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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-03-05
Nudge Family

Although 1t is hard to trace the gen
salogy Of the immediate ancestors OF
the two members of the Nudge family
who came to this country from Eng
land in 1888. and in 1857. 1t is known
that they belonged to the well known
family of that name first heard of to-
ward the end of the fourteenth cen
fury. The name was then spelled
Mugg, or Mugge; but 1t was pro-
nounced with soft "g". The spell
ing was later changed to its pres
ent form. In the long line of Mud
ges that lived and prospered in Eng
land. between 400 and 1928. several
clergymen were noteworthy; and
since the family has been In this
country, there have also been several
well-known clergymen.
The earliest settlers here were Jar
Wis and Thomas, probably brothers,
from England. Jarvis is first men,
toned as resident Of New England
in 1888. and Thomas. 20 years later.
In 1910, Jarvis's name Is in the town
records of Hartford, Conn. At town
meeting ut was agreed by the COM
mittee" which had previously been ap-
pointed to look into the matter" that
there shall be sequestered to the use
OF Jarvis Nudge six acres of that
ground, If the town shall admit him
an inhabitant"
Jarvis died In 1853. His two chill
dren, Micah and Moses, were born In
New London, the former in 1850 and
he latter In 1862.
Micah's brother, Moses moved to
Oyster Bay. Long Island, when he was
, child. There he was a man of some
Importance. He was one of the 70 |
Ireemen of the place who in 1878 |
bought a strip of land from the In
lians which runs from one great riv-
r to the other"
Thomas Nudge supposed to be a
'rother of Jarvis. the first settler, is
leard of with his wife in Maiden, In
657 where they were called as wit
lesses to an assault; and the next
ear they are heard of again In the
anne capacity. The records read:
Henry Sweneway servant of John
'unker is presented for abusing his
tie master Peter Tufts and his dame
/ bIose and words. Witness Thomas
Judge and his wife and others" Then
slows: the testimonie of Marie
[udg aged about thirtie afermeth that
,e being at Goodman Turfs of an
rand Gudie Torfe and she hereing !
le Dine in the yard, we went out of ]
le dore and his man had got up a La
'eat stone and held 1t upt to thro
his Master as l conserved. but Z
hen he Sc me he threwe It downe: | b
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John, Richard, AlIis and Susan. :"

John, Richard, AlIis and Susan"
Nicholas eldest son, Harmon spelled
the name Atwood, and since that time
1t has always been so spelled. One OF
the brothers, John, was the first immi-
grant to America, and the other is
supposed to have been the father of
the permanent settler here About
1885 one John came to Plymouth to
join the colony OF Pilgrims here. He
died without children nine years later.
and N his will he gave all his possess
sions to his wife, and said: MY BROTH
ers are as able as am and more SO,
and their children be many"
One of these children, named Har-
mon, and supposed to be the son of
Nicholas second John, came also to
Plymouth because his uncle was there.
In 1642 he is listed as a townsman of
Boston. and In 1915 as freeman or
voter. In 1914 he joined the Ancient
and honorable Artillery company.
Harmon died in 1850, and left only
two children, John and Sarah. He had
married Ann, the daughter of William
Copp. in 1864. The gravestone of AIMS
mother, "Goodith (Judith) Copp," is
still standing.
John Harmon's only son was bap-
tized in 1647. and died in 1714.
Johns children, the third generation
of the Atwoods here, were all dead in
1923 save four; and the descendants of
only one child, another John. can be
traced. This John was born In 1894.
and married Hannah Bond Of Haver-
hill, Mass. He obtained grant of
land on the Merrimac river for a ship
yard and prospered as a shipbuilder.
The next generation of Atwoods was
more fortunate as far as long life was
concerned. John had eight children.
The oldest married Mary Wood. and
was killed about 1855 near Grown
Point by an Indian in the French and
Indian war. He left three children.
William. the second son. had seven
children, and Joshua had Is. His young
est SON, Moses, went to Haverhill to
live. Just after the Arnold treason he
volunteered to serve in the army, and
went to West Point, where he died In
1908.
One OF the Atwoods, David. who was
born few years after the death OF
Moses, was pioneer of Wisconsin. He
was born at Bedford, N. H.. and
worked as boy on his fathers farm.
The names of the children OF old
NICHOLAS Of Sanderstead are still usual
among the Atwood family-only now
Allis IL spelled Alice. Harriet, Joshua.
Henrietta, Edward and William have
also been good deal used
The arms OF the family. which are
carved over the door Of the old manor
house at Sanderstead are: Gules a lion
argent between three acorns
,r.
The crest is: An arm erect holding
! battle AK
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Pig Loose in Ballroom.

