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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
A WEEKS LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Things You and Your NeighbOrs
Have been Doing.

Do you read the advertisements Z
Work has not yet been resumed
on the female academy building.
Councilman (. II. Proctor spent
several days in Richmond this week.
Return engagement of Buster
Brown by special request. FRIDAY.
March 13.
Don't miss Buster Brown at Cam
eron Hall. Friday. March IS
Children IS cents. adults Is cents,
Reserved seats IS cents.
Il has been enormously stated II
some ofthe city papers that the clos
ed season for robins began March l
The open season is from Feb. lStl
TO April /. Therefore robins ma,
be killed during the present month
Of March.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
THE board
OF TRADE.
President Names
| Committees.

The following are the standing
committees Of the Williamsburg
Board Of Trade as Just announced
by the President. The first men
toned Of each committee to act as
chairman of same:
Executive COMMITTEES. u. B. c.
Spencer. II. n. Philips. w. A. Bo-
Earth. w. A. r. Goodwin; the psesi-
dent. secretary and treasurer arc
members ex-officio.
transportation A. K. Good
win. NJ. T. Shipman. J B. c. Spen-
Ger. N. L. Henley and w. c. John
ston.
| Industries. w. A. Bozarth. r.
II. Ball. Geo. T. Taft. H. n. Phil
| lips and A. l. SQuires.
| Real Estate. r. n. Ball. Geo. T.
Taft. A. II. Sharp. 7. n. Geddy
and Jno. L. Mercer.
Membership r. L. Spencer. w
c. Johnston. b. d. Peachy. l. l.
Burritt and +. A. Norman.
Relief Of Poor. III N Phillips
r. w. T. Pitman. J. {. Darlington
IC. b. Griffin and B. T. Wolfe.
Entertainment Il 7. Stubbs. Jr.
T. II. Geddy. II. G. Spencer. A
II. Sharp and Richard Houge-
The Board of Trade meets regu
larly on the fourth Tuesday monthly
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
Who is Martin?

Who is Thomas s. Martin. of
whom we see so much in the Vif-
ginia newspapers these days in such
curious connecuousp
The News-Leader was under
the impression that a citizen Of that
name was elected year before last 70
the United States senate. and that
the United States senate being now
in session. this citizen is supposed
to be in Washington attending 20
his business as senator.
Yet we find frequent references
to Senator Martins choice for COVER
nor of Virginia and other officials
and 10 his wishes and influence in
the management of ouI political at
fairs here in the State. We realize
that as a citizen OF Virginia he is en-
titled to one vote at any election IN
which his county or township may
be permitted to engage. but is he
somebody's boss or master9
Has he been vested with some
special power to issue orders 70 the
people of Virginia as TO whom they
shall elect for governor. or attorney
general. or any other position. or as
TO any other matter Of State policy9
When and where and how and
| by what authority or by whose ap-
pointment or delegation or consent
does he become ruler and a rerson
to te consulted and bowed down 70.
his fav or to be humbly sought
Who IS this man Martin. any
how2
United States Senator Martin is a
very good and attentive senator. ef-
ficient and useful. and was reelected
by the people three years ago. But
We fail TO recognize any boss OF mas
ter of Virginia by the name of Mar
tin. or any man Of that name OF any
other. who VIII be permitted BY the
people 10 control coming elections.
to name officials. TO besfow great
and little Offices by his friendly
words Of commentator or endorse
raent- -"-News-Lsa6sT.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
Mrs. Crawford Improving.

Mrs. L. w. Crawford, who has
been quite i'll since the death Of her
husband. DR.. L. w. Crawford, at
Asheville. last week. underwent an
operation at the home Of her son.
Mr.. R. r. Crawford. at Winston-Sa-
lem. N. c. Her condition is re-
garded as favorable. Mrs, Craw-
ford has been with her son since las
Su nday night. coming with hei
children from the funeral service a
Greensboro.
The operation was for msstoidius
and was performed by Drs. I. w
Davis. r. D. Jewett and Johl
Bynum. who are quite confident ths
the operation will prove successfr
and that their patient will soon ShoN
decided improvement.
Prof. r. NJ. Crawford and broth
ers Will remain with their mothe
until she is out of danger
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

Omaha. Neb.. March S.-This
was Bryan Day" in Omaha. and
throughout Nebraska.
With the Democratic State con-
vention as a nucleus, party leaders
from every county and practically
every primary diStaict in the Com
monwealth. gathered here 10 pledge
allegiance 10 the Presidential asper-
atoms of Mr.. Bryan. and to consider
means for furthering his interests be
fore the Democratic National con-
vendon at Denver, next July.
Enthusiasm was prevalent
throughout the day. 1t broke loose
eaTly in the afternoon session of the
convention. and gradually gathering
volume. broke out in tumultuous
vociferations when. at the beginning
of the evening session. the platform
committee presented this resolution.
The Democratic party of Ne
braska again declares confidence II
and admiration for William Jenning:
Bryan. IN him We behold the ideal
American citizen. the ideal Demo.
crst. We rejoice that the principles
which he has so ably advocated
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
Ferry Notice.

