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Chapters or Local History.
[BY SEpruAaENAnIANl

Mr.. EDIToR:-Some "reminiscences
relating to the older towns and vii
lagos of the Eastern Shore, now be-
ing rapidly outgrown and superseded
by newer rivals springing up
along the line Of the railroad, and on
the water fronts, may be interesting
to many of your readers. In a few
years, even the names of many points
of past interest and Importance, will
be only memory to o few older
heads. There are not many at the
present day who can recall the time
when Morrison's Hill was q thriving
place OF business; or when The Last
Shift was a popular and well patron
lied public resort. Many of these
places in their day represented the
push and business energy of talents
that in broader field might have
developed merchant princes or hosts
of worldwid fame.
Locust Mount, village on the sea-
side. in the lower part of Accomac,
and the subject of the present sketch,
dates its origin hack to the year
1928. In that year Mr.. Thomas Watts
Smith. with the idea of establishing
!. mercantile business at that point,
DuI-v-.- -s---------.,
in pleasant grove of walnut trees.
From this circumstance the place
naturally took the name of Walnut
Grove. Here. associated with his
brother, Mr.. VIM. B. Smith, the new
firm soon built up thriving and
prosperous business, end Walnut
Grove became the popular mart OF
the neighborhood. But, eventually,
the owner Of the land on which the
store house stood, Mr.. Jacob Bell,
wishing to occupy it himself, refused
to let the site for a longer period.
Smith g. Co. then bought a piece OF
adjoining land from Col. John Fin
ney, to which they removed their
store building, Jacob Bell erecting
another on the site of the old stand
And here the two rival houses prose.
cuted their business with considera-
BILE energy. Smith g. Co. erected
other buildings on their lot, planted
out a grove of locust trees along
the roadside and gave to their rival
end of the village the name Of Lo-
Gust Mount. Eventually, Mr.. Bell
falling behind in the race with his
competitors, became discouraged and
retired from business, selling out his
store to Mr.. VIM. B. Smith; and Wal
nut Grove became thereafter merged
into Locust Mount. For many years
the village was known as thriving
business place, and many successful
mercantile ventures have been pros
ecuted there. But its growth was
never commensurate with its bust.
ness Importance. 1t has been pecu-
liarly noted for its healthfulness and
the remarkable longevity of it's in.
habitants. Thos. W. Smith, it,
founder, died at the age of IS; VIM
B. Smith, his partner, is still living,
though in another part of the coun-
ty, at sc. Capt. Jesse Phillips, Mr.
VIM. P. Goffgon, Mrs. Kate Brad
ford and her sister, Miss Nancy Bell
all died there inripe old age. Mrs. Leah
Callahan, who spent the larger part
OF her life there, has reached the age
Of 90, and Mrs. Peggy Downing died
in the village at the age of SO. OF
the present population of about
twenty souls, eight have already ad-
vanced to ripe old age.
In 1910 Locust Mount became 6
post-office and few years afterward
was made a voting precinct.
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A Card.

I am now ready to receive orders
for mixture B" and Fish Mixture
F." Prices the same as last season
Thanking the farmers for their sew.
eral years patronage, I ask con
tinuance of the same.
W. L. Mock, Agent,
Temperanceville. Va.
Jan. 18th, 1893.
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Respectfully soliciting the support
of the voters of Lee district, thereby
announce myself as a candidate for
reelection to the Office of constable
in said district, subject of course to
the Primary election, or whatever
plan may be adopted for choosing
candidates for the regular election.
Respectfully,
60. F. GUSTS.
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SEED PolAToEs.-All farmers and
dealers wanting sweet potato seed
can get them in any quantity from
US. Warranted Jersey sweet potato
seed. Correspondence solicited. J.
M. Williamson & Co., 81 Philadelphia
Market, Phila., Pa.
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For SALE.-Farm 1ss acres, 10
acres in strawberries, good truck
land, two miles from station; also
100000 strawberry plants, Michels
early and Stephens, one dollar per
NJ Apply to Farlow Bros, New
Church, Va.
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TAKE NoT1cE-Frank Jones, mer-
chant tailor, Pocomoke City, Nd, will
visit Accomac G. H., the first day of
every county court, with fine line of
samples of goods for suits suitable to
the season.
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wo Oh, my Nacirema is delicious.

