Local Terse News Notes Record Town Doings
Hon J Boyd Sears left for Richmond to resume Senate duties Mrs Luke Sears visiting daughter Mrs M B Garnett at King's Mill Farm Grove James City County Va J J Burke and J E Miller traveled to Richmond and back Governor Montague received a loving cup from his staff General Charles J Anderson appointed Adjutant General of Virginia Newport News Baptist Church destroyed by fire at the sewer? The church cost $65 000 dedicated December 20 1903 Rev Dr Porter presiding pastor and Northern Neck connection. Several small ads and notices including sale offers and thanks. A vandal mailed a scandalous Valentine to a representative prompting departure to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boyd Sears
Richmond
Senate
Luke Sears
M. B. Garnett
King's Mill Farm
Grove
James City
J. J. Burke
J. E. Miller
Montague
John S. Harwood
Newport News Baptist Church
Porter
Neck
Redart News Briefs Reflect Local Social and Health Notes
Mrs James Hudgins and daughter Helen visited Mrs W B Dixon on Wednesday. John Hunley and daughter are on the sick list. Susie Bradbrook of Norfolk visited Mrs Annie Dixon Friday and Saturday. Richard James made a business trip to Norfolk. Annie C Outland closed her school and plans a trip to North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Shiloh drew a large congregation despite weather. Effie Marriner visited Mattie Dixon. Harrie Callis visiting mother in law Mrs Robert Callis. Mattie Callis left for Norfolk. William Lilly injured while driving stakes. hand mashed and possible finger loss. he is seriously ill. Wishing the Journal success. California Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunley
Susie Bradbrook
Norfolk
Annie Dixon
Richard James
Annie C. Outland
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Shiloh
Effie Marriner
Mattie Dixon
Harrie Callis
Inlaw
Robert Callis
Mattie Callis
Oyster supper to aid Trinity Church Ladies' Aid Society
The Ladies' Aid Society of Trinity Church hosts an oyster supper at Islehan the home of Mrs. C. E. Miller on Monday evening February 26 starting at 7 PM Ice cream and cake to be sold Also congratulate our townsman G S Marchant E W Browne of Norfolk visits the county and Mrs Giles B Cooke thanks helpers who furnished the musical portion of the Valentine tea party
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Hopesakes
E. L. Bucups
Crikett Hill
Giles B. Cooke
The
Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Trinity Church
E. W. Browne
Norfolk
Foster Notes On Visits And Local Happenings
Miss Hettie Miller stayed with Miss Viola Iverson for three days. Misses Josephine Soles and Clara Bristow visited Woodside last Thursday. Rev. C. H. Williams spent Saturday night with R. H. Callis. Jenny Callis visited Mrs Edna Atherton at Blakes. John Thomas returned from Norfolk. James Everage bought a horse. George Soper, now in Baltimore, visited relatives. M N Atherton returned from Baltimore. John R. Soper is ill. Schools will have a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Miller
Viola Iverson
Josephine Soles
Clara Bristow
Soles
Woodside
C. H. Williams
R. H. Callis
Jenny Callis
Edna Atherton
Blakes
John Thomas
Norfolk
James T. Everage
George Soper
Baltimore
Family visit ends with oyster roast on the shore
Diggs and Florence Parder Elizabeth Saddler and Willie Smith visited their cousin Sam Saddler on Tuesday. They spent time together and went down on the hills Shore where they enjoyed an oyster roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Parder
Elizabeth Saddler
Willie Smith
Sam Saddler
Willie L Smith Returns After Five Week Visit
Mr Willie L Smith will return home on Monday after a five weeks visit to friends and relatives. He reports a pleasant trip and is welcomed with an invitation to come again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie L. Smith
Willie
Valentine Tea Party at St. John's Church
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a Valentine tea party and musicale at the rectory on February 14. Over 100 attended, enjoying singing and instrumental performances, a well served supper, and a total raised of 32 dollars. Notable performers included the Mathews Quartet and Bernice Le Cato with violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Church
Mathews
Elijah Baker
Dillard
Susie Forrest
Susie
Ellen Williams
Bernice le Cato
Churches Plan Joint Parsonage At Hyco Lot
United committees from Westville Holly Grove and Oak Grove churches met at Westville Church to plan a shared parsonage on the Hyco lot bought from S E Richardson. A three-member building committee from each church was named and Oak Grove will be supplied next Sunday. The Journal offers support and pledges aid to the effort and broader county church needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Holly Grove
Oak Grove
Westville Church
Hyco
S. E. Richardson
George Remeyan
G. IT. Garrett
Alex. James
T. F. Walden
Jas. L. Mason
Cornelius Hughes
N. M. Wrespass
High School Notes Roundup of Letters and Events
Pupils wrote letters to Canadian students about Mathews life. Earl Marchant reports a reply from Henry Parmelia of Waterloo Academy about Waterloo winter sports. Carrie Hudgins says the flag ordered earlier was shipped on the Isth of the month. An entertainment on Thursday Feb 22 invites parents and friends to support book purchases. refreshments at a popular price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Earl Marchant
Henry Parmelia
Waterloo Academy
Waterloo
Carrie Hudgins
Chain of Helpers
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association Offers Savings
The Irvington based Mutual Fire Association promotes low rates for dwellings and risk categories, highlighting a decade of operation with savings for members. Policies cover homes, stores, and hazardous risks at reduced annual percentages, with arbitration for disputes and prompt settlements. Contact home office in Irvington Virginia or local agents in Essex, King and Queen counties for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Neck
Southside
Mutual Fire Association
Mutual
Irvington
W. J. Parker
Mount Landing
Essex County
SV. H. Ryland
Urbanna
C. D. Marchant
Harmony Village
A. BE. Sesar
Locklies
R. H. Bland
Kay Port
R. H. Norris
New Upton
L. R. Bagby
Stevensville
King and Queen County
Honor Roll Noted in Christmas School Examinations
The record lists Miss Lillie Davis and Miss Kate Greene for punctuality, with Miss Lillie Davis awarded first general proficiency in the High School Christmas examinations and Carrie Hudgins achieving like standing in Grade Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Davis
Kate Greene
Carrie Hudgins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles J. Anderson
State Senate
Virginia
Brodie C. Nalle
Anderson
O'Ferrall
Novedy Post Corp Co
Broadway
N. Y. City
Lizzie Ferguson
Hampton
Richard Ferguson, Jr
Columbia
S. C
Sam
Richardson
J.D. Marchant
Tong
Redart
James Hudgins
Helen
W. B. Dixon
Foster
M. N. Atherton
John R. Soper
DIGGS
Jordan
Effie Miles
Mathews Court House
Pittsburgh
Fie
PrTsrmer
Prarr
Fenscina
Siblay Groceries and Ceney
al Werchandise
Shirley Pattie
Southern Shorthand and Business University
H. H. Hale
Charles H. Torsch O
Hopkins Place
Binné
Nceee
Laacloly
Gillingham St. Baltimore
White Bros. Wine and Whiskey Merchants
Commercial Place
Norfolk, Va
Ss. E. Nivin
Saandenberg
John A. Payne
Wilton, VA
W. H. Miller
Matthews C. H
Milburn
W. C. Tucker
Davis Carriage Mfg. CO
MNR
Gloucester
Pendleton James
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Tidewater Insurance and
Trus
Briow
Callis
Frank JT. Clark Gos
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