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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
MISKIMON.
lola.

Mrs. Susan Dawson has been quite
sick for ,me time.
MIR. and Mrs. G. H. Smith have re-
turned from Baltimore, where they
have been to buy furniture for their
new hotel at Taft, near White Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Beane visited
the lady's parental home at Heathsville
Saturday.
Ryland Forester left Monday for
Taft to take charge of the canning house
there this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Edwards, of
SIMPSONS Wharf, was in this neigh
borhood one day last week.
Mrs Geo. II. Smith spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Annie Jones, in
Fairfields.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Marsh, of Taft,
visited their parental home here Sunday.
Misses Cora and Maggie Webb, of
Lancaster, visited their cousin, Miss
Axle Marsh, Sunday last.
Tom Lamkin, of Wicomico, visited
his sister, Mrs. Mamie Ashburne, last
Saturday.
!. Jeter Marsh and Miss Axle Marsh are
at the jamestown Exposition this week.
Miss Irene Dawson, is spending a
few weeks with friends at Taft.
Harry Conley, of Wicomico, visited
his aunt, Mrs. Susan Cockrell, Sunday.
Loren Anderson has been on the sick
list for some time.
George Stewart, who has been visit
ing friends here, has returned to his
home in Baltimore.
Dink Forester, of Regina, visited his
brother, Robert, here one day last week.
Baseball is the Saturday evening
recreation at this place. Last Satur-
day many spectators were on hand and
some from Lara and Brouns Store took
part IN the game.
Booker Sampson is indisposed at this
writing. u ANDI.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
DIVIDING CREEK.

Harry Reese has purchased a fine
graphaphone.
Mrs. Hartwell Hughlet and Mrs. Yves
ley Rock are quite sick at this writing.
Carroll Hurst has improved his home
by fresh coat of paint.
Capt. Joseph Shehigh has purchased
fine horse.
Miss Hattie Shehigh, who has been
spending a few days with her aunt.
Mrs w. D. Chitwood, has returned
home.
Misses Carrie and Linda Bail, of Bal
timore, are visiting their uncle, Peepsy
Coles.
Mrs. j. p. Die and Miss Eunice
Todd were guest of Mrs. w. d. Chit
wood some time past.
Mrs Virginia Lunsford is still sick
with the muscular rheumatism.
Miss Nellie Abrams is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Otis Crowther.
Harry Hall and sister, Ina, are spend
ing few days with their sister, Mrs.
William Hudnall.
Mrs George and son, johnny, of Ken
lucky, are visiting at the home of Mrs.
James Kelley.
James Hurst, who has been teaching
school at Norfolk, has returned home
for his vacation.
Miss Ruth Dodson, who has been
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Crowther. was
accompanied home by her cousin, Miss
Carrie Lewis, Friday of last week.
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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
WICOMICO CHURCH.

Miss Lizzie Claughton has been quite
sick the past week.
Thos. Sission has bought nice
organ for his daughters.
James Bowker had an explosion at his
grist-mill last Saturday. Fortunately no
one was hurt, but Bowker barely escaped
being killed, he being in the mill-house
when portion of the boiler was blown
in the house, demolishing things gen.
orally.
II. Robert Harding spent last Sunday
with Bascom Broun.
Rev. Mr.. Sutton is visiting his sister.
Mrs. Henry Thrift.
Mrs. Sam Straughan and Mrs. At
we'll are here for the summer.
Dixie" Coles has two very sick
children at this writing.
Miss Helen Bowker has returned
from Florida, where she has been for
several months.
Miss Jennie Harding was guest of
Miss Cora Bowker last Sunday.
Very few people in this section could
get cord wood cut the past winter.
Those who did are getting four dollars
a cord on the shore.
A great many potatoes have been
shipped from this section the past week
notwithstanding the prices are low.
TRIxY.
L. L. Tignor visited here not long
since.
Mrs. w. T. Bailey, who has been in
the millinery business at Tappahannock,
has return to her home here.
Capt. P. o. Lewis lost a fine horse
on Sunday.
Miss Kate Whaley is visiting her
sister, Mrs. w. H. Tignor, at this
place.
Children's Day was held in the Junior
hall at Mia Sunday before last
w. T. Mayo spoke here in the interest
of his candidacy Saturday week.
A moving picture show was held in
Mia hall Wednesday of last week.
Warner Hurst and Mrs. Tignor were
at the Exposition last week.
BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
KILMARNOCK.

