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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
EDITOR LEE ON THE EASTERN
SHORE.

While we are pleased that Med. Lee
editor OF the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. accom-,
panied by his worthy and highly enter.
tanning helpmeet, and Misses Bellows
and Squires and Mr.. Irving Messick
found II convenient on the occasion of
the recent meeting Of the Virginia Press
Association, at Ocean View, to VISIT the
Eastern Shore, we regret that he was
unable TO tarry hereabouts long enough
20 compliment us with a call.
brother Lee publishes one of the ablest
papers that find their way to our desk.
ana we crave opportunity to learn and
known more of this eminent quill driver.
IL Is our cherished hope that In his future
excursions to our peninsula he will moi
thus pass us by; il he does-well, we will
not go TO see him when we are In Ian.
caster, that's all Northampton Times.
We, hope Brothers Mumford and.
Daniel will not carry out their
threat and give us the go by. Return
good for i'll, that's the doctrine of
knights of the gray goose GULL
though our seeming slight was not
intentional. Time and tide wait not
for men; neither does the 'sNyp and
NJ" 'f w
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
Portraits at HeathsvilIe.

Owing to the rain storm the un.
yelling ceremony at Heathsville on
July court day was postponed until
the next court, Monday Aug. 10, at
l:3O p. m. Judging from the disap-
pointment and interest expressed las.
court, there will he a large attendance
next Monday, aud it will be an coca
sion of pleasure, music AMI oratory.
The fairest women will grace the &C.
casion, and the knightliest and most
chivalrous men will be there to meet
them. All lovers of local history
must delight and feel pride in the
traditions and narratives of their
people and county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
SIMPSONS WHARF.

Miss Cora Soper, of Baltimore, is
spending a month here with her
aunt, Mrs. Jennie Sampson.
Miss Byrd Craig returned last
Monday from an extended visit to
friends across the bay.
Miss Edna Harrison has returned
to her home at Marvin, after spend
ing two weeks with Mrs. Mamie
Ashburne.
A Mr.. Steiner, of Baltimore. re-
Gently spent day or two with G. II.
Lunsford.
We are glad to announce Mrs.
Chloe Booths recovery from recent
indisposition. 1t is with sorrow we
report Mrs. Frank Perciful as very
sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Percifur have
adopted a little three-year-old girl
from the Orphans Home, the chiIds'
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07

The decision of Attorney-Gene
Anderson that no class of LAWYERS is
exempt from the payment of the in.
come tax, and the inference that
Commissioners of the Revenue must
proceed against all such evssions,
brings to mind the fact that for a
number of years only one or two in
dividuals in this county reported an
income for taxation. The same con-
dition may still exist as far as our
present information goes. There is
much opposition and apparent indef-
lniteness in regard to this special tax,
but all efforts to have it done away
with have been unavaiIing. 1t re-
mains the law, more rigid than ever,
and it goes without saying that it
should be complied with.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
BLUFF POINT

Mrs. Gus SAKE and little son. of
Washington, are visiting her brother,
Edgar Boatman.
Miss Margaret Reynolds, of Baltl-
more, is spending her vacation with
her aunt. Mrs. Clay Crowther.
Miss Mayo, of Gloucester, is visit
ing hsr sister, Mrs. Joe Rock.
Messrs. Pugh and Vinegar have
placed gasoline engine in their
nsning boat. "The Fisherman's
Pride"
Miss LAME Wharton, of Crisfield,
Md, is paying her annual visit to
her sister, Mrs. William Disc.
The Bluff Point Union Chapel is
being treated to new coat of paint,
and when finished will present quite
a pleasing appearance. Ivy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07

In THE advertisement of the Lam
caster National Bank this issue the
name of l.. L. Mumford is substitu-
ted for that of A. Randolph Howard
as vice-president. We reiterate what
we stated a fortnight ago in announ-
eng the transfer of Mr.. Towards
interest, that while we regret the
severance of existing pleasant bust
ness relations with Mr.. Howard our
people welcome the coming of Mr..
Mumford. The combination of
banks will add greatly to strength
and ability to accommodate custo-
mers. At the same time, the wise
and conservative course that Mr..
Mumford hiss displayed in the man.
agement of his large system assures
us tina. the Lancaster National will
be continued on this happy basis.
With exception of the previously
named regret We have heard of no
patron of our home institution but
that welcomes Mr.. Mumford's
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
FISHING NOTES.

