115 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 4, 1909from the Mathews Journal
Gwynn’s: We are glad to report the sick of the Island are convalescent.
Mr. Editor, as I have not seen any news from this place for some time, will send in a few items.
Mrs. Bettie Williams and family have gone to Baltimore, to spend the winter.
Rev. Mr. Pribble preached a fine sermon Sunday evening, subject: “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for he is faithful that promises.” Hebrews 10:23
110 YEARS AGOThursday, Nov. 5, 1914from the Mathews Journal
Mr. Seabrook Smith spent several days in the county recently.
The Peninsula school was closed last week on account of diphtheria.
Mr. C.R. Richardson is recovering slowly from a severe attack of erysipelas.
Miss Lena Winn spent from Friday until Sunday at her home near Fitchett.
A new lot of dry batteries and spark plugs just received.
—Theo F. Miller,Mathews, Va.
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