Chincoteague News From The Peninsula Enterprise in 1890

    The first edition for the month of January 1890 is missing...

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 11 January 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Several persons in pursuit of health from New York at stopping at the Atlantic Hotel.

  John W. Warren, formerly of this place, but recently in business in Salisbury, has returned to Chincoteague.

  Corn is being brought here from Chicago and sold cheaper than it can be bought from the farmers on the mainland.

  S. E. Matthews has moved into his new storehouse, opposite the Atlantic, and L. Jester has opened a store 'up the Island.'

  Rehearsals are being made daily of a cantata, under the supervision of Prof. Wyatte, of Detroit, Michigan, to be rendered soon in our town hall for benefit of M. E. Church.  It will be the grandest entertainment ever given on the Island.

  Oysters were sold on Chincoteague, on Wednesday at following prices, per barrel: Primes $1.40 - culls  70 cents - 'cullenteens,' such as were never known to be sold before, from 30 to 40 cents.  The purchasers were from the North and Eastern markets.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week: George Stephens, Phila.; M.E. Selby, and wife, WIlmington, Del.; Charles Howard, Richmond; D. P. Wyatt, Detroit, Michigan; C. E. West, wife and niece, Frankford, Del.; W. A. Flemming, Clayton, Del.; A. F. and A. G. Gobush, New York.

  The holidays passed off very pleasantly here, and the festivities incident to the occasion were participated in not only by our people but many visitors from the mainland.  Our merchants report larger sales of toys, confectioneries, &c., than ever known before.  The receipts of cantata rendered at M. P. Church was over $100.

  Samuel Koskey, the 'Johnstown Jew' has again returned from the city with another large stock of his cheap clothing and positively the last for the season.  He brought home with him over 5,000 pieces, and offers them cheaper than they were sold before.  he sells overcoats, ladies cloaks &c., good as new for one dollar - pants heretofore offered at one dollar for fifty cents coat and vest from twenty-five cents up to one dollar &c.

  In a friendly trial of speed which came off here last Friday, between the "trotters" of  Dr. N. S. Smith, W. J. Matthews, Capt. John W. Bunting and E. P. Timmons, they came under the wire in the order named.  The fun was due to the fact, that Capt. Bunting had recently brought home a handsome Morrill mare, purchased of Mr. Elliott of Locustville, and our horsemen jealous of her reputation as a "swifter," gave the challenge, which was accepted.  The race was an exciting and enjoyable one.

  A thousand barrels of oysters were shipped from this  point last Monday, on steamer Widgeon, and her average daily freight is about 600 barrels, the net returns for which being about $3 per barrel.  Some choice lots are selling on the wharf at $4.50 per barrel.  Mr. Stephens, agent for the steamer, says that more oysters are shipped from here than all points along the bay.  Besides the oysters sent to market from this place by rail, large boats are being loaded daily for the eastern markets and the demand for them is much larger than the supply."

   Seen in column 3:

 "School Notices.

For the month of December.  Number of schools open  101, number of graded schools  21, number of pupils enrolled  4,149, number of pupils in average attendance  3,201, number of schools visited by Superintendent  20, number of warrants issued by Supt.  103, amount of warrants issued by Supt.  $2,913.06.

   JNO. E. MAPP,  Co. Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 18 January 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  One of our ministers, it is said, will soon lead to the altar one of our fairest daughters.

  Santa Claus appeared to our Life Saving boys lately, in the persons of Supt. B. S. Rich and Lieut. Wild and we have felt alike with them the blessings of the quarterly checks passed over to them

  Game, such as ducks, brandt [sic] and geese are being slaughtered in large quantities in our waters at present.  A pair of red heads, many of which are being killed, sell readily from $1.75 to $2.

  Mr. J. Burke and wife, of Boston, have made Chincoteague their permanent home and receive a cordial welcome.  A live Yankee is not a bad article to have in our midst, when not mixed too badly, politically.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Capt. Thos, Post, New York; M. E. Selby, John Sutton, J. H. McGlouther, Wilmington, Del.; John A. Burton, S. A. Core, Phila.; John Ayres, Girdletree, Md.; Alfred Gobisch, Jersey City, N. J.

  Oysters are selling with us at following prices per bushel: Primes $1.40 - culls 70 cents - cullenteens 35 to 40 cents.  In the last issue of ENTERPRISE, the mistake was made, that they were selling at above prices per barrel.

  According to madame rumor, quite a number of engagement rings were presented to our young ladies by their best fellows, as New Year's gifts, and huge matrimonial developments are expected therefore, in the 'sweet by and by.'

  Mr. John W. H. Nock, of Atlantic has been awarded, by the stockholders of Wallop's Island, the contract for erecting a large wharf on their premises.  Other improvements will rapidly follow and in the end 'a little city by the sea' is to be built by the owners.

  Mr. W. J. Matthews has accepted the agency of the Singer Sewing Machine Company for Chincoteague, and is now offering the machines on 18 months time, $5 cash and $3 in monthly installments, or $10 off for cash in 30 days, $9 off for 90 days, $8 off for 4 months.  Prices at which they are offered are from $40 to $125."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 25 January 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Potatoes, peas and garden seeds are being planted by quite a number of our people.

  Mr. Selby Jester slaughtered this week, the biggest porker of the season - net weight 541 pounds.

  A lodge of the Order of Heptasophs was organized here this week, by Dr. Sam'l Quinn of Pocomoke City.

  Mr. L. F. J. Wilson and others, commissioners, were here this week to examine and report on public road soon to be opened.

  Geo. Hammond has been appointed U. S. mail agent on railroad from St. Michaels to Ocean City at yearly salary of $1,000.

  Dr. N. S. Smith has sold his trotter, Ben Hurr to E.P. Timmons for a sum a little less than $300, and Cecil, Wm J. Matthews owner, has been sold to a noted horseman in New York city.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week.  J. H. Feddeman, M. J. Byrd, Baltimore: J. McAlister, Snow Hill: J. F. Kaiser.  M. J. Brian, Wilmington; John Hickman, Walter, Hickman, Philadelphia; Miss Maggie Jarman, Miss Bettie Pruitt, Stockton; L. F. J. Wilson, John F. Powell.  W. S. Holland  Accomac.

  Tourists, business men and others complain of the delay in arrival of steamer Widgeon at Chincoteague in afternoon, due to large freights from this point at present.  The steamer due here at 3 o'clock now arrives at 6 p.m.  A larger steamer and of less draught is needed, and P. W. B. R. R. should see our need and their interest.

  The cantata Queen Esther, which promises to be the most interesting entertainment ever given here, will be rendered Tuesday, 28th inst., and several evenings thereafter.  Prof. Wyatt, of Detroit, Michigan, is manager, assisted by 40 ladies and gentlemen of Chincoteague.  The music, both vocal and instrumental will be very fine.  The proceeds will be applied to benefit of M. E. Church."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 1 February 1890, on page 3, column 4, under the heading of  "Married:"

  "KAMBARM - FLETCHER  -  Wednesday, January 22nd, at Chincoteague Island, by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, John D. Kambarm to Miss Mary E. Fletcher."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 8 February 1890, on page 3, column 1, under the heading of  "Local News:"

  "The electoral boards elected by the legislature for the counties of Accomac and Northampton are as follows:  S. W. Matthews, Frank M. Boggs and Joseph J. Wescott - Northampton: John R. Tankard, Nathaniel Holland and Oliver Nottingham."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 15 February 1890, on page 3, column 1, under the heading of  "Local News:"

   "A "pony penning' is advertised in this issue on Parramore,s [sic] beach on Wednesday, February 19th.  All persons who wish a bargain in horse flesh should be in attendance."

  Found in columns 2 and 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"
     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Joseph Taylor died on the 26th ult.,of pneumonia, aged 24 years.

  Mr. K. J. Bunting is closing out his stock of goods at auction.  Timmons & Baker will be his successors.

  A lodge of the Order of Heptasophs, with a membership of sixty, was organized here this week by Dr. Quinn, of Pocomoke.

  Misses C. E. Cranmer and Ida Duncan of Pocomoke, and Miss Clara Collins of Snow Hill, were visitors to our town during the week.

  Mr. W. S. Dryden of Pocomoke, spent several days with us last week - engaged in selling cloaks for the firm of W. S. Dickinson & Son, of his town.

  An appropriation of $150,000 has been asked for by Hon. Geo. Gray of the U. S. Senate, to be used in dredging in our bay and in the waters above us.

  Large shipments of oysters are still being made daily from this point, and if the demand continues our supply of 600 barrels per day will not be exhausted before June.

  The la grippe has visited nearly every family on our island, but is now losing its hold, to the delight of everyone, but especially your correspondent, its most serious victim.

  Mr. W. C. Payne, an old resident of our town, after an absence of several months is welcomed back, as manager of a store opened here by Messrs. J. Boyce & Co., of Georgetown, Del.

  A grand festival will be held in our town hall, on Friday, 21st inst., under the auspices of the ladies of M. E. Church, for the purpose of raising funds to purchase a bell for said church.  The delicacies usual on such occasions will be served abundantly.

