Westville Church Welcomes New York minister
The new minister Rev W J Rutherford from New York commenced work at Westville Baptist Church on Sunday. A string of community notices follows about local weddings and social events, with health remedies advertised including Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup and Dr. King’s products.
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Astiss xX
Daniel Fox
A Forrest
Ed- Jonghy
Russia Davis Tae
Keenannon
Lena Thomas
Jethro Thomas
Wuscoe Hudgins
Earnest Browne
Griffith Farchant
Josephine
Waster Griffith
Quenton
Richmond
D. G. C. Ruts
James Shinault
Bride Richmond
Houston
Rocky Mountain
W. J Rutherford
New York
Westville Baptist Church
E. Baker & Co
Christmas social notes and local visits enrich county life
The county column records holiday entertainments hosted by Miss Virginia Lillups and Mr and Mrs Adams, a sick report on Cornelius Hughes, Christmas travels to Norfolk and Baltimore, family movements, and several dances and gatherings. Notable mentions include Miss Lillian Terry visiting Norfolk and Steve Mason's hospitalization in Baltimore.
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Wit Nelson
Virginia Lillups
Kirwan
Wm.k. Adams
Cornelius Hughes
Marty Miller
Norfolk
Prentress
Edwin Scott
Seth Mistler
Eastern Shore
Lillian Terry
Ella Miller
Alma
Jack Adams Clements
Boswell Clements
Papa
Lelia Mason
Maud Hearn
Baltimore
Puing
Stephen Mason
J. W. Owens
Flether Vaughn
Howe
Back To School After Holidays In Blakes
Holiday visitors dispersed as teachers and scholars resume duties. Notables include Henry Callis now of Boston visiting Woodside. W J Watson of York county and Mrs Watson visiting relatives. Luther Atherton returning to Norfolk. Prof Julius Miller of Baltimore visiting his sister J R Hanley. John Soper of Richmond visiting. Emma Dutton of Gloucester visiting her uncle Mr Ware. Marion Forrest of Norfolk attending family events.
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Westville
John P. Morgan
Kennedy
EB. Baker & Co
Beth Browne
Mount de Sales Academy
Carterville
Rrobert Hoskins
Spring Hill
Court House
Ka Baker & Co
Louise Leffler
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Oak Grove
Holly Grove Wercies
Norfolk Christian Church
Ki. Baker & Co
Wrs
Hoskiss
Norfolk
Deitt
E. Baker & Co
Shepard G. Miller
Baltimore
Henry Callis
Boston
Woodside
W. J. Watson
York County
J. R. Hanley
John Soper
Richmond
Emma Dutton
Gloucester
Ware
Marion Forrest
Eddie Forrest Taster and Friends Wish Journal A Happy Year
A fragment shows Eddie Forrest’s taster and idle friends and relatives as the writer extends New Year wishes to the Journal. Juanita appears in the readable text.
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Eddie Forrest
Baltimore
Juanita
Oyster trade and community notes from Mobjack region
The article highlights the oyster business with large fleets from Messrs James Bros and strong weekly cargoes, thanks to favorable weather. It also notes sick health of Mrs H T Philpotts, Eva White returning to school, Ridley preparing a Lee anniversary program, an Oyster Supper by Mobjack Lodge around the 26th, and an Oak Grove sermon by Rev. Itemagen. Community moves include Mawkins family travel to Martinsville and visits between residents in Virginia.
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James Bros
Auite
H. T. Philpotts
Eva White
Foster
Ridley
Gen. Lee
Odd Fellows
Mobjack Lodge
Blerbert Rockfellow
Oak Grove
Alr
Itemagen
Misses Miller of Oakland Host Delightful December Soiree
The Misses Miller of Oakland gave a festive reception on December 26 with card playing and dancing. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous repast and a four o'clock finish, in a decorated hall with a standout Christmas tree. Over 90 ladies and gentlemen attended.
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Miller
Oakland
Dancy
Hudgins Neighborhood Notes In Late December
The notes describe a dull period due to illness and hopeful New Year improvements. Clarence Hunley and family return to Norfolk after visiting his parents Robert Blaaley and Clara Bristow, Annie Jace. Clara Sadler hosted friends with Ora Atherton visiting. Mrs. Waylon Powell improves and Sylvanus Hunley visits family. Enos Brooks plans time in Norfolk. Dell Powell visited Plain View. Lillie Bohannon recovering from illness.
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Clarence Hunley
Lesser
Norfolk
Robert Blaaley
Clara Bristow
Annie Jace
Union Air
Clara Sadler
C.F. Sadler
Mrs
Christmas Gatherings and Local Social Notes
Christmas festivities ended with a quiet New Year as residents share reports of visits. Mrs A G Anderson Mrs Floyd Powell and others hosted gatherings with friends in this area and Brambleton Virginia visitors stayed with Mrs George Sadier. Mr R L Callis is at home and Mrs Judie Brooks shows slow improvement. James Hunley spent time with his mother Mrs Jennie Forrest last week.
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Courave
A. G. Anderson
Floyd Powell
Gave
Frank White
Brambleton
George Sadier
Norfolk
R.L. Calhis
Judie Brooks
James. Hunley
Jeannie Forrest
Capt Hedgins Veteran Sailor From Norfolk Retires
Capt James Hedgins of Norfolk retires after long service in the merchant marine. Details note his connection to Sanday and a final voyage marking a career spanning decades.
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James Hedgins
Norfolk, Sanday
New Year Greetings From Gwynns Island
The Gwynns Island community sends New Year wishes to the editor. The holidays brought several marriages and quiet Christmas. The Rev Guy spoke to the morning crowd, and Rev Richard Ferguson preached to a large audience Sunday night. Mr Joe Callis is ill, Mr G Spears is convalescent, fishermen prepare for spring, Wilbur Godsey visited family, Miss Lillian Williams left for Washington, and the pleasant weather reminds locals of old times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Spears
Wilbur Godsey
Lillian Williams
Washington
Proposal for New Road Making Approach
The writer criticizes the slow pace of traditional road building and urges adopting a new method. He suggests crushed stone or shells and argues progress requires starting now, even at a humble pace, asserting an engineer is not essential to begin. Leumas advocates taking the first step toward improvement.
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Leumas
Hicks Wharf social and holiday visitors report
Mr W G Miles Jr hosted a Thursday night party with dancing and refreshments. Visitors include Flossie Hudgins Estelle White who went home to New Point, Neil Foster Garland Miles returning to Norfolk, and several others visiting relatives. Various locals travel home or to schools and colleges as holidays end.
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W. G. Miles
Miles
Flossie Hudgins
Estelle White
New Point
Hilda Miles
Neil Foster
Garland Miles
Norfolk
R. Sutherland
Boston
East River
T. J. Machen
Sunbeam
Local notices on Portsmouth officials and residents
SUSANS. Mr. M. T. Hunt, a Portsmouth Alderman, returns to duties. Mr. Fergnson buys Mrs. Wim. Smith’s property at the river mouth and moves to the county. Mr. Chapman relocates to Hampton. Milton J. Ripley and John Ripley taken to St. Vincent Hospital for suspected cancer and other ailments. Roads remain poor despite repairs, with mud and sand filling methods criticized. turning roads to bring clay to surface won’t help.
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M. T. Hunt
the Winsnows Star
Portsmouth
Harbor View
Fergnson
West Virginia
Wim. Smith
Ast River
Chapman
Hampton Va
Milton J. Ripley
St. Vincent Hospital
John Ripley
Jaykins
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