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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

Governor Swanson, with the usual
enthusiasm with which he espouses
every cause in the interest of the Old
Commonwealth, has issued d procla-
nation ordering a general public
holiday on May 18th, the three hun
dreth anniversary of the landing of
the English at jamestown. In this
document he especially appeals to
Virginians, in whatever cline their
fortunes have cast them, to return to
the Old Dominion next Spring and
unite in a great "home coming"
which will begin June 18th and last
one week, and such is his love for the
old State that this evidence of their
loyalty even does not satisfy him.
He wants them to continue to cele-
brate the advent of each May 18th
with "reverent hearts and patriotic
pride" A Virginian, in his opinion,
is not worthy of the name who does
not render to her the first tribute OF
his affections wherever he may be.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16
Letter to Jno. S. Parsons,
Accomac, Va.
| T. w. Taylor,
| Chairman,

Dear Sir: Some people get disap-
pointed in painting; it doesn't come
out as they thought it would.
C.B. Edwards, of Edwards & Brough
ton, printers, Raleigh, N. G. paint
ed his house Devoe three years ago
he had used 80 gallons paste paint be.
fore and bought 80 gallons Devoe Had
16 left.
Paste paint is extra-thick-with
white-wash.
Mayor ". w. Carroll, Monticello
Florida, says: My painter said il
would take 50 gallons to paint my
house; il took 20 gallons Devoe. His
house is the best paint job in town
and he says Devoe is the whites
white of all white paints.
Jones & Rogers bought gallons
Devoe to prime Mr.. Pratt's house a
Merkel, Texas. 1t painted two coats
The reason for nobody guessing lit
tle-enough Devoe is: they learned il
a bad school: other paints.
Yours truly,
II F. w. Devoe & Co.
P.S. J. w. Rogers & Bros. ,Onley
Short & Bloxom, Bloxom; D. H John
son, Parksley; G. T. Benson Co., Kel
Ter; John S. Drummond, Sanford ,an'
Nelson & Johnson, New Church, sci
our paint.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

The testimony in the State Library
sensation is being heard again, the
Library Board being in session at this
time for that purpose. a conclusion
in the matter will be reached, it is
stated, this time and should have been
at the first hearing with the dis
closures then made. If the fact, that
Librarian Kennedy bought books for
the library and sold them for profit,
was not sufficient proof of his unfit
ness for the position, he ought to
have been permitted by the Board to
"step down and OUT" for the reason,
that with the widespread dissatisfac-
ton with him as an official through
out the State his usefulness as a
Librarian had ended.
If Mr.. Kennedy's services should be
dispensed with by the Library Board
either by acceptance of his resigna'
ton or otherwise, the people of the
State generally will concur with the
Virginian-PilOt in hoping that his
successor will be a Virginian. Al
that journal we'll says: I'm certain
very essential particulars someone tt
the manner born would be more &C
ceptable to our people than an.
stranger could be, and it ought not t.
be impossible to find some citizen o
the Commonwealth with the literar,
taste and requirements and the bust
ness qualifications which would con
stitute efficiency in Librarian, A
any rae, the trial should be mad
before admitting as fact that tn
needed character and capacity can
not be commanded at home.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

The undersigned administrators OF
E. Warner Russell, deceased, oifer
for sale at private contract, at a rea-
sonable discount on cost price, the
entire stock of general merchandise
and store fixtures in the storehouse
at Leemont, Accomack County, Vir-
ginia, occupied by the said Russell at
the time of his death. ,
This stock of goods is well assorted
and new,-the oldest having been
purchased not more than 2t years
ago. The purchaser can rent the
storehouse and take possession at
once. This is a good business stand
W.T. lin . miles of the railroad PARKS
lev Station) and an unusual opportu-
nifty is presented for anyone wishing
to engage in the mercantile business.
For any information call on, or
write to the undersigned.
Given under our hands this 7th day
of February, A. D., 1907.
JOS. r. RIGGS,
and
JOHN E. RUSSELL,
Adm,rs. of E. w. Russell, deceased,
Guilford, Acco. Co., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

