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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

l have opened line of new millin-
erv over Justis' restaurant, Parksley,
Va. Watch for change in ad.
Mrs. Birdie Hogan.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

NoT1cE-Clean shucked shells de-
livered on monitors to any point on
the seaside of Accomack or North
ampton at eight cents per bushel or
S cent f. O. b. my dock. Full measure
@. E. Babbitt, Jr.
Chincoteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

For SALE OR TRADE-Saw mill with
belts &C., complete.
w. T. Broughton,
Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

Mems Summer suits at A. H. G.
Mears s1.9S and up, all sizes. See ad.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

Sensational china and bargain sale
at A. II. G.. Mears. See ad.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

25 yards, 30 cent mating and D
double rolls % cent wall paper at
A. II. G, Meas for $3.50.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

For RENTAL Nassawadox station
a new eight room dwelling, outbulid-
ing and fowl yard complete. Price
reasonable. Possession given at once.
Apply to u.o,xt
No
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Grangeville, Va, May IA, 1908.

NorIcE-I will sell to the highest
bidder on the 3Oth day of May, 1908,
at . D. M, in front of the Atlantic
Hotel, Chincoteague Island, my
schooner, Surprise.
@. Hanson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

100 pair ladies shoes, half price, at
A. II. G. Mears.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

For RENT--A nice new dwelling
house at Willis Wharf. Can give
nossession at once. Apply to
w. ]. Rue,
Belle Haven, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

$1,000 suits to order at A. II. q.
Mears, equal tailor's $4,000 suits. See
ad
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

For SALE-By private contract that
mart of the Kimmerle Farm, situated
In Kilmontown, near Keller, owned
bv Jno. T. Sample and wife, contain
ing 1871 acres, on which is located
a modern farm settlement, also one
tenant house. The timber on the
farm has been sold; but it is excellent
truck land in good nelgnDornooSu
and only short distance from pom
steamboat wharf and railroad station.
For price and terms see the under
signed. ,,,,Monn
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

Boys suits at A.H.G. Mears' ~ CTS
and up, all sizes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

Fine selection mattings, overstock.
out prices at All. G. Mears. See ad.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

Fruit of the Loom muslin at A. IL.
G. Mears 9 cents yard.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

Special price on furniture at A. d.
G. Mears.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

Standard sewing machines are the
beso. Special cash price to close, $3.50.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

E. J. Savage.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23

John II. Scott.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

of II on New Years eve there are
rustling and bustling and merry laugh
ter as each maiden kisses all the young
men she can catch. 1t is the only mo-
ment in the year when custom permits
her such liberty, and she is not slow
to take advantage of it. Then, the new
year having made it's bow, the party
breaks up, the young folk take walk,
and the first person of the opposite sex
which each roisterer meets is consid-
cred destined to be that merrymaker 8
future partner in life
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

"Who brought you here, Baby Eric
How did you come"
Noel felt like an Irish member Of Par
lament, for mo answer was given" but
a wee form, full Of hugs and kisses, got
fast hold upon him, and said gravely'
and yet with a sweet air of command:
Just come'd-and now if you're not
too busy, mister Father
'Yes, my son."
"P'raps-I'd better go to bed"
"But, my child-my little son-who
brought you here? where is your moth
er?' and the tall man, suddenly releasing
his born, paced up and down. Vi
course, Chum had left the door open
and someone had told the child to walk
straight in-and the child hdd-straight
ill.,
The author-his tiny son was on the
floor now. saying things to the cat, and il
deserved every word, being a cat that
ticks stamps off letters, and loves bacon
and boiled eggs-thrust his hands deer
into his pockets and looked down, sad
eyed, at little Sunny-face.
Eyes, perhaps you had better come to
bed"
If Chum would only come, if some.
thing would only happen to break the
silence, silence only cleft by the sigh
OF child.
The church was only at the end Of the
street.
He could hear the bell-ringers shut
fling along the frosty pavement, in few
minutes -and he bent to his work.
Half asleep, half awake, he was con.
scious of the old, almost forgotten touch
upon his wrist-a dream doubtless-but
he could not shake it of, and then he
looked down.
Kneeling as of yore beside him, blue
eyes teardimmed, was Pearl
81 have returned, Noel" It was q
quavering little voice, but it thrilled him
How like she was to their child.
And then the bells clashed forth their
| message. peace on Earth, Good Will
Towards Men," and to two hearts they
carried a sweeter, deeper message still
No word was spoken. A small figure
in a smoking jacket that reached to his
heels, stood at the dividing door, an
eager face turned to either.
And husband and wife kissed silently
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
morning. And then came

