Local society notes reveal a busy Mathews county scene
Local residents and visitors populate weekly roundups with social calls travels and gatherings. Names including Hilda Blake C H Anderton McCready Lewis Tabb Hunley Fowler Foster and Williams appear among many in Norfolk Portsmouth and Richmond. events feature excursions church notices picnics revivals and new magazines at the Journal Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Ladies Home Journal
Woman's Home Companion
McClures
Popular
Munsey
Cavalier
Argosy
Popular Mechanics
Black Cat
Phillistine
County Correspondence from Several Regions
County notes report Mr. Howard Hurst spent last week in the county and Mr. James Hatch visiting relatives in Gloucester. Joe Mathews visits Baltimore relatives while Will Joslyn and family tour Charleston Missouri. Mrs Bosman and Miss Georgie Thompson visit Mr. Lewis in Norfolk. Miss Long, a milliner for Mr W J Grimstead, returns home to Pulaski county. Annie Thompson and two sons Willie Floyd Serena and Lee White return from Baltimore after a week with kin.
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Howard Hurst
Mrs. Bosman
Georgie Thompson
Norfolk
Mr. Lewis
Miss Long
W. J. Grimstead
Pulaski County
Annie Thompson
Willie
Floyd
Serena
Lee White
Baltimore
Puella
Gwynns Island Visits and Local Happenings
Visitors from the city arrive on Gwynns Island including Misses Ruby Williams and Et ta Callis to see relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forrest of York. A Fourth picnic yields receipts of 130 dollars. Mr. Preston Hurst and Miss Belle Callis wed last Wednesday evening by Rev. L. J. Suddith. Fifteen houses are under construction with plans for more. RaINnow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Hurst
Belle Callis
L. J. Suddith
Gum Lane Mission Notes and Sunday School Growth
Mrs M F Foster of Port Norfolk visits daughter Mrs J R Keyes. Capt Henry Ashbury and two daughters Hattie Minnie return from Norfolk. Gum Lane Sunday School averages about fifty attendees each Sunday at 2 30 pm. Talent Workers praised for service. Women’s Talent Workers were honored on July Fourth with a launch trip for twenty six to Diggs Wharf then back for refreshments. Mrs P B Collier and two sons from Gwynn’s Island joined. A trip to New Point Beach is planned for July 1.
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George Gowen
New Point High School
Gum Lare
Gum Lane
Gumlane
Diggs Wharf
P. B. Collier
Gwynns Island
Mrs Dora Fitzhugh Visits Baltimore Parents
Mrs. Dora Fitzhugh and daughter of Baltimore visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Davis on North River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Fitzhugh
Baltimore
Mrs. W. L. Davis
North River
Card of Thanks from Sallie Thompkins Chapter
The Sallie Thompkins Chapter expresses sincere appreciation to those who aided them by contributions and service on June 29. The organization assures supporters their interest will be remembered. Mr. F Theo Miller, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Thompkins
F. Theo. Miller
Chamberlin's Linament for Muscle Soreness and Rheumatic Pain
For soreness of the muscles whether from violent exercise or injury there is nothing better than Chamberlins Linament. This linament also relieves rheumatic pains. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Public School Examinations Set for Mathews C H
Summer examinations for public school teachers will be held at Mathews C H on Wednesday July 31Thursday August 1 and Friday August 2 beginning daily at 9 o clock a m. Expired certificates may be renewed for two years by taking the examination on the past sessions reading course at the same time and place. E C Perctvar Div Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews C. H
E.C Perctvar. Div
In Memoriam Osborn F Morgan Drowned From Steamer Mobjack
An obituary tribute recalls Osborn F Morgan drowned July 13 1907 aboard the Mobjack. The speaker laments a lost son with verses of longing and memory noting a broken home and absent joy as flowers bloom anew in spring. The piece centers on a grieving parent recalling a nine year old boy and the missing presence in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn F. Morgan
Classified notices of sales and rentals from Mathews Journal
For Sare Red clover and Alfalfa hay sheep and fresh cows. S. G. Miller. For Sale 30000 cabbage plants Burpees Show Head fine plants. G. L. Diccs Laban Va. For SALE Large oysters for planting very cheap Bykon SouthERLAND Hicks Wharf Va. For SALE Two milch cows one three years old one seven both fresh in about three weeks. J. B. Bennett Mathews Wails Lost chance to profit from Job Printing department of this office. For SALE One pure bred Holstein cow July $40 One pure bred Berkshire sow weight 250 pounds farrowed 14 pies in March and in fine condition $20 Clifford Hupers Cricket Hill Va For RENT OR LEASE For rent or lease for Year 1912 25 acres including race track and buildings belonging to Southside Agricultural Association Apply by July 15 to G. S. Marcuant Sec Mathews Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bennett
Mathews
Wails
Berkshire
Clifford Huperns
Cricket Hill
Foy
Southside Agricultural Association
G. S. Marcuant
Optical firm seeks photographers on Iberal basis
WanTep in every locality agents who can furnish references to handle photographic work on Iberal percentage basis. G. L. Hart Optical Co. Inc. 21x E. road St. Richmond Va.
