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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Honor Rolls.

Onancock High School, for month
ending December 9Th, 1905.
Grade Miriam Belote, Maggie
Hopkins, Reina Lewis, William Mel
son.
Grade II-John Borum, Roland Ma
son, Mildred Taylor.
Grade III-Una Corbett, Ethel
Jameson, Mary Kelly, Pearl Martin
Grade William Greenberg, Mu-
riel Nelson, Nina Slocomb, John Wise.
Grade V-Myrtle Ayres, Walter Be
Loaf, Elizabeth Greenberg, Susie Kel-
lam, Katherine Tignal, Hida Weaver.
Grade VI-Lois Chandler.
Grade VII - Edith McDougle,
Blanche Rich, Elizabeth Rogers, Carl
Starbuck, BERTHE Lee NAPLES, Sofia
NAPLES, BERTHE White.
Grade VIII-Leone Parks, Evelyn
Grade IX-Earle Doughty, James
Doughty, Ralph Hoffman, Spencer
Hoffman, Cecile Parks, Eudie Parks,
Page Parker, Mary Rich.
Grade X-William Hopkins, Mae
Kellam, Virginia Nelson, Susie Ro-
gers, John West.
j. R. Laughton, Principal.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Congressional.

Col. Geo. G. Cabell, Jr., will run for
against H. L. Maynard next year.
The Richmond plant of the Ameri-
can Locomotive Company will be en-
larged to nearly double its present
size. The plant is now working night
and day force of 2,400 men.
Statistics state that the average
number of employees of railroads in
Virginia in 1904 was 25, 1870;
employees killed during the year, 81 ;
employees injured, $50; passengers in
iured, 118; others killed, AS; others
injured 222; total killed, 25O; total
injured, 1920.
Secretary G. T. Sheppard, of the
jamestown Exposition Company, has
received a telegram from James w.
Owens, of the Maryland commission,
stating that the commission had
agreed to recommend to the legisla-
ture an appropriation of 100000 for
the jamestown exposition.
Commissioner Koiner is daily in re-
ceipt of letters of inquiry regarding
Virginia land and so numerous are
they he finds difficulty in promptly
answering them. He says he can trace
directly to the States advertising at
st. Louis results that were unexpected
and are almost uncomfortable.
The annexation committees of Rich
mOnd and Manchester have gotten to-
gether after three months of negOtia-
tons. Richmond will guarantee an
other free bridge connecting the two
cities, build a $50, 900 schoolhouse, take
care of all officers until their terms
expire and spend $4,000 year for
five years. Manchester will be known
as Washington ward. Manchester has
between 10000 and 1900 inhabitants.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

This is the last Issue Of the Enter
prise before another year and IN
making this, our last bow to our read
ers in 1905. we extend to all of them
the usual fluctuations of the season.
with the belief that some of them nave
found pleasure in the perusal OF It's
columns during the old year, and WIN
the promise of trying to make the
Enterprise more welcome visitor TO
their homes in the future. This pro-
mise is due to them for the liberal
patronage we have received at then
hands during the year, as well as foi
the kind wishes of many for the con
tinued success of the paper We be-
lieve we will be able to serve them
better in the future.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
The Key that UnIocks the Door to
Long Living.

The men of eighty-fve and ninety
years are not the rotund, well fed, but
thin, spare men who live on slender
diet. Be as careful as he will, how
ever, a man past middle age, will oc-
casionally eat too much of some
article of food not suited to his con-
stitution, and will need a dose OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets to cleanse and invigorate his
stomach and regulate his liver and
bowels. When this is done there is
no reason why the average man should
not live to old age. For sale by
B. S. Ashby,
Accomack, and all county agencies.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

