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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

The appropriation of $500, 600, asked
for by the jamestown Exposition
Company, is now assured beyond
every reasonable doubt, to the graft
fication of the people generally of the
State. The fate of the bill was set =
tied in the Senate on Tuesday by the
rejection of every amendment look.
ing to its defeat and the final and
favorable vote has probably been
taken in that body before this time.
Failure, Of course, was not to be
thought of in the matter. The honor,
credit, good name and material pros
perity OF the State demanded that
the appropriation be made, and we
have never doubted, that majority
of the members of the Legislature
would realize the duty they owed to
their constituents and the best in.
terests of the State and vote for it,
Any other result would have put the
State in ridiculous and most un-
enviable position.
The bill passed the Senate by tn,
vote of % to IA, according to the
latest advices, on Thursday after
noon.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

The Petersburg Index-Appeal, In a
recent article, voices the sentiment
of the people of the State, except
those running with the machine and
a few others, perhaps, who believe
that the people are not capable of
choosing their own officers in saying:
Whatever defects may be in the pri-
mary plan, either inherently or
through the indisposition of voters
to act under it, it is very much
superior to the old plan, and certain
ly should not be abandoned until
given full and fair trial. Whatever
defects 1t may have it is hardly open
to question that the votes cast in the
primaries are more fairly representa-
tive of the popular will, and less sub
ject to the malign influences OF boss
ism operating through cliques and
rings than the votes cast in ward
and precinct meetings.
1t being the only plan, through
which our officers can be elected,
until another Democratic State Con-
vention meets to elect delegates to
the Presidential nominating conven-
ton next year, why not give it fair
trial in the meantime? If not chronic
grumblers and having at heart the
best interests of our party and State
is there anything else for us to dor
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Candidate Card.

To the Voters of Accomack County:
The new Constitution OF the State OF Vir-
0inia, adopted by the Convention OF l9Ol- =,
with the Schedule thereto annexed, provides,
that on the First day of February. A. D., 1904,
the present judicial system of County Courts
i'm said State shall cease, and the judicial sys-
tenn of Circuit Courts created by said Consti-
tuition. shall go into operation; and further
provides, that in the County of Accomack,
there shall be elected on Tuesday after the
first Monday in November, A. d.. 1903, with
other County officers, one County Clerk. who
shall be Clerk of the Circuit Court" for which
Office hereby announce myself candidate
at said November election, subject TO nomina-
ton at the Democratic Primary Election 10
select candidates for County offices.
Truly thankful to my fellow citizens TOR
their support in the past, shall indeed be
sincerely grateful for continuance thereon;
and If elected, shall strive with utmost en-
deavor 10 discharge the duties of the office
faithfully, promptly, efficiently and obliging-
ly; ever seeking Divine guidance.
In the event of my ele ,tiOn to said office, IL
is my purpose, on entering upon the duties
thereof, to request the Court to appoint Mr..
Robert II. Oldham and Mr.. John II. Wise.
Deputy Clerks.
Very respectfully,
John d. Grant.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
The Mann Bill and Liquor License.

What have to say on this subject
is not written in prejudice to the men
that are engaged In the liquor trade
in Accomac. Personally, 80 far as l
know, they are my friends. Many
of them / know and i love them
Naturally they are not mean men.
Many of them despise the business
they are in. But 1t Is an easy bust
ness to conduct. There is large profit
in it, and they are In it for the money
The better type of men among them
honor the man that honestly and
openly opposes that business be-
cause they know that it is a blight
and a curse.
There is law In this State de
manding that a majority OF the
voters of any district must be signed
to petition for license before IL
cense can be granted. This does not
apply to towns of over 500 inhabi
tants or to watering places. In a
moment of thoughtlessness, or under
some plausible pretense, persous
may be led to sign these papers.
What does it mean to sign such a
paperH
/. 1t means that you are friend
and an advocate of the sale of liquor
2. 1t means that you care more
for the small amount of tax paid fol-
the license than you do for the COM
fort OF wives and mothers, or for the
souls of husbands and boys.
3. 1t means that you are a par
taker in every crime committed by
apy person that commits the crime
while under the influence of whiskey
thus sold.
Can you afford it, If q Christian
no. BY such an act you lose your In
lfluence even over the man that sell'
whiskey. No man can honor the
| man bUdt Q6llUcidtcly NONo0So A~~
self. Such an act, if considerably
taken, puts the man in exactly th'
same position as the man that SELL
LIQUOR. If a Christian cannot sell 1t
then q Christian cannot sign TO
another to sell it. If nota Christian
| if you feel an interest 10 the mora
an social development OF your com
mupity, if you love manhood mor'
than you love misery, then you can
not sigu it. No man that is not will
ling that his boy should fill drunk
ards grave can homes ly sign such
paper.
d; Let the towns that may be exclud
ed by this law, at once petition for
local option election, and drive, a
far as we can, the sale OF the sou
destroying stuff from our country
For Gods sake and your boys SAKE
be men,
w. J. Twilley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

