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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
Pastor Pounded.

MR.. ED1ToR:-Please allow me
space in your paper to thank the
kind friends of Bloxom, and Guilford'
for their many acts of kindness to us
since we have been here. They have
given us great many things since
we came. Tuesday night a large
number of them came and re-
plenished our pantry. God bless them
one and all is our prayer.
JOHN r. GILL.
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NUbpECIIU IIy,
WM. 7. FITCHETT,
Il. M. SCOTT, ~,
It b. ROBERTSON, WV
N. B. WESCOTT,
In Menloriah,.

In loving remembrance of Lewis
James Landlord, who died February,
IS, 1897, at his home near Jenkins
Bridge, in the 72d year of his age.
He has left this world of sorrow and
trouble for happy home, and we,
who miss him, so realize in the midst
of our sorrow how Just it is, for Thou
did'st give and Thou hast taken.
Help us O Lord. to humbly say, Thy
will be done. For one year the low
ing wife and children have missed
the voice of a dear husband and low
ing father, always kind and gentle to
them and it can be said of him, that
those who knew him best loved him
most. The wife more sadly bereaved-
than children for they have families
and homes of their own. She had
never taught herself to think ever
that he would go first and when it
seemed as if the angel of death Was
lowering over her, he swooped down
and gathered into his cold embrace
the companion from her side. But
when that dread messenger arrived
he found the dear one ready for he
was a faithful follower OF Him who
said, be we faithful unto death and
I will give you crown of righteous
ness. and we fully believe that he
was ready to go. God saw proper to
take this dear husband and father
and while we cannot realize why we
should be thus afflicted, we believe,
that although we know not now, we
shall know hereafter. How truly 1t
can be said of him,
Servant of God, well done!
Rest from thy loved employ,
The battle fought, the victory won
Enter thy Masters joy.
The voice at twilight came,
He started up to hear,
A mortal arrow pierced his frame
He fell, but felt no fear.
We miss him at the table,
When we see the vacant chair
We listen for the footstep,
Yet know we shall not hear.
God in his wisdom hath removed,
Our father and husband home
And on the bright eternal shore
He beckons us to come.
Death has filled our home with sorrow
And bowed our hearts in grief,
For in Bethel silent church yard
Our darling father sleeps.
Our home is sad, O God. how dreary,
Lonesome, lonely, every spot.
We've listened for his voice till weary
Weary, for we hear it not.
Farewell father we shall meet you
No more in our earthly homes
But in Heaven we hope to greet you
When our work on earth is done.
By ONR WHO LOVED HIM.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Go to A. H. G. Mears, for bargains
He has 5000 yards of domestic suita.
BILE for potato beds and other uses,
sc inches. from to cents per yard
5000 yards mating from 10 to 30.
Every department complete, spring
goods received daily-furniture of all
kinds and says he has the most COM
plete line on the Shore and at prices
lower than the lowest.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Mr.. Henry Conkling is visiting his
amily in Philadelphia this week.
Our truckers took advantage of the
6ne weather early 10 the week to
planttheir round potatoes and peas.
g. B. Tilghman, optician OF Cape
Charles, spent several days this week
at the Atlantic Hotel, practicing his
profession.
Many OF our people have been en-
gagged for the last month il the hard
crab business and have been making
from - to 81 q day.
The Atlantic Telephone Co. sent
some of the poles for their line to
this pnint this week aud it looks now
as if it would soon be in operation.
George Elliot caught in Toms cove
this weak at one haul GO bushels of
black psrch. the capacity of his boat,
and thinks he had to turn out a hun
dred bushels or more.
L. L. Derickson, owner and cashier
Berlin bank, and president of the
new bank in Snow Hill, has bought
the interest of the late Sydney Will
sou in the bank here.
Wild geese and redhead ducks
never were so plentiful as this year
in our waters. Our sportsmen are
making from $50 TO $50 in a day and
night. We do not say how they are
doing it.
DR.. w. J. Robey, of Cape Charles,
spent several days here this week,
trying to make arrangements TO open
up drug store here. He impressed
everyone as a clever gentleman and
as one likely to make the business
success.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel, this week;
F. w. Byrd, H. E. Byrd, Baltimore;
L. L. Layton, F. C. Hanna, W. H.
Mason, r F. Powell. J. J. English,
E. w. Purnell. Philadelphia; A. V.
Custer. Louisville, Ky; O. D. Collins,
Jacob Savage. Snow Hill; l.. L. Der
rickson. Berlin; F. l.. Clark, Will
uington; DR.. w. D. Rofey, &. b.
Tilghman, Cage Charles.
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M..s. n.s,ing nj Marbnrton.

