110 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 2, 1908

from the Mathews Journal

Susan: Master Clifford Hudgins is the owner of a fishing line and hook; he also claims a large stock in a terrier pup that has lately been introduced into the family. He unthinkingly left his line with the hood baited where the pup could get it. It was soon proven by the yelling of the pup that he had found the hook. Then the problem arose, how could the pup be gotten from the hook? It was determined that a surgical operation was to be performed and the most difficult part was in keeping the patient quiet. After some time, by means of a bag and a quantity of twine, with the loss of some blood and much noise, the hook and pup were separated. Boys, do not leave your hooks baited, it might cause some trouble.

100 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 4, 1918

from the Mathews Journal

Notice: To the owners of all dogs in Mathews County, Virginia:

By a recent act of the General Assembly:

You are required to list your dog or dogs with ...