Chincoteague News From The Peninsula Enterprise in 1888

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 7 January 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Local News:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Mr. W. C. Payne, of Georgetown, Delaware, spent Christmas in our town.

  Mr. Derickson, of Lankford, Del., was in our town last week looking for a site for the establishment of a lumber yard.

  On Saturday before Christmas the cash receipts of our merchants exceeded $1,600, the results of fat oysters and good prices. {Note: in 2022, that $1,600 equals $49,905}

  Mrs. C. E. Wilcox and daughter of Mystic, Conn., are stopping at the Atlantic with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Matthews.

  Mr. Charles Powell, of Ocean City, Md., and Miss Lillia A. Watson, of Chincoteague, were married at Snow Hill, Md., on 24th ult.

  Mr. O. W. Dunton, of this place, and Miss Ida Hartover, of Portsmouth, Va., were married at the parsonage of the M. E. Church, South, of that place, on the 29th ult., Rev. C. D. Butts officiating.

  Miss Laura J. Davis spent Christmas week here with her sister, Mrs. S. E. Matthews, and so impressed one of our best young men, it is said, that he will endeavor to persuade her to make it her permanent home.

  Recent arrivals at Atlantic:  M. H. Pope, Pocomoke City, Md.; C. B. Risley, C. M. Risley, Woodberry, N. J.; J. Hudson, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. E. Mumford, Berlin, Md.; Mrs. Elizabeth Twyford, Mrs. C. E. Wilcox and son; Jos. M. Feddeman, mother and son, Mystic, Conn.

  The entertainments given here Christmas week were greatly enjoyed and the receipts satisfactory. - Some visitors from our sister towns who witnessed the drama, "Ten nights in a barroom," say that it was never better rendered.  The receipts at all the entertainments were about $150."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 14 January 1888, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "The Hon. T. H. Bayley Browne has introduced in the House of Representatives the following bills:  For the completion of the monument to Mary, the mother of Washington, at Fredericksburg, for a lighthouse at Tangier Spit, for a road to the national cemetery at Fredericksburg, for a lighthouse at the mouth of the Pocomoke river, for a buoy at Chincoteague Inlet, for a lighthouse at Pungoteague creek, for a public building at Fredericksburg, for a lighthouse at the Great Wicomico river, to grant pensions for widows and orphans of surfmen who lose their lives in performance of duty."

In column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Wm. J. Andrews of Jos., died on the 9th inst. of consumption, aged 22 years.

  Mrs. Thomas Young, of Franklin City, spent several day with her brother, Capt. John B. Whealton, last week.

  Mr. C. E. Mumford and family, of Berlin, are at this time on a visit to Chincoteague, the guests of Mr. Henry Mumford.

  Mr. Emory Massey, on account of ill health, has resigned his clerkship with Messrs. D. J. Whealton & Co., and he with his family have returned to their home in Ocean City, Md.

  A depth of 200 feet has been reached by Messrs. C. R. Risley & Son, contractors, in boring the artesian well on Assateague, and the water so far is as salt as that of the Atlantic ocean.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel last week: John F. Lane, Capt. Wm. Collins, M. H. Stevenson, Phila.; E. J. Downing, Wilmington, Del.; E.  B. Davidson, R. J. Saterfield, Milford, Del.; E. R. Sipple, Georgetown, Del.; Capt. B. S. Rich, Lieut. J. F. Wild, Onancock.

  Capt. B. S. Rich, paymaster of the Life Saving Stations, dropped quite a neat little sum in our midst on his quarterly round last week.  Four of the stations are manned by citizens of Chincoteague, the crews of which received $875 per quarter - in the aggregate $3,500.

  An oyster supper will be given at the old hotel, now unoccupied, on the 17th and 18th insts., at night, by friends and members of the M. P. Church, for purpose of raising funds to pay off debt on said church.  The cause being a good one, everybody is cordially invited and expected to be present.

  Our M. P. Church will be dedicated on Sunday, 22nd.  Services will be held during the entire day, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Benj. Truitt, assisted by Revs. A. D. Melvin of Pocomoke City, J. L. Strong, J. G. Smith, and other prominent ministers.  It will be an interesting day to those fond of pulpit oratory.

  The clubhouse on upper end of island was burned on last Sunday night.  It was built last year by Mr. Stokes, of Berlin, Md., and other sportsmen, to protect them from the weather while gunning here.  The fire was evidently the work of some villian [sic] jealous of what he considered an invasion of his rights by them.  Loss $1,000.

  - Hallwood.

  Hallwood, although a local option neighborhood, is far from being dry. - Mire and clay predominate, and any christian due here would do well to bring a rock to stand on.   ....

 Mr. Grote while going to bed last p. m., fell through the floor and had to be chiseled out of an iron pot which he says he fell into.  Mr. G is badly bruised.  The popular verdict is, bug juice.  Such is the upas and downs in Hallwood."

  Found in column 4:

"License Law.

    The following petition now being circulated for signatures will be presented to our General Assembly:

  To the General Assembly of Virginia:

  The undersigned citizens of the county of Accomac, respectfully petition your Honorable Body, to so amend and re-enact chap. II of chap. 150 of Acts of Assembly 1883 - 4. providing for the mode of obtaining license for the sale of ardent spirits so as to embody the following features:

1.   That § 5 and § 6 of chap. II of chap. 150 of Acts of Assembly 1882 - 4 referring to bar room license shall be repealed.

2.   That license to sell by the drink, wine, spiritous or malt liquors, or any mixture of them, to be drunk in or at the place of sale, shall only be granted to keepers of licensed ordinaries, and that any party obtaining such license, shall enter into a bond in the penalty of five hundred dollars ($500), and as his sureties the court shall require at least twelve freeholders and heads of families, residing within ___ miles of the house to be licensed.

3.   That upon conviction of any violation of the license law, by a party so licensed, the court shall immediately declare forfeited the license of such party, and such license shall not be again granted to said person, or to any person at said license, so long as the party convicted shall live therein, or control the same.

  License to sell liquor by retail, otherwise than by the drink, shall be granted in accordance with the laws now in force, but no person having a license to sell liquor by the drink, shall have a license to sell otherwise than by the drink, and vice versa.

  The amount of the license in both cases to be fixed at such an amount as will in the opinion of your Honorable Body, place the sale of liquor in the hands of reliable men."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 21 January 1888, on page 3, column 2:

   "Improvement of Chincoteague Bay.

Ex-Representative George W. Covington, of Maryland, was at the Capitol today to consult Representative Gibson with reference to an appropriation in the river and harbor bill for continuing the improvement of Chincoteague bay.  In view of the great importance of this improvement to commerce generally, Congress will be asked to appropriate at least $200,000.  Mr. Gibson will exert himself to obtain as large an amount as possible, although he can hardly expect to secure the sum proposed.  In the first session of last Congress, Chincoteague was provided with $25,000, and the river and harbor bill of last session, which failed, contained a provision for $15,000 to be expended on the same improvement.  Mr. Gibson has received numerous appeals from almost every section of the State where there are rivers and creeks, especially on the Eastern Shore, for appropriations to improve certain streams.  He cannot and should not be expected to be successful in every particular.  The important water-ways will be first considered, and many of the smaller streams will have to wait a while.  -  Balto. Sun, 19th."

   Found in column 4:

"List of Teachers of Accomac.

  The names and postoffices of teachers of Accomac, furnished by county superintendent of schools, are published below.    ....

  Island District

Miss Bertie Caulk, Chincoteague; Miss Mary Grimsley, Chincoteague; Miss Ida Matthews, Chincoteague; John H. Johnson, Chincoteague; T. L. Disharoon, Chincoteague."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 28 January 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. T. J. Brittingham has been quite ill of late but is now convalescent.

  The receipts at M. P. Church festival and oyster supper on 18th inst., were ninety dollars.

  The borers of the artesian well on Assateague have struck rock bottom and cannot get any further.

  Every icehouse on Chincoteague has been filled during the late freeze, with the finest ice that was ever saved here.

  Miss Lillie Melvin, of Pocomoke City, Md., and Miss Lizzie Ennis, of Northampton, are guests of Mrs. D. J. Whealton.

  Prof. Charles Murray, ex-principal of our public schools has after a long stay on the main, again made Chincoteague his home.

  Mr. Samuel Payne and sister, Miss Emma, and Mr. John Redden and sister, Miss Lizzie, all of Pocomoke City, are stopping with friends here.

  Another statesman has arrived at Chincoteague, who will be known to fame as the Hon. John Berkely Scott.  Our townsman, Mr. H. Thomas Scott is the happy father.

  The M. P. Church was dedicated last Sunday and every dollar of the indebtedness thereon, three hundred dollars, was raised on that day without difficulty.  The church was built at a cost of $1,200.

  Our Wallop's Island surfmen report, that they have been abundantly supplied of late with fresh fish and soft crabs from the Atlantic - the latter being of much finer quality than those caught during the summer.

   Recent arrivals at Atlantic:  Harry Snow, Fred Gunby, C. F. Bowman, E. H. Brown, J. H. Feddeman, M. J. Byrd, W. S. Dryden, Baltimore; T. J. Bell, W. J. Crawford, Frank I. Taylor, John T. Laws, Philadelphia; Eba Walters, Frankford, Del.; John H. Wise, Accomac C. H.

  The millinery store of Mrs. Sallie M. Lewis, recently improved by bay window, is an object of interest to many of our citizens.  The ladies are attracted thither by the many pretty millinery goods and the young men by a pretty girl who is often an occupant of the window.

  The commencement exercises of our public school Prof. Lee Disharoon, principal, will surpass in interest those of any previous years.  Every branch taught in the school including vocal and instrumental music is to be exemplified by the pupils.  An oration will be delivered on the occasion by Prof. F. P. Brent of Onancock and others.  The public generally will be cordially invited to attend.

  During the late freeze, by order of the school trustees the school children, numbering nearly 400, were given holliday [sic] one afternoon to participate in the frolic on the ice which our people, regardless of age almost, have been indulging in.  A thousand people on ice the most of them skating, could be seen at one one and presented a pretty spectacle.  The only mishap was to Miss Bertie Caulk who was disabled by a fall and has since been compelled to use crutches."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 11 February 1888, on page 2, column 4, advertisement:

  "FARM FOR SALE.  

As I shall give up farming and go into other business, I now offer for sale my farm situated on Chincoteague Island, Accomac county, Virginia.  The property is very desirable and consists of about forty acres of improved land, with a good house containing four rooms, and a good fence nearly one-half wire and white oak posts.

  There are two pastures, one fresh and one salt and a creek running within one hundred yards of the house, and a public road running through the farm to the business centre [sic] of the town and to the steamboat wharf.  The property is all in good condition and will be sold at a bargain to any good farmer.  It is well adapted to corn or trucks of any kind as it is excellent level land, and not more than half a mile from the steamboat landing of the town.  The farm will be sold on reasonable terms.  For further particulars apply to  WM. T. LEWIS, Chincoteague Island, Accomac county, Va."

  Found on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Valuable real estate on Chincoteague Island is offered for sale by Mr. Wm. T. Lewis, through our columns today.   ...

  The lighthouse board at Washington has recommended Mr. Browne's bills for lighthouses at Tangier and Great Wicomico and for a buoy depot at Chincoteague, Va.  All these bills will be reported favorably in a few days."

  Found in column 4, under "MARRIED:"

"Reid - Jester  -  At Chincoteague Island, Feb. 4th, 1888, by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, Geo. Reid and Miss Amy Jester."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 18 February 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Mary Daisey died on the 4th inst., aged 34 years.

  Mr. Conway and Miss Kelly, of Box Iron, Md., are guests of Mrs. John Johnson.

  Rev. Benj. Truitt has of late been conducting a successful revival at the M. P. Church.

  Schooner Recruit arrived here on Tuesday, with a load of coal, which was soon sold for $7 per ton.

  Mr. George Laws, of Salisbury, Md., has been engaged as clerk by our druggist, Dr. O. M. Jones.

  Young Fookes, clerk of D. J. Whealton & Co., has been compelled, on account of ill health, to return to his old home, Snow Hill, Md.

  Mr. John Burton has been appointed pilot of steamer Widgeon.  Mr. H. A. W. Corbin has resigned as clerk and express agent of same steamer, and Mr. Peter D. Corbin is his successor.

  Mrs. C. E. Wilcox and daughter, who have been stopping for several weeks with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Matthews, Atlantic hotel, returned to their home in Mystic, Connecticut, last week.

  Leap year is already bearing its fruit and many marriages will come off soon, says Madame Rumor, and one of them owing to the excessive modesty of the man cannot be accounted for on any other ground - the largest and best looking man to the prettiest girl on the island.

