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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
IBERIS.

Miss Irene Davis. of Fisherman, who
had been visiting friends here, returned
TO her home Saturday.
Miss Maggie Webb, of Brookvale,
left last week for Fredericksburg to
spend some time.
Edwin Shackelford. formerly of
Brookvale, but for several years an
officer on one of the M. & M. Transpor-
tation Co.'s boats. who has been visit
ing friends in Lancaster, left last Friday
for Philadelphia to join his ship. Mr..
Woodland Edwards went with him as
far as Baltimore.
Miss Lavinia Deggs, who has been
with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C.. l..
Deggs, for two months, left last Friday
for her home in Durham. N. c., to take
up her profession.
Miss Ethel McKenney left here on
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
BRYAN CLUB ORGANIZED.

A Democratic Club, to be known as
the Bryan Democratic Club of Ottoman,
was organized Saturday last with
the following officers: Jno. VIM. Chown-
ing, Chairman; DR.. Geo. H. Steuart,
President; Geo. Cottingham, Vice-Pres-
ident; v. R. SChowning, Secretary;
Special Committee, Robert Doggett,
VIM. H. Walker, JAS B. McCarty.
Meetings will be held every Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. 1t is to be
hoped that every Democrat will attend
these meeting, as subjects of interest
will be brought up and talked over at
each meeting.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of the County of Lancaster, on the End
day of September, 1908.
Thomas Doublin, Plaintiff,
against N
Laura Doublin, Defendant. Ohancery.
The object of this suit is to Obtain n
divorce vincula matrimonii from the
defendant. And an affidavit having
been made and filed that the defendant
Laura Doublin, is not resident of the
State of Virginia, it is ordered that She
do appear here within fifteen days after
due publication hereof, and do what
may be necessary to protect her
interest in this suit. And it is further
order that copy hereof be published
once week for four weeks in the VIR
GINA CITIZEN, a newspaper published
IN the County of Lancaster, and that a
copy be posted at the front door of the
courthouse of this county on the 18th
day of September, 1908, that being the
next succeeding rule day after this
order was entered.
A copy-Teste:
VIM Chiffon, Clerk.
II. u. NORRIS, JR., p. q.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Protracted services will begin at
Weems Baptist chapel the third Sun
day morning in October continuing at
night during the week. Rev. S. P.
DeVault, of Farnham, will assist pas
tor Claybrook in the meeting.
Rev. r. F. Gayle held Fourth Quar-
terly meeting for White Stone circuit
at 1rvington last Saturday and preach
ed there the following morning. Pas
tor Garner will begin a revival in the
lrvington church next Sunday night,
September 9th. He will be assisted
by Brother Gayle.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
SOME MARRIAGES.

William Oliver and Miss Claudia
Hazard. of Bertrand, were married
Sunday night last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Littleton Lloyd Snead,
of Tappahannock, have issued invita-
tons to the marriage of their sister, Miss
Mary Josephine de Shields, to Mr.. John
Leonard Henley, on Thursday morning,
October first, nineteen hundred and
eight, at IL O'Clock, in st. Johns Epis-
copal church, Tappahannock, Virginia.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
wICOMIoO CHURCH.
Goo late for last issusl

Too late for last issue)
James Bowker has moved his family
to Richmond to reside.
V. Kelley and Sam Hall, of Bluff
Point, are trap fishing on Great Wicom-
leo river this fall. They have built a
cozy little dwelling on Tipers creek,
which they will Occupy while thus en-
gagged.
The ever-active firm of w. A. Rowe
& Co., at Rowe's Wharf, last week re-
ceived sloop load of oysters and re-
loaded the same boat with cord-wood
for market. No time lost in going for
cargo.
James Norris and family were recent
guests at the home of ! T. Davenport.
1t is reported that Mr.. Rockwell has
bought farm near here, which we
hope may be confirmed. Good citizens
and business men should always be
welcomed in community.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
OCRAN.

Capt. Geo. P. Squires returned from
business trip to Baltimore and New
York Friday and after spending a
day or so home left again for Baltimore
and Washington, in the latter city to
attend the Fisheries Congress in session
this week.
Misses Fannie and Nina Bellows left
this week for Blackstone School for
Girls, at Blackstone, Va.
District Anti-Saloon League willmeet
at Poplar Neck Chapel next Tuesday
afternoon at2:30 o'clock. This is an
important meeting and full attendance
is urged.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
ANTI.SAL0ON LEAGUE RALLY.

