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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
IN MEMORlAM.

HE has solved it-life's wonderful problem
The deepest, the strangest the last,
And into the school of the angels,
With the answer. forever has passed."
1t was on the clear, still freshness of
a September morning, that Mr. Ernest
Harding, after an illness of seven weeks,
passed peacefully and triumphantly to
his home beyond, to join the immortal
throng. He gave assurance that he
was resigned to the Lords will. A
vision of heaven was no doubt vouchsaf-
ed him, as his last words were ''Glory,
glory!" No one thought in the same
moment of Ernest and death;-being
full of vitality he seemed to hold with
In his grasp the three score years and
ten allotted to man. But a little while
ago he stood among us in the flush of
noble manhood. He was true and brave,
a devoted son and brother-a kind and
loving husband and father. In private
and social life he was witty and genial.
One felt instinctively that there were
generations of gentle blood in his veins.
During his long illness, skilful physi-
clan was in attendance; every attention,
good nursing and the warm affections
of his family were lavished upon him;
while the kind and friendly offerings
and high esteem of his neighbors were
in daily evidence. His loved ones were
buoyed up by hope at a time when his
recovery seemed reality; an unex-
pected relapse took place; then deaths
dark curtain fell. 'fWhy call it death,
it is the gate to eternal lifep'. The
memories which cluster about his name
are so fresh and personal, that his
family can scarcely realize the great
loss they have sustained In early life
he married the bright, attractive and
popular daughter of the late Judge
Straughan. She was his love, his pride
and companion. All hearts go out in
tenderest sympathy for the grief strick-
en- widow and her children, who sit
under the shadow of great sorrow.
Funeral services were conducted at the
home of the deceased, where a large
concourse of relatives and friends met
to pay tribute to the memory of one so
beloved and respected. Loving hands
bore his body to the tomb, and, though
gone from our sight, he lives in our
hearts, embalmed by love and garland
ed with affection. FRIEND.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
SOMETHING DOING, SHO' NUFF.

Glenn Gray coughed up $40 and costs
before Justice Eilskov, at Weems, for
carrying weapons. The grand jury
Monday also paid their respects to him
for shooting duslSy pal.
Mr.. Justice also cholled SO and costs
out Flames Kelly. alias jim Lit, for
kicking up a row at George Waddy's
restaurant.
Rev. Tasker Jackson, of Kilmarnock,
and seven dark companions called at
Jim Rich's home, near Dunton's Mill.
and interviewed the aforesaid Jim while
in his sombre sleeping robe. When
they got through with Jim he needed
hospital treatment, but when Justice
Chiffon got done with the Rev. Tasker.
the latter was sos out of pocket,
while each of his seven compatriots
showed down S15 and costs amounting
to about $25 apiece.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
MILLENBEOK.

S. W. Warren has moved in one of
the houses here.
w. F. Dunaway, of Merry Point,
was here one day last week.
l.. ID. Stoneham loaded two schooners
here this week with lumber.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Lewis, of Miskimon,
boarded steamer here last week on their
wedding tour.
Miss Wheaton, of Wheaton, was
seen here last week.
A. IS. Wood, who is in Philadelphia
alta hospital, isexpected home soon. He
was operated on for nose trouble and
is now improving. T. F. Warren, who
accompanied him, returned Saturday.
Mrs. T. 1. Radcliffe, of Bertrand,
has been visiting in Fredericksburg and
vicinity.
p. j. Warren, ST., has moved to L.
Currie's place near Merry Point.
Justice Flemings was here last week
trying several oyster cases. Soloman
Thomas (colored) was fined $40 and costs
for violating the Gull law, and few
others had fines imposed upon them.
Mrs. c. r. Davis is visiting relatives
in lower Middlesex this week.
Miss Maggie M. Luckham, of Corro-
toman Point, is the guest of Miss E. L.
Didlake this week.
DR.. w. c. Chowning has gone to
Martinsburg, w. Va, to. practice
medicine. We wish him success.
Snow STORM.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
IN MEMoRIANr.

Died September 30th, 1905, John
Isaac Haynie, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Morgan Haynie, of Alfonso, aged IL
months and Is days. Gone but not for
COTTON.
Darling baby, how we miss thee;
Never can we forget you were here,
Butwe hope to see you in Heaven.
In that blessed land DER there.
Sweet little John Isaac, we can sec you
How you did play and gol
But the angels. came and got you
And carried you to their home.
Your little carriage looks so lonely;
Your little clothes are laid away,
But oh, we hope to see you
On that bright and happy day.
BIZ his PARENTS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
SOME BOAT NOTES.
EtLLYBEr.I..

