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Horse Show n. Eastvl,le.

The first horse show was held at
Eastville on Court day, on the order
of the Madison Square annual show,
only the fashionable ladies of the
county were not there, bat when this
small beginning grows, beautiful
ladies and fine horses may be expect
ed in great numbers, as is the case in
greater New York-for the Eastern
Shore can boast Of both.
1t was beginning of the exhibit
ton amongst us, which has been in
vogue in New York for dozen years
and in England for one hundred
or more years. The fine useful breeds
of horses of England have been de-
veloped in this way, by exhibiting
animals and selecting the best for
the purpose needed, until breeds of
horses, for the cart. pillow, saddle,
coach, light aud heavy harness have
been fully established true to type.
A high rate of speed does not enter
into these contests, for the animals
are never shown in harness. Prem
;umns are awarded to the best de-
veloped individuals, for bone, mus
Gle, action, appearance and adapta.
bility for the purpose required. The
exhibit at Eastville was the import
ed English hackney stallion, The
Duke, and five of his colts, all shown
with the lead rein. First record and
third premiums were awarded by the
judges, as follows:
1st premium to Sir Galahad, three
year old bay gelding, by imported
The Duke, dam Lila NJ, standard,
registered trotting mare of Handle
tonian, Morgan and thoroughbred
blood.
I'd premium to Mr. Jarvis 2 year
old, bay filly, by imported The Duke,
dam, Hambletonian and Morgan
mare.
3rd premium Jackanapes, 2 year
old, roam gelding, by imported The
Duke, dam of the Pocahontas pacing
family, Morrill, and Morgan stocks.
These colts were fine well develop
ed animals and showed fine action
ard a promise of future usefulness.
1t is to be hoped, that these shows
will be frequent in the future, for
they will lead to a. better class of
horses on all lines. 1t would be well
for the Agricultural Fairs to have
such displays.
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Keller.

Mr.. Robt. H. Winder and wife are
in Baltimore this week, the former
in the interest of his commission
business, the latter to lay in he1
spring millinery.
Messrs. Geo. L. Benson and L. C.
Mears, are also in the Monumental
city, the former to attend confer
ence of the A. o. U. W., and the lat
ter to buy horses which he will offer
for sale on his return.
The dramatic club of this place
are practicing nightly for the enter
tainment to be giveh at the Fair
Grounds the last Tuesday of this
month. They are sparing no trouble
to make the performance success.
DIR. J. C.,French, of Boston, who
spent month here last spring is
again with us. DR.. French is su
perb shot and visits this section tc
indulge his sportsman tastes. Dur
ing his visit last year he made many
warm friends, who welcome his re
turn.
The telephone line between this
place and Wachapreague, touching
Grangeville and Trower, will be il
operation in few days. The polel
have already been placed and thu
wire is expected any day. This is al
extension of the Keller-Harborto1
lline.
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Quarterly Conference.

The quarterly conference last Sat-
urday and Sunday at Evergreen
church on the Pungoteague circuit
was an occasion of unusual interest
There was large congregation with
nearly all the official members pres
ent. A long table with chairs, plates
knives and forks was spread in the
grove which was literally loaded
with meats and vegetables; besides,
there was log fire from which the
ladies served hot coffee and oysters,
both stewed and fried. The pastor
and stewards made encouraging re-
porls, the pastor reporting the
Epworth League and Missionary
societies in g fourishing condition
and fourteen additions to the church.
The stewards reported the finances
we'll up. Capt. Joe Boggs, Capt.
Charles Marsh and s. w. Ames were
elected delegates to the District con
ference. Rev. w. G. Walden, P. E.,
was present and sustained well his
as an able expounder of
the Gospel. The sermon Sunday
and the pentacostal scene
at the communion will not soon be
forgotten. a series of meetings at
Earborton will begin April the 10th,
Rev. W. 81. Gregory will be assisted
by Rev. s. G. Hatcher of Richmond
Va.
Pungoteague.
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Wnc7iar,h'mgue.

Telephone poles are being distri-
buted along the line here.
The Wachapreague bridge scheme
is the all absorbing topic for discus
sion now.
We are glad to notice the road
workers are improving the drive way
near here.
Mr.. Eddie West, of Cape Charles,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
parents in this town.
MFR. John Savage, of this town, has
accepted a position at Cape Charles
We are sorry to part with John.
Rev. G.. E. b. Smith has just closed
fine meeting on Hog Island The
preaching was done by Rev. L. j.
Williams, of Trinity M. E. Church
Norfolk.
The ladies of the Methodist and
Presbyterian churches gladdened
the hearts of their pastors last week,
Brother Smith was furnished with
sufficient evidence that a single
preacher is eligible to be pounded
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MelEa.

