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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
2
July 13, 1905 notice from Soulty Everry publishing company praising John Hay for his long service in public and private life. It notes his integrity and accomplishments in law literature and state affairs and announces Elihu Root of New York as his successor. The piece emphasizes respect and the nation’s good fortune in Root assuming leadership.
The Democratic County Committee met at Mathews C H on Saturday July 1 with members from Chesapeake Westville and Plankstank districts. Jno Burke was elected to Westville to fill a vacancy caused by Dr Hunley’s death. J Boyd Sears resigned as Chairman and L C Garnett was chosen to fill the term. A August 22 1905 primary for House of Delegates was decided upon with a three member sub committee to coordinate with Middlesex County and appoint alternates, meeting again July 17 court day.
A committee report from Chapel Lodge No. 235 J. OC. O. F. expresses gratitude for the office work and its quality and reasonable charges. V. V. Shipley signs as committee member with best wishes for the Journal.
The Gloucester Anti-Saloon League outlines a plan for selecting a House of Delegates candidate by August 22, 1905. It sets voter eligibility, ballot challenges, and joint canvassing by county committees to declare the nominee and notes local option concerns.
Mathews County Virginia Fitzhugh Lee Monument Fund notes names of contributing children since last issue. Readers urged, through the Journal columns, to subscribe with a penny per child and deliver funds to the Richmond committee for rewards.
In Selden Virginia on June 24 1905 the Southside Sentinel publishes letters from State Senate candidates answering questions from the Gloucester Anti-saloon League. The letters address opposition to repeal or emasculation of the Mann Act and whether to extend its reach to chastelries and related laws.
R L McCready requests space to correct Hon George Y Hunley in the June 1 issue regarding declarations for the House of Delegates. McCready asserts Hunley knew of his candidacy and accuses him of injustices and misleading statements about other Democrat candidates from Mathews and Middlesex. He asks for correction through the same channels.
Miss Lucy Hughes of Richmond visits Mr and Mrs D G Baker. Mr and Mrs Elijah Baker plan summer stay in Mathews. Season is fine and crops look good especially corn. Mr Geo Y Hunley retires from Legislative race. hope someone will fill his place faithfully.
A 1905 prospectus advertises Suffolk College in Suffolk Virginia as a select school for girls with able faculty complete courses healthful location electric lights baths pure water and unsurpassed table. It notes six churches best moral influences and moderate terms. The 37th year begins September 14 1905 and inquiries go to principal Sally A Finney Suffolk Va.
Capt. Jos. Trader oversees his house being painted and enhanced with general improvements while Dan. Fox constructs a new dwelling in the same area as other building work increases.
J N Stubbs declares candidacy for Virginia Senate in the 39th District composed of King and Queen Essex Middlesex Mathews and Gloucester counties. He says a future primary decision will determine his status and promises to publish a card outlining his views on leading campaign questions. Woods Roads Va April 17 1695.
Mathews Virginia April 10 1905. To fellow democrats of the 39th district I formally announce my bid for the Democratic nomination for the State Senate from the 30th district. Four years ago you honored me with a seat in the Virginia Senate and I now ask for return to this high position. I pledged to faithfully discharge duties and if honored again will strive to deserve your confidence and esteem.
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