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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
A collage of stray notices, sales, cures, and personal notices from Mathews area papers. Highlights include farm for sale near Westville, livestock and goods for barter, patent medicine pitches for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Dewitt’s products, a New Year musical at Capt. Nelson’s storehouse, a dog hunt reward, and local social notices.
The contest remains open as weekly correspondents seek votes. "My sotis" has six votes so far, and the contributor with the most votes by February 22 will receive a hand gold watch from the Journal. Readers are urged to submit ballots and participate.
Local church activities include Xoiffa trees at Friends on 25th, St Pauls on 26th, and Christ Church ladies hosting an entertainment on the 27th. The St Pauls event drew a rainy audience but packed cream and oysters, netting about 30 dollars. Also noted: the death of Shepard White, a Good Samaritans member, and local hogs weighing 329 pounds and 450 pounds. A horse incident near Susang Post Office injures Mrs. West but she escapes serious harm. Epworth League at Salem was well attended.
Mr R T Callis traveled from Norfolk on Thursday to attend the funeral of his young son Gilbert. Neighbors extend deep sympathy to Mr and Mrs Callis. Mrs Susan Moore lies ill. Roland Callis returned to Norfolk after a short stay. Elma Morgan of Portsmouth visits Capt JC Hudgins. Capt Silas Forrest injures foot in accident.
The column reports Lena Brooks leaving for Hampton, Alta Brooks recovering, Wattie Brooks improving from typhoid, J R Brque ill with rheumatism, Bessie Peede visiting relatives on East River, and Santa Claus events at Grace Church. It covers local store openings, visits from Mr Almer Morgan, a funeral attendance, illness of Mrs Mary Stoore, and ongoing business activity, with mentions of Sadler Gross store and local residents like Will Callis and Rufus Callis.
A cryptic reflection critiques gratitude and value, noting that the pleasant outcome in others’ gain does not justify ingratitude. The prose suggests a tension between consistency and folly, and notes gate receipts and effort as factors in perceived worth.
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