Pythians Enter Natural Bridge
December 22, 1906
Summary
Despite heavy rain, Grand Chancellor Mitchell makes it to a Knights of Pythias meeting.
Transcription
Pythians Enter Natural Bridge
Grand Chancellor Mitchell There. Heavy Rains-- Much Success.
NAtural Bridge, Dec. 18th, ‘06.
The people of this resort awoke yesterday morning to find the rain falling in torrents. It did not hinder the arrival however of Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias and Dr. ER. Jefferson, Grand Medical Register, who reached here shortly before 8 o’clock this morning.
They were met at the train by Mr. Jackson Ross and others. A gentleman from across the river came over with his shotgun to take the visitors on a hunt. The rain interfered with the plans. Sir W.j. Wells, District Deputy Grand Chancellor of Lynchburg was with them. The party were conducted to the residence of mr. Jackson Ross, where his sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Saunders, Mrs Etta and hattie Ross added much to the comfort of the visitors.
Grand Chancellor Mitchell There. Heavy Rains-- Much Success.
NAtural Bridge, Dec. 18th, ‘06.
The people of this resort awoke yesterday morning to find the rain falling in torrents. It did not hinder the arrival however of Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias and Dr. ER. Jefferson, Grand Medical Register, who reached here shortly before 8 o’clock this morning.
They were met at the train by Mr. Jackson Ross and others. A gentleman from across the river came over with his shotgun to take the visitors on a hunt. The rain interfered with the plans. Sir W.j. Wells, District Deputy Grand Chancellor of Lynchburg was with them. The party were conducted to the residence of mr. Jackson Ross, where his sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Saunders, Mrs Etta and hattie Ross added much to the comfort of the visitors.
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“Pythians Enter Natural Bridge,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed September 14, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/848.