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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-10-18

Eight days later a tall, bronzed
young man with yellow hair and quick
blue eyes, in what an observant Brit
ish tourist noted in his jour-
nal as the not unpiCtureSque
garb of a border ruffian,"
helped a dazed but very pretty
young woman on to the rear platform
of the Pullman car attached to the
eastbound overland express at Og.
den.
AS they fingered on the platform Ae.
fore the train started they were hailed
and loudly chered, averred the journal
of this same Briton, by crowd Of
the outlaws companions, at least a
score and a half of most disreputa-
ble-looking wretches, unshaven, rough.
ly dressed, heavily booted, slouch-hat.
ted Il they swung their hats in a drunk.
en- frenzy, and to this rough ovation
the girl, though seemingly a person
of some deCency, waved her handker.
chief and smiled repeatedly, though
her face had seemed to be sad and
there were tears in her eyes at that
very moment
At this response from the girl, the
journal went on to say, the ruffians
had redoubled their drunken pande-
monium. And as the train pulled
away, to the observant tourists
marked relief, the young outlaw on the
platform had waved his own hat and
shouted as last message to one
Lew" that he must not let Dandy
get gandered up nor forget ito tie
him to grass"
Later, as the train shrieked it's way
through Echo canyon, the observant
tourist, with his double-visored plaid
cap we'll over his face, pretending to
sleep overheard the same person
across the aisle say to the girl:
Now we're on our own property at
last. For the next 60 hours We'll be
riding across our own front yard-and
there amt any keys and passwords
and grips here, either-just a plain
Almighty God with no nonsense about
Him."
Whereupon had been later added to
the journal a note to the effect that
Americans are not only quite as prone
to vaunt and brag and tell big stories
as other explorers had asserted, but
that in the west they were ready bias.
phemers.
Yet the couple minded not the OBJ.
servant tourist, and continued to en-.
large and complicate his views Of
American life to the very bank of the
Missouri. Unwittingly, however for
they knew him not nor saw
him nor heard him, being occupied
with the matter of themselves.
You'll have to back me up when
we get to Springfield" he said to her
one late afternoon, when they neared
the end of their exciting journey.
I've heard that old Grandpa Corson is
mighty peppery. He might take you
away from me"
Her eyes came in from the brown
rolling of the plain outside to light
him with their love; and then, the
lamps having not yet been lighted, the
head of grace nestled suddenly on it's
pillow of Drawn with only a tremulous
sigh of security for answer.
This brought his arm quickly about
her In a protecting clasp, plainly in
the sidelong gaze of the now scandal.
lied but not less observant tourist.
THE END.
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RI-Couuty Convention of w. c. T. U.

Tbe Bi-County Convention OF the
w r. IT. u. will be held at cape
Charles on September Sd and 4th.
Opening services at 1880 p. m. on
September 3rd.
The response to the address OF wei
come will be made by one OF Vne
Chincoteague Us.
Mrs. Amy Weech, State SecreOaly
o. the Y. W. c. T. T., will make the
address of the evening, speaking On
Cd and 4th. Mrs. Weech is one OF ohe
anest temperance speakers we nave
o,,er had among us. Naturally gifted'
hioblv cultured, Mrs. Weech is most
pleasing speaker. She will speak Oh
Cbincoteague Island twice on sunday
Sontember 2nd and on Monday night'
| at Wachapreague on Sunday morn
mo September Sth. in the MethodiS'
church. She will also speak at oran
cook Onley and at other points, date
to be given in next issue. superin
tendents of departments will pleas
send their reports to the proper OH
GERS in time. Let us assemble al V'i
convention in a spirit of prayer AM
, roise Mrs. Bette A. Rue,
Acting BI-Co. Pres.
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Onley.

