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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31
New Piano Company

Mr.. G. w. Duvall, general man
ager OF The Duval Music Co., of
Bluefield, was i'm the city yesterday,
looking after the interests of his
company. Mr.. Duvall states that
business is improving In Blueneld,
especially In the piano line. The
Duvall Company carry complete
line of Baldwin. Ellington, Hamil-
ton, Howard, and Valley Gem pianos,
all of which are well known instru-
ments. Any one contemplating the
purchase of Il piano will do we'll Ia
call ON or write them.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31
A Republican on MIR. Bryan

a Republicans Idea of Mr.. Bryan,
from The n. Y. World:
j think my Presidential preference
this year is Tor Bryan, although
am a good Republican. / admire MIR.
Taft. | think he Is u good and great
man and / believe the country would
be safe in his hands. But think
greater progress along certain lines of
reform would be made under the
leadership of Mr.. Bryan. l regard
him as the American Gladstone, the
greatest man in this country since
Blaine. o. w.
Syracuse, N. Y, July "a.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31
AMONG THE CHURCHES

Rev. Mr.. Hall, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, had an inter-
esting service on Sunday afternoon.
He preached To the children and
young people an instructive sermon
at 3 80 O'Clock. AT the conclusion of
the service six children received the
ordinance of baptism.
Mr.. Hall believes in carrying out
the commission which directs that
the gospel must be preached Ito
every creature" and children
are creatures. But for the Sunday
schools many children would never
hear the gospel.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31
Pretty Marriage at Hotel.

Mr.. Ezra Yates and Miss Ella
Peery, were married in the parlors of
the Jeffersonville hotel, on Tuesday,
the cremony being performed by Rev.
Mr.. Cartright of Graham. Mr.. 5.
A. Yates and Miss Bertha Pearman,
were the attendents.
The groom is son of the late kew.
jeremiah Yates, of Horsepen, and a
fine young man. The bride is a
young and beautiful daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. II. Peery, of Graham.
The young people left on the :3C
train East. They will make theil
home near Horsepen, this county.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31
Ice Cream and Box Supper

There viii be an ice cream and
box supper at Pleasant Hill church
August 8th, beginning at p. in.
Proceeds for the improvement of the
church building at that place. Every
body come.
Matte B. Leece, Secy.,
Ladies Aid Society.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31

Rev. w. Nj. Patty begins revival
meeting at Green's Chapel next Sun
day afternoon. He breaches in the
Cove on Sunday morning and at
Testers Chapel on Saturday evening
preceding.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31

Rev. w. l.. Edwards, pastor of
the Methodist church in Manchester,
who has been spending his vacation
with his aunt, Mrs. Judge Coulling,
preached fine sermon in the Metho-
dist church last Sunday night. Mr.
Edwards is a son of the late Rev. DIR.
John f.. Edwards and grand son of
the late DR.. w. Il. Edwards, and
comes therefore Of preaching stock. ."
His sermon last Sunday night was
a fine one indeed
Rev. Mr.. Holloway, pastor of the
Baptist church in Graham, will
preach in the Baptist church next
Sunday morning at IL o'clock The
members OF the church are urged TO
be present. The public is cordially
invited.
Revival services will begin i'm the
Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing. Rev. Mr.. Hawk, of Blueheld,
assisted by Mr.. Ramsey, IA noted
singer, will conduct the meetings.
These meetings are looked forward
10 with great interest by the MEM
bers of the church, and great good
is expected TO result.
Rev. ID. Emory Hawk will preach
in the Main street Methodist church
next Sunday both morning and even
ing. Mr.. w. j. Ramsay, of Chata-
nooga, Will have charge of the choir
Rev. Geo. Stuart recommends very
highly Mr.. Ramsay MS n gospel sing
er.
Rev. j. &. Peery, of Lynchburg,
viii preach i'm the Lutheran church
next Sunday morning and night AT
the usual hours.
Rector Chas. w. Sydnor Will hold
services in the Episcopal, church
Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-07-31

Rev. Geo. Stuart recommends very
highly Mr.. Ramsay rs n gospel sing
er.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
NEW JESSE L. LASKY
PRODUCTION AT pROCTOR'S.

