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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-10
Snakes in Battle

A fight to death between a large
black snake and a RATHER was witness
ed in the reptile reservation allotted to
the cave-dwellers and their snakes in
the Bostock animal show at Coney
Island
The cave dweIlers were asserting
their reptiles and the temper of a large
black snake disturbed in its nest was
sorely tried. When removed to the
floor, the snake quickly coiled and
sprang at RATHER lying close by. The
bite of the black snake aroused the rat
tier to attack, 1t made quick coil as
the black snake also colled for another
spring at the RATHER.
Their tongues dapting aud their
heads swaying, the reptiles continued
the fray. Like fash.the RATHER bur-
led its poisonous fangs in the back OF
its opponents head, while the floor
was dashed with their tails.
The rattier's wound killed the blac k
snake, but when the cave dwellers
tried to separate them, they squeezed
the rattler so hard in the effort To make
it open that it also died.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-10
rov.r I. KiiIed ON July 4sh.

Huntsville, Mo.-Thomas j. Bagby.
twenty years old, was shot and in-
stantIy killed near here when, like
Romeo of old, he ciurg to rope lad
der and talked to his sweetheart, the
daughter Of well-to-do farmer.
f. J. Carter, Jr., the girls brother,
IS held. Young Carter admits the
shooting, but declared that he thought
Bagby a burglar and did not know he
he'd killed his sisters suitor until he
struck light and looked at the dead
youths face.
The Carriers and the Bagbys are
neighbors. Both families are promi-
nent and were friendly until young
Bagby began to pay attentions to his
neighbours pretty daughter. Her broth
er opposed the match and Bagby was
forbidden to see her or eater the Carriers
p remises.
He heard from the girl through
friends and they arranged a meeting
he to call at her window after the fam
ily had retired. Bagby signaled to the
girl at 8 o'clock lest night, and had just
mounted the ladder when her brother
was awakened by the scrtping of Bag
by's feet against the weatherboards of
the house,
Selling his shotgun and revolver
~. 4 fcsiI 10
mans form, half concealed by the
vines that cover the side of the house
and fired. The girl screamed, the figure
on the ladder swayed and was brought
to the ground by second shot from
the pistol.
Carter struck a match and went to
the PROSTATE form on the ground and
by the Pickering glare saw that the
man was Bagby. Other members of
the family were aroused by the shots
and ran outside. In the excitement 70
one noticed that Nellie twas not pres
ent, and not until the head of the fam
lily went back into the house to tele-
phone news of the tragedy to town
did it occur to them to look for her.
Bagby's friends declare that he re-
celved note yesterday morning call
ing him to the Carter home. He is said
to have informed his mother of this,
but the note is missing and the identity
of the writer is mystery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-10
SeashOre Excursions.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
has arranged for its Summer Series of
sixteen day excursions to Atlantic
City, Cape May and other South Jer-
sey resorts on June 18th, July 9th,
23rd, Aug. 9th, 10th and September
Sd 1908. For particulars as to rates and
arrangements inquire Of ticket agents.
Dts
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-10
Jabe stopped the Paper

Jabe Crum called at this office ole
day last week and asked to have his
paper stopped (which we done with
great regret being as Jabe owes us SO
which we calkilate we will never get
Jabe was mad because his name hasn't
been in the paper lately. This is not
our fault. If Jabe wants to see his
name IN the paper let him go and do
something notorious, OF commit fell
ony or something like that and we will
put his name into the Bugle in big
type. but as long as he jests sets around
and don't do nothing how can WEI
Bingville Bugle.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-10

NJ. c. KENNEDY, J H. TONGE, Supt.
Vice Pres. Il Gen'l Supt.
a. A. Riddle. Gen. Pass Agt
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
Bacon News Budget.
TOO late for last week.

Bacon. Va. Nov. 2O-Mr. VIM.
Day. of Salisbury. Nd. was here
last week looking after his lumber
interest.
Mr.. Dickinson. OF the James
River Lumber Co.. is loading a
schooner with lumber from Pow
hatsn creek.
Mr.. Ira NJ. Short. who has been
home for the past month on the sick
list. has returned TO his business.
much improved in health.
Mr.. r. c. Nightengale has start
ed Up his mill Oh Piney Grove tc
saw some uni Der which they recently
sold TO Mr.. Dickinson.
Richardson & Brother. who have
heen saving timber on the Stear'
tract. are about through and Vii
now locate on the Austin tract
owned by Bozarth & WarDurton.
There is preaching at Five Fork:
church every Sunday afternoon al
7 3 o'clock.
Mr.. John Waltrip has moved hi'
family from Newport News 10 hi.
new house which he recently hac
built by Mr. Willie New.
w. s. Kitchens. OF Bacon. Wa:
this week in Charles City 20 lool
over some timber tracts.
There Will be q box social held a
Mr.. Edwin Gilley's for the benefi
Of the FIVE Forks church. All ART
invited.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
In KsmGium.

