Peninsula Enterprise Editorial Attacks Hughes Logic in 1916 Race
The Peninsula Enterprise criticizes Republican arguments for electing Hughes as absurd and amusing. It denounces sophistry and promotes Wilson, noting Wilson’s expected victory as voters diverge from that logic. The piece sits alongside race schedules for horse events in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Europe
France
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
England
Germany
United States
Congress
Wilson
Child Labor Bill Passes Senate 62 to 12
The Federal Child Labor bill passed the Senate by 62 votes to 12 after clearing the House. Reconciliation in conference will adjust House and Senate differences before final enactment by the President. The measure targets employment of children in mines and factories by halting interstate commerce in related products. The piece is lauded as another reform by the current administration.
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Wilson
Senate
House
Hughes
Jones Bridge Named in Honor of Virginia Representative
The Manila Municipal Board renamed the 300 year old Bridge of Spain over the Pasig River to Jones Bridge in honor of Representative William A. Jones of Virginia for his role in promoting Philippine independence. He was invited to attend the first session of the Philippine Senate under the new Jones bill as national attention focuses on his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
William A. Jones
Virginia
Jones
Manila
Spain
Pasig River
Health officers meet in Richmond to plan polio prevention
Commissioner of Health Dr Williams convened Richmond based county officers for a conference to adopt plans preventing infantile paralysis spread in Virginia. At present the state reports only the usual number of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Richmond
Virginia
Fitzgerald files as Democrat for U S Senate in September primary
Former Boston mayor John F. Fitzgerald submitted nomination papers on Tuesday to run as a Democratic candidate in the upcoming September Senate primary.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
United States
Accomack Baptist Association Session Held at Mappsville
The Accomack Baptist Association met at Mappsville church with large attendance and generous hospitality. Chairman John E Nottingham Jr of Northampton led orderly business, though delegates from lower Accomack Northampton were absent on the final afternoon. The 1917 session will be with Onancock church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accomack Baptist Association
Mappsville
John E. Nottingham, Jr
Northampton
Lower Accomack
Nottingham
Exciting Parish Basketball Game at the Kelley Fair
A high interest basketball game will be played at The Keller Fair on Wednesday August 30 between the Upper and Lower Parishes of Accomack County. Mrs J Will Stockley will coach the Upper Parish team and Miss Nannie W Ames will coach the Lower Parish team. Myrtis Vankard of Franktown will referee. All participants will have ticket costs refunded after entry. The match is a feature of the fair and followed by another big game on Friday September 1 between selected teams of Accomack and Northampton.
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Accomack
J. Will Stockley
Nannie W. Ames
Myrtis ‘Vankard
Franktown
Northampton
Keller Fair Promises a Busy Keller County Week
The 39th Keller Fair schedules a week of events in 1916. Tuesday features three races and a baseball game between Accomack and Northampton County teams. Wednesday is Education Day with school exhibits and matches. Thursday brings three races and a girls basketball game. Friday offers one race and a baseball game between Upper and Lower Parishes.
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Accomack
Northampton County
Northampton
Keller Fair
County Electoral School Board Meet Set in Keller
The County Electoral School Board will meet in Keller Virginia on Saturday August 26 at 2 30 p m G G Joynes Jno E Mapp Clerk Chairman involved in the notice
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County Electoral School Board
Keller
G. G. Joynes
Jno
E. Mapp
Real Estate at Auction in Virginia and Nearby Towns
A sequence of public auctions for farm properties and town parcels is listed across Accomack and Northampton counties Virginia. Trustees including George L Doughty Jr J Harry Row and J Brooks Mapp schedule sales in Temperanceville Parksley Melfa Onancock and Pungoteague with parcels ranging from store houses to truck farms and waterfront tracts. Posters and posters advertised details with dates September 2 1916 August 26 1916 September 11 1916 September 16 1916 and September 23 1916.
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George L. Doughty, Jr
Temperanceville
Sallie KF. Taylor
Assawoman
Accomack County
Virginia
J. Harry Row
Accomack Banking Company
Parksley
Whitesville
James Turlington
Peggy Mapp Jacob
Hastville
J. Brooks Mapp
Melfa Bank, Incorporated
Melfa
James Henry Rayfield
Fair Oaks
J. Harry Rew
Accomack Banking Co
Ollock
Clara J. Barnes
John W. Barnes
Wa.t
Dix
Jesse D. Dickerson
William J. Doughty
Hambrick
Onancock
Warner Ames
G. Walter Mapp
Asa C. Wessells
Georgie T. Wessells
Asa
Lula Kh. Byrd
Augustus F. Wessells
Crippen Creek
Metommpkin P.O
Mrs Mary Underhill Wescott 55 Died August 1916
Mrs. Mary Underhill Wescott aged 55 widow of H A Wescott died August 16 1916. Funeral conducted by Rev H Kidd at Garri son’s Chapel August 18 at 4 30 pm with interment in Belle Haven Cemetery. She leaves three children Nathaniel Corinne and Francis three sisters and two brothers.
