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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
MRS. SEMPLE NURTUREDBULB.
A Flower from Home that BloOmed
at Easter.

The golden. purple. and white
crocus. pushing cheerful heads
above the sod. give a welcome fore
cast Of the speedy resurrection Of
plant life after the long sleep Of win
ter. There is curious little tale Of
the awakening OF a bulb told by
Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. one-ume
first lady of he land. who recently
passed away peacefully az the Louise
Home.
Mrs. Semple was the savorite and
talented daughter of President Tyler.
and during her illness. and after the
death of her mother presided over
the social affairs at the White House.
Then. on the marriage Of the Presi-
dent 10 Miss Gardener. Mrs. Somple
returned 70 her husbands home al
Williamsburg. Va. that old strong
hold Of colonial times. and took UP
her household duties at the palace
which belonged 70 her by right of pur-
chase. This palace had been built
with royal funds. so really deserved
It's name, for use of colonial COVER
nors. after Jamestown. the seat OF
government. having proved deadly
TO the rules Of colonial Virginia. hao
been removed to Williamsburg.
AT that time all thing Dutch was
n high favor. and bulbs were the
fashion in England. so among the
new furnishings sent over from the
mother land were graat quantities ot
bulbs for the gardens Of the palace
These were tended with great care
for awhile. and later. when the Rev
olution brought the change OF GOV
eminent. and change Of owners C
Williamsburg. nature took care ol
these alien bulbs and renewed then
year after year. There were some
still alive when Mrs. Semple took
up her home az the palace. and these
she petteo insO stronger growth.
After time Williamsburg I:
streets were again the scene of strife.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

Portsmouth. Va. April 12-It's a
long stride from a pages position in
the Constitutional Convention and
the Legislative halls of Virginia to the
superintendency of a public school
system in a community Of nearly
IS. 900. but Emmett B. Faison. Of
this city. who was a few years ago
answering the beck and call of leg
islators and carrying messages for
the constitutional reviSers. has es-
sayed the task of reaching the
heights of educational labor. and is
aspiring for the superintendency OF
Portsmouth's school system.
He is an applicant for the position
held for the last decade by John c.
Ashton.
AT present Mr.. Faison is principal
of the Fifth district public school.
in this city. having been elected
shortly after he was graduated from
the College of William and Mary.
He is the youngest educator il
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

Dr. J. s. Wilson spent Monday
n Norfolk.
DR.. Lyon @. Tyler IS spending his
Easter vacation al his country home
Milton on the James"
DR.. c. K. Bishop. on account OF
an accident. old not meet his classes
last week. We all hope that DR..
Bishop viii soon be well again.
j. L. Hall. Jr.. who is now at the
preparatory school for the U S.
n. A. viii be home April 3 for a
holiday. before entering the Acade-
my.
Among our Toano friends who
called at The Gazette office Monday
were Messrs. Coleman Whitaker.
c. 3. Martin. G. w. Hicks, riden
Wright and r. B. Slater
Mr., and Mrs e. A. W',hrow. OF
the City Hotel. have returned from
Norfolk where they went to have a
surgical operation performed or then
baby.
A large Richmond excursion spent
Easter Monday in Williamsburg
The Episcopaieans in the crowd en-
iOye a special service at Brutor
Pans church in which Rev. Mr.
Now rector or Monumental. as
sisted Rev. Mr.. Goodwin. The or
ganist OF Monumental presided a
the organ and the choir was mad
up from the visitors.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
( Continued on page Sd
Providence Forge.

