Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-22
JOHN W. EDM0NDS. Editor and Owner.
LOCAL NEWS.

Noy ~uUy
The new store of r. L. Shield &
Co., Onancock, is opened to-day. See
ad in another column.
Mrs. G. E. Mears, of Wachapreague,
Va, will have her summer millinery
opening, Tuesday, April 25th.
A valuable farm is offered for sale
at private contract in this issue by
Mr.. S. J. Townshend, Horntown.
If you are thinking of putting power
in your boat don't fail to see the ad
of the famous Toquet Marine Motor
in this issue.
DIR. and Mrs. L. NJ. Tiffany arrived
in Accomac this week to spend some
time at their country home, Mt. Gus
tbs, near Accomac G. H.
On Easter Monday, afternoon and
night, basket picnic will be held at
Sanford Church. All the delicacies of
the season will be served by the
ladies.
The third annual commencement of
the Pungoteague High School will
take place in the school building on
Friday evening, April 2Sth. Doors
open at 7:30 p. M; exercises begin
at s.
]. j. Bailey & Bro, Onley, now
have in their new line of dress goods
in latest fabrics, fine laces, embroid-
cries, ladies ready-to-wear hats, mat
tings and anything you need. Call
and see them.
An entertainment will be held at
Thomas's Church, Monday, April oath,
eginning at p. m. for the benefit of
that church. An oyster supper and
refreshments will be served. The public
is cordially invited
Rev. John K. Goode will preach to
the Iriquois Tribe of Improved Order
of Red men, Harborton, Va, at Hol-
lies Baptist Church in the afternoon
of April 3Oth. All Red men are re-
quested to be present.
S. James burlington, trustee, offers |
for sale at private contract, in another |
column of this paper, the stock of
goods of the Cash Merchandise Com |
pany, Belle Haven. A copy of the |
inventory and stock will be shown |
anyone at request.
On Easter Day there will be morn
ing service at st. James Church with
a celebration of the Holy Communion
at II a. M, an evening service for the
children at 8 p. M, and evening SER
vice at s p. M, as usual.
The real estate of Capt. William H.
Slant, deceased, situated near Marsh
Market, will be sold at public auction
on Saturday, May 9Th, 3 p. M, in
front of the storehouse, occupied by
the decedent in his lifetime. For
terms, &C., see posters.
The old homestead of Samuel JUS
tbs, of l., deceased, containing 40
acres, more or less, will be sold at
public auction on the premises, by
A. j. Parks and Sewell D. Parks, on
Saturday, April Doth, 2 p. m. Terms
will be made known on day of sale.
Especial attention is invited to the
following advertisements in this issue:
A. H. G. Mears, Wachapreague; Miss
Duncan & Co., Belle Haven; Mrs. T.
A. German, Hallwood; Peninsula
Plumbing Co., Pocomoke city; farm
for sale by J. Speyer, Westover, Md. |
Saturday, May 9Th, is the last day |
on which you can qualify yourself as
a voter by paying your poll-tax, if you
wish to vote in the next Primary and
regular election. See the treasurer
or his deputy at one of the many ap-
pointments made by them for your
convenience.
An entertainment will be given at
louisville Hall, Monday night, April
oath, entitled, "Men, Maids, and
Matchmakers" for the benefit of NJ.
E. Church, South. Doors open at Z
O'Clock. Admission % cents, reserved
seats 35 cents, children 10 cents. Pub
lie cordially invited.
The drama, "Old Acre Folks" will
be rendered by the dramatic club, of
Bloxom, in Bloxom Hall, on the eve
ming of the oath of this month. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Refreshments will be served. Admis-
sion, adults, 20 cents; children, 10
cents. Doors open at Z p. m.
An entertainment will be given by
the Rosebud Society of Andrew
Chapel, in the old church Easter
Monday, April oath, beginning at half
past two, consisting of recitations and
music. There will be music and reci-
tations furnished also by visiting
ladies. Refreshments served through
out the afternoon. Public cordially
invited.
The Rev. j. Ernest Thacker, of
Norfolk, will deliver his well-known
lecture on the Goth Century Woman,
at the Town Hall, Onancock, Friday
evening at o'clock, April 2Sth. DR..
Thacker is already so well and favora-
bly, known to the people of the
Eastern Shore that any further COM
ment is unnecessary, and an evening
of much enjoyment can be confident
ly predicted. Usual prices for ad-
mission.