christmas morning And then came
school, college, and then married life.
When the scribbling fit was on him
Pearl used to draw her low wicker chair
close to his writing table. knitting, or
daintily lingering white material, soft
and downy and fluffy for the prospective
wearer. and the few remarks she made
seemed to chime in and identify them
selves with what he was writing; but,
of course, all this happened FIVE years
ago.
One odd little trick Pearl had, and
Noel remembered it this evening-and
missed it.
When his pen was working extra
busily she used to lay the tips of her
fingers upon his right hand-just where
hand meets wrist. She did not incom-
mode him in the least. He declared her
touch inspired him; they were such pink
tippel fingers, and so small, and he had
often written with the tiny touch on his
wrist almost unconsciously-only peep
ing up from time to time at a sweet
oval face, into deep violet eyes love lit.
But, Of course, this was five years
ago.
So he wrote On, feeling a little bit
sorry that Chum had not stayed, for af-
ter all he only had another half hours
work before him, and then they could sit
and chat. and perhaps drown the sound
of the bells that he knew would ring out
in a few hours.
He was just in the frame Of mind to
summon his landlady's children, but ex-
cept for himself, the house was empty.
There was a Christmas Eve party going
on, and Mrs. Marsh and her progeny
were attending it.
He had been writing for half an hour
since Chum had left him, and felt the
old familiar touch on his wrist. 1t was
imagination of course, he did not even
turn his head, and then he was looking
into blue eyes, in the round golden-curled
framed face of boy of four, who laugh
ed up at him and presented rosebud to
be kissed.
Goodness, child-where on earth do
you come from? and who-who brought
you? What is your nameY'
Eric" and the child began to make
preparations for climbing lofty knee.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

When skies are cold with wintry stars.
and hills
Are white with yester-even's snow, and
lie
In ghostly state beneath the ghostly
sky;
When many a gusty blast the darkness
With ever lonely, homeless sound, and
chils
The window panes with frost; when
cracking fly
The sparks about the hearth, and glow
and die,
While in the pause his note the cricket
trills;
Oh, then how dear is home! and what a
sense
OF rudy warmth and peace beguiles
the mind
And what a charm in listening while
the wind
Blows fierce outside, through winters
starry tents,
And dies away around the window
pane,
And ever rises loud. and dies again!
Ernest Warburton Shurtleff.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
OLD CHRISTMAS SAYINGS.

An old German saying is that be-
tween II and II o'clock on Christmas
eve water can be turned into wine
A Montenegrin saying about Christ
mas eve is Tonight earth is blended
with Paradise"
The lamp, or candle, must not be al
lowed to burn itself out on Christmas
eve or there will be a death in the
family within the year.
A Magyar superstition is that any
one who eats nuts without honey on
Christmas will lose his teeth.
Another is that pillow turned at
midnight will bring dreams of fu-
ture lover.
1t is unlucky to trip on Christmas
day.
The ancient Scandinavians and
Anglo-Saxons called Christmas Moth
er's Night" the name being handed
! down to the Chrstianized people from
an old pagan festival formerly cele-
brated about this season of the year.
The Sicilian children place penny
royal in the beds Christmas eve be-
cause they believe 1t always flowers
at the exact hour of Christ's birth.
A live coal should never be carried
ont of the house on Christmas eve.
All children born at midnight on
December 81 will become great and
famous.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
Watching the Old Year Out.

