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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
3
A fragmentary society column describes a rainy Queen's Creek gathering, visiting relatives from Baltimore, and a plan for a beach excursion. Mentions Mrs. Way and Powell, Miss Alice Morgan visiting from Baltimore, and several guests at the seaside. References to local transportation and gasoline prices hint at midweek social activity and travel concerns.
A garbled notice reports the death of Captain R. W. avi Sant, head of New Point Light, who after writing to his likely partner advised her what to do and then leaped from a steamer deck. The body was exhumed, placed in a metal case, and brought to the county. undertaker Richardson secured a gasoline launch to reach the burial site.
The community gathers for burial rites as Rev. Remagen leads prayers and members of I O R M and I O F perform their customary services. The deceased is described as highly honored and loved by all. Sympathy goes to the widow and bereaved friends, with a note of faith in God’s soothing mercy. Mrs. James Miller is said to be recovering slowly. Charles Gayle and Miss Smith of William S. Smith’s family were married at Rev. Geo E. Thomas’s home and planned a tidal tour the following day.
Fragmentary ad text promotes WeWitt's Little Early Risers pills sold by Richardson. The wording is garbled but suggests a medicine promotion with caution against misuse and a claim of reliable results.
On Gwysns Island a lively lawn event last Wednesday night drew a young Portsmouth entertainer who delighted attendees with songs. The island crowd, plus Mrs Belle Godsey and Violet Foter, enjoyed evenings with Miss Lillian and hotel guests led by Mr Kroddis Brown and Mr Bob Rudgins.
Gasoline engines advertised with heavily distorted pricing claims. The notice touts reduced costs on the “Lathrep Engine” and references a sale effective August 7. Figures shown include prices around $251 with discounts and various unreadable numbers.
Secretary Rosker W. Hunter of Virginia Military Records requests counties and cities to report whether tolls or muster rolls of Confederate soldiers have been recorded. If not, steps must be taken to record them, with the secretary offering assistance as needed.
Mrs Chas Morgan spent last week with his brother at Big Stump. OtI Kemp stayed at Big Stump days. Miss Maury Kemp visits Miss Mary Morgan and Providence meeting. Mrs Geo Williams and her children, visiting her parents, returned home. Nannie Richardson of Jecken View left to visit others. Mrs Stringer, visiting Mathews, returned to Portsmouth. Mr and Mrs James Kemp of Portsmouth, former Mathhews residents, guest of George Morgan. The Kemp couple also visited Mr and Mrs German on East River. Two Sisters.
Commonwealth of Virginia notice from the Office of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records referencing the 1808 act. It discusses muster rolls for Virginia troops recruited during the Civil War and the petition requirements for county or city courts to access records. The readable text is partial and appears to be an archival excerpt.
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