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The Adair County news., 1905-03-15

James Garrett Jr. County At
torney filed 20 penal suits Mon
day in the name of the Common
wealth of Kentucky against the
Standard Oil Company, each of
which prays judgment for $1,000,
being the amount of the fine i'm
posed by law against selling oil
out of an unlicensed wagon.
We are Informed that he is now
preparing 40 or so more suits
which ne will file in a few days.
The oil wagon that runs from
Campbellsville to Columbia,
every week, was not licensed un-
til after the Court of Appeals
had decided that it was necessa-
ry for the company to furnish
every wagon with license and
each sale made from every wag.
on before it was licensed sub.
jected the Standard Oil Compa.
ny to a fine of from $50 to $1,000.
which can be collected by indict.
ment or penal suit. For the
violation of this law the Stan
dard Oil Company has been in.
dicted in more than half of the
counties in the State from so tx
200 times. Kansas is not by
herself in making it warm fol
the Standard.
The Adair County news., 1905-03-15
CHEAP RATESSOUTHWEST
Southern Missouri, Arkansas,
Louisiana and Texas.
Homeseekers' Opportunities.

Here's your chance, Very low
one-way and round trip rates
Southwest this winter-about half
she regular fare, twice month
nearby dates are, Dec. Is, 1904.
May 5, to Sept. 2 and Is.
1904. Coed time to visit South
east Missouri, Arkansas, LOUIS
lana or Texas and pick out loca.
ton.
Round trip tickets permit stop
over on the going trip, return linn
it 81 days. Write and tell us your
starting point and where you va I
to go. We will tell , = exactly
what your ticket will cost, one
way or round trip; we will zee
that your baggage is checked. and
that you are comfortably located
on the right train. Write for our
illustrated descriptive literature.
maps, lists of real estate agents
and let us help you find better
home in the country along the
Cotton Belt Route.
Write to-day to
L. O. Schaffer, T. P. A.,
Cotton Belt Route. Gin ii, O.
K u La Baaume. G.. P. & T. A. j.,
Cotton Bells Route, st. Louis. Mo.
The Adair County news., 1905-03-15

strychnine found in the bicarbo-
nate Of soda and in the capsules,
Mrs. Stanford would have had to
take a capsule and the soda at
the same time in order to receive
as much as one-twelth of a grain
of the poison. This they say
might have caused the death of a
person of Mrs. Stanford's age.
The Adair County news., 1905-03-15

Numerous amendments ofsthe
text of the proposed treaty with
Santo Domingo have been made
by the Senate Committee on For
eign Relations. The principal
objects sought to be attained by
the amendments are an avoidance
of the establishment Of a prece-
dent that might be urged in 9th
er similar cases, and the exclu-
sion of a construction involving
a declaration or application
Of the Monroe Doctrine.
The Adair County news., 1905-03-15

We want it distinctly under
stood that no cut in the price of
The News has been made to sub
scribers in this county and if at
any time we should decide to re-
duce the price of the paper for any
length of ime, it will be
advertised. 1t is but a few
weeks until the county printing
will be let and according to law
the paper having the largest cir
culation in the county should re-
ceiveit. The News has been pub
lished for over seven years
and has received the county
printing one time on a sworn
statement of having the largest
circulation. T IS was UNDER
Judge Buffers administration.
Since then the printing has gone
to the other paper two or three
times without giving this paper
even a chance to submit bid or
to show it's legal right by submit
ing it's circulation. In 1902, how
ever, the Magistrates ordered the
printing to go to the paper hav-
ing the largest circulation. We
were notified to make a sworn
statement of our bona fide sub
scription in this county which
was done. The other paper did
likewise. The circulation was in
our favor, but the publisher of
the other sheet withdrew that
statement and two days later
made another sworn statement
in which the circulation was made
over 200 larger and on this last
statement it received the print
ing. Last year it was again SUBJ
mitted and went to the Spectator
by reason of it's circulation, but
a few weeks prior to the letting
we were informed that it was
taking subscribers for a short
time at a remarkably low price in
this county evidently preparing
its list to receive the printing.
That proposition was not adver-
tised in that paper, but carried
out by correspondence and work
ers in different parts of the coun-
ty. 1t was successful in its
scheme and received its reward.
Now, we are again aware Of the
same tactics to bolster up for the
approaching emergency. Up to
date no advertisement has ap-
peared making public its PROPOSE
ton but we have received the in
formation that it is now giving 3
months for 10 cents. 1t don't
take a college graduate to deter
mine the prime object in view.
For the benefit of that publica-
ton we desire to say that The
News will not bid against it for
the county printing because we
refuse to go after business in that
manner in which it has received
it. The existence of the News is
not staked on the county printing
and even if it were we would let
it go down rather than institute
low and groveling methods. The
bonafide subscription to The News
is not a question with advertis-
ers, who seek the trade of this
section. Our list does not work up
and down like a rip-saw but has
had a steady increase all the
while. We will not pad our list
directly nor indirectly to secure
county printing nor any other
business that must be secured by
means Of circulation, and conse-
quently refuseto go against meth
DDS we will not use. We cheer
fully give the above information
to those who want a cheap paper
for short while, and for those
who may want that publication
to receive the printing.
The Adair County news., 1905-03-15