The citizen of Harborton (oyster.
men and fishermen) and vicinity in
s-meeting assembled and elected
Smith K. Martin, president, and
George b. Hoffman, secretary.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
That we humbly petition the Hon.
j. Hoge Tyler, Governor of Virginia,
ty appoint DR.. Frank Fletcher, OF
Accomack, president, and VIM. Nc
Donald Lee, of Lancaster, secretary
of the Board of Fisheries, believing
them to be the right men for the re-
pective positions.
SMITH K. MARTIN,
President.
GEO. b. HOFFMAN,
Sec'y.
February 16, 1898.
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OIiEJ

DR.. w. Nj. Sturgis, of Norfolk, paid
our town visit this week.
A daughter of MIR. George Chance
died Tuesday, aged 10 years.
Mr.. W. T. Broughton is spending
the week with his brother at Hall
wood.
T. ]. Scarborough & Son is the
style of new store which has just
opened here.
A Mr.. Rogers, of Norfolk, was here
recently to look after the barrel
material business.
Mr.. VIM. K. Sturgis spent last week
at Marion Station, Md, at work on
the telephone line.
Miss Emma Stevenson, of Ralti-
more, spent last week with her
brother, ". b. Stevenson.
Mr.. A. J. McMath, our nurseryman,
has received an order from Michigan
for 100000 strawberry plants.
Mrs. Eula Mason and Miss Eva
Taylor, of Guilford, were guests OF
Mrs. Sadie D. Savage this week.
Mr.. Taylor, of Middletown, Del,
here putting up poles and doing
other work on the telephone line.
Mrs. John J. BaiIy, criticallyii,
early in the week, is now very much
improved and will soon be out again
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of RespecE Passed by The
Bar of NOrihnInDLuu.

At a meeting held in the Court
house at Eastville on the 18th day Of
February, A. d. 1893 by the members
of the Bar and the officers of the
Courts of Northampton county, the
following resolutions were unanl-
mously adopted:
Whereas, an Advise and Merciful
Ruler of Heaven and earth, has in
his divine providence, been pleased
to call from our midst and from his
labors to rest, our esteemed brother
and friend, Homo able Benjamin ].
Gunter, late Judge of our Circu t
Court, leaving US bereft of one toward
whose memory we are moved to eX
press our sensibilities on this solemn
occasion, now therefore be it re
solved,
1. That in the life work of Judge
Gunter, there was displayed that
honesty OF purpose and purity of heart
to be found only in the loftiest type
of manhood.
9. That as to the eminence of his
legal attachments, and his distinctive
qualification aud fitness to occupy
the judicial position he so faithfully
graced for many years prior and up
to the time his demise, we delight 10
bear unequivoeal testimony.
3. That in his private relations he
was an atrectionate husband, de-
voted father, true friend, useful citi-
zen, and more-a consistent christian
gentleman.
4 That we tender to his family our
sincere sympathy in their bereave-
ment and finally, that copy hereof
be published in all the newspapers OF
the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and
that the Judges Of our county be re-
auested to cause the same to be
spread upon the records of their
respective courts.
Respectfully submitted,
E. j. SPADY,
Il. M. SCOTT, Com
J. r. DANIEL, o0iN'
O. E. MEARS,
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Awonacrful Discovery.

The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters: 1t seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
Deaths.