Passengers wishing to 60 TO Clay
Bank. Cappahosic. or any points in
Gloucester county, can be met at
either Williamsburg or Biglers by
Mr.. William Campbell. who has
lust assumed charge of the ferry
formerly run by Capt. Casper Dull.
of Biglers. Mr.. Campbell is pre-
pared with boats and vehicles TO
handle passengers and freight
promptly. safely and reasonably.
Address all communications 10
Mr.. William Campbell.
Magruder. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
BRYAN ENDORSED IN NEBRASKA.
His Own State Democracy favors his Candi-
dacy for President Taft in Ohio.

have been gladly received. and now
are generally accepted by the Amer
ican people.
Resolved. That the delegates by
this convention chosen be. and are.
hereby instructed TO vote as a unit
for the nomination of Mr.. Bryan for
the Presidency"
This official endorsement of Mr.
Bryan's candidacy met the full ap-
proval of the delegates. The iron
clad Instructions 10 the sixteen men
selected during the afternoon TO rep
resent the State at Denver. viii, i
was thought. leave. no doubt. as tc
where Bryan's home State stands
The platform as a whole was largely
Mr.. Bryan's own work. That II re
flected the leaders view as to what
should form the issues upon which
the party should 20 before the ccun-
Try next fall. was not denied.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

DR.. Wyckliffe Rose. of Tennes-
see. formerly a distinguished south
ern educator and now agent of the
Peabody Fund. was the guest Of
William and Mary College Monday.
DR.. Rose made a ringing speech
TO the student-body in the College
chapel Monday morning. During
the day DR.. Lyon G. Tyler carried
DR.. Rose over to historic James
town Island. trip much enjoyed by
DR.. Rose.
Monday night DR.. TYLER gave a
banquet in honor of DR.. Rose to
which the members Of the faculty
and their families were invited.
DR.. Rose expressed himself as
greatly pleased with William and
Mary and charmed with Williams
burg. While it would be premature
to announce IL. DR.. Roses visit wa:
for a purpose that if accomplished
will have a far-reaching and laStnS
effect on the College and Williams
burg. as well as upon the puoli'
schools Of the state.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

At a regular meeting OF the City
Council of the City of Williamsburg.
held at the courthouse in said city
on Friday. Feb. Il, 1908. the fol-
lowing resolution was offered and
unanimously adopted:
Wheras. It has been brought to
the attention of this Council by the
Davis Acetylene Town Lighting
Company. through its attorney. Mr..
B. D. Peachy. that A. A. Umholtz.
the contractor who put in the gas
lighting plant under contract with
the City of Williamsburg. in the
month Of September. 1907. assigned
his interest in. and any balance due
upon said contract TO the said Davis
Acetylene Town Lighting Company.
as evidenced by an assignment eX-
hibited to the Council by said B. d.
Peachy, attorney. and that Subse-
ouent to the said assignment. to-wit,
or the 10Th day of December. 1907
the said Council. at the instance anc
request of the said A. A Umholtz
by resolution adopted on the SAID
| 10Th day OF December. 1907. di
rected ITS clerk, (. M. Lee. 10 give
TO said A. A. Umholtz a statemen
of the city's Indebtedness 10 him OF
said lighting contract. which said in
debtedness. as ascertained by saiC
Council. amounted to the sum o
Three thousand four hundred anC
forty-four and thirty-two hundredth
| (S3444. 81. the balance due on saic
light contract. and
Whereas. the said Z. M. Lee
clerk of said Council, issued and de
llivered to the said A. A. Umholt
such statement. showing the indebt
edness of said CITY.
Now, therefore. be it resolve
that the action of the Council in S
authorizing and directing the said +
NJ. Lee. clerk. to give such STATE
ment of Indebtedness 10 the said 4
A. Umholtz be. and the same
hereby rescinded, and the stateme
. of indebtedness so issued and d
livered by said clerk is hereby T
r voked. rescinded. and recalls
r And the clerk of this Council is Q
7. dered to publish copy of this re
olution in The Virginia Gazette.
y newspaper published in the city
S: Williamsburg. Virginia. for 70
S successive weeks.
d And it is furtherresolved that I
!; further payments be made to 4
Z said A. A. Umholtz. nor TO al
d. other person. on said light contrat
nor shall any evidence Of indebte
T. ness be made. issued. or deliver
W to any party on said light contrat
ct until the rights of all parties shi
:. have been fully determined by L
:. Council.
TsssG E Mi LEE, Clerk
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

