Chincoteague Island News in The Peninsula Enterprise in 1892

 Missing the 2 January 1892 issue.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 9 January 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Nat Kenney left last week to accept a clerkship in a large hardware house in Wilmington, Del.

  Schooner Kelsey, John B. Whealton, captain, sailed from our port via North Carolina for the West Indies, last week.

  Uncle Tom's Cabin rendered here on 28th and 29th ult., drew a large crowd both nights.  The receipts were $72.50.

  Mr. M. Sturgis and family have moved from Stockton to this place, to open a boot and shoemaking establishment.

  Ice cream is served at a restaurant in our town, of which Mr. Emory Maffitt is proprietor, every day in the year, Sundays excepted.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Rev. Robert Parker, Judge James L. Brown, Dr. N. J. Sterling, Hon. G. H. Moore, Philadelphia; J. P. Hyde, Wilmington, Del.; Chas. West, Frankford; M. H. Pope, Jas. Bonnewell, Pocomoke; Logan Henderson, Edw. Warner, Accomac.

  Mr. John M. Spencer, aged 84 years, on his way from Bunting's fish factory in a row boat on the 28th ult., to Matthews wharf, was left at the mercy of the winds and waves by losing the only oar he had on board.  His boat was blown several miles up the bay, but after 24 hours, with a change in wind and tide, drifted back to Chincoteague.  His exposure, he states, instead of being an injury to him, has renewed his health, he thinks.

  The first mate, chief engineer and another man of Winter Quarter Lightship, started on 28th ult., with a sick man for Chincoteague but, soon after leaving, were overtaken by a storm and narrowly escaped with their lives.  Their boat capsized, when about three miles from Chincoteague and the question of life and death to them, then depended upon, whether they could retain their hold on the bottom of the boat, with the sea rolling mountain high, until she drifted through the breakers to the land.  The hold of each one was broken several times, but regained by the assistance of the others until the boat had drifted to a place of safety, where they were kindly cared for by Capt. Tracey and crew.  One of them had a finger broken, and all of them were badly cut and chafed on hands and legs.  None of them were seriously injured and the condition of each has improved since their arrival here.  Their boat was badly wrecked."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 16 January 1892, on page 3, column 3, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Wm. Conant, is at Long Branch, N. J., visiting his sick father.

  Messrs. Littleton and Wm. Watson opened a green grocery at old stand of H. A. Mumford, and are doing a thrifty business.

  Several of the Life Saving crews in this vicinity, are sick with grip and have had to engage substitutes during their illness.

  Misses Mollie Smith and Georgie Tracey, have returned from a visit of several weeks, to friends in Wilmington and Philadelphia, respectively.

  The new schoolhouse, down the Island, so long talked of, has at last been completed and Miss Mollie Stevens, of Pocomoke city, has been engaged as teacher for same.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Charles Hudson, N. Y.; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Harry Snow, M. Greenbaum, Baltimore; Alfred Sharpley, Stockton; Phil Nelson, Berlin; E. B. Davidson, Milford; James McAllen, Snow Hill; W. H. Hill, Phila.

  A bateaux built by Capt. John Richardson, for Mr. Henry Timmons, to beat all boats of that class, not over 18 feet, has recently been delivered.  With his opinion of her speed at present, he would hardly decline the challenge of a steam yacht.

  Superintendent Holiday, of Delaware division, while in town, this week, ordered steamer Widgeon to make three instead of two trips daily to Franklin city, and with the extra trip, has to be assisted by several sail vessels in taking the oysters shipped from here to market.  Six hundred barrels were forwarded by that route, Tuesday.  Several buyers are here from the Northern markets.

  Steamship Miranda, from north of England, bound to Breakwater, in ballast for orders, of 1,200 tons register, went ashore on 12th inst., at Ragged Point, about 3 miles south of Pope's Island Life Saving Station.  In a few minutes after she struck the beach, Capt. Bloxom and crew, were on hand, and are highly praised by the captain and crew of steamship, 24 in all, for their promptness in rescuing them.

  Mr. Joseph H. Turlington, a very worthy and popular young man and Miss Ida V. Tracey, an amiable and excellent young lady, daughter of Capt. James Tracey, of the Life Saving Service, were married in Philadelphia, at the home of an aunt of the bride on the 30th of December.  After a tour of Baltimore, Washington and other points, they returned home on the 6th inst., and were extended a royal welcome by numerous friends, who met them at the steamer.  An elegant supper was served at their home on the evening of their return to a large concourse of friends, from whom they received many substantial tokens of their esteem in the shape of wedding presents."

  Seen in column 7 under the heading "MARRIED:"

"JESTER-KELLY  -  January 5th, 1892, at Chincoteague Island, by Rev. J. F. Wooden, John B. Jester to Miss Mary C. Kelley [sic]."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 23 January 1892, on page 3, column 3, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  The grip still prevalent here.

  Capt. John Tracey, of New York, is visiting friends here.

  Schooners Leeds and Wm. G. Connor, loaded with oysters for Norfolk and New York, respectively, this week.

  Capt. B. S. Rich and Lieut. Wadsworth, paid us a flying visit this week, to make quarterly payments to crews of Life Saving Station.

  Wm. Workman and family, of Temperanceville, have moved to this place.  Oysters and trucks will engage his attention in seeking a fortune here.

  Edward Timmons, of Philadelphia, visited us this week.  He was accompanied by a gentleman, contemplating the purchase of his stock on Popes Island.

  Mrs. Maggie Turlington, wife of Charles Turlington, died on the 15th inst., of consumption, aged 43 years.  She had been a consistent member for many years of the Baptist Church.  Her husband and four children survive her.

  The steamer Miranda, which went ashore near Pope's Island Life Saving Station, on the 12th inst., was floated by Burton & Co., wreckers, Lewis [sic], Del., on the 14th inst., and towed to Breakwater without damage.  The wreckers get $10,000 for the job.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Charles L. Leber, R. S. Stant, Baltimore, Md.; A. P. Shirk, Lancaster, Pa.; John F. Powell, Thos. L. Burch, Samuel Mallett, S. S. Rich, Lieut. F. J. Wadsworth and wife, Capt. W. K. Collins, Accomac; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 30 January 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Sarah Lewis, widow of Eba Lewis, deceased, and family moved to Philadelphia, this week.

  According to the present schedule, steamer Widgeon leaves here now at 12:15 p.m., instead of 1 p. m.

  Miss Mollie Stevens, of Pocomoke city, arrived here on the 25th inst., and opened the school, down the Island.

  The lower lips of many of our oyster shippers, dropped, this week, on receipts of telegrams: Market full - hold your oysters.

  Mr. George H. Ross, who moved to this place early in the year, moved back to a farm near Modestown, purchased by him, last week.

  Mr. G. R. Coleburn is in the city of Richmond, this week, as a delegate to the meeting of the Order of Golden Chain, in that city, held on the 27th inst.

  A lodge of the Progressive Endowment Guild of America, chartered by the State of Virginia, was organized here with a large membership, on 25th inst., by Dr. Wm. R. Boyd.  Many of the most substantial citizens of Chincoteague, were gathered into the Order.

  A handsome storehouse is being erected by Mr. Thos. L. Burch, on Eastern side of the Island, at Taylor's Landing, which he will stock soon with a full line of general merchandise.  He proposes to make some of our old merchants take a back seat or come down in prices.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Wm. H. Manning, W. S. Shepperd, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. ; O. W. Byrd, G. J. Record, Baltimore, Md.; James Adkins, Indiana; James Fletcher, Wilmington, Del.; G. W. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa.; S. Reeder, Miss Lida Clayville, Snow Hill, Md.; Logan Henderson, P. Messick, Accomac."

   Seen in column 6 with no headline:

  "Petitions are being circulated on the seaside in the upper part of the county of Accomac, praying the passage by our Legislature of an oyster cull law, for the Eastern side of the counties of Accomac and Northampton, and that a police boat properly manned be placed in waters on seaside of said counties, for the purpose of assisting in the enforcement of any law that exists or may be enacted relative to oysters, seine hauling, shooting of wild fowl, taking of oyster &c.  They submit in their petition that by the suicidal policy now being pursued, that the oyster rocks are being rapidly depleted and that there is an indiscriminate destruction of wild fowl, terrapins &c."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 6 February 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Many of our ice-houses were filled during the freeze of last week.

  Mr. Oswald J. Adams accepted a position, this week, on Winter-quarter Lightship.

  Prof. J. Oliver Morque, will lecture at night of 6th inst., at Town Hall - subject, Old World.

  A handsome pair of ponies was sold last week, by Mr. W. J. Matthews to Miles & Drummond, of Sykes Island.

  A lodge of Progressive Endowment Guild, with a large membership, was organized at Franklin city, on 3rd inst., by Dr. Wm. R. Byrd.

  Mr. Levin Powell, an aged and indigent citizen of this place, received a pension of $133.50 from U. S. Government this week, and in addition thereto, will get $8 per month during life.

  Mr. O. M. Jones is visiting, at this time, his father and other relatives and friends at Snow Hill  -  Mrs. Daniel Lewis, after a long sojourn in the Quaker city, returned home this week.

  Another store is in course of erection here by Mr. Wm. L. Watson.  Salathiel Coard will occupy it and with his "new broom," it is stated, will sweep the bottom clean out of the old prices.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  F. J. Montton, J. P. Allen, N. Y.; J. V. Gillespie, Phila.; J. H. Feddeman, J. Morgan Dix, A. J. Melson, W. M. Crouson, Balto.; Philip Drummond, Noah Miles, F. Milburn, Eba Whealton, Accomac.

  Capt. John Burton, was the successor, last week, of Mr. Emory Phipps, surfman, Wallops Island Life Saving Station, and Samuel Miles, of John Payton, surfman, of Pope's Island Life Saving Station.  Phipps and Payton were retired on account of physical disabilities.

