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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
UPPER LANCASTER.

Miss Susie Norris has closed her
school in Norfolk and returned to her
home at Lively.
Emmett Dudley spent from Tuesday
until Saturday at his parental home
near Lively.
Miss Ethel Lusby, of White Chapel, is
visiting her mother at Lively.
c. B. Clark lost fine horse last
week from over-eating green clover.
Mrs. Robert Clarke and little daugh-
ter Mary, of Alfonso, spent Monday
with relatives at Lively.
Miss Mary Sipes, of Alfonso, spent
Thursday last with Miss Hattie Clarke
at Lively.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Ramps, of
Tipers, spent Sunday with the latter
brother near Lively.
Misses Annie and Alice Keyser and
j. c. BarrOck, visited friends at Pinck-
ardsville Sunday.
WHITE Rose Bud.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Miss Bette Ball, who has been
teaching near Suffolk, returned to her
home near Hardings this week.
William G. Marks. of MAYORS was
one of the graduates in medicine at the
commencement exercises at the Uni
wersity of Virginia last week.
Clarence Dunaway, one of the princi-
pals of Richmond public school system,
arrived Wednesday to spend the sum-
mer with relatives at Lancaster and
Pinckardsville. Mrs. Dunaway pre-
coded him some time.
Mr.. Alfred Coates, aged IS, of West
moreland, was run down and probably
fatally injured by two negroes-John
Lee and Alfred Cox-wild horseback
riders, in Westmoreland last week.
The negroes were arrested and held
for the grand jury.
DIR. B. H. B. Hubbard and w. T.
James, of White Stone, j. B. Cralle.
of Kilmarnock, r. o. Norris, sr., and
r. o. Norris, jr., have formed a com
pany and purchased the Landreth farm
Exclusive of the seed FARM, consisting
of between four and FIVE thousand acres,
in White Chapel district, this county.
A recent wedding in historic
old Christ Church. Alexandria.
recalls some pleasant recollec.
tions of the father of the bride.
Colonel Arthur Herbert, of that
city. He was colonel of the 18th
Virginia regiment, and was
deeply pious, member of the
Episcopal church. His men tell
it of him that the regiment rare.
lily camped for the night that the
colonel did not hold a PRAYER
meeting with the "boys', they
then reduced to "a mere handful
towards the close of the war. He
treated them as if they were his
Gown boys, and sheltered them il
every possible manner.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
AFRO AMERICAN NOTES.

Mrs. B. Kelly, after long illness,
died at her home near White Stone on
Friday last and was buried in Mt. Yer
non cemetery Sunday. The Household
of Ruth of which she was a member
had charge of the funeral. She leaves
husband and mother and father to
mourn their loss.
Among the sick at this writing are:
Chas. Blackwell, Jas, Waddy, Mrs.
Lettie Corbin, Miss Judia Campbell and
Nathan Taylor.
Mrs Sophronia Newman and brother.
Chas. Payne, of Atlantic City, N. j.,
was called to this county last week by
the death of their mother.
VIM. Bailey, of Sonora, died Monday
afternoon from dropsy. He had been
sick since Christmas. A wife and four
children survive.
The little daughter of VIM. Kenner,
of Sonora, died last week.
VIM. Carter, of Ottomon, is confined
to the home with grave attack of
dropsy.
Mrs. Maria Deleaver of Irvington,
who has been sick for several months
at her brother Henry Teagle, of Kilmar-
mock, has gone to Baltimore for treat
meme this week.
The Rally at the Mt. Olive Baptist
church was a success. The pastor
preached to a large congregation.
Amount raised was $l45.
Rev. d. H. Chamberlayne united the
following couples in matrimony recently
Mr.. Cornelius Jordan and Miss Esther
j. Nickens and Mr.. Jack Rich and Miss
Lizzie Robinson r n IT
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
MISKIMON.

