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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

few days hardly expected to live, but
under constant care she is now thought
to he out of danger.
Capt. Andrew Lumkin and Julius
Ashburn were in Essex county few
days recently. - =
Mrs. Dan Jones, of Irvington, spent
Monday with relatives here.
Next Sunday is 0rphanage Day at the
chapel.
We very much regret the absence
of our pastor, Brother Clay
brook, not only on account of the loss of
his helpful sermons, which sre inspira-
tions to US all, but we deeply regret that
he is in such poor health, and hope
that he will return fully restored. There
are but few here who do not appreciate
the help that he has been to this COM
mupity. l..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
MILLENBECK.

Mrs. A. w. Cooper, son and daughter.
of Baltimore, are at Towles Point fol-
the summer.
The wharf here is being rebuilt by
Geo. w. Wagenen.
John r. Cooksly has been appointed
postmaster at Bertrand, Va, vice Miss
Olive T. George, resigned.
q Jno. A. Rogers, of Irvington, is visit
ing mis- son here this week.
Eugene Carter, of Baltimore, visited
his parental home near here last week,
The prevailing rains of last and this
week afforded splendid opportunity fol
the farmers to get out their tomato
and potato plants.
In THE COOP OLD SUMNER TINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
CAUGHT ON rue fly.
Monday next is regular term of No
cumberland court at Heathsvillc.

Monday next is regular term of Nor
cumberland court at Heathsvillc.
DR.. H. w. Harding. near wicomico
Church, is out after recent indisposi-
ton.
Miss Alma Brent of Heathsville, at
tended the William s. Mary finals at
Williamsburg last week.
Miss Fannie Hull Robinson, Of Nuts
vile. now teaching in North Carolina,
is just out after an indisposition of
several days.
The army worm in great numbers re-
Gently invaded the farm of T. M. Arrest,
In Westmorelapd county and did great
damage to both his wheat and ost crops.
Mrs. Thomas B. Lane, who has been
visiting her son, Mr.. Thomas B. Lane.
of Norfolk, is now In Warsaw, the
guest of Rev. II. G. Lane. -virginian
Pilot.
Mr.. j. E. Lewis, of Rainswood, Va.
owner of the fast horse, Hannis Boy.
now in the training stables of Mr.. E..
Nj. Blake, was in town several days,
this week. -Mathews Journal.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
F. Campbell, of Washington, ID. c.,
died last week in that city. Mr.. Camp
bell is brother of Mr.. John r. Camp
bell of Newland, Richmond county.
B. H. B. Hubbard, sr., of White
Stone. T. r. Hurst, of Kilmarnock, DR..
S. Ketching, of Lottsburg, and w. Nc
d. Lee, of Irvington, are attending the
Confederate reunion in Memphis Tenn,
this week.
Miss Ida Joe Hayden, of Irvington,
andMiss BessieO mohundro, of Northum-
berland county. were guests Tuesday of
Mrs. 0. II. Sherman. They were en-
route home from Blackstone Institute.
Fredericksburg Star.
Miss Bette Ball returned Tuesday
to her home near Hardings. Northum-
berland county, from an extended visit
to her sister. Mrs. Harry Land, at Suf-
folk. Mrs. Land accompanied her
home and win spend some time with
parents and friends there.
Mr.. o. ID. Hale, of Wheaton, has been
busily engaged recently in sinking an
artesian well at the old homestead of
Mr.. Payne Warirg, now owned by Rev.
j. L. L. Hundley. Mr.. w. L..
Waring and daughter. Christine, are
visiting their near relative. Mrs. l.. A.
Harding in Northumberland county.
Mr.. Eugene Carter. who has been on
a visit to his old home in Lancaster,
passed here Wednesday Ell route to
Baltimore via Richmond. w ares Wharf
item in Sentinel.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
WEEMS

Miss Laura Haywood, of Colonial
Beach. is visiting her SISTER, Mrs.
Collin Smither.
The Anderson Society will meet this
Friday night at the homec'f Mrs. George
Packet.
Mr.. and Mrs Jeter Benson, of Nor
cumberland. were visit ing their parents
here on Sunday.
Mason Lumkin spent a day or SO n.
his nome here this week.
The nine-year-old daughter of Ed
Abbott. while standing on broker
chair gathering cherries one day last
week. slipped and fell ON one Of tn.
broken rounds. which p enetrated hel
body, making a fearful wound DIR
Hubbard was SUNNI ,oned and sewed tn,
wound up. The little child was for
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
1.-THE CARNIVAL OF NATIONS. y

