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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26
SOME DEATHS.

The little 8-year-old daughter of
Capt. w. C. Chiffon. near Palmer, died
Monday from dyphtheria. Interment
took place Tuesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock in White Stone Methodist
cemetery, Rev. j. r. Laughton con-
Quoting the services.
Mrs. Mahala Christopher, wife of John
Christopher, ESQ.,, of Wicomico Church,
died Tuesday in Baltimore, where she
had been taken for treatment. Her
sister, Mrs. w. S. Diller, there also
for treatment, was with her at the
death-bed. The remains were brought
to Northumberland Wednesday for in
terment. Deceased was daughter of
the late Lucius T. Harding, a promi-
nent and beloved citizen of this sec
ton. Besides husband and other rela-
tives, Mrs. Christopher leaves several
small children.
Miss Melinee Straughan, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Straughan, died at
her home near Oldhams, Friday night.
October 18th, after a lingering illness
of typhoid fever, in her 18th year.
Burial services were conducted Sun
day afternoon by her pastor, Rev. w.
A. Street, assisted by Rev. H. Smith.
Interment took place in the family
cemetery. Our loving sympathy goes
out to this bereaved family. There
are three more i'll of typhoid fever ir
Mr.. Straughan's family. May Goo
comfort, console and bless the dear be.
reaved family, is the wish of all.
A telegram yesterday morning from
Baltimore to DIR. w. j. Newbill. OF
lrvington, announced the death at 2 a.
m. of his sister, Mrs. Irene Street. a
a sanitarium in that city where the in
valid had been for treatment som.
weeks. The deceased was daughter OF
the late VIM. G. Newbill, and wife Of
VIM. II. Street, Treasurer of Esse,
county. Mr.. Street, his daughter Mis-
Anas Street, and son, DIR. Henry Street
were at the bedside when the en-.
came. Besides the foregoing, Mrs
Street leaves as daughters Mrs. F. w
Stiff, of Richmond, and Misses Brooke
Claude and Mary Orville, and sol
Walter, all of Essex. No sisters sur
vive, but DR.. w. j. Newbill, of Ian
caster, DR.. c. F. Newbill, of Norfolk
II. Logan Newbill and Chas, B. New
bill, of Essex, are brothers of the de
ceased. The remains were brought t,
Essex today for interment. The famil,
are members of Ephesus Baptist church
in which the deceased wasa useful mem
bers. The departed one was in her set
year, and was greatly beloved by a
who knew her, possessing one of tn
sweetest Christian spirits God eve
placed on earth.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26
WHITE STONE.

Geo. ]. Brown, who has been resid-
ing in Baltimore for some time, has
moved to this village.
There was quite set-out at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Miller on
Wednesday night of last week in honor
of George w. Mobiles return from
Baltimore with his bride.
Raymond Mckinney, who has been
quite sick, is better at this writing.
Miss Grace Dunton, near here, left
Wednesday for Baltimore where she
will be engaged as seamstress.
Mrs. Daley, of Everett, Wash, is
visiting Mrs. Walter Hathaway.
Deputy-sheriff j. r. Gresham has
been indisposed for several days.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26
ORDERS OF PUBLICATION.

In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court
for the County of Lancaster on the
21st day September, 1905.
Charles IL. .Dohrmsn, by his
next friend, Henry @. Dohr- 7.
man, plaintiff, nha
against
Lola Dohrman, defendant.
The object of this suit is to obtain a
divorce vipcnlo matrimonii.
And an affidavit having been made
and fled that the defendant Lola Dohr-
man is not resident OF the State of Vir-
ginis, it is ordered that she do appear
here within fifteen days after due pub
LEGATION hereof. and do what may be
necessary to protec: her interest In this
suit. And IL Is further ordered that a
copy hereof De published once a week
for four weeks in the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
a newspaper published in the County Of
Lancaster, and that copy be posted at
the front door of the courthouse Of this
county on the 10Th day of October,
1906. that being the next succeeding rule
day after this order was entered.
Teste: VIM. Chiffon, Clerk.
SAUNDERS, p q.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26
GENEROUS ENDORSEMENT,
(Norfolk Virginian Pnot1

