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Fairs ana restiyals.

An all-day fair will be held at
Guilford Church on Wednesday,
August 18th. Everything will be
done to make the day delight to all
who attend. Dinner and supper will
be served, and refreshments pro
vided in abundance.
A supper will be served at 1.-The
Folly" in the afternoon of Friday,
August 18th. 1ce-crealn, confec-
tioneries &C., also will be abund-
antly provided for the occasion. Pro
ceeds for benefit of Clark's Chapel.
The lawn party at the residence OF
the Misses Human, is for the bene-
fit of the Bloxom parsonage. All are
invited to come this evening, August
LIST, and partake of the refreshments
that viii be served by the most
charming young ladies.
Con-.
There will be q grand fair and
festival at Harborton M. E. Church,
South, in the afternoon of Thursday,
August 9th. Owing to the hot
weather we will not have the
Drama" in connection with the
fair. Supper and refreshments, the
best the season can afford, served at
the lowest possible prices. No pains
will be spared to make this an enjoy
able occasion. Come everybody and
help good cause. COMMITTEE.
An old fashion fish fry and festival
will be held at Burton's Shore for
the benefit of louisville M. E.
Church, South, commencing at /
O'Clock p. H., on August 4th. A game
of base ball will be played at 3 o'clock.
Boats with competent captains will
be ready to take all who may desire
to take free sail. An effort will be
made to have speakers for the oc-
casion. At night there will be dis
play of fire works. Come everybody
and enjoy a good oldfashion fish-fry.
BY order of Committee.
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and Expenditures of the
County.

Virginia:-At a meeting OF the
Board of Supervisors of the county
of Accomack, at the courthouse, on
the 9th day of July, A. D., 1896.
In pursuance of the Act of the
General Assembly of Virginia, APP
proved February 25th, 1892, entitled
IAN Act to amend and re enact sec
ton SAT of 1.-The Code of Virginia, :"
in relation to Board of Supervisors
publishing an itemized statement Of
county expenses" this Board has
caused to be made out and does
hereby enter it of record, the follow
ing statement showing the aggregate
amount of the receipts and expendi
lures of the county of Accomack for
the wear ending June 30th, 1896, to-
wit:
Approximate aggregate
amount of receipts. -. $10,5O0.O0
Aggregate amount of eX-
penditures.. ......... 14,5O0 90
Also statement showing the ag-
gregate amount allowed for the year
ending June 30th, 1897, to the officers
OF the county, and for incidental and
necessary expenses Of the county as
follows, to-wit:
To Judge of county COURT. $SOO.OO
sheriff of county, for at
tending upon the County
Court, Board of Supervis-
ors, and for superintend-
ing public buildings. GO0-OO
clerk of county court and
clerk of Board of Super
visors ..... $4,000
clerk of circuit court. 5000
attorney for the Common
wealth for the county. G5O.0O
county treasurer of the
county. 5000
members of Board of Su-
peryisors. .............. 5000
IcS 1911 I'll .. - ~NN'SN
judges, clerks and booths
at elections. ........... 10000
salary of superintendent of
the poor. ................. 10000
keep in order the public roads
and bridges of the county:
In Magisterial District of the
Islands. .................. S5S2.5l
Magisterial District of At
lantlc. ........ ~,>1o'o1
Magisterial District of Me-
tompkin. .................. 2,l62.5o
Magisterial District of Lee. 3,3l4.Os
Magisterial District of Pun
colleague. ................. 2,437.l6
To support the poor of the
county. ................... 2,0OO.Oo
And an itemized statement of in
cidental expenses of the county not
embraced by either of the foregoing
items, to-wit:
For record books, stationery,
NC, lot clerk Ollice'.' 'sSoV'VV
record books, stationery,
&c., for county treasur-
er's office. ................ 10000
coal for courthouse, jail
and clerks office ........ 10000
grand and petit jurors. $4,000
salaries of overseer of the
poor. .................. 10000
commissioners of the rev
enue for extending coun-
ty levy. 45Ooo
sundry expenses. .......... 10000
And it is ordered that certified
copy of the foregoing statements be
published in the PENINSULA EN-
TERPR1sE in the next two issues of
the said newspaper.
A Copy
Tact M OrD1JaN Tr Clerk.
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EiocrricaI Storsn--.Damage by Light.
ming.


