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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08
ChtnCOteaKue.
The prospect for good oysters with
us this season is flattering.

The prospect for good oysters with
us this season is flattering.
With all the customers our hotels
have had this season the shirt waist
man." has not yet put in an appear
ance.
Thos. Beebe has bought the store
house, now occupied by Major
Cherricks, of NJ. J Hudson, of Girdle-
tree, Md.
Schooner Annie Edwards arrived
this week with cargo of ice. Schooner
McCullen loaded with fertilizers for
New York.
Revival services, to hold two weeks,
commenced at Union Baptist Church
Sunday night. The pastor has Rev.
Chas. Clement assisting him.
E. J. Gibbons, manager of the
North American Wrecking Co., of
New York, spent several days here
this week. He was bound down the
coast to appoint agents to report to
the company all disasters during the
winter.
Captain John D. Wheaton, Of
North Carolina, D. j. Wheaton, of
Philadelphia. Fred Messick, of Rich
mond, Miss Jessie McCabe, of Will
mington, Del, Miss Annie Messick,
OF Georgetown, Mrs. Wood aud Miss
Minnie Sawyers, of Zonshalken, Pa. 4,
are visiting here.
Lambert Jester has been awarded
contract by the U. s. Government to
supply all the life saving stations
with coal and wood from North
Beach to Smiths Island and like
contract has been awarded to Capt
S E. Matthews for the stations
above North Beach.
Mr. G. P. Bennett arrived here Sun
day afternoon, in canoe IA feet long,
30 inches wide, bound from Norfolk
to Rhode Island. He makes a trip
along the coast every year, he said,
often as far south as Florida, in his
fragile craft. He and his boat at
tracted the attention of our people
until he left on Monday
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this
week: Chas. Ward, Maurice and f..
H. Lazenby, w. j. McGinnis, Balti-
more; j W. Fields, Chas. Tarr, r. b.
Galloway Philadelphia; M. E. Selby,
Wilmington; G. p. Barnett, Eliza
beth, N. j L. D. Myers, Alexandria;
E. H Benson, G. H Ames, r. n.
Payne, Pocomoke City; s. W. Mat
thews, Solomon Warner, j. NJ Fos-
que, Thos. Petit wife and daughter,
Mrs. Jos. Jones and children, Jos.
Pruitt and friend.
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Meetings in the interest OF the
Eastern Shore Va. Produce Ex
change will be held as follows:
Belle Haven, September 9Th.
burlington Camp Ground, Septem-
Der 18th.
Commencing about 4 o'clock, p IN
1t will be noted that the meeting
on the 18th inst, that was announc>
ed Ia last issue to be held at Birds
nest, has been changed to burlington
Camp Ground and will be held there
that day instead OF at Birdsnest.
This change has been made In order
to fully explain the Exchange In the
locality mentioned before going to
other points. Meetings at Birdsnest
and other points will be arranged
and announced later.
Every person who is interested in
understand ing fully the work OF this
organization is attempting for the
permanent betterment OF the quality,
prices and method Of handling pota-
toes should be present, and it is
hoped that the attendance will be
large.
Prominent speakers will be present
at each meeting and the addresses
will be of great interest to all persons
connected directly or indirectly with
the general welfare OF the Eastern
Shore.
Hon. N. b. Wescott will address
the audiences at above named meet
ings.
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Colored.
Personal m entfOns.

Miss Minnie Stevenson, of Accomac
G. H., is visiting relatives in Balti-
more.
Mr.. J. G. Nelson, left for Baltimore,
Wedn esday, to accept position in
that city.
Mrs. Marccline Nelson, of Parksley,
is visiting friends at Accomac G. H.,
this week.
Miss Carrie Biting, guest of late of
Mrs. Oldham, left for Washington,
last Saturday.
Miss Matte Slemons, of Salisbury,
spent few days with Miss Matte
Nelson, at Accomac G. H., this week
Miss Rettew, returned to her home
in Wilmington, Friday, after a short
visit to the family of Mr. b. L. Mel>
son.
Mrs. Geo. C.Gavey and Miss Finley,
after visit OF several weeks at home
Of Mrs. A. J. LillistoD, returned Fri
day to their home in Brooklyn.
Misses Gertrude and Ethel Robert
son, OF Baltimore, Miss Louise Heath,
of Norfolk, and Miss Lynn Fisher, of
Eastville. of late guests of Miss Bessie
Gunter, returned to their homes this
week.
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Church Notes.
Rev. l.. b. Kirby will preach at
Harborton Baptist Church, Sunday
night, 8 o'clock.