Providence Forge Va A7ril l3--
Easter was very nicely spent here.
Several visitors from Richmond
added TO our many pleasures. There
were special services in our churches.
Mr.. J. Fl. Christian has succeed
ed In getting a nice supply Of aTte-
sian water on his place His house
viii be ready tor occupancy by the
first OF May
Mr. w + Gillian. onr leading
merchant. is in Richmond today.
Mrs. G. Brauer and Miss Fedora
Haxall. OF Richmond. spent Easter
with Mrs. L. L. Haxall.
Mr.. T. N. Harris was in our vii
lage this morning. looking after Sc
curing a right-of-way for the local
phone. Il will DC a great thing for
old New Kent county.
Hon. NJ. II. Barnes was a visitor
to our village today.
Mrs. Ruth Jenson and Miss
English. of Richmond. spent Elster
here with friends.
Mr.. Hathaway and family have
moved back to Michigan. where
they formerly lived.
Mrs. Fl. +. Oliver has returned
home from the Memorial hospital.
She is somewhat improved. but tar
from being well.
Col. + b. Townsend and wife Of
Washington. are expected here soon
for the summer. The Colonel has
been in the hospital for four msnshs
or more.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Spencer
spent Easter in King and Queen
county.
Mr.. j. B. Richardson. who has
era verv much complaining for
week IS better.
James Blair Gillian is on a viSi1
70 his little cousin. Franklin Oliver.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
APRIL COURT
IN SESSION,
Murder Trial on
Today,

Junius Smith. a negro is or trial
today for the murder OF Henry
Epps. another negro. at Five Forks.
about a month ago.
Circuit Court convened for the
April term Monday morning with
an unusually large attendance.
Judge TYLER ordered special grand
Jury called. which after two days
session. returned the following ia
d.ctments.
Junius smith Tor the murder OF
Epps.
Jno. T. Johnson. felonious shoot
ing.
Andrew Gansby. alas Jno.
Twine. perjury.
Geo. Wallace (mis6emeanor)
non-suppou OF family.
Simon Wallace. robbery.
w. C. ana Nora Davis. (felony)
for stealing a house.
Overton Allard lmisdemanor) at
tempting 70 shoot P b Cloves.
The following cases had been dis
POSED Of by Tuesday evening.
Meekens vs.. {. & o. Ry ca.
Pleas filed and case continued.
S. s. Hankins rs. Geo. A. Rich
ardson. remove warrant Case dis
missed on motion OF plaintiff. de-
tendant pleading the statute Of hmi-
auous.
Piedmont and Tidewa,er Lane
Co VS.. &. B. Chapman. dismissed
by agreement. plaintiff paying costs
Peninsula Bank vs.. +. A. Nor
man. attachment suit.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

The opening Of the new athletic
field marked a new era in the ath-
letics Of William and Mary College.
While the two teams were coming
on the field Saturday the college bell
was being tolled by Prot. BiIlups. "
This sounded the death knell of the
old reg ime. and the beginning Of a
greater and brighter future for the
athletic department OF the college
While the grand stand was Ear
from being full. vet the roofing az
times was good. The Topics would
like 70 suggest that certain portion
of the grand stand. say three or four
rows Of seats. be set aside especially
for the rooters. By doing this the
rooters viii be closer together and Il
viii insure better roofing. for Ii is
absolutely necessary 70 have the
rooters close together in order 10
have the yells snsPpy. The Wil-
liam and Mary students seem willing
enough TO yell when they are on the
field. but this is not the time 10
practice yells. During baseball sea
son there should be at least one
mass meeting Of the student-body
per week. to practice these yells.
and 10 learn new ones.
There IS yet another thing thaf
the Topics wishes TO call 10 the al
tention of the spectators al IN,
games. Saturday there were NOR,
people standing in front OF the granc
stand and mingling with the player
while on the bench. than necessary
These people while unconscious Of
the fact. must have obsuucted IN
view of the spectators sitting on tn
first two rows OF the grand stand
II also interfered with the signal
which are occasionally given from
the bench. We feel sure that thi
was done unconsciously. and whei
called to the attention OF the offend
ing parties viii happen no more.
The Topics wishes to commen,
the students on their sportsmanliic
conduct towards the visiting team
here Saturday. We are glad 10 sa
that the William and Mary students
, whether victorious or defeated, Al
. ways know how 70 treat visitors
Let this spirit continue. as Il show
up better tor college than anythin
that the students could 90.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
Yorktown New s.