Mrs. Mary s. Walden, wife of Mr.
Frank Walden, died in Baltimore last
Monday, and the remains were
brought home Wednesday morning
and inferred in the family buryine
ground near Pastoral. The deceased
was a consistent member of Wood
berry Methodist Church and highly
esteemed by large circle of relatives
and friends. Her husband and two
daughters survive her.
Mr.. John w. East died in Norfolk
last week aged "a years. The Public
Ledger says of him: The deceased
had been in ill health for two years .
but bore his suffering with remark
able patience and fortitude. He was 8
consistent member of the Church OF
Christ. He was native of Acconac
county Va, and was in the confeder-
ate service during the war between
the States. After the war he came
to Norfolk to reside, and during Il
long residence here was held in high
esteem by all who knew him.
Mrs. Adeline Watts, widow of John
D. Watts, deceased, died suddenly OF
heart disease, at her home at News
town, on Wednesday night, 10th inst.
aged II years. She was the mother
of Mr.. John D. Watts, of Parksley.
who with four daughters, Mrs. Ben
jamin F. Parks, Mrs. VIM. H. Bundick,
Mrs. Laws Hope and Miss Roberta
Watts survive her. Her funeral
was preached ut her home OIL
Saturday by her pastor, Rev. F. NJ.
Sanford. The deceased was highly
esteemed christian lady and for
many years had been consi stent
member of Zion Baptist church.
Mr.. Edward G. Parks, of Metomp-
kin, retired in his usual health on
Saturday night and died in a few
hours thereafter, it is supposed, of
heart disease. His wife shortly after
he retired found him breathing heav-
lily and attempted to arouse him, but
failing in this called to his son III
another room, who reached his bed
side to find him dead. The deceased
was prominent member OF Zion
Baptist church and had been for many
years a consistent member OF that
church. He was buried from that
church Monday, his pastor. Rev. F.
NJ. Sanford conducting the exercises.
He was prosperous farmer, worthy
citizen and had the esteem and con-
tidence of the community in which he
lived. He died in the sixty seventh
year of his age His wife and three
sons, Robert L, John s. and William
Il. Parks survive him.
Mr.. John w. Coard, we'll known
citizen of the county and highly es-
teemed by everyone for his many
excellent traits of character, died
Monday morning, after short ill
ness, at his home near Accomac CHI,
aged 70 years. Funeral services were
held over his remains on Tuesday, at
Amiss Chapel, conducted by Rev. j.
r. Griffith, of the NJ. E. Church,
South, assisted by Revs. A. Donavan
and E. D. Stone, of the Methodist
Protestant Church, in the presence
of large circle of relatives and
friends. He was buried at his home
near the church where he had resided
for 54 years. and in that time only
one of very large family, his wife,
who died a few years ago, had pre-
ceded him to the grave. Four sons,
II. Eslie, John r., William NJ. and
Charles Il. Coard and six daughters.
Mrs. John D. Grant, Mrs. s. w. Parks,
Mrs. Sam'l. G. Nelson. Mrs. VIM. Il.
Belote, Mrs. John w. burlington, Jr.
and Miss Missouri CoaId survive him.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

We now have on hand and offer at
very low prices-Alaska peas, radish
seed, glass. potato bed frames, agri-
cultural implements, fertilizers, spec
ial for peas, onions. potatoes and corn
Rogers & Bro.
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Judge BiarksIone eur next Circuit
Judge.

IQQEG kSIatRktOEG uG4L
Judge.
Hon. j. W. G. Blackstone, of Accc-
mac, will succe ed the lamented
Benjamin T. Gnnter as Judge of the
Eighth Judicial Circuit.
He Was nominated by the Demo-
cratic caucus last night, and will be
elected by the General Assembly
within the next day or two. The
only oth'r name presented to the
caucus was that OF Senator Manly h.
Barnes. of New Kent.
The contest was perfectly square
and open ore, and was not character
lied by any illusions that were not
entirely favorable to both of the
aspirants for the honor. The first
was not a close one, the vote being
80 to 30. Upon motion of MIR. Powell,
the nomination was made unanimous.
Richmond Dispatch, February IL.
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will be at Atlantic, at the Office of
Dr.. T T. Taylor, for the practice OF
ny profession, Thursday and Friday,
February cath and 25tli.
w. q. Taylor,
Dentist.
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Onancock, Va.