Probably the greatest novelty of
Proctor's next weeks bill is the latest
production of Jesse l.. Lasky, entitled
scenic setting of a double-decked
houseboat, gaiIy decorated with gar
lands, flags and lanterns. a party of
young people and their chaperon are
summering. The time is tho Fourth
of July, and Reginald Doubleday, a
foppish Englishman, pays a visit to
the boat. This character is played by
o'Malley Jennings, an English CONNIE
dian. The parts of the Darling twins
are played by the Misses Shaw, the
daughters of the whistler, Alice Shaw.
A college athlete. a lisping girl, a col
lege boy, the chaperon and a stunning
athletic girl are some of the other
characters.
Willard Simms and company will
play a return engagement, offering
their comic sketch Flinders Furnished
Flat" Wynn and Lewis offer a con-
versational turn. OF local interest to
Newark will be the Proctor debut of
n of her native sons, Joseph A. Luby,
in a monologue. introducing English
and German dialect, songs and stories.
Wills and Hassan. equilibrists; Fer
his trained dog; Hubert Devaux, a
lightning sketch artist; Murphy and
Francis, colored entertainers and a
new film of animated pictures complete
the program.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
GENEROUS LIST OF
ATTRACTIONS AT EMPIRE.

The yankee Doodle Girls company
will be the Empire attraction the COM
ing week. The company is under the
personal direction of T, w. Dinkins.
Two elaborate burIesques are offered
and the leading comedy parts are as
sumed by James F. Leonard and Jules
Heron. The burlesques, written and
produced by Mr.. Leonard, are called
Sullivan on Parade" and "Sullivan's
Recruits"
The vaudeville includes James F.
Leonard and Clara Whitney. comedy
act; Martini and Macmillan, the
worlds worst wizards" Jules Her
ron, singing and talking comedian;
Crawford and Gardner, the Yankee
Doodle girls; Sadie Heusted, the Cali
fornia woman baritone, and Eta Vic
toria, the "bashful Venus"
AS an extra attraction there will APP
pear at every performance Cora Liv-
ingston, a champion female wrestler,
meeting all corners. She will forfeit
SIS to any woman she fails to throw
in fifteen minutes. Three of the per-
ferrances during the week will furnish
additional features. on Wednesday
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
THE NEW MUSICAL
FARCE AT THE NEWARK.

Kolb & Dill, in Lonesome Town" a
musical farce. in two acts, comes 10
the Newark Theatre next week after
a successful three months run in Chi
cago, and four months in New York.
The play is by Judson c. Brusie and +.
"A. Raynes, and serves as a starring
vehicle for the two clever German CT
medians. Out in San Francisco, where
their work is well-known, these two
actors are proclaimed the funniest CO.
medians on the Western stage. They
are Of tho Weber & Fields type, and
their present play is said to afford them
opportunity to display their ability 20
advantage.
There are a dozen musical numbers
in the play, among them being Sweet
heart Town." I'm Running After
Nancy" Meet Me with Spangles and
Bells On Let Me Worship at Your
Shrine" big Chief Smoke" Gust
Someone" and '"Then the Moon Plays
tPeek-a-Boo." The last-named song,
Which has been the hit of the play, is
rendered by Miss Maude Lambert. An
other novelty is the I'm Running After
Nancy" number, in which the girls of
the company are seated on a fence in
q rather startling manner.
Lonesome Town tells the story of
a town in the West which has been
"staked off, by a rowing ADVENTURE,
who has not been heard of for twenty
years. The play opens with all the
characters trying to get possession OF
-fhs tom by false deeds. foremost
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
ARCADE THEATRE OFFERS
GENEROUS ENTERTAINMENT.

The successful pictorial depletion of
Wagner's "Parsifal" at the Arcade
Theatre comes to a close tonight. viii
S. Rising's vocal offerings are an at
tractive adjunct to the entertainment.
Next week the Arcade enters upon the
e%nterprising policy of presenting motion
pictures upon the same day as issued
by the producers. Such prominent
studios as Pathe Freres, of Paris, and
Edison, Yitagraph, Essanay and other
American concerns will daily contribute
new pictures. The leading musical pub
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
DOLLY KEMPER IN SWEET
MOLLY o. AT BLANEY'S

1t is with considerable interest.
doubtless, patrons of Blaney's Theatre
await the coming Of Miss Dolly Kemper
in the melodrama Sweet Molly o.
from the pen of Hal Reid, produced
under the management of William T.
Keogh.
Miss Kemper. who plays the title role,
is said to be only IS years of age. Her
engagement here will be for one week,
with the usual matinees. Miss Kemper
a good soprano voice, and
will introduce several old songs Of
Ireland, prominent among them being
EILEEN Allanna' and Sweet Molly o.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
AMATEUR SKATING RACES
AT OLYMPIC PARK RINK.

