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peninsula AOCOMAC COURT-HOUSE, Va. Saturday, March 12, lSflS. John and Owner fcSEWS. The first shad of the season offered for sale in our town this weeK found ready buyers at sixty cents each. Services conducted by Rev.

H. Siinuiernian, will be held in Horn town, Sunday morning, 11 o'clock. Eastern Shore Agricultural Fan commences this year, Tuesday August 23d, and continues four days. The Town Council has increased the license tix for liquor saloons in Cape Charles from twenty five to fifty dollars per year. Mr.

Ohas B. Mears, of Keller, pupil for several mouths past at Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. has returned home. Pastor J. Manniug Dunaway, of Drummondtown Baptist Church, has received a call from Marion and Wytheville Baptist churches.

More fertilizers, it is said, have been sold in this year, than for iny years past and the acreage of round potatoes increased accord? ingly. The stockholders of the Peninsula Fair Association will meet at Acco mac C. next Tuesday, 15th 2 p. in. A full attendance is request? ed.

Our towu will soou be in communi? cation with upper Aceomac by tele? phone. The poles have been placed on tbe line from Pastoria to the Courthouse. A handsome cane was presented to Dr. Charles Smith, floater delegate from week, by the members of the House committee on Chesapeake and its tributaries. Mr.

"William B. Wilkins, of our town, suffered a slight stroke of par? alysis in the tongue on Thursday, but he has since improved and his physician eaya will recover the use of it in a few days. John T. Nock, trustee, will sell at public auction at Harborton, on Saturday, March 12th, 1S9S, at 3 o'clock p. the valuable house and lot of F.

W. Sparrow, situate at Har? borton. For terms see posters. Au entertainment will be given by the Methodist Sunday School at Bloxoin. Wednesday, March 23d.

Tbe 'District school at Blueberry Corners' will be rendered on the occasion. Admission, adults 15 cents, children 10 cents. Au advertisement of Mr. A. H.

G. Mears, Wacbapreague, one of the most enterprisiug merchants and one of the best business men of the coun? ty, appears in issue of interest to many of our readers. Read what he has to say. Messrs. Thos.

M. Slemons and Wm. F. Bounds, contractors of this have just been awarded a contract to build a Catholic school building at Cape Charles, Va. They will begin the work very Ad? vertiser.

The Baltimore Sun reports the death of Mrs. Bettie W. Copes, aged OS years, widow of Thomas L. Copes at the home of her daughter in that city on tbe 0th inst. and that the remains would be interred at ley, this county The meeting held for the past ten days at tbe Makemie Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev.

F. J. Brooke, D. closed 'Wednesday night. He will commence a series of revivalUervices in Centenary M.

E. Church, South, Cape Charles, next Sunday afternoon. L. Floyd Nock, special coininis sioner will sell at public auction at Mappsville on Saturday, March, 20, about 3 p. the lands belonging to the heirs of John H.

Fisher, situated near Mappsville, known as the "Kelly land." For further particulars see posters. The storehouse, with stock therein, at Greenbackville, occupied by Ed? ward Davis was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The storehouse be longed to the heirs of William H. Harmon, deceased, and not insured. The stock of merchandise valued at at about $2,000 was to advices received, for $1500.

B. T. Gunter, special commis? sioner, in the suit of William H. Budd and wife and others vs. George W.

Budd and others will sell at pub? lic auction, on Saturday April 2d, 3 p. at Tasley Station, a tract of land containing by estimation 25 acres, situated at said station and bounded by the lands of Ira Hopkins and ethers. For full particulars see posters. Rev. G.

E. B. Smith has made ar- rangements with the National Gram- ophone of New York, to give a series of entertainments at the follow- iug places during Easter week: Wachapreague, April 12th, Smith's Chapel, April 18th, Keller, April 14th and Machipungo school bouse, April 15th. Tbe object is to lift the in? debtedness of Smith's Chapel in Up shur's Neck. The friends of Captain Hart, who was convicted of filibustering in con? nection with Ihe Cuban war and sentenced to a term of two years in the Eastern penitentiary, are active in their endeavors to bring the case before President McKinley, with a view of securing a pardon.

Petitions are being circulated in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Dela? ware, and many signatures are being Sun. NEIGHBORHOOD KOTES. Onanenrhi Mr. Addison Jarvis, of Eastville, is spending a while here, the guest of his aunt, Mrs. E.

