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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14

Washington, Oct. 10. Secretary Sher-
man has written reply to the note of
LORD salisbury, expressing Great Britain's
ueciinatlon to take part in Bering Sea
conference in which Russia and Japan are
to- participate. The essential features of
Mr. Sherman's reply have been sent bv
cable to the British government, aud the
reply IN full Is now OH its way to the
British authorities. Lord Salisburv,s
note of declination, it can now be stated.
bore unte ri October 9, last Wednesday.
so that the response Is made with prom nt
ness.
The answer states that the United
states govarDIDent views with astonish
ment the determination of Great Britain
not to participate in n conference includ
Ing Russia and Japan, and the statement
Is made that up to the Odd of last month
the United States authorities had fully
expected that the conference would pro
coed with Russia and Japan, as we'll as
Great Britain, present 1t is pointed ont
that aside from the written correspond
ence, to which Lord Salisbury had called
attention, there were verbal negotiations
between Ambassador Hay and his lord
ship, in which specific reference was
made to the participation of Russia and
Japan At one Of these verbal ex-
changes, it Is stated. Lord Salisbury said
lie would advise with the officials of the
foreign Office concerning the subject dis
cussed, which included the PARTICIPATION
of Russia and Japan.
Subsequently, ON July 90, Ambassador
Hay wrote Lord Salisbury saying that
the President hoped to have Russia and
Japan participate in the conference. In
view OF these circumstances, the United
States had confidently expected that
Gieat Britain would take part IN the con-
ference and that Russia and Japan would
he represented with the approval Of G. ens
Britain.
Besides the foregoing reply, and in
view of the differences which have arisen,
the State Department suggests cbnfar-
ence in accordance with the terms of Lord
Salisbury's agreement, as he constructs
it, namely between experts of Great
britain and the United States and Can
ada. This last feature Is now under CON
sheraton by The British government, its
substance having been transmitted by
cable, but 1t is OF expected that an an
swer Will he made until MIR. Shermars
answer in detail reaches London.
In the meantime preparations for the
conference between the United States,
Russia and Japan are proceeding. The
Japanese delegates, who are now Ell route
from San Francisco will stop for two
days In Chicago, and will not reach
Washington until next Sunday. Two of
the Russian delegates. Mr.. Botkine and
Mr.. Routkowsky, ara here. and the re-
naming delegate, Mr.. Grebnitsky, is eS-
pected soon. While no exact date has
been fixed for the conference, the expec-
tation is that all the delegates will be
here in time to bring them together on
Wednesday, October 90.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
TIE SITUATION HOPEFUL.

Washington, Oct 13-Dr Garry, of
the United States marine hospital service.
reported to Surgeon General Wyman that
there are nc cases of yellow fever ut Hen.
dersoD Point, rs was reported. There
were no oases Yesterday ut Pass Chris
tian. The reports to the surgeon general
are very hopeful in tone and the officials
are very much encouraged over the fact
that there were only three deaths from,
fever yesterday reported from the cnlire
infected district.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
THE JURY WAS HING

Glenville. w. Va, Oct. 13.-.The Jury
in the case of Mrs. Atkinson, wife of the
governor OF the State, who was accused
of forgery. failed to agree to-day and
were dismissed by court The vote in
the jury stood seven for acuuittal and
five for conviction. Tue special terri, of
the court was then adjourned.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
GOVERNOR OFFERS REwARDs

Richmond, Oct. ia Governor OFFER
rail- yesterday offered IL reward of 800 for
the arrest of George Win mer, who, it is
alleged, murdered Charles Shoveey in
Roanoke county in June, 1897. Both par
ties are negroes. He also offered a sim
liar reward for the capture and conviction
of Jack Miller, who, it is alleged, MUIR
dered his wife in Norfolk city on June
81 1896
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
STARBUCk RULED OFF.

