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fjnikttla ACCOMAO COURT HOUSE, VA. Saturday. January 24, 1903. Joan W. Rdmokdb.

Rdltor and Owner. LOCAL NEWS. County eourt next Monday. Board of Supervitort meeta Mon? day, February 3d. A pension of $6.00 per month bat been graated to David Chambers, Belle Haven.

Mr. Frank Spady, of Bridgetown, it reported to have found $850 of the $000 in oath, of wbich he wat robbed during the Christmas holidays. An advertisement of Rogers Bro Finney, In this iatue, merits tbe at? tention of tboae needing tpring sup plies. If you want fertilizers, teedt, farming implements, kc. read it.

Rev. R. N. Hartnett, the pastor, will preach at Drummondtown Meth? odist Church every Sunday night until uotice is given to the contrary, nnless inclement weather prevents. The N.

P. N. R. R. will.atthe nezt annual meeting of the stock? holders, Issue 5,000 additional shares of stock.

This will raise tbe capital to two million S. Herald. Drummondtown will not be incor? porated. The meeting, held accord? ing to announcement Monday night, that a large majority of the Citizens of the town were opposed te it. The name of Mr.

J. R. Waddy, a former citizen of Northampton, will be sent to the Senate by the Presi? dent early next week, for re-appoint? ment as pottmatter of tbe city of Norfolk. In another eolumn in this issue, L. C.

Gordy Woodberry, offer stork of goods tor sale at private con? tract and to lease storehouse aud other buildings. For full particulars see advertisement. A car of stove coal it expected toon by Martin Mason Building Sup? ply Co. at Mapptburg Station, and partiet withing to buy same are re? quested to send their orders at once to said firm at Harborton, Ya. Especial attention is invited to ad? vertisement of Belle Haven FurnN tare Co.

in another column. Their liberal credit system should be at? tractive to those who hav'nt all the cash necessary to furnish their home. Bills have been introduced into tbe Legislature by Hon. S. Wilkins Matthews, by request, to allow cer tain districts in Aceomae to borrow money; and to establish an agricul? tural experiment station for the oolored raee.

Mr. Werner Gardner, chief elerk io one of the offices of tbe B. C. A. Railway Baltimore, accompa? nied by bis wife, arrived at Aceomae O.

Wednesday, on a visit of sev? eral days to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gardner. Rev. Geo.

W. Jones, former pas tor of Drummondtown Methodist Cbureb, is conducting an interesting revival at Trinity M. E. Church, South, Norfolk. Ninety conversions are reported to date with no appar? ent cessation of Interest.

The dwelling and othsr houses of Mr. Jesse Whitehead, near Frank town, together with the mott of hit furniture and quite a tum of money were dettroyed by fire early Monday morning latt. Hit loss, a heavy one, our reporter failed te give us. No in? surance. Tbe case of Larry with tbe murder of Robert Bundick, colored, occupied tbe attention of the county court of Northampton from Tuesday to Saturday of last week.

The jury failed to reach a ver? dict and the case will be heard again at tbe February term or said court. The sad intelligence was received by telegram Wednesday, tbat Mrs Lena Hopkins, wife of Mr. Fred W. daughter of Capt. Rob? ert S.

Millner, of Locustville, had died that morning at ber home in West Grove, Pa. Her remains ar rivrd by rail at Onley station Thurs? day afternoon. Ben T. Gunter, substituted trustee in deed from William P. Custis and Eliza his wife, at the request of all parties concerned, will tell at public auction, in front of William C.

West's Hotel, in Onancock. on Saturday, January 24th, 1903, 8:30 p. four tracts of lands mentioned in said deed. For fall particulars see posters. Miss Elizabeth Byrd, of Pungo? teague, and Mr.

Charles T. Cobb, ol Eastville, were married Wednesday at the home of Mr. John W. Joynes, a cousin of tbe bride, 1703 street. E.

L. Watson, of Harlem Park M. E. Cbureb, offlei ating. Immediately after tbe cere many tbe couple left on a wedding trip Si'Ulh Sun.

