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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Fresh Pork and Beef will be found at Mes
sick. Long & Co.'s every Saturday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

BY insuring In the Northern Neck
Mutual Fire Assn, Irvington, Va, you
escape any chance OF having law suit
on your hands in case you burn out.
Troubles are not apt TO arise, and IL they
do the bylaws say they shall be adjusted
by arbitration.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Goto Smith, the old reliable Registered
Druggist, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

F.J. McDonough, salesman, of Denver,
Colorado, is here with his family for a
short while.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Police steamer Rsppsbannock, Capt.
Hudgins, harbored here one night
recently.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Walter j. Parker has been chosen
chairman of Essex's Democratic
committee.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
OYSTER AND TOMATO DEALERS.

"'oinh AMI IVHAfo DEALERS.
Pittsburg Is one OF the best markets
In the Union. Products OF Eastern Vir
ginia find ready sale.
The undersigned IL In position to
place canned goods aud oysters TO adj
vantage In this hustling city. Collec-
lions, owing by Pittsburg houses, placed
In my hands can be made when possibly
licited
TuOS. II. LEE. Broker,
Tradesmtn's Bank Building.
Pittsburg, Pa.
references: Lincoln National Bank.
rittsburg, Pa; VIRGINIA CITIZEN, Iry.
ingtOn, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Miss Lydia Heath has issued cards for
Washing,on's Birthnight Social on
February 22nd, 1904, hours s TO ~ p. m.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
HOME FOR SALE,

Handsome house and lot in heart of
lrvtngton for sale on reasonable terms.
House as good as new, with ten rooms
and two halls. Five acres level land.
FoI further information apply to
CAPT. JAS. III. BUSHELS, Iryington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

All communications should be addressed 10
the ViRGINIA IsrIzEN. Irvington. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Judge j. G. EweA, Capt. J. F. Bellows
and others attended meeting of directors
of the Lancaster National Bank here last
Friday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How TO Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with. your
water and let II stand twenty-four hours; a
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
Do You Want to Make
Money, And That Sure?


Listenl Two years ago l
bought two lots in New York,
paying $40 each down and S.
each per month. The price of
the lots was then $3.50 each.
| can now sell these two lots
and make clear $685., and, be-
sides, they have been as an in
surance on my life. And still
they are growing in value every
day. The new Brooklyn bridge
is now completed, and lots are
booming in New York and
Brooklyn. So young man, or
old man, don't be jack and tie
your hands and feet by having
your life insured, for this is a
slow process; got to wait from
10 to 20 years, and you know
this Is a long time, and so may
get tired and throw up your
policy. Buy Real Estate and
make your money sure and
quick.
Come and see me and will
explain more fully. can cell
you lots in either New York or
Norfolk, Va. Others are max.
ing money fast and so can you.
Don't delay, but come when You
can get the Best Lots. Got
them at sll prices, and they act
as an insurance on your life.
Yours for Gold Dollars,
ELLIS c. RICHARDSON.
All Broadway,
KILMARNOCK, VA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

FOWLS WANTED-e0 or % good
White Wyandotte or White Plymouth
stock. Address L., CITrzEN office, IT.
Yington, Lancaster county, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

DR.. Newbill was summoned this week
to attend the child of Mr.. and Mrs II.
1. Kirk that is so sick al their home,
Towles Point.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Don't forget about our fine line OF Mattings
Rugs, Oilcloth. Laces, Ribbons and Dry Goods
MEsSIcK, LONG Co., Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
Fresh, Pure and Reliable Drugs and
Medicines at
Dir. j. b. SMrrh's DRUe STORE.
Ivviugion, Va.