Yorktown. Va. April l3-Mr
W. w. Harwood. Of Newport News.
was at his farm near YorktoWn this
week.
Miss Neva Rogers. Mrs. Goode
Rogers. Mr.. Jim Mulcaha. and little
Misses Margaret Rogers and Nil
dred Rayfield spent Easter at York
town Hotel. the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Rogers.
Rev. and Mrs. r. n. Crooks
have returned home. having speat a
delightful winter with their sons in
Jacksonville. Fla.
Mrs J. S. Deneufviue. with her
two children. viii visit her mother
IN Hampton this week.
The negro who broke in the store
Of W. J. Charles was convicted and
sent TO the penitenusrv for two
years. in last weeks circuit court.
John Watson. who was sent TO
/ the grand Jury TOR breaking in the
store of q. w Cox. was released
as there was no evidence 10 convict
+ Easter service was held in Grace
F Episcopal church on Sunday after
F noon by the Rector. Rev w B
Lee. Of Gloucester.
Judge Smith attended court in
Williamsburg this week.
The Methodist ladies served din
ner on court day for the benefit OF
the building fund and were NOR,
than pleased with their success.
Mr. r. w Malone. Of Williams
burg. spent Sunday Ia town.
The case OF l. v. Amory foi
shooting his cousin. Robert Amory
. was postponed until August term O.
count.
The Old Dominion steamship
jamestown. brought a large party &C
2 Yorktown on Sunday and remaiuec
until Monday giving The party um
20 visit all places OF interest
Mr w. $. Templeton continue
quite sick 81 his home on Mai
street.
Mrs. Sydney Smith has bee
! quite sick. bur is able to be OF
again.
Mr. w. B. Cridlin. representa-
the Sueff Piano Co.. spent the pa.
week in town
The lawyers who attended OF
+ court last week were Frank Arm
istead. Norvelle and Robert Henle,
y of Williamsburg. Col. Manyus Jon,
and Otis Bland. Of Newport New
% Iumor Garrow and Phil Wilcox.
p Warwick Z. II. Maj Stuobs. Z.
Smith. Robert REEVES. OF Glouce
p ter Sydney. Smith. c. n. SHE
y add T. S. Harris Of Yorktown.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

CSAlE.
Rev. J. o. Tweten and M1. r.
A Bergh, of Norge. were in VII
hamsburg Monday.
Miss Nell Bryant. of Richmond.
viii spend next Sunday with Miss.
Eugenia Cranberry.
Geo. Wright. having bought the
Cottage Cafe building Of Mrs. T..
c. Smith. is having it moved 10 a
LOT in the West End.
At the annual election Of vestry-
men by the congregation of Bruton
Parish church. Easter Monday. all
the old members were reelected.
and one new member to fn a va
osncY
Mr.. c. c. Firesheets. Grand
Ruler Of the Order Of the Mystic
Circle for Virginia and West Viz
ginia. who spent several weeks here
in organizing a Ruling. was in t0wn
Tues Mr.. Firesheets. who
r. ade many friends during his stay
here. was on his way to Richmond
% t1e convention oil the order which
meets today. Dr. J. NJ. Henderson
represents Williamsburg Ruling No
2O54. and is in Richmond today.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
Where TO Worship Sunday.


Rev. G. S. Kennard.
Services every Sunday at IL A. NJ .
and 7:4S p. NJ.
EPISCOPAL.
Rev. w. A. +. Goodwin.
Services every Sunday still A. NJ. .
and 5 P. NJ. Mems S .rviceS in
the Parish House az 7:3O 2. M.
METHODIST.
Rev. K. K. Odell
Services every Sunday at1l:lS A.
NJ. and 8 P. NJ. Epworth Lesgae
at 2 P. NJ. Sunday. School at 10
A. NJ. Wednesday nights prayer
meeting at SP. M.
PREsBYTEeIAN.
Services every Sunday evening at
7:45 o'clOck
LUTHERAN.
Rev. Edward BreluS. Pastor.
Services every second Sunday al
6 p m. in Brrton Parish church.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

Leave your order with me for ar
official photograph Of the interior Of
Bruton Parish Church. showing tn
Biole presented by King Edward O.
England. the lectern presented BY
President Roosevelt and the four
from which Pocahontss was bap
nzed. Size Of photograph 8xlO
well mounted Price soc. Jas. II
Stone.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
p was as follows:

