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