Capt. w. l.. Messick, A. James, IT.,
and others who were in Baltimore last
week after the fire report that the only
Intelligent view that can be had of the
ruins Ia from the decks on steamers in
the harhor. A Gordon of police and
soldiers Is drawn around the ruined
section and none but those having passes
are admitted to the burned area. Won.
derful energy is being displayed in clear
Ing away the debris and making ready
for the rebuilding of the burned section.
Some visitors seen here recently:
Capt. Jno. @. Towles. Virginius Towles,
Otis Davenport, c. r. Packet, Capt. j.
+. Bellows, Capt G. p. Seuires, ]. r..
Gresham, Jabez Luttrell, Harry Earl,
Temp. Towles, w. Nj. Brown, Jas. Tabor,
II. II. Pitman, w. X Pltmau, Peyton
Pitman, Mrs. Alice Pasquith, Treasurer
r. M. Sanders, w. T. Barnett, r. w.
Chiffon, sr, Eddie Blakemore, Ed. Ash
burn, H. x VERIFY, w. II. Blackwell, II.
]. Kirk, Warner Ball, Miss orah Doggett,
Mvs and Mrs. ID. r.. James.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Miss Ella L. Kaufman, who has been
visiting her cousin, Miss Sadie Ashburn,
and other relatives for some months, left
for her Pennsylvania home Thursday
to the regret of many friends.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

A committee will investigate sites
for the new State Normal, and will
report at the next session.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

A letter from G. S. HINES, who is
soliciting for business directory of the
Northern Neck and Southside. to be
Issued as supplement TO the VIRGINIA
CITIZEN. Informs US that his work is
nearly completed. Owing to the rigorous
weather he was compelled TO omit the
greater part of Essex county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

The CITIZEN is kept quite happy in
the continuous string of good words
spoken for it. Numbers of letters
weekly encourage US in our labors 10
get out as good local paper as Virginia
eau furnish Among those this week
was a letter from prominent citizen
near War'aT who, ia RENTING So for
past aud future dues, says that last
weeks issue of the CITIZEN was most
uncommonly good reading.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
READERS OF INTEREST.

IL you want dwellings, churches, tents or
houses OF any description built write to w, II.
Jesse. Contractor, Litwalton, Va. Estimates
Wav down: mills located in Lancaster county
wilson Palmer & Co.'s two brands of mo-
asses are having n great run with the people
OF TINS section. Ask your merchant for their
banquet syrup or their Mayquez molasses
sno you viii use no other.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

TOffy pullings were the ego" around
here last week. Stews were at the homes
of ]. c. Brewiugton, Miss Mary Lee aud
Eugene Wilder
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

encourage homo enterprise and buy your
lumber OF w. II. Jesse, Lstwalton. La1cSster
Cos Material the best, prices low, big freights
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

The W. l.. Douglass So. $3.50 AID 81 shoes
are acknowledged to be the best on the
market Messick, Long q Co. have just laid i'm
full line of this famous dress shoe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Yesterday morning the brave little
billiard stuck, in her battle with the ice
In Carriers Creek; but she finally wormed
out and made the trip to Ur6anna o. K
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Late arrivals at Irvington Beach: c.
G. Snead, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J Holbrook,
Mr.. Stubs, Charles Palmer, NJ. S.
Stringfe!low, William E. Walker, Willie
Chiffon, L III. Brown.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Anyone owning good-sized" Colonial
style house, with good grounds, water
front, woodland, ETC., desiring to sell
will please notify the VIRGINIA CITIZEN
at once.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

The Kilmarnock troupe indefinitely
postponed the drama, to have been
played here on Wednesday night, be-
cause of the death of Mrs. John Bussells.
mother OF some of the participants.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Andrew burlington didn't believe that
Tuesday was the coolest day of the
winter, so to prove it accidentally he
took a header through-the ice eff Weems
wharf
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Regular meeting OF White Stone dis.
trict Anii-Saloon League will be held
Tuesday afternoon next at $3.50 O'Clock
at White Stone Methodist church. A
fullAttendance of all friends of the move
ment is earnestly desiIed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

convincing proof that the kidneys and blae
der are out Of order.
What 20 No
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Elegant assortment of Toilet Soaps
just received at Smiths Drug Store,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Among the sick we note this week as
Improving are the entire family Of S. b.
Griffith, Ernest Meekins, A. James, ir.,
Linwood James, Capt. VIII Messick, Ed.
Brewington and little Hinton Barker
Mrs. w. II. Ford is out, and Mrs. E. w !.
Longs condition remains the same.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

