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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19
LOCAL MENTION,


All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIES. lrvington.va-
Bernard Willing was in Baltimore the
past week.
Social Circle will meet Monday at
the home of DIR. Oliver.
A surprise party was given Miss
Norma Bussells last week.
Irving r. Messick was in Richmond
and Blackstone this week.
j. VIM. Coleman, of Baltimore, is
visiting friends here this week.
Miss Lucy Lee, of White Stone, was
the guest of Miss Eloise Towill this
week. g.,
Mrs. Ernest Baldwin, of Roanoke, is
guest Of her cousin, Miss Caroline W.
Gunby. 's4s-
E. F. Thompson has just finished
ceiling and rearranging the interior of
his store.
Epworth League Social tonight
friday at the home of the Misses
;Brewington. - 50
Miss Marjorie George has returned
from Baltimore, where she has been
some months.
Fred GrOxton fell while endeavoring
toe vault high pole Tuesday and
broke his arm.
Capt. and Mrs Will White, of Kill
marnock, spent Sunday with Capt. and
Mrs. J. E. Bussells.
Miss Ruth Ingram, of White Stone,
is spending few days this week with
the Misses Hopkins.
j. Wood Tuil is spending this week
with relatives and friends at Cris6eld
and Pocomoke City, Md.
Will Hunley, Benjamin Doggett and
Howard Hudson each gave oyster
roasts to friends recently.
: VIM. Gerhard, of the firm of Ger
hard, Reed & Co., tailors, of Balti-
more, was here this week taking or
ders.
Misses Caroline Gunby and Ruby v.
Smith and Messrs. F. w. Gunby and
VIII R. Rowe spent Monday in Girls
field, Md, and vicinity.
Mrs c. B. Riggin has small lemon
bush with three crops of lemons on it.
Two Of its first are as big as grape
fruit, and weigh over one-and-a-quarter
pounds apiece.
Mrs. r. w. Harding and children are
visiting relatives in lower Middlesex.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Hard
ing's mother, Mrs P. o.. Tryford, who
has been visiting here.
On Thursday evening of next week
(25th) the Drama "Bar Haven" will be
played by local talent in the opera
house here. This is a strong play and
the cast of characters well selected. .
Chas. Rains, expert shoe maker and
clothes cleaner and dyer. of Freder-
@icksburg, expects to locate here. He
was down last week and was favorably
impressed with prospects and will re.
turn in about ten days.
Misses Ruth Marston, Nellie Jones
and Salie Gayle, of Urbanna, and Mes
srs. Preston and Geo. Anderton, of
Saluda. were the guests of Miss
Pauline Crosby Long, at ''Cedardale',
Saturday afternoon last.
Capt. Arthur Messick has the foun
dation laid for his new residence oppo.
site DR.. divers, and Frank Wilshin
Vernon Messick and w. w. Broaddus
are erecting frame work. Bernard
Willing is preparing to enlarged the
postoffice building.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19
Result After Using.
Boston, GA, Jan. l3. 1909.

De .'" BOSTON, GA, JAM ID, 1909.
Or. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N, Y.
Gentlemen:.Some time ago l was
troubled with kidney trouble. | thought
for some time was suffering with Dia-
betes. had severe pains in my back
and hips. 49, friend recommended
Swamp-Root and decided to give it a
trial. | obtained bottle from drug
gist and after taking few doses, felt
relieved. After taking several bottles
the pain was entirely gone and l have
not suffered the slightest since. can
not. be too enthusiastic in my praise of
this wonderful medicine and it gives
me great pleasure to give my testimon-
ial in regard to its merits,
j. b. ROUNTREE,
Former Mayor aad Member Legislature.
We have sold Mr.. Rountree Swamp
Root and have also sold it in a number
of cases for kidney trouble and always
with perfect satisfaction.
49, j. c. Adams G. Co.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19
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on the chest under the vest
and tell the undertaken to
drive on. What? GOWAN'S
PNEUMONIA PREPARA-
TON for Pneumonia. Group,
colds, coughs, pains and
soreness and troubles COM
ing from inflammation and
congestion. IL is external
and quickly absorbed. Sold
by al druggists from $l.OO
to 25c- Insist on getting
Gowan's, no just as good.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19
A Contractor.

