THANKSGIVING DOWN IN NEW KENT 

FOX HUNTING PARTIES HAVE A SIX-HOUR CHASE, BUT FAIL TO LAND QUARRY

                     (By J. A. Wright.) 

ROXBURY, VA., Dec. 1—(Special to The Evening Journal).—Thanksgiving Day was generally observed in New Kent. Fox hunting parties were out as usual. The sport was fine, but the same old fox I spoke of before, after six hours of hard running, got away again and is yet roaming at will.

Among those in the chase, with fine dogs, were L. J. Boze. Willie and George Ellyson. R. F. Nantx(sic), Parker Shearwood and others. 

The fair sex all had fine Thanksgiving dinners with their friends and loved ones. 

Circuit Court for New Kent ended Friday after being in session four days. Several criminal cases were disposed of this term. 

Mr. R.W. Nantx. who holds a responsible position at the Hopewell powder plant, has returned to his place of business. He speaks of great things being done there, but reports of the disorderly element are greatly overrated. 

Miss Sammis Provo, of Liberty Hall, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Richardson in Richmond. 

Miss Ida Bailey, of Locust Grove, has accepted a position in Richmond. 

Messrs. Charles Palmatrio and James Wright were in Richmond last Wednesday on business 

R. T. Clarke, one of New Kent's oldest and most respected citizens, is ill at his home, near Quinton.

- The Evening Journal (Richmond),  1 December 1915

"Six Days in the Woods" - 1961

Schools Close for Hunting

Providence Forge, VA.,

Nov. 22 (AP)- Schools in game-rich Charles City and Kent Counties shouldn't be plagued too much this year with truants during the hunting season. Pupils were given this entire week off. 

Schools boards in the two counties granted a three-day holiday the first of the week to coincide with the hunting season. With the traditional two-day Thanksgiving holiday and Saturday, the young hunters have six days in the woods. 

G.M. Hodge, Superintendent of Schools in both counties, said the pupils always get a three day holiday when teachers attend workshop sessions. These workshops were scheduled to coincide with the start of hunting season in an attempt to cut down on the usual absentee rate.

-The Washington Post, Nov 23, 1961

Thanksgiving- 1908

Roxbury News. 

Roxbury. Va.. Dec. 1- Thanksgiving day was very generally observed in New Kent. The day was spent in many ways of enjoyment. Fox hunts, bird and rabbit hunting and deer hunting parties were had. Much game killed, while the family had their turkey and fine dinner. Many visitors from Richmond spent the day with their friends. At Liberty Hall, the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs Provo, were Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Long. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Rich and Gentry and Mr. Clarence Satterwhite. At Mulberry Grove, the home of Mrs. D.A. Bailey, were Mr. and Mrs. James Wright and Mrs. Bettie Gilliam, of Richmond. At Poplar Grove, the home of Mr Lee Leber, were Mr. Chris Leber and Mr Luther Robinson, of Richmond.  

Mr. W.P. Tunstall, Jr., student of William and Mary, spent the day with his parents at Locust Grove.  

The wrestling match between two Roxbury sports. Mr. C.S. Taylor and B.H. Ewan, was witnessed by a large crowd. Mr. Ewan won after a hard fight, by standing Mr. Taylor on his head, that portion of his anatomy being stuck in a stove. Mr. Ewan who is a great favorite of the boys and a pet of the ladies, has been lionized by his friends since winning the friendly bout.  

Mr. Kennie Post was referee and his hearty laugh caused the jars on the shelf to tremble. 

Mr. C. D. Binns was on hand with a supply of sticking plaster but his services were not needed.  

Miss Mary Bailey has been appointed as teacher for the White House school. She entered upon her duties Monday.  

The new telephone line owned by local capitalists, through New Kent is working finely. Many applications have been made by private parties for phones to be installed in their their homes. Like the rural mail delivery once in service never cab be done without. 

                                                                          Truthful Jeems


-Virginia Gazette, 5 December 1908