Mr. James H. Feddeman, a well' keowu and popular taletman, repre? senting Wm. Delehee Balti itore.wat found dead in bed at Hote Doughty, Accomac 0. morning.

He wat tiek on Lot on retiring at night, ll o'clock said be waa feeling better and serious result wm suspected, until hi failed to respond to tbe call fo: breakfast. He died, it is thought soon after retiring of heart diseasi or apoplexy. His remains, attendee by bis wife and sister, Miss A. Feddeman, were taken to Pocoraok city for interment on Tuesday. NEIGHBORHOOD If OTES Oaaae lek.

Mitt Lettie Geiger wat at home siek this week. Mettrs. E. 0. F.

Cuttisand John T. Bundick are now in Baltimore. Mite Stella Crockett returned from a trip to Baltimore Wednesday morning. Mrs. William H.

Parker, and two ehildren, Margaret and Arthur, ha. ve been quite siek this week. Mrs. Robert L. Hopkins was called to Eastville this week by the sickness of her father, Judge Fltohett Mr.

Frank Bogga was a welcome vitltor to our town on Wednesday Mr. Boggs in now employed in tbe shipyard at Newport News. Great satisfaction is expressed here at the appointment of Louis J. Tur? lington as general inspector of tbe Exchange. Those in a position to know state that he is the best judge of tbe quality of sweets on the Shore, and tbe very bett man for the place.

Superintendent of Behoolt.Prof. ti. ti. Joynes, returned Tuesday from Richmond. Mr.

Joynes while taara attended the Conference of Superin? tendents. He was always In the dis cussion and made a favorable im? pression. Iie is in favor of combin? ing schools. Mr. M.

C. Gllek has bought of Mr. E. B. Parker.one of bis lott oa King Street.

Mr. Glick it it ttated will in in the tpring build a nae retldenee on it. It it currently rumored that Mr. Parker it going to tell hit other lot, upon which a Catholic Church will be erected. We doubt thia at Mr.

Parker, aceordlng to pretent appear? ances, will need a home toon himself. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Finney have issued cards for the marriage of their niece, Miss Susie Finney Parker to Mr.

Ralph Bernard James, at the Naomi Presbyterian Church, Onan? cock, Wednesday, February 4th, at 10:30 a. m. Miss Parker ii the daugh? ter of the late Benjamin T. Parker, for many years proprietor of the Grand Central Hotel, Onancock Mr. James is engaged in the commis? sion business in Pittsburg and is a growing merchant.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abel T. Jamet.of Onley, thit county. The tteamers.Maryland and Tivoli, of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantie Railway Company's fleet collided on Tuesday night, about 8 o'clock, when about 40 miles out of Baltimore.

The iee was very thick and the Tivoli was going down the track broken by the ice boats, but suddenly stopped. The chief mate was in charge of the Maryland, the captain being at supper. He thought the Tivoli was moving and In the dark saw the steamer too late. He rang for all steam backward but could not stop the collision. The two boats crashed together, a passenger stating that it sounded like cracking thunder.

It tore a space 60 feet long out of the port side of the Maryland, and you could see all inside tbe sa? loon of the Tivoli. were few passengers on both boats and all were at supper. This was fortunate as some staterooms were torn out The entirs damage is estimated at between $5,000 and $10,000. A ssrlous calamity was narrowly averted ss both boats were to ttove together that the freight had to be trantfered to the opposite aidet and all steam gotten on before they could be got? ten apart. When the Maryland ar? rived in Onanoock harbor it wat thought advitable not to keep on up tbe Pocomoke River, but to return to Baltimore.

Mr. Douglas Trower, one of our bachelor farmers, gave an enjoyable "party" at his place "Dunkirk" on evening. Charles B. Mears, asst, cashier oi the Cape Charles branch of E. Mumford Banking Company, spent Monday.

Lee's birthday, with his people here. Mr. and Mrs. A. J.

