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SOME QUEER CUSTOMS.
Mining Camp Disiivv..s-ii1,g and Tory

Mining Camp D&shw..asiiag and Tory
Is.inG Tca..-.s-i1E.
An old camper-cut CAce related to a
horrified housekeeper his experience of
dishwashing in miners camp. 1t did
not take much time, though the com
pany was numerous, and the utensils
of the kitchen were in constant use.
The reason why it took but little time
he sufficiently indicated by the state
ment that the cook pot was not cleaned
till 1T became too small to hold pud-
ding of reasonable size. Then some
body got hammer and knocked off the
hardened accretions from it's interior
till it was restored nearly enough to it's
original capacity to render further serv-
ice.
On Tory island, an out of the way
bit OF an Irish islet, the natives are not
much more dainty in their living, and
their habit of letting the grounds re-
main indefinitely in their teapots has
disastrous consequences.
Every day and all day long," says a
recent writer, 'the teapot sits stewing
in the embcrs of the hearth and at each
successive brew fresh tea is thrown in,
but the old is never thrown out until the
pot is choked." The result is an unusual
and excessive rate of insanity. Little
wonder, when Tory island boy who
was questioned as to his usual meals
could reply:
''Stirabout for breakfast and tay for
dinner; tay, Of coorse, at taytime and
stirabout for supper; whiles we have
tay for breakfast instead, and stirabout
for our dinner, and then another sup of
tay before bedtime"
However, this diet, injurious as it is to
the nerves, does not seem to affect the
muscles. The Tory islanders are ro>
bust and vigorous race, the men aver
aging six feet in height and the women
unusually tall and strong. The women,
indeed, have need of all their physical
strength, since it is thy who do the bulk
of the outdoor work, while the men stay
at home and spin and weave.
"At Anagry strand on Sunday morn
ing" says the same observer, zone may
witness strange sight. At low tide
more than a mile of roundabout
is saved by wading across a
narrow bay. The men include
in their SUI days wardrobe shoes and
stockings. The women, by courtesy and
custom, wear 'martyeens'-footless
stockings with loop passing over the
toe. Each good wife takes her good
man upon her shoulders and the heroes
are conveyed across dry shod."-Youth's
Companion.
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THE DAILY CAMERA.
She Knew.

Young Mrs. Torliins had read the
paragraph through twice. Then she
broke into ripple of laughter.
What are you laughing at?" in
quired her husband
Something funny"
"Bow do you know it's funnys" was
the bantering rejoinder.
"Hunph! l can tell by looking at it..
It's about two mem who meet on the
street. They stand there and say a lot
of things, and at last ore of them says:
We'll, the drinks are on me- And that
shows that it's funny" Washington
Star
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Colorado Springs Flower Carnival.

The citizens of Colorado Springs are
making special effort to give more
magnificent and attractive entertainment
than ever presented at any of the August
fetes in the past although those who
have attended in recent years were more
than satisfied.
The Gulf Road is making special
effort for still larger turnout on this
occasion, and the attractions are such
that the result in not doubtful.
The condensed program is a: follow s.:
Tuesday, August II, horse show. p. m.;
musical festival, s p. m. Wednesday,
August IS, Military Day. Siam battle
and field maneuvers by Seventh Regi-
ment U. S. A. and Color d . National
Guard, p. m band concerta 8p. m. by
Seventh Regiment ard other rack
bands; distinguished soloists. Thursday,
August 10, Flower Parade Day. Paraae
at 2:3o p. m. will include decorated
equipages, floats, all the troops, b.: lie of
flowers, etc. Grand masq que ball at p. m.
The Gulf Road will sell tiLkets from
all'stations at half rate, one fare for the
round trip, on August l6 and is with re-
turn limit August Il; and IN a d,tion to
this will sell from Boulder for morning
train Of Thursday, August 10 at the We y
low rate of s3 CO. such tickets being good
or return pass se only Augls 10 or
70. Pi@ase cali on the Gu agent for
or er particulars. The Gu!t service to
nd from Colorado Springs is unsur-
passed. B L WINCHELL,
-Ge eral Passenger Agent, Denver
I. S-And the trac k is as smooth as oil.
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A Chance.