The physicians connected with
the Stanford case in Honolulu
state that from the amount of
The Adair County news., 1905-03-15

COLONIST and
HOME SEEKERS RATES to
the WEST and SOUTHWEST.
If you contemplate a trip or a
change Of location, in the near
future, GET THE HENDER-
SON ROUTE HABIT"
It is the COMFORT LINE, and a
comfortable train in travelling
is always a good habit to acquire.
At least give us the opportuni-
ty of naming you rates. We
have the equipment, the train
service, the free chair cars and
the rates. What more do you
want?
GEO. L. GARRETT. L. J. IRWIN.
= Trav. Pass'r Agt. Gen. P. Agt
HENDERSON ROUTE.
Louisville, Kentucky.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
OFFIcEHOLDERs DROP OFT

The State Central and State Exc
cutive Committees of the Virginia
Republican party met in Lynchburg
Saturday. Chairman Park Agnew's
resignation was accepted, aud c..
Bascom Slemp, son of Congress
man Slemp, was elected in his stead
The contest between Snead aud Allan
for place on the Executive Commit
tee from the Third District was de-
cided in favor of the former.
All OF the Federal officeholders
members of the committee resigned,
and their places will be filled und er
the plan of organization of the party
by the respective congressional COM
mittees. Other Office holders besides
Agnew who resigned were John M.
Griffin, fredericksburg; Stith Boil
ing, Petersburg; w. H. Mosby, Bed
ford City, and Joseph L. Crupper, of
Alexandria.
A resolution urging the party to
make a fight In every county, city
and town of the State for local offices.
as we'll as for General Assembly,
was unanimously adopted.
During the speech made by Mr..
Slemp he made some reference to
Judge Lewis as the party's next
nominee for Governor, but the Judge
disclaimed having any such aspira-
tions, saying he would prefer to eight
as private in the ranks.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
Richmond County.
EMMERTON.

Mrs. Bette Cralle and Miss Mollie
Bryant were pleasantly entertained at
the homes of Capt. and Mrs. T. w. Head
ley and r. S. Davis on Saturday and
Sunday last.
Miss Belle Barber returned to Hague
last week, where she resumed her duties
as teacher in the family OF r. NJ. Arrest.
nj. B. Hammock was in Baltimore
last week visiting his mother, who is in
a hospital there. Mrs. Hammock is
getting along nicely and hopes to be
home again in two or three weeks.
Miss Sadie Biscoe was the welcome
guest of Mrs. w. E. Headley few days
last week.
Miss Beatrice Bryant spent Saturday
and Sunday last at the pleasant home of
Mrs. r.. S. Davis.
Mrs. Mary Mullen spent last week with
her son, w. p. Mullen, at Wheaton.
Charlie Rock has gone to Callao, where
he will spend the remainder of the winter.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Jerusalem
Baptist church met at the home of Mrs.
Laura Woodland on Wednesday last.
Quite number were present.
Rev.J. Pontz Tyler, of Philadelphia,
delivered a very instructive sermon to a
large congregation at Emmanuel church
on Sunday evening last. He will preach
there again on Wednesday evening next.
PNKY.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
HEATHSvILLE.

