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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-12

Dor, Whiting and Gary have reached
the heighth of their development. His
farm will be worth double its present
value then. 1t may even be the resi-
Dental portion of those cities.
If he expects to be benefited by
such development, he should do his
share in bringing it about. The Little
Calumet marsh is a great barrier
across the northern part of Lake
County There is only one bridge in
ten miles which crosses it. The ex-
pense of building a roadbed through
the slough, is too great. THAT BAR
RIER WILL BE PERMANENTLY
REMOVED WHEN THE BURNS
DITCH IS BUILT AND THE DE
VELOPMENT OF THE REGION
NORTH OF THE RIVER MAY THEN
EXTEND WITHOUT OBSTRUCT
ION AS FAR SOUTH AS POSSIBLE
MR.. CASTRO probably spent the
biggest part of his Easter Sunday
looking around to see if there wasn't
some island to which he could make
swift jump, in the event that the
captain decided he was persona nor
grata on shipboard.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Rev. and Mrs. w. Meade Clarke, of
Richmond. are travelling in Europe.
Miss Inez Alexander. of Urbanna,
left Monday for Michigan to visit her
grandparents.
A. P. McGinnes. of Ottoman, has
returned to Wayne. Pa, after several
months at home owing to bad health.
The new mail contractors on the
several mail routes entered upon their
duties for four year term commencing
yesterday. July LIST.
Taking heart at the temperance de-
feat in Petersburg the ''wet" people of
Radford called for an election. The
''drys" won by 243 to l39-lO4 ma
jority.
II. E. Owen, of Weems, manager of
the Popes Creek Packet Co., plying be-
tween Colonial Beach and Popes Greek,
returned from the Potomac last week,
where he had been for some time.
The cornerstone of the Urbanna High
School-building was laid at Urbanna
Thursday under the auspices of Urbanna
Lodge of Masons. assisted by visiting
Masons. in the presence of large as.
sembly. Gov. Swanson and Judge Mann
delivered fine addresses, which were
well received. A dinner was served by
the ladies, and at night good play
was rendered in the hall.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
DROWNED WHILE FISHING.

While fishing opposite the fertilizer
works in Carriers Creek Thursday after
noon Of last week, Richard Tenant, Of
Irvington, fell overheard and was
drowned. It seems as though he had
gotten tired of fishing end was about
TO pull up his anchor TO return home
when he lost his balance and fell
backwards and being unable to
swim was drowned before assistance
could reach him which rushed from
both sides Of the creek. Fully
half an hour elapsed before his body was
recovered. Young Mr. Tenant was
about Is years Of age. He moved to Irv-
iugton with his parents in the spring
from Brooklyn, N. Y. Besides his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. b. Tenant,
he Is survived by a sister and one
brother. Interment Friday afternoon
last at Irvington M. E. Church cemetery,
Rev. L. r. Combs conducting the SER
vices. At the time of the accident Mr..
Tenant and daughter, Miss Louise, were
returning from Urbanna with a party
and passed not far from the men search
ing for the son and brother, but did
not know what they were doing.
little suspecting there was sad news
awaiting them at the wharf. The sad
affair was q shock to our community,
and great sympathy goes out to the
beresved.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
SOME WEDDINGS.

Miss Emma Carter, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J.. w. Carter, and Mr.. w.
Guy Bristow, of Urbanna, were married
at Olivet Baptist church, Middlesex
county, at p. m. Wednesday.
Miss Lillian Pendleton Phillips. of
Warsaw, was married to Mr.. William
Hall Yeaton, formerly of Auburn, Me-,
now of Baltimore. Saturday last. The
ceremony was performed at Holy
Trinity church Warsaw. by Rev. John
Cornick, of Onancock. Va. Little Miss
Catherine Parker was flower girl, and
the bride was given away by her cousin.
Mr.. Bladen M. Short Mss Hopkins, of
Onancock. played the wedding march.
The bride wore an imported gown of old
rose cloth and large picture hat and
:arried q shower bouquet of sweet peas.
The church was beautifully decorated
with June roses and palms. The bride
belongs to an old and wellknown Vir-
.inia family and is an accomplished
musician.
License to marry was issued in Balti-
more Wednesday to Henry E. Gregory,
Of that city, and Miss Minnie S. Kent,
of Mundy Point, Northumberland county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
WESTMORELAND DOINGs.

