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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
12
The record notes Willard Thompson as general manager and A R Beaven as agent for bailo with T Murnoca as general port passenger at the Willard Thompson appointment in a dated notice.
The Journal notes Westville Baptist Church holds preaching every first and third Sunday morning and night. Macedoriiz appears on the schedule for the second Sunday morning and night and the fourth Sunday night.
This column lists local visits and notes from Mathews and nearby towns. Dr. R. R. Hoskins visited King and Queen County. Mr. J. M. Pugh traveled to Baltimore. Mr. Joe Healy of Norfolk visited town this week. Rev. George Gowen will preach at Westville Church next Sunday. Miss Ruth Wiseman from Baltimore returned home after visiting Clara Borum. Mrs. Grace Seigal of Richmond visits the Seed family. an excursion on the Steamer Mobjack to Norfolk for Capt. Coffee benefit is announced for Sept. 5. the Civic League will handle private school fund contributions as further money is needed.
Virginia official statement from Treasurer J J Burke addressing alleged errors in tax bills for 1905 and 1906. He pledges correction of any mistakes his office caused, denies intentional fraud, explains levy confusions, and invites taxpayers to compare bills with the Commissioner's books for verification and redress.
Matthews County residents and relatives from Baltimore Norfolk Philadelphia and Winter Harbor are noted in a brief social roundup. Carlton Thomas and aunt visit Mr C C Thomas while Saidee Ripley Georgie Armistead Eula Sadler and others spend time with local households. A W Ripley excursion to New Point Beach and gatherings with Delos Armistead J F Sparav Ellie Spann Edith Holland and W Q Ripley are mentioned.
In Port Haywood Mr. and Mrs. Redwood of Suf and Miss Kate Dings of Baltimore visit their father Mr. Joseph Diggs. Mary and Mattie Hadgins and Man Ransome return from a mountains trip. Susie and Glen Williams and Eva Armistead travel to Pennsylvania's mountains and plan to stay at Pen Mar. Rev J A Winn holds a ten day meeting in Accomac County with no preaching next Sunday. he will return to preach the first Sunday in September. Mrs. Winn and two children spend two weeks with Dr Mayip.
On Wednesday Captain Chas Owens ferried a group including Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Diggs and Baltimore guests to New Point Beach. Rough seas forced a return to Horn Harbor where a lavish spread awaited. After thanks to hosts the party dispersed.
Mr. G G Bassett lost a valuable horse last week. Miss Annie Ingram has been sick during the past week. Miss Florence Bassett visiting Bo han nan. Miss Marie Fernandira of Baltimore visiting Miss Emma Sadler. Miss Daisy Williams of Cape Charles guest of Miss Carris Davis. Mrs Rebecca Farmer of Northampton visiting sister Mrs William Williams. Mrs Lelia Gayle of Norfolk spending time with Mr and Mrs Benjamin Sutton. Mrs Janie Garrett and Mrs Clara Ford spent weekend with relatives at Dixendale. Meredith Davis family left for Severn to reside. The Stork visited Norman Sutton and Luther Cray homes bringing baby boys. Callie Atherton of Cape Charles formerly Mathews.
Miss Carsie Callis daughter of the late George Callis of Blakes married at Mathews Chapel in an evening ceremony performed by Rev. Thomas W. Ogden. The couple has many friends and received warm congratulations. The piece also endorses N E Miller for Mathews treasurer, arguing for change and praising Miller’s qualifications.
The Mathews Fair now runs Tue Wed Thu 26th 27th 23th with the Colored Fair slated for the following week.
A pritty and quiet wedding was performed by Rev J A Wren on Wednesday at 10 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs W R Forrest. Miss Mary Forrest wed Mr John Merril of Norfolk amid visiting friends and relatives. The couple departed for their new home shortly after the ceremony.
The item is described as old and in good condition. John Pugh, Winre Harbor is noted in the snippet. The text references measurement style and potential recognition of two good taste attributes.
J. V. Hudgins acts as agent with box 234 in Nor area for storage and measurement related notices. The readable fragment hints at a local business or property matter involving self measurement and oil storage holdings.
Fragmentary lines speak of moral proof through daily conduct and the reward of fame for those who show faith. The text urges steadfast virtue and truthful living as the path to lasting honor.
New York firm advertises an experimental home remedy claimed to cure asthma hay fever and catarrh. The Woodworth Company of 1161 Broadway promotes Senpine as a new discovery from a universityBrutewor of Vi University and invites trials with no charge to participants who live nearby.
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