Warren. A regular literary meeting, of the Epworth League of theM. E. Church, South, was held on Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock. A new barber shop has been opened in town in the Crockett building on North by Mr.

Sevell Evans, late of Crisfield, Md. Mr. Steinmitz and family, of Wash innton, are in town stopping at the home of Mrs. B. M.

Custis. They will reinaiu some mouths. Our painters are securing contracts for work and soon many dwellings and business buildings will be im? proved, refreshed and beautified by the touch of the brush. "We note coneerniug the progress of the shirt factory that the fifty sew? ing machines have arrived and lum? ber is being secured to build the annex for the engine room. In a few weeks the hum of the wheels will be heard and the operatives their tasks will ply.

At a meeting of the town council on Tuesday night, the question of laying pipes from the water works throughout the town was again taken up. The legislature having granted to the town the right to borrow five thousand dollars for this object, the council will proceed at once to invite bids for tbe contract of laying said pipe. Soon there will be water for all. Another needed enterprise for the town is that of a large building lo? cated centrally on Main street and divided into several small comfort able rooms suitable for offices and other business that require small space. Doubtless several rooms would be taken at once if could be had under such arrangement.

It would be much more convenient and business like to have such business in a block than scattered about in out of the way places as at present. May some capitalist consider and act Wirb the opening of this spring season the public may expect to see much improvement in the appear? ance of the places of merchandise in this town. In order to keep apace with other improvements going on, they will bestir themselves and make arrangements to display their stocks in a town like manner. It is expected that in a town as pretentious as Onancock feels just now under its present and prospective improve? ments that the places of business will put on an appearance of importance agreeable thereto. Mr.

Win. T. Bundick returned from a temperance lecturing tour on Mon? day. He was gone seven weeks and visited a large number of towns and cities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Many of the papers gave his portrait and full accounts of his meetings and published testimonials of appreeia tion from the citizens.

Mr. Bundick has reputation, wherever he travels, of a distinguished temper? ance orator. He has been requested to deliver his address on Eelshazzar's Feast at the Onancock Baptist Church, on Sunday night, March 20. Onlj Mr S. H.

East has sold bis fust fancy trotter. One farmer in this section bedded his sweets February 23rd. Capt. James Turnerand Mrs. F.

H. Savage, quite sick of la'te, are nn proving. Our town is getting there. The first lady's bicycle was bought a few days ago. The Rosebud Society held a meet? ing in our Methodist church Sunday afternoon.

The name of our new hotel has been changed from Aceomac House to Hotel Fox. Connely, the insurance man, was here in the interest of his company a few days ago. Mr. William Waterfield and wife have moved to our town and are cordially welcomed. Mr.

Edward A. Beloate, of Nor? thampton, was a visitor to his sister and mother this week. The Only House is undergoing re? pairs this week under the supervision of Mr. Levin L. Hopkins.

The part of the saw mill which collapsed last week is being put in thorough repair by Messrs.Stevenson Hutchinson. Mr. L. J. Savage made a business trip to Baltimore this week and Miss Ella Mears was the guest of friends at Craddockville.

Mrs. Sadie Hill, in attendance upon her 6ick sister, Mrs Mary A. Kelly, Salisbury, has returned home and reports an improvement in her sister's condition. Tbe ladies of the Woman's Chris, tian Temperance Union will have a meeting at the Methodist church here next Sunday afternoon, 13th inst, for the purpose of organizing a branch here. Mrs.

Rue and other temperance workers expected. Pub? lic invited. Surplus such an immense supply I have cut the price on the following stock: Pure Hoff? man and Tubbs strawberry plants $1 00, Brandy wine and Splendid Michels Early $1.25, Bubach $1.75 per 1000. Norway Spruce 3 to 4 feet 40 cents each. Silver, Norway and Neugundo maples to 8 feet 25 cents each.

Magnolia Grandiflora 3 feet $100. each. Send your orders when you can get choice pure stock put up by experienced men and all inspected by the Si ate Inspector. A. J.

McMath, nurseryman, Only, Va. N. B. Catalogue prices apply to all other stock. Telephone in my office.

A few Jersey boats are here this week, loading oysters. Caleb Jones of Philadelphia, was home 1his week, on a visit to friends Miss Mary Hinman, of Berlin, is visiting her Aunt, Mrs. S. E. Mat? thews.

