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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
4
Patchwork column notes visitors in town and local happenings. Edits report Dr C C White relocating to Hous e of H H Le Bohahnon Place and a mix of transient items from school sickness recoveries to a fox chase near Williams Wharf and a public meeting.
Miss Eddie Respass took a fly ing trip to Norfolk last week. Mr and Mrs John Brooks hosted many friends on Sunday. Thanksgiving Day dinner honored guests Miss Mary Sanderson a popular teacher. Susie Morrest performed music after the meal. The Willing Workers with an oyster supper on the 29th and 30th raised a nice sum. Woodpecker.
The St Tamina Tribe No 122 Imp ORM will hold its semi annual election of officers on Thursday night Dec 14 1905 at 7 PM All members urged to attend W L Satu Sachem T F Warner C of R Beautify Your Homes ad promotes framed pictures with prices from 23c to 15 Appearances of church events include an entertainment and concert in aid of Christ Church at the Court House on Monday night Dec 4 A list of local attendees at a wedding in Saluda mentions William Dunbar Evans Virginia McCandlish and other Mathews residents The Rev Mr Kibler of the Baltimore Conference preached at St Pauls Church on Sunday evening with a sermon titled Our Privilege Gods Bounty and our Obugations Leumias
Young people enjoyed Thanksgiving at the Odd Fellows hall with holly and pine decorations, pink and buff festoons, artificial and real flowers, and two long rows of Chinese lanterns. Ladies of the League, in white, served refreshments to a dense crowd while tables were provided for guests.
News notes report Brother Purgeson will bring his bride to the parsonage next Thursday and his people are urged to give him a cordial welcome. Louise Hudgins hosted a turkey party last Thursday night with all attendees enjoying the event.
Bohannon reports Thanksgiving visits in Norfolk with ministers urged to observe worship. Large hogs appear this season with some weighing six pounds. Nobjack Lodge of Odd Fellows plans to initiate sixteen members and serve an oyster supper. Local residents update: Freeman visits North Carolina, Lipscomb family returns to Essex, Christmas anticipation grows as cake pans come out.
Names of children contributing to the Mathews County Virginia Fitzhugh Lee Monument Fund are listed alongside notes for Shiloh and Central gatherings at various times. The piece also details Macedonia Baptist Church service times with morning and evening hours and invites attendance.
The Roll of Honor for the week ending December 1 lists students John Brownley Harold Burroughs John Miller George Miller Arnold Hurst Ellwood Thomas Carlton Thomas Edna Armistead Columbia Brown Edna Burroughs Ritchie Lane Hudgins Clara Hudgins Mary Hudgins Idee Ripley Annie Laura Ripley Ruth F ley May Smith Miles Ella and the four week recipients Columbia Borum Saidee Ripley who earn Certificates of Merit.
In Mathews County Circuit Court Beverly Jones sues Delia Ann Jones to secure a vinculo matrimonii decree. An affidavit states Delia Ann Jones is not a Virginia resident. She must appear within 15 days after publication and respond to protect her interests. Publication to run weekly for four weeks in Tar Mathews Joven. A copy to be posted at the courthouse door on December 13, 1905.
The St Johns Ladies Aid Society held a busy Bazar on Tuesday night at Red Men’s Hall with a large attendance. Dolls and novelties drew praise while oysters ice cream and cake sold at modest prices. Auction of leftovers by Joe Haley closed the evening, which benefited the church and delighted many prominent attendees. Dr Ieskins notably purchased many items. A separate court notice follows about a contract suit in Mathews county with F H Eisner as defendant and W F Davis as plaintiff.
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