Near Schwartzman is in Baltimore
this week on business.
DIR. R. W. Palmer and bride have
moved here to reside. They will make
their home at "Clifton" until after DIR.
Palmer builds on his lot here.
Mrs. T. W. Bonner returned Tuesday,
from an extended visit to relatives in
st. Louis, Mo.
Misses Allie Smither and Willie Yerbv.
miliiners for Armstrong, Gator & Co.
returned to their homes here the past
week.
Mrs. Jennie Land, of Suffolk. Va.
arrived Tuesday to visit her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Ball, near here.
Mrs. II. peterborough Garland and
daughter, Miss Emma, of Baltimore.
arrived Wednesday to spend several
weeks with the formers brother. Jas.
Brent.
I. 5. Brent returned home Wednes-
day from Salisbury, Nd, and Baltimore.
The growth on his face which he feared
might result in cancer, proved to be
only skinwart, and has been removed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
MILLENBECK

c. l.. Rogers was in Baltimore last
week.
Mrs. A. w. Cooper has returned to
Towles Point, after an extended trip
to Baltimore, where she was called by
the illness of her mother, Mrs. Pemine-
ton.
Mrs. c. M. Chowning and Mrs. d. E.
Gordon, of Baltimore, are visiting their
parental home here.
Hon. ]. c. Ewell left last week for
an extended trip to Blue Ridge Springs,
Pa, for his health. We hope the trip
will prove beneficial.
Children's Day exercises were held at
Corrotoman Baptist church on Sunday
evening last.
w. H. Walker left on Monday of
this week with his wife for Baltimore
where the latter will receive hospital
treatment.
Mrs. E. T. Schools and children are
visiting in Middlesex this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lefore, of Caroline
county, are visiting at the home of T.
/. Radcliffe, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bedford, of
Washington, are here for a months
stay.
Capt. P. d. Stevens and Lloyd Ficklin
are at jamestown Exposition this week.
Capt. T. /. Radcliffe, of Bertrand,
took aparty from Iberis Tuesday of this
week to jamestown Exposition on his
launch, j. C.. Ewell.
Miss Agnes j. Hazard, of Iberis,
who has been visiting friends here the
past week, expects to leave for James
town Exposition this week.
IN TUE E0oO Or N Ctus.,D,u,,.~,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
NORTHUMBERLAND co.
RAINSWOOD.

J. W. Douglas is quite sick at this
time. The youngest child of E. M.
Raines is also sick with typhoid fever.
The son of r. B. Rice fell from a
plum tree one day last week and broke
his arm DR.. Rice reset the bone and
the little fellow is getting along al.
right
Jas. M. Lewis, who has been i'll for
some time, is but little improved.
Sol Swami had the misfortune to lose
fineyoung horse lately.
Rice Walker is in Washington, where
he expects to spend the summer.
w. ID. Cockrell has the Marvin Grove
improvements in hand and expects to
have everything neat and clean for the
encampment. RED TAPE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
BASEBALL AT KILMARNOCK.

A game of ball of unusual interest
was played on the diamond at Kill
marnock fair grounds Thursday of last
week between Kilmarnock and Tappa-
hammock clubs. Not a run was scored
until the sixth inning when one of the
visitors crossed the plate. In the
eighth inning Tappahannock scored
three more and Kilmarnock scored two.
Neither team scored in the ninth.
The same clubs will play again today
friday at Kilmarnock at O'Clock.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
CUTTING SCRAPE ON BOAT.

Fauntleroy Lewis and Willie Lewis,
both colored and of Rehoboth Church,
got into an alteration on board fishing
steamer Potomac, of the Morris,
Fisher Co., while that boat was moored
at her works at Reedville Thursday
night of last week. Fauntleroy Lewis
had gotten Willie Lewis down and
while in the act of beating him received
from the latter several ugly cuts about
his legs. Willie Lewis was arrested
and lodged in Jail at Heathsville, while
the other mans condition was such that
he was allowed to be taken home for
treatment.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
FISHERMAN.