Again the Kate Cusus Circle Of
Kings Daughters has 70 mourn the
loss OF one of its brightest and best
members. Mrs. Cynthia Coleman
was for many years the faithful and
efficient leader Of our httle band.
and the good she accomplished by
her ens -gy and zeal among The
needy and sorrowing will never be
fully known until he Master come;
to make up His Jewels. and reward
those who have ministered faithfully
to His suffering children and done
good in His name"
I'VE know she has gone 20 the land O
the blcst
Then why should our hearts be 5.
sad2
Ne know she has gone where the wear
do rest
And the mourner looks up and
glad,
We believe she has drunk of the Lethe
that flowed
Through land where they do 20
forget
Which throws over memory only repos'
And takes from Il only regret.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
A WEEKS LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Things You and Your NeighbOrs
Have been Doing.

Mr.. NJ. Ellwood. the florist. went
10 Richmond Sunday 10 attend the
funeral of his friend. the late Joseph
BRYAN.
Mrs. Carlton and Mrs. John Ged-
dy. of Toano. were the guests Of
Mrs. Geddy and Mrs Henley dur
ing the week.
Rev. D. T. Merritt who IS now
pastor Of the Highland Park Meth
odiSt church. is very much pleased
with his new charge.
Mrs. Thorpe. mother Of Mrs. w
T. Cowles. who spent the summei
with her daughter in the south. hai
been quite sick since her return
home.
Mr.. w T. Cowles has leased
. lot near the corner Of Duke Of Glou
cester and 30 undary streets and
preparing 10 erect thereon a larg
+ power gTist mill.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
RitChGnS-DuII.

Mr.. Albert w. Kitchens. of this
city. and Miss Mamie II. Bull. Of
York county. were married in Rich
mond al the residence of MIR. c. P.
Walford. Wednesday by the Rev.
D. T. Merritt. formerly pastor Of
the Methodist church here.
The bride is a daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Jeff Bull. of. York county,
and the bridegroom is a green Rrosei
of this city Mr. and Mrs. Hitch
ems will reside here.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
A TOURNAMENT IN NEW KENT
Barhanlsvile Boys to Crown Their Ladies
Fair Next Friday Night.

A tournament will be given at Bar
Evansville. New Kent county. next
Friday. Dec. I. by the young men
Of that place and vicinity. TIung
xin begin al o'clock in the after
noon. The coronation VIII take
place in the evening. followed by :
ball. The following arc the chaper-
ones and officers:
Chaperones: MesdameS y. H
JohnSon. NJ. l. COtrrell and w.
b Keys.
MzrshallS: MeSSrS- E. b God
din. c. P. Richardson and w. +
Woodward
Judges: Dr.. y. n. JohnScn.
Messrs. r. L. Boswell and c. +
Stewart.
Committee: MeSSrs- X. NJ. Turn
CT. ( L. Cotsrel. P. II. Richard
aon. e c. Chapman and A. 3
Barnes.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
COLLEGE,
AND SCHOOL.
What the Students
Are D0llg.

From Thursdays Topics.')
Today al Of William and Mary
College is bubbling over with en-
thusissn. Richmond College is filled
with gloom. Why is thisp Why
IS it that the William and Mary stu
dents are so ioyous9 Because our
team has wiped out the stigma Of so
many defeats suffered at the hands
OF Riohmondp Very well. We
have a right TO be .oyous. and to
feel proud Of our team. Enthusi-
asm and strong college spirit now
are but natural In fact. il is pecu-
liar compound OF a student. indeed.
who does not feel elated over our
victory. There is. however. another
side Of looking al the athletic cues
tion al our college. Enthusiasm
comes easy in the hour OF victory.
but there arc other WAYS in which
the readers of this sheet can show
their appreciation OF the magnifi-
cent way in which our team upheld
the fame OF William and Mary Sat
urday.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28

Phi Beta Kappa Society.

