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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
KEEP REYEON THEsRDATEs

A list of Xmas entertainments so far
announced and advertised:
December 90, night, Bertrand Sunday
school.
December 90, night, Irvington Baptist
Sunday school.
December 20, night, Weems Presbyter-
ian Sunday School.
December %, night, entertainment and
supper at Farnham Hall.
December %, night, White Stone Bap-
list Sunday School Xmas tree.
December 81, night. Poplar Neck SUM-
day school.
December %. night. Wesley Chapel.
December %, night. Iryington Metho-
dist school.
December 90, night. Holly Party and
Ball at Kilmarnock.
December 20, night, Sharps Sunday
school.
December so, night, Drama, ]. o. o. +,
and Rebekahs at Irvington.
"THR LAST LOAF"
DRAMA AT IRvINeToN, NIGHT, DEC. 30
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Mark Ashton, Hlversmith. w. Med. Lee.
Caleb Hanson, baker. Frank @. Newbill.
Harry Hanson, son of Caleb, Willie Rowe.
Dick hustle ,Journeyman baker, Bruce Squires
Tom Chubbs, butcher. b. s. Hammonds.
Kate Ashton, NJ ark g wife, Miss Annie i. Long
LillyAshton, their daughter Mrs. Thos wiIlins
Patty Jones, Yankee girl, Mrs. Lula II. Gaines
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
PEARLS FROM THE SHELLS.

Messrs. e. g. Snead and T. ID. Ficklin,
of Litwalton, Lancaster, were in town
Friday night. en- route home from visit
to Richmond.-FreeL Lance.
Mr.. A. A. Cralle is charmed with his
new environments. Judge T. r.
B. Wright is rejoicing that he can at
least spend Christmas at home.-7Sde-
eater Democrdt-Bracing up for his jan
uary bout at Lancaster, we suppose.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Snead, OF He.ths-
vile, Va, were guests at the hospitsble
home of Dir. and Mrs. III. L. Smither
last week. Mr.. Snesd, being one OF Arm
strong, Gator s Co.'s most popular sales
men, is well known through this section
and his many friends are always delighted
to see him.-SdIUdd Corr. S0uthside Sen
tinek
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
AFTER CHRISTMAS

There will be d few vacancies In the
Blackstone Female Institute. III parents
expect TO enter daughters at beginning
OF second term, January 3lst, II would
be well 10 enter them at close of Christ.
mas holidays. January Sd. The addi-
tional charge is comparatively small,
and there is great gain to students.
Write promptly for application blanks.
FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS
Giving free tuition, will be open after
January Sd to young ladies who are
prepared 10 enter, and who are willing
TO assist In the dining-room department
to help defray expenses. Apply to
Rev. JAS. CANNON, Jr., Principal,
BLACKSTONE, VA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
WEEMS.

The Presbyterian Sunday School will
have its Xmas entertainment Monday,
December 26, SPIN.
Revenue Cutter Window harbored
here Monday night.
l. b. Wsgenen stopped off Tuesday
night on his way to Baltimore and en-
gagged 81. e. Owen to repair the corner
of the wharf here recently torn away by
one OF the steamers.
Dariss Bailey, Bruce Wright and
another man, all colored, and OF lower
Lancaster, were before Justice Elskov
last week charged by Jno. Mercer, of
White Stone, with stealing oysters. Two
of the men were fined $40 each and the
other IS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
SIMPSONS WHARF.

Capt. VIM. Edwards and son, Clarence,
have returned home from dredging. The
Captain had the misfortune to lose his
anchor.
Willie Perciful and George Sampson
have also returned home from dredging.
Mrs. John Edwards, our former post
mistress, has resigned that Office and our
merchant, X. ii. Beane, has been APP
pointed to fill the place He now con-
ducts the postoffice in his store in con-
nectioD with his other business.
Mrs. Mamie Ashburne and daughter.
Bessie, have returned home after spending
several days with friends and relatives at
Weems and Irvington.
On last Friday, Melvin Perciful, George
and Eddie Sampson and Willie Conely
accompanied our jolly young Capt. Willie
Perciful, on n trip to Mia in his yacht.
The Ladies Aid Society, OF this place
will meet ut Mrs. C. r. Lunsiord's Tues
day night, December 9th. The girls arr
requested to bring cake to sell, but al
hope the girls wont fail to come whether
they have cakes or not.
Success to old Sanity Claus in these
HARD TIMES.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
MILLENBECK.

