Local News Notes From Mathews County November 23 1912
Mrs Enos Foster travels to Baltimore Captain Alex James on the Eastern Shore George Enos of Norfolk visits traders Miss Helen Freeman returns from Baltimore Mrs M S Foster visits Rockingham November term of Middlesex court opens at Saluda Mrs Letcher Hudgins travels to Norfolk Mr and Mrs Oscar Lilly visit Dabney Baker Ford touring cars ordered by V E Davis and Dr C C Pre Frank Hudgins of Jacksonville visit relatives in Susan Miss Gerrude Bohannon visits from South Norwalk J H Peed rents Put In Creek home for housekeeping Mrs Mason Hudgins of Newport News visits Geo Hunt family Rev Gowen to preach at Oak Grove church Thanksgiving in Norfolk Mrs Frank Miller family at Norfolk Alfrea Nottingham former bank shier visits J P Nottingham Misses Borum Smith Ransone and Ellen Williams in Richmond Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association advertised Teachers convention in Richmond District stewards meet Urbanna December 5 G S Marchant advertises farm wagons buggy stock on hand Epworth Auxiliary Missionary Rally Providence Dec 1 Stationery out notice asked Ford agency secured by Nottingham and Baker Lee Sears Rev L J Phaup leaves Mathews for East Dinwiddie ladies magazines on sale at The Journal News Stand Rev Finley Gayle to preach Beulah and St Pauls Thanksgiving programs Mathews Civic League to host entertainment and oyster supper Miss Mary Butler and Lenore Tinsley visiting Richmond to Kentucky Times Dispatch Bedworth horse news from Capeville Old Bedworth sire price inquiry
Birthday Party Honors Miss Lela Callis at Diggs Home
A birthday party was held Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Diggs home in honor of Miss Lela Callis. Guests arrived around seven, enjoyed games, and later dined with a plentiful table. All praised the Diggs for a delightful evening and wished Lena many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur C. Diggs
Lela Callis
Mrs. Diggs
Lena
Local lumber mill advertises slab wood and lumber delivery
TO THE PUBLIC. I am running a saw mill near Hudgins, Va., and am prepared to furnish any kind of lumber to the local trade. Will also cut and deliver slab wood cut in four foot lengths. B. BENNETT, Mathews, Va. tr-21-tf. 7 ia-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudgins
B. Bennett
Mathews
Chamberlin's Tablets Boost Appetite and Stomach Strength
Advertisement claims Chamberlin's Tablets create a healthy appetite and strengthen the stomach to work naturally. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Grist mill at Catch Penny to grind corn weekly
Dr J W D Haynes announces a grist mill at Catch Penny near Blakes offering weekly corn grinding every Tuesday. Meal prices are posted and available to any desirous patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catch Penny
Blakes
Dre
J. W. D. Haynes
Great Building Falls and Health Digestive Remedy
A metaphorical warning cites foundation collapse from poor health digestion and urges taking Dr. King's New Life Pills at first indigestion to tone the stomach and regulate kidneys and bowels. Pleasant, easy and safe. Only 25 cents at druggists.
Local miller offers grinding at Hicks Wharf
After completing work on the main road near Providence church, Joseph F. Foster at Hicks Wharf Virginia announces grinding services for corn meal hominy and Graham flour. He seeks patronage and notes the date October 31 with a 3 month mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Church
Sam
Henry Retz offers grist mill services for meat, hominy, and graham flour
Notice states Henry Thompson Retz has erected a mill and is prepared to grind and sell meat and hominy and any related products. He recommends grinding graham flour as a healthy food and solicits patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Flower
Henry Thompson Retz
County Correspondence From Hudgins District
Mrs Emma Hudgins visits Norfolk this week and many Hudgins relatives are noted across Hallieford and Hudgins. Mr Bert Davis remains ill but convalescing. An oyster roast at Mr Albert Hudgins draws guests from Hudgins and Hallieford. Rev J A Winn held a farewell sermon at Beulah church. A. Hutson suffered a minor hand injury but is safe. Two BELLs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hudgins
