110 YEARS AGO
Thursday, June 17, 1909
from the Mathews Journal
For Sale: A gentle six-year-old farm and work horse at $125, one purebred fresh Jersey cow $40, one No. 9 Hockney Valley Feed Cutter, never used, $10.00, cost $16.00. Apply at Spring Hill, Mathews, Va.
Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Callis have recently moved into their fine new home back of the Journal Office.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Rowland moved this week to the house recently vacated by Mr. L.M. Callis.
100 YEARS AGO
Thursday, June 19, 1919
from the Gloucester Gazette
Gloucester civilians will be welcomed at the Gloucester Point Y.M.C.A. Saturday night, at which time a “farewell” entertainment of vaudeville acts and moving pictures will be presented. Admission will be free.
There was a large attendance at the lawn carnival given on Mr. J.L. Vetter’s lawn at Gloucester Point Thursday and Friday nights. The weather was ideal, the entertainment varied, the refreshments of the best and the whole occasion greatly enjoyed.
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