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ChtnCOteague.

John Tindall has opened up con-
fectionery here.
The members of Jr, o. U. A MS
attended Union Baptist Church in a
body last Sunday.
d. J. Wheaton & Bro have sold
the Island Hotel to Geo. a. Vandon,
of Selbyyille, Del.
Rev. D. P. Sanderlin preached his
farewell sermon at Union Baptist
Church last Sunday.
Mr.. Edward Bell and Miss Ida
Tindall were married last week, Rev.
Mr.. Keen officiating.
Mr.. Thos. B. Quinby spent the
week with us assisting in the divi-
sion of the property of D. j. Wheal'
ton g. Bro.
The mail route from Chincoteague
to Franklin City passes into the
hands of Captain VIM. T. Marshall
of Sinnickson, next Monday.
D. j. and ]. w. Wheaton have
dissolved partnership and are divid'
ing their effects. In the division ID
J. Wheaton paid for the storehouse
wharf and goods, twenty four thous
and dollars.
Mrs. b. B. Topping And son, o
Milford, Del, Miss Porter, of Stock
ton, Md, and Fred Savage, of Berlin
are visiting friends aud relative
here. Mr.. J. J. English, Of Phila
deIphia, is at the Atlantic Hotel TO
benefit of his health.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel TIL
week: F. W. Byrd, NJ. J. Byrd, I
E. Byrd, W. b. Troy, W. E. Moor
II. II. Mears, G. A. Fountain, Bait
more; d. E. Needles, L. Roe, Charlie
Henderson, Philadelphia; NJ. E. Sc
by, ]. w. Phillips, r. F. Powell
Wilmington; M. .. Broughton, Pre-
whence, r. l.; L. r. Vangordon, ELI
hart, Ind; M. H. Pope, Salisbury, I
w. Crockett, ]. II. Young, E. +
Benson, Pocomoke city; G. G. ID
and wife, ]. W. Broughton, s. Wa
ner, Accomac.
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Wacbapreague.

Preston Lee, infant child of Mr..
John Chance, died on Thursday last
of whooping cough and other cons
plications.
Miss Helen Doughty and Mr.. Thos.
Heath have returned home for the
summer, and Miss Katie Bradford Is
here for her vacation.
The Masonic Lodge celebrated st.
Johns day here on Monday last by a
BANQUET at Doughty's hotel. Officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
Big preparations are being planned
for the celebration on ths 4th. The
occasion is to be the event OF the
day. and a large crowd is expected.
A considerable number OF our citi-
zens and several from the nearby
vicinity visited Drummondtown Il
attend the mass. meeting on Monda!
last.
A match base ball game was play
ed here on Saturday between TN
Belle Haven and Wachapreagu
teams, with the score in favor Oh TN
latter. The same teams will pia,
here again the 4th.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
0uancOek.

Mrs. Sallie Fletcher is visiting
friends here this week.
Miss M. A. Fosque and Miss Mary
Tyler left for the Pan-American Elk"
position Monday.
Miss Gertrude Hooper and Miss
Lilly Weaver, guests of the Misses
Ty Ter, left for home Monday.
Mr.. E. j. Beloat is shipping onions
at the rate of car load per day from
his field within the town limits.
Miss Melissa Human, who spent
the winter with her sister, Mrs. l.
A. Northam, left for visit TO Mrs.
Betsy Fletcher, near Bloxom this
! week.
HOMETOWN council presented Mr..
w s. Holland, deputy State Coun-
cillor, with a handsome badge OF the
order for his efficiency in the work
of Jr. o. U. A. M.
The music in the large store OF
Ames, Shield & Co. is a very attract
i've feature. Miss Dodson just makes
the piano hum while the string oil
customers go in and out.
Miss Bessie Kellam, trained
nurse, graduated from the Old Do
minion Hospital, Richmond, Va, and
Miss Lilly Sheaver, of Fairfax coun'
ty, are visiting our town.
Mrs. Adelia Welburn Berry left this
county for st. Louis, Mo-, when
child of 5 years. She is now visiting
w. s. Holland the first time she has
been home since she left 62 years ago
Large crowd of masons were pres
ent at the interment of the remains
of Capt. B. S. Rich in our cemetery
last Sunday afternoon. Capt. Rich
was one of the most universally be-
loved brethren on the Peninsula
The death of SO worthy brother II
much lamented here.
There will be a concert at the towr
hall on the evening of July 4th glver
under the auspices OF the Onancocf
Baptist Church. The finest musica
talent on the Peninsula will take
part in the exercises, Miss Mamie
Hamilton Beloat, of Richmond, Va.
one of the sweetest singers OF thl
State will also take part. Refresh
ments will be served in the lowe
rooms.
Mr.. w. d, Lewis returned Wednes
day morning with his new launch
1t is a beauty. Sunday school pic
nics. etc.. are in order here now. Fine
run down to the bay in short time
and launches to be had at reasona
BILE rates, great inducement Il
visitors to our town. Mr. Lewis is
hustler. He makes success OF ever.
thing he touches, and will doubles
make the steam launch business o
interest to pleasure seekers.
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Letter OF Superintendent Of schools