Rev. l.. b. Kirby will preach at
Harborton Baptist Church, Sunday
night, 8 o'clock.
Rev. J. Il. Riddick, of Gilmerton,
well known in the county has been
called to Spurgeon Memorial Baptist
Church. He will accept.
Protracted services will begin at
the Chincoteague Baptist Church
the third Sunday in September. Rev.
George w. Sheriff, of Crisfield, will
assist the pastor.
Hunting Greek NJ. p. Church will
begin extra services Sunday evening.
The services will be held in the
grove adjoining the church. The pas
tor expects ministerial assistance.
An all day service will be held at
Onley NJ. K. Church South, to day.
Rev. W. K. Judkins will preach in
the morning and quarterly confer>
ence will be held in the afternoon.
Dinner will be served on the grounds.
Rev. Mr.. Sanford Jr. will preach
at Parsley M. p. Church next Sur
day morning. There will be no
preaching service in the evening on
account of the pastor being engaged
in an extra meeting at Hunting
Creek.
There will be preaching at Oak
Grove Church next Sunday morning
at II O'Clock, and also at Garrison
Chapel at O'Clock p. III by the pas
tor, Rev. w. g. Bates. The subject
at both churches will be Loving our
Neighbor.
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Oeley
Mrs. Laws Hope, quite sick of late,
\ at this time convalescent.

Mrs. Laws Hope, quite sick OF late
\ at this time convalescent.
Mrs. M. E. Hopkins, of Baltimore
for several days past, has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mr. A y. james.
MIR. M. w. Bull is in the Wet this
week on a business trip. Mr.. + A.
Ames is visiting friends In Baltimore.
Mr.. James Turner, OF this section,
at the advanced age of 81 years. be-
lieves it is better to wear out than
rust out. In the last week he has de-
livered $50 barrels OF sweets at this
station.
The mammoth potato house Of Mr.
f. ]. Winder is rapidly going up. He
PROPOSES to store our staple product
for better prices, II the price ever
goes so low again that it does not
pay to ship them.
Mr.. Samuel Costen. silverware
agent, formerly of Maryla d, but OF
late resident of Onley, died sud-
denly on Wednesday at this place
His remains were taken to Pocomoke
city for interment, by his rephew
Price Costen, Wednesday night.
The storehouse of Rogers " Bros,
recently moved back from the road,
is now undergoing raoairs and add
tions which will maze it II magnifi-
cent structure. A 25 foot room is
being added which will make 1t ~
feet IN length, and the whole build
ing is to to be raised to two stories
in height.
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Bosi n sss Notices.

PUBLIC AUcTIoN-I will sell to the
highest bidder on Saturday, the 18th
OF September 1900, at my home In
Onancock, all of my household and
kitchen furniture, consisting of five
feather beds and bedsteads &c, bu
reaus, carpets, parlor suit, chairs,
tables, stoves and many other things
too numerous to mention. Sale be-
gins promptly at / o'clock.
8. r. Nelson.
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To THE SICK AND POOR A doctor
made discovery in a combination of
Mexican roots that gives immediate
relief, benefitting and curing stomach,
liver, kidney, bladder troubles, rheu-
matism. female diseases, nervousness,
malaria, chills and fever, or any di-
,eass no matter what it is called.
With christian spirit desiring to
help needy sufferers, Mexican Roots
are put up in form, so the price will
suit the poorest. Will send by mail
enough Mexican Roots to last weeks
equal to So 90 worth of other medi
cines) for IS cents. They are harm
less and will do you a world OF good
Dr.. Mayson Co,
Box A, Wenonah, N. j.
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Parksisy Division aIselIng.
IL DJha,
Secretary.

There will be a meeting Of the
Parksley Division Of the Eastern
Shore Produce Exchange at Park.
sley Saturday afternoon, September
8, 1900, at $3.50 o'clock. A full attend
ence is requested, as there will be i'm
portant business to trans act.
John r. Rev,
General Director.
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Appotutment Of Teachers.