Hon. Claude A. Swanson will be in
the race for the governorship next
year and according to the dispatches
giving the informal ton counts upon
Senator Martins support" That be
will make the fight again, in view of
his previous declarations to that
effect, of course was expected, but
that he permits the name of Senator
Martin to be coupled with his ctndi.
dacy another time causes too much
surprise for the statement to be ac-
cepted as correct. Past experience
surely has taught him too much, to
be willing thus to defy public seIti
ment, and it is fair to presume that
there is some mistake 10 the matter
We prefer at least to believe, that the
distinguished young Virsinian did
not have to ask him or anyone else,
whether or not he should be a can
didate, but that he is willing to trust
the people rather than the INA
chine" to elevate him to the position
to which he aspires. 1t is to be hoped
that the rumor is incorrect and that
he does not desire and will not need
the endorsement of the machine"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
District Anti-Saloon Leagues.
W. J. Twilley

The second annual convention OF
the Anti-Saloon League on the
Eastern Shore Of Virginia was held
at Onancock last Wednesday. The
territory of the whole shore was d.
vided and separate and indepen-
dent league was organized in Acco-
mack.
The County League laid its plans
for the organization of league in
every magisterial district by the APP
pointment of a president to each dis
district for organization.
Thos. g. Pullen who was elected
president of the Metompkin District
will organize q District League at
Bloxom, Thursday night, the Goth OF
April. Rev. j. W. West the field
secretary of the State Anti-Saloon
League will address the audience at
that time. Wednesday night, the
Goth, he will deliver an able and in
teresting address in the Baptist
Church at Parksley. All are invited
T. G.. Pullen,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

VIRGINIA:-At a court held
for the County of Accomack ON
the 3Oth day of March, A. D.,
1908.
K. G. Horsey and others.
For. ..... Petition.
Election on the question of a
stock law.
1t appearing to the court that
more than two hundred of the
qualified voters of Atlantic
Magisterial District in the coun-
ty of Accomack have petitioned
for an election in said district
to take the sense of the quail
fed voters thereof on the ques-
ton of a stock law for said dis
trict,-It is hereby ordered that
such election be held, in the
said Magisterial District on
Saturday, the 10Th day of May,
1908, in accordance with the
general provisions of the ballot
law now in force in this State
except that the ballots to be
voted shall have printed there
on-"For a Stock Law
"Against a Stock Law'-And
it is further ordered that due
notice of at least thirty days of
said election be posted at the
Court House door of this coun =
ty and published in the "Peniu-
sula Enterprise" and the Acco-
mack News for three successive
weeks prior to said election.
A Copy
Test: Robt. H. Oldham, c. A c..
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
A Grand Rally.

A grand rally,in the interest Of the
Eastern Shore of Va. Produce Ex'
change, will be held in the Exchange
hall at Onley, Va, Saturday, April
25th, commencing at 2 o'clock.
All persons whether members Of
the Exchange or not are cordially in
vited.
Members and friends in the Tasley
Melfa and Onancock divisions will
receive hearty welcome.
Messrs. Burton, McMath and Others
will address the meeting. Let every
one come that can do 80.
l.. r. Phillips, Director,
Onley Division.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

Another evidence of the prosperity
of the people of Accomac was given
in the sale of real estate at Accomsc
G. H., on Wednesday, reported in
another column. Another fact in
connection with that sale showing
that our prosperity is the genuine
article is, that the bidding was not
confined to few individuals, but a
score or more persons were present
and were willing to pay only little
less than the prices at which it was
bid off by the purchasers. Nor has
the advance in real estate for the last
few years been confined to that
around the court house. In some
sections the advance has even been
greater and better prices still are ex-
pected in every part of the county
Why the advance? One reason given
about which there is little difference
of opinion, is that it is due in a great
measure to the operations of the
Produce Exchange. There may be
and doubtless are others, but al
prices for real estate now considered
as fair, before the existence of the
Exchange would have been regarded
as fabulous, our prosperity is due tC
it possibly more than any Other
cause. The price of real estate being
dependent upon the price of oul
products, can we arrive at any Other
conclusion, and do we realize as VIZ
should our duty to stand by The
organization and look for the greater
prosperity which through it still
awaits us?
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