The two-masted schooner Samuel
Russell, Baltimore to Norfolk, was
wrecked last week in the Middle
Ground, Chesapeake Bay, her Captain,
Lang, andall the crew being lost.
The large two '-topmast schooner,
Nicholson, Capt. Grace, of New Jersey,
came. into Eastern Branch last week to
finish loading, but the Captain being a
hustling yankee, left without the cargo,
after waiting day or so for it.
Friday evening as steamer Calvert
was coming out of Baltimore harbor one
negro deck hand shot another in the
leg. Police boat Lannan was hailed
and both men were turned over to the
authorities by first officer Charlie
Rollins.
The big floating dock, Dewey, the
largest in the world is product of Mary
land and is captained by Virginfan, of
Norfolk. 1t took two days to raise her
5000 pound anchors; she has on her
1000 tons of steel and 2, ZOO, 900 rivets.
1t took 80 tons of red lead to give her
one coat. -Arsquadron of cruisers, this
week left Hampton Roads to catch up
with the Dewey for an escort. She is
now about fifteen hundred miles in a
direct line from the Virginia capes to
Gibraltar.
William Weaver, formerly of West
moreland county, now of Washington,
was robbed of $500 recently while on a
Potomac steamer between Washington
and Dear Point Wharf. He was spot
ted by two men in Washington who saw
him with the money before he left, and
during the night, while the steamer
was, making its way down the river,
they hoisted the window of his state
room, reached in and secured his
clothes, from which they took the
money and left the steamer before day
light at Colonial Beach.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
Baltimore. Nd.
THE WHEATON, WHISKEY CASE.

The U. S. Grand Jury at Alexandria
indicted Jno. w. Rice, constable, of
Lancaster, for Selling liquor under a
civil warrant that had been attached by
U. S. Revenue officer Broun. The
decision in the civil matter, reserved
by Justice Pinckard, was Monday decid-
ed against Attorney Downing and his
colored clients. DIR. F. w. Lewis was
bondsmen for the negroes. Rices
case viii come up in the Norfolk court.
The U. S. Grand Jury also indicted
Samuel j. Hopkins, of Westmoreland
County, for selling liquor at retail with
out license.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
CELEBRATION OF LEES
HIRTHDAY.

There will be celebration of Robert
E. Lees birthday January 18th, begin
ming at p. m, in the Opera House.
Irvington. The exercises will consist
of Southern songs, appropriate recita-
tons, and an address entitled 1.-THE
Gentleman Soldier" by Prof. D. r.
Weems Sunday school. Come out and
help good cause, honor the memory
of our great Southern chieftain, and
have a pleasant and profitable time.
Admission twenty-five cents.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
INSURANCE DIRECTORS TO MEET.

At the call Of President Jno. C. Ewell,
annual meeting of Directors of the
Northern Neck Mutual Fire Association
of Virginia will be held all day Friday,
January &c, 1906, beginning at 10 a. m,
IN the Associations offices, Irvington.
All the agents are expected to be present
that day, and an invitation is extended
any and every policy-holder to also be
present at the meeting. Any one who
holds policy in this home association
is privileged to attend any and all meet
ings and at any time have access to the
books of the association.
The report for last year will show a
wonderful increase in the volume of
business.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
NOTICE THESE:

o. r. Kent advertises mare for sale.
Claims advertised for sale by National
Collection agency.
Comrades" advertised next week
for lrvington, Kilmarnock and Reedville.
Watch A. E. Brent's space secured
this week for his big clearing out sale.
Horace X. VERIFY, with the Dickson
Hardware Co., Fredericksburg, offer
inducements in stoves.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
snoiled bar Reantx.

Harriet Howard, of 200 W. 3lth St.. New York,
atone time had her beauty spoiled with skin
trouble She writes: NJ had Salt Rheum or
Eczema for years, but nothing would cure il,
until used Bucklen's Arnica Salye." a quick
and sure healer for cuts, burns and sores.
25c. at Il. q. Richardson, Kiimarnock; IT. ].
Hayden & Son. Irvington; Ficklin s. Bass, Lit
walton
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
BETTER STEAMER scHEDuLE.