We now have new postoffice and
telephone connection, north and
south.
Surprise parties continue to be
popular among our young people.
Barrel factory of Guy 81 Belote is
being enlarged and made ready for
an increased business.
1t is said that some of cur young
men are somewhat nervous over the
war rumor. fearing draft.
Our farmers busy bedding sweets.
Seed sweets plentiful. Increased
acreage of round potatoes being
planted.
This station needs hotel. Several
excellent sites are available and can
be secured. Good opportunity for
the right man.
DR.. E. T. Mason is arranging to go
to the Klondike gold fields. His
many friends would regret to lose his
services as a physician, and hope
that he will decide to remain.
Rev. j. Carson Watson, pastor at
Oak Grove, is very popular with all
Fl is most excellent preacher and
pastor aud draws large congregations
every Sabbath. A year of prosperity
in all church work is hoped for.
There is talk of getting up petition
for public road from Fair Oaks to
point near Oak Grove church. This
would be of much benefit to the SEA-
side people in hauling produce, as it
would make a much shorter and di-
re ct route to the station.
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PungOteasue.

Mrs. Jos. Hickman near Craddock
Vile is critically i'll at this writing.
Miss Mary Thomas, of Birdsnest
has been visiting her sister Mrs. G.
H. Ames.
Prof. ]. D. Hank will have another
musicale at the academy April LIST,
73O p. IN.
The second quarterly meeting of
this charge beat its record in finances
last Saturday.
Miss Ellli .Toynes just returned
home from visit to friends and rel
atives in Baltimore.
The M. E. Church, South here will
hold an all-day festival with lecture
at night by Rev. W. G. Walden P. E.,
in the near future.
The young folks of Franktown will
present drama in the hall of Pun
colleague Academy on Thursday 31st,
Proceeds for church.
Mr.. Jos. S. Bull, who was taken
sick SO suddenly last week and car
ried to Baltimore to undergo surgi
cal operation, returned home last
Wednesday so much improved
under the treatment of his physician
DR.. F. c. A. Kellam, that an opera
ton was unnecessary.
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The Eastern shore Agricultural Fair.

The Board of Directors of the E..
Shore Agricultural Association has
decided to hold it's annual fair Aug
ust 23rd. oath, 25th, Goth. The Board
has for the past month held weekly
meetings perfecting the organization
and completing the premium list for
the current year. While in no case
have the awards in any department
been cut down, in a few instances
have they been increased. In fact
never before has the Association Of
fered the public SO large m aggre-
gate in premiums. In the horse de-
partment especially have radical
changes in the formation of classes
been made. The purses in this de-
partment will. for 1898, range from
$50. 90 to 5000 90, thus Offering an in
ducement for the best training of the
best stock on the Peninsula.
The Board of Directors asks the
cooperation of the public in making
this the 21st exhibit of the Association
the best in it's history. The e. Shore
Fair is distinctly fair of the people.
1t dates its birth from the coming
together of a number of intelligent
farmers of the two counties for their
mutual Improvement. From very
modest beginnings it has steadily
broadened, stretching out at differ
ent departments and rising each year
to higher plane, until as successful
county fair it stands without q paral
lei in the entire State. It's purpose
and aim have during these twenty
years remained steadfastly the same
the elevation of the farmer, the adj
vancement of our agricultural inter
ests, and the improvement of our
stock. The effect of these yearly
exhibits, the coming together of our
farmers and stock raisers, the
exchange of ideas, and the conse-
quent adoption of better methods
and better machinery, have all uni
ted to exert such helpful influence
AS no other farmers organization Oh
the peninsula can boast, an influence
that no one can deny being very
considerable.
The secret of its success is to be
found perhaps in the moral tone and
good behavior that have character
lied these fairs. The vices that too
frequently accompany such exhibi-
lions have been studiously guarded
against, and gambling in every form
has never failed to meet the censure
of the committee. So uniform has
been the good order and so free from
the objection urged against agricul-
tural fairs in general has this been.
that it has not only the support OF
the best men in the community and
county, but also of the best women.
Indeed, it has been called the ladies
fair, both on account of their atten-
dance and the equitable distribution
of premiums awarded them.
These things have and will contin-
ne to recommend the E. Shore Agri-
cultural Fair to the patronage and
and good wishes of the Eastern Shore
people. In order to continue to merit
this favor, the Board of Directors,
profting by the experience of a score
of years, propose to make this in
many respects an improvement upon
any exhibit ever given on the Shore.
G.. WALTER MAPP,
Secretary.
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Fair Privileges.