  Our merchants report large sales of sentimental valentines on the 14th inst., - the comics being almost entirely disregarded.  The presumption is, that being leap year, the ladies sent most of them, and as usual showed better taste than the men in making their selections.

  Mr. Peter Whaley, of Suffolk, recently purchased  and shipped to that city a drove of Chincoteague ponies.  The demand for them is increasing - the larger ones hitched to a dog cart make a pretty turnout, especially at seaside resorts.  The smaller ponies are used as saddle horses by the children.

   Our channel is constantly filled with oyster boats from New York and Philadelphia, and the bivalve is selling with us at high prices.  A vessel of J. Boyle & Co., the largest oyster dealer in New York was loaded here last week.  From 400 to 500 barrels of oysters are shipped from here daily.  Culls are worth from $3 to $3.50 and primes from $5 to $6.

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic.  M. J. Byrd, Wm. H. Johnson, T. C. Chambers, Geo. E. Scott, John S. Tyler, J. W. Morris, Baltimore, Md.; H. H. Daugherty, J. A. Elligood, A. E. Matthews, W. H. Furniss, Clayton, Del.; R. W. Furniss, E. J. Downing, Wilmington, Del.; C. B. Timmons, Wesley station, Md.; E. B. Davidson, R. J. Saterfield, Milford, Del.; W. S. Jaggart, Woodberry, N. J.; Capt. Jobe Simmons, Atlantic, N. J.; Geo. W. Henry, C. E. Mumford, E. J. Powell, Berlin, Md."

   Found in column 3:

"Prohibition Meeting on Chincoteague.

To say that our people are excited over the attempt of the liquor men to force high license upon this community is putting it mildly.  The call for a public meeting Monday night, 6th inst., to denounce the movement, was answered by the crowding of Temperance Hall to its utmost capacity, by the voters of this district.  Such a gathering of the bone and sinew has seldom been witnessed here.

  The meeting was called to order by the hero of our local option campaign, Rev. S. U. Grimsley, when on motion, J. T. Kenney was elected chairman, and Rev. R. I. Watkins, secretary.  The following resolutions were offered by Rev. R. Irving Watkins:

Whereas, There is being handed to the citizens of this island, a petition asking for legislation on the subject of temperance; and

Whereas, we believe there is no reason for a change in the present law on that subject, unless it be to make it stronger and more severe in the penalties to the violator; therefore be it

Resolved.  By the citizens in mass meeting assembled on February 6th, 1888, that we solemnly protest against the law making body of this State making any change in our present law, which has for its object the vending of intoxicating liquors in our midst.

Resolved.  That although much has been accomplished in the temperance reform, that much more remains to be done before we shall be forever rid of this awful curse.

Resolved.  That the business of manufacturing or selling intoxicating beverages of any kind is against the principles of morality, political economy, and the public welfare.  Therefore,

Resolved.  That we believe it to be the duty of our State government to enact such laws as will guarantee the complete legal prohibition of the traffic in alcoholic drinks.

Resolved.  That we heartily approve of all lawful efforts to save society from the evils of intemperance, and earnestly advise the citizens of this island to co-operate in all measures which have for their end constitutional prohibition.

Resolved.  That licensing of men in any way to sell intoxicating beverages at this time will materially affect us as a community, lessening our influence as a power to elevate mankind; that it will be a dishonor to us, an injury to the church, and a blow aimed at the cause of Christ.

  The following resolutions were offered by D. J. Whealton:

Resolved.  That we earnestly request our representatives in the legislature to use their efforts to maintain the local option law enacted two years ago; but if the law of the State be changed, we do urgently pray that they will submit a bill which shall be stringent in its provisions, and which shall be in accordance with the desires of the people of this Island, such a bill to be a special act for Chincoteague Island, Accomack county, Virginia.

Resolved.  That a copy of these resolutions shall be furnished to each of our members of the legislature, and to our county papers for publication.

Resolved.  That we urge upon the people of our county to use all their efforts for the maintenance of the local option law, which defends our homes and firesides from the effects of the rum traffic.

  Strong speeches were made in support of the resolutions, when they were unanimously adopted amid a storm of applause.

  A petition to the legislature praying a continuation of the present local option law was circulated, receiving the signatures of about  two hundred bona fide voters, with the prospect of swelling it to three hundred.  The people of this Island have sworn allegiance to their homes and vengeance against the saloon, and the political aspirant who would acquiesce the foisting upon us the "body of this death" will feel the shock when he again asks the suffrage of this people.   PROHIBITION."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 25 February 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Rev. R. I. Watkins will preach his last sermon of the Conference year, at this place, next Sunday.

  A handsome church edifice will be erected here during the year by the members and friends of the M. E. Church.

  Mr. H. A. W. Corbin, late clerk of steamer Widgeon, will return to his home near Jenkins Bridge, in a few days.

  Thomas Cherricks and Miss Della Bowden were married at this place on 18th inst., Rev. R. I. Watkins, officiating.

  Our truckers have been taking advantage of the pretty weather of late, and are planting round potatoes, peas and garden seeds generally.

  The steamer Widgeon left here on Monday with 200 barrels of oysters - the largest cargo of the season.  The net returns for same will be from $6 to $10.

  Mr. Wm. Doughty, an old citizen of Hog Island, arrived here last Saturday to receive treatment for cancer with which he is afflicted, at the hands of Aunt Eliza Reynolds.

  Mr. Wm. Marshall and wife of Baltimore, spent several days in our town this week.  Mr. Marshall is a native of this county but left here when a small boy, and is now engineer on a steamer plying between Baltimore and New York.

  Mr. Jas. F. Mason of Guilford, has been promoted and is now mate on the U. S. Light Ship at Winter Shoals, at a salary of $45 per month.  He has been in the service for four years and deserved promotion.  He succeeds Geo. C. Lewis, deceased.

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic:  A. E. Matthews, J. W. Henry, J. N. Gridell, J. H. Morrow, J. F. Hudson, Philadelphia; Chas. Parker, Snow Hill, Md.; J. W. Burch, E. H. Brown, H. L. Johnson, Baltimore, Md.; Ed Benson, Pocomoke City, Md.

  A petition is being circulated here which will be presented to Congress, asking an advance in wages of the Captain of the Life Saving Station to $1,000 a year and of surfmen to $75 per month.  It is said similar petitions are being circulated from Maines to Florida.  Every voter here will sign the petition.  They all know the hardships to which the life saving men are subjected, and believe the compensation asked for their services to be such, as they are justly entitled to."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 17 March 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "MARRIED:"

 "Birch - Williams   - At Chincoteague, March 7th, 1888, by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, Charles Birch to Miss Minor Williams."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 24 March 1888, on page 3, column 2:

"THE STORM ON EASTERN SHORE.  FURTHER REPORTS.

  Further reports of the late blizzard [Sunday, 11 March, & Monday, 12 March]  which have come to hand since our last issue, show that the damages instead of being exaggerated as they are likely to be at the time of the occurrence of so violent a storm, were much greater than first reported.

  In addition to those already given to our readers, advices from Tangier and Chincoteague show that the damage to the shipping and other property at those points was considerable.  At the former place about 30 vessels were blown ashore and stranded on the sand beaches, and the schooner Fannie Southward, belonging to Capt. John D. Parks and Frank dies was so badly torn up that she will probably prove a total wreck.

  Our Chincoteague correspondent reports that Messrs. Kendall, Jester & Sons, Lambert & Reuben, lost at the upper end of the island twenty head of cattle by freezing, estimated to be worth $600.  The schooner Recruit, Capt. Jas. Taylor, was driven ashore at Delaware Breakwater, but will probably be gotten off without loss.  The sloop Recruit, Capt. Rufus Lewis, went ashore at the same place.  Her decks were ripped off, doing great damage.  She was gotten often [sic] otherwise in good kelter.  She is owned by Messrs. Eba Lewis and Jos. T. Kenney, who valued her at $1,200, and had goods worth about $300 on board for the latter.  The Island was terribly swept by the sea.  Thoroughly inured to danger as so many of there [sic] people were the terrible storm of Sunday, Monday and Monday night drove terror to their souls.  The wind southeasterly in the morning swept around to the Northward and by 10 p. m., a terrible gale was blowing with sweeping waves, made the boldest quail.  Houses were blown down, fences swept, chimnies [sic] blown off, cattle swept off or frozen to death.  Messrs. Gum & Jeffries had their fish factory blown down.  Capt. Jas. Williams valuable schooner lying at J. T. Kenney's wharf was blown over and over.

  Capt. Polk Lang who reached home on Tuesday, reports a narrow escape during the storm of Sunday night of loss of his sloop Florence Killinger, together with himself and hand, Jeff Potts.  He was lying at Fisherman's Inlet when at midnight she parted cable and drove on Smiths Island.  She had lost her rudder and consequently drove at will.  Had she missed the Island the gallant Captain would have been helpless at sea in a gale such as rarely visits our coast, and must have been lost.  At the earliest possible moment the Life Saving crew on the Island, under Capt. George Hitchins, reached him and provided for him as best they could.  The crew worked five days on his boat, and finally she was found in sufficient shipshape to sail for Norfolk, which port she reached safely.  She was valued at $1,000, and Capt. Lang estimates his loss at about $400.  He had bought  her only a few months ago and the loss entailed is a heavy one upon him.  He is loud in his praises of Captain Hitchins and his crew - each of them vied with the other in their work and kindness."

  And in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Emory Massey is seriously ill with consumption.

  Deputy treasurer Wise is in our town this week, and reports large and satisfactory collections.

  Mr. John Grinnalds of Temperanceville, and Mr. Fitchett of Eastville, have been engaged as clerk by Messrs. D. J. Whealton & Co.

  Mr. E. W. Richardson of this place, has secured clerkship in large drug store in New York, and leaves us next week with regrets of many friends.

  Mr. George Tindle, shoemaker, who has resided at Leemont for  the past 18 months, has concluded after all there is no place like Chincoteague, and proposes in the future to make it his permanent home.

  Rev. R. J. [sic] Watkins will fill the pulpit of the M. E. Church here for another year, and will preach at Town Hall in the morning and afternoon of Sunday next.  Rev. A. Donovan of Franklin City will preach in M. P. Church in morning and evening of that same day.

  The contract of Messrs. Risley & Son, with U. S., for boring an artesian well on Assateague has been completed.  The depth reached was 263 feet at an expense to the Government of $657.50.  The flow of water is 700 gallons per hour.

  Our oyster planters still continue to ship the bivalves and the returns are satisfactory with a prospect of higher prices.  The shipments by steamer Widgeon from here daily average about 400 barrels.  The primes sell in market from $5 to $6 per barrel, and the culls at $3 to $4.

  Rev. Mr. Street preached in the Union Baptist Church here on the Sunday that the blizzard was raging and the hat being passed around $165 was collected and subscribed for parsonage purposes.  Bro. Street complimented the congregation by saying that the collection was the most liberal he had ever witnessed.

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic:  W. F. Knox, J. H. Feddeman, S. Lucas, G. J. Records, W. D. S. Drummond, A. U. Mapp, H. C. Bell, Baltimore; D. C. Pennewell, T. C. Perkins, W. M. Stayton, W. C. Foster, R. Levick, C. J. Prettyman, Philadelphia; F. H. Farquhar, Townsdale, Pa.; W. M. Medford, Wilmington; E. E. Mumford, Berlin, Md.; R. J. Saterfield, E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; Isaac Ulman, Salisbury, Md.; G. W. Truitt, C. F. Richardson, Box Iron, Md.; E. G. Polk, Pocomoke City; Col. Frank Hollis, Cape Charles; Jas. H. Fletcher, Accomac C. H.; Z. H. Willis, Machipungo [sic]; T. P. Selby, Girdletree, Md."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 31 March 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Miss Massey, of Berlin, Md., sister of our townsman, Mr. Emory Massey, made a visit to her brother last week.

  Our oystermen have commenced to plant seed oysters, and the prices being good this season the "plant" will be very large - in fact will have to be, as the supply on hand ready for market will have been nearly exhausted before the season closes.

  Mr. Ira L. Guilford, phrenologist, delightfully entertained our people for four evenings last week.  He characterizes himself as a simpleton, but the impression created here concerning him, was that he was 'one of the master minds.'

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic.  J. W. Fields, O. N. Christian, J. V. Gillespie, Phila.; C. W. Snow, John O. Horsey,  W. E. Doughty, Baltimore; G. S. Woodward, Wilmington, Del.; S. B. Goff, H. M. Mallory, Camden, N. J.; Ira L. Guilford, Ridgely, Md.; H. Seymour, Norfolk; L. W. Childrey, Onancock.