VIRGINIA I'm the circuit court for the coun
ty of Accomack in the vacation OF the SAID Court
on the l4th day of March. A d.. 1907
John A. Crockett, Benjamin +. Crockett: hate
F. Crockett and Jennie 5. Crockett, Plalntns
against
Susan Battaile, Edward I. Guy ana Dlary o
Guy. his wife in right OF said wife. Harold r..
Crockett. Evelyn NJ. Crockett and Annie Crock
EFT, the last three of whom are infants OF James
r. Crockett deceased. and George Wilbourne anu
Inez Wilbourne, his wife, in right of sad wiie ana
Iosenb Crockett Defendants.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to pay OF the lien on
the land OF Asa J. Crockett, deceased, ana ior
nartition OF same among his heirs at law.
Affidavit having been made before the cerk Oh
tine said court that George WIbourne and inez
Wilbourne. his wife. and Joseph Crockett. three
of the defendants in the above entitled cause are
non-residents OF the State Of Virginia. on the mo-
tion of the plaintiffs by their attorney 1t is or
dercd that they, the said nonresident defend
ants. do appear here within fifteen days after due
publication OF this order and do what IS neces-
sary to protect their interests and that TINS oreer
he published once a week for four successive
/ weeks in the Peninsula Enterprise, news,
naper published at Accomack c. H.. Virginia ana
also posted at the front door OF the Court-hous,e
/ of the said county on the third Monday IN Marcn
A. D.. 1907. john ~ "i"n'' " ~
A Copy-Teste: - n cu,,. r r.
Dan ~ Gunter D. q.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

To my friends and fellow citizens:
announce myself q candidate for treasurer o
Accomac county subject to the Primary, anC
will thank all voters interested in my candidac!
with lasting gratitude. If nominated and electeI
nledge myself that | will do everything in IN.
mower TO promote the interest of the people.
have not taken any interests for twenty years Il
the liquor question nor have ! ever signed an
stock law petitions. l am in favor OF all wnit
men voting at the Primary and for the eslaotiS 81.
ment of new precincts for the convenience OF tn
voters. who / hope will consider my claims 10
! their support before pledging themselves to M
comnetitors Yours very truly.
A. f. Mears.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

Argument was begun in the U. S.
Supreme Court in Washington Mon
day on the demurrer of the State OF
West Virginia to the bill filed by the
State of Virginia in its effort to com
pei West Virginia to assume part Of
the debt contracted by Virginia be.
fore the State was divided. Attor-
ney General Anderson, of Virginia
and Hon. Holmes Conrad appeared
for Virginia and Attorney Genera
May, of West Virginia; Hon Johr
G. Carlisle, George w. McClintocB
and Wesley Mollohan for West Vir
ginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16
my friends and fellow citizens:

To my friends and fellow citizens:
| take this method OF announcing myseil a can
didafe for the office Of constable of Metompklr
Magisterial District subject to the regulations o
the Democratic party Should my friends hono
me by electing me to said office, promise th'
people of Metompkin Magisteral District lalIh
III honest and efficient administration to thu
hest of my ability. Thanking my friends IN al
vance for any assistance which they may b!
nleased to render me in the coming campaign,
remain Yours respectfully,
Teagle L. Byrd.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

To the voters OF Atlantic Magisterial District
Have been faithful to you in the discharge OF
nv duties as a public servant, as promised you
| would be when l was first elected? II so
again kindly ask you for one more Term as con
stable. am candidate subject to the Demo
cratic Primary and if my friends will honor me
with one more term again promise ialthini
honest and efficient discharge OF the duties oil the
Office to the best of my ability. Inanklng my
Lind friends for all past favors and for all they
win render me in the future remain
Your humble public servant,
e T. Ross. ST.. constable.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

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 Acco-
mac Court H. the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice and Lumber 90.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