  The cold wave which visited us last week, "nearly cleaned out" the grip and brought out on our streets many persons who had been confined to their homes with the disease for weeks.  Their bill of fare has changed, from whiskey, quinine, blue mass &c., to pork beef, potatoes, cabbage &c."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 13 February 1892, on page 3, column 3, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Florida oranges for the first time in the history of the Island, are selling here at a cent a piece.

  Commercial tourists, not only the old ones but many new ones, never visited us in larger numbers than during the last few days.

  Jesse Hudson, colored, of Horntown, was accidentally drowned off schooner Fillmore, belonging to Capt. Erastus Johnson, while in Burton's bay on 3rd inst.  His body was found on following day and brought home for interment.

  The Beulah Baptist Church was dedicated last Sunday.  A handsome steeple is being built on same and a large bell has been ordered, to summon its worshippers to service.  It is one of the prettiest and most comfortable churches on the Shore.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  A. U. Mapp, G. S. Nock, J. D. Mogue, J. Greenbaum, Baltimore; B. G. Moore, J W. Fields, G. W. Johnson, Philadelphia; G. F. Brown, Smyrna, Del.; W. M. Crowson, G. Hanna, Wilmington; S. Peters, Snow Hill, Md.

  Our building boom did not wait for Spring to open this season.  Handsome dwellings have already been completed by John Hudson, Joseph Hudson and John Bishop -  Wm. Reid has built a new barber shop, the fourth one here  -  and a storehouse will soon be in course of erection for Levin Booth.

  The handsomest bateau in our waters, in course of construction for last twelve months, Capt. Jos. Pruitt, of steamer Widgeon, owner and builder, was recently launched.  She is open for a challenge after 1st day of April next, he states, from any boat, bateau, yacht, skiff or steamer, not over 18 feet long, built between Chincoteague and Cape Charles, for fun or any amount of money not to exceed one hundred dollars."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 20 February 1892, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, February 29th, March 1st, 2nd and 3rd., for the practice of his profession."

  Seen in column 3, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Wolsey Burton is visiting her sister in Philadelphia.

  A revival meeting commences in our M. P. Church, Sunday night.

  Schooners Recruit, Connor and Hastings, left here last week, loaded with oysters, for the New York market.

  The name of the colored man from Horntown, reported in your last issue as drowned, was Jesse Horsey and not Jesse Hudson.

  Mr. James W. Broughton, commissioner, is here this week, for the purpose of assessing personal property, and but one sentiment concerning him, "the right man in the right place."

  Mr. Sturgis, who moved here some weeks ago with his family, to engage in the boot and shoe business, returned to his old home at Stockton this week.  He found he could not compete with the old "stagers" here.

  David Watson has bought an interest in the mercantile business of his brother, Wm. L. Watson.  They are among the largest oyster planters here, and through their employees will doubtless secure a liberal patronage in their new business.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  M. L. Lander, St. Louis, Mo.; S. M. McBride, Otho Byrd, Baltimore; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; Wm. M. Peters, Capt. S. Wilson, Jas. McAllen, Ambrose Payne, Snow Hill; Jas. W. Broughton, John Otwell, Logan Henderson, Robert Nock, Geo. Bunting, Accomac.

  Citizens of this place who have been engaged in loading vessels with oysters for Norfolk, have returned home because that market is full, there is no demand for our stock either in the Northern markets and every day with us, therefore, now seems like Sunday, to us.  Everybody is walking around with comparatively nothing to do, or to do it with."

  Seen in column 3 under the heading of "MARRIED:"

"BIRCH-CLARK  -   At Chincoteague, February 9th, 1892, by Rev. J. W. Turner, Andrew Birch to Miss Harriet Clark."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 27 February 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mr. W. C. Bunting, is in New York, on a business trip.

  Miss Pauline Messick, of Georgetown, Del., is here on a visit to her brother.

  Mr. Jos. McKinney left last week, for Philadelphia - to complete his musical education.

  Schooners E. R. Robbins and Thomas, at this writing, are loading with oysters and clams for the New York market.

  Sloop yacht, Ansom Hustman, from Sheepshead Bay, L. I., with a party of sporting men on board, was in our waters this week, on the way home, from Old Point Comfort.

  Lieut. Wadsworth and Pilot Johnson, have been with us for several weeks - drilling the Life Station boys and condemning old worn out articles used at the station.

  A severe north-east storm prevailing here from Friday, of last week, to Tuesday, brought everything to a stand still in the way of work, except to watch the boats and keep them from being damaged.

  The latest reports from Philadelphia and other Northern markets are, that "oysters are looking up" - to the delight, you would say, of all our people, if you could see the smiles with which the news was received.

  A runaway horse of Mr. Jos. V. Jester, caused considerable excitement on our street last Saturday, while it was thronged with people.  The horse and cart attached was capsized by striking a tree in front of the Atlantic, without much damage.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  W. H. Holbrook, Boston; Geo. Bomburger, Jos. H. Morrow, Phila.; Robert Fisher, A. L. Leaber, C. B. Panty, T. J. LeCompt, Harry Snow, J. O. Hoskins, Balto.; M. H. Pope, E. H. Benson, Pocomoke; Capt. W. K. Collins, Lieut. Wadsworth, Accomac."

Missing next three March 1892 issues.  No mention of Chincoteague in only March issue on file.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 2 April 1892, on page 3, columns 1 and 2, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, April 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, for the practice of his profession.  ...

  Accomac will be entitled to 32 delegates and Northampton to 10 delegates to the Democratic State Convention, which meets in Richmond, Thursday, May 19th.  ...

  The following appointments were made for Accomac at the Conference of colored Methodists, at Salisbury, Md., which adjourned last Monday:  Chincoteague, C. E. Henry; Leemont, J. W. Cook; Wattsville, M. L. McKenney; Fair Oaks, R. H. Coleman.  ...

  Dr. John W. Bowdoin, Chairman of the Democratic County Committee, authorizes the announcement, that a Democratic Mass-Meeting will be held at Accomac C. H., the first day of April Court next, for the purpose of electing delegates to the Democratic State Convention, which meets in the city of Richmond, May 19th."

  Seen in column 3, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  A Good Templar Lodge was organized here last week by Dr. Kirby.

  The Harry Lindley troupe filled our Town Hall, 4 nights last week, with a large and appreciative audience.

  Mr. Charles Turlington and Mrs. Susan Powell were married on the 29th ult., Rev. J. W. Iurner officiating.

  Mrs. Pauline Adams, wife of W. T. Adams, died March 29th, after a long illness of a complication of diseases, aged 74 years.

  Dr. N. S. Smith has sold Pill Box, a fine Morrill colt, to a gentleman of Newark, N. J., at a fancy price - figures unknown.

  Wm. J. Matthews is just home from a trip to Milton, Delaware.  While there, he bought the schooner L. B. Chandler, which will arrive here shortly to load with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn.

  Mr. Daniel Beebe and Miss Lizzie Daisey, were married Saturday, March 26th, at the residence of the groom's sister, Mrs. Hall, Rev. J. F. Wooden officiating.  They were recipients of many presents from friends.

  Mr. Edgar Sturgis, of Stockton, Md., and Miss Annie Cluff of this place, were married in Snow Hill, Md., on the 24th ult., and arrived here in the afternoon of that day.  A reception was held in the bride's home.  They received a large number of handsome presents.

  Mr. Jos. M. Feddeman, son and mother, are visiting friends in Baltimore  -  Miss Rebecca Jeffries is with friends at Girdletree, Md  -  Mrs. Jas. F. Williams has returned from Eastville, where she has been spending the winter  -  Mrs. J. E. Massey and Mrs. C. O. Disbrow are in Philadelphia, with sick relatives.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Commander Harrington, Philadelphia; C. O. Eames, W. B. Troy, Harry Lindlay, J. M. Morgan, N. Y.; G. W. Rolph, C. L. Leber, O. M. Byrd, Baltimore; C. C. Mumford, Showells, Md.; A. P. Shirk, Lancaster, Pa.; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; S. W. Jones, Jersey City; Dr. S. Kanefolk, Weehawken, N. J.; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; J. L. Reed, Richmond, Va.; Frank H. Dryden, Pocomoke City; Lieut. Wadsworth, Capt. B. S. Rich, Accomac.

  Rev. J. F. Wooden, pastor of our M. P. Church, preaches the last sermon of the conference year next Sunday night.  He is generally held in high esteem here, and the members of his church will petition for his return to them another year.  They showed their high appreciation of his services, together with other friends, by giving him last week, the heaviest "pounding" that any pastor of that church ever received here.  They filled his larder with sugar, coffee, eggs, fruit, etc.

  Rev. J. W. Turner has been engaged as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church for another year.  He had received a call to a church in New Jersey, and left last week to accept the same, but he found when arriving there, telegrams awaiting him, soon followed by letters asking him to return.  He could not resist the appeals and was welcomed back this week, receiving many tokens of affection upon his return, at a heavy pounding given him, of the things that the "inner man" requires - and an increase of salary for this year."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 9 April 1892, on page 3, column 3, under "County Court Proceedings.  March Term, 1892:"

  "  ...  Elijah Russell filed his annual report as surveyor of public roads in the district of the Islands.  ..."

  Seen in column 4, under "MARRIED:"

"BOOTH-ANDREWS  -  At Chincoteague Island, April 5th, 1892, by Rev. J. W. Turner, George Booth to Miss Rebecca J. Andrews."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 16 April 1892, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "B. T. Gunter, Jr., county surveyor, will be at Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, next Monday and Tuesday.  Persons wishing his services are requested to call upon him at that place and be prepared to have their work done without delay.  ...

