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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
humorous department.
A DETERMINED POSTMASTER.

Squire Zangford is displeased with
the present administration. The
squire, who was postmaster at May
Bloom, was recently removed, Or rath-
er was informed that hereafter his
public duties will be discharged by
some other citizen. Upon receiving
information of his dismissal, the Squire
addressed the following letter to the
president:
81 reckon you think that you've
done a mighty smart trick, er sendin'
down here an tryin' to have me put
outen my own house. This here post
Office belongs to me, I want you to
understand. 1 built the shanty and
dug the we'll. Thar never wuz no
mail in this here community till l
started this here Office. My Oldest
son fetches the stuff over from the
railroad, 20 miles frum here, so you
see we've got everything in our own
hands. think you have jumped up
the wrong rabbit. You can set up
thar in a rockin' cheer an chaw your
terbacker an spit over the banisters /;
but you can't git none Nv the best NV
me. Tamper along with me an you'll
think you've trod on a wildcats tail.
Oh I'm here, an my name amt Den
mis-, nurther. My father could split
500 rails in a day, an my sister mar
ried the man that showed the steer
often s. ferry boat. don't kere moth
in for the money that's in the office.
A dollar an half year amt no
more to me thai seventy-fye cents is
to YOU but I don't want to be fooled
with. No, it amt for money that
kere for; but I do kere for the standin'
that the Office gives me in society.
am a great hand in society. Presi-
dents is ungrateful. 1t hain't been
morn two weeks sense I named one Of
nv boys arter you. He is 19 years
old, an up to two weeks ago we called
him Buck, but thinkin' that you would
do the squar' thing, we changed his
name. Now, sense you have turned
out to be agin US we are goin' to call
him Buck agin. Shortly arter you
tuck your seat a man wanted to bet
me YOU wouldn't be in Office morn
year till you would make some big
mistakes. bet him cow. Arter l
got your notice tellin' me to git out,
driy the cow over to the feller's house
an told him that he had won her.
You not only cut mans pride but
you break him up in bizness. ] be-
iieve you take pleasure in making a
feller feel bad. I wish you would con-
sider all this, an let me know as soon
as soon as possible. Write the letter
as soon as you git this an give it to
the mailrider early next mornin'."-
Arkansaw Traveller.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
The BEST time TO PAINT

rs, of course, when the temperature is
Il normal, for the reason that the wood
is then in more natural condition and
the paint will set faster and more perfect
ly than otherwise; and when you use
MASURY'S RAILROAD PAINT un-
der such conditions, You will secure
job, which, in effect, finish and durability,
can be secured by the use of no other
paint in the world. MASURY'S PAINT
is the result of years of scientific research,
intelligent experience and honest, consci-
entious labor, and is equal to any paint
on the American market at twice the
price. MASURY'S PAINT is the stand
ard of value.
1T WON'T SCALE.
1T WON'T CRACK!
IT WON'T PEEL OFF.
There are thousand of paints that are
inferior to MASURY'S; but not one su-
perior. When you paint your buildings,
use the best. have had years of expert,
ence and it teaches me that MASURY''S
is my mascot. Sold at Sl.25 a gallon; the
best oil 45 cents. See my color card and
let me give you any other information
desired. L. Is. MCCLAlN,
Yorkville, S. G.
Raw or Boiled Linseed Oil only 40 cts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

WHAT He COULDN'T Do.-A stu
dent in one of the Buffalo medical col
leges is responsible for the statement
that at certain place of public enter
tainment one Of the boys was Dragging
of his manifold accomplishments, un-
til one of the company lost patience,
and said, in gruff tone, SNOW, we've
heard enough about what you can do.
Come, tell us what there is you can't
do, and I'll undertake to do it my
SELF" "Waal," replied the student,
with yawn, II can't pay my account
here. So glad to find you're the man
to do it," And the critic paid the
score amid roars of laughter from the
party.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
IT'S IN FULL BLAST.
Our Stock of Millinery Is
the Attraction.

