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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-06
FUR MARKET At WINNIPEG.
Millions Of Dollars Worth of Skins
Sold There Each Year.

Millions of dollars worth of precious
furs are brought down each spring from
representing the great fur dealers of the
world. bid upon the packs offered
During 1919 It Is estimated that furs to
the Western provinces to the United
States and England. When it is consid-
cred that this represents the wholesale
value of the raw furs it shows in some
measure their enormous value when
manufactured.
Raw furs enter the United States free
Of duty. and all the consignments are
made each year to New York. Many of
these are made into furs for use in the
United States. although the large ma
iority go on to London. where at the
great annual fur sale the prices for the
year are made.
The reason why these furs go to New
York instead of to London direct is that
there is a dealer in New York who takes
large conSignmentS of all Kinds OF fufs
and advances to the shipper 81 per cent
of their value based on the last London
sales.
When the price is established and the
sales finally made the broker returns to
the shipper the full value of the furs as
indicated by the London sales less his
commission. This system provides the
small shipper with current funds.
The northern parts of Manitoba. Sas-
katchewan and Alberta are great hunting
grounds, and the further north the trap
per goes away from civilization the
greater his returns Through the Peace
River Valley. which few years ago fur
nished fine auailty OF furs there are
great harvest fields. and the trapper has
trekked further north into the Mackenzie
and Keewatin countries. trapping from
Great Slave Lake through connecting
lakes To Great Bear Lake, and as far
north as Coronation Gulf, whose most
southerly point begins in the Arctic
Circle.
II is not unusual for a team of dogs
milling q huge sleigh stacked with furs
to be driven all the way from Hudson
Ray to Winnepeg. While there is such
an acute demand for furs, the dealers are
especially anxious, and the prices oh
tanned this season have been beyond
ANYTHING ever known in the fur market
of Western Canada.-NEW YORK Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-06
THE BOIL WEEVlL.
Texas Farmer Learns That Freezing
Does Not Kill Boil Weevi.

Experimenting with the boil weevil, a
Texas farmer caught n lively one and
placed it in water where il would freeze
to death during the night. Next morn
ing the water had frozen solid and the
farmer congratulated himself on the
discovery that cold would kill the Wee
vii. But when the ice melted the bug
walked around rs lively as before
freezing, and that farmer is convinced
that freezing Is not the proper means
of discriminating the insect. lie threw
the weevil into n hot fire and at last
accounts was watching to see if it
would come out aIivc.---Ccnterrille JEFF
fereOnian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-06
HINTS FOR TRAVELLERS.
Worldwide Traveller Discusses World
Travel In Interesting Manner.

George GaSCoyne, Il world wide tray
eler, in the National Review, discusses
world travel in a manner full of inter-
est for intending tourists. He recalls
meeting a swarm of American tourists
in January, at Yokohama, brought by
great German liner. which was tour
ing" the world. and which had been
driven at express speed ever since leav-
ing New York. AS Il result. every pas
/ senger had reached the stage of in
tense, unalterable boredom with lun-
cheon the only thing of any possible in
terest, and who sat about the hotels too
languid to talk to one another, weared
in body and soul. Their one desire
seems to be to get back to New England
whence most came. These cherries
tourists, with leaden eyes and daZed eN-
prcssions, had learned too late one great
truth about world travel: One can not
vegetatt for fifty years in small town
or city office and then expect to swallow
the whole world at gulp. Eyes ana
mind alike become dizzy and confused
with the Quick succession OF strange
| countries and unfamiliar scenes; memo
| ry ceases to respond to the quick de-
mand upon il, and the fatigue of inces-
SAINT movement. rapid changes OF cli-
mate. which exhaust the energies. in
stead of recuperating them, causes the
most beautiful scenes TO he looked upon
with Indifference, and the traveller $
| brain becomes rs unreceptive as pho7
! tographer's plake on which a dozen i'm
pressions have been made. Mr. Gas
coyne says
| A Journey round the world should be
a leisurely progress and it should never
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-06

A niece of railroad construction was
recently completed by which the Is.
land of Japan now has system run
ming throughout the full length of the
enpire. The total length of the line
is 1850 miles and the distance from
north TO south of the island can now
he covered in five days and nights.
At the close of the fiscal year l9o'-s
4452 miles of state railroad had been
opened to traffic and ,455 miles of rail-
way were controlled by private in
terests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-06

Black and White Check Suit.
waist and coat d little braided.
Value $500. AT $1,000
A fine Serge Suit in navy,
reseda, golden brown and Copen-
hagen. Value, $3.50. At $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-06
4 REPUBLICAN, STATE
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE % 1910
Al 1000 O'clock A. n.