The lrvington Odd Fellows will give a
treat on the night OF the 26th, their
anniversary. Each member of Irvington
lodge is entitled TO bring one member Of
the family or friend TO the oyster supper.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Full line and fine assortment of Cigars.
Tobaccos and Pipes at u. b. Smiths Drug
Store, Irvlngton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

Bryant Meyo, of Gloucester county,
was the guest for day or so of j. T.
Rilee. Mr.. Meyo is brother of the wife
of Joe Rock, who died last week at Bluff
Point, aud had been attending the
obseouies.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19

report at the next session.
Mr. Stewart introduced bill pro.
hibiting the burial of dead human
bodies within 200 feet of the loca.
ton OF any water supply.
One day last week in his PRAYER
offered in the House Rev. q. s. Gard
ner, ID. d., appealed for divine aid
for the Japanese in their struggle
Tor liberty, and for the stricken peo-
pie OF Baltimore in their calamity.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22
Notice.

All charter mbers of Nc
Kin1ey Camp No. S, Sons of Vet
rams, are requested to meet me
at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednes-
day evening Dec, % at 7 p. m.
for muster and installation of of
fcers. Those who fail to be
present will not get their names
on the charter and / earnestly
request every one to be present.
S. CLAY Brown.
MusFe4fuY Officer.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22

cotton back for few months and
then follow it up with another
big crop.
The bears last year put it into
the heads of the farmers that a
$4,000, 900 bale crop was needed
to supply the demands of the
world. Their idea then was to
induce the planting of monster
crop of cotton, and the indica-
tons now are they succeeded
far beyond their expectations.
The increase Of six or seven
millions in the acreage means an
increase of two million or more
bales. Texas alone in spite of
the boil weevi1, bobs up with a
three-million-bale crop. The
kick on the government report of
the present crop will not do
much good, because the big
acreage serves to convince the
spinners and spectators that an
enormously large crop has been
made. 4 New York buyers are
now 4 acing their estimate of the
cropAven higher than the gov
ernment's figures. Instead of a |
reaction from the recent decline. !
the market is becoming more
sluggish, and it is freely predict
ed among the cotton men of New
York that the staple will go to
nv cents before the next crop is
hplauted.
Now what does this mean to
the people of the south? What
means great crop to the cotton
growers? Last year we made a
crop of 100000 bales and sold
lit for 5000, 100000. This year
we made $4,000, 900 bales and sell
| it, ats cents pound, for $780,
900, 900, Here we find that while
we raise two million more bales |
we get $12O,OOO,O0O less for it.
The extra cost of growing the
large crop reduces the profits
from the farm far below what
these indicate. The way to i'm
prove this thing is to get back to
the small crop of cotton. Re-
duce the acreage to what it was
last year: plant other crops.
afa4ne the farm us tSeaT seRstt'-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22
Pecan Growing is Profit Z

Bernie A. Foh1. who lass So
mer bought the Stuart Nurse
and has sold an immense stock "a
pecan trees at good prices, show
ed us a letter from Mr.. Al. e..
Villee, of Waycross, in which he
stated that it was true that his
neigh Dor, Brown, had sold 500
worth of p cans in one season.
He sold from one tree sos. 90
worth, but they we're seed nuts.
Last year John Lott sold 500
worth of either Jewett or Column
lean from one tree, and it seed
ling l. to II years old. How is
that for a seedling?"
Mr.. Foil had seen an account
of this $500 sale in the People
and wrote Mr.. HI. G. McFadden
with the above result.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22
BURMA MILLION BALES

