Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-29
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Mr.. w. J. Robertson, of Baltimore,
was a visitor to friends here recently
MIR. Chas. s. NAPLES, of Baltimore,
is visiting relatives in this town and
vicinity and is much improved 10
health.
Mrs. Tibbie ]. Hance, of Baltimore,
accompanied by Misses Evelyn and
julia Joynes, are guests at the Mar
garet Academy.
Mr.. JOS. s. Mills, of Ames, Shield &
Co., is off for vacation and will
visit Norfolk. Baltimore and WASH
ington and some resorts in the high
country.
Mrs. Winifred Kelley returned, on
Monday, to her home in Brooklyn,
accompanied by her mother in-law,
Mrs. A. g. Kelley. who will remain
her guest for time.
Mr.. L. r. Doughty, District Deputy
Grand Master, A. F. & a. NJ, visited
Temperancevil.e Lodge this week.
They had much enjoyment-a fine
spread" and large attendance.
Howard Drummond, colored boy,
about II wears old, was drowned on
Monday at the dock on the rear of
Hopkins Bros warehouse. When
last seen he was grabbing with line
in the company of other boys. On
Tuesday his body was found and an
inquest was held by Justice Parker.
A lawn party was given on Friday
evening. the 21st inst, at the Mar
garet Academy by the Washington
guests. a good number of the young
ladies and gentlemen of the town
were present and enjoyed the occa-
sion fully. Vocal and instrumental
music and games were the entertain
ment.
Contractors a. c. H. BloXom and
Wellington S. Nelson haye about
completed handsome dwelling for
Mr.. S. r. Nelson on one of his beauti
full lots on Main street. This dwell
ing is an ornament to the town and
reflects much credit upon the build
ers. 1t is hoped that Mr.. Nelson and
other capitalists will continue this
enterprise and erect many more
dwellings to supply the want.
Picnics were appointed for Tues.
day by the Sunday schools of the NJ.
E. Church, South, and the Baptist
Church, to be held on the grounds OF
Wesley and Only respectively by the
creek, but were prevented by the re-
freshing showers which continued to
fall during the day. The feasts Of
fried chicken and ice cream and cake
which were uppermost in the minds
of many were lost for the time. The
little people thought the rain should
have been put off.
On last Sunday Ben Davis, son of
Capt. VIM. Davis, while riding a
bicycle recklessly near the edge OF
the steamboat wharf, lost his balance
and fell overheard and was rescued
by a young man who went to him in
u boat. When the rescuer reached
him be was completely exhausted
and in another instant would have
lost his life. On the same day an
other boy, Charlie Dorsch. who was
riding in the same dangerous place,
fell off of his wheel, but fortunately
caught himself on the owharf, only
the wheel having gone overheard.
At $50 o'clock on Tuesday evening
Miss L. A. Neville was married to Mr..
VIM. II. Watson. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. D. Hank at the
home of the bride. The marriage
had not been announced and was
very quiet-no guests present. On
Wednesday morning many friends
called and offered sincere good
wishes. On the same day and about
the same hour Miss Sadie A. Watson,
daughter of Mr.. WIN. Il. Watson, was
united in wedlock to Mr.. b. w. James,
of Tasey. The ceremony was per
formed at the home of the bride by
Rev. A. Burke in the presence OF
several chosen friends.