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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
MUSICAL NOTES.
FIELDS MINSTRELS AND a NOR.
FOLK SONG;


FOLK SONG.
Mr.. James w. Casey has received a
letter from Al. G. Field. written at
ParkersburS. w. Va. stating that Mr..
Harry Sheldon will sing tho lntes, sons.
success. Sing Me Song OF the south"
ny Norton and Casey. Mr. Field Is So
aonrociaiive of this beautiful ballnd
that he IS having Il special orchestra
arrange mont made for it. Thus Acad-
envy OF Music patrons Will. on August
.9th. have the pleasure OF hearing This
ballad SUNG by one of the best min
streis on the American ssayp.
Tho Nirginian Eliot has received a
letter from Mr.. l.. NJ. Ruben. manager
OF Rafael Josefty. the eminent pianist.
stating that this artist desires to ar
range Tor appearance III Norfolk dur
lnS the coming winter season. under
the auspices of some first-cass local
musical club or organization.
The Nirginian-P Pilot recently noted the
death Q: Charles Graham. author Of
she was lia.Hy TIL she Met You
Air. Graham left an incomplclod Song.
she Always Loved You. Mother" Til.
missing verge has hean supplied bv
Charles W. Doty, of New York. a new
song writer
Tho New York Music Trades" Of
Nueust i'th. has notice or Norton ana
casey's new serio-comic march. "Shc's
an oli Mans Darling" published bv
the Lnnshornc Music Company. of Nor
folk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
SUBSCRIPTION LISTS OPEN ON
MONDAY, JULY 81, al BARK OF
COMMERCE, Norfolk, Va.

Tho terms OF subscription are
Iirst-TEat each SUBSCRIPTION shall no
accompanied by cash or certified check
for twenty per cont; go per cent? of the
face thereof. and that the residue shall
bc payable in instalments Of twenty PER
cent 90 per centD on thirty days 800
written or published notice.
second THAT all checks and cash be
payable to Bank of Commerce. who have
been authorized to receive and receipt for
all money paid on account Of the stock
in question, and to hold the same sub
icct only Ia the order Of Newport News
Anattcir Company.
Third-Ow'r my 10 thc FOYER scare ana
general absence If business people during
Tie past week it has been deemed advisa-
BE to further extend time 10 prospective
subscribers, and that subscriptions 10 said
preferred stock shall close az 3 o'clock D.
IN September 4th. 1892 and in the: event
of said amount Of stock being over-sub.
scribcd previous To that date. tho right
is reserved TO return any money REMIT 1
as advanced payment on said preferred
stock, and to lot To subscribers less
amount than that named in their sub
scrpuons.
For further particulars call or address
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
HELP WANTED-MAL

RTEN AND WOMEN. GOOD AID
1Nk dress. 10 travel ana appoint agents.
SALARY SO month. expenses: rapid advance
ment. Unusually brilliant opportunity.
Address with reference. BUTLti * AL
GER. New Haven. Conn. auli-law12t
NJ ONET TO PATENT GOOD IDEAS
1NG may he secured by our aid. THE
PATENT RECORD. Baltimore. Md.
iv30-lma
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
Contract For lsigh Ncnoo,Annox

At the office Of Mr.. John i. White
head. president of the Board of School
Trustees. yesterday the following bids
for the erection OF the annex to the
High School were opened j. .. Dick
inson, $3.50: George T.. Banks. $2G9S;
4. T.. Murray. s32?7.50: s II. Buck.
$3.50; Williamson Bros $2913. The
contract was awarded to Mr. Banks. he
being the lowest bidder.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
DIVORCE IN HUNGARY.