Miss Susie Bison, who has been on a
visit to relatives at this place, returned
to her home in Baltimore last Friday.
Miss Grace Saulter, of Baltimore. is
visiting Miss Irene Davis.
Chas. Raines and wife, of Baltimore.
are visiting the formers mother at this
place.
Gilbert White, of Palmer, visited
relatives here Sunday.
Miss VERNE Luttrell is visiting her
parental home at Sharps.
L. M. Fitchett, who is engaged in
work on Eastern Shore, spent Sunday
with his family here. LAUREL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
NOTICE THESE:
Examination of teachers.

EAdInInaLIOn OF IeacherS.
DIR. G. c. Mann will have dental
parlor at Marvin Grove Camp.
U. c. Hazard will run passengers to
Wharton Grove from Iberis next week.
Proprietor Mitchell wants good re-
liable colored man to work around
hotel.
Jones & Richardson, Heathsville,
leading merchants of the Northern
Neck, appear in quarter-page ad this
week. Read about the camp meeting
fixings needed and then go to their
store or order by mail from them.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
LANCASTER COUNTY.
OCRAN.

Mrs. w. Mcdonald Lee, Mrs. w. J..
Newbill, Mrs. j. I. Rilee, Mrs. A. Y.
Lee and Miss Rubenette Lee, all of
Irvlngton, spent Wednesday with Mrs.
j. +. Bellows.
Miss Lottie Bellows is visiting friends
on Solomons Island, Md.
VIM. Chase and family have moved
to the home of H:R. Humphreys. Mrs.
Blizzard and daughter have removed to
the home o. Humphreys.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
EYE SPECIALIST AT CAMP.

DR.. A. R: Cohn, eye specialist of
Baltimore, but we'll known in the
Northern Neck, will be at Marvin, Kirk
land and Wharton Grove camps, pre-
pared to examine your eyes and fit them
with the most improved glasses, arti-
fetal eyes, etc. Lenses on hand to suit
all conditions of the eyes. Speciality:
Children's headaches can be cured by
the use of proper lenses. Eyes examined
free. Will be in Beane's tent at Mar
win Grove and Ashburn's at Wharton
Grove. Look for sign. Have no agents.
DR.. A. II. COIN, Eye Specialist.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

To THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF NOR
THUMBERLAND COUNTY:
thereby respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the nomination of the
Democratic party of said county for the
office of Commemorative Attorney for
the ensuing term.
/ sincerely thank those who have so
cordially stood by me in the past and
shall appreciate the help of all persons
who may see fit to support me in the
future. If elected / shall discharge the
duties of the Office faithfully and con-
scientiously, as have endeavored to dc
in the past. Yours respectfully,
c. S. TowLES.
Reedville, Va, March 25th, 1907.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
J. R. GREsBAM's CERTIFICATE

STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF LAM
CASTER, To-WIT:
l, VIM. Chiffon, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the County aforesaid, in the
State of Virginia, do certify that Mr..
Jas. r. Gresham, Deputy Sheriff of
Lancaster County, has promptly and
punctually executed all writs and
process of every nature, issued to him
from this Office, and has been equally
prompt in making all the returns on
same required by law. Given under nv
hand this 18th day of June, 1907.
(Signed) VIM. Chiffon,
County Clerk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.

Examination of teachers, both regu-
lar and professional courses, will be
held at Lancaster Courthouse on july
Both and 31st and August 1st, begin
ming promptly at 8 a. m. each day.
F. w. LEWIS, Supt. of Schools.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
IN MEMORIAM.

BARRAcK-On July 10th, 1907, in Lam
caster Co., Va, William Franklin, aged
one year, eleven months and twenty
days, only and beloved son of Florence
Rosabelle (nee Grott) and the late Will
liamF F. Barrack. Interment private.
CHRISTINE BARRACK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
DIED.

Mr.. P. H. Fitzhugh died at Urbanna
last week, aged fifty-two years. He
leaves two children, one son and one
daughter. Paralysis was the cause of
his death. He was formerly travelling
salesman for c. Reed & Co., Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
DOWNINGS.