PUBLIC AUCTION-Th undersigned
will sell at public auction on the late
premises of Levin II. Marshall, de-
ceased, near Jenkins Bridge, on Tues
day, March 26th, beginning at 10 a.
M, valuable personal property OF the
decedent, consisting of cattle, hogs,
corn, fodder, carts, potato bed frames,
farming implements, &C., &c. Terms
made known on day of sale.
w. l.. Mock, admr.
WANTED TO HIRE-Agreeable and
industrious young white man, to help
my sons cultivate my farm. Apply to
Thos. Nj. Scott,
Eastville, Va.
For RENT-For the year 1908, the
farm "Cropperville" lying on Me-
tompkin Bay. The whole or in part.
F. d. Parks,
Onancock.
NoTICE-All persons indebted to f..
Warren Russell, deceased, on store
account are earnestly requested to
settle the same with VIM. IL. Howard,
.Jr.. who has the books in hand at
Leemont, Va.
Russell & Riggs,
Administrators.
Guilford, Va, February 25th, 1907.
STRAYED From my premises Feb
ruary 10Th, small black and white
female rabbit hound. A reward OF
S25. 90 will be paid for her recovery.
w. NJ. burlington,
Fair Oaks, Va.
For SALE-S0 TT. first growth pine
heart potato bed frames, all in gooo
shape, nearly new. Apply at once t'
| l.. W. Beloat,
Tasley, Va.
For SALE-Two No. l goose-necE
timber carts. For prices write to OF
call on
| Hallwood, Va.
LOTS FOR SALE-At Lecato Station
Oak Hall, Va.
| Jno. S. Parsons,
| Accomac, Va.
For SALE-A valuable mule IL
good condition
L. Floyd Mock.
February, 20, 1907.
FOR SALE East Seeding, Climax
Lady Thompson, Parsons Beauty
and Superior strawberry plants a
$3.50 per thousand.
J. T. Harrison,
Onancock, Va.
For SALE-One good COW, Bax
ter d. Whiting stave saw, 1 Holme
stave jointer.
G. Q. Perdue,
Painter, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, formerly
of Massachusetts, now residing in
Washington, has presented to the
State of Mississippi, through Gov.
Vardaman, an oil painting of the late
Jefferson Davis, President of the
Southern Confederacy, with the re-
quest that it be placed in the Soldiers
Home at BeauYior in memory of her
eternal gratitude to Mr.. Davis for
his friendship.
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Announcements.
and fellow citizens

To my friends and fellow citizens;
take this method Of announcing myself as
candidate for the Office OF constable In Metomp
kin district subject to the primary. II nominal
ed and elected promise faithful. fearless ano
courteous discharge of the duties of the office tt
the best of my ability. Soliciting the support
the voters of the district am
Very truly yours,
w. Il. Mason.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16
Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, !
Accomack G. H., Va, 7
March IA, 1907. J

To the creditors of Robert Bayly,
(col'd), and Mary Bayly, (coPd), his
wife. both now deceased, and all
others concerned: You are hereby
notified that at the request of BenJa-
min #. Gunter and Stewart K Powell
trustees in a deed executed by Arthur
Wise and wife, (copd), and John
smith and wife, (col'd), bearing date
The s. h day of December, 1906, and OF
record in Accomack County Clerks
OfIire, l have appointed Saturday,
he goth day of March, instant, at 10
o'clock, a. m, at my said office, for
receiving proof of all debts and
demands against the said decedentss
or their estates; at which time ana
Dlace YOU arr required to attend and
prove your claims, and no claim pre-
fented after that date will receive
Given under my hand the day and
wear first above written.
Sam'l. Il. Ross,
! Com'r. of Accounts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16
To my friends and fellow citizens:

To my friends and fellow citizens:
announce myself as candidate Tor the Once
If Constable of Atlantic Magisterial Districtsub
iect to the regulations of the Democratic party
Should my friends honor me by electing me tC
said Office. promise faithful, honest and loya
hest Of NV ability. Thanking my friends for any
assistance they may render me-
Very truly,
ounip I, Mp1re.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16
Col. Sidney, 1891.

Sire Of Lillian s., 2:17l; The Ad-
miraI, 2:17t; Ed Miles, 2:lSi; Merits
G., 2:2l4, &c, will make the season
Of 1907 in Accomac Co., from Grad
dockville to Parksley, va, stopping
at Onancock, Accomac @, d. ana
Parsley or vicinity. Col. Sidney is
too we'll known now to the public to
need any description at our hands,
having proven himself tS sire Of m con
sjderation of all intending breeders.
His His get have speed, train on and race ace
we'll also are extremely fine road
horses or general purpose horses
For any information as to arrange
ments for service &C., please apply
to
O. M. GARRISON,
Craddockyiile, Va.
Terms-s25.OO to insure mare IN
fCal
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10 NV friends and fellow citizens

tai take this method of announcing myselfa can
didate for the office Of Justice Of the Peace toT
atlantic District. subject to the DEMOCRATIC Pr
mary. and if nominated and elected Will dis
charge the duties of the Office TO the best OF my
ability Soliciting the support OF the voters Oh
the district, am,
Yours very truly
O. w DuntOn.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16
Business Notices.

