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Wachnpreague.

Mrs. E. j. Foote is visiting friends
in Tuckerton, \. J.
Miss Maud Birmingham, of Davis
Wharf, is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Sa-
rah Hudson, of this place.
The duck season is waning. There
will be but small chance for sports
man here until the spring season
which begins in May
Mrs. Catharine Bradford, very
estimable lady, widow of Benjamin
S. Bradford, and mother of Mr.. j. E.
Bradford, died at Locust Mount, on
Wednesday, 21st inst, aged eighty
two years.
We hear that invitations are out
for reception at the Hotel kellam,
to be given on Wednesday, the 2Sth
inst. The music will be imported
! and there will be no impeachment to
those who desire to "trip the light
fantastic" The company, however,
will be select, so we are informed.
Mr.. John S. Bell, a well known and
worthy gentleman, of this vicinity,
died"Friday, 10Th inst, at the resi-
dence of his nephew, Columbus
Mears, aged about eighty-two years.
Sorrow for his only sister, Mrs. Arin.
thia Rose, who died last December
and with whom he resided at the
time of her death, fastened his end
Mrs. Margaret S. Savage relict oil
Geo. S. Savage, died at this place on
Tuesday, Goth inst. She was most
estimable lady and leaves four chill
dren to mourn her loss, viz: Capt
Geo. Savage, editor of the Cape
Charles Headlight. Mr.. Joseph Say
age, commission merchant of Phila
delphia, Capt. Asa Savage, keeper Of
Wachapreague Life Saving Station
and Mr.. Pat Savage, agent of n. Y
P. s.. n. R. R., at Cape Charles. She
was over so years of age.
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Belle Haven.

Mr.. George D. Abdell is quite sick.
Miss Lola Mapp is visiting Mrs.
Bessie Mears
Protracted services are in progress
at the Presbyterian Church.
Miss Eva LeCato, Concord, is visit
ing Miss Quinby, at Onancock.
Misses Ella kellam and Annie Caus-
ey who have been visiting friends
here, have returned to their homes
Mrs. George H Read died in Balti
more, last Saturday. Her remains
were brought to Reads Wharf, CT
Monday morning, for interment.
Mr.. John R. Floyd received a tele
gram on Wednesday, announcing the
death of Mrs. Lottie Floyd, of Berk
ley, wife of his brother, DR.. J. B
Floyd. Her remains were brought
over and inferred in the family bury
ing ground near Machipongo, OF
Thursday.
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Fish, Mixture f.

Messrs. Humphreys & Tilghman,
Gents:-I have been using your
Fish Mixture F, bought of your
agent, w. L. Mock, Temperanceville,
the past three years. The first year
l applied it to Irish potatoes by the
side of a thirtysix dollar fertilizer
the second year by the side of forty
dollar goods. My potatoes, from the
Fish Mixture, were rs good as those
grown with the other fertilizers not
withstanding difference of cost of
81 to SIS in the ton more. Last year
l used nothing but the Fish Mixture
on Irish and sweets, which gave me
perfect satisfaction on both crops.
think could have picked the hills
and dug a barrel of sweets from 90
hills where / used the F. have or
dered three tons of the Fish Mixture
f of Mr.. Mock for the coming season.
Respectfully,
P. j. GILLESPIE.
Atlantic, Feb. LIST, 1894.
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NEIGNBORHOOD NOTES.
: :: ii,c,,,sag UG.

