Hallieford fishermen to set their nets at Ocean View (2/7/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Feb. 5, 1914from the Mathews Journal The boys of Hallieford have left for Ocean View, where they are going in the fishing business.Miss Hilda Morgan gave a… …
Snow, a decade ago (1/31/2024) - Two snowfalls in late January 2014 left a thick blanket of snow everywhere. Among those taking advantage of their temporary playground, above, were Noah, Andy and Tyler Brown of Gloucester… …Former Bohannon school for sale (1/31/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 29, 1914from the Mathews Journal Pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court of Mathews County, Virginia, at the September term 1913, we the undersigned members… …
‘They Live In Guinea’ (1/24/2024) - “They Live in Guinea,” a documentary about the watermen of Guinea and their emotional and economic struggle with changes over the past half century, aired on public TV in 1996.… …Peary man provides oyster roast to the delight of young ladies (1/24/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, January 22, 1914from the Mathews Journal Mr. Will Hudgins of Peary gave an oyster roast to a number of young ladies Monday night last, and all reported… …
Father and son (1/17/2024) - Robert F. Lewis and his son Robert M. Lewis, right and left, of Cobbs Creek, were engaged in 1966 in a large business of buying, hauling, and selling hens. In… …Court delayed due to fog on a steamer (1/17/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 21, 1909from the Mathews Journal Major James N. Stubbs, of Gloucester, attended court here this week. For sale: One-yoke good work oxen. Also, lot of swamp… …
Founders honored (1/10/2024) - Original members of the Abingdon Volunteer Rescue Squad from its establishment date of 1968 were honored a decade later at the squad’s health fair, held in April 1979. Some of… …The new year brings time for parties, visits, hunting (1/10/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 8, 1914from the Mathews Journal Mr. Russell Hutson spent Christmas with his parents at New Point. Miss Lillian Burroughs gave a supper to a large crowd… …
GHS wrestlers excel (1/3/2024) - Four Gloucester High School wrestlers won individual championships in their respective weight classes at the 2000 Peninsula District Wrestling Tournament. Taking first place for GHS were, from left, Jack Narron… …Saint Paul Church’s changes for the new year (1/3/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 7, 1909from the Mathews Journal Susan: Our pastor, Rev. J.R. Laughton, went on a business trip to Middlesex immediately after Christmas but was back in time… …
Christmas treats come to children at Locust Grove (12/20/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 18, 1913from the Mathews Journal The annual Christmas treat will be given the children of Locust Grove Sunday School on Dec. 26. Mr. Wm. Callis of… …