Rehearsals. making of costumes, and
general preparations for this entertain
ment of unusual merit, which will be
produced on the evening of July Bird at
Irvington's celebration is daily in pro-
gress. THE Carnival of Nations" is
undoubtedly superior in attractions to
anything ever attempted in the North
ern Neck, and it is reasonable to say
that no other village of like size is as
well fitted t.. produce this play in which
there are over fifty characters.
The usual Irvington v. /. A. Fourth
of July celebration, consisting of boat
races for the handsome cup and flags.
baseball. etc.. will be held Saturday,
July 3rd, concluding with ''The Carnival
of Nations" at night.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
ELECTRIC STORM,

Lancaster county was visited on
Wednesday night by an electric storm
of more than usual intensity, accom-
panied with downfall of rain in tor
rents. Observers state that about
inches of rain fell between 10 p. m. and
2 a. m, flooding the streets and wash
ing gullies in places. The lightning was
almost incessant and exceedingly vivid,
and appeared to have struck in several
places. The weather seems still unset
tied and threatening, with close and
humid atmosphere.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
SOME WEDDINGS.

The engagement of Miss Grace
Haynie, formerly of Reedville, and Mr..
S. j. Perdue, of Baltimore, is announced
to take place in September.
The marriage of Miss Helen Talia-
ferro, daughter of Mrs. Arthur Allen
Taliaferro, of Warsaw, to Mr.. Ferdinand
Augustus Shackleford, of Norfolk, took
place in ST. Johns Episcopal church,
Warsaw, on Wednesday of this week.
Mr.. Jas. George and Miss Maggie
Abbott. both of Westland, hied them
selves Off to the parsonage at Kilmar-
mock some weeks ago and were married
by Rev. F. w. Claybrook, but the affair
was kept so quietly that only neighbors
knew of it up to last week.
Lloyd Fickliu and Miss Florence Wood.
both of Milienbeck, were quietly married
at Lancaster Courthouse, hotel Thomas.
on Tuesday evening of this week by
Rev. w. L. Ware. Mr.. Ficklin is the
Oldest son of T. d. Ficklin, of this place.
Miss Wood is the daughter of Mrs.
A. B. Wood.
The marriage of Miss Maria Louise
Brooks, daughter of Mrs. William G..
Brooks, and Mr.. E. boswell Clopton
took place Wednesday, June End, at the
home of the bride in King & Queen
county. Mr.. and Mrs. Clopton will be
at home to their friends at the Ross
House, Urbanna, after July LIST.
Wednesday of last weekat the home OF
the brides uncle. Mr.. Asa S. Rice
Heathsville, Miss Margaret Shirley
daughter of Mr.. G. d. Shirley, and Mr.
William Edison Rowe, also of Heaths
Vile, were united in marriage by Rev
/ Herbert S. Driscoll, of the Baptis
I church. The ceremony was witnessed
l1y relatives and friends and was fol
lowed by q reception.
Without any of their friends eve
susp Getting what was up Mr.. William
Willing and Miss Estelle Griffith, oldes
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Crit
fifth. drove to Lancaster COURTEOUS
Tuesday, procured license and were
married by Rev. w. L. Ware. From
Kilmarnock they sent their team HON
and were driven to White Stone wharf
where they took the steamer for Bait
more. Both are from Irvington, bu
their famili es were ignorant of tn
plan until that day. -
On Thursday, June 10th, at a. N
in the presence of immediate relative
there was celebrated quiet marriag
at seHewick", the historic residenc,
now the home of Mr.. Thomas G. Jones
of Urbanna. The contracting partit
were Mr.. William Blundon, of Mo-
thumberland county, and Miss Mari
Ashby Jones, daughter of Mr.. and Mr.
T. e. Jones. To the strains of Lohel
5 grin, rendered by Miss Nellie Jone
e the bride, wearing tailor suit {
wisteria and leaning on the arm of IL
: bridegroom, was met under an arch {
$ flowers by Rev. w. l.. Jones, cous
of the bride, who performed the Ger
L Ynony in an impressive manner. In
mediateiy after breakfast Mr.. al
!. Mrs. Biandon left for an extend,
n northern tour. On their return tn,
It will reside at Reedville, where M
'e Biundon is prominently known as
n business man. The marriage of Mi
r. Maria Jones removes from the soc
lie circle of Urbanna one of it's most pop
a lar members.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
BASKET SUPPER AND LECTURE

