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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
WeStnoreland Co.
NOMlNI GROVE.

Several young ladies and gentle
men from this place enjoyed a sail
on Nomini Greek last week, given
by Mr.. Branson, of Coles point.
There is much sickness through
here, especially amongst the child
rep; three colored children died near
here recently. The affection proving
fatal In 50 many cases, causes much
anxiety to. mothers.
We were grieved to hear of the
death of Miss Sarah Mills. i'm Fred
erlcks5urg, of typhoid malaria, on
July 9TH, after short illness. May
the Lord console the bereaved mother
In her great loss, that of husband
and daughter in less than three
weeks time.
Rev. Il. S. Monds is reported to
have so badly crushed his right
hand while operating printing
press the past week, as to nave had
a finger amputated. Rev. Monds
has recently had an office erected at
his home, the Parsonage at Temple
mans. He has our sympathy.
On Thursday p. IN. July 10, this
section was visited by one of the
heaviest storms of wind that we've
bad for years, uprooting and break
ing off trees, tearing down fences,
and doing much damage to the
growing corn.
}. j. Reynolds family has been
added to by the recent arrival of a
young Mr.. Reynolds; best wishes to
them.
Miss Ellie HUT, of Neenah, and
). A. Settle, near here, who were
quite sick the past week, are reported
as improved; while w. X. Omohun-
dro's baby is no better.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. a. w. Smith,
of Oldham's, lost their little four
weeks'-old baby Saturday last.
Misses Mamie Edwards and Carrie
Chairman, of Richmond, are visiting
at W. S. Webbs', near Lyells.
Miss Myrtle Lewis aud brother,
Graham, of Baltimore, gladdened
loved ones by their presence recently.
Graham has returned to Baltimore
while Miss Myrtle will prolong her
visit to several weeks stay in the
country.
Mr.. III. II. Smith, and Miss
Florence Straughan visited relatives
near here recently.
An old May cherry tree, standing
in the orchard of Mrs. A. j. Rock,
near Oldham's, which had braved
the storms for over a century, fell
during the storm of July 10.
II. Il. Smith of Washington
city, arrived at his parental home,
near Oldham's, the past week. Henry
mas been in rather delicate health
for several weeks, and is home recu.
perating. He expects to return to
the city after short stay, much to
the regret of his many loved ones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Clark and
two youngest children, of Coan, were
pleasant guests Of loved ones near
Oldham's recently.
Rev. Brown, of Village, pastor of
Bethany, Totuskey aud Gideon
churches, was visiting some of his
members near Oldham's the past
week. Rev. Brown made quite a
favorable impression on those who
had the pleasure of meeting him.
Blackberries are affording labor
to right many colored women and
children through here. They are
bringing 40 cents bucket.
II you have thing to say,
Speak il 10 the kindest way;
For words are like seeds that grow.
Bearing fruits OF good, or woe.
IL. ID. G..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
HARVEY'S NECK.

Miss Mary Toadvine, of Salisbury,
is visiting at the lovely home of ]. NJ.
Bussells.
r. X. Whaley and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday here with the
formers parents.
Misses Annie Toadvine and Leo
Ovens are the guests of l. N. Bus.
sells.
Mrs. W. Il. Christopher and
children spent last week visiting
relatives near Hopeside.
Mrs. W. Q. Whaley is sick.
Mrs. Mary Parron is visiting rela-
tives in Rowe's Neck.
Miss Allyne Clark was the guest
of Miss Emworth Kent, last Sunday
r. A. Clark attended Northum-
berland court Monday.
r. f. Hunton spent Sunday in
our midst. SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

In ALLUDING to the settlement of
the claim of Virginia against the
United States government for money
advanced during the war of 1912,
amounting to twelve million dollars.
effected through the instrumen.ality
of Senator Martin, our worthy con.
temporary, the Eastern Shore Herald,
adds this comment: "Senator Martin
is not a spell-binder, but worker.
and he is unremittant in his efforts
to serve Virginia and her people and
this is part of the fruits of his
toll" The CITIZEN is glad to see
that there are a few newspapers yet
in the First Congressional District
that are honest enough to ''give the
devil his due"-as the old saving
goes. Like the Richmond College
claim, We believe there are some of
our contemporaries who while not
actually denying him the credit yet
by innuendoes have sought to rob
the Junior Senator of some of his
deserts. We believe. however, the
Herald is one of the few which has
all along been inclined TO deal Justly
with Senator Martin, though great
strain has been been brought to bear
on them by virtue of their residence
IN the First Congressional District.
Men who know, and are honest
enough to declare that knowledge.
are unanimous in asserting that SEN
ator Martin has done probably more
for his constituents of the State of
Virginia in the halls of Congress
than any predecessor of equal term
of service. He has done some thin gs
personally for this District, vet he
was in nowise under obligations
to us from personal or political
standpoint, and We know he would
do still more but for the fact that
there are conditions which make
efforts in behalf of the District very
laborious as well as thankless.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

