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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17
piseipIine.

A Frenchman was teaching In a
large school, where he had reputa-
ton for making some queer mistakes.
One day he was taking class which
was rather disorderly. What with the
heat and troublesome boys he was
very snappish. Having punished sew
eral boys and sent one to the bottom
Of the form, he at last shouted out in
passion, "Ze whole class go to re bot
tomw London Scraps.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17
Simple Remedy For Ia Grippe

Ia grippe coughs are dangerous al
they frequently develop into pneumonia,
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stop.
The cough but heals and strengthens The
lungs 90 that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs ana Ii In
a yellow package. Refuse substitutes
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17
Stomach Trouble Cured.

II you have any trouble with your
stomach you should take Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. r.
KIote, Of Edna, Mo, says: Il have
used great many different medicines
for stomach trouble. but find Chamber
lain's Stomach AMI Liver Tablets more
beneficial than any other remedy ever
used" For sale by Frank Hart and lead.
ing druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17

When we think to catch we are some,
times caught. Spanish Proyerb.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17
Fever Sores.

Fever sores and old chronic sores
should not be healed entirely. but should
be kept in healthy condition. This can
be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve
This salve has no superior for this pur-
pose. It Is also most excellent for chap
ped hands. sore nipples, burns and dis
eases Of the skin. For sale by Frank
Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17

More elasticity Of the currency and
less elasticity 81 the financial conscience
are desiderata Of equal Importance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17

An Indiana woman went TO Jail rather
than pay fine Of ! cent. That sounds
like economy carried TO excess
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17

We are making financial history, but
the prophets are not agreed as to the
final chapter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-17

As usual, the innocent bystander is
one OF the worst parts Of a bank run.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
EMMERTON.

j. w. Sisson and wife and Biard
Elmore, wife and son visited ], w,
Luttrell and family at Sharps recently.
Miss Lena Jenkins visited her sister,
Oracle, at Village from Friday until
Sunday.
Miss Bessie jenkins spent Sunday
with her friend, Miss Florence Rowe.
Mrs. Frank Gray, of Foley Neck, is
sick at this writing.
Miss Fannie Sanford, of Haynesville,
is spending some time with her brother
Fuller.
Mrs. John Woolard and Miss Gertie
Sisson left for Baltimore last Tuesday,
where they expect to spend some time
with relatives.
James Connelle and wife visited their
daughter, Mrs. Dorsey Beacham, at
Simonsons Sunday.
Mrs. j. w. Simonson and son, New
ton, of Simonson, are visiting the for
mer's mother, Mrs. w. A. Bryant, at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denny Evans spent
Sunday with the formers sister in st.
Mary's county, Md.
Mrs. James Jenkins and son, Lloyd.
spent Sunday with the formers daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. B. Northern.
Miss Mamie Rock has returned from
Baltimore with new millinery.
F. Mullen and family spent Sunday
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Sisson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Grey.
Misses Cora Rowe and Lucy Sisson
spent Sunday with Miss Sarah Allison.
w. b. Mullen and family and L. F.
Woolard and family spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Woodland.
Fred Mullin had the misfortune to
lose one of his oxen Monday and j. r..
Rowe lost fine shoat one day last
week.
B. B. Mitchell is improving his
dwelling by the erection of a new
kitchen. Luttrell, Cook and Thrift are
doing the work.
The Y. w. of c.. will hold their
usual meeting Saturday at 2 O'Clock.
There will be preaching at Calvary
M. E. church the first Sunday in Nav
by Rev. MIR. Clarke. Rev. H. l..
Walton preached at Calvary Sunday.
DAFFoDIL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
Election.

Messrs. Morgan and Hurst, of Gywrs
Island. were over last week in interest
of selling their gasoline boat They
called in to see their friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie Robinson, afterwards leav-
ing for Crisfield.
Mrs. Willard Bellows has returned
to the home of Mrs. John Taliaferro
after spending week or so in Balti-
more.
Tom Shackleford, of Warsaw, was in
our midst few days ago.
Mrs. Lille Luckham and son, of this
place, are visiting her husbands rela-
lives at Irvington. She expects to be
gone month.
Miss Florence Edwards has returned
to her home here.
Bob Eskridge is visiting his sister in
Hacks Neck.
Mrs. jamie Marsh, who has been a
great sufferer for so long, continues
about the same. All of her friends
deeply sympathize with her in her sad
Ts9iiction. Mrs. Marsh used to teach
school II our neighborhood and her
many former pupils often speak of her.
Miss Catherine Doulin i with her for a
day or so, down visiting friends and
relatives. THELMA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
WRIGHT MURDER TRIAL.

