Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-28
DOWNINGS.

Inc past week mas gwen IaVOraDie
weather for such work as is needed to
be done at this time of the year. Some
of our ice houses have yet to be filled
but chances are we will have plenty of
ice before March.
We extend hearty welcome to Mr..
and Mrs. Ficklin to our neighborhood
Keep your hens we'll fed and warm.
You know they have been paying you
well for long time, and in the spring
if properly attended to they will in
crease in number of eggs, but the price
may be lower.
John Lewis is erecting new dwell
ling on his place. which he bought about
year ago. This young man has met
with success in all his undertakings,
and we wish him prosperity.
The same old talk about hard times
and that they will not be any better
this year. 1t looks like it will be worse
as provisions are still crawling up the
hill. The only way is to pull off your
coat and get down to it on the farm
and raise your own provisions.
j. w. WEIGH has bought more land
adjoining his place from I. Jerome
Downing, of Heathsville. Mr.. WEIGH
has been very successful man since
he has located in this section, and his
business is growing daily.
Andrew Rock has secured a position
as travelling salesman and is making
every effort possible for success. We
wish this young man luck in his new
business.
Corn is advancing daily and pros
poets are that next summer it will
reach $500 barrel. Those who have
corn to sell next summer will realize
good prices. Keep your farm in shape
and don't let it grow up in weeds. It's
the main wheel of the country's ma
chinery.
A. B. Hammell made flying trip to
Atlantic City, N. j., recently in the in
terest of his oyster business. He found
the oyster business a little encourage
ing and thinks that oysters will hold
their own until the end of the season.
The members of Farnham Baptist
church have placed a clock in the
church. tits very attractive time piece
Rev. S. p. peVault, and the congrega-
ton are progressive in all matters.
Rev. R. o. Williamson celebrated his
eighty-first birthday on the tenth of
this month. He seems to be as vigor-
Gus as he was ten years ago. This
honored old gentleman has been a
guide-post for the young and has
taught many to be noble men and
women. He has served his generation
and is spending the balance of his days
in retirement.
Miss Eva Bryant is spending a few
weeks with her relatives at Bundicks.
Miss Eva is very accomplished young
Itlady, and always has pleasant smile
for everybody she meets.
j. p. Lewis has been appointed land
assessor for this district. No doubt Mr..
Lewis will make good one as he is a
man of good judgement and will treat
every one fairly. We want such men in
public service.
DR.. G. c. Mann, of Montross, was
in this community week before last de-
ing dental work. DR.. Mann has a
growing practice in this section, which
requires much of his time.
Since retiring from the mercantile
business here Hon. Jno. M. Lyell
spends the most of his time at Warsaw
with his son, DR.. r. o. Lyell. Mr.. Ly-
ell was in the mercantile business for a
number of years, and was quite sue
cessful.
The roads are almost impossible in
some places, the wheels of a vehicle
going almost to the hub in the mud.
It's always the case here this season of
the year.
The Academy. taught by Mrs. j. T.
Payne, is overrun with bright young
women and men. 1t seems to be pro-
crossing nicely and no doubt will turn
out many capable of taking charge of
responsible positions. Take warning,
young boy or girl, and prepare to take
advantage of an education so you will
be prepared to fill some high position
in after years.
X. r. Cralle, who has been quite
feeble for about two years. is up and
going about his place, and looking after
his work. Rev. w. E. Wright has
charge of the place and he is another
go ahead man. Such men as Mr..
Wright are useful to any community,
aud are always at the helm.
There will be but few tomatoes
grown in this section the coming sum-
mer. Several Of the canneries will not
be in operation, so we have been told,
owing tolast years failure. Some of the
farmers will grow early tomatoes fol
market. REPORTER.
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