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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
WHO MAY REGIsq,ER.

Who May BE Registered.-1. (s) Every
male citizen of the United States who
shall be twenty one years of age at the
next election; (bl Who has been a resi-.
dent of this State two years, of the county,
city or town one yeer, and OF the pre-
cinct in which he offers to register thirty
days next preceding the election; (c) Who,
at least six months prior to the election,
mas paid to the proper officer all State
poll taxes assessed or assessable apains.
him under this or the former CopstItu.
ton Tor three years next preceding that
Ia which he offers to register; (d) The
applicant must appear before the regis
trar in person, and unless physically
unable TO do so, shall make application
TO the registrar in his own handw riting
answering all questions required in the
blank form provided Code 1887, section
70, as amended.
when Voters Registered-The law
further provides that: 2. (a) Each regis
'rar shall annually, on the third Tuesday
IN May, register all qualified voters with
N~N'Oh NtotiiNl uOl previously
registered in the said district; (b) That
thirty days previous to the November
elections the registrar shall cit one 6ay
Tor the purpose OF amending and correct
ing the list, at which time any qualified
voter applying, and not previously regis.
tered, may be added; (c) The registrar
shall, at any time previous to the regular
days of registration, register any voter
entitled to vote at the next succeeding
election who may apply to him to be
registered.-Code 1887, section as. as
amended.
Registration on Election Day.
There is no provision for The registration
OF voters on election days.
Registry by Proxy.-5. There can be
no registering by proxy.
A decision of the Attorney
says that one may register, even though
he has paid his poll tax less than six
months before he offers to register. but
In order to be able to vote he shall have
paid his poll tax at least six months
before election.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07

The Pennsylvania Railroad has re-
newed its efforts % buy the Weems
Line of steamers 1t is believed it
will eventually Succeed, and that the
line may soon sass into the control
of that company, but for the present
we can state positively that the deal
is off.
The steamer T. V. Arrowsmitb,
which was Town ashore in the big
gale recepsY near Riverside wharf,
on the by mac, was still hard and
fast agf1 d the first of this week,
and at tide, her wheels are out
of thu ater. 1t is the prevailing
opinifS along the Potomac that it
will 10 be possible to float and sue
cessts J rescue the Arrowsmith
fro re sand bar upon which it was
grl, ded by the terrific gale on the
mo- of September 18th. All efforts
toiYoye out into deep water have so
fl failed. The fine old steamer is
il such shallow water that much of
ts bottom timber may be seen when
she tide is low. 1t is also stated that
the big boat has settled down several
feet i'll the mud.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
WEEMS.

Mrs. w. A. Cameron and little Miss
Tottie Cameron returned TO their home
here Saturday after spending two
months at Mrs. Dameron's parental home
in New Windsor, Md.
Public school opened here Monday
with a large attendance. Miss Emma
Haynie OF Lancaster. who has filed with
credit the position of principal for the
past two sessions, is again occupying
that chair. She will have as her assis-
tant Miss Flossie Thompson, of White
Stone, young lady well fitted for the
place.
Her many friends will be glad 10 learn
that Mrs. ]. o. Cameron has sufficiently
improved from her recent sickness to be
able TO get out and stir around some.
She has been out several times during
the past two weeks.
Registrar J. G.. Deggs win have the
registration books at the post- Office Sat-
urday. All that have failed to register and
can qualify must avail themselves OF the
last opportunity to register before cleo
ton.
Rev. II. L. Walton will commence a
meeting at the church to-day (Friday) to
be conducted by men. each member of
the club to make five minutes talk on
his subject. The meetings are to be
held each Friday before the second and
fourth Sundays.
Inspector Hardy made raid on tong
ers In the Corrotoman river last Tues
day. His launch, A. j. Montague, has 3
bad case of "Carburated Malaria" and
he chartered II. L. Owens launch, and
the change of boats deceived the tongers.
The first tonger TO be fined for longing
small oysters was William Laws, who
claimed 1t was his first day on the rock
this season. The next IN succession
were Robert Corbin, John Kelly and
John James, all colored, and each fined
$40. The launch then headed for Mo-
rams wharf, but the alarm had been sig
nailed and four canoes quickly made sail,
and with scul;ing paddle tried to get
away. They were soon overloaded, but
when overtaken had thrown their oysters
overheard. Canoe No. 42 and No. %
were each fined $40 for their squirt.
Several canoes were then examined, but
no further violations were found. Much
complaint is made to Mr.. Hardy by tong
ers of tongers and buyers taking small
oysters, and Mr.. Hardy promised his in
formsnts that with their cooperation he
will soon capture each law breaker and
| fine everyone that violates the law, and
upon their second offence will take the
license away from them. In making his
monthly report for taxes and license,
Mr.. Hardy sent the State Auditor
$1,O74.45 for the IS days of September.
He collected the first four days In this
month over $500.
Miss Annie Jones is visiting the Misses
Bowen near Warsaw.
Richard A. Clsybrook, Of Cumberland,
Md, has been calling on friends In the
Northern Neck recently and visiting
relatives here. Coon.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
CAUGHr ON THE Ely.

