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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
ACcoMACK G. H., VA.
December 31st, 1900.

To the creditors of Jas. L.
Savage and Manton L. Byrd, de-
ceased, and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that, at
the request of the personal rep
resentative Of the said decedents,
l have appointed the 2Sth day of
January next, at my said
Office, for receiving proof of all
debts and demands against the
said decedents or their estate; at
which time and place you are
required to attend and prove
your claims.
Given under my hand the day
and year first above written.
JOHN 8. PARSONS,
Comr. of Accounts Of Accomack
County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

Farmer See l.Prc. you. You remem
Der putting two lightning rods on my
barn last spring don't you? Well. tina
barn was struck six weeks after anC
burned down.
Peddler-Struck by ightnin?
at was"
ain the daytimeY
mo; at night"
Must "a been a dark night. wasn't
itY
Eyes; dark as pitch"
Lanterns burninY
"What lanterns"
Didn't you run lanterns up 'em on
dark nlghts?"
"Never heard OF anything like that"
"Well. II you don't know enough to
keep your lightnin rods shown you
needn't blame me. G-lang"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

1t was n man who opened the door
when the book agent rang the bell, but
woman stood not far behind him.
ard subsequent Developments Indicated
there had been few warm words.
81 would Ike to talk to the lady of
the house for a few minutes" said the
book agent.
"Oh. that is utterly impossible" re-
piled the man pleasantly. You may
see her If you wish. bat yea can't talk
to her for fcw minutes-thai IS. in sue
ccssion unless" as a happy thought
seemed to strike him Won 10th talk
at once" Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
Beat Out of an Increase of His Pension

A Mexican war veteran and prom
inent editor writes: "Seeing the ad-
vertisement Of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, |
am reminded that as a soldier IN
Mexico In Al aud '48, contracted
Mexican diarrhoea and this remedy
has kept me from getting an increase
in my pension for on every renewal a
dose of it restores me-" 1t is I'M
eoualled as a quick cure for diar-
rhoea and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by VIM. P. Bell & Co.,
Accomac g. e., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

A certain conceited noblcman once
observed to Charles Townsend. "Wher
happen to say n foolish thing. ! al
ways burst out a-laughing." Town
send eyed him curiously and at length
remarked In the most deliberate man
her. "Ah. envy you your happiness
for you must certainly live the merri
est life Of any man In Europe"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
Rrfxhf Little mmy.

Sammy (who is never allowed to stay
out Of schooD-Howdie Hurlburt dldn' t
come to school all day.
Mamma-Why not Sammy?
Sammy-'Cause his mother died
When you die, may ! stay home all
day.
Mamma-Yes. darling: you may stay
out a whole week
Sammy (susplciously,-Oh. know!
You mean to die In vacation. Harlem
Life.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
A SPASM OF REFORM.
THE REVIVAL THAT WAS SUGGESTED
FOR THE TOWN OF JERICHO.

Pap Perkins, the Postmaster, Tells
About the Enthusiasm with which
Abijah HOlden's Idea Was Greeted
and How Lish Billings Doused 1t
with Il Wet blanket.
copyright, 1900. by C b. Lewisl
1t was Abijah Holden who first got
the idea, and he sprung 1t on the post
office crowd one Saturday night in the
most unexpected manner. He'd bin
keepin powerful quiet fur week or
two, like a man who's left his jack
knife stickin In the barn door and is
tryin to remember the fact and this
made the surprise all the greater. The
crowd was most ready to go home
when he got up and said:
"Feller Citizens of JerichO-I want
to see this town doomed as much as
any Of you. l want to see her git up
and hump herself till Boston or Chica-
go won't be in it, but when 1t comes to
choosin between size and goodness I'm
fur goodness. | think it's better fur
ones soul and body to live in small,
good town than In q big. bad town.
I'm willin to go in and help push Jeri-
cho along. as l said. but let's do it on
right lines. Let's start her Off on a
high moral plane and keep her So"
There's pint. and mebbe mighty
strong one. in what Bijah says re-
marked Deacon Spooner as the speak
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
Pitch and Toss.

The professor happened In at the
doctors the other morning and found
him polishing the belongings on the
sideboard.
"Improvlng the shining hours. are
you" he said.
mo. sir" replied the doctor. I'm
improving the shining ewers."
HIM calculated the professor.
"Whose are they|
They're ours"
"Well. isn't that what saidY'-Chl
cago Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

What did you expect 10 prove ny
that exceedingly long wlndrd argument
Of yours" asked fhr friend
81 didn't expect to prove anything.
answered the orator "All ! hoped to
do was to confuse the other fellow so
that he couldn't prove that didn't
prove anything "-Answers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

nave the information"
Deacon Spooner opened his mouth
as If to say that Lish had made a
strong pint. but closed It again and
heaved n sigh and went out Other
signs was heaved and other folks went
out, and in three minits Lish Billings
had all the cracker and sugar bar'ls
to hisself and was wonderin what had
busted up the meetin. Nj. QUAD.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

Take away my first letter, take away
my second letter, take away all my let
tiers, and | am still the same. What
am l? The postman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

A man Is fool to be jealous OF
good woman. and he Is fool to be
Jealous Of n worthless one Now draw
your own conclusions Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

When you are invited to real old
fashioned woman's house for supper.
she always has floating island This Is
q sure test.-AtchlsOn Globe.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
Uncomfortable.