Baltimore, Oct .13.-Chairman Mott
Of the L. A. w. Racing Board. to-nighs
issued. the following important notice:
Especial bulletiD- Until accounts for
pace-making are settled Manager Dixie
Hines, OF New York, is ruled off tracks,
and j. Frank Starhuck, Of Philadelphia,
is suspended from track aud road racing.
"ALBERT MOTT.
Chairman Racing Board, L. A. w"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
LUCKY vIRGINIANs.

Among the Appointments Mad, by the
President Yesterday.
Washington, Oct. l3-Tbe President
Il day made the following appointments:
Talbot Albert, Of Maryland, to he con-
sui Mt Brunswick. Germany.
William Prescott, OF New Jersey, to be
consul at Rheims. France
Collectors of customs John S Bethel,
for the district of Richmond, Virginia:
Jesse w. Elliott, for the district of New
port News, Virginia; William B. Shep-
pard, for the district of Apalachicola
Florida.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
'HONEST JOHN" RE ELECTED.

Harrisburg. Pa, Oct. 13-John Wanna
maker, of Philadelphia, was to-day for
the third time elected president of the
Pennsylvania Sunday. school Association
by the State convention in session here.
Peter Dick,of Pittsburg, was elected first
vice president; DIR. Dimick, of Harris
burg, second vice.president, and s. f.
Gle, of Pittsburr. treasurer
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
STRIKE AT CHARLESTON.

Charleston. s. c., Oct 13.-The uues-
ton of employing negro help in the fac
tor es here is again agitatiug the city.
The women operators in shoe factory
here struck Monday gAin.t new wage
scale, and now the male operators of the
same factory, learning that the company
Intended replacing the white women with
negro help, have also struck
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
PROTESTING AGAINST SILVER

London. Oct. l3.-The reply of the
British government to the United States
bimetallic commission will be made on
Saturday. In the meantime memorial
to the chancellor of the exchecquer is be.
ing extensively signed protesting against
any action in the interest of silver
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
ARMSTRONG; MAY RUy

Newport News, Va, Oct. 13-lt is be-
lieved here that the Newport News Dry
Dock and Shipbuilding Company will
pass into the hands of the Armstrongs,
tie greatest shipbulders of the world,
as it is knt wn that negotiations are pend
ing between c. ?. Huntington and the
firm OF Armstrong, Whitworth & Co., Of
New Castle-on- the-Tyne.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
A KLONDlKE posTMIsTREss

Washington, Oct ID. The PostofIice
department to-day announced the an
pointment of Clara H. Richards AZ post.
mistress at Dyea, Alaska The office is
fourth class.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
TILLA[AN Is BETTER

Columbia.S. c., Oct. Ex-senator Till
mas condition to-day is more favora BILE.
Ho is still quit, ill, but there is no i'm
mediate danger of seriuua results.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
THEY ALL ACCEpTED

New York, Oct 13. All the candi-
dates on the Democratic city and county
tickets were formally noti ed of their
nominations at the Hoffman House to-
night. They all made brief speeches of
acceptance
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
REPLY To
SALISBURY
United States Astonished at The
Withdrawal of England.

SECRETARY SHERMAN IN HIS AN
swER SAYS THE AUTHORITIES
HERE WERE CONFIDENT OF
GREAT BRlTAlN's PARTCIPA-
TION IN CONFERENCE WITH
RUSSIA AND JAPAN-vERBAI,
NEGOTIATIONS WITH AMBAssA-
DOR HAY-MEETING OF THE
OTHER CONFERENCE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
NEW YORKER KILLED BY BAN.
DTS.

Washington, Oct. 13.-The United
states consul general Mt Maricabo reports
10 the State Department to-day that Leo
pold Sherman optician OF New York city,
had been murdered in Venezuela. He
was killed by bandits near the town of
Tovar. He was on a business trim.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
SOME KLONDIKE GOLD

New York, Oct. 49, Winfield Oler de-
posted at the assay Office this morning
sixteen and cne-half ounces of Klondike
gold dust. 1t is the largest amount yet
deposited and was valued at $3.50,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
THE UMPIRE SELECTED

Washington, Oct. 10 The interna-
tionai court OF arbitration, which is to
pass on the British Venezuelan boundary
question, has been completed by the Sc
lection of the umpire in the person OF NJ.
Maertens, the distinguished Russian
jurst.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
AN EX SENATOR DEAD.