  The public schools will close here on the 30th of April, but private schools, conducted by same teachers will be continued two months longer for the reasonable tuition fee of $1 per month.  It is hardly necessary to add that they ought to be and will be liberally patronized.

  Capt. Jack Snead of B., counsellor, guide and friend of the sports of Philadelphia who have visited Chincoteague this season, was in turn entertained by them in the Quaker city last week, and the sights which he saw there and didn't see are being retailed to citizens here at this writing, with the prospect that the end is not near yet."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 7 April 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic.  M. H. Stevenson, H. H. Doughty, Phila.; John W. Morris, C. F. Bowman, J. C. Jones, T. Q. Sherly, W. S. Dryden, Baltimore; E. G. Polk, F. L. West and family Pocomoke City; W. Bolton, Washington, D. C.; Dr. S. K. Marshall, Snow Hill, Md.; G. L. Barnes, Girdletree, Md.; D. P. Chamberlin, Atlantic City, N. J.; E. B. Davidson, R. J. Saterfield, Milford, Del.; S. H. Bond, Boston, Mass.; G. B. Tilghman, Crisfield, Md.

  Mr. W. S. Dryden was in our town this week, as representative of Witz, Biedier & Co., and it will be his last visit to us in that capacity, perhaps, to the regret of our merchants and citizens generally.  As a dry goods salesman for the last 22 years he has always had a cordial reception here, and no one ever served our merchants more acceptably.  After the 1st of July he will engage in business on his own account at his native town, Pocomoke City.

  Sergeant W. Bolton of Washington, D. C., lately transferred from the U. S. Signal Corps to the U. S. Life Saving Service, is stopping here, and states that he has put in repair the U. S. telegraph line from Delaware breakwater to this place, and will in a few days put in telephone boxes at every station along our coast - and that an officer will be appointed for the district whose duty will be to look after and keep them in repair.

  The schooner Recruit and sloop Eureka, which went ashore on Leweston beach, Del., in the late storm have been gotten off.  The former was floated without damage or expense to the owners and arrived here on Tuesday - the latter is at Middleton, Del., for repairs.

  Mr. Samuel Taylor died on 2nd inst., of pneumonia aged 41 years.  The deceased was a native of Northampton, but for the last 15 years resided here.  He was a clever and worthy citizen. - He leaves a helpless widow and 4 children.

  Mr. E. W. Richardson and wife left for New York, their future home, on the 28th ult.  Mr. Richardson before leaving, disposed of his personal effects at public auction, and closed out his business as sailmaker to Messrs. Fleming & Holesten [sic].

  Miss Ida V. Tracy left on the 3rd inst., for Philadelphia, to the regret of every one, as she is a favorite of our people generally.  She will be absent several months.

  Mr. Crippen Bowden, Sr., died of pneumonia, on 30th ult., aged 74 years.  He was a lifelong and highly respected citizen of Chincoteague.

  Oysters are still being shipped from this place in large quantities.  Seven car loads were sent to market from here by rail last Monday.

  Mrs. Lee Disharoon arrived home on 28th ult. after a long visit to her parents and friends at Salisbury, Md.

  Rev. Benj. Truitt of M. P. Church, left last Tuesday for Conference, which met in Baltimore on 4th inst.

  Mr. H. A. W. Corbin, late purser of steamer Widgeon, has returned to his old home at Jenkins Bridge.

  The public schools were closed here during the holidays by order of trustees."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 14 April 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

    "Horntown.

  Mrs. George Evans has been seriously ill for several weeks with typhoid fever.

  Measles are prevalent here and most of the school children are wrestling with them.

  Capt. J. E. Matthews of Chincoteague was a welcome and honored guest of the town last week.  ...

  Mr. George Wallop died on the 2nd inst., of dropsy, aged 70 years.  The deceased, a merchant of the town and large oyster planter, will be missed in this community.  He was a great grand son of Col. John Wallop who settled in Accomac in 1660, and acquired large landed estate, much of which still bears his name and belongs to his descendants.  ...

     Chincoteague.

  Our oyster tongers now receive daily for their "catch" from $5 to $7.

  Mrs. T. J. Brittingham has returned from Baltimore, much improved in health.

  Miss Laura Laws, of Franklin City is on a visit to Chincoteague, the guest of Mrs. P. D. Corbin.

  A effort is being made to get the train expressman, Mr. W. R. Waples, located here.  It will not only be pleasant to have so clever a gentleman with us but our people will be greatly benefitted thereby.

  The choir of our M. E Church has been re-organized with Messrs. Jos. T. Kenney and O. M. Jones cornetists, and Mast J. T. Kenney organist.  The vocal and instrumental music now rendered by choir  is first-class in all respects.

  In March, 1887, six hundred and fourteen tons of oysters and merchandise were shipped from Chincoteague by steamer Widgeon - in March of this year twelve hundred and ninety four tons.  The tonnage, as will be noted, is doubled and the receipts more than trebled.

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic:  S. J. Jones, New York; C. L. Mowbray, Jake C. Wenk, M. A. Mowbray, Thomas F. Sherrill, L. M. Schamberg, Philadelphia; M. J. Bond, Geo. E. Scott, G. J. Spady, Baltimore; John R. Purnell, A. W. Smith, J. J. Hurlock, Snow Hill, Md.; Z. W. Dennis, S. Y. Nottingham, Machipungo [sic], Va.; Wm. Slims, Milford, Del.; H. J. Hickman, W. R. Waples, Georgetown, Del.; F. M. Messick, Lewes, Del.; N. P. Redden, Geo. Stebbins, Franklin City; Wm. Sartorius, Pocomoke City; L. W. Childrey, Onancock; C. S. Streckles, Lancaster, Pa.

  Our people are indignant at the proposed abolition of the custom house here.  The idea is too preposterous to be entertained for a moment by any sensible person.  Chincoteague is the central point for all boats trading up and down our waters for a distance of 60 miles, and 125 boats are registered here which number will be increased when the proposed canal is opened between Chincoteague and Delaware bays.  To put our boatsmen, many of them poor, to the inconvenience and expense of a trip to Cape Charles or Crisfield, to attend to matters incident to their business, would be injustice of the rankest sort."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 21 April 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Dr. J. E. Mapp Supt. of public schools, visited us last week.

  Master Henry Lee Hudson of Johns Hopkins University, is home on a visit to a sick sister, Mrs. Emory Massey.

  The public schools of this district closed Friday, except the department of Prof. Disharoon, which will be open for 30 days longer.

  Our M. P. Church has been supplied with a handsome bell at the cost of $100 which called our people to service last Sunday for the first time.

  Six book agents are in our town at present.  Some of them came here six months ago for one week only and still linger.  In that time they say they have sold $1,200 worth of books.  

  Our Life Saving boys, each received during the visit of Superintendent B. S. Rich, this week, a check for $150 and the Captain was of course a very welcome visitor to them, as well as to the public in general.

  Mr. Wm. J. Matthews has for sale cheap, a handsome drove of ponies from 3 to 6 years old, suitable for ladies and boy's saddle horses as well as for road and farm purposes.  Many of them are well broken to single and double harness and others are just as received from the meadows.  Several pairs match well and a black, bay or gray can be secured according to the taste of purchaser.

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic:  Capt. Ezra Conover, Atlantic City, N. J.; Dr. Wm. B. Hopkins, Robert Lenck, Casper Morris, Chas. S. Furman, Edward D. Floyd, A. Tyrell, A. E. Matthews, Phila.; P. F. Forgarty, J. H. Muir, C. C. Johnson, Balto.; Dr. LaFonzo, Norfolk; Fred Conover, Snow Hill; L. Hereford, W. U. Guthrie, Va.; R. D. L. Fletcher, Jenkins Bridge, Va.; Dr. J. E. Mapp, Keller, Va.; Capt. B. S. Rich, Lieut. J. F. Wild, Onancock."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Friday, 27 April 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Drum and other fish are plentiful in our market.

  Our townsman, Dr. N. S. Smith, will not move to Stockton as reported.  He will occupy shortly a handsome drug store which he is having built here.

  Messick & Mumford is now the style of a new firm in the blacksmith business recently established here.  They are diligent workers and expect remunerative profits in these our flush times.

  Quarterly Conference of M. E. Church held here Saturday, April 28th, at 7.30 p. m., at Hall.  Sunday services - communion at 10.30 a. m., and preaching by P. E. Rev. A. D. Davis at Good Will, 2.30 p. m., and at Hall 7.30 p.m.

  The boat of Mr James Jester, of Ragged Point, laden with groceries purchased in our town, was capsized on his return home, with the loss of all of same except a barrel of flour.  A vessel crew nearby recued him from his perilous situation.

  Schooner Samuel H. Haines, which went ashore in the upper part of the bay during the March blizzard, has been gotten off by Capt, John D. Whealton, under a contract with the owner for the sum of $500, at an expense of about $200.  The schooner is valued at $6,000 and is only slightly damaged.

  Recent arrivals at Atlantic:  Dr. M. West, Washington, D. C., J. R. Franklin, J. F. Hudson, Phila., J. H. Feddeman, W. H. Andrews, W. H. Johnson, Baltimore, I. J. Robinson, Snow Hill, Md., C. E Mumford & Son, Spencer, Md., Geo. F. Parramore, S. D. Fletcher, John E. Wise, Accomac, Va.

  A three masted schooner, James Worthail, bound from Boston to Philadelphia, went ashore on Williams shoals, off Chincoteague inlet last Sunday night.  The captain mistook Assateague light for Cape May.  She was floated with the assistance of Chincoteague and Wollop's [sic] Island Life Saving crews on the following night without damage.

  Closing exercises of public school, conducted by Mr. J. H. Johnson, on 20th inst., were very interesting and well attended.  They consisted of dialogues, recitations, essays, declamation, exhibitions of school work, distribution of prizes, &c.  Miss Lizzie Barrett was the winner of the first prize for highest average in studies, and Miss Lily Daisey of second prize.  Misses Nancy Potts, Lizzie Andrews, Nancy and Annie Lee Daisey carried off the prizes for deportment.  Congratulations and thanks were tendered the teacher by the patrons."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 5 May 1888, on page 3, column 6, under the heading "Married:"

MAGEE - ANDREWS  -  At Chincoteague April 28th, 1888, by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, George Magee to Miss Eliza Andrews

HOWELL - DAISEY  -  At Chincoteague, April 28th, 1888, by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, John Howell to Miss Mary J. Daisey."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 12 May 1888, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

   "The river and harbor bill which has just passed U. S. House of Representatives, appropriates for waterway from Chincoteague bay to Delaware bay, $50,000.  In addition to the appropriations made for actual improvements by said bill provision is also made for surveys and reports in Virginia of Onancock harbor and Occohannock creek."

  In column 2 under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Miss N. Collins, of Berlin, Md., is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. J. Brittingham.

  Fish are plentiful with us and of best quality -  and everybody catches all they want and to spare with hand line.

  The fine yacht of Hamilton Disston of Philadelphia, filled with sportsmen, touched at this point on the 9th inst.

  The handsome drug store of Dr. N. S. Smith is now nearly ready for occupancy and he will open out there shortly, with a full line of drugs and other material in his line.

  A. S. Kellam having rebuilt his handsome, swift pleasure yacht Carrie, is now engaged putting the finishing touches upon her preparatory to launching, which will take place soon.

  Many of our marriageable young ladies went "snail" hunting on 1st day of May.  We may give you the initials made by the "snails," of the future benedicts in our next report.

  Messrs. A. T. Mears & Co., Masons, of this town, left for Hog Island on the 10th inst., with a view of securing the contract for the building of several houses on the island for a Mr. Ferrell.

  Mrs. Sadie Massey, highly esteemed by a large circle of relatives and friends, wife of Emory Massey, died on the 8th inst., of consumption, aged 18 years.  She was married about six months ago.

  Beach birds and bird eggs were never more abundant with us and all who go hunting for eggs return loaded daily.  Now is the time for sportsmen fond of egging and shooting to visit the Island.

  Our channel is filled with large and small boats engaged in the oyster planting business.  Everybody will make the most of the time between this and the prohibited season, now near at hand.  Very few shipments are now being made of the bivalves to market.

  Our milliners return from the city to day with their stock of goods and the display this season is expected to be especially fine, and our girls always pretty will be just irresistible, when they have donned their new spring hats.  Their turnout on the first Sunday thereafter is looked forward to with interest.