Mrs. Mamie Gill and son James,
visited the lady's son, Bonnie Gill, at
Rehoboth, Sunday.
VIM. T. Marsh is expected home this
week from the reunion in Alabama.
Mrs. w. t. Marsh has been spending
ten days with her daughter, Mrs. E. j.
Marsh, at Taft.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Beane and little
son, of Simpsons Wharf, were here
Sunday.
Miss Essie Revere, of Lively, visited
friends here recently.
Providence Sunday school will observe
Children's Day exercises next Sunday
at 3 p. m.
Logan Anderson and two sons were
at Regina last Sunday
Josie Dawson is indisposed at this
writing. u AND /.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
OPTION

VIM. Haney, sawyer for E. G. Mills,
had the middle finger of his left hand
cut off whilst saving Tuesday. 1t was
attended by DR.. Steuart.
F. p. McGinnis thrashed and shipped
by Mondays steamer 1924 bushels of
wheat which was consigned to S. M.
Lyell & Son. He lost three stacks of
straw which caught fire while threshing.
Professor Motley and family arrived
Friday last from Beuna Vista, Va. They
will spend the summer months with
Mrs. Lucy Mel. Eubank.
Eddie Blakemore passed through here
Monday on the return trip to Baltimore.
He will leave that city this week for
the races in Pennsylvania.
Malachi Thomas is convalescent from
a mild attack of typhoid fever.
Geo. Cottingham returned Wednesday
after weeks visit to Roanoke, Wash
ington and Baltimore.
Wayman Biakemore arrived home
Saturday and will play on the Ottoman
baseball team this season.
Lumber is being placed, and work
started on the Ottoman High School.
Jno. VIM. Thomas has the contract for
building said school.
Frank George has purchased 8 plan
ing mill. which will be in operation soon,
His motive is to supply finely dressed
lumber for building purposes.
Frank McCarty finished harvesting 8
splendid crop of oats some DAYS ago
and will thresh his wheat and oats the
first fair day.
Harry Lee Stoneham accidentally
shot himself Tuesday whilst manipulat.
ing an old 80 caliber revolver. The bal
entered the left wrist and came Out
through the palm of the hand. DIR
Steuart attended and dressed the pain
full wound.
Miss Gussie Lee, of Monaskon, was
guest of Mrs. Chas. L. Shackelforc
this week.
Mrs. H. B. Motley and daughter,
Miss Annie, and Mrs. Lucy Eubank anc
daughters, Mamie and Frances, ar
visiting friends at Weems and Irvington
Jno. TOwles lost fine horse Sunda
from lock-jaw.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
IBERIS.

While gathering cherries one day last
week Gertrude Bundy fell, receiving a
very painful injury. DR.. Oldham rem
dered medical aid.
Last Saturday tug lowed a barge
in Eastern Branch to load pulp wood,
and took one out Tuesday that had
been two weeks loading $50 cords
S. o. Lowery took fishing party
up to the mill-pond near Lancaster,
but did not catch many fish.
u. c. Hazard has been slightly in
disposed the past week.
A stray cat killed about twenty-five
chickens for Mrs. S. o. Lowery las,
week.
Children's Day services at White
Marsh last Sunday evening was quite q
success The largest crowd that had
been in the old church for many years
was present and the collection was the
largest ever taken there on an occasion
of this kind. Those who took part in il
were very grateful for the many words
of praise heard on all sides. This is the
Lords work, and every member of q
church should be in the Sunday school.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
NOTICE THESE.

w. H. Jesse, jr., wants first-class
gasoline boat.
The business men of Fredericksburg
want excursion steamer to ply Kappa
hammock.
Carriers waterproof oiled clothing is
the best. Why not use the best, and
save money.
Steamer Mabel w. goldman will run
excursion from Sharps to Irvington on
the Fourth, stopping at Waterview,
Bayport, Wheaton, Monaskon for pas
sengers.
DR.. A. Marks, eye specialist of Phila-
delphia, who has been on the Southside
the past eight weeks, comes to this
section highly recommended. He will
be in Irvington some time.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
HIGH SCHOOL ASSURED.

Through the generous promises of
Irvingtonians secured, and with more
to follow, and the liberal concessions of
the District School board. the much
needed High School at Irvington is as
sured.
The Chesapeake Academy property
has been purchased for 81, 500 (one-half
its cost and will be furnished and re-
fitted at cost of about 81, 900. Town
people are to raise some 81, 500 or
81, 600 of the fund, one-half already
subscribed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
LANCASTER COUNTY.
WHITE STONE.

