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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
INTERESTING LOCAL LINES.
Students of w. and Nj.

Il seems many former William and
and Mary boys are drifting into poll
tics. This year we hear OF quite num-
Der.
In the recent county primariesinS Surry
A. w. Bohanan beat his opponent for
county treasurer and L. W. James won
over Ave opponents for commissioner OF
revenue. Both Bohanan and James arc
William and Mary men.
{. Locke Collier also William and
Mary man Is a nominee for the House OF
Delegates from Accomac and Elizabeth
City.
Besides the above. all our county nomi-
nees, Messrs. Ware. Wynne and Henley.
are William and Mary boys. Mr.. K. T.
Armistead. an independent candidate. is
an alumnus of William a nd Mary.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
\ Special Request.

THE GAZETTE makes this special re.
vuest of its readers When they buy
from our out Of town advertisers VIII
they please do US the favor 20 mention
this paper Also. II YOU buy ANYTHING
from Richmond or Newport News. buy
from our advertisers. The best only ar,
represented In our columns. We are al
for our subscribers. but prefer naturally
that they deal with those who patronize
Us.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10
The Death Penalty

A little thing sometimes resulas in
death. Thus mere scratch. insight.
fcant cuts OF puny boils have paid the
death penalty. Ii Is wise 10 have Buck.
lens Arnica Saive ever handy. It's the
best salve on earth and will prevent
fatality, when Burns, Sores, Ulcers and
Piles threaten Only 25c at L. Hen,
ley's drug store.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

Has worldwide fame tor marvellous.
Ulcers, Tetter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Chapped Hands, Skin Eruptions; in
isllible for Piles. Cure guaranteed
Only 25c at L. Henleys drug store. It
surpasses any other salve, lotion, oint-
ments oc balm for Cuts, Corns, Burns
BOils and Sores.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-10-10

County Court convcnes next Monday
morning. There are no cases on the
docket.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12
UNIQUE SUIT IN LAW
AND EQUITY COURT

A case that is unique In the annals Of
tho courts of this country was under con-
sIderation in the Law and Equity Court
Of this city yesterday, and the points
involved are so unusual that Judge In
gram announced that he would take the
papers In the case and look thoroughly
into the subject before passing upon the
points Of law raised.
Shector against Gravns Is the style OF
the suit. and the plaintiff asks $4,000
damages. alleging that the defendant
did not comply with his contract to fur
nish kosher meats, and that thereby his
trade was greatly damaged.
S. Shector Is a dealer having large
trade with the orthodox Hebrews. and
can only sell meats slaughtered accord
ing to tho rites prescribed by tho faith.
He AYERS that Gravins furnished him
meat that was not slaughtered accord
Ing to the rites. and that this fact be-
coming known, damaged and destroyed
his trade.
Counsel for tho defendant demurred to
the allegations severally and Jointly. con-
tending that they We're irregular IN not
setting forth what kosher meats are.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12
WHATS IN A NAME2"
A West Indian
Romance.
BY PHILIP LITTLE Copyright BY Author.