DoNALsoNvILLE, Ga, Jan. 20, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y,
Gentlemen:-About four years ago /
suffered from kidney trouble and rheu-
matism in my hips . Thspain across my
back became SO severe that / could
hardly straighten up and could not walk
without dragging my feet. would
urinate frequently and would have to
rise two or three times during the
night, causingtme to- suffer. from loss
of sleep. And with the pain was all
run down and began to loose flesh.
saw Swamp-Root advertised and bought
one bottle TO try it. After taking it i
felt better and could sleep all right at
night. l continued to take it until
had taken four large bottles. was
entirely free from any pain in the back
and began to gain in weight I always
recommended Swamp-Root to my
friends as think the cure in my case
remarkable.
Yours very truly, s--
NJ. II. HICKSOF, Donalsonville, Ga.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

Miss Lucy Lee, of White Stone. was
the guest of Miss Eloise Towill this
week. So,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

j. VIM. Coleman, of Baltimore, is
visiting friends here this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

Irving r. Messick was in Richmond
and Blackstone this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

Mrs. Ernest Baldwin, of Roanoke, is
guest Of her cousin, Miss Caroline W.
Gunby. sze-e
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

A surprise party was given Miss
Norma Bussells last week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

Social Circle will meet Monday at
the home of DIR. Oliver.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington.va-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19
Fully Satisfied

WAYcRoSS, GA, Jan. 9th, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N. Y.
Dear Substituting last October /
suffered from my kidneys.
consulted my physician, who pre-
scribed for me, but his treatment did
not benefit me. After reading some
Swamp-Root literature, L decided to
give it a trial. After taking a few
doses, l felt somewhat relieved. and
after two one dollar bottles had been
taken | had no pain and was completely
cured. have. not had the slightest
pain In my back or hips since. From
mend Swamp-Root to any one suffering
from kidney trouble.
Yours very truly,
SIMON MARTIN.
Mr.. Martin conductor a carting and
fra usfay. hnc;naoS
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

E. F. Thompson has just finished
ceiling and rearranging the interior of
his store.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

Bernard Willing was in Baltimore the
past week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-02-19

Capt. Arthur Messick has the foun-
dation laid for his new residence oppo-
site DR.. divers, and Frank Wilshin,
Vernon Messick and w. w. Broaddus.
are erecting frame work. Bernard
Willing is preparing to enlarged the
postoffice building.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16


ment be useless and unnecessary burden upon tlet
Section 46 Article JX 81 the Constitution provides A extsJ
ing charters OF grants special exclusive privileges under wlc1
bona fdc organization shall not have taken place aid business
commenced good ft the time this Constitution becomes effective
shall thereafter have no validity.
BBcctiof41 Article M Of tho IoNluml provides nc egsiE
e shall AlnAh powell alter d annu revoke q repeal amy
Starter OF copoatonlnr franchise existing ant Hbcc. 20 ac
ahcrcl amended anuud repealed at The time o. the adopihu Of
this Constitution any thai may be- hereafter created wherever ~
rs opinion may be injurious 10 hc sl2cs Of The state m sic
manner however that injustice shall be done 10 The incorporates
The Commission las information that number OF corporations
nd organization anil not doing business a the tnc Of the
aopon Of The Constitution and still without ogaaztor an no
doing business f we legislature should desire s q s1e coF-
pofsii0s the Commission will clecrfuly furnish
The Commission bcgs recommend Cor your consideration that
schedule Of fees provided for copies ano certificates o records
81 The office OF the Corporation Commission The Commission has
compelled do much Of this work. which almost always for
tit and The work always done without charge In the judy
Of The Commission this is too much OF burden to be im-
posed solely for The benefit Of few people such benefit invariably
being OF private nature the individual calling for certified copies
Section % Article X Of The Constitution provides that the
Commission shall asccan and enter OF record the to be punc
early practicable h Of money expended III
and equipment per nile OF every railroad and every public
the right Of way and the Of money would require
% reconstruct The road beds tracks dcpots end other transportation
facilities and replace all physical properties belonging the railroads
lor ether public sergice corporations etc,
After searching inquiry for competent engineer 10 do ns
work prescribed IN the Constitution above quoted the lonUon
recently secured the services Of engineer who has had thirty
experience IN construction maintenance and operation Of railroads
competent engineer to do this work that could be secured and
Of unmpcacab integrity Preparations appraise a public
service properties being made under the supervision Of the
engineer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16