The following teachers of public
schools of Accomac have been APP
pointed for session 1900-190l:
Lee District
Cashville-W. A. p. Strang, princi
pal; Misses Maggie Nottingham and
Eva Rev, assistants.
Daugherty-Esau @. Kellam.
Locustville-J. II. Hebard, princi-
pal; Miss r. T. Elliott, assistant.
Accomac G. Holm D. Grant,
Jr, principals; Miss H. B. Higgins,
assistant.
Chesconnessix-Miss Amy Warren.
Beach Grove-Miss Tibbie Grant.
Finneys-Miss Fairy Mapp.
Savageville-Miss Maggie Stewart,
principal; Miss Missouri Mapp, as
sistant.
Tsngier-Miss Sue G. Elliott, prin>
cipal; Misses Carrie Griffith and
Annie Kelso and Walter b. Respess,
Chancstown-Geo. w Mock.
Coards Branch Miss Mamie Coard.
Only-Miss Alice Warren, princi-
pal; Miss India Haley, assistant.
Leatherbury's-Miss Eva q. Stew
art, principal; Miss Elsie Stewart, as
sistant.
Deep Creek-Miss Cynthia Chand-
Ter, principal; Miss Lena NJ. Chand-
Ter, assistant.
Colored.
Morris Chapel-Geo. 4. Blair.
Accomac G. H.-Rufus Gould.
Burtons-Esther Bowdoin.
Daugherty- Geo. r. Moore.
Cashvile-Carrie Isbell.
Chesconnessix- w. Gaines.
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Annual Stockholders Meeting.

The annual stockholders meeting
of the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Produce Exchange will be held at
Onley, Virginia, on Saturday, the
Goth day OF September, 1900, COM
mencing at ten o'clock, q. m.
All members are expected to attend
to plan the transaction OF the bust
ness OF the Exchange for another
year. Those who think there will be
any doubt about their being able to
attend will find forms OF proxy in the
hands Of Local Agents and General
Directors by which they can author
lie any member to vote for them il
they are absent. In the event any
member who has signed proxy
should himself be present, his pres
ence cancels the proxy by his making
it known that day to me that he is
present and desires to vote his own
share or shares.
Ben. Il. Gunter,
President.
August 30th, 1900.
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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 4.
Mr.. r. d. l.. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. H., the first day of every
Court, to -eceive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice T. Lumber Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

The corner stone OF Metompkin
Baptist Church, colored, will be laid
by Lone Star Lodge, No SO, next Sat-
urday. 18th. Revs. 1. Lee Jr. and A
Spady will deliver addresses on the
occasion.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

Sealed proposals for repairing the
County Jail of Accomack County, &C
cording to plans and specifications
on file with the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors, will be received up to
noon of the 18th day OF September, A.
D. 1900, and the right is reserved to
reject any and all bids. All bids must
be addressed to Robert H. Oldham,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,
Accomac, Va.
E. 8. Wise, Chairman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08
August 30th, 1900.
Ben. II. Gunter,
Prasidant

New Charrh shd Oak Hall Division
mastfmE.
The members of the New Church
and Oak Hall organization will hold
a meeting in the public schoolhouse
at New Church on Saturday, Septem-
Der til, 1900, at 3 o'clock p. IN. All
stockholders are urgently requested
to be present and all who have not
paid in their shares will please come
prepared to do so, as this matter
cannot be delayed any longer,
j. l.. Byrd,
Secretary.
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BiOxom Division Netting.

The members of the Bloxom Divis.
lon OF the Eastern Shore Va. Pro-
duce Exchange are requested to meet
at Bloxom on Saturday afternoon,
September 18th, at o'clock.
j. W. Bowdoin,
General Director.
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Steady employment given. Good
wages can be made. Factory equip
ped with latest improved machines.
The Onancock Shirt Co.,
s. @. MCGRATH,
General Manager.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

New Fall and Winter clothing, in
medium and heavy weight, and large
stock of over-coats in great variety,
new styles and new goods at old
prices. | II. Merrill,
Pocomoke, Md
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Quarterly Ceufsrencss.
Chas. Clement.