  Dr. N. S. Smith arrived home last week with a fine Morrill trotter, for which he paid $400 and and immediately challenged the swifters here for a trial of speed.  The challenge was accepted by Mr. Peterson and an exciting race was the result last Saturday.  The Morrill passed under the wire ahead.

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic:  H. C. Doughty, T. R. Wright, J. G. Robinson, T. T. Sherrill, John T. Ernold, A. E. Davis, W. M. Styron, J. J. Dunton, Baltimore; W. C. Payne, Georgetown, Del.; E. B. Davidson, Chas G. Prettyman, Milford, Del.; G. S. Woodward, W. M. Midford, Wilmington; Dr. G. T. Truitt, Pocomoke, Md.; Dr. S. K. Marshall, Snow Hill; L. W. Childres, Onancock; Jeff D. Jacob, Belle Haven."

   In column 3, under "County Court Proceedings - April Term, 1888:"

"...  Geo. W, Cluff, resigned as constable of the district of the Islands and Wm. M. Conant was appointed to fill the vacancy.

  Wm. P. Gofligon and John A. M. Whealton qualified as notaries public for the county of Accomac. ...

  Certificate to obtain license to manufacture oil from fish were granted to David R. Mister and the American Fish Guano Company.

  Certificate to catch menhaden or alewives to be manufactured into oil, were granted to Wm. K. Reed, Thomas D. Dies, Peter Dies and John W. Johnson.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 19 May 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Local News:"

   If you love sport, and are game to shoot wild fowl, grow fat on bird eggs, feed your brain on splendid fish of all kinds, tickle your palate with the solemn oyster, enjoy the ecstacy of eating the luscious maninose, dip deep in glorious clam chowder, enjoy a bucking pony ride, an ocean sail, time sea-bathing, and "have a good time generally," don't fail to visit Chincoteague and submit yourself to the mercies of mine host of the Atlantic Hotel, the genial and accommodating Captain "Jim Ed" Matthews.  If you go once you will not need telling to go again.  The good cheer and every provision for pleasure and comfort are only equaled by the clean, neat, airy and fine hotel and the attentive politeness and generosity of the host himself."  [Maninose is a Native American word, possibly Algonquian -Nanticoke - for a "soft shell clam."]

Found in column 3 under "Neighborhood News:":

   "Chincoteague.

  L. F. Taylor of Wachapreague is now with us.  

  Sheep penning will take place on Assateague Island, Wednesday, June 6th.

  O. M. Jones is renovating his drug store, when completed it will be much larger.

  Mr. George Messick of Georgetown, Del., has been here on a visit to his son William.

  Miss Cynthia Johnson, who for several weeks has been visiting  her friends in Salisbury and neighboring towns, has returned.

  Mrs. Daisey Swift of Cape Charles, while visiting her friends here, sold her house and lot to Thomas Savage for $1,000.

  We learn that the body of Rudolph Young who was drowned the last of April, was found a few days ago by John McGee of this place, who notified his family of the fact.

  'Uncle' John Melvin of Horntown, has been staying with his old friend Capt. J. E. Matthews, eating drum fish, bird eggs and other delicacies of the season.  He declares he has had a ga-lorious time.

  Our confectioners and restauranters have shipped their oyster signs and re-rigged with ice cream blazers.  Whereat the average youth rejoices greatly when he remembers it is leap year and the girls' turn to 'stand treat.'

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic:  Geo. Stephens, W. J. Crawford, H. C. Longnecker & Son, Philadelphia; N. M. Bocock, G. A. Zell, John T. Brown, W. H. Evans, John H. Tylor, W. S. Dryden, Balto., Md.; I. C. Melson, Bishopville, Md.; Ed, Benston, Wm. Satorous, Pocomoke City; John S. Pruitt, Berlin, Md.; C. F. Tatum, St. Louis, Mo.; C. S. Jester, Capt. T. Mills, Saxes' Island; J. H. Melvin, Horntown; S. Pilchord, Stockton, Md." 

   Also in column 3:

  "School Report.

  Public school report for month ending April 30th, 1888:  Number of schools in operation, 59; number of pupils enrolled, 2,255; average daily attendance, 1,581; different schools visited by superintendent, 35; male teachers employed, 24; female, 35; schools of more than one teacher, 16; warrants issued by superintendent, 4; amount of said warrants, $78.46.     J. E. MAPP, Superintendent."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 26 May 1888, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "A negro man named Thorogood Davis, in company with a boy, went out on Chincoteague bay in a sailing scow on Monday and while opposite Franklin the boat capsized and Davis drowned.  Through the efforts of Capt. Milton Young the boy was saved.  The body of the drowned man has not been recovered."

Found in column 3 under "Neighborhood News:":

   "Chincoteague.

  Children's day at the M. P. Church, will be on Sunday, June 17th.

  The sportsmen are enjoying themselves, and wild fowl and their eggs are unusually abundant.

  John W. Bunting has just sent three large vessel loads of his excellent fish guano and oil to Philadelphia.

  J. E. Massey, Sr., not the Lt. Governor, but the proprietor of the Seaside hotel at Ocean City, is visiting his sick son.

  Wallop's Island sheep penning will take place on Tuesday, June 12th, at which time a large number of sheep and lambs will be offered for sale.

  Mr. G. H. Bowden and Miss M. E. Benston were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Monday, at the home of the bride by Rev. S. U. Grimsley.

  A festival will be held in Temperance Hall, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, June 5th and 6th, by the ladies of the M. E. Church and congregation. - Proceeds for benefit of the new church.

  Children's day will be observed on Sunday, June 10th, at the Hall, both morning and evening, by the children of the M. E. Church.  An interesting programme will be presented on both occasions.

  The oyster seed boats - legions of which have been bringing the infant bivalves from the Chesapeake to be nurtured to full luscious oysterhood in the fat beds of our bay, will haul off from work this week.

  We had an inundation of gay and festive young bloods from Temperanceville and Atlantic a few days ago.  Come again boys we will always be glad to see you, particularly that little chap who rode the sheared ram for a bucking pony.

  The Jamestown, Pa., Hosiery Manufacturing Co., has lately had an agent here negotiating for a site for their works, and it is believed they will be removed here.  This will be a boom for us.  It is time you mainlanders should wake up, you're behind the times.

  Our irrepressible - fisher of fishes - persistent admirer and capturer of "old wives" - will spread his nets about the 10th of June, and you may be sure he'll take 'em in.  The name of Bunting's fish guano is too well known to need "whooping up."

  Recent arrivals at the Atlantic hotel:  Prof. J. G. Robinson, W. P. Knox, J. A. Johnson, J. W. Morris, J. G. Minson, Baltimore; J. E. Elligood, J. W. Field, Philadelphia; W. B. Dunwoody, Wilmington; S. Lutes, Berlin, Md.; M. T. West, Pocomoke City, Md."

  Found in column 4, under "Married:"

"BIRCH - SHARPLEY - At Chincoteague, May 12th, 1888, by Rev. R. Irving Matthews, John Birch to Miss Mary A. Sharpley."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 2 June 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Miss Ella Atkins of Berlin, is visiting Mrs. T. J. Brittingham.

  A woods meeting will be held in woods adjoining Good Will M. E. Church, beginning July 8th, to last several days.

  Mr. W. J. Adams is enlarging his handsome restaurant and confectionery by building a large ice cream cream [sic] parlor thereto.

  Peas and round potatoes, the first of the season, grown by the proprietor of the Atlantic, were served to his guests on the 28th ult.

  A festival will be held at Temperance Hall, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5th and 6th insts., for benefit of new M. E. Churc. [sic]

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Thos. S. Harrison, Lewis M. Schamberg, M. H. Stevenson, Col. Peter Jansetche, J. J. English, Jos. G. Savage, L. Harrison Dulles, R. D. Baker, J. S. Pruitt, J. P. Hudson, J. W. Grant, Phila.; J. L. Forida, N. Y.; John J. Coyne, G. E. Scott, W. H. Andrews, Balto., Md.; I. N. Mills, W. G. Hise, Wm., Geo., Chas. and Alfred Burton, Geo. B. Stebbins, Dr. T. T. Taylor, T. J. Gates, Accomac.

  Chincoteague prides itself in having an expert in training ponies, in the person of "Bill" Matthews.  On last Friday however, he found his match while endeavoring to break one of the fiery steeds.  Knowing that the animal was a little wild he took him out of sight of the crowds which generally watch his feats in horsemanship.  He left the hotel riding, but when he had gone a short distance he suddenly came to grief, and picked himself up from a puddle of mud all besmeared and bespattered, reminding one of a severe struggle in which he was worsted.  Surely he was a curiosity as he returned leading the refractory beast.  But undaunted he changed his clothing and went at it again with better luck.

  An examination of the books of the clerk of our steamer shows that 33,334 barrels of oysters were shipped from Chincoteague via P. W. & B. R. R., from September 1st, 1887 to April 1st, 1888, and an equal, perhaps, larger number of barrels was sent to market by boat, which netted about $3 per barrel, and in the aggregate about $200,000. [Note: $200,000 in 1888 is worth $6,237,389.47 today.] - During the time designated also $16,000 [now $498,991.16] more was paid to our citizens for services rendered at life saving station, in custom house, light houses, postoffice, &c., so the revenues of our people during 7 months if distributed pro rata would have given to each man, woman and child of our population of 20,000 [sic] an income of $108 [$3,368.19 today].  The period can be very properly dubbed as "flush times" of Chincoteague, and that too, it should not be forgotten, under a Democratic administration.

    Greenbackville.

 ...  The body of Thoroughgood Davis, (col) drowned in Chincoteague bay has been recovered.

  The body of Rudolph Young, drowned off Wachapreague some weeks ago, was interred here Thursday of last week, after funeral services had been held over him.  ..."

  Found in column 4, under "Real Estates Sales:"

  "Sheriff John H. Wise will sale, pursuant to a decree of the circuit court in Caulk vs. Caulk, a house and lot situated on Chincoteague Island."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 9 June 1888, on page 3, column 4, under the heading "Real Estate Sales:"

  "Sheriff John H. Wise will sell, pursuant to a decree of the circuit court in Caulk vs. Caulk, a house and lot situated on Chincoteague Island, on Friday, June 29th, at 4 p. m."

  In column 4 under "Married:"

"BOWDEN - BENSON  -  At Chincoteague, May 21st, 1888, by Rev. S.U. Grimsley, George H. Bowden to Miss Mary E. Beuson [sic], both of Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 16 June 1888, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Mr. F. P. Brent will deliver the address at the closing exercises of Prof. Disharoon's school, Chincoteague, next week."

  Found in column 2 under "Neighborhood News:":

   "Chincoteague.

  Main street in our town, is now lighted up by 10 handsome street lamps put up by enetersprising citizens.

  A car load of ponies sold by Wm. J. Matthews to a firm in Philadelphia, were shipped on the 14th inst.

  George Stephens, genl. frt. agt. P. W. & B. Del. Div., and wife, spent several days at the Atlantic hotel this week.

  J. E. Massey has resigned as clerk of A. Hudson & Co., to accept the position of bookkeeper at Seaside hotel at Ocean City, Md.

  Mrs. Wm. Risley, Mrs. J. J. Jones and Miss Mary Burch left here last week for Atlantic City, where they will spend the summer.

  Mrs. I, [sic] J. Brittingham has gone North to spend the summer, and Mr. Brittingham during her absence makes the Atlantic headquarters.

  The first shipment of round potatoes from Chincoteague this season was made by H. C. Conkling on the 11th inst.  They sold for $6 per barrel.

  Dr. N. S. Smith will occupy his handsome new drug store this week, and his competitor in the business, O. M. Jones, being "bound to shine" has had his store hastily repainted.

  The sheep penning on Assateague, June 6th, was better attended than it has been for many years, more than one thousand people being present.  The receipts of eight confectionery and refreshment stands on the grounds were over $400.  [Note: $400 in 1888 equals $12,472.78 today.]

  The new M. E. Church will be commenced shortly.  Lumber, brick and shingles have been ordered and carpenters employed.  The church will be in modern style with auditorium and Sunday school room on ground floor, separated by folding doors.

  The festival held by ladies of the M. E. Church was a big success - over $100 being netted.  Another festival will be held on July 4th, at which dinner and supper be furnished at regular prices.  This will be for benefit of new church.

  Miss Adelle Bagwell, Onancock, and Miss Nellie Savage, Temperanceville, were guests of Mrs. J. M. Feddeman, last week, and Miss Mary Wharton, Stockton, Md., and Miss Bettie Pruitt, Franklin City, are visiting Miss Lillie Lewis this week.

