115 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 30, 1908from the Mathews Journal

For rent: My storehouse, dwelling and about 15 acres of land at Dutton Post Office, Gloucester County, Virginia, where Mr. Mitchell now keeps store. This is good stand, convenient to schools, churches and steamboat landings. Will rent cheap; dwelling needs some repairs. Party wishing to rent this property can make satisfactory terms with me. Address Dr. H.C. Bradford, Norfolk.

Six good mules for sale, cheap. Apply L.C. Garnett, Mathews Court House.

Lost: Between the home of Mr. Charles Parrott and the Westville Baptist Church, on Sunday morning, Jan. 5, a lady’s belt and buckle. Finder will please return same to the Post Office, Mathews.

110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 30, 1913from the Mathews Journal

Gwynn’s Island: We are sorry to report Capt. Theodore Benson quite sick with paralysis.

Mrs. Lola Edwards and daughters, Misses Eva and Gladys Edwards, visited her father last week.

The fishermen are getting bu...