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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

Railway construction in the United
States has oeen going OF this yen with
so little flourish Of trumpets, the larger
part of it being carried forward by the
,grcat companies III the form OF branches
and extension of existing lines, that the
public generally has little idea, believes
nhe Chicago Rlilway Agt, how much has
Ialready been done. II is only after foot
ling the totals Of new track on over two
Hundred different lines that we tud the
aggregate thus far IN 1890 considerably
10 exceed that Tor the same period OF
1889, giving lndieatlog that the record
of construction for the eutire wear will
show very considerable increase over
that OF the year before. Considered by
tgroups Of States, i appears tha; niue
,StateS, which may be claSSed as Southern,
show by far the greatest activity. having
completed 1443 on sixty-iiyc lines while
f<he six Northwestern States, and the seven
IN the Southwest, aggregate 1872 miles
on fifty y-nine lines, or considerably less
than the nine Southern States. The New
England and Eastern States, the Central
group and the Pacific group al have
done much less construction than those
N the South and Southwest.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

"It is q mistake to say that William E.
Russell IS the Youngest man ever elected
Governor OF Massachusetts,, observes the
Boston HcrdW Mr. Russell was born
January e, 1857, and is now consequent
ly, thirty three years old. George S.
Boutwell, was born January %, 1918, and
was elected Governor in November, 1850,
at the age of thirty two The next
Youngest Governor of Massachusetts was
Nathaniel F. Bank, who was first elected
when he was forty-two
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

NO, yer 2uOOr, no more tnln yerseu.
How cud I bel Twas on the Elevated
train, yer ahnor, above me bate. Shure,
I'm no thrack walker"
''Silence, sir! Where is the person
from whom the property was taken"
ooh, shure. long, lane famale 10
black, for all the wurruld like the Witch
Of Endy, was following US but a mon ent
sence Twas she it was from he TUX
IT."
Il must discharge this man. There is
no evidence on which 10 hold aim"
"Phat, yer ahnor, Wl.in he sazed he,
by tie two wrists and wrastle,i it from
her like the thavin' blaggard that he il.
shure,"
"Did you see him doit?"
CAV coorse not, yer ahnor; I was not
there
Young man." said the magistrate,
| turning to the stricken Arthur. "what
have you got to say for yourselfs'
IF you please, sir, if you please, y ne
fahered. with trembling lips, Il want to
go home. Do let me. know nothing
! about anything. | was sitting quietly
IN my seat on the train when craz(
woman yelled at me, and then they al.
rushed for me, and some one pulled 6
purse from my pocket, and then this off,
Ger threw me about the street as if were
as. Jnge ON string. Look at my new
clothes. sir! And I'm sore all over
"Tis 10y, sor. He was tryin' to
escape. | max the charge agin' him,
, sor'
"Let me see that purse.
;, Policeman X handed this corpus deY II;
TO the magistrate. He opened it.
"Why, there's nothing in it!"ehe ex-
claimed, ir disappointed tones.
But hold! In the innermost com
pariment he found roll of paper. He
unfolded it, and read aloud as follows:
ITO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This young
man is not thief he's u hog He did not
take the purse, he took a seat and kept it
| He was thus guilty Of rudeness and lack OF
consideration toward frail womankind.
have punished him for it as shall punish
others Hereafter | trust that this expe
Renee will teach him that to a true man every
woman is a lady, and entitled to his chivalrit
| service. Place aux danes!
'tSisned) TIE AvENGEE OF HER SEX
''You are discharged, SIR" said tn,
magistrate to Arthur "But let this b,
a warning to you" Aud his feet re
sumed their extra judicial position upor
the desk.
From that day Arthur Chumpney was
changed man. He was scrupulously
polite to wan women with babies ant
shawls; he was obsequious to females o
gaunt visage and long hands. He seldom
rides on elevated trains. When he does
like a travelled trunk, he uses strap. Al
he says himself, standing is good enough
for him every time.-Frank Leslie's.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

Reports from the lsthmns say the
Panama canal works are wrecked; even
traces Of the excavations arc vanishing,
and the constructive machinery IS worth
less The Panama enterprise, IL which
S400 600, 600 has been sunk, will figure
as the most monumental and melancholy
ruin of the age Meanwhile the Nicara-
qua project, which has American brains
and energy behind it, is forging ahead.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