This order i Nuwr the Dcnafrega @gdeT, ad fosige ta
In railroads shall promptly interchange carload s less than eafoa
shipments with each other that ordinary freight she'll move s. miles
c las and pefsabc freight miles per dy and live stock 50
mules per day. that consgecs shall be promptly uotic os hc arrival
W tcr shipments tic length Of time which railroads furnish
cnpy cars 70 prospective shippers and ior uniform dcmage
collected at all points
This order has resulted in saving and great convenience ID
shippers The congncc has basis which figure when s
shipment viii arrive
This promucaes lumber and carries clause pro
Nane party ship mixed carload o. lumber sand
brick and The necessary articles used build small hose This
directly benefits parties living small interior points by enabling them
ship everything necessary build The house in instead Of
paying less than earload rates
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16
- 'RssAE = w ~ 4 4 n 4 \ y
Report of the Corporation
Commission Of Oklahoma
Data Of Vast importance and Interest the Peopeo
the New State.


IN rcusanrc with The Constitution have the honor to submit
herewith he First Annual Report Of the Corporation Commission Of
The State 81 Oklahoma.
detailed statement Of the work Of tho Commission is consned
this report and for and effective service The Clerical
work The Commission divided nto Engineering and Operating
Rate Accounting Corporation Telephone Engineering and legal
Departments These departments the broad sense Of State
and Governmental departments merely separation Of the work for
efficiency The amount and character OF the work done by the
Commission can only appreciated understood after full nycs
cation Of this report
brief substance OF the more important ois.s
initiated by tho Commission is as follows
ORDER -r.
This order requires al railroad and express companies % M
copy az every tariff containing interstate o. interstate rats
ia affect oklahoma Tbs enabled the Commission have every
cpcse h that referred 10 checked and advise the parties whhcs
AZ not they have ccn oyerehargcd hc oc has resulted II the
saving of thousands Of dollars
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16

Al alc orders at have bccn issued by ln Commission aye
provided o JOINT line The advantage o. chs can he easily
bv tie following comparison Undct tariffs ia effect prior 20 Stats
l0ad whore shipments lines the local tac
isn nont az origin lie aafc nnt applied and Inc LOCAL
rate point 10 destination Under The Commission olS
llc aie applied though through one line shipment ~
ikn ii arbitrary three cents applied for joint Inc s
nens any reduction made rates this clause aoa
las tic effect d niang from thirty forty per reduction
iii Shipments ilpt move oYcF two Or more lines.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16
oanans Nos IA 80 SIS.

These orders required tie Santa e and Frisco railway companies
and maintain actual physical track connection Paw
AID Award AS example 81 the value Of this order shipment
oenae any point the Panhandle Division OF tie Santa lie
and deslpe any point ii the North northeastern part OF Okla
hpH. ad rya Ava lngerso Natonga and Enid II senR
making additional haul pf % % 100 miles The connection Paws
materially reduced coal rates @ Ill points what Is known
tlie + &O.ntaneh and Shawnee Division Of he Sanii r.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16
onpNa 81 90

This order relates statistics and an public serge
corporations required scegate their expenses
kEne figures lof caings incomes Oklahoma separate lron
H| ne bsHsS al provides QF uppn standard etQ#l syA
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16

This order pfcmugales grain and is products and ~
addition making reduction in The existing rates and containing Ting
joint line clause referred 10 above carries what known the
Milling in Transit privilege This permits the shipment OF grain 10
and returned original point Of origin final destination hc
through rate based mileage This has resulted The saving az
thousands Of dollars and has opened market every the
State for every producer Of grain and does heretofore eonu
the market 70 the line where shipment originates.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16

Hhs odes Fe9hHt tie construction physical track connexions
Ill points where two lines esee grade upon
failure make such actual psca connections to base ouga
said track connections existence This will have t
ks 81 reducing the mileage Of per oi the shipments
Oklahoma from 10 % 20 per cent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16
PASSENGER eArrs