Thomas Truitt has sold his oyster saloon and confectionery to William' Jeffries. Yacht Black Cat, Capt. Wm. Easby Smith, was on the railway here this week, for an overhauling. Miss Ja nie Whealton, teacher at Farinville, is hoine on a visit to her pareuts, Mr.

and Mrs. Jno. D. Wheal tou. An entertainment was given in our Town Hall Monday night, bv Prof.

Charles Beverly Co of Federals bury, Va. Mr. R. D. Jones, State's Attorney, of Worcester, was here on a visit to his brother, Dr.

O. M. Joues this week. Mrs. Dr.

N. S. Smith was called by telegram this week, to the bedside of her sick sister, Mrs. J. T.

Kenney, Philadelphia. Rev. G. W. Kiracofe received a heavy "pounding" this week, at the hands of his many frien Is, especially the youug people.

The oyster business is looming up with us aud select culls are briugiug last season's prices. We are assured of a good cull market during Lent. Isaac S. Jester, who has been an inmate of the Asylum at Wilhams? burg for several yeais, returned home this week, much improved in health. Our market is well supplied at present with black perch, herring and rock and the continuous blowing og the fish horns make us feel as if Spring is at hand.

Tom's Cove, during the northeaster this week, was lilled with boats of all classes and sizes, and when the lights were put up at night, had the ap? pearance of a seaport city. Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week M. E. Selby, Wilmington; J. Moore, L.

J. Byrd. Baltimore; R. F. Powell, J.

S. Elleman, F. C. Hanua, Phila; H. Callahan, Providence, R.

J. Gillespie, C. F. Shore, St. Louis; J.

W. Field, New York; E. B. Ellis. Camden, N.

J. E. H. Benson, E. H.

Polk, Pocoinoke City; J. R. VanGooder, Elkhart, Ind; Jas. Kellam, J. W.

Broughton, A. P. Selby, Accomac. Capt. George Whealton, son of Capt.

John D. Whealton, died after a s-nort illness on the 5th inst. aged 31 years. He was very popular and an excellent young man and his death has cast our entire com? munity His funeral on Sunday was attended by the Red Men in a body, of which he was a member, and by a large circle of sorrowing friends. It was one of the largest ever known on the Island.

His wife and one child survive him. Hullivutxl. Mrs. E. T.

Ross is on the sick list. Mrs. S. W. Nock, of late on the sick list, is out again.

Quite a building boom is talked of in our town this summer. Mrs. J. W. Broughton is visiting friends in Baltimore and Washington.

Miss Lydie Miles, of Pittsville, is spending the week with friends in our town. Mr. M. D. Fisher is adding another story to his back building which will be quite an improvement to his al ready nice house.

The war spirit is running high here and if Uncle Sam don't lick Spain soon Hallwood may be expected to be heard from. Our boys are sniffing the battle from afar and anxious to get there. MtCtlus of Furniurs. At a meeting of the farmers, of At? lantic, Saturday night, 5th to adopt some method by which to se? cure lower freight rates, for the coin? ing season, on potatoes, via Franklin City, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: 1. That the farmers on the seaside make an united appeal to the R.

R. for lower rates. 2. That in the event of a failure to secure lower rates to use our influence in the establishment of a line of steamers to run from Chincoteague Island, also sail vessels from other points direct to our Northern markets. 3.

That we solicit the co-operation of all farmers, especially those who are directly interested in shipping via Franklin, to unite with us in making an eirort for lower rates. Farmers down the line don't delay this important question, take a choice at once and let us co-operate to? gether, remembering in unity there ia strength. W. L. Nock, Secretary.

Public Selmol fur Fi bruury. No. of schools in operation 133 pupils em-olled 0,023 1 pupils in average daily attendance 4,477 1 different schools visited by superintendent and son 42 This is the largest enrollment of pupils ever made in Accomac, and also the largest in average daily at? tendance. Pupils and patrons, I am glad to know, are showing their appreciation of the efforts of our hard working teachers by a full and regular attend, ance. J.

E. Mapp, Co. Supt. Schools. I have on hand one 1897 Columbia for lady and gentleman in fine shape, I will sell for cash at a low one Little $30.00 and two second-hand wheels, one $12.00, other $15.00.

A. D. Mapp, Exmore, Va. COrNTY COrRT PROCEEDINGS. February Term, 1808.

John D. Watfs qualified as Notary Public for county of Aceomac. Saihuel W. Ames was appointed and qualified as guardian of Eliza? beth Ellen Maggie S. and Henry Byrd, children of Eburn T.