PEACH TRERs-Of the following
varieties sold by the undersigned at
9 cents delivered at station, and In
large quantities at much better rates:
Early Rivers, Troth's Early, Early
st. John, Mont Rose. Crawford Bar
ly, Reeves Favorite. Old Nixon,
Stumps the World, Crawford's Late.
Stephens Rase Ripe, Shocks Do,
Cleair's Choice, Globe Yellow Extra,
Heath Clings. Red English Clings.
J. Thos. Addison, Onancock.
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For SALK-At private contract the
real estate of Mrs. Susan e. Fox.
located at Wachapreague city. Of
which Mrs. John s. Mears, died
seized and possessed For particu-
lars apply to me. Lynn F. Taylor,
Accomac G. H., Va.
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wANTED-In every county of vir-
to the corresponde aa ehGSsien .e il nea h3
sale OF Grams Atlas of the World.
Also general town agents desired on
salary OF commission. Apply to or
address q. A. Poste, Room 9. Lowen-
burg Block, Norfolk, Va.
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nanucesk.
Nearly $50 pupils in the Onancock
schools now.
Our merchants are selling large
numbers Of potato frames and seed
peas.
Misses Crawford. OF new York.
guests Of Rev E. j. Winder, have re-
turned home
Our townsman, Dir. F. B. Lewis,
has accepted a position on the road,
as a tobacco salesman.
A reception was given last Mon
day, by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Mason,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Mears, of
Baltimore, recently married in that
city.
Mr.. N. R. Guthrie and family
moved to baltimore, Wednesday. His
son, Rawlins, the clever clerk in the
P. O., here, has accepted position
there in the mercantile business.
The sum of $40 was stolen from Mr..
Henry D. Carmine, deceased, in his
lifetime, by negro boy, VIM. Nor
rut u 0r-rS
by Constable Gusts, near onancock,
and sent to Jail. Ten dollars of the
stolen money was recovered.
Lieut.. Wadsworth, who has had
charge of the Life Saving Stations
along the Atlantic Coast from Della
ware to Cape Charles, for the last
three years, will leave his present
post early in March, He has been
assigned to duty at Point Barrow on
the Pacific Coast.
In the Onancock High School Fri
day. in test examinations put by the
county superintendent. one class as
a whole made 100. In another test
four out of class of nine made 100.
The pupils were Misses LYDIA v. Say
ers, Eva May Budd, Ethel Watson
and Annie Tyndall in the last test.
The superintendent expressed him.
self as highly pleased.
Mr.. Henry D. Carmine fell on the
street in this town on Friday Of last
week, and died in q few minutes
thereafter. His death was due tc
heart disease and fell like pail or
the whole town. He was most es
Unable citizen and loved by every
one who knew him well. With char
acter above reproach, his daily walk
was that of a christian gentleman
Funeral services were held over hin
at the NJ. E. Church, South, conduct
ed by Rev. a. G. Bergman, assisted
by Rev. E. G. Atkins, in the presence
OF the large crowd which throngeo
the church to pay the last sad tribute
to his memory. He was buried with
Masonic honors by the lodge, o
which he was an honored and be
loved member.
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WANTED-For cash. mare, sound
and gentle, not under 8 years old nor
over years old. Apply to me from
18th to Goth of March, and not before
for name of party. VIM. T. Mason,
Hoffmans Wharf, Va.
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NoTIcE.-Strayed away from my
premises, Saturday, February 4th, a
yellow setter dog, with leather strap
around his neck. Information OF his
whereabouts will be suitably re-
warded. j. A. Gofflgen, Painter, Va.
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To the Public.