veto. The advocates of redistricting
undoubtedly had right aud good
argument on their side at the time.
The following figures show the un-
equal population of several of the
districts as compared with the requi-
site average and argue for reappor-
tioning at an early date: Six districts
are below the average and four of them
above it, the Second District being
nearly $4,000 above the average, aud
the Fifth and Sixth Districts from
$4,000 to $4,000 below the average.
The Ninth District is more than
5000 above the average and the
Third District about 1000 above,
These are the figures which give rise
to the demand for a redistrictiug OF
the State.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
HOPESIDE.

The new canning factory being
built by Will Luttrel on his land for
Wright 4 Co., of Maryland, is pro
crossing nicely.
Miss Jennie Ball, who has been
spending some months with rela-
tivesin Fredericksburg, arrived home
Tuesday night. She expects to re-
turn to the Burg after being here a
few weeks.
A glorious shower visited this
section Tuesday, after more than two
weeks of drought. All crops, but
tomatoes, have been greatly damaged
by the drought.
Quite pertinent question is being
asked in this county-Why is it that
the old registrars are cast aside by
the powers that be as unworthy under
the new Constitution? They served
In hard times for almost nothing;
and now that there is little com
potency in the job it is given to new
men
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
WICOMICO CHURCH.

There is great deal of sickness in
this community.
@. Il. Meyers was in York, Pa,
recently.
Mrs. Tignor has added front
porch to her dwelling.
K. K. Lewis is having material
hauled in place to build dwelling.
Miss Carrie Carter is visiting her
parental home near here.
Several from this place attended
the cornerstone laying at Liberty
church on the Fourth.
Mrs. Niobe Whaley returned home
from Baltimore last week.
John Hogan is doing we'll hauling
seine In the Great Wicomico river.
On Wednesday night of last week
colored man made "a fire to take
honey from bee-tree aud let the
fire get away, which after burning
some days did considerable damage
to the woods belonging to w. Ii. Rowe
and also to the old Wheeler tract.
Several from here spent the Fourth
at Wharton Grove. BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Il POLITICAL.

1t is stated that Absalom Waller,
OF Spotsylvania county, will probably
be candidate on the Republican
ticket for Congress in this district
this year.
In an editorial in which the long
service of State Senator DIR. Geo. w.
leCato, of Accomac, is rehearsed, the
Newport News Times Herald pays a
handsome tribute to that well-known
gentleman and adds: "Whateyer
may be the reason that impels him to
retire, it can always be said of him
that ne adorned every position he
accepted and gave to his State a
political faithfulness greater than its
reward"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Friday, July Is, 1902.

virginia reports a decrease of the
English sparrow and her sister States
would like very much to know how she
does it.-BdltinaOre American.
How is it, friends in town aud coun.
srys Let us hear from Richmond
Dispatch
We think that the reports are
in error. There appears reasonable
ground to believe that the Eng.
lish sparrow is diminishing in the
cities, but in the country he is on
the increase. His Britannia (more
like Satanic') Majesty at first
seemed to care little for rural dis
tricts, and congregated in millions
In the cities. After few years the
towns and villages became populated
with them, and certain outlying dis
tricts were still left to the song bird
and insect-catcher. Now in our trav-
els we find the pests scattered over
every section of the country, and, in
the last few years, they are found in
great numbers in obscure country
places where they were not known
before.
He is becoming cosmopolitan in
character and no longer eschews the
country, nor is he opposed to rus
ITCHY or wed to his one-time urban
proclivities. In their habits these
birds often mislead those among
whom they dwell. In the spring,
when paired off, they seem to per-
wade the entire atmosphere, and
are all around and about, keeping
up an unceasing chatter. AS sum-
mer closes in and the brocds have
been reared, like the partridge they
travel In hooks; you scarcely ever
find a single bird, or two by them
selves. In great droves they will
seek wheat or oat-field or small
fruit orchard and the way they make
things disappear is crucial TO the
farmers eye. Until spring again
they are not scattered, but stay in
droves near certain spots. So much
for their country ways, and why they
mislead cursory noticers. Do not
be deceived, friends, the English
sparrow in Virginia is not diminish
ing, but rapidly increasing, more
belligerent than ever and more bois-
ferrous.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