The work of the life-savers, report
ed in this issue of the paper, empha-
phasises the necessity for better pay
for them while in the service and for
a pension for them when retired be-
cause of old age or disability and to
their widows and orphans, which we
have always insisted was due to them.
The correctness of this view, no one
can question, who knows the hard
ships which the Life-Savers of Me-
tompkin endured and the dangers to
which they were subjected in the res
cue of eight lives last week from
watery graves, or who realizes the
perils of every hfe-saver who faith
fully discharges the duties expected
of him. The fact, that they are not
more literally treated by the Govern
ment can only be due to the ignorance
or indifference of our legislators, and
their failure for either reason in pro-
viding more literally for them IS in
excusable. The cause of humanity
and common justice demands that
they act in the matter, and the mem
bers of Congress representing districts
in which LifeSaving stations are To-
Gated, at least. with their knowledge
of the privations of the life-savers,
who fail to do so, should be called to
account for this neglect of their duty
to their constituents. The govern
ment is hardly entitled to be consider
ed 1.-The best the world ever saw, .
which rewards literally those in Its
service commissioned to take life
when occasion demands it, and re-
fuses a fair compensation to those
whose duty is to save life. The stigma
which attaches to it by reason there
of could, doubtless, be removed II
our representatives would do thelI
duty in the matter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Gov. nontague to Remain In Richmond

Richmond, Va, December 1S.-lt
was reported recently that Governor
Montague when his term of office ex-
pires would go to New York and
that a lucrative position had been
offered him by John d. Rockefeller,
as one of the latter's legal counsel.
The Governor, however, will remain
in Virginia. He has been rendered
the chair of dean of the law school OF
Richmond College. The Governor
will lecture on constitutional and in
ternational law and will also practice
law in this State. The friends of the
Governor have prevailed upon him
not to consider any offer to leave Vir-
ginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
A Card.

To the public and my friends and
patrons
/ desire to deny the report that 1,
in any way, by word or action, was
instrumental in causing Mr.. j.. J:
Hurst to be indicted by the last
grand jury, and will thank my
friends to correct this false report
wherever heard. l have never seen
the time when l delighted to see any
one in trouble, much less to be in
strumental in causing the trouble.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of December, A. D., 1905.
Asher L. Justis,
Leemont, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Public School Funds.

The public schools of the State will
have 1892, 1904. SO out of the revenues of
the Commonwealth for the year 1905.
This is an increase from this source
over the year preceding of S23, O4S.S So,
and is the largest amount by many
thousands previously appropriated for
the support of the schools.
For some time the officials of the
department of public instruction have
been figuring on the amount each
county and city would receive. OF
this amount, Accomac gets SIS, 1882
Northampton S5,952.S9.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

The storm which ragged Friday and
Saturday of last week was one OF the
severest ever experienced IN Virginia
this early in the season. Many YES
sells were damaged. Newport News
Norfolk harbor and Hampton Roads
were crowded with storm-bound craft
of every description. The tide at
Newport News was the highest in
Years and docks were flooded. The
government wharf at Old Point was
submerged, and all traffic between
that place and Chesapeake Bay ports
was suspended. Damage in cities 10
telegraph, telephone and electric light
wires was heavy. Richmond was III
darkness two nights.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

The Valentine Museum, looking Tor
ontinnities. discovered family OF
four female centenarians, hale and
hearty, in Goochland county, Ane9
have spinning wheels, knitting ma
chimes, crockery and silverware OVER owe
200 years old, which the museum muse, a, WIN
receive at their death. They belong
to the Shelburne family.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
To Whom 1t May Concern

I . W IIOIII To 4'1tIJ OOIHOOH11
Information has just reached me
that Asher L. Justis, merchant OF
Leemont, Va, advised me to have
certain parties summoned before the
last grand jury of this county; in JUS
tice to all, 1 desire to absolutely deny
the same and certify that the same is
false.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of December, A. D., 1905.
@. ]. Barnes,
Member of Grand Jury.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the post-office at Accomac, Va ,
December 10th, 1905:
Burton, Miss Nola K; Down,
ing, Miss Sallie; Edwards, Miss
Bessie; Frances, Mrs. Mary; Johnson,
Mrs. Sarah; Rolley, Mrs. S. W.; Ro-
berts, Mrs. Martha; Thorton, Miss
Lula.
Ames, Mr.. Samuel B.; Feidones,
John; Griffin, Mr.. Levi; Salters, Rev
d. s.; Wyatt, Mr.. Major J.
Bette S. White, P. NJ.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