prom Ooioni&i Ber1ch hecoru-J
Mr.. H. E. Owen; manager of the
Pope's Greek Packet Company, has
entered into contract with the Wash
ington Herald to deliver their papers,
via Pope's. at Colonial Beach daily at
IL o'clock noon.
We regret to learn of the serious
illness of Mr.. M. L. Price of King
George, who was stricken with par
alysis one day last week. He is the
oyster inspector for that county, and
has many friends here and elsewhere
who extend their sympathies to him and
his family. We understand later that
his condition has improved,
An estimate of the strength of Judge
Mann in Westmoreland county shows
that he will carry the county by a snug
majority. This is no political thunder
but information from those who are il
a position to know the general senti
iuent of the people and if we are II
Judge of the sentiment of prominent
men from King George, that county
also, is safe for Mann.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
MARVIN GROVE.

Thieves are playing havoc with fowls
around here. Week before last 80
chickens were stolen from Mrs. Pearl
Douglass, Is from Mrs Buck Vanland-
ingham, all that Mrs. James Dueberry
had and Is grown hens from Mrs L. C..
Swami. This week 1S from Mrs. r. ID.
Elmore, 20 from Mrs. James Thomas,
% turkeys from Mrs. Sam Headley, so
chickens from Mrs. Nc. Lewis and Is
pieces of meat from Mrs. Lewis.
Mrs. Samuel Headley and Mrs. r. d.
Elmore are in bad health.
Children's Day services will be held
at Oakland M. e. church the first Sun
day in July, at 2 p. m, and at Hope
well the second Sunday at 2 p. m,
Miss Lena M. Bryant spent Sunday
with her uncle, K. d. Elmore.
People around here are busy harvest
ing wheat and putting dirt to their
corn. MAMA'S LITTLE GIRL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
PICKS MANN 10 AIN.

w. L. Scott. of Richmoad, who has
travelled over the best part of Virginia
during the past few weeks, picks Judge
Mann to win the gubernatorial nomina-
ton. Speaking of the contest for gov
ernor, he says:
Il have been in every county in the
State three times this year. and would
like TO say for the benefit of Judge
Mann's friends that he is 25 per cent
stronger than he was thirty days ago.
While there may have been some doubt
about his nomination some time ago. I
am now confident that Judge Mann will
be our next governor.
81 am, and always will be, a travel
ing man, and therefore have no ak to
grind, but for the sake of good govern
ment l am for the man who has always
been loyal to his party and the princi-
pies of his party. Judge Mann has a
large following among the best people
of the State. and this class generally
carries the day in Democratic primaries.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
OrrO IAN.

Miss Annie l.. Burwell, a trained nurse
OF the Protestant Hospital. Norfolk.
and second cousin of Gen. Robert E.
Lee, after a brief sojourn at the home
of Ernest w. Gresham, Ottoman, has
returned to her duties. The attractive
ness of this young lady has won the adj
miration of all who have come in con-
tact with her. The knowledge of her
success as a nurse can be gained from
the experience of Mrs. Ernest Ores
ham, who was for some time patient
under her skillful charge at said hos
pital.
Miss Grace Cottingham returned home
Monday, after a two weeks visit to
Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and son, OF
Richmond, are the guests of Mrs. Lucy
Mel. Eubank.
Mrs. Emma Clark and son. Harding,
of New York City, are the guests of
Mrs c. L. Shackleford-
b. c. and Ernest Brent have com
pleted their/new houses at Belmont and
moved into them last week.
Measles have put in their appearance
in this vicinity and many families are
victims of said trouble.
Bobbie Champion left by steamer last
week for Baltimore where he has gone
in hopes of finding a good paying
position.
Miss Marguerite Boggs is now visit
ing Miss Gussie Lee near Molusk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
BASEBALL.

