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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
2
Aeditorial note discusses the Panama Canal project with an estimated completion cost of three hundred seventy five million dollars. The piece criticizes campaigns and politicians, highlighting figures like Uncle Joe Cannon and the Socialist candidate amid reflections on the era’s political dynamics and public cash use.
An analysis of Taft era politics notes strong incentives for party leaders like Alvah H. Mastin to energize hot rhetoric. It questions the control of the Democratic machine and the impact of patronage, suggesting that claims of large gains rely on county reports and telegraph tallies rather than nationwide results.
Editors long for fresh topics join the clamor against football portraying it as dangerous. Writers claim the sport harms youths, with parents and bereaved families cited to underscore the tragedy and pain surrounding the game.
A writer argues football trains quick thinking and prompt execution essential for business and professional success. The piece asserts sport builds discipline to fight odds and difficulties, noting these benefits as reasons the game deserves credit rather than universal condemnation.
Mrs Clara L Stoakes wife of Walter R Stoakes died at her home near Moon Virginia on Saturday after months of illness. Funeral services were held at Westville Christian Church on Tuesday conducted by Rev C B Richards and Rev L J Phano with a large crowd. She is survived by her husband and three sisters Mrs Z M Tyler Cleveland Ohio Mrs Walter Lane Baltimore and Mrs D C Moncofier Richmond.
A jumble of prize jar listings and stitched handiwork entries from the Southside area. Names such as Mrs Stephen Adams, Lessie Winder, Sue Healy, Minnie Jones, and W. H. Rowland appear among various fruit preserves, canned goods, sewing, quilting, and crafts. The page shows a long vote of first and second place marks, with judges listed and many items noted like apples, peaches, pears, blackberries, currants, and chessboard quilts, indicating a community fair results section.
Young men are urged to learn telegraphy and typewriting with a life scholarship from the Southern School of Telegraphy. The program promises training in Newnan with a favorable climate and 8,000 residents, board at low rates, and graduates guaranteed positions paying $45 to $55 monthly. The catalog promises easy employment and rapid promotion, with the school’s box number for inquiries.
Announcement from Urbanna Virginia reports the marriage of Miss Carrie Virginia Gayle eldest daughter of Rev and Mrs Finley Gayle to Dr W Percy Jones a Middlesex County physician. The ceremony held last Thursday evening was quiet and attractive with the bride in an olive broadcloth going away gown. They will reside in Urbanna after December 10.
Governor Swanson appoints W M Minter as a delegate to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress meeting in Washington DC. Alabama wets win the statewide prohibition election by about 20,000 votes. Virginia moves toward legalized primary system with state funded expenses. Frank P Brent becomes principal of Wicomico High School Brownes Store Gloucester County. Ellis M Carlton of Essex County noted for six tons per acre first cutting hay. Urbanna elopement shock as Miss Hilda Nelson and Benjamin Davis marry in Baltimore.
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 p m Miss Sarah Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Thomas wed Edwin C Hudgins in a home ceremony performed by Rev J J Phanp. A six o clock supper followed. The couple will reside in the county. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs O R Hudgins.
Hon HW St Geo Tucker was asked if he would run for Virginia governor again. He stated he will be a candidate four years hence and is a candidate right now.
Notice announces a Teachers Institute gathering at the Mathews Courthouse on Saturday December 9th at 2 PM. Educators from all districts are urged to attend. The $3-2-3f note appears garbled in the source.
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