  The Congressional House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Monday reported favorably the bill appropriating $16,354 for the construction of a telephone line along the Virginia coast from Cape Charles to Assateague Island.  It is further provided that telegraphic communication shall be maintained with the principal seaports of the Atlantic coast."

  Seen in column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mr. D. J. Whealton, made us a short visit this week.

  Capt. Wm. Burton, Jr., of Locustville, is here on a visit to his sister.

  John Wimbrough, died on the 6th inst., aged 45 years.  His wife and four children survive him.

  Edgar V. Twyford, is erecting a dwelling which will be, when completed, one of the handsomest on the Island.

  Schooner John A. Kelsey, John D. [B.] Whealton captain, arrived here last week from West Indies, on her way to New York city.

  Isaac Coffin and family, former residents, moved back to Chincoteague, this day of writing.  He will open his large store again in a few days.

  The following vessels have loaded here with oyster plants in the last ten days:  L. B. Leeds and John Wesley, for New Jersey; Susan Jane, John M. Price, R. F. Hastings, Elliott and Wm. Sherman, Thomas Thomas, P. J. Hart and others for Fair Haven, Conn.

 A lodge of Red Men will be organized at Franklin City, next Monday night, by brethren of the Order at Chincoteague, and the initiates will find that their joints will need a vigorous application of Indian medicine next morning, if handled as roughly as they were here.

  Rev. Mr. Sanford, of Petersburg, has accepted a call to the Union Baptist Church and preached his introductory sermon last Sunday morning.  He made a good impression both as man and preacher, and our people think the church was very fortunate to secure his services.  He is engaged at a salary of $500 and free parsonage.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Dr. R. H. D. Ellis and wife, W. E. Doughty, J. H. Feddeman, R. S. Stant, J. H. Boggs, Baltimore; J. W. Long, Philadelphia; B. S. Jones, R. Hall, New York; M. E. Selby, James Fletcher, Wilmington; A. J. Merrill, Atlantic City; H. Clay Dennis, Snow Hill; Miss Minnie Pettit, Miss Bettie Evans, Dr. O. F. Byrd, J. W. Otwell, Accomac.

  The dwelling of Mr. Edward Derickson caught fire on morning of 3rd inst., about 4 o'clock, and was well ablaze before the family sleeping in the house found it out.  The suffocation produced by the smoke aroused them in time only to escape and save a few pieces of furniture.  The origin of fire is unknown.  The house cost $1,200 and had an insurance of $500 on it.  The furniture was insured for $200."

  Two articles are found in column 3:

"Court Notice:

  The County Court of Accomac will, on the first day (Monday) of the April Term next thereof, proceed, in accordance with Sec: 4 of the Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, entitled "An Act to protect the Oyster Industry of the Commonwealth," approved Febry: 29, 1892, to appoint three Commissioners for said County, to act with the Shell-Fish Commissioner, which said three Commissioners are to determine the question of what bottoms are natural Oyster Beds, Rocks or Shoals, and the lines defining these limits are to be run by the Shell-Fish Commissioner and the Engineer as said three Commissioners may direct.

  On the same day the Court will also appoint seven Oyster-Inspectors for said County, as directed by Sec: 2131 of the Code of 1887 (as amended and re-enacted by the Act of Febry: 25, 1892) and by Sec: 4, Chap: 363, Session Acts 1891-2, approved Febry: 25, 1892, for the registration of Boats to be used in taking or catching Oysters from the natural Rocks, Beds or Shoals, and for other purposes.

  On the fourth and fifth days (Thursday and Friday) of said Term, the Court will hear applications for License to keep an Ordinary, or to sell Ardent-Spirits, or Malt-Liquors, in the several modes authorized by the statute-law of the State

  By order of the Judge.  1892 April 14th."  ...

"Life Saving on our Coast.

  The Treasury is taking much interest in the bill before Congress for the establishment of a communication between seven life saving stations on the Virginia coast, between Cape Charles and Assateague.  It will cost $16,000 to erect a telephone line connecting these stations, and making a connection with the nearest telephone station at Cape Charles, Va.  The heavy cost is explained by the fact that the numerous inlets along the coast will have to be cabled.  The reports show that since August 26th last, twenty-six wrecks occurred along this coast, of which five were steamships.  Had the telephone line been in operation, so that the life-saving crews could have been concentrated on short notice, much valuable property could have been saved, and sent tugs to assist in saving the property.  -  Norfolk Ledger."

   Seen in column 4:

"The Fish Commissioner.

  The Board of the Chesapeake and its Tributaries, consisting of the Governor, Commissioner of Public Accounts and the Treasurer, held a meeting at the office of the Executive yesterday.  It was decided to request Dr. J. T. Wilkins, Jr., the Fish Commissioner, to attend a meeting of the board as soon as possible.  Dr. Wilkins is to supervise the survey to be made of the oyster lands during the coming summer.  -  Richmond Times, 12th."

  Two articles in column 5, also:

"Conference Appointments.

  The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, closed its late session at Pocomoke City, Wednesday last.  This Conference was composed of more than one hundred traveling ministers and as many lay delegates, but we give below a few only of the appointments of ministers known to many persons in this county:  ...  Chincoteague, J. F. Wooden; ..."

  And:

"The President's Visit to Accomac.

  The President [Benjamin Harrison] arrived by train at New Church, on Friday morning, of last week, on a snipe shooting expedition to that locality.  His coming was unheralded and consequently he was not received with "plumes and banners gay," but Mr. John Brittingham, who happened to be at the depot on his arrival, was equal to the occasion and boarding the train was cordially received by the President and in turn in an impromptu address extended to him the hospitalities of the Eastern Shore.  He spent the day in gunning, chaperoned by such skillful sportsmen as Messrs. W. U. Schoolfield and Hiram Brittingham, and bagged quite a number of birds - taking an old fashioned Eastern Shore dinner with Mr. J. E. Brittingham, a staunch Democrat, near the Virginia line.  He expressed himself as pleased with the trip and said that he would make another visit."

President Benjamin Harrison after a Presidential day of gunning.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 23 April 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  The public schools closed here on 23rd inst.

  The Life Saving Stations in this district are being thoroughly painted.

  Ralph, son of Mr. D. M. Merritt, died Saturday, 16th inst., aged 13 months.

  Mr. John W. Warren, a prominent citizen of our town, at this writing, is in New York.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas, arrived here this week, with load of ice for J. T. Kenney  -  and schooner Palestine with load of coal for Capt. R. E. Swift.

  Capt. John H. Hopkins, deputy treasurer, and Mr. James W. Broughton, commissioner, visited us this week, to issue license certificates to our business men.

  The building boom continues here.  Handsome dwellings recently finished by Reuben Jester and Daniel Beebe  -  new dwelling in course of erection for Joshua Hudson, Jr.  -  storehouse of Isaac Coffin being enlarged &c.

  A tin medal recently received by Mr. Peter White for distinguished gallantry in rescuing crew of steamer Dispatch [sic], has made his brethren in the Life Saving Service green with envy.  Admiring friends sent the medal, which the Government should have awarded him.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  T. J. Drysdale, N. Y.; W. J. Theargood, E. R. Sipple, Georgetown, Del.; Capt. Gabe De Waal, Stockton, Md.; O. W. Byrd, Baltimore; Chas. West, Frankford, Del.; Miss M. B. Wallop, Miss Mamie Pettit, B. T. Gunter, Jr., G. Walter Mapp, M. M. Lang, J. W. Edmonds, Accomac.

  Two cases before our Justice's court this week:

  Commonwealth vs. Daniel Beebe, charged with assaulting one Lynch.  Defendant fined $2.50 and costs, and bound to keep the peace.

  Commonwealth vs. Mrs. Obadiah Fisher, charged with shooting divers [sic] and sundry persons.  In this case court was hung and hearing denied.  The facts before the court were, that the defendant tiring of calls at night for her husband, Obadiah, and in being otherwise molested, armed herself with a shot-gun on Saturday night for them.  They were on hand as she expected, but not in sight and five out of eight of a group of innocent persons passing at the time received the charge viz:  Mordecai Andrews, shot in ear and neck  -   Jesse Daisey, in the ear  -  J. J. Thornton, in ear and neck  -  son of D. J. Jester, in finger and David Andrews had the entire top of his hat shot away.  Fortunately none of the wounds were serious."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 30 April 1892, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News" headline:

  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, May 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, for the practice of his profession."

  Seen in column 3:

"Democratic Mass-Meeting  -  Cleveland Delegates Elected.

... On motion, a committee appointed by the Chair, ... reported the names of the following delegates and alternates to the State Convention, unanimously ratified by said meeting:  ...

Islands.   Delegates - H. Lee Hudson, D. J. Whealton, O. M. Jones.  Alternates - A. F. Matthews, W. F. R. Cropper, W. K. Bunting.   ..."

  Found in column 4:

"Circuit Court Proceedings.   -   April Term, 1892.

...  Joshua W. Whealton and wife vs. Demetrius Lewis and others.  Decree for sale.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 7 May 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Isaac Coffin is quite sick at this writing.

  Clarke & Co., auctioneers, of Philadelphia, are here and "doing a lively business."

  Quarterly meeting held here in our M. E. Church, this week, by Presiding Elder Cockran [sic].

  Professor George Laws and brother William, of Salisbury, made us a short visit this week.

  Schooners Susan Ann and Burnettie were loaded here last week with three thousand bushels of oysters for Fair Haven, Conn.

  Evangelist Delbon, of Wilmington, Del., arrived here last Saturday, and revival meetings are being held, conducted by him, in our churches.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was here last week to receive the five new self-bailing life boats shipped via Chincoteague to Green Run, Cobbs Island, Wallops Island, Parramores Beach and Lewes, Del.

