120 YEARS AGOThursday, March 8, 1906from the Mathews Journal Captains W.L. James and C.H. Machen of Mobjack are making quite a success crabbing with their gasoline boats, catching as many as 35 to 38 barrels a day apiece. Mr. Albert Nelson of Foster went to Norfolk last Saturday and will accept a situation with a railroad company. Quite a number of oystermen have gone to James River to work for the spring market. Gwynns Ridge school, taught by Miss Eunice Soles, closed last Tuesday. The pupils and visitors enjoyed lemonade, cakes, candy and peanuts. 110 YEARS AGOThursday, March 9, 1916from the Mathews Journal Miss Etta G. Callis of Redart has sold her farm to Mr. Willie Foster; the deal was made by Mr. A.H. Merrick. Mr. E.A. Foster, the popular merchant of Redart, has at last, after long waiting, had a phone put in his store. This phone is a great convenience and it also keeps Mr. Foster busy talking to his lady friends; in fact, it keeps him in close touch will all the girls. 100 YEAR...