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G. L. Hart Optical Co., Inc
E.road St
Richmond
Farm for sale with acres of land and oysters
A farm containing 39 acres cleared 16 acres woodland 4% acres oyster shore with many oysters. It includes a dwelling of eight rooms a good barn outhouses storehouse and a newly occupied valuable wharf property near Fitchett's Wharf. Formerly owned by Mr Josephus Trader. Terms easy. Further particulars apply.
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Fitchett's Wharf
Josephus
Social notes from Ware Neck and surrounding area
Mr D Y Davis of Suffolk rests at home while Miss Ida Robbins and Miss Maud Robbins visit a sister in Norfolk. The Robbins couple and children spend the 4th in Norfolk. Marguerite Waddell of New York visits relatives here. Mrs C E Nash and Eleanor visit brother R B White of North River. Mr Mark and Page from Richmond stay with Mr and Mrs B J Vaughn. Bristow family from Richmond spend the 4th with daughter Mrs Jas Nuttall Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Bowman
Ida Roberts
Baltimore
J. Eddie Davis
Horn Harbor
Marguerite Waddell
New York
Bristow
Richmond
Jas. Nuttall Jr
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Coloe
Liss Hilda Blake
C. H. Anderton
Rr. L. McCready
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Iss Adele Hunley
L. B. Hunley
C. Charles Fowler
Liss Susie Borum
Luther Borum
R.a. L. Foster
Portsmouth
Blakes Last
Ray Powell
G. H. McFaden
Ridd
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Retty
Iss Hargrove
Washington
Mrs. H. , Payne
Itimore
Mary Blake
Retz
Chas. E. Diggs
J. W. Mathews
Rockylant
N.C
Misses Hillie and
Julia Miller
Normal
Norfolk, Va
Sidney Foster
Hamil. Md
Rea
Hr Clinton Williams
W.va
Irbert Williams
Aptain G. W. Billups
Hendersonville
Kew
Knator
Claud Byars
Hyco
Ben Smith
H IL
Elijah Baker Jr
R. L. Sears
L. J. Phaup
Thel
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Tr. Weems
Brazoria County
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and Sands Smith
A. D. Hudgins
Port Hayod
Isses Maud and
Francis Hud
Stephen Adams
Edgar Winn
Jackson Fla
Fitchks
Sarah A Kemp
Baltire
Miss Buikley
North
H. Machen
Friends
Yorktown
Orfole
G. S
Archant
J. Sidneymith
N. E. Miller
Treas
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association
W., M. Minter
Thornhill
Ressell
G. S. Marchant
J. R. Keys
Old Dominion S. S. Co
Gloucester
George A. Jordan
Univerity School
Columbia, N. Y
Josephine Davis
Sadye Smith
Lillian Miles
Thomas Brooks
J. C. Walker
Colonial Beach
Charlie Green
Glebe
Joseph Freeman
Chicago
Ike Freeman
Thomas Billups
Green Mansion
N. D. Sills
Sun Life Assurance Co. of
Canada
Penny
R. C. Brooks
W.L. Diggs and Son
Marion Wells
Susan Anne Jordan
Halifax County
Jas. Watson
Poplar Grove
Bertram L. Owens
Diggs
N.Y.P
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Ladies of Christ Church
Williams Wharf
Westville
Reobinson
The
Linen Thread Company of
C. C. Thomas
Beulah
St. Paul's
Cobbs Creek
James Hatch
Joe Mathews
Will Joslyn
Charleston, Mo
Fred Joslyn
Ruby Williams
Etta Callis
Rufus Marriner
Miss Grace Marriner
William Respass
Foster
M. F. Boyd
Port Norfolk
J. R. Keyes
Henry Ashbury
Hattie
Minnie
S. G. Miller
Julli
G. L. Diccs
Laban Va
Bykon Southerland Hicks
Mathews Journal
Lynchburg
Richmond Va
Sam
G. H. McFapen
Richmond, Va
J. R. Winder
Fitchett's
McCue
Thomas WW. Odgen
Hicks Wuarr
Bridgeport and Pal
MER Engines
Bridgeport
Palmer
Clifford G
Hudgins
Piary
Virginia
Farmers’ Institute
Virginia State Farmers’ Institute
Winchester
Ware
Mr. D.y. Davis
Suffolk
Ida and
Maud Robbins
Geo, Robbins
Mr. Muark
Page
B. J. Vaughn
Chamberai
the Mathews Journal
Desij
State Normal School
Fredericksburg
Oae
E. H. Russel
S Department
Rose Lang
Pulaski, Va
W. Grimstead
Mathews Marine Railway
Milton Murray
Prop
Williams Wharf, Va
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