man came TO the bedside.
Can do anything for you, sir?" 1t
was the sick bay attendant.
Yes. VIII you kindly toll me where
1 am7"
you are in the sick bay Of United
States ship OF war, sir"
How tho devil did I come here?" he
asked.
you were taken from the deck OF a
burning steamer, sir.
"Ah, yes''--was the somewhat confused
rejoinder. 'I--let me sec-Whcre the
who was with fne?"
''There was one man alive, sir, and two
dead. The one that was brought aboard
with you we take to be tho captain OF
the steamer"
Were there no ladies there?" asked
Ralph, anxiously.
! mo, sir no ladies'. But there were
things In the cabins which showed that
there had been women on board
| Jennings closed his eyes, and an ex-
| preston Of pain crossed his face.
Can do anything for you. sir7' asked
the man. as he noticed the look.
II should like TO see one OF the officers
of this ship he replied.
II will send for the officer of the deck,
SIR"
In few minutes a tall. clean-shaven.
brig ht-e eyed young man entered the sick
bay.
"You sent for me. Hall?"
AYE. aye, sir. This gentleman hero
wished to see one Of the officers of tho
ship, sir, and thought 1t best to send
for you, sir"
"Quite right What can do for you,
sir2'
"You wero good enough to take me
from a burning steamer" said Ralph,
looking UP at him.
WELL some Of our chaps did. Mr..
Parker boarded you. I think, and DR..
Robertson patched you up. You had a
close shave, Mr--I beg your pardon. do
! not know your name"
"My name is Jennings. Ralph Jen-
| nngs.'' was the reply. II come from
| Jamaica. was taking young lady,
| daughter of Mr.. Montague, of that island.
| whose superintendent I am, back to her
| home. She had escaped the eruption Of
Pclee by being kidnapped"
"Iildnapped" exclaimed the other. I'm
| this day and generationY
yes. indeed. The man who did It was
| my predecessor at Mr.. Montague's plan
| tation. and his own nephew. He was n
| bad lot. but he was III love with the
| daughter. To make a long story short, she
| escaped at Fort de France. was taken
! H., and there I found her In the sptal
| by the mercst chance. This devil escaped
the police by tho greatest incR on MS
part. That was more than three weeks
ago. We sailed in the steamer,I don't
! know when. What day did you pick US
up?''
"This morning at about 10 o'clock. 1t
Is now late in the afternoon
Ralph thought a few moments and
| then continued.
Yes. that would make it the day be-
fore yesterday that we sailed. should
say. My head Is little added
You got quite a thump on the back
OF 1t, should say said the officer.
aughingly. 1T would not tend to make
you clear headed"
II remember that we turned In: then
something happened which threw me out
Of my bunk onto the floor. and ] heard
some one yelling that there had been n
collision. went on deck, and after that
things are not very clear, but recall
voice which am sure belonged to that
rascal of Cunningham. say, For the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12

Miss Martha ]. Gardner, of No. 80
South Cherry Street. will spend some time
during September with her sister, Mrs.
Ira A. Gardner OF Quinton, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12
Business College, is visiting friends in
this city. ~

Business College is visiting friends in
this city.
Miss Martha ]. Gardner, of No. 80
South Cherry Street, will spend some time
during September with her sister, Mrs.
Ira A. Gardner, OF Quinton, Va.
Misses Carolyn and Olive Carter are at
tending a house party given by Mr. and
Mrs. Asl1by IIaden OF Palmyra, Fluvnnna
county. The party Is chaperoned by Mrs
w S. Conrad.
Mrs. c. =. Chandler and little son. Ian
don, accompanied by Mrs. Chambers
mother. Mrs. Enos. left few days ago
to spend the remainder of the summer In
James City.
Mr.. George Kelley Is enjoying nidsum-
mer ut tho Old Sweet Springs.
Mrs. Cornell and Miss Lena Branch, OF
Church Hill, have gone for q visit Of
several weeks to relatives In Goochland
county.
Miss Mary Ashley Bell is spending the
week at Miss Pliers, No. 115 East Frank
lin Street.
Miss Bessie Hunter Is still at the JEFF
ferson Park Hotel, having remained over
for the weekly german to be danced this
evening.
Mrs. P. L. Gum is spending August
very pleasantly at the Allegheny Hotel,
Goshen. Va.
Mrs. Arthur LEROY Is spending the
summer with Mrs. Randolph Caperton In
Monroe county, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs Francis OMeara returned
yesterday from Il brief visit to Mrs.
O'Mearas family. at Clifton Forge Va.
Mrs. Alice West Allen and Mrs. Frank
West Allen leave to-day for Westland
Louisa county.
Mrs. w. j. Johnston is n delightful fac
tor in the social life Of the Healing
Springs. where she will remain during
August.
Miss Susie Morris, who has had great
SUCCESS as teacher In Richmond. will
carry on her school next year at the
Richmond Female Seminary building
Miss Morris will be assisted In her work
by Miss Margaret Leo
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Halves will remain
at their suburban home at Union rheo-
logical Seminary until November next
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12

Come" he said gruftiy I'm tired Of
this talk. 1t will do no good, You are
coming TO live with me, and YOU can
make up your mind to 1t. young lady"
If he could have seen the look which
the brown girl gave him as ne said these
words he might not have felt so conf
dant in his plans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12

During all this time the cruiser was
rapidly approaching the burning steamer
and the smoke and flames were growing
nearer and nearer to the PROSTATE forms
of Ralph and the captain
When the former had fainted away,
the last thing that greeted his eyes was
the face of Manning, palhed IN blood,
wreath If smoke curling up from the
forecastle.
SUNRISE when he became conscious. to
find himself in clean he'd, his head and
face bound up, and an electric fan whirl-
ing refreshing breeze across him,
lie tried to rise. but as he moved a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12

