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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Miss Hattie Derby, of Petersburg. who
has been visiting her relative, J. F.
Snow, of Wicomico, passed through here
Friday en- route home.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
WESTLAND.

Miss Orah Doggett, OF Weems, was
visiting on the Island last week.
Robert Moon returned to Baltimore
last week to resume his place aboard the
steamer Augusta
We are glad to say that Mr.. Callahan,
OF Saiuda, has arrived with his saw-mill
outfit and will begin operations about
September first. He is building a dwell
ing and will move his family here.
Wilbur Davis is having large quantities
OF piling cut near here. Atug is expected
to take them to Philadelphia.
Misses Annie Seary and Lula Farley,
OF Baltimore, are visiting the family OF
j. T. Sullivan. BILL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

The tomato cannery here OF Messick,
Long 4 Co., started up Monday with K.
q. Cross as manager. Tomato raisers
are bringing in the fruit
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Rhcumacide isa positive cure for rheuma-
tism in every form. Does not injure the diges-
tive organs. The best laxative and blood
purifier. Ask your druggist for IL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
A WISE RusINEss pEAL,

Nc. James Brinkley prominent farmer
living near Drivers In Nanesmond county
died recently while In the prime OF life, and
his death illustrates forcibly the Importance
OF certain precautions In business matter
that men are often likely to overlook.
Nearly all business men. and particularly
men In the business OF farming, have plans ia
hand at all times that others cannot take mp
on the instant and mature successfully. They
must have time to become familiar with
details. and have ready money to cover delays
involved. as well az to coAtnus operations.
Mr.. Brinkley could always command money
needed to tide him over emergencies; but for
his eetate to do such thing 10 entirely diff
ferent proposition.
Mr.. Brinkley vss always active In business
and seldom bad large balance In bank. He
kept his money at work. IA q consequence,
when stricken down by death, business Losses
would almost certainly have ensued had lac
not forsssn such difiiculities and as prudent
business man prepared for them several years
ago BY taking out policy OF life insurance In
the Phsnix Mutual OF Hartford. The money
received from The Phoenix In payment OF this
policy was, as Mr. Brinkley foresaw, worth
several times the amount to his family In the
protection which IL afforded its various
interests.
Upon receipt OF request we viii serd PAM
phiet describing Phoenix policies.
BEN. ~. RAWLINGS. State Manager,
Richmond. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

The W. l.. Douglass So, ss.L0 snd a. shoes
are acknowledged to be the best OH the
market Messick. Long & Co. have Just laid in
full line OF this famous dress shoe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
FISHING NOTES.

Trout fishing is getting very 90,
on the lower Rappahannook. o. B.
Abbott, OF Weems, the acknowledged
crack fisherman of this section
caught two hundred fine ones with
hook-and-line on single tide.
Spots are decidedly more plentiful
this year than ever before for years
back. For the past five years, al
least, these little fish have been
missing from the surrounding waters,
and in their place the hardhead, or
croaker, has had full sway.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

My.boy when four years old was taken with
collie and cramps in his stomach. sent for
the doctor and he injected morphine. but the
child kept getting worse. i then gave him
haif teaspoonfui Of Chamberlains Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhma Remedy, and in half an
hour he was sleeping and soon recovered.-F.
l.. WILKINS, Shell Lake.wis Mr.. wilkins
is book-keeper for the Shell Lake Lumber Co.
For sale by Messick, Long & Co. Irvington;
". A. cameron 4 Bro, weems; q. W. San
ders & Son, White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

The startling announcement that proven
tive OF suicide had been discovered will in
terest many. A run down system. or despon-
deucy invariably precedes suicide and some
thing has been found that will prevent that
condition which makes suicide likely, At
the 1rsr thought OF self destruction take
Electric Bitterss It being q great tonic and
nersine will strensthen the nerves and build
up the system- It's also a great Btonsoh.
Liver and Kidney regular. Only 70 cents.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Eliis G. Richard
soma kiinarnock. and 4. ]. Hayden q Sons
Irvingtop.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
Not Over-WIso.