MIR. s. r. Belote left for Baltimore
on Monday to receive medical atten-
ton.
MIR. and Mrs. L. ]. Savage and
daughter attended the Exposition last
week.
Misses Florence and Grace Halo
way, of Hampton, Va, are visiting
their sister, Mrs. s. E. Hosier al
Onley.
Mr.. A. It. James, after an absence
of several months from the county,
has returned to Onley to engage III
the sweet potato business.
Mr.. Leonard Mears, formerly OF
this county but of late years resi-
dent of Baltimore, is visiting relatives
and friends at Onley and vicinity.
Among the visitors to friends ana
relatives in town this week were Mrs
Grace Edwards, of Norfolk, Mr.. Geo.
P. Hargis, of Wachapreague, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Alfred Miles and Mr., Clifford
Miles, of Hog Island, Mrs. Jennie
Savage and Miss Wheaton, of Chin
colleague.
On Tuesday evening last Mr.. and
Mrs. LIE Roy Bull entertained in hon
or of their niece, Miss Mamie james
of New York. The color scheme was
pink and green. The house was ar
tisticalIy decorated with cut flowers
and potted plants. The porches ahe
lawn were decorated with japanese
lanterns. Various games were indulg
ed in till a late hour-among then
artistic drawings of wild animals. Int
first prize in the penny guessing con
test was awarded to Mr.. Vernon Bur
ton and the BOBBY prize to Miss Ma
bel McMath. The favors were hear
shaped, hand painted programs
At the still midnight hour refresh
, ments were served in the spaciou
dining room, followed by the guest
having their fortune told IN nu
shell. Those present were Mrs W
IT. James, of New York, Mr.. and MRS
W. J. Baldwin, Misses Cordie Lee an
Alice Savage, Susie Bull, Bessie Watso
Jennie Savage, Mollie Wheaton
of Chincoteague, Misses Mabel, Mann
= and Pearl McMath, Eunice Rogers
3 Eva McMath, Lola Bull, Mann
&. and Maude James, of New York, MIS-
9 Milliner, of Greensboro, N. @, MISE
Grace and Florence Holloway
8 Hampton, Messrs. VIII Savage, Lloy
d Taylor, Chester Savage, Frank de
ger, Fred Johnson, Asher KeVei
Charlie Dunton, Vernon Burton, IN
> gar Broughton, Will Jacob, ETH
> mond Scott, and Harry Mock of Ne
York.
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HOMETOWN.
Miss Nevada Hurley is spending the
week in Pocomoke.

Miss Nevada Hurley is spending the
week in Pocomoke.
Mr.. VIM. Colona, one of our Oldest
citizens. is very ill at this writing.
Beach parties and Red Hill parties
have been the source of much amuse-
ment for the young people this sum-
mer.
Mr.. George Berry, of Lynchburg,
who has been spending his vacation
with his mother, Mrs. L. T. Hlck-
man, left last week to accept a POSI-
ton with Adams Express Co. in Nor
folk.
Misses Emma Townsend, Mollle Jonn-
son. Lizzie Watson, Margaret Shields
Carrie Chesser and Willye Evans
have returned from a visit to Atlantic
Miss Flossie Evans is visiting IN 70
comoke this week; Mr.. Aser has re-
turned from Jamestown.
Among the recent visitors to oul
town were Mr.. and Mrs. johnson ant
children, of Milford, at Mrs Win
oates, Mr.. Alfred Moore, of Whining
ton and Mrs. Jones, of Milford a
Mrs. Morris; Mrs. Addie Miller, o
Baltimore, at Mrs. Gibbs Mrs. Bale
at Mrs. julius Bailey's; Misses Grow
and Mollie Rowley at Mrs. Jane
Rowlev's and Mr.. Charlie Colona an
J wife at Mrs. VIM. Colona's.
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Deaths.

Mr.. John w. Kelly, prominent III
the affairs of upper Accomac ana
worthy and useful citizen, died FIJI
day of last week at his home, near
New Church, aged 81 years Inc
funeral services over his remains were
conducted on Sunday at his late nome
by his pastor, Rev. Chas. Clement
and interment made in cemetery near
Virginia-Maryland line.
Four sons-Martin, John, Horace
and Archie Kelly, and two daugh-
ters-Mrs. Thomas W. Twyford ana
Mrs. Lee Colona survive him.
Mr.. William II. Lewis, very
worthy citizen with the esteem ana
respect of a large circle OF relatives
and friends, died Tuesday, August
18th, at his home on Deep Creek near
Onancock, aged about 70 years. fu-
neral services were held over his re-
mains at his late home on Wednes-
dav He leaves a wife, two sons
Robert and Philip Lewis, and tour
daughters-Mrs. Hicks Marsh, MRS
Robert Hart, Mrs. Shrieves and Mrs.
A. L. Lewis, of Washington.
Mr.. Thomas P. Watson, a prominent
member of the M. E. Church, oman
cock, and highly esteemed citizen
died Saturday at his home,near oman
cock, aged 81 years. Funeral services
were held over his remains and inter
ment made at his late home on sun
day, Rev. j H. Gardner, his pastor
conducting the exercises.
Four sons-James, William, Charle
and Joseph Watson survive him.
Mrs. Annie S. Thomas, a most estl
mabIe lady, wife of Capt John N
Thomas and daughter of Captain inc
Is Gaskins, died after a long illness d
her home in Bells Neck, on Wednes
day, aged 48 years. Her remain
were taken to her old home IN uppe
Accomac for interment on THURSDAY
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lizzie and Burto, jurrender.

