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The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
Marked the Republican Party's Birth
place in Connecticut.

Hartford. Conn.-The oldest law
sign In Connecticut. owned and treas
ured by ex-Lieut. Gov. George G. Sill,
of this city, is missing. Since 1854
the sign, which read George G. Sill,
Attorney at Law" had hung outside
Mr.. Sill's office in the Francis building
on Main street.
Mr.. Sill looked en- the old sign with
affection. In the first place it was the
gift of his father, who with great
pride presented it to him just after he
was admitted to the Hartford county
bar in October, 1854, two years after
his graduation from the Yale law
school.
1t was the most pretentious sign of
the times, measuring three feet long
by two feet wide end costing $50. The
letters were carved into the wood and
gilded with genuine gold leaf, SO that
although 1t had done so years service
it was still fairly bright. It's sign
such as cannot be made these days
End that's one of the reasons that Mr..
Sill is willing to pay reward for its
return.
Then the associations OF that sign
endeared 1t not only to its owner. but
to manv citizens of this city. On Feb.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
Twas But a Dream.

Jim Wray, the Harvard rowing
coach. said to prophet of evil before
he sailed with the Harvard crew for
England: Il take no stock in your
words. Your words remind me of
those certain married man once
heard. This married man, coming
home quietly one evening, heard In
the drawing-room the voices of his
wife and mother-in-Iaw in earnest
conversation. He tiptoed to the door
and listened intently. He heard his
mother-in-law say: mo, darling. |
really must go tomorrow. / do not
believe in mothers-in-law making long
visits. day or SO once or twice a
tell you, dear, what treasure / think
you've got in VIII. There are few
husbands like him, and you must try
your best not to spoil him. He ig per-
fection as he Is. But don't you think
you are little hasty and inconsider-
ate with him sometimes? You must
be gentler and more accommodating
and. above all, avoid every appear-
ance of structure. Men need a little
latitude and you have no right to
chide VIII when he stays out till two
or three in the morning. for you must
remember that he is a man, not
child or a woman, and 1T is your duty
to allow him three or four evenings
week
viii stirred uneasily. He awoke.
1t all seemed so real, and yet, alasl
1t was but dream"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
Orange or Lemon Extract.

You can make better orange or
lemon extract than you can buy. for
you can be perfectly sure of its pur.
ity. Peel the lemons or oranges thin
around and around as you peel an
apple, taking none of the outside
skin. Put in a glass bottle or fruit
jar and cover with alcohol, or you
may simply chop the peel fine. add
twice Its bulk in white sugar and
keep in an air-tight jar. A teaspoon
full of this dried favoring will flavor
a large cake or pudding
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
PONY ATTACKS COWBOY OWN
Err WHILE ALONE ON PLAINS.
Tries to Kill His Rider Until Stopped
by Buiiet-First Case in Twenty
Years-Peculiar Habit.

Belle Fourche S. D.-"Texas Char
lie,' cowboy on the ranges north,
barely escaped a horrible death by
pony, Patsy, which had become fatally
locoed. Charlie noticed something
wrong with the pony, and from the
symptoms suspected loco. as the
weed has again made its appearance
in the Slim Buttes country this year.
The pony was nervous. irritable and
at the same time stupid. Once or
twice he had even appeared like a
horse with the blind staggers, but
Charlie was unwilling to give him up,
and did his best to keep the horse
away from the fatal weed. for which
horses after they have once eaten it
acquire an uncomfortable appetite.
A few days ago when about to
mount the man noted with apprehen-
sion that the pony's eyes had turned
white, one the the surest signs of
approaching madness in locoed
horse. They were then a good 20
miles from the ranch house, and the
cowboy decided to try for home.
1t was too late, however, and they
had not gone mile before the horse
rose in the air with tremendous
leap and fell to the ground. The cow
boy escaped injury from the fall, but
the pony scrambled to his feet in
stantly and charged ferociously at
the man who had been his best friend
1t was not alone the frenzy of pain
that attacked the horse, it was the
desire to kill. The man lodged, the
horse sprang at him, but the battle
lasted only until the cowboy could get
his gun. and then the horses suf-
ferings were quickly ended.
This is the first season in over 20
years that the loco weed has caused
any trouble In this section. Wet
weather seems especially favorable to
the growth of the weed, and this
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES vy'WNWFFvWVyFWVvyv'
Lost an Old LaU Sign.