  A new Light Ship has been placed at "Winter Quarter Shoals," thrice larger than the old one and with all the modern improvements.  Her steam fog whistle can be heard at this place, a distance of 10 miles.  Put it down to the credit of a Democratic administration.

  Children's Day was observed by the Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday, June 10th.  The 'Hall' was tastefully decorated with pretty flowers and singing birds.  A motto in flowers being over the stage containing the words, "Lend a Hand."  Everything proved a success.  Collection being over $24 00 [sic], double that of last year.

  Recent arrivals at Atlantic hotel.  Drs. Paul Jones and S. K. Marshall, Snow Hill; J. V. Gillepse [sic], Edw. Shindle, M. V. Eamptel, J. B. Crockett, R. M. Patton, Jesse Bingham, Phila.; E. C. Bell, M. J. Byrd, E. H. Brown, W. H. Wallis, lis, [sic] Baltimore; W. C. Payne, Georgetown, Del.; M. H. Pope, E. H. Benson, Pocomoke City; Henry C. Long, Eba Walter, Frankford, Del.; Lieut. J. F. Wild, John E. Wise, John H. Wise, Accomac; S. D. Pollet, Frank Hollis, Cape Charles.

  Every Democrat here is delighted with Cleveland and Thurman as standard bearers, and a club of 200 has already been organized.  We can count 8 votes for the Prohibition ticket, 22 for the Republican, and the balance will cast their votes for Democracy.  One hundred dollars has already ben subscribed by our citizens for Democratic campaign expenses.  Mr. John J. Gunter is very popular here as a candidate for Congress, and if voted for at the primary would poll a larger vote than any man in the county."  

    Found in column 4, under the heading "Real Estate Sales:"

  "Sheriff John H. Wise will sell, pursuant to a decree of the circuit court in Caulk vs. Caulk, a house and lot situated on Chincoteague Island, on Friday, June 29th, at 4 p. m."

 

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 7 July 1888, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

   "The Accomac Baptist Association will be held on Chincoteague Island this year, commencing August 16th."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Friday, 14 July 1888, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Our small boats are being painted and otherwise put in sailing trim, and races for the season are expected shortly.

  Rev. T. H. Lewis, D. D., principal of Westminster College, Md., preached to a large audience at our M. P. Church, last Sunday.

  A bush meeting was commenced in the upper part of the island on Sunday.  Rev. A. D. Davis, P. E., preached the introductory sermon.

  Miss Ida M. Matthews left last week for Mystic Bridge, Conn., - and Miss Georgia Tracey for Philadelphia - to return at close of summer.

  Capt. John W. Bunting was the purchaser of a house and lot sold at public auction last week, belonging to estate of John Caulk, deceased, at the price of $576.

  The following visitors from abroad are guests of relatives and friends in our town at present:  Miss S. Conkling, Stockton, Md.; Dr. Samuel Fields, Baltimore, Md.; Miss Lillie Phipps and Miss Mary Tubbs, Salisbury, Md.; Mrs. Mumford, Berlin, mother of our townsman, Henry A. Mumford; Miss Mary E. Waller, Georgetown, Del.; and Miss Clara Collins, Snow Hill, Md.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  Mrs. George W. Covington and family, Miss Rvdie [sic] Showell, Dr. Thomas Purnell and family, George M. Upshur and family, William T. Dickerson and family, R. D. Jones and family, Snow Hill, Md.; A. O. Denio, Wilmington, Del.; W. D. Hicks, St. Louis, Mo.; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; J. W. Morris, Wm. Andrews, J. H. Feddeman, P. L. Longnecker and son, Baltimore; George F. Parramore, Accomac C. H.; Capt. B. S. Rich and Lieut. J. F. Wild, Onancock.

  Extensive preparations are being made for the Baptist Association, which is to be held here, commencing August 16th, and ample accommodations will be provided for all who attend.  Under the arbor to be erected 2,000 persons or more can be comfortably seated.  Your correspondent is advised by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, that arrangements have been made with Mr. L. F. Marshall for the conveyance of all delegates from New Church to Franklin City, at which point steamer can be taken to Chincoteague at very reduced rates.

  Our worthy townsman, Mr. Joseph P. Baker and Mrs. C. A. Pruitt Philadelphia were married at the residence of Mrs. Sallie M. Lewis, Chincoteague, July 4th, Rev. S. U. Grimsley, officiating.  Mr. Reuben Phipps and Miss Eleanora Pruitt, Greenbackville, Mr. Edgar Twyford and Miss Lillie Lewis attended as bridesmaids and groomsmen. - After an elegant collation served at the home of Mrs. Lewis, the groom left for home with his bride, with hearty congratulations and best wishes of numerous friends.

  The 4th of July was duly celebrated here and in as patriotic spirit as in other parts of Accomac.  The crowd assembled here on the occasion was the largest for 10 years and so large that for the first time since the Atlantic has been in the charge of the present proprietor, that all could not be entertained who applied.  A baseball match was one of the pleasures of the day, between the Franklin City and Chincoteague nines, the former being victors by a score of 31 to 24.  The receipts at a festival held by M. E. Church on the day were $150, and Baptists treated their Sunday school scholars and realized from sales besides, $83.00.

  The Democratic Bandana Club, organized here recently, with following officers:  C. E. Babbitt, Sr., president, H. A. Mumford, vice president; Lee Disharoon, secretary; and John W. Warren, treasurer; has increased in numbers from 152 to nearly 300.  It meets every Friday, 8 p. m., in Town Hall, and a handsome flag floats from a pole 85 feet high, erected at their headquarters.  During last week an eloquent address and one of the best ever delivered on the island, was made to the club by Prof. F. C. Brent of Onancock.  Hon. Geo. M. Upshur, speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, and other prominent speakers are expected to deliver addresses before the body at a later date."

   Found in column 3:

"Challenge Accepted.

To Wm. J. Bunting, Chincoteague, owner of "Picnic."

  Your challenge received, and in reply, we'll say that the "John W. Edmonds" will sail you in Chincoteague waters to the windward and stop, no favors asked - or will go and come, according to rules of racing for $100 or more.  Time of sailing to be appointed previous to that of racing.

  JNO. T. RICHARDSON.     Wachapreague City, July 12, '88. "

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 21 July 1888, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Accomac Baptist Association will be held on Chincoteague Island this year, commencing August 16th."

In column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Religious services will be held in the Town Hall at 10.30 a. m., tomorrow.

  Rev. Charles Williams and wife of Stockton, Md., are visiting friends at this place.

  Capt. Theodore Hall and wife left on Tuesday for Newbern, N. C., their future home.

  Our physicians say it is so healthy here at present that they feel almost as if they had no occupation.

  Miss Bertie Caulk is visiting friends in Baltimore, Miss Ida Johnson is a temporary sojourner at Snow Hill, Md.

  Marsh birds abound here at present, and the sportsman who cannot kill several dozen in an hour is a bad marksman.

  Fish never were so abundant in our waters.  The usual catch in our channel of an average fisherman is from 200 to 300 fine fish in an hour.

  The round potato crop sent to market from Chincoteague this season, was about one thousand barrels, and sold from $3.50 to $6 per barrel.

  Our Mr. Edward P. Timmons will engage very extensively in stock raising at this place, and with that object in view has lately purchased a drove of Mexican ponies.*

  The buoy tender steamer Geranium arrived here on the 14th inst.  The buoys in our waters received the attention of her crew.  The buoys at Metompkin will receive attention at the hands of parties who are the lowest bidder for the privilege.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel:  John F. Lynch, R. Trimble, J. A. Elligood, Peter D. Clayter, Jr., Phila., Pa.; Wm. E. Doughty, Wm. H. Wallis, John J. Coyne, J. W. Morris, Wm. Johnson, Baltimore; Wm. A. Rhodes, Lexington, Va.; T. W. Messick, Lewes, Del.; Wm. J. Gibb, Franklin City, Va.; Peter Cardin, New Castle, Del.; E. Merdreth, L. W. Malone, John Strattinee, Clayton, Del.

  A magnificent piece of bunting 8x15 feet, with the portraits of Cleveland and Thurman thereon, now floats from the 85 foot pole, recently erected at our headquarters.  In striking contrast with which, a sickly and diminutive flag until recently dangled in the breeze, having inscribed on it the names of Harrison, Morton, and T. H. Bayley Browne.  It looks now as if the Republicans had gone into their hole for good during this campaign.  The intense enthusiasm here for the Democratic ticket seem to have completely overwhelmed them, and they are justly without hope.  Democracy here has never scored such a triumph as it will do in this campaign.  Nor is the enthusiasm for Cleveland and Thurman confined to the voters - the ladies too, show by their bandana dresses and otherwise that their heart is in the cause, and that they are diligent workers for the same.

  The effect of the fat bivalves of last season on our people are apparent everywhere in our midst  They are more cheerful, dress better, have finer boats, finer horses and carriages, and a genuine building boom is ours  The extent of the boom can be inferred from the following:  A new M. E. Church is in course of erection 40x24 feet; work on hotel, store and millinery shop of Mr. D. J. Whealton is nearing completion; the Baptist have completed a new church on east side of Island; handsome dwellings have been built by Messrs. John H. Hill, Elva Jeffries, Wm. Hill, John Bowden, and handsome dwellings are soon to be erected by Mr. Wm. T. Lewis, Dr. R. W. White and others; the store of Mr. J. A. M. Whealton is being enlarged, and the dwellings of Mr. Frank Matthews, Wm. Davis and others are being rebuilt.  In addition to the above the good effect of the liberal use of paint and improved enclosures are noted everywhere.  Mechanics from Horntown and Temperanceville, Va., Snow Hill and Berlin, Md., now find steady employment here, and still there is a demand for more of them."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 28 July 1888, on page 3, columns 1and 2, under "Local News:"

  "The Accomac Baptist Association will be held on Chincoteague Island this year, commencing August 16th.  ...

  Mr. Wm. F. White Metompkin has engaged two sloops to convey delegates and visitors to Baptist Association Chincoteague.  For further particulars, apply to him."

  In column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Capt. Isaac Jones and wife, Waverly, N. J., are visiting friends in our town.

  Miss Mary F. Babbitt returned from New York after a long visit on the 20th inst.

  A protracted meeting commences at our M. P. Church on 20th inst., conducted by Rev. B. F. Truitt.

  The annual pony pennings for Assateague and Chincoteague take place respectively, August 17th and 18th.

  Especial preparations are being made for the accommodation of guests at the Atlantic hotel during the Baptist Association.

  A cargo of watermelons, the first of the season, were landed here on the 18th inst., by Capt. James Thornton, of the schooner Medora Frances.

  The viewers appointed by court will report favorably as to the necessity for the expenditure of $150 for shells to be used in repairing our county roads.

  Miss Sallie B. Laws, daughter of Jno. B. Laws of Parsonsburg, Md., died here, while on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Lee Disharoon, on July 20th, of consumption, aged 18 years.  Her remains were taken to Snow Hill, Md., on 21 inst., for interment.

  The committee of arrangements, Baptist Association, report that they will be able to furnish first class accommodations to the 120 ministers and delegates expected to be present.  They will have good quarters, the water supply will be equal to the demand, and such luxuries as soft crab, oysters, fish, fried chicken, &c., will be abundantly provided for them.

  Atlantic hotel arrivals this week:  S. Murray Mitchell, John G. Messick, J. F. Hudson, Frank P. Nock, Philadelphia; James H. Price, Wilmington, Del.; H. H. Shirk, Lancaster, Pa.; W. G. Broughton, S. C. Boyntin, Ohio; E. P. Duffy, Dr. W. H. Feddeman, George A. Zirchel, M. J. Byrd, Prof. John G. Robinson, H. Methecht, Baltimore; Ed Benson, Pocomoke City; John Brittingham, W. S. Holland, S. T. Johnson, E. P. Scarborough, L. F. Taylor, S. K. Powell, J. T. Mears, Accomac.

  The talk of our town at present is the chastisement inflicted with a pole on Chief Justice Mumford by one of the gentler(?) sex on the 20th inst.  The justice at her solicitation had drawn up a paper, warning trespassers from her waterfront where natural oysters grew, and the justice and his son being the first to ignore the warning by landing there, was the first to fall a victim to her righteous wrath.  Our justice, of course, was too gallant to resist, and leg bail being the only alternative left him, made a few hundred yards with a rapidity that would have done credit to the most popular favorite of the turf."

   Found in column 3:

"The Chincoteague Channel.

