115 YEARS AGOThursday, January 9, 1908from the Mathews Journal
Mr. John R. Hudgins, who has been on the sick list for some time, is improving under the skillful treatment of Dr. Vaden.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Victoria Fisher is on the sick list at this writing. Hope she will be out again soon.
The Misses Hattie and Maud Wroten, who have been visiting friends down New Point, for the past two weeks, have returned home reporting a delightful trip.
The men seem to be very busy getting their nets in order for the spring fishing.

100 YEARS AGOThursday, January 11, 1923from the Gloucester Gazette
Gloucester-Mathews Farm Bureau Endorses Crusade Against Rats; to Take Place Week of January 22 to 27 – County Agent Trevalian to Lead Local Campaign.
During the fourth week in January the slogan all over Virginia will be “Kill the Rats.” This campaign will extend into practically every city and rural section of the entire state of Virginia, and will last through a period of one week, beginning J...