4. 1856. in young Silrs office, Joseph
r. Hawley, Gideon Welles, John M.
Niles and John Hooker held the meet
ing at which the Republican party in
Connecticut was born. Later it was
underneath that old sign that Sill pre-
sided over the first meeting that Lin
coin ever addressed in this state.
Nearly all the prominent lawyers of
the present day in this city studied in
that law Office.
But even with such a history the
sign did not inspire respect in the
gang of painters who last week at
tackled the Francis building to give it
a new fall coat. When Mr.. Sill re-
turned from his luncheon the first day
Of the onslaught his old friend was
gone.
Where's the old sign?" he anxious
ly asked of the workmen.
Dunno" replied an industrious
painter. as he slapped on some paint
with his brush. 1T broke in two when
we started to paint and it's gone on
the Dump
Can l get 1t back?" anxiously in
quired its owner, but the only reply
was dubious shake of the head.
Once in his office, Mr.. Sill at once
organized searching party to scour
all the city dumps in the hope Of find
ing the remains of the faithful old
sign.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
A Query Answered.

A correspondent wants to know the
correct pronunciation of the word
Appendicitis" which is SO much in
evidence now as the name of a more
or less dangerous disease. The best
authorities pronounce it ap-pen-di-ci-
tbs. with the fourth syllable accented,
and the long, as in side" Bron-
chitis. tonsilitis, and other words of
that kind, have the i long also, though
1t should be said that there is good
authority for making the soft, as it
is in Italian. 1t is, after all, a ques-
tion of English or continental pro-
nunciation, the first making the 1
long. and the second making it soft.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
LOCO WEED MADNESS.

time of year, after the cotton comes
out. it is more quickly fatal than
earlier in the season. Not only horses:
but cattle and sometimes sheep form
the fatal habit. After an animal has
tasted it he becomes mad for it. will
eat nothing else, and hunts his range
over to find it. even as a dope fiend''
in human form will try to obtain his
usual drug. After eating it the ami
NAL is practically intoxicated, un-
reasonable, unreliable, and senseless.
Some stock men even go SO far as
to say that animals crave it, not
because they like the taste of it, but
because they desire the peculiar eff,
feet which it produces.
The most alarming characteristics
of the habit are that it is almost
impossible to break and also that If a
horse is broken of 1t he is seldom
good for anything afterward. The
only hope is to change his range. but
even this expedient often fails, as,
II he cannot obtain the weed, the ami
NAL may refuse to eat and ultimately
die of starvation.
The plant itself is harmless look.
ing bit of vegetation, resembling the
old-fashioned tansy in looks. 1t is
stout. silky-haired plant, with OBJ
long leaves. and grows from eight
inches to a foot high. The state of
Colorado alone spent nearly a quar-
ter of million dollars trying to find
cure for the habit, but thus far none
has been found.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
MADE THINGS HUM
INDIGNANT BEES FOR A TIME
OWNED THE CAMP.
Innocent Appearing Log Brought In
to Make Pleasant Fire Con-
tained Elements Of Disturb
arce Galore.