Columtia, S. G., Oct. 13--Former
United States Senator Robertson died
here to-day OF paralysis. He WAS worth
100000.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
EN- SENATOR JONES DEAD.

Pensacola. Fla, Oct. 10. Charles
Jones. former United States Senator from
Florida, died ut Detroit this morning.
after sickness CT several weeks His
remains will be brought here for inter
Jnent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
FCOTBALL YESTERDAY

At Princeton Princeton, "a; State
College, O.
At Franklin Field-University of
Pennsylvania, AZ; University of vir-
ginia, O..
AT Cambridge Harvard, IS; Amherst,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
BETTING ON VAN wvcK

New York. Oct. 13-Wagers on the
outcome of the election are assuming
larger proportions. The odds on Van
Wyck have gone up to 6 to 3, though the
general odds are 10 z.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
WILL APPEAL
TO MCKINLEY
Virginia Republican Fight Trans
ferred to Washington.

OF BOTH SIDES THERE.
THE ORGANIZATION WING AID
yOCATES AN ADDRESS AID
vOCATES OF A STATE CONVEX.
TION WILL LAY THEIR CASE
BEFORE THE PRESIDENT-CAN-
DIDATE M'CAULL IN a HOPE
Full MOOD.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14

We give you good, clean coal.
We give you full weight
We give you prompt delivery.
We give you the lowest price.
j. H. WILKINSON & co.
New Phone 2l0. 102 Roanoke street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14

Fresh supply Velvet Candy in packages
loo, 15c and 25c boyes, at CATOUNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
ONLY a FEW LEFT

ONLY a FEW LEFT
of those Special $40 Cleve-
ASL lands. Better buy one and
W3 get in the push. $3.50
eHM& cash, or $40 on insrall.
Ss#\N ments-$l0 cash and 50
4 NM per month. The best cy-
cling months are yet be-
~ fore you
ROANOKE CYCLE Co,
10S Salem avenue 8. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
SPECIAL BARGAINS!.

/ 'oG No. Crescent, in good condition.
will sell for SlS cash; | Secondhand
Rambler" with new $40 tires just put
on, will sell at S25; '97 model Eagle at
Secondhand Cleveland at $25; also,
those new Clevelands, which we are sell
ing at $3.50 cash, or $40 on installments
$40 cash and So per month.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
THE WEATHER..

Forecast for Virginia: Fair; cooler;
northerly winds.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
LOOTED THE
PASSENGERS
Masked Men Hold Up and Go
Through a Train.

THEY THEN ESCAPED ON THE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO OPEN
THE EXPRESS SAFE THEY WENT
THROUGH THE PASSENGER
COACHES. DEMANDING EVERY
CENT OF MONEY-THEY SHOT
THE CONDUCTOR WHO RESISTED
THEM.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-14
]. D. BoWLES,
Fnbcr's Mills, VA, writes us.

"PLEASE LET Me HEAR FROM
YOU AS SOON AS YOU CAN RE-
GARDlNG THE EXCHANGE OF MY
ORGAN FOR A PIANO. GOT MY
ORGAN FROM YOU SEVERAL.
YEARS AGO. AND IT HAS GIVEN
PERFECT SATISFACTION. MOULD
NOT WANT TO EXCHANGE, BUT
CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE 1T. I
AM CORRESPONDING WITH OTHER
FIRMS, BUT WOULD LIKE TO HEAR
FROM YOU, AS know You To be
what yOn represent
The above letter speaks for itself, and
is only one OF many wo are receiving.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
MARSHALL-BLOXOM.