For the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for Governor and State auditor to
De supported at the September election,
and transacting such other business as
may properly come before it.
The basis of representation is as fol-
lows: Each city, town and plantation
vii be entitled to one delegate; and for
each Is votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1903 an addi-
,ional delegate; and for fraction Of 40
votes in excess of 70 votes. further adj
dtional delegate. Vacancies in the dele
CATION Of any city, town or plantation
can only be filed by residents of the
county in which the vacancy exists.
The State committee will be in session
In the ante-room of the City Hall at nine
o'clock of the day of the convention. for
the purpose of receiving credentials OF
delegates In order to be eligible to par
ticipate in the convention, delegates must
be elected subsequent to date of the call
for this convention.
All electors Of Maine, whatever their
POLITICAL affiliations may have been, who
believe in the general principles and
policy of the Republican party and desire
It's success at the polls in the coming
election in this State, are cordially in
yited to unite under this call in electing
delegates to the convention.
Per order Republican State Committee,
BYRON BOYD.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
A NOVEL SUMMER VACATION.

On Monday morning, August Sth,
the Urbanna Yacht Club, composed of
the following members: Misses Anne
Elizabeth Ryland, of Richmond; Emily
Fuller, of West Point; Sally Gayle. of
Norfolk; Julia Palmer and Annie Shack
elford, of Saluda; Nellie Jones and Ruth
Marston, of Urbanna; and Messrs.
Maynard Street, of Salpda; Earl aegar,
of Warner; Newton Weaver, Jno. Upton.
Cary Jones, Carroll Chowning and Eddie
Shackelford, of Urbanna; chaperoned
by Mesdames w. c, Palmer and M.
+. Smith, of Saluda, and Meredith Bon
ner, of urhanna. left town for a week s
cruise on the Yacht Accomac under the
command of Capt. j. N, Wilder and
Mate Paul Messick.
After stopping at Reedville, limbs,
Election, Baltimore, River View, Attain
tic City, Annapolis, Solomon's Island,
Johnstown, Cris6eld, Norfolk, Ocean
View and Old Point, the party reached
urbanna Sunday evening, August l4th,
accompanied by Miss May Gayle and
Mr., Teddy Wilcox. of Norfolk, and
Capt. Colbourn, of Irvington.
The trip in ali respects was an ideal
one, and thoroughly enjoyed by every
one present.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
SORE WEnL NGS.

The marriage of Miss Sarah Kriete
Scott, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Ryiand Scott, of Tappahannock, to Mr..
Vernon Hope Kellam, of Norfolk, took
place Wednesday morning in St. Johns
Episcopal church. Tappahannock.
Mr.. T. w. Booth, of Lillian, and Miss
Bessie l.. Dunaway, of Mia, were
married at the parsonage. Kilmarnock,
July 20. by Rev. F. W. Claybrook. The
bride is wellknown and popular young
lady. Mr.. Booth is a progressive young
man.
The marriage of Miss Mary Claudia
Perkins, daughter of r. w. Perkins.
to Chas. Albert Taylor, of Urbanna.
took place Tuesday afternoon in the
home of the brides grandfather, DIR.
Carter Perkins, Newport News. Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor will make their home
in Richmond. where Mr.. Taylor has a
position in the city school.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
YACHT CARRIES MAST Off.

Sailing yacht Eclipse" of Norfolk,
bound for Carriers Creek, carried her
mast off near the mouth of the Rap
pahannock Wednesday morning about
two o'clock in heavy wind that caught
them out. In the breaking of the mast
the bow-sprit and riggin were carried
away and the boat and occupants were
left at the mercy of the seas, and after
drifting some time anchor was cast
until next morning. when fishing
steamer Geo. ?. Sguires picked them
up and brought them to Iryington. On
hoard the Eclipse" were four ladies'
and five gentlemen, with two colored
men as help. The boat was taken to
the railway here for repairs. the ladies'
returning to Norfolk the next night by
steamer.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
W EEMS.

