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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
3
Mrs. Dabney Baker is in Richmond and Miss Kate James plans a Norfolk visit. Several locals tour Norfolk and Elton Virginia while Rev. L. B. Richards and others appear on the sick list. A lawn party is planned by the Junior C. E. Society and busy shoppers and travelers populate Mathews with excursions, sales, and notices of property and employment.
Miss Martha A Minter visits Willoughby Beach this week. Robt M Hudgins of Richmond at Mrs Zimmerman. Hollis Ward of Baltimore vacationing in the county. Henry Robbins of Gloucester visiting aunt Mrs Wilbur Shurst. Winifred White and Virgil Proctor of Portsmouth guests at J B White's. Buckner family of Pine Bluff Arkansas's in the county last week. Mrs Jackson Miller and her daughter and son from Berkeley Virginia summering with Thomas family. Traveling men at Bohannon included L L Snead C G Snead Wright Cox Cross Sternburg Gerloff Palmer Smith Rogers Cornelius Cawthorn Fitzhugh. Ruby White returned home from Raleigh after spending winter there with Mrs Howard White and Anne Wilson. Frank P Hopwood of Uniontown PA and Charles A Rowe of Pittsburgh left after three weeks with Rowe family on North River.
News from Susan reports Luther Jarvis returning from an operation in improved condition and Larry Jagger recovering after appendicitis. Drought and drown have reduced the corn crop below average. The writer critiques political mudslinging and urges charity and integrity in aspirants for office.
The new advertisement for the Baltimore Steam Packet Co appears this week inviting travelers. James E. Byrd, known to Mathews residents for years as former secretary and treasurer of the Maryland Steamship Co, helped establish the Plankstank and Millcrd Haven route. The company dredged the Haven mouth at its own expense so steamers could reach Calis and Itchetts wharves, and many Mathews men began their careers with the Old Bay line.
A prospective Democratic candidate announces for the Virginia House of Delegates from the Mathews and Middlesex district. He pledges frank discussion with voters, service to the people, and full commitment to lead the party to victory if nominated and elected.
Captain Wesley Thomas former master of the steamer Neuse on the Great Wicomico and Piankatank line died of heart failure at 1 30 a m Monday at his home 2131 E Preston street. He was born in Dorchester county July 1 1849 and began service with the Maryland Steamboat Company in 1874 now Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company. He is survived by his widow Mrs Mary E Thomas a daughter Mrs Grace Armstrong and four sons Howard Robert Bruce Harry Wesley and Charles Fletcher Thomas.
A detailed report says Quartermaster George W. Foster of the steamship Frederick died at the Marine Hospital at 5 o clock from a wound by Samuel B. Trebout the tramp steamer on the same ship. Trebout is charged with murder. Witnesses say the shooting followed Trebout being ejected from the mess room after drinking on shore.
Obituary note reports the death of Mr George Christian with sparse details from the local notice column. The fragment confirms the passing but lacks full biographical data.
Robert L. McCreapy announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates representing Mathews and Middlesex counties. He vows to work diligently until the primary or convention is decided by the party.
A Washington North Carolina reader shares that his brother suffered a long battle with consumption and related lung problems until using Dr King s New Discovery. He was cured after six bottles and remains well today. The testimonial touts it as a rapid relief and reliable cure for coughs colds bronchitis la grippe asthma and bronchial ailments. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by druggists.
A note from W. D. Evans dated July 22, 1921 requests an appointment to speak. The message affirms respect and seeks a scheduled time to address the recipient.
A speaker announces run for nomination and election to the House of Delegates representing Mathews and Middlesex. He cites prior legislative service and asks constituents for endorsement in the upcoming Primary. He pledges to protect local interests and use experience to better serve the district.
Hundreds of orphans at the Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia receive aid attributed to the institution's president. An advertisement claims Electric Ditt ers have been used for nine years, improving stomach liver and kidney troubles. It extols purifying blood boosting digestion increasing appetite and strengthening weak children and run-down people. The note also claims the remedy is best for female complaints and costs fifty cents at druggists.
A brother in Newport News is reported to have died Tuesday. Mr Christi is the son of the late Mr Poin Christian and the brother of Mr J T Christian, known in Mathews. The remains will likely be brought to the county for burial.
R. Laven announces his palimts will be used as usual with morning preaching at Beulah and afternoon at St. Pauls next Sunday.
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