There ID an old alicgoricai picture OF a cir
scared At grass-hoppcr, but In the act OF
heodiessly treading on snake. This IA par.
allcled NY the man who spends q large sum OF
money building cyclone cellar. but neg iects
to provide his family with bot clio of Chsm.
beriatns Collie, Cholera and niarrhaa Remedy
Is safeguard against bowel complaints
whose victims outnumber those OF the Cyclone
shundred to ono. This remedy Is everywhert
recognized az the most prompt and reliabi,
medicine In use for these diseases
For sale by Mcssick, Long Il Co., Irvinston
W. A Cameron & Bro. weems; a. w. San
ders & Son, White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Democratic District Meeting.
The Democrats of Wicomico Nag.
isteriai District are requested to as
semble in meeting at Wicomlco
Church ON Saturday, September 9Th,
at $50 p. m. for the purpose of nomi-
mating district officers and electing
delegates to the county convention,
to be held September 14th.
Respectfully,
4. K. COLES, Dist. Chair.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
Potep, pm Pl.asrre.

The pills that arc potent In their action and
pleasant In effect are Dewitts Little Esrly
hlsers. w. g. Phiipot, OF Albany, Ga says
During bilious attack took one. Small
as IL was 1t did me more good than cslomei
blue mass or any other pills Z ever took and
at the same time Il affected me PLEASANTLY.
Little Early Risers are certainly an ideal dill. :,
Sold by 4. J. Hayden & Son. Irvington; n.
.. Rowe Son. Hesthsville; J. J. Crovder a
Son. R-edyilie: L. ID. stonehsm. Molusk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

OF sdiS ny NlccsiCk. bOuR q Co., lfNlQKCCn.
WA. Cameron & Bro, weems; G. w. Sanders
& Son. White Stone.
At regular meeting of The Board of
Directors of The Lancaster National
Bank OF Irvington. held in its building on
August 18th, 1908, Mr.. l.. Z. Mumford
was elected Vice-President and a Di-
rector in the place of Mr.. A. Randolph
Howard. who has resigned.
Capt. Fred. Roberts was here Sunday
on his way to Sharps Wharf, where he
will give up his boat, the Lilly Owens.
Capt Roberts will make his future resi-
dence in West Point, expecting to enter
business in that town. Clifford Kirk
myer, his mate comes home for an indef-
mite stay.
Why wait until the season is 80 far ad-
vanced before you get your millinery aud
pretty summer dresses? Take a trip on one
of the river steamers to Fredericksburg and
visit q. w. Jones' Dry Goods and Millinery
Store, the most modern and up-to-date store
in this section.
Prof. Frank Sewbill ard Captain
Barnard dropped down upon the lower
Rappabannock Saturday afternoon, when
the Captain redeemed himself from the
odium Of being the champion toad fisher
or the Rappahsnnock by capturing the
finest trout yet brought to the Irvington
Beach hotel. They had no patent hooks
or fish attachments.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
GUNTHER.AsaBURN.

Mr.. Joseph F. Guntber and bis,
Elnors Ashburu. both Of Lancaster Co.
were married Thursday morning at the
Catholic parsonage, in this city, at II
o'clock, Rev. ID. F. Coleman officiating
The couple arrived by steamer Thurs.
day morning and returned In the after
noon to Lancaster county, where they
viii make their home.-Fredericksouro
Star.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
Lancaster County.
MOLuSK.

A. Grover Palmer, after a pleasant
visit to friends and relatives, returned to
his home In Philadelphia last Monday.
We regret his departure.
Miss Bessie Palmer Is visiting the home
OF Willie Palmer, OF Granville.
Miss Hattie Hsmmell is visiting bliss
Edith Didlake.
8. c. Wright. accompanied by Grover
Palmer. went to the courthouse last week
on business. w.RB.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
SOME BASEBALL DorNGs

Lancaster defeated Irvington last Fri.
day by the score of l7to7. Several or.
rors on the part OF the home boys In the
fl st part Of the game and the crippled
condition Of two Of their men was largely
responsible for their detsst.
Warsaw was defeated last Friday BY
Lottsburg. The score was 8 to 7. War.
saw Was also defeated Tuesdsy by saluda
The score was 0 to o.
Lottsburg defeated lancaster w ednes
day at Lottsburg by score OF 3 to o.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
The Death Penalty.

a little thing sometimes results In death.
Thus mere scratch, insignificant cuts or
puny boils have paid the death penalty. It is
wise TO have Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever
mandy It's the best Salve on earth and viii
prevent fatality. when Burns, Sores, Ulcers
and Piles Threaten. Only s5c. at Ellis C..
Richardson. Kilmsrnock, and T. ]. Haydon
4 Son, trvingtpn.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
RELIGIOUS APPOINTMENTS.
METHODIST.