In answer to numerous inquiries
made of us in regard to the rather
lengthy delinquent tax list lately
published in the ENTERPRISE. the
following figures are given for the
information of the public:
H., .n,1r. II 1,r,1r, D p1CtI
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This is the Place

and now is the time to buy
your outf1tfort the spring. Sew
ing mothers are invited to
bring their memorandum for
all the little folks and the fam
lily to us. We have a very care.
fully selected stock of White
Goods, Embroideries, Percales,
Cambrics, Laces, Fine Mus
Inns, Nainsooks, Flannels, Ba-
by Ginghams and baby mater
ials of all. kinds, also fashion
books and papers to help you
in your plans for family sew
ing. 1t is early to talk about a
full line of Dress Goods, but it
is not too early to say that we
have already bought and
opened a nice line of such
spring Dress Goods as are suit
able for immediate use. Beau
tiful Black Dress Fabrics,
plain or fancy Spring Cloths.
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Remember that Slocomb s. Bros,
Onancock, keep the finest and fresh
est groceries and confeetioneries to
be found anywhere.
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SLAUGHTER SALE OF FRUIT TREES.
5000 assorted apple trees and 800
LeConte pear trees, on land to be
cleared this spring. For forty days
Tor until sold out) will cut the price
so per cent. Apples assorted, 4 to 6
feet, $500 per 100. LeConte Pear, SIS
per 100. Less than 100 lots regular
catalogue prices. Write for cata-
logue of Fruits, Shade and Ornamen-
tai trees, Strawberry plants, etc. A.
j. McMath, prop'r Accomac nurser-
les, Onley. Va.
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NoT1cE.-Strayed away from my
premises last August, dark red COW
light red on back, with right ear
split. Upon information Of her, Civ
en- either to me or John s. NAPLES,
Onancock, I will call for her and pay
charges. J. Thos. Edwards, Fin
ney's Wharf, Va.
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To FARMERS AND PLANTERs-We
are prepared to supply our patrons
with all kinds Of first-class seed, such
as: Choice "Houlton Early Rose, "
Beauty of Hebron" Jersey Seed
Sweets extra early peas, beans, &c.
All orders must be accompanied with
the cash or satisfactory reference.
Silverthorn s. Co., 3O3 South Front
street, Philadelphia.
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For SALE-Severa pure bred Ply
mouth Rock ana South Carolina
Brown Leghorn roosters. Mrs. B. T.
Gunter, Aceomac G. H., Va.
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NoT1cE.-Having improved sufl-
GENTLY iu health to again work at
my trade, bricklayer and plasterer,
I hereby offer my services to the pub
lie in that capacity. Rupert T.
Christian. Mappsburg, Va.
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HICKORY PoLEs-Suitable for fish
pounds for sale Apply to s. W.
Assawaman P. o., Va.
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For SALE-A good farm and road
horse belonging to Baptist parson-
age. For terms apply to B. T. Gun.
ter or A. J. Lilliston.
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For SALE.-Nine barrels Of early
GENT and "Chili Red' round pota-
toes. Mrs. E. F. G. Garrett, Accomac
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aeettug of Trustees of Margaret
Academy.