stamford, Conn.-Somewhat of a
sensation was caused here at an as
sembiy dance given by Stamford's ex-
elusive social set, when a little pig
was Led into the ballroom by two
young men and turned loose.
The pig ran squealing about. and
some OF the ladies climbed on chairs.
presumably thinking of rats. When
they discovered that it was just a
harmless little pig they joined in the
chase along the ballroom floor.
The scared little porker was finally
captured and taken out of doors. The
prank was enjoyed by everyone.
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fSe@@&

Tar from Wood Place. One of the earli-
est records now in the church at San
derstead village reads: Here lyeth
NICHOLAS Wood. the third son of John
Atwood OF Sanderstead Corte, who
served Queen Elizabeth sens the Sec
ond yeare of her rayne. and deceased
the IA OF May. 1886. leaving behind him
q wye and children sons. Har-
mon. John. Nicholas, Thomas. James.
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I don't want. to be hypercritical. =
said q citizen. who was negotiating al
. Harlem garage for the use of an
auto. but don't want that red.
haired chauffeur drive me. Give me
another man"
What's the matter with him?~
asked the manager. Hes all right
Has he ever driven your
NO." replied the man who didn't
want to be hypercritical. But the
other afternoon when the .thermome-
tsr stood at 81 he went by my place
alone In . machine, and I'm blest u
Ne hadn't taken his hat on. exposina
Ms head to . broiling sun, and kept
MS coat onT-when he might have got
some relief By taking OF his coat and
protecting his head with his hat.
I figure It out that with a man
who has no more intelligence than he
displayed. It would be only q question
OF time till he'd land In a ditch or in
. hospital. don't want him."
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An English rralt.

Mr. Runciman testihes that Il used
% be q saying among the Turks in
ConstAntinople that. whenever a man
vas drunk. It was conclusive proof
mat he was an Englishman. That
reminds one Of the story current IN
oxford some years ago that I'm
. certain eastern country the populace
would cry "Ox! Ox!" after an In.
ebriated person-the explanation be
ing that an august native had brought
ehe habit home with him as the most
visible result of his English uniyer.
saV training. There Is a phrase of
our own which is almost as bad-"as
drunk as lord" Probably that was
not intended in reprobation of the
pserage. but simply expressed the
envy Of the humber Englishmen An
less sober days than those toward =
CLASS who could afford oontinuins
TO do what he would II he could =
London Chronicle.
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Price Of Milk In Boston.

Boston-The winter price of milk.
nine cents quart, win be continued
through next summer, according to
q vote taken by the Boston Co-Opera-
1--WE Milk Producers Company the
other day.
1t has been customary to make a re-
auction to eight cents for the sum-
mer.
omciai reports showed that milk
producing cows in one year had de-
creased 1000 in Maine. 1000 in New
hampshire, 5000 in Vermont, 1000 fin
massachusetts,. and 1000 in Connec-
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Small Rat Eats Much Snake

was peacefully nibbling at corner
OF the foundation of the snakehouse
Chastened in spirit. Julia was es-
corted back to her cage and Mr.. Dit.
mars will see that a drop forged steel
cover will be put on 1t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-03-05
60 THROUGH JUNGLE.
Little Ship Reaches New York
After Trip Full of Adventure
Passengers Shoot Snakes and Monkeys
During Voyage of 1000 Miles Up
Amazon River-AIIigators
Swarm Behind Vessel.