Mary-I'm positive Fred loves me
and intends to make me his wife.
Helen Whyi Has he proposed yet?
Mary-NO. but he dislikes mother
more every time he sees her.-JUgend.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
The Better Man.

A safe man Is often better for the
long pull than the brilliant man. The
latter flashes and is gone, while tie
other stands by you.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
The Obstacle

Oldhamme - Young man. have an
ideal. Have an ideal, say. and hug It
to your bosom at all times and places.
Youngdogge-She won't let me.-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
WISHART POINT
TRANSPORTATION co.
= Cheapest and best route 20 -
ChincoteaZue.

Hack leaves Bloomtown 6 a.
M, Wisharts 7.30 a M, arriv-
ing at Chincotea0ue 9.15 a. M;
leaves Chincoteague $50 a. M;
arriving at Wisharts IL a M,
Bloomtown II m. leaves Bloom
town l p. M, arriving at Wish
arts 1.30 p. M, Chincoteague
$50 p. M; leaves Chincoteague
4.30 p. m arriving at Wisharts
p. M, Bloomtown 7 p. m.
Fare on launch Globe 35 cents
each way, on hack 40 cents
full fare from Chincoteague TO
Bloomtown rs cents.
P. j. GILLESPIE, JR.,
President,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

The temple of fame stands upon the
grave The flame that burns upon its
affairs Is kindled from the ashes of
dead men.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

The rose was an emblem Of immor-
tally among the Syrians, aud the Chi
nese planted 1t over graves.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

Standing around the streets Is not
the only way OF Ioafng. -Atchison
Globe
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05

ST" stops for passengers on signal
to conductor. 2Daily, except Sunday.
r. b. Cooke. j. G.. Rodgers,
Traffic Manager, Supt
Norfolk, Va. Cape Charles, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-01-05
NEW YORK, PHILA. & N0RF0 R.R'

Time Table in Effect Dec. 10, 1900.
Quickest and only daily line between
Boston, New York, Phila., Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
TRIPLETT GIVES AN OPINION.

Editor Triplett, the extent of who's
love making has ever been in front
of a mirror, learns of progressive
love party" occurring in Gainesville
recently He goes into the details of
the game and finds out that "the boys
were allowed just three minutes to
say soft things, and then had to move
on. But they doubtless made good the
short time going home; though fell
low, if he IS in real down right dead
earnest, can say lot of things in three
minutes" Think of this, from John
Tr1plett. There are 535, 600 minutes in
year. In fifty years there are 26, 78O,
900 minutes, and if the handsome, gen.
ial Triplett has ever utilized any three
of that number as he suggests the fem
mime proposition he went up against
did not exercise her prerogrative in
telling the secret TO anyone in Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
RAISING pEcANs IN GEORGIA.

Pecan culture in Southwest Georgia
has passed from the experimental
stage and its Importance as a profitable
industry will increase rapidly from
year to year, says the Albany Herald.
That there are millions in pecans has
been demonstrated in a practical way by
several far sighted and progressive cit
lzens of this section, and the man who
now plants a pecan grove does not
have to takes chances. Neither heat,
cold, flood nor drought INJURIES the
hardy tree, and It's crop is as regular as
the seasons themselves. In this sec
ton of Georgia where agricultural
lands are cheap and where the march
of progress is rapid and now irresisti-
BILE, pecan culture offers rare induce
ments, and the wise man who plants a
grove today paves the way to financial
independence ten or fifteen years
hence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
TIE STATUS OF THE NEGRO

Here is frank statement from the
Herald, of Fall River, Mass: "rhe
negro is going to live in the South for
some years to come, and he is wanted
in the South. But if he were not
wanted there, the next step would be
to exterminate him. He wonld not be
welcomed North, East or West" This
is about the size of it. If we under
stand some of our Northern friends,
they desire that the negro should re-
main in the South, and that he should
be treated by Southern whites in q
manner advised by those who have no
knowledge of him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
STEVE WOOTRN.
POHNE "a
Sumter Sheriff Sales.

