Record Of Fires Electoral Shifts And Speeches Across 1908 News
Berkeley fire devastates six buildings over hours while Arkansas votes Democratic by a narrow margin and Prohibition gains. A Brighton Beach auto record covers 1 107 miles in 24 hours as Mulford and Cobe drive. London Eucharist Congress cancels parade amid anti Catholic sentiment. Bryan denies seeking Hurst support in Atlanta. Pulaski Virginia votes down liquor dispensary by 106, Denoting Aberdeen as liquor sale center west of Roanoke. Maine Democratic gain 13 000 votes. Republican loss 2 500. Hughes nominated governor of New York after a heated convention. Old High School of Norfolk destroyed by fire. incendiary suspicion. Bryan Taft to speak October 7 at Chicago Commerce banquet. first time rival presidential candidates address same audience recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach Park
New York City
Mulford
Cobe
William Jennings Bryan
William H. Taft
Chicago Association of Commerce
Quick Relief For Asthma Goop Ferrers
Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages. If taken promptly it may effect a cure. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Notice to bid for dinner service at Fair Grounds
Bids to cater dinner on October 20 21 22 at the Fair Grounds close September 9 1908. Four outside oyster stands offered at 10 dollars each first come first served. Bids cover cooked food oysters and ice cream. Confectionery stand includes bananas soda water cigars peanuts lemonade popcorn candy but not a candy wheel. For details contact Percival Hicks secretary B-20 Norris Va.
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Fair Grounds
Percival Hicks
Sec
B-20
Norrs
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Mathew Co. H
Salem
An Ath Gwynns
Crab Neck School House
Sun
Ricuard Ferguson
P. C
J. Boyd Sears
Washington
Rev. L. M. Omer
Mrs. Burke Garnett
Juliet
Luke Sears
Mary Gibson Hunley
Randolph- Macon College
Lynchburg
Claude Woodward
Portsmouth
Sands Smith
A. M. Marchant
Sherwood Hotel
Old Point
Earnest Ferguson
Rev. Ferguson
Methodist
A. G. Vaden
Garland Vaden
R. R. Hoskins
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Hoskins
Edgar Winn
Fitchetts
Williamsburg
William and Mary College
R. Harley White
Wryatt Wolffe
Nation, Dry Goods and Gents
G. S. Marchant
North River
Henry J. Fletcher
Cardinal
Hotel
Messrs
J. T. Stubbs
Charles, McDonald
Blake
Fitzhugh
Byrd
Hall
Owens
Maressey
Edith Thomas
Tom Hudgins
Port Haywood
Sadie Marchant
Crickett Hill
Ernest Browne
Cigar Store & Kews Co
Mathews County
Main St
State
D. G. C. Butts
Mathews Circuit
Central Church
Burton Hudgins
Atlanta, Ga
Boutwell
Thomas Hudgins
Georgia
C. D. Struve
New York
Atlantic City
Sears & Williams
L. C. Garnett
County Com
W. H. Rowland
Practical
Wm. He Miller
Notary Public
Chancery
Justice OF the Peace
Pension Claims
J. H
Ooowin
College OF William and Mary
Virginia
Lyon G. Tyter
J. F. Ware
Tabernacle
Virginia Polytecnic Institute
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Blacksburg
Redart
NORTH
Doge
LABAN
TME World ArronoDs
Crazy Man
Ark
Democratic
Prohibition
London
William B. Hurst
Atlanta
Pulaski
Abingdon
Roanoke
Maine
Bert M. Fernald
Obediah Garder
Charles Evans Hughes
Roosevelt
Ferrers
Secur Davis
Jos. Muir & Bro
Fairmount
Davis
H. &. Dav! Sranere Baltim
Aegon
Berlin
A- Brown
Beco
Dixon- Hi i
Cape “Co
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Blue Ribbon
S.p.james
Marchant-Edwards
Horne
Whichard Bros. CO
Southern Distributors
West Main Street
Norfolk, VA
Soppy Best Dealers
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