ID. w. G. Sharp, of Shsrps, was or
steamer Monday en- route to the ST. Louis
fair.
j. w. @. Stephens, OF Wicomico. and
L. b. Wagenen, of Urbanns, were in
Baltimore Tuesday.
K. B. squires left for New York this
week, to return in few days with his
mother who has been spending some
weeks on Long Island.
On steamer Lancaster Monday en- route
TO Baltimore were: Mrs. K. ID. Rock, of
Upper Lancaster; Mr.. and Mrs. W. w.
Walker and little daughter, Winnie Day.
is, of Urbsnns.
Miss Imogen Tayloe. who was appointed
to the public school at Mt. Holly, West.
morelsnd county, has decided to remain
in Washington, and Miss Annie DAM
eron will teach that school. The schools
in Westmoreland will commence Octo-
Der 18th.
A charter has been granted the Union
Aid Society Of the Northern Neck of
Virginia, Gardyville. Westmoreland Co.,
Va. Incorporstors-Willi lillian Roy. pres.
ident; ]. s. Brooks. vice president; p. II.
Roy, society clerk; G. Baylor, treasurer.
A colored frsternal benefit association
for the purpose OF paying sick benefits
and funeral expenses.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
LANCASTER COURT.

After nearly three weeks session Ian
caster Circuit Court probably adjourned
last night. A number of minor cases
were disposed Of
In the Islander suit Of j. w. Rice against
X. r. Bush the jury awarded plaintiff one
dollar.
Yesterday was taken up with the suit
oil Fayette Sanders VS.. Weems Steamboat
Company.
Walton and Rice, sentenced last week
to the penitentiary, were taken there by
State guards. Purcell is in Jail awaiting
a guard from the insane asylum.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
SIMPSONS WHARF.

Mrs. b. G. Doggett and son, Wayland,
OF Weems, recently visited her brother,
A. A. Ashburne, here.
Miss Eta Douglass, of Baltimore, is
spending two weeks with her sister,
Mrs. c. 4. Lunsford.
Richard Moore, wife and daughter
Maggie, of Tangier, spent several days
here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Became, of Chestnut
Grove, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Frank PEREZ
full Sunday.
Squire Howe, wife and two children
who have been visiting the family of B.
II. Craig, have returned to their home on
Tangier Island.
r. o. Moore is clerking for ]. w. G.
Stephens this week while he is in Balti
more purchasing his fail goods.
Uriah Pruitt, wife and three children
spent Saturday and Sunday with the
iady's aunt, Mrs. VIM. Perciful.
Mrs. b. H. Craig and son, Milburn.
visited her sister, Mrs. Julia Dunaway.
Sunday.
Il. Allen Ashburne, wife and daughter
recently visited relatives at Weems and
irvington. 4
Clarence Edwards, who has been sifk,
is out again.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meg at
Mrs. Dan McAllister's next Wedneday
night, October 18th. Let everybody
come and help our good cause in these
HARD TINES.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
NORTHUMBERLAND NOTES.

Vim. II. Booth, prosperoushrmer Of
Wicomico, was at Heathsyillesn Satur-
day last. 1t is said one of hi5boys will
attend Chesapeake Academy His session.
The friends Of E. Broun in fhis section
are glad that the ''mantleyof Josephus
Trader has fallen upon fm. His APP
pointment means dntiesjell and faith
fully performed.
l.. j. Bramble, p. NJ. q. Heathsville, is
still holding his position down. The
action of the Department has puzzled a
good many. The fact that the present
incumbent is trying to get out and
several Others trying to get in, yet the
situation is unchanged, seems to warrant
the inference that the Department recog-
onizes Mr.. 3ramble's worth az an official
and intends to continue him in his present
position whether he likes it or not.
Preparations are being made to seed
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
SOME WEDDINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Blakemore, of
Millenbeck, Lancaster county, Va. an
nounce the engagement of their eldest
daughter, Miss Virginia Irene Blakemore.
TO DIR. George Hume Steuart, the eldest
son OF Mrs. Louisa Darnall Steuart and
the late Captain George Biscoe Steuart.
oil Jewell, Anne Arundel county. Md.
The marriage will take place during this
month. Owing TO the recent death of n
near relative, and the illness of a sister
OF the prospective groom, the marriage
will be very quiet affair.
Mr.. Bush Wilkins and Miss Lena Belle
Armstrong were married Wednesday
at the home OF Mr.. George W. Eberly.
lO42 Joliet ST., Brookland, ID. C. Mr..
wilkins is prominently known through
out the Northern Neck, his home being at
Potomac Mills, WestmoreIand county.
Va, and Miss Armstrong is n very pretty
and attractive yonng lady of Brookland.
ID. Z. They left Thursday for ten days
trip to baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlantic
City, Niagara Falls and other places, after
which they viii return to Westmoreland
county, where they will reside in the
future.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
is YOUR PROPERTY INSURED