1T MAY have been for the best
and 1t may not, that the Congress
sioLal Reapportionment Bill failed
to become a law at the last session
Of the Legislature. 1t was not be-
cause our voting population would
be unsettled until the new suffrage
plan got into operation that Gov
ernor Montague vetoed the bill. 1t
was on more partisan grounds; but
it may jet prove to have been for
the best interests of the State that
the Reproducing was postponed I'M
Til after the new registration. So
much for the good feature of the
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
NEW CONSTITUTION FOR yoU

We presented to our subscribers.
as a supplement to the VIRGINIA
CITIZEN last week, "a copy of the
new Constitution, complete. We be-
lieve every intelligent Virginian
should familiarize himself with our
new organic law to the extent at
least of reading it over. With this
desire in view we have gone to con-
siderable expense to put it into the
hands of our readers. 1t followed
by separate mail, our regular issue
of last week. We have some extra
copies which, if desired, will be fur
nished any one sending us cents 10
stamps.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Richmond County.
EARNHAM.

Mrs. n. +. Reynolds, of Balti-
more, is spending this week at the
parsonage.
Miss VirgIe Rock, who has been
sick with fever, is now convaescent.
Miss Mary b. Booker and Master
Jamie Motley are sick at this writ
ing.
The protracted services which
were to have commenced at Jerusa-
lem last Sunday have been post.
poned till the second Sunday in
September.
j. S. Efford has added greatly TO
the appearance of his home by the
use of paint and whitewasb.
Hon. j. II. Lyell left for Balti-
more last week where he spent a
few days before proceeding to Rich
mond.
Thrift Bros. have moved their
sawmill to the Village neighbor-
hood, and Il. 9. Booker & Son have
moved their mill to "Bower Hill,
farm, near Downings.
A series of meetings will be held
at Farnham Baptist church next
week, beginning with an all-dav
service on Sunday. DR.. J. J. TAYLOR.
of Norfolk, will aid the pastor.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

JOTTiNGS FROM RICHMOND co.
Sometimes an enthusiast, illinformed,
Thinks that politicians may be reformed;
Or not that, may at least be prevented
From carrying out the schemes they've
invented.
So he stays with them from a sense of
duty,
And tries TO hinder them grabbing their
booty!
But he always at last gives up in despair,
Or joins with the gang and gets his
share.
For men like him in such company must
Become corrupted or leave in disgust.
Mr.. Parr, the owner of the Island
farm, is here for a week. He found
the farm in remarkably fine condi-
ton and state of progress, tut be
found, alas, that his efficient mana
ger was dead and buried. For
Henry Harrington, in spite of all
efforts in his behalf, had departed for
his Heavenly home, aud his mortal
remains were put at rest in St.
Johns church yard on Friday at 4
O'Clock p. m. The death of Mr..
Harrington was great surprise as it
was thought he would pull through,
and in his departure from amongst
us the vicinity anu his family have
suffered a loss that will be deeply
felt and grow more pronounced as
time passes.
DIR. Jeffers is also very sick at his
home In Warsaw. With his extreme
age and feeble condition he is liable
to pass away at most any minute.
You should come aud see the effect
of new paint as it has been applied
to our courthouse. 1t is now red and
black sure enough and appears like
a new thing set down in the midst
of the busy town.
sack" Settle has been quite sick
for time, but am glad to state is
now on the mend.
The. mill on Il. S. Bel6eld's land
will soon wind up and depart for
other wooded districts to level. Round
Ethel we shall miss the genial boss
of the mill-Mr. northumberland
his lively gang of workmen.
Sharps wharf entertainment was
not only a very enjoyable affair but
was successful financially. Shall not
tell you how much was gathered in
as Carnagie might hear of it and
wish to put a perpetual tax on the
good place by founding library there
to glorify his name.
Griffith, at Emmerton, may have
or have not emusic in his SOUL" but
1t is certain he has it in his house,
and the sweet strains should make
him feel even more happy than he
does, If that can be possible. But
he is such good fellow that none
are sorry to see him have all possible
enjoyment in life.
The Philippines, l understand,
have silver currency; so you see how
consistent our financial rulers are.
Roosevelt wishes to give them every
thing good and yet keep it from us.
l suggest that he send them Till
man, McLauren, Bailey and Bever-
idge, filling their places here with
Sharkey, Corbett, Fitzsimmons and
j. j.. Sullivan--if Sullivan is not
too played out to come up to the re-
qulrements of our noble and honest
Senate.
SO say we all in FARNHAM.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Concerning Marvin Grove,