Will be sold before the court house door
in the city of Americas. Sumter county
Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on
the first Tuesday in September, 1901, the fol
lowing described property, tO-wit:
All of lot of land No, 32O, except seven and
One-half acres all of lot of land No. 3L9; and
the west half of lot of land No 1888, except
twenty-One and one fourth acres in the south
west corner, in the 28th district of Macon
county. Also twenty acres in the southeast
corner of lot No. $50, and ffty-three acres in
the southeast corner of lot No. ISL, inthe 18th
district of Sumter county; containing in the
aggregate five hundred and fifty and one
half acres. Said lands levied upon and to be
sold as the property of Thomas J Harden
under and by virtue of an execution issued
from the Superior Court of Sumter county
Ca, in favor of Oliver Gabriel against the
said Thomas J. Harden; said defendant
Thomas j. Harden, notified in terms of law,
Terms cash. This August 9TH, 1871.
E. L BELL Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
SALT TRUST MAKES A FIGHT.

War has been declared by the salt
trust against the independent produc-
ers. Since late IN July they have been
cutting prices until the price of COM
mon salt is now quoted at So cents
barrel by trust concerns, and in some
places the price has been cut to 40
cents 1t is reported that the trust has
now a surplus of 4, 900, 600 barrels on
hand that 1t intends to get rid of at
less than cost. In the meantime they
will close several of their plants, throw
ing many men out of employment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

A Chicago professor is lecturing on
Chow to Lie When Sleeping" The
politicians are much interested. In
the heat of the campaign, much time
has been lost because lying has been
KNITTED to waking hours. The effects
of the learned professors discovery
upon the next campaign are awaited
with interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
SOUTH NEEDS SUCH A PLANT.

The Steel Trust is preparing to
squeeze the cotton planters by advanc-
ing the price of ties, the great strike be-
ing the excuse for so doing. The exist
ing situation leads the Columbus En-
quirer-Sun to declare that ''the south
now has one of the opportunities of
the century, and this is to establish a
cotton tie factory, and no city in the
south has greater advantages for doing
this successfully than Birmingham"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

The Waycross Journal thinks that
no better man than Dudley Hughes
could be put at the head of the State
Agricultural Society. He is prince
at home or abroad, and no better
farmer tills the soil of any state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

Hon. Pope Brown strenuousIy de-
MES that he has had his resignation as
Railroad Commissioner nicely type
written, and declares the report there
of originated in someone's fertile mag
ination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
AMERICUs, Ca, AUG. %. 1901.

In all the speculations and predict
ions about crops, we fail to hear any
thing about peanuts, and we submit
that politics without peanuts will be a
tame business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

The Albany Herald thinks that If
all gubernatorial campaigns IN Geor
gia are to run for year, the people
will be found more than willing to
amend the constitution so that the
chief executive of the state will
serve four years instead of two.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

New Jersey has woman who calls
herself ''the Goddess of the Sun, -" but
we'll venture the opinion that an able
bodied Jersey 'skeeter can make her
Jump like jack rabbit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
THEY DID AND THEY DIDN'T.

Anent the Turner - Estill centric
versy, the Rome Tribune learns that
''Estlll says he did, and Turner says
he didn't. Then Turner says he did,
and EstilI says he didn't Then, Ed
tor Howell says he don't know noth'in
tall about it. It's up to Major Ryalls.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
The Times-Recorder Is the

OmclaI Organ OF the City of Americas,
Omcial Organ of Sumter County
OmCtal Organ of Webster County.
Omcial Organ of Railroad Commission O
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
FOR RENT.
DESIRABLE STORE ROOM.

That very desirable store room
in corner of Allen House, Cotton
Avenue and Forsyth streets. At
present occupied as a barber shop.
Store has large, airy cellar and is
one of the best grocery or dry goods
stands in the city. Store will be
put in perfect order under posses
sion Immediately to desirable ten
ant at very low rent. Will trade
out entire rent with tenant. APP
ply to
JOHNSON & HARROLD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

''Must" and ''Ought" haYe fifty times
more stuff in them than ''Might" and
''Could."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
@ eGDflzAs

Scrofu1a IS an unwelco1ne legacy, but one which
the children of blood poisoned parentage must
accept with all its huniliating consequences It is
an inheritance that makes poorer; that brings
wretchedness and disease instead of health and
riches, for the child whose ancestral blood is tainted
With Scrofula or the loathsone virus of Contagious
Blood Poison is untitled for the arduous duties of
LIE so long of the transmitted poison remains
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
BAGGAGE
TRANSFER

CTEVE WOOTEN has the only reaIi
BILE transer agency in the city. All
orders attended to promptly ii left at
Windsor hotel. Hours 8 a m to 10 p m.
Orders for night train must be left
before p m, Respectfully,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
statesmen WANTED S Ss5s H. # IS IS

calendar novelties for the season of 1901 and
1902 is now ready Send US 10 cents in stamps
for sample catalogue and terms. Taylor
Bros. Co, Rochester, n. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

plandsa
the 1aned
under
SAID
to its
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decided healthy
bottles cured completely; s.
9
4oTJen TorneSo
O-O' ter, and
should of
will be found
herediy
fully
Blood free O
THR SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-Cotton futures
opened steady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-23

hence
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-09
GENTLEMEN -ATTENTION.

