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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05
e'i:liIir.n's Day.

Chidren's day services will be held
at Hunting Creek, Sunday afternoon,
juno 9th, and at Leemont, Sunday
morning, June 18th.
Children's day will be observed at
the NJ. z. Church, South, Wache-
preague, first Sunday in June, and
at Upshur's Neck church the second
Sunday in June.
Children's day exercises will be CD
served at Broadway Baptist Church
Oh Sunday evening, June 9th, com
nencing at s o'clock. Public cor
daily invited.
Children's day services, consisting
of music, Rotations, dialogues, adj
dresses, &C., will be held at Grant
Memorial NJ. P. Church on Sunday
night, June 9Th, 1897, commencing at
s o'clock Everybody invited. No
admission fee.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

The privileges of the Chesapeake
Agricultural Fair Association will be
let to the highest bidder, at public
auction, on the grounds, Thursday
July LIST, at $50 o'clock, p. H., on the
arrival of the mail train at Cape
Charles. Catalogues of fair can be
had by applying to the secretary
Chesapeake, Va.
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Only.

a mad dog was killed in our town
this week.
Mrs. Lee Hutchinson is visiting
friends in Wachapreague this week.
Work on the new hotel building is
progressing rapidly. 1t was raised
this week.
Mr.. c. D. Phillips, the prospective
postmaster, has opened out line Of
groceries here.
Mr. Thos. B. Taylor, OF the Life
Saving Service, is home on a two
months vacation.
The pension examining board, ap-
pointed under the Cleveland regime,
had its last meeting on Tuesday.
They have been notified that their
services will not be needed from this
time.
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NoT1cE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from trespassing on our
marshes, the metes and bounds OF
which are clearly defined, under pen
atty of prosecution to the full eX-
tent of the law, and any oysters
planted on the rocks belonging to
said marshes must be removed as
soon as practicable.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

HOUSE AND LOT FOR RENT OR
SALE-I will sell, or rent for the year
1898, my house and lot In Pungotea-
cue. Lot contains to acres and
has on it all necessary outbuildings.
Apply to DR.. J. H. A. Loffland, Pun
oteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

For pianos and organs and stringed
instruments with fitting sheet music,
or anything in the music line, cali on
or write to The Pocomoke Music Co.,
Pocomoke City, Md,
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For SALE-Dwelling house with
six comfortable rooms belonging to
the heirs of Thos. r. Kellam, de-
ceased, and storehouse of Robert
Kellam, 23x60 feet on same lot, both
situated at louisville, Va. r. w.
IT. Kellam.
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Big rush on clothing. We find we
are overloaded in mems, youths and
boys clothing, and have determined
to take ten days 10 cut down our
stock. Come along and get it at
some price. Ames, Sssssid u Co.
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There will be Gimp meeting held
on the burlington camp ground, Au-
gust 6 to 10Th, conducted by Evange-
list Schoolfield. The committee will
meet on the camp-ground, on next
Monday, June 18th, at 8 o'clock, for
the purpose of selling the privileges
usually sold on such occasions.
4. Ii. HARRELL.
Keller. Va. June End.
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YUSINESS NOTICES.

HoUsEKEEPER WANTED-Wanted
a respectable middle-aged white
woman as q working housekeeper,
one who is willing to cook and do
general housew ork. References eX-
pected. Address, stating wages, s.
K. Martin, Harborton, Va.
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Onawa Social Union.

The 9th annual fair of Onawa
Social Union near Mappsburg, Va,
will open Tuesday, August Gath, 1897,
and continue four days-a change
from the original date.
SAMUEL L. BURTON,
Secretary.
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Write to us for estimates on doors,
sash, blinds, stair.r"'' and all other
kinds of building material, hardware,
paints, SC. Stock large, prices low.
Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

NoT1cE-All parties indebted to
Mrs. Jane NJ. Jones' estate will please
come forward and settle the same
without any further notice, as her
business must be closed by the first
day of August, 1897. Given under
our hands this the LIST day of June,
1897. Susan W. Jones,
NJ. G. Hoffman.
Per John ". Kellam, Agent.
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Quarterly Conferences.