Notice is hereby given that all bids
for the following privileges at the
Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair to
be held August 90, "a, 25, 26, must be
in the hands of the secretary not
later than April 9th:
/. Boarding-tent, including the
board of not less than ten, nor more
than, fifteen members of the band.
2. Confectionery stand No. 1.
8. Confectionery stand No. 2.
4. Barber shop.
5. Merry-Go Round.
All bids must be sent under sealed
cover. The right to reject any bid is
reserved. Correspondence with brass
bands and balloon ascension mana
gers is invited.
g. WALTER MAPP, Sec'y,
Keller Station, Va, March 10, 1895.
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CncscOrtnessix.

Our farmers very busy at present
blowing and planting round potatoes.
Mrs. Charles R. Marsh has opened
pay school here and reports good
attendance of pupils.
Miss Phoebe Evans, daughter of
Capt. John w. Evans, of Watts
Island, is critically i'll.
Marsh Bros, s. Co., put down their
pound nets for the first time this
season on Saturday, and shad and
herring have been plentiful in our
market ever since.
Our public school closed last week.
The principal, Mr.. Jas. Edmonds.
and his assistant, Miss Sallie Scar
borough performed their duties to
the satisfaction of our people.
Chesconnessix Sunday school elects
ed the following officers for the ensu-
ing year, last Sunday: E. W. Marsh,
superintendent, Jas. j. Lewis, assis-
tant superintendent, Fred E. Runge,
secretary, Elder N. Edwards, treas
urer, Miss Maggie L. Marsh, organist,
Capt. David A. Marsh class leader.
Our roads on the south side of
Cbesconnessix are in terrible con-
dition and our ne cks are in danger of
being broken on trip from this
place to Onancock. We are longing
for a visit of the dear old road ma
chine and don't understand why we
can't be favored with it as other sec
tions are. When, oh when, will it be
here?
Capt. Jno. w. Marsh has laid off
here, what he calls his church lot,
and is identifying it with trees and
otherwise. He proposes to give a
deed for it, without consideration, as
soon as the church people are ready
to accept it and build upon it. Our
people surely cannot wait long before
awaiting themselves of the right to
secure the site for church on such
generous terms.
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OiiiJ


Our town is being supplied will
fresh fish daily.
Miss George James has ben enga
ged as teacher at Charlottesville.
Mr.. c. Van AIKEN and wife. CT New
York, are at the Hotel Fox this week
Mr.. Solomon Hargis, near thi
place, has green strawberries IN hi
patch.
Mr.. John rBlacknall, of Nortl
Carolina, is visiting his sister, Mrs. j
Il Griffith.
Easter Carr; son. quite an aget
colored woman, died near this place
last Sunday.
Our public school closed last weel
and the teacher, Miss Warren, hal
opened private school.
Mr.. Taylor, of Middletown, Del.
here to look after the telephone line
and stopping at Hotel Fox.
Mr.. S. Fl. East received car loads
of berry crates, pea baskets and bar
rel material last week. He COM
menced to manufacture barrels this
week.
Miss Maggie White, of MapTsville
was the guest of Miss Carrie Belote
this week, and Misses Matte Nelson
and Minnie Phillips, of Mrs. Lee
Hutchinson.
Rev. j. R. Griffith has appointed
Proprietor Fox, T. NJ. Hutchinson
and Solomon Hargis committee, te
look after the collections outside Of
our Methodist Church.
While little boy and girl of Mr.
A. McMath were at play last week
the sister nearly chopped off finger
of her brother with an axe. The
finger hung by thread, but DIR,
Jno. Kelam decided not to remove it
and says he is doing well.
Sunday night was delightful oc-
casion at Onley NJ E. Church, South.
Mrs. w. J. Rue was present and
organized a w. c. T. U. society with
following officers: Mrs. Sadie d.
Savage, PRESIDENT; Miss Mamie E
Mears, vice-president, Mrs. Lee
Hutchinson, secretary; Miss Carrie
BeIote, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Blackboard treasurer. Great interest
was manifested. Mrs. Sadie D.
Savage rendered very touching and
impressive vocal solo that all enjoyed.
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a Drama a.The Fair Grounds.