Byrd, deceased. The will of Mary C. Johnson was admitted to probate and John T. Bailey qualified as executor. The will of Mary S.

Waiden was admitted to probate and Virginia A. Parks qualified as executrix. The will of Thomas A. Northum was admitted to probate and Ellwyn B. and Ernest D.

Northam quali? fied as executors. The will of Mary A. Gibbons was admitted to probate and Alfred J. Gibbons, qualified as administrator with will annexed. The will of B.

T. Gu-iter, was ad? mitted probate and B. T. Gunter qualified as executor. B.

T. Gunter Jr. qualified as exec? utor of William Kellam, deceased. Tbe will of Edward West was ad? mitted to probate and Robert E. Lewis qualified as administrator with will annexed.

The estates of Sarah A. Budd and Elbridge Shrieves were committed to John H. Wise, sheriff, for administra? tion. Ex parte. Petition of J.

0. Mears and others for a public road. Order entered making further allowance to commissioner in opening road Petition of J. L. Cooper and others for a public road.

Report of viewers returned and filed. Petition of William M. Needles and others for a public road. Report of Edward Lang, commissioner, filed and new viewers appointed. Ex parte: Petition of Florence M.

Lewis1 guardian. Report of late guardian filed and confirmed, and order for him to deposit in Marine Bank to the credit of cause $1057.21, less $30 for his services for the past years in conducting the cause. Order entered removing Henry H. Saulsbury from office as guardian of bis children, Mary Margaret T. and Julia C.

Saulsbury, because fail ing to give new bond. Susan J. Mears aganst Gustave Wescott (on appeal). Judgment of Justice in favor of Wescott afiiirmed Ex parte: Petition of George Har gis1 executor. Further allowance ordered iu favor of Polly Watkinson and for payment of costs.

Accounts against Commonwealth in criminal and lunacy cases were al. lowed as follows: A. S. Taylor, J. $2 and Edward T.

Ross, constable, Thos. B. Gillespie, J. $1.50, Levi R. Boggs, J.

M. Oldhain; clerk Geo. E. Winder, J. Geo.

E. Winder, guard Geo. F. Chambers, M. sheriff and jailer, board of prisoners $24.85, board of lunatic $9.25.

The following fiduciary accounts confirmed and ordered recorded. Orphan accounts ot Sarah and William G. Parker, Oaknal Bessie W. and Mary M. Humphreys, Pearle D.

Georgia John Mable B. and Marion D. McMath, Maggie K. and Annie W. Turner, Ovenia Fin ney, Claudius and Marietta McClane, Lloyd Emma May, Harvey Charles E.

and William C. Gilden: trust accounts of Stanley J. Lewi6 and wife and Gilbert G. Guilletteand wife; audits of estates of Annie Smith, James Mason of William T. Rayfield and Littleton B.

Davis. An iDquest ov tbe dead body of Archie C. Taylor held by Dr. Joseph E. Brodwater, coroner for district No.

1, was returned to the court and filed. William Walsh vs. Walter E. Mor? ris and wife (on attachment). Cause continued by consent until 2d day of next term Jno.

F. Dickerson, treasurer, ap? pellant vs. Fred M. T. Douglas, ap pellee (on appeal).

Judgment of Justice reversed and annulled by consent of parties. Petition of Wm. James Mapp's late guardian, (W. D. Lewis).

Report of late guardian filed and confirmed. Ex parte: Petition of Emory J. Chase's administrator t'eackle R. Chase.) Petition filed, order for pay? ment of costs and deposit in Marine Bank. Floyd Nock resigned as guardian of Oaknal Bessie N.

and Mary M. Humphreys. Moses Burke, colored, was dis charged from jail, haviDg served out his time and being unable to pay fine and costs for which he was detained. Hurinniistoti-WeBl Cuinp. At a meeting of Harmanson-West Camp, Confederate Veterans, held at Parksley, February 3rd, 1898, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Commander, Dr.

Frank Fletcher; 1st lieut. commander, Wm. Tun? 2nd lieut. commander, Alfred J. Lilliston; paymaster, Jas.H.

Brough ton; adjutant, Jno. H. Wise; quarter master, Littleton W. Johnson, order ly Serjeant, Thos. C.

Kelly. Tbe following executive committee was appointed for the ensuing year: Prank Fletcher, Orris A. Browne, Jas. W. Broughton, Dr.