Whole blocks Of dwellings in the cast
end Of London have been closed By order
Of the authorities, having been pro-
nounccd absolutely unfit for human
habitation. The County Council has a
scheme on foot to purchase the land on
which these rookcries are situated and
erect improved dwellings in their places,
TO be rented to the poor at as low rates
as will suffice to pay the bare interest on
the cost
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

The wholesale price of whaleoone Is
now SO, 900 ton. A project is on foot
10 organize whaling expeditions from
Australia to the Antartic seas, where 1t IS
believed plenty ot,whales are to be found
II il nu almost untouched whaling
Ground
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

ssBrazn is larger than the United States,
f"t in the whole twenty States, which make
Nnp the Republic, there are not az many
people a. wc have IN New York and
IcuusvIvanin
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

The value Of large coal traffic to a
railroad is indicated, thinks the Mail and
cypress, by the fact that the coal tonnage
Of the Northern Pacific Is greater than
its tonnage Of wheat
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

l. Il. C. Wheeler, of Odebolt, hes under
cultivation the largest farm in Iowa. It
lcomprises 62Oo acres, every foot Of which
tis under cultivation
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03
Kansas hes more miles Of railroad than
all the New England States put together.

English papers concede that the ArneF'-
can cattle sent to England for sale III
competition with English cattle are
hard to beat.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

The new Masonic Temple in Chicago
I'LL, will be in effect monument three
hundred feet high and 170x140 feet at
base and summit
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
GRIND I.nrrt.,,y.

The etore of T. r. Stocllley g. Co.,
near Keller, being left open acciden-
tally on Friday night, 23rd inst, was
entered by George Richardson, aged
about 16 years, and II package of
money containing s1'0 was taken by
him thsrcfrom. Suspicion pointed to
the lad when the crime was discov-
cred, frcm the fact that he had been
seen loafing a. ound the store during
the day, and search being made
bag containing the money was found
in u pile of shutters on the shed OF an
clubhouse on the premises where Rich
ardson resided. Dir. Stockley, after
finding the money, put u man on the
w ..ch and awaited developments.
EARLY on Saturday morning, Rich
ardson went in snnrch of the bag, and
t,,atfact being reported, Richardson
was arrested. and being arraigned
before Justice Robert Harmon, &c
knowledsed the crime and WAS by
him sent promptly to jail to wait the
action of the grand jury, which con-
yened Monday. He was indicted for
grand larceny during present term of
court. The boy heretofore has had
IN excellent reputation and much
sympathy is felt for hilu in the com
munity,whcrc he lives.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
ORRIs q. BROWNE.

Mr.. ED1ToR:-I drop you line
from this point, believing it may be
the means of hearing from the ALI
ance work in Accomac; atleast hope
it will induce our brethren of the
various Alliances to write up their
work for your paper, and that we
may communicate with each other
through your columns.
Our County Alliance has given out
subjects to be discussed during the
first quarter of the year by the sub
Alliances. The road question in four
different forms are before each meet
ing of the Alliances held in this coun-
ty. On last Saturday, the Sunnyside
Alliance talked roads, and many
members addressed themselves to the
question. Mr.. Tom Savage said a
change should be brought about at
an early day, but he was not prepared
to say what it should be, but he was
satisfied that the Alliance would do
the proper thiny in leferenceto them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
Oys.erm cn's Union.

AT a meeting, attended by all the
citizens of Sykes Island, Monday
evening, January 10Th, for the pur-
pose of forming an Oyste-men's I'm
ion, the committee appointed at q
preliminary meeting held on the
evening of the 18th. made their re-
ports which were adopted, and an
Oystermens Protective Union was
formed with eighty-three members
with the following officers, who will
serve for one year: P. W. Bonnewell,
Master Workman; J.. F. Marshall,
Asst. Master Workman; G. W. Laws,
Secretary; G. N. Weaver, Asst. Secre-
tary; N. e. Miles. Treasurer.
Under the constitution and by
laws, any male person 81 years of age
of good moral character, who is OPP
posed to monopolics and who is will
ling to abide by the rules and regu-
lations of the Union shall be eligible
to membership.
It also requires that one meeting
each month shall be held.
The meetings will be held the first
Monday in each month.
Messrs.G w. Glenn, Geo. w. Wea-
yer and Geo. w. Laws, were appoint
ed corresponding committee, who
solicit correspondence with all per
sons in sympathy with the move
ment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
Dwelling Burned.

