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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit
Court of the County of Northampton,
State of Virginia, entered in vacation
on the.5th day of June, A. D., .l899in
the chancery suit pending in said
Court entitled. P. Bernard Tankard
ct ux ct ais, VS.. John r. Tankard ct
ux ct ais shall sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder, in front of
z b. 81 s. D. Tankard's store at
Franktown. in said county, on
THURSDAY, 29th day Of June, 1899,
between the hours of 3 and O'clock
.. m, The following described real
estate situated in Occohannock Neck.
Northampton county, Virginia:
TRACT NO. 1-Containing about
one hundred and twenty two acres,
said tract will be sold subject to Il
right-of way over same to the county
road from tracts Nos. 2 and 3.
TRACT NO. 2-Containing about
one hundred and twenty two acres,
said tract will be sold subject to a
right of way over same to the county
road from tract No. 3.
TRACT NO. 3-Containing abyut
eighty three acres. This tract is
beautifully located. Tracts Nos /.
are improved with comfortable six
room dwellings and all necessary out
buildings.
TERMS-Ten per cent. of the pur
chase money to be paid in cash on
day of sale, with liberty to the pur
chaser or purchasers to pay as much
more on that day as he or they may
desire, and the balance OF the pur-
chase money not paid on the day OF
sale to be divided into two equal in
stallments, payable in one and two
wears from the day of sale with inter
est on the deferred insrallments
OHIO F. MEARS,
Special Commissioners.
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Valuable Real Estate
FOR SALE

The undersigned offers for sale at
private contract valuable tract OF
land containing $50 acres, situated
between Hallwood and Bloomtown,
open to the n. Y. P. Sc N. Railroad
and one mile from Hallwood Station.
The tract is about equally divided
by the new public road into two
farms, and each has on it good build
ings and has ample resources on
sameZand convenient to churches,
schools and postoffices.
The land above described, if not
sold at private contract before, will
be sold MONDAY, JULY Gath, 1899,
2 p. m, at HAYWOOD, at public
A. F. KELLY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

at meeting of the Virginia Con-
ference COMMITTEES on location, held
in Danville. it was decided that the
State Methodist Orphanage be loca-
ted in Richmond. The committee
was in session three hours and found
it difficult to decide between Rich
mond and Lynchburg. On the tirs1
ballot there was division, but the
choice of the capital city was made
unanimous on the next ballot. The
work of building will commence Al
the earliest moment.
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To wno,n /, May Concern.

L hereby give notice that l have
this day sold to l.. B. Gordy and
William j. Payne, my stock OF
goods, store fixtures and furniture,
belonging to me at Greenbackville,
Accomack county, Virginia, and con-
Quoted by William NJ. Gordy as my
agent, and from this date l retire
from the mercantile business at
Greenbackville, and Franklin City,
Va. Thankful for past patronage
solicit continuance of same, for the
new firm of Gordy u Payne.
P. 9. Matthews.
Greenbackville, Va, June 3D., 1899.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

Another victory for Virginia coal is
announced by the Bureau of Equip
ment of the Navy apartment, which
recently sent out letters to 1913 com.
manders in the United States Navy
asking what coal they preferred for
their vessels. One hundred and
seventeen of the 1913 answered POGO
hontas. It is said the French Navy
will also adopt this coal in preference
to the Welsh article.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

MFR. A. j. Cassatt, president of the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railroad Co., succeeds the late Frank
Thompson as president of Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Co. His promotion,
it is generally conceded, is due to his
fitness for the position, and is the re-
ward of close application to his work
in the many years in which he has
been engaged in the railroad business.
Like his predecessor "he rose from
the ranks"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

For RENT-Year 1900 that very de
sirable farm known as the "Poulson
Landn now occupied and tenanted
by Mr.. P. W. East, admirably sltua"
ted for trucking, directly between
Onancock and Tasley Station, thus
afrording ample shipping facilities
For terms &c, apply to 81. A. Hop
kins, POI E. Baltimore St., Baltl~
more, Md.
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DR.. J. w. Kellam,
louisville, Va.