If you wish to spend pleasant even
ing come to Lebanon Baptist church
on Wednesday, June 18th, where the
young ladies of the Y. w. A. will hold
an entertainment, From 6 to 7:30
be q lecture given by our esteemed
friend, Hon. r. o. Norris, jr. Come
one, Come all, and enjoy the evening.
Admission: Adults % cents, Children 10.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
MISSIONARY RALLY.

The ladies of the w. F. M. S. OF
Rehoboth will hold their Missionary
Rally June -. 1909, p. m. Grand
lecture by Rev. w. l.. Ware, fine read
ings, recitations, special music and q
general good time for all. Everybody
urged to attend AMI enjoy these good
things
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
VI omen VINO Ar. Envied.

Those attractive wamen who are lovely-in face
form and temper are the envy of many who might
be like them. A weak. sickly woman will be
nervous and irritable. Constipation or Kidney
poisons show in pimples. b.otches: skin eruptions
and wretched complexion. For all such. Elec-
trio Bitters work wonders They regulate Stom-
ach. Liver and Kidneys. purify the blood: give
strong nerves. bright eyes. pure breath. smooth
velvet skin. lovely complexion. Many charming
women owe their health and beauty TO them. soc
ut all druggist
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
LANCASTER COUNTY.
FISHERMAN.

Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Spriggs, of Reed
vile, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. A. San
ders last week.
+ Mics Josie Crossdsle is spending few
days with Miss Marguerite Hathaway,
at White Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.. Simmons and
family, of near Kilmarnock, were the
guests of T. M. Fitchett Sunday.
A. w. George is in Baltimore this
week. JACK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
A Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert r. Lean. of Cheny. Wash. was saved
from a frightful death ia story to thrill the
world. "A Hard cold" he writes. brought on
a desperate hung trouble that bafied an expert
doctor here. Then l. paid $40 10 SIS visit to a
ung specialist ia Spokane. who did not help me.
Then went to California. but without benefit
AT lastl used DIR. Kings New Discovery. which
completely cured me and now am well as ever
For Lung Trouble Bronchitis. Coughs and Colds.
Asthma. Group and whooping Cough it's supreme
5Oc and $i.OO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
all dr,rQQists
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
TO DELINQUENT STOCKHOLDERS

Allpersons delinquent for oyster shore
taxes in District 16 A and who do not
pay same by July 1st, 1909, will be con-
sidered violators of the law and treated
accordingly if they work on such shore.
Any one wishing to rent shore delin-
quent can make application as provided
by law.
]. R. GRESHAM,
White Stone. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
NOTICE THESE.

Fourth of July entertainment.
Missionary Rally at Rehoboth Church.
Notice to delinquent shore tax payers.
Basket supper and lecture at Leba-
non Wednesday evening, June 10th.
Announcements of sessions 19O9-191O
of Southern Seminary and Bowling
Green Female Seminary.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
Trouble Makers Oustea.

When sufferer from stomach trouble takes Dr.
Kings New life Pills he's mighty glad to see IN,
Dyspepsia and Indigestion fly. but more he's
tickied over his new. fine appetite. strong nerves
healthy vigor. AL because stomach. liver and kid
neys now work right. 2sc at all druggists.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

