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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
ChtnG0teaau ne.

ChtnGoteaaus.
Tn schooners loaded here for Nor
fork oyster shocking houses las
week.
John Beauchamp and Mrs. Mary
Disc were married on the 18th inst
Rev. Mr. Senser officiating.
William Taylor and Miss Ara An.
drew, were married on the 7th inst,
Rev. T. Q. Davis officiating.
Mr.. Kendall Jester has sold his
oyster shocking business here to Mr.,
Lewis Buttle OF Seaford, Del.
Daniel Bowdep, 50 far, Is the
champion duck killer this season.
He bagged 80 pairs last week.
Ernest Mock spent several days
with us last week. He Is favorite
with many OF our young people,
especially the young ladies
W. j. Matthews and s. j. Munford
are having handsome millinery
store erected near the bank, to be
occupied by Miss Gussie A. Ham
mOnd.
At the Union Baptist Church next
Sunday, Rev. It. G. Davis will preach
sermon in the series of what
Chincoteague needs" His subject
will he "A Revival of Sin" Every
body is invited.
The Atlantic Hotel barn was
burned accidentally last week. The
hotel was only saved by the good
work OF the citizens Of the town, to
whom the owner takes this method
of offering thanks.
Schooner Maggie Davis arrived
here this week from Philadelphia
with cargo of pea coal, which WAS
sold at 5000 per ton. Schooner
Joseph Allen arrived from North
Carolina with cargo OF shingles.
There have been more oyster buy
ers here this season than ever known
before. They report oysters poor In
the waters around New York and are
arranging to have us supply them
Good prices are expected by us.
Misses Nellie Field and Matte
Rowley are visiting friends in Phila-
delphia; E. P Timmons and Louis
OF Philadelphia, Miss Bailey
and sister, of Georgetown, Del, Rol-
land Payne, of Snow Hill, Robert
Lilliston, of South Carolina, Mrs.
Annie Evans, Mrs. E johnson md
Mrs. Lille Trader, OF Horntown are
friends and relatives hero.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this
W eek: J. q. Feddenan, A. G. Wade,
W. +. Wise, J. B. Rutherford, Balti
more; r. F. Powell, F. E. Clark,
Wilmington; Chas. Cranmer, Ches
ter; Col. w. P. Selby, Stockton; L.
P. Ayres, Jos. Hackney, b. Butler,
John Purmice, Poconoke city; F W
Davis; Milford; Ed. Purnell. J. A.
Campbell, N. +. Grow, Snow Hill;
W. c. GuilIette, Salisbury; J. 8.
Jones, Sam'l. s. Lillitton, Accomac.
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From November 23rd. to Goth, hav'
ing been set apart for week OF
prayer by the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary 30 ciety OF the N. e. Church,
South, We earnestly desire that every
Auxiliary shall faithfully observe the
services, especially on Thanksgiving
Day and suggest that the offerings
be given to Virginia School.
Dist. Sec'y.
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Bloxon.

Mr.. ]. w. Barnes spent few days
10 Norfolk this wefk, on a business
trip.
Mrs. Thorogood Mason Is visiting
her son Mr.. Eugene r. Mason In
Richmond.
Mrs. T. n. Msars. Jr., and son are
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. y. r. Chandler, Norfolk, Va.
Mrs F. l.. Holland. OF Chsritop,
Va. spent few days In our town this
week visiting friends and relatives
Mr.. W. J. Thompson, of Delmar,
Del, was The guest OF DR.. j. "
Bowdoin this week on a cunning ex-
petition.
Mr.. 6. A. Messick, conductor on
the Delaware, Maryland and Vir-
ginia railroad, was the guest OF Mr.
A. W. Short this week.
Mr. Edgar D Fletcher sold his
valuable farm near hero this week to
Messrs. L b. Vessels and W. II.
Parkes for the handsome sum of
90, 600.
Mr.. r. W. Kelly, Jr., and Miss
Annie Dickinson, both OF this town,
were married at the haryland-Vir-
ginia line last Sunday afternoon
The young couple went out fo- a
short drive they say, but the drive
being 30 pleasant they decided to
drive up to the line, where they
could take the solemn VOWS which
made them one. They will reside 10
Bloxom.
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Conference Appointments.