The next annual celebration and
reunion Of the mother chapter OF the
famous Phi Beta Kappa Society VIII
De held az William and Mary Col
lege December Sth. az 8 P NJ. in
the college chapel The occasion
viii. as usual. be big event in the
affairs of Williamsburg. Disting-
uished visitors from far and near
viii be present. many OF them 10 Dc
iniated into this famous fraternity
The following distinguished men are
expected 70 be MATED: ]. Garland
Pollard. Esq. Hon. A. J. Monta
que. Wyndham r. Meredith. Esq.
Judge Walter A. Watson. of Ches
terfield county. President r. A. Al
derman. of the University of Viz
ginis: Professor S. c. Mitchell. o
Richmond College.
President (. A. Alderman viii b
the orator of the occasion.
After the public exercises in th
chapel. the iniation OF new member
will take place. Following a cola
ton will De served by a committe
of ladies'. and another committS
viii receive the distinguished gues
| Of the society.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28

Our Xmas and New Year cards .
are here the Palm Cafe.
Most complete Inc of post cards
in the city at the Palm Cafe.
Councilman John L. Mercer was
confined TO his bed by sickness this
week.
Winter time cuts 10 ice with US
We serve Shepherds ice cream the
wear round-the Palm Cafe.
Chief Engineer Ro. w. Gait IS in
Norfolk where ne went to spend
Thanksgiving with relatives.
When you think of taking that
girl friend a box Of candy Just think
of the Palm Cate.
Capt. w. T. Tilledge. the miller
in charge Of Jones mill. was con
fined to his home by sickness sew
eral days this week.
:.
Mr.. J. P Goodbsr. formerly n
the Photographic business here, has
] accepted a position in Raleigh with
a large Photographic firm.
) Mr.. Henry Suddith. Of Mathew
Courthouse. spent Thanksgiving her
with friends. He Pronounces ii
visit a most pleasant and successfu
one.
All the stores observed hohds
: Thanksgiving by closing at 10 a. n
: Many people spent the day in Rich
= mond. Newport News and othe
!. places.
* Rev. Edison K. Odel. the nc
, Methodist minister. IS here todsJ
He viii occupy the pulpit here &c
. the first tine at morning and ever
:. ling services at the usual hours Il
! ] morrow.
= Henry Bllups. janitor at Willial
= and Mary. severely cut Charl'
bt Byrd. another colored man. in
fight early Tuesday morning. Bl
81 llups is out on $500 bail for trial
the police court today.
lR Mr.. Z. L. B. Goodwin was
Fairfax. Va. this week to attend L
marriage of his sister. Miss Marg
ret Lewis Goodwin. to Mr.. jam
:, w. Ballard. which took place
Zion Episcopal church Nov. "a.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
A. P. '. A. Silver Tea.

Under the auspices OF the A. P.
V. A. a very delightful Tea was
given al the residence of the Misses
Garrett or Tuesday afternoon from
. 10 o. Delicious refreshments.
tea. chocolate. sandwiches and cake
were served; together with the sale
of candy and aprons a very nice
sum was realized.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
Latest News rom Local Stores

Can peas 7 cents a can at Jensen 5
Can sweet potatoes 10 cents at
Jensen's.
New Orleans molasses' 80 cents a
gallon at Jensen s.
Eight cent outing at 8 cents at
Jensens.
Canvas gloves 10 cents at Jensen 5
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28

Several OF the most prominent
citizens of Williamsburg and vicin-
ity have voluntarily and eheerfully
testified 10 the fact. that A. D. s.
COUGH REMEDY IS the best
thing of It's kind ever used by them.
Try a 2Sc. bottle and DC convinced.
Jas. II. Stone. Druggist.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28

Saturday was. indeed. a glorious
day for old William and Mary. Rich
mond College was defeated decis-
lively. on their own grounds. and in
a fair and square game where az no
point had players on either side rea-
son to call in the services OF the UNI
pre- for dirtv playing. Shortly af-
ter the game. the wires flashed the
score Of q TO 1S to Williamsburg.
and set the old town and college in a
state of the widest enthusiasm
and rejoicing Richmond College
defeated The unlooked-for had
happened. and William and Mary's
old-tims and bitterest rival was at
last conquered. Wildly excited
crowds Of students. intoxicated with
the news. paraded the streets until a
late hour. calling upon members OF
the faculty for speeches.
The Richmond papers next day
gave the details of the game. but
only those who were present can
understand the game thoroughly.
and appreciate the greatdebt OF graf
itude that the student body owes 10
the football team: for il was utter
recklessness Of personal damage
and true grit that won The game.
The manner in which the game was
won seems wonderful. With a score
OF l8 20 10 in favor OF their oppo-
nents. nearly twenty yards 70 go for
a winning touchdown. and with only
twenty-five seconds in which 70
make il. our team faced a rare prob
lem. When. however. Capt. Tay-
Tor. in spite OF these obstacles. cross
cd the line with the ball Just as time
was being called. such applause
burst forth as IS rarely heard. even
at a football game. The plucky
fighters had won the admiration
even OF the Richmond people. and
as the PLAYERS came struggling from
the field. they were surrounded by
their found friends. On ar SIDES
was heard. I don't know who you
are. old boy. but give me your
hand"
/, Basketball practice IS going on
regularly. and the team vii settle
, down 70 work in earnest after fhis
week. After Thursday. Several
, Members who are On The footbsl
team VIII be able 10 take part ia TIE
practice
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28

