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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
AN INGENIOUS PICTURE.

1t Shows the Head of n Living Per.
SON Upright on u Plate.
One of the latest tricks is to photo.
graph a living head on a plate. The
delusion is merely Photographic one.
Photographs taken in this way show
the head of living person resting oE
plate, which forms part of the furn
fishing Of dinner table. In fact, il
preserves an absolutely lifelike appear
ance. The contrivance for bringing
about this remarkable deluSion is SO
simple that any one may arrange it.
1t is only necessary to remove the
central leaf of an ordinary extension
table, and to provide a plate or par
cut away so that it may be convenient
ly placed around the neck. The per
son to be photographed is seated I'M
der the table SO that the head appears
just above the table top. The cloth
and the ordinary dinner set arestheE
arranged in the usual way. The head
is put through hole in the cloth and
the plate or dish is placed closely about
the neck. OF course, the deluSiOn is
heightened by the camera. Any one
would recognize the deception at o
glance, but the camera sees it with
more partial eye. Pictures made il
this manner have often been extreme.
ly puzzling.
The trick of photographing a fly OF
an ant in such a way that it looks like
some gigantic monster of prehistoric
times is also very simple The eye
estimates sizes who'll by comparison
We judge the size Of unfamiliar OBJ
jects by comparison with more famil4
lar ones. The moon, for example, ap-
pears very much larger as it rises
above the housetops than when it is
directly overhead. 1t is only necessary
to get a miniature church abo-t an
inch in height beside an ordinary fly
in order to show, in the photograph.
at least, a strange, fierce animal, SO
large as a cable car. The camera by
reproducing only the two object1
makes it impossible to estimate the &C,
tual size of either of them This same
principle has been applied successfully
in photographing snakes and fishes.
An ordinary ground worm, or in
ches in length, has been made to ap,
pear like an enormous python. 1t If,
only necessary to Irvine this worni
about tiny toy fence and photograph
it in order to produce an illusion which
it IS impossible to detect.-New YOrE
Journal.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
AGED 121-
a woman I'm Massachusetts Wnc
speaks Only the Irish Language.


A woman I'm Massachusetts Who
Sneaks Only the Irish Language.
living at the point of death in llt-
lie weather-beaten cottage, plctul.
esouelv situated on a hillside between
Chicopee Falls and Holyoke, is Mrs.
Margaret Bowen, who, at the age OF
121. can claim the distinction OF belns
one of the oldest-if not the Oldest
woman in the world A month age
she was in possession of all her mental
faculties, but physically unable to care
for herself. Within the last week she
has failed rapidly. She is almost
blind. and but little of her reason re,
mains. Her face is satfron-hued ana
wrinkled.
, Her husband, Bartholomew Bowen;
re wears old, cares for her as tenderly
as affectionately, as he did when ne
chose her as his life partner
Mrs. Bowen's maiden name was
M lrgaret Sweeney, and she was Dofn
in the Parish of Evelane, Cork county,
Ireland.
She does not recall the exact year
of her birth, but places it, ACCORDING
TO the Irish custom, by the year OF
the great blow or blizzard. She was
for years a nurse in the parish anO
known throughout the county.
Her marriage to Mr.. Bowen was moi
q case of love at first sight, but 1T was
an affection that gained IN years that
followed. =,
Mr.. Bowen's first wife left him With
two children at her death, lie Wanteo
some one to love and care Tor them'
and, having had a warm friendship
for Miss Sweeney, they were finally
married, Miss Sweeney at the time
being SO years old.
They lived in Ireland until they
thought they could better their clrcum'
stances by coming to America. Ihey
arrived in this country on the night OF
President Lincoln's assassination, and
came to Chicopee Falls, where they
have lived ever since.
They occupy humble cottage on
the Holyoke road, and Bowen provides
support for himself and wife by tillinG
the soil.
The cottage is neat and fairly com.
Portable, but is not large enough to
contain all the household effects, SO
Mr.. Bowen made an excavation near
by to hold the wood, coal and other
boughS and brush.
Mrs. Bowen is one of a family of
nine children, none of whom lived to
be 100 years old, but all reached the
age of 70. She has never employed
a physician, and has hardly been i'll
a day.
She attributes her longevity to care
full habits of living. She has never
eaten between meals, never drank any
thing at meals and never tasted liquor
in any form.
Friends Of the family ascertained
Mrs. Bowen's remarkable age by writ
ing to the priest of the parish, who
vouches for it that she was SO years
old at the time of her marriage, nearly
thirty-four years ago.
Mrs. Bowen speaks very little Eng
Esh, conversing with her husband and
friends in the native Irish tongue.
The history of her life was gained
from her husband and from friends,
who had often heard her repeat it
Boston Journal.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
County Displays.