Write to us for estimates on doors,
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware,
paints, &c. Stock large, prices low.
Mr.. r. d. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac @. H., the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice & Lumber Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NoT1cE-The game privileges on the
Davis and Bunting farms in Upshurs
neck have been leased to me and all
persons are hereby forbidden from
cunning or otherwise trespassing on
Same, under penalty of a prosecution
to the full extent of the law.
Joseph H. Stevens.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

NoTICE-We hereby forewarn all
persons from gunninC on our farm
Ravenswood and other lands owned
hv ms in GUSTS Neck, also from tres
passing on our woods and oyster
rounds. under penalty of prosecu-
Zion to the full extent of law.
The Misses GUSTS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Will Be Married

And you will need Wedding Present.
for the occasion. To get it you must
come to me, if you want the best, Tor
the least money. My stock OF Ster-
ling Silverware, and other articles
suitable for wedding presents is un-
usually large and complete, as also
nv stock Of Watches, Jewelry, Silver
Novelties and everything belonging
to a Jewelry Store of the first-class
now in my new brick store between
Postoffice and Hotel.)
The reason that my prices are 50 low, - tn Is!
Keep down experses-buy close for cash ,ano
am satisfied with much smaller prcnts IMAM
Won nav elsewhere. You cave more IMAM l
make on each article you buy from me. ny
long experience teaches me that this methoo
ia hest for me as well as my customers. am
a graduate optician and refractlonlst ana III
YOU properly with glasses-making no charge
for examining your eyes.
JN0. VI. DUNCAN,
-Jeweler and Optician,-
New Brick Brock. OnanCOCk, Va
Main st
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

Daugherty School for third month
Addie Allen, Lena Grinnalds, Lii
liam Fitzgerald, Florence Lilliston
Eulah Powell, Cordie Rev, Walter
Daugherty, Hezzie Fox, Warner Fox
Albert Fitzgersld, Upshur GrinnaldS
Rob Grinnalds, Annie May Grinnalds
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

Virginia is the second State in the
Union in the total number of postof-
fee, having 1926, close second t to
Pennsylvania. In rank OF eXpendl-
tnres Virginia is thirty-ninth, with an
average Of S1.OS per head
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

A bill has been introduced by Sen,
ator Martin providing for a memorial
on the grounds of William and Mary
College to the memory of Peyton
Randolph, first president OF tne co.. cOiluI !,
mental congress. The bill calls for an
appropriation of $4,000.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

When in Pocomoke City, making
your Xmas purchases, remember that
VIM. Sartorius, the jeweler, invites you
O call and see his wonderful display
of gold and silver products. A grand
ldisplaY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Quinby School.

Mia Bunting, Mary Bull, Olive Bull,
Harry Colonna, Leila Eichelberger,
Emma Harris, Birdie Lawson, Ethel
Mears, Pearl Mears, Ida Potts, Lyn-
wood Powers, Eva Spence, Lillian
Ward.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

You can get suited in cutlery,
knives and forks, carving sets-in fact
everything in this line that is useful
and pretty, at ,,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

The National Society of Daughters
of Founders and Patriots OF A All"aI "a
has decided to restore the cnahI TaH 10
the old Colonial Churcn, aV r"ii'
Church. 1t was built in 1854
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

NOTICE. All parties having claims
against the estate OF the late James ):
Lewis, deceased, will please present
the same to me as soon as possible
Warner Ames,
Onancock. Va, Executor.
November Is, 1905.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

PUBLIC AUcTIoN-I will sell at pub:
lie auction on the premises of the late
Edward Gardner, deceased, at Green
bush, Va, Tuesday, December 10Th,
as follows: horse,2 cows, 2 carriages,
| road cart, horse cart, 30 potato
bed frames, 1 single drag, 1 double
drag, 1 potato vine cutter, plows, cnl-
tivator, and other farming imple-
ments. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a:
m. Terms made known on day OF
Mrs. Edward Gardner,
Greenbush, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

