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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-16
Calls and Calls.

Have you never staid in, day after day
and evening after evening, to be sure not
10 miss a promised call, and then ven
tared out on some one occasion. to find
your best friends card at home ON your
seturn? Orhas it worked the other way,
md you have tried to dodge a person
whom you especially didn't want to see.
aoa q ths day when you ysntursd 10
~ h u iread caller eamei-Bossoa
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-16

She was the principal feature Of re-
cent entertainment given in honor of the
tenth birthday of the little Prince Alfred
of Connaught, when she not only de-
lighted the young folks by her singing,
but the older members of the royal fam
lily were greatly pleased by her limitations
Of well known men and women.
The accompanying portrait is from a
photograph taken but a short time ago.
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A New Version of an Old Game.

Tell each one of the company you will
name each one for some animal, and at
given signal each one shall shout his
or her name aloud. You whisper in
each ones ear (after telling the first to
shout elephant) to keep perfectly still.
Then the signal is given, and amid pro-
found silence the unlucky elephant"
shouts his name aloud.-Grange Homes
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-03-16
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
A Little London Singer.

Little Miss Evelyn Hughes is only 8
years old, but already she is famous in
England az singer and mimic. She has
scored success after success during a ai;e
past two years upon the stage and at
select private entertainments. AT the
Drury Lane theater she is announced as
'Tit Bit" and it is by that name she is
best known to the people of London.
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CIRCUIT COURT sHROCEEDINGs..
.ApriIa erin, 1893.
coM II: on LAW. 8.

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A charter Of inco grafton under
name ofs.sThe Onawa Social Union,
to establish and maintain a Grange
Fair annually, was granted to Lloyd
s. Burton, president, and other col,
ored persons. with principal Office Of
company at Wachapreague. Capital
stock of the company not to be more
than $500, nor less than 5000, divided
into shares of SIS each.
The following fiduciary accounts
were confirmed, to wit: Orphan ac-
connts-Edward t., Sarah g. and
Fannie S. Anderson, with Estelle F.
Anderson, their guardian; Rowland
H., Edward D., John M. P. and Ellen
Fl. Joynes, with Peter T. H Ayres,
their late guardian; Oracle s., Eliza
beth NJ, Oallnal j., Fannie S. and
Mary NJ. Humphreys. with, John M.
West. their late guardian.
L. D. Teackle Qninby qualified to
practice law in this court.
George F. Parralnore resigned the
office of commissioner in chancery.
Samuel L. Ross was appointed and
qualified as commissioner chancery.
NJ. Oldham. Jr.. having been com
missioned by Governor Mckinney
fora second term qualified us one of
the members of the board of direc-
tors OF the Central Lunatic Asylum
Mt Petersburg.
Solomon r. Johnson was appoint
ed and qualified us guardian of 'Yir-
ginia F.. Taylor orphan of Edward
]. Taylor, deceased.
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"A C Gard
q q . s. FARMEas oE s.. qHr EAsrRRN
SHORE OF VIRGINIA:

lS1O&4d6s L AiIA d1to sOc LIE sIIAoIhrtIS
SHORE OF VIRGINIA.:
Is The present prospects for good
prices for Eastern Shore Irish Pota-
stoessin this market are better than
|forImany years. Owing to wet and
coldsweather all the seed planted in
thetlowslands OF Long Island and up,
perl New Jersey have rotted, and q
great many in the high lands; conse-
quently, we will have very few pota-
toes from these sections until
about the first of August. The
Eastern Shore potatoes are the only
ones to take their place for shipping
far south and to the islands Of the
South Atlantic coast; therefore, we
anticipate good prices and long
season to get them off. We make
potatoes speciality all the year
around and are fully prepared to OBJ
tainithe very highest market prices.
Our;commission to farmers is six per
cent. We employ no agents. We
think If a man knows enough to
raise; potatoes, he surely should have
judgment enough to ship them and
save the commission paid to agents.
Farmers will find it greatly to their
advantage to ship in as large quanti-
ties as possible, and not divide up
their shipments, as great many Of
them do. No house, can handle
small lots to same. advantage as
large ones. No doubt some of them
get better prices by dividing, but
they pay for itwhen they don't di-
vide, or some one who does not di-
vide, has to foot up the balance.
We solicit no divided shipments. If
You haven't enough confidence in us
to give us all we don't want any. We
sell every mans goods on their own
merits. You will not lose any extra
quarters for your neighbours divided
We will furnish you stem
,ils with your name on them, also
postal invoice cards upon applica
ion.
unexpectedly refer you to the
Clinton Bank, OF New York, also the
irving National, of New York, both
If which we do business with, also
% any commercial agency or any
irst,class business house. in our line,
n this city.
We will guarantee you full market
,rice, quick sales and prompt returns.
Would be pleased to have you apply
or a stencil and give US your ship
nents.
Yours truly,
GEO. w. TULL e. Co.
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Struck BY I.i%tning.