The session of the Virginia Meth
odift Conference closed at a late hour
Wednesday night. The following
appointments were made for the
Norfolk and Eastern Shore District:
Paul Whitehead. Presiding Elder.
Cumberland Street-C. L. Bane.
Epworth-R. D. Smart.
Queen Street,. K. Jolliff.
Centenary-E. T. Dadmun.
AcKendrse-W. r Proctor.
LeKies Memorial. W. Stiff.
Ghent-J. B. VIM.
Trinity-G. W. Jones.
Runtersville-E. X. Odell.
Lambert's Point-C. H. McGhee.
Capeville-W. P. Wright.
Cape Charles-O. r. James.
Franktown-G. Fl. Ray.
Belle Haven't. E. Potts.
Keller-W. r. Crowder
Wachspreague-J. A. VIM.
Pungoteague-W. w. Sawyer.
Onancock and Andrew Chapel
W. Il. Bates
Onley and Locustville-E. NJ. Jor-
dan.
Drummondtown-R. N. Hartness.
Atlantic w. j. Twilley.
Bloxom-D. g. Pullen.
Pocomoke-A. J.. Carson.
Wicomico-J. E. White.
Salisbury. @. @. Newton.
Berlin-J. =. Brooks.
Cam bridge-R. Il. Waterfield.
Cambridge circuit. d. Hosier.
Dorchester-J. j. Bradford.
South Dorchester-T. j. @. Heath.
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MRppsvtiIe.

Gunuing seems to be the favorite
sport with US now.
Our corn crop this season is the
poorest for many years.
Rev. &. 8. Pierce attended the
General Baptist Association last
week.
Misses Keith and Gordy, OF Chin
colleague Island, are visiting friends
in our village.
Mrs. Mollie Raytleld and Mrs
Elbridge Ross are booked to arrive
home Friday, after quite an extend
ed trip to New York.
There is building boom in our
town and neighborhood New dwell
ipgs can be seen in course Of erection
in almost every direction.
Mr.. John w. Taylor, our hustling
farmer and all around business man,
thinks of quitting the farm and en-
gaging in the canning business.
Miss Bertha Smith, teacher OF
Chincoteague, is home on q visit to
her parents, the schools there having
been closed by an epidemic Of scarlet
fever.
Our oystermen have been working
with might and main during the
pleasant weather, making the other
wise silent waters resound with the
click OF the tong shafts and the
sound OF the culling hammer, and
are receiving very remunerative
prices for their product.
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A Big kuppsr.

Mr.. s. L. Thornton, merchant, Of
Atlantic, entertained a party of his
customers at Slidnight supper last
Tuesday night. The menu card had
only "brandt" upon it but that was
enough and no one asked for any.
thing else. Brandt in every style
was good enough for them. The
guests were R. V. Gladdlng, n. 3.
Conquest, T. H. Winder, T. z. B.
Davis, R. Gillespie, P. E. Shields,
Ohas. Reaves, Harry Wright, Chss.
Hurley. Harry Miles, William Wat
son and J. W. Taylor.
One of them.
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Church EntsrtniuinesI1.

The Sav&ReVille Sunday school will
have an oyster supper on Thursday
evening OF the 27th lost. Ice cream
and other refreshments will also be
served. The public cordially invited.
The members and friends OF Grant
Memorial NJ. p. Oh ureh will hold a
fair In church yard, Thursday Nov
ember 97th, Thanksgiving Day. Sup
PEI consisting OF oysters and HeatA
will be ser we'd, also refreshments. a
are invited.
There will be q Sack Entertain
ment at Smiths Chapel on the 9th
inst, Thanksgiving. A six O'Clock
dinner or free supper will be- given to
all who will contribats one penny
each year OF their age. Husbands are
invited to attend with their wives,
young folks vita their sweethearfs
and all are promised a good time.
The ladies OF the Faithful Workers
of the N. E. Church, New Church,
Va, will hold an oyster supper at
the mill OF Mr.. g. Frank Elliott's,
Thursday, November 9th inst,
being the day Of sale of said mill
property. Oysters will be served in
various styles, also other refresh
mehts. All are INVITED to be present
and buy the many bargains to be
offered and partaks OF the delicious
oysters to be had on this occasion.
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G.. g. Joynes,
Co. Supt Of Schools.