In her complaint, the first wife al
leges that there is no decree of divorce
from her IN favor of defendant of rec
ord IN any court in New York State or
any other states. From this ii would
appear that the validity in the United
states Of n divorce granted in Hungary.
viii be questioned by the plaintiff So
FAR as could be ascertained. Mr. Lind
say has acted openly and in manner
believed to be perfectly legal. lie kept;
two umbrella stores ana factories at
New York for six years. then kept one
at jamestown, y. j.. for two years
For over two years he was n traveller
for Jones X CO., umbrella supplies
ana for TWO years he represented Bur
rell ~ Cow umbrella manufacturers
on the road. He states that he is well
known 10 The umbrella trade of Amer
lea, ana was always liberal TO his first
Wife in money matters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
Death OF nh Infant.

NJ. and Mrs Joshua Kirht ~ NJ
%7S Charlotte street. had the nisfor.
tunc to lose by death AT o'clock YES
ttrday morning their infant daughter
VIVIAN Dora, aged eleven months ana
twenty-five days. The funeral vii, be
neid from the residence at 10 o'clock
thls mOrninE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

Visitors to Ocean View speak very
hlEhiy of the theatrical attractions
there. which. they declare. excels ,nv
N'uaeViile performance ever given M
a southern seaside resort. The fanrv
"aucf Is described as particularly fine.
",''' - III 'SeIt a spectacular show Of
cnt last night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

The NirsinlanPilot is informed that
there is family at No. 30 Division
street in destitute circumstances. Mrs
Morgan states thtt her husband has
been Ill two months with typhoid fever
ana that only one of their three chill
dren is large enough to be of hclp to
nor ana that is very little. This wife
and mother has borne up as long as
possible without asking the good peo-
ancc. bu, cannot hold out longer. she
says.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
NCfrAISac,

At meeting held at broad creek Au-
gust l'th. the following resolutions were
passed ana ordered published:
We the citizens Of vicinity of Broad
Creek. enter oar protest against Norfolk
county purchasuE iaud IN our midst for
- lAtfER Hl- NYING GROUND and
we request the authorities to look into
The matter We. tho citizoua OF Iiroad
Creek, intend to do all w can to prevent
10 the matter.
TilOS. +. BELL.
Chairman.
August 2lst. iSfD auo3-3t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
SteIIiirr iODioctt.

Take the handsome new steamer
'Mobjack, of the Old Dominion Line.
for delightful all-day trip on the
water. She leaves Bay Line wharf
daily. except sunday at 200 a. NJ for
Mobjack Bay and landings in Mathews
and Gloucester counties. Fare only
81 for excursion trip 10 return same
day. jy16-tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
ITnYMood.. Cnrria~ns

We have a choice line of Hcvwood's
Ohc besO baby carriages. that we are
closing out at actual cost FOR cash at
Williamson & Sykes. SCI and 5GS Church
street. Mail orders VIII receive prompt
attention. au9O-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

Sale continues for a few days longer.
with an additional reduction from the
original cost as advertised We WHY
now give YOU 10 per cent. off from cacn
purchase Of 81 worth. BEE HIVE. $50
Main street. auo9-Sr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

Dr. a. Week manager Of the optical
department. of the Gale Jewclry Com
pany. VIII examine your eyes free. De
specially invited 10 call. ic2s-ff
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
BOARDERS.

ID OARDERS WANTED. Two GEN
D tlencn can obtain first-ciass Board
L. N-rS!nian-PilCt office. au90-3t
ID LEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS
l. with or without board, at 2il Church
street, opposite st. Pduls Church. jylS-tf
TIME HOME-EVERYTH NEW
i and clean. table board $500: board
and room $500 per week. 42l and Az
Church street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
Offers 4,000 Shares I per cent
Preferred Stock.

Bonus Of % per cent. in fun paid non
asscssablc common stock. Contract for
cXcaVa tons has been gwen out and work
is being pushed rapidly.
rho following prominent business men
are Directors
HON. CIlARLt.S y. OFERRALL. Rich
Or. j.. s. FlTBERT Wulcanito Paving
Coz. philadelphia.
JOIN SCBMfpT (ex-Presidcnt Gray's
Ferry AhattoiD Philadelphia.
ARTHUR u. HuEY, philadelphia
Or. G. w HARVEY. Mononah. ~ J.
Il. 5. PALMER. Philadelphia.
j. BELL. AUSTIN, Sccrctary-Trcaslrcr
Philadelphia stock Exchange, Treasurer
SAMUEL t. lIUEY. Solicitor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
AGENTS WANTED.

