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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
4
A terse line lists Broursen and General Mager among railway officials or attendees with short annotations. The fragment mentions AC gates and agents in a guarded, partial summary of a railway event.
Richmond financier Colonel Joseph E. Willard has acquired the Seven Pines Line and arranged to finish a electric rail from Richmond to Urbanna with a $50,090 bond backing. Citizens of Mathews urged to push for extension, as local rail prospects appear strong. the Journal invites community discussion to aid the project.
Mr. Harry Sadler, an officer on M and M Co ships, and Miss Eva Lewis daughter of Charles Lewis, were married at Locust Grove Church yesterday morning. Rev T W Odgen conducted the ceremony and the couple departed immediately for Barton.
Lists midweek and Sunday services at St Johns Christ Church and Trinity Church during Holy Week with times including Wednesday 3 pm Thursday 4 pm and Friday 2 30 pm plus sunrise 6 48 am and evening services. Rector Giles Cooke noted.
Mrs. Mary E. Mathews wife of Joseph D Mathews a well known Cobbs Creek resident died at home last Thursday night after months of illness Funeral services were conducted by Prof Zaidina and interment followed at Ware House Creek burying ground on Sunday The 77 year old daughter of Colonel and Mrs Ross she was survived by her husband one sister Mrs Julia Vaughn of Middlesex one daughter Mrs Nannie Marchant of Baltimore and three sons Minor B Emmett and Harald Mathews.
Mr. Gilbert Hudgins a popular young man of lower Mathews died at his parents home near Sarah on Saturday at 4 o'clock. The Great White Plague tuberculosis was the cause. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. J. A. Winn and the remains were interred in the family burying ground. He was a promising youth who would have been a fine citizen. Friends extend sympathy to his parents.
Mrs James F Williams of Gwynn's Island died Monday morning at her youngest son Thomas W Williams home after months of illness She was 66 and daughter of the late Sands Hudgins and Mrs Hudgins She is survived by two brothers Oscar Hudgins and Charles Hudgins a sister Mrs Lum Minter seven children Rev W J Williams Mrs R E Gay A F Williams Mrs J K Haret J G Williams Rodger P Williams and Thomas W Williams All children visited except Mrs R E Gay who was ill The funeral was conducted by Rev L J Pkaup All the children thank those who assisted during her illness
Mrs A F Dutton of Gatton Gloucester County died Sunday from paralysis at the home of Mr W T Broaddus. She was 71 and survived by her husband four daughters and one son. Her funeral was preached at Olive French Church where she was a consistent member.
A request seeks a reliable tenant for a house on a private property. The message notes preference for a stable, responsible occupant and emphasizes safe, well managed living arrangements. No specific names or dates provided.
Public auction to be held at the residence of Mrs J L Dunlavy in Hyggins Virginia on Tuesday March 26 at 2 pm selling all household and kitchen furniture. Conducted by R C Minter.
Soja beans and Whipperwill peas offered for sale. Peas improve soil by root action and enrich land even if harvest is light. Also provide heavy growth of excellent feed for all stock. Send orders now before stocks are gone.
A desultory notice lists 250 acres near Williamsburg on Queens Creek with cattle facilities, 30 acres salt meadow, 8 acres oyster shore with 200 bushels seed oysters, 200 acres cowpeas last year, and general crops. Price 40 per acre. multiple addresses in Richmond Port Haywood Mathews Mobjack for related items. Also mentions a four year old gaseline canoe 35 ft and a deadless boat 35 ft prepared for engine, plus seed potatoes and soybeans with prices.
Classified notice seeks a large Tidewater Virginia farm with colonial residence. State lowest price and best contact method in the first letter. Address J. Box 7, R.F.D. 57, Richmond, Va.
A large farm offering 39 acres of cleared land and 10 acres of woodland plus 434 acres of oyster shore. Features include eight rooms, a 400 barn, storehouse, outhouses, and a valuable wharf property. Formerly owned by Mr. Josephus Traver. Terms easy. Apply after particulars.
In a recent exam oriented event, Rasalis leads with a high score as second graders and teachers Armisteal Ivy Thomas and Lester Stith post varied marks. Geography section shows Fitch and Smith scoring two. A mixed group including Thomas, Algenta, L. Thomas, and L. Smith appear in lower brackets.
Many sufferers have been surprised by a prompt relief from rheumatism using Viniment applied externally. No internal treatment is required and the remedy is available through all dealers.
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