Our competitors say if you want
good -four, use the Climax" sold by
Snow, knox s. Co.
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We the members of the Bar and Of
ficers of the courts of Northampton
county, endeavoring to express in
some degree our respect and venera-
ton for the late Upshur B. Quinby,
of Accomac county, long an honored
member of this Bar, do therefore
resolve:
That, while we bow in acknow-
Judgement of the will of the Supreme
Being, we bear witness to the high
character of our associate as mem
Der of the Bar and the excellence of
his legal attachments, that in his
death our State loses a most useful
and prominent citizen and we an
honored companion and we do tender
10 the members of his family our
sincere and heartfelt sympathies.
Resolved.
That thc newspapers of the Eastern
Shore be requested to published
these resolutions, and that the
Judges of the courts of the county
be requested to cause the same to be
spread upon the records thereof.
Respectfully,
WM. Il. FITCHETT,
T. M. SCOTT, Gam
T b. ROBERTSON, oo'-'
N. B. WESCoTT,
Messrs. Ohio F. Mears, j. T..
Daniel, and II. B. Robertson were
appointed committee to present the
above to the Judge of the Circuit
Court at the next term.
G.. i. KERDALL, Chairman.
T. B. ROBERTSON, Secretary.
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EHE 4EUO GRRAY PREgl GEPEKS

That govern buying selling of merchandise IN TINS store
ends When the season In carrying out these principles
have brought all remnant odd lots IN Dress oJu
have left marked them price regardless OF COST SO
they will with rush. First selections are me ogs
selections for on some limited assortment will likely De
consumed in very short early and get your pick
AS to Spring Goods assortment such as mousse
viii need for early spring sewing Muslns Hamburg
We well ac a4 March p and
April travelling dresses These goods were bought last
goods cheap and cannot be replaced to-day at 20 Per
cent advance In looking after customers interest," LII 0
way we are in position you much money e
Thanking you for past avors and soliciting continuation o
same we are Faithfully
w. s., Dickinson dc Son.
Pocomoke Dry Goods Carpets and Furniture Emporium
e0COmoRG CITY. saD.
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Mrs. John J. BaiIy, critically i'll
early in the week, is now very much
improved and will soon be out again.
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GEO. b. HOFFMAN,
Sec'y.
February 16, 1898.
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Mr.. Taylor, of Middletown, Del,
here putting up poles and doing
other work on the telephone line.
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I,hn W.Edmonds,E Editor and Owner
ls : : : J.. Is

TIL, next meeting of the Board OF
Supervisors will be held on Monday.
February 91st.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-19
Shoe Department

job ladies Oxford and bow sandals worth up
to ST for 49o
1 lot ladies oxfords in black and tan, with coin toe
cloth top and worth $te5 for 83o
Another lot ladies fine dongola oxfords in black
tan with coin toe patent kid TIP sold for less
than $aa5; reduced to S119
lot ladies dongola sandals with bow buckle coin
toe and worth $3.50; for SIC
Another lot ladies kid strap with fancy
and buckle coin worth Sc. 5o close this sale 81 90
lot lot ladies fine dongola shoes in lace and button
tan and black with latest style toe worth Sto for BIC
9s pairs ladies' fine dongola shoes in lace button
with coin toe and fully guaranteed to e
cry respect worth Sa.a5 to close at $1.43
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-19
White Goods Department

To close our entire line of white
goods, in broken lots, consisting
of stripes, checks plaids and dot
ted Swisses, 20c, 25c and SOC goods
will be closed out on = q -
this sale at. ....... n =
Our entire line of our light
weight and dark colored calicos;
to close this lot out, as long as
shss shsm last as pse ss1 yspa snn got H5o
A good sc and 7ac ging- 6DC
hams as long as they last -
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-19
Wash Goods Department
and get lowest prices and
prompt service

Wash GOods Department.
6 pieces of printed Scotch lap
pets in dark and light colors worth
Yard: Yard: reduced ''.'',.'..',... to per 45o
| lot of 30 and 80 in lawns i'll
dark and light colors and 36 in
light colorod percales must be
st s10s'd = out on this sale 6c
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-19
Boys and Mems Shoes

lot mems and boys working shoes with buckle
worth SIPS, for 7oc
lot mems good every day $3.50 shoes for CSC
Mems genuine satin calf shoes plain and coin toes
with or without tap soles congress lace worth
$2..5 reduced to $14e
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-24
ROBERT LoNGsTAFF INSANE.
Man " h0 Figured in the Stewart Es-
tate Fight SeN In Jail.