Byrd gave a de? lightful supper at their home near here to Rev. and Mrs. Wm R. Corw der, their guests and a few other invited friends on Saturday evening of last week. Dr.

and Mrs. John E. Mapp enter? tained Mr. and Mrs Allen Beau? champ, Rev. and Mrs.

Wm. Crowder, the Misses Crowder, Mist Charlie Harrie and Mr. Robt. Crowder, at tupper at their home, "Woodland," on Tuetday evening. Miss Charlie Harris, of Mecklen? burg, is the guest of her cousins, tbe Misses Crowder, at the parson? age.

Miss Harris came oa to attend the Beauchamp-Crowder nuptials last week. She bas already made several eouquettt among our young men. The young men of Keller and Orangeville gave an enjoyable oytter roatt in honor of the Mlttet Crowder and their guett, Miss Charlie Harris, at "Watson's landing," on the sea? side, Monday evening. Mr. Robert Bull took the party down on a wagon hay ride.

Mr. Dorsey Lee Downing, son of Jehu B. Downing, is at home on a visit to hit parentt, after an abtenee of many mouths. Mr. Downing has resigned a good position in Philadel? phia to acsept a plaee with L.

E. Mumford Banking Charles, in order to be nearer his home and people. The "cold snap" has been various? ly utilized by the people of this lec? tion. The farmers took advantage of tbe frozen eondition of the roads to haul their fertilisers for early crops. The young people, less ser? iously inclined, have been revelling in the pleasures of skatiag.

Old "Frog Pond" mill, bas daily been the seene of gaiety and mirth. Many oar boys and girls skate well. Then. are others who give promise of be? coming great acrobats in the process of learning how. manara.

Jutting wood and bringing water seems to be a favorite pastime with one of Ezmore't young gents Rev Robert Mcluturf, pastor of lo Haven Presbyterian Church, wat married on Wednesday the 21st at Johnton City, Tenn. He will return with his bride drat of next week. Mr. C. White, our genial and most accommodating railroad agent, la ipnndiug a week or to in Ballimore, Washington, and other northern sities.

Mr. W. A. Acworth, is re? lieving him. Mr.

L. F. Godwin, of Exmore, a most popular traveling salesman, eft Thursday on his usu busiuess trip. He expects to visit friends in Jardine, Queen Anne, and Talbot sounties, before his return. A reading club bas been organized la Belle Haven by the Misses Kellam.

rbis is a step in the right direction ind will be tbe means of spending long winter evenings mott pleas? antly. Already a number of ladies tiavs joined. A card was held at the heme Mrs. W. J.

Duncan, Belle Haven, ast Saturday evening, and a most jnj Mino was ul by those in ktteudance. Those present were: Misses Mary Humphreys, Willie Cowell, Mary Kellam, Evelyn Row? ley, Lula Mabel Kellam. Messrs. Sidney Mapp, Wise Smith, rhomas Mapp, Fred Mapp, Welling? ton Wyatt, John Wyatt and Julius Smith. The grand opening and reception of Prof.

John Scelzi's dancing Aca? demy, at the town hall Belle Haven au Friday evening, January 9th, proved to be an unqualified success, all of the adjacent towns were well represented, contributing the largest assemblage that bas been gathered in many years. From the first strains of the opening waltz to tbe conclud? ing notes of "Home Sweet Home" in? tense enjoyment prevailed, and the retiring guests showered congratula? tions upon tbe urbane Professor. During tbe entire evening tbe floor was crowded with graceful dancers, the dainty eottumet of the ladiet adding greatly to the scene, the whole forming an exceedingly beau? tiful and pleasing spectacle. Re? freshments were served at twelve o'clock, and at two o'clock, the party regretfully disbanded, unanimously expressing themselves as having a delightful evening, and de? claring tbe reception the most en joyable and successful of tbe season. Prof.