Mrs. Willie Hudnall and little son OF
Solomon's Island, Md, are guests al
the home Of Capt G. p. Squires
Miss Blanche Treakle has returned to
her home here after several months
spent in North Carolina.
Mrs. Frank Dix is st her home here.
after spending the past year or more in
Baltimore.
The dwelling of James Ward, near
Ocran, was struck by lightning Mon
day afternoon, one chimney being
knocked off and slight damage to the
building. Insurance in the N. N. M.
Fire Association.
Mrs. Geo. P. Squires is improving.
after several days sickness.
A. James, ST., near here, is recover
ing from severe spell of several days.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
BETHEL AGAIN
FOUGHT OVER.
Forty-Seventh Anniversary is Fit.
tinsly Observed.
PRETTY GIRLS SING.

PRETTY GIRLS SING.
Hampton Monitor.)
Alarge number of local people went
to Bethel Wednesday morning, where
they witnessed the forty-seventh ami
versary of the battle of that place. The
exercises were very impressive and
appropriate.
But for the falling of the large plat
form, which came near seriously injur-
ing several persons, the celebration
would have been the most successful
since the unwilling of the monument
which marks the first battle of the Civil
War.
Captain William J. Stores, one of the
best known men in York county, was
master of ceremonies. After an invo-
cation by Rev. A. J. Renforth, Hon.
James N. Stubs, of Gloucester county,
delivered most eloquent address on the
Peninsula Campaign" Major Stubs
is the only surviving member of Gen.
Magruder's staff which participated in
the battle of Bethel. The grafton was
delivered by Hon. James Aston Cabell,
of Richmond, and he received hearty
ovation from the large audience 1t was
just at the conclusion of Mr.. Cabell's
address that the platform gave way, and
he. together with Mr.. Stubs, sustained
slight bruises about the lower limbs.
An interesting feature of the occasion
was the singing of the famous Confed-
crate choir, composed of twenty-five of
the prettiest girls from Lancaster
county, brought down for the celebra-
ton by Hon. Mcdonald Lee. The choir
rendered the old war songs, which We're
received with loud applause from the
audience.
An old-time Virginia dinner was served
by the York people, and in the after
noon addresses were made by Rev. j. r.
Eggleston and others.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
NORTHUMBERLAND co.
HEATHSVILLE.

DR.. Meade S. Brent left here Friday
for Richmond where he has an appoint
ment at the Retreat for the Sick.
Messrs. A. V. Belts and F. l.. An
derson spent some time in Baltimore
recently.
Miss Maude E. helms left last week
for Baltimore, where she will visit
friends and relatives.
Miss Lula Downing, who has been
teaching in Montgomery, w. Va, re-
turned to her home here the past week.
II. Mason Brent is visiting in Essex
county this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
ARTHUR EUSTACE.

A drama in five acts and twelve
scenes, will be playedin BonnerIs Hall,
Kilmarnock, Va. Monday evening,
June 18th, '08, S:15 o'clock. Proceeds
for benefit of Confederate Choir of Lam
caster. This play has been rendered
with wonderful success at Irvington and
Urbanna recently.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
FOR THE BOAT RACES.

Those desiring to enter the launch
races work boats) at Irvington July
9TH will please list their names and
boats as soon as possible with the Sec
rotary, George Ste. Smith, Irvington,
accompanied by 81 entrance fee.
Two races-Boats of 10 horsepower
or under for the flag, and between 10
and 20 horsepower for the cup.
T.. w. LONG, Chairman.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
spHCIALNoTIcE TO THE PUBLIC

DIR. A. Marks, the expert Eyesight
specialist, has been in Urbanna for five
weeks and also at Tappahannock for
three weeks, and has examined several
hundred persons eyes for glasses. He
has relieved many persons from the
worst kind of headache and other Eye
defects. If you have any trouble with
your eyes It would be to your interest
to consult DIR. A. Marks, irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
JUSTICE COURT.

Pearly Patterson, colored man. Mil
lenbeck, was arraigned before Justice
Flemings Saturday before last and fined
for disorderly conduct.
Eddie Hudnall, colored was up same
day for disorderly conduct in Hartwell
church and fined.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
EXCURSION TO IRvINGTON.

Steamer Mabel w. Gouldman will
leave Sharps 2 n. M, Bay Port 7:30 a.
M, Wheaton 8 a m, Waterview $50
"a. M, Monaskon 8 a. m, on July 4th,
for Irvington. Return Z p. M, stop
ping at above wharves.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
WEEMS.

w. A. Cameron & Bro. have bought
the boiler of the burned steamer, DIR.
w. j. Newbill. and have raised it to q
scow to take to Tappahannock to be
used in their tomato factory at that
place.
G. Oscar Howeth and br ide came
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
NOTICE.

