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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
ALFONSO.

Addie Alexander, who Is visiting at
this place, spent the 9th instant at his
home In Fairields. having as his guest
Callie Bsrrack. They returned here on
Sunday.
A. j. Headley, who has been sick for
some time, we are glad to say is better
at this writing.
Our public school, taught by Miss
Jinkie Downing, closed the past week
during the snowy weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. II. Revere visited the
latter's mother the past week.
James Norris. Of Lively, visited In this
neighborhcod one day last week.
Jimmie Haynie and Mr.. Forester, of
Reedville, spent Thursday aud Friday
with frien DIS and relatives In this section.
Misses Essie Pitman and Clara For
roster were pleasant callers at the writ
er's home the past week.
Your correspondent and her brother
spent Friday with friends near Litwa,.
ton.
Miss Leila Keyser. who has been sick
for the past few days. we are glad to say
Is better.
Mrs. Bette Barrack visited her parents
at Roland Hill on the 3rd instant.
Richard Barrack and his sister, Miss
Christie, spent Sunday with their aunt,
Mrs. Maria Barrack, near Marvin.
Mrs. w. j. Rice and children visited
her mother at Lara recently.
MAY BELL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
PEARLS FROM THE SHELLS.

Miss Virginia Dare, of Middlesex
county, Va, is visiting friends in this city
and suburbs.-NoItolk Vtrgiaian- Plot.
Mr.. f. w. Claybrook, son of Rev. Mr.
Claybrook, of Kilmarnock, arrived here
yesterday and is in training in the local
bank preparatory to accepting position
In one OF the compauy's branch banks.
Mr.: Clsybrook is a young man of fine
qualities, and will, no doubt. make an
excellent record as a bsnker-Nortl-
amptOn Times.
Mr.. t. N. Brent, proprietor of the T.
N. Brent Store, very literally offered to
makes cash donation to the Mary Wash.
ington Hospital of $25, and in addition
give 10 per cent on the gross cash sales
for any four days the ladies would name.
The proposition was unanimously &C,
cepted and the following days selected:
Tuesdays, February 9th, 18th, 23rd and
March st.-Fredericks6urg Star.
Governor Montague is right in his po.
sition in favor of using convicts on the
public roads. Certainly they could not
be used in any other way 10 as much ad.
vantage for the State and people. Any
income or economy that may result from
their earnings in the walls of the peni
Tertiary or on State farms IL inconsider-
able compared to the returns from Judi.
cious management of them as working
force In improving our highways and
making them permanent, well graded and
easy. As the governor says, the health
and comfort of the convicts themselves
would be promoted by such use.-Nesos.
Leader.
Speak-easy proprietors should take
notice that two of their number were
convicted and fined at the last term OF
our county court, and one of their vic
Tins was convicted and sentenced to five
years imprisonment for offences CON-
mitted while under the Influence of their
rotten whiskey, though he stated on the
witness stand that he procured his
whiskey from one ofthe Weems steamers
at West Urbanna wharf. Rather than
have the sins of the speak-easy proprie-
tors laid at his feet, we believe the Presi-
dent OF the Weems Line will order the
bsr-rooms on his steamers closed when
they touch at wbarves in sections where
there are no licensed saloons. At any
rate the Sentinel respectfully makes that
suggestion to Mr.. Willlams -Soutsside
Sentinel
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
FAIRFIELDS.

II. B. Smith, of Washington, re-
Gently paid q short visit TO HE par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Smith, of
Hull's Neck.
Gordon and Miss Leila Blundon
were with friends at Kilmarnock
Saturday.
DIR. Beale delivered a lecture at
the Fsir6elds Baptist Church on Feb
ruary I'd, his subject being Chow
Chickens Come Home to Roost. /"
The condition of the weather at the
time prevented many persons being
present. The lecture was very in
structive and interesting. The Doc
tors many friends here are pleased
that he has decided to remain as
pastor of the church for another
year.
Henry Blundon has been sick dur
ing the past week.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
Of the Methodist Protestant church
will be held at the parsonage al
Burgess Store Oh Monday afternoon
at l o'clock, February Goth. If the
weather should be Indictment it will
be held the following Saturday.
Lloyd and Miss Vivian Goodman,
who are attending school at Farm.
ham, spent Saturday and Sunday
with their parents.
Elliott Jones has been confined tc
his bed for the past three weeks with
rheumatism. Vox.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
NORTHUMBERLAND NOTES.