Lancaster County Anti-Saloon League
officers and friends met in call meeting
at Lancaster Courthouse Monday after
noon last and decided to hold the An
nual county Rally at that place Friday,
October 30th. Rev. Mr.. McAllister,
Corresponding Secretary, and Rev. E.
j. Richardson Field Secretary, will be
present and deliver addresses. Mr..
Richardson will remain in the county
several days, giving ''chalk talks" at
different places.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
GRIST MILL FOR SALE.

IN UP-TO-DATE MILL FITTED
IL with patent -four rollers and corn
n grinding apparatus within three
miles of prosperous town for sale on
reasonable terms. In addition to the
mill is good two story dwelling, SO
acres land, part in standing timber.
Never gets too dry for mill to operate.
Mill house in good condition. Water
power sufficiently large to run an cleo
trical plant to light the nearby town.
For further information apply to
VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
PUBLIC SALE.

Pursuant to decree of court, Jas.
M: Lewis, special commissioner, will
sell at public auction Saturday, Octo-
Der Bird, 1908, the farm known as ''Fa-
vers, near Occupacia, Essex county,
containing 283 acres. Also stock, farm
ing implements etc., TO be sold that
day. Sale on premises, three miles
from Laytons wharf. Terms: one
fourth cash and balance in three equal
payments.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
OPHELIA.

Mrs. w. j Canning has returned to
her home in Washington, after spend
ing week with her sister, Mrs. H.
w. Smith.
Miss Maggie Abbott was the guest
of Captain A. G. Hamilton the past
week.
Captain H. w. Smith left Friday for
James River, where he went for fall
trap fishing. We wish him much sue
cess.
Revival services will begin at Alton
M. P. church the fourth Sunday, Sep
TENDER 9th.
Miss Jennie Wilson, who has beer
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
HOW,s THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
csse Of Cstarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. j. F. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and finap-
eially able to carry out any obligations made by
his firm. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent free Price, 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists,
Take Halls family pills for constipation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
NOTICE THESE.

Young lady wants position of teach
er in private family.
White Stone School Board wants bids
for erection of building.
Likes. Berwanger & Co., Baltimore,
appear in large ad on this page this
week. A call or letter to Mr.. Walter
Swinney at that store will assure you
of the best attention to be had in this
country.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
FOUND.

On September the Srd, between
Great Wicomico river and Tangier Is
land, one yawl boat, new piece in the
stern, painted white, spotted inside
with black paint Owner please come
forward, prove property, pay damage
and take boat away.
w. j. EDWARDS,
Tipers, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
NORTHUMBERLAND co.
HEATHSvILLE.

Miss Marguerite Smith left Sunday to
attend Georgetown College, near Wash
ington.
]. III. Brent left Saturday for Will
liamsburg, where he resumes his studies
in William and Mary College.
A. j. Brent, of Richmond, is spend
ing while at his parental home here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
SHORE ANO OYSTERS FOR SALE

NEARLY FIVE AND A : HALF
M acres good shore on MOSQUITO
" Point on which is planted about
2, 900 bus hels shells with good catch of
oysters, for sale on reasonable terms.
some of the oysters of marketable
Size. w. p. MULLEN,
Wheaton, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

On account of Holiday our stores at
White Stone and Kilmarnock will be
closed Saturday, September 26th, but
will be open for business at p. m.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
LANCASTER COUNTY.
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

Archie Beane left not long since for
Ashland, Va, to enter Randolph Macon
College. 49, =
R. H. and c. H. Chiffon left last
week for Blacksburg. Va, to take
course in the V. p. 1.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
Boat FOUND.

4 BATEAU ABOUT 25 FEET
Q long was found in Chesapeake
n Bay about half way between
Windmill Point and Eastern Shore.
August 20. Boat is painted
white and has a new suit of sails.
0wner can get same by proving prop
'rty and paying costs. Apply TO
CAPT. w. S. RIPLEY,
Ocran, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
FOR REM 7.