Faint rumors are circulating that
the old Methodist resort, Marvin
Grove Camp, would not be in opera
ton this year. Such rumors are
totally without foundation. Camp
opens Friday August LIST, and will
continue ten days. The committee
announces that it has made arrange
nents for a big meeting. All prlvi
leges have been let, the grounds
renovated and buildings repaired.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Northumberland &c
LARA.

The surrounding atmosphere is
much refreshed by the beautiful
showers which passed over Tuesday
afternoon.
Fillmore Thomas and wife, of
Lancaster g. H., visited the home
of w. +. Thomas last Sunday.
p M. Thomas is making quite an
improvement on his place by new
addition to his dwelling.
w. T.. Thomas, the elected dele
gate from Hopewell church, is at
tending the Rappahannock District
Conference this week at Carmel
church. MORNING GLORY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Virginia Legislature.

The Virginia Legislature assem-
bled in special session on Tuesday.
There was some opposition on the
part of Democrats and Republicans
to taking the oath as prescribed
under the new Constitution. Two
Republican members-McLean, of
Mecklenburg, and Sipe, of Rocking
ham-refused to take it, and will
probably be expelled. The session
will probably last a month or more.
Much speculation is rife as to what
will be done beside choosing the new
District Judges.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Enough. MacduT.

With hen laying four eggs at a
time, a negro raising terrapin in
his stomach and the clouds rainibg Q
bull frogs, Virginia is coming to the
front as place of odd happenings
Fredericksburg Free Lance.
There is yet more to be told. A
Portsmouth woman has discovered a
brand of three-legged chickens, lay
ing eggs guaranteed to hatch or you
get your money back.-Richm0nd
Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

SEVENTEEN thousand dollars for a
husband is the price which Chi
cago woman acknowledged before
Judge Meek she was willing to pay
for Chicago mans name. She got
1t; and we are not surprised, as most
any old stick would lend his handle
for that sum.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
CORN.

The bottom has dropped out of
the corn market. 1t fell ten cents
on Tuesday and the big "corner" is
ended. Spectator Gates is said to
have made four million dollars out
of his deals.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

TO all ofiicials:-If you see pass,
passing your pass pass it by passively
Tor passes are past.-Free Lance.
1t you have pass pass in your
pass, or you will be passed as a passe
passengaire.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

Can sawbuck?-St Joseph Nesos.
You betl Can a ReOk,tk
Gate City.
Sure. Can a chimneyswallow?-Chi.
cdgo Tribune.
Can housefyp-Richmoad Times.
Can a razorstrap, or a garden
walk, or-will a man-damus if we
go on!
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
ENGINE FOR SALE.

2s horse power engine, fair condition,
at Milleubeck, Va, can be bought for
500. Apply to w. Med. LEE, Irvington,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
VA. POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Estate Agricultural and Mechanical Coliese).
at Blacksburg. Va.

n DVU IHEHN INSTITUTE OF IECHNOLOGY
Thirty Instructors. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Shops. Laboratories and fnfirplary. Farm OF
1our hundred acres. Steam heating and cleo
trio lights in dormitories. Degree courses in
Agriculture. Horticulture. Civil. Mechanical
AMI Electrical Engineering, Applied Chemis-
try ana GeL eral Science. Shorter courses
chanics.
Total cost of session of nine months, in
GUIDING tuition aid other fees-board. wash
ing, textbooks. medical attendance. etc
ABOUT S2lO.OO. Cost TO State students. about
Szlo.CO. keSt session begins Sept. 22nd. 1902.
For catalogue and other information apply
to }. NJ. McBRYDE, Phi. D.. Ii. D., President.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
THAT SNAKE.