Irvington and Election played their
second game Of the season on the
latter's diamond Friday of last week.
Each of these clubs has won one game
from the other, the score being to 2
in favor of Irvington in the last game.
On their trip to the Eastern Shore
last week Kilmarnock divided even in
games. On Wednesday Crisfield, Md,
dropped the game to the visitors after
q struggle lasting through IL innings.
Score to o. The following day the
Kilmarnock team went down to Parks
ley and there lost the game by score
of to /.
Agood bit of interest is being conferred
in the game Saturday, July 3rd. between
Irvington and Tappahannock. These
teams are pretty evenly matched each
having won two out of the four games
played in former years. OF course the
Southside is saying this will decide it
in their favor, while the Northern Neck
people are laying much store to what
the home team is going to do.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
1.-THE CARNIVAL OF NATIONS"

Do you know what 1.-THE Carnival of
Nations" is? We could tell you by oc-
cupying half column or more space,
but we prefer your attending and get
ting an. impression which you can
mediate on and tell your friends about
with pleasure in years to come. From
a spectacular viewpoint it is superb,
and visual impressions are always the
most lasting. The musical part of the
program would do credit to professional
entertainers. But to be honest, we
can't tell you all; Come Saturday night,
July 3rd, and you will be sure to return
Monday night if you can get seat.
In order to accommodate the throngs
from both far and near who have ex-
pressed desire to see 1.-The Carnival
of Nations" the committee of manage
ment has decided to repeat the per-
Torrance on Monday night, July 5th.
Admission % cts: Reserved seats 35 cts.
Tickets on sale.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
WEATHER SIGNALS IN OPERATION.

Weather signals were put in opera
ton at the new station at Weems
Thursday of this week for the first
time. and can be read as follows:
Storm warning-Red flag eight feet
square, with black centre three feet
square and red or white penant above
ar below. indicate severe storm ap-
preaching.
Red Penant eight feet hoist and fif-
zen feet ny Displaced with above flags
Indicate easteriy winds and storm cen
re approaching. White flag of same
ize westerly winds and storm centre
past.
When Red penant is hoisted above
storm signal wind may be expected
rom the northeast Below from tn
southeast.
When white penant is above storp
signals winds may be expected from
northwest. Below: southwest.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
NOMINI GROVE.

Farm work here is being pushed rap
idly owing to delay caused by the re-
cent protracted rains.
The writer and family have recov-
cred from recent illness.
Mr.. Ogle HUT, of Neenah, one of
our highest esteemed citizens and
Christians, died at his home Sunday af-
ternoon. Interment Monday in the
Episcopal church cemetery, here.
Mr.. HUT has been i'll for several months
past and been in delicate health for
several years.
Mr.. Hammie Zones, a prominent
business man of near Neenah, died at
his home last Tuesday afternoon. He
was in his usual good health Monday
morning and sitting at his table to eat
breakfast when he was stricken with
paralysis of the brain, and was uncon-
scio0s until Tuesday, when he died.
Interment Wednesday afternoon in
Beulah church cemetery. Services
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Lane.
Miss Cora Reynolds, of Northumber-
land county is i'll.
Richard Cameron. of Village, was
seriously injured recently by run
away horse. He was thrown against
q tree AMI one leg broken and other
wise injured.
Rev. T. L. M. Reamy preached 6
fine sermon at Beulah Baptist church
Sunday night last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerry and little son, o.
Baltimore, are visiting their friends
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. w. Smith. at Old
hams, this week
Best wishes to the CITIZEN and il
many readers. r. ID. 4.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
OUR NEW MAIL MAN.

On Thursday morning Lee B. SIM
mons made the first trip on his new
mail contract between White Stone and
Urbanna. This route has been estab-
lished fourteen or fifteen years and has
become one of our most important
mails. supplying both Lancaster and
Northumberland counties. UP to this
time it has had only one carrier, Hanks
C. Dayton, who has performed his duty
faithfully.
Mr.. Simmons has made ample pre-
paration for the work, having enlarg-
ed his gasoline canoe. MARY" housed
her over and installed new engine of
his own make. She is now craft of
good proportions. able and commodious
and bids fair TO be fast.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02

The readers Of this paper viii be pleased to learn
that there Is at least one dreaded disease that
science has been able TO in all its stages and
that Is Catarrh-' Halls CAtsrrh Cure Is the only
positive now known to the medical fraternity,
Catsrrh being a constitutional disease. requires n
constitutional treatment Halls Catayrh Cure
Is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. thereby dsa-
troying the foundation Of the disease. and sivias
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its work.
The propretors have much faith in It's eura live
powers that they Offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that IL fails 10 cure Send for Hat OF tes
timonials
Address =. J. CHENEY Co. Toledo, O.
Sold by All Druggists. 75e.
Take Halls Fanily Pi,la for constipation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
M ERRY POINT.
lToo late for last issue


