Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-09-05


AccoMAc COURTHOUSE, VA.
SATURDAY. SEPT, 5, 1891.
lohn W. Edmonds. Editor and Owner.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Mr.. H. C. Northam has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Sirocco. this
county.
The death of DR.. Gillet T. Watson,
Washington. formerly of Accomac, is
reported by our exchanges.
The latest advices are. that Hon.
W. /. Scott is dangerously i'll and a
fatal termination is expected.
Mr.. Vim. Fl. Parker, New York,
after q short visit to friends in Acco-
mae, left for home Monday last.
The question of granting or not
granting liquor license, will he voted
upon in Atlantic district, to-day,
Mr.. John II. White, administrator
of James It. Lewis. deceased, offers
for sale in this issue, valuable Schoon-
er OF decedent.
Tie public schools of .Acconac
county will. as determined by the
County School Board, open on Mon
day. October 9TH.
Mr Robert b. Handy, editor OF the
Eastern Shore Herald, was u visitor
70 .Accomac G.. H.. on courtday last,
in the interest of his paper.
l,lr. D. Frank White, is u candidate
for the House OF Delegates, subject
TO the convention. which meecS AZ
Accom mac z. H., September 18th.
Mr.. VIM. Saunders. representing
the Departments OF Agriculture, Wash
inston, y. c., was n visitor TO the
Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair.
DR.. 4. l2rockenbrough, of North
alnpton. is one of the thirty-three
gentlemen appointed, to constitute
the Worlds Fair Association OF Nir-
Sinia.
Or. Oscar +. Hyrd. dentist. will be
at Chincoteague Island. September
18th, Sth and 9th. for the practice OF
his profession. Can be found at AT
iantic hotel.
Blackstone & Bell have on hand a
supply of the Pawnee medicines and
will be glad to furnish their patrons
with these famous remedies at the
regular prices.
White 4 Co.. Baltimore. through
our columns. solicit the patronage Of
worthy Of its large and growing trade
on Eastern Shore.
Messrs. Jas II. Fletcher. Jr, and
r. T. Gunter, Jr., have formed CO.
partnership for the practice of law.
under the firm name and style of
Fletcher s; Gunter
In the race nj North end of Hog
Island. last Tuesday, between skiffs
JEANNE and Edluonds, the former
was the winner y considerable sum
OF money changed hands Oh the occa-
sion.
DR.. W. D. Williams, OF Cape
Charles City, and Miss Annie B.
Nottingham, daughter OF Mr.. Jno. A.
Nottingham, of Capeville, were mar
,ied 1T the brides residence on Thurs
day evening, OF last week.
Ms a. T. Mears, Hallwood, author
ICES the announcements, that all per
sons indebted to him, who do not set
tie at once either by cash or note.
will find their accounts in the hands
of al officer for collection.
Mr.. Il. S. Slant. representing Arm
strong, Squier & Co, North East,
Md. is cordially commended TO the
favors of our merchants. The firm
is q iirst-class one and Mr.. Slant i'll
all respects is worthy oftheir patron
age
The reputation OF the NIaltby
House. Baltimore, for first class ac
commodations and low rates is fully
sustained under the present manage
mcnt. This fact with its central To-
cation should recommend it TO all
travellers.
SIr. Ohio Mason son of AR Thoro-
good Mason, died of consumption at
the home OF his father near Guilford.
on Thursday. of last week, aged 90
years. He was young man of fine
character and held in high esteem by
all who knew him.
Capt 0. a. Browne, advertises the
farm Mt Gusts for rent for the year
1892 This is one of the very best
farms on the Eastern Shore, and
there is none that surpass it for
trucks. especially sweet potatoes.
The right man can make money on
this farm.
Mr.. George Jarvis, of Eastville,
brother Of Mr.. ]. A. Jarvis, and Miss
Lizzie Widgen. youngest daughter OF
Mr. Joe Widger, of same place, were
married in Pocomokc City, Monday.
and passed through Cape Charles in
the afternoon on their bridal tour
pioneer
Mr.. Arthur j. Ward, died of paraly-
sis at Belle Haven, last Tuesday.
aged 90 years. His early death will
be learned with regret by many
friends on the Eastern Shore. He
was young man Of fine business
qualifications and many engaging
traits of character.
The festival and concert to be given
at Town Hall. Onancock. next We'd
.nesday, eth inst, under the auspices
Of the Ladies Working Society OF the
Baptist Church, will be one of the