4 HAVE A DWELLING-HOUS IN
Irvington for rent. In good repair.
Seven rooms. Well papered. $50
yards of Post-office. On main road.
Possession given at once. Apply to
f. G. NEwBILL,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

nIDS FOR ERECTION OF HIGH
K School at White Stone solicited.
- For plans and specifications apply
to ID. K. James. ST., Clerk of Board,
White Stone, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
SHINGLES! SHINGLES!!

We keep constantly on hand 4, 8, and
inch cypress shingles at lowest prices.
w. A. CAMERON & Bro, Weems.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

n Y A YOUNG LADY WITH Elk
n perience, position in private fam
- lily to teach English and music.
Small children preferred. Please state
terms. Box g.,
Lillian, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
COLLEGE OF
WILLIAM AND MARY,
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

Two hundred and fifteenth session be-
gins September 18th, 1908. Buildings
renovated and newly equipped. lighted
with electricity and supplied with pure
arteslan water. Two courses: ID Col
legiate Course leading to the degrees
of b. A, M. A. and b. S. (2) Nor
NAL Course: Tuition free and board
at reduced rates. Send for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER,
President, NJ. A, LII. ID.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

All communications should be adcressed To
the vlRoINrA CITIZEN, Irvingtcn.va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

Miss Stella Robertson, of Anti-Rapp.
is visiting her cousin. Miss Norma
Bussells.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25
Buggies, Harness,
RunabOuts, Wagons.

have just returned from Balti-
more, where / laid in the largest
and best stock of the famous
Banning Buggies, Runabouts,
Carts and Surries. Also harness.
wagons, nets, whips, spreads
and other things SO necessary to
to those with horses.
Every article guaranteed and
prices in keeping with the most
reasonable and cheapest when
durability is considered.
Call and inspect my stock. 1t
always gives me pleasure to show
friends what is being used whether
they hi1v or not
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

Important meeting of v. I. A. Satur-
day night at 7:S0 O'Clock in DR.. divers
office.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

Frank Oliver is visiting in Essex
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

Mrs. Frank King was called to North
Carolina this week by the illness of her
uncle
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

All pupils anticipating attending the
High School here this session in all
grades are asked to meet at the school
building Thursday morning of next
week, October LIST, for classification.
The regular term begins Monday, the
9TH, but it is desired of those in charge
to have everything in readiness for
work on that day. This is public
school and every child in Irvington
and vicinity has equal rights to attend,
but only those prepared for the higher
grades are eligible to attend from a
distance.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

Epworth League Social will meet to-
night friday at the home of Miss
Kate Messick.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

Miss Grace Long, of Ocran, is guest
of her cousins, the Misses Rrewington,
this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

Misses Grace and Rubenette Lee left
Tuesday for their school duties at
Buena Vista, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-09-25

j. P. DeBerry, district manager, was
at the Singer Sewing Machine office
here Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1908-12-30
Speed on the Rail.

y. Y. z.-The hundred-miIe-an-hOu
speed has been exceeded quite a num-
Der OF times in special tests for short
distances only, but has never been
maintained for long distances. The rec
ord is credited 10 the Plant system
on a -un from Fleming to jacksonville.
Fla. in March. 1901. the FIVE miles was
covered i'm two and a half minutes, the
speed being 12O miles an hour. In july.
1904. a Philadelphia and Reading train
made the run from Egg HaTbOr to BRIG
antine Junction. y. j., As miles, IN two
and a half minutes, the speed being
ll5.30 miles an hour. The next gr2sl lest
speed Is credited 10 the New York
CentraIs Empire State Express, which
covered a single mile at CrittendOn, n.
Y, in May. 1893. in thirty-tWO seconds,
or at a speed Of 1925 miles an hour
The Washington times., 1908-12-30
WOMEN ANANIASES
SCARCER THAN MEN
Philosopher Believed Wrong
in Saying All of Weaker
Sex Are Liars.