Chas Smith and John H. Wise. The following committees were also appointed: Committee to procure designs for monument. Dr. Frank Fletcher, chairman, Jas.

W. Broughton, Gen. M. W. West, Alfred 'J.

Lilliston; Littleton W. Johnson, Orris Browne. Committee on location for monu nient, Jno. H. Wise, chairman, Wm.

Tunnel, Thos. M. Scott, Dr Ohas. Smith, Jas. C.

Weaver, Jno. D. Par. sons, Thos. Kelly.

Tbe Camp determined to hold its reunion for 1898 at Aceomac C. the exact date of which will be given later. The executive committee will have the reunion in charge. Neces sary committees to take in charge the different departments, were appointed. Just received a car load of the best red bricks which we are selling cheap S.

Hopkins Co Tasley, Va. Mrs. Mary Williams, of Sails, died on Saturday, 5th after a short illnees, aged 52 years. Mrs. Tabltha Bundick, sister of John aud Thomas Bundick, died ISaturday 5th inst at her home near Newstown, aged 80 years.

She was a member of the M. P. church and highly esteemed in the community in which she lived. Mrs. Herbert Belote, daughter of Mr.

Thomas Turlington, died after a short illne8 at her home near Locust mount on last Wednesday, aged about 35 years. She was a lady of Hue Christian character and highly esteemed by a large circle of relatives and friends. Mr. Sidney C. Silverthorn a worthy yoang man and held in high esteem by everyone for his many excellent traits of character, died Sunday Gth lost of consumption, at his home on Hunting Creek, aged 23 years.

Fun? eral services were held over his re? mains on Monday at the M. Church, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Avery Donovan in the presence of a large throng of his neighbors and friends. Mr. Samuel Justis, of died Wed? nesday night at his home near Parksley, after a long illness in the eightieth year of his age and was laid to rest in the family burying ground at his old home on Friday after funeral services conducted by the Rev.

Jno. R.Gill, of the M. E. Church, South. The deceased was an excellent man and had, aud deserved the respect and confidence of everyone for his sterling integrity and high Christian character.

His second wife, two daughters, Mrs. J.Parksand Mrs. Sewell Parks, of this county and a son Mr. Socrates Justis, a prominent business man, of Klowa, Kansas, survive him. MasKOIuclliiirx of Oyslcrmtii.

At a mass meeting of oystermen held at Hunting Creek on Monday, Capt. Alfred J. Lewis was elected chairman and John H. Hopkins, secretary. On motion the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, we the oystermen, citi? zens and democratic voters, con? tiguous to Pocomoke Sound and all of us dependent upon the oyster rocks and planting grounds of that section for a support desire a success ful enforcement of the oyster laws of the State of Virginia, therefore be it resolved, 1.

That we humbly petition and pray the Hon. J. Tyler, Gov? ernor of Virginia, to appoint Dr. Frank Fletcher, of Accomac county, chairman of the Board of Fisheries, knowing him to be the right man for the position, and that his appoint? ment will gratify the people of this entire section. 2.

That a copy of these proceed jugs be sent to Hon. J. Tyler, Governor of Virginia, also to Penin sula Enterprise for publication. A. J.

Lewis, Chairman. At a meeting held at Cattail, Tues? day, March 8th, T. R. Chase was elected chairman and Cleopus Chase secretary, and the following resolu? tions adopted: 1. That we, the oystermen of this section, citizens and democratic voters, contiguous to Pocomoke Sound and dependent upon the pub? lic rocks and oyster grounds of that section for our support and desiring that the oyster laws of the State be humbly petition Hon.

J. Tyler, Governor of Virginia, to appoint Dr FranK Fletcher president of the Board of Fisheries, knowing him to be the right man for the place and satisfactory to the people of this section. 2. That 10 copies of these resolu? tions be sent to the Governor and one to the Peninsula Enterprise for publication. T.

R. Chase, CiiEOPns Chase, Chairman. Secretary. At a meeting held at the Rechabite Hall, Sanford, Monday, March 7th, Capt. E.

R. Thomas was elected chairman, John S. Gaskins, sec? retary and similar resolutions adopt? ed. Ii ii re Ii IVofOR Seven adults received in Onancock M. E.

Church, last Sabbath, making a total of twenty additions in twenty one days. The roll was called. The record shows one hundred and fifty-one members and probationers at Onan? cock and ninety-oue at Ayers M. E. churches.

