Snow, a decade ago (1/31/2024) - Two snowfalls in late January 2014 left a thick blanket of snow everywhere. Among those taking advantage of their temporary playground, above, were Noah, Andy and Tyler Brown of Gloucester… …Former Bohannon school for sale (1/31/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 29, 1914from the Mathews Journal Pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court of Mathews County, Virginia, at the September term 1913, we the undersigned members… …
‘They Live In Guinea’ (1/24/2024) - “They Live in Guinea,” a documentary about the watermen of Guinea and their emotional and economic struggle with changes over the past half century, aired on public TV in 1996.… …Peary man provides oyster roast to the delight of young ladies (1/24/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, January 22, 1914from the Mathews Journal Mr. Will Hudgins of Peary gave an oyster roast to a number of young ladies Monday night last, and all reported… …
Father and son (1/17/2024) - Robert F. Lewis and his son Robert M. Lewis, right and left, of Cobbs Creek, were engaged in 1966 in a large business of buying, hauling, and selling hens. In… …Court delayed due to fog on a steamer (1/17/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 21, 1909from the Mathews Journal Major James N. Stubbs, of Gloucester, attended court here this week. For sale: One-yoke good work oxen. Also, lot of swamp… …
Founders honored (1/10/2024) - Original members of the Abingdon Volunteer Rescue Squad from its establishment date of 1968 were honored a decade later at the squad’s health fair, held in April 1979. Some of… …The new year brings time for parties, visits, hunting (1/10/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 8, 1914from the Mathews Journal Mr. Russell Hutson spent Christmas with his parents at New Point. Miss Lillian Burroughs gave a supper to a large crowd… …
GHS wrestlers excel (1/3/2024) - Four Gloucester High School wrestlers won individual championships in their respective weight classes at the 2000 Peninsula District Wrestling Tournament. Taking first place for GHS were, from left, Jack Narron… …Saint Paul Church’s changes for the new year (1/3/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 7, 1909from the Mathews Journal Susan: Our pastor, Rev. J.R. Laughton, went on a business trip to Middlesex immediately after Christmas but was back in time… …
Christmas treats come to children at Locust Grove (12/20/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 18, 1913from the Mathews Journal The annual Christmas treat will be given the children of Locust Grove Sunday School on Dec. 26. Mr. Wm. Callis of… …
Telephone company management changes (12/13/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 17, 1908from the Mathews Journal My connections with the Tidewater Telephone Company as manager of the Mathews system having been severed, its office is no longer… …
A scary runaway horse at St. Paul’s (12/6/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 4, 1913from the Mathews Journal What might have resulted in a serious accident occurred at St. Paul’s on Sunday afternoon when a young and unruly horse… …
Local Thanksgiving visitors and sermons (11/29/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 27, 1913from the Mathews Journal Mr. Dallas Marshall of Gwynn’s Island had the misfortune to cut one of his fingers off last week. Rev. Filmore Forrest… …
New Point High School reopens after diptheria cases (11/15/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 16, 1908from the Mathews Journal The death angel visited the Gwynn’s Island home of Mr. Andrew Callis last week and took from it a dear little… …
Someone’s sick, someone’s home,someone preached (11/8/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 9, 1908from the Mathews Journal Redart: Little Bessie Dixon is quite sick at this writing with whooping cough. Mr. James H. Ogden of the steamer Neuse,… …
Journal office needs a boy to learn printing (11/1/2023) - 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… …
Match horse race set at Mathews track (10/25/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 23, 1913from the Mathews Journal An exciting match race is scheduled for the Mathews track during the Matinee to be held there on next Thursday, Oct.… …
A launch party to Middlesex and back (10/18/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 15, 1908from the Mathews Journal The most striking and enjoyable event of this week was a delightful launch ride and oyster roast, which took place on… …
Local news from 1908 and beyond (10/4/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 1, 1908from the Mathews Journal For Sale; A good road and work mare. Safe for ladies and children. Price $125. Apply to Dr. Hoskins or at… …
Horse trading (9/27/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Sept. 28, 1913from the Mathews Journal Mr. Twigg, of Dixie, traded horses with Mr. Estes, of North, last week. Mr. L. Booker and brother, Samuel, visited their… …
Big plans at Mathews High in 1908 (9/6/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Sept. 3, 1908from the Mathews Journal Are you aware that the Mathews High and Public school is going to get a move on this year? The board… …
A stream flows by businesses on Main Street (8/30/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Aug. 27, 1908from the Mathews Journal We have noticed with considerable uneasiness the miniature stream that flows almost by The Journal office door. It is a good… …
Regatta planned at Mobjack (8/23/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Aug. 20, 1908from the Mathews Journal The Annual Regatta of the Mobjack Bay Yacht Club will be held at Mobjack on Sept. 4 at 12. The members… …
Summer coming to a close (8/16/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Aug. 13, 1908from the Mathews Journal Laban correspondent “Lilac” reports: Well, summer will soon be past and the sad old Autumn will be here. Let it remind… …