  The report of General W. F. Smith of the United States engineers, having charge of the river and harbor improvements in this section, has just been presented to congress.  The following is his report of the Chincoteague canal:

  The project for this improvement is to connect, by dredging, the natural waters between Chincoteague bay and the Delaware bay, forming a continuous waterway 70 feet wide at bottom and 6 feet in depth at mean low water.  The route was surveyed in 1884, and the act of August 5th, 1886, appropriated $18,750 for the commencement of the improvement and directed the sum 'to be used from Chincoteague bay to Indian River bay."  The Delaware legislature passed an act in 1887, providing for the purchase of the right of way and donating the same to the United States.  The work will be commenced as soon as the title to the land needed for the right of way has been approved by the department of justice.  The total amount expended to the close of the fiscal year ended June 30th, 1888, was $821.41, which was applied to surveys to locate between Assawoman bay and Indian River bay.  The amount asked for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1890, if appropriated, will be applied to continuing the improvement, in accordance with the adopted project.  The estimated amount of commerce interested in the improvement, and which will be offered a competing route of transportation is $1,795,000. [$1,795,000 in 1888 is now equal to $55,980,570. 53.]

  Money statement - Amount available July 1st, 1887, $17 946. 57; amount expended, $17.98; amount available, $17, 928. 59; estimated amount required for completion of project, $331,250; amount that can be profitably expended during the next fiscal year, $10,000."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 4 August 1888, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Accomac Baptist Association will be held on Chincoteague Island this year, commencing August 16th."

    In column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Ex Senator Wm. J. Aydelotte and wife of Maryland, are now visiting their daughter, Mrs. D. J. Whealton.

  Capt. Spencer D. Fletcher and family, spent this week with Capt. James Tracey at Assateague Life Saving Station.

  Our Union Baptist Church has just received a handsome coat of paint, and its appearance is thereby greatly improved.

  A festival will be held at our M. P. Church, on the 16th and 17th of August, under the auspices of the ladies of that church.

  Ex Gov. Groome and party of Baltimore, have engaged rooms at the Atlantic hotel, and will arrive here on next Tuesdsy [sic].

  United States Chief Engineer, Col. Ludlow was here last week for purpose of inspecting Assateague and Killick shoals lights.  He found them O. K.

  Sloop Lizzie Jane, Capt. John Whealton, arrived here on 27th ult. from Norfolk, with a cargo of watermelons, which sold readily at 20 and 25 cents.

  Messrs. O. M. Jones and Lee Disharoon will be in attendance as delegates at Fredericksburg Congressional Convention, which meets on 9th inst., and will vote for Hon. John W. G. Blackstone, who is a favorite with our people, first, last, and all the time - and the Cleveland and Thurman club here will endorse their action in the matter.

  Schooner J. H. Bosman, Capt. Wm. Reed, arrived here on 26th ult., loaded with coal at $5.30 per ton - schooner P. J. Hart, Capt. Wm. Collins, arrived on Tuesday, loaded also with coal, which was disposed of at $5.55 per ton - schooner Recruite [sic], Capt. James Taylor, arrived here during last week with cargo of shingles from North Carolina.

  The ball from a rifle accidentally discharged, passed through one thigh and lodged in the other of Alfred Sharpley, a lad 14 years old, son of John A. Sharpley of Chincoteague, while on his way from Philadelphia to this place last week.  On his arrival here the ball was extracted, and at this writing the wounds are not considered dangerous.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Robert Hilbourn and wife, E. Brainerd and wife, J. W. Field, J. J. English, Jr., Phila.; R. H. Wood, Hampton, Va.; L. Barber, Mystic Bridge, Conn.; W. D. Cordray, Snow Hill, Md.; C. E. Mumford, Luther McKee, Spencer, Md.; E. J., E. B. and F. H. Briton, Wilmington; C. T. Massiston, E. T. Bauman, W. E. Kelley, Baltimore."

   Found in column 3:

"Accomac Baptist Association.

EDITOR ENTERPRISE. --  Will you please give the following a place in your valuable paper:  The Accomac Baptist Association will meet with the Union Baptist church, Chincoteague Island, Va., August 16th at 11 a. m.   Delegates to the Association coming by the North bound morning train of the N. Y., P. & N. R. R., cannot make connection with the steamboat from Franklin City to the island that morning, as the boat leaves Franklin City at 8 a. m., and 210 p. m. The surest plan for delegates is to get in striking distance of Franklin City on Wednesday, so as to catch the morning steamer, or they can come to the island Wednesday evening.  But for the accommodation of delegates who do come Thursday, there will be a sail boat at the steamer's landing - the sloop J. C. Wood which will bring them over at small cost     Respectfully,  S. U. GRIMSLEY."

  Seen on page 3, column 6, in area labeled "Business Notices:"

"CHALLENGE.  -  I will sail any day in August, in the Chesapeake bay, Atlantic ocean, or Chincoteague bay, my skiff, the Roderick Dhu, against any fifteen foot skiff on the Eastern Shore of Virginia on a wager of $50 or $100 - play or pay.      Wm. J. Coxton.     ...

NOTICE  -  The skiff Bet Wise will sail the Jeannie in Chincoteague or Chesapeake bays or the ocean, or at such place as may be decided upon by drawing straws for same between the owners of the skiffs, for $100, and the owners of the Jeannie are requested to put up or shut up.     Polk Lang, Accomac C. H. Va."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 11 August 1888, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Accomac Baptist Association will be held on Chincoteague Island this year, commencing August 16th."

    In column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Archie Jones is now in the North buying goods and will open a store of general merchandise here shortly.

  Misses Ida V. and Georgie Tracey have returned from a long visit to Philadelphia to the delight of many admirers.

  Roger Williams, professor of Middletown College, Conn., is the guest of Mr. J. T. Kenney; Mrs. Esther J. Selby of Accomac C. H., of Dr. Field; A. W. Conant of Passiac, N. J., of his son, W. M. Conant.

  Mr. C. W. Duncan has rented and will occupy September 1st, the hotel at Franklin city. He has had considerable experience in the business and the travelling public will be pleased with one so polite and careful in their comfort.

  Col. Ludlow, U. S. engineer, in his late visit to Assateague decided that further work on the artesian well at lighthouse there, be abandoned.  No fresh water being obtained at the depth of nearly 300 feet, he thought that it was practically out of the reach of the contractor.

  Persons attending the association on 16th, 17th and 18th insts., will have no trouble in securing conveyances both by land and water and at very cheap rates  Besides the facilities offered by the Steamboat company, sail boats will ply constantly between Chincoteague and Public Landing (Horntown), Franklin City, Nashville and Northam's wharf.  Tickets by steamer, 35 cents, by sail boat 25 cents.

  Accessions are being made weekly almost to our population, attracted here by the advantages which Chincoteague offers them.  Mr. Cordory and family of Snow Hill, Md., and Mr. Wm. Williams of Sanford, Del., have lately made their home with us and Mr. Jas. M. Bratten of Berlin, Md., will arrive here soon and engage in the mercantile business.  Mr. Cordory is a fine mechanic and Mr. Williams has opened a carriage and wheelwright shop here.

  Atlantic hotel arrivals this week:  W. E. Kelly, John S. Tyler, W. H. Ames, W. S. Shoehleford, J. F. Harris, G. Duvall, M. B. Lebuman, Balto.; L. P. Corbin, Miss Lida L. Corbin, Phila.; L. W. Only, Girdletree, Md.; J. B. Godwin, Dover, Del.; F. E. Williams, Chesapeake City, Md.; S. K. Marshall, Snow Hill, Md.; G. S. Woodward, Wilmington, Del.; John S. Dykes, S. C. Magrath, Kingston, Md.; Maj. E. Selby, H. R. Bennett, John Addison, Accomac."

    Found in column 4:

"Accomac Baptist Association.

EDITOR ENTERPRISE. --  Will you please give the following a place in your valuable paper:  The Accomac Baptist Association will meet with the Union Baptist church, Chincoteague Island, Va., August 16th at 11 a. m.   Delegates to the Association coming by the North bound morning train of the N. Y., P. & N. R. R., cannot make connection with the steamboat from Franklin City to the island that morning, as the boat leaves Franklin City at 8 a. m., and 210 p. m. The surest plan for delegates is to get in striking distance of Franklin City on Wednesday, so as to catch the morning steamer, or they can come to the island Wednesday evening.  But for the accommodation of delegates who do come Thursday, there will be a sail boat at the steamer's landing - the sloop J. C. Wood which will bring them over at small cost     Respectfully,  S. U. GRIMSLEY." 

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 1 September 1888, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Protracted meeting was started in our Beulah Baptist church, last Sunday.

  Our oystermen report the outlook promising for another good oyster season this year.

  Mrs. Patsy Bowden, widow of Rev. Parker Bowdon, died August 24th, aged 72 years.

  Another store of general merchandise has been opened here by Mr. Archie Jones, of Pocomoke City, Md.

  Capt. Jos. Pruitt of our steamer now looks as pretty as a picture in his blue suit and brass buttons.  He donned them last week by order of P. R. R. Co.

  Dr. John W. Purnell, a promising young dentist of Snow Hill, Md., "has hung out his shingle" here and receives a cordial welcome at the hands of our citizens.

  Commander J. J. Reed arrived here last week on another tour of inspection of the lighthouses and buoys in this district.  He found the lights O. K. and the buoys in their proper places.

  Our town will be depopulated to some extent shortly.  The Life Saving boys have already gone into their winter quarters and the oystermen are making ready to go down the bay as soon as the law permits, to ply their vocation.

  Our townsmen [sic], Mr. C. W. Duncan, has moved to Franklin City, and is now the proprietor of the hotel at that place.  The gentleman is an old hand at the business and the traveling public will be pleased with and patronize him.

  Miss Pauline Messick of Georgetown, Del., is visiting her brother William; Miss Ida Duncan, after a long visit to her uncle in Baltimore has returned home; Miss Letitia Townshend of Snow Hill is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Phipps.

  Sergeant W. S. Bolton, lately transferred from the U. S. Signal Corps to Life Saving Service was in town this week and states that the material is now on the way down and telephones will be placed in every station from Delaware Breakwater to this place.

  Mr. Eba Lewis died of consumption on the 27th inst., aged 41 years.  He was one of the most prominent and worthy citizens of Chincoteague.  He was largely interested in the oyster business, was the largest farmer on the Island and owned considerable stock in a fish factory located here.  He was a member of M. E. Church, of Knights of Honor and a Good Templar.  A widow and three children survive him.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  G. J. Ricords, L. D. Jones, W. A. Johnson, A. U. Mapp, J. S. Tyler, W. F. Knox, C. C. Johnson, W. H. Withs, John O. Horsey, F. W. Trimble, L. Hochheimer, C. S. Sanerland, J. W. Norris, G. E. Scott, Baltimore; M. L. Russell, N. Stockman, Phila.; W. H. Bolten, Bolten, H. N., Molvery, N. J.; G. W. Purnell and wife, Misses Ethel and Arminita Purnell Miss M. J. Robins, S. J. Powell, L. A. Powell, C. F. Snow, J. Birch, J. L. Robins, O. S. M. Purnell, Capt. Geo. Truitt, Snow Hill."

  

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 8 September 1888, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Ezekiel Needab and his sister Ellen, colored, charged "with stabbing with intent to kill" one James Taylor, colored, were sent to jail by Justice Mumford of Chincoteague last Monday, to await action of grand jury."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 15 September 1888, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Capt. S. E. Matthews and family are visiting friends at Berlin, Md.

  Several of our teachers are in attendance at Institute, Cape Charles.

  Mrs. Lee Disharoon has returned from a visit to her parents, Salisbury, Md.

  Judge Z. B. Mumford claims to be the grower of a cantaloupe that tips the beam at 22 1/2 pounds.  Next.

  The rainfall here this week was the largest in 10 years.  It poured down almost without intermission for 3 days.

  W. J. Matthews, while on a visit to lower part of county this week, purchased 3/4 of the handsome schooner Palestine.

  J. E. Massey and W. C. Payne, former citizens of Chincoteague, have again accepted clerkships with D. J. Whealton.

  Miss Mattie Smith and Nat Kenney left for College, Dover, Del., on 4th inst., and Henry Hudson, Lee and Andsel [sic] Whealton on 10th inst., for Westminster College, Md.

  Contracts for furnishing Life Saving Stations with coal and wood have been awarded as follows: Ocean City and North Beach to D. J. Whealton  -  Green Run, Pope's Island, Assateague and Wallop's Island to S. E. Matthews  -  Wachapreague, Parramore's Beach, Hog, Cobb and Smith Islands to Capt. Jas. Taylor.