That snake which arrived from King
William county COW, with bucket of
milk, is officially and scientifically de-
clared TO be filaria labito papillosa. We
are told that it is not uncommon. but.
certainly, for SO small a creature, il car
ries n remarkable quantity and COM
.plication of name. If it were twelve
inches thick and thirty feet long and had
jaws like an alligator il could have no
more. The identity of this snake being
discovered, we shall now bring up the
old question as to whether n horse hair
in bottle becomes alive and will bite
Richmond Netos
If the CITIZEN does rot recognize the
familiar name, Mr.. Miller will probably
be willing to send the snake. We trust
that our contemporary at Irvington will
make another attempt to assume n
Judicial frame of mind.-Norfolk Land
mark.
Dear Landmark: Take a whack at
that horse hair, or resurrect tie
rabbit that wabbles his nose. The
Charlotte Observer is itching for
some such diversion. We are too
busy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
ADVERTISING RATES.

nonpareil line.
Obituaries, religious notices of entertain
ments. excursions, etc.. one-half regular rates.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

The Virginia Press Association made
no mistake In electing w. s. Copeland,
of Richmond, President. Mr.. Copeland
is one of the broadest and best men on
The press in the State --IStaunton Neacs
The VIRGINIA CITIZEN heartily
agrees with It's Staunton contempt
rary. Maybe this encomium pres
ages a return to the Associations
ranks of Brother Haislip, of the
Ne'os, who has long been without
the fold.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

All communications or business letters
nould be addressed to the VIRGINIA CIrIzES
trvington, Va. TO receive prompt attention
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
Agent for Poplar and Gum Wood,

Mr.. r. o. Norris, sr., of Lively. Va, is
Stubs agent forLancaster and Northurn-
bertrand counties TO purchase Poplar and
Gum Wood. All parties wishing to fur
nish either or both will please CORE
spond with him or II. b. Mitchell,
Lively, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
FARNHAM ACADEMY.

The next session of this school will
commence September 10Th, 1902, and
close June 10Th, 1908. For terms ap'
ply to
RO. WILLIAMSON, Principal.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

EUBANK & BRO, Kilmarnock;
DAVID A. KELLY, Byrdton;
q. w. MEEKINS. Fisherman:
j. III. DAVENPORT, Lancaster.
GRESHAM & Chiffon, Ottoman.
G. w. MERCER, White Stone;
DUNTON 81 BRO, Chase's WI arf:
w. Il. BARNETT, Tombs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18
SODA WATER FIXTURES.

WILL SELL CHEAP my outfit for
boiling soda and soft drinks, located
at Riyerview Wharf.
Z. Nj. SANDERS, White Stone. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-07-18

Strength Enables You to Stand the Heat.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic gives strength.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26
Here's Your Chance
NOW YOUR TIME
GET A HOME!
We give you 70 years and 8 months
IN which to pay ioriL See MRS. N.
HAWKINS, Local Manager, next door
west Of the Methodist parSonage6 Il
BRAIN-FOOD NONSENSE.

Another ridiculous food fad has
been branded ny the most compe-
tent authorities. They have dis
PEELED the silly notion that one kind
Of food Is needed for BRAN, another
for muscles, and still another for
bones. 4 correct diet will not not
nourish a particular part Of the body
but Il will sustain every other part.
Yet, however good your food may
be its nutriment Is destroyed by i'm
digestion or dyspepsia. You must
prepare for their appearance or pre-
vent their coming by taking regular
doses of Green's August Flower, the
favorite medicine Of the healthy
millions. a few doses aids diges-
ton, stimulates the liver 20 healthy
action, puri6es tho blood, and makes
you feel bouyant and vigorous. You
can get DR.. G.. G.. Green's reliable
remedies at WilsOn-Jenkins Drug
Co.'S store. Get Green's Special Al
manac. dtf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-26

Guthrie. o. r.. Jan. 2j.-Near May.
Woodward county. while John j. Harb-
son and wife were absent from their
house driving Stone strange horses
out OF their wheat field the house took
FIRE from n defective hue The mother
was half n mile away when she saw
the house In flames and ran back and
dashed into the smoke and fire and
carried out her four children. who were
all overcome with the smoke and badly
burned. The baby was so badly burned
Il died In a few hours and a 3-year-old
girl was fatally burned. The other two
children were badly disdrurod but will
recover. The mother was badly burned
about the hands aud face