Misses Carolyn and Olive Carter are at.
tending a house party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. As1lby IIaden. of Palmyra, Fluvnnna
county. The party Is chaperoned by Mrs
w S. Conrad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12

In a few minutes n tall. cleans shaver.
bright-eyed young man entered the sick
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12
,J,,dqe Minor Coming Back.

letter has been received here from
Judge D. c. Minor. of the Law. and
Equity Court, which says the distn,,
gulshed jurist Is rapidly recovering MS
health at the Buffalo Lithia Springs. and
will probably be able to resume his du-
ties on the bench this fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12

II remember That we turned IN; then
something happened which threw me out
of my bunk onto tho floor. and ! heard
some one yelling that there had been
collision. I went on deck, and after that
things are not very clear, but I recall
a voice which 7 am sure belonged to tina.
rascal Of a Cunningham, say, For the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12
VIII Not Pardon.

Governor Montague yesterday refused
to pardon William Mathews, who was
sentenced in Norfolk in 1901 to four years
for housebreaking.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-12
MIR. Poindexter Sick.

Mr.. James IT, Poindexter. OF the
clerks office of the Chancery Court, Is
confined to his home by slight attack
of feNer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12
The Forks.

Among the lucky ones to get deer
this week were Pearlie Durgin, P. J.
WEIGH, Grace Durgin, and Frank Fitzsim-
mons shot three legged deer.
Mrs. Larry Comber and Mrs. G. H.
Markham are at Mr.. Markham's camp on
Cold stream. this week, also Mrs. Ellen
Jones
Mrs. John Morris and daughter are
among friends down river for few days.
Miss Day has returned and began the
winter term Of the high school, Monday
Mrs. Hattie Kennedy and Mrs. S. C..
Durgn were at Caratunk, last week.
About six inches OF snow fell last Sat
urday but with the warm sun Sunday it
nearly all melted away.
Miss Grace Durgiu, who has cooked
for the past year at the hotel, is at home
for a much needed rest.
NJ. L. French and wife were up from
No. Arson, asst week,
Mrs. George Merrill and Mrs. Pnring-
ton were at Caratunk, last Thursday.
Katie and Rilla Durgin have been the
guest of their cousin, Mrs. John Comber,
and other friends in the lower part OF the
town, the past week
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12
East SkOWhegan.

Apple buyers have been quite plenty in
this vicinity the past week and some have
paid $3.50 per barrel and others more.
One man said he bought in one day last
week 500 barrels, but many are holding
for more.
The threshers are making their last
trip, we're at (. b. Richardson's Monday
morning.
Miss Grace Burrill left home for Poland
Springs the 4th instant, after two weeks
visit with relatives and friends here.
George and Charles Ames of Chelsea
arrived at A Richardson's the 5,h inst
for short visit and fearful OF a hard
storm coming on Saturday started for
home. They are brothers and cousins of
Mrs. A. Richardson George is deputy
sheriff in Kennebec county and has
charge of The Soldiers Home so far as
liquor selling is concerned. There are
about 5000 inmates of the home now and
some are hard drinkers if they can get it
The talk is there are about 400 colored
soldiers coming there, but it is doubtful
as many think it will make trouble.
Charles works in a marble shop in Al
gusta and has good pay.
William Goodwin Of Canaan has raised
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12

RAYMOND, who have been working here
Tor the past year, are 10 return to their
home In Boston.
Ms David Hugely is visiting her
parents al NARROW Pc
All the lumbeImen are about located in
their several places of work but 1t is hard
10 get men. They are hired as soon as
they arrive here Most of them come
from Canada.
Farnham Newton has finished his work
at Heald pond for H. Hughy and vii! 60
a, once to the numbering camp OF "A.
McDaniels as scaler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Holden spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Craft.
An old and valued cat belonging to
Mrs. Z. H. Dunton which had been
absent for six days returned with It's fore
paw badly crushed, it having been caught
10 a trap.
Miss Ruby Craft has finished work
at the Newton House.
Mrs. Lilly Battorff, who has been visit
ing her parents, will return to her home
a, Kokomo, lad, this week.
Mrs. Sylvester Holden will leave, Mon
day, for visit to her mother at Orono'
Mrs. Geo. Heaney has taken her two
bows. Parker and Clarence Sands, and
moved TO their new home in Bangor.
Mrs. Hiram Newton is still at the hos
pital at Geenville Junction.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12
MRS. MARY A. LAUMA
Says, "Dr. Williams Pink Pills
Cured Me of Spinal Trouble
and Recommend Them"

