110 YEARS AGO

Thursday, Sept. 16, 1909

from the Mathews Journal

Notice of Dissolution of Partnership: The business heretofore conducted at Mobjack, under the firm name and style of Walker & James Bros., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. O.M. Walker will hereafter carry on the business, he paying all bills heretofore contracted and he is hereby authorized to collect all outstanding bills due said firm.

In retiring from the firm, we bespeak for our successor a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed upon the old firm.  -Jefferson and W.L. James

100 YEARS AGO

Thursday, Sept. 18, 1919

from the Gloucester Gazette

A further improvement in Gloucester’s mail service was inaugurated last week when mail for Richmond was dispatched by the York River steamers to West Point, in addition to the overland service. A large motor truck has been put on the route between West Point and Ark, insuring better service on the overland route. The steamer mail is disp...