!. d. Uzzle, editor of the negro
at Onancock' voluntary
gave himself up to Colonel Nottlng-
ham in command of the Virginia
troons at Onancock last MONDAY
morning, and is now in Norfolk jail.
He walked into the barracks at
O'Clock and asked the protection OF
the law; that his presence be kep'
oriet and that he be taken to Norfolk.
Early that morning he was waikeu
with the guard of nine men to Oniey'
nut on train and sent to Norfolk LOT
safe keeping. On his arrival there ne l'
sent for Attorney Harry H. WoicoUt
and engaged him to defend him.
sam'l. L. Burton, the merchant al
Onancock, accused of firing on the
Onancock stage, surrendered to Col
Nottingham late Thursday evening
and according to latest advices, was
in confinement in the Town Hail
Guarded by the Virginia troops.
Conquest, the colored clerk OF Bur
ton also accused of firing on the
stage. voluntarily gave himself up oi
Thursday and was sent to JAIL
John Topping, the "lookout" a
Burton's store on the night OF IN
r,otous disturbance, and who wa
accidentally shot that night by one o
his colored friends, died in Jan d
Accomac G. H. Thursday morning.
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Parksley-

Mr.. Ray T. Bundick Left few days
ago to accept a position in New York.
Mr.. M. F. Goodwin has broken
ground for new dwelling on Max
well street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick, of Balti-
more, are guests at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. o. E. Causey this week
Mrs. Maurice Scott, who W as taken
to hospital at Salisbury a few days
ago to have an operation performed
Is reported as critically i'll there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Baum ano
| son. Edwin of Washington, and Mrs
Annie Ward, of Portsmouth, have been
guests of Mr.. w. j. LillistolI recently
Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Boston, O
Crisf,sld, and Miss Maud Howard, O.
Pocomoke, have returned home after
a short stay at thehome OF MIR. E. ID
Howard.
Rev. r. F. Staples and wife are en-
Toying their vacation with relative
at Portsm outh; Misses Mary and Mar
garet Staples, who have been visiting
them RECENTLY have returned nome
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Onancock.
DR.. F. A. Powell, of Sioux City, Is
visiting his mother at Kerr Place.

DIR. F. A. Powell, of Sioux CITY, Is
visiting his mother at Kerr Place.
Mr.. L. D. Teackle Quinby spent
this week i'll Pocomoke, attending the
fair.
Mrs. Clayton Dennis, of New YORK,
is visiting her sister, Mrs G. Fred
Kelly, on East Main Street.
The condition of Mr.. L. w. Groton,
who was reported quite ill in your last
issue, is very much improved.
Mr.. Henry Powell, who has been
attending a business college in Rich
mond, returned home Monday night
Mrs. L. D. Teackle Quinby and two
daughters, Misses Elsie and Margaret
Ouinby, left Thursday for B9rryvllie'
Va.
Capt. and Mrs. w. F. Joynes, OF
Baltimore, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
James, of Pittsburg, are at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Pitts.
The many friends of MIR. Edgar
Fitzgerald were glad to see him II
town this week. Mr.. Fitzgerald II
now bookkeeper for q large lumber
firm in North Carolina
Mrs. George spady, of Cape Charles
Miss Maude Rayfeld, of Parksley
and Miss Ruth Tyler, of Accomac
have been the guests this week OF Mis-
Amy Warren at her home on Popla
Avenue.
| Miss Blanche N. Joynes, who ma
been taking the summer course
Spanish at Cornell University, return
ed last Saturday. Miss Joynes cam
out second in her class, Porto Klca
leading.
The ladies of Onancock gave I'd
companies of the list. Virginia reg
ment now on duty here banquet
l the town hall Tuesday evening.
good old fashion Eastern Shore lea
: was served by the young ladies OF u
" town.
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Dedication of Jr. o. U. A. n. Hall.