At the morning session of Essex court
Monday surprise was sprung when
Hon. Jack" Lee, counsel for Broken
brough Wright, who was arraigned for
the murder of his stepfather, T. C.
Mcdaniel, arose and in dispassionate
manner addressed the court, Judge
Mullen presiding, entering a plea of
guilty, offering extenuating circum-
stances, to-wit: the defendant being
crazed with drink. Mr.. Lee said that
counsel on each side and the families
of the deceased and the murderer had
reached an agreement whereby a plea
of guilty should be entered and peni-
Tertiary sentence of eleven-and-a-half
years be asked.
After an impressive charge and in-
junction to the prisoner of some ten
minutes the court sentenced Wright in
accordance with the above.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
OCRAN.

The young people of this section en-
joyed picnic and fish fry on the bay
shore at the mouth of Tabs creek
Tuesday.
w. E. Northern has "cut out" pack
ing herring and roe at this place for
this season.
Miss Adelaide Pasquith spent Easter
with her father here.
Mrs. w. E. Northern and infant son
arrived last week to spend some time
at the home of j. F. Bellows.
Leslie Buchen, of Hanover, Penn,
was visiting at the home of j. w.
Toleman last week.
Mrs. Rena Squires and two children
are visiting friends in Baltimore.
Easter services and Childrens Day
were combined at the chapel here last
Sunday night. A large crowd was
present and neat little sum for the
Childrens Day fund was raised.
A sewing society was organized Tues.
day at the home of Capt. Geo. p,
Squires. Mrs. H. r. Humphreys was
elected President, Miss Helen Biz,
card Secretary, Miss Mamie Mae
Squires Treasurer. They expect to
hold Bazaar about May the 9th.
Mrs. E. G. Pitman was called t
Fairport Wednesday by the sudder
illness of her granddaughter, Mrs
Lena Gill. w. w.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24

ter, Elsie, of Baltimore, and Mrs. w.
l.. Ashburn, of Irvington, spent a day
or so with relatives here last week.
Mrs. Brooks and daughter returned
Wednesday to Baltimore accompanied
by Miss Orah Lee Doggett, niece of
the former.
Baptist Aid Society next Wednesday
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Gaines.
Willie Degges, of Iberis, was in this
vicinity this week.
Monthly Church Meeting of r.
vington Baptist church will be held at
the chapel here on Saturday before
the second Sunday in May at IL o'clock.
Mrs. Wander, of King and Queen
county, has recently been the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Lump
kin, at this place.
Lev. Bryant, of Irvington, while
working at Brusstar's railway here
one day last week narrowly escaped
being seriously burned by the upsetting
of a kettle of hot pitch.
G. l.. Hudson, the junk man, has re-
turned from Norfolk. having lost
money on his cargo.
]. H. Hudson was at Hampton re-
Gently, where he went to take four
men. L.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
WHITE STONE.

Miss Ruby Spriggs, who has been
quite sick the past week, is much i'm
proved.
The family of Abe Sehwartzman are
on visit to relatives in Baltimore.
The dwelling of D. R. James is fast
being completed. DR.. Hubbard is also
building new barn near here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Hathaway are
in Tappahannock.
Capt. ]. 7. Robertson, one Of our
Oldest and most respected citizens, who
has been i'll for several months, we are
glad to report as improving.
William Kesterson, an old Confed-
erateveteran and one of the most promi-
nent citizens of Lancaster, was stricken
with paralysis Sunday last. He is
being attended by DR.. Treakie.
Work has begun on the Methodist
church here under the management of
Mr.. Stegeman.
Joseph 7. VERIFY, who has been visit
ing MS old home at this place, will re-
turn in a few days to New Jersey.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
RESOLUTIONS RESPECT.

WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty
God in His wisdom to remove by death
one of our dear Sunday School scholars.
William Edwards Potter, therefore be
1T resolved,
1ST. That this Sunday School bow in
humble submission to the will of Him
who doeth all things we'll. That while
we shall miss William in this SUNDAY
School we trust our loss is his eternal
gain.
End. That we extend to the bereav-
ed family our heartfelt sympathy in
this sad hour, and we commend them in
prayer to the care of our Heavenly
Father.
BIRD: That copy of these resoIu-
tons be spread upon the minutes of
this Sunday School, copy be sent to
the bereaved family and copy to the
VIRGINIA CITIZEN for publication.
MRS. w. ID. CHITwooD, |
MRS. CARROLL HURST,
Mr.. w. A. DIE, Committee.
Mr.. SNowDEN HALL,
MRS. w. b. DENNY,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

DIR. A. B. Hooe. of Washington, well
known in the Northern Neck, will soon
come in possession of $4,000 be-
queathed him by an uncle who died in
that city recently.
Miss Lucy Sylvester, known in upper
Lancaster where she has visited; and
delegate from Norfolk to the recent
Legislature, sailed on April 18th for
Genoa via Gibraltar and Naples for a
two-months' stay.
Floyd c. Coates store at Horners
Westmoreland, county, had the roof
burned off one day last week. Fire
is supposed to'have originated from a
fire near by. Insurance in the Northern
Neck Mutual Fire Association.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
MISKIMON.

]. B. Bowen, Ryland Forester and
Lawrence Marsh, of Taft, and Stock
ton Beane, of Rehoboth, visited here
Sunday.
Mrs. Homozell Straw, of Baltimore,
arrived last Sunday morning to spend
a few weeks with her father, r. T.
Walker.
t. J. Eubank, of Broun's Store, was
seen here Sunday.
A large crowd of young people Wis
tied the Misses Gill last Sunday.
Miss Clara Sampson and Lloyd
Jones, of Simpsons Wharf, visited
friends here Sunday last.
Mesdames +. X. Sampson and G. M.
Beane visited friends at Heathsville
one day last week.
Julian Cockrell is the first to have
corn up and growing in this section.
u AND /.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
BERTRAND.

Miss Grace Foster. who has been suf-
fering with rising in her head at
Franklin Square hospital. we are glad
to say is much improved. Her mother,
Mrs. L. B. Foster, who was hurriedly
called to her bedside has returned home.
Hon. j. C. Ewell, who has been con-
fined to bed and room for three months,
we are glad to say is out again.
Mrs. A. B. Cooper and children, who
have been spending some time at Old
House, Towles Point, have returned
home.
There was no preaching here last
Sunday owing to the illness of Rev. L.
r. Combs mother-in-law.
Capt. T. l. Radcliffe has taken an
other load of oysters to Fredericksburg.
Jas. Hazard is also there purchasing
lumber to complete the Bertrand Me-
mortal chapel.
The people of this vicinity are busy
getting ready for the grabbing season.
GUESS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

In the death of Mrs. Jacobs, which
occurred here Monday morning, our viii
lage has been greatly saddened. Much
sympathy is expressed for her children
and grandchildren, who were So atten-
tive and faithful during her last illness.
Measles has again made its appear
ance here and has chosen as its victims
Misses Sue Mitchell and Jennie Hard
ing and Mahood Hardy. Miss Mitchell
will be out In a few days to assume her
school duties, of which Mrs. Porter
Hardy has had charge this week.
Lowell Pierce, of Urbanna, spent
Easter here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Hawkins spent
Sunday with the family of Silas Whit
taker at "Salt Pond"
The Methodists made between $50 and
500 at their entertainment here last
Thursday night, with which they will
refurnish the parsonage.
William Beane is having large
summer kitchen built, while Capt.
Sanders has improved his home by
fencing it in. Every little improvement
helps to make our village look better.
The Sunday school at this place is
gaining. having between 80 and 40
enrolled.
Hon. Jno. Curlett, of Wheaton,
spent Sunday with his uncle. VIM.
Chiffon. He was accompanied by Master
Eugene Chiffon who remained for a
weeks visit.
Archie Beane was at his home here
from Ashland for Easter,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
FISHERMAN.