Only, Only, September 8, 0.
Capeville, Capeville, September Is,
16.
Cape Charles, Cape Charles, Seps
TENDER 16; II
Pungoteague, Evergreen, October
6, Z.
Belle Haven, Belle Haven, October
2, s.
Franktown, Johnsontown, October
-, IA.
Onancock, Onancock, October 81
%.
W. e. Judkins, P. E.
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Now in our new Fall clothing, hats
and gents notions. We can equip
your son with complete outfit for
school at a moderate price.
|. H. Merrill,
Pocomoke, Md.
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George Conner, colored blacksmith,
for many years helper in the shops
at Accomac G. H died Friday Of last
week at Belle Haven.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NoTICK-Mrs. Fl. s. Simmerman
will open school at Accomack G. II.
in the room on the street attached to
Mrs Cores residence opposite the
Enterprise" office. Session begins
on Wednesday, September 12th, 1900.
Terms: Academic Department, $50 90
per session; music $50 90.
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will be at Atlantic for the practice
of my profession next Thursday and
Friday, 18th and 18th, insts.
DR.. w. A. Taylor,
Dentist.
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4 WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT.

stock best and lowest prices of General Merchan-
H. Mear Wachapague Va We always
stocked ladies Shoes and Slippers
lines 80
$500 Shoes 500 81 49, Dress Goodo close
d 10 goods TO II
l2 10 yard so cent goods
Toilet Soap cents Washing Soda cent pound
EACH Roasted Coffee cents pound Oene Soap cents
Bcy $40 % $6 co. Feather
1900 Bicycle tires S co. Feahersto1e 1900 Bicycle
ladies gold Free ticket with each 20 cents
delivered August
25t while stock
oblge
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For RENT-For year 1901 my house
and lot at Accomac G H at present
occupied by Rev. J. X. Griffith, OF
will sell same at private contract.
Mrs. Anna Browne.
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For SALE-A horse and cart. Can
he seen at the home OF John E
Young, near Locustmount For
terms apply to
&. Welly Cyard,
Accomac @. H., Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NoTICE-A spotted shoat has been
on my premises for several days. The
owner will please call, pay charges
aud get it.
w. L. James.
Savageville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

WANTED-To buy oak or pine tim
Der on stump for cash for saw mill
purposes.
VIM NJ. Day & Bro.
Salisbury, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NOTICE. Several Thousand Dol
lars to lend on real estate security
Loan must be A and in amounts
not less than $4,000.
T. B. Quinby, Attorney,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

STRAYED-From my house in
DrummondtowD, August 23rd,
brown collie. White markings about
neck and face. Answers to name
Mitchell A suitable reward will be
paid for information as to his where
abouts.
T. b. Quinby.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NoTIcE-Dwellings for rent in and
near Onancock. Apply to
ID. J. Titlow.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NoTICE-A COW, mingled red and
white or nearly all white 10 color,
right ear split and left under bit, left
my premises April 81. Liberal reward
for information OF her.
VIM. T. Shrieves,
Near Modestowp, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For SALE-Planet Jr. sweet pota
to diggers at $15 90 cash. Having
contracted with the manufacturer
last year, for a large number OF Dig
gers before the advance, we can fur
nish them at the above low price as
long as our supply lasts. Come quick
ly or you will lose the chance.
s. w. Ames & Co..
Pungoteague, Va.
For RENT-For 1901 a farm situat-
ed at Onley-plenty of resources.
Apply to.
Miss Carrie Belote,
Onley, Va.
For RENT OR SALE-My farm at
Oak Hall, II miles from school, church
and railroad. In good shape and
plenty of manure on same.
w. s. Mock.
Sept. 5, 1900. Hallwood, Va.
For SALE-The farm at Locust
mount at present occupied by John
T. Chance. For terms apply to
DR.. E. b. Finney,
Onancock, Va.
For RENT-The place where l
now reside, on Onancock Creek
known as The Cove"
Mrs. Charlotte G. Taylor.
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HOTEL
POCOMOKE,

