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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
Candidates Cards.

To the voters Of Atlantic magisterial district:
After the solicitation OF many voters, one week
ago, announced myself a candidate Tor the
office OF supervisor at the approaching election.
Since my announcement my opponent, Mr.: w. H.
Mock. has circulated the report that was
brought out by a certain clique to defeat him.
and this clique was s. wilkins Matthew's which
| emphaticaly deny. as Mr.. Matthews has never
mentioned the Office TO me- furthermore should
have been utterly surprised for him to have done
such knowing that never did agree with INN
POLITICALLY since he was candidate for treasurer.
wish to say that am not governed by cnques
or Nocks | have been a free man all my voting
DAYS and expect TO remain so. | have simply
come out for this office to try to improve our
road system, if possible. knowing unless there Is
a tremendous advance in labor that can get
more work done for $500 yearly than has been
done for the last decade. Mr.. Mock also says
that he can't afford to ride all over the district
for such a small compensation $4,000 yearly 10
look after the affairs OF the roads. Mr.. Mock has
a side line now This banking business), which he
can take along with him and thoroughly canvass
the district for his reelection. can't aford THIS
shall not attempt TO make house TO mouse
canvass. the people want me Will serve them
and will pledge myself to fulfill in an honest and
omen way every trust imposed by the office.
Respectfully,
c. w. Feddeman.
Dreka, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

A bill has been drafted and will be in
troduced at the next session Of the Gen.
eral Assembly,i it is stated, providing for
a State primary law for the selection of
candidates for Office, the expense Of
conducting such election to be paid out
of the State Treasury. The law will
provide that any political party desiring
to nominate candidates at a primary
election may do so, provided certain
notice of candidacy is given and other
preliminaries are complied with. In the
event such bill is enacted into law the
poor man then will have an equal show
with those who can afford to bear the
expense of a primary and all objections
now being made to the nominations of
candidates by primary will then be re-
moved. The people generally of the
State, we believe, favor a primary and
will approve the bill that is to be in
PRODUCED
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
To the Voters of Accomac.

l respectfully submit the following:
Ny father died when l was eight
wears old, leaving a widowed mother,
three sisters, 6, and years old with
very little means of support. l work
ed as few others would to support
then. and to keep the family together.
A few months, after twenty-one, l
was engaged in dredging and in run
ming oysters and potatoes to Balti-
more. After that was employed in
farming and in cord wood business,
then entered the mercantile business,
established the first post office in my
section at Mearsville and had opened
the first road leading down the centre
| of the neck now known as POulsons.
Later | bought out Trader & Marshall
at Hallwood, succeeding the latter at
that place as postmaster, and got the
first night mail long time ahead of
any other office in Accomac. After
leaving Hallwood l was engaged in
the cooperage and produce business
| in both counties. In the winter sea-
son travelled extensively in all the
Southern States, spending part of
three winters in Georgia and in the
summer travelled in the New Eng
land and Western States and Canada
| in the interest of my commission
business. Returning home | pur-
chased the Northam tract, near my
old home, where have since been
engaged in the mercantile, mill and
coOperage business. The Mears P. o.
which has three mails daily was es-
tablished by my exertion. In my
whole business career no one has ever
done more to help the people in the
neighborhood in the way of cheaper
ing barrels and merchandise or spent
their money more lavishly in i'm
provements for the people. SO much
for my business life.
On General Lees birthday, at the
solicitation of many friends, / an
Inounced my candidacy for treasurer
of Accomac and believing in the right
of the people to rule, at the meeting
of the county committee at March
court l offered the only resolution for
establishing new precincts, for paying
the judges and allowing all white
voters to exercise the right of suffrage
at the coming primary. have never
cast any vote or signed any petition
against the majority of the people, and
pledge myself, if elected, l will give
the same accommodation to the tax
payers they have enjoyed for the last
20 years.
Four years ago voted and worked
for the candidate that was for uphold
ing the Baylor Survey, all my COMPETE
tors voting for the opposite candidate.
l am in favor of freight and passen-
ger rates being controlled by State
commission in the interest of the peo
pie. l want the oyster and grabbing
grounds kept open in the interest of
all the people.
| In view of the above l hope and ask
all the voters will consider my can
didacy and vote for me at the Pri-
mary election.
Yours very truly
Albert F. Mears,
Mears, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
Reply to Farmer Brown.