One of the novel features of the Grand
Army Encampment in st. Paul du2i lg the
first week in September VIII be the dis
nlays in the open streets made by the va
rions Minnesota counties. The displays will
take the form of arches, pyramids circles,
ladders or steps. swinging balconies or
street booths made Of the products of each
county and showing the leading industries
and resources. w. ]. Footner, Chairman ot
the Committee on County Displays, has
formed a committee of men who are es-
pecially we'll equipped for helping each
county to make a creditable display. Ap-
plications for street street space and other
privileges are coming to Mr.. Footner, ana
his committee will begin vigorous work at
once. Every county that participates will
have opportunity to display it's resources to
at least 300, 900 visitors, day and night for
a week, and the expense will be trifling.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
the New England ConserFator Of MnsI,

The New England Conseryator Of Music.
Franklin Square, Boston, Mass, is undoubts
edly the best equipped School of Music in
the world. It's pupils are always in demand
as teachers on account of their superior mu.
steal knowledge and their practical readi.
ness in applying it. In addition, the Con-
seryatory offers the best instruction in
Oratory and Modern Languages. The charge
IS extremely small when its advantages as
comnared with those offered by similar
schools are considered. Prospectus sent
free upon apple tioa.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
The Commissary Department

Of the human system is the stomach. In
consequence of it's activity, the body is sup
oiled with the elements of bone, brain,
nervous and muscular tissue. When indi-
Eestion impedes it's functions, the best
agent for imparting a healthful impetus to
Its operations is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters also a curative for malaria, bilious and
kidney complaints, nervousness and consti-
patton.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26

Twynn-Poor Ricketts, death result
ed from his fondness for tobacco.
Triplett-I heard that he was killed
by an explosion.
Twynne-W We'll, he opened a key Of
powder with a lighted cigar in his
puouth..-Judge.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
ProfessionaI ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Professional Absent MindedneSs.
Prof. Dusel of Bonn noticed one day
his wife placing large bouquet on bis
desk.
'What does all this meanw he asked.
"Why. this is the anniversary of your
maria ge,'' replied Mrs. Dusel.
sIs that so? Well, let me know
when yours comes around and I'll re-
ciprocate."
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
Hopeless.

Wandering Willie-Don't be so down
In de mout', Wraggle; it'll all come out
n de wash, dey say
Wretched Wraggles-Ef it won't
come out till den, Willie, might swell
suicide at onct.-Truth,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
And He Drew 1t.

"Don't you know that it is wrong
to fish here on private grounds?"
"Well, sir, the line must be drawn
somewhere. "-Yonkers Statesman
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
His Reason.

Baggs-Why did you give up house
keeping and go to boarding?
Gaggs-My wife is learning to ride
Wheel Washington Times.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Rectified the Mistake.

Marie, l thought your physician
told you that you were not strong
enough to ride a wheel?'
''Yes, but then / went to another
ctor"-Chicago Record.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
Thai DreadfuI hoy.

Her Admirer-Well, Reggie! How's
vcur sisters cold, Ell?
Her Little Brother-Oh, that's alb
right. But she's got jolly big corn
MconShine.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26

Heeeman.s Camphor Ice with GIycerine.
rhe original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
and Face Cold Sores c. G. Clark Co.. N Haven. CT.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
The Latest in Dentistry.