  A wedding in high life will take place, says madame rumor, the last of this month, in which a pretty school miss of Chincoteague will be one of the principals.  The ceremony will be solemnized in Philadelphia.

  Capt. Sealmore Bloxom, keeper of Pope's Island Life Saving Station, received this week a present of $50 from the Lewestown Wrecking Co., for gallant and prompt assistance rendered by himself and crew to an English steamer in distress during the Spring.  It was entirely unexpected by him, but a recognition fully merited.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  G. C. Heldt, York, Pa.; L. W. Barker, Philadelphia; G. C. Ricords, Baltimore; Wm. Bauman, M. E. Selby, F. C. Truitt, G. W. Johnson, Wilmington, Del.; W. H. Tunis, Clayton; J. J. Boyce & Son, Georgetown; E. B. Davidson, Milford; G. W. Truitt, Snow Hill; B. S. Rich, J. H. Melvin, Logan Henderson, Dr. O. F. Byrd, John Rowley, Thomas Ross, Accomac.

  Mrs. Hettie Collins, wife of Charles Collins, a merchant of this place, while in Philadelphia on a visit to her daughters, died on 26th ult., aged 61 years.  She had been a life long member of the Methodist Church until recently, when she associated herself with the "Sanctified Band," which has about eighty members here.  At her request they met her remains at the steamboat wharf and accompanied them to the grave, singing tunes familiar to her while living.

  Mrs. Elizabeth Twyford received a telegram from Mississippi, on the 1st inst., announcing the death of her son Thomas on the day previous.  He was a native of this county, but of late years has been engaged in the mercantile business in that State, and had greatly prospered.  He was an excellent young man and his death at the early age of 33 years is greatly regretted in this community.  He was the son of Wm. and Elizabeth Twyford."

  Seen in column 3:

"Apportionment of School Funds.

  Apportionment of county school funds collected from 1st of December, 1891 to April 1st, 1892: ...

Islands District - School Population  802;  Per Capita  0.0259 cents;  Amount  $20.49;  Treasurer's Commission  $1.02;  Amount to District  $19.46 [off by 1 penny]  ...

  County treasurer and clerks of the respective school districts will please copy.

JNO. E. MAPP, Supt. Schools."

   Seen in column 4:

"Circuit Court Proceedings. - April Term, 1892.

 "...  Florence M. Lewis, by next friend, vs. Joshua W. Whealton and wife, &c.   Decree removing cause from docket.  ..."

And seen in column 5:

"Oyster Inspectors' Districts.

Laid Off by Court at April Term.

  Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 2131 of the Code of 1887 (as amended and re-enacted by the Act of February 25, 1892), and of Sec. 4 of Chap. 363, Session Acts 1891-'92, approved February 25, 1892, for the registration of boats to be used in taking or catching oysters from the natural rocks, beds, or shoals, and for other purposes, the Court this day laid off the oyster portion of this county into seven districts as follows:

  District No. 1 -  The territory embraced within the following metes and bounds, to wit:  Bounded on the North by the line dividing on the Eastern side of this county the waters of Virginia from the waters of Maryland, on the South by a right line drawn from the mouth of Assawoman Creek through Assawoman Inlet to the Atlantic Ocean, on the East by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the West by the mainland of the county.

  District No. 2 -  ... "

 

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 14 May 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Best creamery butter at Matthew's store at 30 cents per pound.

  Our milliners all arrived home this week with a full line of spring goods.

  Capt. John W. Bunting & Sons have opened their fish factory and are doing a good business.

  The "Sanctified people" of the Island, eighty members or more, will erect a church up the Island soon.

  The colored members of Methodist Church are tearing down their old church and will build another on larger scale.

  Mr. Wm. Messick is in Richmond, this week, as a representative to Supreme Order of Red Men, from Chincoteague Lodge.

  Quite a number of Wallop's Island club men passed through here Saturday.  Their premises have been improved of late by cook houses, out-buildings, &c.

  The horse of Mr. S. E. Matthews, with post of a windlass attached, ran through our town crowded with people last Tuesday, and the right of way was accorded him without contest.  He came to a halt only when so cut and bruised, that further locomotion was impossible.

  Capt. R. E. Swift is in New England looking for a small steamboat, to run from this place to mainland  for the accommodation of the travelling pulic [sic],  A "long felt want will be met," if he can find a boat to suit him, and he will have the best wishes of everyone for the success of his enterprise.

  Mrs. J. E. Matthews is visiting friends at Pocomoke City  -  Miss A. L. Bloxom is with friends in Philadelphia  - Mr. Wolsey Burton is just home from the Quaker city  -  Miss A. Hilton of Pleasantville, N. J., is here the guest of family of Capt. Thos. Beebe  -  Mrs. Esther Selby of Horntown, and Mrs. Dr. McMaster of Pocomoke City spent several days here this week on a visit to friends.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  George Stephens and wife, James McAllister, J. W. Field, G. W. Shultz, Philadelphia; C. G. Turner and wife, Jas. H. Fletcher, M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Daniel M. Moon, Amos Cartell, Lancaster, Pa.; G. D. Pleasants, Richmond; H. J. Hauck, Harry Hauck, Snow Hill, Md.; E. B. Coe, J. O. Haskins, R. S. Stant, Robt. Fisher, Baltimore; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke City; Alfred Sharpley, Thomas Tull, Stockton, Md.; Thos. Davis, F. G. Lankford, Thos. Savage, Dr. E. E. Kellam, Accomac."

   In column 3, under "County Court Proceedings.  April Term, 1892:"

"...  Following fines were paid into court: ... - by Emory Maffitt, J. P., $5 fine, received of Gros Whealton, for shooting on public road and $2.00 fine, received of Daniel Beebe, for disturbing public peace - ...

  Elva A. Jeffries was appointed and qualified as inspector of oysters for district No. 1 - ...

  Oyster inspectors made report of collections, from 1st day of March, 1892, (under old law) as follows: Elva A. Jeffries, 1st district, collected, $12.92, due State, $11.63 - ...

  Joseph R. Riggs and John A. M. Whealton qualified as notaries public.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 21 May 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Best creamery butter at Matthew's store at 30 cents per pound.

  Eggs are plentiful on our marshes this season, and people are gathering them in daily.

  Mr. John R. Tarr returned home this week from a business trip to Philadelphia.

  Fish of fine quality and in good variety are now being caught at sea by our citizens.  They never were finer at this time of the year.

  Capt. S. J. Mumford and wife gave a tea party to all our ministers and their families last week, and "it goes without saying" entertained them elegantly.

  Mr. Isaac Coffin reported seriously ill in last issue of ENTERPRISE, died on 14th inst., aged 71 years.  He was one of our leading merchants and a highly respected citizen.

  A union revival meeting is now in progress at our M. P. Church, conducted by the pastors of Baptist and Methodist Churches, and participated by members of all denominations here.

  Game abundant with us at this time, and the Atlantic hotel is liberally patronized by sportsmen from the northern cities.  Each one "bags" from 100 to 500 birds daily according to his skill in handling the gun.

  Mr. Luke C. Lewis and Mrs. Jane Lewis were married in Philadelphia, on 15th inst., and left by train on that day for this place, their future home.  On their arrival here a handsome supper was served to numerous friends at groom's house.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Amos Cole and wife, Miss Lucy Cole, M. W. Cole, Chas. Dennis, Dover, Del.; Henry Harrington, S. S. Sapp, Harrington, Del.; J. V. Gillespie, A. M. Gogen, C. P. Truitt, B. B. Priest, Phila.; Miss Susie Duffrey, Montana; R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill; W. J. White, Pocomoke City; Jas. H. Feddeman, Baltimore; Thos. Ross, John J. Johnson, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 28 May 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Best creamery butter at Matthew's store at 30 cents per pound.

  Mrs. Eliza Cherricks died on the 22nd inst., after a long illness, aged 65 years.

  Capt. John W. Bunting is building a large wharf in front of his property between Island Hotel and Atlantic Hotel.

  Misses Ida Matthews, Florence Davis, Georgie Tracey, Josie Cropper and Mollie Stevens - all closed their schools on 20th inst.

  Quite a number of people here this week from mainland, to rent homes, failed to secure them as every dwelling on our Island is occupied.

  A few weeks ago, Jos. T. Kenney started a delivery family supply wagon in connection with his store - to-day there are four with a prospect of four more.

  Our oyster season, which closes on 30th inst., has been a fair one.  The bivalve needs a rest and our people are too law-abiding, it is hoped, to disturb its summer repose.

  Mr. Charles Jeffries and Miss Cornelia Cherricks, were married on the 19th inst., Rev. F. J. Wooden, officiating.  A reception was held at the groom's home and supper served to a large concourse of friends.  They were the recipients of many handsome presents.

  Miss Mollie Stevens, one of our pretty teachers, left for Baltimore, on 20th inst., to remain until the 7th of next month, when Rev. W. Russell Collins, of Philadelphia, will claim her as his bride.  She was accompanied by Miss Ida. M. Matthews, one of her bridesmaids.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  N. Palmer, F. Hornthall, New York; O. W. Byrd, Baltimore; J. W. Riley and wife, Fort Hunter, Pa.; C. E. Bulsford and wife, Miss M. Cudlom, Harrisburg, Pa.; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; Miss M. L. Perry, Lynchburg, Va.; Rev. R. B. Scott and wife, Thos. B. C. Gibb and wife, Miss Anne M. Scott, Miss Mary J. Scott, W. J. Gibb, Accomac.