While on her down trip from BaltliT.
more on Sunday night the steamer
Eastern Shore encountered an
electric storm of unusual brilliancy
There was no thunder, but tss .aT 81,
clouds around =tie11cs,;ss..s;r,o,, ,,,ara il,n..
minated by successive and vivid
flashes of lightning. Suddenly with
out any warning there was the sound
of o. terrible explosion and number
less sparks rolled down over the
steamers bow and over Mr.. Joyncs,
who was standing out on the for
ward deck. witnessing the storm
The forward flag-pole had been
struck, and the current passing
down and coming in contact with
the electric wire, was the point
where the explosion seemed to have
occurred.
Some excitement was created
a:nong the passengers and various
stories were advanced to account for
the unusual phenomena. Some
thought we were in collisionwith q
meteor. There was no muttering
thunder giving us warning. There
was no sound after the explosion.
The air cooled off and it began to
rain. The ball on the flagstaff was
shattered and the staff blackened.
No other damage. Some of the pas
sengcrs on the lower deck felt the
shock slightly.
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Atco,muc Climb Regatta,
June lur, 1898,

First Race-Free for all, open to
skiifs in Accomac and Northampton
counties. First prize. Duryea silver
pitcher and cups; second prize, Ii
brary lamp.
Second Race-Frce for all. open to
bateaux in Accomac and Norrlamp-
ton counties, less than 90 feet in
length. First prize. silver pitcher;
second prize, swinging hall lamp.
Third Race-For 16 feet bateaux.
open to Accornac county only. First
prize, silver pitcher; second prize,
swinging hall lamp.
Fourth Race-For ii feet bateaux.
open to Accomac county only. First
prize, silver pitcher; second prize,
silver bowl and spoons.
Fifth Race-A tub race, open to
Accomac and Northampton counties.
The contestants in this race will
propel thems Ives with their hands
only, without artificial assistance.
The course will be over a special,
course in front of the club house, at
high water. First prize, $40 gold
piece; SECOND. prize, So gold piece.
All measurements of boats are to,
be from straight edge on stem, from
the bottom. over the keel, to outer
end5of stem point, with an allowance
of anything less than one foot in
excess, in class named. All entries
and measurements must be made at
Wachapreague, Wednesday, May 81,
daysbefore races.
Rendezvous, at Cedar Island, at s
a. M, day of races
After the races refreshments will
be served by the club.
II. b. RICH,
y. S. KELLAM, Com.
J. A. D. SAVAGE,
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Church Notes.

Re-opening services will be held at
Parksley in the NJ. E. Church, first
Sunday in June. Rev. II. s. Dula-
ney, of Wilmington, Del, will preach
at 1890 a. NJ, preceded by love
feast beginning at $50. Rev. e. c..
Atkins, of Onancock, Va, will preach
at p. NJ. preceded by a baptismal
service at 9 p. IN. Also preaching at
Z As in the evening. In connection
with these services we expect to have
something never seen before like it
on the Eastern Shore, we feel quite
sure. ''Unveiling of the Cross will
be the grand sight. Everybody
come. Seats free.
N. P. JOHNSON,
Pastor.
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Lecture and Festival.

3D.
An excellent entertainment for the
benefit of the NJ. E. Church, South,
of Onancock, will take place in the
public hall of that town on the even
ing of June the 9th.
The quality or character OF this
entertainment will be such as is sell
dom witnessed, in that Prof. A. w.
Hawks, a lecturer and reciter OF
special note, has been engaged for
the occasion.
Capable judges who have heard
Prof. Hawks pronounce him.the most
entertaining and amusing reciter and
lecturer they have ever heard-bub-
bling over with wit and humor, not
coarse but of the refined style.
A born humorist, he has made hu.
morous addresses the study ola life
time and few men can come so near
making the victim of melancholy,
see the sunny side of life.
In connection with this feast Of
mirth, feast of good things for the
refreshment of the inner man will be
served in the most elegant manner
by the young ladies and gentlemen
There will be a large attendance
no doubt, and the managers feel safe
in insuring all an evening of unusual
pleasure.
Further particulars will be giveI
iii these columns.
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Steamer Chesapeake Needed TO Pro.
icet Oyster Beds.