For Xmas goods go to A. H. G..
Mears. This department is specially
interesting.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

NoT1cE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cutting holly and
otherwise trespassing on my premises
Mt. Custis, under penalty Of prose,
cution. aus
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Member of Grand Jur
To Whom 1t May Concern

TO W HUH TO 1'1eFJ
This is to certify that Mr.. A. L. JUS
tbs, of Leemont, has neither directly
or indirectly aided me in securing
evidence against any one for any vio-
lations of the law.
Respectfully,
s. James burlington.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

NoTIcE-AIl persons indebted to me
for fertilizers or other open accounts,
are respectfully but earnestly urged
to settle same by January LIST, All
claims unsettled on that day will be
placed in the hands of an officer for
collection.
]. w. Barnes,
BloXom.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

WANTED-Turkeys, geese, chickens,
calves and beef hides. If you have
them and want the highest cash price
for them, write to or call to see me.
James Logan,
Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

NOTICE Three hogs are on my
premises near Craddockville, no
marks; two of them are black, the
other OF light sandy color. The own
ers will please come for same, pay
charges and take away. .,
E. A. Johnson, colored.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Xmas Goods.

Christmas can
nentv and the complete we nave
~ large line of Christmas goods Novelties of all kinds
Beautiful gifts for old and young our DoB
the we had. we
have madea have
high class Novelties
Dolls )m 10c to $3.50
Silver Nov 25c to $l5
Jewer Boxes from SOC. toss
Hand Painted Comb and Brush sets from 81 10 ~
Pictures, Gold Frames, from 20 cents 10 %
DIM massive Oak frames 81
Pastel Oval frames $l25 to $loO
Cushions shade
Fursa Ladies Fur Sets
line Linen and Napkins In match sets
FancyJe weled Combs
Ladie Misses Sweaters
Handkerchief in fancy boxes
Infants Hoods &c
Tea sets
and Of all kinds
Come early and avoid the rush and remember we are the
leaders in low prices and fine goods
present of picture, Lamp glassware or China will De
given free to every purchaser OF dollars worth Oh goouS
more at my store.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

NoT1cE-A dark hog, with light
sandy spots, underbit left ear, weight
about $50 pounds, has been on my
premises, near Accomac @. H., for
about Q months. Owner will please
call for her, pay charges and take
away. -
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

NoTIcE-A heifer, light Alderney
color, cropped left ear, black bushy
tail, left my premises, near Accomac
@. II, about 2 months ago. 1nforma-
ton of her suitably rewarded.
J. w. Watkinson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

Nor1cE-All persons indebted to the
late firm of G. R. Justis & Son, Lee
mont, are respectfully but urgently
requested to settle either by cash or or
note by January LIST, 1905, or they will
find ali claims against them after said
date in the hands of an officer for col
lection.
Asher l.. Justis
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

Entered at the Postoflce at Accomsc Z. be-
Va. as second-class matter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

SATURDAY, December %, 1905
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
r II r S.

r II r S.
seh$ 90 So
they will appreciate than
fur SET
75o Io p So before Xmas will give special cash
discount Fus
acceptable present. which We nave from
dining tables make their bed rooms at
a mats also a'
nnue these than enbr"den Ihen
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23
Ladies' Ready-Made WEAR

Ladies Ready Suits from $500 to 35OO-Nobby g
ored We buy direct from Manufacturers
Ladies, Coats from $500 $500 n, e,.to T o.
Rain Chdens Coats Coats Ladies' Dress Skirts La
Ladies' Waists.
Ladies' White Batiste Waists 300 ooW
Skirts in black SOC to $500
CorsetCo 25c to 100
Skirts SOC to $50
Wrappers 100
Corsets 25c O
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

Col. Geo. G. Cabell, Jr., will run for
Congress in the Norfolk district
against H. L. Maynard next year.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-12-23