The electrical storm of Friday, of
last week, did considerable damage
in the county.
AT Accomac c. H., lightning struck
dwelling of Mrs. Jennie Hail. stables
of Mr.. w. c. Coleburn, and killed
hog of Pastor J. NJ. Dunaway.
Mrs. Hall and other members of
her family were severely shocked,
and dwelling was damaged about
500.
1t knocked out the gable end of
the dwelling of Mr.. w. H. Ewell,
near Hallwood, causing him a loss of
about $3.50.
Struck and tore up the dairy of
Mr.. L. W. Mears, near Only, killing
his dog and also lot of chickens
and killed about 5000 potato hills in
the patch of Mr.. Solomon Hargis in
the same vicinity. Mr.. Mears, to-
gether with Mrs. Annie Mears were
so seriously shocked, that the former
was unconscious for while and the
latter suffered with pains in her
hands considerable time.
Mr.. Gilbert Mears, of near Onley,
was also severely shocked, and dwell
ling of Mr.. Geo. Lewis. on Doe Creek,
badly damaged.
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Accomnc Baptist Association.

EDITOR ENTERPRIsE:-Plea al
low me as clerk of the Accomac AS
ISOLATION to state, that all church
letter blanks will be mailed to the
church clerks by Thursday, August
9Th. That full particulars of the AS
ISOLATION as to rates and arrange
ments will appear in your next issue
if the same can be secured by me in
time for print.
G. G. JoYNEs, Clerk,
1924 Market St., Phila.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

To D. S. STEELMAN-As you won
the last race by my mast breaking,
my challenge was to sail the same
race over again. Now as you are not
disposed to act fair, in sailing the
same race over, l now challenge you
to sail in Chincoteague bay, barring
shoals, on the 25th day of August, at
Q o'clock, p. m, to and from the wind
for a purse of 5000 or $4,000. Come
up or shut up. Polk Lang.
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Farmers Meetings.

at Farmers meeting, held at
Bridgetown, July 9th, 1896, for the
purpose of asking for lower freight
rates on produce carried by rail from
the Eastern Shore, John w. Guy was
elected chairman and e. G. Tankard,
secretary.
A petition presented by Mr.. s. R..
Nelson, of Onancock, asking the N.
VI. 81 N. and the Pennsylvania
railroad companies to reduce freight
charges on all produce carried from
the Eastern Shore was accepted and
signed by all present.
1t was moved and carried, that the
delegates who shall present this petit
ton to the said railroad companies
be instructed to allow them not more
than five days to give a positive an
swer as to what they will do-believ-
ing this to be ample time for them to
make the decision.
John W. Guy John H. Roberts
and E. G.. Tankard were appointed
as a committee to arrange for future
meetings.
After discussing the subject of
freight rates fully, the meeting adj
journed, subject to be called at the
time and place named by said COM
mittee. E. G. TANKARD,
Secretary.
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County school Board Meeting.

The County School Board will hold
their annual meeting at the Court
House, on Monday, the 5rd day of
August.
A full attendance is desired and
needed on that occasion-especially
of the district clerks and treasurer.
Please meet promptly at 10 q. II.
J. E. MAPP,
Chairman.
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The Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co.

The big entertainments that are
being given nightly in Accomac, Va,
to the delight of everyone, young
and old, will leave us and go to
Wachapreague next week for few
days. These entertainments are pa.
tronized by our best people, and
everyone should attend them where
ever they go. DR.. Wilson, the great
est tooth extractor in this country,
will be with them and relieve all the
suffering people who call on him.
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Great New York fire. sale now going
on in Drummondtown. Five hun
dred dollars worth of fine mems suits
and boys clothing, must be sold in
30 days. Come quick. All the goods
are offered below the manufacturers
prices. LEVIN & BROWN.
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III NKcnOrfanl.