For two or three weeks menhaden
have been running quite strong, and
some of the factories have caught up
on the losses, though late in doing
SO, for the bad catch during the first
of the season.
n new law prescribes "a fine of $25
to $lOO for first offence, and confine-
ment in Jail Tor repetition of it, in
cases where persons are found In
possession of oyster tongs of any sort
on the oyster rocks. during the closed
season. The buyer of oysters under
size is made equally guilty as the
seller.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
MIDDLEsEX NOTES.

Judge Garnett seems determined
to root out liquor. selling in Middle
sex. About the only "speakeasy, %
that one in Urbanna, was "socked''
before his last court.
Rappahannock Baptist Association,
which had been in session at Clark's
Neck church since Wednesday, closed
Saturday with very large atten-
dance. Among those seen on the
grounds were Governor and Mrs.
Montague. They were visiting Col.
and Mrs. j. r. Saunders, of Saluda.
The shirt factory at Urbanna
closed tor the month of August to
give the girls vacation and oppor-
tunity to attend meetings.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Gail
10 the Democratic Voters OF the
a6th Senatorial District or yfr.
ginia;

s6th Senatorial District or yir.
ginia;
In pursuance to the Democratic
plan OF organization notice is hereby
given that a primary election will be
held at each of the regular voting
places within the several counties
comprising the seth Senatorial dis.
trlct on Wednesday, October 7tb.
1908, for the purpose of electing q
Democratic candidate for the Office
of State Senator from the said dis
trict, to be voted for at the next
regular November election.
Polls will open at each of the
voting places at a. m. and close at
sunset of that day. Judges and
clerks conducting said primary cleo
ton to be appointed by the respec.
tive Democratic county committees.
All persons desiring to become can
dldates are requested to give notice
thereof in writing at least thirty DAYS
prior to October 9TH to the under
signed county chairmen.
q. III. Ashton, chairman. KING
George; Walter Randolph Crabbe
chairman, Westmoreland; A. S. Rice
chairman, Northumberland; r. O.
Norris, jr.. chairman, Lancaster: J.
W. Chlnn, jr., chairman, Richmond
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
Northumberland
REHOBOTH.

Bonnie Carter, who has been en-
ployed at Mundys Point for quite
awhile, paid a flying trip to his
parental home last week.
Lee Norton, assistant engineer at
Bellows & Squires' factory, came
home sick last Friday, but was we'll
enough to assume his duties last
Monday. sss.. Son.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07

An attempt onpart of half a dozen
coiored persons opposed to Booker T..
washington, president of Tussegee
Institute, to ask questions at a meet
ing which he was addressing recen tly
at Boston church, almost resulted
IN a riot, and twenty-five policemen
were called to quell the disturbance.
Several arrests were made.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-07
NEW POPE Plus X.
Cardinal Sarto, OF Venice. Italy,
Elected and Proclaimed
Lees Successor.

The old saying: "He who goes into
the conclave pope, emerges cardi-
nal" has been verified in the election
of Cardinal Sarto. The rivalry be-
tween the three most prominent
candidates, one of whom it was
thought most surely would be elected,
was so great that the choice fell on
one, who, although occasionally
named as the probably successful
man, was at no time picked out with
any degree Of certainty. He had but
one vote on the first ballot. Forty
two were required to elect. 1t is said
that Cardinal Gibbons, of America,
was the chief spirit that caused the
election of Sarto.
Cardinal Sarto, the newly-elected
pontiff, is man not by any means
unknown to the world. Singular
success has marked all his efforts. He
is man of unusual talents and
piety. Immediately upon his cleo
ton be announced his title to be that
of Plus X. Plus TX was the title of
Leo XlIPs predecessor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
Z. A. Bell Is Thought Be Hidinf
in Some of the Cities of
Northern Wisconsin.