March came in like a lamb, and
of course viii 90 out ike lion.
Mr.. Bob Holmes took charge of
the gas plant Sunday and says ev-
cry thing is moving along nicely.
Mr.. u. V. Dickerson. of Sails
bury. Md. IS here looking after his
extensive lumber interests in this
section.
The pretty spring-like weather
put business on the move a little bit
this week. Farmers are preparing
for spring work.
Mr.. Albert <. Griffin. manager of
Bozarth Bros Main street store,
has been in Pittsburg. Pa. to visit
his aged mother.
Farmers and everybody else are
buying now. The hustling mer-
chant will begin to use liberal sup
ply of printers ink now.
Mr.. George P. Coleman. assistan
State Highway Commissioner, who
. is i'll with pneumonia at his hom'
here. is on the road to recovery.
Commonwealth Attorney Conwa'
] SHIELD and Mr.. Geo. Z. Bryan. o
Yorktown. spent Tuesday here
0 Attorney SHIELD was taking deposi
tons in a suit.
Mr.. (. NJ. Slauson. of Pow
hatan" farm. is preparing TO raise
. big crop of Irish potatoes this sea
son. and has purchased a potat
planter and digger Of the Produc
Exchange.
= Mr.. c. M. Borst. of Brandy. Gu
: peper county. spent several day
here with his friend. Rev. +. w.
Pitman. Mr.. Borst IS part owner
, the gold mines Mr.. A. a. Umhol
has gone to inspect in South Anne
!. ica.
2 Mr.. J. T. Binns raised in h
n garden this winter a crop Of parsnil
? that for size would win the pri
a anywhere. Two of them weigh,
l. nearly 4 II pounds. 1t is of Il
- Hollow Crown" variety. II
~ vegetables are now on display at L
N Williamsburg Drug Co. which ha
p dies the seed.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
Republicans to Elect Delegates.

The Republican committee has
issued a call for a mass meeting OF
the qualified voters for Monday
night. March 10. at 8 p. m, in the
DirickSon Bank hall.
The objects stated are TO elect one
delegate TO the Congressional Con-
vention which meets IN Manchester
March 18th, and delegate TO the
State Convention which meets n
LYnchburg April 8th.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
THE LIBRARY
BUILDING.
Cornerstone to be
Laid in April.

The contract for the erection OF
the modern library building at VIII
liam and Mary College has been
awarded to HaIwood & Curtis. New
port News contractors. and work on
the foundation will begin at an early
date. The contract price was about
SIS. 900. hut it viii doubtless far ex-
ceed that amount before completed.
The laying of the corner stone,
which will be made a memorable oc.
casion. will take place on Jefferson
birthday. April 2. Thomas Jeffer
son was an alumnus Of William anC
Mary. 1t is expected Governo
Swanson. Superintendent OF Publ
Instruction J. G. Eggleston and othe
high state officials will be present Z
participate in the exercises. Tn
ceremony Of the corner stone layir
will be under the auspices of III
Masons and will be very impressive
Andrew Carnegie gave $1,000
toward the new library on conditio
that the friends of William an
Mary raise a like sum. II is sai
Pierpont Morgan also gave $l,OC
toward the library. A sum in e:
cess OF $40, COO is now in hand f
the building and equipment
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
Where to Worship Tomorrow

BAPTIST.
Rev. G.. S. Kennard.
Services every Sunday at IL A. M.
and 7:45 P. NJ.
EPISCOPAL
Rev. w. A. r. Goodwin.
Services every Sunday at IL A. III
and 7:45 P. NJ. Seats free.
METHODIST.
Rev. Daniel T. Merritt.
Services every Sunday al l. A. M.
and 7:4S P. NJ.
PREsByTERIAN
Rev. T. w. T. Pitman.
Services every Sunday at II A. ".
and 7:45 P. M.
LUTHERAN
Services every second Sunday n
Bruton church az $50 p. N.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