  Arrivals at the Atlantic hotel:  John Addison, Jas. G. Wrightson, John M. Donohoe, E. H. Brooks and wife, W. P. Knox, Baltimore; Jos. G. Savage, W. H. Selby, John A. Burton, Philadelphia; Thos. F. Taber, B. S. Kirk. New York; Dr. J. C. Derickson, Berlin, Md.; J. J. Boyce, W. C. Payne, Georgetown, Del.; S. H. Shelton, Nashville, Tenn.; M. E. Selby, Jas. Fletcher, Wilmington, Del.; I. T. Matthews, W. Dickerson, Snow Hill, Md.; Miss M. H. Gibb, Miss May McMaster, Mrs. John F. Powell, Accomac.

  The population of our island has been increasing so rapidly of late that the Australian method of voting may have to be adopted soon as a safeguard against our Republican friends.

  Our Commissioner, Capt. Spencer D. Fletcher, was here last week attending to the duties of his office.  The effects of fat oysters on our personal property will be noted by his returns.

  The cantata of Queen Esther rendered here four nights last week, was the grandest musical treat in the history of the island.  The hall was crowded on every occasion - receipts $160 net.

  The schooner James Kelsey, belonging to Capt. John B. Whealton, Jr., the largest schooner hailing from Chincoteague, now undergoing repairs at Pocomoke City to the tune of a couple of thousand dollars, will be launched next week.

  The Southern Feather Renovating Co., was here last week, and combined business with pleasure by working during the day and giving a free musical entertainment at night.  The Stevenson troupe entertained our people this week."

   In column 5, under "Business Notices," the advertisement:

"PONY PENNING - The owners of ponies on Parramore's Beach will hold a pony penning on Wednesday, February 19th, or if stormy first fair day afterward.  There will be about 75 ponies penned and it will be an excellent chance for buyers to select.  Ponies from 1 year to 8 years of age will be for sale.     John A. Brittingham."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 1 March 1890, on page 3, column 1, under the heading of  "Local News:"

  "Bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives by Hon. T. H. Bayley Browne, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to award a gold medal of the first class to J. B. Whealton, of Virginia for saving the lives of the captain and two of the crew of the schooner Allie R. Chester, wrecked off Cape Hatteras, N. C., in January, 1889 - and to pension members of the life saving service, disabled in the line of duty and widows and children of those who lost their lives in the discharge of their duty."

   Found in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Mary Watson died on Assateague, January 21st, aged 83 years.  She was a native of this place.  Very many children and grandchildren survive her.

  The Southern Feather Renovating Company, now conducting their business at this place in a manner satisfactory to their patrons, will give concerts two or three nights next week for the benefit of our churches.

  Mr. Jos. G. Baker, formerly of Maryland, now a merchant of Chincoteague and Miss Ella V. Jester an attractive young lady of this place, were married at bride's residence, January 21st, by Rev. E. H. Miller of M. E. Church.

  Mr. Geo. Robert Nock, awarded the contract, (and not J. W. H. Nock as heretofore reported), for building a large wharf on Wallop's beach, arrived from Philadelphia with sand pumps and other fixtures this week.  He will begin work on same immediately.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley, pastor of our Union Baptist Church, preached his farewell sermon Sunday, 18th ult., to the regret of the citizens generally of this community.  He has been a faithful pastor and the people have shown their appreciation of him in increasing his salary and by improving the church property every year during his stay here.  He and his family will leave with the best wishes of our people.

  Arrivals at the Atlantic this week:  Capt. J. C. Jones, Fair Haven, Conn.; J. H. Feddeman, Wm. Powell, R. S. Stant, W. S. Holland, G. H. Rolph, J. G. Minson, Baltimore; J. W. Fields, T. H. Mears, Philadelphia; Frank C. Hanna, M. E. Selby, J. A. Tunnell, Wilmington, Del.; J. S. Miller, Lawrenceville Ky.; J. J. Boyce, Georgetown, Del.; John H. Wise, Rev. Avery Donovan, Miss Bettie Pruitt, Accomac.

  The fair held by the young ladies and gentlemen of the M. E. Church, on 20th, 21st and 22nd ults., was a decided success socially and financially.  The treasurer reports $100 clear.  The lovers report a first-class time generally, the croakers - they wer'nt [sic] there.  The committee on contributions desire me, through your columns, to thank the multitude who so liberally contributed to its success.  They propose holding another during Easter.

  Mr. J. E. Massey, the genial and clever proprietor of the Massey Hotel and Miss Bertie Hudson a popular and prepossessing young lady were married at the bride's residence on 26th inst., in the presence of a large concourse of friends by Rev. E. H. Miller.  An elegant wedding feast followed the ceremony.  They left on morning train Thursday on an extended tour.  They were the recipients of many pretty and valuable presents.

  Chincoteague has at last furnished a victim to the "green goods" swindlers of New York city.  Mr. Wm. P. Reed, familiarly known as "Preacher Bill Reed," a short time ago paid the great city a visit ostensibly to be treated in one of her charity hospitals, but really to effect a deal with the "green goods sharpers," by which for a few hundred dollars he could lay in an ample supply of the spurious, and easily palm the same off on our unsuspecting oystermen without fear of detection.  His conference with the swindlers revealed the fact that he needed $240 more of Uncle Sam's greenbacks than he had in his possession to make an exchange for the thousands of the spurious.  He hastened to find his friend, Mr. Thos. Post, who kindly accommodated him with the $240 so urgently needed, promising its return in three days.  A second conference and the deal was made; this self constituted clergyman exchanging his few hundreds of genuine currency for the bogus packages supposed to contain their thousands, so much like the genuine hat they would deceive the 'elect.'  Imagine his chagrin when, at the first opportunity, examining his riches, he found nothing but blank paper.  Leaving Mr. Post to mourn over his $240 loan, he hastened home a sadder and wiser man.  Mr. Post failing to get any response to his repeated appeals by mail, paid the victim a visit a few days ago and at the muzzle of a 32 calibre [sic] revolver succeeded in effecting a settlement."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 8 March 1890, on page 3, column 4:

  "Denies that he Dealt in the "Green Goods."

DEAR SIR:   -  I wish you will please say for me in your paper, that I utterly deny the charge made against me by your correspondent at this place.  I will in due time seek a remedy in the courts.

Very Respectfully,  WM. P. REED,  Chincoteague, March 4, '90."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 15 March 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The oyster bill passed by our last Legislature was vetoed by the Governor."

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

  "Chincoteague.

  Our public schools will close on first of April.

  Mr. Hiram C. Cluff and Miss Sarah E. Carpenter were married on the 1st inst., Rev. B. P. Truitt officiating.

  Corn is being shipped from the West by the car load, and sells in our market for 50 cents per bushel.

  The first excursionists of the season were here from Stockton, Md., last week, and were entertained at the Atlantic.

  Commander J. J. Reed, lighthouse inspector, and Edward Brainerd, editor of Daily News, Philadelphia, were registered at the Atlantic this week.

  Three barber shops compete for the custom of our citizens and the result is, we can now get "as good a shave as man or barber ever gave" for 5 cents

  The receipts of entertainment given here three nights last week by the Southern Quintette Club were $150 - and of entertainments of Dr. Porter last and this week were of $90.

  Rev. James R. Campbell of Snow Hill, Md., preached at our M. E. Church in the morning of last Sunday, and at M. P. Church on evening of same day, to large and appreciative audiences.

  The steamer Widgeon still "goes loaded daily" with oysters for shipment by rail, and besides, several boats are supplied here weekly with cargoes for the Northern and Eastern markets.

  Another "swifter" of the Morrell stock has been recently purchased by Mr. W. J. Matthews - and he offers for sale several fine young ponies, suitable for roadsters or for farm purposes, at low figures.

  Wild fowl are more plentiful in our waters at present than at any time during the winter.  The reason given for the same is, that our oystermen have been too profitable employed this winter, to "hunt" them.

  Chincoteague was never, perhaps, so interesting a place as at present, to commercial tourists.  Comparison of this and last February shows their number, this year, has increased twentyfold - and no one receives a more cordial welcoma [sic].

  Miss Bertie Caulk, first assistant in graded school here for last seven years, has resigned, and Miss Georgie Tracey has been promoted to the position.  The places vacated by Miss Tracey and Miss Grimsley, who has also resigned, of second and third assistants, have been filled by Misses Sadie Conkling and Mollie Smith.

  Two negro girls went to home of Mr. John R. Tarr last week, and while one engaged his wife in conversation, the other slipped up stairs and rifled his bureau of $300.  All of the money but $50 was recovered, and the justice, before whom they had a hearing, sent them to jail, to await the action of the grand jury.

  The sloop Dauntless was capsized on Gartgathy bar during the night of 11th inst., but her crew, after a narrow escape from being drowned, succeeded in swimming to the shore.  The report had reached this place that they had perished, and great excitement prevailed here until their return on Wednesday.  The crew of the schooner Filmore, which attempted to rescue them, but without success, was afterwards rescued by Capt. John E. Burton and force of Life Saving Service, from their boat, which went ashore on Metompkin bar.  The parties rescued speak in the highest terms of the services rendered by the captain and his crew.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  Dr. G. R. Smith, A. J. Hudson, D. A. Smith, W. H. Meredith, Samuel Jones and Misses S. C. Riggin, Sue Taylor, Sallie Pritchard, D. B. Burbage, Stockton, Md.; M. E. Selby, T. H. Mears, Phila.; Dr. Geo. B. Zell, Wm. Sartorius, Pocomoke; Geo. A. Payne, R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill; J. H. Feddeman, G. J. Record; M. J. Byrd, T. J. LeCompte, _. C. Silverthorn, W. E. Doughty, Baltimore; Frank C. Hanna, Wilmington; H. W. Garnett, Clayton, Del.; L. F. _. Wilson, Capt. Wm. Collins, J. C. Jones, M, Wilkerson, Accomac."

