Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1892-01-30
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
January Term, 1892.

JANUARY LoV~s
The following fiduciary accounts
were confirmed and ordered to be re-
corded: Orphan accounts of Ida Cor.
pelia Taylor, Eva. James Edward, Su-
san, Eff1e and Emma Downing-Au-
dts OF estates of Thos L. Trower,
Louis s. Roberts, Thos..J Davis and
Jacob Garrison, deceased.
Walter Hall qualified as notary
public for the county of Accomac.
Last will of Jane s. Joyncs was
proved and Thos. ] Custis qualified
az executor thereof
Last will of Henry S. Rev was pro-
bated, and his widow filed her relin-
quishment of right to qualify rs exec
utrix appointed by the will, in favor
Of Francis T. Rev, who qualified as
administrator C. t. q.
Solomon T. johnson qualified as
administrators of Rachel Marshall,
deceased-nnd Ambrose s. Taylor as
administrator of Geo. Northam, COL
ored, deceased.
The estate of VIM. K. Parker, col
ored was committed to John H.Wise,
sheriff, for administration.
Inquest held over Isaac S. Baker,
deceased, by VIM. T. Parks, J. P,
and acting coroner, was returned and
filed.
John s. Ames, acting guardian, VS..
Louis Boggs, ION attachment for rent.)
Dismissed on motion of plaintiff.
John T. Shield, &C., agents, VS..
VIM. Beasley, ION attachment for
rent.) Report of constable filed, con-
frmed and cause removed from
docket.
WIN. Young VS.. Geo. w. Perkins,
ION attachment for rent.l Report of
constable filed, stating no sale 'for
want of bidders,n and order entered
for percmptory sale at Court House
of property levied upon, ON Saturday,
18th day of February.
Orders on county treasurer in pub
lie bridge matters entered as follows:
For T. It. Stocklcy, $3.50, s10.S5 and
s7.aG.
Upon petition of Il. W. Mears and
others for n pnblic bridge over Ro-
acrs' branch. Report of Chas. p.
Finnev, commissioner, filed, approved
AMI referred to Board of Supervisors.
The Commonwealth US. ". 3. and
]. T. Shield. Ton rules for failing to
attend rs ~itncsses.A Defendants eX-
cused on account of illness
Rules were awarded against Levin
Booth and Henry Bowden TO show
why they sl,or1d not be fnetl for fail
ing to attend as witnesses for Com
monwealth before grand jury against
James Marshall.
Asnncial grand jury was empan-
nelled and returned, ''trne bills"
three for fplonious dredging. two for
selling liqr"r without license, and
one for carnal knowledge of female
under 10 years of age-and ignored
BY retlsF6niH one for fiiiawfuIly in
juring and defacing property, one for
unlawful trespass, one for unlawful
gaming at House of Entertainment,
one for rape, one for housebreakins
with intent to commit larceny, one
for feloniously taking ovsters-and
parties in jail to answer indictments
ignored, released ct once.
Andrew Hickman and Chas. Beach,
colored, having served the respective
terms for which they we're committed
to jail, and being unable to ply fine
and costs were released.
Commonwealth VS.. jeff p. Mister,
ION Indictment for assault and bat
tery.) Defendant appeared and plead
not guilty. Cause continued on Com
monwealth's motion because of abb
cent and material witnesses, and de-
PENDANT recognized to appear and
answer on first day of next term.
Commonwealth VS.. schooner Elex-
ina, ION an information alleging that
schooner had been used in taking
oysters feloniously.) Case heard, al
legations OF information found true,
order entered declaring schooner for
feited to commonwealth and direct
ing her to be sold by sheriff, SC. =
Writs of scire facias were awarded
against Noah higgins, Dennard R.
Riggin, John w. Wilson, and John
w. Marsh, their surety, because of
their failure to appear in conformity
with the conditions of their recogni-
zance entered into before the circuit
court of this county.
John VIM. Case, who was recog-
llized by the judge of this court, in
vacation. to appear and answer GER
tain accusations of felony, failed to
appear. His default was entered and
writ of scire facias was awarded
against George Henry Case and Beth
any Floyd who recognized for the
said John VIM, who is a minor.
Upon application of Perry Bloxom,
surveyor, to widen road just above
Mappsville. Order entered appoint
ing Samuel W. Matthews, commits
sioner, to view the road and report as
the law directs.
John E. T. Windows executor VS..
Maggie E. Winder, Ton u pe,ition:)
Report of James H. Fletcher, Jr., at
+orra,, H1ad Order confirming, the