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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-03
he Christmas Stamp of the
he
Red Cross.

Red Cross.
The Christmas stamp of the Red
Cross is soon to be put on sale at the
different stores of this place and al
ready this interesting and helpful
work has been taken up by several
who have Interested themselves.
In 1904, in Denmark, the govern
ment issued Christmas stamp with
the Kings head and the word "JuP'
the same as our "Yule" on it. 1t was
not good for postage only as sticke r
for Christmas letters, post cards and
packages. The proceeds from it were
to go towards building a tuberculosis
hospital for little children. 1t sue
ceeded beyond all expectation, 1000, :
900 being sold at one-half cent a
piece.
America needs such a stamp, but on
account of her present postal law reg =
ulations her postoffice officials can
not handle it and special act of Con-
gress would be necessary. 1t seemed
hopeless to try but the Red Cross So
ciety took the matter in charge and
with the approval of the postal
authorities took up the Christmas
stamp last Christmas and tried il in
one state. This was the state of Del
aware, The state on the whole was
ignorant and unintefested on the sub =
jeet, yet the stamp, printed and put
on the market only IS days before
Christmas amazed everyone by it's
sensational record. The schools and
Women's Clubs, also the department
stores, banks drug stores and hotels
sold it. People used the stamp on
letters, packages and business firms
on their correspondence. The stamp
will not carry postage, it will not
carry any kind of mail, but any kind
of mail will carry it. Each one who
uses the stamp will help 'stamp out
the great white plague". The pro
ceeds in each state go towards tuber-
culosis work in that state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-03

Sometimes a Women's browning
glory is pinned on for the occasion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
FOR RENT.
LOST
CHINESE COOK SHOP.
Charlie Gar, prop,

to4 Mallory Street. Phochus, Va.
Will always keep the latest and
most tempting food that the market
affords, including Chicken Chop Suey.
Stew OF Yutio Main, Fried Yutko
Main. Everything served after the
best style. Rates reasonable I'm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
!. NJ. HAYNES, HAMPTON MAN
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Scaffolding Fell and He, With Two
Others, Was Precipitated to
the Ground, IS Feet Below.

Intelligence was received in Hamp-
ton yesterday of the narrow escape
from death of Mr.. James NJ. Haynes,
a former Hamptonian, in Lee. Mass.
last Friday. Mr.. Haynes is n car
penter and with the contractor who
employees him ana another workman,
was on scaffold % feet high. when
1t gave way. precipitating the three
men to the ground The contractor
was killed instantly, while Nj. Haynes
and his companion were dangerously
injured. Informtion is to the effect
that Mr.. Haynes has received serious
internal injuries.
Mr. Haynes is n brother OF Mrs
George +. Guy. who resides in New
pot News avenue, and was up to the
time CT his departure from Hampton
an active member OF the local Carpen :
tcrds' and Joiners Union,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
BIDS OPENED FOR THE
JEWISH SYNAGOGUE
Contractor J. c. euifan, Submitted
the Lowest, While MIR. r. 9.
Tennis Was a Close Second.

At Il meeting of the congregation OF
B'nia lsreal( the Jewish church oil
Hampton Sunday afternoon bids FOR
The construction of the new synn-
gogue. which Is TO be erected IN l4o
Gust street. were onencd MIR. j. G.
Bulifant submitted the lowest one,
ut SLIGO, while MIR. II. Il. Tonnis Of
sercd to build the temple for S1.4gJ.
The building committee was instruct
II to confer with the contractors and
to award the contract. There were
eight bidders for the work
When the building is completed Il
is expected that tho entire cost OF the
synagogue viii be about $4,000.
lust as soon as tho contract IS
finally awarded the work of construc-
ton will begin. L is likely that MIR,
Bplifant will be given the work
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
FIREMEN To EAT LUSCIOUS
OYSTERS MONDAY MIGHT
Ladies' VII be the Guests of apt.
Frank w. Darling at MS Annual
Roast for Department.

