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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
4
The Journal January 4 1912 issue extends New Year wishes and comments on the Vir inian Pilot and Landmark consolidation. It notes editor W M Minter owner Paul Titlow and office manager and reflects on the Landmark’s passing as an individual newspaper with respect for its policies and exposition.
The text describes varied New Year sounds from bells rung by young men driven by devilishness to howling dogs from constitutional dislike and louder cries of old maids welcoming the Leap Year hoping to entrap a male.
A gentleman from Cow Neck reports loss of an overcoat and a pair of gloves on Saturday night between Tabb's Road and the old Baptist Church. Finder to leave with Mr. J. B. Bennett to claim a reward. A ruby opal shield pin is also involved with a $5 reward to Dr. M. S. Foster, Mathews, Va.
The timetable shows the B C and A Railway steamers leaving Baltimore Pier 9 Light Street each Sunday and Wednesday at 5:00 pm for Freeport and intermediate landings with morning arrivals in Freeport, and return sailings from Freeport Tuesdays and Fridays weather permitting. Freight cutoffs are 4:00 pm on sailing days. The timetable notes arrivals and departures at multiple wharves and states no guarantee of exact times or delays. Willard Thompson is General Manager and A K Beaven is Agent in Baltimore.
Mr Cland V Hudgins son of Mr and Mrs W S Hudgins wed in a chapel service conducted by Rev J W Oxden on December 29th. The families are well known in upper Mathews where they reside.
Mr Shelly Davis and Miss Emma Sadler wed at Mathes Parsonage West on December 27 officiated by Rev T W Ogden. Groom is son of John R Davis and Mrs Davis, bride is daughter of Stephen Sadler and Mrs Sadler, longtime upper Mathews residents.
Mr. Harry L. Hutchinson of Lancaster County wed Miss Cassie Thomas daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno E. Thomas of Foster at Macedonia Church on December 27 officiated by Rev. J C Walker.
James Oliver son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver of Mob jack and Violet Minor daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Minor were quietly married at the West Mathews Parsonage by Rev T W Ozden on December 24.
The community learned Wednesday night that Jno F Singleton married Ida Singleton at the home of Reverend Geo E Thomas. Ida, daughter of Capt Severn K Miles, was widowed 25 to 30 years ago. May their lives be long and happy.
Boyd Hudgins son of Shadrack Hudgins of New Point and Roselia Stewart daughter of John Stewart of Penny married at Bethel ME Church on Tuesday December 26. Rev J A Winn officiated. They will reside at the bride’s home.
Gloucester and neighboring counties gathered for court on New Year Day where Rev. J. D. McAllister urged voter approval of statewide prohibition. The trial of Cincenattus Walker for the murder of J. M. Shackleford began and continues. Presiding Elder W. G. Bogg conducted quarterly conferences at Central and Beulah.
The article recalls a school entertainment held on a cold December night with low attendance. Tickets were refunded and the show repeated the following Saturday, drawing a larger crowd and additional numbers. Refreshments were provided by the Citizens League, about $95 was collected, and the new stage was tested as the term began on January 3rd urging students to attend the remaining months.
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds claiming it quickly fixes ailments and can be sold for infants. It warns the product contains no opium or narcotics and may be given as a substitute by dealers.
Mr. Royal Wright son of Mr and Mrs John W Wright of North Carolina wed Miss Lottie Forrest daughter of Mr and Mrs Spencer Forrest of Mathews County Virginia at the local Methodist parsonage Saturday evening December 23. Rev Le J Phaup performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Norfolk where the groom is employed.
Mr. Wilter Saunders a noted real estate dealer of Dixondale Gloucest er Co and Miss Ruby Thomas Buford of Richmond were married in Washington D C on Christmas Day. They will reside in Dixondale.
Mel Hunley died at his home near Mobjack on December 23 1911 after a year long struggle with a malignant brain tumor. He was operated on at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore but gains were not permanent. Survived by his mother four brothers and a devoted wife the funeral was conducted by Rev Ogden with many relatives present. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian church and an Odd Fellow in good standing. The community remembers his gentleness devotion to church duties and steadfast faith.
The three and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Duvall died December 21 at their home near the Court House. She lived 24 hours after onset of membranous croup and funeral service was conducted by the writer Geo Gowen offering Gospel comfort to the grieving parents.
A funeral was held at the deceased's home last Monday for Miss Harriet Gayle. Survivors include Mr. Jefferson Gayle and Mrs. Margaret Armistead, the only remaining members of a once large family that lived long peaceful lives.
Fragmentary ad text promotes Dr Kings New Life as a malaria remedy with instructions to use 25cc at drug stores. The full product details and claims are not provided.
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