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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
3
The notice lists service times at Beulah at 11 AM and 3 PM on the first and second days, with St Paul’s at 11 AM and 4 PM on the second day and 3 PM on the first. Details are fragmented and timing appears inconsistent.
Personal mentions from Mathews Virginia note Mrs W E Fitchett in Balto illness of Mrs Alex James and travels of Miss May Fox Mrs L C Garnett in Norfolk and a visit to Poplar Grove Rev Giles B Cook to Portsmouth and many others in town.
MATHEWS COUNTY notes Mr and Mrs Hunt of New Jersey were regular in St Pauls Church wintering with George Hunt of Port Haywood. Children’s Day passed quietly with orderly conduct and $7.94 collected. A Bay fishing excursion amid rain and wind left participants soaked but cheerful, as LEUMAS reports.
Our summer line of millinery includes ladies hats for women and children. Special sale runs Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday the 7th 8th 16th and 11th. Men’s suits at 6.75, boys’ ice 2.80, ladies silk hose 13c for 2 pairs 25c, 1g for 2 pairs 3c, and silk hose 4c.
Mrs. Willie T. Minter and Mrs. Arthur C. Hudgins improve in health. Miss Belle Brooks visits Miss Ruth Hudgins. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Barry travel to Phoebus with Mr. Diggs and Mr. Berry Morgan. Mrs. A. L. Callis leaves for Newport News for an operation, hoped to succeed.
Baltimore resident Mr. Lee Godsey has returned home to spend the summer. The young people are practicing for Children’s Day, which is expected to occur on June 2.
After a long period of suffering with consumption Mr. Ogie Pitcher died May 8 at the home of his wife's parents near Diggs. He spoke of his faith and calm acceptance. He leaves a wife and a one year old baby. The remains were taken to Baltimore for interment.
Wedding bells are expected on Gwynns Island next week for a local couple. Other notes mention Wilbur Godsey visiting home, Mrs. Hudgins visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Tompson of Norfolk visiting Mrs. Diggs, Maude and Mary Wroten of Norfolk visiting their parents, and Rev. L. H. Suddith delivering a sermon to a large crowd.
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