steamer Chesapeake Needed TO Pro.
icct Oyster Beds.
We learn that a petition is being
circulated on Tangier Island asking
the Board of the Chesapeake and it's
tributaries, that the police steamer
Chesapeake be stationed on the vir-
ginia-Maryland border.
We trust the Board of the Chesa-
peake may promptly grant the relief
asked for. We all know of the raids
of nonresident FISHERMAN on Vir-
ginia oyster beds during the winter
of 1929. 1t may surprise our au-
thorities to learn that the danger
from depredators to our oyster beds
is greater during the summer than
during the winter, but it is fact
nevertheless, for the reason that the
grabbing season has now opened and
in the catching of crabs it is not an
exaggeration to say, that there are
between six and-seven hundred boats
employed, each one as well equipped
to catch oysters rs crabs, and many
of them more intent upon dredging
oysters than catching crabs. Eight
tenths of these boats are owned by
Marylanders and crab in and over
the waters covering our oyster beds.
From this statement the danger to
our oyster beds at this season be-
comes apparent.
We hope our authorities may
promptly give the needed protection
by stationing the steamer Chesa.
peake on our border during the crab
bling season CITIZEN.
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ID. III. Johnson.

wish to call special attention to
one of the best stocks of clothing on
the Shore, in mems, boys and chill
dren's, and at very low prices.
have gotten in full line ofgoods
in nearly everything usually kept in
country store.
In dress goods I have a complete
stock.
In fine shoes I am on top.
Fine hats is one of our leaders.
Call and see me and I will show you
some low prices.
D. H. JOHNSON,
Leemont.
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8elIc Maven.
Miss Fannie Humphreys returned
home on Monday, from Baltimore.


Miss Fannie Humphreys returned
home on Monday, from Baltimore.
Miss Lola Mapp, of Bridgetown, is
visiting her cousin Mrs. Bessie Meafs.'
Miss Fannie Anderson left,onE Tues
day, by steamer Eastern Shore, for a
visit to friends in Frederick city, Md.
The Womans Missionary Society
of the Eastern Shore, held its annual
meeting III the Methodist Church
here. this week.
There is man in this neighbor-
hood who has an excellent recollec-
ton. lie is 10 years OF age and re-
members distinctly the day he was
born.
Mr.. w. l.. Ely, near Exmore, has
invented II simple contrivance by the
use of which he set out 80, 600 sweet
potato plants in one day without
any assistance except dropping.
The horse attached to the mail
cart, became frightened on Saturday
last, and ran away tearing to pieces
the vehicle to which he was hitched,
but fortunately, did no other dam
age.
Mrs. Stakes, mother of Mrs. +. A.
Shield, died on Thursday morning,
at Exmore, after an illness OF several
' weas .sged about 10 Years. Her re.
mains were taken to Norfolk, Friday,
for burial.
Mrs. Bette Humphreys. milliner,
at this place, has just received new
and very select line of millinery. She
respectfully invites all to call and
examine her stock before purchasing
elsewhere, feeling sure she can please
all, not only in styles but prices.
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New Church.

The holidays passed off quite live
ly with 'is
Strawberries shipped from licre
are bringing very satisfactory prices.
Mr.. Lloyd Brittingham has return
ed home from trip through the
South.
Misses salhe somers, Polly Poul-
son. and Minnie Savage. of Mears-
Vile, are guests of Mrs. L. d. Poul
son.
The first shipment Of peas from
this section this season was made
May oath, by Mr.. ". T. Tull,of Wa,
gram.
Mr.. Lloyd U. Watson has accepted
position as book-keeper for a pop
ular firm of Philadelphia and left for
that place Sunday evening last.
Our track is now in good condition
and the popular horse trainer Mr.. G.
c. Hurley, together with several
others, are fast driving speed into
their horses.
The first establishment to receive
tin roof in our town was that OF
Jno w. Brinner's, which was put Oh
Monday last by Mr.. ]. Q. Taylor
representing Messrs Veasey and Bev-
ans, of Pocomcke City, Md.
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NEIGiilR ; I, 1 & GGi;n NOTES.
parksicl