Word has been received in this city
from government detectives request
ing that a strict watch be made for
E. A. Bell, a mail robber with many
aliases, who made his escape from a
deputy United States marshal about
two weeks ago by jumping from car
window near Pittsburg. Bell, 1t
develops, is not only wanted in Pitts
burg but he is wanted in Milwaukee
to answer to two charges for stealing
mail pouches.
One Of the thefts was kept secret by
the postal authorities, being the tax
ing of pouch Of mail from a truck at
the Northwestern railway station
about four years ago. Shortly before
that Bell captured mailbag at the
Milwaukee depot. 1t contained a
large amount of mail matter which
the authorities recovered, but minus
everything of value such as money
orders and checks. Some of the money
orders were cashed and an excellent
description Of Bell secured.
Before the Milwaukee officers could
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
Friday, November 20, 1908.
$50 Der Year in Hdpanee.
advertising Rates on Hpptication.
GREAT TRANSPORTATION
In WOOD COUNTY

Southern Wisconsin people can
form no idea of the agricultural pro-
gress or our section of the state,'
said Postmaster John F. Cole, Of
Marshfield, at the Pfster, yesterday.
"Take ali that section of country
many miles square in Wood, Clark,
Marathon, and portions Of Taylor and
Price counties, and the transformation
during The past few years is simply
Incredible.
ut seems only few years ago when
| went into that section, then covered
with dense growth of timber. 1t
practically was an unbroken forest of
pine and hardwood, with an occasional
hamlet along the railway lines. For
many years numbering alone COM
Ianded the attention of the entire
population. Then came the process
OF farm making, which has developed
TO such an extent that today WiScon-
sin possesses no richer section. The
success of dalrying and diversified
farming has passed beyond the
experimental stage, and thrifty, we'll
bui + towns have taken the place of
the sawmill hamlets.
This industrial evolution is not
without it's lessons. Some of the towns
which in early days were most impor-
tant, have entirely disappeared. Even
the slabs and sawdnst, marking the
former location Of busy sawmills,
have been burned away and we'll titled
fields tell the story Of the change.
The fields OF the farmers have taken
the place of the pine and hardwood
slashings, which only a few years ago
could have been bought fer an acreage
price incredibly low. THE Sentinel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
RHINELANDER BOY is
DISMISSED FOR HAZING

E. W. Chaffee, of Rhinelander, J.
Fl. Leland, Iowa, and J. D. Little, of
Ohio, members of the Annapolis
Naval academy, have been dismissed
from that school. The charge of
which they have been found guilty is
hazing fourth-class men.
They were tried separately and were
represented by counsel. They were
all first honor men. Secretary Moody
has approved the finding Of
the court and announced the sentence
of dismissal.
The cases have attracted attention
because they are the first of the kind
since Cadt. Brownson became super
intendent of the academy. He began
a crusade against hazing and obtained
the pledges of members of the second
and third classes that they would
cease all molestation of members OF
the fourth class. 1t came as a shock
to the authorities that there seemed
to be strong evidence that first class
men were guilty of the offense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20

NekOOSa, Nov. 19.-Edward Gettel-
man. who recently moved from
Nekoosa to Milwaukee, was here
Monday and Tuesday ON business.
H. A. Morgan visited in Grand
Rapids today.
E. C. Marshall is a phone user in
Nekoosa recently connected.
S. L. Stevens spent two days ia
WeStboro this week on. business.
Attorney Harry Fitch returned
today from business trip to Giidden.
Mrs. G. G. Hyde went to ST. Paul on
Tuesday for a few days visit with
relatives.
Hiram Howard, of Beaver Dam, was
here the past week visiting his son,
Guy, and family.
Geo. L. Warren and T. E. Mullen,
of Grand Rapids, were registered at
the Herrick house on Tuesday.
F. Kleberg, of Winchester, returned
to his home Friday, after q week Is
visit with his sou, A. Fl. Kleberg, and
family.
Pat Wells brought up several head
of cattle from the town of Armenia
Wednesday and sold them to Otto
Siewert.
Mrs. Frank Boles is spending the
week with her parents in Shawano
while her husband is enjoying a deer
hunt in the northern woods of Wis
cOnSin.
Attorney Fl. E. Fitch went to
Glidden Thursday to spend the day
with his old-time friend, A. J. Boyles,
who is now bookkeeper for the Nash
Lumber company.
Mrs. F. P. DAILY, of Grand Rapids,
has sold two pianos here recently, one
to John Nash and one to Jacob
Frederick. They were delivered here
on Wednesday.
Eugene Reed, who is employed at
his trade at Hiles, spent the past
week in Nekoosa preparing to move
there for the winter. They
departed for Hiles on Thursday.
M. Luther has informed his friends
here that he will move his family
back to Nekoosa ON account of bis
wife's health. It appears that the
climate in Pullman, ILL.,, does not
agree with her.
Nathan Church, of Grand Rapids,
was here on Wednesday assisting his
mother in making preparation to
move to that city where she will
spend the winter with him and rent
her home in NekOosa,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
TOOK COMMON
SENSE STAND
People in ALI Parts of County Will
Be Allowed to Read County
Board Proceedings.
ALL OTHER PRINTING
TO LOWEST BIDDERS
Bid of Pittsville Pilot Was Re-
jected--2O cents Per Folio
Price for Newspapers.

