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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
2
An early 20th century newspaper note states obituaries and resolutions may be inserted only as paid matter, with a charge of a few cents per line, under the editor and owner B&WM. Meera. The item outlines the rate policy for paid insertions.
The text notes Dr. Cook as a Democrat and Commander Pea re as a Republican. It suggests Republicans seek enough votes to overcome a Democratic majority but questions the likelihood of success, comparing it to a trip to the South Pole. It implies campaign funds come from major contributors and hints at the fun of spending them.
The Newport News planters and W McDonald Lee urge action against a Baylor survey bill in the legislature. They warn many will vote for it and expect Western representatives to back it, risking destruction to Tidewater. The piece calls for early, organized opposition before damage occurs.
Definite steps have been taken to build a High School at Mathews. Collectors report little cash but urge broader county participation. Residents are asked to give generously or issue negotiable notes to secure state support, stressing the project as essential for the community’s youth.
A letter from W McDonald Lee, Special Commissioner of Fisheries, critiques the Newport News Chamber of Commerce over its stance on the oyster survey. He urges balanced consideration of fisheries officials and cautions against embracing only one side of the debate before the next Legislature.
At the Irvington Virginia Chamber of Commerce meeting on August 20 Mr Richard Armstrong of Hampton spoke by request of the board of directors to discuss fisheries administration. He stressed the law’s faults rather than criticizing the Commission of Fisheries and explained the invitation was voluntary.
Citizens of Mathews C. H. met September 6 to plan erection of a High School building. Rev L J Phaup elected chair and W M Minter secretary. Committee appointed to secure land and funds, with notes accepted as cash for state loan. Marchant offered land for site. meeting adjourned to reconvene September 16 at 10 am.
Miss Effie Faulkner of New Castle Pennsylvania reports that Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve cured her three year long sore eyes. She recommends it to anyone needing such a remedy.
Democrats plan a reorganizational meeting at Mathews C. H. on September 20 to elect county committee members. Col. J. R. Saunders and Hon. W. D. Evans will address voters and a discussion with Republican speakers is expected.
Sealed bids for privileges at the county fair confectionary stand and dining hall are sought. The confectionary stand bids cover cigars soft drinks peanuts popcorn candy and store cakes exclusive except candy. The dining hall bids cover all hot food on the grounds and are exclusive except coffee and oysters. Sealed bids to Percival Hicks secretary.
Campaign reports show Hon H St. George Tucker spent 15870 40 while Judge Wm H Mann used 11294 30. A horse owned by S C Wolcott of Dixondale was killed near Gloucester C H His injury to a negro boy followed a fall. Anna E Dunaway, Saluda, was elected to a Fredericksburg Public School vacancy. Andrew Jackson Montague named as US delegate to the International Maritime Confederence in Brussels set for Sept 28. Laura Hinton of Fairfield and John F Shackleford of Middlesex wed Sept 8 in Fairfield Baptist Church. Steamer Owen Dillard, long a mail carrier between White Stone and Urbanna, burned at Carters Creek dock. presumed incendiary. insured.
A Virginia reader reports ten years of back pain cured by Noah Liniment, claiming a half bottle sufficed. The testimonial urges rheumatism sufferers to try the product and notes it is sold by medicine dealers with a 25 cent large bottle option via Noah Remedy Co., Richmond, Virginia.
A private sale will run six weeks at the home of Mr R A Miller on North River. Items include farming implements hay fodder and household furniture as bidders may view. Sale begins soon after notice dated 9 9 21.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Anti Pain for cuts scratches and bruises. It claims the product destroys septic matter and speeds healing without soreness. Contains emphasis on the medical remedy and brand name Dr Bell's.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Virginia offers decree courses in Agriculture Horticulture Applied Chemistry Applied Geology Civil Mining Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Metallurgy and Metallography and Preparatory Veterinary Medicine. Sixty four instructors, well equipped shops laboratories and barns. Steam heating and electric debilities in dormitories. Library 124 volumes. Farm spanning 1100 acres.
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