Watching the old year out has been
common custom in many lands. In
most countries 1t assumes with the Sc
rious minded the phase of devotion. In
many countries where Roman Catho
licism is the prevalent form Of faith
the year is begun with midnight masses
Among the Greek Catholics the same
usage prevails. 1t declined In the
Church Of England, but was revived
by several Of the dissenting bodies, the
watch night Of the Methodists being
merely modification Of the once gen
eral practice. Among the conyivially
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
CHAPTER VIII.

Missile loked up with a frown as her
sister entered the room, but Alison took
no notice of her. She walked up straight
to Miss Hardwick, and held out her hand
with one of her pleasant smiles.
II have just made acquaintance with
your sister," she said, with quiet tact /;
1--WE are going in the garden, as the house
feels SO close this lovely day. shall
be so glad, and am sure Mabel will be-,
too, if you will both stay with us to
luncheon"
II thought you knew better, Alison"
Missile interrupted, pettishly, before her
friend could speak. Dear papa is so
nervous and worried about business and
Rogers wretched management that he is
not able to bear luncheon visitors. Eva
understands this, don't you, dearY
ooh, yes, darling" returned Miss Hard
wick, with effusion; 'but perhaps your
sister, being a stranger and not quite
used to all the ways at The Holms, has
made mistake. That is very natural"
"Oh, no." returned Alison, trying to
keep cool. II am making no mistake
Papa will not be in to luncheon, or my
brother, either, as they have business a
little way out of town. So l thought, as
we should be quite alone, that it would be
a good opportunity, Mabel, for you to
have your friends"
Missiles pink cheeks became crimson
with vexation; it aggravated her to see
Alison taking upon herself SO quietly the
duties of the mistress Of the house and
she was still more injured that her faith
er's movements had not been first NOTED
to herself. She took no notice of her sis
ter's remarks, and added no word, as Miss
Hardwick accepted the invitation with
great alacrity. When Alison left them,
after few more words, she listened re-
luctantly to Eva's criticism.
II had no idea your sister was such q
stylish person." she said, when the door
closed on Alison; "she has fine eyes and q
good figure, and she knows how to snit her
own style In dress. She is not as pretty
as you, darling, of course, but she has
some claims to good looks"
Alison did not return these moderate
compliments; she was not at all attract
ed by Miss Hardwick. She was large,
heavy looking girl, rather handsome, but
her face had no play Of expression, and
her manner was decidedly artificial.
Alison spent a pleasant hour with her
new friend under the lime trees. She
soon grew interested in Annals artless
talk. She was evidently very young for
her age; though she was seventeen. she
was still childish in manners. Probably
she had been repressed and kept in the
background by her sister.
ut Is so good Of you to let me taxi to
you," Anna said. Mamma and Eva say
/ am such chatterbox, when begin
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
PATRICK HENRY.
A Saint in Religious Matter''
Different In Politics.

A Saint I'm Religious Matter''
Different In Politics.
The Virginia Magazine OF Hlstoi'
and Biography has a number Oh 'e.'e.
by Roger Atkinson, a Virglnlan p'an'
er who came from Cumberland I'LL.
gland. about 1850 and settled neal
Petersburg. To his brotner-ll-i'"'
Samuel Pleasant of Philadelphia, n'
writes in October, 1774, concerning w.
ginia's recently appointed seven uele
gates to the first Philadelphia congress.
The spirit Of the man is shre"u' D'
obviously not reverential.
aye Sd gentleman, Colo Washlnst ~.
was bred q soldier-a WARRIOR
tinguished himself in early life Oeioie
& at We Death of ye unfortunate W.
intrepid Braddock. He Is moo' :"
man, but sensible & speaks llttie-n
action cool, like Bishop at his pray.
.The 18th a real half Quaker, Paul.a
Henry, your Brothers man-mooela.
& mild & in religious matter a sam ~"
but ye very Devil In Politlcks,a ,s.,c
Of Thunder Boan- Erges-the Patr,oe :.
Farmer will explain this-l know " :.
above your Thumbs. He Will snaAo -
Senate & Some years ago had nke :, ~
have talked Treason in ye House. =
these times a very useful man, w. !,
BILE American, very stern 4 steaoy 20
his country's cause & at ye same -. -
such q fool that / verify believe u ).
puzzle even king to buy him OIL 80
a second Shipper oh, that he nau -
handling Of some OF our Couruels
for instance, was it North or SOU.
Scotch English or Welsh I've poor -,
have enough Of 1t in their own couu'. -.
our Patrick w'd certainly be very -
civil-he is no Macaroni.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

