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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

The people of Virginia have no
greater interest in any one question
than that of the public schools, and
how to make them more efficient is
to many of them a matter of much
concern. Many of the best educators
in the South believe that the way to
make them so, is to make the course
of training in the public schools more
practical-to teach them, in other
words, more OF those things which
will better prepare them to earn a
living in after life. A movement in
that direction has been started re-
Gently in the public schools in Allan
ia, Georgia, and the Richmond Times
commenting on it, makes the follow.
ing sensible remarks:
We have time and again referred
to this subject, and there are abund-
ant evidences to show that the ten
dency of the times is toward educa-
ton that will enable young men and
women to earn q living.
Our school in the South have paid
too little attention to this subject
1t is hard for the South to get out of
its old habit. Before the war our
young men were educated for profess
sions and the girls for the social cir
Giles or to teach.
But conditions have vastly changed
since the war. The South is now a
manufacturing section, and there is
no idle class. What the South needs
is practical men and women to carry
on her great industries and she should
educate her own people to do this
work, instead of having to send to
the North for them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
Candidates Cards.

1t having been ordered by the late
democratic mass meeting that Legis-
lative candidates shall be nominated
by party primary, to be held Aug
ust 2Sth, hereby announce my can
didacy for the office OF State Senator.
Having served the people of the S7th
District, for the past term, l respect
fully refer them to my official record,
trusting this record will show that |
have tried to serve their interests to
the best of my ability, and without
regard to individual favor or per-
sonal popularity. If it shall be the
pleasure of the party to entrust me
with a denomination to this Office, L
shall continue to use my best efforts
in behalf of the public welfare.
Respectfully,
GEO. w, LECATO.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
Ex-Judge Waller r. Staples

Ex-Judge Waller R. Staples
died at his home in Montgomery
county, on Friday morning of last
week, and in the passing away of
Judge Staples, not only Virginia, but
the country loses one of its ablest
jurists and man of ability second
to few in our land. He was also an
eloquent speaker and frequently
canvassed the State, but never would
consent to be a candidate for any
Office. Virginia not only respected
and admired him for his great ability
but had cause to be proud of him for
his fidelity to his State and people.
he could always be counted on when
Virginia needed his services.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

Hon. James n. Stubs, who for
more than twenty years has served
in our State Legislature, was defeat
ed for denomination, by Judge Thos.
E. Blakey in convention held at
Saluda, Middlesex county, last
week. The only charge made against
him is, that he disobeyed the in
structions of his constituents and
voted for Martin for United States
Senator.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

The Republican party has been
crediting itself with the rise in wheat
-unconscionable as thatperformance
is. Now there has been reactlon
and a slump in wheat. Where is the
responsibility for this situation to De
placed? The republican party IS still
in nower.-Richmond Dispatch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
S. WILKINS MATTHEWS

Tony fellow citizens of the Eastern
Shore of Virginia:
Through a desire to represent the
counties of Accomac and Northamp-
ton in the Assembly of Virginia, and
believing that l could represent the
interest of the people Of the Eastern
Shore in a manner that would prove
highly beneficial to their welfare and
prosperity, Ihumbly and respectfully
beg leave to announce myself Il can.
didate for the Senate of Virginia
promising you, my fellow citizens. if
chosen rs your representative, l will
endeavor to have legislation enacted
that will mete out justice to all and
partiality to none, that will Use un-
firing energy and zeal that your in
terest and cause may ever be my in
terest and cause, and above all
things, | will do everything in my
power that will rebound to the honor
and glory OF the Eastern Shore of
Virginia.
In making this announcement, l
desire to state that | AIN in favor of
any mode of nomination that may
be adopted by the democratic party
Very respectfully,
JOHN r. REV.
Parksley, Va, March II, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NOTES.-The firm of g. Mason &
Co.. Hopeton, has been dissolved,
George BloXon and A.W. Short re
firing. G. Mason s. Son are the sue
cessors, to whom all debts due the old
firm must be paid, and who will settle
all CLAIMS against the late firm
G. MASON s. Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NoTIcE-Franklin C. Lewis is now
running schooners from his wharf on
Hunting Creek. leaving Saturdays
and Tuesdays, carrying potatoes aud
other freight both ways ut reduced
freight rates.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For RRNT-For the ensuing year,
1898, the hotel property at New
Church station, for or 3years. For
terms apply to John Birmingham.
August &c, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
NoTIcE--Lessons given in instru-
mental music Terms moderate.
MISS SALLIE l.. PARRAMoRE.