Jud Bramble has returned from trim
to Washington.
j. w. Jones, of Cape Charles, has ar
rived here with corps OF workmen and
begun work on his new store in the old
Protestant church building.
Mr.. Walker, of Middlesex. is at work
on the new Mumford bank which will be
ready for occupancy sometime next
month.
j. Len Orem, now engaged at Cape
Charles, accompanied by his family visited
his brother here Sunday and Monday.
Miss Ross Beale, who had been sick
returned Sunday to her school in Fair.
fields.
Bob Shirley spent Saturday and Sun
day with Mayfield Booth in wicomico.
Mrs. A. X. Oralle il visiting her brother.
Warren j. Courtney, at Mundy Point.
w. j. Tgnor, who had been spending
some time with his family in Washington,
has returned here.
Miss Brown Bealespent a few days last
week with friendsat Burgess Store.
Miss Corinne Hazard is visiting at the
Shirley Hotel.
Prof. p. NJ Radcliffe spent Saturday
and Sunday at Lodge.
Mrs. Z. +. Garner and L. G. Rowe are
quite sick at this writing.
Giles Headley, who is attending school
here, spent Saturday and Sunday at his
home in Cherry Point.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

Court closed Saturday night, after
having been in session all the week.
Judge Wright spent Saturday night at
the home of r. I. Douglass, dined with
L. j. Downing Sunday and went to
midway" Sunday evening to take the
steamer for Tappahannock that night,
but unfortunately the Judge oversight
himself and the boat left him.
Miss Grace Pinckard spent part of last
week with Miss Bessie Combs.
Mrs. ]. G. Harding is spending this
week with Mrs. r. o. Norris, while Mr..
Norris and son are in Baltimore.
G. w. Daingerfeld, of Tappahannock,
spent few days in the village last week.
Tom Towles gave a very enjoyable
dance at bis home recently. All who
were fortunate enough to represent spent
a very pleasant evening.
There is right much sickness in this
neighborhood now, and our popular
young doctor is kept quite busy.
Henry Newton entertained few friends
at his home Tuesday evening.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
AN ECHO FROM LILLIAN.

EDITOR CIrIzEN:-I wish you to send
me your paper for at least one year.
Please send this weeks copy. As you
know, have been subscriber In the
past, and fad I miss II much. We are
situated some distance from the main
road and some times we get lonesome
and wish to know what is going. ON
around W. But We enjoy life hearing
the birds singing when all nature seems
gay In the spring time. though trials
press hard upon us NJ times. We hope
the hunters win seek and killths fox, for
they are bother to rs. but the birds are
our pets. Please don't kill the birds. II
men would but think Of the torture they
give to creatures that cannot complain
] think they would let the little birds
live and never 60 cunning again.
We had the good fortune to hear DIR.
g. w. Beale this morning preach from
the beautiful text "There 10 friend that
sticketh closer than Brother" and we
enjoyed Il GO much.
ALovER OF THE CITIZEN.
Lillian, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
PEARLS FROM THE SHELLS.

The Rappshannock river has presented
q very picturesque appearance for the
past several days, and over It's classy
surface many skater has glided with
ease: and grace.-Democrat, Tsppshan-
mock.
We are informed that preliminary
work on the proposed Urbao ma. Rich
mond Railroad is progressing well and
that the people along tn proposed route.
have been very reasonable in granting
rights OF way through their farms. 1t lie
stated that work win begin la earnest as
soon as the spring opens.-Free Lance.
Miss Katharine Newbill daughter of
DR.. G. F. NewbilD entertained at cards
Tuesday afternoon at her home In Client,
when at two tables sevenhand euchre
was played The first prizes, which were
silk work bags, were won by Miss Vir-
giuia, Baker Of Winchester, Va, and Miss
Lucy Hardy. while the boobies, which
were both hat pics, were drawn by Miss
Marguerite Patti ison, OF Baltimore, and
Miss Virginis Lee.-Norfolk Virginisn.
Pilot.
g. Harvey Brilliant left Monday for
business trip or . week 10 counties of the
Northern Neck and Baltimore city.
The Episcopalisns OF UrbsnnR have
bought OF the Bank OF Middlesex the
old historic court house In Urbanna, for
9 number OF years used by the religious
worshipers of the town as union
church. Just a, this time the parish is
without q Rector. Several ministers
have been called, among them Rev. Mr..
Combs, OF Laucaster.-Southslde Sem
mel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance OF my dear
husband, @. @. Wood, who departed this
life one year ago today-January 10th,
1904.
Gone, but not forgotten,
And never shall you be;
For as long as time and memory last
We will remember thee.
Aplace Is vacant In our hearts aud home
that never can be filed. No one knows
the anguish OF our hearts but the Father
In Heaven. How we looked for you all
last summer when the steamers came In,
but the gentle breeze would seem to say
"he is not here" Many times have we
started TO meet thee with outstretched
arms, as before. No more caa we see
you come In the gate. As we stood by
you In your sickness, and as oftimes be-
fore, little did We think you were going
10 leave US so soon, forever. Oil the
home Is 50 desolate without thee. But
We hope to meet thee aome day In the
better land. where sickness, sorrow, pain
AID death are felt aud feared no more.
By his loving wife,
JULIA E. Woop.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
MILLENBEOK.