Our truckers are busy this week
planting round potatoes, peas and
other small seeds
Our mail facilities are now excel
lent We now have two mails daily
a. IN. and 3 p. III.
Mr.. VIM. Burch, one of our enter
prising young merchants, is visiting
his best girl in Trenton, N. j., this
week.
Mr.. Major Jones has just returned
from an oyster collecting tour to the
northern cities and reports collec-
tions, slow.
Mr.. Jesse Bowden, of Pope's Island,
died on the 14th of February, after a
long illness, aged Sc years. His wife
and five children survive him.
Mr.. Reuben g. Phipps is in Pitts
burg, Pa, this week, for the purpose
of assisting Mrs. Vim. X. Collins in
getting $4,000 due to her on policy OF
her husband, in the Order Of Golden
Chain, of which he was member at
the time he was drowned in the gale
of February 2sd, 1898.
Arrivals at Atlantic hotel thisweek:
Charles Biggs and wife, n. B. Risley,
n, Y; J. w. Fields, w. A. Wenle-
night, Philadelphia; VIM. Edmonds,
J. H. Feddeman, c. G. Johnson, j.
G. Minson, Harry Snow, ]. o. Hos
kins, Baltimore; DR.. T. II. Taylor, G..
F. Kelly, Accomac; E. H. Benson, Po-
comoke City; W c. Horsey. Marion,
Md.
Many of our young men, if madame
rumor is correct, have not lost faith,
despite the hard times, in the bles-
sings of matrimony. Mr.. E. H. Ben
son, merchant tailor, of Pocomoke
CITY, was summoned here this week
to take the measure Of several young
men for wedding suits, and marriage
bells will soon be ringing on many of
these interesting occasions. Our boys
believe that only the brave deserve
the fair and never hesitate when they
get their consent.
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We will sell at public auction to
highest bidders, our entire stock of
general merchandise, consisting of
dry goods, notions. shoes, hats, gents
furnishing goods, groceries etc., all
new, no shoddy goods in the house,
beginning Saturday, March 3rd, at 9
o'clock p. m. Sale to continue every
Saturday afternoon thereafter at the
above hour until our entire stock is
disposed of. We will sell privately
at very low figures until the above
sale takes place. Respectfully, S. R.
Nelson 6 Son, Onancock, Va.
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Farmers look to Yonr interests

have for sale pure, dry Ground
Fish and Pocomoke Phosphate, Bay
Island Guano or Worcester fine and
agricultural salt, Alaskas and Tri-
umph peas, 6xS glass, corn, oats, bran
and all kinds of millfeed, plows, pillow
casting, cultivators and drags. AL
the above goods will be sold at the
very lowest prices. Special induce
ments to cash buyers.
D. H. JOHNSON,
Leemont.
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The reputation of the Maltby
House, Baltimore, for first class ac-
commodations and low rates is fully
sustained under the present manage
ment. This fact with its central To-
cation should recommend it to all
travellers.
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We have in the largest line of sam
pies of carpets to be seen, and as we
sell by samples we can sell you much
cheaper than those who carry the
carpet in stock. We have also mat
tings and oilcloths in stock that we
will sell at rock bottom prices.
SLocoMB Bros, Onancock.
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Our Entire Stock is the lar
gest and most complete we have
ever had, and our prices the low
est, such as
Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Mani.
cure Sets, Street Cars, Vases, Picture
Albums, all kinds of Pictures for
same, Toy Animals, all sizes of
Dolls, Steam Cars, all kinds of Con-
dictionaries, Dry Goods, Notions,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Cloth
ing, Furniture, Groceries, Hard
ware, Queensware, Wood and Willow
ware, Drugs, Mating, Oil Carpet,
and we are the largest dealers in
Cook, Coal and Boat Stoves in the
county, also Hay, Mill Feed, &c. If
you want Xmas barrel of Flour, our
store is the place-Powell's Win
ter Patent Flour 1913, Powell's
Best in the World $4.2O per barrel.
Give us call before you buy, as we
will be sure to sell you before you
leave the store. Respectfully,
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w. j. HALL & SON,
Belinda, Va.
FARM FOR SALE
PRIVATE CONTRACT.