A number of friends and relatives
assembled at Halls Chapel on We'd
nesday evening, January 18Th, to
witness the marriage of Mr.. Wash
ington Marshall and Miss Annie
81 xom, both of Accomac. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Charles Clement in his most graceful
and impressive manner.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen
we're: Miss Hattie Knight and Web
more Chase, Miss Exodus Knight and
B. Payne. They were preceded up
the aisle by the conventional flower
girl, who scattered emblems of hap
piuess from a handsome basket ar
ranged for the occasion.
The bride was becomingly attired
in green with orange blossoms worn
la mode, and carried a bouquet of
white blossoms tied with delicate
heliotrope ribbon.
The church was decorated with
exquisite taste. The bridal arch,
under which rested Hymen's gate,
was of evergreen, festooned with
white. a hover of evergreen en-
circled the organ, from which were
evoked the sweet strains of Lolien-
grin's wedding march, by Miss Flor
ence Cutler.
After the ceremony and many &C +,
CALCULATIONS, the bridal party r
paired to the residence of Mrs. Hitch
ems, of Hallwood, who gave a.
reception.
Yet, still we ear the chime of
wedding bells, and thus it has ever
been since,
Love took up the harp of life,
And smote on all its chords with
might
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
IL YIN cfsenI.
HUSsEY-TRADER.

The residence of Mr.. L. P. Trailer
was the scene Of a pretty marriage
on the evening of Thursday, 21st
inst, the contracting parties being
SIR. Americas V. Hussey, of Belinda,
a very popular and worthy young
man and Miss Edna P. Trader, of
Dreka, very charming and attrac-
tive young lady. The ceremony was
ilnpressively performed by Rev E. F.
Garner, pastor of Sanford Church.
The attendants were Mr.. SC. Hall
best man, Miss Juliette B. T. Par
ramore maid of honor, Miss Lille
Byrd, bridesmaid and Mr.. Joseph FL.
Taylor, groomsman. The parlor was
handsomely decorated and the mar
riage ceremony was performed under
an arch of evergreens. The bride was
handsomely attired in brown silk.
A reception followed the ceremony.
The bridal presents were numerous
and valuable. Your scribe joins in
the congratulations of host OF
friends. H.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
AnnnaI Meeting of The BALTIMORE
ChcsnDeuke 81 Atlantic Ra:i.
WAY C0mpnnY-LOcnl Di.
rGrfnrS Chosen.

The annual meeting of the Balti
more, Chesapeake s. Atlantic Railway
Company was held at Bait more,
Saturday, January 23rd, 1897. The
following directors were elected: John
E. Searles and Winthrop NJ. Tuttle,
of New York; Wilbur f. Jackson,
Nicholas p Bond, j. U. Dennis and
Willard Thomson, of Baltimore; E. E.
Jackson and w. H. Miller, of Sails
bury; R B. Dixon, of Easton; Samuel
Bancroft. Jr., Fl. P. Scott and Thos.
il Smith, of Wilmington, Del; and
Carroll s. Tyson. of Philadelphia.
The five new directors are: r. Fl.
Dixon, succeeding IL. 0. Havemeyer,
of New York; e. y. jackson, succeed
ing brayton Ives, of New York; Will
bur f. Jackson, succeeding the late
Enoch Pratt; w. H. Miller, succeed
ing c. c. Pomeroy, of New York; and
Samuel Buncroft, Jr., succeeding j.
.. Kicker, of Portland, Me.
These changes we're made because
1t was desired to have the control OF
the system placed in the territory
covered by it's various lines. The
executive committee elected consists
Of John E. Searles, H. P. Scott and
n. p Bond.
The board of directors organized
with John E. Seares, president, N.
p. Bond, vice president, and general
counsel, w. NJ. Tuttle, secretary and
treasurer, Willard Thomson, general
manager, and Andrew Hunter, Jr.,
auditor.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet again on call Of the president.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
Letter OF 'Fhnnks.