We have taken great pains in our
dress goods department to get the
most up.to-date goods, and at the
very best prices in all the most de-
sirable styles. We have secured
ladies to assist in this department in
matching trimmings, &C., OF which
we carry fine line. Will be pleased
to send samples on application. See
the goods and prices before buying
D. H. johnson & Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

Robert @. Ogden's special party of
over 100 prominent educators and
nbilsnthropists from the North ar
lived at Richmond Tuesday night
for the conference for education in
the Sonth which began Wednesday
end will continue until Saturday.
Tha indications are that the conven-
ton will be large and interesting
The Northerners will be Joined by
many of the leading educators in the
South.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

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 & Lumber 90.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Builders Material,
Fertilizers, &c.

We desire to call the attention OF
the public to our large and well
selected stock of
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings,
Builders Hardware, Shingles,
Laths, Lime, Bricks, Locust
Fence and Gate Posts and
Building Material generally,
also Paints, Oils and Painters
Supplies,
and all else that tends to enhance the
value and beauty of your buildings.
We would also invite special at
tentiou to our stock of Fertilizers,
particularly our high grade Sweet
Potato Mixture and Pure Fine
Ground Dry Fish.
Call and inspect our stock before
buying, as We will be pleased to show
you our goods and feel sure that
quality and prices will be satisfactory.
MARTIN & MASON CO.,
Harborton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTIcE-Parties wanting us to
change colts will drop us a postal or
telephone us at our place. % years
experience. Will use emasculator,
ecraseuer or the old style OF soaring.
Also will take them at our Veterinary
Hospital, under our personal atten-
ton, until out OF all danger, for acts
ual cost of feed and attention.
burlington Bros,
Fair Oaks, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

More and more does this stores
service manifest itself. 1t strives to
make merchandising the most equal
exchange of value and money. Every
dollar you spend here you are sure
to receive In return a dollars worth.
Pate g. Mason.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Do You Drink?

Don't worry about the Mann liquor
law when you can get our s K. O..
package coffee to drink.
If you wish good bread, use the
famous "Climax" -four.
Snow, Knox & Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

We have just received the largest
line of mating on the Shore, and
same will be sold at bottom prices.
Good line at 10 per cent.
d. H. Johnson 81 Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

State OF Virginia, County OF Acco-
mack, IS:
&c. F. Matthews, Cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement Is
true, to the best OF my knowledge
and belief.
G. F. Matthews,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 10th day OF April, 1908.
Thomas b. Birch,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
w n. Conant,
W. }. Matthews,
l.. L. Dirickison Jr.,
Directors.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTIcE-Parties wishing to visit
Broadwater are hereby notified that
l have opened boarding house at
this place. Terms reasonable. Spec
ial inducements to summer parties.
VIM. A Miles,
Broadwater, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NOTICE All persons are hereby
forewarned from trespassing In any
way on shoals and deep water used
by us for planting oysters In Kego-
tank bay and creek adjacent to Glib
bons farm and marshes OF same, I'M
der penalty Of prosecution to the
full extent of law.
VIM. p. Bundick & Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Il have in stock

i have in stock
Potato Bed Glass.
Mill Feed of all kinds.
Agricultural Implements all
kinds - Harrows, Cultivators,
Double and Single Plows, &c.
Wagons and Buggies, large
line to select from. Also Shing-
les, FLORIDA hearts,, Bricks,
Lime, Laths, &c.
All offered at reasonable
prices.
A. w. SHORT,
Bloxom.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE--A fine, young mich
COW. Price $50 90. For further par
ticulars apply to
Stephen E. Mason,
Finney, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALR-Lady Thompson and
East Seeding strawberry plants at
$100 per thousand.
A. 7. Scott, Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NoTICE-Anyone desiring to pur-
chase cook stove, range or coal oil
cook direct from the largest factory
in the country is requested to call
upon Geo. Il. Wlnoer;
Pungoteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE-House and lot situated
at Melfa Station. Lot contains about
acre, house new, 8 rooms, all con-
veniences, necessary outbuildinRs.
For particulars apply to
j E. Harmon, Melfa Station, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

PUBLIC AUCTIoN-I will sell at
public auction on Wednesday, goth
day of April, 1908, at the late resi-
dence of John E. Shreves, deceased,
Modestown, Va, my household and
kitchen furniture, farming nipple
ments, etc. Sale will begin at 1O
o'clock q. IN.
Mrs. j. E. Shreves.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTIcE-I forewarn all persons
from hauling sand from the shore OF
my farm occupied by D. B. Miles.
Mrs. H. II. White.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

Wanted-I want to buy a small lot
for a store.
G.. j. Ward,
Exmore, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Will Be Married.