Capt. Frank w. Darling, one of the
leading members of the Hampton
Fi'e Department. last night invited
the members Of 1t to attend an oys-
ter roast at his packing house next
Monday night. The oyster roast to
the fremen is an annual event with
Capt. Darling and the fremen always
look forward to it with more than
passing interest. lie bivllves are
served on long tables, steaming hot
The firemen will meet at the en-
CINE house and go to the scene of
the roast 1t IS expected that the
members of the West End fire de-
pariment will also attend the roast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
big JOE" IS ON DECK
stranuOusly Denies That He Was
Drowned In The York River.
huNlR OF DROWNING NOT TRUE
Report That Came 10 Hampton OF
Joseph Lenz, Capt. Evans Watch.
man. Disappearing, Caused consid-
erabIc Worry to All, But the Clever
Old Waterman Himself.

Joseph LEM, alias Big Joe n
Waterman on the oyster grounds OF
Capt w Il. Evans III BAT Island.
fc' k county. Is not dead. nut Is Ell.
joying himself hugely in The watch
house, which was provided for him in
che York river
News came TO Capt Evans on sun
day that big Jne." for that is tho
namo that LEM is known to his
friends by. had disappeared and UP
until yesterday Capt. Evans had fear.
than another one OF his watchmen
had fallen into the river and met n
death similar to that which came to
Capt Daniel Rialey. who was TO
some time the guardian of this strip
OF oyster grounds. The report re-
oeiyed by Capt. Evans said that Lena
had been missing from the wntcl,
house since last FRIDAY.
Early yesterday morning Cant
Evans sent II launch up the river to
the watch house to ascertain the
cor ectness of the report and last
night he was greatly relieved when
ne was informed that big Joe" was
C'NA Nlt OIL inc
r'insor thlt he had disappeared.
When the men in the launch land
ed at the watch house they found
Big Joe sitting back in his COSY
corner smoking his pipe ana appar
enly a happy rs if he had several
million dollars in his pockctbook.
Why. Joe said one OF the men
sent in rescue we expected to find
you dead in the house, or else down
In the bottom of York river"
Its all q mistake" calculated Joe.
1t seems that big Joe" had got
ten little dry and had left the honsc
for several hours on Friday afternoon
in order to secure some liquid re-
ireshments He returned before dark
ana was so we'll contented with his
little home over the water that he
didn't appear on the ''porticos from
that time until Yesterday afternoon.
AS two men have been drowned
near this spot while Watching thu
oyster grounds the report caused
Capt. Evans considerable worry.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
PAINTERS AsD DECORATORS
HAVE ELECTED OFFICERS
Mr.. A. c. Joynes Chosen the Presi-
dent-To Hold Smoker and
Social Session.

Local Union. No. 1877. Brotherhood
of Painters, Decorators and Paper
hangers, ut its meeting last night
elected these officers for the ensuing
term az six months:
President-Mr. a. S. Joynes.
Vice president-Mr. G. f.. Hudgns.
Recording secretary-MiT. l.. c. Ten
mis-.
Financial secretary Mr.. q. F.
Walker.
Conductor-Mr. C. e. Sherman.
Treasurer-Mr. j. NJ Mckenzie.
Trustees-Mess;s. Harry S. Cum
bingham. George Wirsching and Al
on2a Cclonna.
The union is arranging for big
smoker and social session to be given
on hte last Friday night in January
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
ROBINSON HELD FOR PERJURY
Coored Man Accused of Swearing to
False Statements in Court.

Aleyande~ Robinson. a brother to
S1muei Robinson, who was shot aud
killed by Willie Banks, was last night
held for tho grand jury Of the Cir
cult Court to answer the charge of
perjury Magistrate William r. West
wood hear the case
Robinson is accused of swearing
falsely when he was "a witness against
R1nks, now under sentence of death.
NJ. p. a. Lewis appeared as coun-
sci for Robinson, while Mr.. r. S.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES.
Henry c. Shelton is Re-clectcd Chair.
mon Of Democratic Committee.