II. l. Kirk, who has been living Mt
Towles Point for,soIne time, has moved
to Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs Kirk smany
friends hated to part with them.
Mrs. A. w. Davis, of Bertrand, was the
guest of Mrs. W. II. Warren last week.
DIR. Willie Chowning is now the guest
OF j. f. Blakemore, near this place.
Miss Annie L. Davenport, who has been
teaching school in King George county
FOR some time, has returned home to
spend Christmas with her father, W. W.
Davenport. The latter was in Baltimore
last week on business.
W. II. Warren is in Baltimore this week
on business.
L. ID. Ficklin has moved to Shutdown.
over his store. He has with him his two
oldest boys, I. ID. and Lloyd.
Wishing you all n Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year remain, as ever,
Snow STORM.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Charlie Kriete, of Kriete Bros, Bowl
ers Wharf, was In Baltimore the past
week.
J. Z. Mcdaniel, popular salesman,
has purchased the Scott Hotel property,
in Tsppahannock, and has opened a
first class hotel, under the name OF
mcdaniel House"
Don't forget that partridges must not
be killed or had In possession while snow
Is on the ground. Only wild turkeys
can be killed In snow. Game wardens
throughout the State are having fines
inflicted for killing or having In
possession quail during this weather.
On January 1st Hotel Mathews win
pass from the management OF III. Ii.
Hale, formerly of Lancaster, to L. NJ.
Blake. Mr.. Hale has had charge OF the
hotel for the past three and one half
years and has always stood well with the
local trade as well as the travelling public
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
HARVEY'S NECK.

Capt. L. NJ. Bussells returned from Bal
timore last week
Miss Kate Whaley, after spending few
days in Baltimore, returned home Fri
day.
DIR. George Beale was the welcome guest
OF X. "A. Clark not long since.
W. H. Tignor has returned from Balti-
more.
The merchants here have lovely lot of
Xmas goods.
There will be an oyster supper at the
Jr. .. [. A. NJ. hall on Wednesday night
in the Xmas.
Miss Julia Eubank spent Saturday and
Sunday with Miss Jennie Brom, at
brouns Store. SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
Northumberland 20
northumberland NOTEs.

At the recent session of his court here
Judge Wright took occasion to say that
DE did not wish TO resort to any harsh
means, but he would be forced 20 add
jail imprisonment in the violation of the
local option laws if the offenders still
continue to carry on this illegal traffic.
The death OF Mr.. Lloyd T. Smith, ex-
commemorative Attorney, was shock
to the whole county. Though having
had heart trouble for some time he had
seemed of late to be improving.
A handsome piano was landed at
1iper's Wharf for Mrs. DIR. Harding from
kranz, Smith & Co.'S Piano ware-room
Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
NOTICE THESE:

G. B. Smither offers oxen and bull for
sale.
Read salesman notice of ]. E. Nc.
Daniel.
Kriete Bros, Bowlers wharf, advertise
bugeye for sale.
j. L. Connellee advertiscs for dogwood
add persimmon.
Messick & Gunby will open your ewes
IL you read that big ad on this page.
Geo. Cottingham, the big merchant of
Ottoman. advertises big Xmas doings
on this page.
New schedule Of B., G. & A. 81 Gamer
route, in effect December 20, 1904, will
be found on this page.
w. r. Smiths College, Lexington, Ky,
Is where nearly 300 farmer boys, clerks
and teachers of this state pursued a
business course OF Stenograpby OF
Telegraphy, and are now Bankers
Merchants, Bookkeepers, Stenographers
and Telegraphers, etc. Read ad and
keep this notice for reference. This is a
responsible college. Assets of Kentucky
University, nearly 81 100000. II YOU
have any idea of attending a Business
College we advise you to write at oace
for particulars to Wilbor II. Smith, Lex,
ington, KY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
REHOBOTH.

Quite a number of our people turned
out in sleighs TO hear our new pastor
Sunday morning.
Well, Christmas is nearly here and we
guess old Santa is getting his reindeer
ready to visit the little ones. We hope
he will visit them all, for every heart
should be made glad on Christmas
morning.
Mrs. George Christopher, who was
quite sick the past week, is better at this
writing, as is also Mrs. j "A. Shriner, who
has been suffering with rheumatism.
Mrs. Minnie Christopher was the wei
come guest of her son, ADDISON, from Fri
day until Monday.
Mrs. George Beane visited relatives at
Molusk last week and attended the
funeral of her sister.
Our new pastor, Rev. Porter Hardy
whose family was delayed on account oil
sickness, arrived Friday with his wife
and six little children, and are now ready
to receive callers at the parsonage.
We regret to lose our neighbors, Mr.
and Mrs. T. C. Bland, who have pur
chased the lovely home of Lombard
Mitchell, at huntsville. They will leav,
shortly for that place.
Shipping turkeys is being engaged il
very largely here this week.
Capt. and Mrs. Frank Dodson, VIII,
have been on an extended visit to rela
tives and friends in Baltimore and Wash
ington, returned home last Thursday
They brought with them quite lot O
nice furniture TO beautify their alread,
lovely home.
Mr.. Allie Clark and Mrs. Ester Snow
were visitors here Friday. They cam
for their daughters, who are attending
the Misses Pinckard's school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Peters, of Dalti
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
WESTLAND.