  Our people were swindled to the tune of several thousand dollars some time ago by the collapse of the "Diamond League", and the latest advices are that the greater part of $4,000 recently invested by them in the "American Fraternal Circle" has gone where the "woodbine twineth."  The prospect of the failure of the Order has caused great excitement here, as most of the people interested are poor and could not afford to be swindled as they have been."   [Note:  From The Jersey City News on page 1, 14 February 1890:  "The American Fraternal Circle" states: "For $2.50 monthly it pays $1,000 in seven years, as follows: - $200 in three years, $300 in five years, $500 in seven years; $25 weekly when sick; $500 in case of death after three years; $1,000 after five years.  Send for information to..."  After going to court, the group was placed in receivership, and in September 1892, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported: "A dispatch from Baltimore says that the receivers of the American Fraternal Circle state that members will be repaid all that they have paid in since February 9, 1892.  There are about 19,000 members interested in the funds."  The bolding is mine - If you joined the Order of the American Fraternal Circle in mid-1889, in it's early days, a person may have made up to 27 monthly payments of $2.50 (up to $67.50), but you will only receive repayment of up to $17.50, if you paid each month, after the 9th..]

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 4 June 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  H. C. Edmiston, of New York City, was here this week to take back to that city the yacht stolen from him last Fall and captured at this place by some of our citizens.

  Mrs. O. M. Jones is visiting friends at Shelltown, Md.  -  Miss Mollie Smith is the guest of friends in Wilmington, Del.  -  Nat Kenney was home from Wilmington this week on a short visit to his parents.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  F. J. Allen, Barton Gennue, Robert Starr, J. M. Sinclair, E. S. Richardson, Dr. J. F. Herbert, Philadelphia; H. C. Edmerton, W. D. Pewson, New York; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; E. H. Benson, M. H. Pope, Pocomoke City; J. Y. Weshoff, C. J. Henneman, Harry Snow, Baltimore; Everett Hickman, C. W. Cullen, Georgetown; T. B. C. Gibb, Accomac.

  The annual sheep-penning will come off at Assateague Island, Wednesday, June 8th.  A big day is expected as there will be no other "penning" on any of the Islands.  All owners of sheep combine in fact this year and pen together, instead of having four or five "pennings" as heretofore.  It will be the gala day of the season with us and big preparations are being made for the event.  Refreshment stands will number fifteen or more, and cheap and comfortable transportation will be furnished to all who wish to be in attendance.  A thousand people or more are expected to be present."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 11 June 1892, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News" headline:
  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, June 19th, 20th and 21st, for the practice of his profession."

  Seen in column 3 under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Wesley Burton has returned from Philadelphia to make Chincoteague her home again.

  Rev. J. D. Kinzer, president of the Maryland Annual Conference of M. P. Church, will pay his annual visit to the church at this place, next Wednesday, 15th inst., and will preach once or twice while here.

  Mr. E. P. Timmons, of the firm Nock, Timmons & Co., and Jos. G. Savage, popular and well known commission merchants, of Philadelphia, were here during the week in the interest of their firms and to see old friends.

  Our harbor at this time is full of schooners and the average visitor is surprised in seeing so many here now that the oyster season is over, until told that they belong to citizens of this place.  Five years ago only 3 schooners hailed from this port, now there are some 25 or more.

  The sheep penning did not come off as announced, last Wednesday, owing to some misunderstanding, but the failure of same did not interfere with the festivities incident to such occasions.  The picnic usual in connection therewith, was well attended and a pleasant affair in all respects.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  L. Melson and wife, Bishopville, Md.; A. P. Shirk, Lancaster, Pa.; J. Dent, Washington, D. C.; J. J. Boyce and son, Georgetown, Del.; W. C. Guillett, J. A. Elligood, J. W. Field, G. W. Johnson, Philadelphia; W. Greenbaum, C. L. Leber, C. Mullen, W. A. Johnson, Baltimore; Lawrence Fernan and wife, Camden, N. J.; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del."

   Found in column 4 under "County Court Proceedings.  May Term, 1892:"

  "...  Capt. John W. Bunting was granted usual certificate to catch fish, to be manufactured into oil or manure, and also usual certificate to manufacture oil or manure from fish.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 18 June 1892, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News" headline:
  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, June 19th, 20th and 21st, for the practice of his profession."

  Seen in column 2 under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  The M. E. Church is being handsomely painted.

  Children's Day will be observed at Union Baptist Church, tomorrow, Sunday.

  L. F. Taylor and family, of Wachapreague, and family of uncle Billy Burton, are visiting friends here.

  Round potatoes are being shipped from this place in large quantities, but the prices are not satisfactory.

  The household effects of the Rev. Mr. Sanford, the new Baptist minister, arrived here Tuesday on schooner Leeds.

  The "Sanctified Church" in course of erection in upper part of the Island will seat more people than any church on the Island.  With a population of 2,500 we now have nine church edifices.

  Mr. Eba Whealton, of Folly Creek, bought a lot on Chincoteague, last week, with the view, it is reported, of building a handsome dwelling on same and making it his home again some time in the future.

  Since the oyster season expired many of our people have been engaged in overhauling, repainting and testing the speed of their boats.  Each, of course, has the fastest and of course talk is cheap and abundant just now, at all the public places.

  Children's Day was observed at Beulah Baptist Church last Sunday.  The church was handsomely decorated with evergreens and flowers, and the music and recitations were of a high order of merit.  The programme was an elaborate one and in all respects well rendered.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley preached four evenings last week, at Union Baptist Church, and the church was "filled to overflowing" on each occasion by old friends and members.  He has a fast hold upon the affections of our people as was shown by the many affectionate greetings received during his visit.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  G. W. Shultz, Philadelphia; T. S. Price, Stockton; C. S. Coffin, J. McAllen, F. H. Duveant, Snow Hill; H. P. Dale, Whaleyville, Md.; Jas. Fletcher, Wilmington; Thos. Ross, Jno. W. Gladding, Miss Lucy Evans, J. S. Ross, Wm. Covington, Erastus Johnson, Miss A. Johnson, E. M. Townsend, S. J. Stevenson, Accomac.

  The body of a drowned man was found on Wallops Island, on 10th inst., by members of the Life Saving crew.  He was about 45 years old, weighed about 180 pounds and was dressed in blue uniform, with brass buttons having the letters N. H. D. S. & V., on them.  A Waterbury watch and a piece of paper with May on it were the only things found in his pocket.  The body was cared for and buried by Capt. Whealton and crew."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 25 June 1892, on page 3, column 3, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Master Isaac Hudson is home from business college, Philadelphia, on a visit to his parents.

  Miss N. E. Cluff, daughter of Geo. W. Cluff, died on Friday, 17th inst., of dropsy, aged 14 years.

  Children's Day exercises come off at our M. P. Church, to-morrow, Sunday.  Everybody invited.

  Mr. D. J. Whealton paid us a flying visit this week and brought his family with him to remain during the summer.

  Children's Day, observed at Union Baptist Church, last Sunday, was largely attended.  The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers - music and recitations of very high order of merit.

  Louis Whealton, Caleb Bowden, Ansel Whealton and Wm. Whealton returned home from college at Westminster, Md., last Saturday.  The first two are distinguished graduates of that institution, this session.

  The Atlantic Hotel has been filled to its utmost capacity this week and numerous inquiries of late by letter indicate very liberal patronage during the entire summer and popularity with the travelling public that is growing daily.

  A grand festival under the auspices of the Beulah Baptist Church, will be held in front of Hotel on the 4th of July.  An address will be delivered on the occasion by Rev. J. W. Turner.  Proceeds for benefit of the church.  Cordial invitation extended to everyone.

  Commander F. [P.] F. Harrington was here this week on an inspecting tour to Assateague, and Killick Shoals Lights and pronounced them, in first class order.  He awarded to Bunting & Sons, contract to keep Metompkin buoys clean and in proper places at the price of $125 annually.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Com. F. F. Harrington, H. Bamber, H. T. Brandebray, G. C. Callahan, Philadelphia; Hon. E. N. Vallandigham and wife, New York; Dr. James C. Derickson, Mrs. S. D. Carey, Berlin; H. H. Ward, J. B. Bell, Rev. M. F. Davis, John F. Hide, James Fletcher, Wilmington, Del.; George W. Rolph, J. H. Boggs, H. Snow, L. C. Byrd and wife, J. H. Feddeman, R. B. Fisher, Baltimore; H. Whitehead, Reading, Pa.; J. B. Hopkins, Pocomoke; Miss Florence McCullough, Port Deposit, Md.; F. C. Poster, Smyrna, Del.; W. J. Thoroughgood, Georgetown, Del.; Capt. L. J. Houston, Stockton, Md.; Miss Mary Matthews, Mrs. A. F. Byrd, Dr. O. F. Byrd, Thomas Davis, Charles Swift, Accomac."

  Spotted in column 4:

"Fair and Festival.

  Will be held at Chincoteague Baptist Church, Tuesday, July 12th, next.  Dinner, supper, ice cream and all the delicacies of the season.  Toy table for the children will be made a specialty.  Public speaking at 11 a. m. and 3 p. m.  If Tuesday should be a bad day, will hold Wednesday.  Proceeds to repair church.  COMMITTEE."

Missing issues from July 2 and 9, 1892.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 16 July 1892, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News" headline:
  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, July 25th, 26th and 27th, for the practice of his profession."

  Seen in column 2 under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Rev. J. W. Turner left Tuesday, to accept a call near Newark, N. J.

  Mr. John A. M. Whealton is having a large wharf built opposite his store.

  Mr. Frank P. Brent is here at this writing to assist in instituting a Masonic Lodge.

  Our roads - if our overseer could see as others see them - perhaps, an improvement could be hoped for.

  Four persons were baptized here on 7th inst., and admitted into the Union Baptist Church - several others will be baptized Sunday afternoon.

  A large oyster shucking house is being built by John W. Bunting & Sons, and its size indicates that they expect to do a large business in that line next winter.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Fred Pecker, O. W. Byrd, Baltimore, Md.; J. S. Creswell, Philadelphia; B. Littleton, Snow Hill, Md.; H. P. Dale, Whaleyville, Md.; Frank P. Brent, Capt. John Johnson, E. Sturgis, Accomac.

