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HaItWOOd.

Miss Eta Bozman of Parksley has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Kitchens this week.
Mr. F. T. Reese, our night agent,
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
parents at Westovsr Md.
MIR. Fontain Humphreys, who has
been on the SICK list for the past two
weeks, is on the road to recovery.
The public schools of this village
will not close until the last of April
owing to the late time they com
menced last fall.
Rev. John s. Bozman preached his
farewell sermon Sunday night. 1t is
not thought he will return to this
charge for another year.
Measles, which it was feared would
become an epidemic in this locality,
are gradually dying out much to the
satisfaction of our citizens.
The Produce Exchange seems to be
the general subject OF conversation
at present, and it is thought will be
beneficial to the farmers of this To-
cality.
Revival services commenced here
Wednesday night, conducted by the
Rev. W. H. Williams, Drummer
Evangelist. tits hoped great good
will be derived from these meetings.
Special service on Saturday night
for men only.
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Mrs Tabitha Carey, relict OF Pur'
nell B. Carey, died at Accomac G.
H., last Saturday, aged SO years and
was laid to rest In the burying ground
at her home on Sunday after funera
services conducted by her pastor
Rev. ] r. Griffith. She was a sis
ter of Captains John and Thomas
Milliner who died some years ago
over 80 years OF age and is survived
by sister, Mrs. Nelson, who has also
passed that mark.
Mrs. Emma Louisa Mock, wife OF
Elbridge E Mock, died at her home
in Philadelphia Saturday, March
18th. Her husband, who is native
of this county, and a son survive her.
Mrs. Nancy E. Taylor. formerly of
this county. widow OF the late Eze
kiel Taylor, died at her home In Bal
timore, Sunday, March 18th. aged 81
years.
Mr.. John 7. Bull died Tuesday at
the home OF his niece, Mrs. Thomas
Lilliston, near Accomac G. H.. aged
so years. Interment in the family
burying ground near Tasley, on
Thursday.
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Our farmers will be interested In
the movement initiated by the Mans
Vile Farmers Club. OF College Park,
Md to secure a market In Europe
for the sweet potatoes that grow to
great perfection in the Southern Sea-
board States. According TO Mr.. ID. III.
Nesbit, secretary of the club, an eff
fort will he made, with the hearty
support OF the Secretary Of Agricul
ture at Washington, to educate the
masses In Europe to appreciate the
sweet potato and to bring it within
their means. The common people OF
Northern and Central Europe are I'M
familiar with the tuber, their eli
mate being unfavorable to its Guilt
walton. II brought to their knowl-
eege it would be cheap yet valu-
able addition to their menu. Oats
were formerly little appreciated In
London. They were In fact thought
to be fit only for horse feed, but now
oatmeal is on every breakfast table.
So of corn. IL was imported for feed
ing to animals, its value as a material
for bread being almos- unknown
What was done with GA and corn
can be done also for sweet potatoes If
concerted and sustained effort is
made to introduce them properly at
the Paris Exposition and after
ward throughout Europe. The de-
partment Of Agriculture takes
keen Interest in the enterprise, it Is
understood, and will assist in intro.
duciim In its raw state and preserved
by CT 3aing and by desiccation. In
vestit tion will be made and the re-
sults$ III contribute to the creation
OF u W market for an excellent ar
ticle Of food.-Baltimore Sun.
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Virginia Police Steamer Accomark.

Virginia Police Steamer Accomark.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I wish to call the at
tention OF your readers to an article
published in the Accomack News,
bearing date March 10, and entitled
Virginia P olice Steamer Accomack.
The writer OF the article in ques-
ton in his desire to please has omit
ted the real facts in the case. All
this laudation looks we'll on paper
and to the uniformed it is taken for
granted, but to oystermen it portrays
the ridiculous.
While have no special charge to
make and still less desire to strip any
mans brow OF laurel placed there
by true merit, neverth eless, l do say,
there has been, and is being, more
violations of the oyster law now than
when the Sound was policed by the
sailing vessels. The Gull law is not
observed and oysters are not as well
handled now as they were before
there was any law in regard to the
matter. Is this deficiency" If so
can see but one effect i. e. In about
two years more we will not need any
policaboats.
Thdtcull law can be enforced now
it has been amended 80 as to place q
fine on the buyer and catcher equally,
and unless it is enforced the natural
rocks will be thing of the past. The
first step toward checking violations
of this law is to have officers that are
always hunting for the violator, and
in order to have officers OF this kind
the board should appoint men whose
interests are advanced with the pros
perity of the oysterman.
Oysterman.
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Wnehapreague.