   In column 4, three articles:

"Sloop Wrecked  -  Lives In Imminent Peril  -  A Galiant Rescue.

  The sloop Dauntless, having on board Benjamin Justice, E. C. Bloxom and C. E. Mumford, of Chincoteague, "pitch poled" while crossing Gargatha bar on the night of the 10th inst., and was turned upside down.  The crew clung to her until badly bruised and finally succeeded in swimming to the shore, landing on the beach eight miles from the nearest station, in charge of Capt. John E. Burton, where they found shelter after a weary march.  If the weather had been cold they would have undoubtedly perished.  The sloop is a total loss.  While the sloop was being tossed about by the breakers, an effort was made to reach her in the schooner Samuel Phillmore, but to no purpose.  The crew of the schooner unable to render any assistance or to cross the bar, started on their way to Hog Island, but when opposite from Metompkin their boat drifted into the breakers and was in imminent peril of being swamped when Capt. John E. Burton and his gallant force of Metompkin Life Saving Service went to their rescue and succeeded in taking from the schooner Capt. J. T. Phillips and his crew, J. H. Jones and Thomas Watson.  The rescue was a perilous one, as the schooner tossed by the waves could only be kept by skillful management from being thrown against the life saving boat and breaking her to pieces.  Cool heads, stout hearts and willing  hands of the gallant Life Saving crew prevented that catastrophe, however, and enabled them to land the crew from the schooner."

   "School Notices.

  Public school report for the month of February.  Number of schools in operation, 101; No. of graded schools, 21; No. pupils enrolled, 4,735; No. of pupils in average daily attendance, 3 649; No. of schools visited by Supt., 28; No. of warrants issued by Supt., 98; amount of warrants issued by Supt., $2,814.97.

    J. E. MAPP,   Co. Supt. Schools."

  "Eastern Shore Historical Society.

A bill passed the last session of our Legislature and received the approval of the Governor, incorporating the Eastern Shore Historical Society, having for its object the collection preservation and diffusion of knowledge, civil, literary and biographical, and the collection of all historical facts usually recorded in local history, that may be connected or identified with the past and present history of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and to record events that shall occur in its future."

Missing 22 March 1890 issue. 

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 29 March 1890, on page 3, column 3, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  W. J. Savage son of Isaac J. Savage, died on 24th inst., of typhoid fever, aged 10 years.

  Major John E. Wise was in our town this week to collect the taxes of those in arrears.

  Spring rains and low tides have made our oysters so fat this year that the demand for them increases daily.

  The large quantity of lumber arriving here daily, indicates that our town is on the eve of a genuine building boom.

  Mr. W. L. Nock is here for the purpose of reassessing our lands and reports them greatly enhanced in value.

  Our public schools closed on Friday, instead of April, according to contract made with the teachers, for want of funds.

  Rev. B. P. Truitt preaches his last sermon here tomorrow, before leaving for Conference, which meets at Chestertown, Md., April 2nd.

  Mr. Joseph T. Kenney is in Richmond, a delegate from Have Council, of this place, to the Grand Council of Royal Arcanum in session in that city.

  Rev. H. K. Miller, of Chester, Pa., filled the pulpit of Union Baptist Church last Sunday.  He will probably be the successor of Rev. Mr. Grimsley.

  Joseph T. Kenney, Jr., a young man of a high order of musical talent, will attend the Conservatory of Music, Philadelphia, this spring, and a son of Dr. Smith succeeds him as clerk in his father's store.

  Master Nat Keeney, a student of Dover Academy, Del., home at present on a short visit, graduates this year from that institution and will be the youngest graduate in its history.  He is 16 years old.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  S. Child, New York; G. F. Miller, Phila.; H. S. Short, Lancaster, Pa.; M. E. Selby, Jas. McGlother, Wilmington, Del.; Dr. Henry Hanck and son, R, D. Jones.  J. McAllen, Snow Hill; John E. Wise, L. J. Mears, Wm. Taylor, W. L. Nock, John H. Melvin, Accomac.

  Mr. F. S. Stout, of Portersville, Pa., one of the stockholders of Wallops Island was here this week to contract for the building of the Club House to be located on the Island.  It is to be two stories high and 20 x 120 feet, with handsome verandah &c.  Beautiful cottages will be built around it."

  Seen in column 4:

"Public Schools.

EDITOR ENTERPRISE:  -  Will you please answer the following questions through the columns of the next issue of your valuable paper:

  1st.  Are the contracts or 'articles of agreement' signed at the beginning of the school session by the school boards and the public school teachers valid?  If not, for what are they made?

  2nd.  If they are legally and morally binding, what right has the school board of any district to break them by ordering the teachers to close their schools two weeks before the time specified in their contracts, simply because the funds are short, of the term for the coming session would be shortened a corresponding time?

  3rd.  If the teachers desire it, would it not be better and fairer for all concerned, for the trustees to allow them to teach the time specified in their contracts, and if either session must be shortened, to let it be the next, when they (the board) can make their contracts to suit the funds?

  Please give us your opinion on the subject and greatly oblige

    TEACHER.

Respectfully submitted, by request, for the consideration of public school trustees - [ED.]"

  In column 6 (advertisements):

"Notice To Oystermen.

  I offer for sale at Sinnickson, adjoining the noted "Red Hill," a HOUSE with five rooms, fine view of Chincoteague and bay, three acres of land with water front and shell rocks for raising seed oysters - two beds of oysters ready to market next winter, a first class sloop 31 feet long, 12 feet beam, 3 feet deep, and built of the best material - hull oak, spars and deck cedar cypress, 2 monitors upon which to fatten oysters, 1 bateau 22 feet long, 2 scows, tongs and other implements necessary for the oyster business, also household furniture consisting of 1 black walnut marble top parlor suit, 1 large organ "Mason & Hamlin," suitable for church, hall or parlor, cost $375, a select library consisting of biblical, theological, historical and scientific works, 16 vols. last edition of "Encyclopædia Britannica."  1 black walnut bedstead 'double,' 1 single, 1 crib, 1 painted suit consisting of seven pieces, 2 parlor and 1 kitchen stoves, crockery and glassware, kitchen utensils, etc.  I will sell all or part of the above to suit the purchaser.  The reason for selling is a change of residence.

  JAMES FARROW."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 5 April 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "F. J. Machent, confined in jail at Show [sic] Hill, for breaking into store of Mr. Edward Fontaine, of Pocomoke City, Md., and stealing jewelry of the value of $1,000 some weeks ago, escaped by sawing into the iron grating of his cell, on Friday of last week, and at the same time released Joe Reed and Asher Walker, of Chincoteague, confined there also upon the charge of having taken terrapins of Hon. Geo. Covington, last winter.  Machent has since been captured - Reed and Walker have left for parts unknown.  Reed left behind him a note, declaring he was innocent of the offense with which he is charged, and it is generally believed that he is."

   And in column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Capt. Rich and Lieut. Wild were here this week on their way to the life saving stations for the purpose of inspecting same and issuing quarterly checks to force.

  Uncle Ken Jester, Mr. Martin G. Connor, (the two oldest inhabitants of the island,) Capt. Jno. A Jones and Dr. Fields attended court this week as witnesses in a land case, in which the Dr. is interested.

  A lively war is now being waged between our merchants for the flour trade.  A barrel is now being sold for the amount called for by 'the face of the bill' - and a bag may be offered soon as a premium to the purchaser.

  A gentleman from our town, who is an enthusiastic lover of horse-flesh, made his annual visit to the Court House on Monday, but was not pleased with the display and complains therefore, that the 'times are getting sadly out of joint,' in Accomac.

  Mr. Frank Mason first assistant keeper, Charles West, second assistant engineer and two deck hands, of Winter Quarter Light Ship, off Chincoteague, were ordered to Philadelphia last week, to testify in behalf of the Government in a suit brought by the owners of an 'English Tramp' against the Government, for towing the Light Ship, which had drifted from her moorings during a storm in April last, into Hampton Roads.

  From the first of October of last year to the first of April of this year, 43,504 barrels of oysters were shipped from this point on steamer Widgeon to Franklin City and thence by rail, and during the same period about an equal number of barrels were shipped, it is estimated, on vessels plying between Chincoteague and other points.  In addition to these shipments 1,600 barrels of "shucked" oysters were sent to market by Messrs. D. J. Whealton & Bro., - altogether nearly 100,000 barrels, and for which net returns were received approximating $250,000.  About one-fourth of those, which were sent by rail, were shipped by Whealton & Bro.  The total shipments of last year were about 17,000 barrels.  [$250,000 in 1890 equals $8,136,565.93 today.]