Do not forget that you and all you
friends are expected to be at haroor-
ton on September 7, 1907, IN oruui
that YOU may take part in the deol-
cation of the Jr. Order United ME-
cbanic's Hall and witness the impress
sive and beautiful ceremony OF uhe
cornerstone laying. o.,,,,
Mr. Charles r. Fellows, state Coun'
o;lor Of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ, Hon. o.
n Eggleston, State Superintendent
Of Public Instruction, and Mr.. u. u
1ovnes, superintendent OF Schools o
Accomac, and other prominent speak
ers will be present and take part.
Dinner, supper, fruits, confectionS
;ce cream &C., will be served aC 10"
sonable prices. Come carry, a.a,
late and everybody have agooa .ilae
See the columns of this paper IN ia'e
issues. Committee.
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Keller Agricultural Fair.

On the 9th inst. this old LANDMARKS
Of home industry, home effort anu
home advancement will open WIN
added attractions far beyond any pre-
ceding fair yet held ON the GROUNDS
of the association. The board Vi
managers have well borne in nina
the Importance of advanced ehorUs
and requirements, in order to mee'
the public expectation, and nave pe-
slowed special attention to each oe-
partment of usefulness, that all may
profit by the exhibits.
The Ladies Department for this
wear will be on a broader ana moro
attractive scale than ever before Vhe
handi work in skill of high order' III
all the domestic wants of the home
Inv which life may be made happier
nv added comforts to every want Oh
domestic life province so essentiai,
| " the part of woman in our nationa'
economy, and for which the associa-
tion does recognize debt OF gratitude
for the great help that the ladies nave
always given to advance our agricui,
tural effort by their decided skill anu
Ihandicraft. -,
The exhibit of farm products VIII
he ND to, and we hope beyond any Vi
those heretofore made, matter SO
essential to our agricultural advance
ment and consequent prosperity OF
our people. SO in visiting our grouhos
the very first matter of Importance "
Itbe visitor should be to learn "wha'
new varieties. 1t is the new varl'
ties that we have in thirty years OF
life laid before and to the attention
Of our farmers that has so measur.
ably brought about our high standar'
of agricultural thrift.
Poultry exhibit, including the bes'
y varieties of the feathered tribe iol
egg producing qualities for the taoi'
) or for the "early to the nest" for th'
propagation of those broods that Cal
he marketed early, and which mean
best price.
No one may expect to be disappoihu
n ed in our stock exhibit. We promlS
y to show you animals of superior grace
: standard, and breed second to none U
q be found anywhere within the con
Y fines of our state. We are assure
that our speed department. Will De a
a entertaining feature of our exhibit
f and one, of course, the board OF man
# ayers have not failed to overlook a
one of the first Importance to the sue
4 cess of the fair, as well as most enter
!, tanning and enjoyable to 80 large
" portion of our people, both men ah
10 women. You may therefore expe'
n to witness fine racing and to see tn
horse in all his beauty on exhibit.
at Thirty years ago few enterprisin
70 citizens of Eastern Shore conceive
i the needs aud wants of an agricu
70 tural exhibit, that should incluo
as every branch of local industry, and
II. 1.-The handicraft of art. Thus the
sociation was formed.
r. And that in every material adVanc
ne ment of agriculture, our true base
on wealth, we have been and 90 cla'
that we have been OF inestimal
at benefit to the best interest OF the pc
he nle. and in the language OF some pa
az sage "caused two blades of grass
of grow where but one grew before"
at It is therefore the duty of one a
all TO visit our fair and to do all
their power to advance its intere
II which. as a fact, will be but adval
The NIB 'H0 Management
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APPOINTMENT of Teachers.
For session i9O7-19OS.
Lee District.

Accomac-George B. Ish, principal;
Susie @. LeCato, 1st assistant; T1ooie
N. Grant, 3D.; Daisey G. Ayres' So''
H. B. Higgins, 4th.
Oashville-W. A. P. Strang' primer
pal; Bessie s. Taylor, 1st assistah''
Elsie Stewart, I'd.
Onley-R. P. McGhee, principal;
Virginia Nelson, assistant.
Fair Oaks-Annie W. Bird.
Locustville-James G. Mock.
sayageville Eva G. Stewart.
Grape-Lena B. Bull.
Chesconnessix Sue w. Chandler.
NAPLES Gate-Carrie L. Bull.
Finneys-Mamie McMath.
Chancetown-E. B. Phillips.
Daugherty-M. L. Duncan.
Colored.
Rayside-W. L. Goodridge.
savageville-George E. Blair.
Accomac-Peter Wharton.
Daugherty-Lillie Mason.
Burton-Susie II. Wharton.
Cashyille-Gertrude Straughn.
All white teachers are requested to
call at the shop of E. T. Koenig'
clerk, Accomac, on September oUh'
and sign contracts.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
Chlncoteague.