10
The dwelling belonging to heirs of
Albert Ashby, deceased, occupied by
Mr.. Edward A. Beloate, situated in
Bells Neck, this county, was acciden-
tally burned on Sunday afternoon.
The fire originated in upper part of
house, due it is thought to some de-
fects in the chimney, and when dis
covered had made such Roadway,
that it was impossible to extinguish
it. Mr.. Belote lost all his property
up stairs, but succeeded in saving the
most of his furniture in the lower
rooms. The dwelling was valued at
from $1,000 to $4,000 and was insured
for $1,000.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
DIED..

M1DDIEToN-Monday, January 90,
near Masonville, of pneumonia, Geo.
Middleton, aged about so years.
Extraordinarily, January 23d,
near Bloxom, Mrs. Sally Chandler,
widow of John Chandler, deceased,
aged "a years.
TAYLoR-Friday, January Mth,
near Greenbackville, Of erysipelas,
Stephen Taylor, aged about 65 years.
SHAnPLEY-Friday, January 24th,
near Greenbackville, of Group, son of
Hillary sharpley, aged two years.
A full supply of Landreth's garden
seeds, also peas, wax beans, clover,
orchard grass, blue grass, lawn grass
'seeds, etc., are for sale at W.T.. Wise's
drug store, Onancock, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
NEIGnBORHooD NOTES.
6hincOreaEue.

~ IL -
Mr.. Thomas Watson has been grant
ed pension by the United States
Government.
James Short moved his family and
furniture from Seaford, Del, to
Chincoteague, this week.
The remains of Jacob Goodwin, col
ored, reported. drowned some weeks
ago, have been found and buried on
Cobbs Island
Revival services at our M. E., and
Union Baptist Churches have closed
with rather poor results. Revival
meeting was opened at M. P. Church,
Sunday night.
Our oysters are still bringing good
prices despite the fact that the North
ern markets are full of oysters.
Toms Cove are selling at $3.50 per
bushel, Willis, $1.1c, bay oysters 65
cents.
Mr.. f. P. Timmons. one of our lead
ing merchants, has bought the com
mission and shocking business of Mr..
E. Y. Neck, Philadelphia, and will
leave on Monday, next, to take charge
of same.
Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:
Robt. Heburn, Jno. w. Cox, Phi:a.;
James E. Fletcher, Wilmington; R.
R. Slant, Jr., Baltimore; Thomas
Waters, Stockton; james Scott,
Scott's Beach; Miss Petite Pruitt, S.
L. Jarman, John w. Orwell, John
johnson. r. NJ. Ross, w. P. Bundick,
John Watson, Accomac.
Mr.. David Lewis, a popular and
prominent young man of our town,
and Miss Mary Griinsley, the pretty
and accomplished daughter of Rev.
S. U. Grimsley, were married at APP
pomattox G. H., on the 21st inst, the
father of the bride officiating. The
lady was a resident of our town for
ten years and being universally pop
ular with our people, received q cor
dial welcome on her return here, on
last Friday, as a bride.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
$50 80. =. ~.
OBITUARY..