Pocomoke City, mo'
A. T. White, Man'gr.
New Brick House. All Inc
Modern Conveniences. Electric
Lights. Electric Bells. Bath
and Sample rooms.
First Glass Bar.
Bus Meets all Trains.
TERMS-$1.5O per day.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For RENT-20 acres of land with
small house, within a quarter of a
mile of railroad station. Apply to
Mrs. Orris A. Browne,
Nassawadox, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NoTICE-One four horse farm for
rent, midway between Tasley Sta
ton and Onancock. For further in
formation address
q. b. Fosque.
Onancock P. o., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For RENT-For 1901, my two dwell
lings situated at Marsh Store. One
can be used as a store if desired. For
particulars apply to
John Slant,
Chesconnessix.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For RENT-Farm for 1901. A set
element of Meadville farm fronting
on county road near OnancOck.
Acreage for three horses. Plenty of
woods. Apply to
Mrs. b. NJ. Gusts.
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NOTICE Miss Annie Z. Fisher will
re>open her school at Accomac @. H.,
Wednesday. September 18th. Terms:
$50 per session, $40 half session. No
deduction made except for protract-
ed illness.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NOTICE "A light Attorney cow, no
marks, about 3 years old-may have a
calf with her-left my premises about
2 months ago. Suitable reward for
information of her.
J. E. Shrieves,
Accomac @. Ii.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

WANTED IN LAW OFFICE-A bright
quiet boy who can learn quickly.
Must be able to spell correctly and
punctuate. Salary small to commence
with. Apply to
X, care Enterprise.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

WANTED--To buy at once, batteau
to carry from $50 to 300 bushels OF
oysters. Address
y, Harborton, Va.
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For RENT-The house and lot at
Accomac @. H, known as the "Tabi-
tina Carey" lot. Possession given at
once. Apply to
B. 7. Nelson.
Accomac G. II Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For SALK-The sharp sail bug
eye" Clarence. Will carry about
900 bushels of oysters. Apply to
DR.. Jno. Il. Wilkins, Jr..
Bridgetown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

When you want a pleasant physic
try the new remedy, Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are easy to take and pleasant in
effect. Price, % cents. Samples free
at VIM. p. Bell Il Co.'S drug store Ac'
comac G. II Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

For SALE-Pair of mules, 6 years
old, sound and good workers. Pair
will weigh about LOO pounds.
/. w. Bagwell,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NoTICE-The farm known as the
"Stran Farm" situated near Parks
ley 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.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-09-08

NoTICE-Piles can be cured with
out the knife. Mr.. A. Byrnes' Es-
soline will do 1t without pain or the
loss OF a single day from work. Try
il and be convinced.
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For LoAN-$2, 800 by first lien on
unencumbered real estate.
Johp r. Rev,
Parksley, Va.
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BoARDING-Pupils for Onancock
schools may engage board with Mrs.
George Gilmore.
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For sERvICE-At my home at Mid
dlesex an alderney bull. Terms one
dollar cash.
L Kilmnn
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For SALE-Four brood sows.
w. b. Coxton,
Accomac q. h Va.
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The following teachers of public
schools of Accomac have been APP
pointed for session 1900-100l:
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FOR SALE-PIeselving pears-Duch-
ess, Bartlett, LIE Compile, &c.
Geo. W. Colona,
Mappsville, Va.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-07-18
FATAL IN EVERY INSTANCE.
Mysterious Plague Excites Physi-
clans of Louisiana.

President Souchon of the Louisiana
state board of health has received a
telegram from the parish board OF
health for Caldwell parish, of which
Columbia is the seat, urging that an
expert, quantity of tents, .disenfect-
ants and sanitary inspectors be sent to
that place at once, as mysterious
plague had broken out there which
was fatal in every instance. The tele-
gram stated that fully forty people,
mostly negroes, had already succumb-
ed to the disease. President Souchon
sent DR.. Beard, the state expert, on
the first train to the seat of the plague
with large supply of tents, disenfect-
ants, vaccine points and other appli-
ances. 1t is believed that the epidemic
is very malignant form of smallpox
A detailed special report will be made
by DR.. Beard, however, as soon as he
can make thorough examination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-07-18
CENTRAL PAYS BIG SALARIES.
Egan Gets $4,000 and Hanson
$4,000 a Year.

The regular quarterly meeting of
the directors of the Central of Georgia
Railway was held in Savannah few
days ago.
One of the most important matters
given attention was the fixing of the
salaries of Major ]. F. Hanson, as
chairman of the financial board, and of
Lawton & Cunningham, attorneys for
the Central Railway and Ocean Steam
ship Co. President John M. Egan's
salary was fixed at $4,000 per year.
The salary OF Major Hanson was plac-
ed at $4,000 and that of Lawton &
Cunningham, as attorneys for the Cen
trail Railway, at the same figure. In
addition to this Lawton & Cunning
ham will receive $1,000 as attorneys
for the Ocean Steamship Company and
the smaller lines connected with the
Central system.