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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Negro Shot and Killed.

Saturday afternoon last, a short dis
lance from Onancock, near the farm
of Mr.. Sydney Hopkins, David burton
was shot and instantly killed by Oiar-
ence Parker.
Parker and Thomas Topping had
been cunning and stopped at the row
of houses occupied by colored people,
Topping having decided to leave his
gun in one of them until his return
from Onancock. While Parker was
waiting for him, David Burton came
no driving a mule to an open wagon,
halted, and conversation at once
began between them. 1t is said some
pleasantly passed as to what was &c
be shot, when Parker raised his CUR
and fired, almost blowing Burton''
head from his shoulders. Parker
claims that he thought he had takeI
the cartridge from the gun, ana nae
no thought or wish of injuring Burton
He was arrested Sunday by Constable
Kellam. All of the parties are colore'
| people.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1903

The greetings of another Christmas
again remind us of the Peace on earth,
and good will towards men, which was
proclaimed to the world more than mne-
teen hundred years ago on the advent
of our Redeemer, and we should rejoice
and be glad at this season of the year
but in spirit of love and charity
towards everyone, and of thankfuness
for all our blessings in the past and
which we have reason to hope for and
expect in the future if we will strive to
be more like Him whose birth will soon
be celebrated through the length and
breadth of Christendom.
1t is our right to be happy at the
Christmas time and we will be, If we do
not forfeit it by the lack of that peace
and good will, which is the essence OF
all happiness-if we will discard all the
bitterness, jealousies and seltishness
which enter so much in the lives OF all
of us and for the time, at least, give
that sympathy and love and help TO
those less fortunate than we are, which
the glad season teaches.
AS the season for the exchange OF
gifts among relatives and friends, for
the renewal of acquaintance and fes-
tive cheer, all old and young, SHOULD
welcome it and we will not only enjoy
it but be profted thereby, if instead OF
indulging in the excuses so ofteninciden'
to it we find in its pleasures, rest ant
recreation the stimulus which will leaC
us to higher and better life-and wh(
does not need it and will not welcome
if we are made better by it? This Il
what Christmas means and the worlC
not only needed it centuries ago but W.
do to day.
With best wishes to all the readers o
the Enterprise" for all the comfort
and happiness of a bright and beautiful
holiday season, wherever the ymay be c
whatever their environments, we eX
tend the cordial greetings for Merry
Merry Christmas.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Notice to Stockholders.

You are hereby notified that the
annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Banking Company of l.. l.. DirlcK-
son, Jr., of Chincoteague. Va, VIII De
held in the bank building at Chlnco-
league, Va, on January 10th, 1909, be-
tween the hours of 3 ami p. m, Tor
the purpose Of electing a board OF
directors of said bank for the ensuing
wear. Daniel Jeffries.
Cashier.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

Is there a Santa Claus? This was the
query of little girl, with the name Ct
Virginia, whose little friends had told
her there is no Santa Claus, which was
sent to the New York Sun many years
ago, and below is given the answer by
that journal, which at once took place
among the Christmas classics of the
language and is printed every year IN
the newspapers throughout the land.
Virginia, your little friends are
wrong. They have been affected by
the skepticism of a skepticalage. They
do not believe except they see. They
think that nothing can be which is not
comprehensive by their little minds.
All minds, Virginia, whether they be
mems or children's are little. In this
great universe of ours man is mere
insect. an ant, in his intellect, as COM
pared with the boundless world about
him, as measured by the intelligence
capable of grasping the whole OF truth
and knowledge.
eyes, Virginia, there is a Santa
Claus. He exists as certainly as love
and generosity and devotion exist, and
YOU know that they abound and give to
your life its highest beauty and Joy.
Alas! how dreary would be the world II
there were no Santa Claus 1t would
be as dreary as if there were no Virgin
las. There would be no childike taltf
then. no poetry, no romance, to make
tolerable this existence. We snouiC
have no enjoyment except in sense an(
sight. The eternal light with which
childhood fills the world would be eXtln
guished.
..Not believe in Santa Clausl Yol
MIGHT as well not believe in fares
You might get your papa to hire mer
to watch in all the chimneys on Christ
mas eve to catch Santa Claus, coming
down. what would that prove? Nobody
sees Santa Claus, but that is no sigr
that there is no Santa Claus. The mos
real things in the world are those tina
neither children nor men can see. DIX
Won ever see fairies dancing on thu
lawn? Of course not; but that's NJ
proof that they are not there. Nobod!
can convince or imagine all the wonder
that are unseen and unseenable in tn
world.
"You may tear apart the baby's rat
tie and see what makes the noise inside
bat there is a veil covering the unseel
world which not the strongest man, no
even the united strength of all tn
strongest men that ever lived, coul
tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry
love, romance, can push aside that cui
tain and view and picture the superna'
ural beauty and glory beyond. Iii a
real All, Virginia, in all this worl
there is nothing else real and abiding.
'No Santa Claus! Thank God, h
lives foreverl A thousand years frol
now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousan
wears from now, he viii continue
make glad the heart of childhood. "
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

Members of the Corporation Com
mission make most emphatic denial that
any compromise of the rate cases was
suggested by the railroad lawyers.
They insist that it was merely a con-
ference as to procedure and that rates
were not discussed. "The commission
has no secrets when transacting public
business and this rate case is the pub
lies business" they declare.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

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 fol
the firm.
Cspe Charles Ice and Lumber 90.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Stockholders neetlng.

