Local News Items From Mathews and Nearby Areas
Waste Georgie James visited Nor week Andrew Hadgins of Nor k is guest of his parents at Haywood. Rev. L. J. Phaup will preach Bethel Sunday 11 am and St. Matthew 3 pm. Mr. and Mrs. John Ellingworth of Port Haywood are the road parents of twin boys. Mathews High School opened with 1130 attendees. The Cantata on Major Freeman’s lawn earned funds for Cardinal Athena. Herman’s moving pictures come to J O A M Hall for six nights starting Oct 1. The Mathews Court House Disciples sent Rev. Geo Gowen to Louisville conventions at church expense. Many locals attend the State Fair in Richmond.
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John Ellingworth
Port Haywood
Mathews Court House
Geo. Gowen
Louisville
Mathews County Baseball Champions Cup Contest
Attention managers enter by October 12 at E. M. Blake Mathews Virginia for a three day series at the Mathews Fair October 16 17 18 to determine Champions of Mathews County. Four teams desired. Winners after days one and two play for the cup on day three. Prizes include a silver cup baseball outfit or purse with option for winning team.
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Mathews County
Mathews Fair
E. M. Blake
Mathews
Meeting at Oak Grove with Rev. George Gowen
The Rev. George Gowen will start a meeting at Oak Grove next Sunday night week. He will preach during weeknights.
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George Gowen
October Farmers' Bulletin Offered Free By State Agriculture Chief
Commissioner George W. Koiner announces the October Farmers Bulletin is ready and will be mailed free to any farmer upon request. It covers seed corn choices for next year and features a photo of the car that won $1,000 at the National Corn Show. It discusses lime and fertilizers and the silo, plus hog cholera serum value. Send name and address to receive the bulletin.
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George W. Koiner
New Point High School Opens With Strong Enrollment
New Point High School opened on Monday drawing a large pupil body and many patrons to the event. Addresses were delivered by Miss Shepherd Rev Winn Messrs Burroughs Hudgins and Dr Hoskins with vocal solos by Dr Hoskins and Mrs Grover Armistead. A capable staff of seven teachers is in place and prospects for a successful year are strong.
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New Point High School
Meeting at Holly Grove Revival Under Rev George Gowen
Ten day meeting at Holly Grove led by Rev George Gowen drew a large turnout with many baptized adults. The revival strengthened the church with new reforms and commitments to service and Bible study as the choir impressed and Miss Bertha Miller of Mathews delivered praised solos.
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Holly Grove
George Gowen
Bertha Miller
Mathews
Untimely Death of Mrs Mabel C Handy at 20
The county notes the death of Mabel C Handy aged about twenty from diabetes that affected her brain. She died September 22 at her sister’s home in Norfolk after illness began September 21. A Bethel church member, she lived a devout Christian life and died in the Lord. Her remains were taken to Mathews for burial at Pear Tree Cemetery after a funeral at the parental home conducted by Rev. L J Phallo. She leaves a husband and her parents, three sisters, one brother, and many relatives and friends.
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Mabel C. Handy
Floyd Hurst
Norfolk
Mabel
Bethel Church
Mathews
L. J. Phallo
Pear Tree
Gwynns Island News Briefs Local Happenings
Mr. John N. Foster lies ill in a Norfolk hospital while Mr. George W. Forrest builds houses on Gwynns Island. Will Powell owns a kangaroo-like hog. Mrs. William Respass sprained her arm. Eugene Callis went to Baltimore to see his paralytic brother John. The community stays busy preparing for oyster harvests and spring fishing. Rev J W Williams and wife mourn the death of their only son in Norfolk hospital.
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Eugene Callis
Baltimore
John Callis
J. W. Williams
Norfolk
Regional social notes from York and Gloucester counties
Miss Sadye Smith and brother Lester Smith have returned from a visit to relatives in York county. Miss Susie Carmines of York county expects to visit Miss Sadye Smith of Susan soon. Miss Louise Lilliston has returned to Gloucester after visiting her grandfather Joseph E. Davis. Mrs Ella Hieby of Baltimore, visiting with her brother C. C. Thomas, plans to return home this week. Miss Josephine Davis returned to Horn Harbor after visits to Norfolk Portsmouth Hampton and Gloucester county.
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Sadye Smith
Lester Smith
York County
Susie Carmines
Susan
Louise Lilliston
Gloucester
Joseph E. Davis
Ella Hieby
Baltimore
C. C. Thomas
Josephine Davis
Horn Harbor
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Hampton
Gloucester County
Dave White
Tabernacle Church Social Updates and Travel
Mrs. W. C. Presson remains on the sick list. Mrs. Bessie Diggs expected home in a few days. Mr. W. M. Forrest likely to return soon. Mr. T. J. Banks has returned to Norfolk to resume work. Mr. W. O. Hudgins plans to spend Sunday at home with family.
