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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
3
A historical notice lists appointment times on Mathews Circuit with church references Beulah St Pauls and Saint Pauls at 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. on specified Sundays and dates. The fragment notes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th occurrences and indicates multiple time slots across services.
Public auction in front of L. M. Callis store on May 29 at 4 p.m. offers a lot of family groceries for sale to the highest bidder.
In Tabernacle Mr. Willie White left Monday for Norfolk. Capt. O. T Hurst expected home soon. Mrs. Inez White of Norfolk visited. Mrs. Gus Banks and Mr. Moman Forrest spent time with local relatives. Mrs. Bayard Hurst returned from Berkley with a delightful report. Hyacinth.
Mr Geo Lilly's funeral was conducted at Salem church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The service followed the illness of Elmore Morgan and included family members visiting from Berkley and Onancock. Henry Morgan died Monday May 24 of apoplexy. his burial is planned Tuesday afternoon with the family graveyard to receive his remains.
Capt B H Hurst spent Sunday with his group of people. Capt Johnie Hudgins also spent time with his people. Mrs Sadie Sadler returned from Baltimore and reports Mr George Diggs became a store clerk in Mathews S P James store. B Diggs and Dorothy Diggs of Hampton visited Mrs Spencer Diggs. Miss Hope Summers, governess of Mr A J Diggs Jr, closed her school and returned home with best wishes. Last week's showers did much good and nature shows spring attire as summer nears.
The Oakburn Academy near Madison Run held its second annual closing exercises on a Wednesday night last week. The spacious house glowed with light and a large improvised stage on the lawn hosted the program. Miss Bertha Wolffe of Matthews County stood out for her tireless work in training students and earning high praise for their brilliant attainments.
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire Assn in Irvington is over thirteen years old and handles a three million dollar business. Last year’s activity rose by one million dollars as nine tenths of mutual fire companies support local residents with savings and prosperity.
Robert L. McCreapy announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for member of the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties. He vows to work diligently using honorable means until the primary or convention. The letter is addressed to local Democrats and signals ongoing campaign activity.
Huntington West Virginia clergyman Rev I W Williamson writes to certify he used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and found it effective. The letter claims the product restores health and strength, contains no harmful drugs, and is pleasant to take with widespread availability at druggists.
Mrs. Alice Powell of Norfolk visits her mother this week. Mr. Floyd Forrest and sister stay with Mrs. Hattie Forrest. Mrs. R. E. Hudgins returns home to Hampton after visiting relatives. Mrs. Filmore Forrest of St. Marys county visits daughters Carrie Hurst and Mary Godsey. Miss Addie Diggs marries Mr. Vernon Rowe on May 26 officiated by Rev. L. H. Suddithh. Attendants include Ruth Muse and a list of bridal party members.
Miss Annie Kathryne Rowe wed Charles Betts Hogan at the Rowe home in Heathsville on May 26. The ceremony was small due to the bride’s mother's recent death. The couple departed for Lynchburg where Hogan works in business.
A large rally is set for Central church on May 36 with Rev. W Ashbury Christian D D presiding elder of Richmond District preaching at 11 a m on Rich in Good Works. Dr Christian will speak in the afternoon on The Genius of Methodism. Local music and a Hoskins solo precede a lawn launch. Mathews Ch members asked to bring baskets. Public invited.
Local painting firm invites Mathews residents to consult them first for best rates and quickest service. The ad asserts guaranteed satisfaction and urges community patronage.
Miss Bessie M. Daniel and Mr. William Harry Hurst were quietly married at the groom’s brother Luther Hurst’s home near Mathews C. H. on May 20 1909 at 9 p m Reverend L J Phaup officiated and a marriage supper followed at the Hurst home.
Mathews High School closes today ending the 1908 09 term. Professor Ransone has been highly complimented for his able leadership and effective work throughout the school year.
Mr W E Marchant of Crickett Hill and Miss Addie Pugh of Mathews wed in Baltimore on May 22. Rev Anderson of Lee Street Baptist Church officiated. The ceremony united two couples amid a small gathering lasting quietly.
William Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma went to the mountains seeking relief from a two year lung cough. After six months away he returned dying then recovered after using Dr. King's New Discovery. He praises it for curing bronchitis pneumonia asthma and more. It is sold at 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial guaranteed by druggists.
Mr W B Cridlin of Baltimore and Chas M Stieff will be in the county in about a week to handle Stieff business in Mathews Gloucester and York counties. Letters should be addressed to Mathews C H VA. Fine bargains on slightly used pianos and organs offered with flexible terms.
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