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Save VOur Ewes.

If your eyesight is good, take care or
it. Look away Off yonder every time
YOU get to the bottom of a page in
reading. If it Is defective, let no foot
ish pride prevent you from wearing
the proper glasses.
There is no sense in handicapping
Yourself in life when 4 piece Of glass
before each eye will make your vision
as good as it possibly can be. The ocu-
list will not advise YOU to wear glasses
if YOU do not need them any more than
lie will prescribe drug you do not
need.
Plenty Of people, though, do not
know that they have defective sight
because they have never really seen at
all. They have headaches infamed
eyes. sites, even much graver troubles,
from the strain Of trying to see with
eyes that were put up wrong. There
are cases where homicidal insanity
has been completely cured when i'm
paired vision has been corrected
Harvey Sutherland in Ainslees Maya
zinc
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
HOW THEY KNEW.
The BlOssOniing of n Tender Bud
Into the Flower of Love.

Nessic had slipped in later than usual
The night before, and her mother OBJ
served that the streak of lamplight
that always stretched from her room
across the hallway was absent, but
there was no suggestion Of sadness
about her in the morning. The mother,
watching the young face, saw there
strange, subdued eXhilaration.
Once as the girl went about her morn
ing work the mellow voice foated out
In song. but the song died away In n
little Groom and tear trembled in the
melody of it, Later, when the mother
set her to work upon some fruit, the
deft fingers moved slowly, and soft
aushes Of color passed and repassed
over her face in bewildering game
with the dreams that filed her eyes.
The mother watched and wondered
After long silence she spoke, and the
girl answered in voice broken with Il
tenderness that slipped royal robe up
on the commonplace words. The moth
or turned away, awed by the under
standing. but Nessie did not see her
tears.
The older sister called from the laun-
dry for assistance, and Nessie's swift
feet ran in answer to the summons.
The washerwomans baby was making
itself troublesome. 1t was peevish
child and not pretty one, but under
the magic of Nesse's smile some of the
graces Of better favored babyhood
came over the frctful little one.
Nessie quoted it, and as she held 1t
her dream once more overwhelmed her.
and she sat brooding over the child
with the soft eyes that God gives to
mothers. The washerwoman murmur-
ed blessing, and the older sister,
whose heart was lying under low,
green grave, hurried away that she
might not cry aloud with the pain that
the l0velit eyes had made new.
In the evening, when the brother
was preparing to go out, 1t was Nessle
who danced up to him, setting his tie
in order ana brushing his coat collar
with caressing little touches that won
him to impulsive response. On the
veranda her father was sitting enjoy
ins the quiet of the sunset hour, but
she did not approach him, fearing lest
her heart should cry out its story too
soon.
The white rose tree growing up above
the rail stretched out blossom laden
arms TO her in an invitation that awak-
ened a new excitement. She rested
her hot cheek against the cool green OF
the leaves, and then, as coy little bud
swayed toward her on the breeze, she
bent and kissed it for its love.
Her father watched her with grave.
tender eyes. She was the little one OF
his flock, and something in the absorb
ed expectancy Of her attitude set him
to dreaming as the half light darkened.
Something in his dream, something
in her sudden slipping away as mans
feet crunched the gravel, brought a
mist before his glasses. His step was
heavier than usual as he responded to
the summons to the parlor. At the
door he paused a moment Nessie's
voice hoated out to him. soft echo Of
the gentle voice Of his dream. Yet all
she had said was
"JOhnw-Charlotte a. Canty in Nun
sey's Magazine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

"In the winter of 1898 and 1899 l
was taken down with a severe attack
of what is called La Grippe" says F
l.. Hewett. a prominent druggist OF
Winfield, Ill. The only medicine l
used was two bottles of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t broke up
the cold and stopped the coughing
like magic, and | have never since
been troubled with Grippe" Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy can always
be depended upon to break up a
severe cold and ward of any threat
ened attack of pneumonia. 1t is
pleasant to take, too, which makes it
the most desirable and one of the
most popular preparations in use for
these ailments. For sale by VIM. P.
Bell s. Co., Accomac 9. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Cuban President n Mothers hoy.

Ny father died when | was a boy
and was left entirely to the care and
training Of my mother Every true son
has the highest respect and love for his
mother, but have special cause for
gratitude. as my mother was one OF
the truest and best Of women. What
little am and what little have done
for my country owe TO her. was
the only child, and she lived for me-
She taught me the path OF rectitude.
and my love for freedom she breathed
into my spirit from her patriotic SOUL
Tomo, Estrada Palma in Success.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Ioffery Methods.