III not, and 1t lies in King George. ESSEX,
Mtddlesex. Matthew'S, Gloucester, westmore-
land. northumberland. Lancaster or Rich
mond counties, insure 1t In the Northern
Neck Mutual Fire Association. The cost IN
only ope-half of old line companies. No
stores or shops are taken. Only first class
risks, like dwellings, barns, furniture, vehi-
cles, farming implements, etc.
postal will bring full particulars Write
the Association, Irvington, Va, or J. r. Camp
Dell, Chiiton's, Va, (agent for the upper
Northern Neck); or Waller j. Parker. agent
Mount Landing, Essex county, Va.
Judge J. C.. Ewel!, President: Asa 8. Rice
Vice-President; W. Med. Lee, Secretary; Dr.
w. j, Newbll. Treasurer; Rev. F. w. Clay
brook, Thos. NJ. Arrest and John A. Palmer.
Directors.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
KILMARNOCK.

Mrs. NJ. ]. Barnett is critically Ill at her
home In Fleets Bay Neck.
A young lady has taken up her abode
In the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. o.
Smither-a daughter of. ten pounds.
George Kenney, of Norfolk. returned
to his home Ia that city Friday, after
few weeks visit 10 his uncle, w. b.
DENLY here.
Eustace Brent is in Baltimore buying
big stock. He has purchased the en-
tire interest in the firm of NJ. E. Brent
II Son, doing a big mercantile business
here.
William, little son of W. B. DENNY,
Is quite i'll.
Mrs. F. w. Claybrook and children
have returned from trip to Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
TRIED TO RUIN wARsHIP.

In our last issue was told of the
attempt to wreck the fine new battle
ship Connecticut, as she was being
launched. A special dispatch from
Washington to the New York Herald
says:
Three times within a half year
have attempts to wreck the Connectl-
cut, launched at the New York NAVY
Vary on Thursday, been foiled. The
guard on the Connecticut has been
strengthened and the sentinels under
stand that if they kill a man in the
act of trying to injure the ship they
will more likely receive the thanks
of the Navy Department than pun
ishment.
New rivets were Immediately put
In place of the injured ones and pre-
cautions were redoubled. 1t was ev-
identity the purpose of the perpetra-
tor to later-probably just before the
launchlng-knock out the riyets en-
tirely. There were enough of these
holes in the keel plates, exactly amid
ships, to cause the compartment to
bill In short time after the ship slid
into the water.
Not content with the effort to dis
able the ship after it had reached the
water, the misci esnts essayed to wreck
it as it slid down the ways in the
presence of thousands of spectators.
Beneath the surface of the water in
the bottom of the great timber path
way of the battleship bolt Ii inches
In diameter was driven vertically ints
a heavy timber. This was enoues
to catch the sliding ways after
ship was released.
Had the battleship, moving slo2 y,
struck this hidden obstruction, he
vessel would have stuck midway ,wn
to the water. Then when tt tide
went down from the side of IN ship
the entire weight would hay been
thrown on timbers not calcu<.ed to
bear any great sustained weif1tt. The
ship, plunging, probably W Gid have
been battered.
The third attempt to Jure the
battleship was discovery immedi-
ately after it entered the water. Ir
one of the compartment water was
found. 1t entered thTugh a hole
bored straight througlst he keel plate
instead of tho rivets. = he compart-
ment quickly filled bhd immediate
steps were taken to pimp it out.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
LIVELY.

Mrs. X. A. Hazard spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister at Little Bay
Miss Hattie A. Clarke, who has been
quite sick, Is out again.
Miss Ethel Lusby, after spen ding some
time with her sister at White Chapel,
has returned home.
Among the sick this week we note:
II. B. Mitchell. Miss Kate Sorrell, Mrs.
E u. Clarke. Mrs. Lulie Clarke, Mrs. G.
B. Clarke and Willie Norris.
Miss Lola Haynie left Monday to open
her school at Merry Point.
Miss Ada Barker, who is atten ding the
Chesapeake Academy, at Irvington, spent
Saturday aud Sunday at her parental
home here.
Mrs. Minnie Dodson and children, OF
Millenbeck, were here visiting the lady's
sister recently. OLD BLACK JOE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
IN MEmoRiAM.

