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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

NOTICE. offer for sale at private
contract my farm near Exmore sta
ton, containing so acres more or less.
Land is in good state of cultivation,
has ample resources upon same and
is well adapted to trucks. Dwelling
and outhouses in good repair. For
further particulars apply to George
W. Turner, Exmore, Va.
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NOTICE TO CRRDIToRs-To the
creditors of Isaiah Moore, Leroy Ed
monds and Charles B. Crockett, (of
Tangier Island), you are hereby noti-
fed that I have appointed the 24th
day of April, 1893, at my office, at
Accomac G. H., as the time and place
for receiving proof of all debts and
demands against the said decedents
or their estates; at which time and
place you are required to attend and
prove your claims. Fiduciaries whose
accounts have been settled will please
call at my office and get their vouch-
ers. s. T. Ross. Com'r. OF Accounts.
April 18th, 1893.
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Up Jas. Myer s. Co.'S Nacirema.

To FARMERS AND PLANTERs-We
are prepared to supply Our patrons
with all kinds Of tirst-class seed, such
as: Choice "Houlton Early Rose, u
Beauty of Hebron" Jersey Seed
Sweets extra early peas, beans, We.
All orders must be accompanied with
the cash or satisfactory reference.
Silverthorn s. Co., 3O3 South Front
street, Philadelphia.
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Notice is hereby given to the vot-
ers of Pungoteague district, that I
am candidate for constable in said
district and respectfully solicit their
support-submitting my claim of
course to the method adopted by the
Democratic party of selecting a can
didate for the May election.
Very respectfully,
JOHN T.. FOWLER.
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NoT1cE-I am prepared to handle
colts, and will on request visit any
part of Eastern Shore for that pur-
pose-have had years experience in
the business. / also have for sale 3
colts, three years old, two sired by
Daniel, one by Bajardo, Jr.-all
promising. Geo. w. Turner, Ex-
more, Va.
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l hereby announce myself candi-
date for constable in Pungoteague
district, subject to the primary or
any method of making nominations
which may be adopted. Soliciting
the support of the voters and pledg-
ing myself to faithful performance
of the duties of the office, if elected,
I am, Yours very truly,
JAMES A. WINDER.
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Democratic Mass Meetings.