The annual meeting of stockholders
of Bank of Keller, Inc, will be held
at said bank Thursday, January l4th,
1909 at ten o'clock for election OF
directors.
@. B. Mears, cashier.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Notice Ia Stockholders

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Accomack Banking
Company, Inc, viii be held at Bloxom'
Va, on Friday, January list, 1909, be
tween the hours of ~ and 3 O'Clock.
j. NJ. Chandler,
Cashier.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For the first time in its history the
State of Virginia will this year have
"dry' Christmas in the sense that no
LIQUOR may be lawfully dispensed in any
city. town or county on December 10Th;
Kinder the terms of statute enacted
the last General Assembly 1t may
We sold, all places where it isusualiy
\sed being closed on that day.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Millinery
Notice to Creditors

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Accomack q. H.. Va,
December 18Th, 1881
To the creditors of Richard w. Kel-
". dec a.ed and ali others concerned:
You re hereby notified that, at the
request Of the personal representa-
tive of the said decedent. l have
appointed the 2lst day of January,
next, at my said ONCE, for
receiving proof of all debts and de-
mands against the said decedent or
his estate; at which time and place
You are required to attend and prove
your claims.
Given under ray hand the day and
year first above written.
Sam'l. 7. Ross,
Commissioner. of Accounts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Parksley National
Bank will be held at said bank Tues
day, January II, 1909, at one o'clock
w. n. Mason, Cashier.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

In cut glass and fancy china we
have large lot, also in silver plated
table ware. We have nice line and
the prices you will find low.
d. II. Johnson & Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

NoTIcE-I forewarn all persons from
trespassing upon the Moore Farm.
and offer a reward of $500 for EVIL
dence that will convict anyone taking
holly therefrom or otherwise tres
L. Floyd Mock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For RENT-For 1909, 10 acre farm
half in pine thicket, situate half mile
from Pocomoke. Entire farm will
GROW so bushels corn per acre without
fertilizer. Soil of light loan with red
clay bottom. especially adapted fol
trucking. Desire tenant to grow
principally Irish and sweet potatoes.
ONLY men who can furnish good
recommendation as to ability will be
considered. Excellent opportunity fol
right party. Apply at once in person
M. L. Veasey,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-One pair of simpsons
computing scales, one cash register,
and one cotton cabinet. Will sell Tor
less than one-fourth of their cost.
O. A. Harmon,
Exmore, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-40 cords IT seasoned
wood at Guilford at Sl.75 per cord.
Call for Richard jenkins, agent.
w. J. Willett,
Leemont, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
NJ. u. ' 6dSty
Pocomoke City, Nd.

WANTED-To buy few shares of
r. s. Va. Produce Exchange stock at
$1,000 per share.
Address "W",
Care Enterprise Office,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

NoTICE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning, hunting,
trapping or trespassing in any way
on nv premises, known as Cedar
Grove. in Wallops Neck, under pen
alty of prosecution to- the full ex-
tent of law.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

WANTED-For cash, real estate from
10 to 25 acres, near K. K. station,
between Bloxom and Pocomoke City,
with good comfortable dwelling OF b
or s rooms. Address.
Purchaser,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

NoTIcE-Having had six years ex-
perience with all the latest implemets
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, 1908-12-26

:. Hawthorne, the veteran
and probably the most
pulpit orator in the
Melted to cancel his lee
because of a nervous
kurned to Richmond
koatment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

NOTICE Houses moved by day or
contract at any point in Accomac or
orthampton on reasonable terms by
the undersigned. Prompt attention
given to all calls by letter or phone
at my home.
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Business Notices.