  Capt. John Johnson, former keeper of sloop Report, of U. S. R. M. Service, is now pilot on a cat boat recently purchased for visiting L. S. Stations, at $60 per month, and the Report is now in charge of Capt. Jack Snead at $34 per month.  The headquarters of Capt. Johnson are now at Wachapreague.

  Arrivals at Atlantic, this week:  A. Tyrrell, T. H. Moore, A. M. Nicoll, M. Lang, Philadelphia; W. L. Smith, T. J. Brown, W. E. Doughty, B. F. Williams, Baltimore; S. K. Marshall, M. Goldsmith and wife, Henry Morris, A. C. Dykes, D. Tubbs, Snow Hill; E. B. Braxton, Wilmington; H. S. Shirk Lancaster, Pa., G.S. Woodward, Wilmington; C. B. Davidson, Melford, Del., R. C. Lomry, N. Y."

   Found in column 5:

"Good Templar Meetings.

   Meetings in the interest of temperance will be held under the auspices of the Good Templars at the following times and places.  Capt. W. C. Dnnton [sic], Past Grand Chief Templar and others prominent in temperance work will be present and deliver addresses:

...  Horntown, Monday, Oct.8.

Chincoteague, Tuesday, Oct. 9."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 22 September 1888, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

    All public schools in Accomac will re-open, Monday, October 1st.  ...

  According to a circular of Dr. John L. Buchanan, Superintendent of Public Instruction, giving apportionment No. 1, 1888 - 1890, of the public school monies Accomac gets $2,871.84 and Northampton $1,040.98.    ..." 

  In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Professor Rayhill, the noted elocutionist, will entertain our people in town hall, Saturday, 22nd inst.

  John Hopkins and Mrs. Lydia A. Daisey were married on the 12th inst.  Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Our teachers have returned from the Institute and speak of it in flattering terms.  Their certificates show that they are on the up grade, being several marks higher this year than they were last.

  An enterprise known as the Farmers Chemical Works has been established at Bunting's fish factory by Messrs. E. W. Perdue & Co., Salisbury, Md.  Every one wishes it success, as it will give employment to several of our citizens.

  Entertainments given in the Town Hall, Monday and Tuesday nights, by a troupe known as The Clymer Family, were of the highest order of merit and greatly enjoyed by our citizens.  It was not their first visit here - and our people showed their appreciation by filling the Hall.  They will make a tour of the Peninsula.

  Miss Bertie Caulk is home again after a long visit to Baltimore - Mrs. Cynthia Johnson and Mrs. Harris have returned from a visit to Snow Hill - Mrs. Mattie Mumford of Newark, Del., is visiting friends and relatives here - Mr. G. W. Laws is home again after several weeks sojourn at Coney Island, Long Branch, and other health giving resorts but thinks Chincoteague beats them all.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  J. B. Crockett, Dr. W. M. L. Richards, S. B. Dennis, J. H. Hudson, Maj. E. Selby, Philadelphia; E. W. Perdue, Salisbury; Dr. S. K. Marshall, W. C. Payne, Georgetown, Del; J. W. Reynold, Wm. Noble, E. R. Pelsin, Ridney, Pa.; J. R. Donovan, S. W. Johnson, Clayton, Del.; John J. Coyne, C. A. Fontaine, Baltimore; G. W. Burnham, New York; W. R. McCabe, Selbyville, Md.; John A. Addison, Belle Haven, Va.; The Clymer Family."

    Found in column 4:

"Good Templar Meetings.

   Meetings in the interest of temperance will be held under the auspices of the Good Templars at the following times and places.  Capt. W. C. Dnnton [sic], Past Grand Chief Templar and others prominent in temperance work will be present and deliver addresses:

...  Horntown, Monday, Oct.8.

Chincoteague, Tuesday, Oct. 9.

  All of said meetings will commence promptly at 7 1/2 p. m.

  Ministers of all denominations at the respective places, are expected to be present and give their assistance."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 29 September 1888, on page 3, column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Drum and trout fish in abundance are being caught at sea by our fishermen.

  Messrs. C. E. Babbitt & Son, Chincoteague, have been awarded by U. S. government contract to remove two Life Saving Stations in North Carolina at a sum, a fraction under $2,000.

  Two young ladies Misses Daisey and Harrison, now being educated at the expense of the State at D. D. & B. Institute, Staunton, Va., returned to school last Monday, attended by Mr. J. T. Kenney.

  Miss Mary F. Babbitt has gone to New York to spend the winter - Miss Manie Sharpley of Snow Hill, is now the guest of Mrs. John Johnson, and Mrs. Johnson Emmons of Snow Hill, of Mr. Cordry and family.

  Recent arrivals at Atlantic:  John W. Gillespie, Mrs. Jnlia [sic] Pride, C. G. Prethman, Phila.; J. G. Minson, W. E. Kelly, W. A. Johnson, C. A. Fontaine, Baltimore; E. Beadles, New York; Geo. P. Hedeman, W. M. Medford, Charles P. Minor, Wilmington.

  Our schools which open next Monday, will have following corps of teachers:  Graded school, Mr. Lee Disharoon, principal, Miss Bertie Caulk, 1st assistant, and Miss Mary Grimsley, 2nd assistant - school in upper part of Island, Miss Ida M. Matthews - school in lower part of Island, Mr. John H. Johnson, principal, and Miss Maggie Warner, assistant."  ...

"Good Templar Meetings.

   Meetings in the interest of temperance will be held under the auspices of the Good Templars at the following times and places.  Capt. W. C. Dnnton [sic], Past Grand Chief Templar and others prominent in temperance work will be present and deliver addresses:

...  Horntown, Monday, Oct.8.

Chincoteague, Tuesday, Oct. 9.

  All of said meetings will commence promptly at 7 1/2 p. m.

  Ministers of all denominations at the respective places, are expected to be present and give their assistance."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 13 October 1888, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Our townsman, Mr. Geo. W. Laws, left this week to take charge of public school on Sykes island.

  Rev. J. Wright Norris preached to large and appreciative audiences at our M. P. Church, Sunday morning and evening.

  Mrs. and Miss Hacket of Atlantic City, and Mr. Redden and sister of Pocomoke City, are guests of Mrs. John Johnson at this time.

  Capt. B. S. Rich and Lieut. Wild visited us early this week - the former for the purpose of making the first quarterly payment to the Life Saving boys.

  Mr. I. N. Mills, general superintendent of Del. Division of P. W. & B. R. R., was here last week on a gunning trip.  He bagged one day over 300 birds.

  The new M. E. Church is nearing completion and will be dedicated before winter weather sets in.  The windows are here, and when put in will add greatly to the beauty of the structure.  The church seating and furnishings have been ordered.

  A fair and festival is announced to be held in Temperance Hall, on Thanksgiving Day, November 29th, both afternoon and night, also on Friday night. - It will be under the auspices of the Ladies Mite Society of the M. E. Church for benefit of new church.

  Col. Wm. Ludlow, U. S. A., was here last week.  He inspected and approved a well connected with the Assateague Light by pipes 180 feet in length, and condemned the artesian well by which ineffectual efforts were made for weeks to secure water.

  Our people are greatly elated over the prospect for fat oysters again this season, and remunerative prices are expected inasmuch as they are poor in the waters above us.  They are selling here at present for 75 and 80 cents per bushel, and in the Philadelphia market at $4 per barrel.

  Our registrar reports that he never saw our people so much interested in the National election.  Thirty voters were registered last week, and during this week many others are expected to qualify themselves to exercise the right of suffrage.  A majority of the new voters will support the Democratic ticket.

  Entertainments of some kind have been given nightly almost in our Town Hall for the last 30 days.  The Clymer family came first, and were closely followed by the Sanford Minstrel Troupe; during last week Dr. Flag's Concert Troupe entertained us, and the advance agent of another troupe from New York is now in town.

  Several deaths have occurred here during past week.  Lloyd Bowden, infant son of Thomas Bowden, was buried on Saturday afternoon.  An infant son of William Tatem was buried in the M. P. Cemetery, on Monday morning.  Mrs. Roxilla Scott, wife of W. T. Scott, a surfman in Assateague Station, was buried on Monday afternoon.  Rev. R. I. Watkins of M. E. Church officiated in each case.

  Recent arrivals at Atlantic:  Col. Wm. Ludlow, R. S. Trimble, J. B. Crockett, J. W. Fields, R. H. Scarbrough, Phila.; J. I. Horsey, New York; I. N. Mill, J. Flemny, H. Serdies, Clayton, Del.; Dr. J. H. King, F. H. Dryden, J. F. Thomson, Pocomoke City; T. Covington, J. W. Morris, W. D. Drummond, J. Oppenheimer, Baltimore; C. E. West, Lewes, Del.; L. E. Noel, Georgetown, Del.; J. M. Thomson, East New Market, Md.

  Preparations are already being made by the Democrats for a grand torchlight procession, which will take place here on the night before election.  Hon. Gilmor S. Kendall and other prominent Democratic orators are expected, and a free oyster and clam supper, and music by Snow Hill brass band will also be interesting features of the occasion. - Chincoteague is going to do her duty, and all will be convinced who witness the demonstration on the night of the 5th of November, that she will be in the front rank in the Democratic column in Accomac."

   Found in column 3:

  "Democratic Meetings.

The following appointments for Democratic speakers are announced on the authority of  Dr. John W. Bowdoin, chairman of Democratic County Committee:

Judge James E. Heath   -   Chincoteague, Saturday night, Oct. 13th ...."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 20 October 1888, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Hon. Gilmor S. Kendall will fill the following appointments in Accomac: New Church, Saturday afternoon Oct. 27th; Greenbackville, Saturday night Oct. 27th; Chincoteague, Monday night Nov. 5th."

  Seen in columns 2 and 3 under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  The telephone line to connect the Life Saving Stations has been extended as far as Pope's Island, and will reach Assateague in a few days.

  Mr. John  . Miller of New York, left Chincoteague Tuesday, for Metompkin beach for the purpose of selecting a site for the new Life Saving Station to be established there.

  Mr. John H. Loftland, a worthy citizen of Chincoteague, died Sunday, of typhoid fever, aged 46 years.  He was a member of M. E. Church and of Knights of Honor.  A wife and four children survive him.

  Capt. W. J. Whealton presented your correspondent last Tuesday with a quart of delicious strawberries, of the third crop grown in his patch here this year.  Some of them were 3 inches in circumference and as well matured as the best selections of his regular June crop.

  Hon. James L. Gordon of Albemarle, addressed a large audience here on Sat-night, and all who heard him agree it was a masterly effort.  A leading Republican who heard him says, it was the best speech he ever listened to.  It has put the Republicans to thinking and enthused the Democrats beyond measure.

  Gen. Smith U. S. official, and D. C. Hudson, engineer, were here this week on a prospecting tour, relative to the canal from Delaware to Chincoteague.  They state that the bids are out for same, and say $67,000 was appropriated by Congress for the purpose.  A site for building a breakwater was selected at Tom's Cove, at lower end of the island.

  Atlantic hotel arrivals this week:  J. W. Morris, M. J. Byrd, Samuel Levy, Thomas Dunn, W. H. Andrews, J. H. Walker, Balto.; J. H. Miller, N. Y.; Gen. W. F. Smith, Jacob Scheller, Wm. Hungreu , Wilmington, Del.; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke City; Dr. H. C. Hudson, D. C. Hudson, E. K. Young, Greenbackville; E. B. Davidson, W. T. Saterfield, Milford, Del.; G. W. Costen, N. East; Hon. Ja . L. Gordon, Albemarle, Va."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 27 October 1888, on page 3, column 4:

"Apportionments of School Funds.

  Session 1888 - '89.  No. 1.

  Apportionment of the first payment of State school funds, (exclusively for pay of teachers) for the session 1888-89, at the rate of 31 cents per capita of school population.  Amount of said funds due Accomac county $2,871.84.    ....

Islands -  school population,  676, per cap. 31 cents, amount $209.56, treasurer's commission $4.19, amount $213.87.

  Totals - school population, 9,264, per cap. 31 cents, amount $2,871.84, treasurer's commissions $57.43, amount $2,814.41.

   Session 1888 - '89.  No.  2.

Apportionment of the second payment of school funds, [Grand Staff] (exclusively for pay of teachers) for the session 1888-89, at the rate of $1.0624 per capita of school population.  Amount of said funds due Accomac county $9,842.07.   ....

Islands - school pop. 676, per cap. $1.0624, amount $718.18, treas. com. $14.36, amount $703.82.

  Totals - school pop. 9,264, per cap. $1.0624, amounts $9, 842.07, treas. com. $196.84, amounts $9,645.23.

