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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
2
Obituary notices and resolutions appear as paid matter with rates per line and per insertion. The column notes that communications for political candidates incur charges and reading notices cost ten cents per line. The editor invites timely news letters and warns many items may be carried over to the following week.
A 1909 note decries newspaper tactics in Judge Mann’s race. It cites an Eastern Shore Herald ad column about Tucker backers and machine influence, urging readers to recognize paid political advertising and vote by conviction, not hype. It warns against misleading claims and defends local option positions.
Discussion swirls around Hon. William A Jones not seeking reelection and possible appointment of Boyd Sears as Federal Judge. The Matinee crowd reports a busy season, horse racing results highlight Miss Wilton, Lady Bedworth, Selma, Emma Bedworth, Virginia Boy, Sabeda, Saybrook, and Aurora with times and heats noted, amid passenger crowd dissatisfaction.
The cordial backing from a warm friend of Mr. Jones signals strong local support for his candidacy. Supporters believe the district would be glad to elect this brilliant young son of Mathews to the United States Congress if circumstances justify a run.
The Southside Sentinel lauds J T Christian of Mathews for his Saluda Courtday speech. The paper praises his oratorical merit, notes even his opponents acknowledge his abilities, and commends his remarked candidacy though he may not win the nomination.
Our offer of the News Bulletin a Richmond Weekly and the Journal for one dollar a year to those subscribers who pay in advance obliterates completely the excuse offered by many for not subscribing to the county payer viz. that it doesn't give them news enough. This offer should satisfy the most arrant kicker so come along and lets have your subscription.
The Methodist community of Mathews recalls a grand rally at Central Church last Sunday a perfect day boosting attendance both services. Dr W Ashbery Christian delivered two sermons themed Rich in good works and The Genesis of Methodism. A debt of about 400 dollars was nearly cleared with a gift of roughly 225 dollars. the note will be burned next Sunday at Cottteh. The piece also notes a wedding reception for Miss Goldie Callis and Mr Thomas Machena with Ruth Muse as bridesmaid and gifts abundant.
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday at 10 A M in Saluda as Miss Mabel Lee Anderton married Dr Arthur Grayson Vaden a leading Mathews physician. The ceremony was conducted by Reverends Essex and Wray with music by Miss Ruth Marston and Miss Helen Vaden. The couple and guests, including out of town friends, later shared breakfast and a reception before departing for travels to Richmond Washington Baltimore Mecklenburg and other cities.
A formal wedding took place May 7th at Gwynns Island Baptist Church uniting Miss Addie Diggs daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Diggs with Mr Vernon Rowe The event featured bridesmaids and groomsmen including Diggs sisters and Sperth as part of the wedding party.
Mrs Arthur Allen Talliaferro has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter Helen to Ferdinand Augustine Shackleford of Norfolk. The ceremony is set for Wednesday June 9 at noon at St John’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw Virginia.
Rupert L. McCreapy announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to represent Mathews and Middlesex counties in the house of delegates. He vows to work diligently by honorable means until the primary or convention is held.
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