Mr.. J. NJ. Courtney departed this life
August 21, 1904, at the home OF William
Reynolds, near Millenbeck. He left a
widow, eight children, thirty.two grand
children and FIVE great grandchildren.
He reached the ripe old age of SO years
during which time he toiled INCREASINGLY
in performing his duty. He now sweetly
rests free ofthe cares and worries of life.
He died as he had lived true and noble
citizen. May God bless his family;
may they live so that they will meet him
again, in the land across the river never
to part again, where sorrows and sick
ness are unknown.
His remains were taken to Richmond
county and inferred in the old family
burying ground near Warsaw.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
Northumberland Go
NISKIMON.

School opened at Providence on Mon
day OF this week with Miss Annie Shirley
as teacher.
W. q. Harrison was temporarily dis
aoied last week from the kick of a horse.
W. L. Gill has bought new piano and
j. b. Marsh a fine organ.
Matthias Dunaway has undertaken to
supply the neighborhood with fresh beef
every week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
PROGRAM

0f The Northern Neck Baptist Min
lsters' and Laymen's Institute, to
Be Held With Farnham Baptist
Church October 29tk and sOth,
1904. at 10 O'clock An
Introductory sermon by DR.. w. F.
Dunaway.
lst. "a church's obligation to it's pas
tor 10 the matter of his salary" DR.. r.
o. Lyell. A. g. Northen and Willis
Garner.
End. 1.-THE envelope system as promo
tive OF system and success in raising
church funds" A. s. Rice, g. F. Eu.
bank and James Hall.
Srd. SHOULD churches defray the nee
essary expenses of delegates who repre-.
sent them in Associations and Conven-
tions?" John L. Beale, Rev. A. ID. Rey-
nolds and John Curlett.
4th. 'Is there worldliness in on,
churches, and what Is to be done abor,
itr" Rev. r. F. Hicks. DR.. L.. A. Brown
and t. l.. White.
9th. "The Scriptural doctrine OF Sane,
tificatlon." DR.. G. w. Beaie, Rev. F. w
Claybrook and Rev. ]. a. Newbiil.
9th. What steps should be taken ia
encourage and assist more young men in
the Northern Neck to prepare themselves
for the Baptist ministry" Dr.G. II. Oliver
Judge r. ii. Besle and DR.. w. Nj. Kirk
The first named appointtee under
each theme Is expected to treat IL with
an essay or an address, and tho second to
open the discussion of the subject.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
SOME RELIGIOUS NOTES.

The series of revival services conducted
at Melrose by the pastor, Rev. +. f.
Garner, assisted by Rev. ]. s. Wallace, of
Bethany Station, resulted in several con-
versions and great spiritual uplifting OF
the christians.
All day services will be held Mt Christ
Church, Lancaster county, the third Sun
day in this month. Morning service at
IL O'Clock, afternoon service at 2:3O
O'Clock.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
FOR MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS

The Singer has been recognized as
maintaining the highest standard of ex-.
cellence among Family Sewing Machines.
During that period twenty million have
have been made and sold directly from
maker to user. They are never sold to
dealers, but we have q Singer Office at
White Stone, Va, where these machines
are now being sold at lower prices, quail
ity considered. than any other sold on
easy terms. Old machines taken in ex-
change. A full line OF parts, attachments,
needles and oil for various makes of
machines Hoping this may lead 20
pleasant and profitable business rela-
lions, and thanking you In advance for
your courtesies, we are,
Very truly yours,
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING Co.,
White Stone, Va.
III. III. GRUBBs, District Manager.
ALLEN BUAUcHAMP, Salesman.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
SOME CROPS.

1t is thought now that sweet po-
tatoes will hardly be worth digging
on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
The crop is large but prices are low.
Says the Free Lance: "In spite of
the fact that the pickle crop was
short this year, some of the farmers
have done unusually we'll with their
crops. Messrs. Wallace & Moncure
paid Jno. Burton, who lives on the
Rappahannock river in Stafford, 1898
for his crop raised on one acre of
ground, and several Others received
as much as $780,"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
SOME FISH NOTES.