Rob~r. LongrtaR who has lived for
years near the Madison street power house.
was locked up last nigh; at ociock in
the city jail II il prohabte that ne VII
be examined IN the superior eourt 20 de-
teruine his mental condition.
Rumors have reached police headqgsr.
tiers frequently OF late concerning the ac-
tons OF Mr.. Longstaf. He gave a cor
cert last week at a hal on Pike street.
a. which he appeared q vocalist. Tex
els were $aso. II IS said that when Mr.
Longsfar commenced TO sing the audience
departed. Prior TO the regular concert
Mr. I>ongsiaf. according 10 the story re-
ported az headquarters. sang n the street
Night before last Mr.. Longs,af calle=8
AT headquarters and asked police protec-
ton. He alleged that boys had been throw
Ing rotten eggs al him.
Last night he rushed M 70 officer Rry-
ant and said that the scouts were out and
that he wanted Bryant to capture them.
Bryant took Mr.. Longstaff to headquarters
and explained the case 10 Capt Willard.
Meanwhile Mr.. L1ongstaT was outside
singing to Jaiier Corning.
Mr. Longstaf told Capt. willard that he
would report Bryant TO the lieutenant or
the United States navy because he had
failed TO capture the scouts
Where is the nayy2" asked the cap
tain. "At the foot of Ycser avenue" re-
pied Mr.. L0ngstaf. "A white boat has
just arrived"
Mr. Longstar rebened at the idea of be-
Ing searched. and called loudly fer assist
ance from the Masons. Why, you are
being searched by feilow-Mason." said
Capt. Willard. Then he Is not a true
Mason" replied Mr. Longstar land
Will report him 70 the grand lodge"
Suddenly Mr. Longstaff changed his de-
meanor and said: go ahead; rob me.
I will pay you for this I'VE Will not
charge you a cent" said Capt WIZARD.
This turn on his words silence3 Mr. Long
staff for moment. but he soon recovered
and said: III pay you a way you WON
like"
Mr.. Longs;af was the chief attraction
during a case tried in the superior court
about A year ago. in which lie and his
wife appeared as pla ntiffs and the Stew
art estate as defendant. Mr. and Mrs
Iongstan endeavored 10 convince the court
and jury that they were entitled 10 most
of the property of the Stewart estate FOR
alleged services rendered to Mr.. Stewart
during his lifetime. a mysterious VIII or
two figured In the case. it having been al
legged by the defense that the Longstahs
had tried TO shape things during Mr.. Stew
arts lifetime whereby they would become
his heirs The testimony Of the Longstans
was decidedly conflicting. Mr.. Longstan
testified to one thing his wife to another.
and when IL was all over they met In the
court corridors and INDUCED IN pleasant
repartee calling each other liars ard
thieves Mrs l.ongs.aff smoked a fisher
mans pipe. and whenever she thought
Robert had the better o: the argument
took pleasure In blowing smoke in his face.
They lost their case. Later Mrs. Long
STAFF died and II looks now as If the fam
tIy history would terminate BY Robert go
ing to Ste!lacoom.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-24
RACE MEET SANCTIONED.
Tacoma Cycle Racing Association
Arranging q Programme.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post -inte1igencer
TACOMA, June 23.-The California As
soc.ated Cycling Clubs has issued sane
ton for a race meet to he held here July
10 under the auspices OF the Tacoma Cycle
Racing Association. The sanction was re-
celved today by President He'll and prep
eration Is under way FOR giving a thor
oughy good meet IN which both profess
SIGNAL and amateur events VIII be pulled
of
The string OF professionals now COM
petiug in the Northwest will be invited 10
participate ana the intention Is 20 hang
up purses OF sufficient worth 10 guarantee
a big entry list. The track built and I'm
ished last year will be pu, In nrst-c.ass
condition. The winters rains have made
II better than ever before ana with but a
little ieveling here and there il will be
made a very fast course.
The programme Will ~ made mp with
ont delay and will consist OF about one
dozen events. divided between amateurs
and professionals A. vet the amount OF
the purses has not been decided upon. The
local association expects 10 make this NEE (;
toe big feature OF the summers sport
and Will make special effort IN bidding fer
riders % neigaborlng cities and to secure
a largo outside attendance