W. III. Mitchell was in Baltimore last
week purchasing Christmas goods. Mr..
5. r. Abbott was also in that city.
Roany Mitchell left Saturday for Tap
pahannock, where he will be married in a
few days. He viii make this place his
future home.
Mr.. Geo. E. Hasting and Miss Edna
George, of this place, will be married
Wednesday night during Christmas.
Wish much success to the young couple,
and may the bright light OF prosperity
for everilluminate their pathways.
RuJ
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
COME UP, OR SHUT ia ZIP

We don't mean exsctly that, either.
III you come up, you will shut us up. II
you don't come up you won't shut us MP
We are talking to you. our delinquent
friend. If you owe us for year or
two's subscription. for advertising or
JOB work, VIC. ask you 60 pay up We
need the money. 1t Is ours. If you pay
up we will stop hammering at you; IL
you dent, we are going to keep ever
iastingiy at it In one way or another. If
you don't pay us you won't stop our
shop from working, nor shut off our
efforts to collect. This is d season when
we have to pay out heaviest Help the
VI THEN in the good work, won't yon?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
,ssSEE RAILWAY co.
Piankatank River Line.
WINTER SCHEDULE.
In Eject December 25th, 1904.

Steamer leaves Pier Light St., Baltimore,
every Sunday and wednesday. weather per-
mitting, for Fitchetts and intermediate land
ings, as follows:
Leave Baltimore p. m, Mia 2:30 a. m,
Simpsons 2:45, Tipers 3, Blackwells $40.
Election 3:i5, limbs 4. Reedville 4:S0. Bard
ings 8, Harveys Sis. Grace Point 7:l0, Byrdton
7:20. KilmarnOck 1880. Ocrane 8:46, Chasos o.
Little Bay $40. Painers 10. Jackson's Greek
il:3U, Cherry Point lI:l5, Cricket Hill l2 noon.
Calls 1918 p. m, arrive Fitchetts 1880, leave
Ruarks 4, Grinels Las, Warehouse lao. Con-
RAIDS g Green Point 220. Stampers $40,
Blands 3:l5, arrive Frceport $3.50 D. m.
Returning, steamer leaves Freeport for
Baltimore and intermediate landings every
Tuesday and Friday. weather permitting. as
Leave Freeport a. m. BANDS e;l0, Stamp
ers $50. Green Point $40. Conrads Z. Ware
house 7s3O, Grinels $40, Ruarks 7:45, FItchetts.
8. Calls $50. Cricket Hill s:45, Cherry Point
10 Jackson's Creek 1870, Palmers IL noon,
Little Bay I2:i6 p. m, Chases l2:45. Ocrans 1,
Kilmarnock 40. Byrdton l.50. Grace Point 2.
Hardings 3. Harveys 3:l5, Fleeton i:A5, limbs
s, Reedville 5:50 Mia o. Blaokwells 6:S0, Tipers
5:45. simpsons p. m, arrive Baltimore next
morning B a. On.
This timetable shows the time at which
boats may be expected TO arrive at and de-
part from the several wharves, but their ar
rival or departure at the time stated is not
guaranteed, nor does the Company hold Itself
responsible for any delay or any conse-
Quences arising therefrom.
Freight received at Baltimore for above
points on sailing days until $50 p. m.
WILLARD THOMSON, Gen. Manager.
w. II. brown. Agent. Pier 3.
Il. MURDOCH, Gen. Passenger Agent.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
sALEsMAN's NOTICE.

TO the people of the Tidewater vir.
ginis, and my friends generally:
FROM January LIST, 1905. l will renre.
sent in Tidewater the large aud popular
house OF CARTER, WEBSTER & co
Baltimore, Importers and Jobbers of
foreign and domestic Notions and White
Goods, Hosiery, Underwear, Gloves and
Gents Furnishings. The well. known
reputation OF this house speaks for itself.
and ask for them the patronage of INV
friends and the merchants Throughout
Tidewater Virginia.
Very respectfully
JAS. e. MCDANIEL.
Tappahannock. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

more, are expected here Thursday 70
spend Christmas with relatives and
friends.
FOR some reason unknown TO us vet.
only three CITIZENS came to Rebobotb
last week and our people are lamenting
over not getting their papers, for they
look forward with great pleasure to the
day OF it's arrival.
A bright and happy Christmas and
prosperous New Year to the CITIZEN and
all OF its readers, are the wishes of
SCHOOLGIRL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
OCRAN.

