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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
NORTHERN SETTLERS.
How They Sreut Xmas and the
Holidays.

TOANO, JANUARY 3-Wcwish every
body a happy and prosperous New
Year.
The Xmas tree at "Vaiden's" on TIE
evening OF the 26th was much enjoyed
by everybody present.
The Ladies Aid Society held their ar
nual sale on the 2Sth, and proved very
successful. The Society has done well
during the last year. We hope they will
be as successful next year.
Misses Clara Rustad and Hannah
Anderson have returned TO their work
in the knitting mill at Norfolk. after
spending the holidays at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Flatten spent a
couple of days in Norfolk this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Jorgensen, Of
Waupacca, Wis, are spending the Rir-
ter here.
Bert Flatten sawed a nice pile OF wood
with his mill at Berghs this week.
Real Estate Agent Bergh sold a farm
near Newman's mill TO MIR julius Heir.
of Minnesota.
Mr.. Hans Dierhoy, who has "a posi-
ton in Richmond with an Insurance
company. spent Xmas with his parents
near Barhamsville
Mr.. Melvin Durham has bought a
farm and will settle here.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
Modern Surgery surp ssed

awhile suffering from bad case of
piles consulted 4 physician who ad
vised me TO try box of De Witt'sWitcb
Hazel Salve, says q. F. Carter, Atlan-
Ia, Ga. 81 procured box and Was en-
tirely cured. DeWitts Witch Hazel
SaIve is a splendid cure for piles. Civ
ing relief instantly, and / heartily rec
ommend i. ~ ali suuerers," Surgery
is unnecessary TO cure piles. DeWitt's
itch Hazel Salve will cure any case
Cots, burns, bruises and all other
wounds are also quickly cured by it.
Beware OF counterieits l.. Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
XMAS IN WILLIAMSBURG.


The Merry Christmas time-with eli
its charms for the httie ones. ard it's
pleasure for the grown up-is thing Of
the past and Xmas Is nearly year OF.
We do not ever sememlcr seeing IN
Williamsburg more evidence Of general
pleasure and arhounGed happiness on
all sides than shat shown the past hoii-
DAYS. IL was a week ofgennine pleasure
for old aud young. The weather was
delightful. just enough Sparkle In it to
make IL palataJle.
Long before tie Mayor issued his proc
lsmation the anxious youth was out
With his FIRE works. But from Monday
# last week till Tuesday night Of this
tie rcvclry was kept up. The display
OF pyFotechuics was more general this
year than usual.
Christmas iay VAS spent by most
people quietly at home, after attending
morning services l.. the several churches,
AL of which had good sermons from
their ever devoted pastors.
There weres a few families that did
not have its Xmas turkey. Indeed,
there seems 20 be much prosperity in
every home this year.
We wish our readers many more such
! pleasant Christmases. for IL was al
plcarure, and no accidents. rowydism, or
boisterousness To mar the sOltmuity OF
this-the greatest festal season IN all
Christendom.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
Mr.. Tyler Read a Paper.

President Lyou 6. Tyler, OF William
and Mary. went to Washington Mon
day where he went by invitation 20 read
a paper before the American Historical
Association, of which he is a member, on
the records of the London Company.
which. at great pecuniary loss, founded
a colony st Jamestown Island, in 1907.
A copy of the journal of the time Of the
London Company is preserved ia the
Congressional Library. On account Of
the TercentennisI at jamestown, the
publication of these manuscript books
which have been pronounced by Or. Alex
andet Brown TO be the most precious
volumes preserved in America, will have
to Virginians and the people of the L. S.
generally paramount value
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
Xmas at TazewelI Hall.