inclined, however, watch night is taken
anything but seriously, and the new
year is welcomed with such signs Of
rejoicing as to one who did not under
stand the customs would seem to indi-
cate that all men were heartily tired Of
existence and glad to see their years go
by as speedily as possible.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
An In.uperable objection,

III AnSUPcTHU1c OUJcCtIOue
Il would like to give myself to you
as Christmas present." said young
Poore to Miss Rocks
Papa does not allow me to receive
expensive presents from young men,"
replied the maiden.-Town Topics.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
A Youthful Schemer.

Little Emerson-You don't believe in
any such ridiculous myth as Santa
Claus?
Tough Jimmy-Naw! I'm next to
dat game. All de same, it's a good
graft to let on you believe in him an
git all OATS comm to you.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
Cruel Man.

Mrs. Newpop-Charley, what are you
going to give baby for Christmas?
Mr.. Newpop with visions of past
nights)-A sleeping potion If he keeps
on like he has lately.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

New Years Eve In Italy.
Don't you wish you were an Italian
on New Years? Promptly at the stroke
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19
Where Extension "

Where Extension Was Craved.
"You wish your stocking was bigger,
don't you, dear?" asked mamma Of Da.
vie
"No'm; my stummick. Judge.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-12-19

Roumania il said to hold the p
for flliteracy. Two-thirds Of the w
lation can neither read nor wrioA
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-10-09
FISCAL COURT
Elects New Officers for Ensuing
Year.

The Lawrence Fiscal Court is in
session. The consideration Of claims
against the county is taking up
most of the time of the court.
The election Of an infirmary keep
er resulted in the selection Of d.
c. Hughes, who takes the job at one
dollar per week for adults and fifty
cents for children. r
DR.. Scott Hayes was elected infirm-
airy physician for the term extend
ing from March 1909 to March 1910.
Breck Holbrook, of Upper Blaine.
was chosen as Supervisor of Roads
for a term of two years, to succeed
John e. Queen.
The Court created sinking fund.
consisting of ten cents Of the levy.
to be used for paying off the inter-
est bearing claims and Judgments
outstanding.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-10-09
BRYAN CLUB
organized at Louisa Last Satur,
day Evening,

A large and enthusiastic crowd
gathered at the Court House last Sat-
urday and organized club to work
for Bryan, Kern and Kehoe, A. j.
Cared has the honor of being the
President Of the club, and A. G.,
Pigg and AL Carter are respectively
Secretary and Treasurer About 60
active, working Democrats were IN
rolled as members at this first
meeting, and the membership is now
about one hundred. Several Of hose
present made encouraging and help
full remarks, and G. w, Castle ad-
d. essed the club. The club has met
once since its organization and
will meet every Friday night At its
last meeting Ed Pendleton made 4
speech which was highly praised.
Come out and help swell the club
to large dimensions.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-10-09
Buchanan.