The fab factories of the Northern
Neck have done a fairly successful
business this season. Although there
has been no steady good fishing,
most of the steamers have made many
excellent catches. Now that cool
weather is coming on, the fish are be-
ginning to run south, and the fall
fishing does not promise to be very
successful. Already several of the
steamers have stopped fishing, among
them those of the Carriers Creek
works, at Irvington. While the mod
crate weather lasts others will con-
tin1e, with doubtful success.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07

large crops OF wheat. Labor is some
what easier TO securc-some people
having no trouble at all.
There is a great deal of sickness. II is
said that DIR. A. NJ. Brent paid 10 visits
one day and night recently.
The two children of Robt. III. Blundon.
who have been SO sick with typhoid
fever, under the skilful care of DR.. Tank
ard are improving.
Harry Basye, of lower Cherry Point,
was before Squire Eichelberger ON Mon
day last for selling liquor in local option
territory. He was fined $3.50 and costs.
BERTHE Bee, a negro woman, was also up
on similar charge. A heavy fine was
also imposed in this case. Clarence S.
Towles, Attorney for Commonwealth.
was present, and conducted the prosecu-
ton. MIR. Towles seems determined TO
do his duty, and his close and fearless
attention to the duties of his Office is
winning for him place in the hearts of
Northumberland's good citizens. Weare
bound to continue a man like this in
vigorously, andno word OF compromise
is ever heard from him. The Common
wealth is absolutely safe in the hands of
Justice Eichelberger and Attorney
Towles. CITIZEN
Miss Lola l.. Corsa, of Reedville, who
is teaching at Cobb's Creek, Mathews
county, writes friend that she is situat-
ed in lovely home and has nice school
and music class.
improvements at Burgess Store are
still the order of the day. John Brent
has enlarged his store and residence. Lee
Burgess is charging his dwelling house
and Luns. Lewis is erecting new dwell
ing.
At Lillian, J. M. Omohundro is enlarg-
ing his already large and convenient
store.
Mrs. Bessie Fallen has accepted a posi-
ton in Baltimore. Her absence is much
regretted throughout the county.
Rev. L. G. Whitehurst, of Accomac. has
accepted a call to the Fairport and
Smithland churches, and will enter upon
his duties about November LIST.
DIR. Llewellyn Hudnall, after several
years OF preparatory work has located
at Robinson's Store, near Lillian, and
become quite active in the practice of his
profession.
Joseph f. Palmer, of Baltimore, is a
guest at the home of ]. G. Rice, near
Heathsville.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
Lancaster County.
RROOKVALE

Mrs. w. l.. Tslley, of this place, is Wis
Ting friends and relatives in Washing
ton. Mrs. ii. b. Landlord and son, Ben
Jamin, are also visiting In the Capital
city.
Miss Cora Webb, who has been here
Tor some time, returned last week to her
duties in Baltimore.
j. G. McKepney lost a fine colt last
week from collie.
Miss Bessie Combs, of Lancaster, left
Monday on an extended visit to Bslti-
more and other places.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07

l note with pleasure the suggestion by
theedItor to hold n chatauqua at Irving
ton. l have been intending to advocate
such a move for quite awhile, but now
that the idea has been taken up will
merely say that DR.. Wharton and Mr..
Ciaybrook, will confer an inestimable
benefit upon our community if they estab-
fish chatauqua in our section. From
my observation feel assured that inter
est Will not be lacking on the part of the
people. IA. Gu.1.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
BIG ENTERTAINMENT.

General call of the p. o. S. of AS will
be held at Irvington Opera House on the
night OF October Goth. Speaking, recita-
tions, music and oyster supper will be
the order of the evening. Supper under
l. .. o. +. hall at o'clock. 25 cents.
Doors open at o'clock. Admission 10
cents. Come everybody, and come early.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
TO THE WISE.

Do you want first-class groceries, put
up in fine stylel We have them, includ-
ing fresh bakers bread, confectioneries,
etc. We also carry full line of drugs,
paints and oils. When in need of any OF
the foregoing, or of dry goods, notions,
hats. caps, shoes, etc., go to the old
reliable,
t. J. HAYDON s. SON,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
JUST FROM NEW YORK

With big line of up-to-date Dry Goods,
Notions, House Furnishings, etc, etc
and the
Most Complete Line of
Millinery ever seen In
the country.
My store is sight to behold. Come
and look ,.yaether you buy or not
:. .E:: F. THOMPSON,
go. Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-07
A Guaranteed Cure For piles.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrudina
Piles Druggists refund money IL PAzo ONT
MENT rails to cure any case, no matter of
how long standing. in 70 IL days. First APP
plfcation gives ease and rest. soc. IL your
druggist hasn't it send Soc in stamps and il
Viii be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medicine
Co., St. Louis, Mo.