II. +. Norris, jr., left here Friday last
for Baltimore. where he will remain some
time.
Mrs. l.. ID. Stoneham, OF Molusk,
boarded steamer ut this Place Friday
for Philadelphia.
Miss Alice h. Blakemore has returned
home from her school on account of sick
ness.
Mrs. l.. f. Doggett was called one day
last week to the bedside OF her mother mt
Lara, who is very i'll. "
W. F. Dunaway has moved near Merry
Point.
P.J. Warren, ir., is in Baltimore visit
ingfriends.
Geo. Homer, OF Hartford county. Md,
has moved here to work on the farm for
w. III. Warren.
Schooner Lille Owens loaded with
wood up Western Branch and Myers
creek last week, and is now en- route to
Baltimore.
There was quite large attendance at
the Corrotoman Baptist church on Sun
day last.
L. l. Radcliffe was in Baltimore this
week. Snow STORM.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
A BRAVE GIRL.

Miss Helen Turner, of Lexington,
Va, was held up by a highwsymai,
In Botetourt county recently while
returning from visit near Indian
Rock. She refused to surrender her
vaiuables aud drew a pistol on her
assailsDt, who did likewise, aud the
two fired simultaneously. Miss
Turner was shot in the breast, the
ball passing above her heart and
coming out under her arm. The
man was unhurt, Miss Turner thinks.
and rode away.
Though painfully injured the
young lady kept her seat. Although
her horse. frightened hy the shots.
dashed away she pluckily stuck to
her saddle and was carried by the
horse back 10 Indian Rock where she
lies seriously injured.
Miss Turner describes her assailapt
az being tall white man, about 30
years OF age, with black mustache
and wearing black SLOUGH hat. She
says that the man suddenly stepped
into the road, stopped her horse and
demanded her money. When she
told him she had none be caught
hold OF her aud attempted to drag
her from the saddle. Then followed
tie shooting episode. Miss Turner
Is very attractive young lady.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
WEEMS.

Preaching at Baptist chapel here next
Sunday morning by Rev. f. w. Gaybrook.
Misses Laura and Myrtle Haywood
and 0lyn Robinson, OF Rehoboth, were
visiting Mrs. Smither the past week.
Mrs. Mamie f. Owen has returned
from Norfolk, where she has been visiting
friends.
j. o. Hayden has sold his house here to
s. j. Hughes.
Miss Myrtle Lumpkin, of Essex, who has
been visiting Mrs. Oscar Ashburn, has
returned home.
w. A. Ball spent Sunday at Rehoboth.
dc was accompanied home by hisdaugh-
ter, Miss Matte, who has been spending
a few weeks with her aunt, Miss Maggie
Lamkin.
Charlie Efford and r. w. Bottomly,
who have been visiting Griffin Ashburn.
have returned to their homes in Balti-
more.
Mrs. r. L. Bryant, who has been quite
sick, has improved l..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
edwards. Decree recommit,ing repor,

Edwards. Decree recommitting report
to commissioner.
Leah Adkins VS.. Wilbur Hayden.
Final decree.
John w. Kelley and others vs. James
w. Kelley aud others. Decree directing
commissioner to carry former decree
into effect.
X. N. Sutton s. Co. vs. w. II. and A
l.. Mitchell Final decree entered.
r. L. Dawson & Co. ct al. vs. John r
Davis d Go. ct al. Fipal decree.
John Morris Va. Ida Morris. Decree
for divorce. Parties colored.
George e. Williams vs.. Laura z. VII.
liams. Decree for divorce. Parties white
O. r Newbill vs.. VIM. Carter. Final
decree.
I. g. Brent, g. P. Squires, w. J. Con.
nelirs, w. j. Newbill and Robert Long
worth were appointed appraisers in es-
tate Of Henry 81. Jefferson, deceased.
Same Pension Board reappointed viz:
f. w. Cisybrook, w. A. Sanders and
Warner Ball.
8. p. Gresham, Commissioner In Chan
Gerry. was appointed to superintend draw.
ing of juries
Adjourned to March term.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
NORTHUMBERLAND NOTES.