I. M. Anderson, of Baltimore County,
Md, is spending this week at the home
of w. A. Ball.
w. j. Abbott is receiving treatment
at Baltimore hospital, where he has
been for some time.
Mrs. Hughes, of Coan, is visiting her
son. s. j. Hughes, at this place.
Mrs. b. G. Doggett had as guests
last Wednesday Mrs. Vanderberry ana
son, of Norfolk, and Mrs. F.. w.
Meekins and Mrs. Wayland Wilder, of
lrvington. Besides these Mrs. ]. C..
Owens and Mrs. III. V. Thomas and little
son were guests at the home.
Rev. ii. l.. Walton gave quite an in
structive talk on the responsibility of
parents in regard to the education of
their children at the Baptist chapel
Sunday afternoon. MIR. Walton is very
energetic in planning and working Ia
promote the interests of the school here.
Mrs. G. o. Brooks and little daughter.
Elsie, of Baltimore, were here Satur-
day. The little girl has recently been
operated on in n hospital in Baltimore.
The Anderson Society held picnic at
Wharton Grove. on Wednesday of last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. C.. Il. Smther and family
spent. last Thursday with Mrs. Smither's
sister, Mrs. Henderson. at Kilmarnock
Miss Allie Smither, of Kimarnock.
was n recent guest of her brother here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Ashburn lost one
of their children last week and still have
two others sick. l..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
some DEATHS.

Edgar Headley. of Village, died Sun.
day from consumption. He was about
30 years OF age. and leaves a wife.
Burial was on Monday afternoon al
Village.
The little 5-year-old son of Mr.. anG
Mrs. Americas Ashburn, of Weems,
died last week of typhoid fever and
was buried at the Irvington Baptist
cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev. f.
w. Claybrook conducting the burial
service.
Albert Haynie, of lower Northum.
berland, who was caught in a piece OF
machinery at the Morris Fisher Compa.
ny's factory. near Reedville, recently
and had his leg crushed, died soon after
reaching Norfolk. Mr.. Haynie was
Acknowledgements old.
Samuel Lewis, aged about 60 years,
died Monday at his home near Marvin
Grove, Richmond county. He leaves
a wife and three grown children-son
and two daughters. Interment was at
Rev. A. ID. Reynolds. Deceased had
lately been hurt by cart backing over
him, from which he did not recover.
Mrs. John Hoffman, of Weems, died
Tuesday CT last week after long and
painful illness of cancer of the stom-
ache. Mrs. Hoffman was "a years OF
age and is survived by her husband and
six children-four daughters and two
sons. She was of the Catholic faith.
Her remains were taken to BALTIMORE,
where she had spent the most of her
life, for inteFment.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

DR.. c. T. Pierce, of huntsville, is
carrying his right hand in a sling on
account Of a bad bone-felon on the
thumb.
daughter, Miss Lillian, of West Point,
Va, are at Election this week on the
Captains boat.
Mrs. w. j. Harrison and daughter.
Miss Lena. of Fredericksburg, are visit
ing relatives in Richmond county, and
will later visit Irvington.
Claybrook Cottingham, of this cou,i-
ty, and, an old Chesapeake Academy
boy, has been elected President of
Louisiana College, at Alexandria, La.
James II. Walker, travelling sales
man, and his sister, Miss Clara. are on
visit to their parental home near
Heathsville. The latter is student nj
the Germantown Hospital.
JAS. Brent and daughter. Mrs. VIM.
f. Brent. returned to their homes
at KilmarnOck Friday from Mon
tross, where Mr.. Brent and son are
putting water works into several houses.
Miss Virginia Haynie, of Fredericks-
burg, is spending month with friends
in Lancaster county. Mrs. w.
Key Howard and children left Sunday
for Urbanna to spend several weeks
Fredericksburg Free Lance.
Rev. l.. b. Kirby has resigned as
pastor of the Rappahannock and Pope's
Creek Episcopal Churches, in West
moreland county. The resignation will
take effect at the close of this year. Rev.
Thos. ID. Lewis, rector of st. Anne's
parish, Essex county. has resigned to
accept call to Bethesda, Md.
A firm to be known as the j. p.
Caulfield Co. has been Incorporated in
Baltimore with capital of 800. 600 for
the manufacture of automatic pianos.
auto-pneumatic actions for pianos and
MIR. CaulfieId's own invention, the
vichord player action. j. b. Cralle, of
Kilmarnock, is one of the incorporators.
The corporation commission has
granted charter to the Rappahannock
State Bank Qnc.). at Sharps on Rap
pahannock river in Richmond county.
lncorporators: w. T. James, president,
Kilmarnock; l.. f.. Mumford, vice-presi-
dent. Cape Charles; j. w. Hundley,
secretary and cashier. Sharps. Capital:
Maximum, SIS, 900; minimum, $40, 900.
Object: Operate State bank.
The wife and children of Robert Jett,
formerly of Northumberland, but cow
residing in Baltimore, are visiting
friends and relatives i'm Lancaster and
Northumberland. Mrs. Jett is a daugh-
ter of the late Judge Samuel Downing.
of this county. The venerable
DIR. Thomas S. Dunaway, one of the
most distinguished Baptist ministers of
Virginia, and for nearly forty years
pastor of the fredericksburg Baptist
church, is visiting relatives and friends
in Lancaster, which is his native county
Though he retired from the ministry
some ten years ago, it is expected that
he will while in this county preach at
Lebanon Baptist church, where he was,
as young man. ordained to the min
istry, and where he preached his first
sermon Lancaster letter in Times
Dispatch,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
MISKIMON.

