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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
3
The notice lists Thursday March 4 1909 events with Beulah at 11 AM and 3 PM services and St Pauls at 3 PM on two separate Sundays, detailing first and third Sundays and fourth weeks in March.
Local items report visits by Miss Bertha Miller and others to Baltimore and Norfolk, court attendance at Gloucester, church services by F W Troy Sr, and various residents traveling or at home. Lost muffler at Mathews courthouse, montague and Miller visiting Spring Hill, sellers advertise eggs and hats, and a mystery job ad for a Mathews man.
An old fashioned advertisement promotes a simulated diamond ring and other jewelry. It offers a lucrative sales position with high commissions and claims 100 percent profit for recruits who show the ring and take orders, urging widespread distribution and urging prompt action. The notice includes address requests and a Chicago company name with misspellings typical of historical clerical ads.
Rev. DeBerry, a veteran Methodist pastor born in North Carolina and a Confederate Army veteran, died aged 76. He preached at Centenary Church and his remains were taken to Ashland Virginia for burial. He leaves a wife three sons and three daughters with Frank DeBerzy of Portsmouth as a nephew.
Willie Atherton fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs L E Atherton died suddenly at home in Foster Virginia on Monday morning March 1 The attending physician pronounced rheumatism of the heart after the death occurred prior to calling a doctor The funeral was conducted at the home by Rev H B Jorden on Wednesday at 11 A M and the body laid to rest in the family burying ground
Nellie Evangz Evans of Laneview Middlesex County died in a Richmond hospital on a Tuesday following surgery. She taught in Keysville Va and was brought home via West Point for burial at Glebe Landing Church cemetery.
Capt. S. B. Treakle visits Richmond this week. Miss Kate Green returns home soon from Norfolk. Capt. J. H. Miles Sr. and wife depart for Norfolk and Washington. W. W. Marchant led a large party to Norfolk on his gasoline boat. Capt. J. T. Hodges travels to Lattimore to oversee his boat there. Thomas and Curtis Hunley attended Gloucester court. A Glebe schoolhouse basket party celebrated Washington’s Birthday with many baskets sold.
Gwynns Island welcomes a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Frank Adams. A letter from Mr Karrie Fosreet notes a planned return home soon. Mr and Mrs Charlie Bespese report a doubtful excursion. Miss Hettie White returns to Hew Point from island visits. Wedding bells soon ring for Mr Ike Dizys and Mr Dorsey Machem. curious friends await the names of the happy couples.
The Ladies Aid Society of Holly Grove church invites for a conundrum supper on Wednesday evening in March at Sunnyside, the old home of Mr Cornelius Hughes near North. Bring friends.
The ad touts Electric Bit tera as a universal health walk for all, claiming it strengthens stomach and liver, purifies the blood, and enriches the body. It warns that only those who can afford it may benefit and guarantees are claimed by druggists.
Rosear L McCreany announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination as member of the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties. He pledges diligent, honorable effort from now until the primary or convention.
An old advertisement warns that coughs from flu like ailments can become serious and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that soothes the cough and strengthens the lungs. It cautions against substitutes and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by druggists.
Mrs Joasgrad Risay remains ill with little relief. On Friday Mr Jose Boerum Diggs tied his horse to a decayed peach tree, it broke, cart spilled its contents. Shermen report first season catch on Monday February 2 with Frank Miller taking 13 shad and a barrel of kerning. The community notes ongoing efforts and hoped profits.
Miss Lou Seawell visited the rectory as a guest. Mr and Mrs H E Hutcheson returned to Baltimore Friday. Mrs Brady of Baltimore visited Mrs Isaac Singluf. Miss Leavett of New York stayed with Mrs Franklin Dabey. Judge J L Fallaferro returned from Baden Badens Springs Indiana. Ellen Byrd Lee hosted Boteler High School faculty on Shrove Tuesday. William Byrd Lee Jr and R Mane Page of William and Mary spent Monday at home. Gloucester residents joined trips to Old Point to view the fleet. The list includes A W Withers and Mrs Withers Paterson, Harsford Taliaferro, James Turner, Holcott Dimmick, Sallie Pean, Mahloa Benson.
Notiose offers complete dressmaking services at reasonable rates. Qualified to do all kinds of work. Apply by photo or letter to Miss Noga Lewis in Hallieford, WA.
Notice states Mieves Mebel Foster and Mil dred Hancock will run a private school at Boheanoa after the session closes. The program will include primary and advanced branches as well as music instruction.
A 42 acre tract in Chesapeake District Mathews County Va will be sold at public auction on March 15 1909 at the courthouse front door. The parcel bounds include Fast River East by W F Enos South by Jacob F James and West by Hudgins. Sold under a deed of trust after a default on the debt. Cash terms. E M Maxwell Trustee.
Mr. Robert Sadler returned home after a week away while Capt. C. T. Baskie spent several days at home. Fishermen report nets fouled by grass causing trouble. Mrs. Forrest Morgan is improving though there is fear she has pneumonia. Mr. Tom Williams is quite sick.
A grand opportunity invites ambitious youths to qualify for higher usefulness through a Business Course. It includes Bookkeeping, Business Arithmetic, Penmanship, Commercial Law, Merchandising, Accounting, Joint Stock, Mercantile Correspondence, Shorthand, Typewriting, Teleography, and lectures. Special teachers and rooms available. Merchant's Bookkeeping course priced at £35.60.
The text touts Foley's Money and Tar as a safe remedy for stubborn coughs and chest issues. It claims the product fights powerful drugs and offers hope to those with persistent coughs, urging believers to trust the authentic Foley's Money and Tar.
Her John Curlett of Lancaster County announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates. He aims to represent the district comprising Lancaster and Richmond counties as a prominent campaign figure and frontrunner.
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