Everett Brown, from near Irvington.
has moved his family to the late Henry
Jefferson's place.
Quite jolly crowd assembled Tuesday
night at the home of Capt. G p Squires
The party was 10 honor of the Captains
northern guests.
Santa will be seen in his room at Yves
ley Chapel Thursday night, December %.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
DosWood and Persilmrnon Wanted

Dogwood feet inches, 5 feet 4 inches,
or 9 feet inches long, IS inches between
bark al top end, clear of knots; $40 so
per cord on any Rappehannock wharf
from Rappahannock down.
Persimmon inches between bark at
top end and same In other respects as
Dogwood, 81 per cord. For further In
formation apply to
r. 81. BENSON, Weems, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
Lancaster County.
KILMARNOCK.

Rev. f. w. Claybrook Is stIl on the
ragged edge, but expects to fill his sp.
pointments next Sunday.
Jimmy Brent, who is engaged with the
northern fishing feet, is home for day
or 80.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
$40 REWARD.

For information leading to arrest of
party or parties who stole my canoe and
oysters from Palmer's Wharf, In Little
Bay, on the night Of December 10, 1904
s. p. SIMMONS, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Sleighing was quite sport for some
OF our young people Sunday last.
The inclemency of the weather caused
non-attendance at our public schools
for several days.
We would like to state concerning the
concert mentioned in last weeks issue
that 1t will be postponed until later.
owing to the dreadful weather rendering
1t unfit for practice.
Mrs. Emma Taliaferro hasbee very
much indisposed, but is now improved.
Benjamin Saunders has very nearly
completed his new building.
Emanuel Waits, near Litwalton, Is
erecting large kitchen and dinine-room
combined.
Don't forget the grand entertainment
to DE held by the Odd Fellows of Nuts
vile on the 9th. Come one, come all
aurrah for a good time; everything
fresh and fine. III. q. n
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
FOR THE YOUNG HOUSEWIFE.

The young housekeeper will be inter-
ested in series of papers on "The
Making OF Housewife" beginning in
the January number of The DelinedtOr,
in which useful housewifely knowledge
is embodied in such entertaining form
that one is likely TO forget that she is
Studying domestic matters. Other topics
IN the same number, that will appeal TO
the housekeeper, are illustrated centre
pieces for New Years Day and beverages
Tor the holidays attraciively served
cakes for New Years gift, also illustrated
aud number OF recipes for novel re-
treshments for the holiday season.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
XMAS NOTICE.

II you and your children would enjoy
treat attend the bright, interesting and
beautiful Cantata, entitled "Santa's
Decision" which will be rendered by the
Sunday school of Sharps, Va, Thursday
night. December Goth. Admission free.
supper will be served at usual price
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
XMAS ENTERTAINMENT.

The Farnhsm people will have a
dramatic entertainment and sumptuous
supper at Farnham Hall Monday night,
December Goth. a pleasant evening
guaranteed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
WEIR POLES AND LUMBER.

THE UNDERSIGNED will be pleased
TO communicate with parties In want
Oh weir Poles and Lumber, long or
short lengths.
w. Ii. JESSE. Eitwalton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
CATTLE FOR SALE.

One Black Polled Angus Bull, regis
tered, s years old, $50. One yoke 2-year-
old steers $50. and one yoke 3.year -old,
500. Oxen ready for work.
@. B. SMITaER,
Weems, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Loyola Leland is at home from his
drumming trips for the holidays.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

. IL you want dwellings, churches t.,ta ,,r
houses OF any description built write 20 w. m.
SSsSe. contractor, LitwaltOn. Va FstirrsfeS
wa" Gown mills located ia Lancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

1t is again with pleasure
L announce to you all that
L have one of the largest and
incest Xmas Stocks ever
shown In tie Northern
Neck, consisting of the fol-
lowing wares: Japanese,
English, German, Austral.
ian and American work in
such as Collar Boxes, Glove
Boxes, Dressing Gases, Man
lcure Sets, Brushes, Combs.
Pin Trays, Bread TRAYS,
Fancy Baskets, Work Bas-
kets, Cutlery, Gold Foun-
tain Pens, Stationery, Clocks.
Watches, Chains, Stick Pins,
Butter Dishes, Knives and
Forks, Sugars and Creams.
Tea Sets, Nut Baskets Syrup
Cans, Fruit Bowls, Vases.
Gold and Silverwares of ali
kinds, Pictures aud Frames,
Ladies Fancy Purses, and,
10 fact, a little of everything
a person wants.
Old Santa Claus will be
at my store all day Satur-
day, December 3rd, and I
want everybody to come up
and see him. He will be
glad to see you ell.
Yours for everything you
want,
ELLIS c. RICHARDSON,
4711 Broadway,
KILMARNoCK. VA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
BUGEYE FOR SALE.