4. Q. Dawson gave his daughter,
Hiss Pearl, a party last Thursday,
February 4th. Ali report having
spent pleasant evening.
Mrs. Robert Walker is critically
i'll at this writing.
Miss Eta Claughton closed her
school last week on account of the
bad weather. ~
Sleighing was enjoyed very much
by the young people of Heathsville
and vicinity. One young man while
out sleighing had the misfortune to
have his sleigh capsized aud his
horse get away and run some dis
lance before he was stopped by a
drummer coming in town.
John ID. Luttrell, one of the oldest
citizens of Northumberland, and
also one of the most respected, is
seriously i'll at his home near Coan
church. This will be sad news to
many, for all love "John d."
The great fire in Baltimore is the
chief topic everywhere. The enter
prize and push of the CITIZEN in
getting out "extras" is highly spoken
of and appreciated by all subscribers.
Your subscription list is growing
rapidly in this county. A party stated
the other day he had recently sent in
thirty.five new names. The Balti-
more fire is truly Richmond's oppor-
tunity. Why the business men of
that city don't build and equip at
least an electric line from Fredericks-
burg down through the Neck is past
all comprehending. The entire trade
could be secured.
John IL. Sisson, Of Cuan neighbour
hood, who some time since bought
from the administrator of Il. II.
Crowther his entire stock of goods and
went In the mercantile business, has
of late been doing we'll. He keeps a
large and we'll selected stock and is
pleasant and affable to his customers.
Slater Jet, of near Burgess
Store, is lying at the point of death
from a gunshot wound accidentally
inflicted by his brother, JEFF Jett.
The young men were out shooting
rabbits at the time. Jett's gun acct
dentally went off, the load struck his
brother, the shot passing through
the lung and abdomen.
10. Rock, aged about 25 years,
died Sunday night at his home in
Bluff Point. Interment was at Kill
marncck Baptist church on Tuesday.
He leaves q widow.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
THE WINTERS STORM.

Prophet Hicks is gaining favor in
having struck February's weather in
his forecasts.
After the beautiful "ground-hog
day" the storms set in. In Indiana
passengers had to desert snow bound
trains and trudge across the country
to villages and places to find shelter
and food.
Investigations of conditions in the
Thumb" district of Michigan. that
part of the State north of Port
Huron to Saginaw Bay, comprising
three counties, made over the long
distance telephone, shows that there
are upwards of 100000 people storm
bound in the villages, towns and
hamlets of the district. All the
towns north from Port Huron report
alarming shortage of coal. with little
or no wood supply available. Fortu-
nately there is no lack of provisions.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
WICOMICO CHURCH,

Rev. Thomas Garter, SO called
"Faith Healer" spent last week at
the home of Jno. Pitman. He
preached to a nsmber of people every
night.
Miss Lizzie Anderson has returned
home after spending some time with
her brother in Dorchester county,
Md.
Mrs.. E. E. Coles, who had been In
Baltimore awhile for medical treat
ment, has returned home.
We are sorry to note that
Butcher Hudnall, of Sunnybank,
still remains in very poor health.
Miss Julia Eubank paid Mrs. w.
Q. Whaley a visit Saturday and Sun
day. BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
IBERIS.

Despite The bad roads there was q
good attendance at White Marsh last
Sunday morning, but a gloom OF sadness
was cast over the congregation when
the pastor, Rev. r. L. Bentley, an
nounced that under advice OF his physi-
clan he would be unable to preach, hav
ing a severe case OF throat trouble. His
physician advised him not TO preach for
at least a month. and he asked his peo-
pie to bear with him that long, saying
IL the weather and his health would per
NIT he would go TO his appointments to
meet with his people and engage in
reading. singing and praying, which re-
quest was unanimously granted. We
trust that the Great Physician may soon
restore him to perfect health.
j. Mayo Robinson returned last week
from Accomac, where he had been called
TO see his mother, who was very i'll. We
are glad TO know, however, that she is
improving.
As this is the first time the creeks
and branches have been free of Ice since
December OF November, there is a rush
for weir stakes. Y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
SIMPSONS WHARF.