The second of the series of amateur
races at the Olympic Park Roller Skat-
ing Rink Will be decided tomorrow eve
ming. This race is for a distance of tive
miles. The leading skaters in the series
up to the present time are: John Kirk:
bride, 8 points; j. Smith, 4 points: Her
man Schmidt, 3 points; F. Lambeth, 2
points, and w. Tombs. l point. There
will be about fifteen starters in Sun
days race. as five of the fastest skat-
ers from Hillside Park are expected to
participate.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
THEATRE is
TO BE REMODELED

Plans are being prepared for the re-
modelling Of the Robrecht Model Thea
tre in Springfield avenue. In a short
time the house Will be almost doubled
in size, additional provisions being ne
eessitated to accommodate the crowds.
The improvements contemplated will
consist of a ley lobby, several addi-
tional exits and changes in the seat
ing arrangement. which will make the
theatre more comfortable.
Louis Levy, singer. will play a return
engagement at the Robrecht Model
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
2oLZkIENgER
ET SLAHExS

heroine are escaping from the police,
who have been set upon them by the
yillainous people in the play. At a
loss which way to turn, they instinc-
lively seek the church, where they find
workmen have left the door open. Tit
hero leaves the heroine and goes in
search of help. Flora enters the
church, but is discovered by the viii
lain. In desperation she climbs the
belfry stairs, always keeping a few
feet ahead of her pursuer, until they
each the bclfry tower. Here the viii
lain overtakes her and tries to throw
her out the open window.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

night a chorus girls contest will take
place, at which a prize will be awarded
the girls doing the best vaudeville
turn. tho audience acting as judge. On
Friday night there will be the usual
performance; and ON Saturday
a special Teddy bear souvenir matinee
at which twenty-inch Teddy bears will
he presented to women attending.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

among them being three tramps and
the pseudo widow of the original owner,
Watts. This firtatious damsel with her
alluring wiles, induces the three
knights of the road to abandon their
claims, only to be baked at the last
moment by the discovery of a will left
by Watts.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

lishers' newest compositions will also
form q part Of the entertainment. j.
FL. Remicl's latest waltz hit, "Silence,"
and Caro- Roma's Don't You Mind 1t,
Honey" will be Mr.. G~runewald's prin-
cipal songs. Complete changes of pro-
grams will occur as usual on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays in addition to
the new pictures presented daily.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

Theatre mex week. Nettie Fish, who
has been amusing the audiences at Or
ange during h week, will so to the
Gem Theatre in Fifteenth avenue, and
RUDE Goldie, a character impersonator,
is booke for the Orange Model in
Main street. Burns and Robbins.
colored comedians, are scheduled for
the West Hoboken house.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
ScRIBNER'S SHOW Is
ON AT WALDMANN'S

Sam A. Scribner's show, which is we'll
known to the faithful at W~aldnann's
Theatre, will begin its annual visit
Monday afternoon. The feature is a
two-act comedy entitled 1.-THE North
Pole" The prominent female roles are
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

in the hands of Miss Jean r. Darrow,
Miss Blossom, Miss Johnson, Miss
Delma. Miss Lima, Miss Faytell and
| Miss Mason.
Special attractions during the week
are: Wednesday night, wrestling:
Thursday night, chorus girls contests;
Friday night, amateurs.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
TERRORS OF BROADWAY
AFTER DARK"-COLUMBIA

Trinity Church in New York figures
in one of the scenes of Broadway
After Dark" by John Oliver, which A.
H. Woods will present at the Columbia
Theatre next week. The hero and
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