The committee on printing took
the right stand in recommending to
the county board that the proceedings
may be published in every paper in
the county
The words bearing on this part of
the report are: 1--WE believe that this
is for the best interests of the county
for the reason that if any one paper
should publish the proceedings no
matter in what part of the county
such paper was located only small
per cent. of the people in the county
would be able to see what the county
board was doing"
At meeting of the committee, May
20, it was decided to ask newspaper
bids for the printing of the proceed
ines in newspaper and pamphlet forms.
The result was only one bid. that of
the Pittsville Pilot. This paper was
willing to print the pamphlet form of
the proceedings for PSI cents per folio
and 81 cents per folio for the news
paper form.
The committee decided to reject
the bid and recommend that the pro-
ceedings be printed in all the papers
of the county at 20 cents per folio.
The resolutions passed by the board
are as follows:
RESOLVED: Each paper in the
county, that publishes the proceed
ings, shall receive as compensation
the sum of 20 cents per folio.
RESOLVED: THAT the printing
committee be and is hereby instructed
to ask for bids for the printing of 45O
copies OF the proceedings of the board
for the past year in pamphlet form.
RESOLVED: That the county clerk
be and is hereby authorized and in.
structed to purchase all stationery
supplies and books needed for the
several county officers and that all
county officers make their wants
known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
IN CITY AND VICINITY

The following real estate transfers
Ia We recently been recorded in the
office of Register of Deeds Upham:
E. |. Philleo to John e. DAILY part of
lot l, block l, corner of Court House
and Saratoga streets. Consideration,
S458.48.
Mary e. Davis to John Graither lots
5 and 6, block l, Turner's addition to
Ccntralia. Consideration, $500.
Emily L. Witter, Henry A. Samp-
son, Elizabeth N. DAILY, ct al. to Nate
Anderson block 10, Daily s. SIMPSONS
addition to Centralia. Consideration,
s225.
South Bluff Cranberry company to
f. A. Cady 22s.S2 acres In the town of
Seneca. Consideration, $1,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
WOMAN DIES AFTER
SLEEPING FIVE DAYS

Mrs. Elizabeth Howe died at Lind
sey Saturday after having slept five
days and taking no food. The cause
of her death is old age. She was
buried in the Nashville cemetery,
Rev. Grandy officiating. Mrs. Howe
was born in New York state December,
1872, and was thus 81 years Of age at
The time Of her death. She is sur
vived by three children, Mrs. NJ. E.
Cole and Emery Howe, OF Medford,
Mimi, and Lemuel Howe, OF Lindsey.
The children desire to extend their
thanks to all the friends and neigh
bors who showed their sympathy in
this sad hour OF bereavement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
NOT UNLAWFUL TO GIVE
DEER TO YOUR FRIENDS