An English writer declares that finan-
cial morality, imperfect as it is in our
day. is superior to that of the epoch
that came to an end in 1926 with the
abolition Of lotteries. Take single
instance. Lord North in 1779, while
the American war Of independence
was in progress, issued 10000 lottery
tickets, 10000 of which were given as
brides to members Of parliament"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
AccoMAcK G. H., VA.
February "a, 1902.

To the creditors of Elliott
Johnston, deceased, and all
others concerned: You are here
by notified that, at the request
of the personal representative
of the said decedent, l have ap-
pointed the 31st day of March
next, at my said office, for re.
ceiving proof of all debts and
demands against the said de-
cedent or his 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.
Jno s. Parsons,
Conn. OF Accounts of Accomack
County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
HIS Second Leg Pension.

The British admiral Sir James Cor
don was a humorist in his way, and it
is related of him and Admiral Pell that
they used to amuse themselves in lei
sure hours by running foot races, be-
ing quite evenly matched, Sir James
having a cork leg and Pell one of
wood.
AS an instance of his fondness for
practical Joking a story is now told;
Sir James during a battle toward the
end Of his fighting career had his
wooden leg shot away. The old sea
fighter at once applied for a second
"leg pension" and cheerfully drew it to
the end of his days.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22

Let the negro alone! He is showing
better ability to hoe his own row
every year. He is at peace with his
neighbors, and he is appealing for no
foreign advice or agitation in his be-
half. He Is hustling for provisions
and not politics. He Is anxious for
sugar and sorghum and Sunday-go-to-
meeting buds and not for universal
suffrage. Let him alone, and he will
cheerfully take all the risks Of being
his own redeemO-- ---
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Failed to Catch the Tune.

A professor in an old Pennsylvania
college was conducting a review In
Latin. OF a sleepy looking youth he
asked the question, what construc-
ton is that at the top Of page twelve"
81 don't know" was the prompt re-
ply.
"Why not?" Numbered the professor.
81 have been harping on that cOnstruc-
ton all term"
81 know you have, professor" was
the soft reply. "but l haven't caught
the tune yet"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Won the Crowd.

Charley Burley, the abolitionist, in
the midst of an antislavery speech was
struck by a decayed egg full in the
face. Pausing to wipe away the con-
tents of the missile, he said calmly, Il
have always contended that proslavery
arguments were very unsound." The
crowd roared, and he was no longer
mOIqStpd
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
A ScripturaI Mule.

an be ready for you in minute"
said the old colored farmer to the
sheriff; "dez ez soon ez l feeds Solo
mon."
who's Solomon"
Hes my mule, sub. Dat what he
name Is"
"Why did you give him that name%
"Kaze he de wises' mule in de courI-
ty, sub, en- he thinks dat fast travelin'
is all vanity en- wexation er sperrit
thus fullllin' de book er Proverbs!-
Atlanta Constitution.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Noted PORtmen.

The native runner pOstmen Of Natal
are strikingly picturesque when on
business bent. With their sandaled
feet and headdress Of dried leaves,
which rattle as they run, and mill
tary greatcOat underneath which is a
garment called the mucetu, they travel
for miles at a jog trot at four miles an
hour and receive as payment So Il
,,npfb
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
The Edinhnrph Review.

Edinburgh's blue and yellow pestl'
lence." the Edinburgh Review, is now
100 years old. 1t has had only six ed
itors in a century-Francis Jeffrey,
1SO2-20; Macvey Napier, 1S29-41; Will
liam Empson, 1912; Sir George Corn
ewall Lewis, 1929; Henry Reeve,
1S63-95, and the Hon. Arthur Elliot
since 1895.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22

do you take this man to be your
welded husbandY asked the justice
of the peace.
81 don't know whether to do it or
not squire" said the young woman,
wiping her eyes. Hes got the money
from me to pay for the license. l don't
like to marry a man Of that kind, and
yet l hate to see 81 wasted."-Chicago
Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
TIIden's Dog.

At one Of the early dog shows Sam
uel ]. Tilden bought an immense Great
Dane dog. whats his nameT asked
Il visitor.
"Ask him." said Mr.. Tilden.
"What good would that do"
ITS his name" was the reply.
So it was-"Askim."
The dog knew a number Of tricks,
but would only perform when fed
He'd make good politician" said
his owner as he gave him a BONE
New York World.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Her Decision.

"Whatever my daughter decides
upon, sir, will abide by"
Good! She has decided that she
will marry me If you will supply the
means. "-Detroit Free Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22

Many man goes around looking for
trouble, and the minute he meets 1t he
has hurry call in another direction
Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
nnn,H Teeth.