Letter OF superintendent OF scho"'h'
MR.. ED1ToR:-With the expiration
OF this week expires my fourth term
OF Office as superintendent OF the
Public Schools of Accomac county,
and with your permission l take this
method and medium Of thanking the
trustees, the treasurers, the teach
ers and the people generally, for the
many courtesies and favors OF which
7 have been the recipient during the
past fifteen years.
am deeply grateful for, and keen
ly appreciative of, the many kind ex'
pressions and letters recently re-
ceived from my teachers and friends
in different sections of the county
have endeavored to conscientiously
discharge my official duties to the
best of my ability-to be generous t(
nv teachers, and yet just to the
ca use of education. Officials, teach
ers and people have been exceeding
ly indulgent and kind to me in IN!
shortcomings, for which l THANH
them.
have an abiding interest in tn
cause Of public education and be
speak for my successor, Prof. Il. u
Joynes, your hearty cooperation
and assistance in his varied of1cia
duties as your Public School Super
} intendent.
In conclusion Mr.. Editor in behal
of myself, officers and teachers
thank you for your ever ready al
and timely publications in Enter
prise, our County School Organ.
: MAY you live long and prosper.
Very respectfully,
? Jno. E. Mapp,
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silva.

Round potatoes are good In THIS
section, but the outlook for sweets is
poor.
Miss Nannye Pennewell, OF Oman
cock, is again with us visiting her
many friends.
Miss Kate Dennis, of Snow Hill,
Md, was the guest of Mrs. George
Davis last week.
Mr.. Roy Payne is again in oul
midst. He will take charge OF Rec
Hills for the season.
Miss Sadie Petit and Miss Fannyf
Mills. at Onancock for several weeks
have returned home.
Mr.. E. s. Petit of this place vii
take the mail route from Franklin
CITY to New Church next Monday.
The Children's day service at M
p. Church here we'll rendered. Th
Church was filled to its utmost capac
ity. Many could not be seated.
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OnIey.

Mr.. 2. G. Mason, near this place
of late on sick list.
Mr.. Olin L. McMath has returned
from school for his summer vacation
Miss Mamie E. Mears returned
Wednesday from a visit to Balti'
more.
Mr.. J.F Hill, of Washington, ID
C. was home this week on visit u
his sick wife.
Children's day will be observed al
Onley NJ. E. Church, South, mex
Sunday night.
The Fidelity "Y" of Onley will
meet at home of Miss Lena Taylor
on evening of 2Sth.
Mrs. Lena Blackboard is VISITING
her brother, Mr.. William Miles, OF
Hog Island, this week.
The w. G. T. U. will meet mex
Tuesday, p. M, at home of Mrs. l.
]. Savage. Important business re
ouires all members to be present.
The attendance at funeral service'
over the remains of Capt. b. 3. Kici
at NJ. E. Church, South, here las
Sunday, was one of the largest eve
seen at this place on similar occa
sion.
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Tomperaaceyiiie.

Mrs. Annie Matthews, quite sicb
Saturday, Is now on the mend.
Miss Susie Mister has returned
from Baltimore to spend the summer
with her parents.
Master Charlie Showard, quite SICK
of late and threatened with typholo
fever, is out again.
Mr.. Roy Oldham, OF Baltimore wal
a welcome visitor to friends and rela
tives here last week.
Mr.. d. H. Dennis, one of our best
farmers, is harvesting the largest
crops of hay ever raised in this par'
of the county.
Our Irish potato crop is large but
being shipped too green, so much so
that the Exchange cannot and VII
not grade them for shipment te
Western markets.
Service by railroad in running oul
potatoes to market not satisfactory
For instance, manifest closes at III
a. IN. and train does not leave until
s TO 10 O'Clock at night, thereby
keeping our shipment over day o.
night with much loss to us.
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Amendments Of secretary Y.W.C.T.U