Tazewell Hall. the beautiful hone o.
Air Ardrew 7. Barnes. has been Wei TIL
ed with guests during the holidays.
Among the number we note the Hon
Manly II. Barnes and family, of Walkers
Miss Annie Franklin Barnes, OF Boule-
ward. Mrs. Cottrcll and daughter, Miss
Metella CottreH, of Newport News, Mr.
d. Warren Marston and Mr.. K. Tiiden
Wright. OF Toano. The merry patty dis
persed. carrying with them delightful
memories OF their pleasant visit.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
Personal and Social.
happenings Of Interest in and
About The / own.

n. George Burns. nephew Of MIR. w
n purns. who IS III al a Newport News
hospitai. is better.
Nj, Iohn Lucas. OF Ncw Jersey. we'll
,roxn native Of this place. after an abb
.ence e many years. spent The holidays
here with his sister. Mrs. ". c. Graves
Indigo SYDNEY Smith was eorhnec at
hou,e by sickness during the holidays.
NEE =. Carpenter. Of Richmond
1vos the guest of Mrs. II. n Bne&trou''
~ "The Oaks during the holidays.
Mr. Samuel Deacon has returned from
= Ten DAYS visit to Philadelphia.
Mis-. Annie stubbs returned Thurs
dav from a delightful trip 70 New YORK
city.
Mr. Iohn Leath has returned from a
visit TO his parents on the Southside'
Messrs. Archer Brooks end Z. NJ.
Brooks attended toe inauguration OF
Gov. Montague Wednesday.
DrL s. Poster attended the inansr-
ration Wednesday
The Masonic Lodge here Of which Mr..
NJ Henley is master, had eeting
last night IT. honor Of st. Johns day
The lodge here is in fOurishing eono'-
ton.
Rev. A. D. Louthau. Of r ichmond'
snent a day here with his brother kew
u T. Louthan during the holidays
Miss Minnie wadder, Of Richmond
visited Mrs. James Banks this week.
Mrs. Kate Lamb and daughter Miss
Bessie. spent the holidays with TRENDS
at Toano.
The union prayers meeting Of tn Bap
list. Presbyterian aud Me'noa's'
churches. which is held monthly was
led bv Rev. W J. King ON Christina
night at the Baptist church.
Communion service will be held at tn
Methodist church Sunday morning. an'
the first Sunday morning in each month
thereafter.
Mr.. Henry Armistead and om'dre
spent Xmas in Hampton.
4 white man was beaten and robbie
bv two negroes near Lightioot recently
The victim is held as witness ana on
ofhis assaiIants is also IN jail here.
Several new students entered eoles
since the holidays. -. D.,
The Gazette after this week VIII
mailed to its readers Saturday morning
Mr.. Walter Lane is at the point Z
death. He may die at any moment.
Miss Lucy Davis returned from C
lumbia, 5. G., where she attended III
Southern Educational Association.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
Christmas celebrations.

The Baptist Sunday-school gave a de-
lightful Christmas cantata at Cameron
Hall on Thursday evening. The chill
dren, who had been we'll trained by
Misses Lucy n. Walden and Miriam Till
lege, acted their parts well in the En-
chanted DELI and around the Arctic
Pole" Miss Alice Ware was Queen Of
the Fairies and Mr.. Curtis Darlington
was Santa Claus.
At the Methodist church the following
night was given a Xmas. tree for the
sunday School A very nice program
was carried out. consisting of music and
recitations. Each member received a
present.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

II APPEARING TO THE UNDER.
1 SIGNED COMMISSIONERS. A +
POINTED AT A MEETING OF 1HE
INCORPORATOKS OF THE JAMES
TOWN, WILLIAMSBURG AND YORK
TOWN RAILROAD. heio IN The City Of
Williamsburg on the 18th day OF Novem-
b.r. 1901, 20 receive subscriptions TO
the capital stock of said Company. that
enough Of the capital stock of said Com
many has been subscribed as Is sufficient
70 Incorporate the subscribers. notice is
hereby given that a general meeting OF
the subscribers TO the stock OF the said
Jamestown. Williamsburg aud York
town Railroad is called by the under
signed to meet at the Peninsula Bank Of
Williamsburg in the City Of Williams
burg. Virginia, on Monday the Goth
daY Of January, 1902. at 12M. for the
purpose Of organization under the Char
ter Of said Company.
7. Stubs,
T. II. Geddy.
H. \. Phillips.
Commissioners.
Williamsburg, Va, Dee. -, l9o1.2t.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04