Governor Swanson will lose nothing
of the high esteem in which the people
of Virginia hold him by the promptness
and warmth with which he disclaims
any purpose of becoming an aspirant
for Major Daniels seat in the United
States Senate. The occasion for his
utterance on the subject was found in
a recent publication which named the
Governor as one who both by the char
acter of his public services and his
hold upon popular confidence, could
well aspire to further promotion at the
expiration of his present term. Asked
by the Washington correspondent of
the Richmond Times-Dispatch for some
expression on the subject the Governor
spoke without reservation, and, while
removing his own name from the field
of possible discussion, paid a tribute
to Senator Daniel in terms as generous
as deserved. The honors that Virginia
has IN reserve for Swanson will not
come to him less surely nor bring him
less satisfaction when accorded be-
cause no hasty ambition beclouds his
senses of political and personal loyalty
to worthy senior in official life. And
we believe that the sentiment of ninety
nine hundredths of Virginians will en-
dorse the language and make good
the prediction set forth in the follow
ing:
The Governor said that he earnestly
favored the reelection of Senator Dan
lei, and that he entertained for the
Senator the highest admiration as a
public official and warm and af.
fectlonate regard as friend; that he
had served in the House of Representa-,
tives for thirteen years while Senate,
Daniel was in the Senate, and wa.
therefore thoroughly acquainted with
his efficiency and ability as a Senator
that no Southern Senator was held il
higher regard than Senator Daniel: thai
his ability and character were an orna-
ment to the Senate, and reflected great
credit upon Virginia, that Senator Dan.
lei was a man of pure public and private
record, of sterling integrity, courage
Gus. manly and loyal, and that the Vir-
ginia people held him in such high es
TEEN and affectionate regard that i
any opponent appeared against him tn,
Governor felt sure Senator DAME
would be elected by an overwhelming
majority"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

Eustice Glasscock, of Washington, is
on visit to his relative, VIM. Chiffon,
of this place.
The attendance at the school here has
so increased it is rumored that the
work will necessitate the assistance of
a third teacher.
H. w. Nichols, of Baltimore, spent
a few days here visiting friends last
week.
Miss Eunice Sanders, who has been
under DIR. Oldham's care several weeks,
is recovering rapidly.
Capt. Sanders has as his guest for a
few days his brother, Raleigh, of
Madison, Md.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

without sending us an order tor something
you may need in the following: School War
rahts, Note Forms, Trade Checks, Due Bills,
Scnool reports Visiting and Business Cards
Letter Heads, Bill Heads. Statements, Enve'
lopes, wedding Invitations, Etc. Etc. A com
Write for price. 1--WE
THE ECHO PUBLISHING CO.,
Hcathsville, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

This is the season of decay and weakened
vitality. Nature is being shorn of its beauty
and bloom. II you would retain yours, fortify
your system with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea, 20 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Many men give lavishly of gold,
To build bridges and castles and towers of old
If You want everlasting fame. a benefactor be-
Give the poor and needy Rocky Mountain Tea
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

LEGAL MENTION.
All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington. Va
November 18th is Thanksgiving Day.
j. T. Rilee was in Baltimore this
week.
Capt. w. l.. Messick was in Norfolk
this week.
Mrs. S. B. Griffith is indisposed at
this time.
]. w. Pitman, near here, has bought
a handsome piano.
Jno. r. Campbell attended West
moreland court this week.
Mrs. B. G. Doggett, of Weems, is on
a visit to relatives in Norfolk.
Encourage home enterprise and buy your
Go. Material the best. prices low. biz freishfs
eeved.
Harry Struven, of Baltimore, spent
a few days the past week with Gilbert
Messick.
Mrs. A. James, ST., near here, left
Saturday for visit to her brother at
Warsaw.
Don't forget the big all-day rally
today at Lancaster Court House. Free
dinner for all.
Mrs. L. H. Irving left Saturday night
for Norfolk to spend the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. ]. F. Bussells.
Pea hay and fodder for sale. in the field or
delivered. Also take orders for corn when
shucked. w. Med. LEE, Irvington.
DIR. G.. H. Oliver and F. G. Newbill
yesterday accompanied the remains of
Mrs. E. d. Oliver to Essex. They
returned last night.
Mrs. w. d. Chitwood and Mrs. Jno.
A. Cox, who have been visiting at the
home of C. P. Cox, have returned to
their home at Byrdton.
Harry Riggin was struck in the face
and badly bruised by patent ton
crank handle, which he let slip from his
hands while winding Tuesday.
The ladies of the Baptist Social Circle
will hold their supper and bazar on
Tuesday night, November 9Th, instead
of Halloween night as first advertised.
The change was made to keep from con-
fiicting with the revival services, which
will be continued next week.
II you want dwellings. churches. tents or
houses OF any description built write to w H.
Jesse, contractor, Litwalton, Va Estimates
wav down; mills located In Lancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Harry Struven, of Baltimore, spent
a few days the past week with Gilbert
Messick.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Encourage home enterprise and buy your
humber Of w. H. Jesse. Citwalton. Lancaster
Go. Material the best, prices low. big freighfs
eeved.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Mrs. b. G. Doggett, of Weems, is on
a visit to relatives in Norfolk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Don't forget the big all-day rally
today at Lancaster Court House. Free
dinner for all.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Mrs. A. James, ST., near here, left
Saturday for visit to her brother at
Warsaw.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