The moral to be drawn from the
following Incident is that nothing is
certain in this world and that 1t is a
wise plan 10 look before you leap.
says the New York World.
A short time ago young Boston
ian, William Hoffman, brought to a
camp at Ashland. Me, his bride of
month. After doing Bar Harbor and
the White mountains the couple
longed for quiet and sought IT in the
vastness of the primeval forest They
would, they thought, be far from
friends, and PREPARED to finish their
vacation clad in old clothes and sur
rounded by limitless freedom.
The only shadow whicn crept up
ward on the roseate horizon of domes-
tic bliss was mice. Mrs. Hoffman has
a horror of mice and the second day
In camp when she discovered one of
the small rodents scudding from back
of the fireplace in the main room she
nearly went into Mysteries. She
thought that II they had invaded one
room they might another: and that
day the guides spent most of their
time plugging suspicious-looking holes
with soap.
When the shades of evening fell
Mrs. Hoffman grew more nervous and
demanded roaring fire in the crate.
This had been cracking cheerfully
some time when there came a knock
at the door and two Portland couples
who We're camping in the neighbor-
hood dropped in to make friendly
call The advent was unexpected, but
the Hoffmans were by this time lone
some enough to welcome any
strangers of respectable appearance,
and when bridge was suggested a
table was brought out and the party
was soon lost in the excitement of the
game.
So interesting did they find bridge
that the hours wore away and the fire
died down until the supply of wood in
the none too commodious box was
entirely exhausted. Thereupon Mr..
Hoffman and his male guests went
out in search for more. AS the
guides had retired and the axe was
missing they seized upon four-foot
log lying Just back of the camp and
carrying 1t to the fireplace gently
laid it upon the embers.
Had Mr. Hoffman been less of a
tenderfoot he would have noticed that
the log was hollow and full of bees.
but being unyersed in the lore of the
woods, he merely retired to the table
and began shufillng the cards. The
deal was half completed when the
whole room seemed to be alive with
buzzing, hummng insects. the smell
of burned honey and pain. The wom-
en- screamed and ran out of doors, the
men did likewise, and the guides,
tumbling out of their cots. came rush
ing down, thinking a bear had in
vaded camp.
Near the camp was a brook ana
here the besmeared the swollen
faces. arms and ankles of the party
with applications of mud until they
were sight to behold. Then a fire
was built and the campers made as
comfortable as possible until the
guides could smoke the indignant
bees from the cabin. Next day the
Hoffmans left for New York to get a
little rest before going home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
Appropriate.

Tho boys fishing pole was fastened
under the root of tree on the riveI
bank. and he was sitting in the sur
playing with dog.
Fishing inquired man passing
along the road.
Yep" answered the boy.
Nice dog you've got there. What's
his name?"
Fish," That's a queer name for a
dog. Why do you call him that"
Cause he won't bite"
Then the man proceeded on his
way.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
A Refreshing odor.

TO obtain a lasting and refreshing
odor of sweet violets. put half an
ounce of "rrisroot, broken in small
pieces, in j bottle with two ounces of
alcohol; cirk 1t tight and shake we'll:
hen leavf far CT i've days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
Explorer Likes Sailors.

DR.. Nansen is fond of sailors. He
says that there is brotherhood OF
the sea which stamps sailors and sin
giles them out from all other callings.
He has found more thoughtful earn
estness among sailors and better
spirit than among any other profes-
sion Sailors. he believes. bear all
their hardships and sufferings with
calmness and fortitude
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
How to Treat Brushes.

Handsome ivory hair brushes will.
after time, become spotted, but this
Disagreement can usually be removed
by rubbing on fine salt with a slight
ly dampened cloth. II this is not
effectual use sawdust moistened with
a few drops of lemon juice and lit
tie water.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
Prospects.

ut seems my daughter is deter
mined to marry you" said old Roxley.
sternly. Now. see herei I'm told
you're regular beer guzzler."
Well" replied the bold youth. 81
admit I've been used to my share of
beer, but all thatll be changed when
I'm married"
"Ah,"
Yes; III be able to Afford wine
then"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
His Assets.

What are your liabilities?" asked
the lawyer OF the bankrupt press
agent.
'Ah," cried the latter. my lie
abilities are my assets.
American.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
DISCOURAGED.