the vIRoNIA CITIZEN. frvinEton,va.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B1oaddus are
visiting relatives at Warsaw.
Miss Ida Lokey gave party to sew
eral friends last Saturday nis hit.
A tournament is scheduled for the
skating rink next Tuesday night
Philip Bison. of Baltimore, is guest
at the home of Capt. j. E. Bussells.
Miss Leah Willing left Monday on a
fortnight's visit to her sisters IN Balti-
more.
Miss Josie Lee, of White Stone, Wis
tied friends and relatives here the past
week.
Little Virginia Bland, of Gloucester
county, is visiting her cousin, Hilda
Garner.
Children's Day exercises will be held
in the Methodist church here next Sun
day night.
Mrs. L. M. Irving and daughter, Ir-
ma. of Baltimore, arrived last week to
spend the summer.
Irving r. Messick was in Baltimore
the past week. Clifford Kirkmyer is in
that city this week.
Among the recent sick now improved
are: Mrs. K. F. Garner, Henry Dame
rels little son, Mrs. T. b. Croxton.
Mrs. Geo. Ste. Smith, Miss Grace
Lee and Frank G. Newbill attended the
finals at Randolph-MaconC College, Ash
land, this week
DR.. w. j. Newbill took Mrs. Susan
Jones, of Weems, and Archie Kirkmyer.
of this place, to Norfolk hospital w ed
nesday for operations.
Miss Julia Buck, OF Weems. spent
Friday night with Miss Pauline C. Long.
Miss Long accompanied her home Sat
urday and remained until Tuesday.
Capt. Jas. N. Wilder returned Mon
day from the seaside. where he has been
the past two months TRANSFORMING
seed oysters, to spend few days.
II. Jeter Hayden, of Urbanna, spent
Saturday and Sunday at his parental
home here. His wife and little daugh-
ter are visiting relatives in Richmond.
Miss Ida Joe Hayden returned home
Saturday from Blackstone Female In
stitute, Blackstone, where she had
charge of the music department the
past session.
The baseball team of this place will
go t. Tappahannock Friday for agame
with the club of that place. They will
make the trip on the Blanche and leave
here about IL O'Clock in the morning.
T. A. Treakle and family. of Palmer,
spent Saturday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. A. Gunby. Mr.. Treakle is
just getting so he can walk on his right
foot, having had it badly mashed by a
horse.
Turner Bussells has returned home
from Bedford City where he has been
attending school. Edwin James and
William Haynie are expected home to-
day after a successful session as stu
dents at Ashland.
The following officers were elected
at Irvington lodge No. 205, L. o. o. F..
Tuesday night for ensuing term, begin.
ing July 1st: Noble Grand, j. C. Bew
Vice Grand, w. T. Jones; Secretary
j. W. Hayden; Financial Secretary, B.
S. Hammonds; Treasurer, j. C. Brew
ington.
Late arrivals at Irvington Beach: j
Bowling. c. Hearn, E. II. Lazenby
S. Thomas. f. w. Wright. H. b. Leavey
Eugene Fuller, w. w. Corsey, w. M
Roberts, II. NJ. Gresham, S. B. Hunt
w. &. Walker. z. X. Bauman, Walton
Hubbard, Charles Gee, Fred Downing
Will Wallace. Sam Blum. Lindsy Roach
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
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, 1909-06-11
A RAINY JUNE,

June so far has been very rainy
month. The frequent showers have in
terfered with farming operations great
ly, and wheat is reported as having
been considerably damaged by the wet
weather. At the weather bureau in
Baltimore it is reported that it has rained
every day this month up to date. But
they say that it is not unusual to have
nine days. rain in June.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
RELIGIOUS.

White Stone Baptist church has ex-
tended call to Rev. Chas. A. Hall, of
Madison, Va, and it is expected that
he will accept, as he expressed himself
as pleased with the field and people
when there some weeks ago. If Mr..
Hall accepts he will probably take up
the work in the new field about July LIST.
Mr.. Hall is highly recommended by the
leading ministers of the denomination
In this State.
The Womans' Foreign Missionary
Society Of the Rappahannock District
will hold it's annual meeting at White
Stone Church, Lancaster county, June
Is, 16 and 18th. Sermon Tuesday ev.
ening at o'clock by Rev. w. L. Ware,
Annual address Wednesday evening by
Rev. E. H. Rawlings. An address or
Korea by Rev. j. R. Laughton and or
China by Rev. E. H. Rawlings, will bt
special features during the meeting
The program cannot fail to interest moi
only mission lovers but the people a
large.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend upon the sessions.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

A tournament is scheduled for the
skating rink next Tuesday night.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

Miss Ida Lokey gave party to sew
eral friends last Saturday nish hit.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

Philip Bison. of Baltimore, is guest
at the home of Capt. j. E. Bussells.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11
LOCAL MENTION.