The Keller Dramatic Club will on
the evening of tuesday, the goth
inst, at the Fair Grounds, render the
plays Jumbo jun" and "a Hen
pecked Husband" The performance
will begin promptly at 7:30. Admis-
sion 25 cents, reserved seats 80 cents.
The ladies of Oak Grove Church will
serve in connection Herewith deli
cious oysters in any style. A thor
oughly enjoyable entertainment and
a pleasant evening are promised all
who attend.
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ChiiicOren1uo

Mrs. o. Griffith, of Girdletree, Md,
is visiting Mrs. Edward Powell.
E. P. Timmons, OF Philadelphia,
made us business trip this week. =
Capt. Samuel Sooy died on the 18th
inst, after a long illness, aged 65
years.
Joshua Williams, ,Jr.. has bought
sloop Ada, of Solomons Island. for the
sum of 5000.
Mrs George Milligan, of Seaford
Del, is here on visit to her brother,
Geo. r. Coleburn.
Capt. Somers Jeffries has just re-
turned from visit to his father at
Pleasantville, N. j..
Mrs. Harry Glover,of Philadelphia,
was home on visit to her father, J.
W. Jester, this week
Martin L. Hudson and Miss Mary
B. Chopper were married on the 18th
inst, Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating
Capt VIM. H. Parker and wife, of
Atlantic City, here this week to Sc
cure dwelling and will make this
place their future home.
Mr.. G. B. Richardson, of Richmond,
was here last week to pay Mrs. S. U.
Grimsley $1,000, amount of policy of
her son in Equitable Life Insurance
Co.
Rev. Geo. Hopkins will preach his
last sermon of the present Conference
year on Sunday. He leaves next
week for Lewis, Del, where Confer
ence meets on 23rd inst.
E. T. Jones & Bro, of Franklin
City, have sold Schooner Daugherty
to Gordon B. Jones, of Newark, Md,
who will use her in running wood
and lumber from his mills to this
place.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week
r. F. Powell, j. J. English, Philadel
phia; NJ. ]. Byrd, c. E. Byrd, j. NJ.
Barrett, David F. Bolton, Baltimore;
NJ E. SelbY, T. F. Clark, Whining
ton; Prof j. Beverly, Fredericksburg;
Capt. Daniel Risley, Atlantic City;
S. F. Bowden, Salem, N. j.; James
Prettyman, Milford, Del; S. w. Mat
thews, j. S. Watson, Edward Mason,
Misses Rettie Smith, George Tracy,
Nettie Fields, Accolnac.
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Suxfs.

Fine shad are being caught at this
time by Mr.. w. v. Rhodes and
others.
Rev. W. &. Bates received fine
pounding" at the hands of brethren
and friends at this place last week.
The Methodist Church of this place
will give grand entertainment for
the benefit of said church on the 10Th
and goth of April next. Fuller infor-
nation will be given later.
Mrs. Maggie Ellis was painfully
burned while at work in her garden
this week. Her dress caught fire
from burning brush. The extent OF
her injuries learned at this writ
ing.
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The Episcopal Church will give an
entertainment at Lilliston Hall
Tuesday night, April 18th, for benefit
of the church.
There will be an oyster supper, and
confectioneries at Thomas Chapel,
March Goth, for the benefit Of the
Church. All invited.
An entertainment will be given by
the Methodist Sunday School at
Bloxom, Wedne: day, March 23d. The
District school at Burberry Corners
will be rendered on the occasion.
Admission. adults Is cents, children
10 cents. reserved seats 25 cents.
Everybody invited to be present and
enjoy two hours of solid fun. If
weather is bad, you are expected first
fair night.
Rev. G.. E. B. Smith has made ar
engagements with the National Gram
ophone Co., of New York, to give a
series of entertainments at the follow
ing places during Easter week:
Wachapreague, April 18th, Smiths
Chapel, April 18th, Keller, April 18th
and Machipungo school house, April
18th. The object is to lift the in
debtedness of Smiths Chapel in Up
shur's Neck.
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A similar meeting was called to
order by Capt. James Somers at
Mearsville, last Saturday, and or
ganized by the election of Mr.. T. O.
Killman, chairman and James E.
Ayres, secretary. Resolutions intro
duced endorsing DR.. Frank Fletcher
as chairman of the Board of Fisheries
were unanimously adopted.
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Teachers Of Atlantic District.