The people of Lee Magisterial Dis
trict, in mass meeting assembled, at
Onancock, April Sth, 1893, as directed
by the County Chairman, adopted
the following resolutions:
That the regular Democratic can
didates for district offices shall be
chosen by primary election, to be
held on The first Saturday in May.
(NIay 6, 1881 Said primary to be
conducted on the following plan:
/. The elections shall be held ut
the following places: Drummond-
town, Onancock. Locustville. Onley,
Cashville. Powell's Store and Tan.
gier Island.
2. All white Democrats who voted
the full Democratic ticket at the last
general election. unless prevented by
good cause, shall be allowed to vote
ut these primaries.
3. The district chairman shall APP
point two judges for each precinct
and they shall be supplied by the
district chairman with poll books.
4. It is the duty of the judges to
conduct elections in their several
precincts. to make Il list of all voters,
to receive the ballots of each voter
and to deposit the same in II box to
be provided for the purpose 1t is
also the duty OF the judges to count
the number of votes cast and to GER.
tify same, and to return certified
poll books aud tickets to the District
chairman on the 9th day of May,
1898.
5. All candidates for election to
district offices shall report to the dis
trict chairman before the 22nd day
OF April, 1893. Tickets shall be pro-
vided with the names of I'LL the can
didates printed thereon.
6. All candidates for constable
shall deposit with the district chair
man the sum of $500. Candidates
for other district offices shall deposit
$3.50.
7. Should the judges appointed by
the district chairman refuse to act,
any two Democrats may conduct the
election
s. The returns shall be counted by
the district members of the County
Committee at Onancock, on May 10,
1873. ut p. III. and the returns an-
nounced by them.
9. That these resolutions be print
ed i'll the PENINSULA ENTERPRIsE
and in the Accomack Review.
The following persons We're ap.
pointed to conduct the primary cleo
tion: Onancock, n. II. Fosque, R..
II. West: Accomac c.. H., +. Y. Ed
monds, II. w. Blackstone; Locust
vile, a. NJ. Nottingham. Y. G.. KEEL
lam; Oney, Ran Beloate, Lloyd Saw
age; Powell's store, ID. w. Scott. JAS.
II. Powell; Tangier Island, Dir. New
man, Geo. Mock.
F. NJ. BoGGs,
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The undersigned hereby announces
himself as a candidate for the nomi-
nation at the Primary, or whatever
method may be adopted, for the Of
flee Of constable in Pungoteague dis.
trict. If nominated and elected l
promise a faithful discharge of the
duties of the Office. Respectfully
soliciting the support of the voters of
the district, I am,
Yours very truly,
A. T. DOUGHTY.
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Socials are now the order of the
day.
The final examinations of our
schools are III progress this week.
The farmers of this vicinity are
again going in for strawberries and
from the verdant foliage of their well
titled fields we should Judge that the
omens prognosticate tine crop.
The Temperanceville sportnen are
taking an active interest in duck
shooting. Although an occasional
"water haul is made they generally
succeed in bagging a fair quantity.
1t is stated that the transient trade
of our hotel is monthly increasing:
the travelling public knows good
thing and seems to appreciate the
kind hospitality of their genial host,
James B. Mears.
The young people of this village
participated in another tennis tour
nament on Saturday afternoon. This
is II very popular game here and the
beneficial exercise is much enjoyed
by the young Of both sexes.
Owing to the increasing number Of
mercantile establishments and the
streets that are being filled up, it is
now becoming necessary to dis
tinguish them by name. The latest
addition of three stores is called the
Brodwater Block. This is to be oc-
cupied by the following firms: G. W.
Oldham s. Co, druggists; Miss Docia
Watson. lnilliner, and q. &. Guillette,
dealer in fresh meats.
Before another edition of the En-
TERPRIsE has gone to press your
correspondent will have hidden fare
well TO the dear old county of Acco-
mac and departed for the balmy
skies of the South. For kindness,
hospitality and sterling principles
the citizens of this county are unsur-
passed. and it is with warm feeling
for the good people of this and sur
rounding villages that he bids them
adieu and turns his face towards the
land beyond the Chesapeake.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

I announce myself candidate for
the House of Delegates, subject to
the Es;mary, and earnestly solicit
the support of all my fellow citizens.
If I am nominated and elected
promise a faithful discharge Of the
duties of the office to the best of my
ability, 5. ~ NELSON.
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Onancock, Va.

At the solicitation of many voters
I announce myself a candidate for
Justice of the Peace; promising, if
elected, to discharge the duties of
the Office to the best of my ability.
Your obedient serv't,
G.. WADDY BELL.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

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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For SALE-My carpenter shop and
tools at Temperanceville-tirst. class
opening for q good workman. In
tend to leave the Shore-the reason
for selling. E. G. Jacobs, Temper
anceville, Va.
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NOTICE. intend making my usual
trip through the peninsula for the
purpose of handling colts. Parties
desiring my services will please write
to me at Accomac G, H. and I will
attend to them in due time. S. j..
Belts.
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At the request of many voters, I
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of constable in
Pungoteague district, subject to the
Primary or whatever method may
be adopted by the Democratic party
for selecting candidates for the May
election. II nominated and elected
will faithfully discharge all the duties
of the office.
Respectfully,
A. U. LECATO.
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For SALE-A mare, entirely sound
and gentle, years old this spring,
double horse wagon, almost as good
as new, one horse cart and a set of
double carriage harness, cheap for
cash. I. VIM. Bagwell, Onancock.
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,by announce

/ hereby announce myself
as candidate for constable in Lee
district, subject to the primary or
any method of making nominations
which may be adopted. Soliciting
the support of the voters, and pledg-
ing myself to faithful performance
of the duties of the office, if elected,
I am, yours very truly,
JAMES P. DAUGHERTY.
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NOTICE. hereby offer my services
to all parties who wish to have their
colts changed. Either see me in per-
son or communicate with me through
the mails. Thos. H. Williams, Lee
mont, Va.
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Action of Grand Jury as to Tax OH
Incomes.