Our stock of Millinery is now
in and Miss Rae is busy filling
orders, and since our whole at
tention is being turned to this
department, we can assure you
that you will find the lowest
prices, the best goods and the
most civil treatment.
We are selling all our Shoes at
New York cost to close out, and
we have a specially nice line of
Ladies, Misses and Children's
Shoes to select from and bargain
hunters may expect a picnic in
this line while it lasts.
Ladies' and Mems Rubber
Shoes at rs and 45 cents.
Oil Cloth in all colors at S
cents.
The best Buggy Whip in York
for 10 cents. Remember our
Red c Oil at 20 cents.
A nice line of Jeans and Pic
ture Frames, Tablets and Tin
ware at the very lowest prices,
and we are still headquarters for
the best Laundry Soaps.
Mrs. II. NJ. DOBSON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of York.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Belle M. McCaw, Plaintiff, against York
Steel and Iron company. NJ. NJ.
Strause, I. I. Strause, Leon Wallerstein,
L. Stein, A. L. Jacobs, Ed. Whitlock,
and Samuel Proskauer, as stock holders,
and the board Of directors OF the York
Steel and Iron company, and as indi-
yiduals, B. A. Nunnally, b. w. Nun
nally, Thomas B. Dorset, A. j. Bradley,
and w. F. Gill and Samuel M. Mcneil,
observation-disclosures for Relief
Complaint not served.
TO the Defendants above named:
|VOU are hereby summoned and re-
Il ouired to answer the complaint in this
action, which was this day filed in the otf1ce
of the clerk of the court of common pleas
for the said county, and to serve copy
of your answer to the said complaint on
the subscriber, at his office in York
vile, South Carolina, within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive OF the
day of service; and if you fail to answer
the complaint within the time aforesaid,
the plaintiff in this action will apply TO
the court for the relief demanded in the
complaint. ~
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Yorkville, S. c., Aug. 10th, A. d. 1877.
NOTICE.
To the absent defendants, York Steel
and Iron company, NJ. NJ. Strause, l. l.
Strause, Leon Wallerstein, l.. Stein, A:
L. Jacobs, Ed. Whitlock and Samuel
Proskauer, as the stockholders and board
of directors of the York Steel and Iron
company, and as individuals, B. A. Nun
nally, B. w. Nunnally, Thomas B. Dor
set. A, J. Bradley anG w. F. Gill:
Take notice that the summons and com:
plant in the above stated action, was filed
in the office of the clerk. of the court o.
common pleas for York county, South
Carolina, on August Goth, 1897.
WIN. B. MCCAW,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
August 2l-sep 25 81 SIT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For, great
many doctors pronounce it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and be
constantly failing 10 cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proved catarrh to be a constitutional
disease, and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by F. j. Cheney. & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken inter
nally in doses from 10 drops to tea:
spoonful. It acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address.
F. J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, o.
GS- Sold by druggist, 75c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

A QUESTION OF TIME.-A colored
exhorter, who was holding a revival
meeting in Georgia town, says the
Atlanta Constitution, was approached
by member of his congregation, who
said :'Bre'r Williams, dey didn't like
yo' sarmont las night" "Dey didn't ?''
"No, suh-dey didn't" "Why-what
been de matter wild it? "Well, sub,
you took an said dey wuz folks in dat
congregashum dat would be in hell
fo' sunupw "Did say dat ?" "Dat's
what you did !" "Well, declar' ter
goodness !" exclaimed the parson, "ny
intention wuz ter low 'em ten days "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
TAX COLLECTIONS.
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,


YoRKvILLE, 8. c., September 10, 1S97.)
TN accordance with law. my books will
l. be opened on the 18TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1897, for the collection Of
STATE, COUNTY AND SPECIAL
TAXES. Also Communication Road Tax
es, for the fiscal year beginning January
lst, 1897. The ROAD TAXES will be
for the next fiscal year. My books will
be kept open until the 3lst day of Decem-
ber, 1897.
For the convenience of taxpayers, will
meet them at the following places on the
days named:
At orkville-Friday and Saturday,
18th and 10th days Of October.
At Antioch-Monday, 18th day Of Oc-
tober.
At nnellsville-Tuesday 10Th day
of October.
At Bullock's Creek Church-W -Wednes-
day, Goth day of October.
At Sharon-Thursday, 2lst day of Oc-
tober.
At smyrna-Friday, 22nd day of oc-
toher.
tober.
At Tirzah-Monday, 25th day of oc-
tober.
At Newport-Tuesday, 26th day of oc-
tober.
At Forest Hill (Ferguson's Store)-
Wednesday, 9th day Of October.
At Bethel (Glenn's Store)-Thursday
18th day of October.
At Clover-Friday and Saturday, 18th
and 3Oth days Of October.
At Yorkville-From Monday, Novem-
Der LIST, until Saturday, November 18th.
At Coates Tarern-From IL o'clock m.
Monday, November 18th, until IL o'clock
m Tuesday, November 10th.
At Fort Miil--Wednesdsy and Thurs
day, 18th and 18th days of,November.
At Rock Hill-From Friday, Novem-
ber 10th, until Thursday, November 18th:
At Yorkville-Friday, Saturday and
Monday, 18th, 9th and 18th days Of No
vember./
At Hickory Grove-Tuesday and We'd
esday, November 3Oth and December 1st.
At ville-From Thursday, Deem
ber End, until December 3lst, after which
day the books will be closed and the 10
per cent. penalty will attach.
H. A. D. NEELY, County Treasurer.
September Is 75 stf
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

