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Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08

F. r. Baker, personal effects, 5000
no insurance. r. r. Ricou, building
$500, insurance, $500.
g. s. Tucker, building, bowling allev
etc., Sl,SOO, insurance, 81 900.
Z. 5. Blocker, bakery and Household
goods, $500, no insurance. VIM, Fred
erickson, building, $1,000, insurance
$780,
N G. Read & Co., pineapple wraps
$500 and office fixtures $500, insurance,
$3.50 P. Frederickson, building, $500
insurance, 5000.
James Neal, household effects, value
unknown, no insurance, ,E. G. B. J'yn-
dali, household effects, partly insured.
Mr.. Beardsley, household effects.
Florida East Coast Railway, passen-
ger station and platform, $500, five
box cars, $4,000 and three hundred feet
OF track. The amount of insurance
was not learned.
City Dock Company, damage to tram.
track, $50.
There are other items OF damage to
buildings, losses which were not at
hrst known, and many other things
which will run the amount up con-
siderably. The items above given
with values place it above forty-fve
thousand dollars, with less than fifteen
thousand insurance and it is safe to
put the estimate at sixty thousand dol
lars loss, which is a sad blow TO the
small town,
James Neal Is by far the heayiest
loser by the fire. having lost ten
thousand dollar stock of goods and all
1is household and personal effects
any insurance. DR.. Sneden's
oss is about six thousand without in
urance. Both of these geptlemen's
insurance policies expired less than
wo weeks previous to the fire and had
lot been notified of the fact and there
ore had not been renewed. Most of
ther heavy losers were partially in
ured.
All or most of the buildings which
'ere destroyed will be replaced by
lodern structures of more durable {
nd substantial material. Messrs. Ri.
ou, Coon and Racey will rebuild of {
or brick, and others will fall I
! line. Temporary buildings are now I
eing erected for immediate use of c
ames Neal and E. G. B. Tyndall, who !
no will each resume business in their !
rmer lines. The railroad company,
g understand will build larger and d
etter passenger station, and hand s.
'me home will be made for the new U
INK in the burned district. Out of a
le ashes will arise handsomer and .
ore substantial Jensen. o
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
D6StPu0tiv6 Fire Visited Jensen
SIXtU Thousand Dollars L,OSS
ENTIRE Business Section Swept Away Including Stores
PoStolIlce Railway Sation and Other Property

One of the most destructive fire,
that ever visited this section occurred
at Jensen early Sunday morning wher
the entireN business section of that
thriving town was destroyed. 1t swept
both sides of the business street des.
'roying everything in its wake and
Jumped to the west wide of the rail.
road track and consumed all within
reach. Sixteen houses, including all of
the stores, the depot, offices, ware.
house, and together with five empty
tox cars, and portion of the railroad
track, were reduced to ashes, and the
total loss runs to over sixty thousand
dollars, with less than fifteen thousand
dollars insurance, 1t was only by he.
roic work on the part of the Jense
people that the several small resi-
dence were saved, a few of which were
badly scorched and many times in
flames.
The fire originated in the store of c.
ii, Muuch & Co., and was discovered
between three and four o'clock Sunday
when the alarm was given,
and everybody responded and did noble
work in attempting to stay the spread
If the flames and to rescue articles
rom the doomed buildings. The ori
gin is unknown, and only guesses and
are ventured. The most
plausible and one which is generally |
.ccepted is that IL began in one of the
'oxes filled with sawdust which were
sed as cuspidores. 1t is possible that
omeone dropped cigar stump ia one !
uring the evening aud that it burned
trough the sawdust and ignited the
oor from which 1t spread.
From the store Of Munich & Co., the
re took in and enveloped the town
all which was next door and then the
oat shop if W, C. Sneedpn on the east.
0 the west, it enveloped little build
ig formerly used as the post office and
le big store of the Jensen Trading
ompany and a warehouse of James
cal west of the railroad track. q
On the opposite side of the street the I
lngry flames ate up the postotfice
lilding which was also occupied by a
;. c. Sneeden with stock of marine o
rdware and the Masonic lodge up .
Mrs. Then came the meat market
J. g. Steinhauser, and the big store e
James Neal which occupied two 0
iIdings, and the upstairs was used II
his family as residence. A build u
? on the north occupied by G. s.
cker's bowling alley was abso in the IL
Ike of the fire. Making grand leap r
about sixty feet the fiery monster 81
ept away the passenger depot and
,ut three hundred feet of platform, cl
we'll as five empty box cars on side K
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08

n 'o'ers Of St, Lucie county:
every qualified voter cast his
the coming primary as his
'uce dictates, bnt be sure you
y. Conscience just what is right.
: ballot the citizens of 81. Lucie
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08

