Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-27
CAPE CHARLES.
PERSONAL .NoTES-BARN BURNED
: FINE RESIDENCE 5COMPLETED.s

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Cape Charles, Va, Dec. 26.-Rev. A.
s. venable, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, accompanied by his wife. Will
go to Norfolk on. the early morning
boat. The object of the trip Is to attend
the marriage of Mr.. II. II. Garden, who
is a broth;r of Mrs. Venabls. The bride
is Miss Margaret Proctor, sister OF Rev.
Will m Proctor, pastor. of the McISen-
dree Church. Bi-amblctcn. The wedd ng
will occur at 4:30 Thursday aftel noon.
The grc ON Is Il popular young business
man and resides in Mississippi.
The Sunday school entertainment
Christmas night at Bethany NJ. L.
Church Rev. Il. r. Van Dyke, pastor,
was a pleasant affair and Immensely
enjoyed, especially by the little folk.
Christmas day little colored urchin
dropped match In the store of l.. j.
Stirring. 1t fell among Roman candles,
rock is and crackers in great pr fusion.
1t wasn't long till the fun and noise
began. 1t was the liveliest episode in
Cape Charles this year. About SIS worth
OF ''popners" went off, but nobody
hurt.
Mr.. w. 4. Travis a prominent farm
err residing few niles out in the coun-
try. was thrown from q roadcart the
other day and sustained painful inju-
ries. The day following son of Cap
tain Read, who resides on Cheritcn
street, was thrown from q vehicle near
Sunnyside ana very badly hurt
Mr.. Henderson ID. Travis the late
p pular prop, tor of Northampton IIo-
tel, Will so TO New York next week He
has arranged Il business engagement
in that great metropolis.
y number of our young people have
gone down 10 Wilkins Beach to trip
the light fantastic toe" Tonight.
Mr.. William G. Smith was severely
cut and hurnei in the eye Y sterdly by
the cSplcsstion Of cannon cracker.
DIR. Garland Moore has the patient in
Charge and hopes to save the sight OF
the injured member.
Rev. j. VI. Reams, OF Bay View, pas
tor of the Cape Charles Baptist Mis-
sion. was here to-day, accompanied by
his wife.
Mr.. Orion and daughters left this
mcrning for weeks vacation among
Old friends in Delaware. They were ac-
cpmplnied by Miss Rhoda MsKinney
and Will be absent a week or more
Nj Margaret Nelabl>. OF Hampton.
came over to-day and will stay week
With her cousin Rev A. S. Venable.
OF The Presbyt ridn Church
Captain G. S. Morgan, one of our
most prominent farmers, whose home
and farm is located near Saaview. had
the misfortune Sa;ugday night OF hav-
ing his elegant harm destroyed by fire.
Some ten or twelve horses n number
of COWS and farming Ut ensils were con-
stunned ky the corasrat ton
Mr. j. Clyde Lindsey and wife from
Buffalo =. Y, and his brother. w. X.
Lindsey, from Norton, Va. arrived in
this place Saturday and have taken
charge OF the Northampton Hotel, Mr..
lIcnderson d. Travis retiring.
The new Courthouse OF Accomac is
nearly ready for dedication The even,
will be appropriately celebrated. Hon.
John w. c. Parker the senior menu
her OF the -AccOmac bar, will make the
d2dieatory remarks.
DR.. p. ~ Fit2hugh is spending the
holiday season down on the POINT
with his friend, Mr.. l.. T. Fitchett. Mr..
l'itchatt's property is faithfully To-
Gated ats point ovaglo king the Canes
and the lighthouse and adjoins tie
handsome cottage of Hon. John. S.
Wise
At Parkslcy the Jr. o. u. A. NJ. Will
have the l. annual banqu Tonight
DR. George II. Ray IS billed for
humorous lec,ura in Bridgetown We'll
nesday night on the theme OF matri-
mony
Mr.. a. Brush, nf Upshur's Neck, has
just completed the finest residence in
Acccmac.' lIe also has 4 splendid barn
and VIII entertain n large number of
sNortsmen this winter--those who arc
fond of cunning. a