- EPORT DE THE CONDITION OF
K THE PENINSULA BANK AT VIII
>LIAMSBURG, IN the Common
wealth of Virginia, at the close OF bus
mess. Dec, 10, 1901. made TO the Audi
tor of Public Accounts OF the Common
wealth of Virginia.
RFSDr-RCEs
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04

! suffered for two years with pains in
my back and hips. a burning pain IN
my LETT groin. headache. and much
spasmodic bearing down at each mems
trual period. was tired all the time.
and being on my feet for any length OF
time caused trembling and faintness. A
friend told me Of the benefit White Lil-
ly Capsules gave her in trouble similar
to mine, and used the treatment two
months with result that am free from
all these symptoms. Am feeling strong
aud well. Your struly, Mrs.. =. A. Nor.
ron, Bronson, Mich.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04
TAMPICO TOPICS.
Horse Racing at Kentucky Fsrm-
Personal and Local.

TAMPICO. JAN. 3-The race. ~ Ker-
lucky stock farm took place 1>-. crday.
and. although on account OF the muddy
tract had TO be called oh, the day was
much enjoyed
The first was the Ccutlcmen's driving
race. Morgan was the winner; owner
J.. Whispcl.
Runuing-winner. Beauty. owner Or,
@. W. McAllister.
All the other races were then called of
On account OF the condition OF the tract
AR Jack Wray and wife. Of Newport
News, have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
" E. Gofhgan this week.
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1880 rm. 7.-0am. Nv tiamlet.
300 am. 1885 ana. ArCoiumbia
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(Central Time.l
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las lus. lOUsm. AT Ccala
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$40 in. CTS am. Az lamps.
1870 pan. $50 am. Ar Port ramps
ga pm. . Ar Miami
Train No. "A leaves Ricamond $50
IA daily, for Petersburg. Norlina, ".
Y. and all intesmediais points. Cons
uecuos at NoElina. with train arriving
a. Henderson, 2.l0p M, and Raleigh
$50 y. a.. daisy. snd uIhsm 10 p.
N caliy except Sucday.
Trains leave Richmond for Washing
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Connections az jacksonville and Tam
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aud Cuba and Porto Rico. Az New Or
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TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND
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fast mail. through drawing-room bufiet
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tickets are sold. Finest dsy coaches.
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04

State Virginia. city Of Williamsburg. s. Z:
I, II. y. phillips. Cashier ot the above
named hank. do solemnly swear that the
above statcm,nt u true 90 the hest Ct
my knowledge AND belief.
II. \. pmILLIrs. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 90 before me.
this 23rd day OF December, 1901.
I. n. GEDDY. Com'r in Chauccry.
CoRRECT-AttcSt
+. W. WARRURTON.
Ro. L. SPENCER.
l.. W. LANE. IR.
Directors.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1902-01-04

TO CURE a COLD ~ ONE DAY
Take Laxitive Brono QHinine Tsoiets
An druggists refund the money # 1t f>iis
to cure. L. W. Groves signature Is on
e-sry box. 25c.
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g MH,.,-

yhis signature 70 on every Dor Of the genuine
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the rife range where a dozen novel
ties are found. the theatre and tie
chutes. The theatre is a neat little
outdoor pla Hhouse, the stage. wings
and property rooms absorbing the
whole structure. the audience occu-
pying seats ranged up the hill under
the canopy of the trees that cover il.
open to the breezes and the freshness
of the day or night. The "chutes"
are never-failing attraction. To-
bOggans built like boats, and cover
ed by patents, slide down a creased
track block long. and at the foot go
merrily splashing into the waters
of Rock river. The smooth surface
of Rock river above the old dam af-
fords the best of boating among most
charming scenery.
The Tri-City Railway company
which conducts this famous pleasure
point provides admirable electric ear
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