De Style-He pulled fifteen teeth
from me.
Gunbusta-He's no dentist
De Style-I know it, but he pried
open the dogs mouth and yanked him
Off.-NeW York Telegram.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
Notice tOCreditOrS
Commissioners Office,
Accomack G. H.. Va, :
February "a, 1902. J

To the creditors of Raymond
R Hutchinson, deceased, and
all others concerned: You are
hereby notified that, at the re-
quest of the personal represen.
tative of the said decedent, |
have appointed tho 3lst day of
March next, at my said office,
for receiving proof of all debts
and demands against the said
decedent or his 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.
Jno. s. Parsons.
Conn. OF Accounts Of Accomack
County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22

II may be better to be born lucky
than rich. but no one can be sure about
q for the reason that he who Is born
rich is lucky.-Saturday Evening Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22

"f" stops for passengers on signal
to conductor 2Daily, except Sunday
r. b. Cooke. j. &. Rodgers,
Traffic Manager, Supt
Norfolk, Va. Cape Charles. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
NEW YORK, pH1LA. & NORFOLK
RAILROAD

Time Table In Effect Jan. 81, 1902.
Quickest and only daily line between
Boston, New York, Phila., Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
| M M u N | z E
Hog Cholera.
Great Danger.

There safe way and that is to lmmunze There is
one safe way lmmunze and that is explained in our book
STANDARD Immunity"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22

The egotist could die happy II he
Thought he could deliYer hie oHn funer-
nj grafton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
ONANCOCK TELEPHONE
Directory.

SPENCER F. ROGERS-President.
ALBERT J. MCMATH-Secretary.
JOHN w. ROGERS-Treasurer.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-22
OFFICES:

Thos. W. Blackstone.
DR.. John II. Ayree,
L. Floyd Mock.
T. b. Quinby Home.
do Office,
Greenbush Aanurac-
turing Co.,
James n. Fletcher.
Thos. 8. Hopkins o. Co.
DIR. z. T. Mason.
Ssyageyille,
Melfa,
j. j. Belotc,
Keller.
Onley, u. W. Rogers &
Bros.,)
Onley Staten,
Savage s. AmeR
Bull, East & Core.
A. j. McMath.
DR.. John w. Kellhn,
louisville.
Benz. 7. Gunter
.Daugberty,
Capt. ID. S. Rich.
Produce Exchange.
A. W. Lilliston.
Il. X. Mears,
Marsh Bros, southside'
do northside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
HOIsINGTON HUMMINGs.
From the Dispatch

E. j. Barrett is hauling rock for
the erection OF new dwelling.
Mrs. Schwager is rapidly recover
ing from her recent spell of sickness.
Smed Wilkinson will begin build
ing on the lots north Of F. V. Roesler
soon.
The miHuet club have decided to
have an oyster supper follow the dance
on Christmas eve.
: l.. E. Baker ls preparing to build
on his farm southwest of town in the
spring.
J. B. McCally is preparing to re-
model the opera house by putting 10
new seats and making several 9th er
necessary Improvements.
The meetings at the Christian
church resulted in 81 persons being
added to the church, which places the
membership beyond the 200 mark.
The city marshal and street COM
missioner were released from office at
the council meeting last week The
vacancies have not yet been filled.
The road leading to Hoisin ton
from the south has been graded up 10
several places and otherwise improv-
ed.
Quincy Jessup and Miss Edith
Boyd were married by Rev. Chapman
at the home of the brides parents,
six miles southwest of town Wednes-
day evening.
The social at the home of Engineer
Scrogin Monday night was very we'll
attended. Various games were play
ed and several parties furnished mu.
sic to late hour.
Frank Gehrer is working as fore
man for John Pilkington on large
monastery at Victoria where he has
ten thousand yards of plastering I'M
der his supervision. Mr.. Pilkington
finishes the entire building which con-
sists of SO rooms. The dining room
is 26x56 and other rooms in proper
tion.
DR.. 8. s. Myers and Miss Joycie
Weaver were married by Rev A E.
Baldwin at the Methodist Protestant
Church at Centerville Kansas on
Thanksgiving eve The doctor aud
his wife were both residents of Cen
terville but hereafter will make their
home in Hoisingtou.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

ball here on New Year eve, and she
committee who have the matter IN
charge will prepare things to show
those who attend a good time. Ar
rangements will be made for good
music and the ball will open promptly
at o'clock. rain or shine. Admis-
sion will be 80 cents at the door, cash
up and no grnm bling.
A number of the old friends of j
IS. Dalziel gathered AT his home Fri
day evening to help him eelebra g his
sixtieth birthday. A most pleasant
evening was spent and all expressed
g wish that Jim would live to enjoy
many more birthdays. It was also
the marriage anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs Dalziel, they having shared to.
gether the smiles and trowns of tbii
old world for thirty years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
ELLINwooD EFFECTS.
From the Leader.

