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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04
Announcement s.

To My Fellow Citizens OF Accomac:
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Commonwealth's
Attorney for the next term, subject
of course to the primary election to
be held in April, and hereby pledging
hearty support to the nominee if /
am defeated.
1t is neither my intention nor de-
sire, in coming before the people of
this county for this place, to criticise
the official record of the present in
cumbent, Mr.. james II. Fletcher, Jr.
He has made faithful and efficient
officer. But having had the position
for more than one term, he ought to
be, and undoubtedly is, qualified to
make u living and attain to success in
his chosen profession.
Believing myself capable of dis
charging the duties of the Office, I
ask, as young attorney, that may
have the opportunity of serving my
State and my county. and of benefit
ing myself as my opponent has had.
Many young men, Mr.. Fletcher be-
ing one of them, have in the past
been started in life by being elected
Commonwealth'sAttorney have made
good officers and successful men after
wards.
have tried to prepare myself to
practice my profession and now ask
my fellow citizens to give ME the OPP
portunity Of proving my ability to
sustain myself in the court house and
to the best of that ability will I GER
tainly perform my duty should I be
elected. Very respectfully,
THos. w. RUSSELL.
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Supreme r.adSe of oystermen's rr
tcctive Union.

The Rechabite Hall, Messongo, was
filled to its utmost capacity on
Wednesday, March 25th, for the pur-
pose of organizing a Supreme Lodge
of the Oystcrmen's Protective Union.
Every local Union of the county was
represented. On motion, Geo. W.
Glenn was called to the chair, and
Geo. N. Weaver was elected secre-
tary.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing twelve months: Geo.
w. Glenn, supreme master workman;
John Fl. Hopkins, assistant supreme
master workman; John E. Anderton,
supreme secretary; DIR. Frank Fletch-
er. supreme treasurer; Geo. N. Wea-
yer, supreme organizer; Capt. p. IL.
Conorton, sergeant-at-arms; Charles
M. Spencer, chaplain.
The Committee on Credentials re-
ported 10 delegates in attendance.
A Committee on Laws was appoint
ed and reported bylaws and consti-
tuition, which were adopted for the
government of the order.
A Committee Of Conference was
asked for by the Farmers Alliance of
the county. and the following were
appointed: J. +. Terry, L. R. Chase
and Walter J. Hall.
The State organizer was instructed
to begin the work of organizing mt
cnce on the Western Shore, and left
for that purpose on Monday.
The supreme master workman will
he~in the work of organization in
Accomac and Northampton at once.
A committee of three was appointed
to procure n meeting place Mt Acco-
mac G. H., on April 2?th. conrt-tlay,
Mt which time and place the Supreme
Union will be convened.
JAS. F.. ANDERTON.
Supreme Secretary.
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To Ny Fellow Citizens of Accomac:
IS | hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
Commemorative Attorney at the
election for county officers to be held
in the Spring, subject to the primary
election.
Il desire to be reelected to said Of
flee, and if you think it to your inter-
ests to favor me by another term in
Office, will most gratefully appre-
ciate it; and hereby pledge myself to
do in the future as I have done in the
past-prosecute to the best of my
ability every violation of law that is
brought to my notice, without fear
or favor to any man, and with an
honest and sincere effort to act fairly
towards all. And with the use OF the
additional knowledge gained from an
experience of little over five years
in office, I beg to assume that lam
better qualified than ever to dis
charge the grave and responsible
duties of said office.
Very respectfully,
JAMES FL. FLETCHER, JR.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

