Local Happenings and Lost Item Notice in Mathews Court House
The Mathews Court House area reports a missing catamount head diamond scarfpin and ring found in January 1907 with reward offered. Also noted are local notices for medical remedies Kodol and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, fishery board meeting at Norfolk Atlantic Hotel, and social items including a church wedding and a singing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews Court House
Journal Office
R. L. McCreapy
Mathews C. H
Miss Carrie White Leaves County For Nursing Training
Miss Carrie White, among the community’s popular young women, departs Monday to join the Good Sainurs fans of Sarsh Leigh Eater Norfolk to train as a professional nurse. Capt Walter Janis returns from Norfolk after a Urbana. The Estella schooner, Captain Martin Lewis, arrived from Baltimore amid dangerous ice. Leach conditions hinder sailing for two weeks. Mr. Herbert Rockfellow receives an insurance post in Norfolk likely to relocate. The piece closes with regional weather musings and a nod to Uncle Remus about uncertainty of times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie White
Norfolk
Walter Janis
Estella
Martin Lewis
Baltimore
Herbert Rockfellow
Wille
Farm for Sale or Rent in Westville District
Small farm with dwelling. about 18 acres cleared and 10 acres of woodland. Option to sell woolland in lots. Located in Westville District adjoining Mr. John P. Morgan. Terms apply to M. Diggs. Also note footwear ad for The Doy Mad Syn Shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
John P. Morgan
M. Diggs
C Mnfort
Local Notices Include Oysters and Visitors
Hicks Wharf reports oyster barrelling amid light hail showers as local merchants keep busy. Dr. Barker of Toledo has new North River home. Mrs. Hazel visits Sutherland kin. Alma Leary visits Mrs. Wicks. Mrs. Green’s child ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Machen travel to Norfolk then Baltimore seeking health. Dr. Porter of Newport News gave a lecture at Ol Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Toledo
North River
Hazel
Minneapolis
Sutherland
Sidney Macher
Norfolk
Baltimore
Penny Enlists In New Car Sipepecker Role
Mr E R Diges of Portsmouth Virginia formerly of Mathews county left Saturday night to accept a position as car peeper at S A L shops in Portsmouth in the new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Diges
Portsmouth
Mathews County
Local notes on shipbuilders and community voices
The letter column notes shipbuilders Diggs Lilly and others completing boats for several local owners, a funeral for Mr. Hurst's father, and weather talk. It mentions Diggs Wharf travel to Wolf Trap lighthouse and references to shell road concerns amid a run of sickness and written greetings to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rosser Diggs
John Diggs
Ernest Lilly
Win. .A. Ripley
John C. Brooks & Wrother
John Owens
Walter C. White
Diggs Wharf
Wolf Trap
Alex Hurst
Hurst
Shell Road
Fay West
Haneday
Lagan Notes Show Snow, Sermons and Smalltown News
Lagan reports a snowy scene as winter returns. Rev W L Ware preached to a large audience at Wethel last Sunday. A. W. Brooks improves after illness in Portsmouth. J W Hudgins and Josh Brooks visit Mr William A Brooks as pond work progresses. Wedding bells expected around Dives as spring nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ware
Wethel
A. W. Brooks
Verrnen A. Brooks
Portsmouth
John Mr. Brooks
E. K. Brooks
J. W. Hudgins
Josh Brooks
Wiliam A. Brooks
Brooks
Social Notes From HUDG Norfolk Visitors
Miss Emme Miles from Priday visited Monday with Miss Gracie Marchant. Mr. and Mrs. N. Fox of Middlesex visit Mrs Mollie Davis. Mr. W. WN. Shawn of Thimble Shoal Light House called home for his sick daughter Estella with pneumonia. Mrs Wayland Powell is very ill but hoped to recover. Miss Slattie Stone returned from Norfolk Friday. Rumor says wedding bells may be ringing soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emme Miles
