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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
4
The article notes improvements to local streets by Road Commissioner Mason and cites a plan from district authorities to install tiling along both sides if property owners fund crack filling. It warns that draining via open ditches would inconvenience residents and visitors but offers a solution encouraging business owners to invest in drainage to secure long term benefits.
Blakes announces candidacy for the House of Delegates in Virginia as a Democrat. He pledges to be an honest, capable legislator and seeks support in the September primary, touting past Oyster Inspector service and promising to back a fish factory bill and unbiased governance.
The two districts gain a five cent per hundred dollar increase to the school levy totaling fifty cents in districts with surplus funds. Westville District laments underfunded schools and criticizes the Board of Supervisors, urging faster action and fresh finances for education statewide.
A letter explains that few residents petitioned but many signed represent concerns for improved schools. The writers commend the Board members for acting, plan to circulate petitions, and will present them to the district representative. If he declines, the authors will accept the outcome and feel they have done their duty.
The Virginia State Sunday School Association will hold its twentieth annual convention at 7th Street Christian Church in Richmond on April 25 to 27. Notable attendees include Marion Lawrence, Parks Cadman, W A Vanehn, Mrs Marvy Foster Broner, and Annie Lee Fravier. Delegates from each Sunday School are invited. special rail fares apply April 21 to 27 with limited return to May 2.
Maury High School in Norfolk forms a cadet corps with Wirt Winn elected first Sergeant and Earnest Vaughn, son of Sidney Vanenh of Stevensville, noted as a promising young man killed at The Locomotive Works in Richmond last week. The Norfolk Board of Trade backs a steamship route from Norfolk to the York River after O D S S Co refusal. Census shows Reedville in Northumberland County as the wealthiest U S town per capita due to river fish factories providing many jobs.
The Board of Supervisors at the March meeting adjusted levies per $100, reallocating from the general county levy to the District School levy in Chesapeake and Frankstank Districts. This raised their school levies to the legal maximum while not increasing overall burden on residents. Westville District remained unchanged with no school levy change.
Kate B Hudgins died at her home near Math es C H on April 76th 1910 at age 48 after two months illness. Survived by two brothers and four sisters Willie Henry Billups Julia Fox Mamie Hudgins Robbie Thomas Daisy Hudgins. Burial was at St Pauls Cemetery beside her husband.
A telegram says Boardman Green died in Chicago on Sunday with no cause known. The body is en route to Mathews. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mrs Green of Retz.
George W. Armistead died after a lingering illness at his home 516 Harrison street South Portsmouth. He leaves two daughters Sallie and Adelaide and two sons George H. and R. L. Armistead, all of Portsmouth. A native of Mathews County Virginia, he spent most of his life here and was a member of Portsmouth Nest Order of Owls Norfolk Lodge and Fraternal Mystic Circle.
Mrs. Marshall White of Whites Neck aged eighty died after severe burns suffered Wednesday when her dress likely caught fire while reaching in a stove. She resided with daughter Mrs. Flora Cullins and son Mr. Fenton White. Funeral services were held at home Thursday with Rev. T. W. Odgen presiding and interment in the family burial ground.
Notice from G S Marchant promoting April specials on voil and silk fabrics. Voil six yards, four yards imt silk lining, and all over lace and sewing silk offered for $6.00 until sold, with navy blue option available.
A fragment promotes Jefferson and Madison Brand hats for a polished look. It claims the hats enhance gentle attire and list vendors Matthews Co and Jarvis and Puch. The piece ends with an unclear line and stray numbers.
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