FOR sALE-Mainsail, jib, blocks
and running rigging all entirely
new, also anchors, chains, pump,
windlass, and compass, belonging to
a schooner which carried 1000 bushels
of oysters; will sell cheap.
J. l.. Warren,
Pungoteague, Va.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Accomae
@. H., Va, as second-class matter.

Admiral Dewey declines to accept
the home which the American peo-
pie would present to him but is will
ing to take the funds which has been
raised for that purpose and invest it
in home for sick and disabled
soldiers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
Jos. s. Bunting,
Bloomtown, Va.

NoT1CE-The undersigned, by vir-
tue of the last will and testament of
James L. Savage, deceased, will sell
at public auction On Saturday, June
18th, 1899, 81 p. m, at Pungoteague,
real estate of said decedent, known
as Martin land, containing GO acres,
more or less, situated near Bobtown
and adjoining the lands of James n:
Mason and others. Terms made
known on day of sale.
Joseph 81. Savage,
Executor.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

Write to us Tor estimates on doors,
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware,
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low.
Mr.. 4. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. H., the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

PUBLIC AUCTION will sell at pub
lie auction at Mappsville, on Satur.
day, June 18th, 1899, the personal
estate of which Elizabeth E. Bow
doin died possessed, consisting prin-
cipally of household and kitchen
furniture. Sale will begin at 10 a. n
Terms made known on day of sale.
Ben. T. Gunter.
Executor.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

The Summer Normal of the yir.
gina Normal and Collegiate Insti-
Tute opened in Petersburg Monday
night. The address of welcome WAS
made by Mayor Peasants. Eighty
teachers from different parts of the
State were registered,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

For RENT-A storehouse on Hog
Island. The house is now vacant and
can be occupied at any time. Size OF
the house 34x1S, two story with three
good sized rooms on the second floor
and sitting room and kitchen at
tached. Suitable for family to live
in. Rent $75 per year. For further
particulars apply to
G. w. Doughty.
Broadwater, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

NOTICE. will begin the sale Of
Marsh g. Evans stock of general
merchandise Saturday. une 18th, be-
ginning promptly at one o'clock.
will sell on above day dry goods
boots and shoes, clothing &c, &c
This sale will continue every Satur-
day until entire stock is sold.
Geo..B. Hoffman,
Trustee.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
FAMILY FINANCIERING.

They tell me you work for a dollar day.
How is it you clothe your boys on such pay?
L know you will think it conceited and queer,
But do it because am good fnancier.
There's Pete, John & Jim, Joe, William 81 Ned,
A half dozen ys to be clothed and fed;
1 buy for them all plain victuals to eat,
But clothing buy only for our son Pete
When Pete's clothes are small for him to go on
My wife makes them and gives them to John,
When for John who is ten they have grown out OF date
She just makes them over for Jim who is eight.
When for Jim they have become ragged to fix,
She just makes Them over for Bill who is six,
And when for young Bill they will no longer do,
She lust makes them over tor Ned who is two.
So you see if get the good clothing for Pete
The family is furnished with clotning complete,
But when Ned got through with the clothing and when
He has thrown them aside what do you do with then?
Why once more we go round the circle complete
And begin to them for patches for Pete
But where dear friend you buy clothes that wear
From Pete down to Ned without rip tear:
I 90 down to -GLLCK'S- his stock is the best,
He can suit the whole family, my wife and the rest.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

FoR SALE-My small farm, situated
in HOMETOWN, and known as the
"John H. Melvin place." on reason
able and easy terms. The land is in
u high state of cultivation and dwell
ling in good repair. Apply to under>
signed or s. L. johnson.
Mrs. Lizzie j. Taylor.
Horntown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

Our new furniture store is now
complete. Anybody wishing furniture
it will pay to come to see us-our
prices is down below zero.
Clicks busy corner,
Onancock, Va.
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Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, J
ACCoMAC G. H., VA,
MAY Goth, 1899. J

To the creditors of JOS. E. Brod.
water, deceased, and all others
concerned: You are hereby motif
fled that, at the request of the
personal representative of the
said decedent, | have appointed
the goth day Of June next,
at my said Office, for receiving
proof of all debts and demands
against the said decedent or his
estate; at which time and place
you are required to attend and
prove your claims.
Give under my hand the day
and year first above written.
JNo. S. PARSONS.
Commissioner Of Accounts of
Accomack County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

For RENr-For year 1899, small
farm, part of Floyd farm, near
louisville, belonging to E. A.
BloXom. For terms apply to
DIR. Jno. w. Kellam,
T,OcuStyille.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
EHIgtrtrah { { Spring!

