120 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 18, 1906from the Mathews Journal Rev. G.W. Rumagen, so pleasantly remembered here as a loveable man and an attractive pulpit orator, will soon return as pastor to Westville, Holly Grove and Oak Grove Christian churches. The Ladies Aid Society of St. John’s Episcopal Church will give a Valentine tea party at the Rectory on Feb. 14. Excellent musical and dramatic talent will be present and an enjoyable occasion assured. The Mathews Quartette will be one of the features. 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 20, 1916from the Mathews Journal The United States Civil Service Commission announces that on Saturday, January 22, 1916, an examination will be held at Hicks Wharf, Va., as a result of which it is expected to make certification to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of fourth class postmaster at Mathews, Va., and other vacancies as they may occur at that office, unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstatement. ...