Hudgins
Hallieford
Christmas Goods Arrive as Blakes News Ties in Local Happenings
Mr J T Christian returns from Newport News. Mrs Carrie Davis of Queens town visits. Miss Charlotte Christian visits Miss Mary Blake. Walter Foster leaves for Hampton to work in timber. Dr J W D Haynes seeks water power for grist mill. Frank Bridges funeral draws local attendance. he was elderly and blind, leaving two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bridges
Rev
Suddith
Bridges
Nerces
Ick Bers
Local Social And Religious Notes In East Dinwiddie
Mrs Vernie Hudgins and her daughter visited Mrs J T Hudgins while E H Hudgins left for Alabama to work on the Mobile Bay. Captain and Mrs Frank Hudgins and their son are visiting L D Hudgins. Mrs Lessie Forrest and Gordon left for Norfolk to join her husband. Mrs Laura Diggs returned home after visiting her daughter in Norfolk. Rev L J Phaup preached his last sermon from 1 Corinthians 12 31 and urged living godly lives with love ruling. He left for East Dinwiddie Wednesday, and Rev Foushee is due Thursday to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessie Forrest
Gordon
Norfolk
L. J. Phaup
East Dinwiddie
Foushee
Foster notes and local moves from shore to Norfolk
Capt. C. H. Ashbury is home for a while. Miss Clara Ingram visited her uncle last week. Mrs. Lelia Ewell has returned from Hallieford. Mrs Ellen Forrest returns to Gwynns Island. J. S. Shackleford and C. H. Ashbury spent two days in Norfolk. Melvin Soper and Seldon Wright returned to Norfolk. F. E. Outten family moved from Eastern Shore to McDonald property. J. E. Thomas left for Mt Olive NC for holly work. Annie Soper returned from Gwyn Island to stay with daughter Mrs Newton Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Forrest
Gwynns Island
Messrs
J. S. Shackleford
C. H. Ashbury
Norfolk
Annie Soper
Gwyans Island
Newton Foster
Auld Lang Syne
Virginia Teachers Association Meeting in Richmond
The Virginia State Teachers Association and affiliated groups will convene in Richmond on November 27 for three days. Prominent educators will deliver addresses. A large number of Mathews teachers are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Teachers Association
Co-operative Educcation Association
Trustee and
Div. Sapt
Richmond
Mathews
Marion Enos and Harmon Walton to wed then tour
Miss Marion Enos and Harmon Walton of Valley Forge Va will be married at the parsonage and take a steamer for a tour. An oyster supper at Red Men's Hall for St Pauls Sunday school raised 16 to 18 dollars. Rev J A Win preached his farewell at St Pauls with a large crowd and will move to Barton Heights Richmond this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Enos
Harmon Walton
Valley Forge
Red Men’s Hall
St. Paul's
J. A. Win
St. Pauls
Paul
Barton Heights
Richmond
Leumas
Tabernacle social notes and visits listed
Mrs Ike Hurst visits friends near Tabernacle and Mr Q T Hurst expected home soon. Calvin Johnson of this place left Tuesday after visiting his aunt. F W Forrest returned Tuesday from a Norfolk business trip. W M Forrest will arrive Thursday and visit with his relatives for several days. Blue Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Hurst
Tabernacle
Calvin Johnson
F. W. Forrest
Norfolk
W.m.forrest
Blue Bell
Cobbs Creek Community Notes and School Bazaar
Mrs Ida Simmons visits Mrs Emmett Mathews. Miss Roane Hodges leaves Sunday for Port Royal to teach. Mr and Mrs J R Lumpkin of Urbanna visit daughter Mrs Dorsie Soles. Spring Hill Baptist women plan a Dec 18 bazaar at the High School. The Joslyns honor Cobbs Creek teachers at a dinner. An entertainment at the High School on Nov 28 benefits the school. Admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roane Hodges
Port Royal
J. R. Lumpkin
Urbanna
Dorsie Soles
Ladies of Spring Hill Baptist Church
F. L. Joslyn
Cobbs Creek School
Hallseford Welcomes Baby Girl to Will Lewis Family