II took The Elizabeth City County
Democratic Executive Committee bui
three minutes To organize at It's meet
hg last night. Chairman Horny G
shelton and Colonel Nelson s
Grcome. tho secretary treasurer We're
unanimously elected to the positions
which they have iillsd with sntlsNic-
ton for tho past several years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
Collier represented the commons
wealth.
HAMPTON CHAPTER TO MEET.
Daughters Of the confederacy to Hold
EIaetio, a.. IT " a. -

IVeO0'UH III VIC :. Vt. Q. p.
The annual election of officers of
Hampton Chapter, Daughters of the
Confederacy. will occur at the meet
ing of the chapter at O'Clock this
afternoon in the auditorium of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Considerable Interest Is felt in the
election MS there is lkeil TO be o
warm contest for the presidency The
friends of Mrs. Robert S. Hudgns.
former president. arc urging her
candidacy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
Red Men installed onieers.

at the meeting of Wyoming Tribe
OF RED Men last night. officers we're
installed and social session and
amoker was rendered number OF
visiting braves from Fox Hill, Phoe.
bus and Newport News. .
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
Basketball This EVENING.

Two exceedingly warm games or
basketball are promised lovers of the
sport in Armory Hall this evening,
when the -four fives contesting for
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ito silver cup will play. The games
will be called at s o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
A Hiaher Health Level.

81 have reached higher health level
since ! began using Dr., Kings New
Life Pills writes Jacob Springer OF
West Franklin Mnlnc. They keep
my stomach, liver and bowels work.
Ing Just right If these pills disap.
point you on trial money viii be re-
funded nj all druggists. 25c.
Take your Prescriptions to Hull's
Cut Rate Drug Store. 12-20-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07
Matters Personal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

Keccugltan Literary Circle will
meet with Mrs. Henry Lane schmelz.
in East Queen street, this afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07

Mas. j. Wilton Hope left yesterday
Tor Washington, where she will meet
her daughter. little MISS Elsie Page
Hone, who has been vlsinting her
grandparents, Or. and Mrs w. Love
in Winchester
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07

Mas. j. Wilton Hope left yesterday
ior Washington. where she will meet
her daughter. LITTLE MISS Elsie Page
Hone. who has boen vlsinting her
grandparents, DR.. and Mrs. w. Love
in Winchester.
Mr. ana Mrs. Mathews G. Arm
strong, who have been spending some
time in Boston with Mrs. Armstrong s
pa,ents. are expected to return to
Hampton tomorrow.
Miss Rosa Chisman has returned to
New York. after visiting her mother.
Mrs Matte X. Chisman in East
Hampton. during the holidays.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Lamar Holiday. who
have been here several days. returned
TO Baltimore Yesterday. accompanied
By their daughter, Mrs. b. Franz,
Hudgns.
Messrs. Percy Ashby and Hugh
Grifilths, who have been here for the
holidays, have returned TO the Uni
versity of Virginia to resume their
studies.
Mrs. Hunter r. Booker will he the
hostess at the meeting of the East
Hampton Bridge Whist Club tomor-
row afternoon
Mr.. H r. Smith has left for a
visit OF several days to his former
home in Irvington. Va.
Mr. Frank Burgess returned yes
terday IRON LaCross, Ga, where he
spent the Christmas vacation.
Mr. Bannister Anderson of DAN
vile. who is a medical student in
Richmond, returned yesterday to the
state capital. after spending several
days here with friends.
Mr. Edward S. Bush has returned
from visit TO Richmond.
Mr. Hugh Allen, chief clerk to the
p'"rlerihaster at Fort Washington,
has returned home after visit to
Mrs p. w. Phillips in Hope street.
Miss My'l Griffin has returned to
her home In Ohio. after visiting Miss
Coils Lnckey in Hope street.
Mr. Clifton Thomas left yester-
day for Palm Beach, Florida, where
he has accepted responsible posi-
ton with a large hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. w. +. Wyatt and son
arrived home Saturday after spending
The holidays with friends on the
Eastern Shore.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Wilson and
son. Grisham, have returned from
Middlesev county. where they spent
the holidays with Nh. Wilson's rein
tivos, Capt. and Mrs. Lyston. ID. Lyon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-07

Mr. ana Mrs. Mathews c. Arm
strong, who have been spending some
time In Boston with Mrs. Armstrong S
pa'ents' are expected TO return tc
Hampton tomorrow.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
Swearing OFT.