Scelzl feed tuffleiently encour? aged with the success of this enter? prise to warrant bim in extending hts field of aotion somewhat, and an? nounces fer the near future either a or Martha Wash? ington party. The famous Rocco Scelzl Orchestra will be thoroughly Due notice of this event will be published later, and it is to be hoped that the occasion will be a memorable one in the annals of Eastern Shore society. Among the guests attending the reception were the following: Misses May, Dora and Maude Nicholson, Lin? da Ay Richmond, Minnie and Sallie Johnsen, Alice Mapp, Nina Young, Myra Applsgate, Mag? gie Walkley, Sadie Duncan, Oakland Humphreys, Annie Kellam, Mrs. J. H.

Nicholson, Mrs. Clyde A. A Rose Mears, Messrs E. J. Ames, J.

G. Gladstone, J. H. Nicholson, Capt. Ed.

Rulon, Dr. H. L. Mason, Harry Mears, of Keller, George Nock, of Craddockville, Geo C. Walker, Julius and Wise Smith, H.

James, C. White, Clyde James, Smith Wilton, Dr. S. S. Kellam, H.

K. Wescott, Johnson, C. Savage, Ernest James, J. N. Boice and Allie James.

aiappavalie. Tbs social life of oar town is quite gay at this time. We are sorry to report Mrs. Ueo. W.

Colona as very sick at this writ? ing. Mr. Wm. Walsh is improving his property on the sea-side with a new dwelling. Hog cholera has again started in with a strong hold to reduce our al? ready limited supply of hogs.

Mr. Albert Walsh talks of opening au up-to-date groeery store at Per? simmon Point lu tbe near future. Our farmers are buying fertilizers very liberally, and from their talk will plant larger crops than lastyetr. Mr. Brantly Bloxom and bride ar? rived Friday afternoon, of last week, to tbe delight of their many friends.

Mrs. John L. Rayfle'd, who bas been sick with an attack of inflam? matory rheumatism for three weekt, ii improving. The house on tbe tea-tide road, that hat been written about to mnob, is at last occupied by a coupls whose continuous smile betrays the joy of being united. Jno.

S. Gordy Bro's mill has been shut down for several weeks undergoing a thorough overhauling, and will start up with renewed vigor in a few days. Wattsville, January 5, 1803. The Zeil Guano Co. to in? quiries regarding "Zells Truck Grew I have been using it almost exclusively tbe past 9 years on Irish potatoes.

Last year I tried two other kinds of fertilizers by the side of it which cott more Tbe re? sult was decidedly in favor of your goods, as tbe potatoes were mncb nicer than those grown with the other goods. I have ordered from your agent, Mr. W. L. Nock, 6 toni for Irish potatoes for the coming season, alto 3 tons of "Tilghman'i Fish Mixture" from him for sweets.

I shall not bay a pound of any othei goods. Respectfully, J. E. Justice. etti aioia aa nu.

Mi. Daniel Jeffries has been ap? pointed teacher in the school, down the Island. Mr. Andrew J. Hill aud Miss Ola Tarr were married ou tlie Itt Rev.

G. G. Seuser offljiatiug. Meetings by the sanctified ind are in progress here and, it is reported, they will build a church.soon Mr. Walter Young and Miss Min? nie were married on the 15th Rev.

Mr. Kean officiating. Steamer Chincoteague, disabled of late and unable to make her trips, has received the necessary repairs and is again on her route. An are light suspended on a wire between our drug store aud store of Mr. Archie Jones, with their glass fronts, gives an attractive appear? ance to these buildings at night.

Mr. Wm. N. Conant has jost re? turned from Pennsylvania. While there he contracted with Mr Fuller, member of Wallops Club for a hand? some eottage at Wallops, at acott of many thoutandt of dollars Mri.

Mary Daisey, widow of David Daisey, died while on a visit to her daughter at Georgetown last week, aged 75 years. Her remains were brought home for Interment on Sat? urday. Five children survive her. Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week: W. E.

Doughty, M. Hoff, H. C. Quillen, 0. H.

Harrington, Geo. W. Sheldon, Baltimore; Morris K. Rea, Philadelphia; M. E.

Selby, Jno. H. Hyde, Edward Mason, A. J. Car son, Wilmington; H.