'I see they are using x rays in dent
istry now"
"What for? To locate the painY"~
Chicago Evening Post.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26
And He Never Had

Saphed-They say that if you-aw-
eat fish it makes bwains.
Sharpe-How is that you have never
tasted fish Pun.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26

EIrS-AllFitss stopped free by DR.. X lines Great
Nerve RestOrer. No Fits after the first days use.
Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial bottle Tree
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-05-26

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth.
Re sure and use that old well-tred remedy, MRS
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children TeethnlI
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
Fairs and Festivals

The Mappsville Baptist Church
will hold its annual fair on Wednes
day, September Cd. If that day
should be unfavorable, the next fair
day. Proceeds to be applied in pay
ing for the new baptistry recently
built Music for the occasion fur
nished by the Mappsville Cornet
Band. Public cordially invited.
The ladies of Emmanuel Church
will hold Il lawn party in MIR. Thos.
E. Fletcher's yard at jenkins Bridge,
Wednesday, August Goth, commenc-
ing at 2 p. N. An elegant dinner, also
ice cream and other refreshments
will be served. The fancy table will
be an attractive feature. The public
cordially invited.
There will be an all day picnic and
fish. fry on the hotel campus at
Wachapreague Saturday, August 22d,
for the benefit of church support.
Boat-sailing, base ball and various
other amusements. Refreshments at
city prices. Supper ready at 6 o'clock.
An able lecturer will be on hand at
7:30 o'clock and entertain the audi
ence for an hour In the new Masonic
hall. A delightful day promised to all.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
PorkSIey.

Miss Lille Dennis, of Suffolk, Va,
is the guest of Miss Ethel Lewis.
All the insurance companies in
which Pate s. Mason had policies
have paid in full.
Our brick block is beginning to
put on a business like appearance,
and our citizens point to it with
pride.
Miss Loula White, of New Church,
and Mr.. J. E. Thomas. of Smithfield,
Va, visited friends in our town this
week.
Camp meeting services in progress
here we'll attended. Several noted
preachers are assisting our pastor, of
the NJ. E. Church, in the work.
A couple of freight cars jumped the
track at Parksley on Tuesday, but
were gotten back without difficulty.
The accident was due to break in
coupling.
A reduction in cooper's wages
caused strike among them a few
days ago at this place. A return to
the old wages ended the difficulty
and all is serene again.
Mr.. J. r. Hickman will have a
frame building erected, for store
house, on the east of his lot on Ben
nett street, and brick building for
storehouse on the west end. The
foundation for the former is now be-
ing laid.
Some of our people are talking of
having the town incorporated. An
officer is needed, they think, to put a
check upon the cyclonic disturbances,
that occasionally overturns out
houses, fastens tinpans to cows tails
and that otherwise annoy US.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
IL uniting Greek.

Mr.. Jones, of Stockton, Md, was
here this week to look after the oys.
ter prospects for the fall and winter
Our crabbers have had good sea-
son and thereby relieved in great
measure from the failure in oyster
business last winter.
Our people are attending the camp
at Parksley this week en- masse.
Many families have deserted their
homes and are tentlng on the camp
ground.
The gasoline steamer is now max
ing two trips weekly from this point,
carrying away full loads of potatoes
and bringing back full loads of goods
She was the first to reduce freight
and our people appreciate it.
Some of our people, who have re-
Gently planted shells, report a fine
strike" and others who have had
them planted longer will reap a rich
harvest this fall-which seems to say
to every oysterman, "go thou and dc
likewise.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
The Advantage ofInspect.om.

