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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1911

Page

4

B C and A Railway Co Steamer Schedule from Baltimore to Freeport

The B C and A Railway Co steamers depart Baltimore weekly for Freeport and intermediates with times from Pier 9 Light Street at 5 PM Sundays and Wednesdays and return from Freeport on Tuesdays and Fridays weather permitting. The timetable lists stop points with approximate times and notes that arrivals and departures are not guaranteed and delays may occur.

Pier Light Street Wharf Baltimore Freeport Mila Sampsons Tipers Blackwells Fleeton Timbs Reedville Hardings Harveys Grace Point Byrdton Kilmarnock Oceans Jackson Creek Cricket Hill Callis Ll Fitchetts P. M Ruarks Warehouse Conrads Green Point Stampers 2 Blans Blands Stampers Callis Jackson's Creek Ocransl. P. M

Ube Journal Policy and Classified Rates

The Ube Journal announces weekly publication each Thursday with a $1.00 yearly advance. Editor and owner W. M. Miner. Obituaries and resolutions of respect require paid insertion at five cents per line. Communications advocating candidacy are billed at advertising rates. Reading notices cost ten cents per line, with contract rates available on request.

Brooks Dixes wedding at East Mathews Parsonage

John J. Brooks and Miss Ellen Dixes, both of Bethel, were married by Rev. J. A. Winn at the East Mathews Parsonage on April 2.

John J. Brooks Ellen Dixes Bethel J. A. Winn East Mathews Parsonage

Ewell and Kemp Wed at Hicks Wharf Parsonage

Mr Seth L Ewell son of Mr and Mrs Ned Ewell and Miss Laura L Kemp of North were married by Rev T W Ogden at the Methodist Parsonage near Hicks Wharf on December 2.

Seth L. Ewell Ned Ewell Laura L. Kemp North T. W. Ogden Hicks Wharf

Local Marriage: Walter Machen Weds Effie Davis at Mobjack Parsonage

Walter E. Machen, son of Mrs. Chas. M. Machen and Miss Effie L. Davis, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. H. Davis of Mobjack, were married at the West Matthews Parsonage on December 25.

Walter E. Machen Chas. M. Machen Effie L. Davis J. H. Davis Mobjack West Mathews Parsonage

New Year wishes and appeal for support from The Journal

The Journal extends sincere wishes for a happy year and thanks loyal readers for past support. It pledges to advocate for the county and region, aims to serve the people, and asks for continued loyal moral and financial backing while asking readers to judge honest mistakes leniently.

Jarvis Hudgins Tie Knot in Norfolk Christmas Wedding

Henry G. Jarvis of Norfolk and Miss Nora S. Hudgins daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Sheppard Jarvis were married at the East Mathews Methodist Parsonage by Rev J A Winn on December 25. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Shed Hudgins. They will reside in Norfolk.

Henry G. Jarvis Norfolk Nora S. Hudgins Sheppard Jarvis East Mathews Methodist Parsonage J. A. Winn Shed Hudgins

Col Morton Marge Virginia’s first auditor dies at home

Col Morton Marge veteran of Civil War and first auditor of Virginia dies at his Richmond home on December 21. He lost a leg at the second Battle of Manassas. R Donohoe editor Fairfax Herald and former state senator was appointed to fill the unexpired term. Judge R H L Chichester of Stafford named by Gov Mann to preside over the Fifteenth Circuit succeeding Judge John E Mason. General approval anticipated.

Morton Marge Virginia Richmond Manassas R. Donohoe Fairfax Herald R. H. L. Chichester Stafford Mann Fifteenth Circuit John E. Mason Free Lance

Death of Confederate Veteran William H White at 69

William Harrison White a Confederate veteran and prominent Mobjack resident died December 31 at Sarah Leigh Hospital Norfolk after a long illness due to stomach cancer. Funeral at Grace M E Church with Rev T W Ogden. buried on his father's grounds. Survived by three sisters Genie White Mrs J C Proctor Mrs Shelby Green one brother J D White and a daughter Mrs O M Walker. The Journal shares heartfelt sympathy with mourners.