Charlie ILLS, eldest son of Edgar
NJ. Willis, OF Baltimore, received a
blow from a piece of plank hurled
against him by the machinery in a.
refrigerator establishment, on last
Saturday, from the effects of which
he died in few hours. His remains
were brought home for interment in
the family burying ground near Belle
Haven, last Monday. He was an in
dustrious and promising boy, about
10 years old, and his untimely death
is a sad affection to his parents. We
tender. our sympathies.
4 Mrs. Margaret Mears, o lady of
many excellent traits of character,
relict of John Mears, deceased, died
near Locustmount, on 92nd inst, of
peritonitis, produced by a fall of
some weeks ago, aged II years. She
wasa sister of Mrs. z. B. Swanger,
and two sons, Oswald and Lloyd K.
Mears, md q daughter, Mrs. Laura
Kennard, survive her.
Mrs. Eliza 7. Bloxom. mother of
Custis W. Bloxom, Pastoral, died
near Accomac c. H., on january 9ad,
inst, aged 30 years, a.months md IL
days, leaving n large circle OF relatives
and friends to mourn their loss. Six
children, AZ grandchildren, So great
grandchildrenand1 great-great-grand
child survive her.
Capt. Henry Mears, a citizen we'll
known and highly esteemed in lower
part the county, fatherof w. Fish
er ansd;J Oswald Mears, died on 22nd
inst.,of Bright's disease, aged.71 years.
Mrs. Jane II. Hopkins, a very estl-
mable lady, widow of the late Ellison
IA. Hopkins, died of paralysis, at
Pungoteague, Saturday, oath inst,
age.l about so years.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Prof. P. D. Mahony, optician and
oculist, is at Accomac c. H.. and the
opportunity is offered to the people
of the town and vicinity to secure
glasses adjusted on scientific prin-
ciples. He makes a careful e2amina-
ton of the eyes, notes their defects
and meets your needs, not in the hap
hazard way in which most persons Sc
cure glasses to the permanent injury
of the members, but according. to
scientific methods. Complaints of
eyes of children especially treated by
him and defects remedied by glasses
suitable to their eyes. He offers as
reference patients who have been
supplied by him. Consultation free
of7charge.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Narrow Escape From Death.

Mr.. Oliver Robbins had narrow
escape from being killed by the mail
train, on Friday of last week,at Faith
erly Crossing, near Birds Nest. His
buggy was struck and completely
demolished, and he was thrown
therefrom on fence stake, which
pierced his thigh inflicting an ugly
and at that time, it was thought, a
fatal wound. According to latest adj
vices he may recover. His horse be-
came unmanageable, while he was
waiting for the train to pass and ran
across the track with results stated.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
Onnncock.

John H. Harmanson, of Baltimore,
was in town this week.
Our merchants are more beseiged
by 'drummers" just now, than by
customers.
G. B. Fosque, has returned home
after an extended trip through the
North and South.
Miss Bessie Kendall, of Eastville,
has been in town this week visiting
at Prof. Frank P. Brent's.
Thomas B. Leatherbury, is home
from Baltimore College of Dental
Surgery, on account of i'll health.
We regret to learn that the condi-
ton of Mrs. Henry F.zPowell, who
has been seriously i'll for some time
past, is unimproved.
Our groceryman, Mr.. J.W. Guy,f fur
nishes evidence of thrift in his bust
ness by remodeling and charging his
store to meet the demands of increas-
ing trade. Recently he has added al
SO largely to his stock.
The remains of Mrs. Ellison Hop
kins who died on last Saturday, at
Pungoteague, were brought to Oman
cock, on Monday, and inferred in the
Baptist burying ground, near her
husbands grave. This was in .accor-
dance with hertlying request.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
MAs,RI =n.

SPENcE-WILLIAMs-Ten uary 25th
1891, at NJ. E. Parsonage, Onancock,
by Rev. Geo. Burke, Richard Spence
to Miss Annie Williams.
NoRTHAM-GLADD1NG-January 18th
1891, near Nelsonia, by Rev. Jno. B..
Bundick, Thomas L. Northam and
Miss Adeline j. Gladding.
NOTWITHSTANDING 22d 1891,
at Belle Haven, by Rev. WI. Twilley,
George g. Ward to Mrs. Susan NJ.
Ward.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
a Card.

The undersigned have in stock for
sale at lowest prices, Baugh's guano,
salt, kainit, bono meal, plows, cas-
tings, glass, peas, radish seed, hay
and other things farmers need at this
season of the year, besides a select
stock of general merchandise of every
kind and description. An early call
and a careful inspection of the same
is invited.by
JOHN w. ROGERS g. BRO,
onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

The sign Of the Jamestown Jew is
still hung out at Accomac c. H.,
pointing to the place where you buy
clothes for a song, but he will soon be
on the move, as he sells so cheap he
must sell quick, and all persons who
want to make deal with him must
do so at once. He is still at the old
place on Cross street, and invites you
through our columns, to call early or
you will not find him.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Mr.. Jno. R. Lewis, contractor and
builder, offers his services to the pub
lie through our columns. Handsome
and valuable dwellings built by him
can be seen at Parksley and vicinity,
and he offers as reference his numer-
Gus patrons.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
s,ore broken cper n,..r rrurrercd