Miss Maggie Douglas, of Bslti-
more, spent u few days last week
with her sister, Mrs. @. II. Luusford.
Miss Maggie Lamkin, of Wicomico,
was visiting her sister, Mrs. Mamie
Ashburne last week.
Miss'Trudie Oockrell, of Miskimon,
spent from Tuesday to Saturday of
last week with her friend, Miss Bes-
sic Ashburne.
Julian Cockrell, of Miskimon, was
at A. A. Ashburne's last Friday.
Miss Bessie Ashburne entertained
eighteen of her young friends last
Friday night in honor of Misses
Lampkin and Cockrell, who were
visiting her.
We are sorry to report Miss Meta
Weldon on the sick list.
w. II. Booth is somewhat indis-
posed at this writing.
HARD TINES.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
Better Thnn Gold.

II was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility, ~
writes +. J. Greene, of Lancaster, N. II. mo
remedy helped me until 1 began using Elsc-
trio Bitters, which did me more good than ali
the medicines 1 ever used. They have also
kept my wife in excellent health for years.
She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for
female troubles; that they are q grand tonic
and invigorator for weak, rundown women
No other medicine can take its place in our
family" Try them Satisfaction guaranteed
by L. J. Hayden & Son, Irviugton, and 4. c.
Richardson, Kilmarnock. Only 30 cents.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
FLEETON.

Capt. r. p. Waller, wife and lit
tie Rudolph spent part of last week
with Mrs. Robert Haynie, at Fair
port.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Butler, of
Lillian, spent several days last week
with Mrs. Julia Wood at Fleetwood
Capt. Milligsn, who for some time
has been working on the artesian
well here, was taken sick very sud-
denly and DR.. Cockrell was called to
see him.
Warner Davenport, while killing
beef at Mr.. fruits one day last
week, was paralyzed. @. M. w.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
New Mail Route

The Department has decided at last to
establish mail route from White Stone,
via Palmer aud TreaIle, to Fisherman,
in lower Lancaster. This route, long
needed and often asked for, will begin
March 4th next. Bids were closed on
February 9th.
The people below White Stone have
had no mail service except via Baltimore.
Although within easy touch of White
Stone mail from that place had to be sent
to Baltimore and returned to the county
via B., @. and A. boats. Several times
the citizens have petitioned the Depart
ment, TO no avail. The VIRGINIA CrTI-
ZEN, aided by Senator Martin, has worked
assiduously on this, and at last crowned
with success. We congratulate the peo-
pie of lower Lancaster.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
WEEMS.

OYSTER ToNGERS PINED-SPINDLE
HOUSE BEACON LIGHT SHOT TO
PIECES-PBRsoNALs, ETC.
Many oyster tongers have been violat-
ing the law lately as to taking small oys-
tiers, and Inspector Hardy is determined
TO stop 1t. Five cvlored tongers and two
white were fined this week ten dollars
each, and IL caught again their license
will be taken away from them. The law
breakers were Edmond Gaskins, Thos.
Mutt, James Taylor Jerry Thomas and
VIM. Jones, all colored, and w. s.
Schools and J. Louis Atkins, white. 1t
is reported that some buyers are Boosting
of buying anything that comes along,
large or small, mostly around Towles
Point. Inspector Hardy has them on
the watch and will make an example OF
them.
Last Friday night between $50 and z
p. m. some person shot the white beacon
light and broke the glass all to pieces.
For evidence that will convict the guilty
party the Government will pay half of
the fine TO any one. which is from $3.50
10 $1,000, and an additional penalty to
the offender OF from six months to two
years in the penitentiary.
Every subscriber appreciates the extra
sent out by the enterprising management
ofthe VIRGINIA CITIZEN. There are not
many of us that realize the expense en-
tailed In getting out an extra-the cost
OF the paper, labor in getting it out and
the addressing to several thousand and
the cost OF mailing to each subscriber,
besides the cost.of telegraphing to get
the latest news. There are not many
local papers that would bear this expense
and any paper that does it shows that
the arrangements only desire Is to ge,
the news TO Its iDquiring patrons at any
cost. We eagerly await the next edition
of the CITIZEN so rs to know the full ex.
tent OF Bsltimore's loss. Coon.
Robert Balderson, of Richmond coun.
~, was visiting friends and attending to
business here last week. He was &C.
compan;ed home by Miss Lille Ash.
burn, who will spend some time with
her sister, Mrs. Bslderson. Mr.. Balder-
son contemplaies building on his land
here In the near future.
Lewis Ashburn lost one OF his horses
last week.
Miss Orah Doggeit has returned from
two weeks visit to friends at Wi
comico.
Mrs. John Gaines is quite sick with
rheumatism, having been unable to walk
for two weeks.
Jimmie Hayden has bought from B. G..
Doggett the unoccupied house belong
ing 10 him, and will have It moved 10
his own land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Ashburn are rejoic-
Ing over the advent Of baby girl.
Miss Elnora Ashburn has returned
from Baltimore, where she had been WIS.,
ting her cousin since before Christmas.
Miss Annie Jones and brother spent
Sunday with Mrs. Mons Gunther.
We would like to ask Hard Times"
OF SIMPSONS Wharf, IL times are get
ting any better. We never hear any
thing from him now. l..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12