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 12 April 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Favorable reports have been authorized by a committee of House of Representatives of U. S., upon a bill awarding a gold medal to Capt. J. B. Whealton of Chincoteague, for rescuing three lives in a storm off Hatteras, a year or so ago.  A handsome gold watch was given him after the rescue by an association in New York, and his skill and bravery were complimented by many of the leading papers of the country."

   And in column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Messrs. J. T. Kenney and W. C. Payne left this week for the Northern cities, to lay in spring stock.

  Mr. E. F. Laws has accepted a situation with the well-known crockery house of Fisher, Bruce & Co., Phila.

  Rev. Geo. E. Wood, the new pastor of our M. E. Church will preach his introductory sermon tomorrow morning.

  Rev. E. K. Miller, of Chester, Pa., has accepted a call of the members of the Union Baptist Church of this place, at a salary of $500.

  Mrs. John Loffland and family, after spending several weeks in our town with friends, has returned to her home at Frankford, Del.

  Seed oysters are daily arriving here and the beds are being rapidly replenished.  Twelve thousand bushels were planted one day this week.

  Oysters are selling so high with us at present, that the speculators cannot handle them, and the growers therefore are shipping their own stock.

  Sloop Josie, James Mumford, Jr., Captain, was capsized in Assateague Channel, Tuesday, but has since been 'gotten up' without material damage.

  Dr. Geo. B. Zell, of Pocomoke City was here this week for the practice of his profession, with headquarters at the Atlantic.  He is a first-class dentist and was liberally patronized.

  Miss Ida M. Matthews opened a pay school here this week with 36 scholars.  Her popularity as a teacher surely will not be questioned with such patronage, and without notice to parents and children.

  Cards are out for the marriage of Rev. E. H. Miller, late pastor of our M. E. Church, to Miss Bertie Caulk, one of the prettiest young ladies of this place.  The happy event is announced for the 23rd inst.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  J. Wesley Fields, Phila.; Thomas Jones, Girdletree, Md.; Edward Powell, Baltimore; Dr. Geo. B. Zell Pocomoke City; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; E. M. Carpenter, Geo. Melson, Georgetown, Del.; G. W. Nealy, Wilmington, Del.; Capt. B. S. Rich, Lieut. J. F. Wild, Rev. Avery Donovan, Capt. Wm. Collins, Jno. H. Melvin, Capt. Joshua Burch, Accomac."

   In column 4, under "County Court Proceedings.  -  March Term, 1890. ...

Elijah Russell returned his annual report as surveyor of public roads for district of Islands."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 19 April 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

   "The attorney for the Commonwealth authorizes the following:  Complaint has been made to the attorney for the Commonwealth that a portion of Long Point Rocks in Chincoteague bay is staked off by oyster planters at Greenbackville.  If this information is correct, they are not only liable to a heavy fine if all the stakes are not removed upon notice by the proper oyster inspector, but any oysters planted upon said rocks are liable to be taken by any oysterman at work there; as any oysterman has the right to take any oysters he finds upon a natural rock."

   And in column 3, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Rev. H. S. Johnson, the new pastor of our M. P. Church, will preach his introductory sermon tomorrow.  Rev. B. P. Truitt, the former pastor, left for his new charge in Dorchester county last Tuesday.

  Mr. S. E. Matthews has improved his water front by a handsome and substantial wharf and proposes to utilize a portion of same as a wood and lumber yard.  This wharf is No. 12.  A few years ago there was not one on our island.

  The work of improvement in our dwellings is still going on - the latest to catch the spirit being Capt. Seal Bloxom, Wm. Messick and Wm. Davis - their dwellings having been enlarged and otherwise so much improved of late as to make them  models of beauty and comfort.

  The luscious bivalve is being retired for the season - the ice cream saloons have opened - fish are abundant - straw hats are being brought out from their winter quarters - stoves are being taken down - the boys are turning out their feet - such the signs with us that winter has ended and spring is at hand.

  Arrivals at the Atlantic this week:  Thos. S. Gray, Alex. Chase, Thomas Fowler, Balto.; Thos. S. Mears, B. Vambrook, Phila.; Wm. Sartorius, Pocomoke City; Jas. Stephens, Edward Taylor, Capt. John Shepherd, J. Peyton, Stockton; James Adams, Pleasantville, N. J.; Geo. W. Truitt, Snow Hill; W. L. Nock, Accomac.

  Uncle Ken Jester, one of our oldest citizens and "largest pony raisers" had a narrow escape from serious injury on last Saturday.  It was his 72nd birthday and he had come to our town on a visit to his  friends, where all went well with him until he started home, when his pony commenced to kick in a way, in the opinion of the bystanders, to seriously imperil his life.  Uncle Ken, however, was equal to the occasion and handled the ribbons so dextrously that he escaped unhurt, though the pony kicked himself loose and wrecked his vehicle. 

    Greenbackville.   ...

  A report was current here this week that trouble was again brewing over the oyster grounds in Chincoteague bay.  Some of our people a few years ago were involved in a suit over the same matter  as that now in agitation.   ..."

Missing the 26 April edition.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 3 May 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Our oyster supply for this season has been almost exhausted, but will be ample by the fall, again.

  The Life Saving boys are home again but there were so very few wrecks during the past mild winter, that they are little short on ghost stories - and therefore not happy.

  The most of our people are willing to make affidavit that the winter is over.  Col. Wm. Selby of Stockton, made us his annual spring visit this week, and Bob Mason is expected soon.

  A brass band with 16 members has been organized here by Prof. Stevens of Maryland, and is expected soon to discourse sweet music, as many of them are members of our old band.

  Marsh birds have put in an appearance here in large quantities and still they come.  Sportsmen who like that kind of game, now have the opportunity to shoot them to their 'heart's content '

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  E. F. Nock, Thos. J. Powell, W. S. Holland B. M. Clinedinst, R. L. Borgent, Baltimore; Capt. Edward Mott, Long Island; Capt. Gabe Dewaal, Frank Hudson, Frank Tull, P. Jones, Stockton, Md.; John R. Spears, New York.

  Mr. B. M. Clinedinst, pianist, representative of Heinekamp & Son, Baltimore, stopping at the Atlantic this week, has given several free entertainments in both vocal and instrumental music, and always to appreciative audiences.

  Mr. John R. Spears, correspondent of New York Sun and Harper's Magazine, is registered at the Atlantic.  He is 'writing up' Chincoteague - and as she was and is to-day, will appear shortly in the columns of the papers he represents, illustrated by the log cabins of the past and handsome residences, stores and churches of the present.

  Information has been received here and generally accepted as authentic that a New Jersey Steamboat Co., will run weekly a large sidewheel steamer from Chincoteague, Wachapreague and other points in Accomac to New York, shortly.  She will have ample passenger as well as freight accommodations.  The enterprise will have the support of our people, and we presume of the county generally."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 10 May 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Dr. Samuel Field and wife, of Baltimore are here on a visit to his brother and sister.

  The first drum fish of the season was caught this week by Mr. Wm. Jones, of Assateague.

  Lively and enchanting music is already being rendered by our brass band, organized a few weeks ago.

  Entertainments given by a minstrel troupe in our town hall three nights this week were well patronized.

  The name of Mr. Elijah Russell, Chincoteague, appears in the list reported of late as a pensioner of Uncle Sum [sic].

  The encroachment of the tides upon the beach have made Tom's Cove, well known as a place for the growth of fine oysters, nearly a mile longer than it was a month ago. 

  Work at fish factory of Capt. Jno. W. Bunting will be resumed shortly.  His steamer and sail vessels are now in Norfolk undergoing the necessary repairs for the season's work.

  Mr. Nathan Gorday and family of Girdletree, Md., made Chincoteague their home last week.  He will start a large wood and lumber yard here, and proposes, also, to engage largely in the oyster business.

  It is very gratifying to your correspondent to be able to state that Rev. S. U. Grimsley has again accepted a call to the Union Baptist church and preached there to a 'large and appreciative audience' last Sunday.

  Our carpenters and masons have entered into enough contracts to keep them at work during the remainder of the year and still they cannot half meet the demands for their services.  There is an opening here for several good mechanics at present.

  Our milliners are home again from the city and it is hardly necessary to add that their establishments are favorite resorts for our ladies.  Pretty bonnets and pretty faces beneath them will, therefore, be among the attractions at our churches next Sunday.

  At a meeting held by 'our lovers of the turf' recently, a committee was appointed to select a place for a race track.  It is proposed to give more attention to the many fine colts being raised here, and it is thought, that only the proper training is needed to place them in the foremost rank with the finest 'swifters' on the Eastern Shore.

  Arrivals at the Atlantic this week:  S. H. Bond, Boston; A. D. Buchanan, A. S. Kellogg, Dr. Robt. M. Smith, Phila., M. J. Byrd, T. J. LeCompt. August Miller, B. M. Clinedinst, R. L. Barget, Baltimore; C. H. Squires, North East; F. C. Harman, M. E. Selby, Wilmington, E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del., J. W. Vincent, J. McAllen Snow Hill, Md.; O. D. Henderson, Thomas Pettit, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 17 May 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Master Selby J. Burch  died on the 6th inst., of pneumonia, aged 19 years.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley is only filling the pulpit of Union Baptist Church temporarily and not as regular pastor as reported in last issue.