Accomac C. H., Amiss, June 8. G.
louisville, June 6, p. M, and 7.
Keller, Garrison's, June -, IS.
Pungoteague, Harborton, June ID,
p. NJ, and ID.
Belle Haven, Broadwater, June 10,
90.
Franktown, Johnson's, June 20, p.
IN, and 81
Onancock, Andrews chapel, June
&c, 81.
w. C. vADEN, P. E.
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ordinance of The Tom of onancoe,..

Notice is hereby given that the
council of the town OF Onancock, at
a meeting held May Goth, 1897, passed
an ordinance requiring that all dogs
found on the streets and public places
of the town after June LIST next, with
out muzzles shall be taken up and
confined; and that said dogs, after
the expiration Of five days, unless
sooner redeemed, shall be killed.
WM. j. DOUGHTY,
Town Clerk
Onnuaal- ", Nfnv or 1907
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Election Returns. r
Following is the official vote at the
election held Thursday, May 9th;

election held Thursday, May 27th
LEE DISTRICT.
Accomac G. H.-Supervisor: A. j.
Lilliston 157-Overseer of Poor: &. W
Lilliston 153-Constable: Tank ".
Kellam 15S-J Justices Of Peace: 3. H.
Nelson SO; Levi r. Boggs 4G; j. l..
Cooper 81; Geo. f. Parker ZIG; geo.
N. Trower rs; John S.Tyler 21-Con-
vention 90; No Convention GO.
OnancocIl-Supervisor: A. j. Liliis-
ton e09-Overseer of Poor: A. W. LII
fiston aO1-Constable: Tank G. kel-
lam 2O5-Justices of Peace: 8. R. Mel
son 116; Levi R. Boggs 1876; j. l..
Cooper SO; Geo. f. Parker 10; Geo. N.
Trower 70; John S. Tyler 42-Con-
vention IS; No Convention As.
Tnngier Island-Supervisor: a. j
Ii,liston 78-Overseer Of Poor: A.W.
Lilliston 7S-Constable: Tank u.
Kellam 79-Justices of Peace: s. X.
Nelson IS; Levi R. Boggs GO; j. L..
Cooper 70; Geo. F. Parker Z; Geo.
N. Trower .; John s. Tyler T.
Convention 2; No Convention 70.
MEroMpKIN DISTRICT.
Neutrality-suspicious.: ]. ". Wes-
sells 1Os-Overseer of Poor: Sam'l G,
Taylor 1OG-Constable: G. G. Dix luz
Justices of Peace: John D. Watts II;
Thos. G Clayton 95; Geo. T Clayton ID
Thos. B. Gillespie Ga; G. W. Blo1om 20
Convention 81; No Convention So.
Newstown-Supervisor: j. w. Yves
sells G1-Overseer of Poor: Sam'l Q.
TAYLOR 6G-Constable G. c. Dix GO
Justices of Peace: John d. Watts
So; Thos. G. Clayton 81; Geo. T.
Clayton .; Thos. B. Gillespie 81; G.
w. Bloxom 43-Convention 90; Nc
Convention 43.
Mappsville-supervisor: J. w. Yves
sells 45-Overseer of Poor: Sam'l c.
Taylor 4S-Constable; C. G. Dix 4f
Justices OF Peace: John d. Watts
"a; Thos. G. Clayton IS; Geo. L.
Clayton 5; Thos. B. Gillespie 30; G.
W. Bloxom 23-Convention 8; Nc
Convention %.
Bloxom-Supervisor: J.W. Vessels
46-Overseer of POI: Sam'lC. Taylor
46-Constable: &C. Dix 45-Justices
OF Peace: John d. Watts 80; Those
Clayton 81; Geo. T. Clayton 4
Yhos. B. Gillespie 90; C. w. Bloxom
14EConvention II; No Convention
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

For RENT-For the year 1898, my
farm near Onancock, at present oc-
cupied by John Young. Money rent
wanted. Apply to l. w. Bagwell,
or John S. NAPLES, Onancoch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

Just received another lot of mat
tings that are worth % cents per
yard more than we ask for them.
Ashby & Beloat.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

Whenever you want a cheap shoddy
suit of clothes don't 60 to Slocomb
Bros. They don't handle that kind.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

Use Snow, Knox & Co. brands of
flour. They also carry complete
line of groceries.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

When you want good shoes good
clothing always come to see us and
you will get them.
Slocomb Bros.
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Mr.. William 7. Byrd died TT the
home of his daughter, Mrs. E. E.
Mock, near New Church, Oh Friday,
May 21st. after long illness, aged
73 years. The deceased was man
of fine christian character and had
and deserved the esteem of the people
of the community in which he lived.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

For SALE-Ice from this date in
quantities to suit. Geo. F. Parker.
May 20, '97.
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For SALE CHEAP-Good second
hand bicycle-Crecent patent. Apply
to Ames, Shield s. Co., Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

Mr.W. t. Beloat, of Ashby s. Beloat,
has returned frem the city with more
bargains.
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Rem. Estato MT Pubic Auction.