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Bessie Diggs
Mr. T. J. Banks
Norfolk
Mr. W. O. Hudgins
Gloucester Notes and Local Moves in Brief
Community updates include Willie Almond returning from Baltimore with a new car, John H Tabb visiting Lexington Virginia, L L Smith planning to move from Wave Neck to Ocean View, and Mrs W E Carr opening a new millinery department with Miss Brady and Miss Hibble in charge. Botetourt and Summerville played to an 11 11 draw while Gloucester schools except Botetourt High opened on Monday. Botetourt Lodge held a small attended meeting as Matt Kearns was named master Mason and Catlett and Janney traveled to Richmond. J H Martin heads to Baltimore for fall stock and will join his wife for the Richmond Fair. The county fairs drew praise for exhibits and a noted absence of betting and gambling.
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Mathews
Gloucester
Local Times-Dispatch Notes October Payments
The Times-Dispatch records payments to sinking funds and literary funds as of October 1st, noting honoring allocations and ongoing financial accounting.
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Times-Dispatch
Colored man Henry Johnson shot and killed in Saluda
Henry Johnson, a colored citizen of Middlesex, was shot and killed in Saluda on Saturday night. The shooter was Thomas Epps.
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Henry Johnson
Middlesex
Thomas Epps
Saluda
Oyster Commission Appointed To Inspect Potomac Health
Governor Mann appoints a three member oyster commission to work with Maryland experts on Potomac River stock. Potomac oysters have been declared unfit by Government experts, and a ban could harm the oyster industry overall.
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Mann
Maryland
Potomac River
Potomac
Classified notices from Mathews Va and New York listing sales and help wanted
Sace-25 Pure Berkshire pigs apply W H Y Hudgins Blakes Va 10-3-St For Sate Pair of patent tongs and fixtures John R Winder Fitchetts Va 10-3-If Lost- At Mathews C H or in that vicinity pair gold nose-classes finder please return to this office and be rewarded ju 25tf For Sate New lot dry batteries spark plugs two automobiles and second hand buggy I will saw your wood F Theo Miller Mathewa Va 10-3-If Lost- A good chance for a profitable investment if you fail to patronize the Job Printing department of this office TLE Mathews Journal For Sate One four-year-old fourd driving horse lady broken not afraid of anything One fine farm mare 1200 pounds also thoroughbred Jersey cow fresh in few days R W Fleet Fitch etts Va 9-12-11 WantTep The Cosmopolitan Group requires the services of a representative in Mathews and surrounding territory to look after subscription renewals and to extend circulation by special methods which have proved unusually successful Salary and commission Previous experience desirable but not essential Whole time or spare time Address with references Charles C Schwer The Cosmopolitan Group 381 Fourth Avenue New York City
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Frood
Lady Broken
Jersey
R. W. Fleet Fitchetts
Cosmopolitan Group
Mathews
Charles C. Schwer
The
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New York City
Opened schools in Ware Neck as children stay busy
In Ware Neck the local schools have reopened and children are keeping active. Community members Mr. Roland Anderton of Matthews works as clerk for Taliaferro and Anderton. Several residents travel to nearby cities for visits and jobs, including trips to Richmond and Norfolk, with relatives visiting and returning.
Fire Prevention Day urged as state watches safety
Governor Mann proclaimed October 9 as Fire Prevention Day urging rubbish removal and school fire drills. Edith Brewington attended a cousin’s wedding in Mathews county while Sarah Louise Sadler wed Bennett Lee Haynes on Wednesday. The Rappahannock Valley Convocation plans a three day meeting at St. Johns Warsaw October 23 to 25 with attendees to notify Mr R Carter Welford. Virginia reports a balanced treasury as the new year begins and state accounts reach date after yesterday’s close.
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Mann
Edith Brewington
Mathews County
Sarah Louise Sadler
Bennett Lee Haynes
Wednesdada
Citizen
Rappahannock Valley
St. Jon's Church
Warsaw
R. Carter Welford
Southside Sentinel
Virginia
Gloucester visitors and a Mathews weekend visit
Rev. George Gowen of Mathews visited friends on court day. Mr. C. S. Smith Jr and wife of Gloucester C. H. spent Saturday and Sunday in Mathews.
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George Gowen
Mathews
C. S. Smith Jr
Gloucester C. H
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