and had both instrumen tai and vocal
music. Then the girls chose their
partners and escorted them to supper.
After thanking the host and hostess
for their kind hospitality, ali left
for their homes.
There has been some talk Of build
ing hall for Providence church.
Melyern Purciful, of Simpsons
wharf, was visiting friends near here
last week.
Owing to the Indictment weather
j. w. Dawson has closed his school
for awhile.
The Misses FORESTER, of this
neighborhood, were visiting friends
near Rainswood during the past week.
PETAL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
REGINA.

MIR. and Mrs. James o. Talley
have moved into their new home
near this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. ID. Pitman Wis.,
tied the home of the lady's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Davenport, in Wi
comico, on Saturday last.
II. j. Forester, wife and little
daughter, Maize, of Miskimon, were
recently pleasant callers at the home
of his brother, G. A. Forester.
Will Harrison and Wayland Marsh,
of Miskimon, and Robert Walker, of
Heathsville, were seen in our midst
few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howe, of
Rehoboth, visited at the home of
Robert Pitman recently.
Il. j. Marsh and family, of Mis-.
kimon, spent Sunday and Monday
last visiting their uncle, G. a. For
roster, of this place.
Miss Margaret Webb has re-
turned to her home at Lancaster
Courthouse, after pleasant stay
with her sister, Mrs. S. w. Forester.
Richard Davis was a pleasant
caller last week.
II. B. Thomas has returned from
his home at Lara to take charge of
his post OF duty at w. G. Beane's, jr.,
saw mill.
Mrs. George Talley, who was very
unwell, is much better at this writing.
This community was saddened to
hear of the sudden death of little
George Collins, the two-and-a half
months old son Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
James 0. Talley. Their little treasure
was laid to rest in beautiful little
white casket at Edgely church on
Tuesday last, the burial services
being conducted by Rev. r. E..
Bentley, their pastor.
CANT TELL YET.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Judge L. r. B. Wright held the
first court in Northumberland last
Monday under the new order of
things. His inaugural was a gem.
A large crowd was present and paid
the utmost attention. Briefly, but in
we'll chosen words, the new judicial
system was launched. The Judge
stated his aim would be to dispense
justice with an open hand. He is
held in high esteem among our peo-
pie, and all are exceedingly gratifed
that no was selected to preside over
the 18th Judicial Circuit. The terms
fixed upon hereafter are as follows:
April, June, October and December
for trial of civil causes; April and
October, grand jury terms.
The will of W.D. Bradshaw, decd,
was proven and ordered to be
recorded.
Joseph T. Hazard qualified as
constable of Heathsville District.
l.. w. Headley qualified for same
office in Lottsburg District.
In the case of the Commonwealth
vs.. w. o. Kent nolle prosequi was
entered.
Case of Commonwealth VS.. Bell
was fixed up out of court.
REPUBLICANS ELECT DELEGATES.
at mass meeting duly called, and
held at Heathsville court day, Feb
rnary 9Th, 1904, the Republicans
of Northumberland county elected
the following delegates to attend the
District and State, convention which
meets at Norfolk on March 3, 1904:
Hon. Thomas Bail, Edwin Broun,
Jr., Hon. Malcolm A. Coles, and
Thomas Ball, Jr. The delegates
were instructed to vote as a unit,
and were empowered to name their
own alternates.
G. ID. SHIRLEY, Chair. Meeting.
THos. BALL, JR., Secretary.
Q. K. HALL, County Chairman.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12

different kinds, sweet music was
rendered on the organ by Jeter
Marsh. At twelve o'clock all entered
into the dining room, where a confec-
tionary supper was served, after which
all left for their respective homes, thank.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Gil for their kind
hospitality.
Rev. w. F. Dunaway preached very
impressive sermon to large congregs-
ton at Lebanon church on Sunday last
There will be drama given at Lebanon
church on February 10th by the Reading
Club OF huntsville. WHITE RosK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
MINUTES PUBLISHED.