Miss Susan Pitts, Of West Point, is
assisting her aunt. Mrs. C. u. Didlake,
in her dressmaking establishment near
here.
Mrs. w. H. Haynie is very sick at
home with malarial fever. DIR. Steuart
is attending her.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Dunaway are
rejoicing over the arrival Of sweet
little daughter who came more than
two weeks ago. She will be named for
both grandmothers, Sarah Elizabeth.
Mrs. j. E. Amos and little son, j.
Elwood, jr., of Reidsville, N. c.. are
visiting the formers parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Davis.
Childrens Day exercises of Corroto-
man Baptist church were held Sunday
night June Goth, and the programme
rendered was a credit to any community.
Had very large attendance and all
seemed to enjoy the services.
Mrs. T. l. Radcliffe, of Bertrand,
recently visited at the home of A. w.
Davis.
Miss Lizzie Davis, one Of Armstrong
Gator & Co.'S, best milliners will arrive
In few days, to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John r. Davis. near here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Palmer visited
friends at Ottoman recently.
Capt Radcliffe took q load of passen-
gers to Urbanna to hear Gov. Swanson
and other on Thursday of last week on
his launch, ~. c. Ewell."
Quite a number of our people are
making preparations to go to Irvington
for the races, ball game, ETC., July Bird.
A large barge. the ''Neuse." is being
loaded with wood at ''old orchard this
week. Capt. Hudson, of Frederick, Del.
is in charge, assisted by Mr.. Jester. his
nephew. Capt. Hudson's family i,
with him making the round trip.
Miss Agness Hazard. of Bellies Creek,
is visiting Miss Susan Norris.
Mrs. A. r. Chiffon spent Sunday a
Ottoman with her husbands relatives
Little Wilhelmina Norris is GONZALES
cent after slight attack of fever.
Miss Zenora Davis visited friends a
Bertrand last week. E. T. C.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

Mrs. H. w. Nichols returned to
st. Joseph, Mo-, Monday, after spend
ing about six weeks ut the home of her
father, VIM. Chiffon, at Lancaster.
Miss Lila Combs is this week the
house guest of her sister, Mrs. DIR.
Pierce, at Litwalton. A card party
was given Miss Combs on Tuesday
evening by Mrs. Pierce and severa
from here attended.
Ralph and Cyrus Chiffon returned
last week from Blacksburg. after 6
very successful session at that Institute,
Mrs. Brent continues sick, having
been confined to her room for severa
weeks.
Mrs Gertrude Harding has beer
housed several days this week from
sickness.
G. H. Dunsway ard wife, of Rich
mond, arrived last Friday to spend the
summer with relatives here.
Miss Helen Oldham, of Enmerton, ID
visiting at the home of her brother,
DR.. M. C. Oldham.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
SATURDAYS PROGRAM.

Following is program of the v. l. A.
celebration at Irvington Saturday. July
3rd:
10 q. m. Baseball between Irvington
and Tappahannock. strong teams from
Itas Northern Neck and Southside.
IL m. to p. m. Dinner served at the
High School building.
Up. m. Yacht racing for the silver cup
and set of flags.
p. NJ. Supper.
sp. m. "A Carnival of Nations" al
The Opera House.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
LIVELY.

Mrs. T. r. Tells and children. of
Irvington, have returned home after
spending two weeks with relatives
here and White Chapel.
Frank Bean has placed q steam
engine ct his mill and viii shortly begin
grinding.
G. w. Anthony spent from Friday
until Monday with friends in Stonewall.
Children's Day exercises were held n
Bethel M. e. church Sunday morning
and at Lebanon in the evening.
Mrs. M. A. Barrack and grandson. OF
huntsville. spent Sunday last with her
sister, Mrs. T. j. Clarke.
Those on the sick list are: Mrs. T.
]. Clarke, Mrs. J. r. Webb and Mrs.
William Keyser, all of whom are inn
proved. FOR-GET-AE-NoT.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
ARE NOT MIND READERS.

Don't think because the reporter sees
you getting on the boat that he ought
to know who you are and where you
are going. or if he sees you greet some
friends that he knows who they are
and where they are from. We try to
become familiar with names and faces
If possible, but during the years past
we have been to church and failed to
see you there; we have hung around
the boardwalk, but some Of you weren't
there; we've loafed on the streets, we've
even risked our reputation on back
streets on dark night, but you weren t
all there And Wen be hanged if we
know where to find you all. So If you
are going or coming or know anybody
cutting up queer capers let US know. :
Colonial Beach Record.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
AFRO.AMERICAN NOTES.

