Norfolk Virginian, May 22, 1889

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Onancock, Va., May 21. -- Eight head of cattle were liberated from the town pound several nights ago by an infuriated party of countrymen, who swear they will never pay a fine in the corporation's treasury. None of the parties are known. The cattle had been impounded for being out on the common.

The initial number of the Tidewater News made its appearance Saturday. It is a well printed, spicy sheet, and deserves the patronage of the public.

An Eastern Shore Man Commits Suicide.

Mental illness

[Special Dispatch to The Virginian.]

Onancock, Va., (via Tasley), May 21. -- Jackson Kellam, a young man of 22 years, residing at Belle Haven, a small village in the southern part of this county, shot himself twice while standing on the porch of his sister's residence, last evening. The pistol ball took effect in his abdomen, near the heart, and will result fatally. Young Kellam had been on a protracted spree for some time past. No cause for the rash act is known. Kellam refuses to make any statement whatever.

A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.

Watermen -- Personal injury

The Finding of the Body of an Unknown Man.

[Special Dispatch to The Virginian.]

Mappsville, Va., May 21. -- The body of an unknown man was found adrift in Gargatha Inlet last Friday. On it was a considerable sum of money, which was appropriated by the finders, was well-dressed, but face was destitute of flesh; no hair, no flesh on hands or arms; had a photograph in pocket book taken in Worcester, Mass; was that of a young lady, and name was either Nettie or Etta Paine; was rather obscure. The body was turned adrift by the robbers, and parties are now searching for it. From the dress it was evidently the body of an officer of some merchant ship. Had an I. S. L. knife in a pocket.

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