  Extensive preparations are being made for Children's Day at our M. E. Church, on Sunday, June 8th.  It will be a pleasant and attractive affair.

  The annual sheep penning of Assateague takes place this year on Wednesday, June 4th.  Sheep and lambs will be sold on that day at public and private sale.  The attendance this year will be very large.

  The steam yacht of Hamilton Disston, touched at this point last Monday on her way to Wachapreague, where she will take on board her owner, Senator Quay and others for a gunning and fishing trip in the lower bays.

  The schooner Hastings, Capt. Frank Taylor, loaded with oysters and bound from Rappahannock river to Stockton, went ashore on our bar on night of 6th inst.  She was gotten off by our enterprising wreckers, C. E. Babbitt & Son, at a cost of $50.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley and Mrs. Jas E. Matthews of Atlantic Hotel endorse every word in notice of Rev. W. A. Street, which appeared in ENTERPRISE  of last week, in reference to Housekeeper's Companion, cook book, compiled by Miss Bessie E. Gunter.  No housekeeper in Accomac, they say, can afford to be without it.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  Amos Cole, E. R. Sipple, A. L. Sapp, Henry Harrington, Harrington, Del.; W. E. Doughty, A. B. Fisher, Dr. S. Dryden, R. S. Stant, Baltimore; J. Wesley Field, Phila.; G. W. Truitt, Snow Hill; E. M. Carpenter, Frank Martin. Georgetown; John H. Melvin, Logan Henderson, C. W. Jarman, Thos. Davis, E. H. Mason, Accomac.

  The funds have been raised necessary to the establishment of 'The gentleman's Driving Park' here, and the same has been located and will be opened today.  The following officers have been elected:  J. R. Tarr, president; E. P. Timmons, secretary; Dr. N. S. Smith, treasurer.  An expert trainer, Thomas Campbell, of Baltimore, has been engaged and arrsved [sic] here yesterday."

    Found in column 3:

"County Court Proceedings - April Term, 1890.

...   Order entered substituting Nathaniel S. Smith, trustee, in place of John Neely in deed from Edward Brinney for benefit of John W. Bunting.   ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 24 May 1890, on page 3, columns 2 and 3, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Many sportsmen are with us, and several parties expected.

  Our oyster planters are about to heave to and lay up in dock.

  A wedding in high life to come off soon is all the talk here now.

  Garden peas, strawberries and soft crabs are plenty in our market.

  Our cornet band made its first appearance Tuesday evening, and gave us first-class music.

  Mrs. Wm. Risley and Miss Josephine Cropper reached here Saturday from Pleasantville, N. J.

  Mrs. Mary J. Clayville, aged 73 years, died on Sunday.  She was the only surviving member of the old Log Church.

  We have quite a building boom.  Messrs. J. B. Lynch & Son are about to erect a large two story storehouse, Kendall Bunting is finishing a handsome dwelling, Wm. C. Conant has raised the large club house on Wallop's Beach, and is giving employment to a large number of hands.  Thirty or forty more buildings are to be let to bids by the Wallop's Island Company.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Dr. A. K. Merrick and wife and daughter, L. Harrison Dullis, John Harrison, R. D. Baker, Phila.; J. H. Feddeman, Balto.; W. F. Landum, Buffalo; Mrs. P. Simpson, Mrs. D. Herrick, Peeksville; M. E. Selby, J. E. McMath, Wilmington; A. R. Graham, Canton, O.; J. Henry Hall, Centerville, Md.; Capt. Wm. Lilliston, E. S. Styles, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 31 May 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

   "Special grand jury convenes at June term of county court.  Lookout ye violators of the law - ye men what deal in fish, hauling the seine unlawfully, and setting fykes, pound nets etc., without license.  A word to the wise is sufficient.   ...

  Enumerators of census have been appointed for Accomac county as follows:  For district of Pungoteague, Geo. S. West and C. L. Bunting; Lee, Geo. G. Ailworth and John E. Lewis; Metompkin, E. P. Byrd and Geo, W Hope; Chincoteague, Jos. T. Kenney.  [The 1890 US Census was almost completely consumed by a fire in the National Archives in 1921.]    ...

  Lieut. J. F. Wild, assistant inspector of stations in 5th Life Saving District, has been assigned to duty on revenue steamer "Gallatin," at Boston, Mass.  Lieut. J. M. Dunwoody will succeed him.  The removal of Lieut. Wild to another sphere of duty will be generally regretted by our citizens.  His gentlemanly bearing as man and official won for him a warm place in their affections."

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

  "Chincoteague.

  Our physicians complain of distressing dull times.  It is entirely too healthy here for them to prosper.

  Messrs. Archie Jones and W. J. Matthews propose to buy a "go-round" with band attached and locate same near the Atlantic this summer.

  The time for planting oysters having expired, our people in that business have hung up their oyster tongs for the season and have hauled up their boats for repairs.

  T. A. Mahon, engineer U. S. A., made a tour of inspection to Assateague this week.  Repairs to the lighthouse and enlargement of the dwelling are in contemplation and latter especially needed.

  Captain J. J. Reed, made his last tour of inspection to the lighthouses and buoys in this part of his district on last Monday.  Commander Harrington succeeds him and will take charge of this district on the 1st day of June.

  The steamer W. W. Coit leaves Philadelphia, according to schedule posted here, for her first trip to Chincoteague, on the 9th of JUne.  She is to ply between this point and New York during the summer.  Wharfage free of charge, was tendered to the company owning the steamer, by our enterprising townsman, S. J. Mumford.

  Extensive preparations are being made for the sheep penning which comes off on Assateague on 4th day of June.  As a gala day it is generally observed here and scores, frequently hundreds of visitors, are present.  Some twelve or fifteen ice cream and confectionery stands will contribute to the comfort of the "inner man" on the occasion.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  Leland Harrison, T. A. Mahon, Rev. S. Jones, T. H. Stevenson, J. J. Reed, Phila.; Geo. W. Rolph, W. S. Sappington, Baltimore; Oliver L. Jones, Henry S. Gladden, E. H. Derrickson, Thos. J. Scarborough, C. S. Richardson, Geo. Rowley, R. A. Gorday, Misses Mollie Rowley, Sally Truitt, Mary Onley and Bertie Jones, Girdletree; W. H. Price, Stockton; Miss C. E. Cranmer, Louis Connelly, Henry Burr, Pocomoke."

The only June edition of The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper is of Saturday, 21 June 1890,  and on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes" is:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Wm. M. Conant, the contractor, has completed club house on Wallop's Beach.

  Six ice cream saloons help to supply the wants of the inner man in our town at present.

  Capt. John W. Bunting has opened his fish factory and his boats come in loaded daily.

  Another handsome storehouse has been completed here for the occupancy of Lynch & Son, of Maryland.

  A census of our oyster and fish industries is being taken by Capt. R. R. Stant, under orders from the U. S. Government.

  The contract for fixing roof on Wallop's Island Life Saving Station has been awarded to Mr. Robert Nock, of Assawoman, at a price of $63.

  The mud-digger used in opening up the canal between Chincoteague and Delaware bays was towed by a tugboat to New York for repairs last week.  About 1 1/4 miles of the canal has been cut by the digger.

  Mr. Geo. R. Coleburn has purchased a handsome dwelling in our town, and now that the cage has been prepared, it is said, a fair prospect of securing a handsome bird for same from upper part of the Island.

  Our round potato crop is being rapidly forwarded to market.  The yield to acreage planted will be very large, and the potatoes are of such superior quality that they sell readily for 25 to 50 cents per barrel more than any others in market.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  J. A. Elligood, Phila.; M. F. Lamb, Dover, Del.; Geo. W. Nealy, M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Jas. H. McGlouther, Georgetown, Del.; M. J. Byrd, Baltimore; Thos. Campbell, North Carolina; John Ayres, Girdletree; R. R. Stant, Capt. Samuel Davis, Thomas C. Kellam, George W. Brown, E. C. Collins, E. E. Bunting, F. E. Jones, E. F. Messick, John Porter, Avery Donovan, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 5 July 1890, on page 3, column 3, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Col. W. J. Aydelotte and wife of Pocomoke City are here on a visit to their daughter.

  Messrs. Lynch & Son have opened a new store here, with a large stock of general merchandise.

  Rev. B. T. Truitt and Miss Belle Lewis will be married in our M. P. Church at 5 a. m. 10th inst.

  The Heptasophs have chartered the steamer W. W. Coit for an excursion on 9th inst., either to Wallop's Beach or U. S. Lightship.  The captain states that she is doing more business on this line than he expected and that she is here to stay.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel  this week:  G. L. Frederickson, Buffalo, N. Y.; J. Henry Hall, A. R. Graham, Centreville, Md.; T. T. Enrick, Baltimore; H. A. Welch, Salisbury, Md.; J. H. McGlouther, Wilmington, Del.; Capt. John Ayres, Girdletree, Md.; R. S. Stant, T. Smith, Accomac.