In campaign where men are as
well-known as are Mr.. Rev and MIR.
Colona mud singing" ought to be
unnecessary by the candidates and by
their partisans. Although Farmer
Brown" decries mudslinging, it is
evident that some of his practices
have not been laid aside, else, why
should he abuse the man whom he
opposes? A lawyer when admitted to
the bar swears to support the consti-
tuition and laws of the Commonwealth.
Although retained in defense of crimi-
nails, or even appointed to that duty
by the court, no one supposes that his
retainer or appointment requires or
permits any action that would be
against law or constitution. In fact
he must obey or violate his conscience.
Now, does anyone suppose that
should Edward Colona be elected to
the House of Delegates, his connec-
| ton with the railroad would make
| him a slave, so he would be obliged to
do the bidding of the railroad against
his constituents? Not at all. His duty
would be to the county of Accomack
and the State of Virginia above every
thing else and he would be less of a
man than he is known to be, to dc
otherwise. Railroad employees are
not slaves, but free citizens, and dc
not abdicate their manhood when en-
tering railroad employ.
In free country any man is emit
tied to an office so long as majority
of the people want him there. Coco
service may be reason to ask fol
support, but gives no title to the
office. No! No! Office belongs to nc
man. 1t may be aspired to by any
and may the best man win.
Mr.. Colona has defined his position
as to temperance and saloon. Where
does Mr.. Rev stand? And does Mr.
Rew's personal conduct correspond
with any profession he may have
made as to his interests in temperance
matters? Let those who know hin
answer. Both candidates are of tn,
people, both know the people and arr
known by them. Both by education
and practice have learned the want
of the people and their desires. NJ
Imam is in better position to hear from
the people than the man who has me
them daily at the station and hear'
and cared for their complaints ant
|. grievances, so by his training MI
! Colona has been obliged to learn th
wishes of people and faithfully repor
to his superior officers. Is he no
therefore fully qualified to represen
the wishes of his constituents?
Citizen.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

Part of Little Egypt" an area of
four blocks adjacent to the west end
of the Exposition grounds, between
Virginia and Maryland avenues and
One Hundred and Second and One
Hundred and Third streets, including
Exposition avenue, went up in flames
Wednesday, causing a damage of
about $500, 900 and leaving about ,O0C
persons without accommodations OF
baggage. AS far as known only one
fatality occurred. The body of a
colored man was found in the ruins.
The blaze did not spread to the Elk.
position grounds, although wild ru-
mors that the whole big show was in
flames spread to Norfolk and ada
cent places.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

The Times-Dispatch commenting on
the case of Judge Loving, now on
trial at Houston, Va, for murder
says: 1t has already developed a ter
rible temperance lesson for men and
more terrible lesson for women.
Whiskey seems to have played a
double part, if not triple part, in
this distressing tragedy. Had young
Estes been total abstainer there had
been no tragedy; if Miss Loving had
not taken drink with Estes there had
been no tragedy; and the probability
is that had Judge Loving never been
addicted to strong drink Theodore
Estes would at least have been given
a chance for his life.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

Governor Swanson will be unable to
attend the Fourth of July celebration
to be given by Tammany in New York,
although he was asked to be the prin-
cipal orator. Duties at the jamestown
Exposition will keep the Governor in
the Old Dominion on that date. July
2 he will deliver an address of welcome
on West Virginia Day, and a little
later he must welcome the Southern
Shoe Association. Then, too, there
are many other duties of a social
nature connected with the Exposition,
so it will be impossible for the Execu-
tive to leave the State for some time
to come.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

