110 YEARS AGO

Thursday, May 28, 1908

from the Mathews Journal

The entertainments given by the Mathews High School on Friday and Monday nights proved a great success in every respect, and Miss Daughtrey deserves much credit for her untiring efforts which brought about the success of the entertainments. About $75 was realized from admission and ice cream, which will go for the piano fund of the school.

100 YEARS AGO

Thursday, May 30, 1918

from the Mathews Journal

For Sale: 7-room bungalow partly finished; 5½ acres cleared, 1½ woods. Gasoline boat 35ft. long, 7ft. beam, 7½ hp Mianus engine, all for $900 cash. Apply A. Brown, Gwynns, Va.

For sale: One general-purpose horse; will work anywhere; not afraid of automobiles. Apply A.S. Small, Williams Wharf, Va.

For sale: One mare, 8 years old; will work anywhere and not afraid of automobiles. H. W. Hudgins, Diggs, Va.

For sale: Three good horses; will work anywhere and not afraid of anything. Safe for ladies to d...