Mrs. G.. M. Jobson, of Richmond,
State secretary Of the Young
Womans' Christian Temperance
Union, will make addresses at the
following places:
Onancock Baptist Church, July
18th, a p. m.
Onancock NJ. E. Church, South
July 7tb, 8 p. IN.
Oak Grove, July Sth, = p. IN.
Wachapreague, July 9th, 8 p. In.
Garrisons, July 10th, 8 p. m.
Belle Haven, July 18th, s p. m.
Charlottesville, July 18th, Sp. IN.
Onley, July 14th, 8 p. m.
Parksley Baptist Church, July
18th, 8 p. IN.
Parksley NJ. P. Church, July 10th
8 p. m.
Bloxom, July 18th, s p. m.
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To Teachers.

II those teachers who expect to at
tend the Summer Normal at Manas-
sas will notify me at once, l will try
to secure certificates via B. G. q A..
Rv mon which round trip tickets
can be purchased for $3.50 good to
return till July Goth.
g. G.. Joynes,
Onancock, Va.
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Owing to the late season we have a
large stock of clothing on hand in
mems, boys and childrens, which we
will sell for cost. In the lot we have
some, one suit of kind which will be
sold regardless of cost. No one
wanting clothing should miss this
opportunity. Come and see ouI
stock and we will please you
d. Fl Johnson Il Son,
Parksley, Va.
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Write to us tor estimates on door,
sash. blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low'
r.R.D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac @. H., the first day OF every
County Court, to receive orders fol
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice g. Lumber Go.
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DEmoCRATIC MASS MEETING
pe,ogatos Instructed for Hon. Geo. :"
LeCato,

ne,egatss INSTRUCTED for Hon. geo. W.
LeCato,
A Democratic mass-meeting heid
at Accomac G. H., last Monday, &C
cording to announcement, was called
to order by DR.. J. W. Bowdoin'
county chairman. !,
On motion committee appointed
to select delegates and alternates re-
ported the following:
Pungoteague District.
Delegates-S. X. Martin, H. A.
Wescott, Jos. 8. Bull, Geo. W. Abb
dell. E. Il. Powell, l.. j. Hyslup, ..
It. Taylor. Alternates-Henry q.
Davis, L. Thos. LeCato, F. s. Smith,
w. II. Mason, Southey b. Bull, 3.
James Turlington, JEFF ID. Jacobs.
Lee.
Deleeates-G. G. Ailworth, <. 1.
Edmonds, Stewart X. Powell, Il. Il.
Miles. w. b. Pitts, R l.. Hopkins, N.
W. Mock, DIR. John W. Kellam. AL
ternates-Wesley J. Watkinson, John
d. Grant, John T. Bundick, y. T.
Waples. A. J. McMath, Thos. b.
Quinby, Jas. H. Fletcher, Jr., W. D.
Nelson.
Metompkin.
Delegates-John NJ. Bloxom, Jas'h
Hickman, DIR. wv. Bowdoin, Station
F. Byrd, DR.. Fletcher Drummond'
d. H. johnson, E. Colona. Alter
nates-Jos. r Riggs, @. G. Dir, Chas
Rev. John o. Byrd, John ii. Hop
kins. Gillett Mason, Roy d. White.
Atlantic.
Delegates-Dr. Frank Fletcher
Henry E. Byrd, s. A. Taylor, Jas
w. Broughton, Geo. w. Glenn, 8
wilkins Matthews W. H. Pruitt, Jr
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Y. johnson
Thos. C. Kelly, W. n. Hurley, s. L
Johnson, w. W. Trader, Colmore Il
Byrd, John F. Nelson.
Island.
Delegates-W. H. Warren, y M
Jones. DR.. E. U. Potter. Alternate
-Geo. r. Coulbourn, WIN. Oonant
l. Henry Savage.
The selection made by the commit
tee was unanimously confirmed ane
the delegates or their alternates
who may attend the Guoernatorla
Convention to be held at Norfolk
were authorized to cast the vote o.
the county.
The following resolutions offered
nv Mr.. ]. H. Fletcher, Jr., were
adopted without dissenting vote
Whereas, the Eastern Shore pre-
sents the name of her honored, hon
orable and distinguished son Hon
George w. LeCato as a candidate fol
the office of Northumberland
therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the Demo
Gratis of the county OF Accomacl
in mass. meeting assembled. do In
struct the delegation this day elected
to the Norfolk Convention to cas-
their votes first, last and all the tim
for the Hon. George W. LcCato 10
! Lieutenant Governor and to use al
honorable and fair means to secure
his nomination.
Resolved further, That this meet
ing refuses to instruct its delegation
, for any other candidate for an
, other place.
A resolution of Mr.. Fletcher, IN
structing the chairman to call
meeting of the party at Angus
Court for the purpose OF reorganiza
ton of the party in the county, l
accordance with a plan recentl
promulgated by the State Centr'
= Committee, was adopted.
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Bids will be received by Thos. 3.
Hopkins, Tasley, Va, up to Satur'
day, July 9Th, 10 H., for advertising
the Peninsula Fair, Tasley, Va, by
posters in the usual manner through
out Accomac and Northampton.
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Cb,ncoteagne Tribe i. o. Red Men.