  The net receipts of the fair at Union Baptist Church on the 4th, after treating handsomely the Sunday school children, was $40.75 - of the Beulah Baptist Church, on same day, who likewise were as liberal to the children, was $105.

  Three of our worthy citizens, Capt. O. F. Parker, H. Samuel Timmons and J. Mitchell Feddeman, had a narrow escape from drowning last week.  They had been out sea-fishing in yacht Flora and while coming in inlet under full sail, the yacht was caught by a whirlwind and turned over.  The Capt. caught under main-sail was extricated with difficulty by his two companions on the bottom of the boat, when the boat capsizing the other way threw them into the water, where after a gallant fight between life and death Capt. Thos. Taylor went to their rescue.  The three gentlemen are veterans in the Life Saving Service - and persons of less endurance than they - - would doubtless, at this time, be filling watery graves."

Missing 23 July 1892 issue.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 30 July 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague. 

  Rev. J. B. Pruitt, of Onancock, is filling the pulpit of Beulah Baptist Church, at this time.

  Fish never more plentiful with us.  So many are being caught, that they can neither be sold nor given away.

  Col, [sic] W. J. Aydelotte and wife, of Pocomoke City, are spending the summer here with their daughter, Mrs. D. J. Whealton.

  Mrs. A. T. Sharpley and children, and Mr. Solomon Loffland, of Philadelphia, and Master Jos. T. Kenney, of Wilmington, Del.. are visiting friends here.

  Pensions have been awarded to citizens of this place as follows:  to Mr. Ezra Adams, $64 and $8 per month during life  -  to Jacob Wessels, colored, $286 and $12 monthly  -  to Zack George, colored, $128 and $12 monthly.

  Prof . W. H. Pleasants, of Hollins Institute [now Hollins University], and Prof. F. P. Brent, of Onancock, spent several days with us last week in the interest of our new Masonic Lodge.  The applicants for initiation into the Order here are numerous - they assisted in the initiation of two of them.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  G. Stephens and wife, H. F. Brandeburg, Philadelphia; J. O. Haskins, Henry Snow, Misses Emma and Hennie Henderson, Misses Blanche and Grace Belear, Baltimore; Eugene Riggin and wife, California; Rev. R. Scott and wife, Misses Mary and Sallie Bishop, Harry, John S., and Geo. Bishop, Hon. G. W. Covington, Geo. A. Payne, Snow Hill; Prof. W. H. Pleasants and Miss Mary Pleasants, Hollins Institute; F. P. Brent, Logan Henderson and Frank Messick, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 6 August 1892, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News" headline:
  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, August 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th, for the practice of his profession.

  Mr. John H. Hopkins, deputy treasurer, will be on Chincoteague, during the pony pennings, August 10th and 11th, for the convenience of tax payers.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley has been given a vacation by churches in his charge, Drummondtown and Hollies, during the month of August.  He will seek the health and recreation, for which it was given, on Chincoteague.  He left with his family for that place Tuesday night."

  Seen in column 3 under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Harry White, of Wilmington, Del., is visiting his brother, Dr. R. W. White.

  Schooner Elliot arrived here this week with 50 tons of coal which was sold at retail for $5.50 per ton.

  Robert Richardson and wife, and Robert Scarborough and wife, of Philadelphia, are visiting friends at this place.

  A large force of mechanics are at present engaged in repairing the wharf and moving the office of P. W. & B. R. R. Co.

  James Scott, proprietor of the Green Run Hotel, here for medical treatment for several weeks past, is very ill at this writing.

  Schooner Hasting arrived this week with supply of coal for stations from Ocean City to Metompkin, furnished by contractor S. E. Matthews.

  Big preparations are being made to accommodate the large crowd expected to attend the pony pennings on Chincoteague and Assateague, on the 10th and 11th insts.  A large number of ponies will be offered for sale.

  During a severe electrical storm here on the 30th ult., several persons were shocked and the dwelling of Thomas Cherricks was struck by lightning and almost demolished.  His furniture too was almost entirely destroyed.  Fortunately he and his family were from home at the time.  Enough money almost has been subscribed by our citizens to replace his losses.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  W. B. King and wife, Washington, D. C.; Miss Ida Hern, Suffolk, Va.; W. J. Lindsay and wife, Misses Aline and Annie Lindsay, M. C. Garrick, C. S. Austin, C. J. Heinman, W. B. Doughty, Baltimore; F. O. Andrews, M. Schenck and wife, Philadelphia; H. P. Dale, Salisbury; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; T. C. Bonnewell, E. J. Melson, W. C. Coleburn, Wood Tull, J. U. Barnes, Misses Nannie White, W. A. Rowland, Mary and Lillie Evans, Pocomoke; C. V. Willis, N. B. Wescott, Dr. O. F. Byrd, L. F. Taylor, M. R. Bulman, F. M. Messick, Accomac.

  Capt. R. E. Swift, while absent from Chincoteague, died on July 29th, at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. T. H. B. Corbin, near Jenkins Bridge, aged 72 years.  He was in all respects a very worthy man and generally esteemed by all of our people.  For the most of his life he was  an employee of the Old Dominion Steamship Co., and the captain of the first steamer plying between here and Franklin City.  Resigning that position, he was for a short while a merchant of this place.  Always active and enterprising, he was having a small steamer built, at the time of his death, for towing boats and carrying passengers to any point on our waters."

   Seen in column 4:

"County School Board.

  The County School Board met August 1st, and transacted considerable business and made the following settlements with the county treasurer:  Pungoteague District: ...

District Of Islands:  

Grandstaff fund      $859.34

State fund                 248.62

Total from State   $1,107.96  (all paid out)

County fund                            $389.87

Paid including delinquents       267.28

Balance county fund on hand $122.59

Amount district fund              $189.21

Less insolvents                             9.66

County expenses                          7.00

Warrants                                      16.00

Balance district fund on hand  $156.55   

   The Board decided to open the schools October 3rd, and to close them Christmas week without pay to the teachers  -  October 12th, Columbus Day, being the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, is to be celebrated at all the school houses, and Easter Monday is given as a legal holiday.  It was also decided that hereafter, days lost by teachers cannot be made up by teaching on Saturdays, but the time lost from sickness or other unavoidable cause, made [sic] be made up at the close of the session.

  The following resolutions were also unanimously adopted:

 Be it resolved by the County School Board, that the Commissioners of "Sanford Charity Fund" be and they are hereby requested to urge the prompt payment of all interest now in arrears on bonds due said fund; and if any of the parties who are indebted to said fund shall fail to pay the interest within ninety days after the same shall become due and be demanded, then said Commissioners are instructed to take such steps as they may deem necessary to collect the bonds on which the interest is thus in arrears.

  Whereas, we the trustees of the respective School Boards of Accomac county, knowing by experience and observation that petitions for certain teachers presented by divers [sic] patrons and teachers tend only to discord, dissatisfaction and often injure the schools, therefore, we, the County School Board, this day assembled, resolve:  

  That we disapprove of such petitions, and that we will in future discountenance them, but after receiving applications for schools, we will, to the best of our judgement, make such appointments as we as we consider for the best interest of all concerned.

   Respectfully,   J. D. PARSONS, Clerk."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 13 August 1892, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News" headline:

  "Rt. Rev. A. A. Curtis, bishop of Wilmington, will deliver a free lecture in the hall at Chincoteague, Tuesday, August 16th, at 7:30 p. m.  All are invited.  ..

  Secretary Foster, of the Treasury Department, has awarded the contract for the poles for the telephone line along the Virginia coast from Cape Charles to Assateague Island, for the use of the life saving station, to Charles S. Colonna, of Berkeley, Va."

  Seen in column 3 under "County Court Proceedings.  July Term, 1982:"

 " ...  Authority to celebrate rites of matrimony within the magisterial district of the Island was granted to James B. Workman.  ..."

The August 20 and 27, 1892 issues are not available.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 3 September 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Levin Powell died on the 22nd inst., aged 66 years.

  Mr. Joseph V. Jester is erecting a handsome new building.

  Rowley & Jones opened their new store down the Island this week.

  James Jones and Miss Adlie Daisey were married by Rev. R. B. Sanford, on the 23rd inst.

  James Mumford, Jr., and Miss J. K. Daisey were married at Camden, N. J., on the 18th.  They arrived on yacht Morris at this place on the 25th inst.

  Schooner James Kelsey, John B. Whealton, Jr., captain, arrived here on the 25th, loaded with coconuts, from South America, bound to New York.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  George Stephens and wife, E. G. Dixon and wife, Philadelphia; J. S. Price, James M. Callen, John Figgs, Snow Hill; James H. McGloather, Georgetown, Del.; John Parris, Oxford, Md.; Prof. John G. Robinson, E. O. Jones, Baltimore; James C. Evans, Chester, Pa.; H. W. Talbert and wife, Barneget, N. J.; Frank P. Brent, A. S. Matthews, Miss Mamie Pettit, Accomac."

Issue from 10 September 1892 is missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 17 September 1892, on page 3, column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Brady Smith, of Cape Charles, made us a short visit this week.

  Miss L. Purnell, of Snow Hill, Md., is visiting Miss Georgie Tracey.

  Master Had Smith left this week for Wilmington Business College.

  Mr. O. M. Jones has sold his setter dog to Wallops Island club for fifty dollars.

  Mr. S. Heckman, of Philadelphia, has leased the Isaac Coffin storehouse and opened a general store there.

  Misses Sallie and Mollie Wallop, guests of Miss Ida M. Matthews for several weeks past, have returned to their homes.