For SALE-One good steer cheap
for cash, w. II. Hargis,
Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-1OO, 900 Early Express
cabbage plants-also 100000 Early
Jersey Wakefield plants.
Barney Mears,
Keller, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-Some nice Spanish pota-
toes. D. l. AOung,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

NoTICE-Owing to the season hav-
ing advanced we are now selling
everything in our line of millinery at
q greatly reduced price-many things
at cost. We do this to clean up the
seasons stock. Now is your time to
secure bargains. Call and see us.
Edmonds Sisters & Co..
Wachapreague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-Livery stables at Acco-
mac Q. H., now occupied by q. Doug
las wilkins. Possession given Janu-
airy 1st, 1909. ~ W..
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

NoTICE-I offer for sale valuable
building and business lots at New
Church Station on reasonable terms.
L. Floyd Mock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

REvELs ISLAND CLUB SToCK-By
order of the Board of Directors OF the
Revels Island Club of Accomac Coun-
ty, Va, the undersigned will sell at
public auction at No. 500 Peoples
Bank Building, Pittsburg, Pa. ,on Sat 61r
day, the 10th day of December 1908,
at ii O'Clock a. M, six forfeited shares
of stock of said club standing in the
names of delinquent members as rep
resented by certificates Nos. $50, 54s
and $50 each for two shares to satisfy
unpaid dues and assessments upon saio
stock as provided for in the Virginia
Code, and pursuant to the bylaws
Edward O'Neil,
M Shields. President.
Secretary.
]. NJ. Askin & Co., Auctioneers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE OR EXCHANGE-One pair
seven year old mules about 1000 each,
mill and farm broken.
Harry T. White & Son.
Mackenzie Park, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

HoUsEKEEPERs COMPANIoN-The
cook book Of the late Miss Bessie
Gunter can now be furnished to all
who wish to purchase same for the
SUN of Sips, either by mail or other
wise The advance in price is due
to il. ,ase of cost in binding. Every
dollar received for the books, after
deducting expenses, will be used for
church purposes.
Mrs. John W. Edmonds.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Goods at Cost for Cash.

Beginning with Monday. December
2sth, and continuing each day during
the Xmas Holidays. l will sell the
following goods at COST for CASH:
All Mems, Ladies, Misses,
BOYS and Childrens Shoes,
Gum Boots, Mems and
Boys Dress and Blue Elan
mel Shirts, Mems and
Boys Hats and Caps, Dry
Goods, Bed Blankets,
Comforts, Horse Blankets,
Mattings, Underwear, all
grades and sizes, and lots
other things not mention
ed here.
Now remember the date and come
before the pick and promise you
that you will find this a rare chance
to buy goods cheap.
Eggs wanted at 32c. doz. in ex-
change for goods.
Respectfully,
O. M. CHANDLER,
Mappsville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For RENT-For year 1909 the store
house now occupied by us at Hall
wood. Excellent location and a fine
opportunity to secure one of the best
business sites in county.
J. L. Byrd & Co.,
Eallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

STRAYED AwAY-From my home,
Saturday, December II, black and
white setter gyp. Answers to name
of Ruby. Reward if returned to me.
Ernest l. Mock,
Onancock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26
Shingles, Shingles,

We now have on hand and
to arrive in a few days $50,
900 shingles bought for cash
direct from manufacturer
and freighted in our own
vessel. Prices are right.
We will not be undersold by
anyone for same grades and
brands. Let us have your
orders.
Respectfully,
|Martin & Mason Co.,
Harborton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

Fer RENT-My storehOuse, corner
Dunno avenue and Cooke street,
Parsley, Va, centrally located, OPP
posite depot, one of the Oldest busl-
ness stands in the town, two story
metal roof building, plate glass front,
large roomy show windows. Main
store S0x25 feet, annex 25x3S feet
with elevator, all in complete order.
Storage building 90 feet deep. Can
be had as a whole or in separate de-
partments January /, 1909. Apply to
e. r. Parks.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

NoTICE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning, trapping
or cutting holly or other evergreen'
on the farm known as Mount Custls
under penalty of a prosecution to the
full extent of the law.
DR.. Louis McLane Tiffany.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-My storehouse and
dwelling and lot at Silva, Va. terms
to suit purchaser. For particulars
address
1926 E. Baltimore ST.,
Baltimore, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-A good COW cheap, on
new road near Tasley.
Margaret Allen.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-Five % shares of the
E. s. of Va. Fire Insurance. For
prices &C., address
"X.n
Narn of ENTERPRISE
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-About $4,000 worth Of
nigs and shoats on Langsdale farm
near louisville.
Ben E. WatkinsOn.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-Pure burnt shell lime.
Win deliver at any station in Acco-
mac or Northampton.
w. l.. Mock, Agent,
Temperanceville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For RENT-For year 1909, dwelling
with 10 rooms, outbuildings and lot,
all in good condition, in village OF
Mappsville. For terms &c. apply to
VIM. Walsh,
Mappsville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-1 wind mill-"Good-
huen-4O #. tower, in good condi-
ton. Also inch cypress tank, ca
pacity $50 gallons. Tank as good as
new. Will sell cheap.
r TT Gunter
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