Good Deaeon Hobbs had a righteou,
mind.
Religious and austere.
Another such you might not ind
In many a passing yea-.
When New Years came be was put ONT
BY a most peculiar plight:
he wrestled with a horid doubt.
Which would not take 70 flight.
He'd sworn ofi everything that man
Gould think Of stopping short.
In other years he'd put the bann
On Thugs Of every sort.
But suddenly bis face grew bright.
he laughed a smothered cough.
lie saw a path as clear as light
BE swore of swearing of.
The January Housekcepcr
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
RUthvillc Events.

Ruthville. Va. Dec. 22-An OF
the farmers have nearly finished
storing their crops around here.
Miss Iva Ammons has returned
from teaching school for the
Christmas holidays.
Miss Bessie Dennis and brother
John. were in Richmond last Satur-
day.
Misses Sallie and Lou Nance and
kmma Bins and Messrs. Lynwood
and Marion Ammons were in town
Saturday.
We arc very glad that the weather
has been so good and that Santa
Claus will have no trouble getting
over the roads this year.
We are glad to hear that Mrs.
Allen Eye is conyslescent.
Rev. Mr.. Jackson. the new Meth
ooist preacher. visited in this neigh
borhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Alband Wis
tied her sister. Mrs. Eye. last Sun
day.
Mr.. <. G. Wooten visited friends
at the "Glebe" Sunday last.
MIR. Eye killed two very fine hogs
this week. one of which weighed
nearly four hundred pounds.
Mr.. Maurice Ammons. of Brass
Ankle, visited his uncle. w. J. Am
mons. last week. Blue Eyes.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
Watch Party al BigIeTS.

There will be a watch party al
RPpon Hall. the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. (. c. Rowley. at Biglers. to-
night. Many invitations have been
issued and doubtless a large and
happy party will watch the old year
out and the new year in tonight.
The following ladies' are down in
the invitations as chaperones: Mes
danes <. c. Rowley. Cleveland
Maynard. Clinton Simonson. En-
nett Gatewood and David Powers.
Messrs. A. H. Newman. J. L. Hall
and I. Z. Jansen were the commit
tee on invitation.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
Christmas Tree at eutoa.

Santa Claus visited the scholars of
Bruton Parish Sunday School Mon
day evening in the parish house and
each member. large and small. was
remembered. In one corner of the
room stood a beautiful Christmas
tree.
Mr.. w. c. Cranberry made typ
ical Santa Claus.
Rev. w. A. r. Goodwin. the rec
tor. made a fitting address to the
little ones. after which a very at
tractive programme was rendered.
A quartette by four boys. solos by
little Misses Carrie Cole Lane and
Evelyn Goodwin. and recitation
by little Miss Cara Garrett were
among the numbers.
While the presents were being
given Mr.. Goodwin presented to Mr..
w. Z. Roach. the superintendent of
the school and to Mr.. Cranberry.
Christmas gift from the school.
The room was crowded with parents
and friends OF the children. al of
whom eniOyed the exercises.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

With this issue The Gazette
changes its publication day from
Saturday to Thursday. This change
was necessitated by changing condi-
ton. Il was made primarily for the
benefit of advertisers. Their argu-
ment was that to get the benefit of
advertising. the paper must be got
ten to its reader before Saturday.
living 20 poor mail facilities the pa
per sometimes failed to reach sub
senoers until Monday. Hereafter
the paper should reach its readers
who get it by mail on Thursday or
Friday az the latest
We earnestly request our regular
correspondents to get their letters
IN the mail Wednesday morning a,
the latest If very important news
happens after your letter has been
mailed. send it in Thursday morn
ing'S mail.
Gazette correspondent are also re-
quested to write something every
week. Keep a note book conven-
tent and jot down the items as you
near them. Be sure that your in
formation is reliable. and avoid CT
rors always.
The Gazette wants a correspond
en- at every Postoffice in James
City. York. lower New Kent and
lower Charles City. Write for
terms.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
MAY PROVE FATAL.
When VIII Williamsburg People Learn the
Importance of II.