A meeting of the trustees of Marga-
ret Academy will be held at Keller
Station, on Saturday, April LIST, at
70 O'Clock, at which time the location
will probably be decided on.
J. ". TANKARD.
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NoTIcR-We are prepared to fur
nish choice sweet potato seed direct
from the best growers in New Jersey.
We have an experienced man now in
Jersey selecting stock Can supply
parties along the line OF the N. T., P.
& N. R. R. All our purchases are on
the cash basis, and we are prepared
to meet all competition. If you need
any seed, correspond with or see us.
The earlier you place your orders the
cheaper you will get them. Short,
White & Co., Bloxom, Va.
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TRsTIMoNIALs-We, the under
signed, have used Barlevento Natural
Guano on clover, grass and corn,
and found it equal to any natural
Guano we ever used.
James A. Barnes,
John Birmingham,
Wm..W. Birmingham.
John S. Cutler,
T. j. Hall.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
Timothy Hay, Cecil county, Md,
$1S per ton at car, Meal,
Bran and Mill
Feed.
Hot Bed Sash. Bricks, Lime and
Laths, Fish Fertilizers and
Bone Fertilizers.
Garden Seeds, Sweet and Irish
Potato Seeds,-Silver Skin On
ion Sets Sc per bushel, order
quick if you want them
Clipper and F f Plows, Gull
tiyators and attachments
Stove Coal, &C., &c.
All kinds of Building Material
furnished on short notice.
All at fair prices.
II. T. WHITE,
Bloomtown, Va.
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NoT1cE.-Stock of goods for sale
and store house for rent. r. W. T..
Kellam, louisville, Va.
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For Orchilla Guano, send your or
ders to W E. Thomas, Nassawad-
dox, Va.
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For SALK.-Raw shell meal. APP
ply to W. L. Mock, agent. Temper
anceyille, Va.
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For SALE Fifty potato bed cy-
press frames. in good repair. Apply
to Box 6, Accomac G. H.. Va.
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FOR SALE-Early Rose second crop
seed. Address j. B. Savage, Frank
town, Va.
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Fancy Silks all the shades for waists or for mm
remodeing spring will far
past Special values Matng just opened at lower prices
last season. very respectfully,
WIS. Dickinson Dc Son.
PocoMoKE CITY MD.
This space reserved for
Kelly, Nottingham g. KeIlam,

who will offer to the public at
their place of business in
Onancock, about the LIST of
April next fine line of car
riages, road carts and many
other articles too numerous to
mention.
narTheir agent leaves for the Eastern Factories
in few days to have them made up in man.
ner suited to the trade.
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Nor1cE.-Coal for sale by John D..
Watts, Parksley, Va.
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STU EsEE
PA QS
Grand, Upright and Square:

Unsurpassed in Tone and Durability.
18S5-New Orleans Exposition-Two
Gold Medals for Upright and
Square.
1ss1-Boston, (Mass.) Exposition
First prize for Square and
Grand.
187s-Paris E1position-For Square
and Upright Pianos.
1S78-Philadelphia Contamination
Square, Upright and Grand.
And also over two hundred first prem
iums at State and County Fairs.
Have the endorsement of over 100
different Colleges and Schools as to
their durability.
Pianos and Organs sold on easy
monthly instruments.
Pianos taken in exchange, also
thoroughly repaired. Send for Illus.
trated Piano or Organ Catalogue.
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m-Use Nacirema for good bread.
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For SALE-Berkshire pigs, Jersey
cattle Hampshire Down sheep, stand
ard. registered, trotting colts. thor
oughbred running colts, Crimson
clover seed. All at prices to suit
farmers. Orris A. Browne, Cape
Charles, Va.
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~ Nacirema never disappoints you
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BUILDING LOTS For SALB-At
Eastville station, at moderate prices.
Apply to T. M. Scott, Onancock, Va.
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WANTED-Oysters, eggs and wild
fowl at 81 Philadelphia market. j.
III. Williams g. Co., Commission Mer-
chants.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

Jan. 18th. 1898.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-07-28
LOCAL NEWS.

The best butter is worth Is cents a
pound and less desirable qualities l6 to
II cents. Eggs command IS cents
dozen.
The fisherman is very numerous up
the river these nights. The principal
game is the bullpout, which is fairly
numerous when the conditions are right.
Columbus Smith, Esq. is having the
hall on the second floor of his block ON
Main street done off for occupancy as a
tenement. The basement will also be
fitted up for family.
A. p. Upper, Esq, is to put up one of
his portable buildings in the vacant
space Just north of DR.. SheldOn's store.
He has not decided whether to rent it or
to use it for furniture store.
The members of the Battell Hose
company ask us to express their sincere
thanks to the citizens whose generosity
enabled them to purchase the fine uni
forms they have just procured. If the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-07-28