Mrs Will Lewis receives congratulations on the arrival of a baby girl. Miss Blanche Hudgins spent Saturday night with her friend Miss Rubie Lewis. Miss Edna Brooks spent Saturday with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lewis
Blanche Hudgins
Rubie Lewis
Edna Brooks
Community Notices From Diggs Area
Harriett Forrest remains on the sick list. Gus Banks of the New York Pennsylvania and Norfolk line spends this week at home. T J Banks returns to Norfolk after visiting family. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lilly arrive to spend several weeks with friends and relatives. Mrs. W C Presson improves after a catarrh attack. Mr. G S Presson and Mr. G C Sadler improve after weeks of rising ailments. Mrs. T J Banks and Mrs. W C Preston attended a social gathering Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lilly
Social notes from Norfolk and Baltimore visits
North Mississippi residents share a flurry of visits. Lillie Nelson travels to Norfolk and Baltimore to visit friends while Mrs Sigman stays with Capt T F Nelson’s family in Norfolk. Bruce Terne visits then heads east. Helen Freeman returns from Baltimore to join family in North. The Hall at North gains chimneys and a comfortable home awaits. Mrs Robert Miller and her son Charlie return to Norfolk after a week with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sigman
Norfolk
Capt
T. F. Nelson
Robert Miller
Charlie
Ster Curned
Norfolk Wertnesday
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Enos Foster
Baltimore
Alex
James
George Enos
Helen Freeman
Middlesex Court
Saluda
Dabney Baker
V. E. Davis
C. C. Pre
Ford Touring Cars
Mrs
Frank Hudgins
Jacksonville, Fla
Susan
Gerrude Bohannon
South Norwalk, Conn
J. H
Put-Iny Creek
Mason Hudgins
Newport News
Mr. and
Mes
Geo. Hunt
Gev. Gowen
Oak Grove Church
Oak Grove
Frank Miller
Helen
Clifton Hudgins
Alfrea Nottinghan
Cape Charles
J. P
Nottingham
Alice Borum
Carrie Smith
Nan Ransone
Ellen
Lucy Williams
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association
W., M. Minter
J. C. Walker
Westville Baptist Church
Shephard
Hay
New Point High School
Rappahannock
Urbanna Decenber Sth
W.G. Boces
P. E
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G. S. Marchant
Epworth
J. P. Nottingham
Baker Lee Sears
Ford Automobile
Mathews Circuit
Ladies Home Journal
Home Companion
Modern Priscilla
Delimater
Pictorial Review
Journal News
Finley Gayle
Beulah Church
St. Paul’s
Gayle
Mathews Civic League
Junior Order Hall
Mary Butler
Poplar Grove
Mathews County
Lenore Tinsley
Picquenoc
Miss Tinsley
Miss Butler
Kentucky
Times-Dispatch
Alex. James
B. F. Troy
Capeville
Bedworth
Joserh F. Foster
Hicks Wharf, Va
Emma Hudgins
Miss Pearl Sadler
Bert Davis
Amy Hudgins
New Point
Ida Brooks
Mae Hudgins
Alice White
Rutie Lewis
Blanch Hudgins
Helen Marsden
Ida Grubbs
Hampton
John Pugh
Miss Ritchie Hudgins
Curtis Hudgins
Eva
Kate Hudgins
Ruth Burroughs
Clara Hudgins
Josie Hudgins
Sarah Leigh Hospital
Franklin Hudgins
George Watson Hudgins
Hezikiah Hudgins
Reedville, Va
Wm. F. Hudgins
Brampton
J. A. Winn
Beulah M. E. Church
S. V. Sheppard
Cora Hayt
Rayside Wharf
Samuel Hutson
Mr. J. T. Christian
G. L. Foster
Curtis W. Edwards
Carrie Davis
Queenstown
Losinda Sadler
Charlotte Christian
Mary Blake
Retz
Walter Foster
J. W D. Haynes
Parrot
Monkey Hill
B. F. Thomrgson
Henry Foster
Vernie Hudgins
J. T. Hudgins
E. H. Hudgins
Alabama
Mobile Bay
Little Son
Philadelphia
Mrs. L. D. Hudgins
Laura Diggs
Mrs. Hewitt
Foster
Clara Ingram
Lelia Ewell
Melvin Soper
Seldon Wright
F. E. Outten
Eastern Shore
Mr. McDonald
J. E. Thomas
Mt.Olive N.C
Holly
Teachers Association
Bill Arp
Mr. QO. T. Hurst
Cobbs Creek
Ida Simmons
Emmett Mathews
Hallseford
Diggs
Gus Banks
Mr. T. J. Banks
G. S. Presson
G. C. Sadler
T. J. Banks
W. C. Preston
Ladie
Jarvis & Pugh's Department Store
Virginia
Boston “Hub
Warrior” Boots
Maile
Boston Rubber Shoe CO
Boston
Mass
Boston Warrior
Montague Rubber Co., Inc
Norfolk, Virginia
Sawyer
Mathews Marine Railway
Milton Murray
Prop
Williams Wharf
Miss Lillie Nelson
Bruce Terne
Einstern
Atlantic Hotel
Norfolk, Ve
Larre
Atey
Avantic
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