MIR. EDIToR:-Permit us, the mem
beers of the family of Mrs. NJ. E. Har-
rell, who were with her during her
recent illness at Keller, through your
columns to express thanks for the
many kind offers of help and expires.
sions of sympathy received by us,
and the attention given our mother
during her illness. Although stran-
ger among strangers, there were
many kind hands ready to ad-
minister to her comfort, regard
less of church relations. Deli
cacy alone prevents us making
special mention of some manifesto
tons of kindness by persons out Of
as we'll as in Keller. TO all we de-
sire to express our sincere gratitude,
praying upon them the blessings OF a
kind Heavenly Father.
REV. f. Il. HARRELL,
and Brothers and Sisters.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
w. A. JONES, NJ. G.
Notice TO Shippers.
January 10Th, 1897.

We, the undersigned commission
merchants, handling products via
the South street boats, do hereby
agree and bind ourselves not to fur
nsh berry crates free to the shippers
located on said line.
We also agree and bind ourselves
not to sell berry crates to go in that
section to either shipper, drummer
or merchant.
Loney s. Co., NJ. E. Seward s. Son,
6. w. Winder s. Co., The w. S. Sew
ard Co., Seward, Colbert s. Co., Cob
inghorst & Co., NJ. W. Gladding, J
E. Wilmington s. Co., Seward Sat
terrified, e. H. Anderson & Co., H. 6
Seward & Co., W. r. Byrd, R. L.
Perkins & Co., G. T. Ames & Co. w.
G. Fentress, Monumental Fruit Co.,
T. Fl. Kepner s. Co., j. H. Seward &
Co., I. P. Justis & Co., Clifton g.
Woodland.
Baltimore, Jan. ii, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
DenthN.

Mrs. Margaret s. johnson, formerly
of Northampton, widow of the late
j. 7. johnson, died at the home OF
Mr. w. e Doughty, 500 North Col
houn street, Baltimore, Md, We'd
nesday morning, aged "a years.
Mrs. Nancy Miles, II very estimable
lady, wife of William fl. Miles, died
ut her home, near Gargatha, Wed
nesday night, aged about 70 years.
She had been an invalid for many
years. Her remains will be inferred
in the family burying ground, near
Daugherty, to day.
Mr.. Alfred Lollland died last Satur'
day at his home, near Cashville, IN
his eighty second year. Four chill
dren survive him, Dr. james FL. a.
LoiIland, of Pungoteague, Mrs Joseph
G. Boggs, OF Nandua. Mrs. James H.
rwyford and Miss Sallie Loilland, OF
near Cashville. He was model cit
izen and enjoyed the respect and es-
TEEN of all who knew him.
Mr.. VIM. r. Mupp, one of the
oldest residents of the county, died
at his nome in Bradford's Neck on
Tuesday evening last. Mr.. Mapp was
an old bachelor, and for many years
had lived alone with his servants,
rarely leaving the house. He was
the son of Robins Mapp, and was Il
brother OF Robins b. Mapp, who died
several years ago. Three sisters yet
survive him. The deceased had been
in gradually declining health for
some months.
Mr.. George. ". Bull died at his
home, near Charlottesville last Satur
day, after lingering illness of heart
trouble, complicated with other dis
eases, aged Al years. The remains
were Inferred after funeral services
on Sunday, at Charlottesville Nj. b.
Church, South, conducted by Rev. j.
K. Griffith, in the family burying
ground, near the church. His widow,
a sister of Mr.. Thos. w. Russell, OF
Accomac G. H., survives him. He
was a young man of fine character,
was held in high esteem by all who
knew him, and his early death is
deeply regretted by q large circle OF
relatives and friends.
Col William B. Smith, one of the
oldest and best known citizens OF the
county of Accomac, died at his home
near Pastoral, on Friday, 22d inst.
He had reached the ripe old age OF IS
wears, II months and II days. Before
the war he was colonel Of the militia
and for some years sheriff of the
county of Accomac. He had been a
successful man of business, but had
distributed among his relatives sew
eral years ago the most of an estate
of thirty or forty thousand dollars,
accumulated by him. His funeral on
Sunday, conducted by Rev. j. h.
Sturgis, was largely attended by his
many relatives aid friends. His
death resulted from burns received a
few days ago.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
pnrkSEey.