The supper at Asbury M. E. Church
last Wednesday night proved to be a
success. Net proceeds about $40.
w. G. Foxwell, who has been quite
sick, is out again.
]. H. Davis and j. o. Hinson and
family spent Sunday with friends at
Anti-Rapp.
Fred Edwards, Of White Stone, and
Lee Simmons of Irvington, spent Sum-
day with their uncle. L. A. Sanders.
Mrs. Jones, of Weems, spent last
week with her sister, Mrs John
McCarty.
Mrs. T. M. Fitchett, who has been
sick for several months, is slowly i'm
proving.
The public school here, taught by
Miss Lola Haynie. closed Wednesday.
Miss Haynie was loved by all her pupils
and we hope we may have her with us
again next session. FoRsAKEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
SOME MARRIAGES.

License was issued in Baltimore this
week to Maynard McLane and Anna
B. Street, of Waterview, Middlesex
county.
Mr.. Charles A. Sanford, jr., and Miss
Cora Trew, both of Westmoreland
county, were married a few days ago
at the home of the bride by Rev.
Joseph F. Billingsly.
Miss Daisy o. Edwarde, of Sharps,
and Mr.. J. j. Cameron, of Mia, were
married at the Baptist parsonage in
Heathsville, last Wednesday. Rev. H.
S. Driscoll officiated.
Mr.. l.. C. Balderson and Miss Ella
A. Connolly, daughter of Rev. G. M.
Connolly, of Richmond county, were
married Thursday by the father of the
bride, assisted by Rev. w. C. Way.
Mr.. Ira Bowles and Miss Meallie
Webb. of lower Northumberland, were
married last Tuesday week at the par
sonage, Rev. E. E. Harrell, officiating.
We wish them bright and happy
future.
Miss Margaret M. Luckham, formerly
of Millenbeck, but later of Corrotoman
Point near Weems, was married to Mr..
John Warren, of Baltimore, at II
o'clock Wednesday morning at the
Baptist parsonage. Kilmarnock, Rev.
F. w. Claybrook officiating. Miss
Luckham wore blue tailor-made suit
with hat and gloves to match. They
took steamer from Weems that after.
noon for Baltimore, where they will
make their future home.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
ALFONSO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Haynie had
as their guests recently Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Haynie and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Haynie. Frank Haynie and family,
Misses Bernice and Anis Rice and
Annie Haynie.
We are sorry to report Little Miss
Nadia and Bernice Haynie quite sick at
this writing.
Rev. w. F. Dunaway and daughters,
Misses Mamie and Lillian, were pleas
eRt guests of the formers sister, Mrs.
Mary A. Cundiff, Sunday last.
Orrie Taft, of Nuttsville, is doing
carpenters work for Jas. Norris, jr.
Miss Mary Cundiff and Bernard Tiger,
of Simpsons Wharf, were guests of
Misses Annie and Jennie Cundiff Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Haynie had as
their guests Sunday last Mr.. and Mrs.
William Clark, Misses Annie Haynie,
Bessie Brown, Olean Webb, Jennie
Pinckard, Everett LuttrelI Flute Hay
ME and Street Pinckard.
James Connellee expects to go to
Colorado next week.
Miss Rosa Christopher visited the
home of James Connellee Sunday.
Morgan Haynie and daughter, Marie,
visited the latter's grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. !. H. Marsh, at Miskimon,
recently. ~
] wonder what has become of ''Sweet
Bunch of Daisies" we have not heard
from her since last fall.
SWEET VIoLETS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
MILLENBECK.

Mrs. Jas. E. Amos and little son,
Elwood, of Reidsville, N. c., after spend
ing several days at her parental home
at Merry Point, has returned to the old
North State.
Miss Jennie Davis, who has been at
tending school in Reidsville, N. c., is
at her parental home at Merry Point.
She will leave Friday for Richmond,
where she has secured a position as
stenographer.
Mr.. Gray, who is loading barges in
the Eastern Branch, gave an excursion
to Irvington on his launch Sunday.
Those who went were, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. p. McGinnis, Mrs. T. /. Radcliffe,
Geo. and Harry Radcliffe, Mrs. j. T..
Amos, Miss Jennie Davis and Claude
Didlake.
w. H. Warren was in Baltimore last
week.
Mrs. A. w. Cooper and two children
have returned to Baltimore. after
spending week at Towles Point.
In THE GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
NOTICE THESE.