B. Vickers, Georgetown; Tnos. L. Fleming, Dover; David Wiltbank. Milton; Duff Walter Dickerson, T.

H. Mears, Accomac. Mr. George W. Twilley and Miss Florida A.

Timmons, the charming daughter of Mr. Henry Timmons, were married at tho M. S. Church, 21st lust, 8 p. Rev.

Seuser officiating. After the ceremony an elegant supper was served at the borne of the bride. They were the recipients of many valuable presents. They left on the a. m.

train for an extended wedding tour. Farkaiay. Mr. and Mrs. Jno.

Warren spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Gillespie. Mr.

W. J. Lilliston, our popular painter and been at work on Saxis tbe past two weeks. Mr. Colons bas purchased a lot in the residential nection and will probably erect a dwelling thereon in the near future.

Mr. James C. Crosley, a worthy mau and highly respected citizen, died Thursday near Leemont, of pneumonia, aged 80 years. Miss Myra Bates and Miss Lynch, of Wilmington, have returned to their home after a two weeks stay at tbe home of Vf. H.

Lewis. Mrs. P. Lagg, of Baltimore, was called by telegram to the bedside of her sick farther, Mr. James Crosley, arriving by rall Wednesday morning.

Messrs Geo. C. Matthews and Har? ry Parks have purchased a lot here oa which they will erect a barrel factory to be occupied by them the present season. Mr. Cornelius Parkes, of Hunting while chopping wood a few days ago, severely cut hialeg with an axe and being unable to reach home or obtain medical assistance for sev? eral hours, has been quite sick ever since.

Capt. Leonidas C. Lewis, a most worthy citizen and mau of fine christian character, died Sunday at his home on Hunting Creek, aged 04 years. His remains were interred in the family burying grounds, Tues? day, after funeral services conducted by Revs. Lewis and Judefind One son, Lloyd five daughters, Mri A.

W. Johnson, Mrs. Thos. Fitz g-rald, Mrs. Geo.

T. Scott, Mrs. Ash? ton Lewis and Mrs. Wm. T.

Russell, survive him. Atlantic. Mr. E. J.

Marshall on the Bick list of late is now convalescent. Prof. A. C. Smith spent last Satur? day and 8unday with us.

He was a vary welcome visitor. Mrs. J. T. Thornton, after a three weeks visit to friends and relatives of Philadelphia, bas returned borne.

It it understood that the High School of thia place would be pleated to compete In friendly rivalry with some school of this district that bas like grades. The to be or? thography and Merrill's speller to be tbe text book. Any school accepting V.i name the place and date. On Saturday last, Miss Carrie E. Taylor entertained a few of her friends.

Although it was in the ratio of one to five, the boys did as well as could be expected under the circumstances. After refresh? ments were served the company dis? persed withing for their charming hostess many more pleasant occa? sions. The young ladies and gentlemen gave a grand social at Miles Hall on Friday, the 16th. There were about one hundred invitations issued. The attendance was large and all declared it to be a complete success.

Games, music, and the competition for the prizes were some of the divisions. Methinks cupid had a few in charge. Refreshments were served promptly. After which the prizes were awarded and at tbe hour wat late adjourned, trusting that this may be tbe fore? runner of many others Write to us tor estimates on door, sash, blinds, stair-rails and all othei kinds of building material, hardware paints, kc. Stock large, prices low Mr.

R. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ao? comae C. tbe first day of even County Court, to receive orders foi the firm.

Cape Charles Iee Lamber Co. I'ltaKule -iK nc. Wanamaker Brown's clothing agent is showing a beautiful line of samples here now. The Produce Exchange ouly spoke i of in terms of priNe iu t'-is section and merits lt. Preparations are being made by our Tarmers indicating an increased acreage not only In potatoes but other trucks as well.

Typhoid fever has prevalent in this section for several months, but we are glad to report, that their aro no cases at this time. The dwelling of Mr. Beverly T. Mears, at Cedar View, together with the mott of hit furniture was des troyed by fire last week. Loss $1,200 to insurance.

Dr. F. C. A. Kellam paid a flying trip to Baltimore this week, but is home again to look after the prac tice with which he has been over? run for several months.

