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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
5
Readable items show times like 3.30 P.M. and 3.do P. M. with places Salem Bethel Central and dates unclear. The fragmentary OCR offers no complete event, date, or participants to confirm a full card headline and summary.
Brief note lists appointments on the East Math News circuit covering August September and October. Details of individuals or roles are not specified in the fragment.
The notice lists services on the first Sunday with Shiloh at 3 PM and A M asbury at 1 AM, indicating a religious event schedule. It mentions two congregations Shiloh and Asbury and their respective hours.
Locals list visits and arrivals including Mrs J P Nottinehans at Ocean Vein and Miss Lessie Shawn in Norfolk. News covers births, travels, school enrollments, and visitors such as Dr A G Vaden, Miss Etta Williams, J A Moore, and Captain Lenard Story. Also notes revivals, real estate moves, and a birthday party for Elizabeth Diggs.
Dr Thaddeus Pirhugh of Kansas City has finished a manuscript of personal reminiscences. The 74 year old descends from Lord Fitehirh and is kin to the Fitehughs and Lees of Virginia. He recalls many Civil War scenes including leading nineteen cavalrymen in disguise to capture the U S steamer Harriet DePord with crew and supplies. He wears a Confederate cross of honor from the Daughters of the Confederacy.
We are reducing our stock as we build a store house and offer the entire stock of men youths and boys suits at 25 to 3 percent off. An excellent chance to buy a good school suit for your boy cheap. Wyatt Wolffe.
Row says one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and Hall's Medicine. Cheney Co. of Toledo, O. Claims financial integrity and ability to fulfill obligations. Pills advertised for constipation. Internal take with price 75c per bottle.
The rainy spell has left fodder damaged and farmers concerned. Local boats and launches provide flexible travel beyond regular steamboat routes. Rev. J A Winn received a pastor vacation and rode a gasoline launch from Horn Harbour to Cape Charles. Mrs Eugenia Beudgins and family used the Husting Bee to visit York County kin. Susie Baker and Susie Judson of Norfolk visit New Point and Potatze Neck.
Gwynn s Mr Gulie Hunley and sister visited the Island on Sunday. Protracted Methodist meeting closed after two weeks with little success. Mr E C Muse returned from Westmoreland parental home. Mrs Sallie Respass went to see son Ben Respass in Baltimore. Mr Bob Gay of Norfolk and family visited last week. Miss Fredericka Wilson of Hampton visiting Miss Lillie Pickett. Capt Robert Hudgins, ill in Boston, convalescent. Miss Ruth Muse returned from Westmoreland and Colonial Beach with a delightful trip.
A sparse Tabernacle note recalls quiet days with a few local moves. Fludgins plans a dry goods run for his blow store while Oakly Hurst leaves Norfolk after visiting his mother. Alma White returns from Gwynn’s Island as J. M. Forrest sails to New York and Baltimore. The piece ends with musings on autumn’s gold, home warmth, and living with the mind of the master. None Such
Classified notices show bulk sale offers and items for sale in Mathews Virginia. Listings include corn barrels at 4.00 per barrel, pound poles near the water, wild geese sale, buggy accessories, a gas machine, coal and shingles, leaded glass windows from Central church, a lost ladies watch, a Magna magazine agent wanted, and marble monument designs. Contact names include G S MarcHant, W H serikad¢, T C Host, G S Marcua nt, Rev L J Phaup, Dr C C White, H C Campbell, Joy Office, E W Hudgins Port Haywood, and Coggins Marble Manufacturing Co.
The fifth annual State Fair of Virginia runs October 3 to 7 in Richmond. Premium Lists, a 348 page booklet, are free by mailing a postal card to the Virginia State Fair Association in Mutual Building, Richmond. Entry deadlines are Sept 14 for many groups, Sept 17 for farm products, Sept 21 for dogs. immediate requests for lists and blanks offered.
Milford Marine Railway in Grimstead Virginia lists genuine Tobin Bronze shafting at 1.30 per foot and various engine parts. They advertise manufacturing sales agents for engine fittings, coils, switches, tanks, batteries, stuffing boxes, lag screws, pipe fittings, and the Orino acetylene generator light for stores at five cents nightly and homes cheaper. Catalogue on request. Shop near Callis Wharf Milford Haven.
Mrs Elizabeth J Atherton of Hallieford Virginia thanks Card Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co Richmond Virginia for prompt settlement of her son s death claim and recommends the company to others seeking insurance services.
Skin wounds are advised to be treated with Dr Bell’s Anti Pain to heal quickly and prevent perspiration. The product is claimed for both internal and external use.
Mrs Jennie Watson departs this week to join her husband in North Carolina. Mr Carroll Garnett of Dixon dale visits his parents Mr and Mrs William Garrett on Sunday. Miss Bertha Bassett spends time with relatives in White's Neck. Mrs Frank Harman of Portsmouth guests Mrs C G Liassett.
Annie Dixon left Saturday for Norfolk to resume duties as nurse. Len Story and family from Norfolk visit their relatives. Mrs. George Marchant shows improvement after illness. J. W. Marchant went to Churchview Va. Rufus Hunley moved to Wolff Trap Lighthouse for a new position. James Burns of Norfolk will visit family a while. Will Hunley and son and Lola Foster return from Washington DC visit to Hunley kin.
Mrs Watts of Norfolk visits as guest of Mrs E Davis. Mr Allie Forrest has returned home from Hampton. Rev Tucker led a series of meetings at Hallieford last.
Percival Hicks secretary North Virginia outlines Mathews Fair privileges granting three general admission tickets per owner. All other assistance must be paid at the gate.
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