DR.. G.. H. Oliver and F. G. Newbill
yesterday accompanied the remains of
Mrs. E. d. Oliver to Essex. They
returned last night.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Mrs. L. H. Irving left Saturday night
for Norfolk to spend the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. j. F. Bussells.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Pea hay and fodder for sale, in the field or
delivered. Also take orders for corn when
shucked. w. Med. LEE, Irvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

]. w. Pitman, near here, has bought
a handsome piano.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Mrs. w. D. Chitwood and Mrs. Jno.
A. Cox, who have been visiting at the
home of C. P. Cox, have returned to
their home at Byrdton.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Jno. r. Campbell attended West
moreland court this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Harry Riggin was struck in the face
and badly bruised by patent ton
crank handle, which he let slip from his
hands while winding Tuesday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26
November 18th is Thanksgiving Day.

J. t. Rilee was in Baltimore this
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

Mrs. S. B. Griffith is indisposed at
this time.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

The ladies of the Baptist Social Circle
will hold their supper and bazaar on
Tuesday night, November 9Th, instead
of Halloween night as first advertised.
The change was made to keep from con-
fiicting with the revival services, which
will be continued next week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-10-26

II you want dwellings. churches, tents or
houses or any description built write to W II.
Jesse, contractor, Litwalton, va. Estimates
wav down; mills located In Lancaster county
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-03
[IHEO0LDEN CfIRL:

the girls heart fairly quaked with fear.
 Come live with me, my girl. and do my work" said the dame.
 So the girl did, and she worked very hard and very well, shaking the old Dame's feather beds till the feathers very much pleased. and treated her very kindly, giving her plenty Of good food and wine also.
 But the beautiful girl love- her step- mother, despite her unkindness. and finally grew so homesick that she spoke to the dame.
 Instead of being displeased. the Dame said: You are a good girl. indeed, and l will myself show you how to get back to your home"
 Just as she was being led out to the highway the girl found herself beshow- cred with gold which covered her from head to foot and clung to her.
 Your reward, my dear." smiled the dame, and then she surprised the girl by giving her the long-lost spindle as well.
 A short walk brought the girl home, and when the cock spied her from the gatepost he crowed loudly. "Cock-a-doo, dle-doo! here comes our golden girl home again!'
 The stepmother was filled with wonder and joy, and for once had kind words TOT her beautiful stepdaughter. When she heard what had happened to the girl and how she got her gold, she hasteneo out to her own daughter and, piaclng spindle in her hand. told her to try ner fortune with Dame Holley.
 So the homely, cross-tempeTeo, iazy girl went and spun by the we'll put III order to produce spots of blood sne ue- liberately pricked her fingers on the thornbushes. .,
 Then she dropped her spindle down the well and threw herself down after IL.
 Like her beautiful stepsister, she soon soon found herself on a charming, now1i tho decked meadow and presently heard the loayes in. the bakers oven plead to pc taken out. But she shook her heao dmu 1ii', walked past. not caring to soli ne1 ny fingers by touching the sooty oven.
 When the apples begged to pc shahead d down she shrugged her shoulders anu declined to do them that little favor;
 And when at last she came 10 DaIae Holley's house she not oniy was huea afraid when she saw the dame i1ssS nhsS teeth but did not even wait to be asKeo to live with her or work TOT e1;,,css mer, stead of that, she offered her serviGes' ,ss not because she wanted to WoIh' W 'NS cause she was greedy for gold, ,,,. os,er
 The dame accepted her offer, put aa,e5 ed the first day the girl proved so ,aEy and and ill-tempered and generally uIontad that the feather beds were so neg neEi1he home and inc dame told her to go pack hoiA'S offered to show her the way. .o,,ov-
 With great glee the girl was when ing the dame out to the highWaS, r''ared she suddenly ft pn4 bnt itb RHIsG Garesdfu drops of nasty black pitch. which there' from head to foot and stuck knnsd nnesd the
 Your pundishmTneennttFtb nTnent tbs aanoeGsh ante on her oiI I,oa ua iaZv girl crept home, and when +ha ne Cock r% rpied her from the wall, he he crowed: "Cock a doodle coo oirr '. comes our goosey sga gert, ,,Wed ve the lazy girl never got rid of the pitch which stucA to her hair and her clothes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-03