There is an abuse of library privileges
on the part Of number Of young men
which should not be tolerated and
which doubtless will cease to exist after
this word to the wise. We refer to the
very ungentlemanly habit Of expectorat-
ing in rooms used as much by women as
by men. especially the library. Every
student should feel it to be as intolera.
BILE an offense ae il committed in a
friends psrlor. Men do not realize how
disgusting the habit is to all women.
nor how impossible it should be in an
institution like ours to have such look
ing stairs, halls and class rooms as have
been seen for the past few weeks.
There ought TO be some difference be-
tween the appearance OF the halls Of the
University and those OF the City hall.
for instance, or police Headquarters.
This is particularly true Of library. the
floors OF which should no more be sub
jected to such treatment than should the
hardwood floors Of private residence.
Moreover. aside from its unpleasantness,
the habit is extremely uncleanly and IN
hygienic. so much 80 that more than
one city board Of health has tried to pre-
vent the spread OF disease by prohibit
ing the practice in public places. Fin
ally the fact that number of women in
structors az we'll as some students have
of the filthy appearance Of
halls, stairs, class rooms and even al
covee should make every man on the
campus see to it that neither be nor his
offend longer in this respect
Scarlet and Cream.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-09
THE COURIER.

dress upon the Life. Character, and
Public Services Of John Marshall" was
delivered by Hon. James NJ. Wool
worth. The public was earnestly invited
to attend. The proceedings began
promptly at 7:30 o'clock.
News Of the death OF Miss Lucia N.
Rogers. Of grippe. at Sheridan, Wyo.,
on Thursday. came very suddenly to her
friends in Omaha, where she had lived
so many years. Her remains are now
on the way here and the funeral will oc-
cur at Unity church. Miss Rogers
was the daughter OF the late Nathaniel
Peabody Rogers, OF antl-slsvery fame,
and was born July 18th. 1887. She was
a sister OF Mrs. Thomas L. Kimball and
came to Omaha in 1874. and Immediate
ly became identified with the musical
intrests Of the city. She had been pu-
pill Of Golfers at Washington and II. G.
Andre Of Cincinnati and was we'll
equipped for the work. She was for q
long time in charge OF the music in the
Omaha public schools and held posi-.
tons subsequently as instructor in mu.
sic at the Nebraska State university
and the state normal school OF New
Hampshire, as also at the Cincinnati
She was always popular
with her pupils and many in the city
today owe their correct knowledge Of
music to her energetic and enthusiastic
methods. Excelsior.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-09
His Ways.

why do You seem to dislike Mr..
Simpson, Mrs. Hopkins
"Ob, he's the man who never comes
t, Jour house without pulling up the
broken window shade. sitting in the dis
abled chair or getting the cracked tea
cup.-Detroit Free Press.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-09

Venus (in surprisel-And you have no
use for poets? Why dear?
Cupid (fierceIyeThe brutes. Ninety
nine times out of hundred they rhyme
ME with stupid.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-09

rs il hard to run an automobile:"
mo, but it's hard to look as il you en-
joyed it."-Town Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-09
UNFINISHED LINES.
KATHARINE MELICK.
tFor The COURIER

Our hands arc heavy with harsh, long tasks,
Bot his arc softened by suffering;
And day by day we ara watching high
On his canvas gray the colors dry,
Flashing and quiverins.
The breath of the sun Is pulsins there,
The sun that shines ON the window pane.
The ray that lies on the pillow white,
And tells the joy Of the wide sunlight
To him that is in pain.
Swift wings sweep high in that slanting ray,
All caught from under IN one white flash.
A swaying Of leaves where
the wings have stirred,
A scatter Of sparks where
the grass blades heard
The sound Of dew drop splash.
The eyes Of the night arc Offering there,
The waking night and whispering dark,
The shadows that sink
when the stars turn high,
And flee from the north wind stalking by,
And stand at the windows stark.
And faces look from his picture down,
Breathing upon Us close and near.
Their eyes look into our eyes below,
Their foreheads bending above Us low,
heir voices we can hear.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-09

Heaven keeo the day
when his brush fall down
In long stain lying upon the floor.
When the sunray slant on his low bed shines
No hand may finish the broken lines,
He will waken and watch no more.