The new society comedy which
Charles Frohman has decided shall u
coed Lady Barbarity' at the Comedy
Theatre, London, bears the curious title
of "Worthley's Entire"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18
1.-THE TOP o. THE WORLD" WILL SOON BE
LOCATED At NEWARK THEATRE--NOTES

drama, paid in Full win take place
at the Bljou Theatre tonight. Another
attraction to tempt fate will be 'aThe
Yankee Prince" George Cohan's latest.
in which that actor will appear with
all of the rest of the Conan family, his
sister Josephine joining him for the
first time in several years.
Edward Vroom, an American actor.
who. after a stage career on this side
of the Atlantic in support of such dis
tinguished players as Edwin Booth and
Wilson Barrett. became identified with
the English stage, will open an engage
ment at the Garden Theatre beginning
Monday in 1.-THE Luck of Mac
Gregor," a romantic drama of the
colonial period. Playing in England
Mr.. Vroom spent ten years, most of
which he passed in the London
In addition to his ability as
an actor, Mr.. Vroom attained some
prominence in England as a writer,
and the play in which he will appear at
the Garden Theatre is from his own
Franz Lehar, composer of 1.-THE
Merry Widow" is soon to produce a
operetta, entitled villa. dss
Waldmagdelein." with book by DIR.
A. NJ. Wilmer and Robert Bodanzky.
The new operetta will appear stimuli
taneously in Vienna, Berlin and Lon
don.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

The first New York production of
THE Wolf" a new play by Eugene
Walter, author of that virile domestic
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-18

Newark Theatre audiences will be
transported to 1.-THE Top o. the World"
the week of April 81, when that anus
ing extravaganza. which recently filled
an engagement of two or three months
at the Majestic Theatre in New York.
will be presented with the original pro-
duction. THE Top O. the World is an
interesting place to visit. Kris Kringle
resides there and that's where they
make the toys. Jack Frost and Aurora
Borealis are principal inhabitants, and
the Polar Bear is, too. Some of the
toys, like the Jack in the Box and the
Candy Kid, come to life and do very
strange and comlcal things indeed.
They also have pretty music and pretty
girls. Indeed If there really were all
the good fun up there that this play
says there is, maybe we'd all be in
elined to turn polar explorers, and
Peary would have to form a trust or
go out of business n account of
competition.
Fred Bailey and Ralph Austin and
Miss Kathleen Clifford are prime
in the merry-making and
George AUNT Bridget Monroe is there,
too. At least he was when the play
was in New York, and we suppose he
is yet.
When 'The Top o. the world' is at
the Newark, Montana a Western
melodama. will be- at Blaney's;
Human Hearts" will be at the Column
bia, and the Greater New York Stars
at Waldmann's.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-21
Strictly a home institution.
We Pay Interest ON 1ime
Valuable Real Estate
FOR RENT.

Having concluded to remove TO my
farm on Occohannock Greek, l offer
for rent. possession on the 1st day or
Nav. 1905, my large, comfortable ana
handsome residence, where now re-
side, containing nine elegant rooms
The entire residence has been recent.
" thoroughly painted with coats Oh
naint inside and outside, and the
rooms have been beautifully and az
tistically papered with the most cost
lv paper. Elegant pOrches ana d
handsome and desirable conservatory
add greatly to the comfort and beauty
together with desirable and conven-
lent store-rooms of the residence:
The beautiful velvery green yard
studded with spreading Norway ma
ples in the Summer is thing OF Oeau-
tv and comfort to behold and enjoy.
Ii has also all necessary OutbulldngS
in pood repair and fine condition. 1
can also call attention to the rare
fruits. splendid vegetable garden ana
magnificent grass lot. Rarely lndee,'
is such desirable property and elegant
home offered for rept-situated Ill me
very centre of old historic Pungo-
league where are clustered pure VIZ
ns-descendants of the Cavaliers
I deem it unnecessary TO give more
elaborate description of the premises,
as persons desiring to rent Will WISH
the premises for themselves
Beverly l.. West.
I also wish to rent out my store
house, which now occupy, posses
Sion, given Immediately and would be
glad to confer with any wishing K
rent said storehouse. VIII sen my J.,
stock of groceries also, if desired, o.
viii remove my goods, and delive
the storehouse with clean and swep
hold. IT,, .+,
of about four acres OF land togeUhe
with a good barn and new stables
The land is set in grass which l de
sire to rent-the land is very rich AM
B. L. WEST.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-21
Carelessness Of the Hens.

The Brides had been In their new
country house for scarcely a week be-
fore the girl who went out to hunt for
strictly fresh eggs came back empty
handed.
"Where are the eggs, EllenT asked
Mrs. Bride.
"Sure, mum, OF couldn't foind
wan"
"Did you look in the henhouseT'
"Yis, num-"
sand In the haymowT
"Oi wint all over the place"
"And the mangerY
"They warn't there, num-"
"Well, sometimes Henry collects the
eggs in basket and hangs 1t under
the cow she'd"
"Oi found the basket, but 1t wuz
Imply. OF hunted all over the place
and. high nor low, soIra sign OF thin
eggs could Oi foind anywhere"
"Dear me-" said Mrs. Bride absent.
ly, Il hope they haven't been mislaid!'
London Scraps.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-21
The AYES Had II.