Norfolk Collegians defeated VIII
liam and Mary Monday afternoon in
ragged game. replete with errors
|bn both sides.
Owing to the tad playing of the
bollege boys. the game was an un-
Interesting one from start to finish.
rne Norfolk boys drew blood IL the
irst inning. when Barry was struck
by the pitcher and brought in or a
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
TWO FINE
BALL GAMES.
Local Team is
Improving,

OD account OF some mlSunCcT-
standing between Manager Koontz
and the Delaware College manager.
the game which was 10 have been
played between William and Mary
and Delaware College did not come
off. This was a source OF great dis
appointment to students and towns
people alike. as this was the day set
aside for the formal opening of the
new athletic field.
Great preparations had been made
for this game. Manager Koontz.
with the aid Of Coach O'Hean. had
succeeded in getting President Tyler
10 make a short speech before the
game and throw the firsl ball. Mr..
Archibald Cary. the donor. was
here 10 witness the dedication Of his
splendid gift. After such elaborate
preparations, you can well imagine
our managers and the students dis
j appointment when the train came
in and no team got off.
In order to make up for this great
disappointment. our manager got
busy and secured a game with Ran
dolph-Macon TO be played the FOL
I lowing day. This game was all that
! could be desired by an enthusiastic
crowd Of spectators. The following
is a detailed account:
Randolph-Mscon college defeated
William and Mary on the Cary field
Saturday afternoon by the score OF
I to o in an eleven-ining game.
The game marked the opening oi
the new athletic field. named II
honor Of Archibald Cary. of Rich.
mond. DR.. J. L. Hall. OF the fac.
ulty, made a very pretty and appro
pirate address previous to the play
ing.
In spite OF the cold wind sweep
ing across the diamond and th,
binding glare of the sun the gam
was a brilliant one at all stages. In
ming after inning passed and the due
between the two pitchers was KEEP
up, neither side being able 10 reacl
home plate. In the third innin
Randolph. Macon filled up the base
but Lewis with his old time skill an
splendid head work prevented ther
from scoring. In the fifth William
# and Mary filled the bases but III
third man dropped the stick befor
one could De brought home. AT n
other stage Of the game was ther
! any chance to score until the eleventh
inning. when Driver. with the base
filled and two men out. dropped
] pop fly. allowing the man on thir'
10 score. The runner from seconc
i WAS cut Off at third. thus ending tn
ming with a score Of TO 0.
William and Mary came to bs
but failed to score. This ended tn
playing.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

The Ceolssssion
Indspsndsnos
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

squeeze play. William and Mary
was unable TO score until the fourth
inning when Garth scored on John
sons wild throw 10 third. The
scoring for the college stopped here.
while the Collegians made five more
runs on wild throws. squeeze plays.
etc.
Owing to the fact that the Nor
folk boys had TO catch the 4;St
train the game was called off at the
end of the seventh inning.
! Score bv innings.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
A WEEKS LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Things You and Your NeighbOrs
Have been Doing.

I'VE would appreciate It If you
viii call phone - 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 VIII
help make The Gazette more inter
esting.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15
Score by innings:

Score by Innings:
r H. K
" and NJ o0OOOOOoOOO g
pm. OOO0OOOi s 8
4 The line up was as follows:
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-04-15

Batteries-Collegisns, Armstrong
and Johnson; William and Mary.
Harper and Cottren. Bases on balls
off Harper 3. Armstrong 2.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-20

She's probably gone to market, and as
she doesn't expect me on this train
why, | have half an hour anyhow"
Saying these words, George, the
handsome; George, the best travelling
salesman east Of the Alleghenies;
George, the inveterate poker player,
took his gripsack and went quietly
into the bedroom. There was fear
full and wonderful screen before this
door and one in that room could hear
and see all that was taking place in
the parlor himself unseen.
1t was not very long before George
heard Mary in the parlor moving the
tables. but he never interfcred in the
household matters. and indeed Annie
was a famous housckcepcr. His face
was covered with lathcr besides. Then
he heard the door open ana his Wlie
enter. He could not dccently rush out
AMI kiss her until he had got the
lather off his face. SO he FASTENED the
opera tiun. but WAS suddenly cheo kcd
by hearing his wife say:
Now. hurry, Mary. and get the ia
bles together over here by the window
and draw the curtains. I've tied the
Grape on the door 1t is nearly time.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-20