The CITIZEN Office has been busy all
fall and winter publishing catalogues,
bylaws and minutes for vsrious socie-
ties. Among the latter are two orders
Of thousand copies each, 16 and "a
page minutes, for the Woman's District
Missionary Convention and the South
side Rappahannock Baptist Association,
both societies of colored people, We
have received very encouraging words
and high compliments on the work done.
We still have in press several by laws.
The VIRGINIA CITIZEN office can do this
work as cheap and well as any other
office, and we would remind those con-
templating having such work done that
we are here for business, and urge them
to patronize home enterprise.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
FLEETS BAY.

The drama, "Do,, the Miners Daugh-
ter" was very successfully rendered In
the Kilmsrnock town hall on the night
of the 2nd and quite a goodly sum was
realized. 1t will be repeated at Irving
ton at an early date.
Miss Rosslindl Sutton was pleasant
visitor in our midst on Sunday last.
Mrs. III. p. Williams, we are sorry TO
say, continues sick. IpLER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
RAINSWOOD.

j. M. Rice has moved to the
dwelling of r. Sydnor and will live
there until he can build q new dwell
ling in the place of the one he lost
by fire some time ago.
G. l. Sebra is living in the store
house belonging to r. Sydnor.
Both Henry and Tom Anderson
have very sick child.
E. M. Rains is out of the saw mill
business and is living on the fat of
the land.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pearson has an ad-
dition to her family of a fine baby
girl.
Mrs. Saphronia Sebra is now con-
fined to her bed with consumption.
Mrs. LAME Walker and Mrs. Lulie
Reamy are very much indisposed.
RED TAPE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

Mr.. and Mrs. nj. F. Thomas are glad
dened over the arrival OF a fine girl.
Quito an exodus has been going on
this winter of our lumber men to King
and Queen county. Among the depar.
lures we note, with regret, are H. G. Hall
w. G. Beane, Jr., and w. w. Peirce.
The Second Quarterly Meeting for
Lancaster Circuit will be held at Reho-
both church Saturday and Sunday, March
10th and Goth. Rev. J. L. Whitley, the
presiding elder, will preach on Saturday
at II a. m. and again on Sunday at the
same hour. A large attendance and good
reports are earnestly desired by the
pastor.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
p. o. S. OF As WILL CELEBRATE.

In union meeting the five camps of
Patriotic Order Sons Of America will
celebrate Washington's birthday on the
END instant In lrvington town hail.
Speakers of note from the National
Camp and the best local talent will
deliver addresses. REGULATIONS and vocal
and instrumental music will also be
rendered. Doors open at $3.50; exercises
begin at 4 80. Admission free. All
Invited. Refreshments on sale.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
Meeting at Courthouse.

The County Board of Supervisors, the
District School Board and other bodies
will meet next Monday Told county
court day. at Lancaster to transact bust.
ness. 1t is thought quite a crowd will
assemble.
We move that Brother Flippo trot out
some of his schemes for perpetuating
"cote" day. All say "aye." 1t is carried.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
AN APPEAL.
(FrOm The Oysterman.1

\NFOM LHc CySteTWdR.)
R. N. marshall. Esq, Chincoteague, Va:
My DEAR SIR:-I write you as presi-
dent of the Oyster League concerning
the employment of friend of the oyster
men in this oyster fight. who at this time
can be OF great service to the people.
The oyster counties of the Western Shore
are behind the movement. I think Hon.
Il. Z. Folkes, an ex-member and a resi-
ent OF Richmond, Va, is the right man;
In fact he Is already doing good work in
Dehaif OF the tongers and small planters,
being employed by the league in Lancas-
ter county. told them was quite sure
the league of the Eastern Shore would
contribute at least $4,000 for necessary
expenses. The fight is almost on us
Write Us at once. Hoping the bill will
be defeated, l am,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN r. REV, House Delegate.
Tour president urges each branch to
do all In their power. Remit TO w. l..
Watson, Chincoteague Island, Va
Editor Oysterman
Mr.. Folkes is the attorney that
the representatives of our Lancaster
oystermen employed to stay on the
scene to watch their interests and
notify the representatives here when
their presence was needed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-12
Masonic Notes.

Lancaster's Unions stated meeting is
on Thursday of next week.
Baumsn Lodge, at Warsaw, was con-
stituted and officers installed Tuesday by
Deputy Grand-Master Harding and
others. The bad roads prevented many
who had contemplated going from at
tending.