For sale cheap, Five-log Bugeye, sharp
rugged, good model. Address
KRIErE Bros,
Bowlers Wharf, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Miss Ruby Smith left Monday for a
months stay in Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

rake Laxative Bromo omniue Tablets. AL
6lrusglsts refund the money IL it fails 10 Gu re
q. w. Groves signature is on each box. 2sc
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
AFRO.AMERICAN NOTES.

Miss Loula Winder, Of White Stone. is
spending few weeks In Baltimore.
Jesse Parks. of Churchfield, fell from
his hay loft Tuesday afternoon and sus-
tanned very painful, but not serious,
injuries.
James Lawson, of White Stone, died
this week after short illness.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
lockwood AND PERSIM-
MON WANTED

$50 cords of Dogwood and Persimmon
wanted. will pay eleven dollars per
cord, in five cord lots. Will pay more
when q larger quantity Is furnishedt
Wood to be delivered on Steamboa !.
wharf or vessel rail. For full particulars
and specifications address
j. Ia. CoNNELLEE,
Litwalton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

No issue OF the CITIZEN next week,
December 80.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Skating now takes the place of sleigh
ing. December is humoring the young
folk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Miss Leila Carter, OF Millenbeck, has
been visiting Miss Annie Thomas the
past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
READERS OF yNTEREsr

A. oon,t iorget about our fine line OF Mattsngs
rugs, Oiicloth. laces. Ribbons and Dry Goods
MEssfcK SUSBY, Iryi gton, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Wild turkeys are gsllavsnting around
Irvington, several of them having tackled
remnants of garden foliage In the village.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Frank G. Newbill is In Baltimore for
few days.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23
MENTION,

All communications should be addressed 10
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Iryington. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

The following paragraph. taken from
personal letter to the editor Of the CITI.
ZEN from FL. Jeter Hayden, of Urbanna,
VIII be read with interest and pleasure
by his friends and relatives in this town
and vicinity: Having always mani
tested much interest in me know you
VIII be pleased to learn that at the regu.
lar stated communication of Urbanna
lodge, No. 80. A. f. g. A. NJ. Tuesday
night OF this week was elected Wor
master Of this lodge for the ensuing year
oy most complimentary vote.
Mrs. d. and myself will be over Friday
night to spend till Tuesday with the 'oid
folks at home"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Last evening Thursday Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Dunton entertained at their home
here in celebration of their 18th marital
anniversary.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

Encourage home enterprise and buy your
lumber OF w. II. Jesse, LsItwalton. Lancaster
Go. Material the best, prices low. big freights
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-23

MULES For SALR-Will sell good pair
miles, wagon and harness. Also one
broken steer. w. Med. LRR,
Irvington, Va.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
TOO MANY WOLVES.
A War to be Relentlessly Wased
Against these Pests.

Just as soon as cold weather, accom-
paied by suow, reaches the Northern
Minnesota district, a campaign will
be started for the determination of
wolves in the county which will be
more thorough in its plan than any
attempt attempted in this part of
the country, says the Herald:
The settlers in the outlying dis
tricts, some of whom have been re-
Gently in the city with wolf pelts of
animals they have been able to Kill
within the past few days, are organ
izing with the hunters and trappers
with a view of conducting a system
attic warfare for the determination
of the packs of wolves which are
threatening the lives of their stock,
and, sometimes human beings.
Several of the farmers from dis
tricts not more than fifteen or twenty
miles from the city claim that the
wolves are thicker than they were a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Honeymoon Trip Alone.

John Skufca and Mariana Pavlin
were united in marriage Tuesday by
Judge Cosgroye. John had promised
Mariana that he would make her his
wife but Tuesday morning he decided
to 90 to the old country instead.
The prospective bride thought she
was TO accompany him but John had
only purchased one ticket and when
the afternoon train pulled out he
boarded the same while in motion
from the opposite side while Chief
LaBeau also got on and collared the
elusive John. He was taken before
Judge CosgroYe on a warrant sworn
to by the girl and upon their being
married he was allowed to depart.