The people of Carriers Creek and those
Of the tributary country round about
are again very much indebted to the
management of the Nd, Va. e. Del
R'way Co. for what is only slight
change in the advertised winter
schedule of Rappahannock steamers.
Up to the present week the winter
schedule sent only two boats direct
from Baltimore into Irvington and
Weems every week-Saturday and
MISUNDERSTANDING great gap when
there was nothing doing'' in that
line. Upon request of the CITIZENS
Editor and other interested parties
Manager Thomson and Traffic Agent
Murdoch arranged to let us have boat
in here on Wednesday morning. So on
last Wednesday the familiar and early
whistle awoke our people as in the days
Of spring, summer and fall. Thanks.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
Lancaster County.
WHITE CHAPEL.

Miss Bessie Ball has returned home
from Baltimore, after spending the
Xmas with her aunt.
Braxton Chiffon, jr., was recent visi-
tor at the home of his brother, r. F..
Chiffon, near Boer.
Mrs. Charlie Chewing is somewhat
indisposed at this time.
Snow BIRD.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

w. W. piVsiuuuS anu marry oanuerS
were in Warsaw this week,
Keep your eye on the Legislature by
subscribing to the VIRGINIA CITIZEN.
CDR" Jno. S. II. Wheaton spent
Tuesday here while on trip to Crisheld.
Old papers for sale at the CITIZEN
Office.
Miss Clara V. Wilder is the guest of
: Miss Orah Lee Doggett. at Weems, this
week.
Miss Addie Garner returned last
Saturday from three weeks visit in
Baltimore.
Clifford Kirkmyer left Tuesday night
to resume his studies at William &
Mary College.
Don't forget district Anti-Saloon meet
ing next Tuesday afternoon at White
Stone Baptist church.
Epworth League Social for tonight is
postponed one week on account of
another entertainment.
Sam Smith, of Baltimore, arrived
Wednesday for short stay with his
brother, Geo. ste. Smith.
Turn out to the entertainment tonight
friday at the Opera House. For
benefit Weems church work.
If you want to keep up with the
swiftest Legislature Virginia ever had,
follow the VIRGINIA CITIZEN columns.
Rt. Wor. Psrke Jones, District Lee
turer, was here Wednesday on his way
to visit Masonic lodges at Kilmarnock
and Heathsville.
Among the recent sick, now improved
are: Mrs. Kathrine Dyke, Miss Gladys
Rilee, Mrs. Jno. Padgett, w. Med. Lee,
Thurman Sanders.
Martin S. Stringfellow, general agent
for the Union Central Life, was in this
vicinity recently, and paid pleasant
call to the CITIZEN office.
j. Clinton Bew rendered an entertain
ment Thursday evening to friends here
in honor of his sister, Miss Mary Bew,
of King & Queen, who returned home
on Saturday.
The Wicomico Troupe 'phoned regrets
at being unable to fill their Wednesday
nights engagement at the Opera House
here on account of members sickness.
Postponed one week.
Capts. Bellows, Wheaton and Mes
OK were here recently attending bank
-aeeting. At this writing Capt Bellows
is in Petersburg at Anti-Saloon meeting,
Capt. Wheaton on the Eastern Shore
and Capt Messick in Baltimore.
Capt. ]. f. Bussells was in Balti-
more the past week. While descending
a pair of steps leading to the street
Sunday he slipped, falling across the
steps and severely hurting his back
He is now at his home, but almost an
invalid
Late arrivals at Irvington Beach: Geo.
r. Finch, II. c. Safiiel, Mr.. Sawyer, A.
F. Hid, F. E. Harpell, F. C. Franz,
Thomas j. Nun, G. Harry Brilliant, l..
l.. Snead, w. M. Clopton, E, A Hunt,
Lester Anderton, Joe Parker, H. M.
Gresham, Rob Chiffon, Mr.. Alrich, ]. S.
johnson, Mrs. White, Chas. Lieberman.
Misses LYDIA and Gladys Powell, of
Antirap, were the guests of their rela-
tons, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Dunton, from
Monday until Thursday of this week
On Tuesday evening few girl friends
of the Misses Powell were entertained
at supper, and later in the evening an
impromptu taffy stew was given at
which many of both sexes were present.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON.