The psalms. said IN his haste that all
men are liars. and he didn't seem to re-
gret II so much that he wanted TO mod
ify the statement to a very large ex-
tent And now comes an italian phil
osopher who says that all women are
harS-WhiCh isn't true and not even
measureably correct
The recent psychological specia .iSt :
nave mad great deal 90 say in pint
or late concerning the difficulty which
attaches 10 any human mind in pre-
pairing &n exact statement Of things
which have occurred. This may be adj
mltted. but II Is not the same thinC
as saying that it is hard 20 tell thu
truth Incorrectly stating a thing 8
tar removed from lying, for the latter
term involves moral turpitude
In our ordinary conversation We make
misstatements and indulge in exaggera-
tons, but deliberate lying is not such a
common sin as most persons suppose.
and II would be hard for women To he
proven more sinful I'm this respect than
men good deal Of nonsense has bee1
uttered OF late about women. and
Nletsche seems to be responsible for.
much OF H. lie attacked women whole
sale, but died in "A madhouse. so his
views are TO be accepted with reserve.
ln petty things women may be less
caretui over their statements than men
but u has not been proven and cannot
pe, ihat women are worse sinners than
the men-Philadelphia Inquirer
The Washington times., 1908-12-30
Capital Punishment.

G. D T--Capital punishment has been
legally abolished in Maine, Michigan,
Wisconsin. Rhode Island. and Kansas.
Colorado and Iowa, also adopted non
capital punishment statutes. but found
Il expedieut TO repeal them.
italy stands alone in Europe as the
one country where capital punishment
Goes hot obtain. The SuiIlOtiue is en-
pIOyed publicly fin France. Belgium
Denmark. Hanover, and two CaEUOns OF
SaIOuy. and two OF the Swiss cantOns
The galloWs IS used publicly in Austria,
Portugal. and Russia, and privately in
Great Britain.
Death by the sword obtains in fifteen
cautOus Of Switzerland, in China. and
Russia publicly, and privately in Prus-
Sia. In China they have also death by
strauEulati0n, while Spain uses the gar
rOte-
The Washington times., 1908-12-30
Two More Days, and Privi-
Iege of Leap Year Is
Vanished.
WEDDINGS GO ON
IN OTHER YEARS
Some Say, Indeed, Few Wait at
AM Time for Men
to Ask.

There are but Two DAYS more i'm the
year 1895. This is not a very important
sunounccmCut until one considers that
leap years are few and far between. and
that when this one has gone it will be
fOrty-cight calendar months before the
determined maiden will be able To-
choose her own husband, OF at least be
permitted tC put the aU-important ques-
tion.
There are people in the world. among
them being George Bernard Shaw. VINO
insist that woman always does the
woolnE; that she does not wait until
Leap Year TO do it, but selects her
quarry just as much in 1897 as in 1905
and pursucs il TO IT'S lair.
Theoretically. of course. this is not
true. and every woman thinks lt proper
TO declare that it was with much sur
prise she heard the falte ing words or
propOsal-whatever they are. for no one
seems ever 20 remember-with which
her lover addressed her
It is a curious fact that when a man
saying that the man does do the offer
ing Of the hand and heart. which he
says he doesn't-takes the most impor-
talt step i'm his life. for marriage is an
i'm pOTtant step no one Will deny that
he does it with a certain Jinpreparcd-
ness much greater than he would show
If he were going 20 buy a piece OF real
estate, horse or an automobile
Consults No One.
When ne goes TO buy real estate he
has a lawyer look into the title for him:
# he is purchasing "A horse and is not
an authority on things equine himself
ne has a veterinarian advise him; If
he bargains for an automobile he in
vestiEates the different makes. decides
i'm bis own mind which is best, asks the
opinion Of all the automobile owners
he knows. and finally makes his choice
with great care.
But when he decides To marry n
wife ne takes no ones advice Indeed.
he spurns his mothers well-meant criti-
6ism, his fathers gibngs, and his sis
ter's assurances that she has an awful
temper. and goes his way with rage in
his bosom at this Interference.
He may have prepared some form Of
proposal when he lay awake i'm the
some beautiful sentences i'm which he
told her she was the light of his life.
the joy OF his heart. his affinity, his
other scIf-but 10y the time he has
reached her house and has selected a
dImly lighted corner in the drawing
rGom every word OF his impassioued ap-
peal has left him. and though he man
ages To ask her to be his wife, il is in
haltinS UtterauceS. and oaIy with a
great deal of assistance from her
! heard an elderly lady the other day
telling hOT she asked her husband to
marry her
William was q dreadfully shy youth. -
she said, mcditatively- Il knew he loved
The Washington times., 1908-12-30
20-POUND RABBITS
ON SALE AT MARKET
The Imported Variety Sell for s.
Apiece, BUt Size Makes
Difference.
Difference.

