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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
3
Local residents and visitors listed include Miss Beth Browne at Poplar Grove and Mr. Taylor Garnett on a short visit. Norfolk and Baltimore names frequent the county as visitors or guests, with several towns named such as Hudgins, Seaford, and Port Haywood. The record also notes business ads for Cigar Store, electrical supplies, and The Tabernacle meeting ongoing with Rev. Bodell and Rev. Reaves assisting.
Ir Wilbur Godsey was at home for a few days last week and there is convalescent news on the sick list. Mrs Walter Mitchem, once ill, is now much better. A fine rain Sunday relieved the drought, and there was no preaching due to bad weather. Mr Harry Edwards left Friday for Baltimore after a brief stay at home. Mrs George Wheatley and her son of Baltimore visited Mrs Lou Collier last week.
Mr and Mrs James C Proctor of Portsmouth are expected this week. Mrs Smith and sister Miss Jones of Richmond visit Miss Cora Raines. Mr and Mrs John Robert Hudgins of New York guest of Mrs J D White. Miss Agnes Greene and Miss Elizabeth White spent a few days at Ocean View last week. Traveling men at Bohannon include Ficklin Parker Norris Harris Rogers Cornelius Bridges and Watkins. Mr and Mrs J N Howell Miss L A Edwards and Miss Virginia Howell spend August at Elani Farm on East River.
Mrs. Tom Callis is quite sick. Arthur Hudgins came home Sunday. Mr. Bob Hudgins of Hampton is visiting Mr. Preston. Mrs. Wash Morgan spent Wednesday and Thursday in Norfolk. Mrs. E. S. Richardson visits her daughter Mrs. B. M. Diggs. Miss Grace Forrest returned home Sunday improved after appendectomy. Capt. C. T. Banks at home with a sprained foot from a deck fall. Capt. J. T. Brownley and family of Cape Charles returned home after two weeks with his parents.
In Moon currents Captain Walter Williams of Norfolk visits W. J. Callis and tours local spots then returns home reporting a pleasant trip. Earl Marchant takes Hyacinth Williams and Mattie Callis fishing but fails to catch due to strong tide. They visit Wolf's Trap Lighthouse and are warmly hosted. Ida Williams arrives as guest of Mrs. Quinmer. Farmers welcome rain last Sunday. Lilly Williams returns from Summer Normal. Mary Williams departs for North Carolina.
REDART Mrs. Luther Cray of Blakes visits sister in Redart for several days. Mr. Royal White, who stayed with his wife here, departed last week for Norfolk. Mr. Willie Crockett left Tuesday for the Eastern Shore on a business and leisure trip. Mrs. Georgia Lixon also mentioned in notes.
Residents share health improvements and arrivals from Norfolk. James Burns returns home for a family visit before leaving again. Mrs. Walter Gwynn travels to King and Queen county for a Sanctified Revival. Bettie Bohannon and Rowland Foster with family guests from Norfolk join the Marshals. Capt Dixon Hudgins and Callis attended the State Convention at Newport News and report a delightful time. Protracted meeting begins at the Old Church with Rev H B Jordan assisting.
A lawn party will be held at the home of Mr Letcher Hudgins near Diggs wharf on Thursday August 19 from 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds go to the Methodist parsonage. Refreshments for sale and music for public entertainment. Come.
The two mast schooner Laura and Bell laden with coal ran ashore on Wolf Trap while bound up the bay. Captain Wright of Cambridge Md is missing and believed to be aboard. The negro crew’s conflicting stories raise suspicion of foul play and legal inquiry is likely.
The Newport News Republican Convention nominated Captain William P. Kent of Wytheville for governor after a stormy session and a compromise between party wings. Kent, son of a former Lieutenant Governor, joined the Republicans thirteen years ago and headed the ticket with A. T. Lincoln, J L Locke, Joseph L Krupper, James T Robson, and Frank Parent named for statewide offices.
Public sale announced with date to be published in this paper. Items include a brown mare, two Jersey cows, two buggies with harness sets, corn sheller, feed cutter, plow, cultivators, jacks, blocks and tackle, and a 16 foot cedar boat in good condition. Sale on Mr William Bolhannion's farm next to A T Miller property.
Washington says three doctors failed to heal a blood poison from a spider bite that left large deep sores on his leg. After five weeks in bed he used Bucklen’s Africa Salve and was completely cured. The testimonial from John Washington of Bosqueville Texas promotes the salve for eczema boils burns and piles with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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