NY ANTED-SALESMEN AND COL
w lectors to work in the city and
country. Apply to the SINGER MANU-
IACTURING CO.. 9s9 ana 29i Church St,
Norfolk. Va, or 400 Court street. Forts
mouth. juS-2taw-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

First Baptist picnic ana excursion to
Virginia Beach Today. Tickets good
on all trains. auaS-lt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
IAN Empty >Rck Cannot Stnna
lprtohf..

Neither can poor. weak. thin h,oo1 o,
iSh ana sustain the physical svste,,,
iiood Sarsaparilla is the standard MIN
her ana true tonic for the blood.
HOODS FILLS do not grippe. All drug
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
FOR RENT.

MICE. COOL WELI.-FrRNISIED
IN Rooms for rent Apply 40 CHURCH
81, corner Freemasou. au-S-3t'
~ OR REPUBLICAN AND NICELY
~ furnished Rooms: also one unfur-
nishcd. House changed hands. lil Bank
street. ,tu-0-3i@
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

Al In sight OF monument "Nnwes,
DlscoVory extracts teeth painlessly.
A. y Dental Rooms. Ennes only. 32i
olain street. corner Talbot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

Chloride lime disinfectant Sc. and
Toe. packages at Trottcr's Drug Store,
corner Main and Church streets.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

We are making n special run on
FINE QUALITY DIAMONDS. Learn
our prices for hrst-class goods.
THE GALE Jl1WELRY co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

7 may say. ruined. are
many collars and cuffs as laun-
dcred and delivered to you by
some laundrics. DO You ever
-noticc this? 1t vii nay you TO
How about those
collar and cuff edges? Are thoy
like a saw? or are they comfort
able? We make 'cm all smooth.
PHONE'557.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

Carbolic Acid, 25c. pint at Trotter's
Drug Store, corner Main and Church
streets.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

~ OR SALE-UPRIGHT PIANO Sl2O
~ Steinway Piano. handsome rosewood
case. in perfect condition. Cost me two
years ago 500 VIII SCH now for $3.50
cash. Good reason given Tor selling. AG-
dress CASH PIANO. aul9-lW
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
FOR SALE.

ID OARDING HOUSE FOR SALE
ID Well established. centrally located:
good paying business: cause sickness.
Address. SALE" care Nirginian Pilot.
au2U-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

n OR SALE = ONE STEAM PRO
Il pcller in good working con
dition newly painted length 20
feet, beam II feet. drarghi load
ed feet . inches; carries ,iec bushels OF
corn or 10000 feet OF lumber. Apply 10 l..
S. WILEY. Elizabeth CRY. y. 4.
jyIl-Wcsa-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

In September, 1898. Mr. Lindsay
transferred his stock and business nj
IL East Main street 10 his second wife
in due form 10 protect her. This action
caused a visit To him from the repre-
scniaiivcs OF Dun and Bradsireets. ana
10 them he explained the reason for his
notion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
INHERITANCE IN HUNGARY.

Mr.. Lindsay recently. on the death
of his father IN Hungary, Inherited a
small fortune of ZOO ilorins. lie states
that he drew 2,20o forms of this for his
own use and turned the other $500
ilorins over 10 his children
He states that his first wfe's father
IS member Of the Legislature or Par
Lament of Hungary. and is estimated
Il be worth over 100000 horins.
NJ. ...r.--.-.1-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

MADAM SMELL NEWMAN. THE
1NE Renowned ClairVoyant ana business
Medium, can be consulted at her parloYs
on all life matters; her tests are wonder
full. 5i4 EAST MAIN STREET. au22-lws
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
WANTED.