I'VE would appreciate il Il you
will call phone y and give Us any
personal or social news you may
know. Or write il out and We viii
send for il. In this way you vii
help make The Gazette more inter
esting
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
SPBA4LEY'S
FARM.
Natures HaDdi-
work Portrayed.

The following beautiful description
OF 'Spratley,s." the farm which be
longed 10 the late NJ r Harren. |
and which is now like some ban
quet hall deserted. !" Will be OF in |
terest 10 those who knew and loved |
him. While Mr.. Harrell did no,
take the interest in "Spratey's"
tnat he did in "Kingsmill. yet il
was a mecca for him when tired OF
town. Il is said 10 be terribly neg
leoted now. and that even stock is
neglected and starved in winter. the
present owner being physically una
bic 70 care forn. The article below
is a pretty word picture OF the place
and was published in a western
journal. its author being one Of our
citizens now:
VIII Try 70 tel you the story of q
deserted farm 1 visited lately. Il is
called "Spratley perhaps after
its original. OF some lOng-fOrgotten
owner.
You leave the white sanded high
way and follow . grassy road track
that plunges into a deep and marshy
forest. Its a lonely road. and ;
trescherous one. for ever so often
be you never 50 watchful and careful
in guiding your horse. buggy wheel
sink hub-deep into wagon ruts ful
OF mud and water. But after stwo
mile drive you see ahead a break
the gloom o. the interlaoing foliage
and a little later the broad light {
open fields welcome you from n
sombre shade behind. And glad {
l-ave the woods you are. and ho'
winsome seems the bright blue {,
panse and the low level field-suc
beautiful field with slow moving rive
beyond. seeming TO lift itself aboy
the LAND. miles wide. brimmin
against tie sky, as 1t were. and of
color ike nothing so much in II
world. or the day saw il. as II
color Of old rose. There had bee
z, shet FAR away up among the re
clay hills. toward its source. wher
the river ran narrow and swift b,
tween high banks, and the stain {
II was here near 10 the sea, minglin
w'-h the counter currents of azure
ant making a color strange 70 watS
as il shone in the hazy sttei
noon sunshine.
On every side waved the ran
grasses. tangled variegated and il
wrought; now of brownish crimso
4 from the ligh touch of frost. no
green with bronze stems gleamir
like polished gold in the slantir
light; and everywhere the fairy fir'
of the yellow goldenrod; and gre
s. blue banks OF wild heliotrope; ar
strange white flowers. lily like; ar
81 the scarlet of the trumpet flowe
shrubs racemed with red berrie
and the briar bushes. rampant az
spreading. where in the early spril
the public had swarmed from far al
rear to pick the luscious blackberr
On and on we ride. and still 4
grasses. and the goldenrod and 4
blue fringe Of the heliorope. al
the snow of the strange blossom
and then We come 10 a chain
slight elevation. topped with tai tre
of large girth. pine and oaks. and u
derbrush. all beset with huge vine
writhing and twisting about Z
trunks and branches overhead Ii
serpents. The swells are al that a
left of the old breastworks. or sm
forts built during the war. AS !
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28
Norge Notes.

Norge. Va. Nov. 26-Mr. and
Mrs. II. II. Anderson. Miss Ellen
Anderson and Mr.. K. K. Tyssen
were in Richmond last Friday.
Mr.. K. K. TySseen viii soon have
his new mill set up ready to grind
corn meal.
MeSSrs. J. II. Kinde. NJ. A. Bors-
lie and Carl Anderson drove 10 Viii
hamSburg Tuesday.
Mrs. K. X. Tyssen spent Tuesday
N Williamsburg.
Wednesday morning Mr.. ]. II.
NesSeth left for a short visit TO Fer
tile. Minnesota.
A Thanksgiving dance was given
at the Viking Hall last night.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28