NoTICE-I will take parties to and
from the beach during the summer,
from my landing on Burton's shore,
at moderate charges. Comfortable
accommodations furnished. John II.
James, louisville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NoTIcE-The boarding tent at the
Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair this
year will be run by the undersigned
in good style with the best of accom-
modations. A new building will be
built to accommodate both ladies and
gentlemen, with comfort, who wish
to remain on the grounds at night.
Smith II. Martin.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For RENr-The house and lot in
Onancocll, known as the Mrs. La IRA
A. Boggs' property, situated on Main
street near the wharf Possession
can be given on short notice. Apply
to T. II. Boggs or Geo. Is. Fosque,
Onancocl5 Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
l.. G. Mears,
Harry Mears.
Administrators.

NorIcE-All the barrel houses of
Mrs. S. J. Mears, on the n. Y. P. & n.
r. r., are for sale, or for rent for
year 1898. All amounts due to her on
barrels for 1896, must be p aid by
September 9, 1897. To that date
please remit by check to her agent
at NassawaddoX or see him at the
Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair
grounds on Thursday, September ID,
at which place he will be for that pur-
pose, After September I'd, all claims
due TO Mrs. S. j. Mears will be placed
in the hands of the officers in their re
spective districts for collection. For
further particulars apply to her
agent, A. L. Mears, NassawaddoX, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

VIRGINIA:-In the circuit court
for the county of Accomack, in
the vacation of the said court,
the 18th day of August, A. d.,
1897.
Susan Battaile, wife of Henry
Battaile, who was formerly
Susan Rogers. ...........P Plaintiff.
against
st. George w. Teackle and
Ida V. Tackle, his wife, and
Charles N. Boulder and Emma
V. Boulden, his wife,. Defts
In Chancery.
The object.of this suit is to
foreclose a mortgage, dated
October 10, 1883. and of record
in the clerk s office Of the coun-
ty court of Accomack county,
from said st. George w. Teackle
and wife to said Susan Battaile.
who was then Susan Rogers,
conveying d portion Of the
.'Teackle Farm at Shield s
Wharf, y a., to secure said Susan
Battaile, then Susan Rogers, the
payment of q bond in the prin
cipal sum of one thousand dol
lars.
ffidayit having been made
before the clerk of the
said court that the de-
fendants in the above entitled
cause are non. residents Of the
State Of Virginia, on the motion
of the plaintiff, by her attor-
ney, it is ordered that they, the
said nonresident defendants, do
appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this
order and do what is necessary
to protect their interests; and
that this order be published once
a week for four successive weeks
in the "Peninsula Enterprise, :"
{. newspaper published at Acco-
mack G. f., Virginia, and also
posted at the front-door of the
court house of the said county
on the first day of the next term
of the county court Of the said
county.
A Copy
Test: John D. Grant, C c.
Thomas B. Quinby, p. q.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For RENT-For 1s9S-The farm ad
joining the Willis Farm. Kind land
TO trucks; money rent. Cheap, with
approved security. Il. a. Joynes, 241
South St., Baltimore, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NoTIcE..A deep red COW came to
my home in March last. The owner
will please call for her, prove prop
erty, pay charges and take her away.
P. NJ. Barrett, Bloxom, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

Nor1cE-Bids for coal for Lee
school district will be received and
closed by August 31st. Thos. G.
Kellam, Clerk,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

FOR RENT-For year 1898, my farm
at Wachapreague, at present occu-
pied by Mr.. Jos. j. Wescott. For
particulars call on or write to
Mrs. Bette M. Custis.
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NOTICES., 900 90 to lend upon un-
incumbered farm land security.
Wescott & Gunter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For RENr-For 1s9S-The Willis
farm, near Exmore Station. Recently
fitted up and painted Money rent.
Cheap, with approved security. Il.
A. Joynes, 241 South ST., Baltimore,
Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For RENT-Farm at Horntown on
the bay. For particulars write to
White & Company, Baltimore, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NoT1cE-Corn for sale at 50 per
barrel at my farm on Folly Creek.
NVm. H. CoXton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NoTICE-I have for service a thor
oughbred Jersey bull at my home
near Pastoral. Fee one dollar, pay
able at time Of service.
Edward B. Justis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

The first gun of the democratic
campaign will be fired IN Richmond
next month. 1t will be at a ''ratifi-
cation meeting'' of colossal proper:
lions, if the hopes and expectations
of the city central committee are
realized.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For SALE--A nice, gentle mich
COW, cheap. Apply to d. f. White,
Parksley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

FOR SALE-Orchilla Guano, the
great land improver, $1,000 cash,
SIT on on time, F. o. B., Baltimore
delivered at railroad stations or
steamboat wharves.
Conquest & Tull,
Oak Hall, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For RRNT OR SALE-My house
and lot at Harborton. Margaret S.
Hoffman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