William Harrison White Mobjack Sarah Leigh Hospital Norfolk Grace M. E. Church T. W. Ogden Capt. White Mr. White Genie _White J. C. Proctor Shelby Green J. D. White O. M. Walker

Abernathy Diggs Couple Married in Norfolk Ceremony

Arthur T. Abernathy longtime Philadelphia Record associate editor and travel writer wed Miss Pearl Diggs a popular Laban young woman in Norfolk Rev R Finley Gayle officiated. The couple are guests of the brides parents Mr and Mrs Thomas C Hudgins on aban.

Arthur T. Abernaty Philadelphia Record Pearl Diggs Laban Norfolk R. Finley Gayle Thomas C. Hudgins Aban

Marshall Hudgins nuptials at Laban home

Mr William R Marshall son of Mr and Mrs W O Marshall and Miss Annie Carl Hudgins daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther D Hudgins were married at the bride’s home on December 29 by Rev L J Phaup. All parties are well known at Laban. The couple left for Norfolk where they will reside.

William R. Marshall W. O. Marshall Annie Carl Hudgins Luther D. Hudgins L. J. Phaup Laban

Diggs and Peed Wed Quietly in Home Ceremony

Mr Harry Diggs son of Geo L Diggs and Miss Bessie Peed daughter of the late Thomas Peed were married at the home of B M Diggs on December 28 at 9 am Rev L J Phaup officiating They departed that day on the Steamer Mobjack for their bridal tour both families well known here

Harry Diggs Geo. L. Diggs Bessie Peed Thomas Peed B. M. Diggs Rev. L. J. Phaup

Atherton Green Couple Wed in Mathews Methodist Parsonage

Willie J. Atherton son of Mr and Mrs Aanon Atherton and Miss Iia May Green daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Green were married at the Methodist Parsonage in Mathews by Rev L J Phaup on December 4th at 7 PM. All parties were residents of Queenstown.

Willie J. Atherton Aanon Atherton I.ia May Green J. T. Green Methodist Parsonage Mathews L. J. Phaup Queenstown

Diggs and Hudgins Wed at Mathews M E Parsonage

Mr Otis V Diggs and Miss Effley Hudgins were quietly married at the Mathews M E Parsonage on December 2. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs William B Diggs and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Hudgins, both families well known in Laban.

Otis V. Diggs Effley- Hudgins Mathews M. E. Parsonage Wm. B. Diggs C. O. Hudgins Laban

Mrs James Brooks Dies After Ill Health at 82

At a late hour we report the death of Mrs James Brooks wife of a leading citizen of Laban She was esteemed for admirable qualities and Christian character She died on Tuesday the funeral was preached at the home on Wednesday by Rev L J Phaup and burial followed in Pear Tree Cemetery She was 82 and survived by four sons and three daughters.

James Brooks Laban Phaup

Griffin Minter wed in Chestnut Avenue church ceremony

Miss Sarah Gertrude Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank G Griffin and Mr Robert Clayton Minter were married at Chestnut Avenue Methodist Church on December 22. Rev Travis Taylor officiated. Griffin entered with her father who gave her away. Maid of honor Miss Lillian Yendes wore white satin with crystal trim.

Sarah Gertrude Griffin Frank G. Griffin Clayton Avenue Robert Clayton Minter Chestnut Avenue Methodist Church Travis Taylor Miss Griffin Lillian Yendes Piborg, Pa

Wedding Party Includes Bridesmaids in Blue Mull Frocks

The ceremony featured bridesmaids Rose Taylor Lada Ketcham Maud Kellum and Mabel Engler in light blue mull gowns with pearl trim, carrying carnations tied with blue ribbon. Best man was cousin Marvin Minter. ushers included FE Timberlake Jr Harvey Minter Wade Seward George Griffin of the city.