Quarterly Conference will be held at
Waddy NJ. E. Church Friday, July End.
Rev. Joseph Wheeler. Presiding-elder,
will be present. Also services at IL a.
m. and 8. p. m.
Union Camp M ,eting at Union M. E..
church, near Kilinarnock, will begin
Sunday, July 25th. and great prepare
ticns are being made for its success.
Northern Neck Berean s. S. Conven-
tion will be held at Sharon Baptist
church, July 18th and 10th.
Mrs. Charles Blackwell is home on q
visit after spending some time in Bal
timore.
Mrs. Ruth Edwards. of Philadelphia,
is on visit to her father, Rev. D..
Tucker.
(Other notes on first page)
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
RELIGIOUS.

Rev. Chas. A. Hall has arrived to
take charge of White Stone and associ-
ate Baptist churches. He will preach
Sunday morning at White Stone and on
the Island in the afternoon.
Subject for discussion next Sunday
morning at Irvington M. E. church will
be-'The Great Declaration of a
Mighty Independence. Preaching at
Wesley chapel Sunday night by pastor
at o'clock.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
Sees Mother Grow young.

1t would be hard to oYerstats the wonderful
change inmymother sinesshe began to use Electric
Bittsrs. "vrtesMrs. w. l. Fitzpatrick. Of Danforth.
Ne Although past 10 she seems really TO be
growing young again. She suffered untold misery
from Dyspepsia for 20 years. At last she could
neither eat. drink nor sleep. Doctors gave her I'D
and all remedies failed till Electric Bittsrs work
ed such wonders Tor her health They invigorate
ali vital organs. cure Liver and Kidney trouble
induce blecp. impsrt strength and appetite.
Only soc at all druggists.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
NOTICE THESE.

w. A. Rowe & Co.'s free offer.
w. w. Davenport wants to sell small
farm.
w. B. Demby's labor and time saw
ing gasoline engine.
Statement of Farmers q Merchants
Bank of Kilmarnock. and Lancaster
National Bank of Irvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
Life 100000 Years Ago.

Scientists have found In q cave In Switzerland
bones Of men. who lived 10000 years. ago. when
life was in constant danger from wild beasts. To-
day the danger. as shown by A W. Brown of
Alexander. Me-. is largely from deadly disease.
II 1t had not boon for DIR. King 5 New Discovery.
which cured me, could not have lived he writes.
suffering as did from severe lung trouble and
stubborn cough" To cure Sore Lungs. Colds.
obstinate Coughs. and prevent Pneumonia. It Is
the best medicine earth. soc and hoo. Gusran-
teed by all druggists. Trial bottle free.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
LANCASTER COUNTY.
WHITE STONE.

E. B. Squires, of ocran. was in Balti-
timore the past week on business.
Wade Crox on, of Irvington minis
terial student, conducted the services
at the Baptist church here Sunday
morning, which was much enjoyed.
Mrs. A. James. ST., is out after a
recent indisposition.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
NORTHUMBERLAND co.
wICoMICo. CHURCH.

Our farmers report the yield of wheat
very small.
v. B. Hardwick and Frank Gray, Of
Kinsale were seen in this locality last
week on business.
A vessel loaded with cord wood this
week for w. A. Rowe Go.
r. Luckam, of Reedville, is running
wood this week for w. H. Rowe.
The crab season is about over on the
Great Wicomico river. BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
FLEET0N VS.. IRyINGTON.

On Monday, June 9Th, Election and
Irvington will cross bats on the Irvington
diamond in the third game of this sea-
sons series. Each team has taken one
game from the other and this one is
fail to see it Game called at $50.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
ICE AND GASOLINE DEPOT.

The Irving Oyster Co.. in West Ir-
vington. will keep for sale in large or
small quantities ice, gasoline and all
kinds of oils and supplies for motor
boats. Also stock of general merchan-
disc, etc. IRVING OYSTER Co.,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-07-02
Tortured On A Horse.

For ten years I couldn't rids horse withou,
being in torture from Piles" writes /. 8. Napier
of Rugless. KY. when all doctors and other re-
needles failed Bucklen's Arnica Sslye cured me- !"
Infalible FOR Piles. Burns. Scalds. Cuts. Boils
Fever-SOres. Eczema. Salt Rhsum, COrns. 25c,
Guaranteed by all druggists.