Practical Matchmaker & Jeweler
carry a large and select line
of Watches. Clocks, Jewelry,
Spectacles and Silverware of all
kinds-prices reduced very low.
I have also added to my bust
ness a fine assortment of Pic
lures, Picture Frames and Mir
rors-all styles and sizes-at low
prices, and am Agent for the
enlargement of Photographs.
Special attention paid to repair
work on fine Watches, Clocks,
Spectacles and Jewelry at bed
rock prices. All work guaran-
teed to be first-class. highest
prices paid for old gold and Sill
yer.
Will be at Accomac G. H.,
every court-day for repairing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

Ho !! For CHINcoTEAGUE-My
hacks will leave New Church daily
on arrival OF the south bound train,
about 3 p. m, for Sinnickson, con-
Meeting at that point with steamer,
Which arrives at Chincoteague 4:20
D. IN. Fare $1.00. S. E. Matthews.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

NoTIcE-All persons indebted to
the estate of the late b. w. Mears
either ON individual account or as
late member of the firm of 3. w.
Mears s. Son are hereby notified that
his estate is in our hands for settle
ment and prompt attention to the
payment of all debts due the same
renuested.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

We will be at the Eastern Shore
Agricultural Fair on Wednesday and
Thursday, to receive orders for
sash, doors, blinds, mouldipgs,
shingles, etc. Also for the purpose
of closing up old accounts. Parties
owing same, will please meet us there
to settle. Respectfully,
S. *. MARTIN 81 Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

vIRGrNIA:-In the circuit
court for the county of Acco-
mack, in the vacation of the said
court, the Goth day of August,
A. d. 1897.
G. NJ. Webb and A. B. Suttle,
trading as Webb q Suttle, who
sue etc, in their own right and
as assignees of Jos. T. Kenney..
Plaintiffs.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For RENT-For the year 1898, farm
near louisville, known as the "Jno.
B. Floyd farm Apply to DR.. John
w. Kellam, louisville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

The crop of wheat in Virginia this
year is about 2G.000000 bushels. 1t
is larger by G.00O.00O than any raised
since the war. At an average of IS
cents per bushel, it means S22. 100 600
to our farmers of the State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

BALED HAY For SALE-Price $12
per ton, or $1.00 per bale of about
$50 pounds, on cars at Cape Charles.
Cash to accompany order.
OrriS A. Browne.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
HIS TROUBLED MOTHER
BUSINESS NOTICES.

I expect to be at Kellar fair every
day for the purpose of collecting for
Sharpless and Carpenter guano, also
for farming implements, etc. Hope
that all our customers will promptly
respond. Expect to be near inside
gate, F. A. SHIELD.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
To the voters Of Accomac:

respectfully announce myself q
candidate for reelection to the House
of Delegates, subject to whatever
method may be adopted by the dem
ocratic party, and hope it will be
their pleasure to favor me again
with their support.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For SALE-Hay and good horse.
w. g Mapp, Only, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

For SALE-A batteaux strongly
built and we'll adapted for dredging,
capacity about 200 bushels. Ample
time will be given for payment to a
purchaser who offers satisfactory
security.
Fox Island, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

DIR. John S. Lupton, of Winchester,
has received an offer from a firm in
London of $3.50 per barrel tor his
crop of Newtown Pippin apples.
The crop is estimated at four thous-
and barrels.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
AGAINST

dS dlIloL
William j. Chandler, in his
own right, and as trustee, Ellz-
abeth Chandler, his wife, and
William j. Chandler, Jr...Defts.
In Debt,
and upon an attachment returned
Levied and Executed
The object of this suit is to recover
from the defendant, William j..
Chandler, the sum of S95.3S due the
plaintiffs, with interest on $1,000, part
thereof, from March 18th, 1873, and
on 500. IS, the residue thereof, from
August seth, 1889, till paid, and the
costs OF suit.
Affidavit having been made before
the clerk of the said court
that the Gefendauts in the
above entitled cause, are non resi-
dents Of the State Of Vir-
ginin, on the motion OF the plaintiffs,
by their attorney, it is ordered
that the said defendants, do
appear here within fifteen days after
due publication of this order and do
what is necessary to protect their in
terests; and that this order be pub.
lished once week for four successive
weeks in the PENINSULA ENTER
PRISE, !. newspaper published ut Ac-
comack c. H., Virginia, and also
posted at the front door of the court
house 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.
Thos. w. Russell, p. q.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

AS can be seen by a few of our
prices given fellow. We offer you.
Men S Suits forS2, worth $50.
Mems Good Pants 43c, g 90c.
Mems Straw Hats 19c. and up.
Boys Suits LOO and up.
Boys Knee Pants, lac. and up.
Mems Shoes, Soc. and up.
Boys Shoes, Soc. and up.
Ladies Shoes, 60c, and up.
Children's Shoes, 40c. and up,
Infants Shoes, Zoe and up.
Summer Corsets, 25c. and up.
Mems Shirts, l5c. and up.
Muslin, 4c. per yard.
Calico, 3 lie. per yard.
Bingham, 3 lie. per yard.
Table Cloths, S5c. per yard.
worth Sl.00.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28
VIRGINIA NE VS..