Those chronic grumblers here as to
the weather, who claimed a month ago
that we never would have any more
warm weather, say now as they
mopped their streaming faces, 1--WE
take it all back; deliver us fir ON much
more like this"
c. l.. Bryant has erected a new barn
on his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Headley, of Nokomis,
visited the latter's father, Frank Settle,
recently. REPORTER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
NOTICE

l take pleasure in informing the pub
lic that l h4ye accepted the agency for
the Cooley Marine Motor.
My launch will leave our wharf at
10 a. m; on Sunday for camp, and 6:45
p. m. after Monday, carrying passen-
gers. Round trip 25c. All inquiries
cheerfully answered.
U. G. HAZARD, IberiS, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM 4 MARY,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

Two hundred and fourteenth session
Begins September 10Th, 1907. Buildings
renovated and newly equipped, lighted
with electricity and supplied with pure
artesian water. Two Courses: ID Col
legiate Course leading to the degrees of
B. A, Nj. A. and b. S. (2) Normal
Course: Tuition free and Board at re-
duced rates. Send for Catalogue.
LYONG TYLER. NJ. A., LII. d., Pres.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

To THE CITIzENsoFL LANCASTER COUNTY:
/ take this opportunity to announce
to my friends and to the citizens gener-
ally that am a candidate for the posi-
ton of Commonwealth Attorney of
Lancaster county, subject to whatever
action the Democratic county committee
may decide upon. If elected l shall
endeavor to discharge the duties of the
position TO the best of my ability, while
if defeated, shall humbly bow to the
will of the people.
Respectfully yours,
r. o. Norris, JR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
OUR CAMPS.

Wharton Grove, Baptist, near Weems,
opens today (Friday).
Marvin Grove, Methodist, will begin
next Friday. The same books that
were used last year will be used again
this at Marvin Grove, and those who
may have copies at home are requested
to bring them to camp.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
PRIVATE YACHT TO EXPOSITION.

Parties of twelve or less, ladies' and
or gentlemen alone, wishing
to charter the gasoline yacht Blanche"
to attend jamestown Exposition for ten
days or under, at $27. so per day, includ-
ing lodging, plain board and use of boat
May Is not already chartered. Apply to
w. l.. MEsslCK, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
CARD OF THANKS.

/, the undersigned, wish to thank my
friends for their kindness and sympathy
IN the sad bereavement of my son, Will
liam Franklin.
(MRs. } RosABELLE BARRAcR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
WA n TED.

n COLORED MAN TO DO GEN
III eral work in livery stable, make
~ himself useful about farm and at
tend steamboats,. Must be sober.
X; 5. MITCHELL, Irvington, Va.
Apply hotel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

DIR. G. G. Mann. of Montross, will
attend Marvin Grove Camp prepared
to do dental work.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Dennis Mansfield, of Norfolk, is guest
this week at the home of Judsoa T.
Hayden.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

r. A. Clarke and Luther Slackum.
OF Wicomieo. were here Monday on
business.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Among the recent sick now improved
are Mrs. Gary P. Messick and Harry
Hammonds.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
The UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF

M EDTCINE, RICHMOND, Va,
is rejecting credit on Virginia and the
South by maintaining standards as high
as Northern Colleges, and refusing TO
avail itself of privileges conceded be-
cause of ''the backwardness of the
SOUTH
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

All Recommendations should be addressed 70
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington. I.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Miss Addie F. Garner, of Philadelphia.
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. P. Garner, here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Mrs. Jno. Pollard and little child, of
Laneview, Middlesex county, is guest of
Mrs. F. III. Wilshin.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26
CANDIDATES CARDS.