New Yvrk.-The stubby masted lit
tie steamer Napo has reached this
port after voyage full of adventure
some 2,100 miles up the Amazon,
where she took on a cargo OF rubber.
The trip was interesting, and there
were no discomforts except heat, the
mosquitoes and delay of IL hours
amid the same to rig a rudder AFTER
the Napo's own had been disabled by
grounding. Many passengers were
carried both ways along the river, and
turtles were 50 plentiful that turtle
soup and turtle meat figured on the
bill OF fare daily when the steamer
was In the river and until she was
many days out to sea ON her way
home. Among the amusements were
monkey shooting and snake catching.
The log of the Napo contains a Sc
ries Of pleasant adventures and in.
teresting incidents, and both Can't
Barnett and Robert Roshell, the mate.
agree that navigating the Amazon is
not without its advantages. The
Napo draws Is feet 6 inches of
water when loaded, which is probably
more than any vessel that ever went
rs far up the river as Iquitos. Peru.
which she did.
she left Para on October IL and ar
rived at Manaos on October II. Then
she went to Iquitos. arriving there on
November 4. She had to buck a seven
knot current going upstream. and four
men were kept constantly sounding
At times the channel was so narrow
that skillful navigation was necessary
to keep from sticking hard and fast
AS 1t was, the vessel did stick five or
SIX times. but she got on again
quickly.
Two native pilots took the vessel up !
the Amazon. The ship was supplied |
with Brazil government and British
river charts. but the pilots would not
use them.
Mate Roshell exhibited half a dozen
arse turtle shells secured to white.
hess, explaining that these were used
Is platters on the steamer. THE Anna
ION" said the mate, is one of the
most interesting rivers in the world
fou go ON for days and days with a
'anorama of magnificent Jungle
'cenery unfolding on both sides of
'ou. When the river narrows or Won
I'm near the bank there is heard a
ontinual chatter of monkeys and Won
ZEE great troops of them. |,
We could anchor at night" said
ne mate, and in the morning find that
stands we had sighted ahead were
Kissing and the aspect of the river en-
rely changed. The pilots steer by
ne color OF the water. by intuition.
nd the feel Of the water. There are
o buoys or lights to guide them. II
AT night we would anchor. We
II slept In hammocks on deck on |
ccount OF the heat The mosquitoes !
'ere dreadful. but one got used to | |
lem. They did not seem to be of the ,
lalarfa breeding variety. for we had | {
one sick of malaria. There were $
lrtles a-plenty In the water. and some
mes ailigators would follow us. Often | |
got a shot at them with my rife.
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further Testifie that herd him call
his master BIAS Rouge.
Thomas was married and had sever.
al children. One Of his descendants.
Rev. Enoch Nudge. was the first
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-03-05
Maryland Chicken Often Contribute,
Extra One and Sometimes
Threc-Is a Pet.

baltimore. Md.-Although poultry
raisers all over the country. after long
years Of experimenting in the breed
Ing OF poultry for increased egg pro-
duction. have failed to produce hen
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A Martyr.

Your chauffeur saved your car from
damage at great personal risk"
Yes" answered Mr.. Chuggins. "Ha
Thought quickly. He said that hospital
expenses would amount to a great
deal less than a repair bill"
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Holding q Crouch.

What was Jones saying to you,
you stayed At the gate with him for
an hour?"
The same you said to me when you
talked to me for an hour last night
nothipg
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Men Wear Lona Hair.

London.-Long hair. it seems, is to
be the fashion for men this year in
London. The fiat has gone forth from
the hair-dressing establishments in
Bond street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-13
BRITISH WILL CELEBRATE
YEAR OF MAGMA CHARTA
Great Industrial Exhibition to Be
Held with a Spectacle at
Historic Runnymede