Section 81 Article IN Of the Constitution, fixes maximum rate
Tor first class passage per mile roads other than
electric in whole in any part within the State provided how
Corporation Commission shall have the power exempt any
railroad from operation Of This section upon satisfactory proof that
cannot just compensation for the services rendered BY o
lie public Il permitted 10 charge than two cents per mile
ior the transportation OF passengers within the State
Under M discretionary powcr The Commission has relieved from
he provisions oi hs section a o The roads which apou hearing
presented such facts would jasd le oneuons
and comprise The following companies
III Smith Western Railway Company.
Midland Valley Railroad Company
Oklahoma Central Railway Company
Missouri Oklahoma Gulf Railway Company.
Wichita Fails & Northwestern Railway Company.
II will bc that all Of lhese comparatively lines of
road rcdeny and along which the density Of population
has As vet been developed hc point where the two cent
aond be reasonably compensatory for c service rendered especially
Acr consider the increased expense incident 70 the operation Of
rcw oad
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16

This order requires that bulletin boards be placed ia conspicuous
places Al each station time all due to arrive ana depart
bc marked thereon and when trains late proper notation shown
REQUIRES the offices and baggage to be opened ono hour
before train time requires that dpotf be Kept clean well hghle
warm furnished with and thai eaaay closets and toilet
rooms be provided at all stations
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16

This order provides that the plans specifications and oeatoa o
at dpos be constructed any changes ia e location q ~s
first bc submitted 70 and the approval Of s Cqnnsso
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-16

This requires that mileage sgbc o eacl foe lc fled W
tie Commission This enable the Commission tc prepare
nieaee table which will show the distance from acn Junction 20
every station and will be issued in Ie usisc
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-09-09

Wednesday. September 22nd will be
children's day at the Day County Fair
when every child under the age of
fourteen accompanied by parents or
guardian will be admitted free
DIR. and Mrs. H A. Peabody went
down to Minneapolis Friday evening.
The doctor returned Sunday morning
but Mrs. Peabody remained to take in
the Minnesota state fair this week.
AT meeting OF the directors of the
Day County Agricultural Fair Associ-
alton the Office OF secretary was
declared vacant and E. A. Merger was
appointed to fill the vacancy Saturday.
vergil Rathbun and family arrived
from Groton Tuesday morning being
called by the sudden death OF Mr..
Rathbun's uncle, Charles Rathbun, OF
this city which occurred the night
before.
You can save money by getting prices
on hardware, harness and farm
machinery from Holmquist Bros q Co.
at Holnquist. s. d. They have largo
and complete stock ana appreciate your
business.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-09-09
HOME NEWS
All About Webster, Her People And
Her Visitors.


ellison & Bradgeld will open the
theatrical season at the opera house
next Thursday April re- presenting
"The Old Clothes Man The companv
come highly recommended and promise
TO give as fine entertainment. Here
is what the Madison Daily Leader, of
Madison, S ID has to say Of the show
"The Old Clothes Man drew a big
house last night and was an especially
fine attraction. The company headed
by Herbert DeGuerre is above the
average and Messrs Hunt and Colgrove
have started the theatrical season right
by bringing in an attraction of much
merit. The play is full of originality
and strong climaxes, and while on the
order of melo dramatic in the first act,
deveiopes into pretty story full of
pathos and laughter intermingled. MIR.
De Guerre is not unknown in Madison
and was seen at his best as Levi, the
old clothes man, Florence Thompson
made "a very sweet Rachel and her
work was effective throughout The
entire company was above the average
shown here. Harry Lonine in his
speciality work was feature of the
performance
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-09-09