CANDIDATES. CARDS.
To THE VOTERS OF WEsTMoRELAND
AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTIES:
L respectfully declare myself a
candidate for the nomination by the
next Democratic primary for the House
of Delegates from the counties of
WestmOreland and Northumberland.
Respectfully,
I. A. JET.
Tibitha, Va, April 16, 1907.
To THE VOTERS OF LANCASTER:
l hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Sheriff for Lancaster
County. shall appreciate the support
of my friends at this time, and if elected
shall discharge the duties of this office
the best L can, faithfully and conscien-
tiously as | have endeavored to do in all
in the past. Respectfully,
j. r. GRESHAM.
To THE VOTERS OF WESTMoRELAND AND
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTIES:
l am a candidate for nomination by
the next Democratic primary for the
House of Delegates for the counties of
Westmoreland and Northumberland.
Very respectfully,
W. 7. MAYO.
Hague, Va, March Is, 1907.
To THE VOTERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY:
l announce myself a candidate for
reelection to the Office of Sheriff of the
County of Lancaster and earnestly solicit
the support of my friends. Should it
be your pleasure to elect me pledge
faithful discharge of my duties to the
best of my ability as has been my aim
at all times in the past.
Very respectfully,
JAS. A. CHOwNING.
To THE CITIZENS OF LANCASTER:
Subject to whatever action the Demo-
cratic party organization may take,
L hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the position of Attorney
for the Commonwealth for Lancaster
County. Four years ago you entrusted
the duties of this office to my hands,
and if my efforts to fulfill them have
met with your approval, / shall feel
grateful for endorsement by your votes
for second term.
Respectfully,
FRANK G. NEwBILL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Little Miss Bertha Towles, of Rich
mond, is spending the summer with her
. aunt, Mrs. w. A. Leland, near here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Mrs. Eugene Wilder and little son,
Hunter, of Fredericksburg, are on a
visit to relatives here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

baltimore prices paid for eggs 10y L. L.
VERIFY & Son, Kilmarnock
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Mrs. Franklin, sister of J. B. Cralle,
of Kilmarnock, is registered at the
hotel for the remainder of the summer.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Mrs. Tom Hall and children, of Nor
folk, are on visit to Mrs. Halls par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Ashburn, here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Sadler and daugh-
ter, Miss Irene, of Baltimore, are on
visit to Mrs. Harry c. Hopkins, daugh-
ter and sister respectively.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-07-26

Mrs. Percy Brundage and little
daughter, Isabelle, of Baltimore, are
on fortnight's visit to the formers
aunt, Mrs. Sarah Valentine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-16
Remarkable Increase in Savings Bank
Deposits.

The Island Pond Herald in comment.
ing on the remarkable growth of de.
posts in the Hyde Park Savings Bank
brings out several good reasons for
this growth. 1t says:
A special feature of this institution
is that 1t gives local patrons the pref
erence, its loans are in Vermont. Thus
1t has not only advanced public inter
est, but has done safe and prosper
Gus business since its institution, Is
years ago. The assets only last week
passed the million dollar mark and
we repeat, not a single cent of 1t in
vested out of Vermont. In addition to
this it has never lost dollar by a
poor note. The progressive increase
Of deposits year after year has been
remarkable. This condition of things
must be satisfactory In the extreme to
the energetic president, who is recog-
nized a synonym of honest square
dealing, who possesses the practical
qualities essential to success in all his
undertakings, and withal is liberal.
minded citizen, ever interested in vii.
lage, town and state improvement. We
write from knowledge and personal
observation.
This bank pays per cent compound
ed semi-annually on deposits Of $10C
or more.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-16

Since President Roosevelt's recent
positive declaration that he would not
consider being again a candidate for
the presidency the third term boomers
have largely subsidized and 1t looks
more aud more as though William Il.
Taft will be the nominee. Although
seriously handicapped by the suppo r
OF the Wall street gamblers-and
worse-Governor Hughes is undoubt
eddy second to Taft and in case any
thing should happen to the Taft boom
Hughes would develop great strength.
There does not appear to be any vital
ty to the other candidates.. Senator
Knox will doubtless have the Pennsyl.
vania delegates, Vice President Fair.
banks those from Indiana and the
Illinois delegation may vote for
Speaker Cannon on the first ballot,
but the second choice of the great ma
ority OF these delegates is Taft and
from present indications the big sec re
tary seems almost sure to be nominal.
ed on the first ballot And while the
other candidates have earnest and
cordial admirers, all must and do ad.
NIT that neither OF the great parties
have ever nominated a candidate bet
ter fitt'd by education, training and
actual experience for the presidency
chan William II. Taft.