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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
4
Obituaries and resolutions require paid insertion
Classified notice states obituaries and resolutions of re nee may be published only as paid matter at five cents per line, with Thursday January 6, 1910 as the date for insertion.
New Year Aim for MaATuHEws Journal
At the start of the year the MaATuHEws Journal promises enlarged readers service and asks loyal support. It pledges to improve and serve the county better, urging residents to resolve to help their county paper and advance local interests.
Nancy Smith Borum Passes After Sudden Illness
Nancy Smith Borum, eldest daughter of Coley and J Annie Borum, died at about nineteen after a brief illness. A St Pauls M E Church member, she recently graduated Eastern College Fort Royal Virginia and taught Willow Grove School before her death. Survived by three sisters and parents, her funeral was held at her home led by Rev J A Winn and interment followed at the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Smith
Coley
J. Annie Borum
Nancy
St. Paul's M. E.church
South
Eastern College
Fort Royal
Willow Grove School
J.A. Winn
Stary
Mrs Susan A White Ladylike Widow Of Whites Neck
Mrs Susan A White, one of Whites Neck's oldest residents, died at her Mobjack home on Tuesday December 28 at eighty five. The funeral was conducted Thursday by Rev W L Jones, with burial in the family cemetery. A longtime member of the M E Church South, she was noted for her consecrated Christian character and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan A. White
Whites Neck
Mobjack
W. L. Jones
Death of River resident Mr. Thomas Owens
News reached the paper of the death of Mr. Thomas Owens a River resident and son of Mr Owens. The death is attributed to heart failure details of the funeral could not be learned in this week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
River
Fe Owens
Freeman to Speak at Cardinal Atheneum Thursday Night
Major S. D. Freeman will deliver a lecture at the Cardinal Atheneum on Thursday night January 13. The subject is West Point and Army Reciprocities. A brief sketch of Mathews’ life is in the editor’s hands and will be printed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Freeman
Cardinal Athenaeum
West Point
Army
Mathews
Barn Fire Destroys Dr Haynes Stable including Patchen Wilton
A barn belonging to Dr. W. H. D. Haynes burned in the early hours with several horses and mules, hay, vehicles, and other property lost. The stallion Patchen Wilton perished in the blaze and investigators have not yet determined the fire’s cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. D. Haynes
Patchen Wilton
Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve Overview
Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve is recommended for pimples black heads sores chaps ulcers sunburn and all skin affections. 25c at all dealers.
Quiet Oakland Wedding Ties Parker to Hearn
Alice Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, married J. W. Hearn on a December Thursday evening at Oakland. Rev. H. H. Moore of Kentucky performed the ceremony. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hearn of North. The couple has many friends who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Wm. Miller
Alice Parker
J.W. Hearn
H.H. Moore
Kentucky
J. H. Hearn
North
Miller Hearn wed at Holly Grove Church
Clarence Edward Miller and Maud Hearn were married at Holly Grove Christian Church on Tuesday December 28 with Rev H Moore officiating. The couple, both known and well liked in the region, begin married life amid public good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Edward Miller
W. M. Miller
Maud Hearn
J. H. Hearn
North
Holly Grove Christian Church
H. H. Moore
Marchant and Hudgins Wed in Hudgins Church
Mr James W Marchant of Churchview Middlesex County and Miss Helen Hudgins daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Hudgins of Redart were married in the Old Baptist Church Hudgins on Tuesday December 28 at 8 am Rev H B Jordan officiating The couple left by Norfolk steamer for their wedding tour and will live in Middlesex where Marchant runs a merchantile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Marchant
Churchview
Middlesex County
Helen Hudgins
J. W. Hudgins
Redart
Old Baptist
Hudgins
H. B. Jordan
Marchant
Norfolk
Dow Brooks wedding at Beulah M. E. Church
Henry L. Dow married Hat tie M. Brooks at Beulah M. E. Church on December 25 1909 at eight. Rev J Arthur Winn presided. Best man Guy Morvan maid of honor Ellen Brooks ushers J Sam Hodgins Grover Burroughs. Reception followed at the bride’s home. Families Thurston Dow and G Walter Brooks well known in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah M. E. Church
Henry L. Dow
Hattie M. Brooks
J. Arthur Winn
Charlie Brooks
Nannie Thomas
Billie Hudgins
Ruby Brooks
Guy Morvan
Ellen Brooks
J. Sam. Hodgins
Grover Burroughs
Thurston Dow
G. Walter Brooks
Dr Bell’s Anti Septic Salve advertised for skin cures
Ecezma ringworm tetter chapped hands or lips boils sores and all skin diseases are quickly cured by Dr Bell's Anti Septic Salve priced at 25 cents a box. A creamy snow white ointment sold by dealers.