s6- A teacher was instructing class
of infants in the Sunday school, and
was letting the children finish her SEN
tences to make sure they understood.
"The idol had eyes," she said, "but it
couldn't" "See," cried the children.
"It had ears, but it couldn't"-
"Hear," said the class. at had lips,
but it couldn't" "Speak," said the
children. "It had a nose, but it
couldn't" "Wipe it !" shouted the
little one, and the teacher had to pause
in her lesson for some moments in Or
der to recover her composure.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
YOUR INTEREsT-NOT OURS.

TT is to your interest to have your wagon
i or buggy ties tightened as soon as
they commence to rattle. If you do So,
Won will save the cost of few new spokes
and perhaps a new rim. If you want to
escape with bill for shrinking ties, don't
let your buggy or other vehicle run a
week or two with the tires loose. Of
course it is to our interest to do as much
work on your vehicle as possible; but
the foregoing suggestions are made in
your interest. We do all work promptly
and properly and at reasonable prices.
Call and see us at the
WHEELER COACH FACTORY.
LEWIS G. GRIST 6 CO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

TAM prepared to REPAIR COTTON
GINS or any other kind of machine.
ry. GIN AND ENGINE REPAIRING
is my specially. Can do as good work as
can be done at factory or anywhere else,
| learned my trade in the shops OF the
Winship Machine company. Terms rea-
sonable and satisfaction guaranteed. My
.'office" is next door south of Grist Cous-
ins's store, in Yorkville. ~
w. A. HAWKINS.
July "a 80 S5nn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
THESE ARE BARGAINS.

THE NEW MUNGER GINNING
j OUTFIT we are putting in, leaves
MS with two 7O-Saw Pratt Gin Feeders and
two 7O-Saw Pratt Condensers, which will
hereafter be useless, and which we will
sell at a bargain. Apply to Yorkville
Roller Mills,
PELHAM MORROW, Manager.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
LOUIS ROTH.
Bread And
Cakes

Can, as usual, be had at
my place, as l do not allow a
little thing like a fire, to inter
fere with business.
LOUIS ROTH.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

s6 II know my verse;" said small
Sunday school scholar to his teacher
one Sunday, when it came to his turn
10 recite verse from the Bible. ''Let
us hear it then, James," At the top
of his voice the little boy shouted,
"NIinnie, Minnie, tickle the parson."
(Mene, meme, tekel upharsin).
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers for sale bis
1 HOUSE AND LOT situated on East
Liberty street, in the town of Yorkville.
The house is in good repair and contains
ten rooms. The lot embraces one acre
and half, on which are all necessary
outbuildings and splendid garden spot
For further particulars, apply to
j. NJ. RAWLINSON.
September 18. Is 81 me
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
w. B, MOORE 4 co.
WHAT NOW Z?

WELL we have just received some
CHAIRS, BEDS, SAFES, WARD
ROBES, SIDEBoADs, HAT RACKS,
LOUNGES, etc., that will go at the
closest prices. Remember Yorkville is
THE FURNITURE MARKET: You
can't do better at any point, and w, b;
MOORE'S "Everything Store' is THE
STORE, We buy for cash and secure
the best prices and we don't propose TO
be underSold.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

S6 "Papa," said a boy, 81 know
what makes folks laugh in theil
sleeves r' "Well, my sen, what makes
them ?" "'Cause that's where theil
funny bone is"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
EYEGLASSES.