Women are the most changeable
creatures on earth" remarked the Bene-
dict.
"Yes, I expect so,'' replied the bach
elor. What's your latest experience?''
"Oh, nothing much" said the Rene
dict, thoughtfully, except that before
Twas married my fiancee used to say her
regard for me needed no words Now
it doesn't seem to need anything else. y
Cincinnati Tribune
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When Friendshfp Ceased.

The two dearest friends were discuss
ing the ball, which one of the dearest
friends had attended.
"The papers this morning speak of me
as being among the beauties of the ball, -
said the one who had attended.
"And were you?" asked the other,
with interest. How nice it must have
been. Who were the beauties?"
That was the beginning of their
estrangement.-Chi Post.
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The Greater Wisdom.

Watts-Don't You think that the man
who knows when to stop talking is
about as wise as they get?
Potts-AboUt, but not quite. The
greatest brain is in. the possession of
the man who knows when not to begin.
-IndianapOliS Journal.
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Hurried Preparations.

Good Minister ((awaiting the appear
ance of the lady of the house)-What
is that, my little dear?
Little Girl-My apron. rs goin' to
put it in the wash. Mamma got it all
dirty.
'She did?"
Eyes, sir; she grabbed it up just now
to dust off the Rible."-N. Y. Weekly.
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The Force of Example.

Old Cashly Ito his d1ummer Him!
Don't you think you have exaggerated
your expense account this trip?
Mr.. Gripsack-Well, but just think
how awfully l have had to puff your
goods. Philadelphia Press.
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ASSERTING HIS MANHOOD.

No, gentle reader, the party going
over the fence is neither a tramp nor
a burglar; it is simply Mr.. Dennis, who
made up his mind that he bad been
henpecked long enough, and de
termined he would hereafter be master
of his house. The tableau represents
Mr.. Dennis five minutes after he made
Mrs. Dennis aware of his Intention
N. Y. Truth.
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Will give bond and lease on claims
I5o 20 1000 feet on land on Middle
Boulder creek belonging to the under.
signed. For terms, conditions ETC., at-
dress, GEORGE ROGERS,
45 Tabor Block, Denver, Colo
ROGERS & Co.
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Among Erinn,gs.

Maude-bessle says s-:es engaged,
but she wants it kept secret.
Lena-Why?
Maude-There probably isn't any
truth in it.-Town Topics.
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Safe at Present.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-G Good gracious,
John, the baby's got biscuit off the
table in his mouth!
Mr.. Crinsonbeak-Well, he's got nc
teeth yet to break, dear. - Yonkers
Statesman
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Ha. His Good Point.

Susan-That Charlie Lazybones is the
slowest mortal | ever saw!
Delia-How delightful it must be to
kiss him!-Town Top;cs.
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The Jaws of Death.

Brown-That man ought to be deco
rated by congress.
Jones-What for?
Brown-Bravery. He married Hen
peck's widow.-Up-to-Date.
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The Test,

New Servant found this coin upon
your desk, sir.
Master-I'm glad you are honest. 1
put it there purposely to test your
honesty.
New Servant-That's what thought.
-Fliegende Blaetter.
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Lost, June 9th, 1897

One sorrei horse. branded A Won left
shouldeg. $500 reward for return Of
same to LYONS GOLDEN RULE STORE,
Lyons, Colo.
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Hot STUFF.

"These sausages are peppery enough
to make man fighting mad
"They must be made from the dogs OF
ar."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
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First class morse shoeing and wagon
and carriage repairing of all kinds
promptly attended 10 by practical ex-
perienced wolkmen at 6. M. Wylam's.
Io1S 18th street.
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Notice.

All cards Of thanks will be charged
or at a rate OF i've cents tine.
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One Recomme en- dation.

Fair Young Creature (after some
recitations) DO you think would dc
for Il Juliet?
Manager anxious not to hurt feel
ings) --Um- er-well, you'd look veTy
pretty in the tomb.-N y. Weekly
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Changed.

What 1 so in my husband prize"
Cried Clara, ''is, he is so wisei"
THAT may be true now HIoliy said,
But how he's changed since you he wed!'
Harlem Life.
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Another example.

These methods perverse fate so oft will
disclose
Tha, It's useless to doubt or to scof
It's The girl with the rev suit OF bicycle
clothes
Who at the first mud hole falls off.
washington Star.
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where Ignorance I. Profitable.

"Have you had your appendix re-
moved?"
"Oh, yes, twice. The second doctor
didn't know had had appendicitis be-
ore."-Brooklyn Life.
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The Last Straw W.