Hon. Duncan U. Fletcher the Leading Candidate for
United States Senator, viii Speak at Sebastian next
Thursday, May I at p and at Fort Pierce at p
m. Everybody Cordially Invited to attend rIeetings
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08

Address Mr.. Brian K McCarty
'Sunbonnet Babies" ".......,. From Primary Grades
Recita ton. Summerlin
Dumb-bell calesthenics Twenty Girls
Teddy Bear Lullaby by."...................Six Girls
Flag Exercise. Twenty Primary Pupils
Indian Club Drill ril..,...................S Girls
Violin Solo,, Hearts and Flowers" Will Hunter
Accompanist, Miss Laura Penney
Song .n.............. Rambling" ng".....,......Bo Boys
Eastern Star" Marches and Poses
Sixteen High School Girls
College Lie .....",..,.,,..,.... Chorus by School
Original Poem" Rodman Backus
Vacation by Malcolm Moore"
Distribution of Prizes and Conferring Diplomas
Supt w. ]. Nesbitt
Song America"
Pianist ......-.....M Miss Ruth Alderman
Social Hour.
Graduates, l908-Tenth Grade-Miss
Immaroe Stanford, Will w. Hunter.
Eighth Grade-Miss Jewell Swain,
Pearl Swain, Phillips Platts, Miss
jamie Cowan, Miss Leonora Brown,
Miss Viola Keene, Miss Maude Hayes,
Lowell Hill, George Kimball.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

The State Board of Education was in
session in the city of Richmond on Wed
nesday, and though nothing has been
given out for publication, for the pur
pose, it is presumed, of putting into
force the single book list system. The
members committed themselves to it,
almost without exception, by pledges
made to the people before accepting the
positions now held by them on the Board,
and will be expected to make good
their promises in this respect. There
can be no question as to the decision
they will reach in the matter. The
issue, briefly summed up, is between
the people who want the more econO-
mical system and the publishers who
have already profted too much by the
multiple list abomination-and the
Board must conclude, that those who
pay the bills for the books have the
right to expect decision in accordance
with their wishes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

The resolutions adopted by the Demo
cratic Executive Committee, which APP
pear in another column, are worthy the
careful perusal of every delinquent tax
payer of the county and should incite to
prompt action everyone of them, who
values his citizenship and the privileges
of freeman which theright of suffrage
gives him. They must act promptly if
they would qualify themselves to parti-
cipate in the November election, as the
time expires for them to do so on the
I'd of May-and they can do so without
any great convenience to themselves, if
they will avail themselves of the oppor-
tunities presented by the treasurer and
his deputy. AS the Executive Commit
tee says, the tax will have to be paid
soon-why not now? Duty, pride Of
citizenship and a proper regard for our
selves as individuals demand that we
qualify ourselves as voters, whether or
not We wish to exercise that privilege
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18
General Repair
Shop and Railway