  Mr. J. Emory Massey has resigned as proprietor of  Island Hotel and will vacate same October 15th.  Capt. George W. Burch will succeed him, having leased same for a term of years.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  R. Z. Glanding, T. W. Reath, A. M. Biddle, Philadelphia; James Fletcher and wife, M. E. Selby, S. J. David, . R. Lynch, Wilmington; Lieut. Vennis, New York; W. H. and Harry Stewart, Washington, D. C.; J. T. Matthews, Snow Hill; B. T. Gunter, Jr., Dr. O. F. Byrd, J. B. Hopkins, L. F. J. Wilson, John Wilson, Accomac.

  One of the four year old wild ponies sold by W. J. Matthews to F. A. Mitchell, a horse man of Wilmington, Del., ten days before the Fair held there last week, took the first premium for beauty.  The present owner says he would not take ten times what he paid for him.  After ten days handling, the newspapers report: "He will lie down, kneel, sit on his haunches, put his foot in your pocket and do most anything you can reasonably want a horse to do, either for utility or fun." "

  Seen in column 3, under "County Court Proceedings.  August Term, 1892:"

  "...  The report of the commissioners, laying off the district of the Islands into road precincts were confirmed, and Elijah Russell was appointed surveyor of precinct No. 1, and Joshua B. Hudson of precinct No. 2.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 24 September 1892, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Hon. W. A. Jones will speak at Chincoteague, Saturday night, September 24th. ..."

 Found in column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Henry Lee Hudson is quite sick at this writing.

  Dr. Jones, of Snow Hill, Md., was here on a visit to his son, O. M. Jones, this week.

  Chincoteague will do her duty as usual in November by giving a large Democratic majority - no Third partyism here.

  Mrs. E. P. Timmons and children, who have been here during the summer, left for their home in Philadelphia this week.

  The outlook for a good oyster season was never more flattering - and our people are feeling happy over their prospects.

  John W. Field declines the principalship of our public schools, the next session, to accept, it is reported, a position in New York city.

  W. J. Matthews has sold his handsome Morrill colt to horsemen in Wilmington at fancy figures - the handsomest ever owned on Chincoteague.

  Rev. W. Jaggard and wife, of Philadelphia, Dr. Geo. Clayville, of Wilmington, Del., and Miss Jennie Mumford, of Fredica, Del., were among the visitors to friends and relatives here during the past week.

  I. T. Matthews, cashier of Snow Hill National Bank, spent several days with us last week, looking after the interests of the bank, and added the names of several of our citizens to the list of depositors.  He has the confidence of our people and they all speak in flattering terms of their business relations with him.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  D. G. Baird, A. J. Dougherty, Philadelphia; Edward Lloyd, F. A. Mitchell, George Whitman, George Foltis, J. S. Pierce, Wilmington, Del.; P. L. Cannon, Bridgeville, Del.; D. J. Fooks, H. K. Fookes, C. E. Fookes, Wilbert Sayton, Laurel, Del.; R. J. Holliday, Thos. Fisher, J. A. Alsiss, J. H. Foyes, Clayton, Del.; J. H. McGloather, Georgetown, Del.; F. H. Mackey, Washington, D. C.; G. H. Lyman, New York; R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill; M. E. Selby, O. F. Byrd, Accomac."

   In column 3:

"Text-Books For Public Schools in Accomac.

  Adopted by County School Board, August 6th, 1890, for four years:

McGuffey's Revised Speller        17¢

      "            Alternate Speller       12¢

      "            Revised Primer            9¢

      "                "        First Reader    17¢

      "                "      Second   "         30¢

      "                "      Third      "         42¢

      "                "      Fourth    "         50¢

      "                "      Fifth       "         72¢

      "                "      Sixth       "         85¢

      "       Alternate  First        "         12¢

      "             "         Second    "         20¢

      "             "          Third      "         30¢

      "             "          Fourth    "         40¢

      "             "          Fifth       "         50¢

      "             "          Sixth       "         60¢

"Familiar Animals and Their Wild Kindred"   50¢

"Living Creatures of Water, Land and Air   50¢

Cooke's Virginia     $1.06

McGuffey's Rev. Reading-Charts, on roller, per set to schools   $2.50

McGuffey's Rev. Reading-Charts, on revolving stand, per set to schools    $5.00

Venable's New Elementary Arithmetic    40¢

Venable's New Practical Arithmetic     65¢

Harvey's Revised Elementary Grammar     42¢

Harvey's Rev. English Grammar     65¢

Maury's Revised Elementary Geography     54¢

Maury's Revised Manual of Geography     $1.28

Maury's Revised Physical Geography     $1.20

Spencerian Copy-books:

Tracing Course, 4 Nos., each     6¢

Shorter Course, 7 Nos., each     5¢

Common School Course, 8 Nos., each      8¢

Holmes' New History of the U. S.      $1.00

"Health For Little Folks," W. C. T. U. edition     30¢

Johannot & Bouton's Lessons in Hygiene, W. C. T. U. edition     45¢

Webster's Primary Dictionary     48¢

Webster's Common School Dictionary     72¢

Webster's High School Dictionary    98¢

Webster's Academic Dictionary     $1.50

Thomas's Blanks for Written Spelling, Nos. 1 and 2, each     10¢

  Public school teachers of Accomac and merchants who have not been supplied with the price list and regulations of the Board of Education, will please notify me by postal for same.

  The publishers of our school text-books have contracted with the State to furnish them at the prices indicated in said price list, and any merchant failing to so obtain them will please notify me at once in order that correction may be made at the central office.

   JOHN E. MAPP, Sup't. of County Schools."

"The World's Fair.

  The following ladies have been appointed by Mrs. W. P. Bell as her assistants on the Auxiliary Board of Lady Managers of the World's Fair:

Chincoteague Island  -  Mrs. Salathiel Matthews.

Assateague Island  -  Mrs. J. L. Anderton.

Horntown  -  Miss Florence Johnson.  ..."

  Seen in column 3:

"Tax Notice.

  Notice is hereby given that the State Tax and County Levy for the year 1892, are now due, and that in  pursuance of law, the treasurer or deputy will be at the following named places in said district at the time herein specified, for the purpose of collecting said taxes and levies, viz:  ...

  Appointments of John H. Hopkins:  ...

Chincoteague, Nov. 22, 23 and 24th.  ...

  Dre notice will be given of other appointments.

  Those failing to pay their taxes and levies before the first day of December next, will have 5 per cent. added to their bills, as the law directs.

  All persons who have not paid their 1891 taxes are earnestly requested to settle the same at the above places, as they must be closed.

  EDWIN T. POWELL, JOHN H. HOPKINS     September 21st, 1891 [sic]."

  "Columbus Day.

  Our schools are hereby notified to celebrate the 21st day of October, as Columbus day, instead of the 12th, as previously announced.

  Teachers can secure the official program by ordering at once from the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Public School Celebration, Francis Bellamy, Youth's Companion Building, Boston, Mass., at a cost of one cent per copy for any number under 100.

  These programs are appropriately gotten up and are intended for a general guide - but can be supplemented by the teachers to suit their respective schools.

  Hope all of our teachers will interest themselves, their schools and communities, in appropriately celebrating this the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America.

  Respectfully,  JOHN E. MAPP, Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 1 October 1892, on page 4, columns 3 and 4, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Dr. N. S. Smith has purchased the Morrill "swifter," Gold Dust, of L. F. Marshall, New Church.

  A dwelling is being built by Mr. Edward Derickson, on site of one recently burned, and new storehouse by H. T. Scott, near store of J. A. M. Whealton & Co.

  Hon. W. A. Jones spoke to a large audience here last Saturday, and will make a clean sweep on the 8th of November.  Several Republicans have declared for him.

  Mr. John H. Tindle and family, after trying every town, nearly, in the county as a place of abode, have moved back to their old home, and say there is no place like Chincoteague.

  Schooner Connor arrived here last week with a load of coal for J. A. M. Whealton & Co.  Schooners Hastings and Chandler arrived this week with cargoes of coal, which was disposed of at $5.75 per ton.

  George R. Coleburn and family are at Seaford, Del., on a visit to his parents  -  Mr. John Carter and family after a visit of several weeks to Dr. R. W. White, Have returned to their home at Wilmington, Del.

  Our public schools open next Monday with the following teachers: Graded school, Percy Hudson, of New York, principal, Misses Ida Matthews, Josie Cropper, Laura Lewis, assistants  -  down the Island, Miss Ida Clayville, of Snow Hill  -  up the Island, Miss Florence Davis, of Stockton, Md.  -  Assateague, Miss Jennie Whealton.

  Mr. Arden Daisey and Miss Lizzie Andrews were married September 24th, at the bride's home, Rev. R. B. Sandford, officiating.  The groom  is one of our popular merchants and the bride is an attractive lady, daughter of Mordecai Andrews.  Numerous friends were in attendance at their wedding feast and many presents were received by them.

  The cry of fire was given here last Tuesday night, and men, women and children responded to the summons, to find the dwelling of the widow of John Wimbrough in full blaze, and no water being near at hand could do nothing but stand and see it burn.  Dwelling and furniture a total loss  -  origin of fire unknown.  The churches will take up a collection for them tomorrow (Sunday), and everybody should and doubtless will contribute.  Without shelter, food or money - the family certainly needs to be helped liberally.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  R. W. Slan, Charles Ryne, H. F. Brandenburg, W. D. Reed, R. G. Smith, W. H. Whiting, Philadelphia; C. W. Clanden, Isaac Ryne, Ameyonk, Pa.; Misses Elsey Polk, Anne Eddingfield, Vienna, Ohia [sic]; M. Douglas, Charleston, S. C. ; E. G. Polk, Pocomoke City, Md.; J. H. Feddeman, J. Taylor, J. D. Haskins, G. W. Rolph, Baltimore; Hon. W. A. Jones, Warsaw, Va.; Elliott Johnson, J. H. Johnson, J. W. Edmonds, Accomac."