"What braggart that fellow Puff is
TO be sure"
whats he Dragging about now?"
His modesty."- brooklyn Life.
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One Iten O-cr!ooked.

Dioer-They say the rubber trust
has cornered everything in its line.
Spicer-EXcept the restaurant spring
chicken-Brooklyn Life
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20 YEARS EXPERIENCE,
J. WiIbelM HamM 8 Go.
Mercantile Collection Accents
Real Estate, Insurance and Mines,
1414 Pearl ST., Boulder, Colo,

1nllontiGra a specially. We collect good bills al
UUllCullUllG 24 bad IS, outiawed so per cent
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Notice to rro.prctors and Leasers.

-Ge, eral Passenger Agent, Denver
:. S S-And the trac k is as smooth as OF
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Geo. landerbiltS Purchase.

The winter season at Virginia
Beach begins Feb. I, when for three
months, the hotel is crowded by Wis
itors from the North. Some of the
cottages made comfortable for winter
are open at that time. among them
being the Selden House. Mr.. George
Vanderbilt, of Asheville, \. c., has
recently purchased the place, and is
doing much for it, with his usual
inimitable haste and energy. He
will soon make it blossom as the rose.
He has put a strong force there to
correct any error in drainage and
sewerage.
The arched hume to connect the
lakes and ocean and miles Of under
ground piping have been put in at
great labor and expense. He is now
at work on the breakwater and it is
thought he will extend this with a
broad walk lighted by electricity
from the small hotel Of the life saw
ing station, distance of one mile
and half.
An artesian we'll, to give abundance
of water, and floating wharf, where
vessels and steamers can come in, is
also suggested. He has just finished
fine park full of flowers and foun-
tains, and in time this must be the
resort of the South.
The ocean front, the fine market,
drives, hot and cold sea-water baths
in the hotel, bowling alley, music
and dancing and bicycle clubs offer
rare Inducements to all.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Robert Z. Lee.

Ninety years ago to-day was born
Robert L. Lee. His forefathers had
been distinguished for patriotism
and valor in the war of the revolu
for service under the great republic
which they had done SO much to es.
tablish, for courage. for patriotism,
for unselfish devotion to their cOun-
try. His was q family of brave aud
honorable men, of virtuous and noble
women. Its traditions were of good
faith, of loyalty, of courtesy, of chiv.
airy. And Robert &. Lee was worthy
of his ancestry, had no need to Dor
row their reflected light, was in HIM
self a history and model.
The world is familiar with his rec
ord. The world knows that he was
no fomenter of secession, that 1T the
last, according to his simple creed
and condition, he went with his kip
dred and his people. The world
knows also that from the beginning
to the end of the war he was the
ideal Captain-pure as Galahad, gal
liant and strenuous as Launcelot. His
admirers knew no limitations of con-
tinent or country. He was admired
by the North as sincerely as by the
South. He took into the first battle
Il 'scutcheon stainless as the midday
sun. He sheathed at AppomattoN Il
sword as bright as Arthur's. There
is no spot upon his noble memory he
left behind him, no cause Of bitter
ness, sorrow or resentment.
All of us, North, South, East or
West, can be proud of Robert Z. Lee.
Than he there has been no finer
product Of America. Gentle as he
was brave, chivalrous as he was in
trepid, unsullied of thought or deed
as he was indomitable of spirit,
Robert L. Lee combined in himself
every quality that appeals to the
love, the reverence and the admira-
ton of mankind. Steadfastly, 10y
ally. thoroughly, he did his duty as
he saw it. What could man DO more !?
Post, 10Th.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

4 Farmers Convention promises
to be the outcome ola meeting of the
State Board of Agriculture, held in
the city of Richmond, last week.
Such gathering was suggested at
least at that meeting, and a resolu-
ton looking to that end was adopted
as follows:
Resolved, That committee OF
three be appointed to consider the
probable utility and practicability OF
securing during the ensuing spring
large and representative convention
of the farmers of Virginia, or OF the
several States of the Union, with
power to act on the subject as they
shall deem best
Most of the professions and trades,
said Colonel Buford, president Of the
Board, in explaining the resolutions,
had their regular gatherings, i'll
which measures for the betternent
Of their respective conditions We're
discussed, and he saw no reason why
there should not be similar move
ment among farmers, not only OF this
State, but of the entire Union. And
Colonel Buford was of course right.
and it is to be hoped, that the resolu-
tion may result in something practi-
cal and for the benefit of that most
important body of the people of the
country. The prosperity OF the coun-
try being dependent upon the farm
ing interest more than all others
combined, there is reason why it
should be looked after and encour-
aged more than all others, and a
move in that direction is not only a
move in the right directinn, but it
will be strange, if a body OF people
who have so much at stake should
not get together and pull together
long enough, not only to demand
their rights but to obtain them The
committee appointed by the Board
will await upon the Secretary of Ag-
riculture and try to interest him, and
thereby effect convention of the
States.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