We the undersigned, have opened up gener-
al repair. shop and railway at WACHA-
PREAGUE, VA, and we are now in a position
to do all kinds Of repairing TO Guns. Bicycles.
Automobiles Carts, Carriages. &c. Boat build
ing. installing and repairing gasoline engines a
speciality. We can also furnish. under short
notice, Tobin bronze shafting any size and
length. copper, yellow metal and Muntze metal
in sheets and bars propeller wheels any size.
We also furnish the Hartman propeller the most
speedy wheel on the market and none genuine
unless stamped Hartman" Galvanized steel
gasoline tanks 1.-THE best) Carbureters Vapo-
rizers Magnetoes Oil and Grease Cups Gasoline
Pipe and Fittings. Insulated Wire. Switches
Batteries, Coils. Edisou's Wet Cells, Cylinder
Oil. &C. &c. We are also agents for the Harris,
Fay and BoWens and Trynet Special Motors
The Trynet Special Single Cylinder Motors have
more good points than any cheap motor on the
market and we will compare them with the best
OF the two cycle type. They are medium weight
and built to stand hard service. free OF vibration
and very speedy. All the joints either scraped
or ground tho packing about them to blow OUT,
tapered bored fly wheel which Is easily removed,
connecting rod. crank. shaft and bearings are
larger than most Of the engines Of the same
horse power.
We can furnish motors and equipments at the
following prices: h. y. $4,000. 81 h. p. $l05. co.
~ h. p. $500. The equipment consists Of the
following
/ Galvanized Steel Gasoline Tank (best make)
Set Batteries with WIRE switch and coil.
Strainer and water connections INTAKES and
overflow
l piece rubber hose.
IL IT, seamless brass gasoline pipe with fittings.
5to7 #. Tobin bronze shaft. Longer lengths
cost extra.
Bronze propeller wheel, for either speed or
towing.
/ Bronze stuffing box with lay screws.
Catalogue and prices and any other informa-
ton you desire is yours for the asking.
We also have list Of secondhand engines We
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

Hon. Harry st. George Tucker for
mally opened his campaign for the
Gubernatorial nomination at Leesburg,
the home of his boyhood, on Monday,
declaring that he was in the fight to
stay and believed that he was in it to
win. The announcement of his candi-
dacy was enthusiastically received at
his old home and the claim is made that
he has the endorsement practically Of
all the people of his native county. His
record is such as to entitle him to their
loyal and earnest support and to win for
him friends in every section of the
State. He is in Accomac at present,
where he has many loyal supporters of
his candidacy for Governor, and we pre-
dict, that the number will be larger be-
fore he leaves the county and continue
to grow until the campaign closes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18
Saturday, April IS, 1908.

The Virginia Oyster Packers Associa-
ton was organized in Norfolk, on We'd
nesday, at a meeting of more than
eighty representatives from every part
of the State in which oysters are plan
ted. The purpose of the organization,
it is stated, is to show the country that
no better oysters exist than those found
in Virginia, and the union of all oyster
men will mean greater sale of Nir-
ginia oysters and mutual protection for
the packers. The methods by which
they propose, to accomplish the object
desired, has not been disclosed, but or
ganization seems to be necessary in this
as in every branch of industry if the
oyster people would get proper re-
turn for their labors. The success of
the Eastern Shore Produce Exchange is
suggestive of what can be accomplished
by cooperation and it may be that they
propose to profit by the lessons taught.
by it. Of the fifteen directors named
at the meeting five were from Accomac
and one from Northampton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

The local option election, held in Win
chester on Wednesday, resulted in an
overwhelming victory for the "dry
ticket. The eleven saloons in Winches-
ter were voted out of business by a
majority of 104 votes out of total of
1874 polled in the two city wards. Two
years ago Winchester voted "wet" by
fifty-two. On the same day Danville
by majority of As voted to abolish the
licensed liquor traffic.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18
Selling Out.

My entire stock of pictures, large
mirrors, cut-glass and silverware and
everything in the novelty line. AS !
must make room for Spring and sum
mer stock | will offer during the
month of April the above stock at a
great sacrifice. Come early and get
the advantage of a better selection.
You cannot afford to miss this sale.
w. B. Sartorius, Jeweler,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

After a debate which lasted four
hours, the House of Representatives
Wednesday afternoon, by a vote of 1879
to SO, decided against President Roose-
velt's recommendation for the construc-
ton of four battleships, and adhered to
the recommendation of the Committee
on Naval Affairs, providing for the two
vessels of that type. A provision for
two fleet golfers of Is knots and of r.
500 tons capacity, costing Sl,8OO,OOO
was adopted.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

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 Co,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

