Local notices and events from Mathews County
Community items report church sermons by Remagen and Cave, travel notices for Masons in Richmond, employment ads, Washington birthday observance at New Point, a beulah church program, and legislative notes on revenue commissioners and fisheries. Also sales of horse and seed potatoes and a school hall celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Remagen
Holly Grove
Westville
Westville Christian Church
Co. G. Downs
Tabernacle
W.a.snyder
Revenue
Cardwell
Board of Fisheries
Department of Fisheries
D. Ff
John R. Foster
Schloss Iires
Baltimore
Foster
Tennessee
Kentucky
John J. Burke
Richmond
J. N. Stubbs
Jnc. E. Miller
Washington
Commonwealth's Attorney
King and Queen County
C. B. Jones
William Fleet
Cobbs Creek Social Highlights and Local Notices
A lively reception at Sales last Friday drew a large crowd, benefiting the church. Notable visits include Meyer C. Wallach of Baltimore with Dr. Haynes, and Miss Lena Fury returning home from Gloucester County after a stay with Mr. Charlie Simmons. The community notes several personal items, a recent death, and the impending closing of Public School taught by Miss Victoria McCoy with a hope for private lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sales
Meyer C. Wallach
Baltimore
Haynes
Bessie Haynes
Pinckney Hodges
Lena Fury
Gloucester Co
Charlie Simmons
Sophia Soles
Frank Haynes
Young Folks of Cobbs Creek Host Surprise Party
Neighborhood youths held a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Mathews on Tuesday last. Music by White and Soles on violin and banjo led to dancing and late hours. Refreshments followed as guests enjoyed Old Virginia hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Mathews
Messrs. White and Soles
Virginia
Hicks Wharf Local Notes and Visits
W G Miles spent several days in Norfolk last week. Mrs Jackson Miller returns to Berkley after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Thomas. Lawrence Miles of Middlesex visits his uncle Henry Brownley. T A Pratt left Tuesday for Hampton to join J S Darling and Son. Sunbeam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Miles
Middlesex
Henry Brownley
T. A. Pratt
Hampton
J. S. Darling & Son
Sunbeam
Gwynns Island Social News Notes
Mrs. A. E. Rouzie of Hampton visits relatives on Gwynns Island. Misses Addie Pugh and Lillie Williams stay with Mrs. E. V. Muse. Rev. Frank Raymond paid a brief visit last week. John Morgan’s son suffers a gun accident injuring his arm. Kittie Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynns Island
A. E. Rouzie
Hampton
Addie Pugh
Lillie Williams
E. V. Muse
Frank Raymond
John Morgan
Stormy Weather Riles Local Fishermen and School Return
The stormy weather keeps fishermen restless as nets and stakes await use. Howard Brooks reports steady hand and attended school Monday. John Forrest departed Tuesday for Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brooks
John Forrest
Norfolk
St Pauls School Roll of Honor and Certificates
St Pauls School lists weekly roll of honor for February 2 1906 naming Charlie Armistead John Brownley Curtis Hudgins John Miller George Miller Charlie Powell Arnold Hurst Carlton Thomas Edna Armistead Columbia Borum Georgie Armistead Clara Hudgins Mary Hudgins Sadie Ripley Annie Laura Ripley Ruth Ripley Lillian Miles Hattye Miles Mary Diggs and Ella. January certificate recipients for diligent studies attendance and deportment include Charlie Powell Arnold Hurst Annie Laura Ripley Edna Armistead John Brownley George Miller Carlton Thomas George Armstead Columbia Borum Sadie Ripley Ruth Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Armistead
John Brownley
Curtis Hudgins
John Miller
George Miller
Charlie Powell
Arnold Hurst
Carlton Thomas
Edna Armistead
Columbia Borum
Georgie Armistead
Clara Hudgins
Mary Hudgins
Sadie Ripley
Annie Laura Ripley
Ruth Ripley
Lillian Miles
Hattye Miles
Mary Diggs
Ella Diggs
George Armistead
Obituary of Jane Sears Williams of Baltimore
Jane Sears Williams wife of Warren N. Williams died February 1906 at 813 Newington Ave Baltimore after seven years of illness Brights disease. Funeral in Baltimore then burial at Christ Church Kingston Parish Mathews Va. Services led by Rev Ferguson and Rev Cooke. Born King and Queen Co Va March 18 1840 she was 66 years 11 months 17 days. She leaves husband and two daughters Mrs Harry Bush and Annie Waller Williams all of Baltimore.
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Newington Avenue
Baltimore
Jane Sears Williams
Warren N. Williams
Bright
Mathews
Christ Church
Jno
W. N. Williams
Harry Bush
Annie Waller Williams
State Fair Proposed for Richmond Next Fall
The Virginia State Fair aims to showcase the state's productive resources to attract investment and immigration. Richmond raises 150000 to fund a grand event, with support expected from cities counties and villages statewide. Henry C. Stuart of Southwest Virginia named president, noted for energy and business experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Henry C. Stuart
Mutual Fire Association Offers Lower Rates to Southside
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association of Irvington appeals to the Southside with similar savings for dwellings and preferred risks at 12 percent for five years and 1.5 to 2.5 percent for stores and hazardous risks. It highlights 2500 policy holders and arbitration to settle disputes, inviting applications through Irvington home office or listed local agents in Essex, King and Queen counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Neck
Southside
Mutual Fire Association
Irvington
W. J. Parker
Moant Landing
Essex County
W. H. Reland
Urbanna
Dr. C.D. Merchant
Harmony Vilage
A. I. Sevar
Lock
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Senate
Newport News
Warwick
Elizabeth City
Oanties
Cobbs Creek
Kittie Clyde
DIGGS
ST. Paul's School
H. H. Hale
Charles H. Torsci
110 Place
Gillingham St
FAI
Wathews Court House
Pittsburgh
We Frapk ‘Ff. Claypick Cos (Limited
Norfolk, Virginia
Cortland
L.M. Galgis, Mathews G. H
Brilow Gost
Callis
Shirley Pattie
Southern Shorthand and Business University
Worfolk, Wa
White Bros, Wine and Whiskey Merchants
Commercial Place
Foleyshoney
Davis Carriage Mfg
Gloucester Sranch
W. Co. Tucker
Nevil Xmas
Rei
Milburn
W. Tucker, Mer
Davis Carriage Mfg. CO
Gloucester
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Tiathews County
Nsw
Itusl Corporation
Mathews County
Tidewater Insurance and Trust Corporation
Bridgeport . Marine Engineg
Woodpecker Stationary Engine
Cricket Hill
Billups
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