Our public school is flourishing and the patrons are delighted with the principal and give bim the credit for its success. He is a very young mau but as a school twice aa old as he looks. The organizer of the 0. U. A.

national, will make a tour of the Peninsula soon for the purpose of or? ganizing councils for National Institution and will give a public lecture at this place. Capt. John Rogers left for Balti? more on Wednesday. Mr. Oscar Gillis, an employee in the Exchange office, has been called to Eastville.

The Rosebud Society of Onley will meet at the Methodist church next Sunday, p. m. Mr. and Mrs. J.

J. Wescott enter? tained a party of their young friends at their home on the evening of the 17th Mr. A. J. McMath has been absent from the Exchange office this week looking after its interests in other sections of the county.

Mrs. Georgie Joynes, of late the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T.

James, returned to her home in Pittsburg on the 16th Inst. Among the visitors to our town this week were Miss Lola Ward, of Baltimore, at home of Mr. and Mrs. Hebard; Miss Minnie Lane and Miss Brittingham, of WacliapreHgue, at home of Mrs. C.

A. Cropper; Dr. E. U. Potter, of Chincoteague, and Dr.

W. W. Kerns, of Bloxom. Master Harold Crockett, seriously ill last week with gastric catarrh, is oat again. Mr.

C. R. Hutchinson, sick of late with typhoid fever, is now convales? cent and without a setback will soon be out of danger. The council of Jr. O.

U. A. ganiz-d here last April, now has 103 members nnd applications for mem? bership are being made almost daily. John Beasley, a worthy and high? ly respected young man, son of the late William Beasley, died here on the 12th of pneumonia, aged 17 years and was laid to reston the fol? lowing day in the Hutchinson bury? ing ground, after funeral services conducted by Rev. W.

W. 8awyer. The Jr. O. U.

A. of this place, of which he ls a member, attended the services in a body. A Bnilablo. All honor and praise are due to the young ladles and gentlemen of At lantic for the magnificent manner in which they entertained their friends at a sociable given in Miles' Hall at that town on the evening of January 16 It bas seldom been our pleasure to attend an entertainment of any kind at which the guests were more cordially received or more pleasantly entertained. Old Virginia hospitali? ty in all Its pristine lavishness reign? ed supreme The guests were met by Misses Lilly? and Anna Miles, Flora end Davie Taylor and Messrs Nock and Lewis.

The hall was decorated with evergreens and potted plants and these with delicately shaded lights and easy chairs gave a scene of re? freshing and easy comfort. The feature of the evening was a drawing contest iu which all tried their skill, and in which prizes were given to the young lady and gentle man making the greatest number ot correct guesses. The prizes were won by Dr. Potter and Miss Bertha Pruitt, and were delivered by Dr. Nevitt.

Mr. A. C. Smith delivered two consolation priz-s to Mr. Charlie Hurley and Miss Bessie Johnson.

At 11:80 the corapany were con? ducted to the dining room where bountiful refreshments wer? served. Among the guests present were' Misses Yingling, Kelly, Pruitt, Brod water, May and Laura Matthews, Watson. Gillespie, Gillette, Lizzie Brittingham, Carrie Taylor; Messrs West, Kelly, Ed. Con? quest, R. M.

Jones, A. C. Smith, Drs, Lankford, Nevitt and Potter. A Guest. Raceptlan ai Allanlln Tlew.

An entertainment was given by Mr T. LeCato and wife at theil home, Atlantic View, Quinby, Va, on the 17th inst, to the relatives and friends of Mr. G. Thos. Stockley and wife.

Among those presents were: Mrs John Mapp and daughter Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Smith, Mrs.

F. T. Stockley, Mr. aud Mrs. J.

Hyslup Mr. and Mrs J. W. Stockley, Mr. anc Mrs.

Geo. W. Nock, Mr. and Mrs. T.

Eichelberger, Mr. and Mrs. G. Jacob, Mr. and Mrs.

W. B. Mapp and Mrs. D. W.

Mears, Dr. anc Mrs. S. B. Ward, Messrs.