weather permits, the company will
parade on Tuesday evening next.
Mr.. Champagne has just bought
quantity of new machinery for his bab-
cry and will get it ready for use at once.
1t includes an improved cracker machine
and other apparatus of a style more
modern than that now in use. He also
talks of putting in water motor to
drive it.
Messrs. Smith & Piper have lately
built large shaving shed in the rear
of their mill. 1t is connected with the
main building only by the shute through
which the shayings are conveyed. They
have their mill in full running order
again and in better shape than ever for
business.
Is is now said that the railroad people
will begin about September l the cree
ton of an iron bridge over the river here
to replace the trestle now in use. 1t was
the original intention to put in the
bridge at an earlier date, but there were
Others to go IN on the line where there
was more need for haste than here.
The business men on the west side OF
the river have arranged for a mail box,
Postmaster Stewart having signitied his
willingness to make collections if they
would provide the box. One has accord
ingly been purchased and will be in
position presently. 1t will be attached
to the electric-light pole at the corner of
Mr.. Wales store.
Owing to the death of j. r. Smith, the
head of the Springfield (Mass.) firm
which is building the iron bridge that is
to be erected across Mddlebury river at
the town farm, work on the structure
has been delayed. The firm now have a
full force employed upon it, and write
that it will b. shipped the first of the
week. 1t will require but few days to
place it in position. The piers have been
completed for some days.
A storm that amounted almost to a
cyclone struck this region Saturday
forenoon. 1t did considerable damage
through all the western part of the
State in the way of blowing down barns,
uprooting trees, overturning fences and
prostrating crops. Here in the village a
few trees were blown down, among them
a large maple in the dooryard of Mr.. g.
G. Chapman. The storm was accompanied
by heavy rain, and it has rained by
spells ever since; indeed. now that it has
begun. it seems to be easier for it to rain
than to be pleasant
The adjourned term of the county
court will begin on the lst of August,
The principal case to be tried is that in
volving the claims of the heirs of the
late Mrs. Conroe of this village and the
local Episcopal parish to certain prop
erty of the Conroe estate. The case was
tried at the last December term of the
court and resulted in disagreement of
the jury. The trial is likely to be some
what protracted, and it is certain to
be interesting. There are also one or two
liquor cases on the docket, but it is moi
known whether they will be taken up
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-07-28

Mr. F. A. Bond, his sister, Miss md
and his daughters, Misses Carrie, Ella
and Mable, will leave home on Tuesday
next for Chicago. They will be away
for a month.
Hon. David n. Burke. who sailed
from New York, June 10, for Pernam-
buco, Brazil, to enter upon his duties as
United States consul, arrived there safe
ly June 30.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Parker of Wash
ington, d. c., are at Miss Parker's. Mr.
Parker is son of the late Prof. Parker
and has been connected with the pen
sion office since 1872.
Prof. f. II. Higey of Groton, Mass,
is at the Knights island camp in Lake
Champlain off the st. Adams shore. c..
NJ. Wilds, Esq, went yesterday to JON
the party for a few days stay.
Rev. 7. G. Thompson of Burlington,
formerly pastor of the local Methodist
church, was in town on Saturday. He
preached at Vergennes on Sunday in ex-
change with the Congregational pastor
there.
Miss A. F. Hammond goes this week
to Orwell, where she will pass the sum-
mer at the Eagle Inn. Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Smith will take possession of
her house on South Pleasant street uext
week.
Rev. John w. Chapman, son of Mr..
Albert Chapman, is expected home in
the course of few days. He went out
to Alaska as missionary about six
years ago, and this will be his first va
cation. His headquarters have been at
Anvik, in the interior of the country.
Mr.. Louis w. Austin has been appoint
ed instructor in physics at the UNIVERSE
ty of Wisconsin, which is at Madison.
He is the son. of Prof. l.. A. Austin,
formerly of this college and now of
Rollins college, Winter Park, Fla. The
young man graduated from the local
college and then studied four years in
preparation for this special work, grad
uating this summer from the university
of Strasburg.