The crops in this section have beer
suffering greatly for rain which came
in abundance this week.
c. l.. Marsh and three children, of
Weems, stopped with relatives here
Saturday enroute to Marvin Grove
Camp.
MIR. and Mrs. l. b. Marsh, of Kilmar-
mock, visited the gentleman's parental
home here Sunday.
Jeter Marsh, of Washington, arrived
Saturday to spend few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Marsh.
II. w. Hurst and Willie Harding, of
Tipers, spent while with the family
of A. A. Ashburne Monday enroute to
their homes from Marvin Grove Camp.
T. Edwin Marsh has added new
porches to his dwelling. :
Urbane Cockrell has joined the saw
and Ratchet gang and is helping to
build barn for John McKenney near
Edgely.
W. j. Marsh has added much to the
looks of his nice home by putting an
ornamental wire fence on his front
yard.
Z. f. Dawson is preparing to build n
large barn at plain View, his farm
near Wicomico Church. Mr.. Dawson is
very successful farmer, managing
two farms and does it well. This wear
he made the best yield of wheat per
acre of any one we have heard of.
Owing to Kirkland Grove Camp meet
ing there will be no services of anv
kind at providence church until the
first Sunday in September; then
services will continue as usual.
IT And
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
MARVIN GROVE CLOSED.
Sweetest Encampment of Years. Perfect
Order Prevailed.

In his opening address Rev. Thos. X.
Reeves said he was not looking for the
count" in the number of conversions.
He wanted as many as the Lord would
grant, and these thorough. His wishes
evidently met with the appreciation of
the Most High. Not more than a score
of professions were made, but these
were brands from the burning. The
greatest good, we believe, redounded to
the church. Not in years has there
been on these bounds so spiritual an
atmosphere. The church was greatly
revived. A sweet spirit of Christian
love and interest prevailed the entire
ten days.
In his closing address Mr.. Reeves
told in tender tones the appreciation he
and Rev. Frank Wells felt for the CO.
operation of church workers, and those
outside the church, and said that in all
the years of his ministry he had never
seen as good order and behavior; not
a reproof had been necessary during the
whole ten days.
During the week days from one thous-
and to fifteen hundred people were en-
camping on the grounds and on the last
Sunday nearly four thousand were
present, although it was showery.
Proprietor Beane had steady stream
of eaters all week at his tables, and he
says he fed more by far than during
any year in the past seven.
| The singing was consecrated and
superb. With the assistance of the
organists, Misses Marsh and Rock, Prof.
Wright received the encomiums of all.
Among those who sang voluntaries were
Misses Fannie Rock, Josephine Rock
and Ethel Marsh. Prof. Wright, and
Chas. Mcclure and Misses Grace and
Rubenette Lee were styledI the Camp
| Quartette" by the audience.
The five O'Clock children's meeting
and the nine o'clock services Glove
feast, experience meeting, clay
mems meeting" and suchlike-w
especially enjoyable. The nine O'Clock
meetings were conducted principally
by Rev. w. l.. Ware and DIR. G.. G..
| Mann. Mr.. Ware made an excellent
presiding-clder, pro tenn, in the absence
of Elder BOggs, who was called to
Richmond early in the meeting by illness
of his father. We are glad to report the
invalid as improving.
Thus has passed the 33rd annual en-
campment-one of the sweetest and
most profitable of years.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