seven and Ray Graham. too, should meet with bitter disappointment through the altogether unexpected and ungener- ous actions of Bug" Jernigan.
 What do you suppose he did?
 He was only down in the programme to give an exhibition of handsprings and skinning the cat. which he did. but after that was done, instead of giving place to the other boys on the programme, he kept on and did other stunts that mo- body had asked him to dol
 He walked on his hands: he stood on his head a whole half minute: he straddled the floor so wide everybody wondered he didn't split; he did all-- every blessed one i-of Ray Graham's reserve trapeze performances. and more, too. for he chinned the. trapeze.. and hung by his knees, and by one elbow, and swung himself around with his feet between his hands.
 That's my stuntr' walled one out Bug performed his way through every boys cherished repertory.
 You mean thing!" snapped all seven, and Ray Graham, too. when Bug cd himself out of the presence of the laundering audience and backed Into the hostile circle of his wrathful fellow performers.
 Len, whose duties had consisted chiefly in coaching the performers, but who had been billed for the straddling stunt himself. Hadn't you any more sense n. to show of1 hosn like thafY hfft vs,,oa aur and there would have been a fight right there If Suueechy had not dragged Len away and made him help explain to the disgusted audience that the show was o"And we paid twenty whole pins to see just :our performersP' sniffed Helen flight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-03

to the hayloft, where they stood or sat around along three sides. calico curtain behind which mysteri- ous motions and excited whispers could now and then be detected.
 Ben Jenks, the official curtain raiser, shouted: "The circus Is readyv' and with an elaborate flourish drew the curtain to one side, disclosing Squeechy in cast-off silk hat and top boots of his parson fathers, with a long whip in hand, in the part of chief ringmaster.
 Billy Heiser, first performer" he announced. and Billy came out in his shirt sleeves and stocking feet, deliv- cred a short bow, then, hoe in hands as a balancer, gave a neat exhibition Of tight-rope walking, which brought forth richly merited applause from the enthusiastic audience.
 Next Jimmy Gates" announced Squeechy. Jimmy waddled out, his little head and short legs almost hid den by an enormously padded body.
 "Oh, what a fine fatty" squealed the delighted audience. And then Jimmy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-03

Amelia?' asked Helen.
 Largely upon other insects-fiies, blg blue-bottle flies, caterpillars and even butterflies fall prey to him, his scim- itar-like jaws cutting from the body the beautiful wings in twinkling.
 Il wonder where they get the paper for their nests2" said Joe. They Iook like big gray paper balls.'
 ''The nests are made by the females who survive the winter, and the papery material used is a mixture of saliva and timber scraped from old gray boards and fences; and, by the way, these in- sects were the first makers of paper known to the world. In the spring these hornets, or, more properly. wasps, begin the nest by building d tiny comb, Tn each cell of which an egg is laid, soon hatch ing into a minute white grub, the sides of the cells being continued to accom- modats it's growth and the comp being gradually tneiosed Tn the paper covering; The grub at maturity closes the cell with A silken veil and i'll a lew days emerges q perfect hornet. Several broods are reared in q season, the combs being extended in several layers, each sus- pended by a single stalk from the cen ire of the one above. A nest sometimes contains as many as six or seven tiers"
 "ls this the hornet which stngs the cicada ?' asked Helen. nave read that they are sometimes killed by hor-
 oh, no; that is the sand hornet, a rnuch 6ercer insect. They are called sand hornets because they make their nests in the ground, generally in sandy soil. The female digs q burrow, rather marrow, except at the bottom. where it Widens into chamber.
 Her home being ready, she starts out for prey; perhaps she gets a spider or caterpillar or an unfortunate cicada in the midst of his shriu song, and, para lvzing them with her terrible sting, she drags the luckless insects into her nest where they become food for her young ones,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-03
A pelightful Little Girl.

TWO good stories are told of a little
 English girl:
 She was riding with her aunt outside one of the Hastings electric trans. As 1t was proceeding at a ra ther good pace down steep declivity the aunt was ob Viously little nervous. The child, ob- serving this, looked up sweetly into her aunt's face and said: Are you fright ened, auntie. Because, you can take hold of my hand if you are!"
 On another occasion this little girls grandmother had the misfortune to have the leg of the sofa on which she was reclining give way, and although 1t was repaired, it gave way a second time. Thereupon a chair sufficiently firm to support the aged and rather infrm woman was bought a fact which her grandchild remembered in her prayers that evening, as follows: T thank Thee, good Lord, for having at last found a chair that my dear grannie can sit down upon."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-03

An, there's the crack tightrope- walk { CT. cried Len, suddenly, pointing out one or the men who were passing by. N there's the fellow that tumbied to peat the band. and ohi looky, Squeech, there's the jim-crack bareback rider 1 was tellin' you aboutv'
 "lf only I had had anything but a preacher for fatheri' groaned squeechy, his heart swelling at the enormity of the self-denial which the accident of his birth had forced upon him, then I might have seen all those glorious things!'
 Tt is too bad!" sympathized Len,
 Walking back home for breakfast, after preliminary dip in the swimming hole, a sudden thought popped into Squeechys mind.
 ''Lenl let us have circus!'
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