In memory of my beloved husband
Josiah L. Bayley, who died two years
ago to-day, August LIST, 1894.
We miss thee from our home, dear,
We miss thee from thy place.;
A shadow DER our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
His wife.
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FOR SALE-Having disposed of all
the vessels of Jno. A. Cham bers, ex-
cept the Weldon" we offer her for
sale, at private contract. She is a
good, we'll built vessel, in good repair
and of 36 tons burden. Can be seen
at Pocomoke City, Md, in care of
Capt. Stephen r. Marshall. Terms
reasonable. See or address. L. Floyd
Mock, trustee, Accomack G. H., Va.
July Goth, 1896.
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TO all Whom IT May Concern.

This is to give notice, that all
parties who have stock on Cedar
island must remove such stock by
the 18th day of August, 1896. The
proper legal steps will be taken, if
this requirement is not observed.
STEWART x. POWELL, attorney for
the owners of Cedar Island.
Onancock, Va, July 30, 1896.
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For RENT-For year 1897 the fine
farm, known as the Stewart farm, :"
situated conveniently between Mid.
dlesex and Belle Haven, Va, now
occupied by Mr.. E. P. Brown. Terms
reasonable. For full information ap-
ply to owner, Mrs. Mary E. Hopkins,
241 South St., Baltimore, Md.
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Write for catalogue of Hoge
Acknowledgements very low.
S. G. ANsPACH, Principal,
Blackstone, Va.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the
creditors of William s. Kellam, de-
ceased, and all others concerned :
You are hereby notified that, at the
request Of the personal representa-
tive of the said decedent, have ap-
pointed the 4th day of September
next, at my said office, for receiving
proof of all debts and demands
against the said decedent or his
estate; at which time and place you
are requested to attend and prove
your claims.
Given under my hand the day and
year first above written. S. T. Ross,
Commissioner of Accounts.
Accomac c. H., Va July 9th, 1896.
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Deaths.

Mr.. Isaac T. Wright, an industrious
farmer and worthy citizen, died at
his home near Onancock, Friday, Au-
gust gath, of consumption, aged
about SO years.
Capt. w. C. Riggin, of Pocomoke
City, retired in his usual health after
eating hearty supper at Hallwood,
Thursday night of last week and ex-
pired in a few minutes, when an hour
or so later, friends were called to his
bedside by him. He was well known
in upper Accomac, having been en-
gagged for several years in number
of milling enterprises in that section.
He was, at the time of his death, the
owner of a saw mill at Hallwood. He
died of Bright's disease, aged sc
years. The remains were taken to
Snow Hill for interment.
Miss Jennie Lee Phillips, daughter
of Augustus and Maggie S. Phillips
died near Fair Oaks, Accomac coun-
ty, July Goth, 1896. The deceased
was IS years, Z months and % days
old, having been born December "a,
1880. She was the obedient, loving
daughter of fond parents. For more
than four weeks she suffered from
severe case of typhoid fever, which
broke the cord of life July Goth. She
was buried at Holly's church, where
her funeral was preached by Rev. E.
E. Harrell. E.
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NoT1cE-Why do you suffer from
rheumatism, lumbago, kidney and
bladder diseases, &C., when by writ.
ing and giving full particulars of
your diseases you can be cured for
small sum of money. Address all let
tiers to Millsboro Drug Co., Millsboro,
Del.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-01