NEom The valdosta Times.
Burn million bales of cotton
Ia put the price back to 10
cents or higher" is the heading
fa circular letter sent out by
farmer in pth Carolina to the
Southern ton growers. He
gpes on to say that he has eight
bales left from his crop, which he
will gladly burn, and that all of
his neighbors are willing to con-
tribute their part to the great
conhagration. He wants farm
ers all over the south to join in
1.-The movement to cut down the
0supp1y and thus raise the price
0f the balance of the crop. OF
course, there are no farmers in
The South who are willing to burn
their cotton. If they we're to do so
and cotton should advance few
cents a pound they would never
be willing to forgive themselves
for not holding what they had.
The farmers can raise the
price of cotton without burning
my of it if they will act wisely
DIE they will hold their cotton back
few months and then plant a
small crop next spring they will
get better price for what they
have. as we'll as good prices for
the next crop. It will do no good
to hold.it for few months and
then plant another heavy crop:
The spinners do not care As44s
where the cotton is, just so it is
in the country. They are just
as glad to see plenty of it in the
Southern warehouses or under
the old buzzard-wing gins as they
are to.haye it in their own ware
houses. So long as there is plen-
ty 1eftahey have nothing to fear.
They know thatthe supply fixes
the price. But when they see
farmers planting very light
! crop next; spring and still hold
\ ing on to- this years crop they
I will begin to do a little speculat-
n ing. The, size of the next crop
IrRnd the uncertainty of the seas
5 will all help the farmers to
/ good prices for what cotton
have on hard. But, as we
berUre, It VIII be Idle 10 lfoAd
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22
Pecks of Trouble.

Does advertising in the En-
terprise pay?
Not every time.
Last week Mr.. A. 3. Merit
advertised that he had found a
lap robe, good one. Yesterday
morning he 'phoned the Enter
prise that he had had II appli-
cants for the lost lap robe, and as
he had only one lap robe he was
in 10 pecks of trouble. Be care
full how you advertise In the En-
Mr+f4se.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22

tanning as possible. In doing this
the farmer reduces the expenses
of his farm, increases the value
of his land, improves the fertility
of his soil and gets in a position
where the schemes of the bears
and spectators do not disturb
his dreams.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22

Call early and get your Xmas
presents at Russell's Jewelry
sore, he ffas good sssOrtmeIft.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22
Irwin Will Get $9,297.75.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. IL. Sta I
School Commissioner w. Bs N
rift has finished the work Of ii
ing up the apportionmenf 4 B
for the school fund of the b
showing the amount that the
eral counties of the state
the local school systems i
tied to foy & &c year 1906.
The apportionment
county is as follows:
Irwin County
Fitzgerald
Ocilla
This is considerableinE
over the amount achieves
year. Our schools are oz
increase, which is gratifying
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22
Attention, L.


There will be a
of the White Jessa
Wednesday, Dec
o'clock p. m. A fl
is req uested as bust
portance will con
meeting. By ord !
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22
CONFINEMENT.

CONFINEMENT.
In this liberal land of liberty
With glory glorious bright
Her cleaning stars shining
Through the very darket night z
I'm happy that I'm living, 2
No matter who may guide,
For we're all sailing onward
Der the blessed tide,
The same stripes stream DER us Ill
No matter where we be,
With the same blessed promise
That of living liberty,
Though the south has little say
In national AFFAIRS
She has sunshine and flowers gay
And very few of cares,
For sunshines blessed sake
And the zephr's kindly kiss
I'll dwell here contented
In this wonderland of bliss, z
In the happy state of Georgia,
Where peace and plenty lie,
Where luxury flows the streams
And beauty gluts the eye.
Where marauders seldom come
To modest the nights repose,
But where honor reigns king K
With but little to oppose
While live in sunshine
I'll envy not the of snow,
Though he steers the ship of state Z
Where I'd like it wouldn't CO. Z
For he can't turn old Georgia round
To back he 'gainst the pole, z
Nor he can't rob US of our balmy breezes
To his longing soul.
Oh, while one lives in Georgia.
He has cause to sigh; \.
Nor to seek better home x.
Save the promised one High
J. W. YARBRoUGH. z
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-12-22

We
that on
crease th
fourth and Id
crop 10 prop
The membe
adjourned to q
gerald in the w
Hall on the 5th
Gem Der, 1904 and
farmers of Irwin
present.
D.B. 81
T. ]. Lu
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-05-31
Two Damage Suits From EIma.