All Communications should be addressed to
the vlRGISIA CITIZEN. frvington.va-
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. William BIoaddus are
visiting relatives at Warsaw.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

Miss Leah Willing left Monday Oh a
fortnight's visit to her sisters IN Balti-
more.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-06-11

Turner Bussells has returned home
from Bedford City where he has been
attending school. Edwin James and
William Haynie are expected home to-
day after successful session as stu
dents at Ashland.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
BARNSBORO.

Mrs. George Mcfarland, Sr., and
Mrs. Louis Maves, of Philadelphia,
spent Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Mcfarland, Jr.
Mrs. Benjamin Kircher and family,
of Mantua, visited her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Thomas Locke.
Mrs. Theo. Zane, of Gloucester, and
Mrs. Chas. Morgan. of National Park,
spent Friday with Mrs. Thompson
Locke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Powell and
family of Gloucester, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Taylor.
Word has reached here of the mar
riage of Mr.. Geo. Zane, of Philadelphia
to Miss Elsie M. Wise, of Pottstown,
Pa, on Tuesday evening last. Mr.
Zane was a former resident of this
place.
Mrs. William Locke was given a
birthday party by few of her friends
on Wednesday evening of last week,
and a very pleasant evening was spent
in games and selections on the grapha-
phone. after which refreshments were
served. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. William Locke, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson Locke, Mrs. Thomas Locke,
Mr.. William Miller, Miss Minnie Mill
err, Master William Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerry King and son Leon, Mr.
! Allie Norcross, Mr. Ernest Chew and
many others.
A special meeting OF the w z. 4. Y.
has been called for Saturday afternoon
June 5, at 2.30 lat the home OF Mrs:
Sallie Hulings. A full attendance OF
, the membership is requested as bust
ness of great Importance is to come
| before the meeting.
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Shuster, and Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Shuster and son James
| were visiting relatives at Gibbsboro
on Sunday last.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
HURFFYILLE.

Mrs. Samuel B. James and daughter
Miriam, of Phila., have been spending
a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Hurff.
Miss Maude Thurston, of Long
Branch, spent Sunday and Monday
with Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jones.
Mrs. Mary Loring was buried in the
NJ E. cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
For being successful in school ex-
aminations Theodore Shaw is the re-
cipient of fine riding saddle.
Misses Hester and Mae Erickson, of
Gloucester City, spent Sunday and
Monday with Miss Nettie Epley
Leonard Dugan had COW to stray
away from home week ago and at
this writing it has not been found
Misses Alice and Ellen Carr, of
with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph d Hurff
The Sock Social held by the Epworth
League at the M. E. parsonage on
Wednesday evening proved a decided
success. The little socks contained
nine dollars and eighty-nine cents.
A goodly number was present and en-
joyed the occasion. All did justice to
the good cake and lemonade.
The Memorial Day program was car
ried out very nicely on Monday, and
many came out to do homage to the
departed. The salute by the ten
guards was very creditable.
Thomas McKeighan is adding to
the appearance Of his property by hav-
ing his house painted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph D. Hurff cele-
brated their tenth wedding anniver-
sary by entertaining number at an
evening gathering on Tuesday.
Chas. P Watson, Howard MeNulty,
William Richards and Price Williams
enjoyed a trip on the Delaware river
to Wilmington on Monday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-03
HARRISONyILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Iredell, of Null
lica Hill, and Mr.. Robert Wilson, of
Camden, spent Sunday with Mrs. Ire
dell's parents here.
Mr.. Lewis Albright, of Barnegat,
and Mr.. Charles Lutz, of Boston, spent
from Saturday until Monday with Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Seend and family.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. HI. Madcin and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. G. Kugler and fam
lilies spent Friday evening at Village
View farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos T. Eastlack were
out of town visitors on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Edwards and
daughter Myra, of Camden, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mattson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnside Pitman en-
tertained their daughter and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Wilkinson, of
Whig Lane, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hansell are
entertaining a party of fishermen from
Philadelphia.