Some years ago Mrs. Mary A. Lauma,
of No. 702 East Fayette street, Syracuse,
NY, wife of A. Lauma, the manufac-
turing jeweler Of that city, sustained an
injury to her spine by falling on slip
perry sidewalk. Six months later she
took to her bed and was an invalid for
years, in fact, until she tried Dr. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People and
was cured. She says:
My trouble was a spinal irritation,
but the doctors could not determine the
of eminent physicians, perhaps ten or
twelve in all, and took treatment from
some of them. tried massage and
electricity, the latter affording tempo
rary relief. Perhaps 1t was because
took 80 much medicine, at any rate my
stomach gave out and l was troubled
with indigestion and gas on the stomach
l had peculiarly unpleasant feeling in
my head and there was a numbness in
my limbs. At this time seemed con-
firmed invalid
IA friend of mine induced me to give
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
trial. OF course / knew that nothing
was going to cure me in an instant and
l tried them faithfully. After taking
three boxes l began to feel better and /
had taken thirteen boxes altogether when
was cured. have recommended DR..
Williams Pink Pills to every ailing
person l have met and am glad to do so. "
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are the only eminent spinal tonic and
their distinction in this respect is due to
their double action, on the blood and
on the nerves. No other remedy has so
remarkable list of cures to its credit.
Even after doctors have failed, these life
giving pills have cured obstinate cases of
looomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, st.
Vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheu-
matism, nervous headache, the after.
effects of the grip, palpitation of the
heart, pale and sallow compilations and
all forms of weakness either in male OF
female. DR., Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People are sold by all dealers, or
will be sent postpaid on receipt of price,
fifty cents box; six boxes for two dol
lars and half, by addressing DIR. Viii.
hams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N, Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12
Caratunk.

The snow that came, Saturday, is about
gone around here. In Moxie there were
Ia some places from six to ten inches,
which makes good yarding for the lum-
bermen.
Mrs. Laura Lockwood went into the
woods, last week, to cook for her husband
who is logging on Moxie.
Mr.. w. n. Clark and Fred Clark each
shot deer, recently, it being their first
one They were quite excited over il.
Graduating exercises will occur next
Saturday evening at the church,
Maud Clark is in Watervie having her
eyes treated. Mrs. Baker, her mother,
is keeping house for her.
Mr.. Wight seems very much interested
in his class OF singing at this place. He
is already making plans for a concert at
the close OF the term He takes great
pains with the children.
Gertrude Clark observed her seventh
birthday with party OF nire little girls.
She received good number Of presents.
All stayed to tea and had general good
lime
DR.. Wing of North Arson was in town
one night last week, to see James Merrill.
DR.. Williams is in town quite frequent
ly OF late. He will 60 into the camp,
Wednesday, to vaccinate the men at the
different Camps.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12
Paine'S Celery
Compound
CURES RHEUMATISM.

Rheumatism, which does its terrible work
m the muscles, joints, and tissues is caused by
aric acid which gathers in the blood. To get
md of this poisonous acid which produces the
nritatons, pains, agonies, intlammatons, and
swellings peculiar to rheumatism, Isine's
Celery Compound should be used without
delay No other medicine gives such prompt,
cheering, and happy results. 1t is the only
medicine that prevents return OF the dreaded
disease. Paine's Celery Compound braces
xhe nerves, the blood is quickly cleared OF all
irritating posons, tissue and muscle are built
up, and the digestive organs perfectly toned.
Do not treat with indifference the slightest
Rheumatic symptoms; the early use of Pane's
Celery Compound will save you weeks and
months of suffering. Mr.. S. d. Conway,
81. Louis, Mo-, was permanently cured by
Panes Celery Compound after repeated fall
ares with other medicines and physicians; he
sys:-
al am o. years of age, and have lived in
ST. Louis ~ years, and all this time with the
exception of three years, have served in the
Engineers Department as Inspector. Last
winter | contracted rheumatism and was laid
up tried all remedies and doctors, but all
failed until struck Paine's Celery Compound,
which has made permanent cure in my case
have recommended it 10 many, and they
have used it with the same result"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12
ST. Alhans.