Chincoteague Tribe, No. "a, lnde-
pendent Order of Red Men, will cele-
brate their 10th anniversary on July
18th. 1901. The parade will COM
mence at 2 o'clock p. IN. with music
nv the Chincote ague brass band.
After the parade there will be speech
es both afternoon and at night by
G. G. Connolly, of Philadelphia,
Great Inchohena of the United
State, j. W. Cherry. of Norfolk,
Great Representative of the United
States, and o. NJ. Jones, Past Sachem
of Chincoteague Tribe. The speak
ing both afternoon and evening will
take place on Matthews dock OF the
Atlantic hotel. Refreshments will
he served free to the wives and fam
lilies of all Red Men and at reason
able charge to all others. A cordia
invitation is hereby extended to Ac'
comack Tribe.
8. r. Davis,
Chairman of Committee.
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A Card.
q. q. JOynes,
Onancock, Va.

This is to give notice that | shall
open a music class in Onancock the
coming school year, and solicit the
patronage of the public. Glass in
.truction in ear training and music
al history free of charge.
Margaret Groton.
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Every one who bought privilege
at the Peninsula Fair, Tasley, last
wear made big money. They will be
sold again Tuesday, July I'd. at . p
m, on grounds.
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Pulverized and cube sugar, in TACT
ANYTHING pertaining to a hrst-class
Drug store at
Northampton Drug Cos.
Exmore.
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Just received, car of bran and
middling in 200 pound sacks which
we will sell for $110 per 100 pounds.
D. H. johnson u Son.
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8. r. Davis,
Chairman of Committee.

You can find nice line OF toilet
articles, stationery and high grade
confectionery at
Northampton Drug Cos.
Exmore.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-06-29

Prescriptions carefully compound
ed by our Pharmacy graduate.
Northampton Drug %.
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Have you all the money you wantf
Then don't buy any privilege at the
Tasley fair the second Of July. Let
those make 10 who need 1t.
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You can buy at city prices at
Northampton Drug Cos,
Exmore.
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TRY our ice cold soda, made In city
style.
Northampton Drug Co.
Exmors.
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Funeral exercises were held over
his remains on Sunday at the Onley
NJ E. Church. South, OF which
he was a member mis- pastor Rev
A. l.. Carson, conducting the
exercises assisted by DR.. j. Il. Moss
He was buried also with Masonic
honors, the brethren in the process
sion at the church and grave mem
boring a hundred or more. Intermeni
In Mt Holly cemetery.
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JOHN W. EDMoNDs. Editor and Owner
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-06-29

Mrs. Sallie Fletcher is visiting
friends here this week.
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May %, 1901.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-02-08
THE LEGISLATURE
COUNCIL.