The hearing in the suit of the South
ern Railway Company against the Cor
poration Commission of North Carolina
and the attorney-General and Assist
ant Attorney-General, to prevent the
publication and putting into effect of
the acts passed by the last Legislature
reducing rates for passenger and freight
transportation was begun before Uni
ted States Circuit Judge j. C. Pritch-
ard at Asheville, N. c., on Wednesday.
The recently enacted passenger rate
law of the State of Virginia is next to
be heard and passed upon by that tri-
bunal. A decision, therefore, will soon
be reached which will determine
whether the railroads must obey the
laws of the State or can refuse to do
so in the future as in the past, backed
by court controlled by them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
To the voters Of Accomack county

TO the voters OF ACCOIldCk COuh'J
| announce myself candidate to represent the
people of Accomack county in the House OF Dele,
gates subject to the Democratic primary and
will. If elected endeavor to discharge the duties
that devolve on me to the best interest OF all my
constituents | certify further that. il elected TO
this office will do all that is in my power for
the furtherance of the Temperance Cause. | also
declare that my previous association with the
Railroad company has nothing to do with my
candidacy for the above offce and without rear
ar favor will do what is for the best interest of
INV constituency. Edward Colona.
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
,,ere Of pnnrotearne District:

To the voters OF Pungoteague District:
announce myself candidate for reelection
70 the office of Constable OF said district subject
to the Democratic Primary.I promised you when
first elected that would be honest and my deal,
ings should be fair. and would not be ashamed
to again ask your support. have Kept my
nromise and feel that the Democratic voters
will give their verdict of approval. promise to
discharge the duties of the Office in the future as
have in the past, faithfully, honestly and con-
scientiously.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

"If could be positively assured of
the electoral vote of single Southern
State, would gladly be candidate
for the Presidency next year." The
statement was made by President
Roosevelt on Georgia Day at James
town Exposition according to Georgia
Democrats, who were present. The
President made his declaration, accord
ing to reports, to John Temple Graves
following the wave of good feeling at
tendant upon the dedication of the
Georgia building, reproduction of the
home of the President mother at Ros-
well.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
To the voters of Atlantic Magisterial District

To the voters of Atlantic Magisterial District (:
Have been faithful to you in the discharge OF
nv duties as public servant. as promised you
I would be when / was first electedf III so /
acsin kindly ask you for one more term as con-
stahie am candidate subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary and if my friends win honor me
9TH one more tenn / again promise faithful.
honest and efficient discharge OF theduties OF the
nfI;ce 10 the hest OF my ability. Thanking my
lind friends for all past favors and for all they
will render me in the future remain
49, Your humble, public servant
+. It. Ross, ST., constable.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

To my friends and fellow citizens;
take this method of announcing myself a can
didate for the Office of constable of Metompkin
Magisterial District subject to the regulations OF
the Democratic party. Should my friends honor
me by electing me to said office. l promise the
neonie of Metompkin Magsterial District faith
full. honest and efficient administration to the
best OF my ability. Thanking my friends in ad-
vance for any assistance which they may be
pleased to render me in the coming campaign
remain Yours respectfully.
Teagle L. Byrd.
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no NV friends and fellow citizens:

/ take this method ofannouncing myself can
didafe for the Office of constable OF MetompkIn
Magisterial District. subject to the reg OF
The Democratic party. Should my friends honor
me nv electing me to said office, ! promise the
people of Metompkin Magisterial Districts ialth-
mi honest and efficient administration to the
hest Of my humble ability. 1t shall be my pleas
nre and duty. in order to properly administer the
efsairs Of said Office to retain and freely consult
an able attorney OF the Accomac bar. Thanking
NV friends in advance for any assistance which
they may be pleased to render me IN the coming
campaign. remain
Very respectfully,
William Il. Mason. OF Thorogood,
9-25, 1906. rarKsley' va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

