110 YEARS AGO

Thursday, Dec. 16, 1909

from the Mathews Journal

Dr. T.B. Henderson of Wakefield has located at Mobjack and will take up the practice of his profession at that place.

The Daughters of Confederacy sent donations of eatables to the house for needy Confederate Women in Richmond on Wednesday.

Do not forget the Bazaar tonight at the Red Men’s Hall for the benefit of the Methodists.

100 YEARS AGO

Thursday, Dec. 18, 1919

from the Gloucester Gazette

We are having some terrible weather down here in Glass and boots are needed by most folks.

On next Sunday there will be a “Sunbeam” meeting at Providence church. There will also be a program given by Mrs. J.H. Willitt, Miss Reda Booker and Miss Mack Smith.

Folks around here have nearly finished with their hogs. Mr. T.C. Booker has killed 25.

from the Mathews Journal

Mr. L.S. Brewer has succeeded in obtaining a daily film service which he will operate in his moving picture show here beginning Frid...