REV. J. ". ANDERSON. Pastor.
tryington. First and Third SUNDAYS II A. NJ:
Second aud Fourth Sunday nights:
Prayer Meeting "Wednesday nighte
White Stone. First aud Third sundays P NJ:
Second and Fourth Sundays, n a. NJ.
Sunday night.
Poplar Neck. Fourth Sunday, 3 p. NJ.
REv. r. r. BENTLEY, Pastor.
White Marsh. First Sunday, II A. NJ; Third
Sunday. II. NJ.
Rehoboth. First Sunday. 3 p. NJ; Third sun
day, II a. NJ.
BLUM Point, First Sunday, 100 p. NJ; Fifth
Sunday. II A. NJ;
Edgely, Second Sunday, II A. NJ; Fourth Sun
day. z. NJ.
Bethel. Second sunday, 3 p. NJ; Fourth sun
day, IL A. VI.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

TorHR VOTERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND:
Through the suggestion and advice of
several Of NY friends, among them some
OF the most prominent citizens Of WI.
comico district, announce myself q
candidate for Commissioner of the Rev
enue. subject to nomination by the
county convention. Should / receive
the honor at your hands pledge faith
ful performance of the duties.
X. FULLER HUNroN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
LUMBER FOR SALE.

! have In operation good MILL on the
Millenbeck tract Of lumber situated on
Whitehouse creek. Am prepared to fur.
Dish all grades Of lumber on short notice
either aboard boat or on shore.
l.. ID. SToNEaAn,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
. NOTICE THESE

Various political notices
Various candidates. cards.
Positionas teacher wanted.
Reward $40 for watch lost.
Registration notices for various dis
tricts.
L. ID. Stoneham's saw-mill on White
house creek furnishes lumber on short
notice.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

A grcvous wall oftimes comes rs a result
OF unbearable pain from over taxed organs
Dizziness. Backache. Liver complaint and
Constipation. But thanks TO DIR. Kings New
Life Pills they put an end to IL all. They arc
gontIe but thorough. Try them. Only 25c
Guaranteed by Ellis c. Richardson, Kslmar-
mock, T. J. Hayden & Son, Irvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
$40 REWARD.

Lost. lsdy's gold watch and chain on
Thursday, August 9th, between r. w.
boswell's (Kilmsrnock) and Luther Cop.
pedge's. Finder will be paid $40 and
thanks IL left with r. w. Boswell, Kill
msrnock, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
A HUSTLER.

Cutter and designer OF the Hopkins
Tailoring Co., n. Wittgenstefn & Co.
proprietors, N. z Cor. Pratt and Sharr
streets, and 1871 Hopkins Place, Balti.
moro, Md, 10 Ia this section this weei
With . full line OF Fall and Winter Tailor.
Ing. Now 10 the time 10 leave your orders
for suit, oveicoat or . pair Of trousers
He 10 reliable.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
DENTAL APPOINTMENTS.

Dr.; h F billiard, OF Urbanns, Va
Wall De In lrvington on Tuesday, Wed
nesdsy and Thursday after the FIRST Sun
day In each month prepared 10 do al
kinds of dental work. Give him q cali
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Miss Naomi Howetb, of Elizabeth City
y. c., is visiting Miss Pearl Dix.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
REGISTRATION NOTICES.


Registration Board OF Manssa District
VIII meet NJ Lancaster Courthouse. on
september %, and eft from that day until
October 3, inclusive, Sundays of course
excepted. Sitting to be from a. m.
until shutdown.
II. Q. HALL, Chair,
W. j. BARKER,
X. q. NoRRIs, JR., Sec,
Registration Board OF White Chapel
District will cit at Ottoman September
~. 20, -. 20 and 30, Litwslton September
%, 90, %, October ], and 3.
w. III. JESSE,
j. p. SAUNDERS,
w. A. SAUNDERS.
Registration for Fairfields Magisterial
District will be held at Burgess Store,
August 81, September 1, 9 and 3; Lillian
September a. aud 8; Reedviile, Q, 10
and IL. I. A. JET, Sec Board.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
DENTAL NOTICE,

DR.. A. NJ. Marchant. dentist, will be
in kilmarnock to practice on 24th, and
will remain until 31st.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Little Miss Lille James, who is at the
home Of Mrs. w. Med. Lee, has severe
case OF typhoid fever and Is under the
care of DR. w. J. Newbill.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Miss Ora Lee Doggett was the guest
the past week of Mrs. l.. II. Rilee.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
EPISCOPAL,

REv- L. K. COMBS. Rector.
White Chapel, First and Third Suudays.1i An.
Trinity. First and Third Sundays. s:30 2. NJ.
Grace, Second Sunday, II A. NJ; Fourth Sun
day, 4. N.
wieomico, Second Sunday. 3 p. NJ; Fourth
Sunday, II a. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
HAY FOR SALE.