At the meeting of oystermen Mt the
Rechabite Hall, on 25th ult.. for the
purpose of organizing n Supreme
Lodge, the local Union reported n:
membership of five hun 'red and the
two organizers appointed at said
meeting, hope by the rnitcd efforts
OF the oystermen of the State to enrol
10000 names in the different Unions
now ut work and hereafter to be in
stituted, by 1st of next December.
We have been endorsed by the
Farmers Alliance of the county of
Accomac. and we ask the hearty CO.
operation of NIL persons interested in
tho oyster industry. All persons in
sympathy with us are cordially in
vited to be present at the meeting at
Accomac c. H., on April 27th, court
day. The undersigned supreme mas
ter workman will be ut Franklin city,
April 18th. Chincoteacue Island. APP
ril 18th, Greenbackville, April Goth,
for the purpose of organizing Oyster
Unions. Other appointments will be
made through ENrERPRIsE.
GEO. w. GLENN,
SnDreme Master Workman.
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sister of Mr.. WIN. H. Parker and
Mrs. Tully w. Parker, Onancoclls ard
Mrs. BENZ. s. Nottingham, Bayyiaw.
She wasan attractive and accomplish
ed lady, and her early death is deep
ly regretted by q large circle OF rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Margaret Wright, who died at
the home of her son, Mr.. Isaac i ).
Wright, near Onancocll, on the 10Th
of March, was one of the most esti-
lnablo ladies on the Eastern Shore,
and early association with the de-
ceased, enables the writer to offer
his tribute of esteem for her many
virtues and extend his sympathies to
the beraaved-none the less sincere
because the knowledge of her death
came to us so late. She was the
widow of Elijah Wright, deceased,
and died in the S1th year or her age.
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ObiIuar1-.

Mrs. Susan e. Crockett, wife of
Capt. A. J. Crockett, was born Deem
Der nth, 1924. and departed this life
March 9th, 1891 For eighteen years
she was q sufferer from paralysis, but
Notwithstanding her Affections, she
always attended church when posi-
BILE, and performed the various du-
ties of life as far as her strength
would permit. To her husband, she
was indeed helpmeet. She shared
his joys and SORROWS, and in his
darkest hours, she never failed to
give words of encouragement. In
the midst of anxious cares, how often
have we heard her say 1T is all for
the best" She was converted and
Joined the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, over forty years ago,
and was a consistentmember of Ever
green Church, on Pungoteague Cir
cult, at the time of her death. The
church has lost true friend, and an
earnest worker, in her death. She
never thought it a hardship to work
for it, or to do anything she could to
advance the Masters cause. She re-
marked short time before her death,
that "she had never tired of laboring
for the church" She delighted in
campmeetings and always looked for
ward to them with pleasure, and has
presided over q tent at every camp
meeting that has been held on Pun
colleague circuit, since 1872. Now
She will be missed, especially in her
own home, and in the hearts of her
husband and children. The end was
sudden and unexpected. but the
Grace that had supported her through
years of suffering, sustained her in
death. Her last words were: 81 am
going home, Thy will not mine be
donen Our hearts are sad and we
mourn because we shall see her no
more in the flesh, but Heaven seems
more attractive because we feel that
mother is there. May we all meet
her in Heaven.
Oh how sweet it will be in that beau
tiful land,
So free from all sorrow and pain;
With songs on our lips and with
harps in our hands,
To meet one another again.
Her daughter
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

The spring opening of the stock of
general merchandise of Messrs. Hys-
lup & Turner, Grangeville, is adver-
tised in this issue, and the special at
tention of the ladies is invited to the
millinery and dressnaking establish
ment conducted by them under the
supervision of o lady from Baltimore.
They propose to make their place of
business a favorite resort for all Gus
tonlers-and will offer special induce
ments in prices this season.
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BUSINESS NOTICES

Gentle SPRING. loses many of it's
terrors when the system is fortified
by use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. With
multi5udes, this wonderful tonic-al-
terative aslong superseded all other
spring medicines, being everywhere
recommended by physicians.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

To MY Fellow Citizens of Accomac:
announce myself candidate for
the Office of Commissioner of Revenue
Accomac Parish, District No. /, sub
iect to the primary election to be
held on the 25th day Of April, next,
and if nominated and elected, will
discharge the duties of the office to
the best of my ability. Respect'y,
JOS. r. RIGGS.
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Oyster club orga,ized.

