Local notes include travel, sales and ads in Mathews area
The column records residents Emma and Bertha Wolffe returning from New York with Baltimore friends, church notices from Rev Ferguson and Rev Remagen, job seeks in Richmond, house sale in Mathews with 20 acres, and various items for sale including boats, engines, and livestock. It mentions typhoid recovery, a Georgia home purchase, and local horses and machinery on offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Bertha Wolffe
New York City
Baltimore
Coney Island
Richard Ferguson
Crabneck School House
Gynnns Island
Petey
Soli i
N.C
Marchant
Fotey
Brieht
Ernest W. Browne
Main St
Norfolk
Harold Bilassingham
Richmond
Harold
Neres
G .S. Marciani
Carl
Delma Shackleford
Local Notes Highlight Births And Wary Warnings
A home greeting for John F. and Maud V. Jarvis celebrates a bright baby girl. The county bulletin hints at many upcoming marriages as the younger generation arrives. Schools prepare for a new term while Mrs. Johannah B. Ripley suffers bronchial illness. Reports say L. W. Hudgins Jr. was severely wounded by an axe during a limb-cutting accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F
Maud V. Jarvis
Johannah B. Ripley
John W. Diges
L. W. Hudgins, Jr
Levins
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Relief Found
Batesville resident reports quick relief from hay fever after trying Moloy’s Hae and Vine tar products, noting previous medicines failed and caused aggravation. Wife also used Pulews Popeye seed Fayelt Sane and reported benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poars Noshsetna
Batesville
Luding
Alice
Cow tree milk and cream proposed for Baltimore supply
An article extols cow trees as a source of milk and cream, claiming tropical species yield daily milk at sunrise. It says cream rises on standing and can make butter, and proposes planting cow trees and calf trees in Baltimore yards with signs announcing the innovation.
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Baltimore
Channel Island
Jersey
Venezuela
Baltimore Aims Self Sufficient Milk Supply From Cow Tree
A Baltimore plan envisions abundant milk from a cow tree to achieve independence from the milk wagon. The tree is calm, cannot spill milk, resists diseases, and any operator can milk it. Regulation under pure food laws may require sterilization. Secretary of Agriculture Uncle Jim Wilson is expected to support improving the breed and assist the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Department of Agriculture
Jim Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
San
Unscrupulous Patent Medicine Ad Shows Stomach Ailment Claim
An old advertise ment claims a tonic named Pritt Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It promotes gentle action and mild taste but uses dubious medical rhetoric and urges purchase from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adi
Temperance League convenes with plans for future action
A large temperance gathering reviews recent gains as counties go dry and Oklahoma joins the movement. Speakers including Pew M. Trickett of Kansas laud law victories, noting 256 saloons closed in sixty days and rising bank deposits as business improves. Regional temperance veterans led discussions and shared hopeful visions for upcoming efforts.
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Pion Narth
Ifoia wBat
Swest
Vesterans
Oklahomia
Herstuc
Virginia
Pew
M. Tricket
Kansas
Kansas Wuiley
St.Joonoo
Geo. Glynn
North Carolina
Br. Chatpins
Geo. Stewart
Champusan
Up-to-date Hine Boys Sune line for school wear
Gentlemen who are particular about their clothes should see the line for Pall. Up-to-date Hine Boys Sune for school or dress at lowest possible prices. The variety of models patterns and fabrics shown in this line cannot be equaled elsewhere in Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Temperance Meetings Highlight Opposing Liquor Trade
In New York on Sept 22 1907 Rev Mer Stewart denounced liquor traffic as national vice and urged action against jawbreakers and saloon keepers. A speaker from Philadelphia led temperance songs as supporters praised past efforts and pledged renewed effort for the reform.
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League
Mer. Stewart
Stewart
Lantus
Philadelphia
Local Bid Details For Sanpete Association Projects
Bids are invited for dinner service planning and HOTY status for Pair Groantss. Sealed bids must reach the secretary by September 25 as part of the Southside Sanpete Association. Separate bids for whitewashing buildings and fences are required with all bids closing on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Middlesex and Mathews Ferry Service Notice
Notice of ferry Passenger service between Crickett Hill and North End. Crickett Hill 3:30 P.M. to join boat at North End for Baltimore or Rappahannock River landings. North End 3 A.M. to Crickett Hill with connections at East River for Norfolk Old Point and LX position. Vanness Ruark Mer Ruark Va.
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Midlesex and Mathews Ferry Company
Crickett Hill
North End
Rappahannock
Ruerk
East River
Norfolk
Old Point
Vanness Ruark
Mer
Ruark
Wish to Thank Patrons and Announce Services
The writer thanks former patrons for support and states future focus on notarial work and property acknowledgments. They announce daily house calls, short notice travel across the county, and reasonable terms, and announce candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Westville district at the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Westville
Sale of a saw mill near Gloucester Court House
An incomplete saw mill, except for the beter, is offered for viewing on Br. Sincor’s Perton Farm near Shupine BL, OL, Gloucester Co. For details apply to f Garnett, Mathews 6. ft, Via.
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Menomagne
W. A. Snyder
Hudgins
Howard Nelson
Mathews
Bedworth
Gloucester
Bowen
Stolz
Toan
EK. L. Ggirues
Cricket Hill
Gloucester Court House
Br. Sincor
Perton Farm
Shupine
Gloucester Co
Garnett
The New Pure Food and Drug Law Text
The notice discusses the Pure Food and Drug Law and safety concerns. It notes remedies for coughs and fevers, mentions opiates and the need for safe remedies for children, and references distribution by established pharmacies and doctors.
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Wit
Oldeuayisis, Phy
Local merchant seeks immediate closure of secured business
Notice states all persons forbidden to purchase sea foods at the store before September 1 and asks payment of 6.5. Marchant. J Watson intends to close the business at once as D will be away. J F Mavettayt.
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Schama Fy
Nmsy
Marchant
J Wat
J.F. Mavettayt
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