And you will need Wedding Pres
ent for the occasion. To get 1t you
must come to me. IL you want the
best, for the least money. My stock
OF Sterling Silverware. and other
articles suitable for wedding presents
is unusually large and complete. as
also my stock of Watches, Jewelry,
Silver Novelties and everything be-
longing to a Jewelry Store OF the
first-class (now In my new brick store
between Postoffice and Hotel.)
The reason that my prices are so low, is that
I Keep down expenses-buy close for cash and
am satisfied with much smaller profits than
you pay elsewhere. You s.nc more than |
make on each article you buy from me. My
long experience teaches me that this method
Is best for me as well as my customers. am
graduate optician and refractlonist and nj
you properly with giasses-making no charge
for examining your eyes.
JN0. W. DUNCAN,
-Jeweler and Optician,-
New Brick Block, OnoncOck Va.
Main st.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTIcE-I have for sale a No.
Jersey COW, fresh to pail.
Lee r. Phillips,
Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTICE-The 18th annual fair OF
the Onawa Social Union will com
mence Tuesday, August 25th, 1908,
and continue days.
Alexander Booker,
Secretary.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

WANTED-A woman to cook, wash
and milk In family Of one-wages
$500. Apply to
Miss Sallie Parramore,
Accomack @. II.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE-One two-horse Walter
A. Wood newer, $500, one horse
rake, $500, both new and as good
as any on the market. Apply to
Thos. @. Kellam,
Onancock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTICE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning on my
premises, Mt. Custis.
L. M. Tiffany.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For RENT-Farms for the coming
year.
F. ID. Parkes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTICE-Black pess for sale at
E. F. Guillette,
Temperanceville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

Kenwood Club cigars are all solid
Havana filler. Try them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Office of L. T. ]. WILSON,

Office OF L. F. ]. WILSON,
Stockton Ave-, Greenbackville, Va.
Notary Public, General Convey
ANGER and Special Collector of Claims.
Special attention paid to the Adjust.
ment of Foreign and other Claims.
Homestead Deeds and Deeds OF Trust
made a speciality. Correspondence
solicited.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Report of the Condition
OF THE
Banking Company Of /. /.
DirickSOn Jr.,

at Chincoteague, in the Common
wealth OF Virginia, at the close OF
business, April 9th, 1908, made to
the Auditor of Public Accounts OF
the Commonwealth OF Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTICE-All persons are hereby
fore warned from taking oysters from
our oyster grounds at Ravenswood
or in any way trespassing on the
same under penalty of prosecution
to the full extent of the law.
Jane II. GUSTS,
Alice E. GUSTS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE-At private contract the
building now occupied by me as
restaurant, 90 feet long, private
rooms up stairs, suitably located for
any business, near Atlantic Hotel.
Will sell cheap, one half cash, balance
on time with good security.
Major Jones.
Chincoteagus, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

NoTIcE-Money for loan on unen-
numbered real estate. Apply to
Geo. w. Hall,
Marsh Market, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25
Real Estate & Personal Property
Public Auction.

the house and and lot belonging
to the heirs of Sallie III. Lewis,
deceased, situated on Hunting
Creek, bounded by said creek
and the lands of John II. Hop
kins, and containing four acres
more or less. Said real estate
has a fine oyster shore.
The personal property of the
decedent, consisting of house
hold and kitchen furniture will
also be sold at same time and
place.
Sale will commence at 10 am.
Terms cash.
GEORGE T. SCOTT,
Attorney-in fact,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE-About 100 bushels OF
black peas. Apply to
Rogers & Boggs,
Melfa, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE-300 barr els of corn and
$50 barrels of Crown Jewe. potatoes.
Apply to
W. Hunt,
Dalbys, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE-One fine young mare
for farm, straight and broken to all
harness about 900 pounds weight, al
so young mule straight and broken
to all harness. Will sell cheap.
j. L. Sterling,
Horntown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-04-25

For SALE-A good mule and wagon
also lathe and edging machine.
w. Il. Broughton,
Onley, Va.