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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows a legal notice with partial times and dates. Mentions Thursday April 15 and times such as 111 A.M. 1st and 3d Ser and 3 P.M. 2d 4th. Details are incomplete but indicate a scheduled action or hearing on that Thursday. Exact location, entity names, and full instructions are unreadable in the fragment.
Local items report visits and travel among residents including Grace Seigal in Richmond Dabney Baker and family in Norfolk. Notices of weddings in Richmond and visits to relatives at Ginter Park Ghent and Norfolk with ads for stores, services, sales and events in Mathews area.
Desiring to devote my entire time to the oyster and packing business I will sell my mercantile business in the town of Urbanna and rent storehouse to the right man on right terms. Stock about $3000. Excellent stand on Urbanna creek with modern storehouse and up to date fixtures. For particulars address J W Harvey Urbanna Va.
Ancient maids and bachelors of Mathews Baptist Church present a four act entertainment at Red Men's Hall Mathews Court House on April 22. The program includes Ponation Party on the Parson Singing Skull Pioneer Pedagogue and a Grand Concert. Event begins 8 30 pm admission 15 cents for adults 10 cents for children.
Miss Edith Thomas returns from a long trip to Norfolk Newport News Baltimore and Washington. A Sunday excursion drew Johnnie Hudgins Thomas Banks Bunny and Frank Diggs Naomi and Evelyn Banks among others. Mrs Hudgins and Mrs Vernelson, noted singers, have left Portsmouth. Rev L J Phaup led a successful revival at Bethel with several church additions and much good accomplished.
John Hudgins traveled to Bal timore on Tuesday to purchase spring goods. Miss Lillian Williams visits her mother after a lengthy absence. Sam Brownley’s young son accidentally cut his sister’s finger off with an axe. Mrs. E V Muse has a full bloom orange tree. Rev Soddith delivered a sermon on the resurrection to a large audience. Ruth Muse hosted friends with instrumental and vocal music last Friday evening. attendees departed thanking Miss Muse for a pleasant evening.
Mrs Chas Lewis spent Easter with friends in Wave Neck. Dorsey Soles and family enjoyed Easter at his father John Soles’s home. Ross Rambell’s family, ill with lagshope, show improvement. Miss Maud Soles and Mollie Fitchett visited Cobbs Creek families. M B A C from Cobbs Creek and Sales played a ball game 8 to 10. Betty Minter returned from York River visit. Harry Thompson built a new fence on Winsor Road. Madame Rumor hints a September wedding in the area.
Record, of Bel Air Maryland, plans to cultivate acreage for tomatoes and operate the Green Point factory this year. Mr C Grey has just returned from visiting relatives at Cash Virginia. Eagle.
Capt J L Hudgins returned home Sunday with news of his health. Jessie Hudgins is home for a few days. Capt C T Banks and brother Gus came back to Norfolk Monday. Bud Morgan and wife visited Forrest Morgan. Mrs Floyd Powell of Hampton visited her parents. Elmore Callis Cephas Brooks returned home for a few days with their parents. Mrs John Brownley and Charlotte of Norfolk visited Mrs Willie Billups. Ernest Montgomery, after thirty years at sea, returned to visit his mother Mrs Tom Forrest.
A busy social week across Gloucester features Henry Ames Williams at Sheerwood and Miss Sally Nelson Catlett as a weekend guest at Severnby. Guests include Mr and Mrs Henry Hutcheson at the rectory and Mrs Franklin Dabney returning from Great Barrington New Jersey. The Perrins of Baltimore stay with Mrs Lucy Perrin at Goshen while Ellen Lee Sally and Fanny Jones visit Mr and Mrs Walter Perrin. Mrs S B Cary and Master Robert Cary of Roanoke visit Woodside with Mrs Eliza Cary. a large crowd gathers at Gloucester Court House for county court day Farmers day. Mrs Eliza Cary hosts dinner and Mrs Charles Cary a tea for Mrs Sam Beverly Cary of Roanoke Times dispatch.
An entertainment program proceeds at Red Men Hall on April 27 at 8 o clock p.m. Miss Edna Annette Beveridge of Baltimore will lead the literary portion and Miss Ruth Shackelford will provide music. Proceeds benefit the High School piano fund. ice cream and cake offered. admission 25 cents, children under five pay 1 cent, ice cream 10 cents, cake 3 cents.
Robert L. McCreapy announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middle Sex counties and pledges to work vigorously until the primary or convention. He signs as very respectfully, Robert L. McCreapy.
The Pension Board will meet at Mathews Court House on Wednesday April 21 to revise the pension list and receive new applications for pensions.
W D Evans announces his bid for the Democratic nomination and election to the House of Delegates representing Mathews and Middlesex counties. He cites his record in the last Legislature and asks constituents for support in the upcoming primary, pledging to protect local interests if reelected.
Dixie, Carroll Scott returned from Middle Sex. T O McAdoo from York River. Mrs Charles Grimstead visiting parents in Gloucester County. R L B Howlett visited Norfolk. Capt Hodges at Green Point having engine repaired. D T Hielman, contractor, employed at John Landon’s.
Poley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as a safeguard against spring colds that inflame the lungs and may develop into pneumonia. The remedy is claimed to be genuine with no harmful drugs, and is available for sale at all druggists.
A lively ad extols cheap prices on eggs duck eggs 25c hen eggs 18c through April, promising reliable merchandise and top prices for customers. It touts 16c coffee tea quality and asserts low costs on cultivators plows harrows grass seeds potatoes and pants for men and boys. The seller invites shoppers to visit for value and deals.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a superior cough and lung remedy. It claims to kill germs ease grippe and halts coughing. A testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack N C supports its cure for lung trouble. Trial bottle offered free with guaranteed satisfaction.
Frank Disherry of Kalli her Minnesota recalls nearly becoming crippled from a knee cut until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed the wound and relieved bruises and sores. The note praises its efficacy for wounds, burns, scalds, boils, and shin lesions as a trusted remedy.
Money comes in bunches to A. A. Chisholm of Treadne. He suffered indigestion torpid liver nervousness and debt and bad sleep. After using Electric Bitters his ailments vanished and his vigor returned enabling daily business. Infallible for stomach kidneys blood and nerves. All druggists.
Mr F G Fritts of Oncorts touts Foley's Laxative as a beneficial remedy for constipation and Muggs trouble in his little girl. He describes it as pleasant and effective for women and children and a gentle medicine that aids the system. Sold by all druggists.
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