In the legislative council yesterday
morning, after the opening routine, the
following new bills were introduced,
read and ordered translated and refer
red
Council bill No. u, by Mr. Fielder,
relating to practice in probate courts
and duties Of administrator and ex-
ecutors.
Council bill No. ~, by Mr.. Martinez,
relating to the inspection OF animals
and for other purposes.
Council bill No. 80. by Mr.. Harrison.
regulating the practice OF medicine.
providing for the selection Of a terrific
rial board OF health and defining the
duties thereof.
Council bill No. ~, by Mr.. Springer
(by reauest). extending the right to
women to vote at school elections.
Substitute for council bill No. IL, re-
lating to tax exemptions, was taken up
under bills on third reading and unani-
mously passed. This measure Is design
ed to change the present tax exemption
law, 50 that all heads OF families may
cladm exemption OF 1900 on household
furniture and real estate, whether the
realty 10 occupied as a homestead or
not
The council then went into commit
tee OF the whole to consider council
bill No. 2s. which Is Mr.. Burns meas
ure for the improvement Of public
roads. II was given careful considera-
ton. section by section. together with
the amendments recommended by the
committee. agreed to. and later duly
passed.
Adjourned to 2 y. m.
In the council yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Cruickshank presented a memo
rial praying President Mckinley. on
behalf of h stockmen and settlers, to
reduce the area Of the ella forest re-
serve 20 that IL shall include only that
area covered by it's western part. some
thirty-ive townships.
Council bill No. IL. the Capitol street
bill, was favorably reported: also
council bill No. 10. on public health:
also. council bill No. q. the Springer
school bill. Council bill No. 8. ASSESS
ing OF live stock In counties where
they Craze. was adversely reported.
Mr.. Spiess introduced council bill No.
Is. on Assessments and appeals there.
from.
House bill No. 20, authorizing the ap-
pointment OF deputy sherlffs. caused a
spirited debate. Mr.. Hughes character
ICED Il as a dangerous measure that
would burden the counties with use
less cost. Mr.. Spless defended the bill
as a perfectly proper one. but did not
INSIST on its passage Mt this time. II
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-02-08

ployes quarters. An Indian assistant
Of the sams village, q former pupil OF
this school. Is taking great interest In
the education OF his pupils.
New desks and school furnishings
have recently been sen to 1sleta.
superintendent Collins Ia doing a
great deal toward building up the day
schools under his control.
W. J. oliver, clerk of the school. hss
secured a new driving horse. In which
he takes great pleasure.
The gymnasium. which 10 nearly
eompleted. Will add greatly to the
healthful emusements OF the school.
A very fine piece OF work was recent
~ turned out by the harness depart.
ment OF this school, in the shape OF a
set Of single harness, II was purchased
by superintendent Crandall. Of the
Santa Fe school. who pronounced II q
handsome piece OF work and a credit
to the school. Mr.. johnson. at the head
OF this department, 10 q master in his
line.
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FATE OF SOME BILLS.

"Wednesday was a field day In the
house for committee reports and sew.
eral legislative flowers, born TO blush
unseen" were reported back adversely,
among them the following II. Il. No
Ga, requiring live stock buyers to take
out license, II B No. IS. to amend the
law providing bounties for the killing
OF Wild animals; II, B. No. Sc. requir-
ing marriage license; II. Il. No. 9, 20
prevent the sale OF penltentlary brick;
H. B. No, II, allowing justices OF the
peace $50 per annum as road supervis-
ors, II, n, No. 81, on duties OF treasur-
ers and collectors; II b, No. Is, nxins
fees Of court stenographers.
Bills favorably reported We're: II. b.
No. 2S. relating to delinquent taxes
and compromising same; n. b. No. 20.
paying justices OF the peace 81 per day
while acting as road supervisors; II, b.
No. 20, relating 10 tax exemptions; II.
b No, IS, authorizing foreign railway
companies operating lines In New Mex
leo 20 build branches in The territory.
H. B. No. A., relating to criminal Of
lenses Ii D No. 81, repeating sections
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LAND oFFucE BusINEss


The following business was transact.
ed at the federal land ONCE in Santa
FL for the week ending February g.
Homestead Entries-January 81. To
mas Gallegos. Puerto de Luna. 100
acres. Guadalupe county: George II.
Buck. Wagon Mound. 100 acres. Sal
Miguel county; Abellno Baca. Wagon
Mound. 100 acres. Mora county. Feb
ruary 2, Martin De Snett. Springer. i6o
acres. Colfax county: Antonio Herrera.
Springer. 100 acres. Mora county. Feb
ruary 4. Nicolas A. Sanchez. Los Lu-
mas. 100 acres. Valencia county; An.
tonic Aguilar, Wagon Mound. 100 acres.
Mora county. February 5. Fellciano
Romero. Springer. i54S5 acres. Colfax
county; Tomas Rodrigues, Springer.
1904 acres, Colfax county; Benturn
Cruz. Wagon Mound. 100 acres, Mora
county.
Final Entries-January 81. Jose IT,
bureio Roybsl. Chaperito. ieO acres.
San Miguel county.
The following IL the statement for
the month OF January:
Homestead entries. s.sT455 acres.
fees. $3.50; commission. sS44.s0. Final
entries. acres. l.F3.bi: commission.
$50. Desert land entries. acre.. 9s2 tsl
purchase money. q ,22s12.