Lots of Christmas presents coming to
the CITIZEN in the shape of remittances
and well wishes show we are appreciat-
ed at home. We select from the many
three samples of how we arc also appre-
ciated away from home:
please find 81 for present year. wish you
a very happy and prosperous year, and may
your interesting paper shed its bright light i'm a
thousand more homes before its next birthday.
and all the other good wishes which 1 cannot
here express Sincerely
"(MRS.
Baltimore, Nd"
"DEAR CITIZEN
II enclosed check for s. l9C6 and 1900. Please
keep on coming; can't very well get along
without you. There is no place like home.
>'w. T. CoNNELLEE.
'Middletown. Dell
DEAR CITIZEN
please find enclose 81 for 1906. This testiiies
to my enjoyment of its pages. May you all
have happy and prosperous New Year.
&C. o. BEANIE.
washington, ID. c.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

j. E. Crouch, of Warsaw, dropped
in one day last week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
A Jamaican Lady speaks Highly OF Cham
herlair's Coueh Remedy

berlair's Cough Remedy.
Mrs. Michael Hart. wife of the superinten-
dent of Cart Service at Kingston, Jamaica,
West Indies Islands, says that she has for some
years used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
coughs, Group and whooping cough and has
found it very beneficial. She has implicit con-
fidence in it and would not be without a bottle
OF IL in her home.
For sale by Messick & Gunby, Irvington; W.
a. Cameron s. Bro, wcems; G.. w. Sanders g.
Son, aud ID. II, James, White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

w. r. Broaddus and Harry Sanders
were in Warsaw this week,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

Keep your eye on the Legislature by
subscribing to the VIRGINIA CITIZEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

Has stood the Test s5 Years.
rhe old. original GROVES Tasteless Chill
Tonic. You know what you are taking. lie is
no pay. 5Oc-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

III you want dwellings, churches, tents ol
houses or any description built write to w II
Jesse, contractor, Litwalton, Va. Estimates
wav down: mills located in Lancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

CDR" Jno. S. II. Wheaton spent
Tuesday here while on trip to Crisfeld.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
READERS OF INTEREST.

Don't forget about our fiuc line of Mattiugs
tugs, Oilc.otn. Laces, Ribbons aud Dry Goods
MEssICK x GUNBY, Irvington. Wa.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

are acknowledged TO be tho best or the
market Messick & Gunby have just laid IL
g full line OF this famous dress shoe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

Encourage homo enterprise and buy your
lumber of w. III. Jesse, Litwalton lancaster
Co. Material the best. prices low, big frcights
saved.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19
MENTION.

All communications should be addressed 70
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

(Respeetfully dedicated to J. A. Palmer, ESQ.,
virginia's noble sons are there.
| And her gracious daughters fair;
See within their cleaning hair. the holly red:
The flower of knighthood blooms still in many
hearts; IL not in all
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-01-19

Old papers for sale at the CITIZEN
Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-21

After severing his connection with
the Helena company, Mr.. Crittendon
was superintendent of the cutting
plant that was established at YogO
in connection with the Burke-Sweeney
mines, which are now opened by the
American Sapphire company. Upon
the discontinuance of this plant, about
two years ago, Mr.. Crittendon went
to South America, where he interested
himself in gem mines. returning to
Montana a few months ago.
The cutting of sapphires Is done
on metal tables, which are set nat,
and whose upper surface Is set with
rapidly. the power used being, in this
instance, electricity.
The form a sapphire shall assume
is determined by its shape in the
rough, the duty Of the lapidary being
to cut in SO as to sacrifice as little
as possible OF the stone, and obtain
the greatest surface, refraction and
general beauty. Having decided upon
the shape. the rough sapphire is
cemented to handle or arm, called
dop, leaving the part exposed which
is to form the facet. The exposed por'
ton is then set against the revolving
table, and the friction with the dia
mond wears away the surface, form
ing smooth facet.
The size and angle of the facet Is
determined by the angle at which the
dop is set, this being gagged witt
mathematical precision. The lapidar.
holds the stone against the table unit
the facet is formed, always exertin:
sufficient pressure and no more. Whei
a facet is finished, the stone is reese
in the dop and the process repeate,
until all the facets have been formed
when the polishing is done.
There are two tables used for cut
ting the stones, one being used TO
shaping the stones and the other TO
cutting the facets.
All the machinery used in the Gu,
ting of the stones, in use in this plant
was invented by Mr.. Crittendon. Tn
dop, used for holding the stones il
place when being cut, is far superio
to the old kind, which has been use
for the purpose for many years pas
by lapidaries all over the world.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-21
The Tables Turned.