To the Teachers Of AccOmacE County.
AS you will see by announcement
we hold our fourth Annual Institute
at Accomaek g. H Nov. eth and
2Sth, 1902, and it behooves every
teacher in the county to use his or
her best endea vor to make this In
stitute grand success. The time is
short, but if you will get ready, at
tend and be prepared to express an
opinion and discuss questions rela-
tive to school work, our meeting will
be one of great benefit both to you
and to the schools under our care.
Fellow teachers, our work is
great one; are you in earnest? Do you
desire to become thoroughly efficient2
II so then it is your duty to attend
and help make the Institute a sue
cess.
We desire to make this session
profitable one and in order to accom-
plish this result we have prepared
programme which is In itself a guar
antee OF success We feel assured that
with such galaxy OF prominent ed
ucators and the interchange Of ideas
between actual workers the meeting
will be helpful. 1t will at least be a
benefit to US as teachers and help US
to a more efficient discharge OF our
duties. We shall expect your pres.
ence and help. We are going to pre-
sumo that you will be present and do
your best.
W. A. P. Strang, President,
Accomac Teachers Association.
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Acsomsc re.ch.rr Association.

The Accomac Teachers Association
meets at Accomac @. H., November
9th aud 2eth. 1t is expected that az
many teachers as can possibly do so,
will attend. shall be glad to have
the teachers bring some school work
with them. Work In penmanship,
map drawing, composition, letter.
writing-work showing neatness in
the solution of problems. Put the
name ami age OF the pupil, and the
name OF the school on each piece OF
work, that may return the same at
the close OF the Institute. Whatever
troubles or hindrances teRchers have
10 their sch oCl work, they are re-
quested to pat In the form OF ques-
lions, and submit to the meeting for
general discussion.
The following ladies and gentle
men have very kindly consented to
act as reception committee, viz DR..
j. n. Ayres, Jno. w. Edmonds. e..
L. Doughty and John ID. Grant, Jr.,
Misses Daisy O. Ayres and Tibbie N.
Grant.
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Program.

Thursday 10 a. m-Address OF well
come R. K. Phelps.
Response l.. Ames.
Election OF officers.
10 to 1:SO recess.
1:30 Disclplinipg a school.
l. Punishment-W. w. Bryan.
2. Rewards-A @ Smith.
3. Moral Suasion-kdalia Petty.
4. The rod-E B. Phillips.
2:45 D. IN Uniformity of dress in
the public schools-Mrs Jennie d.
Gresham
500 p. m.-The most effective
method OF interesting indifferent
pupils-Miss Emma LeCato.
$3.50 p. III. Query box General dis
cusslon.
Adjournment.
p. m.-Addresses by the Hon
Harry st. George Tucker, Prof. Chas
w. Kent.
Friday.
$50 a. maids to school work.
/. Relation OF trustees to the
schools Harry Miles.
2. Co operation Of parents-Mrs.
Georgia Stockley.
3. School environments-Harry
A. Mock.
4 Approximations L. Read.
1O:15-Value Of Physiology and
Hygiene in the public Schools-R. A.
Jones.
1890 a. m.-Value Of dead Ian
guages In a public school education
Clyde @. Hoover.
10.45 a. m.-Vslue OF Civil Govern
ment in the public Schools-A. R.
Mackreth.
Address, Lyon G. Tyler.
11:45-Query box-GeLeral discus
sions.
10 to 1870 recess.
Friday Afternoon.
1.30-Muslc in the public schools
Mabel p. Yingling.
1:45-Art In the public schools-M.
A. Fosque.
2.00-High Schools.
1. Relation OF high schools to
grammar schools and higher institu-
tions-A. L Burger.
2:15-2 The fuLction OF high
schools IN the education OF the mass
80 E q. Sydenstricker.
2;5O-Query bo1-General discus
sions.
3:15-Prof. Robt. Frazer.
Friday Night.
7:OO-Elocution in the public
sehools-Mrs. E. s. Titloe.
730-The educational value of the
study OF literature-Prof VIM. s.
Cure IL
g. g. Joynes,
Co. Supt Of Schools.
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Thanksgiving DLnnsr.

