Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-05-16
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Confederacy mas been organized IN
the county of northampton.
Ames, Shield & Co. have an adver-
tisement in this issue to which they
invite your special attention.
Rogers & Bro, Finney's Wharf,
have just received large stock of
oak and poplar furniture, which they
are Offering cheap for cash.
Peas, sweet potato sprouts, straw
berries and irish potatoes were con-
siderably damaged by frost in some
sections of Accomac last week.
McLain & Co., photographers, will
remain at Accomac C. H, only few
days longer, and all persons wishing
pictures at half price should call at
once
match game of base ball between
Mappsville and Marsh Market mines
at Mappsville last Saturday, resulted
in favor of the former by a score OF
% to II.
Mr.. A. J. Lilliston has bought
new stock of undertaking goods, and
is ready TO conduct his business in as
satisfactory manner as he did before
his stock was destroyed by fire.
Thomas w. Russell, trustee, will
sell at public auction, on Thursday,
May 21st, in front of Atlantic Hotel,
Chincoteasne, house and lot of Jas.
r. Hudson aad wife. See posters.
Mr.. J. O. Taylor, who mas been en-
gagged at Wachapreague during the
week, in filing contract for work
there, Will be at his shop at Accomac
c. H., TO day, to attend to repair
work
An advertisement of Mr.. F. w
Shivers, in this issue, is OF interest to
all who like ice cream and everybody
does. He is in easy reach Of you and
wants your orders. Write to him for
prices.
g. W. Coard, the celebrated boat
builder, of this town, has nearly con-
pleted fine dead rise sloop of his
own model, with capacity of 300
bushels. Inspection solicited by those
wishing boat.
Mr.. L. J. Hyslop, of Keller, will
lecture tomorrow, 18th inst, on
The Rosebuds and their mission
iii Mexico''-at Woodberry Church in
the morning and at Guilford Church
in the afternoon.
Mr. Fred w. Robertson, son of DR..
E. w. Robertson, of Onancock, is a
graduate of the Maryland College of
Pharmacy this session, and was
awarded his diploma on the 18th
inst. He was also the valedictorian
of his class.
Several farms are offered for sale
cheap by Mr. F. H. Dryden, real
estate agent, in this issue. Write to
him for catalogue containing scores
of other farms if you want to pur-
chase and none of those in this paper
suit you.
All persons with isolated property
are requested to investigate the work
ings Of the Mutual Benefit Fire In
surance Co, Of Eastern Shore Of Va
G. fl Hussey and w. G. Long are
now canvassing the county in the in
terest OF said company.
Mr.. Cleo. j. Spady, was a visitor to
Accomac c. H.. and vicinity this
week, in the interest of the firm of W.
r. Winchester & Co., commission
merchants, Boston, and had cordial
welcome by old friends The firm be
represents is a good one.
\ public meeting will be held in
Methodist Church at Atlantic, We'd
nesday, May Goth, G:3O o'clock p. IN,
under the auspices of Atlantic Lodge
I. o. G.. T., in the interest of TEN
perance. Speakers from abroad will
be present. Every body is invited.
Dr.. Walter G. Ames, of Pungo
teague. and DR.. E. Z. Potter, Jr., OF
Belle Haven, passed the examination
successfully of the Virginia State
Board of Dental Examiners, in session
at Richmond last week, and are now
duly licensed to serve the public.
Mr.. VIM. I. Bundick, Onancock,
was elected, by the Prohibition Con-
vention held at Roanoke, Va, dele
gate to the National Prohibition
Convention which meets in Pitts
burgh. Pa, May 9th inst. Credentials
to that effect have been received by
him from the Secretary of the Prohi
bition State Committee.
Ashby & Beloat, will open out stock
of groceries next week in small
building just completed by Mr.. A. j.
LillistoD, near the site of their old
store. At their request thanks are
extended to the people of this vicinity
for favors before and since the fire
AID through us solicit your patronage,
now that they need it more than ever
before. Work on new storehouse on
the old site, to be occupied by them,
will begin next week.
The Board of Supervisors, at its
meeting last Wednesday, refused to
allow damages to several persons for
sheep killed by dogs, be, ause of a
failure on their part to comply with
the requirements of the law in such