Don't forget the roll call at Leath erbury's next Sunday. H. S. Dulant. School NofiRus.

Schools of Pungoteague School District will close March 25th, mak? ing a term of 6 months. No war? rants for last month's teaching will be issued until the registers have been received, properly filled out. J. H. Clerk.

The schools in Metompkin district will run six months. D. H. Johnson, Clerk. To Whom it Nay Concern.

Notice is hereby given upon the authority of the Board of Supervisors that all fences encroaching upon the public roads in Lee district must be moved without further delay. I will without further notice enforce the law by applying to Justice of Peace for a warrant. J. T. Burton, Surveyor.

Write to us tor estimates on doors, sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other kinds of building material, hardware, paints, Stock large, prices low. Mr. R. D. L.

Fletcher will be at Ac? comac C. the first day of every County Court, to receive orders for the firm. Cape Charles Ice Lumber Co. 1 ItcNoluiloua oritosveci. Passed by the Bar and members of the Courts of the county of Aceomac in memory of Judge B.T.

Gunter: "At a meeting 01 the members of the Bar and of the officers of the courts of Aceomac county, held at the Court House of said county, March 2, 1808. it was unanimously resolved, on motion of M. Oldham, as follows: 1st. That the members of the Bar and officers of the courts of Aceomac county have heard, with deep regret, of the death of Hon. Benjamin T.

Gunter, for so long a time a member of the Bar of said courts, and after? wards the honored and honorable Judge of the Circuit Court for said County. 2nd. That we cherish the highest respect for his professional learning and personal and judicial Integrity; and that a recollection will ever abide with us of the exalted virtue which adorned his private life, and of the urbanity, impartiality and fairness, which were so conspicuous in his official life. 3rd. That the chairman of this meeting be requested to present these resolutions to the County and Circuit Courts of this county, and ask that they order that the same be spread upon their proceedings, as a further and enduring testimonial of the char? acter and life of the deceased.

4th. That a copy of these resolu? tions be forwarded, by the secretary of this meeting, to the family of the deceased; and a like copy to the news papers of the Eastern Shore of Va with the request that they publish the Game." Nathaniel B. Wescott, Chairman. John H. Wise, Secretary.

Memurlul Window. Dear me to say to the numerous friends of the late D. F. White, that the memorial window which the Sunday school has resolved to secure, by the aid of the many appreciative friends of their superin? tendent, will soon be in its proper place in the Parksley Baptist church. If there are others who wish to aid in this expression of appreciation of a good man, let them, as soon as pos? sible, kindly send their offering to Miss Mary E.

White, Parksley, Va. "I heard a voice from Heaven, say? ing unto me write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the spirit, that they rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Pastor. Parksley, March 4, 1808. -Every man or boy who wants a new up-to-date spring hat will find that Ames, Shield Onancock, can supply them from a fine line just received. A Wonderfal DUcovcry.

The last quarter of a century records many wonderful discoveries in medicine, but none that have accomplished more for humanity than that sterling old household remedy, Iron Bitters. It seems to contain the very elements of good health, and neither man, woman or child can take it without deriving the greatest benefit. Browns'Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. BUSINESS NOTICES. For offer my new store? house at Harborton for a term of years, 80x60 feet two story, (can use second story) also grocery room at? tached 14x40 feet.

This is one of the best stands in the county for a live, energetic merchant. Farming trade, oyster trade and also factory employ? ing about 150 hands. Geo. B. Hofiman, Harborton, Va.

male pointer puppies tor sale, whelped December 10, 1897; from registered Ridgeview stock. Price $15.00 each. C. W. Brown, Trower, Va.

offer at private sale my lot in Horntown, improved by two dwellings and a storehouse. For further particulars apply to Mrs. E. M. Wallop, Horntown, or Dr.

T. T. Taylor, Atlantic, Va. have for sale, Hoffman, Lady Thompson and Tennessee Pro? lific strawberry plants, each $1. per 1000, Meek's early at $1.25 and Eu? bach at $1.75 per 1000, also a few of the following varieties: Brandy wine.

Marshall, Victor Hugo, No Name, WeBlon, Muskingham, Cyclone, ma, Rio, Tubbs, Princeton Chief, and Eleanor, all of which I have fruited and advise everyone to plant 6orae of them, as I think they will prove to be very fine berries. I will furnish package, with straightened roots, 50 in a bunch and delivered at Onley Station. I also have for sale slip po? tato seed, Big Stem Jersey. Jno. J.

