110 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 31, 1913from the Mathews Journal
Wanted: A bright boy to learn the printing business. Apply Journal Office.
Lost: on Saturday at Mathews C.H., or vicinity, a plain gold band ring with initials W.E.M and M.S.B. on side. Finder will kindly return to Journal Office and receive reward.
For sale: The old post-office equipment at Mathews C.H., in first-class condition and suitable for any fourth-class office. Will sell cheap. G.S. Marchant.

100 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 1, 1923from the Gloucester Gazette
The grades of Botetourt and the grades of Hayes School played a match game of basketball at Botetourt Friday. Hayes won 20 to 16, although both sides played a splendid game.
The line up was as follows: Hayes – Forwards, Minnie Hogge, Eunice Dudley, Lucile Dudley. Centers – Helen Slaughter, Berta Harris. Guards, Fannie Hogge, Ruth Rilee.
Botetourt – Forwards, Elva Gwyn, Bettie Lewis. Center – Elizabeth Farinholt, Emily Sterling. Guards – Margie Diehl, Maxine Pointer...