There seems to be some mis-
apprehension in the minds of some of
the Grand Rapids citizens as to the
details of the law which prohibits the
selling of game, the contention being
that it is unlawful to give away veni-
son. The section of the game laws
covering this point is as follows:
Whoever shall sell, or offer for
sale, have in his possession for the
purpose of sale or shall barter, trade
or exchange for other property, or
whoever shall purchase, or receive in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
REQUEST TO LOOK OUT FOR
MAIL ROBBER OF MANY ALIASES

locate Bell he was captured in a
western state and sentenced to inn
priSonment for five years. In some
way the officers failed to take note Of
the time that elapsed and before they
knew it Bell secured his liberty in
January. He seems to have lost no
time in getting back to his old trade,
which he soon worked with better
success than before.
Bells latest scheme is to open a
large account with some bank and
pose for few days as a merchant
doing fair business. Then he would
deposit checks which he secured by
robbing mail pouches. Before the
checks were returned to the bank,
Bell would have withdrawn his de-
posit with the exception of a small
balance and disappear. He is said to
have worked this plan very success
fully In Kansas City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20

exchange for other property, or hav-
ing in his possession after purchase.
Or receiving in exchange for other
property. within the limits of this
state the meat or flesh of any doe.
buck or fawn, commonly known as
venlson1, shall be deemed guilty
OF a misdemeancr and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished by a fine of
not less than twenty-five dollars, an6
not more than one hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county
jai not less than thirty DAYS nor
more than ninety days, or by both
such fine and Imprisonment"
There is. no prohibition against
dividing your deer with your friends.
The sole object of the law is to shut
out the market hunters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
NEKOOSA MAN LOSSES
FOOT In CORN SHREDDER

Ev. Ostrum had the misfortune to
have part of his foot cut off in corn
shredder yesterday morning at 10
o'clock at Nekoosa. DR.. MacGregor
was called and after examination it
was found that Mr.. Ostrum had lost
all of his foot except the heel. 1t is a
common occurance for men to lose
their hands in corn shredders, but Mr..
Ostrum's machine was guaranteed
against such accidents. 1t seems that
Mr.. Ostrum climbed to the top of the
machine and in some way slipped and
fell upon the knives. Mr.. Ostrum is
As years Of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
Items From Below Nekoosa.

Nekoosa, Nov. 19.-Henry Houston
is the possessor Of a fine team of iron
gray horses which he purchased at
the Nekoosa stock fair last Saturday.
Henry Forbes was the first to be
seen sleigh riding this season.
John Johnson and Henry Houston
made trip to Sigel, the first OF the
week, after hay.
Louis Townsend, Will Nutter, Rob.
Nutter and Miss Caroline Nutter, of
Saratoga, attended the entertainment
at the Lynn school house Friday
evening.
From all appearance winter is here
and the farmers that are not prepared
for it are obliged to take the newt
able and should do so without a COM
plant as the fall weather has been
fine.
Will Cline, OF Sherry, spent Sunday
evening withholding from all
appearance his best girl, but it is just
possible that WHIPS "bestest" girl is
nearer home.-Beware Miss School
ma'am.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
Straw in His Eve.

Nekoosa, Nov. 19.-Frank Lapine,
delivery clerk in Mrs. Guthiel's store,
had the misfortune of running a hay
straw in his left eye on Tuesday. He
caught cold in the eye and is now laid
up with a badly 1nflamed eve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20

II you have bad cold you need a |
good reliable medicine like Chamber |
lain'S Cough Remedy to loosen and |
relieve it, and to allay the irritation
and Inflammation of the throat and |
lungs. The soothing and healing
properties Of this remedy and the
quick cures which 1t effects make it a
favorite everywhere For sale by J.
., DAILY and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
Sold MANY Cords Of Wood.

Nekoosa, Nov. 19.-The Nekoosa
Paper company had seventy-five cords
of wood which they offered for sale to
their employees. 1t did not take the
help long to avail themselves of the
purchase.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
Will 60 10 Port Winf.

NekooSa, Nov. in. J. Ratelle
sold his house and lot in this village
to Louis Wipfli the past week. Con-
sideration, $3.50. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ratelle expect to move next week to
Port Wing, where they will make
their future home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
THANKSGIVING Ball.

Nekoosa, Nov. 19.-Bear in mind
and prepare to attend the Thanks
giving ball in Brooks hall Thursday
evening, November 26. Parker's
orchestra will furnish the music and
excellent refreshments will be served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-20
Hunting Party Did Well.

Nekoosa, Nov. 49, Emery Taylor's
hunting party returned home Monday
with seven beautiful deer as result
of their hunt