1 have a fine lot of this years hay for
sale at my farm in Fleets Bay Neck.
w. i. CURRRLL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Fresh Pork and Beef will be found at Mes
sick. Long Co.'s every Saturday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

The unique advertisement OF the Univer
sity College of Medicine. of Richmond. Va.
appears IN this issue. This College evidently
intends TO impress the fact that IL teaches
Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. not only
theoretically. from textbooks. but actually,
10y personal practice.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Howard Willing, of Baltimore, arrived
"Wednesday for short stay
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Geo. w. Sanders, after patching the
county roads for awhile, is now engaged
In painting his house.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Misses Fannie Rock, of Litwslton, and
Annie Steneham, of Molusk, are visiting
Miss Pauline Long.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

. J. L. Rilee, Miss Ruby Smith and
Willie Dix were in Baltimore the past
week
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

To THE VOTERS OF TIE COUNTY OF
LANCASTER:
most respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Office OF
Sheriff Of your county subject at alltimes
TO the action Of the Democratic party OF
our county. Having endeayored TO serve
you faithfully In the said Office for the
past eight years, my record 10 before
you AZ pledge for my continuance to
do so should It be your pleasure to again
elect me. Yours Respectfully,
JAS. A. CKowNINa.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

thereby announce myself candidate
for the office OF Common wealth's Attor-
ney OF Northumberland county. subject
TO the Democratic convention.
@. g. TowLEs.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
To THE VOTERS OF /

To TIE VOTERS OF LANCASTER:
At the solicitation OF many friends ]
am induced to announce my candidacy
for the office of Sheriff, TO be voted for a
the coming November election, such
candidacy being subject to action OF the
Democratic party in this county.
Respectfully,
II. B. MITCHELL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
LOCAL MENTION

All Communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
TO CURE A GOLD I'M one nav

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
arugglsts refund the money II it fails to cure
Is. W. Groves SIGNATURE ts on each box. 25c
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

There has been great influx of guests
at the Irvington Beach this week, so
much 30 that Proprietor Mitchell had TO
hustle around town to find quarters for
many Of them.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Rsv- =. W. CLAYBRooK. Pastor.
lrvington. Second and Fourth Sundays. $3.50
y. NJ; First Sunday, s p. NJ.
Wicomtco, First and Third Sundays, IL A. NJ
kilmarnock, Second and Fourth Sundays,
ii A. NJ.
Bluff Point Chapel, Third Sunday. $50 p. NJ
Brent's Hall (kilmarpockl. second, Fourth
and Fifth Sundays, 1880 y. NJ.
weems, Third sunday, T3Q =. NJ; Fifth Sun
day, II a NJ.
REV. q. Y. BRADLsY. Pastor.
White stone. First aud Third Sundays II A
M.sSecond and Fourth Sundays, Z, NJ.
Fleets lsland. Second and Fourth Sundays,
III A.A.;First and Third Sundays. 3 p. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Don't forget about our fine line of Mattiugs.
Rugs, oilcloth, Iaces, Ribbons and Dry Goods.
MEssIcK. Long n Co., Irviugton, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

win Carter, of Baltimore, is visiting
HE many friends here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

Misses Daisy and Ida Marie Huey, OF
Rock Hill, s. O., are visiting their sister,
Mrs. 4. i. Wilder, of this place
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
CANDIDATES, CARDS.

To The DRxoCRATs OF LANCASTER,
thereby announce myself candidate
Tor the office OF Treasurer of Lancaster
County. subject to action Of the Demo.
cratic party. Respectfully,
E. IA. CHASE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21

pRrsnyrrp1AN

REV. X. l. WALTON, Pastor.
weems. second and Fourth Sundays IL A. M
and $50 u. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
URBANNA MANUFACTURING CO.,
URBANNA, VA.

@. BEVERLEY BRoUN, Man'g'r Mills.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-08-21
|LancaSter's
Business Directory.
SHINGLES.

Keep on hand cedar shingles, 4, s and
inches wide. Will Jndersell any other
dealer. Have two boats run ming and will
deliver any kind of shingle IL wanted In
sufficient quantity. Also plasterine
laths. =. HACKNEY, Eubsnks, Va.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
ADMINISTRATORS NAMED
FOR SCREVEN ESTATE.
George w. Owens Was Appointed by
Ordinary Yesterday Morning.