Golden Gate Rose Taylor Lada Ketcham Maud Kellum Mabel Engler Marvin Minter Mesers FE L. Timberlake, Jr New Kent County Harvey Minter Norfolk Wade Seward George Griffin This City Daily Press

Marriage at Cartersville Baptist Church Unites Rhodes Mason

Miss Annie Katherine Rhodes becomes bride of Philo Henry Mason of Mathews Virginia at 3 p m December 27 at Cartersville Baptist Church. Rev Sparks W Milton D D and Rev J T Stimson officiate. Decorations of holly and cedar, bride wears Elephant's breath suit. groom in black. Attendants, ushers, and guests listed. notables include Mason family from Mathews and California and Rhodes family from Virginia. Mason is secretary treasurer of Noon and son Realty Corp of Richmond. bride's family well connected in state.

Cartersville Baptist Church Annie Katherine Rhodes Philo Henry Mason Mathews Sparks W. Milton Norfolk J. T. Stimson Elphant New York City Marie-Louise Rhodes Charlotte Gillam Elvira Maxwell Y. O’ Noonan T. J. Fleming J. R. Duke Redmond Fred W. Rhodes Lilly Rhodes Herbert Lecker Mary Pitts Elk Hill Harry Griffin Fork Union Oley A. Irving Geo. W. Mason Susie Mason Philip H. Mason California F. M. Collier John Head Y. C. Noonan Richmond W. H. Rhodes Noon Andson Reality Corporation George Mason

Double Wedding at Locust Grove M. E. Church

A double wedding occurred on December 26 at Locust Grove United Methodist Church. E C Sutton wed Blanche M Fitchett and Robert W Soles wed M Belle Fitchett in ceremonies performed by Rev T W Ogden. Both grooms are sons of local families, with the brides daughters of another prominent Soles area couple. They reside in Soles where they are well known.

Locust Grove M. E. Church E. C. Sutton Blanche M. Fitchett Robert W. Soles M. Belle Fitchett T. W. Ogden Edward Sutton Robert Soles Winlace Soles

Constipation Remedies Sold for Stomach Ailments

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure to keep bowels regular and avert many ailments. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

The Bill's Offer of Shelter and Service by a Spring

A pilgrim tale recalls a station built by a benevolent figure at a spring near a hill. They provided a cot and offered water to weary travelers, strengthening those who faced fatigue or death. The speaker vows to serve all, feeding hungry hearts and tending the flock throughout the day.

Croup Remedy Promoted by Chamberlain The Milestone

Advertisers claim Chamberlains Cough Remedy wards off a croup attack and prevents danger when the croupy cough appears. They say thousands of mothers use it successfully and that it is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Board of Trade Meeting Postponed to Jan 16

Due to bad weather the Board of Trade meeting and the committee session planned for Mathews C. H. have been postponed to next Tuesday at 7 p.m. The same committee will meet with the Board in the Court House on that day by order of the Board.

Board of Trade Mathews C. H Court House

Medicines that aid nature in cough remedy

Medicines that aid nature are always most effective. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan by quieting the cough easing the lungs opening secretions and aiding nature in restoring the system to health. Thousands testify to its superiority and it is sold by local merchants.

Chamberlain

Live Agents Wanted for Meritorious Medicines Line

Advert says live agents needed in every town to sell an extensively advertised medicine line used by families and in stables. Offers exceptional opportunity to earn good money. Respond with proposition to L. B. Martin, Boxer, Richmond Virginia.

L. B. Martin Boxer Richmond

Rheumatism Relief Promoted By Liniment Use

A Brisbane notice asserts that nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscular due to cold or dampness and need no internal treatment. It recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment for quick relief and notes it is for sale locally.

Chamberlain

Cloak Sale Ends Soon With Reduced Prices

Wyatt Wolffe advertises a large shipment of long black cloaks at reduced prices, urging early selection before stock ends. Also promotes special prices on pictures next week.

Wyatt Wolffe

Bell's Antiseptic Salve Item Ad

An advertisement touts Car Bell’s Antiseptic Salve as good for pimples blackheads sores chaps ulcers burns and all skin conditions priced at 25 cents at all dealers.

Car

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