Carroll, the son of Levin Dirlckson'
is with us assisting in our bank.
Mrs. o. d. Doughty is visiting her
mother in lower Accomac, this week.
Mr.. D. ]. Wheaton is erecting
large up-to-date brick barn in rear OF
his handsome home.
Miss virgie Conoly, of Stockton
Md, has been secured as saleslady IN
Wheaton & Co.'S. store.
Mr.. Earl Hill and Miss Halle Jones
were married on the goth inst, Rev.
E. T. Liddell officiating.
Mrs. E. w. Barrett, Mr.. John Tarr
and Messrs James Lunn and Wm'
Andrews are seriously i'll.
The officers and members OF M. 4.
School had a delightful outing on
Wallops Island this week.
Prof. H. E. Wescott recently of this
county but now of New YORK spehU
several days with us this week.
Mrs. Frank Mason and children are
visiting Pocomoke City; Miss Nellie
Henderson is at Wheleyville, Md.
Mr.. VIM. Adams, and family OF
Philadelphia, have moved to this
place and will make it their home IN
the future.
Mrs. A. Oasch, of New York, has
bought house and lot up the Island
and has moved here to start a hen
merry on large scale.
Mr.. VIM. Sharpley and Mr.. B. r.
Powell, of Greenbackville, with a
party of Philadelphians, spent the
week at Toms Cove.
, A party of our young men, OF hfteen
or more, leave next week for New
York, to fill engagements for shuck'
ing oysters in that city.
Mrs. E. T. Liddell and son, Thur
low. accompanied by Miss Retts
Smith, left Monday for Canada via
Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
DR.. T. T. Taylor, of Atlantic, Miss
. Georgia Pierce and Mrs. @. @. Jag
q gerd, of Rhode Island, are among The
ouests at the Atlantic Hotel this week
Fl Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Timmons, Mis-
y Annie Timmons, VIM. Matthews, q
r F. Matthews, Charles Berry, Jane
O Baker. o, NJ. Jones and others from
the Island are at jamestown this week
4 Rev. B. T. .Pruitt, of Washington
+ D. c., Rev. Henry Jester, OF West
:. minister, Md, Mr.. Robert Richardson
n and family, of Philadelphia, Rev. q
P. Sanderling and wife, of Harring
ton, Mr.. o. H. Taylor and wife, Q
/ Oak Hall, Mr.. G. A. Payne, of Snow
II Hill, Mrs. Chas. Swift, of New YORK
y Miss VIM. G. Miller, of Baltimore
>. Mrs. Erastus johnson, of Horntowr
u and Miss Eva Burton and others,
Wilmington, are visiting friends here
- Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel tn
!" week: VIM. K. Perrin. J. b. Whitley
ie E. H. Brown, @. B. Lucas, w. II. Al
drews, D. R. Vaughn, Baltimore;
J. Fontaque, @. ]. Fly, Geo. Boge
s. McKane, Philadelphia; F. v
ne Crockett, H. E. Wescott, New Yori
to VIM. E. Harmon, Norfolk; Fred HOY
tn ard, Salisbury; Henry White Delma
be G. Dirickson, ]. w. Tucker, Berlll
a H. J. Shockley, Stockton; L. war
Northampton; II. L. Lilliston' Acc
re mac.
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Letter to Ben T. dunter.
Accomac, Va.

Dear Sir. Josh Billings never said
ANYTHING truer than this: "sncksess
duz not konsist ov never maxim Diun-
ders, but in not maxim the same wun
twist"
N. r. Watkins, of Lott, Texas, had
his house painted some years ago, ana
IL took 10 gallons of what he believed
to be paint; he bought it for paint,
and it looked like paint, the painter
said it was paint. ,,
He has had tpainted again; it took
gallons Devoe.
It cost $65 before; now $50.
He knows it is painted now, ana
he's got that $50 in safe place. He's
cot his knowledge in safe place too
Yours truly,
F. w. Devoe & 90.
S.-Ashby & Hickman, Accomacs
]. w. Rogers & Bros, Onley; Short 8
Bloxom, Bloxom; D. II. Johnson q
Son. Parksley; G. T. Benson q 20.
Keller; John s. Drummond, SANFORD
and Nelson & johnson, New Church
sell our paint.
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Sneed Entries for Keller Fair.
.,o,s+ 9th 2 Minute Class.

