Local notices from Mathews County residents and events
Mr. W H Rowland spent a few days in Norfolk this week and Dr A G Vaden bought a fine Maxwell. Various visits, sicknesses, and engagements are noted including Mrs James H Peed visiting Norfolk, a birth congratulations for Mr and Mrs A Floyd Marchant, and multiple arrivals from Baltimore and Richmond. An excursion by Old Confederate Veterans on June 17 is advertised along with upcoming church activities, sales, and property for sale in Mathews C H and surrounding areas.
Massive Mid-June Sale At MARCHANTS STORE Ends Soon
MARCHANTS STORE launches a broad sale starting June 15 with stock from I Harris Sons Co of Philadelphia. Men's and boys clothing, overcoats, raincoats, suits at 3.25, remnant fabrics, dress goods and lace curtains cut to low prices, plus shoes and hats at deep discounts. Millinery closing out, harness and ranges offered at special prices, with phrases signaling substantial markdowns and limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Harris Sons Co
Philadelphia
Surrey
Children Day Entertainment at St Pauls Sets a Kind Tone
Mathews County reports a successful children’s day program at St Paul’s last Sunday. The project used the publisher’s issued program and ran smoothly. Mrs Winn aided with elocution and led a well behaved crowd, with an average collection of 11.50. Attendees included Eva Armistead Peachy Brownley Carrie Smith Mabel Billups Carrie Hudgins Gladys Hurst Julia Miller and Tola Hudgins expected home soon for a family gathering and singing.
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St. Paul's
Blackstone
Farmville
Eva Armistead
Peachy Brownley
Carrie Smith
Mabel Billups
Carrie Hudgins
Gladys Hurst
Julia Miller
Norfolk
Tola Hudgins
Hampton
Residents and visitors note Norfolk events and visits
Mrs Susie Peters visits friends in Norfolk. Miss Bettie Hunley of Rett visits sister Mrs Walter Foster. Mr and Mrs C G Bassett stay in Norfolk. Dwight Godfrey and Bettie Foster see friends at Dixondale. Curtis Edwards returns to Norfolk for a recently offered position. Children Day exercises at Mathews Chapel M E Church on Sunday evening June 16 at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited.
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John R. Mathews
Kingston Parish
St. John’s Church
Christchurch
St. John's Church
Christ Church
St. John's, Church
Trinity Church
Mrs
Susie Peters
Norfolk
Miss Bettie Hunley
Rett
Walter Foster
Mr. Dwight Godfrey
Bettie Foster
Dixondale
Curtis Edwards
Mathews Chapel
M. E. Church
Local People Return Home for Summer Visits
Grimstead Mr Wilbur Godsey returns home to spend a week with his mother. G F Crockett of Baltimore returns to Cherry Grove for the summer. Miss Emily Hudgins comes home from Baltimore after a pleasant trip. Miss Eunice Hudgins returns to stay with her parents. she is a trained nurse who has practiced in Greensburg, Pa for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilbur Godsey
G.f.crockett
Baltimore
Cherry Grove
Emily Hudgins
Westmoreland County Trip Plans Ledger Readings
Ruth Gwynns and Lora Owens are noted in social mentions with travel and home return reports. A death is reported of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rowe. Charley Owens suffered a bad fall from his house but is improving after treatment by Dr. Vaden. With Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Rowe
Charley Owens
Dr. Vaden
Rose
Alumni Day at V.M.I. Set for June 21
The Virginia Military Institute announces Alumni Day as a permanent feature of commencement scheduled for Tuesday June 21. Every alumnus is cordially invited to attend. an attractive program has been prepared for the day.
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V.M.I
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Juae
Central
Salem
Bethel
East Mathews
Feruary
St. Paul's Ct
Beulah
St A.M
Sth
Sun
Mathews
Mr. W. H. Rowland
A. G. Vaden
Maxwell
John Hughes
Richmond
Walter R. Stoakes
Z. G. Ducphy
Rosser Diggs
Port Haywood
James H. Peed
Little Son
B. M. Diggs
A. Floyd Marchant
Cornelius Diggs
Portsmouth
Mary Gibson Hunley
Evie Knight
Southampton
Jennie Hughes
Ellen Douglas Garnett
Clarence Kirwan
McGuffin Kirwan
Willie Kirwan
Old Confederate Veterans
Virginia Browne
Ernest Browne Jr
Browne
Logan Harrison
Sidonie Billups
George Billups
Green Mansion
M. Christine Phaup
Mathews C. H
S. P. James
Saleea
MitLttTon Murray Williams
W. G. Boggs
J. A. Winn
W.G. Miles
Philwotts
G. S. MarcHam
Central Sunday School
J. A. Shafer
Puttin Creek
C. D. Huperns
C. H
Penny
Journal Office
Gasolene
Joseph B. Seth
Milton Murray
Williams Wharf
Ro. L. Sears
Mer
Milford Haven
W. R. Mitchem
Gwynns
S. J
Susan
Wyratt Wolffe
Marchant’s
Prises
Our Millinery Department
Bell
Mathews County
Blakes
Lotto
Wyatt Wolffe
Mathews, Virginia
NORTH
Virginia
Mobiack
Caffee
Lane-Diggs
Williams
Philpots
Diggs
Severns
Old Dominion S. S. Company
Bares Pa M
Bay Sag
Old Point
East River Landings
Severn Wharf
Grimstead
Ruth Muse
Westmoreland County
Lora Owens
V. M.I
Dr. Bell
Wn, A. Nelson
Lawfer
G. E. Hunt
Port Haywood, Va
College OF
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Virginia Peninsula
Jefferson
Marshall Monroe
William and Mary
H. L. Brilgss
Westville
Portsmouth Retail Lumber Corporation
Corner High and
Chestnut Streets
Portsmouth,a
W. J. Grimstead
Sophia Soles
Soles
George Y. School
John A. English
Water Street
Delaware Avenue
Sivalue
Dun
Bradstreet
Banks
Dr. King
A. Schingeck
Elm St
Buffalo
N.Y
Progressive Farmer and Gazette
Raleigh
N.C
Miller's
Elgin
Waltham
A. JL McDonald
Fayetteville
N. C
Enos Winter
Bucklen
Progressive Farme Gazette
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