The first day of the Democratic
State Convention of New York, on
Wednesday, closed with a defeat of
those delegates committed to the can
didacy of William Jennings Bryan.
The committee OH resolutions adopted
set of resolutions providing for an
uninstructed delegation to the nation
al Democratic convention at Denver.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

British Ambassador Bryce delivered
an address at the University of Virginia
Monday at the joint celebration of the
birthday of Thomas Jefferson and the
anniversary of the founding of the Uni
versity of Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

The Democratic municipal primary in
Richmond, Tuesday, resulted in the
election Of D. c. Richardson by a small
majority of 374 over Carlton Mccarthy,
the present mayor. 1t was a strenuous
campaign, but the vote was smaller
than expected.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NoTIcE-I hereby forewarn Charlie
Hargis and Charlie Crowson from
coming here again in the night or
day and persuading colored pauper,
by the name of Ed. Matthews, away
without my consent. They will be
punished to full extent of law.
g. II. Turner,
Supt. Aims House,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

Fire devastated more than one
square mile of the manufacturing,
business and tenement district OF
Chelsea, suburb of Boston, on Sun
day entailing loss estimated at S1O,-
600, 900.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18
Business Notices.

For SALE six year old family
horse, perfectly gentle, and l buggy.
Will sell cheap for cash or bankable
note. Call and see or write
Rev. Lloyd M. Hollaway,
Exmore, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

SPEED CARTs-l have on hand fol-
sale full supply of Meyer carts with
lower wheels than usual. They are
of the best makes on the market.
Call to see them before you buy.
Have also some secondhand ones.
Terms cash.
O. M. Byrd,
Keller, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For RENT-For year 1909 or term of
years, for share or money, my 4 horse
farm near Leemont in good condition
and with an abundance of resources.
For particulars apply to
T. w Shrieves,
Leemont, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NOTICE We have 80 bushels of
black peas for sale.
d. II. Johnson & Son,
Parksley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-Two Jack Brerton colts
l and 2 years old this Spring. Their
dam is by White Foot, and White
Foot, by Old Morrell. They are very
stylish, good feet and legs. and well
grown, also good promise of speed.
r. s. Young,
Near Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18
Kellam & Cropper,
Wachapreague. Va.

Tell your engine troubles to Charles
Chopper. He is our doctor and never
loses patient.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NOTICE. wish to rent for year 1909
a good high land farm-not less than
a horse farm.
j. T. Semple,
Melfa, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-500 bushels white Ohio
seed oats.
D. H. Johnson & Son,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-East Seeding strawber-
ry plants.
@. B. Savage,
Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NoT1CE-Houses moved by day or
contract at any point in Accomac or
Northampton on reasonable terms by
the undersigned. Prompt attention
given to all calls by letter or phone
at my home.
G. T. Groton,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NOTICE Anyone owing the estate
Of Thos. O. Kellam, deceased, will
please come forward and make set
Element at once. Anyone having
claims against the said estate will
please present them at once to the
undersigned.
George B. Hoffman,
j. o. w. Leatherbury,
II. c. Kellam.
Administrators.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-One year old bay horse,
suitable for lady to drive. Having
no use for same will sell at reasona-
BILE price. Can be seen at Louis mill,
Belle Haven, between a. M, and 8
p. m. J.O. Sturgis, Jr.,
Wardtown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

PUBLIC AUCTIoN-Of valuable real
estate, On Saturday, April 18th next,
I will sell at public auction in the
town of Ona1cock, at 2:30 o'clock, p.
m, all the real estate of which the
late Thomas @. Kellam died seized
and possessed, located in said town.
For further information see posters,
the undersigned, or Warner Ames,
attorney. ]. G. w. Leatherbury,
Attorney-in-fact.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

REWARD OF $10-Will be paid for
any information leading to the identi-
fication and conviction of any one
breaking or removing flowers from
any lot or grave in Liberty Cemetery
or committing depredations of any
kind.
Liberty Cemetery Co.,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