The undersigned offers for sale at
private contract his farm, situated
near Assawoman and open to the
ocean, containing by estimation 235
acres, more or less-it being the same
which was formerly owned by Thos.
Parramore. Said tract contains 1876
acres of arabic land, has excellent
pasture, abundant resources for
manuring purposes, and is well
drained, having no ditch on same
and needing none. The location of
same is healthy and it's surroundings
are such as to make it a pleasant
home. Said farm can be bought at a
reasonable price.
For terms and other particulars
apply to
ASA SHIELDS,
Temperanceville, Va.
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VIRGINIA:-In the Circuit Court
for the county of Accomack, in the
vacation of the said court, the 10Th
day of February, A. D., 1894:
Joshua W Reid, Jr...........Plaintiff.
against
Mary A. Reid, his wife, ...Defendant.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond Of
matrimony.
Affidavit having been made be-
fore the clerk of the said court,
that Mary A. Reid, the defen-
dant in the above entitled
cause, is a non. resident of the State
of Virginia, on the motion of the
plaintiff, by his attorney, it is
ordered that she. the said non resi-
dent defendant, do appear here with
in fifteen days after due publica-
ton of this order and do what is neces-
airy to protect her interests; and that
this order be published once weekfor
four successive weeks in the PENN
sULA ENTERPRISE, a newspaper pub
lished at Accomack G.. H., Virginia,
and also posted at the front door of
the courthouse of the said county on
the first day of the next term OF the
county court of the said county.
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, C. C.
A Copy
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, C. C.
L. Floyd Mock, p. q.
VIRGINIA:-In the Circuit Court
for the county of Accomack, in the
vacation of the said court, the 18th
day of February, A. D., 1894.
Wesley Broadwater, ........ Plaintiff.
against
Samuel Broadwater, George Broad
water, Elizabeth Johnson, Say Ann
Broadwater, George Bivans, Riley
Bivans, Eliza Bivans and Frank
Bivans, .................. ........ Defendants.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to sell for
purpose of partition the real estate
of which Margaret Broadwater died
seized and possessed, situated near
Nelsonia, Accomack county. Virginia.
Affidavit having been made before
the clerk of the said court
that Frank Bivans, one of the defen-
dants in the above entitled
cause, is nonresident of the State Of
Virginia, on the motion of the plain
tiff, by his attorney, it is order
ed that he. the said nonresident
defendant, do appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interests; and that this
order be published once a week for
four successive weeks in the PENN
sULA ENTERPRISE, a newspaper pub
lisbed at Accomack G. H., Virginia,
and also posted at the front door Of
the courthouse of the said county
on the first day of the next term of
the county court of the said county.
Test: JOHN d. GRANT, C. C.
A Copy
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, c. C.
L. Floyd Mock, p. q.
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Slocomb Bros, Onancock, are SELL
ing their entire stock of winter
clothing and overcoats and heavy
shoes and boots, strictly at cost.
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Bills introduced by Mr.. Russell
To regulate and protect the crab
bling industry, and to prohibit non
residents from catching crabs in the
waters OF Virginia.
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Atlantic, Feb. LIST, 1894.

We have Early Rose and Crown
Jewel Irish potato seed for sale at
$3.50 per barrel. L. L. Winder& & Co.,
Nassawodox, Va.
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will deliver on Monday and
Tuesday Goth and 27th inst, car of
No. white corn at Parksley for 90
cents per bushel.
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New Firm
Select Stock
Fair Profits

We do not claim the largest
stock of merchandise, at our
store recently opened at Acco-
mac G. H., nor that we are sell
ing below cost, but we do say
that we have a good line, all
new of
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You will find at our store the latest
styles in Alpine and Derby spring
hats and the prettiest line of neck
wear to be seen on the Shore.
SLoCoMB BROS, Onancock.
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General go
= Merchandise,