Priday
Gracie Marchant
W. WN. Shawn
Thimble Shoal Light Mouse
Estella
Wayland Powell
Local residents visit and family illness noted
Mrs. John F. Diggs arrived Friday from Berkley Virginia to visit the county home. Mr A W Callis returned from Baltimore and Norfolk last week. Mr J M Diggs and son Raymond are on the sick list with colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Diggs
Berkley
A. W. Callis
Baltimore
Norfolk
3. M. Diggs
Raymond
Chas. H. Hudgins Lind
Weather Averts Snow Sleet and Ice Hazard
A chilly Tuesday brings heavy snow and sleet with ice laden trees. The entry notes a social gathering hosted in January honoring Messrs Diggs and Miller with guests arriving by ten thirty and departing after a late dining room gathering. The tone recalls friendly community hospitality and well wishes for future meetings in divine favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Diggs
Juha Miller
Thas. E. Diggs
Machinery edges shovels in Panana Canula paint claim
Machinery touted as vastly faster than hand labor for applying L. & M. Paints. Claims lower costs and longer wear with I. & AM. Zinc and White Lead additives. Promises free repaint if any defect exists. Sold by Wm. H. C. Murray at Williams Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thel. & M
Wm. H.C. Murray
Williams Wharf
Hollister Rocky Mount Tea Ad Promises Health Benefit
An old advertisement touts a tissue builder and nerve muscle support from Hollister's Rocky Mount Tea. It claims strong nerves and muscle, urging readers to ask their druggist for 35 cent a tea or tab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
County Treasurer Announces Monthly Warrant Cashing Meeting
JOAN J. BURKE, Treasurer, states she will be in her office on the second Saturday of each month to cash school warrants and urges all county teachers to attend with their warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake
Mathews C
John F. Hudgins
Joan J. Burke
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Mathews
Bday
SFNLE
E. Baker & Co
State Board of Fisheries
Atlantic Hotel
W. McD
Lee
Kennedy
EL Baker & Con
J. T. Berage
Iva Ashbury
A. D. Ashbury
Church Branch
Methodist Church
T. P. Duke
DeWitt
Charles Watt
North
William Fitchell
Trinity Cemetery
Sk. Baker, & Co
Adams Express Company
Willams Wharf
Hicks Wharf
Auburn Wharf
Hockley
Dixondile
Gloucester County
Ruth Shackleford
Westville Baptist Arch
Memphis
Ernest Browne
Foley
Mathews Drug Store
Trinity Church
Christ Church
Mr. W. M. Brudges
Mosujack
George Philpotts
Remus
Pondence
Alma Leary
P. W. Wicks
J. W. Green
Cosmopolitian
Penny
Rufus Diggs
Savannah
Eloieter
LAGAN
Thas
HUDG
Mrs. N. Fox
Middlesex
Mollie Davis
Diggs
Weitson Sphoias, Qolo Thing
Saile Blast
Mitiliinary
Dolly Madison Shoe
John A. Payne
Wilton
Prince Hogarth
Phebe
King Bolt
Skylark
Rescue
Register
Priam
Kiamesia
Nother
Bellfounder
Silas Morris
Whitestone
Lancaster County
Netelcaiels
Feiss & Gcompany
Mathews DrugStore
William Bassett
Plankstank
State of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Sands Smith
Virginia
Marchant
W. B
Peseek
American Lady and Port Itan
Oft Shoes
Rgest
Shfcres
Bernalda
Doris
AL_L AMERICA
Sampson
Sampson Comforts
White House
Marvel
DREN
Magnolia
LOT
Ten Colonial
Water King
Gibraltar
Armada
ALL America
Sampson Search Light
Sampson Autocrat
Sampson Superior
Sampson Rex Omnia
R. & H Special
R. & A. Sclosser
Spagoias
Sandss
Panama
G. S&s. Marchant's
L. Squires
H. R. Powder
Lancaster Lumber & Building CO
Ocran
Dymars Greek
Lancaster Co
E. Bellows
P. James
Howe Brotec Inn
Frank J. Clark
Norfolk, Va
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