STRAYED-From Mt. Custis, white
Pointer dog with large liver colored
spots on him. Suitable reward will
be paid for his return to
Arthur Parks,
Accomac g. II.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

For SALE-Desirabl house and LOT
in Belle Haven, Va.
Margaret S. Mears,
Painter, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

Don't fail to see our new Spring line
of wall paper, all new and splendid
styles.
The Belle Haven Furniture 90.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

To the voters of the county Of AccOmac:
In asking your support for the Office OF deputy
treasurer of said county, desire to submit some
claims for your consideration.
lst. My long and faithful service to the Demo-
cratic party.
2nd. Have never held an Office nor asked for
one and should fail to secure said position al
the coming election. will be too old to make a
further effort.
3rd. In a disastrous fire years ago lost the
earnings of my life. Every effort was made by
myself and son. together with KIND friends OF
TemDeranceville to save our store but III VAIN.
Every dollars worth of goods was burned, prop
erty that had worked hard for. Our creditors
made liberal discounts on our bills, our friends
together with the Masonic fraternity made us
liberal contributions but after all that was done
for us our losses were heavy. In order to start a
little BUSINESS we had to mortgage our homes:
Now friends / ask you TO help me secure SAID
office in order that may redeem my nome thal
can call my own in my declining years. Promis-
ing to fill the Office if elected TO the best OF my
ability am,
Yours truly.
Henry E. Byrd,
Temperanceville August Il, 1905.
| To my friends and fellow citizens:
| take this method offs nouncing myself can
| didate for the Office of constable Of Metompkin
| Magistera district.
Should my friends elect me to said Office, ]
promise the people an honest and efficient adj
ministration. Thanking my friends in advance
for their support
Thos. II. Walker.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16
Don't Blame the Cook

-
If your bread and pastry is the
aoggy, indigestible misery-making
kind. It's dollars to doughnuts
that the FLOUR is guilty of the
offense.
Our flour makes light, white, de-
licious bread and pastry always.
"Poor Luck" is unknown, where
it rules the cooking. 1t insures
good results because it is uniform
in quality-Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and every day in the
week the BEST.
Candidly, can you afford to go on
using hap-hazard -four when our
mill.to-consumer system puts our
superior product in your home at
less expense?
We cut out the retailers profits.
We sell you -four direct at whole,
sale prices. We will save you all
thosl dollars that the retail dealer
has previously pocketed.
Try our method. You'll never go
back to the old way. Write us for
prices.
EAGLE MILLS, f'''T Md' ''''
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Notice to Creditors
Commissioners Office,
Accomack G. H., Va,
March Ii. 1907.

March IL, 1907.
To the creditors of Samuel II. East,
deceased, and all others concern
ed: You ere hereby notified that
at the request of the personal repre-,
sentative of the said decedent, |
have appointed the 4th day of April
next. at my said Office, for re-
ceiving proof of all debts ana oe-
mands against the said deceddent or
his estate; at which time and place
you are required to attend and prove
your claims.
No claim presented after that day
will receive any attention. -,
Given under my hand the day and
year first above written.
SAM'L. T. ROSS,
Commissioner of Accounts.
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Located at the "0ld" Stand.
lone Price Clothiers,"

We offer the purchasing public new, select upto-date
stock of goodS-bought rght-to be sofa rghC-cohSiS'
inc
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

WANTED TO HIRE-Agreeable and
industrious young white man, to help
my sons cultivate my farm. Apply to
Thos. Nj. Scott,
Eastville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

For RENT-For the year 1908, the
farm "Cropperville" lying on Me-
tompkin Bay. The whole or in part.
f. ID. Parks,
Onancock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

For SALE-East Seeding, Climax,
Lady Thompson, Parsons Beauty
and Superior strawberry plants at
81. so per thousand.
J. T. Harrison,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-03-16

FOR SALE-One good COW, l Bax
ter D. Whiting stave saw, 1 Holmes
stave jointer.
G. Q. Perdue,
Painter, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-09
PRODUCE MARKET
ACTIVE YESTERDAY

The receipts of country produce and
fruits, with the exception of Florida and
South Carolina vegetables, We're larger yes
tcrday than is usual on Mondays. and trade
Gu the wholesale block on Cary Street
was quite active. Early vegetables were
no in sufficient quantity entirely to meet
the demand and prices We're little stiff
fer than they closed on Saturday. On
other produce the figures were about the
same. Such fruits as were, on the mar
ket-apples, bananas and oranges-wereE
plentiful enough. Apples can be had ut
wholesale all the way from 81 to S. per
barrel. according to quality. There were
no Florida oranges on the market, but
plenty of the California variety turned up
and sold from 1915 to 81 per box. Ba-
nanas of good quality. sell readily at COO.
to S1.25 per bunch.
The commission men have advces from
down South which leads them to look for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-09
STOCKS AND BONDS.

