120 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 1, 1906from the Mathews Journal On Friday evening last Mr. Shepard G. Miller was the accomplished host of a delightful reception at his country home, Spring Hill, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Hoskins. Mr. Miller and his charming daughter were assisted in receiving by Mrs. A.J. Montague, Mrs. J.R. Saunders, Mrs. J. Logan Harrison of Norfolk, Mrs. Geo. Y. Hunley of Mathews, Mrs. Patterson of Gloucester, and Miss Ellen H. Robertson. Music was rendered by Prof. Fisher’s band from Norfolk, and a beautiful meal was served. Mrs. Grace B. Siegel gracefully presided over the punch bowl, and the toast “to the Bride and Groom” was right royally given and right royally drunk. Dr. and Mrs. Hoskins were the recipients of many costly presents. 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 2, 1916from the Mathews Journal Gwynn’s Island: Rev. Stables preached a fine sermon to a large audience: subject, “And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men out always to pray, and not t...