Big dinner and supper Thanks
giving" at Hotel Wachapreague.
Bill OF fare-roast turkey and cram
berry sauce, goose. oysters in every
sty lie, roast beef, chicken salad, veni-
son pastry, mince, pumpkin and po-
tato pies, cakes, cho colate, etc, etc.
Special dishes to order. Everybody
invited, bring your girls, wives,
brothers, sisters and friends. Music
on Victor talking machine, piano, &c.
Ice cream and oysters, &C., served
every Saturday afternoon for benefit
OF the new church.
A Fl. g. Mears, Prop.
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Look to US for the new fall styles
in mems, boys, and children suits
and overcoats. You know our repu-
tation as leaders. We've never dis
appointed you in giving you the
latest and best At the lowest prices,
and We won't do it now.
Pate & Mason.
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The s'Grand stan,' State schsoI Fund
Circular No. 225. Apportionment
No 2-1902-1903.
The amount to Accomack county
is $14,S26 "A aud is herein apportion-
ed to the school districts OF this
county at the rate of $1,167 per head
OF school population. This money is
to be used excldsiv ly for the pay OF
teachers.
County treasurers and district
clerks are requested to take copy.
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Very respectfully,
g. g. Joynes,
Supt. Schools.

In addition to the and 10 cent
goods at the Pocomoke 10 cent store,
they have added better grade OF
choice articles at higher value. Call
and see them.
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FOR SALe-One pair of Chinco-
league ponies, three years old, brok-
en- to harness, apply to
Peter j. Gillespie,
Wishart Point, Va.
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Well drop in and we'll show you
the most exquisite colorings, styles
and standings in dress goods. Desira-
BILE and exclusive effects.
Pate & Mason.
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Results are the strongest convincs
ers. Our ads only begin in the
papers, the strongest part of them is
in their fulfillment in giving values
that force recognition as genuine
bargains that win appreciation and
instil confidence.
Pate g. Mason.
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Owing to the warm weather We
will reduce our prices on all ready
made clothing to a price that will
iuit the buyers.
D. Ii. johnson d Son.
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Unfvsr.ai Temperance .suDday.

Next Sabbath, November 23rd, be-
ing he day set apart by all the world
as the one day 10 the year whea all,
with one accord, shall discuss the
very important topic-Temper4nce-
we request every Sunday School
Superintendent throughout the Dis
trict to give earnest talks in their
schools on this subject and every
pastor to deliver temperance sermons
from their pulpits.
w. G. II. u.
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Business Notices.

NoTICE-The party who borrowed
our wire street.-the r is requested to re-
turn it at once.
J. W. Rogers g. Bros,
Onley, Va.
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A store full Of interest, gllttering
with autumn offerings, awaits your
inspection and approval.
Pate & Mason.
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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.
Mr.. r. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. H., the first day OF every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice Is Lumber 90.
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A very stylish up-to-date line Of
oats and shoes have just arrived at
Ames, Shield & Co.
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NoTICE-All persons are hereby
fore warned from cunning on my
premises, Mt. Gusts.
L. M. Tiffany.
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Bud Mason,
for 3. NJ. Mason.

New invoices every week of dress
goods and trimmings, ladies, misses
and children's wraps at
Pate & Mason's.
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- Our clothing buyer returned to-day
with q complete line OF suits and
ovsrcoats for all sizes at cut prices.
Ames, Shield Il Co.
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New invoices OF furs for ladl es, miss
es and children. You will say so when
you see them.
Pate b Mason.
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Furniture, furniture. furniture in
car load lots, and 1t is beautiful at
Pate 81 Masen's,
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Eor robes, blankets and harnePS
see the stock that has come in tits
week at
Ames, Shield & 90.
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NoTIcE-I am prepared to place a
few thousand dollars on first-class
real estate, first mortgage. Persons
having money to loan will please
with the undersigned.
No boz US paid.
Geo E Winder,
Pungoteague, Va.
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Wonderful |! Wonderful !
Coal Mines Opened Up
so has A. II. q. Mears' Big StOre..-