~ NTED WHITE WOMAN TO
w do general houscwork and 10 ASSIST
In serving. References required. ADDRESS
MRS w care Nirginian-i'ilot. IL
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
MISSING HUSBAND
That Role Not Liked by Mr.. Berth
old S. Lindsay
The Main Strcct Umbrella rLnnufac-
turer COntrndicts tho New York
Herald and Gives His Statement
Divorcc-Fortunei n Hungary,

The New York Herald OF Sunday pub
fishes Il sensational item relative to
Mrs. Emma Lindsay locating her miss
in., husband in Norfolk.
The matter having been brought to
tho attention OF the Virginian-P Pilot for
investigation. n representative of this
paper yesterday called on Mr.. Bcrthold
s. Lindsay, the well known umbrella
manufacturer AZ ai2 East Main street,
the alleged missing husband in ques-
ton.
Mr.. Lindsay had heard nothing of the
article published and was at first averse
10 speaking Of the matter, but finally
told Of the domestic troubles that have
gained publicity. He is good look
ing. intelligent. well appearing bust
ness man. very evidently Of foreign
birth and apparently prosperous.
SUED FOR \ DIVORCE.
He stated that his former wife, EN-
ma, had begun suit against him for
divorce. through Norris Cukcr. of Gl
Park Row. New York. a we'll known at
torncy Of Hungarian birth.
Her bill of complaint that he exhibit
ed to the reporter. states that the de
PENDANT and plainiin were married at
=
5th 1881, and that two children. Alice.
lG years old. and Elmer. Il years OF age.
are the result of this union.
1t further alleges unfaithfulness.
and palintiff asks for absolute di-
vorce. aimony. counsel fees and the
custody of the children.
DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE.
In answer to the article published and
to former wfc's charges. Mr.. Lindsay
states that for what he considered
good and sufficient cause he left his
wife Emma ut New York and went to
Hungary in May, 1897.
There he secured n divorce in n Hun
sarian court and then married his
present Wife the correspondent in his
first wifc's bill of complaint. lie and
his bride then returned to New York
in August. lS9S. spending n few days in
the East TO buy stock. and also cloth
ing. presents for his children. and then
came on 10 Norfolk. where he opened
an umbrella factory.
his WHEREABOUTS NO SECRET.
MIR. Lindsay does not take kindly TO
the missing husband" business He
showed the reporter various let
ters from his daughter Alice. one of
September II. 1895 soon after he reach
ed Norfolk, and one from his first wife
dated August S. 1899. in which she ask
co for money Alice and Elmer live with
their mother At New York.
Mr.. Lindsay is q member of the Odd
Fellows. Masons and knights of the
Mystic Chain. lie is known in Norfolk
as a quiet. Industrious business man
and has built up Il large business 70
defend his interests he has retained Mr..
clyde w. Portlock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
SPECIAL n OrciES.

or SATISFACTION IN
IN the "tl Principal" Havana j. Her
Cigar. Don't fail 10 Try them, they are
fine Toe. caCh for % cents; 81 box of
fifty. ERNEST BROWNE CIGAR
STORES. 279 Main and Citizens Bank
ata2-Im
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

w ANTED-COOK AT THE CotN-
w try Club. middle-aged woman pre-
ferred. Gail nj Club or address /. ~
Box 90" II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23

EApIEsf Chic,osie's Ens;,h Pennyroyd p1ys
Gt(pI"sssao , na.ssds are the Best sift E:.sl.
snsssSs cs ss nesfrfa b'.ff.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-23
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

n marriage license was granted by
the Clerk of the Corporation Court to
julius Miller and BERTHE May Havener.
PROPE2T YTRANSFER
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21
To HonleseekerS

We will mail THE GAZETTE
NINE MONTHS .'oO'
This offer Homeseeks only. Enclose l-c or &c stamps
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21
Why Not Gene tOthe Peninsula Z

