Local Notes and Notices from Imber County
J P Nottingham stays in Baltimore Rev John O Moss and family depart for Nottoway Col John R Saunders of Saluda in town on legal business E W Browne of Norfolk visiting county hunters County Treasurer Burke invites taxpayers to avoid 5 percent penalty P W Savage and Travers Cape Charles guests on hunting trip Hap py Jin purchased Dr C C White to reside at Bohannon Place with night availability Ladies Aid Thanksgiving supper at Westville Red Men Hall life of Mist lecture and Passions Play at Red Men Hall November 28 and 29 fence wire found in woods for the owner to claim Saint Pauls Episcopal League plans Thanksgiving entertainment Odd Fellows Hall Port Haywood proceeds to buy church organ Pekin Duck eye curiosity Moon P O wedding attendance and Diggs family updates Various local notes and minor happenings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hudgins
Port Haywood
Burke
P. W. Savage
Mr. Travers
Cape Charles
Hotel Blake
Savage
Happy Jin
A. G. Miller
C. C. White
H. Hi. Hale
Bohannon Place
Ladies Aid Society of
Westville Christian Church
Red Meng Hall
Noving
Red Men's Hall
Berus V. Dines
Ladies of
St. Paul's Epworth League
Odd Fellows Hall
L. W. Hudgins
Gorge C. Diggs Ineice
Birdie L
Moon P. O
Thanksgiving Press Schedule and Local Socials Notes
Thanksgiving Day is observed with press on Wednesday Nov 29. Readers are urged to send weekly news from the county. A November 15 1905 euchre party at Cobbs Creek featured Miss Lola Corsa, Miss Victoria McCoy, and Mr M I Mathews among others. Julian Christian hosted an oyster roast at Iron Point with guests and music, ending with a light lunch and praise for the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews Journal
Julian Christian
Iron Point
Christian
Lola E. Corsa
Victoria McCoy
Nannie Marchant
Annie Sterling
E. W. Matthews
Wade Foster
W. V. Shipley
E. W. Mathews
Cobbs Creek
M. I. Mathews
C. E. Hatch
Sarah Grizgard
Nannie Magcant
Bessie
Lucy Howlett
Lola F. Corsa
Messrs
W. J. Foster
Robi. B. Howlett
Fred Joslyn
M .G. Mathews
Mr. Newton
Circuit Court
County OF
Mathews
Beverly Jones
Delia Ann Jones
Virginia
A Tribute to Olga Emily Nelson Memory
A tribute by Mrs. P. M. Hurnert to Olga Emily Nelson recounts a sudden death and the deep sorrow of her parents neighbors and family. The child Emily delighted in neighbors visitors and small floral gifts reflecting a sweet memory and lasting sadness for those left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Emily Nelson
Poulse
Earth
Emily
Local Village School Seeks Teacher Vacancy
Rev J Edward Brooks visits his parents this week while Capt N B Diggs returns home. Our village school is idle with Milford Haven having one teacher and two thirds of children at home. We urge a capable Mathews daughter to fill the vacancy and reopen classes soon per the head manager's wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Brooks
N. B. Diggs
Milford Haven
Mathews
Hicks Wharf and Local Notices
Mr. B Sutherland of Minnesota arrived Saturday to take possession of his newly purchased farm on East River. Mrs. Fentress Nottingham, visiting Norfolk, returned home Sunday. Sam Patterson, a former slave aged 95, died Friday morning. funeral held Sunday at 11. The Greens welcomed a baby girl Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Sutherland
Minnesota
East River
Fentress Nottingham
Norfolk
Terry
Sam Patterson
W. J. Green
Redart News Briefs Include Thanksgiving Visits
Winter approaching greeting and local updates as residents travel for medical treatment and holiday plans. Mr and Mrs W M Foster welcomed a new baby. Misses Lolia Foster and Berna Huntley left for Norfolk to spend Thanksgiving. Shiloh church had no service due to the pastor's absence. Mrs Josie James and two sons visited Mrs Byron Hodgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Foster
Lolih Foster
Berna Huntley
Norfolk
Shiloh
Blome
Josie 'Janles
Byron Hodgins
Local Notes Chronicle Return Visits and Births
Mr James Adams spent the week at home and returned to work on the Rappahannock River. Mr Moreau accepts a position with Mr Maxwell. Mr Williams back from Virginia Conference. Eddie Miles made a business trip to Daltimore with a new line of goods. Miss Elba Foster hosted by Miss Hilda Miles. J W Minter returns from Danville. Miss Bernice Machen has a full school. The home of Walter Green welcomed a baby girl Little Mite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Adams
Rappahannock
Moreau
Maxwell
Williams
Virginia
Eddie Miles
Daltimore
Elba Foster
Hilda Miles
J. W. Minter
Danville
Bernice Machen
Walter Green
Foster News Briefs Highlight School Closure and Local Gleanings
The Foster section notes a growing Journal eight pages, John Wesley Callis visiting Woodside, a small Trinity Church gathering due to bad weather, Rev. C. H. Williams returning from Conference unable to lead at chapel, and Mrs. J J Burke appointed principal of Foster school with a ten day closure for a mild diphtheria case at Juanita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Callis
J. W. Dixon & Co
Hookomfair
Woodside
Trinity Church
C. H. Williams
J. J. Burke
Foster
Juanita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mathew Ass Matter
Imber
Rome
J. P. Nottinghan
Baltimore
Jno. O. Moss
Nottoway
Col
Jno. R. Saunders
Saluda
E. W. Browne
Richardeaste Dane Store
S. H. Billups
General Hospital
E. Miller
Certon
Baron'ss Will cc
Mrs
P. M. Hurnert
DIGGS
Redart
Ballups
Hammore
Big Stump
Bel
Bohannon and James’ Store
C. H
Brooks & Hudgins
Oscar Hudgins
Laban
Hutson & Grinnell’s
New Point
Fitchers
H. W. Hudgins
Joan J. Burke
Mathews County
Wilson Frieater
NAW Goods
Wolffe & Son
Wiathews, Va
Frank T. Clayk
Cortland
Sands Smith
J. Bovp Sears
Bohannon
Diggs Wharf
Davis Carriage M's'g Co
Gloucester C. H
Tidewater Virginia
Milburn
Davis Carriage Mfg. CO
W. C. Tucker
Mer
Gloucester
Blue Ribbon
James
Papa
Vail
Blue Ribbon Grocery
J. P. Nottingham Treasurer
J. F. Marchant
Stccrstaary , Gen
Mga
the Tidewater Insurance and Trust Gorporation
Mutual Company
Economical
WD. Maxwell
J.F. Marchant
Pittsburgh
Hickest
Prrrasvnea Panrect
Fen
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