  A sad accident occurred here last Saturday, Geo. W. Conquest, a little colored boy, better known as George Washington, who has been a waiter at the Atlantic Hotel for several years and was a general favorite with all visitors to the hotel went in bathing on that day and was drowned."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 12 July 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:" 

  "Dr. O. F. Byrd, dentist, will be on Chincoteague Island Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the 14th, 15th and 16th of July, for the practice of his profession and can be found at Atlantic Hotel."

  Found in column 3, under "County Court Proceedings.  June Term, 1890:"

"...  Certificate to obtain license to manufacture oil from fish was granted to David R. Mister, Jno. W. Bunting, Crockett & Conorton, E. J. Foote and The American Fish Guano Co.

   Certificate to obtain license as the head of a gang using a seine for catching fish for manufacture were granted to Joshua T. Dies, Chas. W. Charnock, Wm. C. Bunting and Wm. K. Reed.  ..."

  In column 5, under "Married:"

"CATHELL - CLAVILLE [sic] -  July 6th, 1890, at Chincoteague, by Rev. Geo. E. Wood, Washington Cathell to Miss Jane Claville [sic]."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 19 July 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  A mud digger was towed here last week to complete the work of opening channel from this bay to Delaware bay.

  A bushmeeting will commence at Goodwill church, at upper end of island, next Sunday, to continus [sic] several weeks.

  A festival under auspices of M. P. Church will be held on 30th and 31st inst.  Supper, oysters, crabs and the usual refreshments will be served.

  Samuel I. Stevenson was here this week to inspect the weights and measures - and Superintendent Rich to disperse quarterly pay of keepers of stations.

  Our oysters command as good prices now as at any time during the winter.  They sell here at 80 cents to $1 per bushel, and in city from $.50 to $5 per barrel.

  Children's day at our M. E. Church on Sunday was a superb affair.  The church was tastily decorated with flowers - the selections for children were appropriately and happily rendered - the speeches good - the music vocal and instrumental very fine, consisting of organ, presided over by Jos. T. Kenney, Jr., cornet played by J. T. Kenney, Sr., accompanied by a hundred voices or more.

  An immense throng of people was here on the 4th of July, very much to the surprise of our people, as no special inducements had been offered to attract them.  For the first time in the history of the Atlantic, the proprietor was unable to feed all his guests, so large was the crowd present.  They were entertained by a trotting match gotten up for the occasion, by our brass band, fire works, and at festivals at M. P. and Baptist Churches.

  A pretty wedding ceremony was witnessed at our M. P. Church, on the 8th inst.  The contracting parties were Rev. B. P. Truitt of the Maryland Conference and Miss Isabel R. Lewis of this place, the knot being tied which made them man and wife by Rev. A. D. Melvin, Pocomoke City.  They left immediately after their marriage on their tour with the best wishes of a host of friends here, with whom both are very popular.  Their presents were numerous and handsome.

  Arrivals at Atlantic. - M. E. Selby, J. H. McGlouther, C. H. Roach, Alfred Ainsion, J. J. Whittaker, J. V. Wheat, S. B. Vertue, S. Hawkins, D. Johnson, J. Fletcher, F. S. Riggs, G. Nealy, J. Otto, E. B. Davidson, D. S. Hugg, Wilmington, Del.; A. H. Howard and wife, J. K. Riggin, Mrs. Dr. J. T. Parker, J. T. Waters, wife and two children.  J. H. Stevenson, S. Jones, Misses Willie Riggin, Florence Hudson, Minnie Davis, Stockton, Md.; G. L. Frederickson, Buffalo, N. Y.; W. T. Landen, Phila.; G. J. Records, W. B. Stairkoff, Balto., Md.; A. N. Graham, Centreville, Md.; F. Dennis, O. Byrd, Dr. O. F. Byrd, W. J. Ayres, A. J. Melson, S. J. Jones, J. H. Mason, G. Brown, Wm. Parker, H. Hancock, E. C. Collins, Misses Maud Mayfield, Ethel Lewis, Maud Hastings, Minnie and Docea Watson, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 26 July 1890, on page 3, column 3, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Rev. Selby Pruitt succeeds Rev. S. U. Grimsley as pastor of Union Baptist Church.

  We have a genuine building boom.  Twenty-five houses are in course of erection.

  Rev, G. H. Davison now fills the M. P. pulpit here and preached his first sermon last Sunday.

  The Presbyterian Fishing Club of Philadelphia spent several days in our town last week and as usual had a gay time.

  Mrs. Atlanta Moore died on the 18th inst., of consumption, aged 37 years.  Her husband and seven children survive her.

  Sloop Lucy Jane, loaded with shingles, from Norfolk to this place, went ashore on our bar, night of 20th inst.,but was gotten off without material damage by Capt. Tracey of Life Saving Service and the citizens.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley has accepted a call to Pamphlet City, Appomattox county Va.  He will sell his property at public auction today and leaves for his new field on Monday.  Mr. Grimsley and his family will be a great loss to Chincoteague.  The value of his labors here are beyond computation.

  Capt. William Booth of Chincoteague, was drowned in Assawaman [sic] Inlet, on Wednesday, 23rd day of July.  He had been up Assawaman [sic] Creek to deliver coal, and while going out of the creek his boat got aground.  The captain got into a small boat and tried to find deeper water.  The boat capsized and he was drowned.  His body at time of writing had not been found.  He was a worthy citizen.  A wife and three children survive him.  He was 60 years old.

  Mr. Geo. R. Coleburn and Miss Ida V. Jones were married at the Atlantic Hotel on the 17th inst., Rev. Geo. E. Wood of M. E. Church, officiating.  They left immediately after the ceremony which united them in perpetual bonds for their wedding tour, with the best wishes of a host of friends, amid a shower of rice and lots of old shoes.  Both of the contracting parties are very popular and the opinion of all who witnessed the marriage was that they were the handsomest couple they ever saw.  They were the recipients of numerous and valuable presents.

  Atlantic Hotel arrivals:  D. H. Scuyler, A. Kerins, J. K. McCarty, H. B. Phipps, J. J. Stork, I. A. Jordan, Wm. Rowley, Philadelphia; M. E. Selby, F. C. Hanna, E. D. Medder, G. B. Brown, F. M. Messick, G. W. Nealy, C. G. Turner, Wilmington; M. J. Byrd, J. G. Minson, L. H. Massey, Baltimore; E. H. Easley, Richmond; W. H. Walters and wife, Miss Nellie Walters, Harry Williams and wife, M. H. Pope, H. T. Stevenson, Pocomoke City; N. T. Mason, G. Truitt, Snow Hill; J. S. Tyler and wife and daughters, Miss E. Leatherbury, Dr. T. T. Taylor, C. Davis, J. T. Otwell, O. D. Henderson, W. Miles and family, J. M. Addison, S. J. Stevenson, S. B. White and family, Miss M. P. Higgins, Accomac."

 

Next newspaper available is 30 August...  From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 30 August 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Corn high and very scarce with us at present.

  The outlook for oysters this season is flattering.

  Dr. Sam'l Field and wife, of Balto., are here on a visit to Dr. John Field.

  Twenty four surfmen were examined here by Dr. E. J. Derickson, on Friday of last week, and passed O. K.

  E. P. Timmons has sold his fast trotting colt, Ben Hur, to a gentleman at Harrington, at a price of $250.

  Buoy steamer, Lizard, arrived here Sunday, with Commander Harrington aboard, for the purpose of inspecting buoys and lights in this locality.

  The schooner Palestine, owned by Wm. J. Matthews, was run into and badly damaged by steamer Berkshire of Providence Steamship Co., in Chesapeake bay, during night of 14th inst.  The owner was in Norfolk for several days last week for the purpose of effecting a compromise with said company and of securing compensation for damages done to his schooner.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  R. D. Baker, John V. Gillespie, Cleveland Harrison, John A. Bartlett, Phila.; C. W. Horner, T. J. LeCompte, J. M. Donohue, A. S. James, Baltimore; J. S. Godwin, Dover; C. H. Bernard, Harrington; J. E. Lewis, E. Lewis, S. M. Donnell, J. Dobson, J. H. Carit, Newark, Del.; Mrs. J. J. Risley, Clifton, Del.; J. Sheldon and wife, Penn.; J. L. and F. A. Williams, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. E. J. Derickson, wife and children, Berlin, Md.; T. B. C. Gibb, Wife and daughter, Franklin City."

Papers missing or without mention of Chincoteague.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 20 September 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Dr. John W. Bowdoin, chairman Democratic County Committee authorizes the announcement that Hon. Wm. A. Jones, nominee for Congress from this district, will address the citizens of Accomac [sic] at Chincoteague Saturday night, September 27th, and Court House on Following Monday, court day."

  Seen in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Our people are having their bins filled with coal at $4.90 to $5 per ton.

  Miss Crison and sister, of Turk's Island, West Indies, are guests of Mrs. O. M. Jones.

  Mrs. Sallie Lewis left this week for a visit to family of Rev. B. T. Truitt, Hurlock, Md.

  Buoy steamer, Liziana, arrived here Saturday to supply Assateague and Killick Shoal Lighthouses with fuel.

  Dr. O. F. Byrd, dentist, here this week with headquarters at Atlantic, was liberally patronized by our people.