LONDON, Oct. 12-There is nothing
like being early in the field when big
venture is on hand. The Union Jack
Industries league, with a due sense of
the wisdom Of this precaution, have
announced that they intend to hold an
exhibition in London. possibly at the
Crystal palace, in 1915-"to demon
strate the industrial resources of the
British empire, and to celebrate the
7O0th anniversary of Magma Charta,
the foundation stone of British free
domh
EMPIRE To BE STIMULATED
AS originally drawn up, the scheme
was intended to commemorate King
Edwards golden wedding, which would
have been celebrated in 1918. The eX-
hibition is to be "all-British." 1t is
intended that 1t shall be opened May
"a, 1916, but it rs hoped that the fes-
tivities will include a special celebra-
tion of the Magma Charta anniver-
sary, on June 10, at Runnymede.
The main object of the exhibition Is
to demonstrate the agricultural ana
manufacturing capabilities of British
possessions throughout the world, and
thus stimulate each portion of the
empire to take a pride in it's own in
dustrial development in particular and,
by means of inter-imperial trade, that
of the empire as whole. Each domin-
ion or colony. as far as practicable,
will erect its own exhibition building,
but in the case of the smaller British
possessions arrangements for joint dis
plays will be made, the object of the
league being that every single possess
sion, having any industry capable OF
representation, shall take its part in
the undertaking.
Among the proposed features of the
exposition are a palace of empire, an
empire club, and general bureau of
information with an emigration office
attached Interesting episodes in Co
lonial history may be represented with
a view to encouraging the study of the
history of the constituent portions of
The estimated capital to be sub
scribed Is $2,500,0 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-13
CLAIM FRENCH R'Y
MENACE TO LIFE
Matin Exposes Rotten Condition
of Government Line from
Paris to Cherbourg

PARIS, Oct. 12.-Statements pub
lished in the "Matin" on the authority
of several engine-drivers and stokers
in the service of the Western State
railway, to the effect that the perma-
nent way between Paris and Cherbourg
is defective and dangerous at various
points, have created a sensation which
the reply of the State Railway depart
ment has not been able to allay There
is no reason for concealing the fact
that the general public seems to feel
genuine anxiety as to the risks which
appear to be involved in travelling over
the Cherbourg-Paris line in an express
train.
The reporter of the railway estimates
in the chamber of deputies, M. Rene
Besnard, has been interviewed and
confirms the reports regarding the con-
dition of things on the state railway.
NJ Besnard has learned at headquar-
ters that all the points on the line
which were mentioned as dangerous
are actually dangerous, although re-
pairs are now being made at some OF
these places. M. Besnard believes
that the recent railway disaster at
Bernay was caused not only by eXces-
sive speed and by the rottenness Of
the sleepers, but by the relatively light
weight Of the rolling stock, which was
discovered when it was handed over to
the state, and which is, according to
NJ. Besnard, something incredible"
The only real remedy apparently
would be to decide heroically to sup
press all traffic on the western line
for a period of at least two years. 1t
might thus be possible to bring the line
ND to date M. Besnard further asserts
that the personnel of the Western
Railway company, who have been
transferred to the service of the state,
have systematically endeaYored to
thwart the efforts of the new admins
tration to improve the line, in order
to convince the public that the state
is incompetent to manage a railway.
M. Besnard mentions facts so as
founding that, if they were not given
on his authority, no one would credit
them He affirms that service circu-
lars and orders are Intentionally with
held and not communicated to the
employees. The state has done all in its
power, considering the circumstances,
to bring order out of the present chaos,
but it has met with constant obstruc-
ton among the railway servants and
has been confronted with the task of
undertaking an immense number Of
improvements, which can be accom-
plished only in long period of time.
The only hope which NJ Besnard holds
out to the public is that something
may be speedily done to diminish the
risk of accidents. 1t will be some
time. he says, before the general Or
ganization Of the line can be placed
on a satisfactory basis. Passengers by
the Transatlantic liners who join these
vessels at Cherbourg are beginning to
protest against the dangers to which
they are exposed during the railway
journey from Paris.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-13
NEW RACE TRACK TO BE
ERECTED AT MONTREAL