Sewall H. Baily, trustee, will sell
at public auction, on Saturday, June
Goth, next, on the premises, house
and lot "known as the Lewis Shrieves
lot situated on the road from Biloxi
ON station to Mappsville. For full
particulars see advertisement IN this
paper.
Spencer F. Rogers, special COM
missioner, by virtue Of a decree Of
the circuit court of Accomac, will
sell at public auction, on Saturday,
June 18th, at Pungoteague, a very
valuable tract of land, situated on
the southside OF Pungoteague Creek,
containing 200 acres, more or less, of
which Egbert G.. Bayly died seized
and possessed. See advertisement.
Valuable town property situated in
Onancock and other real estate near
that place, of which Perry A. Leath-
erbury died seized and possessed,
will be sold at public auction, Satur-
day, June 18th, p. m, in the town
Of Onancock, by Edward j. Winder,
special commissioner and executor.
Full particulars given in advertise
ment published in tfas paper.
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Deaths.

Mr.. obed Kelly, promising young
man of Northampton, died at his
home at Machipongo Station last
Sunday night, of typhoid fever, aged
23 years.
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Snow, Knox & Co. 's"Clima1" brand
of flour is the best flour in America.
Snow, KNOX & Co.
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=Barga y1L-Ea

he has for you you call drop him postal asking tor
Of his circulars which explain why he offer better
bargains than space too small to explain here
Thanking you kindly for your liberal patronage IN the pas anu
soliciting continuance of the same l remain
Yours very respectfully,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

Do you want the latest style hat in
the market? If so call on.us at once.
Ames, Shield s. Co.
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Cnnii,- Il Getting.

Onancock, Va, May 25, 1897.
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Per John w. Kellan, Agent.
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Fair Privileges.

Keller, Va, June End.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

Mrs. Theodore L. Hall, of Elizabeth
CITY, N. c., is visiting friends here.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-06-05

The case of Artemus Poulson,
charged with violating ''the local
option law" on appeal from judg-
ment of justice Of the peace, was
heard at the term of county court
this week, but the jury failed to
agree. Eleven of the number were
for conviction. The case will be
heard again at the next term of the
oOurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-20
BIG JEwELRY CONCERN BURNED OUT
THE MERMoD 4 JACCARD COMPANY IN ST. LOUIS.
LOSES s3s5Ooo

St Louis Dec. ia fire started in the base
ment Of the building occupied by the Mermod &
Jaccard Jewelry Company at Locust-st. and
Broadway early this morning. and in an almost
Incredibly short time the hve-story building was
DESTROYED. The loss will reach $4,000. fully COW
cred by insurance.
The fire had been burning some time before It
was discovered at 4:iG O'clock and AT o'clock the
south wall and all the floors began falling, max
ing one OF the fercest and quickest fires In the
annals OF this city. Next to the boer-room. In
the basement was room used for packing. II Is
thought the fire started I'm the boiler-room. COM
rnunicating to the packlng-room. and. shooting up
the elevator shaft. quickly spread over the build
ing w A. Rutledge. the engineer, and his fam
uv lived on the fourth floor. The hremen dragged
,b.n, unconscious from their beds and carried
them down the hre-escape. Five minutes later
,ba eoors fell Several other tenants in the build
,no had narrow escapes. but there IA
rh" Nermod & Jaccard Jewery Company was one
, - rrcst I'm the world. and, this being the
.brjstma. season, carried an immense stock. one
ai, ~ the stock had been placed in the two large
..",iIte and was saved. hut the rest, as wen as
Va, hnu1inr and it's ixures. was destroyed
Ii,o Model Cloak Company, in corner OF the
hnii,,,rT was wiped out sustaining loss or *5oOc0,
~ which there is an insurance or three-fourtns
vi rbn Stockholders OF the Mermod x Jaccard Com
,ary hold a meeting tonight 10 consider arrange
p"myt pments for opening In temporary quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-20
SUICIDE AT THE MANHATTAN.
A DRUG SALESMAN KILLS HIMSELF. PRE-
sUMABLY BECAUSE OF DEsPOND-
ENCY OVER A FANCIED LACK
OE pJrcJNEcS SUCCESS
OF BUSINESS SUCCESS.