famous Black Hawk Inn. When you
want sylvan solitude YOU can have it
in 5-minute walk into the woods.
and when you want the papers ard
the world again. 3O-minute ride over
the fine electric line that brought
YOU out will land you among them in
the heart of Rock Island. and mean
while you can lunch and dine at your
leisure. ana verify take your ease in
yoIr inn. The orchestra is ready for
dancers. The music pavilion is one OF
the finest. The open pavilion. fifty
yards distant from the Inn TO the
westward. offers tables for family "r
party lunches. and room for more
dancers. and its lower story is occu-
pied with fine assortment of billiard
and pool tables. \ fine bowling alley
IS open to those who love this sport.
Still westward from this open pavilion
is the museum. the carrOusel, or mer-
and the swings.
Down the hill. few steps we reach
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the river. Trees grow thick all over
it, and Towering shrubs. naturally
planted. fringe the waters edge and
cover the scars made by failing rocks.
For half e day one can ramble about
this bluff, and not exhaust its tree
framed river vistas. or it's beauties at
closer reach. In early spring the
whole Hill face is Il single bed of
wildbowers. and the ridge is the ma
tive heath of the brake, the fern. tie
maidenhair. the wildwood moss. and
the snngbird. Mans part in the
building of this beautiful place is i'm
portant TO the comfort of the visitor,
ana il has been well done. On The
brow of-the lookout rises a splendid
summer hotel. replete with dining
rooms large and small. with dancing
and banqueting and assembly rooms,
encircled by spacious verandas, and
rendered doubly attractive by Il
kitchen and service not excelled in
any resort in the west. This is the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

~ Ne of the most beautiful spots in
ii the west * Black Hawks
Watch Tower. This * situated
three miles south Of Rock Island.
1t IL not "A work of mans
hand; man has merely beautificd and
adorned that which was given him i'm
this place. Black Hawk was IA
nous chieftain. Black Hawks Watch
Tower was the name given to q bold
bluff promontOry that surmounts the
Rock river at that point named. and
overlooks its lovely valley. with the
shining river winding through it, for
miles. Here Black Hawk and his
father before him used TO keep ward
and watch over their people. The
Watch Tower with the CLASSY surface
of Rock river at it's foot. commands
a sweep of thirty miles up and down
the valley of that stream.
The Tower is one single bold ont
crop of sandstone. rock from the face
of a long slender ridge parallel with
The Newark journal., 1902-03-28
GENERAL NEWS NOTES
Items of General interest Gather From Four Corners of
 the Union.

Germany has ordered seed oats from Texas, the first instance of the kind in the Southwest.
 Both Dunn's and Bradstreet's review of trade say that conditions show much improvement all over the country.
 Ex-President Cleveland says he Is not at all troubled" about the bitter personal attack upon him by Editor W. J. Bryan.
 An adopted daughter of Frank Conger, who was found when q babe in wreck where both her parents perished, inherits fortune.
 Andrew Carnegie has branched out in a new field, and will devote some of his money to the invalid telegraphers. He was once an operator himself.
 For the first time in three years the export trade of the United States shows decrease, a condition due to home demand and reduced demand in foreign markets.
 Heavy shipments of Texas oil are to be made into the coal re gions and manufacturing centers of Pennsylvania. 1t is predicted that oil will soon solve the smoke nuisance problem.
 Stewart Fife has been acquitted in the Richardson case. A joyful demonstration by his friends fol- lowed the Iverdict. Prosecuting Attorney Booher says that the case IS closed so far as he Is concerned.
 The Sheriff of Macon county, Missouri, has received letter from converted burglar in Cali fornia, who is willing to come back to Missouri and suffer the penalty of a robbery he committed years ago.
 Doctor w. s. Scott of Texas has filed complaint with the State Department against General Clayton, American Ambassador to Mexico, alleging he did not afford him protection in the matter of 6 claim.
The Newark journal., 1902-03-28
Could Not Breathe.

Coughs, colds, croup, grip, ,bron- chitis, other throat and lung troubles arc quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure is not mere expectoiant, winch gives only tenn porary relief. It softeEs and liqu- fies the mucus, draws out the in- hamation and removes the cause of the disease. Absolutely safe. Acts at once. "One Minute Cough Cure will do all that is claimed for it' says Justice of the Peace J. Q. Hood, Crosby, Miss. My wife could not get her breath and WIS relieved by the first dose. It has been benefit tC all my fami- ly." J. 1. Sturdivant.
The Newark journal., 1902-03-28

