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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows Maxren as editor and owner of a publication proposing paid matter notices at five cents per line, with unclear context or proper names. The readable bits indicate editorial control and a pricing scheme for notices.
A Southside Sentinel editorial argues Mr. Evans has paid his capitation tax and is qualified to vote and hold office. It defends Evans’ omission from a list, criticizes opponents' motives as personal, and endorses Mr. Christian for the position citing oratory, personality, and experience in fish and oyster measures and education.
A joint meeting of the Democratic County Committee of Mathews and Middlesex convened at Turks Ferry on June 17 to plan a nomination for a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates. W. HM Ryland was elected chair and L. C. Garnett secretary. members present included W. D. Evans and others as they set resolutions to form the nomination plan.
A resolution requires notice to county chairmen in two counties by July 1 1909 and a payment of 12 dollars to each chairman to cover election costs with any balance refundable. It directs ballots used in the election to mirror those for state officers plus all eligible legislative candidates and extends the pledged support on the tickets to House of Delegates nominees.
At a Richmond meeting of the State Board of Education on June 18 177th 18th and 7th days Mr E C Percifull of Middlesex was elected superintendent of Mathews and Middlesex counties.
Ad extols Bucklen Arnica Salve to cure pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked lips. Claims soft velvet skin and a glorious face with infallible piles relief. Price 25 cents at 211 dropcharts.
The lodge records heartfelt appreciation for George A Lilly whose faithful service and counsel aided the institution. His removal creates a vacancy and community loss, and the bereaved family is offered sympathy. A copy of the resolutions shall be spread on lodge records printed in the Mathews Journal and forwarded to the family.
John R. Davis, a Mathews man, is dead after a collision between the five mast schooner Baker Palmer and the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railway loaded with empty freight cars in Hampton Roads Monday night. His son Shelly Davis was seriously hurt and taken to St Vincents Hospital where he later survived. Davis, 57, leaves a wife and several children in the county where he has resided for many years.
The author says illness in the family prevented speaking at Bohannon on the 7th and at J. M. Hutsons Store on the 18th while in Mathews for those engagements. He was wired to his father’s bedside and hopes to reschedule in the near future, asking voters to attend and hear him.
A Mathews Journal piece prints a heartfelt letter from Capt Thadeus Fitzhugh, praising comrades of Co F and urging letters from home. The note thanks old friends, hopes for health to reply, and extends warm regards to Peter and other members of Matthews. It reflects Civil War nostalgia and veteran solidarity.
W D Evans addresses voters in Mathews and Middlesex counties seeking the Democratic nomination and election to the House of Delegates. He cites his legislative record, asks for continued support in the primary, and pledges to protect constituents' interests with his experience.
Clarence L. Bohannon and Ida J. Smith of Baltimore wed at the bride’s Overlea home on Monday June 21 10 am. They left for New York and northern cities and will return to Baltimore in early July to reside. Bohannon has long worked for Baltimore Steam Packet Co.
In Mathews County Virginia, Narcissa Diges is not a Virginia resident. The court orders her appearance within fifteen days of publication to protect her interest in the divorce from Wm B Digs. A notice runs weekly for four weeks in the Mathhews Journal and posted at the Mathews County courthouse front door on June 7 1969. Conner-Teste: ET Garnett Clerk.
Rovert Lo MeCreapy announces candidacy for the House of Delegates from Mathews and Middlesex counties. He pledges diligent, honorable effort to win the nomination ahead of the party primary or convention and to serve if selected.
An old column quotes Mrs Rhimevault of Vestal Center praising Electric Hitters as a divine gift to women. She asserts it boosts spirits energy and health, quickly relieving nervousness sleeplessness headaches backache and dizzy spells for women.
By request the Old Maids have consented to entertain again in the Red Men's Hall Friday evening June 25 at 8 o'clock. All who missed them before and those who saw them will be glad of another chance to see these sweet old maids and the wonderful violinist.
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