The celebrated play, Rip Van Wrinkle,
will be played in the Town Hall, Kill
marnock, Wednesday. June oath. '0S,
g p. m. New scenery. imported cos
tumes and fine music. Every man,
woman and child should see Grip Van
Wrinkle, first appearance in the
Northern Neck. If weather is bad
come next night. Benefit of the new
M. E. Church, Kilmarnock. Admis-
sion % and l5c.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

DR.. Geo. H. Oliver was at Sharps
this week doing dental work.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
EXCURSION STEAMER WANTED.

The Merchants of Fredericksburg
would like owners of small steamers to
run weekly excursions to Fredericks-
burg and good proposition will be
made same. Write Box 156, Freder-
icksburg, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Willie Dix spent couple days at his
home here the past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

DRESS MAKE ANDTEACH MUSIC.
| will dress make and teach music,
vocal and instrumental, at my home
near huntsville, throughout the sum-
mer. MRS. II. c. Roam,
huntsville, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
NOTED 0PTIClAN AND EYI
SPECIALIST IS HERE.

Expert Who Has Created Wide
Spread Interest and Gained Ma
tiOnai Reputation by his
Exclusive Method. his own
Discovery. An Oppor-
tunity which will
be appreciated by
Everybody
The announcement is made of the
visit to this town of the most famous
expert in defective eyesight, DIR. A.
Marks, of Philadelphia. who comes
here to treat those persons with impair.
ed vision. He will be here several days t.
give the people of this town the benefit
of his remarkable discovery. If yor
have blurring, dizziness. neuralgia
headache, spots before the eyes, infiam
nation, squirting, trembling spells
cataract, burning and smarting of the
eyes, various nervous and brain affec
tions entailing not only positive injury
to the sight, but untold misery, call OF
him Immediately.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Everybody come to DR.. divers Office
Saturday night. Important meeting.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Epworth League Social meets to-
night friday with Miss Olive White.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Headache is often caused by eyestrain. If
your eyes trouble you consult DIR. A. Marks,
at lrvingtou Beach hotel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19
GASOLINE BOAT WAIVED.

GASOLINE BOAT BETWEEN 81
and 40 feet long, suited for towing
~ and other work, well fitted with
engine between 5 and 10 horse power.
Want to buy at once, but nothing but
first-class will be considered.
w. H. JESSE, JR.
Monaskon, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

All communications should be addressed GO
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington.Ya.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Your eyes examined free With the latest
improved electric instruments. If you have
impaired vision consult DIR. A. Marks. Irving
ton Beach hotel,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Miss Carolyne Gunby left last week
for an extended visit to New York and
other places.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Little Willie Thompson was bitten by
stray dog while playing at home
Tuesday. The dog was later killed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

Prof. Otis M. Clarke, of Richmond,
arrived Wednesday to spent several
weeks with friends here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-06-19

complete exhibit of its kind ever here.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-20
Bluestone Items
(Reportc2 for the B,acon).

Reporfcd for the B,acoH).
Mrs. VIM. NJ. While, Mrs. S. Web.
ster Herbert aud Misses Annie and
Jeanette Mordars are visiting MIR.
and Mrs. a T. While. Bluestone
Diamond
Walter Long and Mrs. Jerry Long,
of Washington, are visiting Mr. and
Mr. Rover Long, Bluestone,
Copt Jerry Gibson has just re-
tnr'cd from Baltimore, where he
81 Ms vessel much to the regret
Of shippers Of tnis section, for Capt.
Jorrv Observation-Disclosures ready
to wait on tho public
Our section is enjoying decided
building boom. Mrs. A. 7. earn
e. GAS just comp e'ed a large barn
at her Springfield estate; John
Dear has ain 81 finished All Saints
church ard IL * one Of the finest
Mr.. Dean has begun work on the
foundations for Mrs A. T. Garner
new dwelling, which, when com
pleted, will be the handSomest in
this Secrion
T. c. Siinglutl : doing fine bus
mess IN his store at Bush wood
wharf
Crops are looking splendid and
some tobacco has already been out.
Miss Madeleine Thompson is
visiting her uncle. A. T While
SELDOM
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-20
The Demand of The Age Is Train
ed Men For Lies Activities.