BUFFALO, Oct. 12.-It Is more than
probable that by next spring there
will be a new race track in Montreal
TO he built in King Edward park
situated about eight miles from the
city. A recent meeting held there on
a half-mile track was such a success
that the directors of the King Edward
park association have decided to build
a mile and a furlong track, a club
house. two hotels, stabling for 1OOu
horses. cottages for trainers and cluh
house for horsemen and jockeys, with
all amusements that go to make up a
social club, such as bowling, billiards
a gymnasium and other suitable ut
tings. -, -
The present grandstand will hold
nearly 1000 persons, and with the pro-
posed club house for members Oh tne
means that when completed there will
be seats for 5000 on racing days. This
weans that when completed there Will
be accommodations for 10000 patrons
In the rear of the grandstand there
is a grove of trees covering something
like twenty acres, giving the place q
genuine Saratoga appearance. racing
the stand Is a branch of the st. Law
renee river, with a view OF the dlstan'
mountains. 1t is an ideal spot for q
race course of the highest class. Pres
J. Il. n.
siastic over the proposition, and II
money can do 1t he will have the track
completed by next June. He will make
application for membership in the
Canadian Jockey club, and If 1t is
agreeable he will apply for dates to
follow the first meeting at Blue Bon
nets next spring.
This would be a boon to horsemen
for their would be fourteen days
racing at Montreal without a break
which would induce turf men to &c
to Canada who have never been there
before. as it is expensive shipping tc
Montreal for only seven days.
It is intended to spend $500,0OO tc
perfect the track. and it is more thar
likely that it will be built under the
supervision of Frank T. Clarke, the
superintendent of the Sheepshead Bay
track. 1T intend to have the best race
course in Canada," said Mr.. I4aurenI
deau, land there will be no scarcity
OF money to make it so and the stee-
plechase, of course, will be second to
none. If it be necessary l Will have
a seven -furlong chute similar to thai
existing at Sheepshead Bay, and the
purse and stakes will be equal to the
best given in Canada"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-13
THE GREATEST MAN IN THE
WORLD TODAY

Great in high courage, in zeal and in power.
Great in proud strength Is this man of the
hour;
Great in whatever he thinks to be right.
Great in fierce battle. thrice great in sweet
peace,
Pleading that wars shall forevermore cease;
That the weak shall be suocored, the strong
made to see
That justice and mercy their ofrring should
be-
Great in vast knowledge of msn ana their
needs,
Modestly great when he wins wide applause,
FNriousiy great when for ire there is cause.
Great, when high hOnOrs upon him fall
Great, when without favor he plies the ''big
stick;
Great as husband, a father, friend.
Sacred home ties ever quick to defend.
Great. when the guest Of a peasant or king.
So great that famed monarchs their true
And idisaerD DOCTORS both brilliant ana wise.
TO earnest lnjunctions which from his lips
fall.
Great, when to rough cowboys he gives the
''glad hand"
Great. When for poor tOllers he takes bold
when for righteous government through
this broad land,
Efficient, ana honest, he makes firm de-
mand.
Great was he in Egypt, in Germany. too,
In France, England, Norway ana Iteiy
Rnt greater BY far is our hero. when he
Comes TO his own in the land OF tho
free" Alice Wright Gwinn.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-13
FRISCO BOXING IN
DANCER OF. LIFE
Attorney FiCkert and Chief of Po-
lice Seymour Issue Thumbs
Down Statements

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.-Four-
round boxing contests have fallen into
disfavor with District Attorney Charles
M. Flekert, and IL the attorney carries
out his announced intention the bouts
scheduled for next Friday night, when
zone Round Hogan" and Anton La
Grave are advertised as the main event,
will not take place
In an interview today Flckert said:
There will be no contests held in
Dreamland rink Friday night under
the guise Of amateur prize fights. l
have obtained admissions from many
of the fighters who competed in some
of the recent contests to the effect that
they were paid in cash for their par
ticipation in the events"
Fickert declared this constituted Vi
olation of the city ordinance and said
he would be on hand with deputies to
stop the bouts Friday If the police did
not aid him.
Chief of Police Seymour said he pro-
posed to see the law was obeyed. He
said he expected to see the club man
ayers at his office before the fights.
"I think they will understand before
1 get through that there will be no
winlSing at any evasion of the law"
he concluded.
The attitude of the city authorities
is of peculiar interest in view of the
recent matching OF Hogan and Bat
Nelson for a ten or fifteen round meet
ing in this city later In the month.