A. J. Mo N. F. Walter and Jamel Downing.

Waddi Mr George U. Hoggs, of the firm of Boggs, Melfa, and Mif-s Mary 8 Bull, the popular and d.nighter of Mr. James R. Bul', were married at the hom of the bride, near Melfa, ou Tuesday, the 20th at 12 o'clock, the Rev. J.

W. Crowder officiating. A superb wedding feast, given by Mr. and Mrs. J.

R. Bull, followed the ceremony which was partaken of by the seventy-five or more guests In at tendance. At 2:30 o'clock the bride and groom left for Harborton, en route by steamer for Baltimore and from tbeuce for Washington aud other planes ot interest. After about ten dnys they will be at heme to their friends at Melfa. The writer joins with their many friends in beat wishes for a long and happy marriea life.

A guest. Harrlod. 14th, 1903, near Keller, by Rev. W. W.

Stwyer, James Metcalf aud Mi-s Cora F. Phillips. 14th, 1903, at Tangier, by Riv. W. W.

Sharp, Andrew L. Parka and Miss Alice Evans. 14th, 1903, at Grant Memorial Church, by Rev. R. K.

Lewis, Isaiah W. Scott and Miss Annie L. Martin. 14th, 1903, at Puugoteagae, by Rev. W.

W. Sawyer, Frederick Waterfleld and Miss Jennie Lingo. 20th, 1903, at Chincoteague by Rev. 8. U.

Grim sley, John A. Reed and Miss Roxtilla Moore. 18, 1903, at Leemont, by Rev. K. Lewis, Alva E.

Willett and Miss Ida M. Tay? lor. rlilucoteagiia lilah Boll of ar. Grade Russell. tirade Boothe, Edward Burton, Bertie Cathell, Marie Mon? ger, Allen Russell, Norman Snead and Milton Warren.

Grade Williams. Grade Grade Bloxom, Gracie Gordy, Edna Lewis, Edwin Lewis and Mary Jonis. Grade Raker, IToia Bur? ton, Elton Cluff, Beatrice Jones, Christie Cherrix, Annie Lewis, Edna Mason, Braddie Savage and Clarence Watson. Grade Davie, Pansy Rus? sell, Willie Snead and Elsie Watson. Grade 8-Bertie Hill, Mollie Stef fens, Lillian Topping and Alice Tun nel.

Grade tirade Burton, Vesta Gor? dy and Esther Rowley. Harry L. Ames, Principal. Meelina. You ara earnestly requested to at? tend the meeting of the truckers of Northampton county to be held at Eastville on Saturday, the 24th at 3 o'clock p.

for the purpose of effecting an organization in accord? ance with the otice give out on court day. Those who wish families will be re quired to put up the sum of $10.00 to be used in defraying the traveling expenses of an agent whom it will be i.ecessary to send to New York to get the families, and tht idea ia to get only men with families. Thole who wish to join in order to have the advantages of the organization will be required to put 00as a mem ber's fee. This move is one of greatest im? portance to the people of this county and should receive their cordial, hearty and substantial support. Thos.

B. Robertson, Secretary. cm I nie of SHnrliliotdara. The annual meeting of the stock? holders of the Peninsula Fair Aisoci atiou will be held at Tasley, February 10,1903, 2 p. prompt.

Thos. S. Hopkins, Secretary. at Anctloa. The undersigned trustee of W.

Ooleburu Son, Accomac C. will begin Saturday, January 24th, to sell the goods of said firm at public auc? tion and continue the sale every Saturday thereafter until the entire stock is disposed of. The sale will commence promptly at 1 p. each day. Floyd Nock, Trustee.

Not ice. I will be at court, next Monday, with a drove of horses and mules. I will sell several of them at auction for the high dollar. Sale will be positively, rain or shine, without reserve. Bud Mason, for 8.

M. M. We are in receipt of a large quanti? ty of choice yellow Danver onion sets which we offer at special clore price to the early buyer. Rogers Finuey, Va. Wattsville, Jan.