Pine Tar Honey marketed as la grippe remedy
Advert says Br. Bell's Pine Tar Honey used yearly for LaGrippe and coughs with throat and bronchial relief. Claims widespread sale and availability everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Bell
Quiet M E Parsonage Wedding of Diggs and Thomas
The Central M E Parsonage hosted a quiet wedding on Thursday December 234. Mission parish records note M Thomas daughter of L C Thomas wed Arthur V Diggs with L J Phaup performing the ceremony. The groom is Otis Diggs son. Both families are well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
M. Thomas
L. C. Thomas
Arthur V. Diggs
L. J. Phaup
Otis Diggs
Medicine with Ten-Year Merit Pine Tar Honey Sells 16 Years
Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey has been sold for sixteen years and sales rise every year. The makers guarantee it and claim no risk. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells
Aldrich and Ward Couple Wed in January Ceremony
William E Aldrich son of Mr and Mrs T H Aldrich and Miss Selma Ward daughter of Capt I D Ward were married at the bride’s parents home on Tuesday January 4 Rev W L Jones performed the ceremony. The groom once lived in Mathews and is now an officer on a Baltimore steamer. They depart with many well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E Aldrich
T. H. Aldrich
Selma Ward
I. D. Ward
W. L. Jones
Mathews
Baltimore
Foster Armistead Marries Foster in Rockingham
The Charlotteville Observer reports the wedding of Eva Garnett Armistead to Dr. Maxwell Sibley Foster at the Armistead home in Rockingham on December 22. Rev E Davis officiated with only family present. out of town guests from Mathews Virginia attended. Guests later admired generous gifts from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora A. Armistead
Rockingham N. C
Eva Garnett Armistead
Maxwell Sibley Foster
Mathews Va
Rosa Steele
E. A. Foster
Mabel Foster
Thomas G. Billups
Virginia Billups
E. Davis
Methodist Church
Charlottsville
Local P E Boggs Leads First Quarterly Conference
Rev W G Boggs new P E for Rappahannock District presided over the first Quarterly Conference at Salem January 1 2 with a large audience giving him a favorable reception. Miss Mattie Foster returned home Christmas Day after a pleasant visit to Gloucester Hampton Newport News Fox Hill and Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Boggs
P. E
Rappahannock
Mathews
Salem
Borges
Mattie Foster
Gloucester
Hampton
Newport News
Fox Hill
Norfolk
Local Social Notes From Norfolk Area Over Holidays
Miss Lillian Keys to spend time with parents while W P Iverson accepts Hanover County post. Hettie Miller to winter with Viola Iverson. Geo Hodges of Norfolk visited family at Christmas. Seldon Wright of Norfolk visiting sister Mrs Shackelford. Robert Terrie visiting L R Hunley. John Apperson and children of Norfolk recently visited. S D Fowler and family from Norfolk visiting R H Forrest. Evell and Euell families from Norfolk visited James Curfman. Albert and Carl Nelson of Wisconsin and Minnie Nelson of Baltimore at Woodlawn and plan to stay. Reve and Mrs Watson of Straits visited Woodside. Watson to serve in Columbia, Mrs Watson remains for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert and
Carl Nelson
Wis
Minnie Nelson
Baltimore
Woodlawn
W. J. Watson
Straits
N. C
Woodside
R. H. Callis
Watson
Columbia, J. C
Oyster convention adjourns to reconvene in Tidewater area
The Oyster Convention met in Newport News on October 20 adjourned to reconvene in Newport News on Tuesday January 11 at 11 a.m. It calls every County and City in Tidewater to send delegates. J. N. Stupss, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oysteronvention
Newport News
Tidewater
J. N. Stupss
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve Promise Refund
Advertisement states money back guarantee if not satisfied after using Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve and notes a 25 cent price at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Eagle
Young Men Learn Telegraphy Opportunity in 64 page Catalog
Life scholarship in telegraphy typewriting and railroad service reduced to 45 dollars with 2.50 rail tickets paid. Newnan climate and 8,000 inhabitants offer moral surroundings. Training takes 4 to 6 months with guaranteed jobs paying 45 to 65 dollars monthly. Board at low rates and diplomas awarded. Great demand for operators. Write for free catalog from Southern School of Telegraphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
Southern School OF Telegraphy
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey guarantees the best cough and cold remedy with millions of satisfied users and availability at all dealers. The copy emphasizes widespread trust and retailer accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised Across Years
W L Henry of Panama Mo says seven years proof that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs colds and throat chest lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years proof that it treats coughs colds grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and lung hemorrhage in early stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. L. Henry
Panama
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