F. w. Shivers, manufacturer of ice
cream, Peninsula Junction, Md.
Best quality and lowest prices. Send
him your orders.
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On and after next Tuesday, l will
sell altogether Northern or natural
ice. W. T. BUNGICK, Onancock.
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For SALE-Corn at Cobbs Station
or Eyre Hall landing, Cherrystone
Creek. Severn Eyre, Chesapeake P.
O., Va.
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NoTICE-Corn for sale at my house
near Accomac G. H., at 1925 per bar
rel. Vim. H. CoXton.
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If you want cheap shoes go to
Slocomb Bros, for the next 10 days
and you can get them.
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Be sure to read advertisement of
Slocomb Bros, this week. They have
made slaughter in prices on shoes.
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LAND For SALE : Several nice
farms of different sizes, water situa-
lions, &C., improved with buildings,
in Northampton county, Va. If not
sold before August, will be for rent
for 1897. Apply to 7. NJ. Scott,
Onancoclk, Va.
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NOTICE. will take parties, during
the summer season, fishing, cunning
and to the Metompkin Hotel from any
point in Folly Creek on reasonable
terms. Accommodation tirst-class.-
See me or write to me. &. Ohio
Smith, Daugherty, Va.
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For RENT-For the year 1897, my
house and lot, situated at Keller.
Apply to Mrs. Rose 7. Walter, Keller,
Va.
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NOTICE. am no longer connected
with the firm of j. G. Justis & Co.,
Hunting Creek.
May s, 1896, J. G. Justis.
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NoTIcE-Use Blackstone's Straw
berry Chill and Fever Cure for chills
and fever and la grippe, sc. Never
fails to cure. For sale by all drug
gists and merchants. Price so cents.
E. G. Blackstone, Proprietor, Mills
boro, Del.
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NoTIcE-We have 1000 bushels of
corn, which we will sell in quantities
to suit, at 40 cents per bushel. D. H.
johnson & Son, Parksley, Va.
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Some time ago the one-year-old
child of Mr.. NJ. E. Lindsey, of Frank
lin Forks, Pa, had very severe
attack of collie. She suffered great
pain. Mr.. Lindsey gave her a dose
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhna Remedy and in ten minutes
her distress was gone. This is the
best medicine in the world for chill
dren when troubled with collie or
diarrhma. 1t never fails to effect a
prompt cure. When reduced with
water and sweeteued it is pleasant
for them to take. 1t should be kept
in every home, especially during the
summer months. For sale at % and
so cents per bottle by Blackstone &
Bell, Accomac and w. H. Parker,
Onancock.
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For RENT Brick storehouse at
Accomack G. II. Possession given May
LIST, 1896. Apply to Thos. w. Black
stone.
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NOTICE TO CREDIToRs-The cred.
itors of John R. Downing, deceased,
are hereby notified that l have APP
pointed the 18th day of August, next,
for receiving proof of all debts aud
demands against said decedent or his
estates. S. T. Ross, Commissioner of
Accounts.
July 81, 1896.
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NOTICE "A positive cure for rheu-
matism. Anyone suffering from
rheumatism can be cured by writing
and giving full particulars of their
suffering with the dreadful disease.
Address all letters to the Millsboro
Drug Co., box AZ, Millsboro, Del.
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For LoAN-Fifteen hundred dol
lars ($15O0) on real estate in sums to
suit. Blackstone & Bundick.
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NoTIcE-All persons indebted to
me are urgently requested to settle
their bills before the 10th of this
month, as my obligations are heavy:
Bills for implements and supplies fall
due this date as indicated by bills
rendered. Parties who fail to re-
spoud by the 9Th will receive second
bill. Bills made prior to 1896 l can
not carry longer. ALI persons wishing
to transact business with me before
18th of this month can find me at
Exmore, July 18th and 18th; Nassawa-
dox, Sth; Birdsnest, 9th and 18th;
Wachapreague, 10th; Eastville, 18th,
court day. l expect to be at Exmore
at night most of the time.
July /, '9G. F. A. Shield.
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my mother, my wife and myself
use Chamberlain Cough Remedy
whenever troubled with a. cough or
cold. 1t is the medicine of our home.
l do not know how we could do with
out it. We feel that it is an indispen-
sible article. The people III this vi
cinity too are beginning to learn of
the merits of this excellent medicine.
| never lose an opportunity to testify
to it's value for it has saved many a
doctors bill in my family. w. s..
Musser. proprietor of the Musser
House, Wilhelm, Pa This remedy
is famous for it's cures of bad colds.
Try it and you too will recommend
it to your friends. For sale at % and
so cents per bottle by Blackstone Il
Bell, Accomac and w. II. Parker,
Onancock.
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WANTED-For 1897 tenant for
farm % miles from Westover Station,
Somerset Co., Md; so acres cleared,
% acres woodlands; excellent trucking
ground; new barn, one and a half
story tenant house, four rooms. -Ad.
dress, Geo. E. Ballard, S55 Park Ave-,
Baltimore, Md.
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The farmers in the lower section of
the county will meet at Keller, Satur'
day, August Stf, "for the purpose OF
consulting together and devising
means of protecting themselves
against Baltimore commission mer-
chants The above is the pur-
port of communication addressed
to us signed committee, but
being very denunciatory of the
commission merchants is not pub
lished by us, because the names OF
no farmers are appended to the COM
munication who would be response
BILE for the publication. A like meet
ing we are advised was held at Grad
dockville on Wednesday, and another
will be held at Exmore to day
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For RENT-For year 1897, farm at
Belle Haven, known as walden
Farm Fine trucking land with
good peach, apple and pear orchard
on it. For further particulars apply
to NJ. w. West, Bobtown, Va.
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NoTIcE-Came to my house about
the first of June, a light red COW.
Onwer will come, prove same, pay
charges and take her away. 6. A.
Kellam, Craddockville, Va.
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For sale by F. A. Davis & Co., or
their Peninsula agent, F. w. Byrd,
who, while he is a Byrd is not a crow.
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NoTIcE-Being compelled to settle
the estate OF VIM. s. Kellam, de-
ceased, at the earliest date, / request
all persons indebted to this estate, to
arrange and pay their Indebtedness
without delay, as the condition Of
his estate will prevent any extended
indulgence. All persons having claims
against the estate of any character
will make them known to me. Benz.
T. Gunter, Ex'r., of w. S. Kellam.
July 23rd, 1896.
Try an Export cigar and if not
satisfied ask for your money.
What are they? The best 5 cent
cigar on the Peninsula.
A 10 cent cigar for 5 cents.
The best inequality and quantity.
For sale by F. A. Davis s. Co.,
Baltimore, wholesale agents.
We don't want to crow.
But who would not crow
If they had sold as much Old Grow
as F. A. Davis 81 Co..
have of their Old Grow tobacco?
Every merchant who sells Old Crow
and every tobacco chewer who uses
Old Grow, will crow to you about
Old Grow.
Nor will they have to eat crow to
crow about Old Grow.
Buy Old Crow.
Chew Old Grow.
Old Grow is the best ID. of tobacco
on the market.
Old Grow has many rivals, but
no equal as to chew or quality.
For sale by F. A. Davis & Co., or
their Peninsula agent, F. w. Byrd,
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Old Grow has many rivals, but
no equal as to chew or quality.
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BEDROOM SUITS
prices and styles