We ask your special attention to
the fact that with the opening of this
season we are better prepared to
meet your wants than ever before.
We are not only better fixed by way
of arrangement, but are carrying the
finest, freshest, most extensive stock
lin our line) on the Shore-all bought
In large quantities for cash-hence
we are able to sell you goods OF bet-
terquality for less money than others.
We do not buy our goods to keep
and look at, but to supply the wants
of our friend and customers, at the
lowest possible prices.
We pay the highest prices for pro-
duce.
To our force of attentive and polite
statesmen we have added a young
gentleman, Mr.. Chas. Anger, from
Baltimore, who is thoroughly exper-
fenced in the Meat Business. he hav-
ing handled it all his life. With ref
erence to Meats. we want to say that
all our former efforts in that direc.
tion were as nothing as con pared
to what we propose to do this
season; our purpose is to handle every
variety and abundance that the
Market will afford, which blended
With the cutting and handling of oul
experienced Butcher will bring about
new era on the Eastern Shore.
With such capabilities at our com
mand, we place our large and varied
stock at your refusal and if first class
goods at low prices are what you
need we can fill your orders every
time. Come and see us.
We mention few of our leading
lines:
Groceries, Domestic and Fancy
Meats of all kinds. Salt and Fresh
Fruits, Vegetables, Confectionery,
Paints. Oils, Brushes, Hardware, TIM
ware, Wood and Willowware, Queens
ware, Canned Goods, Corn, Oats, Hay,
Bran. Chop, etc.
rs Telephone in house and all Or
ders by phone promptly attended to.
Respectfully yours,
w. 7. Winder,
Opposite Pungoteague Road, -
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

Steady employment given. Good
wages can be made. Factory equip
ped with latest improved machines,
The Onancock Shirt Co.,
S. G. MCGRATH,
General Manager
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

NoT1cE-For loan on farm lands,
81, 10000, in amounts not less than
$4,000. Apply to.
L. B. Quinby, Attorney.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
Ernest Koenig,
Acconlac G. H., Va.

For RENT-For 1900 the place lex
cept main dwelling at jenkins Bridge
now occupied by Miss Florence
Fletcher and sisters. For terms APP
ply to
DR.. Frank Fletcher,
jenkins Bridge, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

For SALE Ten hives of Italian
bees the best honey makers, very
gentle,in best patent hive made, also
honey in pound boxes as fine as
split silk.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

Having sold my interest in
the agencies of the Hamburg
Bremen Fire Insurance Com
pany and the United States Fire
Insurance Company at Oman
cock, Va, to Fletcher & Dough-
ty, I desire to thank my former
patrons for their past favors ard
bespeak a continuance of them
on behalf of the new firm.
Respectfully.
L. w. GRoTON.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
Business Notices.

For SALE-A farm situated near
louisville, known as the John L.
Ward farm containing GO acres,
more or less. The land is in a fine
state of cultivation, the dwelling in
good repair and a plenty of out
houses. For terms apply to the un-
designed.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

For SALE-Valuable hotel proper
ty and livery stables. Address,
P. o. Box 55, New Church, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
rha One nau Gold Cure.

For cold in the head and sore throat use ker-
motifs Chocolates Laxative Quinine, the "One
Day Cold Cure"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

For SALR-One Deering selfbinder.
Will sell cheap.
John L. Warren.
Pungoteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

For SALR-Two barber chairs in
good condition, two looking glasses,
walnut frames, 1SX40; one walnut
washstand, marble top--all cheap for
cash.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17
Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
ACCoMACK G. H., Va.
May goth, 1899.