  Master Elmer Lewis, Wm. and A. Whealton, Isaac Hudson and K. Bowden, left Tuesday for college at Westminster, Md.

   Capt. John B. Whealton has been awarded the contract for one year to attend to Metompkin buoys and keep them in their places.

  Our market is still full of watermelons.  Some five or six hundred landed here this week had a ready sale, despite the late season.

  The appropriation reported in River and Harbor bill of $50,000 for waterway from Chincoteague bay to Delaware bay, delighted our people very much.

  Fat backs weighing 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds, the largest ever seen here, were caught in our waters this week and sold in our market.  Uncle Joshua Reed was the Isaac Walton, who made the catch.

  Mr. John L. Anderton has been awarded the contract by U. S. Government to supply with corn and hay the following Life Saving Stations:  North Beach, Assateague, Parramore's, Hog Island and Smith's Island.

  John Hill arrived here this week with the car load of ponies purchased for himself and Mr. E. P. Timmons, in Nevada.  They are selling readily from $60 to $80.  The freight on them was $500 instead of $250 heretofore reported.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J. Sommerfield, Thos. E. Fletcher, Baltimore; J. Taylor, Middleton, Del.; Commander Harrington, S. J. Bunting, P. S. Somers, Phila.; A. S. Shirk, Lancaster, Pa.; James Fletcher, M. E. Selby, F. B. Bratton, S. G. David, Wilmington; Fred A. Renard, Chester, Pa.; John F. Powell, Dr. O. F. Byrd, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 4 October 1890, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at Chincoteague Island, September 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th for the practice of his profession.  Can be found at Atlantic hotel."

  Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  The prospect for fat oysters this season very fine - better than ever known at this season of the year.

  Miss Ida M. Matthews arrived home this week from a visit to her sister during the summer at Mystic Bridge, Conn.

  David H. Burch, has been granted a pension of $204.84 and $8 per month during life and E. Clark $177.26 and $6 per month during life.

  Mr. A. T. Jones, of Assateague, caught this week at one haul at Tom's Cove 4,000 fat backs.  The catch was the largest ever known in this locality and was sold for $70.

  One of our leading merchants anticipating the advance of 33 1/2 per cent in rubber goods, when the new Republican tariff law gets into operation, bought 50 cases of gum boots this week at $6 per pair.

  The express agent of F. W. & B road has extended his route to Chincoteague remaining over here at night instead of Franklin City.  The Adams Express Company has the thanks of our people for the disposition thus shown to serve them.

  Mr. Charles Taylor, 1st Assistant of Smith's Island Light, bought of Mr. J. A. M. Whealton recently an unoccupied lot 30x70 feet.  Mr. Whealton was induced to make the sacrifice for the consideration of $600.  A handsome storehouse is to be built on lot and an auction store opened by Mr. Taylor.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  Gilmore Stewart, Boston; E. S. Derickson, J. J. Ulman, Phila.; E. V. Record and wife, M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; E. H. Benson, M. H. Pope, Littleton Davis, Miss Florence Davis, Pocomoke City; Capt. Ben. Sharpley, Stockton; G. W. Truitt, Snow Hill' Philip Melson, Berlin; Thos. W. Russell, John S. Davis, John W. Edmonds, Accomac.

  Our public schools reopen next Monday with following teachers:  Graded school, T. L. Disharoon, principal, Miss Ida M. Matthews, 1st Assistant, Miss Ida V. Tracey, 2nd Assistant; Goodwill school, Misses Florence Davis and Lida Clayville; Down the Island, Ernest Wescott.  Rev. Haywood has been engaged to teach the colored children.  In addition to above, a private school will be opened by Fred. E. Rudiger.

  Hon. Wm. A. Jones, Democratic nominee for Congress, delivered a forcible and eloquent address here Saturday night and the Democrats and Republicans were both pleased and complimented the effort.  It looks now as if Browne would have but few followers on Chincoteague.  Several leading Republicans openly denounce him and say they will not support him.  Mr. Jones' speech convinced all Democrats who heard him, who heretofore have voted for Browne, that it was their duty to support him no longer - and one more visit from Jones will convince many Republicans, too, that it is their duty also, to join hands with the Democrats in their fight against Browne."

   Seen in column 5, under "Married:"

 "HUDSON - POWELL  -  At Chincoteague Island, September 27th, 1890, by Rev. Geo. E. Ward [sic - actually is Wood], John R. Hudson to Miss Nancy M. Powell." 

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 11 October 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  John W. Fields, Jr., left last week for Eaton & Burnett's Business College, Baltimore.

  The contract for building the new storehouse of Charles Taylor has been awarded to Mr. Wm. Conant.

  Capt. B. S. Rich and Lieut. F. G. Wadsworth, of Life Savsng [sic] Service, visited us this week on their quarterly inspection and disbursement tour.

  Henry L. Hudson, of this place, left this week, to accept the position of cashier with the well known commission house of Everett T. Nock & CO., Philadelphia.

  Sloop L. Jane, John D. Whealton, captain, was loaded here last week with oysters (the first cargo shipped this season), for Ironmonger & Co. Fifty cents per bushel were paid for them "in the rough."

  Our people are wild at present over sea fishing.  The catch in the history of the oldest inhabitants never was so large nor fish so fine   Everybody is a fisherman now in our midst - professional men, truckers, drummers, merchants, &c. and some of them sell their catch daily at from $8 to $10.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J.W. Fields, Wm. Rowley, Philadel'a; M. J. Byrd, Jas. H. Feddeman, Wm. S. Holland, Baltimore; J. J. Boyce and wife, Paul Boyce, Miss M. J. Boyce, Georgetown, Del.; A. Richardson, Snow Hill; Capt. B. S. Rich, L. Massey, Lieut. F. G. Wadsworth, A. Kesson, Accomac.

  Dr. N. S. Smith has been re-appointed collector of customs in place of W. F. R. Cropper.  He is a good officer and a clever gentleman.  For 14 years prior to the appointment of Mr. Cropper he held the office, and everybody was pleased with the courteous and efficient manner in which he discharged its duties.  The appointment of no one with his political proclivities could have pleased our people better."

  Seen in column 3, under "County Court Proceedings. September Term, 1890:"

"...   Petition of P. D. Corbin and others for public road on Chincoteague Island  -  road approved by the court and necessary expenses certified to Board of Supervisors.  ..."

  Seen in column 5, under heading "Democratic County Committee:"

  "Members of Democratic County Committee are hereby notified that a meeting of said committee will be held at Parksley, next Wednesday, 15th inst., for the purpose of effecting a better organization of the party and looking to the formation of Democratic clubs in every neighborhood in the county.  ...  The following gentlemen are present members of County Committee: ...

Chincoteague. - D. J. Whealton, O. M. Jones, W. J. Matthews.

   JNO. W. BOWDOIN,  Chairman Dem. Co. Com."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 18 October 1890, on page 3, column 3, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. John Caulk at this writing is critically ill.

  Mrs. E. P. Timmons is visiting friends in Philadelphia.

  Mr. Peter D. Corbin and wife returned from of tour of recreation to Norfolk on Saturday.

  Mr. Joshua Whealton is having a large wharf built on his property adjoining Timmon's store.

  Dr. N. S. Smith takes the cake as the largest sweet potato grower on Chincoteague.  It weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces.

  A lady was baptized by Rev. Mr. Turner, Sunday afternoon. Four colored people were immersed by their pastor in morning of same day.

  Rev. Mr. Turner of Cape Charles, has accepted a call to Union Baptist Church at salary of $500 and rent of parsonage.  He preached to large and appreciative audience on Sunday.

  The statement being doubted by some of the readers of ENTERPRISE as to the purchase of 50 cases of gum boots by Mr. E. P. Timmons, before the new tariff law went into effect, inquiry showed that it was 60 cases instead of 50

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  A. K. Bayne, J. K. Elligood, Phila.; R. B. Fisher and wife, Baltimore; Jas. H. Fletcher, M. E. Selby, Jas. H. McGlouther, H. S. Lewis, Robt. Faust, Wilmington, Del.; E. D. Botts, Pocomoke; W. K. Collins, P. Wescott, E. Wescott, Logan Henderson, John H. Melvin, Thos. Pettit, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 25 October 1890, on page 3, column 3, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. D. J. Whealton is visiting her sister in Philadelphia.

  Sunday will be observed at our M. E. Church as "Good Tidings' day."

  The catch of our fishermen in last three weeks with hand line, is valued at $3000.  [1890's $3000 is equal to $98,245.71 in Nov. 2022.]

  Charles Lankford and Miss Rebecca Jester were married on 16th inst., Rev. Geo. E. Wood, officiating.

  Mr. Charles Tarr, a thrifty farmer near Horntown, has bought a business stand here and opened a butcher shop, the fourth on Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Bessie Collins of Pleasantville, N. J., Mr. Charles Smith and wife of Wilmington, Del., and Rev. E. H. Miller of Newark, Md., are visiting friends here.