LOTS FOR SALE-At LeCato Station
Oak Hall, Va.
Jno. s. Parsons,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-Good driving and farm
horses.
Harry T. White & Son,
Mackenzie Park, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-Two Jack Brerton colts,
coming 2 and years-dam. Wash
ington Morgan mare-both promising
colts and one of them very speedy.
For particulars call on
Geo. w. Conquest,
near Onley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-The following varieties
of strawberry plants: 80, 900 Climax at
81. so per thousand, $4,000 East Seed
ling at S1.0O per thousand, 20, 600 Lady
Thompson at $1.00 per thousand.
Plants strictly first-class and true to
name. Ewells corner.
Geo. G. Vessels,
P. o., Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NoTICE-Having had six years ex-
perience with all the latest implements
for pulling stumps, preparing new
ground, and moving houses, l now
offer my services to the people of Ac-
comack and Northampton counties by
day or contract. Strict attention
given to all business.
G. II. Gravenor,
Rue, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-Several large stacks of
fodder at the Floyd farm in Custis
Neck. Apply to Mr.. Alfred Beasley,
tenant thereat.
Jas. G. Mock.
A tn,.;l IN 1000
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NOTICE AT the meeting of the Ac-
comac and Northampton Telephone
Co., held at Hallwood on February
Dist, w. P. Goodwin resigned as secre-
tary and treasurer and w. H. Lang
was appointed to fill the position. All
matters of business and correspon-
deuce should be sent to the present
at Hallwood, Va.
Accomac & Northampton Tel. Co.,
w. H. Lang, sec. treas. and ger. mgr.
March 30, 1908.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-One hundred thousand
Jersey Early Wakefield Cabbage
plants at $1.00 per thousand.
W. r. Ross,
Rue, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

NOTICE. am now prepared to grind
corn or exchange for meal at any
time, and have a planer in my mill
and can furnish all kinds of dressed
lumber.
@. G. Tyndall,
Greta, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For SALE-A limited number of
eggs at 81 90 for 10, of prize winning
S. o. Rhode Island Reds, one of the
most popular and profitable breeds on
earth-frst prize cockerel at Ellicott
City, Howard Co., Poultry Show,
Thanksgiving Day 1907 and at Tasley
fair 1907.
S. II. Martin,
OnancOck. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

And now, Mr.. Rev,
Pm through with you.
If more you would say,
Cut venom, try fair play.
By observing the last two lines of
this verse faithfully from now on, you
may in a measure, atone for your mis-
deeds and thus partially regain the
good will and esteem"o the majority
of the people of Accomack county"
which is essential for your further
political ambitions.
Yours most candidly,
L. D. T. Quinby.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18

For RENT OR SALE-Dwelling house
i'll Onancock.
]. @. Justice,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-04-18
April 10, 1908.

PUBLIC AUCTION of valuable real
estate. On Saturday, April 25th next
l will sell at public auction on the
premises near louisville. Va, the
valuable farm known as John r.
Kellam Farm" owned by the heirs of
Thomas @. Kellam, deceased, AMI Dr.
John w. Kellam. On this farm is a
large amount of timber. For further
information see posters. the under
signed, or Warner Ames, attorney.
j. Q. w. Leatherbury,
Attorney-in-fact.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-11
RELIEVES OFFICER Or HIS GUN
Corsica.,a Negro Attempts TO Dupli-
cate the Trick Of Nelson Golden.

A telephone message was received
at the sheriff's Office and by City
Marshal Dixon about IL O'Clock
Wednesday night from Corsicana,
stating that deputy sheriff there
had been held up by negro and re-
lieved of his gun, a new 45-caliber
Colts revolver. According to the in
formation furnished the officers at
this place the Corsicana negro par
TALLY duplicated the trick of Nelse
Golden when he assaulted Constable
Conger last Saturday. The name of
the negro is given as Harris Brown.
He was arrested in Corsicana We'd
nesday afternoon by a deputy sheriff
and while being escorted down a
street to the jail he overpowered the
officer, forcibly took his gun away
from him and made tracks for the
tall timber.
Harris Is said to be about six feet
and two inches tall, will weigh 1856
or 100 pounds, is black, has small
scars on face and neck and one front
tooth is missing. All freight trains
coming into Waxahachie last night
from the south were searched by the
officers, but they discovered no sus-
picious persons.