L p. Southard and c. Southland
with their wives are visiting Rev. {. A.
Southland and family in Oakland
Manter Wright of Worcester, Mass,
is spending his vacation with his uncle,
Charles Halves
Aaron Eros, of Skowhegan is in town
on a visit to his brother, d. L. Frost.
Mrs. A. B. Tracy was called to Sidney,
last week, by the death of her father.
Mr.. and Mrs H. l.. Ellnes OF Ripley
visited at S. H. Goodwin's, Thursday
and Friday of last week.
c. H. Moore OF Corinpa was in town,
Wednesday, on his way to Pittsheld to
visit relatives
Mrs. D. r. Longley and Mrs, S. b.
Prescott were in Pittsfeld, Tuesday, and
attended the fair held by the Methodist
society.
Sam Parker while on a hunting trip in
Main Stream had the good fortune to
capture deer,
Hiram Brown of Piusfield visited his
father and sister last week.
The first blizzard of the season was a
full fedged one and the snow drilted to
the depth of six feet in some places, re-
qulrng to be shoveed to make the roads
passabe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12

at their home on Head street for Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Gilman, Wednesday evening
Of last week, upon their return from
short wedding trip. Mrs. Gilman was
Miss Gertrude Haines. About 100 were
present to wish the young people much
Joy and partake in the festivities of the
evening. Delicious refreshments were
served. The young people were the re-
cipients Of large number OF beautiful
presents Mr.. and Mrs. Gilman will re-
side at the home of Mr.. Gilman 10 Arson
The North Arson dramatic club will
present the Penalty of Pride at Union
Hall. Nov. Il, under the auspices of the
Ladies' Circle of the Universast society
of Madison Following the drama there
will be hop
Little Ethel White, daughter of Mr..
Ed White, who II was thought had slow
fevet, is having light run OF typhoid
fever
The harvest supper at the Congrega-
tional church last Thursday evening, was a
financial success. A delicious supper
consisting of chicken, cranberry sauce,
doughnus, pies and cakes was served
from 5 80 TO O'Clock, after which there
was an entertainment 10 the vestry.
About $50 was netted from the supper
Mrs. E. A. Ireland left for Waterville
Saturday morning, to be in attendance at
the w. F. M. convention in that city as a
delegate.
The Madison 6remen will hold their
annual shoot on Thanksgiving day. Sew
eral prizes will be awarded.
Mr.. Bert R. williamson of Brewer and
Miss Maud o. Wilson of Fairfield were
united in marriage. Wednesday of last
week, at the Congregational parsonage by
Rev. c. D. Boothby.
Mr.. Oscar Dilworth is the possessor of
a curiosity in the shape of a seal of Mer-
rimac bank dated 1895. Enclosed in the
heart-shape. design Is full-rigged ship
and under it pine tree, showing that it
was 10 use before the states were divided.
1t is very old and probably the only one
in existence. Mr.. Diworth intends send
ing it TO Newburyport. Mass to see if he
can learn something of its history.
Those interested in the public library
feel very grateful to the ladies OF the So
rosis for their generosity in placing upon
the walls OF the building the beautiful
Italian photograph of the forum at Rome.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased porti"" of the ear. There is
only one way to care Deafness, and that
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness,
is caused by an nAamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
When the tnbe gets inhamed you have a
rumbling sound of imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to it,
normal condition, hearing will be destroy.
ed forever; nine cases out of ten art
caused by catarrh, which is nothing bur
an inhamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh]
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrf
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o
wSold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-11-12

This guarantee bond is plain and sim
pie and it positively assures you that
when you commence the Mi-o-na treat
ment you run absolutely no risk. You
simply deposite SOC for box of this
flesh forming food with f. W. Buchanan
and if after using it you do not feel that
you have been benefited, you go back to
his store and he will return your money
without any question or argument.
1t is true fiesh-forming food combined
with elements that regulate the digestive
organs and remove congestion ana irrita-
tion from the omach, liver and intes-
tines Mic ma will restore firm, healthy
flesh, fill in the outlines, and give pleas
ing plumpness and symmetry.
Begin the use to-day with f. w. Buck
MANS guarantee to return the money if
Mi-o-na does not do all that is claimed
for it.