At regular meeting of Providenc,
Sunday School the following preambl,
and resolutions were unanimousl,
adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Allwist
and Supreme Creator to remove from
our midst our late brother, William n
Marsh; and whereas. the intimate rela.
tions long held by our deceased brother
with the members of this school render
1T proper that We should place on rec
ord our appreciation of his services rs
an officer and teacher of this school and
MS merits as man; therefore, be it
Resolved, by Providence Baptist
Sunday School, that. while we bow with
humble; submission to the will of the
Most High, we DO not the less mourn for
our brother, who has been called from
his labor to rest.
Resolved, 2-That in the death of
William L. Marsh this school loses n
brother who was always active and
Jealous in his work as Christian, ever
ready to snccor the needy and distressed:
prompt to advance the interests of the
school; devoted to its welfare and pros
perity; one who was wise in counsel and
fearless in action; an honest and up
right man, whose virtues endeared him
not only to his brethren, but to all fell
low-citizens.
Resolved, 3-That this school tenders
its heartfelt sympathy to the family
ana relatives of our deceased brother
in this, their sad affection.
Resolved, 4-That these resolutions
be entered upon the minutes of this
school; and that a copy be sent to the
VIRGINIA CITIZEN, and Northern Neck
News for publication and copy be
sent to the family of the deceased
brother.
M. II. HERMAN,
j. Il. COCKRELL, Commit.
A. A. ASHBURNE,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
PINCKARDSVILLE.

After four weeks or more of pro-
tracted drought. Sunday night brought
sweet, refreshing showers until we had
rain plenty. and the young farmer is
smiling as his prospects brighten
Notwithstanding we claim ours to
be health giving cline, Messrs. Tom
Pinckard and Jim Boswell are never
well. Lucien Halls health continues to
improve. we are glad to say.
Messrs. Landlord & Bro. seem to be
doing a thriving business in their little
store and blacksmith-shop down on the
corner; and several persons have bought,
small lots of land around there and are
making many improvements.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

We, the undersigned committee ap-
pointed by Heathsvile Lodge, No. 109,
A, F. & A. M, respectfully report the
following resolutions in tender remem-
brance of our deceased brother, M. w.
Hudson. In the death of brother Hudson
the Lodge has lost one of it's most
earnest and faithful workers. He was
always ready and willing to perform any
duty he was called on to do i'm his Lodge.
and to help. aid and assist any brother
that needed his assistance. He was
Tiler of his Lodge for a number of
years and was always at his post of
duty when the Lodge was called to
order, except when illness prevented.
Brother Hudson has been known to
walk more than once a distance of ten
miles to his Lodge, and back the same
day, in order To attend to his duty as
Tier. He was Christian and a mem
Der of Henderson M. T.. church, and lust
before his death he told the writer that
he was prepared to meet his Redemer.
Therefore, belt
Resolved LIST. That we make public
our high appreciation of brother Hudson,
and our sincere and deep grief at the
loss occasioned by his death.
Resolved End. That we tender to his
grief-stricken children and relatives and
his large circle of friends our heart felt
sympathy, and pray that the Giver of
all good and perfect gifts may apply
the balm of consolation To hearts that
are torn and bleeding by this dispensa-
ton of Advise Providence.
Resolved 3rd. That these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of our
Lodge and copy be sent to the children
of our deceased brother and to the
Northern Neck News, VIRGINIA CITIZEN
and The Echo for publication.
J. J. HAMBLIN,
c. u. WARNER, Committee.
o. M. WINsTEAD.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
LANCASTER COUNTY.
OCRAN.

Mrs. M. j. Squires returned last week
from Good Ground. ~. Y. where she
has been spending the summer.
j. II. TadlocS, of Windsor. N. c.,
spent last week with his son, NJ. N.
Tadlock. Mr.. Tadlock also had as his
guests mis- sister. Mrs. Walter Hancock,
her husband and two children, of Scot
land Neck, n. G.
Clarence Squires spent Sunday and
Monday in Norfolk having his eyes
treated.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +. Bellows and ]. L.
Morris and family spent several days
at Marvin Grove Camp last week.
w w
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

A meeting of White Stone District
School Board will be held at White
Stone, Va, Friday, August Goth, at
which time teachers will he elected for
the various schools i'm the district for
the ensuing term. Applications must
he made in writing and accompanied by
certificate.
Also bids for wood for the different
schools will be considered Mt that meet
ing.
by order of the Board.
ID. Il. JAMES, Clerk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-08-26
The Best Hour of Life

Is when you do some great deed or discover some
wonderful fact. This hour came to j. r. Pitt. Of
Rocky Mt. N. c., when hewaa suffering intensely,
as he says. from the worst cold ever had. then
proved to my great satisfaction. what a wonderful
Cold and Cough cure DIR. Kings New Discovery Ia.
For after taking one bottle. was entirely cured.
You can't say anything too good of medicine
like that" Its the surest and hest remedy for dia-
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Hay Fever any Throat or Lung Trouble. SOC 81.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.