Now that il is possible to
sell your property IN the
North and West, you who
have been thinking OF com
ing South, why not do it at
this very moment, and why
not come now-to the PENN
sula? We originally lived
in the West (Ohio) and after
a residence OF ten years here,
are satisfied that the families
who find homes here now
will bless the day they came
TO the Peninsula. We are
not selling farms, but know
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21

well acquainted with c. ii. 30
wee and John Dahn aud any
thing that they say or advertise
you can rely on.
C. III. Bovee is a very pleas
ant gentleman, and If you go on
one of his excursions FL guar.
antee You will always look bacs
on it as one of the most pleas
ant trips OF your life.
Yours Respectfully,
w. x. BAKER.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21

ninsula people are "a proud OF
their great country as thu per.
pie Of Michigan, and love il b. .
cause their sires helped make /
what IL is. Honest, industrious
and earnest men will ind the
''latch string hanging on tn
outside" when the door is not
wide open To them.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21
Letter From Michigan.
Saginaw, Mich.

c2S1nAW, AtCu-
Az EDTOE
! have bern e reader Of the
GAzETrE for some little time,
and g. you request the opinion
81 people who have visited the
Peninsula, I thought l would
give you mine. I was on the
Peninsula nearly two months
two years ago, and was over
quite = liz Of the country be-
tween the two rivers aud from
Richmond 70 Newport News. /
think the PsnInsRslA has a great
many advantages over the up
or Piedmont country, and Is
cheap transportation, good mar
kets, soil and temperature. a.
the nearby water seems 10 tenn =
Der the air. / have lived IN the
~ country and KNOW al about
the temperature, also the mar
Kets as far they go-3 They DO
lot have the variety Of soil that
you have on the Peninsula COZ
seQusntly they can't raise same
variety OF crope. j am not 9
fsImer, hut was raised on :
farm aud have ogued farm
property, and I think / am q
fairly good Judge OF land.
VIA also state that AN no
3n tie real estate business anf
am not sfafsina'' myself for dol
lars and cents, but &c / hay
Travelled s5lne over the South
IL Kant1cky, Tennesses, Geoi
GA, Mary land. Hast and "es
Virginia, am often aske
which state like beet, and
always answer Virginia
] intend 70 go 70 tie PENN
s1ls this fail. and il i can IN
what suite me In the way OF 4
opening I intend 70 stay az
have q dread Of the cold, io'
winters that We have here
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21
Cheap Rates by o. d. 5. 5 Line.

Homeseekers coming to the
Peninsula via New York city
may obtain from the Old Do
lninion Steamship 20. round
trip ticket to Old Point, good
for 30 days. including meals
and berth, for $500. After ar
irving at Old Point purchase a
ticket via G. & o. for Williams
burg, the center of the PENN
suia.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21

whereof we speak when we
say that money invested in
a farm will give greater re-
turns, with less labor and
more satisfaction than any
other place in the Sunny
South. Take our advice,
don t put it on. The eyes of
the whole country are on
Peninsular Virginia - t h G
home of the luscious melon,
the Juicy pear, the mellow
apple, the magnificent vege-
table, the delicious peanut,
1.-THE oyster and fish. Our
markets are at our doors
lourcIimate is like tho sunny
CLINE of ltnly-neither toe
Icold nor TOO warm. We ar
lanxious for you to come, w
Invite you to come. Writ
TO The Peninsula Land 1
Improvement Co., whom W
r 1.-THE editor) cheerfully rec
, commend for information cor
'cerning excursion rates an
dates. or about a farm
; When here come to see US, a
We may be able to adviseyo'
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21
Skirmished Here During the War

Mich. Sept, p, 1889.
Nh EDITOR:
Enclosed hud . cts in one
cent stamps for which send GA
zErTE one year 10 the under
sagned. I am interested in your
welfare, Tor I have skirInished
that country during the war and
I am liable TO come there any
time. I was ia the 9Th Mich
igzn Cavalry, Co. L.
I. j. Ford.
We want SIR. Ford and hun
dreds OF other good, old Yankee
I 70 "skirlnish this country" agair
bat not as they did in 81 '65
They will be given just a. warn
a reception to-day az Johnston
heroic boys gave them on tina
ether memorable occasion, bu
a * will be OF g differeat nature
I Peace has stretched her whit
2 wings over our land. The Pc
ninsula, true 10 her convictions
e fought for her homes and fire
: sides with 9 fortitucs that awe
. the world, The Intelligent r.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21
Among The Farmers
w. 4. BAKER.

