120 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 18, 1906from the Mathews Journal Willie Godsey and Walter Owens of Gwynn’s Island, while out oystering, came near being drowned Saturday. Their canoe was capsized and they had to cling to the bottom until someone came to their rescue.The schooner Ann Virginia for sale, cheap; will carry 1,200 bushels of oysters. Apply James Bros., Mobjack, or Bob Miles, Hampton. 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 19, 1916from the Mathews Journal Mr. J.A. Ripley of Susan has purchased a Buick touring car. Captain F.R. Haynes has purchased a Willis Knight touring car.Mr. Herman Hollerith is having the large dwelling house at “Brighton” torn down and will replace it with a larger and more up-to-date structure. 100 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 14, 1926from the Mathews Journal Quite a number of Salem Church folks went to St. Paul’s Sunday afternoon to hear Rev. Cecil Morgan preach.The friends of Capt. W.C. Hogg, of Wicomico, will be pleased to hear of his recent promotion. He is now in comma...