Nor1cE-Jr. o. U. A. NJ. = Wacha-
preague Council, No. 96, will move
on January 1st, 1909, to their new
hall on the second floor of the Fosque
building.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-Two small truck farms
located on the road from Onley Sta
aion to the village of louisville.
Possession can be given January LIST,
1909, should the purchaser desire.
For further information, address OIL
see
r. T. Ames,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-House and lot owned by
F.. E. Corbett and located in the town
of Onancock. This property is To-
Gated on Main street of said town,
has a good size lot connected there,
with. and the buildings are in good
condition. Possession of the preml-
SEES can be given, if the purchaser
should desire, on January 1st, 19O9'
For further information, see or adj
dress
Warner Ames, Attorney.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For SALE-A valuable house and
lot at Tasley Station. Excellent loca'
tion and modern and first-class house
For further information apply to
Stewart K. Powell,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

For RENT-For year 1909 farm of
Mrs. Bette r. Bull, near Fair Oaks.
For terms &C., apply to
John A. Mears, agent.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-12-26

w. II. Hickman
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-16
NanktOn Is Sighted.
AMENDMENTS OVERLOOKED.
Secretary of State Dayie Urges That
They Go On Ballot,

Austin, Texas, Oct. 16.-While
certifying the names of the candi-
dates to the various county clerks of
the state to be placed on the official
ballot, Secretary of State Davie did
not certify the proposed constitution
al amendments as is required by
law. Wednesday the department be-
gan the task of certifying these pro-
posed amendments to the county
clerks in 237 counties in the state,
there being that number of organiz-
ed counties in the state. The follow
ing letter is also addressed to these
county clerks on this matter:
I'm certifying the names of can
didates to the various county clerks
of the state, | did not certify the
constitutional amendments, speci-
fed in the governors proclamation
of the 10th of September, 1908, as
same was not required by law. This
is to urge you not to neglect to have
same printed on the ballot in strict
accordance with the proclamation
above stated.
Il desire also to call your atten-
ton to the fact that this department
is not required to certify the nomina-
tions of the various district nominees
the various county clerks of the
state, but it is the duty of the chair
men of the different nominating con-
ventions, or executive committees, to
certify same"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-16
THE INTERCOsTAL CANAL.
Progress Has Been Made on Great
Enterprise.

The people along the gulf coast
have looked forward to the construc-
tion of the intercostal canal as prom
ising great development in trade
and great boom for that section AS
Is well known, the entire gulf coast
adapts itself to the construction of
an internal waterway, open to yes
sells of considerable size, where they
will be free from the violent storms
of the gulf. says the New Orleans
Times-Democrat. A succession Qf
bayous, bays and lakes communicate
with each other, and 1t calls for only
slight Strengthening of these water
ways and the digging of connecting
links here and there to establish
water route from the Mississippi to
the Rio Grande. The soil is soft al
luvium, which lends itself readily to
excavation, and the difficulty and
cost of constructing the connecting
canals Is small. AS a matter of fact
considerable portion of the work
has already been done by private en-
terprise between here and the Teche
which shows how feasible and-com-
parative with its advantages-how
inexpensive is the construction of
the proposed intercostal canal.
Although the possibility of this
water route has long been consider
ed, it is only recently that it has
come to the front as "a practical
scheme of Improvement to be car
ried to an early conclusion. The ex-
animation of portion of the route
made last fall by number of con-
gressmen, including members of the
rivers and 'harbors committee, con-
vinced them that the project was a
good one; and the initial appropria-
ton was made looking to the con-
struction OF the first section from
Bayou Teche to the Mermentau riv-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-16
CITIZENS MEET
LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
Petition A. Lasswell to Become
a Candidate for the Ofl1;ce
Of Mayor.
TO Better Enforce LAW
Resolp'A LIONS Are Adopted Protestn.
Against Establishment Of Ger
tain Business and Favorinq
Civic improvements.

mass meeting of citizens of
Waxahachie was held in the district
court room Thursday night for the
purpose of demanding better en-
forcement of law and for discussing
ways and means for arousing inter-
est in the matter of civic improve
ments, but campaign for mayor
was inaugurated before the
meeting adjourned This came
as climax toward the close of the
session when w. A. Gibson secured
recognition from the chairman and
proceeded to make a speech in which
he proposed to place the name of
candidate before the meeting. He
started out by saying it would soon
be time to elect mayor and he
wanted to place in nomination
man who had been honored by the
county and whom he believed stood
for the best interests of the city.
Mr.. Gibson was interrupted by l..
G. Todd who questioned the advisa
bility of taking such action under
the call for this meeting. He did not
believe 1t was the proper time to
make a nomination and thought the
business of the meeting should be
confined to such matters as were
mentioned in the call. He believed
the time inopportune to name can
didate for the Office of mayor and
suggested that the matter be defer