4 Call for Nurses.

The residents Of this part of the
state viii be interested in the call for
nurses issued BY one OF the largest
and most famous schools for nurses
in the world. the Philadelphia School
for Nurses. 22lo Chestnut street. |
Philadelphia. Pa.
Good. honest. ambitious Amer
can girls. whether rich Or poor. can
not do better than to take up the
finest profession now open to wo-
men. trained nursing. The trained
nurse occupies an UNIQUE position
among business women. Her salary
IS approached BY that OF very few
OF her siSter-workers in other lines
of effort. she IS independent and re
ceives great consideration and re-
spect.
The profession is so far from be-
ing overcrowded. that il is an i'm
Portant qusetion among physicians
! how the deficiency may be made up,
ince no school is of sufficient ca
pacity 70 meet the need. The near
!, est approach to a solution has beer
y found by the Philadelphia Schoo
! for Nurses. A generous endow
ment enables the school 70 enlarg'
its classes very greatly and 70 offe-
a large number of free scholarship
to suitable applicants. Il is now de
sired TO reach the righr class o
n young women in small towns an'
e country districts. that its classes 70
/ the coming year may be recruite
J. from them.
n Several hundred students are nor
q receiving instruction. a large clas
was graduated in June and anothS
al in December. These young wome
IS are Immediately employed. the d
ID mand for their services TAR exceed
a. ing the supply. There are graduate
s. in nearly every state Of the Uniol
~ and in all civilized countries the
are a number of representatives
every mission field. as well as in the
home communities. they are Wi
ming warm place in the hearts ,
ay the people by earnest and unselfi.
in service TO their fellow beings. Ir
at Portant positions in large insntuno
by are also held by them with the gres
las est success. One graduate c
~ pressed the feeling OF many VIII
II. she said. I shall never cease
re- be grateful to the School for I
to great st blessings that have cor
,ht into my life"
ly. Classes are now forming in seve
of the courses Of the school. and a
plications should be made promp
in order to secure early admittanu
- Full information viii be sent ur
A request.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

Buster Brown is the talk Of the
Kieth & Proctor circuit and the Cole
man Co.. is considered one of the
best by Eastern cities. Buster
Brown Co.. goes from Williamsburg
to Washington. D. c. for one week
before returning to New York City.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

The Republicans of Ohio held
their State convention this week sn5
unanimously endorsed Taft. The
platforms of Ohio and Nebraska viii
give some OF idea of what the Ma
tonal platforms WI DC.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
Lenien Service at ButOR Church.

Lent began Wednesday. and ser
vices were conducted in Bruton Par
ish Church by the rector, Rev. w.
A. r. Goodwin.
There will be services every day
throughout the week as follows:
Monday at 7:4S a. m; Tuesday. Sis
a. m; Wednesday. 8:15 a. m. and
7:45 p. m; Thursday at Sis am;
Friday SIS a. m. and s p. m; Sat
urday. 5p. m. Address to children.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

In addition to Little Lord Font
leroy, and Buster Brown with new
features and a complete new act
making an evening of vaudeville.
drama and comedy. Prices. l5c.
2Sc, and Csc.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07
No. 4 Cold & Grippe Cure.

Cures cold. grippe. neuralgia and
headache. Price 2SC. For sale by
JAS. II. STONE. Druggist.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

Try bottle of Stones Nerve and
Bone Lininent for rheumatism and
neuralgia. Only Is bottle.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-07

Omaha Neb sThs have been gladly received and nov
BRYAN Day in generally accepted by the Amer
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-12-12
Ladies Belts