The citizens of Hoffmans wharf and
vicinity, have organized an oyster
club, under the name of "Hoffmans
wharf United Oystermen." Capt. A.
J. Crockett, was elected President;
G. B. Hoffman, Secretary; and w. 6.
Hoffman, Treasurer. There was no
important business transacted out
side of electing officers &c. Thirty
four members joined. We cordially
invite all dredgers, tongers and all
others interested in the oyster bust
ness to take part with us.
A. J. CRoCKETT,
President.
6, B. HOFFMAN,
Secretary.
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The hen-house of Mr. Thos. Fl. Budd,
Fair Oaks. was raided Tuesday
night. and 10 chickens and 1 turkey
stolen therefroln. Mr. Rudd has been
in hot pursuit of the thieves ever
since. but TO date the developments
are not encouraging for recovering
his poultry.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

To the Voters of Accomac County:
Fellow citizens-I hereby announce
myself candidate for the Office of
Sheriff of Accomac county, subject
to the decision of the Democratic
primary election to be held April
25th, 1891, and most respectfully So
licit your support. Ifnominated and
elected,I promise prompt and faith
full discharge of the duties of said
office, and should / fail to secure the
nomination, I pledge myself to sup
port the nominee of the primary cleo
ton.
Very respectfully,
L. JAMES GUNTER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Upshur b. Quinby, trustee, will, on
Monday, the eth day of April, 1891,
court-day, about o'clock p. H., at
the front door of the courthouse of
this county, proceed to sell the hotel
property in Drummondtown, belong
ing to Duflield Savage. For further
particulars see printed posters, or in
ouire of trustee.
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70 my Fellow Citizens.

10 my yfellOW ClblzcIS-
/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for County Treasurer, and sub
nit my claims to the primary cleo
ton to be held on the 25th day of
April 1891; if defeated in the primary
/ pledge myself to cheerfully submit
to that result and will use my best
endeavor to elect my successful COM
petitor-but if successful in being
elected I promise to discharge the
duties of the office faithfully; and to
the best of my ability, harmonic
the interest Of the office and the con-
venience of all tine people. have
made arrangements with Mr.. John
II. Hopkins to become my. deputy,
should you see fit to nominate me.
Very respectfully,
EDWIN Il. POWELL.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

The number of people in attendance
on the first day of the March term of
the county court, was considered by
many the largest ever seen here.
They were doubtless mistaken in that
estimate though the crowd was an
unusually large one. The principal
attractions were the candidates, fine
weather and the superb stock on ex'
hibition
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Rev. John A. Barker, pastor OF
Drummondtown Baptist Church, has
accepted a call to a church in Peters
burg, and will leave soon for his new
field of labor. He is faithful and
efficient pastor and during his pas
torate here has rendered acceptable
service to all our people-and will
carry with him to his new home their
sincere regrets and best wishes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

To the Voters of Atlantic District:
Thankful for your support in the
past, announce myself q candidate
for reelection to the Office of Justice
of the Peace, subject to the action of
the Democratic party in the coming
primary election. Respectfully,
+. w. HUTCHINSON.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

To My Fellow Citizens of Accomac:
/ hereby announce myself /. candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner of
Revenue. Accon,ac Parish, District
No 1, subject to the primary election
to he held t day of April, next. If
nominated and elected | pledge my
self to discharge the duties OF the
Office to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
w. u. p. MISTER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Send in your orders for Mixture b
and Fish Mixture can have them
at your station the next day after the
reception of the orders.
w. L. Mock,
Temperanceville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Rev. Joseph H. Hidden. a promising
young minister of the Baptist Church,
from Scale, Alabama, and Miss Ellen
u. Rattaile, the popular and accom-
piished daughter of Mr.. Henry Bat
taile, of Accomac, were married at
the brides home, near Pungoteaeue,
on last Monday, Rev. John A. Bar
ker officiating.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Read the advertisement of Mr..
Harry II. White, Bloomtown, which
appears in this issue. In it you will
find much to interest and benefit YOU,
if YOU will avail yourselves OF the op-
portunity to secure the bargains he
offers You.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Rev. r. S. Williamson, pastor of NJ.
P.Church, Franklin Circuit, preached
his farewell sermon of present Con-
ference year here, on last Sunday,
and left for Conference on following
day. The churches have petitioned
for his return and their wishes in the
matter will probably prevail.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Mr.. E. E. Mock, representing Fitz-
gerald, Wedge & Co, wholesale gro
GERS, Baltimore, will make tour of
the Eastern Shore. next week, pre-
pared to take the orders of our mer-
chants and fill them to their satisfac-
ton. We cordially commend both
as worthy of their favors.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Mr.. Alfred Ewell and Miss Carrie
Lewis. living near I.cemont. con-
Guiding ''to take each other for better
or worse" and in defiance of the par
entail blessing WITHHELD, left by train,
on last Saturday night, for Maryland,
TO be married.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