Several oyster vessels from Chinco
league AMI elsewhere load weekly
with plants in these waters
We welcome the footing Of horn'
announcing the coming of fresh shaC
and other fish into our town Thu
week.
Mrs. Vim J Burton and Mrs. G. v
Willis, after spending two weeks with
relatives on Chincoteague Island
have returned home.
Senator L,Cato, the prospective
nominee for Lieutenant-Governor Of
Virginia, is 10 Richmond on official
business this week.
Mrs. w. F. Hudson, the cheap and
fashionable milliner of the town, sells
her beautiful line Of novelties at
crock bottom" prices.
Miss Sadie Hartman, 1st assistant in
the public school here this session.
will open a private school next Mon
day. Her prospects for large school
are very flattering.
Rev. w. j. Twilley, than whom
there are few more gifted. con-
secrated and popular preachers on
the district, filled the pulpit of Rev.
DR.. Edwards at Onancock last We'd
nesday night.
The Epworth League of the NJ. E.
Church, South, Of this place, held its
regular devotional meeting on We'd
nesday night, conducted by Mr..
Charles E Mears. The services were
edifyIng and uplifting.
Miss Annie Doughty, end assistant
here this town, will leave next week
for Farmville Female College, to take
the spring course thereat, after the
closing of which she proposes taking
a Summer Normal course at one Of
the State institutions.
Mrs. John W. rohnson and Mr..
John R. johnson. both on the sick
list the past two or three weeks, are
we are glad to state, now GONZALES
cent; but Mr. George w. Mears and
Mr. George 8. Savage are still very
sick.
Rev. w. w. Smith, D. D., L. L. D.,
President Of Randolph-Ma Sys-
TEN of COLLEGES and Academies, de
livered a highly Instructive and in>
teresting address on the Influence Of
Christianity and what 1t has done
for the world in the last hundred
years, at the Methodist Church here
last Monday night.
On Tuesday morning, Goth inst,
Rev. DR.. Smith, Revs. James Can
non, President of Blackstone Female
College, and w. J. Twilley paid the
Public High School here a visit,
Rev. Mr.. Cannon officiating in the
opening exercises Of the school, fol-
lowed by DR.. Smith in logical,
practical and brilliant educational
address, all which was highly ap-
preciated by the several teachers and
pupils and the town people as well
The school here this session, con-
Quoted by Prof Mock and his eff
eient corps of assistants, has been
most decided success.
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Oniey.

Another blacksmith shop has been
opened here.
Mr.. L. j. Savage has just returned
from a business trip to Philadelphia.
Commissioner Tunnel and Mr.. E.
A. Ames have been on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. r A. Brice, a we'll known com
mission merchant, OF Philadelphia,
was here this week
The parlor meeting given by Mrs
Sadie Savage, the evening of the Goth,
was an enjoyable affair. The at
tendance was large, music excellent.
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PungIteag ne.

Mr.. Percy Walker, who has been
confined to his home with the grippe,
is better.
Mrs. Susan H. Smith is the guest
of her brothers'of Norfolk and New
port News.
DR.. s. s. Kellam, of Bal more, is a
Visitor to the home of his sister, Mrs.
Levin Ames.
Mrs j. H. Hebard, Jr., of Locust
vile, was called to the bedside of her
sick sister this week.
DR.. E. U. Potter. of Chincoteague,
was a welcome visitor to our town
this week, the guest of Mr.. II. Bat
tale, of "Blenheim."
To the regret of us all our public
school closes this week. We hope to be
fortunate enough to secure the same
teachers next session.
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NEIGhBORHOOD N0TES.
OnaucUck.

