115 YEARS AGOThursday, Aug. 13, 1908from the Mathews Journal

Laban correspondent “Lilac” reports: Well, summer will soon be past and the sad old Autumn will be here. Let it remind us of the fact that the autumn of life draws near. May we all be prepared whenever the summons may come.

110 YEARS AGOThursday, Aug. 14, 1913from the Mathews Journal

Found: Between Hunt’s mill and Port Haywood on Thursday 10 a.m. a small umbrella with letter “J” scratched on the handle. Owner can reclaim by applying to G.B. Cooke, Mathews, Va.

Lost: On Friday afternoon, Aug. 1, around Mathews C.H. or between there and M.B. Garnett’s home, one breast pin set with large purple stone, (amethyst) oblong shape. Liberal reward if found and returned to The Journal Office.

Wanted: A good farm hand, man or boy; steady work, by the month. Come to the old Buchannon place, near the high school building. W.E. Mayo

Lost: A plain gold cuff button somewhere between “Magnolia” and Mathews C.H. Finder please...