A Christmas wedding (1/3/2018) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Jan. 2, 1908 from the Mathews Journal Christmas trees were not the only feature of the evening of the 26th of December. Rev. Geo. E. Thomas,… …
Wheel chair now available for loan (12/27/2017) - 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, Dec. 24, 1947 from the Gazette-Journal The Ware River Circle of The King’s Daughters has a wheel chair which is available for anyone in Gloucester County… …
Where to get your carriage painted (12/20/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Dec. 19, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Hearn & Miller, carriage painting and repairing. Wagons and carts of all kinds made in a neat manner. We… …
Advertisers attract the Christmas trade (12/13/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Dec. 12, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Any person purchasing a pair of shoes from us will receive a ticket. The ticket will give them a… …
Ice cream festival brings out a crowd at local school (12/6/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Dec. 5, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Mobjack public school had an ice cream festival last Friday evening, which was liberally patronized. The friends of the… …
Grocery store is stocked for Christmas (11/29/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 28, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Christmas Opening at the Blue Ribbon. Come and see your old friend. We have a nice supply of Christmas… …
First community dinner in Mathews (11/21/2017) - Thanksgiving dinner was served to over 150 people at Kingston Episcopal Parish House in Mathews on Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, thanks to the generosity of the members of Christ Episcopal… …
Farmers can take a free winter course (11/21/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 21, 1907 from the Mathews Journal The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College offers for the first time a free winter course for the farmers themselves.… …
The Mobjack School reports its honor roll (11/15/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 14, 1907 from the Mathews Journal The Mobjack public school is well attended and the pupils are doing good work. Mobjack School Roll of Honor… …
Two cows only things saved from a burning barn (11/8/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 7, 1907 from the Mathews Journal The barn owned by Mr. Wm. Eddie Davis at Hookemfair was struck by lightning at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon… …
Cold weather supply of blankets, millinery available now (11/1/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 31, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Wolffe & Nelson wish to call the attention of the trade to their large supply of blankets and comfortables.… …
Lost: Telescope bag, with clothing, shoes, looking glass (10/25/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 24, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Lost: On the road from Hookemfare on Wednesday morning, a telescope bag, lead colored. The bag contained clothing, shoes,… …
Account of a lovely wedding 110 years ago (10/18/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 17, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Captain Luther H. Foster and Miss Ruby Marchant were married on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Baptist… …
Music teacher has come home and is ready to help your child (10/11/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 10, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Miss Ruth Shackleford returned on Tuesday, after a week’s stay at the Exposition and Portsmouth. She returns full of… …
Teachers named in Westville district (10/4/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 3, 1907 from the Mathews Journal The following teachers have been selected for the Westville district: High School – Mr. James Madison School No. 1… …
Now the Tompkins Cottage (9/27/2017) - A group of interested county residents became concerned in the summer of 1967 about the future of this small house adjacent to Mathews Court Green, then known as the Miller… …
Get your school supplies from Sibley Bros. (9/27/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 26, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Sibley Bros. just received a full supply of Public School books. The stock includes all the text books recommended… …
Churches to hold combined prayer meetings (9/20/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 19, 1907 from the Mathews Journal The churches of our village have decided to hold a Union prayer meeting Tuesday evening of each week at… …
Merchant prepares for the fall sales season (9/13/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday. Sept. 12, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Mr. Robert L. Sears, manager of Sears & Williams, has just left for Baltimore to replenish his stock. The… …
Basket party to benefit parsonage fund (9/6/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 5, 1907 from the Mathews Journal The Willing Workers, of the Old Baptist Church, will have a basket party on the lawn in front of… …
Blacksmith seeks an apprentice; more ads and news from 1907 and beyond (8/30/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 29, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Wanted: A boy to learn blacksmithing; a good job and the right kind of a home for an appreciative… …
A hayride from Blakes to Mathews Court House (8/23/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 22, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Blakes: Mr. Gilbert Bassett gave a very delightful hayride in honor of Miss Straughter and Miss White. The jolly… …
Preachers frown on Sunday steamboat excursions (8/16/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 15, 1907 from the Mathews Journal It was resolved that the ministers of Mathews County make from their pulpits an earnest appeal to their respective… …
A birthday party in Mathews (8/9/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 8, 1907 from the Mathews Journal Little Lucy Litchfield Sears entertained her friends at a most enjoyable birthday party at her home “Halcyon Hall,” on… …
Large raft of logs leaving East River (8/2/2017) - 110 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 1, 1907 from the Mathews Journal What is said to be the largest raft of logs ever towed up Chesapeake Bay is to start from… …