Derished where they stand. There
they shed blood for what they be
lieved 10 DC right. and there they
died. and their spirits seem TO hold
with the spot. and the
ground Is sacred to their memory.
No monument or cenotsph i'm
presses me as these great silent trees.
springing from the sod where bfsve
men fought and died.
But on we 60. and the road thoug
the field merges into the avenue
leading up 70 the house. Old orch
ards Of pear and apple trees. in
struggling. decimated groups stretch
away upen one side. and upon the
other. mesdow-like lands with
willow-shaded runs of water slope
riverward. And then We see the
droves Of hslf-wild horse. roaming
AZ will. and hslf-wild cattle. cows
and there calves. grazing upon the
native pasture lands. AS We ap-
proach the house. hocks Of sheep
resting within the shade Of the
spreading trees on the lawn sOring
| up and 90 scurrying in front Of Us.
their uncut fleece hanging in ragged,
dirty masses about them. We fol
low the driveway around a house
standing silent. and suffered. and
deserted. broOding in that mex
pressible desolstion and isolation
that ever seem to hang over empty
5 and desert dwellings. You feel the
r intangible essence OF what has been
The air is full OF voices. though
you hear no sound. as Il al that Ia
= been said or done there is crowdinI
< al around you and about you. Oh
> rose bushes clamor and cling TO N
. broken walls. and garden flowe
!. struggle into a sicIly growth anon
J. the weeds.
5 At the rear of the house. not "a
Vi distant. stretches the beach-whi'
, and shelving. the waved sands wher
Z the water rise and recede clean an
E shining like snow; and beyond. Il
broad. slow-moving river with
it cool. saltish breath. ike the oceai
" What a dream place-to be q
-" serted Its orchards It's broad acre
the focks and herds Of cattle.
= delightful views. all unchensher
uncared for. save by the strange
'e I thought Of Goldsmith "Desert'
. Village. " OF the lines that mig
here apply:
- Where smiling Spring her Garlic
ae visit paid
-r And parting Summers lingerir
e blooms DELAYED" y"
re The present owner inherited q
e place from ar uncle. Il IS Of Z
Of uncle I wish 70 speak. He "
,e what We call "a self-made man
: He accumulated the larger share
e. The large fortune that he left +
7. was q man of power and Of irr
proschable character. He was
* tegrity itself. He lived withsut al
n creed save a strict code of hone
on He was. il IS said. a just man. '
w would be like TO say a good ma
ne The deserted farm. in his hfetiu
ne blossomed like ther rose. Il was
es pride and glory. Above and I
at yond all his possessions he ch'
nd ished Spratley's. And as I sat
nd me waters side. I thought upon I
sr; man who bad so loved this beauti
s: place. I have heard that once up
nd a time he was tempted 70 sell II.
ng upon the succeed ding day Of the s
nd he sought the new owner and pa
~. a handsome margin to regain q
he session. Perhaps be had passed
he sleepless night. The place vas d
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. n. NJ. Christian
and children spent Thanksgiving
with their parents here.
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Continued to page Sd
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To pubEiab
TIE Ceclersdrn
Indspsncsoce .
New-York tribune., 1908-01-10
OBITUARY.
AIEREp 3. SCOTT.

Alfred b. Scott formerly of this city. died a,
Geneva Switzerland. January g. MI scott was
sixty-two years old. and had led successioi ousl
ness life His first important association was with
Samuel w Bovine of this city. They orsahizeo
the firm of Scott & Bovine In New York In s'f
and became promoters of cod liver oil preparations
throughout the werld.
In 1883 the corporation of Scott & Bovine. Linn
ited was organized in London, and the business
extended throughout Europe IN 1850 MT
Scott withdrew from the American firm and as
that date Mr. Scott lived at Geneva, switzerland
on the shores of Lake Geneva in place occupied
bv the Duchess de Clerrnout- -Tonnerre, and once
the home of Don Carlos He maintained
farm about a mile from Geneva. stocked Win
bIooded cattle from England and the BRUSH ISL
ands and introduced into Switzerland the use OF
silo for feeding stock His european JUST
ness was wide the corporation having branches
in each important European country and VIDE
trade in the East and in Australia
Mr. Scott's activities not limited 70 the
business of Scott & Bovine, but with IheoeOre N
Vail. of this city. he reorganied the La Captai
tramway system of Buenos Ayres wnicn was re-
Gently sold to a Belgian syndicate when MIR Vail
became president of the American Bell Ieiephone
Company and failing health compelled Mr. Scott
to retire He leaves large fortune, the amount
of which is unknown
He leaves A wife who was with him al Geneva
and two children Alfred .. Scott, sophomore
at Harvard and Mrs. James 8 Anthony, of this
city Both of these children on the kronprinz
having been called home by the Illness OF their
father While in this city Mr.. Scott was MEM
bey of the Colonial Club. Lotos Club, the Man
haitian Club the New York Athletic Club. ST.
Johns Guild and many other organizations