Virginia: At a court held for the
county OF Accomack, at the court
house thereof, by adjournment, on
the 2Sth day of March, A. D.. 1893.
The grand jury appeared accord
ing to their adjournment and were
again sent out of court to their cham
Der, and after some time returning
into court presented in writing the
following:
'At a meeting of the grand jury
for the county of Accomac, held
March 2Sth, 1893, the following reso-
lutions w;ire offered and unanimously
adopte5A
Whereas, 1t has come to the knowl-
edge of this grand jury that the as
sessment of taxes on incomes is gen
orally ignored by the citizens of this
county, and
Whereas, Upon the examination
of numerous witnesses it is shown that
the omission is largely due to mis-
understanding of the law. (See chap
ter PA Sch-D., page 202 Acts Assem-
bly, 1SS9-90), therefore
Resolved, That this jury is satisfied
that large number of citizens are
liable to presentment and Indictment
for this offence, and suggest in the
event of a continuation of this offence
that the large property holders of
the county, and those who are known
to receive incomes in excess of 5000,
who pay no tax on incomes be sum-
noned before the grand jury.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be published in the PENINSULA En-
IERPRIsE for three consecutive times.
By order of the grand jury,
SPENCER F. ROGERS,
j. T. kENNEY, Foreman.
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r8 Use Nacirema for good bread.

NOTICE. will visit the Eastern
Shore during the latter part Of April
for the purpose of changing colts.
Parties desiring my services are re.
quested to communicate with me.
Geo. w. Hancock, Pocomoke city, Md.
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Announcements.

I am a candidate for reelection to
the office of Justice of the Peace in
Lee District, subject to a nomina-
ton by the Democratic party.
LEVI r. BoGGS.
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I am candidate for Justice of the
Peace in Lee district, subject to the
Primary, and respectfully solicit the
support of the Democratic voters.
W. A. P. STRANG.
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Nacirema is the best flour.

NoTIcE.-For rent for the year
1894, my farm on Folly creek, known
as Dix farm-also two farms on road
leading from Onley to louisville.
A. G.. Kelly, Onancock, Va.
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WANTED-5OO hogs. Will pawn
ket price in trade or cash. B. W.
Mears & Son, Keller.
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I thereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the Office OF
Supervisor in Metompkin district,
subject to the Primary.
J. w. VESSELS.
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Mrs. NJ. A. Harmon has returned
from the Monumental City with a
fine selection ofiMillinery Goods, and
respectfully solicits the patronage OF
her'friends and the public, generally.
Near Acccomac Fair Grounds.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

Respectfully soliciting the support
of the Democratic voters of Metomp-
kin District I announce myself as o.
candidate for Constable in said dis
trict, subject to the primary or any
method which may be adopted for
making nominations
G. G. DIX.
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For sALE-sO,OOo Michel's Early
strawberry plants. VIM. B. Thigh
man, Salisbury, Md.
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A. Frank Byrd keeps for sale at his
house the best Cecil hay, at bottom
prices-also dealer in bricks, lime,
| salt. etc.
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You can be supplied with fine Sal
isbury ice, at all times, at Bundick's,
Onancocll-also ice cream and soft
drinks.
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Mrs. Mary e. Richardson, Locust
mount, has returned from the city
with a fine line of millinery, and the
same is now open for the inspection
of her patrons. An early call is re-
specially solicited.
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On the 22nd of May next, there
will be given by The Ladies Aid
Society and members of Zion Church,
an entertainment, which promises
an occasion of unusual enjoyment.
Strawberries, cream, confectionaries
of all kinds, with music, lectures, &c.,
compose the bin of fare. The public
is cordially invited to att. nd with
the confident assurance that they
will not he disappointed. Proceeds
TO be applied to payment of church
debt.
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HOHinans Wi.arf.

