Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-08-02
5orT1Nes FROM RICHMOND co

JOTTINGS FROM RICHMOND co
Crowded out last issue)
But much of this boasting, so often
heard,
In view of the facts, sounds very alb.
sud;
Ii,; lie pities all those who support king
mnie ne Is ssddled with greedy ring
him,
And then in private boast how they fool
him;
4et. among other Authorizations.
He thinks he's pattern for other nations
But sometime he will open his ewes.
And kick the little bosses to the skies
Aud as an American, a song will sing.
Up with the people and down with the
ringp
}. L. B. Lumpkin, of Newland,
has become drummer for the
Standard Oil Company, and you can
now have light at night, cheap and
bright, even if your cash is light.
4. NJ. Forest, of Ethel, made "a
bushels of wheat to the acre from
poor land, and is happy that under
the circumstances he has done best
of all as far as yet heard from.
w. L. Broadus is out of the mail
business and the route from Warsaw
to Oak Grove is being carried well
under the direction of w. Il. Balder-
son, who knows how to do well all he
undertakes.
}. A. Northup, of New York, left
last week much pleased with his
visit, the people aud all the sur
rou1dings of the Neck,
The county clerk intends chang
ing his residence to Warsaw in the
near future, and will be a welcome
addition to the pleasant village.
Hon. w. A. Jones intends build
ing a new structure on his lot in
Warsaw that has been vacant since
the last large fire that did SO much
damage to the place.
Mrs. Wallace and daughter, Miss
DE Berrie, are still absent, enjoying
Luray. They are much missed.
but Mrs. Wallace will be back this
week, and her daughter after more
lengthy stay.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ, of Warsaw,
gave an entertainment at the court
house on the 2lst. Financially it
was a great success, and the pro-
gram, while quite long, was well
rendered. All deserve praise, but
the gem of the evening was relig-
ious vocal solo, "The Holy City," by
Mrs. w. A. Jones, wife of our con-
gresham. 1t was rendered in a
skillful, correct and feeling manner,
worthy the best efforts of a pro-
fessional. 1t was rare treat, not
only to the writer but to all present,
and while late on the program none
were disappointed in their having
waited for it.
Griffith Walker leaves the North
ern NecA Ne,os and Warsaw for n
time accompanied by the regrets of
all who know him and their HOPES
tor his success and speedy return.
K. l.. Mozingo had some visitors
last week who can testify to his skill
in maintaining the reputation the
Neck has for hospitality.
Sharp's Wharf is without any
liquor store and "wet" men must
content themselves with "Adam's
ale" or go further and, perhaps, fare
worse.
"Ned" Smith is back again with
the sympathy of all for his recent
great bereavement.
Downing & Smith are just max
ing the fur fly In selling goods
cheap, and it is hoped the whiskey
money will be expended in more de-
sirab,e articles such as can be OBJ
tained at their store.
We are sorry to lose Bryan, but
We can get Hill, and while we will
always be in favor of the free coin
age of silver, yet We must keep mp
with the times if we desire to be
ahead and not in the hearse. So say
we all in FARNHAM.