When you need Eyeglasses or Specta-
cles, remember that TOM SPECk, the
jeweler, can fix you up at half the price
charged by the 'professiona" optician,
and that the glasses, whether furnished
from the same wholesale house. When
you want honest treatment call and see
II. w. SPECK.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
WHISONANT & CASTLES.
HICKORY GROVE, =. @.
At COST,

JIyE are going OUT OF BUSINESS
w ON JANUARY l, 1893. Our stock
of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HARD
WARE, BOOTS, SHOES, ETC., is now
full and complete. We are going to set
tie our affairs on a cash basis, and from
this date on. everything must 60 AT
AND BELOW COST;
BUT ONLY FOR CASH.
Early corners get the pick of the best
bargains and at the lowest prices. We
WILL CHARGE NOTHING. We
mean exactly what we say, and wish to
he so understood.
Parties owing us on account, are re-
quested to settle at their earliest possible
convenience. Unsettled accounts will be
collected by law.
WHISONANT Il CASTLES,
Hickory Grove, S. G.
September 1S IS 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

Rev. j. W. Humbert, Next Sunday.
Rev. j. w. Humbert will preach at
Philadelphia tomorrow morning at II
o'clock, and at the School House, near
Mr.. c. H. Smiths, FIVE miles south of
Yorkville, at $50 o'clock p. m.
September 25 u IT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
PAINT. PAINT =!

Paints at any price. Come and let US
talk to you about paints: We can furnish
it at any price. We have been in the
factories and seen how it is done. Oils,
and Turpentine, and Harness Oil that
don't come off on the hands.
w. B. MOORE g. co.
Pistols, Guns, Cartridges, Knives, Ra-
ZOrS, etc,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

Preaching at Bullock's Creek.
Rev. N. J. Holmes, synodical evangel'
ist, will preach at Bullock's Creek Pres
byterian church, on next Sabbath, 18th
instant, at II o'clock a. m.
J. B. SWAMI, pastor.
September 25 II II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
WE HAVE 50 KIND TOO.

Oh ! yes, we've got the 81 kind too-the
everyday variety that we've been selling
all the time; but we've got something
better now, If you've mind to pay for 1t,
and the difference in quality is much
greater than the difference in price. Yes,
we've got 100000 LONGLEAF HEART
PINE SHINGLES, which we are offer
ing at the low price Of $2.4O per thousand:
this ms rlx Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
II. w. SPECK.
ADVANCING IN PRICE.

A MEXICAN WATCHES are advanc-
IA ing in prices but won't advance
the price oil my stock for ten days yet,
and the low prices at which they are
now marked, and the dozens I have to
select from, will enable you to get just
the kind of watch you desire at great
ho ruain
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
NOVELTIES IN CLOCKS.

If you are in need of a good Clock, now
is the time to buy, for they, like watches,
are ad dvancing. have the standard man
tie clocks and nice line of China Enam-
eled Iron, Wood, and Nickel Novelties
with and without alarms.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
Cheaper Than Ever Before.

My supply of BAGGING AND TIES
are now in stock and both are of the very
best quality, and I am offering them at
prices that will relegate the second
hand" quality to the rear. The fact is,
that the price at which lam offering the
dress every bale just like dude. Come
and see us and let US give you prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE,

THE undersigned, administrators of
: Il the estate of s. L. DAVIS, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will make
a final settlement of the estate with the
Judge of Probate for York county, on the
9TH day of September, 1897, at 10 O'Clock
a. M, when she will make application for
a final discharge from further liability.
Mrs. NJ. E. DAVIS, Administratrix.
August 2S-sep 25 80 s5t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
KNIVES. FORKS, SPOONS

And all kinds of ofSILVERWARE. Ihave
Rogers Brothers ls47 goods, both in SOL
I'D SILVER and PLATED, and the
prices at which I am selling these goods
are strangely cheap.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
j. HI. RIDDLE.
The DEMAND FOR THE
"MILBURN WAGON"
Is IRRESISTIRLE.

T STILL have on hand large number
III of the celebrated .MILBURN FARM
WAGONS, in sizes from one to six horse.
I have them with the extra heavy wide
tires and have them with the ordinary
width, and I say, without, qualification
that there is no wagon now being manu-
factured thatSwill compare with the "Mil-
burn" in workmanship, material, finish
and durability, and they are ornaments
to the public highway. and credit and
the pride of all who are so fortunate as to
own one. If you have never seen the
"Milburn," call and examine them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
Plastering Hair, Lime,

LATHES AND CEMENT can always
be found at our store, and contractors or
purchasers of large lots can expect close
prices. j. Il. RIDDLE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
Sperial gotites.