Senator Daniel and Congressman
Otey have again written to Hon.
William j. Bryan urging him to
come to Virginia in October and at
tend the Lynchburg fair.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

Entered at the PoStoflice at Accomac
G. H., Va, as second-class matter
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juenlllsllla zJ-ll,s:gl)l ls;f

SATURDAY, AUGUST IS, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-28

Test: John D. Grant, C c.
Thomas b. Quinby, p. q.
Mohave County miner., 1897-07-24
4 Semperate Judioidrg.

| No man is fit or should be trusted as a mem Der of the judiciary of Arizona, or any territory or state, no matter how good lawyer he may be, or how ex perienced in judicial lore. if he is ad dicted to the drink habit, he is unfit for the grave responsibilities of the judicial office, for in this off .ial is reposed the life, the fiber and the prosperity of every citizen within bis jurisdiction. Responsibilities with which none but the most sober 10 mlnded, of unprecedented integrity, of purer life and higher pur- poses should be entrusted. No lawyer feels safe in a court where the Judge is addicted to drink, for it cannot be sur. missed when he will be under it's in- fuence, and in this condition his sense of right, justice and eqnty often gives way to personal feeling, enmity, or even corruption, for he is not himself Again, he may lose self respect by disgracing the judicial robes. In becoming pub. llcly intoxicated, he discounts the dignity and sacredness of the judicial office, thus destroying it's powe for good Tn the con- munitv. No man should be entrusted with this high function who IS addicted to the drink habit. Arizona has more than once been humliated and dis graced by some of it's judges becoming beastly drunk, not only at home but abroad. We cannot afford to have any more of th's kind of disgrace put upon the territory
Mohave County miner., 1897-07-24
4 Masqetio M6uqtaiq.

In the Arabian tales a story is told
 about a magnetic mountain which at. tracts irresstibly all ships, and when they come near extracts every particle of iron from them, even to the nails
 Such mountain exists in reality, al
 though not quite as dangerous in it's oriental fairy tale. This island of Born- holm, iD the Baltic, belonging to Den mark, consists almost entirely of mag netite, and it's magnetic influence Is very well known to the navigators of those waters, and also much feared by them, not on account of the possibility of it's extracting the nails from theIr ships, but because of it's influence on the magnetic needles, which makes the steering of a ship almost impossible. This influence is felt even at distance of miles, and when this island is sighted all mariners on the Baltic discontinue steering their course by the needle, but turn to the we'll known lighthouse and other holds to direct their course Be tween Bornhold and the mainland there is bank of rock under water which is very dangerous to navigation; because of its being constantly submerged yes sells have been frequently wrecked at that point The magnetic influence of that ore bank is so powerful that mag netic needle suspended freely in a boat over the bank will point down, and if not disturbed will remain in a perfectly per pendicular line M &. s Press.
Mohave County miner., 1897-07-24
Ad0ert1sins.

The necessity for advertising, which, reduced to its simplest terms, means making business announcement, was present from the earliest tune. Pom peii and Herculaneum had their adver- us9meDts painted on the houses, a form of publicity somewhat similar to our street sign, which is really the most primitive kind of announcement, since it influences but the passer by. The town crler was largely utilized in Greece and Rome It was not until the advent of the newspaper, however, that the art began to show that there existed within it's possibilities of growth and de velopment. The newspaper furnished at once natural advertising medium d me iium that could be carried home by he reader, and which did effective work necduse 1t was read at the fireside or in the study, instead of being painted on a single house or bawled forth lndls- tnctly by crier. The development of the art IS distinct art, based upon rec ognized principles of influencing the pub. lie, is a matter of the last 100 years Fifty years ago extensive newspaper advertising was regarded as a luxury; today it is one of the recognized necessl ties of trade, business in itself, having It's own experts and specialists, and be- ing constantly improved Tn it's matter and manner.-Oscar Herzberg in July Lipplncotts.
Mohave County miner., 1897-07-24

purse proud man, jIst getting into his carriage, with his wife and daughter Haunting in velvet and furs, said to a poor laborer who was shoveIiug coal into his vault: "Joe, if you had not drunk gin, you now might have been riding in carriage; for nothing else could have prevented man of your talents and ed ucation from making money" "True enough" was the reply of the poor man, "and If you had not sold gin, and induced me and others to become drunkards, you might now have been my driver; for gIu-spinuning was the only way by which you ever made a shilling iii your life."