5, 1903 The ZjII Guano Co. have been using "Zells Truck Grower" continuously the past eight or ten years on Irish potatoes, which has given me entire satisfaction. Last year I used it by the side of another fertilizer which cost a little more. The potatoes were better where the "Truck Grow, er" was used. 1 have ordered 9 toni from your agent, Mr.

W. L. Nock for Irish potatoes for tbe coming sea son and shall use no other. Foi sweets I shall use 3 tons of man's Fish Mixture" which I haye ordered from Mr. Nock.

Yours, kc, W. H. Hickman. I I I I FOR BARGAINS IN NEW YEAR GOODS WATCH THIS SPACE W. S.

DICKINSON SON. Pocomoke City, Md. EW YEAR, EW GOODS, EW STORE, EW RULES, EW IDEAS, EW PRICES. Several Special Bargains. See Ladies Department for Ladies Cloaks at price.

Ladies Shoes at i to price. Ladies Dress Goods at i to price. Ladles Dress Trimmings at to i price. See (lents Department for Overcoats at i to price. Suits.

Odd Coats and Vests at i to i price. Bicycles at i price. Call early and get first choice. Come and see the Trolly System, or Cash Carriers run. First to be used on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

10400 Square Feet Store Room. 120 Lineal Feet Show Cases. Very respec'fully yours, A. H. Ge MEARS.

iy For rooms in old hotel to good parties who will act as guides to sportmen. A. H. G. M.

FURNITURE, CARPETsT MATTINGS, Your home furnished complete by paying a little cash and charge the balance. Investigate our liberal credit system that is here for you. -All Goods Delivered Free. The Bells Ham Furniture Hay, Coal, Flour. Bricks, Lime, Lathes, Shingles, Terra Gotta Piping, General Merchandise.

FURNITURE. IN Furniture, we have Suits, in Cobler Seats and Reed, suitable for Xmas Preseuts. IK Terra Cotta Piping we have the following sizes: 6, 8,10, 12, 15,18, 24 and 24, bought direct from the kilns and sold cheaper tban wholesale eity prices. 18, 20 and 24 inch for well tubes will cost about the same as cypress tubing superior to it in quality and will last a century. IN General Merchandise our stock is always selected and in great variety, and we carry in addition to above also Plows, Cultivators, 14 tooth Harrows and other Farming Implements, Hay, Flour, Potato Bed Frames, 6x8 and Stove Coal 2,240 lbs.

to tbe Ton, tc, also J. W. Masury Son's Best Liquid Paints. We buy for spot cvsh and tell at the lowest margin of profit. John W.

Rogers ONLY. VA. SPRING SUPPLIES. We are now getting in our SPRING GOODS, and the attention of the trade is especially invited to the following on hand ready for delivery: High Grade Fertilizers, special for Irish potatoes, onions, peas and other early special brands for tomatoes, corn and sweet potatoes. Seed Peas, Onion Sets and Oats Cultivators, Plows, Drags and other Agricultural Implements.

Potato Bed Frames and Glass, Shingles, Bricks, Lime, Saut. Doors and other Building Materials. FURNITURE and GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Yours very respectfully, Rogers Ma Come! Look! And wiU buy We are now home from the city with new goods and just a look through our line will convince you that we now have on hand the largest and most complete line of goods ever carried at this place. In our line of 8hoes and Dry Goods we can do you good.

Our car load of Salt is now in. Any size sacks you may de? sire. Our car of Furniture, which we selected to suit most any? one both in price and quality, will be here next we' k. Besides our line of General Merchandise, please bear in mind we carry constantly on hand, Shingles, Bricks, Lime, Hair.Terra Cotta Well Tubing, Respectfully, Rogers Boggs, flelfa, Va. AT THE BUSY CORNER.

We are now complete in good MERCHANDISE in every de? partment, and the buying pub? lic in general will do well for themselves to call on us and examine the great offers which we have ready for them, be? fore purchasing their FALL AND WINTER OUTFIT. Very respectfully, GM 0NAvTK'.