Lakes three masted steam yacht"
made us short visit Monday. She
is a very handsome vessel.
Mr.. John w. Sturgis is receiving
lum Der and other supplies to build q
handsome hotel at this place.
George B. Hoffman has about com
pleted his Spring stock of general
merchandise. Every department is
full and asks an inspection of all.
One of our police crew known as
Mr.. w, contemplates. taking to him
self. II better-half at IN early date.
He expects to reside at this place.
Many of our citizens contemplate
going to the Naval Review at Hamp
ton Roads. Vessels and other crafts
are undergoing repairs for the occa-
sion.
The citizens of Hofrlnal's Wharf
and vicinity have secured from Mr..
S. *. Martin II lot ut this place for
the purpose of building a NJ. E.
Church, South, ut an early day. Mr..
Marin kindly gave the lot, free Of
charge.
Rumor reaches us. that one Of our
prominent young men WAS fined $3.50
for driving faster than miles an
hour il the streets of Onancock, last
Sunday, While on /. visit to see his
best girl Some think he must have
exchanged horses afuer leaving home.
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A meeting of the trustees of Marga-
ret Academy will be held at Keller
Station, on Saturday, April 18th, at
~ o'clock, at which time the location
will probably be decided on.
J. W. TANKARD.
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Yielding to the solicitation Of nu-
merous friend I again announce N.Y.
self as q candidate for the Office Of
constable in Pungoteague district,
subject to the primary or any other
plan adopted by the Democratic par
ty.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

Our line of Spring hats are just
beautiful and they are us cheap as
they are pretty.
Ashby & Beloat.
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1 announce myself as candidate
for Justice of Peace in Lee District
subject to the primary.
Jos. W. MEARS.
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Church Notes.

The ladies of Sanford NJ. E. Church,
South, will hold a fair and festival in
that church in the afternoon of May
22nd, Whit-Monday, and an all day
fair at same place on Tuesday, July
18th, for the benefit of said church.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

Ordered, that the resolutions pre-
sented into court by the grand jury
on this day in reference to income
taxes be published in the PENINSULA
ENTERPRISE as recommended there
in.
=Copioc.
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The following appointments were
made for circuits in this county at
the Methodist Protestant Conference,
in session III Laurel. Delaware. which
adjourned last Tuesday: Accomac
Rev. j. &. II Ewell-Chincoteag
Rev j. T. Nalliant-Franklin City.
Rev. \. ). Beane.
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SIR. O. W. Byrd, the clever tourist
or j. b. Thomas & Co. made a sue
cessful visit to the county this week.
The firm and its representative are
growing daily in favor with our mer-
chauts. He was welcome caller at
this office.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

Sheriff John Fl. Wise will sell at
i,vblic auction. at Hotflnan's Wharf,
or Saturday. the 22nd day of April,
ut 1 1.30 II. IN, the valuable bug ewes
-',nH !. J. Hickman" and "Win. McDan-
ie!, together with their tackle. a,S
parel, anchors. cables. sparS. sails,
rigging, scrapcs, '!redges ana ;tppur-
-1nuppc
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

NorIcE-Those wishing theil
houses painted or reprinted, either
by day or contract, can get it done
cheap, by applying to E. S. Oldham
TemDeranceYille, Va.
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A beautiful line of mattings to be
sold very cheap has just been re-
ceiyed at Ashby & Beloat's,
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can have Mixture BIZ and aFish
Mixture F' at your station the next
day after the reception of your order.
Let them come.
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M+.ti"= of Trustees of Margaret
Academy.
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Tie members OF the present Board
OF Supervisors, viz: l.. G. Mears
Spencer f. Rogers, j. w. Vessels
and Nm. II. Fletcher have consented
TO serve the public in the same ca.
racify for another term. They will
lie voted for ut the Primary.
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AMEs, SHIELD & CO