There is certain representative IN
congress whose secretary Is a young
lady. She is pretty, and she Is as
bright as she Is good looking, being
also the possessor Of pair Of beauu-
full eyes. The other day she called on
a cabinet official to ask favor for
constituent. The grave and dignihed
head Of the department looked at her
and said:
"Aiy dear young lady, | am afraid L
cannot do what you ask, although your
big brown eyes
"Then the ayes have It," quick as a
fash the young lady said. And she got
what she requested.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-21
NUMBER 38.

a man can preach after he has been I'D
the pulpit for five years, that decides
whether he is a good preacher or not
Then let us find out what kind OF a
Christian leader this man is. VIII he
be a true guide? Is he right upon the
doctrine of the atonement? Does ne
gamble at progressive euchre partiesI
Does he drink and dance and go 10 the
theater? If he does we do not wah
him even though he has the golden lips
of o Chrysostom. Let us pray over
this matter a little while. II we ASK
God TO lead us be will not let US make
q mistake" Is the old elder rlgntf
Shall we not ask God to lead us wheh
we are about to choose new pastor!
Ask Gods Aid.
But If we are to lead the right Chris
tan life we must ask God what we
shall do for others as well as what
others shall do for us. "Oh, | cannot
do enythlng to help person or to lead
a troubled soul to him" Is that So
my brother? Are you not doing your
self an injustice2 The reason most OF
us have never done anything for Christ
Is because most Of have never tried.
J We have not the desire; therefore we
have done nothing for him. We do not
strive: therefore we do not achieve.
! What have you ever tried TO do for
God? Whom have you ever tried TO
lead to the Master? What aching heart
have you tried to heal? Have you ever
gone to God in prayer and asked him
to guide you on a gospel mission and
show YOU where you ought to work In
his name? II was very important for
the disciples to ask whom they should
select for the vacant position In the
apostolate. but 1t was just as important
for each one Of those disciples to make
the prayer like that Paul offered on the
Damascus road. Lord, what wilt thou
have me to doY If you get down on
your knees and earnestly pray to COO
for a position in his army on the battle
line there Is no doubt he will detail
YOU for active work. Pray earnestly
that God will open to you unlimited
fields of gospel usefulness. And they
prayed and said, Thou. Lord. when
knowest the hearts Of all men. show
whether Of these two thou hast cho-
SEN" We are gospel soldiers. and we
must 90 TO our Divine Commander for
marching orders. When you once
swear your allegiance to him you are
, never to make move in life. no mat
= ter what it may be, unless you nrst
! kneel down and implore the blessing
and guidance Of God. In your daily
l communication with God are you Will
: ing to DO as did Matthew Henry's "a
! ther? The boy was very sick. The
) father said, "If the Lord will be pleased
1 TO grant me this request | will not say
E as do the beggars at my door, l VIII
3 never ask anything Of God again., but
5 on the contrary. he shall bear me often
S er than ever. and will love God bet
t ter as long as live" Are you VIII
s ing from now on to walk In such close
r communion with God that you VII
0 never cease to ask him what be wants
s YOU to do and that your chief pleasure
o IN life will be to find out his will an(
k to accept and obey 1t cheerfuilyf
rcopyright, 1908, By I-cqis Klopsch.1
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-03-21
cen.raI Palma . Teacher.

"Not long since, while visiting In
Cuba, | had the pleasure Of renewing
an old friendship with the former pres
ident of the island, General I. ESTRADA
Palma" said S. A. Sewer.
General Palma is leading quiet
secluded life on his unpretentious
country estate at Bayamo. He takes
no interest in politics, but devotes HIM
self to the simple affairs of rural lie.
His chief pleasure is in teaching a 1T
tle band of his neighbors' children 10
read and write, and he devotes two
or three hours a day to that TASK
while at night he gives instruction to a
class composed of his farm laborers.
He WAS a schoolteacher for a great
part Of his life and in his latter days
finds satisfaction In his old profes-
sion ."-Baltimore American.