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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
4
A weekly edition details pricing and policy for obituaries and notices. It notes obituaries up to 100 words printed free for subscribers and charges for longer notices, with advertising and job copy handled on request. Forms close Wednesday at 10 a.m. for submissions.
An 1912 call warns the Democratic Party risks defeat on November 6 without strong party backing. It notes Wilson and Marshall likely winners if the party raises funds, cites National Committee treasurer Henry Morganthau stating 298750 has been raised with 750000 more needed, and urges immediate contributions from supporters.
The Journal advertises lithographed receipts for Democratic contributors. Embossed with Wilson and Marshall images, the receipts invite readers to mail in contributions to Editor Mathews Journal. The message urges support for Woodrow Wilson and Governor Wilson, requesting donor name and address.
The South Side Agricultural Association aims for a big fair with attractive speakers on Fraternal Farmers and Educational Day, daily baseball games, wood racing, and many exhibits. Premium lists are available from E. M. Blake, Mrs. F Theo Miller, or The Journal Office.
The Journal congratulates Gloucester farmers on their splendid showing at the Oct 1 fair and commends school authorities patrons and children for the fine display at the prior day’s School Fair May they have even greater events ahead.
The passage compares gratitude in humans and dogs, noting that even a dog seeks the favor of benefactors. It suggests that dogs are decent by nature, while people may seek or begrudge favor, highlighting a contrast between genuine virtue and self interest.
The Journal will receive and remit contributions to the Democratic Campaign Fund. Amounts received include Mathews Journal 2.50 Percival Hicks 1.00 Gilbert Diggs 1.00 Shipley 1.00 N. E. Miller 0.00 The fragmentary list shows multiple small donations with unclear totals and formatting.
S. G. Micter urges improved roads in the Chesapeake District, citing mud obstacles for churchgoers and schoolchildren. He argues bad main county roads deter buyers and suggests a motor boat for prospective purchasers to visit bayside areas, urging local officials to act.
Officials of the Southside Agricultural Association urge Mathews and Tidewater residents to attend a three day fair October 16 to 18. The letter promises varied exhibits from home arts to farming produce, plus trotting horses and a focus on Fraternity Farmers and Educational days, with orders for prompt action against disturbances and a pledge to run a well organized event.
On Wednesday October 2 at 8 o'clock Salem church hosted the rainbow wedding of Miss Louise Sadler and Mr. Bennett Haynes. The ceremony featured Lohengrin's march and a procession with ushers and bridesmaids, followed by a reception at the bride’s home.
Senators and leaders clash over how the Democratic convention will be run with William Sulzer and Charles Murphy shaping outcome. Murphy may dictate platform and state ticket while anti-Tammany factions plot to curb his control. A separate unsolved Bon Air murder case resurfaces with a chilling accusation.
The couple departed for a trip through the South the day after their ceremony and will be at home after October 16. The bride wore a blue traveling suit with hat and gloves to match as she left.
Mr Lewis Carter Harrison and Miss Ellen Harrison Robertson married at St Pauls church Lancaster New Hampshire on October 3. They will reside in East Aurora New York after November 1 where the groom oversees the Episcopal Church. The bride is well known in Mathews Virginia.
Miss Bessie Teaple Gwathmey daughter of Alfred Brook Gwathmey of King and Queen county and Mr Frank Woolfolk Scott were married last Saturday evening at 8 in Zoar Baptist church Middlesex. Rev Harry L Corr officiated before a distinguished gathering. A reception at Cedardale followed. The couple plan to reside in Huttiz Arkansas after a Florida Cuba trip.
Mr. Gilbert Diggs, the young orator of Lower Mathews, will speak on the National Democratic Ticket at Penny on Saturday Sept 28 at 8 p m Peary on Oct 1 at 8 p m R C Brooks store on Oct 5 at 8 p m New Point on Oct 8 at 8 p m Cabbs Creek on Oct 10 at 8 p m J K Brooks store Laban on Oct 31 at 8 p m
John M Olcott eighty years old of Yonkers disappeared after leaving home to walk with his dog. A missing person alert was issued by his son in law Harris Anderson after Olcott failed to return Wednesday evening. A hat found at Bellevue Hospital helped identify him as the missing Yonkers resident who wandered into New York City.
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