WANTED-Party with mill and team
to cut, haul and saw large tract OF
timber, containing 200 acres, well set
in pine and oak in 81 miles of Onley
Station. For further information ap-
nIv to w. e. West,
Onancock. Va.
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To my friends and fellow citizens:

announce myself as a candidate for the office
of Constable of Atlantic Magisterial District,sub-
ject to the regulations of the Democratic party.
Should my friends honor me by electing me to
said office. promise faithful. honest ana loyal
administration of the duties OF the Office to the
best of my ability Thanking my friends for any
assistance they may render me.
Lennie L. Mears.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

To my fellow citizens OF Accomac County:
I ANNOUNCE myself as a candidate for the Office
of treasurer of the county. with Henry X. Boggs
as deputy. subject to the Primary election to be
held June 2gth next. If nominated. and elected.
| promise 10 discharge the duties OF said once 70
~ hest Of my ability and in the interest OF all
taxnayers. Soliciting your support and assuring
YOU of my appreciation am
Yours to serve,
Samuel b. White
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Business Notices.

For SALE-Storehouse at Atlantic,
known as rs. j. Davis storehouse"and
stock of goods, both cheap for cash.
Location of storehouse first-ciass'
Possession given at once.
s. Warner.
Atlantic, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

Fishermen of the Chesapeake bay
and its tributaries have become disgust
ed with the continued small catches,
and are beginning to take uptheir nets.
They will not begin operations again
until August. Fishing will then con-
tinue until heavy freezes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

The Office of Secretary of the Com
monwealth received last month in fees
and taxes on automobiles, notaries com
missions, and the recording and certi
flying of charters, 81, $50, which breaks
all previous records.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

To the voters OF Pungoteague district;
am a candidate for reelection to the ONCE OF
supervisor Of said district. subject to the Primary
and il elected it will be my pleasure in the future
as in the past to endeavor to discharge the duties
of the cfIice faithfully and for the best interests
of all the people. Soliciting your support
Very Truly
|. Lucius j. Kellam.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
To the voters OF Accomac:

No the NOtcTS OF ACCUDIdC.
announce myself candidate for the office OF
Treasurer for Accomac County with Henry +.
Byrd as my deputy at the coming primary cleo
ton to be held June 18th. next, subject to the
rules of said primary. l have served two terms
as Mayor of the town OF Onancock and am now
serving my third term and refer the public to
INV record as Mayor, and TO the various personal
trusts committed to my hands for the past twen-
ty years. will feel under lasting obligations to
every friend who will render me assistance in
this contest. and if | am elected will devote my
time and attention to the business OF the Office
with courtesy to all.
Very Respectfully,
Leonidas X. Doughty.
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o. w. Dunton.
To the voters OF Accomac.

take this method OF announcing myself a cam
didate for reelection to the Office OF supervisor
of Metompkin District, subject to the Democratic
primary-and will If elected endeavor to dis
charge the duties OF the Office in the future as
have in the past in the best interest OF all the
people. gu,
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To nv friends and fellow citizens

take this method OF announcing myself can
didate for the Office OF Justice OF the Peace Tor
Atlantic District subject to the Democratic Pr
mary. and il nominated and elected Will dis
charge the duties of the Office to the best OF my
ability. Soliciting the support OF the voters OF
the district. am.
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Ben T. Nelson.
no tho voters of Accomac /:

To the voters OF Accomac:
This is to announce myself candidate for re
election to the Office OF sheriff oil Accomac. SUP
loot 10 the Democratic Primary and in again ask
ing your support submit my past record and
trust it has met your favor and entities me TO
another term OF the Office Thanking you for
your loyal support in the past and soliciting a
continuance OF the same at the Primary election,
lime 29th. beg TO subscribe myself.
Your humble servant,
Lee Ii. Kellam.
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Henry o. Finney.