Rabbits Weighing from fifteen TO
twenty pounds and selling at 3 apiece
are not ordinarily to be found I'm game
market quotations However. II the
shopper who visits Center Market TODAY
desires TO purchase ono of the species
described he VIII have mo- CiffiCUlty in
doing so.
1t is safe to say tFat the largest and
most expensive rabbits that have been
offered for sale this winter are now or
tho market They were raised specially
for the market and shipped . this
country from France. In appearance
they differ but little from the Jack rab-
bit of the Western plains. but this fact
has not prevented them from meeting
with a ready sale at 3 each.
The size of the rabbit is one thing
sn favor Of the apparently extravagant
price They are large enough 20 be
made 10 serve Tor two meals for a fam
ily a half dozen persons. ar least. The
size, f. is claimed, has not had the
effect Of destroying the game flavor and
Tho Importation of this kind OF rabbit
promises to become a market fixture.
The Washington times., 1908-12-30

The proprietor of a
Portland, Ore. dry
cleaning establishment
writes:
/ have used Ivory
Soap for over two years,
fer all kinds Of cleaning
and dyeing, with the
most perfect results.
AS a dry-cieaning soap,
it acts like magic and is
far superior to any of
the benzine soaps sup
piled to the trade. It
removes dirt, without
injuring the most deli
cate color or fabric.
Ivory Soap
994t10o Per Cent. Pure.
The Washington times., 1908-12-30
Work by Balakirew, First
Time Here, Receives
Great Tribute.
OVATION TO POHLIG
AND HIS MUSICIANS
D.. Rubner's Interpretation Of the
Grieg Concerto in A Minor One
of Program Delights.

Washington music lovers, usually re-
served in judgment, gave hearty ap-
provsl to Carl POhlig and the Phila-
delphia Orchestra in the National The
ater yesterday afternoon AT the cOnclus-
ion Of their reading OF the symphony
in c by Mill BaIa6irew.
The work had never been performed
in Washington before and as the first
movement progressed the audience real
lied that something unusual was COM
ing At the conclusion Of the first
movement and each succeeding one, the
audience gave unmistakable tribute to
director, orchestra, and composer for
this stupendOus work and its magnm-
cent reading. Mr.. Pohlig was com
PEELED TO return 20 the stage several
times to acknowledge the plauGits of
the people, and when the audience con
Iinued 10 show its appreciation The di-
rector mouoned the men of the orChcS-
ira 20 rise. When they did so the az
plause broke out atreSh and there could
have been no doubt in the mind of AIR
P0hlig and his supporters that the
splendid tribute of approval given to
them for their reading of the symphony
In Philadelphia recently had been duBli-
Gated in Washington.
Of Russian School.
The symphony embOdies all the
Fiotous tendencies Of the Russian
school and is truly native in its con-
cepion. Its turbulent movements. re
solving themselves occasionally. into
quiet. smooth. soothing channels, only
20 revert again to the passionate ex-
pressions OF a troubled people, kept the
audience In q state OF expectancy as
10 the next change Of mood the COM
poser promised.
The entire work was a wonder piece
and its performance was one OF the dis
tnctly novel features not only OF the
Philadelphia OrChestra's season here,
hut of the entire musical year.
Goldmark'S overture, "SaphO,' was
abe opening number and created dis
dnctly favorable impression The beau
tiful work Of harp and violin were so
keenly appreciated that az the CON
clusion OF the number Mr. PohIg In
sisted that Edmund SchuCcllcT. harp
tst. and Thaddeus Rich. COncertmeister.
acknowledge the tribute 10 their work.
The "Marche Slav"
Tschail1owslzy's "Marche Slav' con-
oluded the program, its martial tempo,
strictly Russian, too, giving the con-
cert a spirited conclusion.
Or. Cornelius Rubner was the assist
ing artist His performance OF the
GTieg concerto in A minor, op. Is. which
ne played with tho orchestra. was one
of the delights of the program. Dr.
Rubner plays with the force sureness.
and technique OF the great artist, bur
one could not suppress a feeling Of
mingled regret and surprise that in the
finale Of the concerto Mr.. POhl < per
mitted the bTasses To entirely obscure
the brilliant work OF the pianist. one
could see but not hear the eNaCtnesS of
Dr. RubneTs reading of the difficult
piano finale.