q. h Kelch is having the interior Oh
his Eagle Exchange repapered. re-
painted and renovated throughout.
The annual masqu ball of the Film.
wood dancig club will be given al
the opera house, New Year eve,
December 81.
The members of the Maennerchor
will give grand masquerade ball.
at the opera house. February %, 1908.
Geo. Melton and wife came up
from Enid, o. T., Tuesday night, to
spend the holidays with Mrs. Mel
toms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. v. s.
Musil.
Johnny Dlck and Walser Herold
left Tuesday fer LaJunta, Colo
where they have secured good posi-
tions with the Saata Fs road
Toe Sprinkler has rented the little
store room north of McCracken bus
mess shop and will use it as sales :
room for second hand goods.
Our old friend Franz RobI is q
mighty good farmer, but from all re-
ports he's not much of a hand at
catching jack rabbits, even after they
are wounded.
Fred Panning met with quite q
serious accident at his home east of
town. on Tuesday morning He slip
ped on the porch steps and fell heav.
lily, breaking three ribs.
John RAIDER came from York Neb.,
Tuesday morning to visit mis- father,
Mat RAIDER, and other friends and
relatives. John bas sold his store at
York, ad will join his brother, Frank
ut Buffalo, Wyoming, in the near flu
ture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
Rev. Fri r. Hicks. 1903 Almanac.

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Via the Santa Fe.

Very low rates to any point with
in two hundred miles for the Holli-
days on sale Dec. Oath, 25th, aud
30fh and Ian. let, final limit Jan I'd.
Rata one fare for round trip with a
minimum rate of 80 cts.
Topeka and return $500, or sale
Dec 9th, 2Sth, and 10Th, final limit
Jar. End.
kansas City aud return SO 60, on
sals Jan. 18th and 18th, final Limit
Jaa 10Th. May be extended to Jan.
3fse.
kansas City and return SO 65. on
sale Jan. 25th, 26,h, final limit Jan.
29.h. May be extended 10 Feb. 18th.
Hutchinson and return, on sale
January 6rh and 7th, final limit
January 9th. Rate 50 10.
Kinsley and return, on sale Janu
arr 18th and 10Th, final limit Janu-
arg 18th. Rate 81 60
Topeka and return or sale Janu.
AIRY 19th, 23rd and 18th, final limit
January 3Ist. Rate So 60.
W. ToRREY. Agt., Santa Fe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
cLAFL1N COMMENTS.
From the Clarion

Erastus Looney came in from the
west this morning for visit with old
friends.
O. B. Looney and wife returned
Friday last from their trip east, after
an absence of several weeks.
The large number of horse buyers
that are working this part of the
country st present seems to indicate
that that class of stock is in demand
The box social at the school house
In district 80 Wednesday of last week
was q financial and social success.
The SUM of 81 10 was the amount of
the net proceeds
The Woodmen win give masque
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the copsumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he SO much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he. gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
ascoTTa BOVINE. Chemists.
soc, end et.ool 81 dFpesists. :
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
Notice Us Blush.

The BARTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT
came out last week with twelve pages
with we'll set holiday ads and crisp.
newsy reading matter. They have to
get up early to trot in Bro. Stokes
class in the local newspaper hsId.-Ei.
linwood Leader.
The DEMOCRAT of last week came
out with twelve pages chuck full OF
holiday advertising matter. The Lead
er also issuing twelve page psper on
account of the heavy advertising. Plen-
ty of that kind of work and there will
be very few mail order Christmas
presents this year.-Hoissngton DIS.
patcq.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
CObs Wanted,
atElect. Light Plant.

AN Illinois man fell in love with
a handsome young woman OF
lola who was visiting in his state
and, gave her a diamond ring
which beavers is worth $4,000.
When the young woman returnd
home and got to going with
her Steady again, she decided
that he looked good to her, and
as gently as possible she inform
ed the man from Illinois that he
was no longer in the running. He
asked her to return the ring.
She coulden see it that way.
Last week he instituted proceed
ings in the Allen county district
court to recover the diamond.
What a splendid present you can
make your wife by purchasing for her
one of those Great MAJE5TIC RANGES,
the only all matleabie range on the
market and possessing one third more
cooking and baking qualities than any
otber. Come in and let us explain to
yeu Why this Great Range is capable
of doing just what We claim.
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Go.
Train No. s on the Santa Fe was
abdul 10 hours late, Sunday night.
coming in Monday morning with a
mans cap. mitten and a spike maui
on the pilot. with other indications
thai somebody had got an unwelcome
Jolt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Do you want some nice plants cheap
AS have more than can convenient
ly take care of with soft coal, will
close out my plantsSat greatly reduced
prices. Some of them for little more
than the price of the pots.
MRS. ELLA M. STOKE.