Miss Elizabeth Parks is visiting
Mrs. Sam Nelson at Accomac G. II.
Handsome pcws, made by John r.
Lewis, are taking the place of chairs
in our Nj. E. Church.
The interior of our handsome new
NJ. P. Church is receiving the finish
ing touches Of painters and carpen-
tiers.
Invitations have been received by
many of our citizens, from pupils at
Westminster College from this place,
to the Commencement in June.
Berries are being shipped largely
from this station and the returns so
far have been satisfactory. The
first shipment of d. T. White sold
for 20 cents per quart and on follow
ing day at an advance of 2 cents.
The church fair and lecture at
Zion was well attended and u success
financially. The Mappsvillc Cornet
Band contributed greatly to the
pleasures of the occasion by their
excellent music. More than five
hundred people are said to have at
tended.
The Parkslcy Land and Improve
ment Co. has refused to give the
Baptists OF this town and vicinity q
title to the two lots promised them
at this place for church site and
the church building proposed to be
erected, therefore, is not only likely
to be abandoned, but the parsonage
recently finished here may, it is
stated. even be sold.
The 'cven tenor of the way of
the citizens of our town has been
somewhat disturbed this week by
runaway horses. Three have con-
tributed to the excitement. One
with vehicle attached ran through
porch of Pate s. Mason's,
knocking down all the iron pillars of
the establishment except one and
it in other respccts-thc
likewise being shattered al
most beyond Identification; another
horse upset carriage occupied by a
gentleman and his wife. resulting in
many bruises and scratches to them
and vehicle badly disfgured, and |.
still another sent the wheel of n
broken axle crashing through the
glass front of the post
office.
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nlents.
Yours truly,
GEO. W. TuLL e. Co.
n ARRIED.

GHAsE-ByRD-May 21st, 1893, at
Mappsville, by Rev. J. L. King, Rob
ert J. Chase to Miss Lulie Byrd.
misunderstanding nth, 1893,
ut Temperanceville, by Rev. J. w.
Nicholson, Jefferson D. Marshall to
Miss Alice /. Smith.
HALLHuRIEY-May 18th, 1893, at
Telnperanceville, by Rev. J. We.
Nicholson, Amos j. Hall to Miss Bet.
tie Hurley.
HILLBLADEs-May 18th, 1893, at
Chincoteague, by Rev. G.. P Jones
Timothy Hill and Mrs. Mary Blades.
TAYLoR-JUsT1s-Wednesday, May
oath, 1898, at Leemont, by Rev. ]. E.
T. Ewell. John L. Taylor to Miss
Mamie Justis.
Observation-Disclosures, May
oath, 1893, at Leemont, by Rev. ]. E.
T. Ewell, John W. Justis to Miss Lula
Kilmon.
2 Ees;sasss:s.R-JusT1s-We Wednesday. May
oath, 1893, at Pocomoke City, Md /,
Wilbur TAYLOR to Miss Maggie Justis.
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Gentlemen Depa rtlnent.
QUITS of all styles and olors, for
~ the largest men and the smallest !.

QUITS of all styles and Col ors, for
~ the largest men and the SMALLEST
boys; prices to suit the times-you
know what that means.
Our Hat Department is complete,
with an upright showcase in which
you can see over $50 different styles
at a glance. In it you will find Der
bys, Alpines, Crushers and Cassimers
of most every shade.
Our line Of Straw Hats is the largest
and most complete we have ever had
and of the newest styles.
Fullline of Furnishings In large
stock of fine, Neckwear, Collars and
Cuffs, white and fancy Dress Shirts.
Shoes
Patent Leather Balmorals and Ok
fords, Calf Balmoral, Butcher, Con-
gress and Oxford i'll both black and
russet-(high and low CUT.
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OnnncAck.

Church entertainments are becom-
ing affairs of almost nightly occur
renee.
Prof. Frapk P. Brent is making u
collection Of Indian relics for exhibit
ton at the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. Alfred Littlefeld. of New
York, has been visiting Mr.. S. X.
Powell during the week.
The minstrel performance, given
at the Town Hall Wednesday night
by the brass band, drew a fair sized
audience.
Miss Maria R. Pitts, formerly q
popular member of Onancock's inner
social circle, but now of st. Joseph,
Mo-, is visiting friends in in town.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-27

For SALE-Berkshire pigs, Jersey
cattle, Hampshire Down sheep, stand
ard, registered, trotting colts. thor
-oughbred running colts, Crimson
clover seed All at prices to suit
farmers. Orris A. Browne, Cape
Charles, Va.
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GEO. F. PARKER P. NJ.
Millinery.