such as is usually kept in a coun-
try store, and having bought
them for cash, that we can and
will sell them at
THE LOWEST MARGIN OF PROFIT,
and extend a cordial invitation
to all to call and inspect our
stock whether they wish to buy
or not.
Polite attention will be as
sured all customers, and if we do
not give them bargains, it will
not be because we have added
more than a fair profit to origin
al cost, on cash basis.
We also carry Hay, Feed, &c.
MeIson G. Daugherty,
Accomac G. H., Va.
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For RENT-From June list, 1894,
at Hawks Nest. new two story
double-room storehouse, with four
rooms up stairs, lathed and plastered,
suitable for residence of merchants
family. Apply to Capt. Luther
Boggs, Charlottesville, or to N. B..
Wescott, Accomac G. H., Va
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CHILEAN red irish potato seed, also
Burpee's guaranteed garden seeds of
all kinds for sale by Ashby g. Beloat.
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To impose special license on deal
ers of cast-off clothing in Accomac
and Northampton.
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STRAWBERRY PLANTs-15O, OOOpure
Hoffman strawberry plants from my
tested beds last year and not mixed
plant could be found. Orders should
be booked early, as only plants of my
own growing will be sold in future.
Price So per 1 0OO.- Catalogue free.
a. ]. McMath, Onley, va.
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For SALE-Canning house and
outfit, all in good order. Capacity
1000 cans per day. Thos. A. Nor
than, Onancock, Va.
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Mr.. J. B. Savage offers for sale sew
eral varieties of potato seed in this
issue. See advertisement.
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Nor1cE-wm. H. Parker and L.
Floyd Mock, agents Of the owners of
the lot in Drummondtown, formerly
belonging to the late. Abel T. John
son. offer said lot for sale at private
contract, on reasonable terms.
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Authorizing the trustees of the
Presbyterian Church at Onancock to
sell and convey said church and lot
of land on which it is located and in
vest the proceeds.
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For SALE-Five thou sand bushels
of onion sets by w. ]. Haley, Locust
vile, agent for firm in Philadelphia.
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STRAWBERRY PLANTs-Don't fail
to try Meeks' early strawberry. 1t
has been tested two years in Mary
land, Delaware and Norfolk county;
Va, and pronounced by practical
growers to be as early as Hoffman
and Michel's and much more prolific.
Plants and fruit large. Price 81 per
1000. See catalogue. A. j. MeMath,
Onley. Va.
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For SALE-House and lot near
Bloxom, occupied by L. G. Goodwin
about acres of land and house in
good repair. For further particulars
apply to l.. C. Goodwin, Bloxom, or E.
NJ. Goodwin, Mappsville.
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NoTIcE-I want to buy 100 head
of pigs, from IS to 25 pounds, at q
cents per pound, 100 shoats, % to LOO
pounds, at cents per pound. ID. ID.
Johnson, Leemont.
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NoT1cE-I have for sale two good
horses, cheap. D. Fl. johnson, Lee
mont.
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NoT1cE-$2OOO.OO to lend out on
unencumbered real estate, in sums
not less than $4,000. Apply to
Fletcher s. Gunter, attorneys, Acco-
mac G. H., Va.
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STRAWBERRY PLANTS For SALE
Michel's Early and Hoffman 81 per
thousand, Bubach No 5 SO per thou
sand. Purity guaranteed. ". E.
Thomas, NassawadoX, Va.
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NoTIcE-The undersigned are pre-
pared to furnish farmers and planters
with all kinds of seed, such IS Houl-
ton Early Rose, Jersey Seed sweet
potatoes, peas, beans, etc. All or
ders must be accompanied with cash
or satisfactory reference. Silver
thorn s. Co., 903 South Front St.,
Philadelphia.
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GARNETT-Black stallion by Chan
cellor, standard bred registered
trotting horse dom Katie Didn't. a
registered thoroughbred mare. This
horse is nine years old, 15f hands
high, weighs 1900, is kind and gentle,
will work anywhere single, pillow,
cart carriage and a fine saddle horse.
His fine building and individual ak
cellence should recommend him as q
stock horse of great merit. He will
be sold February Goth, court-day to
the highest bidder, on six months
time with good security.
There will be no reserve or bye bid
on this horse-the last bidder will
get him and he will be sold. Garrett
is a very handsome black horse and
will attract attention anywhere. o.
A. Browne.
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BoARDING-Permanent and tran
sient by Mrs. Lille Dix Nelson, 611
w. Fayette street, near Green, Balti-
more, Md.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

