120 YEARS AGOThursday, April 12, 1906from the Mathews Journal The Tidewater Telephone Company is extending its lines, and Mr. Miller is at work today putting up wires from the main line to Diggs Wharf. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hudgins of Diggs gave a party to the little children last Thursday evening in honor of their daughter’s fourth birthday. Capt. W.B. Diggs returned to Hamilton, N.C., last week to resume his duties on the U.S.S. Roanoke, after being home three weeks sick with the pleurisy. The fishermen of Diggs were all smiles Monday. They caught more fish that day than they have this season. 110 YEARS AGOThursday, April 13, 1916from the Mathews Journal Work on the road leading toward Williams Wharf is in progress. Mr. H.M. Payne has returned to “Magnolia” after spending the winter with his daughter in Pennsylvania. Mr. R.A. White is back on duty at the drug store after being confined to his home by illness for several days. The closing exercise of the Hallieford School will be held at t...