We have just received line of Embroidered
Silk, Leather and Elastic, with plain and jeweed
buckles. Prices SOC to 50
nice line Of Betting and bel. b.eL. and bel. All
The latest desisnss Prices from 3sc o $3.50
Combs
Back and side, in SETS also separate back and side
combs in he Spanish flasree and jeweled styles SOC
to IS each.
Neekwear For Women .
We have the new Directoire, made of lace and
ribbon, and all other styles and shapes in all the
new shades Csc to IS each.
Pure. and Hand Bags
This is where can show you something for your
money, in War,s, Russian, Moroccan and Genuine
Aisabors from 75c to $50
Hat Pin.
Rine.tone and jew.led H..p;n. Csc to $500 EACH
Rihhen.
Special line for Christmas in fanc;s. and plain with
cath border. from ia. IN WIDE Prices from 2sc
10 $l.2s PER yard.
Pilew Top.
Mkh Vista Souvenir Pillow Tops in blue and
brown SOC. See our BIG line Of fancy Leather and
Tapestry Pillow Tops Csc to $500.
Headwsar
sn Asse Ssas. de~ssde .aA .eesssd 7se to 600 eseh
k.isai s sA.~s. White .aA esssss. Tie u SO s.eA
kaiassd wss se.s ..d F.si.assss Csc to $500 s.eh.
Bsw Sds caes with csass .aacA
Handksrchiefs
Never was our stock 20 complete IN Ill the
novelties n barred linens. embroidered linen and elk
itialed aad hand embroidered cornsrs prices from
Sc to $500 each.
Umbrellas
Alwsys acceptable. H.v. these in s.sins silver .ad
ssSd phssd :hssdlss and great many Other stylss.
siae - 5000 each.
Linens
Doiliss, center pieces, scarfs, lunch cloths, all
shapes aud sizss, Mexican and japanese hand drawn.
work, Swiss and German hand embroidered and hem.
stitched, l6e to So
Tahss Ussas IL ssss. plain cloths and
n.pkas 1850 $40 pss
A .ies H.s Of yard seods Is n 30 ia. ~ias iasss,
p.ttss.s aapAi.s 10 match. Coz Q "a. 50 yard.
N.eAi.s ire. $50 10 800 psr Dsss..
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-12-12

8 pr esnt discount on
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-12-12

LAaps irs@ 4se - oi1. Carving SEE -
- q. Si)vss ~ 'plassd kaivss ~ Sssss. ~
~ 49, spssss, psskse ha1vss ~ - q.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-12-12
FANCY CHINA

- ~ esss asessas ~ III Fasey Chisa
~ Co clas.. NJ iselsass 100 pisss De.
~ ~ lssa eio - U.s. Tsass Sses. CAsss.
~ So. Faasy Plesss ~ SelaAs. tAs Iassss
dssions h CT cisss.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-12-12
lou get ready
! Spend Your
Christmas Money

sptnd' it in the most sensible way, not only
pr but to get things that are sure to please
eiiI them, come to US and let US show you
uy for young boy. you'll find able give
(f for mems sts things boys like masculine things
vs - fly hundred things We can ho,v you hsse
pa es.e} % 10 5000 a. $500
sxq3s has handsome neckhes than be wants
pA 81 %. $50 viii Do for you IN nsckwear here.
% Observation-Disclosures TOO fine hosissyaways
|der} SovsA small jevsly studs-always wanting them
~hssas from 81 80 up; of the better heavily
d dow stunning fancy wastcoats from $500
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-05
Iowa News Mates.

IOWA FALLS-After waiting two months,
hundreds of election officials over Iowa
are to be paid their fees earned at the
primary election the first Of June. These
bills have been held up by the executive
council for the last sixty days while going
over the expense account Of Iowa's first
down the big Item OF Sle0O0o, Of which the
state pays half and the counties half.
IOWA FALLS-MEsAc M. w. Canterly,
who lives at Lake City purchased a patti
ing for the product Of a well known pack
ing house When the pail of lard was
about half used up, she discovered a hard
substance In the center of the lard and
on investigation found a gold watch. The
Itimepiece had seen some hard usage and
was dented in several places. but the move
ment was a good one,
IOWA FALLS-The beauties of the west
have no attractions for one woman who
HIS so in love with Iowa and it's environ
ment that she is willing that her spouse
and receive a decree rather than leave
good old Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward D
Kerr were married at Forrestville, Ia, in
September, 1903. In the petition he alleges
that since he went to Spokane in 1906, his
wife has refused to join HIM and has not
written him since that time. He also states
that whether living at Kansas City or
she has repeatedly refused to
leave her happy home In Iowa.
IOWA FALLS-A merry free-for-aH race
flor the office of grand keeper of records
anu seal ol lne grand lCdBe OIL the knights
of Pythias in Iowa IL now a sure go and
leach week brings ont a new entry. Up to
date, four promising entries have been
r.ade, the first being ]. F. Rail, formerly
lof this city but now of Cedar Rapids, and
lone Of the best known Pythisns in Iowa
lJohn II, Merckins of Fairfield, who has
been assistant grand keeper OF records and
seal for several years; w. NJ. Clark OF
Marshalltown who has been a prominent
member of the Iowa grand lodge for years,
and ]. E. Bragdon of Waterloo, a well
known Pythian. The latter candidate wfil
ton.