DR.. L. M. Tiffany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

fully and abjectly caught by some sophisticated girl. Praise be to the fates that are always just!
 An, yes, this old world Is pretty much the same We are made by the dozens. like so many toys; then we are treated to a splash of colorlng or perhaps to some trlffing irregularity to distin- guish us. and. behold, we are turned loose. each of us believing she is the "onliest only" of her kind.
 Now and then some woman comes to the surface who is really original and daring. It Is usually her education and environment which wore off the re- semblance to her kind. If she is poor the Lord help her Her originality won't be any blessing to her unless she has some special gift attached to it in a sufficiently strong degree so she can pull herself out of her surround ings. If she hasn't that, she will go down to her grave with the reputation merely of being queer" or a crank.
 But if she has wealth-ah. that's a different story! Her queerness be- comes chic, her cranknesY is '1ndi- viduality." anti she needn't [ D a blessed thing her life Tong. because she will be considered clever without It.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

all the rest. but you know we soon had
 Had to move on," repeated the old lady, slowly.
 Over the hills to the poor house will be their next move, and how soon
 The old folks saw their folly. but too
 The old man expressed it exactly when he said:
 Had we kept the old farm we would have plenty today. and besides that We would never know how heartless our children are"
 The experience of this old couple is the experience of many other parents who make a mistake by giving all their worldly substance to their chill dren.
 enough for yourselves in your declining days @3sA
 Be independent of your children and you will hold their love, respect and admiration longer than you would if you divided your property among them.
 Even If your. children are kind: hearted and we'll meaning. you would be more comfortable under your own vine and fig tree.
 Moving On"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
They Were Moving On.

Florence Herald.
 An aged, decrepid couple sat fumbling with ticket, on a southern train. on from Memphis to Florence, few weeks ago .-=
 The old gentleman turned around in
 Neither mother nor I can read the ticket. Does it read to Chattanooga, and do we change; cars anywhere be-
 We looked at the ticket and informed the old folks that the ticket would carry them to their destination without ehfhee Ths old folks told. in the run from Memphis to Tuscumbia, their life's story
 It was touchingly sad. and contains
 The old gentleman had owned 1000 acres of Kentucky land and was we'll o-do.
 The parents had six children and ten proceeds amounting to several thous- and dollars, dividid among the children.
 The children had promised to make the last days of the old people happy and comfortable
 The oldest son lived in Oregon, and the parents went there first on their rounds.
 After six months visit the unnatural son bought tickets for his parents to Hansas City Mo, near which the oldest daughter lived.
 He had grown tired of them
 The daughter complained from the start that she didn't have really enough room for them; her family was so large already. and so the old folks moved on.
 The daughter bought tickets to Ar kansas. where another son lived. and after a months stay they were sent to Memphis. to the home of another son.
 So the old folks had been hustled about from one place to another, and at this time were on their journey to the youngest ehild's home.
 Don't know how Molly will greet us, mother, but she was always good little girl '
 The old lady shook her head and a great big tear rolled from her eye down over her withered cheek. Well na- ynn khouRht thaA about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

We are certainly right in the midst of what the poets have called the 1'nomad season." the time of the year when we all abandon our own roofs and wander homeless in search of what comfort we may and what amusement
 we may not find until a kindly prov sdence in the shape of cool weather permits us to return, oh, so gladly, to our homes again.
 The idea the average persons forms of summer rest is rather peculiar, To be cooped up in a little room whose one window permits a fourth of a view of the ocean, with the alterna-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20

lative hall, the store, the shop. the field or the mine The worker who each morning brings to his task a strong mind and steady nerve will always find his services in demand, while the one who allows himself to
 become the victim of an unbridled appetite will soon discover that his place has been filled by one who can do the work better than he. While it Is undoubtedly true that excesses in the use of liquor are not as common today as they were a quarter or half century ago, there Is still vast room for improvement, and every effort in that direction deserves the encourage ment of all who seek the elevation and betterment of their fellow men.