At Langham on Sunday.
Rev. B. H. Grier will preach at Lang
ham tomorrow afternoon at 4.30 o'clock.
September Is II 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

Raw or Boiled Linseed Oil only 45 cts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

ment still continues to1csn this customs
district by the name OF Cherrystone.
The many friends OF Judge Benjamin
T. Gunter all over Virginia will be glad
70 know that he has sufficiently recovered
from his recent illness to enable him to
hold the fall term OF the Circuit Court
of Northampton. which Is now in session.
The Rev. S. u. Grimsley has rendered
his resignation as pastor OF the Union
Baptist church. on Cnincoteasue Island.
but the congregation. by an overwhelm-
ing majority. declined TO accept II. ana
asked him to remain with them Mr..
Grimsley has notyet announced what he
will do In the matter.
DR.. John w. Bowdoin. Chairman OK the
Democratic party In Accomac. received
a telegram yesterday from Major J. hoes
Tyler, saying that he could not reach the
Eastern Shore In time to MI his appoint
ment on Chincoteagus Island Tonight
II will be a sore disappointment TO the
islanders, and DR.. Bowdosn II trying 70
get some Of the local orators OF the party
to 90 up and MI Major Tyisrs appoints
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24
Blankets

from Onancock with the Rev. Cary Gam
HE rector of this parish, for st. Georges
church. at Pungoteague, where they Were
10 hold services; but both OF them being
unacouainted with the road, they lost
their way, and did not find out their mis-
take IN they were in the lower END OF
SIeetlxill Neck, about ten miles from their
fascination. 1t was then 100 late ior
them 10 reach Pungoteague In time 10
hold service, and they returned 10 oman
cock A number OF persons from TINS
town went down 10 Pungoteague TO near
the BIshop. and shared with the residents
~ that ancient village the DISAPPOINTMENT
resulting from his inability to reacn inc
church IN time to hold service. the bisnop
preached In ST. James church, at Accomac
courthouse. this evening. Tomorrow
rnornIng he will preach and administer
the rite of confirmation at Emanuei
church. at Jenkins's Bridge. and to-mor.
row night In the new Episcopal cnurch a.
Bloxom Station.
captain Orris A. Brown, whose success.
f,l experiment in raising sugar peets %,
the celebrated Hollywood Place truck
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

of the oyster police schooner Tangier. for
neglect of duty, have been investigated
nv CAPTAIN w. Z. Hudgins, commander
in-chief of the Virginia oyster navy. and
MT. ID. C. Zollicoffer, clerk Of the Board
OF the Chesapeake and its Tributaries.
acting as commissioners for the board.
and the persons who preferred the
charges having failed to substantiate
them, Captain Parks has been exonerated.
last Sunday the Rev. C. p. Swain.
nastor OF the Northern Methodist church
on Tangier Island Chat being the only
church there, held services on the steam
boat wharf on the lower end of the island.
for the benefit of the colored people who
live or are employed there during the
oyster season. Many OF the white male
residents of tho island were present, and
the picturesque surroundings. the atten-
tive listeners, and the earnest manner OF
the preacher. all combined To make a
scene that will not soon be forgotten by
those who witnessed IT.
Several nights ago some unknown thief
broke into the house OF Mr.. John Mat
thews, who lives In the middle seaside
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-24

region of this county. and robbed him OK
about 500 In cash and several checks ana
drafts for smaller amounts.
The hotel which Mr. Stockton, OK
New Jersey, is building. on Hog Isiand'
of the northeast coast OF Northampton,
will soon be completed and opened tor
guests. It will be remembered that Hog
Island was a fayorite place fof huntins
and fishing with the late Presideht.
Grover Cleveland. A new life-saving
station Is also TO be built there. the con-
tract for r having been let TO BALDWIN
& Peake. OF Washington. ID. c.
Among the growing villages OF the
Eastern Shore, none seems to be growing
faster than Cheriton, which Is famihar,y
known by the less picturesque name Oh
sunnysde. 1t is beautifully located on
Cherrystons creek. between Cape Cnaries
and Eastville. and lots are selling there
every week and new houses going up a.,
the time. BY the way. "Cherrystone,
the name OF the creek, Is an Enshsn
corruption OF the indian "cheriton. ana
the Post-Ofiice Department has restored
the original name. The Treasury Depart