One thing is certain: 1t will not do
TO fool with a bad cold. No one can
tell what the end will be- Pneumonia,
catarrh, chronic bronchitis, if not
consumption, invariably result from
a neglected cold. 1t is surprising too.
that bad colds are SO often neglected
when one remembers how easily and
at what little expense they may be
cured. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is always prompt and effectual, and
costs but trifle, 25 or so cents is
trifle as compared with the disas-
trous effects OF a neglected cold. Mr.
Abner Mercer of Dilworthtown.
Chester County, Pa. in speaking Of
this remedy, said: Sometime ago
had bad cold and cough. | tried
almost everything. Finally Mr.. Hunt,
the druggist, recommended Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, and one so cent
bottle of it cured me entirely" For
sale by Blackstone & Bell, Accomac
G. H., Va, and w. H. Parker, Oman
cock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

The cry of hard times was never so
frequently heard on the Eastern
Shore as at present. The way to
relief from them is given below in
the Hot Blast, published at Aniston,
Ala. The people in the section of
the country to which it refers, do not
buy hay, corn, pork and many other
articles from abroad as we do-they
raise all they consume. 1t says:
1t is indeed fortunate that the peo-
pie of this section have learned that
they cannot depend upon national
legislation to better their condition,
and for the past few years the
farmers have been practically raising
all they consume, have been living
economically, have kept out of debt,
and notwithstanding the four years
of panic through which we have
passed they are to-day in better con
dltion than they have been for years.
They have plenty of the necessities
of life to eat, have good stock, and
many OF them have money enough to
keep from buying a dollars worth of
goods on credit during the year.
This improved condition is due to
rigid economy and unusual industry
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Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
G. H.. Va. as second-class matter

The birthday of General Robert E.
Lee was appropriately observed i'll
al of the largest cities and in many
of the smaller ones throughout the
State, by closing of banks aud other
public places, display of bunting,
speechmaking and in various other
ways; and in all places throughout
the State where his birthday was not
celebrated by public demonstrations
of any kind, failure 10 do so was not
because of any lack ofintereSt i'll and
affection for the dead hero, but be-
cause the first step was not taken in
that direction by some one. All true
Nirginians love and reverence the
lame and fame Of their great chief
tain, and however much outward
signs of their love and respect may
be wanting on his birthday, deep
down in their hearts there is but one
sentiment. that he fills the definition
of Il great man better than does any
soldier or statesman of this or any
other age. His birthday ought to be
observed publicly in every nook and
corner OF the State, but the country
people do not love his memory less
than their city brethren, if they do
not praise his virtues around the
banquet table or recall the events in
his life which have given him i'm
perishable fame in speeches prepared
for the occasion.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Cigars and Tobacco
M argareG Academy.

A first-class school for both
sexes. Full corps of experienced
and skillful teachers in all the
departments. The location IS
the most beautiful on the Eas-
tern Shore of Virginia. Grounds
cover fourteen acres of high I'M
dulating land Library of TWEEN
ty-fve hundred standard vol
umes, including encyclopedias,
dictionaries, and other standard
works, Of reference and litera-
ture, open to pupils of the school
Pupils boarding in the school
required to study two hours
every night under supervision
of the teachers. One hundred
and twenty pupils last session.
Catalogues containing full IN
formation sent free to any adj
dress. FRANK P. BiENT,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

Honesty in business, public and
private, and the guarding of the
interests of the many against the
rapacious schemes of the few,
whether in tariff schedules or trust
combinations, should lead the way
to permanent prosperity, says the
Boston Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23
Notice to Gre digogs