visitor Saturday
A p Bryant, OF Andover, wds in tht
city Wednesday
JAS Strain and wife were Webste
visitors Tuesday.
II your head aches have your eye
tested at Harris
Have you met the Little Duke
He's in the city
Shells all varieties and sizes a
Ebling's Hardware.
@ E Anderson was over from Ortley
Friday on business
Miss Edna Larson spent Sunday a
her home in Bristol.
w. w Sears returned Friday from {
visit to Sioux Falls
Dan Buckley, of Bristol, was Web
ster visitor Sunday.
What are you going to bring for
exhibit at rhe Fair?
Mr. and Mrs. VIM Schindel went to
Crandall Saturday.
Fred Rockwell spent Sunday with
friends in Waubay.
Wanted-5,0O0 tons of Flax Straw.
James G. Rathbun
Bauske pays the highest market prices
for spring chickens
Saturday was busy day for our
merchants in all lines.
Chas. Gilbert was an Aberdeen visitor
en- business Saturday
Hart has a fine matchmaker. Get
your work done now
DR.. H. j. Herman returned from the
Cities Friday morning.
Call at Harris jewelry store and have
your eyes tested free.
For Sale-My residence on Main
street. w. III. Chard.
We are building and need the money.
Paw your subscription.
For Sale-My residence on Main
street. w. H. Chard.
Peter Schmitt was up from Waubay
between trains Monday.
O. Q, Bush, of Waubay, visited the
county capital Saturday.
Art Hillebrand was in the city
between trains Saturday.
Fine optician at Harris. Call and
have your eyes tested free.
Mrs. Vevie Jones and Ella Frost
spent Sunday at the lakes.
For guns and ammunition Ebling's
Hardware is headquarters.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Lee is quite dangerously i'll.
A nice fried spring chicken can be
had at any time at Knapp's
The city schools opened Monday and
the youngsters are happy. (?t
Judge McNulty held court in cham.
beers at the court house Tuesday.
See time Of special train to the state
fair at Huron in another column.
Mr. and Mrs. III. f. Denton returned
from tine Cities Sunday morning.
L l. Butler. Of Batter. was transact
ing bssiDess in this city Saturday.
DR.. HsssIar returned Tuesday night
frOz . psDfsszsOGsi trip 20 Bristol.
Harris - the np-to-date jewelry store.
Call and hare yCnr eyes tested free.
Kn@pp's restaurant viii ray the high
sss nEarEsf price for spring chickens.
Gee ''Ths Old Clothes Man" at the
srerA ncUse next Thursday, April Is.
Mrs- 7. w. Ray came up from Wan
bay Saturday 20 visit her son, Grant.
Some great bargains in Automobile
Shawls and Plush Robes at Kading's
A good girl can find steady employ
ment at top wages at Knapp's bakery.
Grant Ray. the pop manufacturer,
spent Tuesday with relatives in Ortley.
The ice cream season Is open--the
Webster Candy Factory makes the best.
Judge Cowan who has been quite
seriously Ill Is reported as some better.
You can get ice cream. any flavor amy
quantity at she Webster Candy Factory.
Say. il you want something right, in
the way Of brood mare, see DR.. M. M.
Judge.
The Webster Candy Factory makes q
speciality Of supplying ice cream for
parties
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-09-09

We are pleased to inform the public that our
stock of Rugs and all kinds of floor coverings is
more complete than ever. Have just received
large shipments of Rugs for Fall trade We pride
ourselves of being able to show you the largest
assortment of all grades and styles of rugs
shown west of the large cities Special attention
has been given this department.
Have bought our rugs of the largest and most
reliable manufacturers in the rug line and being
able to handle them in large quantities, we have
secured them at the very lowest prices. We
absolutely guarantee our prices to be as low and
in most cases lower than most of the dealers have
them. Quality is what we aim to give Gus
toners at the right price
1t will pay you to see our line before you buy.
We know we can please you both in style and
price. We will not have anyone to undersel us
on same quality. Come and see; you are welcome
at any time We want to show you our goods and
sell you if we satisfy you
Very sincerely yours,
MONS & KARPEN.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-09-09

Lnok up Harris al
Write Hart for pianos
Pay your subscription
Threshing is ia foil blast.
Fair, September 81. ~, %, "a
When in doubt buy of w ii Co
Call on Oscar Grue for abstracts.
just came TO town. Judge Hale.
Hart ilas fac optioian at his store.
A full line OF plush robes at Kading's.
Talk about 1.-THE Day County Fair.
Eyes tested free at Harris.
Monday was legal holiday, Labor
Day
Mrs, Howson came over from Bristol
Monday
Knapp is always ready 70 bny spring
chickens.
All work guaranteed att
Harris.
Call At HANS and hare yO1r syes
Nsted free
500 sprins chickens ~ansss II EDapp's
restaurant.
Boost for the Day Coassy ASricaI-
tural Fair.
Watch out "Ths Old Clothes MAN. 10
coming soOn
Game wsrdes Jenkins was in the
CITY Monday
Frank Hslbkaf returned from the
Cities Friday.
J. Wander Meide came up from And
over Tuesday.
Don't put or having your eyes tested.
Call at Harris.
Look up Harris ad. he Is giving away
$500 in prizes
n you wish loan Call on the First
National bank.
Threshersl Best 2-inch fiues at 10.
per foot. II you need supplies we can
save ron money. Holmquist Bros. 4 90.