The public schools in Lee District,
closed yesterday. The trustees in
Pungoteague District. have not been
so liberal in expanding their money
in building schooihouses and the
schools in that district will remain
open a month longer.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

To the Democr IT'S of Accomac County.
Fellow Citizens:-I hereby an
nounce myself II candidate for the
Office of Treasurer of hccomac coun-
ty, subject to the decision o: the
Democratic primary election to be
held on Saturday, the 25th day of
April, next. Believing have the
ability to discharge the duties of the
said Office satisfactorily, if nominated
and elected; and having never before
asked your support for county of
flee, / most respectfully solicit your
votes, for which you will receive my
heartfelt thanks.
If elected as Comfy Treasurer, Mr..
Stanley j. Lewis, of Parksley, Va, q
gentleman of several years business
experience, will act as my deputy, to
attend to the duties of the Office in
District No 1, Accomac Parish.
Hoping it will be my privilege to
meet many of my fellow-citizens at
various points, ain,
Very respectfully, yours,
ALFRED j. L1LLIsroN.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

lIr. S. Blair Ward, dentist. will he
nj Wachaprcague. on Thursday. April
9Th. and on the second THURSDAY, in
every month thereafter, for the prac-
tice of his profession. He can be
found at the residence of VIM. j..
ECS1ue.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

l am a candidate for the nomina-
ton as Justice of the Peace in Pun
colleague District at the primary, and
will if nominated and elected, dis
charge its duties faithfully and i'm
partially. GEO. w. BELL.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Mr.. David F. Watson, louisville,
being aroused suddenly from his
slumbers last Tuesday night, and
while laboring under the delusion
that some one was endeavoring to en-
ter his dwelling through the window
asked no questions, but getting his
gun took aim at the point from which
the imaginary noise came and fired
damages, 5 window panes smashed
and u carriage top riddled with shot.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Mr.. E. Lee Hickman, formerly of
our town, has accepted situation
with Cohen & Stern, importers and
iobbers of hosiery, notions, white
goods &C., Baltimore, Md. The firm
is first class and we can very cordial
ly commend Mr. Hickman, as g polite
and attentive salesman, with merit
emitting him to success in the avoca-
ton which he has chosen. Our mer-
chants should patronize him.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Fellow Citizeus of Lee District:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for j u;tire of the Peace, subject
to the primary to be held OH the 18th
day of April, A. ID. lS0l. Ii l ain
nominated and elected, will endeavor
to discharge the duties of said office
faithfully and impartially.
Respectfully,
los. w. MEARS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

The Chesapeake Agricultural Fair
Will open this year on the 18th of
A ,gust. as last year, and will be
opened to the public four days. its
character will he strictly moral and
no games Observation-Disclosures.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

NoT1cE-All persons who have Or
dered dry ground fish of the under
signed will please come for same:
Price of pure ground fish in bags $50
per ton, calculated fish in bags Sl1
per ton of 1000 pounds. All Others
who wish to order will do SO now as
supply is limited. S. K. Martin, Hoif-
mans wharf.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