j. w. Jones, of Cape Charles, was on a
business trip TO Heathsville the past
week.
66 marriage licenses Ia white and 30
colored-were issued in this county in
1904.
1t is learned that A. /. Dupont, OF
Wilmington, Del, who was accidentally
shot in the eve while out hunting with a
party of friends at Hopeside last Novem-
Der, has lost the injured eye.
Mrs. l.. w. Courtney, of Mundy Point,
was visiting a daughter in Norfolk the
past week.
On Wednesday, January 18th, school
No. 6, at Hamblin's Corner, came near
being burned. Shortly after school opened
fire was discovered in the ceiling and
joist where the stove pipe connected in
the teracotta hue. The alarm was given
by teacher and pupils. Fortunately some
men were passing at the time, and
with the help of farmers that were work
ing near by the fire wasextinguished with
out much damage.
Siccacone Tribe, No. 100. Improved
Order oil Red Men, ut HeathsviIle, is in a
hourishing condition. Wednesday night,
January 18th, the new officers were
raised to their respective stations-A. S.
Rice, prophet; L. NJ. Bray, sachem; j. s.
Hundley, senior sycamore; G. ID. Shirley,
junior sycamore; J. g. Rice, chief oil
records; A. d. .Crowther, keeper oil
wampom.
Rev. aud Mrs.J. S. Wallace have moved
into the new Methodist parsonage, AT
Reedville.
Bonnie Burgess, well knownto the PEG.
pie OF the Northern Neck, has returned to
Northumberland after an absence ofmany
years.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
FISHERMAN.

Times are very dull here.
Fishermen are Citing busy skinning
stakes and tarring nets.
Capt. A. George is in Urbanna this
week alter masts for his boat.
10. Hinson has also gone for his poles.
Mr.. Gresham, the deputy sheriff, was
seen here this week.
Mr.. Blake was here recently represent
ing Schoenewoif 4 Co.
g. W. Meekins went up to Sharps
Enthusiastically TO spend few days with
his brother, T. w. Meekins. Mrs. G. W.
Meekins and children spent Saturday
night and Sunday at Irving ton, as did
also sirs. Frances Ingram.
Duffie Beagle came home this week
from fredericksburg accompanied by
Mr.. Beagle'ssister. She viii spend few
weeks with Mrs. w. G. Foxwel.
Glad to hear Mrs. w. G. Foxwell and
Mrs. Emily Meekins are improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Sanders spent
Sunday at Lacy Spriggs' home.
Rev. G. Y. Brady preached a good
sermon to small congregation Sunday
morning.
The Odd Fellows Hall is on the boom
Lots OF new members coming in.
JACK
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27
SOME DEATHS.

DR.. j. W. Young, of Kinsale,
Westmoreland county, died last week
at Believer Hospital, New York
city, from the result of injuries re-
ceiyed from falling on the ice several
weeks ago. He had gone to New
York to take special course in
medicine. The interment took place
in Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Mary Buck, aged 81 years,
died peacefully lsst Monday night
about s O'Clock at the home of her
son, Levin Il. Buck, Weems, after q
two years. illness, the last year being
confined closely to her chamber.
Interment was on Wednesday after
noon at Weems Presbyterian church.
The deceased leaves four sons--L. T.,
Wash, John and DIR. Buck, the latter
of New Orleans-and one daughter,
Miss Edith.
john II. Lemoine, one of Rich
mond county's best and most pro-
gressive citizens died Wednesday
night about 10 o'clock at his home
at Ivondaie. Mr.. Lemoine had
been in broken health for about two
years, aud recently his physical
strength had entirely collapsed, end
ing in death. The deceased was q
gallant Confederate soldier, was
about sixty years of age and leaves =
widow, two daughters and a son,
grown. The entire Northern Neck
has lost a good son.
News reaches here of the sad death
from consumption of Mrs. L. T..
Bobbitt at her home in Baltimore.
Her demise occurred Wednesday last
| l a. NJ. Interment will be to-day
in Baltimore. The deceased was
about 25 years of age and leaves q
bereaved husband aud little children.
Before marriage she was Miss Marian
Treakle, of White Stone, this county,
second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry w. Treakle. A sister of the
deceased left Lancaster on Tuesday
to attend the sick ones bedside.