Mr.. John Human and bride left
Wednesday night for his home in
Altoona, Pa, with many wishes for
happy future.
Mr. Edward B. NAPLES and bride
and bridal party-were given recep-
ton and dinner at Parksley, last
Friday, by the brides sister.
Mr.. Ernest Causey and bride re
turned home on Wednesday, and are
now staying at Mr.. R. A. Causey's,
but will move to Parksley next week.
Mr.. r. A Causey has bought the
storehouse lot in Leemont, formerly
occupied by D. H. Johnson, and pro
poses to move his storehouse thereon.
Johnnie Byrd, of Bloxom Sta ton,
but who is now in the railroad service
at Cape Charles, sick with the grip
for several days, is now much i'm
proved.
A colored boy living with Mr.. S. J.
Lewis was severely bitten on the arm
by large dog of Mr.. Lewis this
week. The boy caused the dog to
bite by teasing him.
Rev. MIR. Webb, of Norfolk, who
has teen assisting Rev Mr. Givan in
a revival at our NJ. E Church, left
for home last Saturday. Services are
still being held nightly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
GriaY.
MIR. S. r. Beloat is off on cunning
trip on Hog Island bay.

MIR. S. r. Beloat is off on q cunning
"trip on Hog Island bay.
Capt. John W. Rogers made bust
uess trip to Baltimore this week.
Mrs. Althia Rogers is in Baltimore
Ibis week on u visit to relatives.
Mr.. Harry L. East left on early
Monday morning train for parts IN
known.
Mr. Oswald Mears and wife, of Oak
Hall, visited the family of Mr.. c. b.
Savage this week.
Mr.. w. II. Winbrough is contiEed
to his room nursing bruises received
by large timber log falling on him.
Mr.. w. II. Broughton will build a
BARREL factory at this place. ar
engagements to that end are being
made.
An ice pond near this place was a
favorite resort for our young people
last Tuesday, and all in attendance
reported lots of fun
The revival meeting at louisville
has closed Twenty-eight persons
were converted at the meeting and
twenty-five have joined the church
a thief entered the loft where the
road machines are housed by the
county few nights ago and stole 81
lot of the corn kept there for the
mules.
A party of friends will be enter
tanned at our hotel by Prep 'ietor
Fox, Tuesday evening, February 9th.
The light fantastic" will be in
dulged i'll on the occasion.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
Inferred ut Greeniawn.
Baltimore, Jan. ii, 1897.

The remains of Master Edwin
Keener Walden, whose death from
typhoid fever on Tuesday afternoon
at Bloxom. Accomac county, was
noted in this paper, were brought
here to day via the Cape Charles
boat for interment. The deceased
was son of Rev. W. G. Walden, pre-
siding elder of the Eastern Shore
district, and brother of Mrs George
W. Wray, of this city. The remains
were accompanied from Accomac by
Rev. j. R. Sturgis, of that county,
and were met at Old Point by Rev.
J. w. Whitley, pastor of Queen
Street Methodist Church, Hampton.
The funeral services were conducted
at the grave by the ministers named,
the interment taking place at 4
O'Clock at Greenlawn. : Newport
News Commercial, Jan. 21st.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-30
Don't Ne Came.

All We people who reads this notice
are cordially invited TO "Ye Little
Olde Folkes' Concert" to be holden
ut We Town Hall of Onancock on We
9Th day of we second month of ye
year 1897. Doores will be open at Z
O'Clock and ye musick will begin to
sound at 1880
Admission 25 cents. Ye people are
requested to bring ye appetites with
We, for We "Olde Folkesn of We church
will provide ye a supper-oysters and
cream. Laugh, eat and be we ale
merrie.