Frederick NJ. Weir, forty years old, whose home
was in Chelsea Mass, committed suicide some time
yesterday morning by cutting his throat with
in a room in the Hotel Manhattan, Madison
ave and Forty-second-st., where he was tempo
rarily staying. Weir had been in the employ OF the
wholesale drug firm OF McKesson & Robbins OF
this city, for more than twenty years He came to
New-York three days ago, and took a room at the
Hotel Manhattan, was his custom. AT the hotei
was Charles +. Scott, also a travelling salesman
for the same firm. The two were the best or
friends. and they passed Saturday evening in each
others company. retiring TO their rooms about lZ:U
o'clock yesterday morning.
At 10 o'clock In the morning Scott arose and In
quired at the hotel office II Weir had appeared He
received a negative reply. and then went TO MS
friends room He failed TO elicit any response
after repeated raps on the door, and Informed f. 3.
Patch the manager. that he feared something was
wrong with Weir. Mr.. Patch. accompanied by John
Devns. the head porter. and Scott, then forced an
entrance to the apartment, and found the occupant
OF the room lying dead on the floor. with terrible
cut In hs throat. which had evidently been male
with a found near the bed.
An investigation showed that the man had prop
ably used the razor while on the bed for pool OF
blood had soaked the bed lin N. He had then. evil
IDENTIFY. risen and had gone the wash-basn in the
room, for traces Of blood were discovered there a;
the basin ms strength gave way from loss oi p'oo'
Mr.. Scott said that he knew OF no cause for his
associates suicide other than despondtncy over the
fact that he had not done satisfactory business
for the firm of which he was travelling representa-
tive during the year Just closing. lie SAID that w eir
had expires essed himself as disappointed with ms
years work. bat did not think that Il had AFFECTED
him 10 the extent Of prompting him to take his te
SO far the police could learn the dead man
had left letters explaining his act II Is sali
that he leaves a widow in Chelsea. but no children
goli watch and chain, sum OF money ana sew
erai private letters were found IN his possession
G.. &. McEesson. Of the firm of Mckesson ~ RoD-
bins. expressed great surprise yesterday afternoon
whcn told at his home. No. "A Riverside-aye, oi
MCKeSSOu said
one Of the best statesmen in the employ q tns
house and that his sales during the year had Deel
extremely satisfa ctory. They really I'm excess
OF other years. He could not understand how Welr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-20
HIGGINS ~ MULLINS PLACE.
wooDRUFF's VIEWS AS TO THE GUARDIANSHIP
OF TIE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

woODRUFr's VIEWS AS TO THE GUARDIANSHIP
OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Albany Dec. Lieutenant Governor Woodruff.
who was in this city yesterday. was asked whether
there would be many changes in the makeup OF
the senate committees To this he answered:
"l think there Will be no changes except those
made necessary by the death OF Senator Mulln.
As chairman OF the Senate Finance Committee. as
held he was a faithful and conscientious public
officer and It easy task 70 satisfactorily fill
If, place. The Logical man 10 succeed him az
chairman OF the Finance Committee is Sena .or
Frank Higgins OF Chautauqua county whose
position on that COMMITTEES and WHOSE thorough h
knowledge OF its requirements peculiarly fit him 20
be Senator Mullins successor. few mirror changes
will have TO he made 10 permit the appointment OF
the successor Of Senate. Mullin to committee
places
Asked as TO the possible legislation OF the year
Mr. Woodruff said. "As chairman OF the Forest
Preserve Board. and having been in contact during
the summer and fall with many people In the
Northern counties. ! believe that the good work
accomplished by Board in purchasing lands 10
protect the water supply for the canal purposes
of the state Will nGd no opponents. and that other
approprlations will be made this year FOR the
tnuance OF that work. TO the accomplishment OF
this purpose | expect TO devote every effort. ] be-
lieve the session will be a snort business one. and
that all the legislation which is favorably acted
upon will be satisfactory 10 the people OF the
state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-20
TRrST COMPANIES TAKEN BY SURPRISE.