All pTICoS dI1C ouJ 1O'''
Hardwood and oak suits g
pieces $3.50, SIS, $40, $25, $50,
$50. $40 and $50. Parlor suits,
silk plush and brocatel from $25
to SIS a suit. Baby coaches $3.50
to SIS. All kinds of fancy rock
ers, touches, chairs, mattresses
and springs, refrigerators, at the
very lowest city prices. 1t Will
pay you to compare Our prices
with city prices. Come and see
how cheaply and handsomely
we can furnish your house from
cellar to garnet.
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Observation-Disclosures Compan-
ion, cook book compiled by Miss
Bessie Gunter, can be bought at
ENTERPRISE Office, or W. 7. Wise S
drug store, Onancock. Suitable for
Xmas presents and all the proceeds
from same given to charitable pur-
poses.
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NoTIcE-Come to Bloxom Station
to buy your handmade harness and
to get your carriage repaired and
painted. First class work at very
low prices. Call and see me. B.. L..
Payne.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-08-01

Old Grow is the best ID. of tobacco
on the market.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-08-28

wheat or corn to sen be ought 70 be
able 70 ind somebody In the next town
who Il working at some kind Of manu-
featuring or some other sort Of pnr-
suit. and who must depend upon the
farmer for what he eats: somebody who
Il getting good wages. That Is Governor
McKinley's policy. II has been grand
one. Win we continue II? Great APP
piause and cries OF -yes."9 Yes. we
Will. do not believe there can be any
question. But in heavens name, let
there be no question about what OHIO
snail do. We gave Governor Bushnell
last year $1,000 majority. That was an
or year. daughter and applause.l Let
US make II this year at Least 100000 and
thereby show not only our appreciation
OF our standard-bearef. but our appre-
citation of America, American institu-
lions, American integrity. American
honor In our finances. our tartn. our
reciprocity and every other system and
agency OF government (Great ap-
plauBa.)