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Mary Underhill Wescott
H. A. Wescott
B.S. Underhill
Underhill
Norfolk
Corenia ‘Thorogood
Wescott
H. Kidd
Garrison
Belle Haven
Nathaniel
Corinne
Francis
Henry Davis
Jennings Abdell
Sarah Underhill
Charles
Thomas Underhill
Taxpayers urged to settle 1915 taxes at Keller Pair
A. J. Lilliston Deputy Treasurer of Accomack County will be at Keller Pair daily at his usual stand to meet all in arrears for 1915 taxes and urge settlements.
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Keller Pair
A. J. Lilliston
Accomack County
Valuable Farm for Public Auction at Birds Nest Station
Auction in front of A J Nottingham's Store at Birds Nest Station Virginia sells a 17714 acre farm with black loamy soil suitable for Trish and Sweet Potatoes Cabbage and Berries. The property includes shatters and woods dirt and lies near the N Y PA N BR OR railroad. Terms to be announced. Potential bidders may contact owner R D L Fletcher Cape Charles Virginia to arrange viewing.
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Warner Ames
Pungoteague
Berkley I. West
Cape’ Charles
A. J. Nottingham
Birds Nest Station
N. Y. PA
N. BR. OR
R. D. L. Fletcher
Cape Charles
Truck Farms For Sale In Maryland By Veasey
Three farms offered near Pocomoke City Maryland with acres 1 2 3 each featuring good dwellings outbuildings timber and frontage near shipping points roads and churches. Prices range from 5000 to 6500 with accommodating terms and an invitation to visit or request other properties in Maryland.
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Pocomoke
Shipping Point
Maryland
M.L. Veasey
Pocomoke City
Farm Purchase Near Pocomoke City Seeks Buyer
Buyer acquires 56 acre truck farm near Pocomoke City Maryland along county road with buildings valued at 1500 dollars. Half the land is clean cultivable soil while the other half consists of young pine trees. Apply to H A Littleton Bloxom Virginia.
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Pocomoke City
H. A. Littleton
Bloxom
Notice to creditors in Miles estate Chancery case
In Accomack County Virginia a circuit court Chancery notice to Jesse T Miles estate creditors and all others concerns the commissioner appointed to receive proof of debts on September 6 1916 at the office to attend and prove claims. Uncontested claims may be sent by mail before that date.
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Accomack
Missouri
Corbin Et Als
Chancery
Susan E. Miles Et Als
Jesse T. Miles
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Prince
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T. la. Stevens
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H. B. C.K. Nicolls & Son
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W. L. Bull
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Prince B
J. W. Bell Grey Doswell
Claude Bowen
Red Girl
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Corinna C. H. Leatherbury
Miss King J. BE. Davis
Ethel Prince
Cobbler
J. H. Guy & Son
Pilot
H.R. West
Little Bellwood
J. H. Bell Fares
Mistmore
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T. T. Stevens
Myrtle Oliver
LL. O. Ames & Son
R. EH. Gillespie
Dangerfield
W. I. Bull
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J. H Bell J. H. BL
GK. Nicolls & Son
W. LI. Bull Corinna C. H. Leatherbury
J.T. Nock & Son
Virginia Sweet Kellam Bros. Prince B. J
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the Barrister
A. W. Taylor Paul Guy
C. H. Leatherbury
Trish Cobbler
Little Belwood
Peskethsell
J.H. B. C. E. Nicolls & Son
Key
Grey Dozwell
Miss Wing
J. 1. Davis
Corinna H. Leatherbury
Nock & Son
Virginia Sweet
Wellam Bros
Prince B. J. W. Bell
T. L. Stevens
Myrtle Oliver L.O. Ames
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Wilson
Eastern Shore Banking Company
Enc
Larry W. Wimbrow
Weller
McKnight T. Hudson
Franklin City
W. M. Needless
Mapp & Mapp
J. Frank Lankford
Jenkins Bridge
Makemie Park
Oak Hill Station
Truck Farms Eor Sale
Sam’l. T. Ross
Bethlehem Steel Co
Bethlehem, Pa
Bransford P. Lewis
Grotons
W. S. Dickinson
F. M. Wilson
Pocomoke City National Bank
Nathan Flax & Son
Pocomoke, Maryland
Bard Stagste
Parker & Kilman
W. B. Duncan
Pssa
George Vickery
Palm Beach
Onley, Va
Wilmington
Delaware
Salisbury
South
Pelt
Toledo
Bloxom Bros
G. R. Belote
Onancock, Va
The
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Madein
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