Zach Department supplied with the most
modern approved apparatus. Practical work
emphasized In ali Departments Graduates
qualified 10 enter al once upon life 5 work
Boarding department supplied with all mo
dern Improvements. bathroom steam heat
and elecsric Lights New Buildings with
modern Improvements. Location uusur-
passed for health.
Tuition, Books, Heat, Laundry. Board
Medical attention, annual deposit. chemical
and athlete fees all included IN an annual
charge % 80 per quarter, pays able IN advance
Sanitorlum FOR isolation Of contagious dis
ease resident physician and trained nurse in
attendance
Catalog giving full particulars o. appIlca-
ucu. AttantiOn Is called TO short Course OF
Ten Weeks In Agriculture
FAILURE To REPORT PROMPTLY MEANS
Loss UF OFPURTUSTTK To STUDENT.
Eariy application necessary for admitfance
Write for particulars
r. W. Sylvester, President,
July = -3m, Couaxge Park, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-20

Have you heard that st. Francis
Xavier church OF Newtown will hoid
its annual Festival ard Tournament
on Tuesday next at well know New
town. Come and bring your friends
Historic spot Fine views. Dinner
and supper served on the grounds
Pleasant day for both old and Young!
A well orga uized ard talented band
will present a most charming music
al programme.
Come along and visit Maryland's
second oldest Mission
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-20
St. Johns Festival.

The parish Of St. John s. Holly
WOOD, will hold its annual Festival
Wednesday. August %
The pastor emf 'erilr homes 10
meet ali the members Of his new
charge On that day Something out #
the ordinary IS promised for the &C.
c Isiou
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-20
1ome-comina Week.


Home coming week OF 1903 attrac-
ted one Of the largest crowds ever
IN Lnonardtown for years
T. authorization of their coming
the Town vas decorated with flags
and the State colozs and everything
put ia holiday shape. Some of the
buildings were beautifully deeorat-
ed, particularly the two hotels-HO-
tel Lawrence and Hotel St Mary's
The crowd was very much too large
for the two hotels TO handle. and
rooms 10 private houses had 10 be pre-
empted for the accommodation of
guests who came with the expecta-
tion Of securing lodgings at the no
tells. Theu too, almost every family
in the town had relatives and friends
visiting it. In fine. there was no
thing wanting 10 make the reunion
most pleasant save the thought that
there were still many absent ones
who could not return 10 meet their
friends once more"
The dances, the concert, the base
ball game and the races were all en-
ioyed and little trips down the bay
for oyster scalds and fish fries ad-
ded 70 the pleasures OF the occasion.
The attendants at the dances we're
too numerous TO mention. The con-
cert was a delightful entertainments
and the singing was thoroughly en-
joyed by the large audience.
The program was as follows:
Overture-Poet Peasant.
Selection-The Red Mill.
Stenwald's Band.
Opening Chorus Home Again.
Leonardtown Glee Club.
Trio-Mermaids' Evening Song.
Annie Turner. Katherine Morgan,
Annie Morgan.
Cornet Solo Addat Polka.
w. J Hooper and Band.
Chorus-Auid Lang Syne. Club.
Solo-Last Rose OF Summer, with
violin obligato by Prof. o. p. Stein
valid,
Mr.. ]. S. Rogers, OF Hyattsville.
Qlartet-Come When My Love Lies
Dreaming.
soprano, Mrs. George p Loker; alto
Miss Mollie Foxwell; bass, Samuel
Hayden: tenor. Charles W. Foxwel.
Solo Bonnie, Sweet Bessie
j. S Rogers, Of Hyattsville.
Duet-Adieu
Mrs. George P Loker. Charles ".
Foxvell
Chorus Home. weet Home. Club.
The Glee Club is composed as fol-
flows:
Charles W Foxwell. Samuel Hay
den, Albert Morgan. Stephen NJ.
Jones, Mrs. George P. Loker, Misses.
Katherine Morgan, Annie Morgan,
Agnes Ching, Ellen Combs, Mollie
Foxwell, Marguerite Abel, Bessie
Abel, Annie Turner, Lillian Turner,
Madeline Canaiier and Adelaide
Lynch.
The baseball game gave promise
of close and exciting contest until
Z. Dent, the pitcher for :he locals,
was overcome by the heat. and the
Virginians ran away with the game
scoring 6 of their runs in the 9th
inning and winning the game by 9
TO
The races we're unusually well at
tended and the large crowd seemed
to enjoy the sport. We append a
summary of the results:
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