NOW READY BUSINESS
An New Goods arriving daily consist
silks broadcoths
hannes, sians, ginghams outings, hanne
caicoes; full line Of notions Knit
r.. hosiery HamonrR ace
ready made clothing In all
desired 10
latest styles OF and round
Norfolk
everything desirable and prices right
Infants &C., &C.
furniture trunks telescopes suit cases
learlya bargains.
wanted in exchange for goods
respectfully yours,
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NOTICE Owing to my feeble con-
dition and i'll health, l hereby give
notice that l have engaged j. Il.
Jones as my personal representative.
who will hereafter transact all my
business affairs.
D. II. Dennis,
Nov /, 1909. Temperanceville, Va.
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FoR SALE-For the year 1908, for
one year, with privilege OF q longer
term, ny large glass front storehouse
in Exmore, Va, or l will sell the
same cheap and on easy terms. Apply
to or address
VIM. J. Mapp Sr.
EYm0ra Va
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A revival meeting ia In progress at
the Baptist Church conducted by
Rev. L. B. Kirby.
The age-herald., 1902-02-02

tarry, how high up in the mountains, or far distanct from other inhabitants.
 Then take the railways. American roll ing stock and roadbeds are far and away heavier and firmer than any that can be shown by the German governments and private corporations that own the Ger man railways. On the other hand travel CTS in Germany, when they arrive at their destination may be sure of 1t. They need not sit on pins and needles if the place be new and unknown by its aspect to time, hardening for hours to jargon bawled out by a conductor, then pass by the place because the name of it Is on signboard few feet long and foot wide
 invisible save only to passengers whose seats happen to be opposite to the sign when the train stops. The names of stop ping places along German railroads are advertised by three large signboards. one at each end of the station, besides the transparent glass signboard in the middle. Hence the first glance out of a car win dow discovers the identity of a station. What superior handbag service is met with. moreover, in German stations. It needs but a wink of the hand from door
 way or window to call to ones aid on the train stopping a quiet man, cleanly clad, identifiable by number, who will relieve one's bags and packages, summon cab, and bring ones trunk to 1t for trifing compensation. As for depot conveniences, one has only to think of the contrast be- tween what most American ones present and the spotlessly clean waiting and re- freshment rooms of German village de- pots, to begin to think the American peo-
The age-herald., 1902-02-02

repairing commission. Poor men, who otherwise would have to be supported in almshouses, are hired to break these stones and then are trained to the work or repairing the roadbeds. The money to pay the men is made by auctioneering or to the highest bidder the crops of the frult trees that were planted on both sides Of the highway when it was built
 and which are nourished well by the man. ure that falls along the road and is pushed al intervals by road tender upon their roots. The purchasers of the crop sees to it that his fruit is not stolen
 The road commissioners have no both CT about that. And. although the sale be by auction 1t brings in considerable
 Every burgher knows how much, be- cause the sales of highway fruit crops are published in the local newspapers.
 Take the postoffice. We must concede, I think that Germany beats us in this. It is small per cent safer than the American mail and several per cent cheaper. Letters in most cities are car ried for a fraction over one cent, open letters for a fraction over one-half of cent, and printed post cards for half cent Manuscripts and business papers pay book postage rates. Packages weighing up to ten German or twelve English pounds are carried by mail long distances for F cents; the contents of the packages may be prepaid or you pay a trif1e extra, and give the postman the money for the contents, the post settling your account with the sender of the pack ages are brought to your door, no mat ter how small the place is where you
The age-herald., 1902-02-02

Germany beats America in tidiness, in cities, towns, and villages. It beats it. too, in the cleanliness and solidity of every kind of public conveyance with the exception of railway cars. Its 21s horse cars, are spotless, so are its 12 cents a fare cabs; so are it's boats and ferries. So. likewise. are it's highways and byways. The police and gems d armes mounted police enforce cleanliness on all roads Most cities enforce ordinances like wise against omnibus and car owners cov- ering their conveyances with advertise ments. Such conveyances are licensed to carry passengers, not the names of soaps and baking powders. think the logic good myself; better than any which Eng Iishmen or Americans adopt.
 Americans concede that roadmaking in Germany Is a fine art. Few, however, realize that road repairing has been re- duced to a comparatively cheap art as well. I wish devoutly that local societies could be formed in order to study 1t and apply the results of the study to country roads in America. spoke once on the subject to an audience of leading citizens in Ulster County, in New York an ideal county to experiment in. having all the three chief things for success. I mean stones. paupers, and fruit trees Ger mans find that it pays to encourage peasants to free their fields of stones; the property rises in value-taxing value. The stones thrown into heaps by the road tides are purchased by the district road