!
Up, up, my friend, and quit your books,
Up, up, my friend, and clear your
looks!
Why all this toll and trouble?
The sun above the mountains head,
A freshening luster mellow
Through all the long green fields has
spread,
His first sweet evening yellow.
Books! tits dull and endless strife;
Come, hear the woodland linnet-
How sweet his music! On my life,
There's more Of wisdom in It!
And bark! How blithe the throstle
sings!
He, too, is no mean preacher;
Come forth into the light of things
Let Nature be your teacher.
She has world of ready wealth,
Our minds and heart to bless
Spontaneous wisdom breathed by
health,
Truth breathed by cheerfulness.
One impulse from a vernal wood
May teach you more of man,
OF mortal evil and of good,
IMAM ali tno SaSoS can.
Sweet is the lore which Nature brings;
Our meddling intellect
Misshapes the beauteous forms of
things
We murder to dissect.
Enough of science and of art;
Close up those barren leaves;
Come forth, and bring with you a
heart
That watches and receives.
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-21
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

By local applications. as they can
not reach the diseased portion of tn
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is by constitution
al remedies. Deafness is caused by
an inflamed condition of the mucous
lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed, deaf
ness is the result. and unless the IN
flammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition.
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh. which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-21
HIGH SOCIETY WITHOUT BOOZE"
Remarkable Discovery in PoIiteness by
Distinguished Family in Wash.
inuton,

There was remarkable scene last
night at the beautiful mansion of en-
Senator John B. Henderson.
Mrs. Henderson recently joined the
Rechabites, and a new tent was nam
ed after Mr.. Henderson. The ladies'
of the John B. Henderson tent were
invited to reception at Henderson
Castle" last night and Mrs. Hender-
son, referring to her recently publish
ed book on hygiene, said that there
was a s1ramshop in the cellar of the
castle" for which in the last three
years the family had had no use, as
they were living in accordance with
their new notions of good health.
I'VE had been accustomed" said
Mrs. Henderson, ito serving wines and
liquors, supposing that people in gen.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-21
GEM MINES OF
FERGUSCOUNIY
Sapphire Deposits At Yogo Create an
important and Growing In
dustry.
HOW They WERE DISCOVERED
Two Strong Companies Now at Work
These Montana Gems Are
in Demand.

Great Fails Tribune: The mining.
cutting and polishing of sapphires is
an industry which is not found in any
ether state in the Union than Mon
tana The Yogo sapphire lead, stu
ated close to the Cascade county
boundary line, in Fergus county, is the
largest sapphire bearing deposit in
the world. and. in fact. with one or
two exceptions. it is the only deposit
of sapphire matriX in which the gems
are found. In the Orient where the
worlds supply of the blue gems was
obtained previous to the discovery and
development of the YOgo mines, the
precious stones are found in the bars
of rivers. The stones are still taken
from these bars and sold in Europe
and America, but not in as large guam
titles as they were formerly, for the
reason that the supply is not as plen-
tiful as it once was.
For some years after the Yogo
stones were placed on the market
their value was not placed as high
as was that of the Oriental gems, but
as more were sold, they became better
known and better liked. Finally ii
was discovered that. with their light
err color, they made a better showing
under an artificial light than the dark.
er stones from the Orient, and their
value rose Now the Yogo sapphire
is considered the equal, or even the
superior, Of eastern stones.
Sapphires We're discovered in the
foothills near Yogo creek a little over
W.
almost entirely an accident. A sheep
man, John Ettien, while herding his
fiOcks in the locality of the mines now
being worked by the New Mine Sap
phire syndicate, found a few small
blue stones one day, and kept then
as a curiosity not placing any valu'
upon them. He showed them to Val
ious people. but no one took mucl
notice Of the little blue pebbles.
Some time later, a company tina
had built ditch. some IL miles il
length, for the purpose of workin
gold placers in the foothills wher
the sapphire mines were later develol
ed, in the course of its placer oper;
tions. found many of these same blu
pebbles in the clean-ups. One of tn
men interested in the company ser
specimens of the pebbles to Titan.
in New York, and was surprised
learn by return mail that they wer
sapphires.
Then prospecting began, to disco
er where the stones came from, IN
it was soon learned that they wei
contained in a large dixie, which ra
through the country for about fol
miles. A number of people stake
claims on this lead, and dozens
claims were taken up off from it. 4