What do you think of spelling re.
form?''
It's about like all reforms" said
the man who is seldom pleased. THE
words that were really hard to spell
in the first place are just about as
hard as ever"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
The Worlds Lonqest Fence.

The longest fence in the world. 1t Is
thought, is one of wire netting In Aus
tralia 1926 miles long. Its object Ia
TO keep rabbits from the cultivated
fields.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25

Americans pay too much attention
TO wealth Yes" answered the mil
lionaire, especially the men who as.
sess property"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-25
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ASIA CICARS

ASIA CIGARS
VIII not make you nervous. ASK your dealer
or The Hyman Cigar Co. $40 iTth street.
Denver. Colo.
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Wedding.
HOlly-Wallace.

A very pretty marriage was cele-
brated at Smiths Chapel, Sunday,
January l4th, the contracting parties
being Miss Tabitha B. Wallace,
daughter of Mr.. Washington and Mrs.
Jennie Wallace, and Mr.. William
Holly, a prosperous farmer of near
Bloxom. The wedding took place in
the presence of a large assemblage
and the ceremony was performed by
Rev. II. w. Davis, pastor of the
church.
While the wedding march was being
softly rendered by Miss Lillian Ward,
the bride, attired in pearl silk, entered
the church, leaning on the arm of
Miss Eva Ward, maid of honor, the
groom in conventional black, attended
by Mr.. John Colona.
The bridal party was rendered re-
ception at the home of the bride,
where an elegant feast was served in
old Virginia style. The presents were
numerous and handsome. After
spending a few days with the brides
parents the happy couple took the
train for their home near BlCxom.
They have the besJ wishes of their
many friends for prosperous and
happy life.
Friend.
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Married.
Friend.

handler-Wals h-January 10, 1906,
at Mappsville, by Rev. Richard Ed
wards, Carson f. Chandler and Miss
Edith Augusta Walsh.
Ross -Byrd-Juanuary 10, 1906, at
Hallwood, by Rev. Thomas Poulsoni
Edward r. Ross, Jr., and Miss Cecie
A Byrd.
MISUNDERSTANDING l, 1906
at Chincoteague, by Rev. S. U. Grim
sley, Harry Taylor and Miss Birtie
Holster.
-Bradford-January 3, 1906
at Accomac, by Rev. P. B. Hender-
lite, George c. Chance, Jr., and Miss
Mary A. Bradford.
MISUNDERSTANDING TO-, 1905
near Atlantic, by Rev Chas. Clement
John F. Bull and Miss Bette Wright
observation-disclosures 10, 1906
near Quinby, by Rev. Henry W
Davis, Edward Farlow and Miss EN-
ma Bundick.
Collins-Landing-January7 7, 1905
at Onancock, by Rev. W. c. Walden
Horatro P. Collins and Mrs. Kate L
Landing.
Reed-Fisher January 3, 1906, a
Chincoteague, by Rev S. U. Grimsley
William G. Reed and Miss Bertha A
Fisher.
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Chlncoteague.

Mr.. Warren Davis, of Cape Charles
paid us a visit this week.
Mrs. McNeal, of Suffolk, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Warren Richard
son.
Many commercial tourists continue
to arrive here weekly and in the num-
Der many new faces are seen this
year.
Walter Whaley, our express agent,
was called home this week by the
death of his father, Peter Whaley, OF
Whaleyville.
Thomas Phillips and family, OF
Wachapreague, and Mrs. Ingersou, OF
Hog Island, have moved to this place.
their future home.
Jeffries & burlington have bought
one of the largest and fastest sloops
at Atlantic City, Edith Louise, and a
gasoline engine will be put into her.
but sails will not be discarded. Both
will be used.
Our oyster money will hardly be
sufficient to Ego round" if we patron
ize very literally all who are here
after it. In the number of those here
at present claiming a share OF 1t are
piano and organ men, book and insu
rance agents, picture sellers &c.
/ Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel thlsWeek'
w. G.. Edmonds, E. H Brown, Z. Il
Byrd, J. w. Gray, G. Korte, y. Z
Hall, J. T. Phipps, J. F. Richardson
In. F. Webster, Baltimore; F. J. Don
Itague, Philadelphia; J. F. Diffendal
| Boston; E. Polk, Salisbury; l.. /
Ayres, Ocean City; James Steel, New
port News; DR.. w. A. Taylor, Stock
ton; S. A. Taylor, w. E. Fox, K. W
Anderson, AccOmac.
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Proceedings OF Board of Supervisors