To the creditors of Levi Nor
than, James Earle Grinnalds,
Frank A. Hinman and Alfred
Trader, deceased, and all others
concerned: You are hereby no.
titled that, per decree of the cir
cult court, l have appointed the
Goth day of June next, lat my said
office, for receiving proof of all
debts and demands against the
said decedents or their estates,
at which time and place you are
required to attend and prove
your claims.
Given under my hand the day
and year first above written.
s. T. ROSS,
Commissioner in Chancery Acco-
mack Circuit Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

WANTED good cow fresh to pail
Will pay cash.
O. F. Mason,
Mappsville.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

WANTED-Good COW fresh to pail.
Give full description and lowest cash
price to
Onancock, Va;
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REAL ESTATE
Public Auction.

At
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-06-17

I;cs,,et.lfullv.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
Parkersburg Fire.

Parkersburg, Feb 13.-This morning
about six o'clock, the grocery, belong
ing to w. w. Moore, below Third
street on Juliana, was discovered to be
on fire and an alarm was sent in The
firemen responded and attached line
Of hose to the plug at the corner OF
Third and Juliana.
1t was evident that the fire orlglnat-
ed from a gas jet that was burning full
force and it soon spread among COM
bustible material. When the firemen
arrived the whole Interior was ablaze
but they confined it to the building
and finally extinguished it. 1t was cold
work, but the men stuck to their task
although covered with ice.
The stock in the store in an entire
loss, as the flames spread so rapidly
that it was impossible to save any.
thing. The loss is about $1,000 and the
insurance is $500 in the Smith agency
The firemen had hard fight to keeT
the flames confined and save the ad-
Joining property.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
Knox's Muskrat.

The very important question Of
whether or not there will be flood in
the Ohio Valley the present winter has
at last been settled. Policeman Knox
has an infallible sign that goes to
show, to the great pleasure of every
body concerned, that there will not be
a flood of very great dimensions this
winter. The sign by which the officer
sets so much store is the location of a
muskrat hole. He says that his musk
rat this winter has hole only half
way up the river bank, whereas in the
fall of 'S3. which was just before the
"a flood of historic fame, the same
muskrat had his hole half way up Har-
mar hill. Therefore the citizens need
have no further fear of high water this
year.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14

Mrs. Samuel Hart is quite i'll at
her home on Putnam street.
MIR. C. X. Morris, of Watertown,
is in the city.
Attorney Ralph Startling. of Coal
Run, was in the city on business Mon
day.
Mr.. w. T. Moore, route agent for
the U. S. Express Co., was in the city
Monday calling on friends.
DR. NJ L. Williamson has return
ed from a visit to Matamoras.
Mr.. jeff Lansley, of Lowell, was in
the city Monday.
"A prominent liveryman of the city
was asked a few days ago if the Sleigh
ing business was pretty good. He re-
piled that he kept no sleighs, as they
had to be kept for so many months
without use, and then the horses are
driven harder than at any other time
of the year and Just when 1T is likely to
hurt them the very worst too NO
we don't want any sleighs."
Although the very severe cold has
somewhat abated, one of the section
men at work on the tracks OF the G.
& M. near the depot froze three fingers
of his right hand Monday.
Judge Rood was called to- Beverly
Monday afternoon to hold unacy in
quest in the case of Miss En- ma Stev-
enson.
Mrs. c. ]. LaValle received the sac
news Monday morning of the death OF
her mother, Mrs. Catharine McNam-
ara, at Montreal Canada Idrs. La
Vale is prevented from atte 1ding the
funeral, owing to her own i'll ness.
Charles Brooks, son of Mrs, Jacol
Bowers, will have hearing in Probate
Court this Tuesday after noon. The
boy is charged with truancy' and disor
derby conduct, and the pro, ,eedings ar,
brought looking to send hi N to the Re
form Farm.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
A Babe Frozen to Death.