For SALE-Choice second crop
Rose, Crown Jewel and Red Irish
Potato seed. J. B. Savage, Frank
town, Va.
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For SALE-Farm $50 acres, 10 acres
in strawberries, 10 acres in clover
and Timothy, 2 miles from station
also two hundred thousand Mlchels
early strawberry plants, S1.OO per
thousand. Address Farlow Bros.
New Church, Va.
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STRAWBERRY PLANTS 3. 1000. 00C
strawberry plants of all the leading
old and new varieties, Palmetto,
Barr's, Conover's, Colossal and Don
AIDS Elmira asparagus. Grapes in
assortment. Fruit, shade and orna-
mental trees, choice stock at low
prices at Accomac Nurseries. Gaia
iogue free. A. j. McMath, Proprie-
tor, Onley, Va.
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For SALE-15O bushels of big stem
Jersey slip sweet potato seed, Mi
chefs Early and Hoffman strawberry
plants at 81 per thousand, and Blu
bach No. S at SO per thousand. John
J. Hopkins, louisville, Va.
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CABBAGE PLANTs-1OO, 900 cabbage
plants now ready at 95 cents per 1OO
So per 1000. Al McMath. Onley, Va.
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To permit William Ellinger to erect
a wharf or wharves on Fox Island OF
Fox Islands, in the county of Acco-
mac.
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For RENT-For year 1895, or for
sale, a two horse farm, situated on
county road near Bethel Church,
two miles from Bloxom Station, con.
tanning about $50 acres, one hall
cleared land, balance in woods, with
plenty of resources, and plenty OF
timber for building purposes. Thos.
A. Northam, Onancock, Va.
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WANTED-As foreman on farm,
an energetic man with necessary
experience. Good wages offered to
one who can meet requirements
References required. Address Mrs
Annie H. Mason, Eastville, North
ampton county, Va.
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For SALE-A good farm horse,
years old. sound and gentle, cheap
Benz. II. Gunter, Accomac G. h.
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Our truckers are busy this week
planting round potatoes, peas and
other small seeds.
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For RENT-For the present year,
1894, a desirable residence in the vii
lage of New Church-good dwelling,
8 rooms, good outbuildings, 4 acres
good land. One of the best locations
on the Eastern Shore for a physician,
as there is not doctor within or s
miles of the place. 1t is big field
for some one. Possession given at
once. For terms apply to w. II.
Marshall, New Church, Va.
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TARIFF BILL PAssED-Dry goods,
shoes and hats for cost other goods
at reduced prices. j. G. Just-s u Co.,
Hunting Creek, Va.
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D. H. JOHNSON.
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VIRGINIA:-In the Circuit Court
for the county of Accomack. in the
vacation of the said court, the 18th
day of February, A. D., 1894.
Joshua W Reid, Jr............ Plaintiff.
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Al NEWS.
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Mr.. Ben P. Jones, of Horntown, an
expert shoemaker and one of the
best on Eastern Shore, will be at
Hotel Doughty, Accomac c. H.. next
Monday. court day, to receive orders
for work in his line. He can furnish
YOU WITH shoes in any style and his
work is always satisfactory.
Mr.. Charles b. johnson and Miss
Virginia Winder were married at
the brides home in Baltimore, last
Wednesday They arrived by noon
train at Onley, on Thursday, and a
handsome reception, attended by a
large number of friends was held at
the groom's residence near that sta
ton during the evening of that day
The Virginia Annual Conference re-
Gently "bracketted" Cobb's island
Mission with Wachapreague Circuit.
Rev. James A. Crowder, a former
pastor, has been placed in charge OF
the mission. Last week he was pres
emf at the Quarterly Conference fol
Wachapreague Circuit and on Sun
day last preached an able sermon at
Garrison's Chapel
An entertainment will be given by
the ladies of 'Locustville Aid Socie
ty,n at louisville, Easter Monday
March Goth. Music, vocal and instru
mental, recitations and a lecture by
Rev. w P. Wight, on the subject
How to pop the question, will be
among the attractions of the occa
sion. A prize quilt will be delivered
during the evening. Supper will be
served before and after the entertain
ment. The patronage of the public
earnestly solicited.
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Emma V. Custis and Miss
sustis, Accomac c. H., have
during the week with Ia
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1894-08-04
SUGAR BEET REfURSs.

The returns are beginning to come
in from the sugar beet seed sent out
by Mr.. Richardson In the spring.
Two results may be seen In the TINES
Office, which more than fulfil tho pre-
dictions made as to the abilities OF
Delta ground for the production Of
the beets. The two beets brought to
the TIMES are samples Of the product
grown during the past unfavorable
summer, with It's almost unprecedent-
ed drouth. One Of thom, Weighing y
pounds land with at least another
pound broken off, was raised BY Mr.
Joshua Skinner in stiff buckshot clay
ou his plantation. The other, weigh
ing s pounds and a half, was grown
by Mr.. John II. Evans in bis garden
In GresnyIlle, in loamy soil. The
beets are solid and tender, and while
of course tbe amount Of saccharine
matter contained can only be a'cer'
tanned BY the process Of milling, tney
are exceedingly sweet to The taste, and
will in all probability develop a very
large percent of sugar in manufacture
II the sugar contained Is In proper
,iop to the immense size and solidi''
of The beets the Delta is clearly 'n'
home of the sugar beet