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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
2
The Journal announces an advance notice policy for obituaries and resolutions. Insertions are paid matter at five cents per line, with editor WL Per Your in advance, and ownership by 84 Wat. Miscea.
In a lengthy reply the Southside Sentinel accuses us of misrepresenting Mr. Ryland and defends our stance for Mr. Christian. We state our aim is fair coverage, praise Christian’s strength and courage, and urge Mathews Middlesex voters to back Christian on August 5, citing his oystering work, constituency service, and representation.
Our newspaper backs E C Perciful new superintendent of Schools and urges patrons and officials to cooperate. The article shows thoughtful analysis of the educational situation and remedies aligned with our prior calls for reform. Readers are urged to study it for the good of their children and community.
A large turnout from Mathews and Middlesex attended events at Unionville on Saturday. The day featured a flag raising at the near-complete high school, a midday educational address by Hon. J. Boyd Sears, a 10 to 5 baseball win by Unionville over Urbanna, a tournament with prizes won by Dr. William Gwathney Mercer and Barrick, and a coronation of Miss Addie Gault as Queen of Love and Beauty. A local play closed the enjoyable program as the new high school building is projected to cost about six thousand dollars.
The Old Dominion Steamship Company will run its annual excursion from Mathews and Gloucester on Wednesday and Thursday, July 28 and 29. The schedule may be altered with later notice.
E C Percicont announces four year term as Mathews and Middlesex superintendent and urges patrons and school board to support consolidation into central graded and industrial schools. He cites state enthusiasm, road quality, and the value of higher schooling while requesting community feedback and funding, with plans to transport students via wagons within six to seven miles. He hopes to publish communications and welcomes visits starting soon.
Judge Wm H Mann spoke to a large attentive audience at the Gloucester Courthouse on Monday. Major James N Stubbs introduced him, and the speech covered education agriculture and Confederate veterans pensions. He answered charges by Mr Tucker and increased his support in Gloucester.
A Democratic candidate from Mathews and Middlesex counties announces pursuit of the nomination and election to the House of Delegates. He cites his prior legislative record and seeks constituent endorsement in the upcoming primary, pledging to defend local interests if reelected.
Robert L. McCreapy announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties. He pledges to work diligently by honorable means until the primary or convention, whichever the party in those counties holds.
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