To my frlendS: =,
am a candidate for constable Of Metompkin
Magisterial District subject to the regulations OF
the Democratic Party. II elected l promise an
industrious administration OF Office. performing
my duty towards all the people OF said district
Hoping the good people will give me a trial am
Very respectfully.
Fred B. Johnson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

Prepare for the 4th by securing a
light weight suit at our reduced
prices. ~
j. s. Mills,
Onancock, Va.
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tn tbs voters Of Accomac County:

To tn q voters OF Accomac County:
announce myself as a candidate for the once
Of County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held Saturday June 90 1907, II
nominated and elected, w. H. Pruitt. Jr.. will be
nv deputy for the upper parish. II the people
will allow us to serve them, we will do so to the
best Of our ability.
Yours truly,
Alfred J. Lillistons
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29
To the voters of Accomack County:

To the voters OF Accomack County:
announce myself a candidate for the office OF
Sheriff. subject to the Democratic Primary to be
held on Saturday. June 29th. Thanking the
people for their announcement and asking them
10 hack IL up by their votes, feeling that | am
entitled to the Office and fully capable OF dis
charging the duties of same honestly. fearlessly
and impartially to all concerned, am
Yours truly.
Ben T, Nelson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

To my fellow citizens:
hereby announce my candidacy for the Office
of sheriff of this county. subject to the Demo-
cratic primary to be held June 18th next VIII
to give the best of my talent and ability towards
fulfilling the duties of the Office in an acceptable
Henry o. Finney.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

Hon. John Goode, of Washington,
nresident of the Constitutional Conven-
fion. is very i'll at the home of his Sis
ter in Lynchburg.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

To the voters OF Metompkin District:
am a candidate for tn Office OF Supervisor Of
Metompkin District at the approaching Primary
election. My chief desire in asking for the ONCE
is to try to improve our roads, however, II elect
ed pledge myself to fulfil in faithful manner
every trust imposed by the office.
Respectfully,
j. w. Bowdoin.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

NoTIcE-I will sell at public auction,
on Saturday, June Goth, at 2 O'Clock
D. m. at the residence of the late
Harriet e. Bull, situated near Melfa.
Accomac, Va, her entire household
and kitchen furniture. Terms will be
made known, on day of sale.
s. James burlington, admir-.
of Harriet e. Bull, decd.
June 18th, 1907.
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n,ers of Metompkin District:

To the voters of Metompkin District:
This is to inform my friends ana inc pubic !.
generally that am candidate for constable in
Metompkin district, subject to the Democratic
Primary, and to solicit their support. II nomi-
mated and elected promise faithful and eincl-
emit discharge OF the duties oil the once 10 t sn
hest Of my ability Thanking you in advance FOR
Yours Very Truly,
Levin i CrOWsOn.
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@. Corbin,
G. Bonawen,
Noah Slant.
June %, 1907.

NoTE-I wish to state that when
Mr.. G. Bonawell signed the above
certificate that he told me he sub
scribed to everything contained thei E.
in, except that he did not remember
but rather thought he voted for Mr..
Sharpley.
Respectfully,
W. L. MOCK.
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Chicago, June 10, 1907.
Mr.. John W. Taylor,
HallWoOd, Va.


Hallwood, Va.
Yours of the 5th received and con-
tents noted. The barrel also came
through all right and we are well
pleased with it. If you make as good
barrel as this for potatoes we will
gladly recommend them and when
the season opens up we will instruct
people that are shipping to us to use
this barrel, if possible. Will also
write to Mr.. Burton in regard to this.
We have the barrel on show here and
have shown it to several dealers here
and they all seem to like it. 1t is
certainly the best barrel we have
ever seen.
Very truly yours,
IT. E. Nellis & Co.
am at this time crowded with
orders but let your orders come in ]
will give you the best attention pos
sible.
John w. Taylor.
Hallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-29

To the voters OF Pungoteague district:
take this method OF announcing to my friends
and the public generally that am candlaate
for constable of Pungoteague district, subject to
the primary. II elected, will endeayor TO DIS,
charge the duties of the office efficiently and
courteously and in the best interest OF all the
people. Soliciting your support am
Yours very Truly
Geo. c. Walker.