After. the rapid advance in stocks
last week, a reaction was naturally to
be expected. Richmond men looked
for it, and were therefore slow to in
vest They We're not taken unaWares
yesterday when the market opened
lower, the chief surprise being over
the fact that the active stocks did
not go off more As it was. the list
showed III the. first two hours Of trad
ing declines OF from one to three
points from Saturdays closing. The
trading element turned bearish, and
sold stocks freely, on the theory that
after such rapid advance fair-sized
reaction was due. Not much long
stock, however. appeared to come out.
and the market grew very dull at the
lower level. In the afternoon a lesure-
5ly rally set in. which held up to the
close. and during which the market
recovered almost all it's earlier losses
and closed strong. Richmond people
did very little trading, seeming to DO
willing to wait for more settled con-
dtions.
There was not much news to be
had from New York or elsewhere, and
traders had to act, when they acted
at all, on their own Judgment. Prices
seemed to rally in the afternoon of
their own accord after the market had
been thoroughly sold out and without
much aid from manipulation. The
money market continues extremely
easy, and this makes the holders of
stock disinclincd to part with them.
Comparatively speeding, small busi<css
vas done in all the markets, MS well
as In Richmond. The total sales for
the whole country amounted TO only
S3747S shares.
Traders and investors watch the re-
ports OF earnings Of the railroads very
closely The, following table OF earn.
ings for eight months ending Feb
rl'hry 2Sth is good for references:
Louisville and Nashville, gross In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-09
I NEW YORK pKnDucE MAnk FRS

NEW YORK. April S,-FLouR-s STEADY 10
urn with quiet trade Rye Floui-Rteady,
Gornlnealn-s steady Whcat-spot nrmf 80.
: red SIC, elevator naYigniOn n q! h.
hilpati No hard. winter, 87Mc opfnint.
ns,ygH'lon. {. Q, b ufoat a very strong
advance took place in wheat t0,day influ-
vHc1d by some OF The worst crop weather
news y"t forwarded from thu 3outhHcst.
BESIDES heavy covering ~ SATURDAYS short
sellers there was active outside support on
ms idea mat the Southwest crop had beon
damaged beyond repair. Optinnf III nn,
aisher MAY. SEC JulY s6Re.i soptcmber
ste, cpin-.spot Arm; No 2, 58lkc eiey,tor
options ls0Hn net higher MAJ, 5iRe.
July hilac outs--spol FIRM mixed. 37e
!, Hthi Steady, cut Meats--I.ull Lard.
EasEi western prime, ss.S0WS. 40; refined
SnSEi Continent $40; South Atnctx-a
'iosbi compound sS,s6Isms.GgI1 rorn u
patfg steady Enthusiastically Petfoieuan
- ,%aa hosin Firm; strainod. common
~ ts@sao '3'35@io6, Turpentpe-s at
| Rice STEADY Moagses.@ouiet gu.,,..-
| G5ns MN far rphping. aEc, ccntrifural
| 30 10, inolass1h sugar 2Ac,. rennnd. ap,n'
| ss"nse- SPOT apiet No. Mo. re-. M
| n rst,, scj mild, quiet cdrdova, sGllytas
| f9,ufsh unchanged 10 10 points hivtsi' ~
enthusiastically extra ctuamery. ao,. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-09
Daily Court Record
Law and EQUITY Court.

a decree of divorce was entered in this
court yesterday In the case of Emanuel Col
lier vs.. julia A.. Collier
In the case of Mary c. Martin, adminis-
tratrix of Walter Martin. VS.. tho Richmond
Traction Company, n consent judgment for.
$3.50 was entered. This case on former
trial resulted in verdict for the plaintiff
for $1,000 but an appeal was had to the
appellate court, which reversed tho lower
court and rcmandcd the case. The consent
judgment finally dsposes Of IT,
Circuit Court.
In this court yesterday suit was insti-
tuted by Belle u. Syrce ys.5James e. Smith
for debt amounting to $1,000.
Circuit Court.
The United States Circuit Court of
Appeals will hold a special session be-.
ginning al noon to-day. The court Will
be composed of Judge Nathan Goff, Of
West Virginia, and Edmund Waddill,
4Jr,. Of Richmond.