At meeting of the Board of Super
visors at Accomac G. H. on Wednes-
dav business was transacted as fol-
lows:
Road machine managers made quar-
terlv and road surveyors yearly re-
ports.
John H. lIcCready resigned as road
surveyor of Tangier Island Election
District and Lewis H. Crockett was
appointed as his successor.
settlement was made with treasu-
rer for year 1904, which showed bal
ance in hand due county of about
s., 900.
The treasurer reported that $4,000
of the ST 900 borrowedto build court
house and furnish same, to repair jail
&C., had been paid.
Elk parte Petition of D. II. Lewis
and others for public road on Chin
colleague Island. Order entered con-
frming report of viewers opening
road, allowing compensation to GER
tain land owners and removing same
from docket.
Elk parte Petitions of Jesse K
Watson and wife for road on Chlnco
league Island; of Spencer f. Rogers
and others for a public road, and OF
Thomas S. Hopkins and others for
public road. Order entered in eaci
case, summoning proprietors and ten
ants to show cause, if any, why salC
roads should not be opened.
, Elk parte Petition of Fletcher NJ
Lewis for a road in Lee Maglsterla
2 District. Report of viewers filed.
Orders entered resembling orders pre-
viously passed allowing residents an
non-residents to ship wild water TOW
&c. out of the State, as appears
publication elsewhere, authorized D
a Board of Supervisors.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
Onancock.

Messrs. Clarence and John GUSTS
have bought the grocery store OF MI
U. @. Sturgis, on West Main street.
Miss Sarah Nelson Parker lett
Thursday for months visit to rela-
tives and friends in Baltimore and
Washington.
Miss Lila Snyder, of Baltimore, and
DR. William Parramore, of Hampton,
attended the funeral of Mrs. Anna q.
Parker here on Wednesday.
Rev. w. Cosby Bell, rector of Holy
Trinity p. f. Church, of this town.
will be ordained to the priesthood by
BISHOP A. NJ. Randolph, in st. PauPs
Church, Norfolk, Sunday, February
10th.
Can't. Thomas Johnson, the patrl-
arch of the town, is quite ill at this
time. The Captain has recently cele-
brated his Goth birthday. His many
friends hope to soon see him on the
street.
Can't. and Mrs. J. P. L. Hopkins
celebrated the eighteenth anniversary
of their marriage last Thursday even
ino Their handsome home "Beech
Lawn was aglow with light and
GOOD will and good cheer held undis-
nuted sway. Covers were laid Tor
twelve and terrapin, oysters, wild
fowl and all the delicacies of the sea-
son were served. Those present were
Can't. and Mrs. ]. P. L. Hopkins, Mr.
and Mrs. It. w. Taylor, Rev. and Mrs
J. Cosby Bell, Mrs. Robert L. Hop
kins. Misses Frances and Constance
TAYLOR, Mr.. Stewart X. Powell ano
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Hopkins.
The remains of Mrs. Anna Q. Par
ker. who died in Baltimore Sunday
arrived in Onancock Wednesday morn
Il
ing bv steamer Pocomoke. Mrs. Par
ker was the widow of the late DR.
James H. Parker and sister of TIT
late Judge John w. Gillet. She i
survived by three children-Mr. Geo
Parker, of New York; Mr.. William
Parker and Miss Sarah Parker, o
Baltimore, and a step-son, Mr.. Oth'
Lee Parker, of this town, Funera
services were conducted by w. Gosh.
Bell, in Holy Trinity P E. Church. a
In O'Clock and the interment was Il
Onancock cemetery. The pail bear
ers were: Honorary-Dr. Z. r. Leath
erbury, DR.. E. w. Robertson, Capt )
P. L. Hopkins, Mr.. H. F. Powell, MI
Harry Custis and DR.. E. B. Finney
| A ctive-Mr. II. w. Taylor, Mr.. JON
s. NAPLES, Mr.. E. f. Miles, Mr. Stew
art K. Powell, Mr.. w. It. Wise, MI
Robert P. Custis, Mr.. Robert L. HoI
kins and Mr.. Robert L Shield.
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rlOdeStOwn.

