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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
5
Mr. G L Armistead spends week in Baltimore while L C Garnett, Mrs R A White, and Mrs Walter Forrest visit Norfolk Baltimore and Richmond. Diggs brothers host in Jacksonville and Washington. Studebaker Ford Cadillac cars seen about town as educators, merchants and clergy engage in new roles and community activities.
County notes report Mr C S Fowler and others visiting New York and Pine Bluff. Miss Martha A Minter, daughter of J Wesley Minter, wed McCullouch Morris of Lake City at Providence M E church with Maude Minter as bridesmaid. Couple to live in Hamlet NC aboard the steamer Mobjack.
Teams compete for a silver cup and the title Champions of Mathews county in a series at the Mathews Fair on October 16 17 and 18. At least four teams are sought with the winners from the first ten days playing for the cup on the third day. Entrants to E M Blake Mathews Va by October 12. Silver cup outfit or purse to be awarded at winner's option.
Entertainment at Cardinal Library presents a performance on Major Freeman's lawn this afternoon at 3 30 and Friday night at 7 30 Admission 25 and 50 cents benefits Cardinal Library drawn from the readable text.
Asbury Church recently completed was opened for service last Sunday. Dedication was postponed due to invited preachers not arriving. A large crowd attended with Rev. L. J. Phaup speaking in the morning on The Apostolic Church and in the afternoon on A Sacred Revolution. A splendid dinner followed and was greatly enjoyed.
Dr J W D Haynes announces a public notice from Catch Penny near Blakes about a grist mill. He will grind corn every Tuesday for anyone who desires it, with meal available at the prevailing prices. The notice is dated July 18.
Dr H H White visits Gwynns Island while Wilbur Godsey returns to his parental home. Bessie Spears visits Balti more friends. Rev George Watkins and wife visit sister Mary Callis. Charlie Machem returns from Balti more treatment. G Spears considers retirement to politics. Mrs William Hurst returns from Balti more trip. Rev E T Adams to hold Baptist church meeting soon. Locals attend new Methodist church. two sermons by Rev L J Phaup.
Tabernacle resident Mr. T. J. Banks is home for a few days. Mr. Calvin Johnson left Friday for Norfolk. Mr. J. W. Hurst returned home after several months away. Mr. W. O. Hadgins left Wednesday for Newport News to work in the ship yard. Mr. J. M. Forrest returned home from a business trip to Hampton and Norfolk. Mrs. Bessie Diggs is at the Protestant Hospital in Norfolk for medical treatment. Mrs. Cora Sadler has returned from Hampton. Mesdames W. O. Hudgins and T. J. Banks will leave Saturday to visit friends on the island.
Andy Minter spent Sunday with his people and Floyd Hurst visited the county Sunday. Miss Lillian Digeson is on the sick list. Edward Hudgis spent a day with others.
Mr and Mrs M F Diggs visited Mrs Sarah E Diggs in their home area. Miss Ida Belle Hudgins returns from illness. Capt B H Horst and family depart with his mother for Norfolk to establish a new home. PANsy.
The B C and A Railway Co releases weekly sailings from Baltimore Pier 9 Light Street to Freeport and intermediate landings, with departures on Sundays Wednesdays and returns on Tuesdays and Fridays weather permitting. The timetable lists port calls from Mila to Reedville and back, notes that timings are not guaranteed, and that freight is accepted until 4:30 p.m. on sailing days.
A collage of small ads and lost notices from Mathews and Fitch etts Virginia and New York City. Entries include a Sare-25 Berkshire pig for sale, a pair of patent tongs for sale, a lost gold nose glasses reward, a job printing jabbery line, a four year old wood driving hose, a farm mare and Jersey cow for sale, and a Cosmopolitan Group subscription rep position seeking Mathews area coverage with salary and commission. Names include W H Y Hudgins John R Winder R W Fleet Charles C Schwer.
Mrs F Theodore Miller president writes to thank all who helped at the Confederate Monument unveiling on September 1st expressing heartfelt appreciation and lasting gratitude for the loyal aid received through the Journal columns.
E W Browne offers steamed oysters and barrel stock specialty shippable to all points from Arcade Building Norfolk Virginia. The ad promotes cove oysters priced by the dozen and highlights convenient delivery.
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