For SALE-House and lot con-
tanning one and one quarter acres
the house has six (6) large rooms with
cook room attached-good water,
nice shade and healthy location,
situated OH Lee street, Belle Haven.
Va. Will sell before renting out
time. John R. Floyd, Belle Haven.
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The boarding tent, confectionery
and other privileges to be granted
during the Eastern Shore Agricul-
tural Fair of 1893, will be let to the
highest bidder on Tuesday, the 25th
day Of April, 3 p. IN, ut the Fair
grounds.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

Major L. Selby will call on the
merchants of Accomac and North
alnpton next week and will take their
numerous orders-he always does
and receive Il cordial welcome from
all our citizens.
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Nina Waller, the little girl who was
burned so badly at Onancock, on
Thursday, 9Th inst, died the follow
ing day.
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Nr. Lloyd Brittingham. of New
Church. passed through our town
Ibis week on his WAY to Churchland
He will represent the firm of G. w.
'Tull & Co, commission merchants,
New York, in that section this sea-
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Rev. Milton Littletield. AN eloquent
Young New York divine, has been
visiting friends in Accomac during
the week.
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Work on the Methodist Parsonage
of II. Z. Church, South, Drummond-
town, will be commenced in Il few
DAYS.
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Mr.. John w. Sturgis is receiving
lumb Der and other supplies to build a
handsome hotel at this place.
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Lakes three masted steam yacht
made us short visit Monday. She
is very handsome vessel.
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james II. Baker died suddenly of
heart disease ut his home near Gar
gatha, on last Sunday, aged 69 Years.
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y festival will be he'd at the POGO
moke NJ. +. Church, Sonth, next
"wednesday, 18th inst. and if wealth
er prevents on that day, the first
iair day thereafter An oyster sup
per will be served, with the other
iuXuries incident to such an occca.
sion. Proceeds will be applied to
church purposes. You are cordially
invited to DC III attendance.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-04-15

The cireurt court after session of
nearly two weeks adjourned on
Thursday
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Our former countyman, Mr.. n. J..
Ward, now IL member of the commits
SION frr OIL. E. Wilmington, Balti-
more, was in Accomac during the
week and was a welcome visitor to
our Sanctuln
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Tcni1eraticevilIo

Socials are now the order of the
l,1-
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Shad and rock never more plenti
full at this season in our waters.
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The eighty ninth anniversary OF
Rev Joseph Walker, who was the
pastor of a Baptist Church in this
county nearly half century ago,
was celebrated in Richmond. this
week.
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Test. NJ. OLDHAM, JR., c. A. c.
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Call at the ENTERPRISE Office and
leave Your orders for strawberry
checks. Will furnish them to YOU ut
Low prices
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Hotel Doughty, of this town, is
again III the hands of the carpenters
and the finishing touches will soon
he made. The porches are now re-
cciving their attention.
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z. H. DRYDEN, real estate agent,
has sold within the last few days. u
farm in Somerset County to Nicho-
las julien. of Philadelphia, for So, 900,
and one in the same COUNTY to Harry
W. l-ovejov, of Brooklyn, y. Y, for
$l,500. AIR. Dryden has also sold the
farm belonging to John Birmingham
near New Chuch, to Robert and
Luther Gusts, of Parksley. Va.
The citizens of Cape Charles met
last Monday to hear the report of
the committee appointed to solicit
subscriptions to secure the Academy
OF the Hanover Presbytery, which
is looking tor a location on the East
ern Shore of Virginia The COM
mittee reported $4,000 subscribed.
Capt. 0. A. Browne, manager of the
late w. l.. Scott's estate. reported
that he wonld donate the grounds on
which to build this academy. a
committee Of three was appointed to
wait upon the presbytery, now in
session III the city of Peters burg