WRETCH! VILLAIN! HOW DARE YOU 2"
lesson. Mary, come here and take out
my teeth-if you can. Both my legs
are cork, since l was born in Cork.
You hateful thing wanting to get mar
ried again before | was cold. Mary, /
give you warning. You are a bold,
bad thing. Bring me my things. III
60 home to my mother"
MARY" said George seriously,
"brlng a damp towel to wipe off this
powder. Listen, Annie. | was on to
this from the first. am heartbroken." !"
AS he said these words George threw
himself fiat on the floor, sobbing aloud:
"You might have killed me with the
shock, Annie. FASTENED home, count
ing the hours. came hone while you
were out, and went into the bed
room to shave so you would not be
disgusted with my rough face. | heard
the whole plot. How could you treat
an adoring husband like that-so cruel
ly? Oh. Annie!'
Butt found letter.
81 picked that up in the street-ah-
to-do some figuring. You will find
figures on it. But. oh. Annie! Your
lack of confidence
"Oh, George, forgive me! OF course
but didn't see any figures on 1t. and,
oh, do say you forgive me. George! /
am so unhappy"
~ will, Annie, will. but don't ever
doubt me again"
AS George took his repentent young
wife in his arms she turned and said:
MARY. you are to stay. George, you
are an angel to forgive me so. and you
may smoke where you please, and oh,
I'll go and fix my hair"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-20
? p :. P ] !. ....s,
Makes Marvellous Cures in Blood Poison RlelnaBl and SerOa

p p p purfes the blood weak and debtted
strength expel disease giving the pasn nsah ana
In blood poison malaria dyspepsia and all bo9s
diseases bohe ppes old chronic letter Sd ad
that P P p is the best olood
purifier world oor-
rSn on @ 20 and blood cleansing properties P Pc
is00' anu f0'I:,'is F. ". LgppRaAR, sAvAMNAH Gao
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-20
"Better Dead"

A Massachusetts farmer sent large
black hen to his married daughter,
who lives in Springfield and who wish
cd to keep this present rs Il pet. Upon
the arrival of the fowl it was immcdi-
?trly placed in coop which CHANGED
TO be within sight of the street.
1t wasn't long before a neighbor,
passing by, said:
Got hen. haven't you?
YES" said the new owner.
"Nice black one, isn't it?'
"Yes"
This neighbor was almost iznmedi'
ately followed by another. who made
the customary observation:
"Why. you have hen!'
"YeS."
"Just one?"
"YeS."
"Coa black hen, isn't it,"
"Yes."
An intermission of few minutes,
then another neghbor:
well. | do declare, you have a.
Mary" called out the lady Of the
house. kill the hen for dinner."-Lip-
pincotts.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-20
Rev. I. w. Williamson's Letter.

Rev. l. w. Williamson, Hunting
ton, W. v, writes: This is to GER
tify that l used Foley's Kidney Rem
edy for nervous exhaustion and kid
ney trouble and am free to say that
II will do all that you claim for it. y
Foley's Kidney Remedy has restored
health and strength to thousands of
weak, run down people. Contains
no harmful drugs and is pleasant to
take. Lowman Drug Co., A. G.
Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-20
MIR. Ericson'S Old House.

Go see it, it's beauty. 1t stands
out among all its neighbors, because
the coloring is so bright and clear.
Mr.. Ericsson painted with L. & M.
Paint and says it cost 1-3 less than
ever before. He bought only y
gallons of L. & M. Paint and gal
Ions of Linseed Oil to mix with It..
This made 21 gallons of pure paint,
and cost only s1.20 per gallon. It's
as handsome as the fipest in town.
The L. & M. is sold by ]. G. Wan
namaker Mfg. Co., Orangeburg, S. c..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-20

The Monitor is perfect Self-Heato
ing Sad Iron. Generates ITS own heat
in the body Of the iron. Always hot
and you can regulate it to any tenn
perature desired. No firing up the
range you heat the house. No
walking from the ironing table to the
hot range to change irons and back
again, therefore saving labor, work
that is most disagereable on q hot
summer day. Yiu can do an IRON
ing for the cost of about one cent for