Locals in Mathews and Vicinity Update
Locals list visits and moves around Mathews Virginia with numerous names. Miss Ruth Foster of Baltimore reviews guest roles with Mrs Maud Mitchell while Miss Nan Kaasem returns to Norfolk to study music under Prof Koerner. Kenney Jones Jr a Drowned while boating on East River. body recovered days later.
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Ruth Foster
Baltimore
Maud ‘Mitchell
Nan Kaasem
Norfolk
Prof
Koerner
Kenney Jones, Jr
Mathews
East River
Regatta At Riverside Yacht Club Produces Narrow Wins
The Riverside Yacht and Tennis Club hosted a Thursday regatta with ideal weather. Motor boat race winner Calypso owned by BR Hoskins, Jiffy second, Brighton third, Yankee fourth, Umghan fifth. Hummin g Bird and Cock-a-doodle failed to place. Sail boat Ripple with Masters Allen and Percy Hicks won, Clara L. runner up, OKee third, judges Perceval Hicks, Charles Seawell, and W. M. Minter oversaw both events.
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Riverside Yacht and Tennis Club
Mathews
Gloucester
Calypso
BR. Hoskins
Jiffy
A. A. Blow
Brighton
H. Hollowith
Me. Dimmock
Umghan
Mr. Blow
Humming Bird
Perry Miller
P. H. Muir
Masters Allen
Percy Hicks
Mr. Smith
Clara L
Miss Gladys Hurst Returns to Blackstone Institute
Local notice summarizes visits and events including Miss Gladys Hurst returning to Blackstone Institute on Monday, several residents traveling to Norfolk and Baltimore, a Maxwell touring car purchase, and plans for a large millinery opening for Wyatt Wolffe on October 1 3 and 4 with details in an advertisement.
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Gladys Hurst
Blackstone Institute
Wyatt Wolffe
To My Former Patrons
J. M. Pugh announces the sale of his entire tailoring business to R. W. Foster. Foster is a graduate of Mitchell's Cutting School in New York and has years of tailoring experience. Pugh thanks patrons and commends Foster to his former customers.
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R. W. Foster
Baltimore
Mr. Foster
Mitchell’s Cutting School
New York
Ty J. M. Pugh
P. S
Lama
John Z. Mitchell
Cutting School
New York City
Tiara Mystery: Fragment Sparks Clue Hunt
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a riddle involving a tiara and a three month window. Local readers are invited to piece together the missing details and uncover the hidden meaning behind the clue.
Local Notices and Social Gleanings from Mathews County
Mathews County society notes report Miss Edith White visiting Mr W C Presson and Mr Dick Parker’s near-term plans. Alma Smith ill, Willie Callis left for Cape Charles, Eulah Anderson visited Charlie Brooks in Laban. Wedding bells rumored. A club meeting at George Smith’s home was enjoyed by young friends who thanked Miss Parker and Miss Smith. Lucius Walling left for Delmar with his wife for a fishing visit.
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Eulah Anderson
Charlie Brooks
Laban
George Smith
Miss Parker
Miss Smith
Lucius Walling
Delmar
Baltimore
Local News From Tabernacle and Nearby Towns
Tabernacle residents report arrivals and departures including Calvin Johnson returning to Norfolk Granville Hudgins leaving for Baltimore John A Hurst returning from Cape Charles and visiting Floyd Sadler and Jack Sadler of Cape Charles spending time with family An event at Salem Church last Sunday night drew good attendance Granberry Hudgins recovering well after a worm sting attended by Norfolk doctors
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Salem Church
Local Notes From Blakes Socials and Visits
Miss Minnie Shockley of Port Haywood visits friends in the area. Mr. Harry Wilson remains on the sick list. Miss Annie Saeran left Sunday for Portsmouth to visit relatives. Miss Allene Ashbury of Portsmouth visited friends and relatives. Mrs. Ethel Davis of Salisbury Md has returned home after a county stay. Miss Ruby Bassett, guest of cousin Miss Jessie Bassett, returns to White's Neck.
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Minnie Shockley
Port Haywood
Allene Ashbury
Portsmouth
Ethel Davis
Salisbury
Ruby Bassett
Miss Jessie Bassett
White's Neck
Milford Marine Railway Co Engine Parts Listing
Take notice of Lathrop engines and parts with genuine Tobin Bronze shafting at 1.30 per foot. Manufacturers agents stock coils wires switches tanks batteries and fittings on engines and boats. State agents for Orino acetylene generator lights stores nightly and homes cheaply. Catalogue on request Milford VA Milford Haven shop east of Callis Wharf red roof.
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Tobin
Milford Marine Railway Co
Grimsteads
Callis Wharf
Milford Haven
County School Board to Meet for Teacher Contracts
The County School Board will meet at Mathews C H on Saturday October 1 for contracting with school teachers. All county schools will open Monday October 34 unless a special arrangement to the contrary is made.
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Mathews C. H
Uness
For Sale Items and Lost Watch Notice in Mathews Va
Classifieds list purchases for sale including cattle poles gas machine and old church sashes. Lost a ladies gold watch between Owens store and Bethel Beach with initials P M H and a Marine Corps pin. contact Journal Office or H W Hudgins Port Haywood. Also agency setup for Coggins Marble Manufacturing offering monuments and tombstones in Mathews Va.
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N. Owens
Bethel Beach
Randolph Macon Womans College
U. S. Marine Corps
Journal Office
H. W. Hudgins
Port Haywood
Subscriptions Asked to Close Westville High School Land Deal
The land chosen for the New High School requires subscribers to pay their pledges to finalize the purchase and begin construction. Additional subscriptions are also welcomed by the authorities. By Order Westville Rd.
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Westville Rd
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Williamsburg
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Sun Life Assurance Co
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J. A. Winn
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Dick Parker
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Willie Callis
Cape Charles
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Jack Sadler
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Annie Saeran
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R. D. Foster Hicks
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Geo P. Knox
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Tabbs Road
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Williams Wharf
Cosmopolitan Magazine
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Broadway
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