OnaucocL.
Rev. A. Burke left during this weel
to attend the Wilmington Conference
of the M. E Church.
Mrs. Sallie West went to New Yorl
this week where, she will spend {
while with her IN ,rried daughter.
Miss Sarah Richardson, daughte
of Mr.. Samuel Richardson. has beer
i'll for some days, but is better now
Some colored men, who were found
gambling in town this week, were
tried before Mayor Doughty an(
duly fined.
The miIder weather and approach
of spring affect our town advanta
geously. More people from the coun
try are about, recently.
The boring Of the public wells fol
the town service is, so far, successful
1t is thought that the water main
will have vast supply.
Mrs Jno. s. NAPLES returned this
week from Middlesex county, her
former home, and was accompanied
by her sister, Miss Alice Woodward,
who will reside here.
Fresh herring and shad have been
supplied to our market for some
weeks and are sold at prices greatly
in excess of value. Only the well of
people can afford the luxury.
On Monday very valuable dia-
mond ring was lost by Mrs. Rodgers,
wife of Capt. Rodgers, Inspector of
Life Saving Service. She offered 3
large reward for it's recovery and
some persons made diligent search.
On the following day Mrs. r. detect
ed it in the folds of her dress waist
where it had fallen and lodged.
There are numerous inquiries as to
the work of the company to plant
the trolly car line, not for the mere
qualification of curiosity but with the
feeling of intense interest in the GER
tainty of its establishment. AS soon
the company shall have organized
and are ready for the work, an an
nouncement of the fact will be
gratifying to the public of this
vicinity. There has not been any
matter of note to publish since the
securing of the charter.
The protracted revival meeting in
the NJ. K. Church, South, continues
A good number Of people 60 to the
sanctuary nightly for spiritual in.
struction and improvement. Also, a
large number stay away and neglect
the most important duty of life-the
preparation for the soon and certain
end. On Sunday the pastor de-
livered very excellent discourse
upon the subject, The plumbline is
SET" The thought advanced was;
that by the plumbline of justice the
character of all organizations,
national and state brotherhoods,
church and society, will be tried, and
every member is responsible for the
part performed. An eloquent ap<
peal, heart aglow. Was maue to his
congregation for action, and that
they should stand for the right in all
of their conduct and as erect and
inmovable as wall that is tried by
the plumb.
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To The Pablo.

Major j. Parker, one of the firm OF
Burton, Parker & Co., merchants
doing business at Onancock, Va,
having died on the 9th OF January,
1900, his estate will not be liable for
any debts contracted by said firm
since that date; and the other part
ners have assumed liability for all
outstanding debts due by said firm,
whether contracted before or since
that date. The business, however,
will still be conducted under the firm
name OF burton, Parker u Co."
Samuel l.. Burton,
Benz. Il. Coard,
Henry A. Wise,
Jesse Ames,
Present members of firm
Burton, Parker u Co.
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Chiacotsague Incorporation.

Our people welcome with open
arms the new state of affairs which
are to be installed In our community
ia the near future by the Incorpora-
ton act recently passed by the Legis
lature. Our town is one of the
largest on the Eastern Shore and the
last to make application for that
blessing which will elevate our peo-
pie, enlarge and protect our interests
and bring about proper regard for
the law, both local and State. The
golden egg was laid by one of our
most prominent citizens sent to the
state incubator and Matched success
fully by that honorable body, and it
is now our duty to foster and en-
courage the brood that we all may
feel and enjoy the benefits to be de-
rived from an orderly and well
governed community ,anG at the same
time bring into the fold those who
are displeased and especially those
who expect to crush the egg or to let
1t spoil by neglect. Very few of our
folks are aware that on incorpora.
ton depends the coming to our
Island of several very important in
dustries, especially, ice and electric
light plants, which to we'll regulated
communities are conside red indis-
pensable and proposition that the
projectors would not enter tain 1.-THE
expenditure OF $4,000 or $15, 000) un
less they we're given certain fran
chises and guaranteed protection,
which only Incorporated cities can
give. Heightened school sessions,
ample fire protection-an Or
ganlzation for the same, which by
the way is on foot at this writing
good highways and other necessities
TOO plentiful to enumerate will surely
come step by step. Now let ali citi
zens co operate with the city fathers
and strive to reach that goal (rhe
IdeaD that we may be the admiration
and not the object of ridicule by our
sister towns Oh the Eastern Shore.
NJ.
Chincoteague, Va, March, II, 1900.
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Iaspector Appointed.

