Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
LOCAL NEWS.

begins March 31st.
Mrs. II. F. Gavey, of New York, Is
at Accomsc @. H., the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Lilliston.
Mr.. A.. II. G.. Mears will open out
his stock of Spring goods next Mon
day. See advertisement in another
column.
VIM. p. Bell & Co. have received
from David Landreth & Sons pew
supply of grass and garden seeds,
flower seed and onion sets.
Pastor ]. Manning Dunaway, of
Marion, after visit of several days
to friends at Accomac G. H., left for
Richmond on Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Arthur Parks left by steamer
Thursday for Baltimore to consult
physician in regard to his health, ac-
companied by his brother Mr.. iona
Parks.
Rev. w. ]. Twilley, former pastor
of Drummondtown NJ. E. Church,
South, was among the welcome Wis
itors to friends at Accomac Z. H.,
this week.
The firm of E. F. Guillette & Co.,
of Temperancexllle, was dissolved by
mutual consent this week, Mr.. j. s.
Bunting retiring, as will appear by
notice in another column.
The Hotel Bloxom, Bloxom Station,
is advertised for rent in another
column by Mr.. J. W. Barnes, owner.
Possession to be given at once. For
further particulars confer with him.
Misses Winnie and Bernice LeCato,
daughters of Capt A. Brown LeCato.
of Norfolk, were the guests of their
aunt, Mrs. Lynn F. Taylor, and Miss
Onie Selby,of Oak Hall, of her sister,
Mrs. John s. Parsons, this week.
Mr.. Ben Il. Gunter, in response to
a call from many citizens OF the
Eastern Shore, has announced him
self as a candidate to fill out the I'M
expired term of the late Hon. George
w. LeCato in the Senate of Virginia.
His card will appear in the next
issue of this paper.
DR.. Arthur G Watson, and Mr..
Jno. ] Watson, attorney at law, both
born in Accomac, announce their
candidacy in late issues of the Balti-
more Sun, for the Democratic nomi-
nation for the First Branch and
Second Branch city council, respec>
lively, of Baltimore.
Mr.. Robert Vessels, of GuilfoJd,
aged about 80 years, received injuries
either by falling from or jumping of
train near Bloxom station on last
Saturday which resulted fatally. he
was unconscious when found and
remained so until the time OF his
death on Monday morning.
Mrs. VIM. Z. Lewis, of Accomac Q.
H.. is in the city this week buying
spring millinery. She will return
next week prepared tosupply all her
old customers and many new ones
with Easter bonnets and hats In the
latest styles and at lowest prices, and
respectfully invite your patronage
A young man smashed the Pull
man car window as train No. 50 was
passing Bloxom Station last Satar-
day night. He was promptly ar
rested, and on Thursday when hi
case was called for trial at Bloxon
Station, plead guilty to the charg'
and fine of $500 was entered III
against him and the costs.
The entertainment to be given II
the Old Masonic Hall, on Monday
evening, April 18th, by the younE
ladies of the Baptist Church, viii
consist of a humorous burlesqu'
comedy entitled "a Bunch of Roses,
solos by Miss Marietta Wise an(
A. &. Ayres, and quartetts by Ayre
Bros. Proceeds for the benefit of tn
church. If stormy the entertain
ment will be given the next fai
evening. The ladies will serve sup
per before and after the entertain
ment.
An entertainment will be given il
the Town Hall at louisville, Mon
day night, April 18th, for the benef
of the Methodist church at the
place. The grand temperance drama
Ruined by Drink" represented b
thirteen characters, will be rendere
on the occasion and in a way t
please the most fastidious. Admis
sion adults % cents, children Is cent
IL weather is inclement at tim
named the entertainment will CON
off Tuesday night. Refreshments wi
be served at the close of the drama
Rev. Paul Whitehead, ID. d., pre-
siding elder of the Norfolk an
Eastern Shore district, Virginia col
ference NJ. E. Church, South, has a.
nounced the dates for holding h
second quarterly conferences wit
the various stations and charges c
the district. His appointments fl
the Eastern Shore are in part as &c
lows; Smiths Chapel, April II al
18th, morning; Garrisons, April 12t
afternoon, and 18th; Capeville, APP
14th, 2 p. M; Belle Haven, April
2p.m., and 10th; Franktown, APP
10. afternoon and 20; Cape Charlie
April 81, p. H.; Onley, April 20 al