Mccormick Binder. Disc harrow, etc.
for sale.
]. E. Blakemore, Sonora, Va, has
two fine cows and timothy hay for sale.
If contemplating buying piano see
Mr.. T. Lyme Shackleford, Warsaw.
He has special inducement.
This is the season when everybody is
thinking of painting. Try Davis 100
per cent pure paint; it will save you
money.
The Confederate Spy" a popular
drama will be played in Irvington Opera
House by cast of unsurpassed anna
teurs from Urbanna Wednesday night
of next week. See ad.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
HARVEY'S NECK.

Easter Sunday dawned fair and
bright, fitting day on which to COM
memorate our risen Lord. Though all
nature was in her brightest mood, she
could not obliterate the gloom that
rested on the hearts of those who lately
had been so afflicted as to have their
loved ones taken from them. While
their wounds are too deep to ever be
erased from memory. yet it is God
alone who can offer balm to their
wounded hearts.
Miss Bessie Christopher spent last
week with relatives near Hopeside.
Miss Lillian Myers was the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Nobe Whaley, a part
of last week.
John Hough and wife, of Cleveland,
Ohio, is here for while with relatives.
This is Mr.. Hough's first visit to Vir-
ginia since his boyhood.
A treat consisting of ice cream, cake
and bananas was givenlast Wednesday
evening at Mia Hall by the Jr. o. u. A.
M. Owing to it being an inclement night
there was very small attendance.
Miss Allyne Clark has returned from
Baltimore. While there she was the
guest of her friend, Mrs. X. P. Philips.
Miss Nina Carter, accompanied by
her friend, Miss Evans, spent several
days, recently in Baltimore.
The many friends of Fred Thrift, of
Brouns Store, will regret to learn of
his illness again.
Easter services were observed at
Baptist Chapel Sunday.
Oscar Kent and daughter, Miss Julia,
were seen here Sunday. They were
entertained at the hospitable home of
Willard Whaley. SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
!. O. 0. F. TO CELEBRATE.

Irvington Lodge, No. 205. 1. o. o. F.,
of Irvington, will celebrate the 89th
anniversary of the order Monday night
of next week, April 9th, with public
speaking in the Baptist church at this
place and banquet afterwards to all
Odd Fellows of the county and invited
guests of the local lodge. Hon. Hill
Montague. of Richmond, will be the
speaker of the evening, with other
orators of wide reputation present who
will take part in the after dinner
speeches at the banquet. The speaking
in the church. which begins at p. M,
is public and everybody is invited, while
admittance to the banquet hall will be
by ticket only.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease. and in order
to cure 1t you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quacI<
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years and
Is a regular prescription. IL is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF the two
ingredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimo
malls free.
Il. j. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, price 70 cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
DELEGATES ELECTED.

At meeting of Lawson-Ball Camp,
held at Lancaster Court House April
8, 1908, the following delegates and
alternates were elected to the reunion
of the United Confederate Veterans,
to be held at Birmingham, Ala, June
9th, 10th and 18th, 1908:
Delegatss-W. j. Stakes, w. A. San
ders. w. T. Marsh. B. H. B. Hubbard,
Thomas B. Hurst. Alternates-R T.
Douglass, John M. Lyell. A. T. Wyatt,
L. M. Flippo, James Motley. Fare
for round trip from Richmond, $14. so.
T. A. PACKARD.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-04-24
PUBLIC SCHOOL. MEETINGS.

There will be public meetings held in
Irvington at z D. m. on Tuesday, the
18th of April, and at Ottoman Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 p. M, the 18th of
April, to which all persons interested in
High Schools and Grammar Schools as
well as the primary grades, are cordi-
ally invited to attend. The subject of
better schools and better buildings will
be discussed at these meetings. Mr..
Russell, the examiner for this circuit, will
be present. We are anxious to know
the sentiment of the patrons of the
public schools at these points before the
school authorities erect buildings and
otherwise provide for better school
facilities at these two places. Let all
the people come out and express their
views on these vital questions.
F. w. LEWIS, Supt. Schools.