To the creditors of Christie
pher G. Mears, deceased, and
all others concerned; you are
hereby notified that at the re-
quest of the personal represent
tative of the said decedent, l
have appointed Monday, the
25th day of January, instant, at
my office at Accomac Court
House, as the time and place for
receiving proof of all debts and
demands against the said de-
cedent or his estate; at which
time and place you are required
to attend aud prove your claims.
Given under my hand, this
4th day of January, 1897.
S. T. Ross.
Commissioner Of Accounts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

An invitation has been extended
to the Hon. William J. Bryan by the
joint committee of the Washington
and Jefferson literary society of the
University of Virginia to deliver the
final address before the two societies.
He has replied that he would give a
definite answer within the next
month.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

The Virginia Sunday-School So
ciety of all the Protestant denomina-
tions will hold it's annual convention
at Lynchburg, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, February 3rd, 4th
and 9Th.
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The ssutual Benefit fire Association. Of chnond Va

The Mutual Benefit
Jhohou
100 feet
nwlb
sill
Il. Gillespie
Nottingham Cheron; Eastvie H. Roberts, Bridgetown
Nottingham Smith, Exmore L. S. James Hadlock
+ Ashby JamesvIt MappsbugV Stuart Belle Haven
Incustvle j. D. Beoe Savagevle; Jas T. Hurst Lee
ustcevie; W. H. Bloxom Bloxom c. L. Byrd
Jas. a. Hail. Marsh Market D. H. Parsons Atahto l.
Johnson, IIorntowL.
Ii Keller
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Monday, January Is, Court Day,
at . o'clock, sharp,


to close a partnership of j. r.
Bull and NJ. N. Walker. This
gives the public an opportunity
to buy one of the very best 3
year olds that was ever on the
Eastern Shore, if not the very
best. Her breedings are gilt
edged, being trotting bred, and
her performance at the last e. S.
A. Fair will speak for her as a
race mare, she winning the 3
and 4 year old stakes in straight
heats, getting record in first
race in 2:3S and in 4 year old in
2:35.
Full pedigree and terms made
known on day of sale.
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HOMETOWN,

q DrcSSmaKlnS ESCaDl1Snm0nGl IN
HOMETOWN,
and offers her services to the Ia
dies of the town and vicinity
with confidence in her ability to
meet the demands upon her in
any line of her business. With
an experience of five years, one
and a half years of which has
been spent in the city, in learn
ing to
GUT AND FIT, =
I now believe I can say I'M
derstand the trade and am pre-
pared to do work in a manner
that will be satisfactory to all
customers.
Cutting done by the Taylor
System, and perfect fit gnaran-
teed.
NOTIONS and TRIMMINGS
kept in stock and ordered TO
meet the wants of customers on
short notice.
Prices to suit the times.
The patronage of the ladies Of
the town and vicinity respect
fully solicited.
MISS MAGGIE F. GLADDING.
Horntown, Va.
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NoTIcE-All persons indebted to
us for fertilizers for this or last year,
store accounts and all other open &C
counts are respectfully but urgently
requested to settle same without de-
lay. E. p. Byrd s. Bro, Pastoral, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

For RENr-For year 1897, my fish.
ing shore on Chesapeake extending
from Nandua to Craddock creek,
rented for several years by Capt.
Joseph Boggs. A. j. Lilliston, Ac-
comac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

Mckinley will be the third Metho
dist President of the United States.
Of the others eight have been Epis.
copalians, six Presbyterians, two
Unitarians, one Christian and one
Free Thinker.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

NoTIcE-Oysters, poultry, eggs and
game. Headquarters, lis Produce
Avenue. Returns made daily. Try
us Keith & Steel, commission ner-
chants, Philadelphia, Pa.
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NoTICE-Mr. Adelbert w. Mears
has an interest in our business from
January LIST, 1897. White & Co.,
Flour Merchants, Baltimore, Nd
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NoTIcE-A light Attorney calf, one
year old, strayed away from my
premises, near Onancock last August.
Had no marks, short horns and
large navel. George bayfield,.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-01-23

For T-Storehouse in Oman
cock, lately occupied by w. R. Young.
Possession given at once. A. w.
Lilliston.
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business Locals.

To THE PUBL1c-This is 10 give
notice that on and after this date |
will conduct the general mercantile
business at my old stand at Sanford,
Accomac county, Va, as agent for
John S. Gaskins, Sr. Given under
my hand this I'd day of January, A.
d., 1897. John S. Gaskins, Jr.