The health of our people is excel
lent: not case of sickness in town.
Mrs. Addie Shreves left for Balti-
more last week to spend a few weeks
in that city.
Our pastor, Rev. Richard Edwards
fits the place. He is a worker IN
church and Sunday School, with an
enrolment Of nearly hundred in the
latter, due largely to his efforts.
Mr.. Irving Onley and wife gave a
very enjoyable evening to the young
people last Tuesday. Those present
we're: Misses Lille Littleton, Maggie
Nears, Lille Shreves, Eva and Carrie
Hickman, Mamye Bunaick, Mabel and
Minnie Elder, Flora Bloxom, Hattie
and Miner Bundick, Della, Rosa and
Lulie Ross; Messrs. Geo. Hickman
Norman, Fred and Dorsey Bundlckl
Edward and Thomas Mears, Edward
Savage, Marvin and Eddye Onley,
William and Edgar Rayfeld, Frisby
Dix. William Bloxom, Brader
Johnson and Elmer Littleton.
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ParksIey.
Mr.. r. d. Scott was here Thursday
for a short stay.

Mr.. T. D. Scott was here Thursday
for a short stay.
Mrs. V. S. Taylor, of Middlesex
county. is visiting relatives here.
There were twenty-five additions to
the NJ. P. Church during the recent
special services.
Miss Maize Johnson, who has been
confined to her room by sickness for
several days, is out again.
Dr.. Fletcher Dtummond made trip
to Norfolk this week, accompanied by
Mrs. NJ. W. Mathews, who re NAMED
at the Sarah Leigh hospital for treat
ment
Tle lecture on the Holy Land by
Rev. f. II. Mullineaux, III M. p.
Church Monday night, was well at
tended despite theinclement weather.
and was greatly enjoyed by all present.
4 Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton was organized here Wednesday
night, with the following officers
George w. Maxon, president; Miss
Stella Scott, vice-president; Elmer
Lewis, secretary; Roger S. Warren
cor. secretary; Benz. T. Crowson'
treasurer; Miss Olive Lewis, organist'
Thirtv-six members were enrolled at
first meeting, with more to be added
It will meet each Wednesday night IN
the NJ. P. Church, to which the pub
lie is cordially invited.
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hOrntOWn.
Mr.. Thomas Townsend is in the Guy
for medical treatment.

Mr.. Thomas Townsend IS III the Guy
for medical treatment.
Miss Vessels, of lower Accomac, IS
the guest of Mrs. b. Bayly.
Mrs. Lizzie Watson, of this place,
is the guest of friends on Assateague.
Miss Stella Meelheim was compelled
by sickness to close her school this
week. but at this writing is much i'm
proved.
A donation party at the home Of
Mr.. S. T. Johnson, this week, by the
friends of Rev. Charles Clement was
well attended and enjoyed by all
present. The brother received heavy
pounding, but Of the kind that helps
instead of hurting him.
A special sermon will be preached
at our Methodist Church by Rev. j.
A. VIM on Sunday. The superin-
tendent of the Sunday School, Mr.
VIM. Marshall, will also on same day,
give a talk, with illustrations on
blackboard, which promises to be in
teresting.