  Capt. John E. Burton and family have moved from Accomac C. H. to our town, and Mrs. J. H. Leffland will return soon to her old home from Frankford, Del.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel:  Col. Wm. Selby, Parker Wharton, John Sharpley, Stockton; Theodore Cobb, Michigan; James Fletcher, J. F. McGlouther, Wilmington, Del.; Philip Nelson, Berlin; Dr. H. C. Houck, J. J. Collins, O. D. Collins, Capt. Geo Truitt, Capt. John Ayres, Snow Hill; Dr. T. T. Taylor, Accomac. 

  Applicants, to rent dwellings here for another year, arrive daily and it is impossible to meet the demands of parties for houses in our midst   There is not a home to let on Chincoteague and the thought is suggested, why do not some of our moneyed men put up dwellings as an investment?  One that pays yearly from 25 to 30 per cent is certainly better than hoarding money in the long stockings and blue chests.

  Mrs. Cornelia Caulk died here on 17th inst., aged 75 years.  She was the widow of John Caulk, deceased for many years private secretary of Hon. John M. Clayton of Delaware and the first collector of custoies [sic] of this place.  Two daughters, Mrs. Dr. N. S. Smith and Mrs. Joseph Kenney survive her.  She had been a consistent member of Methodist Church for over 50 years, and had many friends here who deeply sympathise [sic] with her family in their loss.

  A party of professional men from Snow Hill, Md., here this week, to try their skill at fishing, with headquarters at the Atlantic, say, that it surpasses anything in shape of a hotel on Eastern Shore of Maryland or Virginia.  They report that everything, which land and water furnishes, was supplied them and served in the best style of the culinary art.  They will return again soon to enjoy the diamond back terrapin, fine oysters, fresh fish, &c., which mine host always so bountifully provides for his guests.

  Samuel Koscey, the Johnstown Jew, will arrive here next Monday with more than 10,000 pieces of clothing, which he will display on that day at his grand opening, and he says, such bargains as he will offer were never heard of before on the Eastern Shore.  He advertises to sell 1,200 overcoats that cost from $25 to $60 for 90 cents to $2.75, 660 dress suits costing from $12 to $30 for $2 to $3.50, 860 pairs of pants costing from $3.50 to $14 for 75 cents to $2, and 600 vests from 12 1/2 to 75 cents, cloaks, shawls, &c., in proportion.  The only tariff on them is the spot cash required."

Missing two newspaper editions, including the November 4 election returns.  From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 15 November 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague. 

  Rev. J. W. Turner baptised [sic] on Sunday, in the Eastern channel, two converts and received them with two other candidates into his church on same day.

  S.A. Mahon, Lighthouse engineer, visited us this week for the purpose of selecting a site for the erection of a cottage for principal keeper of Assateague Light.  The old house is to be occupied by his two assistants.

  Old Tom, the oldest pony on Assateague, and which has been in the service of the Life Saving Station located there for a number of years has been put on the pension list and another pony secured for the service.

  Capt. C. E. Babbitt & Son have been awarded the contract to move the Ocean City Life Saving Station 130 feet west of present location, and Uncle Sam will erect on frame of same one of the handsomest stations in the district.

  Arrivals at Atlantic this week:  T. S. and S. Chipman, New Haven, Conn.; S. A. Mahon, M. T. Weeks, Geo. T. Errickson, Phila.; J. H. Feddeman, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; Capt. B. S. Rich, W. K. Collins, Dr. T. T. Taylor and son, Dr. O. F. Byrd, Geo. E. Elmore, A. Kesson, C. W. Gillette, Thos. Pettit, Capt. Frank Marshall, Accomac.

  Prof. T. L. Disharoon, principal of our public schools, has been engaged by the owners of Wallops Island to take charge of their cub house, December 1st, at a salary of $700 per year.  He was the manager last season and evidently gave satisfaction to the owners as they now engage him again to perform in a similar capacity in preference to numerous other applicants.  The club-house is to be enlarged, ice house built and other improvements made at an early day.

  Steamer Absecom, owned by Capt. Jno. W. Bunting, will be put on the route from here to Philadelphia, the last of this month, in charge of Capt. Wm. Bunting.  She will carry both passengers and freight, the latter 20 per cent less than the railroad and if the trade justifies it he will put a second steamer on the line.  Steamer Absecom will carry a barrel of oysters to Philadelphia for 40 cents - and make three trips a week.

    "Public School Report For October.

  Number of schools in operation 108; number of graded schools in operation 23; number of pupils enrolled 4,157; number of pupils in average daily attendance 3,087; number of schools visited by superintendent 31.

  The monthly report of teachers, with but few exceptions, were promptly made to the superintendent, with postage stamps enclosed; but several were improperly folded and sent in small envelopes.  Please, in future, fold them as indicated by the printed form, and mail in large envelopes, as they must be kept on file for future reference and it is necessary to have them neatly and properly folded.  Please fill up all the blanks on said monthly reports.

  Any teacher wishing to subscribe for the "Educational Journal of Virginia," will direct to Wm. Ellis Jones, Richmond, Va. - subscription price $1 in advance, specimen copies 10 cents.  Several have made the enquiry.  The PENINSULA ENTERPRISE is our county school organ and would save our teachers the trouble of often writing to superintendent and trustees for school information.  Very respectfully,

  J. E. MAPP,  Co. Supt. Schools,  Grangeville, Va.  Nov. 10, 1890."

Seen in column 4 under "Married" headline:

  "ANDREWS   TAYLOR  -  November 5th, 1090 [sic - should be 1890], at Chincoteague, by Rev. Joseph W. Turner, Selby J. Andrews to Miss Annie L. Taylor."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 22 November 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Several of our vessels are engaged in running oysters from James river into the waters of Maryland.

  Prof. T. L. Disharoon will resign as principal of our school December 1st.  Mr. Ernest Wescott will be promoted to the position.

  Dr. E. J. Derickson was in town this week to examine the 7th man for the Life Saving Service, who goes on duty December 1st.

  Lieut. F. G. Wadsworth was here for several days this week, to give attention to special duties in connection with our Life Stations.

  Deputy Treasurer Wise was here this week, to give our people the opportunity to save the 5 per cent to be added to their taxes December 1st.

  A fine Morrell colt of Mr. W. J. Whealton died this week of blood poison, for which he asked $600 and refused an offer of $325.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  A. W. Smith, Chas. Taylor, Chas. Sturgis, Snow Hill; Jas. Fletcher, Jas. E. McGlouther, M. J. Byrd, Wilmington; F. G. Wadsworth, John E. Wise, Accomac.

  Schooner Lihman Blue, Capt. A. Sharp, went ashore on beach 2 1/2 miles south of Pope's Sound, 4 a. m., 18th inst.  She was loaded with wood and bound from James river to Philadelphia.  Total loss - no insurance.  She was seen by patrol of Pope's Island Life Saving Station, when she struck, and Capt. Seal Bloxom and crew with commendable promptness went to the rescue and succeeded in saving the entire crew.  Riggin [sic], &c., will be sold at public auction today, 22nd inst."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper edition of Saturday, 29 November 1890, on page 3, column 2, under the heading of  "Neighborhood Notes:"

  "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Rev. B. T. Truitt, of Hurlock, Md., is here on a visit to relatives and friends.

  Inspector F. F. Harrington here to inspect the Lighthouses this week, reports them in good order.

  Light shipments of oysters, about 100 barrels, are being sent daily from this place to Northern markets.

  D. J. Whealton, was home from Philadelphia, this week to take his family to that city, their future home.

  Thanksgiving Day was observed here to the letter.  All our schools, stores and other business places were closed and divine services were held in all the churches.

  Major R. T. B. Brown, late of British army delivered a lecture in our M. E. Church, Tuesday night, before a large and appreciative audience - subject "Observations in pagan lands."

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  F. F. Harrington, U. S. N.; Thos. Elise, Wesley W. Fields, G. G. Erickson, Phila.; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Edward J. Derrickson, Berlin; Sydney Mason, P. W. Taylor, J. Peters, Accomac.

  Wesley Ewell, colored, arraigned before Justice Maffitt and Burch, this week, for attempting to break into dwelling of Mr. John Thornton, was pronounced by them insane and sent to jail for further examination before our county court.

  Capt. Albert Sharp and crew, of schooner Lehiman Blu, wrecked November 18th, desire to extend through ENTERPRISE, thanks to Capt. Seal Bloxom and crew of Pope's Island Life Saving Station, for their promptness in rescuing them from a watery grave and kindness and hospitality while under their care."

  Seen in column 4 under headline of "Teacher's Directory:"

"List of the teachers of the public schools of Accomac [sic] county, session 1890-'91, and their P. O.  ...

Islands District.

T. Lee Disharoon, Chincoteague Island  

Miss Ida M. Matthews, Chincoteague Island  

  "     Ida V. Tracey, Chincoteague Island

  "     Florence Davis, Chincoteague Island

H. E. Wescott, Chincoteague Island

    Colored.

J. R. Haygood, Chincoteague Island

       CLERKS.   ....

E. B. Timmons, Islands District, Chincoteague Island.

    J. E. MAPP,  Co. Sup't. Schools,    Grangeville, Accomac Co., Va."

[This made me laugh, which is why I'm including it.]  In column 5:

  "FOR SALE - Several Chincoteague ponies, male or female, in foal or not, at prices from $55 to $75 by A. T. James, Davis wharf, Va."

There are no editions of any newspapers from December 1890 available.