ST. Louis, Dec I9-In the taking OF dispositions
n the case Of the State against four trust COM
panles OF this city. Cashier w. II. Thompson. Of
the Boatmsn's Bank, sprung surprise upon the
trust companies attorney by producing memo
randurn with names and amounts Of every check
that had passed through the Boatmans Bank the
way to the Clearing House Friday. This was TO show
that the trust companies were paying out demand
money on the checks OF deposltors his testimony
panies were doing a banking business. dealing In
exchange and receiving demand deposits subject
to checks The trust people declare Thompson
should have refused to give the names OF GUS
toners OF .hr amount Of business done by them.
Thomrson oxn'ains that he was under oath, and
was RS doing his duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-20
DISPUTE OVER A COLLECTION.
A DEACON OBJECTS TO THE METHODS OF
THE REV DIR. CLARK WRIGHT IN UNION
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. AND
is CALLED TO ACCOUNT.

The Union Methodist Episcopal Church. In Forty
eighth-st.. Of Broadway at It's service yester-
day morning. raised the annual subscription for the
expenses OF the church. A little commoton was
caused by OF the prominent deacons OF the
church making comments the methods used oy
the pastor in obtaining the necessary sum.
After the sermon which was delivered by visit
ing minister. the pastor Of the church the Rev Dr.
Clark Wright, announced that the subscription
blanks would be passed for the members OF the
church to sign pledging themselves to give GER
tain amount each week toward the church. AFTER
these had been distributed Dr. Wright asked; mo
will give sc week for the church? Who viii give
IS week? All please raise their hands who will
do this"
The unexpected interruption then came from one
OF the most prominent members OF the church. The
church was crowded. and every person looked at the
deacon as he arose and said: well doctor. why
you standing there calling off like that? Let
the people give what they want and De satisfied
with that"
Every person then turned their eyes toward Dr.
Wright. who as soon as he recovered his equanim-
ity. said: Thank YOU kindly for the INTERRUPTION.
That's right Speak your own mind but please lc;
me do things as wan; 70. and then everything VIII
Tho work Of collecting the subscriptions continued
announced thar stranger had given s. TO the
church on account Of tNe sermon Just cehvcl"u'
This was followed almost Immediately by a state
Wright. he received bill from another strhnEI :
in the church: Il have 81 here for the sermon MS
Il am sure" said Or Wright that ;he sermon
was worth more than s. But then' we must ne
The stranger who Nad contributed this amount left
the church at once, not waiting for the close OF the
service
The thirteenth service OF sacred song was held at
this church last nish The choir Of thirty voice;
cantata THE Coming AZ the King" The services
popular. and the church ~as crowded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-20
THE FEDERATION CONVENTION.
DEFEAT OF RArcHroRD CArsEs HIs FRIENDS
TO TALK.

Nashville Tenn, Dec. l9.-To-morrow's session.
many of the delegates say will bring 20 close the
work Of the Federation Of Labor Convention. while
others insist that two days will be required 20 com
rlcte the consideration OF all important matters.
The defeat Of NJ ID Ratchford. president OF the
United Mine Workers for tho position OF fraternal
delegate to England. has caused good deal or
talk and the departure Of Mr.. Ratchford and his
colleague r. J.. Lewis on an carly train this morn
Ing gave emphasis 10 some Of the rumors. II Is In
tirnated by some that Ratchford was badly treated
in the balloung and some Of his friends say that
tho rulings upon the different ballots and the de
cisions as 10 the number OF votes required to cleo:
werD against him. They have been very severe In
their criticisms OF the presidents rulings, but there
seems 10 be no disposition TO bring tie matter b.
fore the convention. Mr. Ratchford himself. n he
fools as his friends say they do, Old not show It,
but 20 all appearan nccs left here in tho best II
human Before departure ne said the convention
IgJ arcomplis he'd some most important work espe-
ciaiIv I'm forwarding the cight-nOur movement ana
INC acfion taken in regard To the restriction OF
omjgration along the lines OF an cduca iional tcs,
ron movements he said, were closely related.
and with both secured. the supply OF mbor VIII
diminish and better wages loIoW