Hopkins, Locust vi lie, Va. "I can say one thing for Chamber? lain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy; and that is that it excels any proprietary medicine I have seen on the market, and I have been in the practice of medicine and the drug business for the past forty years," writes J. M. Jackson, M.

Bronson, Fla. Physicians like Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy because it is a scientific preparation, and because it always gives quick re? lief. Get a bottle at your drug store. For Thompson straw? berry plants, $1 per 1,000, roots straightened 50 in a bunch, informa? tion how to save half the usual labor in working strawberries free with all 10,000 orders, also the best rust proof kidney wax beans very early, $2.25 a bushel, f. o.

b. I take up the entire bed of strawberry plants, which will give you large, healthy, well rooted Jos. S. Bunting, Bloomtown, Va. Dissolution oe Co-Partnership co-partnership heretofore ex? isting between F.

E. Jones and J. Samuel an oyster ship? ping and planting business at Frank? lin City, Accomack county, the firm name of F. E. Jones is this day dissolved by mutual con? sent, J.

Samuel Jones having pur? chased F. E. Jones' half interest in the business. The business will be continued by said J. 8amuel Jones under the name of F.

E. Jones Bro. Given under our hands, this 29th day of October, 1897. F. E.

Jones, J. Samuel Jones. on Second That govern the buying and selling of merchandise in this store to supply every demand of the season and to close out odds and ends when the season is over. In carrying out these principles we have brought out all our remnant odd lots, in Dress Goods, Silks, Muslins, Cassimere, Carpets, Coats and Capes, (what we have left) and marked them at a price regardless of cost, so low that they will go with a rush. First selections are the best selections for on some lines the limited assortment will likely be consumed in a very short time.

Come early and get your pick. As to Spring Goods, we have a nice assortment such as house? keepers will need for early spring sewing, Muslins, Hamburgs and Laces, Percale, etc. We are also well equipped to supply Black-Silk, Satin, Henriettas, Serges and etc for March and April travelling dresses. These goods were bought last summer when goods were cheap and cannot be replaced to-day at 25 per cent advance. In looking after our customers interest in this way we are in a position to save you much money.

Thanking you for past favors and soliciting a continuation of same, we are, Faithfully yours. --Pocomoke Dry Goods, Carpets and Furniture, POCOMOKE CITY. fiflD, New Store flt Tasley station open and stocked with a full line of? can also fill all orders for? Coal, Shingles, Lumber, Bricks, Hay, Glass, F'MMTIMIMMMM -and all kinds of At the lowest possible prices. You are cordially invited to call. X.

S. HOPKINS TASLEY, VA. Spring Styles 1898Q be found at A. H. G.

MEARS. -He and his wife have just spent 2 weeks in New York -and Philadelphia. All the latest effects in Additional Millinery Department. Hat trimmed in New York in TJp-To-Date Styles from 50 cts. to $5 and up.

Come and make your selection at once while stock is complete. KID GLOVES a specialty. A leader from $12.50 to $22.50 in Ladies', Gents', Girls and Boys for sale, also Bicycle Sundries and Costumes. Stock more complete in every department than ever before? Prices open for inspection by Wednesday, March 16th. Everybody invited.

Yours very respectfully, Wachapreague, Va. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance -MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. Assets, $92,649,960. Dividends (which have averaged during the past ten years more than 30 per cent, of the premium) paid annually to policy holders, thus reducing their premiums, and providing insurance at lowest possible cost, consistent with security. Endowment policies for investors.

Loan and cash surrender values absolutely guaranteed. by 0. L. PARKER, Onancock, Va. invited and particulars cheerfully furnished.

L. E. P. DENNIS SON, -MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE Seven Per Cent Potato and Pea-Mixture. Fish and Potash Mixtures Nos.

1 2. Special Sweet Potato Compound. Special Strawberry Compound. For Spring Top Dressing. We also have a very fine lot of Sun Dried, Finely Ground Fish, Acid Ground Fish.

Will be pleased to give prices on special Compounds, and can Mix Fertilizers for those having Formulas. Fertilizers for sale at different R. R. and Steamboat landings. -Manufacturer of and Dealer in ACCOMAC FISH PHOSPHATE -And Acidulated and Crude DRY FISH SCRAP; FOR CASH CHEAPER THAN EVER BEFORE.

Dry Ground Fish Scrap $25 per Ton at Works..