When VIII Williamsburg People Learn the
importance of Il.
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ana at times my condition was verv
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
To Inspect Educational Institutions

Richmond. Va. Dec. 28.-Within
short time the commission named
by Governor Swanson to inspect the
educational institutions of the State
will be convened and a visit will be
made to all of the schools and col
leges which are supported in whole
or in part by the public funds.
This commission was provided for
by the last general assembly. the
idea being to have all the institu-
tons agree on some plan of educa-
ton. TO map out scheme for the
economical administration and con-
duct of the schools and have a spirit
Of friendly rivalry instead of the
feeling of antagonism that manifests
itself more or less at various times.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
Notice to Stockholders.

You are hereby notified thar the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Banking Company of L. L.
Dirickson. IT.. of Chincoteagre.
Va. viii be held in the bank build
ing at Chincoteague. Va. on jan
uary 10. 1909. between the hours of
5 and 4 p. M. for the purpose of
slecing a board of directors of said
bank for the ensuing year.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
Mr.. O'Kecffe Gets The Wharf.

Mr.. F. O'Keeffe was the highest
bidder for the lease of College
Creek wharf. the amount offered
being $4S. The lease will have to
be ratified by the council at its
meeting next Friday night. If the
bidder chooses to accept a contract
UGH as the council can give under
he circ umstances.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31

Several of the most prominent
citizens of Williamsburg and vicin-
ity have voluntarily and cheerfully
testified to the fact. that A. D. S.
COUGH REMEDY is the best
thing of its kind ever used by them.
Iry-a 2Sc. bottle and be convinced
Jas. II. Stone. Druggist.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-12-31
SOCLAL AND -
- DERSONAL
u -=

Mr.. Lawrence Pitmsn was a Rich
mond visitor last week.
Miss Elizabeth Lamb Is the
guest Of the Misses Morecock.
Mr.. o. J. Evanson. of Norfolk.
spent Christmas with his family at
the City Hotel.
The Misses Warburton are spend
ing the holidays with their father.
Mayor Warburton.
Mr.. Charlie Person. IT.. spent
e part Of the holidays with relatives
in Newport News.
Miss Agnes Mazeen. of Newport
News. spent Sunday here with her
sister. Mrs. Z. M. Brooks.
Mr.. Roland Saunders, of New
port News. spent Christmas with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Person.
Misses Dora and Cara Armistead
are spending the holidays with their
mother, Mrs. Dora Armistead.
Mrs. Wilmer Sweeney and little
daughter. of Cape Charles. are Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Sweeney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burrusss. OF Fair
fax. spent the holidays with the lat
ter's mother. Mrs. Florence Maupin.
Miss Kathryn Morecock has re-
turned from the northern part Of the
state where she spent several
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lightfoot,
of Washington, d. C.. spent Christ
mas with the latter's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Mercer.
Mr.. c. c. Hall spent Christmas
day with his mother in Norfolk
county and took with him as his
guest Mr.. Clyde Barnes.
Prof. Charles B. Bowry. princi-
pal of the Burkeville High School.
visited his father. Mr.. 3. w. Bowry-
several days this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bozarth and
child. Of Egg Harbor City. n. J..
spent the holidays here with their
brothers. the Messrs. Bozarth.
Miss Oracle Beale. a teacher in
the Farmville Normal School, is
spending the holidays with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Beale.
Miss Rose Smith. who is attend
ing the Blackstone Female Institute.
IS spending the holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Smith.