Seeding wheat and oats IL in
progress.
Farmers wishing improved
stock OF hogs should call on II.
F. Lawrence, at the "Main." See
sd,
Mr.. Q. c. Branch. who sold
5000 barrels Of Irish potatoes
last spring land cleared, it is
stated, from 5000 to 5000 on
samel has a nice crop Of late
potatoes on the same fields.
!, Thus he gets two crops with
the same fertilizer Out of this
crop, which be sells for seed, he
will make s good profit. He
knows how TO farm.
The farmers say we struck
! the keynote when we stated
that the town people should
/ stop raising hogs and running
dairies in the corporate limits
\ Yes, We believe in giving tn
] farmers a chsnce-they are tn
J. best people on earth.
o Mr.. Harvey F. Lawrence. VIII
o with his father, owns IN
:. "Main" farm, a handsome Co
r acre tract near the James. say
q he l. more pleased with Viz
n Einia every year. They cam
= here four years ago from Obi
I and have had success with the
y farm. This proves that goo
, sensible men can DO we'll her
- Our farmers want 10 prepal
= for trucking and stock raisiu
= on q large scale next yea
Prices ars going 10 be bett'
even than this year and the d
msnd promises 10 be simp
Immense. The Peninsula farI
err il going 70 make money ne
year
we have a good letter fro
~ a gentleman who has lived
this section all his life-a Z
tive Virginian- II will appe
next week, and will prove
. interesting bit OF testimony
the doubling Thorn lses in
ne North and West.
Ne Mr.. ThDs. ShoOsmith, v
Oh runs Neek-Of-Lsnd farm, -
ne he il going 70 win the first Or
llo 50 offered by Land Agent Der,
ne The offer will be explained
us our next issue.
YER When the big abbattOir
De- Newport News goes into ope
ON ton hundreds Of car loads
cattle will be shipped from
cal West. These cars will be ii
UP tracked at the stations On
Peninsula, thus giving Ou- fai
l1r- ers an opportunity 10 get
fertilizer from same, We \
'H let our farmer readers XII
the about il al the proper time.
ont
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-10-21
NEW COMP ANY
The Peninsula Land and I'm
provcment Corn ANY.

Within the past week a
strong company has been or
ranized TO place before the
people of the North and the
West the many advantages
of the Virginia Peninsula.
This company is composed
of gentleman OF Influence and
means, thoroughly response
bic and reliable. They will
apply for a charter, and in
the next issue the names OF.
the officers will be published.
The following Is the CON-
panv : announcement:
COMPANYs ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Peninsula Land <
Improvement Co. will show
their plan Of operation in the
next issue Of THE GAZETTE.
Watch for il. A map OF the
entire Peninsula and plat OF
our new town-site, with the
land 10 be offered as stock
viii appear ar soon as the
enCraven complete the work
This COmpany's field Is iron
Richmond TO Old Point, a.
they have lands for sale al
along the Peninsula. among
them fine stock farms, true
farms. oyster farms, fruit an
poultry farms. They viii a.
50 offer great Inducements
manufacturers, free sites {
all manufacturing plants
and other inducements IN o.
der that the manufacture
interests may be extended a
along the line. Home ma
kets viii be established an
beautiful winter homes ma
be secured in the healthie'
part OF the state. where Il
climate Is excellent, the a
pure and bracing, the vat
cold and healthful.
lSigneo-l
TIE PENINSULA LAND x i
PROvEAIENT Co,
Williamsburg. Va
For information address
abOveenclosing 2-cent stan
for reply.