At meeting OF the State Board Of
Agriculture In Richmond, Tuesday,
for the purpose of appointing inspec-
tors OF fertilizers, Mr.. N. w. Mock, Of
Onancock, was named by Hon. s..
Wilkins Matthews and Senator Le-
Cato as inspector for the First Con.
gressional District. Our representa-
tives though seem not to have had
sufficient pull" with the Board to
secure the appointment for Mr.. Mock
1t was given to Mr.. cambridge Sale,
of Essex.
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Write to us tor estimates On doors
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all Other
kinds of building material, hardware
paints, &c. Stock large, prices low
Mr.. r. d. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. H., the first day Of every
County Court, to -eceive orders fol
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice y Lumber Go.
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Resolutions OF Respect.

Whereas, our Heavenly Father hal
seen fit to take from our midst, Feb,
ruary 23rd. 1900. John Walton, son OF
LLOYD and Ida Birmingham, aged
years, 1 month and % days. who
though the youngest member of our
school was great favorite with all.
because OF his loving and friendly
disposition, and while we sincerely
mourn our loss, would bow in humble
submission to the righteous will of
Him, who said, Suffer little child
rem, and forbid them not. to come
unto me: for of such is the Kingdom
OF, Heaven therefore be 1t resolved,
1. That we extend to the bereaved
family our heartfelt sympathy and
grief for their great loss, and would
ask them to look through their tears
OF grief to happy re-union 10
Heaven, where there will be no part
ing, and where all tears will be wiped
away.
Q. That a copy OF these resolutions
be placed on the Sunday school regis
ter, and copies be sent to the family,
the peninsula Enterprise" also to
the Ledger Enterprise for publica
ton.
No words will ever be so sweet
AS words he used to say;
No day will ever be so sad
AS the day he passed away.
Berea NJ. P. Sunday School.
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When in need of sash, doors and
blinds, building material, hardware,
paints. oils and glass, write us for es-
Inmates on same. All orders filed
promptly. We solicit your patronage,
w. M. KELLAM & Co.,
Cape Charles, Va.
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Steady employment given. Good
wages can be made. Factory equip
ped with latest improved machines.
The Onancock Shirt Co.,
8. @. MCGRATH,
General Manager.
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AfiIfnsry.
Oysterman.

Mrs. NJ. E. Smith Is having room
added to her room in Sunny Side.
Northampton, to be used as her milli-
merry department. 1t will be much
larger than the former department,
thus giving room to display her
goods in more attractive style. She
leaves for the Northern cities In a
few days and will return in time for
Easter hats, bringing the novelties
of the season in her line. Customers
are invited to call and leave their or
ders il anything is especially desired :
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The Rev. w. A. Street, the venera-
BILE pastor of the Lebanon and other
Baptist churches 10 Lancaster coun.
ty, has rendered his resignation, to
take effect in May. Mr.. Street is in
feeble health. and unable to longer
care for the churches.
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PUBLIC AUcTIoN-I will sell at pub
lie auction, Saturday, March 31st, 2
o. H., at Willis Wharf, Va, my oys-
tiers and beds at that place, consist
ing OF 8 acres of ground and from
1900 to $500 bushels of oysters ready
for spring market. Terms made
known "a day OF sale.
Mrs. II. E. Hutchinson.
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For SALE-A dark bay mare, 2
years old, good size, sound and gentle
to all harness. Price $50 90.
George e. Bundick,
Wachapreague, Va.
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A new line, consisting of the high
est grade magazines and the popular
fashion journals, has been added to
our stock.
VIM. P. Bell 81 Co.
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have moved my goods, consisting
of millinery, notions and few dress
goods to my dwelling in Onancock
and wish to sell the same at cost.
Mrs. L. A. Watson
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WANTED-Shoats and pigs. Will
pay liberal prices for same.
d. H. johnson & Son.
Parksley, Va.
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NoTIcE-The 9th annual fair of the
Onawa Social Union, near Mappsburg
Station, will commence August 28th,
1900 and continue days.
Alexander Booker, Secretary.
Belle Haven, Va.
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Snow, Knox & Co.'S, "Climax" flour
is much like William Jennings
Bryan, the better it is known, the
more popular it becomes.
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A meeting of the local division OF
the Eastern Shore of Va, Produce
Exchange will be held at Hallwood,
Saturday, March "a, 2 p. M, for the
purpose of electing inspector and
agent and receiving new members
A full meeting is requested.
Jno. W. Taylor,
Director.
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For SALE-Corn by car load. For
particulars apply to
r. f. Powell.
Stockton, Md.
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BUSINESS Notices.

