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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
2
The editor regrets limited space due to rush of other matter and asks Mathews readers for better support to enable a larger paper and improved service, noting it would spare him from being silent when he wishes to speak.
The 127 session of the Virginia Annual Conference of the M. E. Church South convened at Trinity Church in Newport News on November 16 with Bishop H. C. Morrison of Kentucky presiding. Changes are expected as the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association gathers in Norfolk November 17 to 18 with President Tait leading. Norfolk aims to host a notable event and urges attendance.
At Kilmonarch Fair last week the Mathews horses dominated races. Emma Bedworth rode Salor Bov while E M Olako rode That and Lay won the last heat. S K Bedworth took the Friday race and the subsequent heats, with a fast 2:16 9 4 time noted for the track.
Miss Lilly Mac Bohannon and Rev. Charles A. Campbell united in matrimony at the Hunley residence in Houchens NYU. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C E Pleasants. Guests included Vers CL Bohannon Miss Lessie Hanley Miss Nannie Bohannon and the Pleasants couple. The couple planned a trip to Charlottesville for the annual conference and future visits.
Marriage notice for Laura Cooke Nottingham of Cheriton and her fiancé from Newport News with Rev. W. officiating. The ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon at 30 o'clock with many friends present and a reception to follow.
The Suyceme Architect called George A Lilly from us May 21 1909 in his 68th year. The lodge laments the loss of a devoted Mason patriot neighbor and friend noting his long service as Senior Deacon Librarian Wardens and Master of the Judge and praising his charity, knowledge, and strict observance of Masonry. A copy of resolutions to be sent to the family and printed in the Journal.
Notice to teachers in the Westville district calling a meeting to discuss association dues and enforcement. State and county associations discussed with leagues urged to remit payments promptly to the treasurer.
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