120 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 11, 1906from the Mathews Journal High School Notes: Professor A. L. G. Stephenson arrived Saturday and now has charge of the school at the C. H.; with four efficient teachers good work is expected. Parents ought to use this opportunity to send their children daily. The school is for the benefit of all children of the County that are eligible to the High School. There was a delightful lawn party at the home of Miss Edith Sparrow last Friday night. All seemed to enjoy themselves, playing all sorts of games. The crowd was merry and the evening was spent pleasantly. 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 5, 1916from the Mathews Journal News from Susan: Everything around here is about as dull as can be imagined. The farmers have been blessed with a good time to save their hay and most of them have been taking advantage of it. We are having it quite cool for the season. Overcoats are in bloom, straw hats and palm leaf fans have been put away and stoves are being put up. 100 ...