To all Whom it May Concern:
 l, k. II. Grisham, testify that the report going the rounds that Ben Adams robbed Laura Simons is groundless and untrue.
 The morning that James Simons died 1 went to Newark and, after sec ing the condition of things, 1 set about preparing for the burial of the deceased, James SimonS. In the mean time, John w. Glenn had teleph oned to MT. Beane to stop the payment of everything and to get the check he had given Simons the evening before. Ben Adams came in at that time and l asked him if 1 would have to bear the expense of the burial, and he said that if Glenn didn't allow it he would pay the same out of his own pocket. We brought James to my house and Adams took Simons' team home with him and kept the same all winter and sent them home few days ago with ten bushels of corn with them.
 Some time after James Simons died Laura Simons, wife of the deceased, took sick with pneumonia. Adams furnished her doctor and medicine and paid for it out of his own pocket. If, at any time, Ben Adams found that she Laura Simons) was without food, he either brought it or sent it to her. He did this several times to my personal knowledge.
 Then, let me recomend him to you as an honest, trustworthy gentleman.
 his
 k. H. GRESHAM.
 mark.
 Witness: W. C. WEAVER.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this l4th day of March 1902
 THOMAS JONES,
 Justice of the Peace.
The Newark journal., 1902-03-28
For the Complexion.

The complexion always suffers from biliousness or constipation. Unless the bowels are kept open the impurities from the body ap- pear in the form of unsightly eruptlohs DeWitt's Little Early Risers keep the liver and bowels in healthy condition and remove the cause of such troubles. C. k. Hooper, of Albany, Ga, ,says Il took DeWitt's Little Early Risers for biliousness and they were just what 1 needed. 1 am feeling Eet- ter now than in years" Never gripe or distress. Safe, thorough and gentle. The regy best pills. J. l. Sturdivant.
The Newark journal., 1902-03-28
Supposed Suicide

The body of Harriet Williams, colored, was taken from the lake this morning by Coroner Bishop, who proceeded to hold an inquest As no marks of violence were found ON the body, it is supposed that she committed suicide. She was subject to fits of insanity and some two or three weeks ago she, in company with other members of her family, started tor home in a wagon and when near the bridge she jumped out and ran. As this was not an unusual occur rance, the other members of the family went home without her, supposing that she had concluded to stay in town with some oi her friends. Her son took charge of the remains and will give them burial. Newport Herald.
The Newark journal., 1902-03-28
Shot Himself Through the Head

Hot Springs. March 20.-Frcd Winters, book keeper in the ste- ward's department of the Arli- ngton hotel, committed suicide last night on the Hot Springs mouutian hy shooting himself in the head. His body was discovered today by pedestrians. The cor oner's inquest brought out the fact that Winters had been on a proctracted spree and on several occasions lately had threatened to kill himself. He came from Lon don, England, aud his brother, William 4, Winters, has been eabled an account of his death He was about B years of age and was extremely popular with his friends.
The Newark journal., 1902-03-28
TO THE PUBLIC:
The following affidavits speak for themselves ana are commended to the public for consideration:
Know All Men by These Presents:

Know All Men by These Presents:
 I, Laura Simons, wife Of James Simons, deceased, do solemnly swear that the report that Ben Adams rob bed me and my children, is untrue.
 No man, father, brother or anyone, could have been better to me and my children. When we were without home he gave us shelter; when with out corn, he gave us bread.
 At the time of my husbands death he was indebted to John w. Glenn. | know not how much, but more than l was able to pay In the settlement he gave me one mule. One had died and never was paid for; a part was paid, but not all, by half. And he also said if it took all of my corn to pay the rent he would give me corn out of his own crib.
 He did, for he took my mule and kept it all winter, sent it home when blow time came and sent me ten bush els of corn also. 1 took sick soon after my husbands death, with pneumonia He got a doctor and medicine and paid for the same out of his own means. l could never ask man to be better to me than Ben Adams has been.
 Then, gentlemen, let me recommend to you an honest, trustworthy gentle man; man whose ears are ever open to the cries of the poor and needy; a man, who, if elected, will discharge the duties of his office with credit to himself and his constituents.
 I beg leave to remain, as ever, his friend, LAURA SIMONs.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this, the l4th day of March, 1902.
 THOMAS JONES,
 Justice of the Peace.