Suit has been brought against the
Incorporated town of Elma for dam
ages 10 the sum Of $40 900 on account
of injuries received by little Leonard
Barr some time ago which resulted In
the loss of one of his feet, the limb
having been amputated above the an
kle. The injury is said to have been
caused by the boy stefpirg.tareugh a
defective walk and breaking his foot.
He is eleven years old and the son of
j. G. Barr, of this city,. e. e. Evans
has commenced damage suit against
Mayor f. d. Elwood and 81. j. Crooks
for damages in the sum Of $1,000 for
personal injuries received by him in
the assault made on him Sunday, May
l, when it is alleged the said defend.
ants used clubs to give the plaintiff a
beating in which he received two
broken fingers and was otherwise bad
ly bruised. Crooks is already bound
over to the grand jnry on criminal
charge for the same assault and the
stock yards feud will get another
good airing in the courts. .-Elma VI
dette,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-05-31
Iowa State Field Meet.

The annual field meet of the lead
ing colleges of the State, held at Des
Moines Saturday, May rs, was unusu-
ally fast in spite of threatening wea-
ther and rain part OF the time.
The athletes were evidently dissat-
isfied with the state records and pro-
ceeded to remedy the defect by estab-
fishing new ones in the shot put, mile
run, mile relay, 22O yd. hurdles, two
mile run and half mile relay.
Erwin Barker, as usual, won the
high jump, winning out easily at s tt,
10 inches. Elmer Davis took second
place 10 the 44o yd. dash, and was also
one of the runners on the Iowa
team which won second place In the
mile relay race. Tommy" Jones al.
so helped the cause of the Normal a
little by Winning 3rd place in the 22o
yd. hurdles.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-05-31
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were filed
with the county recorder for the week
ending May2S
John Mullen and wife to VIM. f.
Mullen, ne sec "a 80 IL. q 5000
Geo. Beaumaster and wife to
Fred Beaumester, und !
Sc sec 12-97-I3 3.............. 1900
Fred Beaumaster and wife to
Pat BrophY set sec 12-97.13 $500
VIM. Connolly and wife to Clara
Crowell lots S, 6, and s in blk
4, Wayerly add to Cresco. -. $500
Sarah DAVIS and husband to
Frank DAVIS, n 50 TT OF lot
IL blk is, Cresco. .............. LOO
John b. Williams and wife to
Ann Williams, W lot 4 In blk
/ in Cary's add to Lime Spring 900
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-05-31

| G. @. Shelly has been in our city fol
the past five days preparing for the
production of "When the Bell Tolls, >
which is to be presented at the opera
house on June 10th, by local talent
for the benefit of Oak Lawn Cemetery
With the dramatic talent at hand
and the present manifest interest by
all assisting we feel confident that we
are going to offer the people an excel
lent entertainment. Whether the
Association is going to raise any
money out of this depends on you and
everybody else. Tickets will be on
sale at the Lomas' hardware store for
25 and IS cents.
The Misses Cora Avery and Carrie
Auwers drove to Cresco Monday to
visit friends a few days.. :. Miss
Helen Chapin, our county superinten-
dent, was the guest this week of Mrs.
Elmer Babcock. Fl. A. Eckstine
s. Bro, will soon ship one of the
incest carloads of fat Hereford cattle
ever raised in this section of the
country. The barn of L. Sanborn
was struck by lightning Sunday morn
ing about 3 O'Clock and burned to the
ground, taking the granary with it.
-Four sets of harness, new buggy,
hay and grain were destroyed. ......
Prof. Wildman has signed a contract
as principal of the public school Of
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw county, for
the coming year. He was chosen
from among number OF applicants.
The town has a population Of 700.
The school has four departments and
usually furnishes an assistant for the
principal -. Our fish and game
warden, q. A. L. Loomis, was down
the river Sunday looking around and
was informed that some fishermen
below were breaking the law. He
borrowed can and pole by way of a
blind and started out to hunt trouble,
but found it sooner than he antici-
pated. On the way he met minister
driving along the road. GLOW are
you, Mr.. Loomis, said the minister
pleasantly, "what luck?" Our game
warden's phiz turned a cardinal hue
and he stammered, "Oh, amt fishin'
Pm just making believe" We
doubt if the minister appreciated the
| j1ke at the time but he will when he
reads thiS.-CheSter Herald.