The old rookery on the south side of
the Kanawha on the river bank just
below the O.. r. r. bridge is in fear
full state of dilap.dation, every window
in the house being broken, doors off
lie linges through which keen winds
pass without obstruction. Yet al
most every room in this building is
occupied, but how the inmates exist in
this kind of weather is mystery.
An infant of Willard Madison, about a
year of age, died on Sunday morning
from the extreme cold, and others are
suffering. 1t is sad state of affairs
a 9the father is a worthless sort of a
fellow who spends his time loafing.-
Sentinel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
To the Public.

Consider yourselves cordially invit-
ed to be present at the correctly con-
structed and considerably combined
Calico Carnival to be held at Buell.
Post Room, Putnam street, on Febru-
AIRY 18th 1899.
The admission price entities you to
the following conspicuous courses,
served in compound compactness:
One Conglomerated Compound Cir
Gle, one Cup Communicative Cordial,
! Containing no chicory) or one Cup
Chinese Cheer, or one Cup Choice
Churned Cream and one Cider Cured
| Cucumber and Cup Cold Comfort.
| Admission ten cents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, rs they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catafrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure 1t you must
take internal remedies Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on tie blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not II
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for wears, and is IL regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combin-
alton of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in eur.
ing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free
f. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
Richardson's Hea ad Ease.

a he giddy head gids ease from head
Rase. 4 Eases 10 cents.
u Head-Ease cures big head.
N Head-Ease makes the Sunday hat fit,
n After jag try Head-Base.
head rests in a packange of Head
lEase.
For nervous or sick headache try
fHead-Ease.
There's easy ease in the ease from
Phead-Ease.
! There isn't much difference in the
kmorning If you take Head-Ease.
Head-Ease stops the thumps.
4 little pain-o -ohasers for 10 cents in
Il packet of Head-Ease,
4 "Head-Ease cures the Diked head
liked head rested by Head-Ease.
j The most easful easfulness Is eased
from the ease that is eased in the
4 rlseful ease of Head-Ease.
Heads that ache and lie awake have
4 never dreamed of Head-Ease.
Head Ease fits the hat to the swelled
head,
Wby. Head-E Ease, of course.
! Head-E is shepherd to the mind,
A going into the byways of forgetfulnesi
1 20 hiring. back runaway ideas to the
eweet pasture of the fertile brain.
Prepared and sold by
WILL RICHARDSON.
Tbe Cut Rate Druggist, l27 Greene st
Iead-Ease sent by mail for 1Oc, 3 TO
For sale by s. A. Palmer, Williams
\ town w. va. Geo, w. Haight, New
d port. ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
Pleasant Birthday Party.

On Monday evening about thirty of
the young friends of Miss Maggie
Kerns, daughter of Officer Kerns, gave
her surprise by coming in to spend
the evening at cards in honor of her
sixteenth birthday anniversary. The
entire matter had been arranged with
out her knowledge and therefore she
was completely and pleasantly sur
prlsed. The prizes had been arranged
for the winning couple to be a silk
handkerchief for the gentleman and a
pocketbook for the lady, the consola-
tion prize to ue grotesque doll.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
The Marietta Daily Leader
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1899.
River News.


The cold weather and falling river
is working sad havoc to water craft
generally.
The Eloise lie laying aground in the
mouth Of the Muskingum ana an un-
successful attempt was made to pull
her off Monday.
The little ferry boat that was brougt
here to supply the place of the Pioneer
City az the time she was off for repairs
is laying on the west side of the Mus
kingum river high and dry, but resting
in an easy position.
The City of Pittsburg is in a very
bad position, having ice gorged under
her bow and back about one-third of
her length Her stern has settled con-
slderably and on Sunday evening at Z
o'clock her main chain broke. The
break was Immediately repaired, but
the damage will be considerable, even
if her builders succeed in floating her
before higher water. There were two
towboats pulling at her all day yester-
day, but at $50 last evening she was
still fast on the gorge.
The ferry boat made few trips be-
tween the Front street landing and the
bar Monday afternoon.
The ice is gorged at the head of the
island and that below has run out,
leaving the channel here clear The
water beyond the bar being frozen
heavily people can cross that part of
the river safely, on foot.
There is quite gorge at the b. & o.
bridge at Parkersburg, but for twenty
miles below the channel is clear.