Srore Broken cpcr aud rIundorcd
On Thursday night, 22nd inst, the
store of Capt. VIM. H. Slant, on Mes
.:ongo,s was broken open and plum
dered of some forty or fifty dollars in
cash; tobGcco, shoes and other 1ner-
chandise The thief effected an en-
trance through shutter. No arrest
has yet been made b1t suspicion
points very clearly to u certain indi-
vidual as the per;:etrator of the crime
and future Developments are ex-
pectcd.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Mr.. Zorro Willis, at the request Of
numerous friends, has announced
himself as q candidateforC Commission
of Revenue of Northampton. He is
generally considered the right man
for the place and we move that he be
elected by reclamation.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

At meeting of the Pungoteague
Grange, held last week, DR.. Jno. E.
Mapp, J. Thos. Bull, VIM. T. Mason
and DR.. Jno. w. Kellam, were APP
pointed as committee of said Grange
to make the necessary arrangements
for holding Eastern Shore Agricul-
tural Fair, this year.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Sub-Alliances will be instituted at
Pungoteague, 9 p. M, to-day, and at
Mappsburg at night, by D. Frank
White, organizer of Farmers ALI
ance. He met the farmers at Grad
dockville, last night, for q similar
purpose.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Mr.. Jno. B. Thomas, has recently
had prosperous trip through the
Peninsula, in the interest of the firm
of which he is the head and his
success should be gratifying to ou1
people. Enterprise and pluck backed
by capital enables him to offer goods
at best rates, and we are glad oul
merchants show their appreciation
by numerous orders.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Jas. D. Scott has sold his grocery
business, at Accomac C. H., to Jno
w. Fitchett, and it is to be run as
heretofore, to meet the demands OF
the people, at lowest possible prices
for all goods,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Mr.. F. W. Byrd, is now making a
second tour of the county, this year,
in the interest of the excellent firm
he represents and is beating his re-
cord of all past years. His motto is
upward, and he gets there every
time.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Mr.. Kennard Nottingham has re-
signed as editor and business mana
ger of the Eastern Shore Herald. He
is county surveyor and being unable
to give both matters the attention he
desired, prefer d the latter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31
Farn,arA' AI!innce.

At called NEE ing of tie Farmers
Alliance of Accomac county, held at
Accomac G. H., on Monday, January
Goth 1891, the following committee
were appointed to confer with the
railroad authorities in regard to re-
duction of freight rates: A. ]. Lillis-
ton, Jas. w. Broughton, L. ]. Hyslop,
DR.. Jno. w. Kcllaln, E. J.. East.
J. T. HUTCHINSON,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Valuable personal property and
real estate will be sold at public auc-
ton, at Temperanceville, Saturday,
January S1st, by Geo. w. Oldham.
See advertisement in this paper for
fnll particulars.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Hopkins & Bro. onancock, are now
prepared to furnish their customers
with peas, refuse salt, allkinds of
fertilizers, glass and merchandise
generally.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Mr.. NJ. E. selby, passed through
our town Wednesday, and it is need
less to add, will receive largely, or
ders for his firm. A first class COM
mercial tourist like him and the No
1 firm which he represents cannot fail
to secure the patronage of our mer-
chants.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

AT the meeting of the Peninsula
horticultural Society held in Easton,
Md, last week, Mr.. a. ]. McMath,
of Accomac, and DR.. A. Broken
brough, of Northampton, were eject
ed ice-presidents.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Valuable vessel property is adver.
tised for sale in this issue, at public
auction, by Capt. Travis A.. Crockett,
on Tangier Island, Saturday, Februz
airy 9TH.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

The jury in the case of the Com
monwealth VS.. Samuel Lewis, on
trial at this term of the court, fol
the murder of George Twyford, had
not agreed at the time we went to
press on YESTERDAY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-01-31

Humphreys s. Tilghman, American
Fish Guano Co., and Capt. John w.
Bunting again offer their excellent
fertilizers to the farmers of the East
ern Shore through our columns. You
are respectfully invited to q careful
perusal of same