Mr.. EDIToR:--The plan to organize
the farmers which you will publish
is of the utmost Importance. 1t pro-
vides for director from each magis-
terial district.
The people should be careful and
thoughtful in the selection to secure
man of business qualifications. For
while it may appear that the only
duty for the Board of Directors is to
inspect potatoes-there is beyond
this vast amount Of complicated
work to be systematized, and it can
not be done except by business talent
strongly backed by the farmers.
In this letter, want to show the
advantage of inspection, land this
will be fraught with difficulties and
will do so by showing how it will
work If a farmer has made 300 bar.
rels of potatoes, from the present out
look he will not receive more than 80
cents for them the season through
land they may pay nothing) and his
income will be 800. If inspection will
cause so barrels to be rejected, the
price of the remaining $50 barrels
will certainly advance 10 cents, and
this will give him 500, save the haul
ing of and have so barrels to make
pork. If the inspector goes further
and rejects so barrels more, and only
200 barrels are shipped-this would
again advance the price, because of
better stock and less crops on the
market, and would give 90 cents adj
ditional, which would make the crop
bring 1920, and have 100 barrels to
feed to hogs, cattle and horses, and
that much hauling saved. l hope l
have made this point clear, so that
anyone may see the advantage of it,.
To put it in force every farmer must
himself accept, and rigidly aid the
inspector to enforce the rule of in
spection, not for one shipment, nor
for one week, nor one month, but for
the whole season straight through
When inspection is fully adopted
the problems Of distributing tie
crops" and "holding the market. ;
will have to be dealt with to further
advance the price, and these will
bring forward many difficult plans
and details to be considered and
overcome. We have started to bet
ter our condition, we are on the right
road, and must stick to it and not be
led off. Respectfully.
ORRIS A. BROWNE.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
Quarterly Meetings..

Rev. VIM. P. Wright, Presiding Ell
der, will preach and hold quarterly
conferences as follows:
Capeville, Capeville circuit, Au-
gust %, %.
Cape Charles, August 90, "a.
Sanford, Accomac circuit, August
90, so, a. IN.
Guilford, Guilford circuit, August
so, p. M, 81.
Downing's, Atlantic circuit, Sep
TENDER 5, 6.
Sykes, September G, night, 7.
Garrison's, Wachapreague circuit,
September 10, 10.
Belle Haven, Belle Haven circuit,
September 10, night, IA.
These meetings will be the more
interesting because they are the
fourth for the fourth year of Mr..
Wrlght's eldership, and in each will
be closing service Of his work on the
charge The election of officers for
the ensuing year also takes place at
the fourth quarterly meeting, and
gives it extra interest.
w. P. WRIGHT, P. E.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
Machanreague.

Mr. George E. Phillips, station
agent at Nassawadox and his wife,
are visiting his parents and Mr.. John
Fox, of Norfolk, his mother.
The naptha schooner Annie E. Ed
wards, Captain Brasier, took an ex-
cursion from this place to Chinco-
league last Sunday. She has since
loaded with sweets for Providence.
Mr.. Littleton B. Davis, we'll known
to the older residents of Drummond-
town and vicinity. died at his home
near Trower on Tuesday afternoon.
Several years ago he was connected
with the carriage shops OF Drum
mondtown and was rated as an ex-
pert trimmer. He married as his
second wife the daughter of John B..
Mears, and spent the last score or
more years of his life in this neigh
borhood, enjoying the confidence
and respect of the community to no
small degree. Several children sur
vive him. His wife died a few years
ago.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
Church NOfeS.

A grove meeting will be held at
Grant Memorial Church, beginning
August 23d.
Rev. L. T. Hit has returned and
will fill his pulpits at Only and
louisville, to morrow.
Rev. George C. Bundick, OF Clifford,
Penn, will preach at Zion Sunday
morning, and at Mappsville in the
afternoon.
Rev. Charles Clements will preach
at Holders Creek next Sunday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock and baptize several
candidates.
A woods meeting will be held at
Harris woods on Deep Greek, COM
mencing next Sunday afternoon and
continuing throughout the week.
Rev. P. T. Warren, of Williams
burg, Va, will preach Sunday, the
esd, at the Onancock Baptist Church,
II a. m Broadway Baptist, 3 p. III.
Rev. F. F. Taylor, a student OF
Westminster College, will give an
entertainment in Evolutionary reel
tation, in Berea, New Church, Thurs
day evening, August 9th, for benefit
Of the church. All who wish to wit
ness display of trained powers in
this line will do we'll to attend these
recitations.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
In MemOrfaHs.

In sad remembrance of our dear
son, Patrick G. Bool, who died one
year ago to day, August 21st, 1895
after an illness of three weeks. Ar
angel that had fingered around his
bed for several days bore him away
to that sweet home where all is JOY
and peace. He was an obedient son
and loving brother. He was the
light of his home and home has been
darkened by sorrow ever since he
left us.
We miss thee from our home dear
We miss thee from thy place, [child,
!. shadow DER our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
This lovely bud so young and fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet flower,
In paradise would bloom.
But Just as it was opening,
To the glory of the day,
Down came the heavenly angel
And took our bud away.
BIZ FATHER AND MOTHER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
lROienSRo.