REPRESENTATIVE 7269.-Has the
Morgan blood through the Ethan AL
lens and Vermont. Black Hawk. the
Hambletonian through the Almonts,
Volunteers and Abdallah Is, the Clay
through c. M. Clay %, the best Of
the Clays, based upon q thorough
bred foundation. He has sped, style,
breeding and splendid disposition.
There can be no better. Single ser
vice $40, to insure $25. Apply to DIR.
S. S. Quinn or Fred Waddy.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

I announce myself as q candidate
for Overseer of the Poor in Lee Dis
trict at the primary election to be
held April 25th, 1891, and will if NOM
mated and elected, discharge it's du-
ties in the best interests of the public.
ERNEST T. KoENIG.
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Supreme Master Workman

McMath Bros, Onley, Va, have
5000 choice Moore's early grapes
vines one year. The best early black
grape, two weeks earlier than Con
cord. 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen,
$500 per hundred.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for Constable in Lee district,
subject to the will of the people as
expressed at the primary election.
The support of the voters Of the dis
trict respectfully solicited.
VIM. t. JAMES.
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6, B. HOFFMAN,
Secretary.

Several car loads of hay received by
Mr.. E. E. Miles, Onancock, this week,
will be sold in quantities to suit at a
small advance above cost. Call and
get his Lrices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Father Mickle will lecture at Wach-
apreague, Monday, April 18th, at
7.30 p. IN, subject DUTY and at
Drummondtown, Wednesday, April
18th, ut $50 p. m, subject "Purga-
torY.n All are invited.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

DIR Ernest J. Waddy and DIR. Ed
ward T. Mason, are now prepared to
offer their professional services to the
people of the Eastern Shore. They
graduated at the University School of
Medicine, Baltimore, on LIST, inst.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

To The Voters of Accomac County:
Deeply grateful for your cordial
support in the past, announce my
self O. candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff of said county, sub
iect to the voice of the Democratic
party us expressed ut the ensuing
primary. JNo. IL. WISE.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

To the Voters of Atlantic District:
Thankful for your support in the
past, l announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Justice
of the Peace, subject to the action of
the primary to be held April 25th.
G. 6. GUILLBTTE.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Mr.. Jno. w. Hutchinson, head of
the firm of J. w. Hutchinson & Co.,
commission merchants, New York, is
in Accomac this week, in the inter-
est of said firm. Being native and
to the manner born and having won
by satisfactory returns last season
the good will of all his shippers, a
much more liberal patronage should
be extended to him this season. We
cordially. recommend him IL; worthy
the favors of our people.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

All persons in arrears to us for sub
scription or on other accounts, who
failed to resnond to onr call on last
Monday, will please forward or br ing
to us the amount due us on next
Tuesday, the first day of circuit
court.
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no the voters oil Accomac:

To the Voters Of AccOmac:
I respectfully ask your support at
the primary election to be held April
25th inst, for the Office of Commits
sioner of Revenue, District No. 1, and
if nominated and elected | shall en-
deavor to the best of my ability, to
discharge the duties of the office with
strict impartiality to all.
j. w. BROUGHToN.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Thanking the public for past favors
and asking continuance Of the same,
thereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office OF Com
missioner of Revenue, District No. 2,
submitting my claims to the primary
to be held on 18th of April, next. If
nominated and elected pledge my
self to discharge the duties of the Of
flee to the best OF my ability.
WM, D, TUNNEL.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Announcing myself as q candidate
for Constable in Lee district, subject
to the primary to be held April 25th,
I respectfully solicit the support of
the voters of the district and pledge
myself to discharge its duties faith
fully and impartially if elected.
GEO. n. TROWER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-04-04

Mr.. J. Wallace Bond, Baltimore,
popular as q commission merchant on
the Eastern Shore, and patronized
literally by many of our shippers,
was at Accomac c. H., last Monday,
on visit to his friends.
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THoRoaooD MASON, of VIM

announce myself as a candidate
for the nomination at the primary, as
Supervisor of Lee district-and will if
nominated and elected be guided by
the best interests of the public in the
discharge of it's duties.
SAM'L J. STEVENSON.