NoTICE-An persons indebted to
the estate of Patrick w. Kilmon, de.
ceased, will please come forward and
settle at once.
VIM. T. Kilmon,
Leonara Mears,
Admins orators.
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NoTICE-The farm known as the
"Stran Farm" situated near Parks
lev and Leemont is for rent for year
1901. Abundant resources. Any
responsible person and good tenant
apply to
w. P. Gusts,
1901 Guilford Ave,
Baltimore, Md.
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NOTICE-Money to loan on unep)
cimbered real estate. 81
James H. Fletcher Jr.
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Public Auction

Will be sold at public auction on
Saturday, April 18th, at 10 a. M, at
the late residence of John L. Bull 10
Bayly's Neck, his personal property
consisting OF one purse b t, 30 feet
long, one skiff 10 feet Ion one bat
teau IA feet and one batteau 10 feet,
all in good repair. One rifle, pistol
and two guns in good condition, bird
stools, six seines, number OF articles
suitable for waterman, also car
penter's tools and number OF things
too numerous to mention, house hold
and kitchen furniture, &c, &c.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
Wells r. Rev,
Agent.
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Meetings in the interest OF the Pro.
duce Exchange will be held at the
following places and dates:
Oak Hall, Saturday, March oath.
Cashville, Wednesday night, April
4th.
Parksley, Saturday, March 31st, 2
p. m.
For these meetings the farmers and
business men of the several commu-
mites are earnestly requested to be
present and help in this all impor-
tant movement.
w A Rurf0n
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NOTICE. offer my new storehous
at Harborton for rent. The house
has the following dimensions, size
3Ox6O. two floors, grocery room 16x40,
Office 10xf2 feet attached, glass front
house well built and in thorough re-
pair. The best stand in the town.
TO the right party will give special
inducements. Possession given at
once.
Geo. b. Hoffman.
NoTICE-I offer for sale, by private
contract, the tract of woodland stu
ated near Cashville, known as Mary's
Field, containing by recent survey
35 SO acres-This said land has been
divided into equal parcels Of 8 8ss
acres each and will be sold either ss
a whole or to suit the purchaser.
For terms of sale apply to
L. Floyd Mock.
Attorney for the owners.
For SALR-Twelve building lots
on Lilliston avenue.
Alfred ]. Lilliston,
Accomac @. H.
For SALE-Storehousv ct Maps
burg Station. For terms apply to
VIM. P. Powell,
Ridge, st. Mary's Co., Md,
Stewart X. Powell,
Onancock. Va.
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Hay, Coal, Flour, Bricks, Lime, Lathes,
Shingles, Terra Gotta Piping,
General Merchandise


Fertizers
potatoes potatoes
the following sizes: g. g. TO- H. 49,
"a inch tubes will
as tubing superior quality will century
stock always full well selected
also Flows
Farming Implements Hay, Flour
Bed Frames Coal 2240 Ton,
Sons Best Liquid Paints We buy
and sell at lowest margin Of profit
John w. Rogers & Bros,
ONLY, VA
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