Miss Nellie Armistead left last week
on a months vacation.
Mr.. John Jester, of Williamsburg,
is visiting Mr.. L. j. burlington.
Miss E. L. Boggs has been engaged
as music and art instructor Of the
Pungoteague Academy for next ses-
sion. The school opens September Z.
Misses Louise Carthorn, of Balti-
more, and Leila Davis, of Blackstone,
returned to their homes this week
from visit to Rev. ]. r. Griffith and
family.
S. w. Ames & Co. are offering their
stock of clothing, hats, shoes and
dress goods at greatly reduced prices
to make room for fall stock, also a
cheap line of furniture and wall pa
per.
Mr.. John Guy and Miss Fannie
Dies, daughter of P. H. Dies, of Har-
horton, took the train last Wednes-
day for Pocomoke City, were mar
ried and returned the same afternoon
looking very happy.
In the boat race, that came off at
Cedar view, last Wednesday, Mr.. j.
L. Warren's batteau captured first
prize in its class, and Capt. VIM.
Kellam's canoe the first prize in that
class. In the canoe race a Western
Shore boat started but was so badly
disappointed that it kept on across
and did not return from the stake
boat.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
ChinoOteAG

N. H. Gordy & Co, have received
and are having put up steam saw
mill. This makes two established
here in less than 30 days.
improvements to steamer Chinco.
league have greatly increased he1
speed. She now makes the trip across
the bay in 80 minutes instead of 81
minutes.
Joshua Bowden has bought the
storehouse and stock of goods OF
Jester & Jones. He will erect a new
building on the old site and enlarge
the business.
A big revival is now in progress at
our NJ. P. Church, H. f. Bennington,
pastor. There were twenty converts
last Monday night and over sixty in
the last few days.
Mrs. Jennie Booth, wife of Levin
Booth, died on the 14th inst, aged 2S
years. She was q lady of fine chris
tian character. Her husband and
three children survive her.
The Kickapoo Medicine Co., ar
rived here on the schooner Edwards
from Wachapreague last Sunday. A
party of fifty persons accompanied
them and spent the day with us.
Miss Carrie Banner, of Hagerstown,
Nd, E T. Holt and family, William
Rowley, Charles Dale, Jr., and Lewis
Conkling, of Philadelphia, are visit
ing friends here this week.
Schooner J. r. Moffitt arrived this
week from Philadelphia with cargo
of coal; schooners Thomas, Emma,
Robinson and Susan Jane from New
York with cargoes of bricks; schooner
J. r. Elliott from New York with ice
and schooner Medora Francis from
Norfolk with building material.
Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:
J. H. Feddeman, E. T. Guillette, G.
E. Byrd, H. T. Stevenson, Baltimore;
j. w. Fields, New York; James
Blanks, Petersburg; DR.. H. d. Bagby,
Miss A. Hanna, Wheeling, Va; John
J. Jamison, Alexandria, Va; DR.. w.
A. Taylor, Stockton; Charles Bishop,
Bishopville; G. D. Collins, Snow Hill;
Kickapoo Medicine Co.
Capt. VIM. c. Bunting, of steamer
Absecom, went ashore at Cape Charles
on the night of the 18th inst, to mail
letter, and on returning to the boat
was shot by some person unknown to
him. He was taken to the hostipal
in Norfolk for treatment. The wound
is in the nose and not a dangerous
one. The news when received here
caused great excitement, as Captain
Bunting is very popular with our
people and gives employment to a
great number of them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-22
ARTICLE TENTH.

If any commission merchant shall
decline or fail to pay to the secretary
of the association the three per cent.
heretofore provided for, then it shall
be the duty of the secretary to in
form all inspectors OF this fact.
No member of this association shall
be allowed to consign his produce to
any commission merchant who shall
refuse to pay the said three per cent,
and if any member violate this ar.
ticle, he shall at once be debarred
from the privileges of this associa'
ton,