115 YEARS AGOThursday, Feb. 10, 1910from the Mathews Journal
The death of Judge Griffin Taylor Garnett of Poplar Grove was a sad blow to the county. His death was due to blood poison brought on by a cut from a wood saw, and though Drs. White, Vaden and Foster did everything in their power to save him, they were unable to stay the progress of the disease.
100 YEARS AGOThursday, Feb. 12, 1925from the Gloucester Gazette
We are glad Old Br’er Ground Hog did not see his shadow as we are having pretty weather and hope it will continue.Most all of the men around here have gone to Back River to put down their pounds for the coming fishing season. We wish them all good luck.
from the Mathews Journal
Miss Mary Sibley, pretty and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Sibley, of Mathews, and Mr. Roland Bott, of Norfolk, were married in Norfolk, Tuesday evening. The wedding was a complete surprise to the many friends of Miss Sibley here. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple took the O...