Our School Board has decided to
extend the school term one month
making seven months this session.
The schools will close Friday, April
22d except schools No. IS and IA, and
colored school No. E. These will
make up the time they were closed
on account of the prevalence of
diphtheria Warrants will not be
issued to teachers for the last months
salary until the school registers are
Returned to me.
\ id. PARSONS,
Clerk Atlantic Dist.
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Unclaimed Letters.

Mail remaining unclaimed in the
postofice at Accomac, Va, month
ending March 31st, 1898:
Miss Ais Cat, (9), Mary g. Dix, Mrs.
Leven Handy, Mrs. NJ. Louisa James,
Mrs. E. s. Nowland, Mrs. William
Thomas, Mr.. Parker Farthley.
Persons claiming the above will
please say 'advertisedn and give date
of this list.
H. c. WHITE, ST.,
Postmaster.
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A meeting held by the oystermen
and others, democrats, at Pocomoke
Rechabite Hall, on 9th inst. elected
Edgar Slant chairman and John r.
Thomas, secretary. Dr.Frank Fletcher
was unanimously endorsed as Presi>
dent of the Board of Fisheries Of
Virginia.
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Onawa Social Union.

The seventh annual fair of the
"Onawa Social Union" will be held
on their fair grounds near Mappsburg
Station, from August 3Oth to Septem-
Der I'd, both days inclusive.
ALEXANDER BOOKER,
Belle Haven, Va.
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J. D. PARSONS,
Clerk Atlantic Dist.

Write to us tor estimates on doors,
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware,
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low.
Mr.. r. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. f., the first day of every
County Court. to receive orders for
the firm
Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber Co.
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Meetings OF Oysterman.

at meeting of the fishermen and
oystermen. held at this place March
10. 1898, the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, that it is the sense Of this
meeting, that we heartily recommend
Dr. Frank Fletcher for chairman and
Mcdonald Lee, ESQ.,, for secretary of
the Board of Fisheries.
J. E. BoGGs, Chairman.
R. D. L. FLETCHER, Sec'y.
Cape Charles, Va, March II, 1893.
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Just received a car load of the best
red bricks which we are selling ch cap
T. S. Hopkins g. Co,
Tasley, Va.
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Surplus Stock,-Having such an
immense supply I have cut the price
on the following stock: Pure Hoff-
man and Tubbs strawberry plants
s1OO, Brandywine and Splendid $3.50.
Michels Early $1.25, Bubach $1.75 per
1000. Norway Spruce 8 to feet 40
cents each. Silver, Norway and
Neugundo naples 6 to feet 25 cents
each. Magnolia Grandiflora feet
$1.OO each. Send your orders when
you can get choice pure stock put up
by experienced men and all inspected
by the State Inspector.
A. J. MCMATH, nurseryman,
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YgHR yluO GRRAF PlR2Ell GEpElKS

That govern buying selling of IN THIS store
ends When the season carrying out these principles
have brought out all remnant odd IN Dress Gooa
left marked them regardless OF cost 50
low that they will with rush. First selections are Jhe oes
selections for on some lines limited assortment will likely be
consumed very short time Come early and get your pea
keepers will early spring sewing Muslns Haburgs
and Perca etc We are also well M to p anS
April travelling dresses These goods were bought last
when goods cheap and cannot be replaced to-day at 20
advance In looking after customers interest IN bns
way position to you much money
Thanking you for past avors and soliciting continuation Oh
same we are Faithfully yours
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NIB. Catalogue prices apply to all
other stock. Telephone in my office
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1 will be at Atlantic, at the Office
of DR.. T. T. Taylor, Thursday and
Friday, March oath and 25th, for the
practice of my profession.
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DR.. w. A. Taylor, Dentist.
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Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber Co.
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Ames, Shield & Co.'S. new spring
goods arrived to day. Their buyer has
been through New York, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore and they now
claim to have the latest styles at the
lowest prices. They invite you to go
out next week and take look.
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A communication from Senator
LeCato, requesting the publication
of the Board of Fisheries bill and
answering Inquiries regarding same
and other matters, crowded out this
week for want of space, will appear
in our next issue.
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Eutcrtasilin ems.

Pungoteague