Mrs. Geo. R. West has secured the
services of Baltimore trimmer and
has opened out select line of MILL
merry, at Parksley, to which the public
is invited to call and inspect as to
quality and prices
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-27

For SALE-Sloop boat, B. Vein
salt, length 81 feet inches, breadth
10 feet, depth 3 feet inches. Ton
mage 7.61. This boat will carry $50
bushels of oysters, is in good run
ming order and has all necessary
tackle, etc. For further particulars
apply to Abbott Davis, Messongo,
Vo
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-27

NoTIcE-Left my house, Saturday,
9th inst, shepherd dog, medium size,
black and tan color, yellow spot over
each eye, dark nose, white breast,
named "Drive." Liberal reward paid
for his return or information of him.
P. s. Kelly, Hallwood.
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Unclaimed Letters.

Mail remaining unclaimed in the
postofice at Accomac G. H.. Va,
May 25th, 1898.
Mrs. Annie Ewell, James Hatten,
A. Isaaces, Mrs. Sarah Savage, 1sac
Tegel.
GEO F. PARKER P. NJ.
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A. Frank Byrd keeps for sale at
his house the best Cecil hay, at bot
tom prices-also dealer in bricks,
lime, salt, etc.
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slocring of Trustees OF Margaret
academy.

Moering of Trustees OF Marsnre
S"udcmy.
The Board of Trustees of Margaret
Academy met st Keller on the 18th
inst. according to announcement
bni failed toarrive atany conclusion
as ut previous meetings, us to the dis
position of the funds in their hands.
Sufficient progress was made. how
ever, to indicate that the dilatory
tactics heretofore used had spent
their force, and that the time for ac-
tion had arrived.
Several votes were taken as to To-
cation and Onancock from beginning
to end had seven votes of the four
teen members of the Board. The
other seven votes were cast for Cape
Charles, Eastville, Keller and Frank
town, the size of the poll OF each
being dependent upon the disposition
of thc advocates of each of those
places to be complimentary to each
other-lille them in ahelpless minor
ity.
The members failing to agree on q
place, II solution of the difficulties
which presented themselves were
sought by Capt. 0. a. Browne in the
following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, 1t is the desire of the
Board of Trustees for Margaret Acad-
envy to extend higher educational
facilities to as many scholars as pos
sible; and to help the deserving and
youth Of the counties of
Accomac and Northampton, who are
unable financially to educate them
selves, and to extend its influence to
all parts of the Eastern Shore of Vir
sinia, therefore be it resolved,
That the president, treasurer
and secretary of this Board pro-
coed, ut us early 81 date as possible, to
invest all the funds belonging to
Margaret Academy in Virginia State
bonds. That the interest to be due
on the same shall be collected we ,rly
and used to pay for the tuition of MS
ll...i,y Joys and girls us can be bar
gained for ut some institution IT
higher Learnt ~ in the State, and
that said boys and girls shall be Sc
lected yearly by the Board of Trus-
;eess. md an equal number shall
come from the respective counties;
md they shall.again be sefe6sssd- as
lar as the Board may deem advisable
rom the various magisterial dis
;ricts, so that the power and influ-
,nce of Margaret Academy may be
again known and felt for good by all
;he people. That each member OF
The Board will so far as he can, solic-
It donations to the fund, from the
citizens of the two counties to re-es-
tablish this ancient institution OF
to aid the youth and honor
The great men who founded it.
The Board failing to agree either
as to place or upon the resolutions.
on motion, it was adjourned to meet
a gain at Keller on the third Saturday
in June.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-05-27

Full line Of Suits in Oak Walnut and Ash Blu
Hair Cloth Lounges Chairs Rockers
Ingram Stair Mating Oil Carpet all widths variety
se % g a St S F Ghu oua5 d lectures anq
variety Lamps all Mirrors large stock Trunks va
We have competent saleades goods
whom quantities. qualities trimmings
using every complete
irable
low will
demands enabled the supply
which a mutual benefit.
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NoT1cE-A dark brindle cow came
to my house in March last. The
owner will please come for her, prove
ownership, pay charges and take her
away. Geo. T. Hickman, Keller, Va.
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Nacirema is the best flour.

For sAnE-The Robert S. Hop
kins, a flat boat, not very old and in
good repairs an extra sailer and
carries big load. I also have for
sale pungy. the Romeo, which car.
ries six or seven hundred bushels of
oysters and is in good repair. Will
sell cheap and on easy terms. Either
can be seen at Smiths Island by APP
plying to E. K. Brown, or the under
signed B. E. Marsh. Ewell T. o.,
Somerset county, Md.
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For SALE-Two good horses, each
8 years old, one very good driver, a
cart, wagon and buggy B. S. Rich
or N. B. Rich.
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NOTICE. offer at private sale, the
farno IHgu,which I reside, situated
about two miles from Accomac G. H.,
and fronting on Metompkin bay.
Terms easy. Bagwell- Bull.