Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-07-21

the Atlnntic Hotel. Chincoteague,
Va. GU the 18th of July, 1900, in the
79th year OF his age.
This announcement will he receiv'
ed with universal regret by he many
friends of the deceased, for ne was
widely known and highly esteemed
for his many estimable qualities
Born near Horntown on the 9Th day
of October. 1921, he had spent nearly
his whole lite in the upper section OF
this county. la his earlier years he
was engaged in the mercantile bust
ness, mt the above town. and in add
ton to this was largely engaged in
the vessel trade, transporting wood
aud other valuable cargoes to the
northern markets. Subsequently ne
carried the mail between Chinco-
league and the mainland. Some
twenty-five years ago he purchased
the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague, of
which, he assumed the proprietor
ship and continued until the day of
his death. In this last position, per-
haps, he was best known, for the
Atlantic has prospered since ne lirst
took possession and il now Justly
conceded to be one of the best kept
hotels in any town in any section of
the country.
An estimable neighbour upright
citizen aud jovial companion he was
general favorlte with all who knew
| him. Up to the time of his last ill.,
ness ne never lost his spirits but was
as bright hearted and genial as in the
days of his youth. Indeed the large
porch in front of the Atlantic Hotel
seems lacking without his portly
figure and genial face His death
has cast a gloom over the comm unity.
The writer, who for years past has
been an inmate OF bis house, will
sadly miss the warm hearted and
generous friend from whom he
never received aught but kindness
Verily,a good man has fallen and tho
sympathy of this whole community
goes out to the grief stricken relatives
OF the deceased. May He who doeth
all things well" soothe and comfort
them ia this, their sad bereavement.
He leaves widow, lone OF the best
OF living women } and three children,
Vim. J. Matthews, Mrs K H. Wilcox
OF Mystic. Connecticut, and Mrs. Ida
Jones, wife of Rev. Geo. ?. Jones, of
Townsend, Delaware. His remains
after short services at the house con-
Quoted by Revs. j. W. Gray and VIM.
f. Melvin were taken to the Baptist
cemetery at Pocomoke city, where the
burial service was conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Handy of the Baptist Church,
in the presence of many sorrowing
friends. May ne rest in peace
W.
Mrs. Elizabeth LeCato McMath.
wife OF A. j. McMath and daughter
of L. Thomas LecatO, died Monday
morning after a lingering illness at
her home near Onley, aged AZ years
and was buried on Wednesday in Mt.
Holly cemetery, after funeral services
at Onley NJ. Z. Church, South, con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. j. K. Grit
fifth, assisted by Revs W. j. Twilley
and l.. E. Spencer, in the presence OF
a large number of sorrowing friends.
Mrs McMath was Il lady OF fine
christian character and was held in
high esteem by a large circle of rel.
atives, and friends. She is survived
by her husband and five children,
Olin, Edwin, George, Eva and Helen
McMath. An infant named for her
died Wednesday.
Mrs. Margaret ID. Bell, wife OF Mr..
William P. Bell and daughter OF Mr..
John j. Blackstone, died Wednesday
after short illness at her home at
Accomac G. FL, aged 3S years. After
funeral services at st. James Episco-
pal Church on Friday, conducted by
her pastor, Rev. j. f. Burks, she
was laid TO rest in the family bury
Jog ground in the town.
The deceased Was most estima-
BILE lady and had the respect aud es
TEEN of everyone-to her family the
loss is irreparable. Her husband and
one son, Willie Bell, survive her.
Mr.. William Beasley died Tuesday,
Of last, week of Brights disease, at his
home near Charlottesville, aged about
"a years After funeral services at
the Nj f. Church, South, Harborton
Wednesday, conducted by bis pastor
Rev w. H. Gregory, his remains
were buried in Hutchinson burying
ground near that place. He is survi-
we'd by his wife and four children.
he was an old Confederate soldier
and a worthy citizen.