      JOHN E. MAPP      Supt. Schools."

In column 5:

"Kendall's Appointments.

Hon. Gilmor S. Kendall will address the voters of Accomac at the time and places designated below: ...

Chincoteague, Monday night, Nov. 5th."

 From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 3 November 1888, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Amanda, daughter of Mr. J. J. Jones, died last Tuesday of pneumonia, aged 6 years.

  Absolom Doughty died October 22nd of pneumonia, aged 65 years.  He was a native of New Jersey, but had lived here for the last two years.

  Large flocks of wild geese have been seen of late moving southward, a sure sign according to our knowing citizens, that cold weather is near at hand.

  Capt. J. E. Matthews and wife, and Mr. O. M. Jones, the only representatives to the Richmond Exposition from this place, have returned and "pronounce it a grand affair. [no close quotation marks]

  The telephone line has been completed to Assateague Life Saving Station.  Its extension to other points in the district depends to a great extent upon our representatives in Congress.

  Our milliners and merchants have all gotten in their new goods, and it is apparent to the most casual observer, that their selections have been made with great care and excellent taste.

  Master Caleb Bowden, son of Wm., left for Westminster College, Md., a few days ago.  He will take a four years' course at that institution with the view of making the profession of law his life work.

  Col. Wm. Lamb of Norfolk, and Hon. T. H. Bayly Browne, addressed very slim audiences here on Friday night of last week.  It is to be hoped that they will come again as the Democratic cause was greatly strengthened by the windy speeches made by them.

  Sea fish, such as trout, blue fish, bass, &c., were never so plentiful as at present in our market.  On Thursday of last week thousands were caught with hand line weighing from 6 to 9 pounds.  Capt. John W. Bunting also reports the largest catch ever made with his nets.

  The saloon of Mr. Geo. R. Coleburn was broken into last Saturday night, and his pocket book containing one hundred and eighty dollars was stolen therefrom.  The name of the man, which is known to Mr. Coleburn, will be given to the public, if the money is not returned promptly.

  Atlantic hotel arrivals this week:  A. B. Bowden, Major E. Selby, Jessa Bingham, Howard Carr, Phila.; B. F. Evans, Norfolk; Charles Lepman, Geo. Isham, Henry E. Doughty, Baltimore; Geo. D. Allen, Wilmington, Del.; L. W. Allibone, Dover, Del.; H. Seidirs, Clayton, Del.; G. W. Truitt, Box Iron, Md.; Robert R. Waples and N. J. Hickman, P. W. & B. R. R. agents.

  Fifty-eight voters, 51 white, 7 colored, qualified themselves to exercise the right of suffrage at the registration closing last Saturday, and the voters at this precinct now number 570, all white but 52.  Many of the colored people have declared for the straight Democratic ticket, which taken with the regular Democratic vote will give Cleveland, Thurman and Kendall a tremendous majority.

  The Democratic rally announced for Chincoteague the night before the election is assuming vast proportions and promises to be the grandest turnout for Democracy ever known in the county.  The Snow Hill band has been engaged and will positively be here.  One hundred dollars has been subscribed to meet the expenses of the torchlight procession, fireworks and other illuminations, and one hundred bushels of our fattest oysters have been given, with the usual condiments for our grand oyster roast.  Hon. Gilmor S. Kendall, our nominee  Hon. Geo. M. Upshur, speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, and Hon. John W. G. Blackstone will be the orators of the occasion.  The Democratic brethren from the main are especially invited to be on hand and have their hearts warmed up in the good cause for the following day."

  **The issue following the election is missing.**

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 17 November 1888, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  An infant son of Parker Jester died last week.

  Mrs. T. H. B. Corbin and daughter, of Jenkins' Bridge, were guests of Mrs. R. E. Swift for several days last week.

  A revival service was begun in Baptist Church, on Sunday night last, by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, pastor, assisted by Rev. W. A. Street.

  A Christmas entertainment has already been announced for our M. E. Church, for the purpose of raising funds to buy bell for that church.

  A paper is being circulated here, looking to the closing of all of our places of business here on Thanksgiving day, until the arrival of the mail in the afternoon.

  Union services will be held by the Baptist, M. P., and M. E. Churches of this place on morning of Thanksgiving day.  Further announcement next week.

  Mr. John Johnson and family left here on Tuesday for their new home at Wachapreague City.  They carry with them the regrets and best wishes of all our people.

  Our new Methodist Episcopal Church will be dedicated on Sunday, December 9th.  Help from abroad is promised. - Programme of services will be announced shortly.

  Can any one beat this record?  If so, let us know.  W. F. R. Cropper, D'y Col. of this port, planted 144 hills of Brazilian Flower corn and realized 12 bushels of ears.

  Rev. B. F. Jester of Snow Hill, and Rev. B. T. Truitt of this place, exchanged pulpits last Sunday.  A large audience was in attendance at both morning and evening services here.

  Treasurer Wise visited us on a collecting tour last week, and very many of our tax payers availed themselves of the opportunity to save the 5 per cent, which will be added to their taxes, on December 1st.

  "Another show" is announced for Chincoteague, on 20th and 21st inst., under the title of "Prof. Adams' carnival of novelties and monster gift festival."  Gold watches, silk dresses, tons of coal, &c., are to be given away.

  Buoy tender, steamer Geranium, J. J. Reed, commander, arrived here on the 13th inst., with fuel for Assateague and Killick Shoals Lights, and for the purpose of adjusting the buoys on Chincoteague bar.

  Recent arrivals at Atlantic:  W. T. Saterfield, Milford, Del.; Wm. Andrews, W. M. Greenbaum, W. D. Druman, J. S. Tyler, Balto.; O. N. Christian, Phila.  E. Badel, T. B. Murgsland, H. S. Wilson, New York; J. R. Riggin, A. C. Dykes, T. N. Hinman, Snow Hill; A. P. Thom, Norfolk; T. H. B. Browne, J. E. Wise, Accomac; Snow Hill brass band."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 1 December 1888, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Joseph T. Kenney at this writing is critically ill.

  Mrs. T. J. Brittingham is visiting friends in Baltimore, and Mrs. Lee Disharoon is visiting friends at Salisbury, Md.

  Capt. Theodore Hall and his wife, who left here to make Elizabeth City, N. C., their home last fall, will according to advices received of late, return shortly.

  The hotel recently completed here by Mr. D. J. Whealton, will be opened shortly with Mr. George Hammond of Berlin, Md., as proprietor.  he arrived here with his family this week.

  Lieut. J. F. Wild, in accordance with an order from Washington, has advertised the U. S. Revenue sloop Report for sale at public auction, on Wednesday, 12 m., sharp.

  Our building boom continues despite the inclement weather of late, and handsome dwellings are nearing completion for Dr. R. W. White, Capt. John W. Bunting, Dennard Mallett, Wm. Andrews and others.

  The Republicans of this place are impatiently waiting for the 4th of March, and the aspirants both white and black for the custom house and postoffice are numerous.  They are by no means a happy and united family when scenting flesh pots in the distance.

  Messrs. Isaac Coffin & Son, leading merchants here some years ago, now in Elizabeth City, N. C., will return shortly it is reported, and occupy his old stand now occupied by Mr. T. J. Brittingham, and the latter it is said will move to Laurel, Del.

  The oysters of Chincoteague bay are about as good and are as much in demand as they were last season, despite the assertions of your Greenback correspondent to the contrary.  Our primes are now selling in the northern markets from $4 to $5 per barrel, and culls from $2.75 to $3.25.

  Arrivals at the Atlantic:  Dr. A. J. Holcombe, W. R. Arrowsmith, N. Y.; C. P. Truitt, J. G. Messick, J. F. Hudson, Geo. Stebbins, Prof. J. B. Slomons, Phila., J. G. Minson, C.C. Johnson, N. H. Walker, C. T. Marston, C. F. Bauman, Dr. E. Dashell, Balto.; Hon. R. C. White, Georgetown, Del.

  The Atlantic hotel has been full of late with northern sportsmen, and they report that they never had so good a time or saw so much game in our waters as at present.  The [sic] praise the menu of the Atlantic, the polite attention given them, the efficient guides furnished them, and after spending a few days shooting here go home happy, loaded with brandt [sic] duck, geese, &c., to return again as soon as possible.  Canvas back duck, which have not been seen here for several years, are now being killed daily in our waters."

   Seen in column 4:

"Teacher's Directory.

  Names and postoffice addresses of the teachers of the public schools of Accomac [sic] county for the session of 1888 - '89:   ...

    Island District

T. Lee Disharoon, Chincoteague Island

Bertie Caulk,   "

Mary Grimsley,   "

Ida M. Matthews,     "

John H. Johnson,     "

Maggie Warrington,     "

     Colored

A. S. Amos, Chincoteague Island

      JOHN E. EAPP [sic], Co. Supt. Schools.   Keller, Accomac [sic] county, Va."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 8 December 1888, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  The net proceeds of a festival held at M. E. Church on 29th and 30th ult., was $87.

  Messrs. J. Coffin & Son will return from North Carolina on January 1st, and occupy their old stand at this place.

  Capt. Theodore Hall and wife of Elizabeth City, N. C., have arrived here and opened a general store next door to Atlantic hotel.

  Mr. John W. Warren, one of our leading merchants, left on this day of writing, to accept a situation with Hood Bonbright & Co., of Philadelphia.

  Capt. C. E. Babbitt & Son, having removed two life saving stations on the Carolina coast under contract with and to the satisfaction of U. S. Government, returned home last week.

  Recent arrivals at Atlantic:  J. A. Field, G. A. Swann, Boston; O. N. Christian, J. G. Messick, J. W. Field, J. V. Gillespie, Maj. E. Selby, J. W. Crawford, Phila.; J. W. Donohue, T. J. LeCompte, W. F. Knox, Baltimore;  N. J. Saterfield, Milford, Del.; J. W. Mears, Wachapreague City.

   Our stores indicate that Xmas is near  at hand, and an old citizen taking in the sights a few days ago remarked that it was not the Chincoteague of other days.  It was hard to realize, said he, that to his recollection, that only a few log huts stood where are now storehouses and dwellings creditable to any place.

  The new M. E. Church here will be dedicated on Sunday, December 9th.  -  Services will begin at 9 a. m. with a love feast.  Preaching at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. by Rev. Adam Stengle, pastor of Union M. E. Church, Wilmington, Del.  Revival services will be held every night during the coming week.  Rev. A. D. Davis P. E., will be present and assist.  Quarterly Conference Monday, 9 a. m."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 15 December 1888, on page 3, column 5, under "MARRIED:"

   "SHARPLEY - ANDREWS  -  December 5th, 1888, at Chincoteague Island, by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, Wm. J. Sharpley to Miss Nancy Andrews."

From The Peninsula Enterprise of Saturday, 22 December 1888, on page 3, column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

       "Chincoteague.

  Our people are making extensive preparations for Xmas, and a gay time is expected.

  U. S. Revenue sloop Report sold at public auction recently, was bid off to Capt. John W. Mears, Wachapreague, at the price of $375.

  Capt. John W. Bunting has purchased a handsome steamer, Absecombe, of 70 tons register, for use in his fish business.

  A contract was recently awards to C. E. Babbitt & Sonto move L. S. Station one and a half miles, for $1,000.

  The report made to Baltimore American by a Snow Hill correspondent, of 75 cases of diptheria [sic] on Chincoteague, is incorrect.  Our physicians say that up to this time there have been only twelve cases of the disease.

  Capt. Jim Ed Matthews killed the largest porker on Chincoteague this season.  Its net weight was 509 pounds.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel:  J. T. Hudson, P. Trimble, J. F. Pitts, Phila.; E. P. Duer, W. E. Doughty, John Morris, W. F. Knox, J. B. Robinson, W. D. S. Drummond, Baltimore; J. L. Adkins, Wilmington, Del.; G. W. Purnell, S. H. Townshend, J. J. Harlock, John Willis, Snow Hill, Md.; J. Davidson, J. Saterfield, Milford, Del.; G. F. Parramore, Accomac C. H.

  Messrs. H.A. Mumford & Bro., made an assignment for benefit of creditors last week.  Their trustee, Mr. Wm. J. Matthews, is now offering the goods of said firm at cost, and all not sold shortly will be disposed of at public auction.  Notes and open accounts due said firm unpaid, will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection at an early day.

  A mahogany surf boat has arrived by rail at this place for Hog Island Life Saving Station.  It is 25 feet long, self bailer and self righter, and weighs only 1,000 pounds or about one-fourth weight of the old surf boats.  It is one of the nine new boats recently built."