Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-30

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Prof. F. p. Hall requested US to
state that the names OF Misses Cleo.
Garrett and Matte Wool were omit
ted through accident from the last
Honor Roll of the High School.
The series of meetings, begun last
Tuesday night in the M. Z. Church
South, by Rev. Ernest Stevens, con-
tinues, from night to night. with in
creasing interest. Let every one at
tent who will for, all are abundantly
welcomed.
We have heard no name, mention
ed for the position of Reading Clerk
of the next use-branch of the Leg
islature, so suitable, in every respect,
as that Of Bro. II. A Latham, of the
Washington Gazette. May he re-
c-ive the Office and, thus, may the
Press Of the East be recognized.
Capt. Phelps recently commander
of the Str. Mccall is now the officer
in charge of the Alpheus running
from Washington this State to Nor
folk. He is generally admired as
an officer and as gentleman. and
always commands a good patronage
for the line he represents.-Monitor.
Wednesday, the 23rd.
at the residence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. George II. Harris. of Muir
freesboro, and Miss Jennie Harris,
of Edenton, by Rev. F. NJ. Satter.
white. No cards. May their union
be one of continuous tranquility and
their last day be as bright as their
nuptual hour.
Thanksgiving Day in Edenton
passed off quietly. Religious servi
ces were held at the city churches
and large congregations attended.
Some of our business houses were
closed, but we are sorry to say, not
az many as should have done SO.
Collections we're taken up at the
different churches for the orphans
which were responded to heartily
The Indian show continued it's ex-
hihition throughout the week, attract
ing each night a goodly number of
the curious, anxious as much to see
an Indian as to witness the perform
ance. Whether the Doctor has sold
much of his wonderful root-liquid we
do not know. If not. it certainly is
no fault Of his. He is as untiring as
he is positive and assured
The Board of Education of the
county will be in session Monday for
the transaction Of such business AS
may come before it. Those of the
school committees of the county who
have not returned their report OF the
census, taken in their districts, are
requested to 90 SO in time for 9ener-
al report to the Board at this meet
ing. This request is inserted at the
instance Of the County Superinten-
dent.
There are two or more FIRE TRAPS in
Edenton which ought to be condemned
AMI raised to the ground as both public
and private nuisances. Are not our
city authorities clothed with sufficient
power to abate nuisances? IF they are
not, we should amend the charter,
Immediately upon the assembling of
the legislature, so as to give them the
right that they may tear down these
traps Of destruction, these neglected
buildings, food for the fire tiend, which
stand as monuments of an age forgot
ten, by most men, and which constantly
threaten the security to well-nigh two
thirds of the business portion of the
town. There is no excuse for delay in
this matter. What say our city Dads?
The Plymouth Monitor announces an
intended withdrawal of the Str. Chowan
from the Black Water Line at the close
of this year How can this be true
Bro. Welch, how did you hear it?
You must take the witness stand and
be sworn as to that, otherwise, We II |
ask it again and in all seriousness
How on earth did you hear it? There
exists no possible reason, so FAR AS
BUSINESS IS CONCERNED, for her removal |
but, every practical argument in favor
of her continuance. Since the construc-
ton of the n. S. Railroad to this point,
the dividends DECLARE among the stool, |
owners of the Chowan line exceeded !
that of former years, by such a per
cent as to place the matter of conse-
quit benefit or, inurement beyond any
cavil. Why, then, discontinue the
line? We should be sorry to loose her,
we should be mortified at the ingratitude