Mrs. 0. H. Kinner is in Ashland
visiting her sister Mrs. Tom York.
Or. and Mrs. ]. F. Hatten return
ed Tuesday from months sojourn
In Kansas City, Mo-, and other
Western points.
Mrs. Frances Hogan has returned
to her home in Catlettsburg after
visit with her sister, Mrs. ]. R
Compton.
Ben Buckley was Louisa visitor
Sunday.
Rev. Hicks and family are visiting
relatives on Blaine.
Mrs. Lewis berry has been quite sich
for the past few days
Miss Lizzie Hatten visited Miss Tru-
die Cyrus at Lockwood last week.
John G. Kinner is business visi-
tor to Gallup this week.
Thos. W. Davis has returned to
College at st. Louis, Mo-, after short
visit with home folks, /. N. Davis
and family. *
Matt Stewart former employee
III Warren and Hatten's store at this
place, and who recently went to Ne
braska, is dangerously i'll, at that
place of typhoid fever. His sister.
Miss Emma, of Catlettsburg, left Fri
day for that point. We hope for his
recovery. Waldo
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-10-09
AtLOuisa Saturday, Oc.
tOber 18th.
Gov. Deckham and Other PrOmi.
nent Speakers Expected to
be Present.

The Democrats OF Lawrence coun-
y have arranged 10 have a big barbe-
cue az Louisa on Saturday. October
18th. There win be plenty to eat,
free for all. There win also be a
feast Of reason, which being interpret
ed. means Democratic doctrine cx-
pounded.
Il ls almost certain that Gov. Beck
ham viii be one OF the speakers, as
he has an engagement for the follow.
Ing Monday at Pikeyille and can
make Louisa Saturday en- route 10
Pikeville.
The committee expects TO complete
ibe arrangements today. There will
also be other prominent speakers
present
This win be the biggest day In
Loulsas political history and nc
cne can afford to miss Il.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-10-09
R4 LOUISA KENTUCKY, OCTOBER
Circuit Court.

The Lawrence Circuit Court adjourn
ed last Friday afternoon until court
in course unless sooner convened in
special session. II was busy term
from start to conclusion, and Judge
Hannah added to his already large
collection Of laurels. The last case
to be tried was that of a young man
named Hicks against the United
States Gas Company. Hicks was in
jured by the breaking of a main near
buchanan, and for his injuries he
sought compensation in the sum of
five hundred dollars After short de.
liberation the jury awarded the plain
tiff two hundred and fifty dollars,
The case was appealed. Burns and
Cain represented Hicks and John F.
Fager, of Hager and Stewart, was for
the company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-10-09
KILLED..
Tony Cochran Shot to Death by
His Brother in Pike County.

Pond creek, Kentucky, was the
scene Of an ugly shooting affair
last Thursday when Tony Coch-
ran aged Is was shot and killed by
his brother, Millard Cochran, who was
two years his senior. All kinds of re-
ports have been circulated since the
shooting and 1t has been a difficult
matter to get the straight OF 1t, but
the following appears to be about the
facts in the case:
1t seems that on last Thursday
the two brothers together with anothu
brother whose name is George were
cut hunting and as they were return
ing home late in the afternoon Mil
lard and Tony got into quarrel.
GRe word brought on another and fin
ally Millard drew the gun on his
younger brother, Tony, aiming at Lis
head. The other brother George, zee
Ing his brothers deadly intent knock
ed the gun down just as it fired
ard the shot entered the thigh neal
the hip Of the unfortunate boy.
Doctors were Immediately summon
cd, and on reaching there found hin
in critical condition. An attemp
was made to save his life by amputat
ing his leg, but the wound proved ;
fatal one and nothing could save hin
and on Friday shortly after the nool
hour he passed away.
Millard Cochran at the examining
trial before Squire Reynolds state'
the shooting was accidental, al
! though a number Of o.her person
heard the dying brothers statemen
that the shooting was the result Of
quarrel. George Cochran's testimony
was rather in favor Of his brothe
b Millard, but it is thought by man
that he did this TO save his broth
er from the gallows or the state per
itentiary for life, at least. Squir
Reynolds held the. prisoner for 500
bond and being unable to give it wa
sent to Pikeville Jail On Sunday I
await the action of the grand jur!