George w. Owens Was Appointed by
Ordinary Yesterday Morning.
Upon application to the Court of Or
binary, George W. owens was appoint
ed temporary administrator of the es-
tate of the late John Screven, Jr., by
Judge McAlpin yesterday morning.
The appointment was made at the
request of Mrs. Screven. who attached
TO the application her request for Mr..
Owens TO act as administrator in the
event of an intestacy.
Letters of temporary administration
were issued. An application for per-
manent letters was made at the same
time. Citation was issued in terms
of the law, and if there is no objec-
ton made the temporary administra>
ton will be made permanent by the
court at its next term.
1t is not known what the value of
the estate is. The nominal sum mem
toned in the application is $500, but
this is merely a nominal figure, requir-
ed by law. The temporary admins
traitor gave bond in the sum of $1,000,
the bond being stipulated by the stat
ute as twice the sum named in the
applications Capt. T. F. Screven
father of the deceased appears as
surety.
An investigation of the effects Of the
intestate is now being made with a
view to ascertaining the value Of the
estate. 1t is said now that the amount
of life insurance held by him at the
time of his death was in the neigh
borhood of 500 600.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
MAY BE GARNISHED UNDER
COURTS DECISION.
one Third of Police Force Under
Glass of Special Officers.

one Third of Police Force Under
Glass of Special Officers.
The announcement that the court
had held the salaries of policemen sub
ject to garnishment has caused some
worry among the members of the force.
Judge Barrow so decided, the ruling
being intended to extend only to the
class of special policemen who receive
their salaries through other than mu-
nicipal channels. While those who re-
ceive their pay from the city are equal
ly liable to garnishment, there is no
way to collect the money from the city
The case at bar, and upon which the
ruling was made was, as stated an in
stance where the policeman was paid
by a corporation. More than one-third
of the policemen in the city belonging
to this class. the decision is a most
important one, and is welcomed by the
merchants, who have long desired the
courts construction of the law.
There are ninety-four regular police
men and forty-siX special ones, besides
special detectives. They are all cloth
ed with the same powers and are, as
stated in the decision of the court, on
the same footing, the only difference
being that they receive their salaries
from different sources.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
TO BUY TOLL ROAD
COUNTY AND CITY WILL DEVISE
PLANS FOR PURCHASE OF
WHITE BLUFF SHELL ROAD.
MONSTER PETITION FILED WITH
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Committee of Roads and Bridges of
County Commissioners Will Meet
Opening of Streets Committee OF
City COunciI-PIans Will BE Dis
cussed for Purchase of ROad-If
Road Cannot BE Purchased at Rea-
sonnbIe Figure, New Road May BE
Constructed from Montgomery
Cross Roads.
1t is probable that in short time
the White Bluff toll road will be no
more. The Committee on Roads and
Bridges of the County Commissioners
will meet in few days with the Open
ing of Streets Committee of the City
Council, for the purpose of adopting,
if possible. some plan for the purchase
of the road.
This decision was arrived at yester-
day at the meeting of the County Com
signed by many of the most prominent
citizens of White Bluff and Savannah,
urging the board to take action in the
matter, was presented.
The petitioners point out that the
road is in miserable condition, and
pray for the abolition of the ancient toll
system, which, in these enlightened
times can be looked upon only as a
relic of barbarism. They ask that the
commissioners either condemn the
White Bluff Cor Vernonberg) road, or
build a road from the Montgomery
cross roads southwark to White Bluff,
and pave it with a suitable surface.
The matter has been agitated for
many years. The road is at present
owned by d. B. Lester who while not
averse to selling it, desires a price
which does not suit the fancy of the
officials. At the meeting to be arrang-
ed it is probable that some plans will
be adopted which will end in it's pur-
chase.
The policy of the board has been to-
ward the abolition of the toll system.
A short while ago the county bought
from the Skidaway Shellroad Company
| the road to Thunderbolt, known as the
| Skidaway road, now Moore avenue,
paying $4,000 for it. The building of
other thoroughfares to Thunderbolt
made the system unremunerative, and
the sale was made as a consequence.
The Waters road while offering an
| other avenue of approach to and from
| the city residents of White Bluff, is
| not as direct as the White Bluff road,
nor is it as shady, and the residents
are very anxious to have the county
| purchase the old road and abolish the
| tollgate. 1t is now the only toll road
| in the county.