August 9th, 3 Minute Class.
Rlue Bell, d. L. Mears. owner, kel-
Tor. Thos. HAYES or Grant Beadle, Iur,
i;n5ton Bros.. Fair Oaks; Olga. Floyd
Pros Bridgetown; Billy Prince, He
Mears, Keller; Vancedel,T; b; M Jason
Parksley; Bagaar, g. ii. MOCK, Erau
dockvilie; Lady Willis, q. b. MearS'
Keller. ~
Free-For-All.
West Eddy, L. T. Belotes, R Re1Ier
Wellington, Jr., Benson & Belote'
Keller: LADY Willis, G. B. Mears, Kel-
Ier: Grace W., w. L. Bull, Fair Oaks
August 28th, year-old Mixed.
lack Brerton, Jr., j. NJ. Kellam'
painter: H. Worthy burlington Bros,
Fair oaks; Grace Oliver, Floyd Bros
Rrideetown; Billy Prince, ID. Il.
Mears. Keller; Sam Trimmer, Benson
& Belote, Pungoteague Eudora' +; ~ r.
K. Kellam, Pungoteage; Dan' T. L
Stockley, Keller
2:40 Trot.
Rlue Bell. D. L. Mears, Keller;Ihos'
HAYES or Grant Beadle, burlington
Rros Fair Oaks; Olga, Floyd Bros
Rridpetown; Billy Prince, ID. H.
Wears. Keller; Vancedel, 7. 3. Mason
parkslev. Bagaar, G. H. Mock, Grad
dockvilie; Lady Willis, O. b. Mears'
Keller. o.
Road Wagon, Pace or trot, Eligible 2:3'
Closer. M. W. West, Belle Haven
r Elegance, F. @. Taylor, Boggs' bel
j.. Hur, J. E. D. Winder. Keller; Lazy
- Willis, @. B. Mears, Keller.
: August 2sth, 2:2O Trot
Raron Rogers, J. R. Saunders
) Ma"hinnngo ;West Eddy,L. T: Belote
j. We1ler: lightning, M. Q. Hickman
e Wachapreague; Bessie Powell, X. u q
Vest " Keller; Lady Willis, Q. b
Mears, Keller.
l. -"0 2:5O Mixed.
J. Tbos. HAYES or H. Worthy, Turing
1T +o, Rros. Fair Oaks; Love Call, Cha'
!, Smith: Grace Oliver, Floyd BROS
80 Pr;dgetoWn; Wellington, .Jr., or Sal
u THINNER. Benson & Belote, Pung'
K taagne: Bagaar, G. II. Mock, Ora'
Socfville: Eudora, F. E. & K. Kellan
IS, Pungoteague.
plre Rell. d. L.. Mears, Keller;To
~ HAYES. burlington Bros, Far oa AZ,
'e. Prospect, Floyd Bros, Bridgst soS
,er lightning. M. Q. Hickman U MEL
nreague; Ben Hur, J: L. u. WINE n.
Keller; Bessie Powell, n. ID. we
Keller; Lady Willis, o. b. Meai
n. August 30th.
"a 1o Call Chas. Smith Wellingtc
49, IT. or Sam Trimmer, Benson beio o
ny Pungoteague Lady Willis U. b.mea
Friday. August Both, special, s OPP
we , vear-old, 8 to start-Purse soo.
v" let s25. 90; End SIS 90; 9rd $1,000.
ade ieO '-'' ]. II. Turner, Sec'y..
at Painter, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-08-24
Nelsonia.

Mr. w. H. Bloxom is quite sick at
present.
Beach parties from this neighbor-
hood quite frequent this week.
Mr.. H. A. Littleton has accepted a
position with the Accomack BANKING
Co. as assistant cashier.
Sweet potatoes are being shipped
from this section in quite large guam
titles and owing to the high prices
our farmers will soon be rich.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-08-24

Our expert cutter will be at our store
ON September 4th and 9th, for the pur-
nose of taking measure for Tailor
made suits. This will be a chance to
get an up-to-date suit of clothes
D. H. Johnson & Son,
Parksley, Va.