110 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Nov. 28, 1907
from the Mathews Journal
Christmas Opening at the Blue Ribbon. Come and see your old friend. We have a nice supply of Christmas goodies, such as candies of all kinds, nuts of all sorts at prices as reasonable as can be had. I had the pleasure of having the largest business last Christmas I have ever had since I have been in business and I sincerely hope my friends and patrons will favor me with the same good trade this year. While you are purchasing the above things mentioned, just take along three pounds of my good coffee at 50 cents, and if you are in need of flour I can save you money on a barrel. I will have a special ad next week. S.P. James, Blue Ribbon Grocery.
90 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Dec. 1, 1927
from the Mathews Journal
Mathews County received $845.94 from the State Gas Tax receipts this month and the amount was divided equally among the three districts, according to the records of the last meeting of the Board of Supervisors which was held...