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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
2
Notices explain advertising rates and submission rules for letters and announcements. Messages must be signed with writer’s name and reach the office before Wednesday to be published. anonymous communications are not printed.
The Journal notes the departure of Rev John Moss after a decade as pastor in the News Circuit and welcomes his successor Rev Richard Ferguson. Moss is praised for courtesy, clarity, and integrity. Ferguson, a Gettysburg veteran, is described as brave and devoted to the church.
Mild upheaval as Rev Moss leaves Mathews reducing pupil numbers. Carrie Emma and others praised for faithful work and kindness. High School Society met Friday afternoon with President May Fox in chair. Program featured recitations piano pieces and songs by students, with Mr Jordan guiding. No business conducted beyond confirms program by boys. Infant brother of Adon welcomed home amid praise for student effort.
A traveling account from St Louis to Denver, then Canon City, detailing trains, prairie vistas, and the Rocky Mountain vistas. The author praises Colorado's beauty, the Rockies, and Canon City's setting, noting a spiritual reflection and gratitude for safe travel.
At the Chesapeake Agricultural Association fair three thousand attended the second day. Thursday's events featured a half mile running race won by Togo and company and a mile trotting race with Major Bellman and King Redwood leading. Friday offered two more sprint and three in five events with S K Bedworth and Nigger Boy prominent. Ingram suffered broken wrists from a fall. Fairfax's sulky broke down but no serious injuries reported.
The event organized by Miles and Malone promises a pleasant Thanksgiving with a turkey and goose shooting match. An Evening ball at Mobjack, town music, fifty cent admission with ladies free, and free refreshments. A Diggs Wharf boat will ferry attendees and a race program is planned.
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