  *Two articles from last week's paper are reprinted:  "Tax Notice" in column 5, and "Columbus Day" in column 6.

Missing 8 October 1892 newspaper issue.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 15 October 1892, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, October 17th, 18th and 19th, for the practice of his profession. ...

  Under the appointment of the literary fund and appropriations made by the General Assembly, the schools of Accomac receive $16,046.84  -  of Northampton, $5,343.23. "

  Seen in column 2, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Presiding Elder Cochran held his quarterly meeting and preached here last Monday night.

  A revival meeting is in progress at Beulah Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. John E. Edmondson.

  John Brown and family, of Pittsville, have made their home with us   He will run a photograph gallery and second-hand clothing store.

  Mr. Joseph Jaggard and family, of Philadelphia, are guests of Capt. James Tracey and family.  Miss L. Laws, of Salisbury, is visiting her brother, Mr. E. F. Laws.

  In a trial of speed between Gold Dust, owned by Dr. N. S. Smith, and Geo. Bell, owned by Mr. Wm. Conant, last Saturday, the former was first under the wire.  Time 2:54.

  Mr. S. J. Mumford is having a large ice house built on his wharf.  The largest and handsomest dwelling in the lower part of the Island has just been completed by Mr. Parker T. Daisey.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was here this week to hand over to the Life Saving boys, salaries for their services.  The increase which they received this week for the first time, encourages them to believe that they will in time get the wages they deserve.

  Capt. Geo. C. Burch and Mrs. Ellen Mumford were married at the bride's home on the 11th inst., Rev. F. Wooden officiating.  The ceremony was witnessed by numerous friends, and they have the hearty congratulations and best wishes of all our people.

  The Atlantic Hotel has been well filled this week with millionaires from Harrisburg, Pa., and other sportsmen from the northern cities.  They are loud in their praises of the accommodations of the Atlantic, and say it is the best kept and homelike hotel on the Peninsula of Maryland, Delaware or Virginia.  

  Mr. D. J. Whealton arrived here this week to make an inventory of the furniture of Island Hotel, which he has sold to Capt. Geo. C. Burch.  He has also leased the hotel to Capt. Burch for a term of years.  Mr. J. Emory Massey, the old proprietor, gave up the same this week, and it is now under the management of "mine host" Burch.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  R. S. Stant, R. A. Mitchell, I. D. Potsfield, C. J. Heineman, Henry Snow, M. Greenbaum, Baltimore; J. W. Jones, W. Russ, H. E. Hurley, C. Rider, Harrisburg, Pa.; W. S. Taggart, Woodberry, N. J.; J. A. English, Philadelphia; T. Luddington, New Haven, Conn.; J. J. Edgehill, Richard Hall, Walker Armstrong, J. W. Biglow, New York; C. S. Hall, A. Hall, A. Jones, Charles Schoolfield, E. H. Benson, Pocomoke City; J. J. Fuller, Snow Hill."

   *Seen in column 4, the "Columbus Day" article re-printed from 24 September and 1 October issues of this newspaper.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 22 October 1892, on page 3, column 3,  under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas was loaded here this week with oysters for Norfolk.

  Mr. C. O. Disbrow is visiting the Northern cities for the purpose of placing orders for oysters.

  Theodore Hall and W. J. Whealton have opened a new store, under firm name of Hall & Whealton.

  Mrs. Geo. Clayville, of Snow Hill, and Miss Sallie Clayville, of Philadelphia, are visiting friends here.

  Capt. John W. Bunting & Sons have closed their fish factory for the season - results unsatisfactory.

  Mr. Thos. Clark and Mrs. Susan Wimbrough were married on the 13th inst., Rev. R. Sanford officiating.

  The speech of Hon. W. A. Jones here on the tariff and other important issues, seems to have aroused our people to a sense of their duty.  Already the names of thirty new voters have been registered and many more will be.

  Our oysters never were fatter at this time of the year, it is stated, while north and east of us, it is said, they are very poor.  The prospect for a profitable season indeed seems bright to us at present.  Buyers from New York, Philadelphia and other points visited us this week.

  Arrivals at the Atlantic Hotel this week:  M. P. Tuttle, L. Grinnals, Fair Haven, Conn.; G. G. Baum, Pottsville, Pa.; D. L. Miller, O. W. Byrd, Baltimore; Geo. Stephens and wife, L. Corbin, Philadelphia; J. J. Edgerhill, New York; John Sharpley, Stockton, Md.; W. C. and A. J. McAllen, Snow Hill, Md.; Mrs. D. B. Short, Miss Gus Burton, Millsboro, Del.; Thos. W. Taylor, J. J. Jones, L. F. Marshall, H. A. Jarman, Dr. O. F. Byrd, M. E. Selby and wife, Accomac."

   Found in column 4, under "Circuit Court Proceedings.  October Term, 1892.  COMMON LAW:"

  "...  Wm. J. Chandler, Charles Collins, J  B. Lynch and Thomas Bowden were removed from office as trustees of M. E. Church, of Chincoteague Island, known as Goodwill Church, and T. B. Burch, J. J. Bowden, Joshua Bowden and Geo. W. Conner were appointed to fill the vacancies caused by such removal.  ..."

   Seen in column 5:

  "Political Speaking.

  The following appointments have been made by the chairmen of the Democratic County Committees of Accomac and Northampton:  Accomac.  ...

Chincoteague Island, October 29th, at night,  -  Prof. F. P. Brent.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 29 October 1892, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "F. Thomas Olson, of Norway, fell overboard from City of Columbia off Chincoteague, Friday of last week and was drowned."

   In column 2:

"Political Speaking.

    The following appointments have been made by the chairmen of the Democratic County Committees of Accomac and Northampton:  Accomac.  ...

Chincoteague Island, November 5th, at night,  -  Hon. J. W. G. Blackstone.  ..."

  Seen in column 3, under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Columbus day appropriately celebrated at our graded school.

  Revival services began at Union Baptist Church, Sunday night, conducted by Rev. Mr. Sandford.

  The Sanctified band of this place held a meeting at Franklin City, last Sunday.  There are several believers in same faith in that locality.

  Mr. W. Dayton and family, of Seaford, Del., made us a short visit this week, and while here rented a dwelling and millinery shop, which they will occupy shortly.

  Messrs. John Goffigon and George Toy, of Cape Charles, made us a short visit a few days ago ostensibly "to inspect the custom house," but really to take in the political situation.

  Rev. J. Edmondson has been engaged as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church at a salary of six hundred dollars.  The revival recently conducted by him at that church was a very successful one.

  A building boom, we have, always.  At present it is seen, in a dwelling being built by C. T. Taylor in connection with his store, in an addition being made by E. F. Laws to his dwelling, and in a large store in course of erection by Capt. John W. Bunting for F. P. Selby. [Possibly for Thomas P. Selby, and not F. P. ?]

  Schooner Selbridge arrived here this week from New York with a load of bricks  -  schooner L. B. Chandler arrived Tuesday with load of merchandise and coal, and schooner P. J. Hart on same day with load of coal  -  schooner Palestine left this week for New York with a cargo of clams.

  A large crowd was at Atlantic hotel last Saturday, to hear the Democratic orator, which the county chairman promised us but who failed to show up, and all will be out again next Saturday night to hear Hon. W. A. Little and Prof. F. P. Brent, but if they fail to put in an appearance all of us will be at the polls just the same to vote for Cleveland, Stevenson and Jones.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  John Reed, C. S. Prettyman, Philadelphla [sic]; J. W. Hubbard, F. A. Hubbard, Felton, Del.; L. D. Starte, Jr., Norfolk; W. Dayton, M. Dayton, Seaford, Del.; Geo. W. Truitt, Geo. W. McMount, Snow Hill, Md.; E. E. Davis, Laurel, Del.; W. H. Rowley, Geo. Rowley, Hampton, Va.; H. G. Kingsley, J. W. Jones, C. F. Reader, W. P. Hurley, Harrisburg, Pa.; F. C. Hayman, Wilmington, Del.; John Goffigon, Geo. Toy, Cape Charles; H. A. Jarman, Elma Lewis, Accomac."

   Seen in columns 4 and 5, under "Circuit Court Proceedings.  October Term, 1892:"

" ...  C. F. Coffin, judgement creditor, who sues, &c. vs. Elva A. Jeffreys.  Decree confirming report of master commissioner T. W. Russell, and for sale.  ...

  Joshua W. Whealton et ux vs. Demetrius Lewis, &c.  Decree confirming report of L. Floyd Nocks, special commissioner, for payment of costs, &c., and distribution.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 5 November 1892, on page 3, column 2,  under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Timothy Hill is quite sick at this writing.

  Jos. N. Kenney is home from Philadelphia to spend the winter.

  Sixty new voters qualified themselves to exercise the right of suffrage at the November election, and the bulk, if not all of them, will vote the straight Democratic ticket.

  On the 27th ult., four candidates were baptized and received into Union Baptist Church by Rev. Mr. Sanford, and one was baptized and received into Beulah Baptist Church by Rev. J. Edmondson.

  Mrs. Joshua Whealton and Miss Bessie Clayville were thrown from their buggy, by capsizing same, while on their way to church one night last week.  Both were badly bruised and shaken up but not seriously injured - and now convalescent.

  Good Tiding's Day was observed at our M. E. Church, last Sunday, and the church was filled to its utmost capacity.  The program was an elaborate one and well rendered.  The children acquitted themselves elegantly  -  the music, both vocal and instrumental, very fine.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  H. F. Brandeburgh, J. T. Reed, Philadelphia; Robert Clifton, Clayton, Del.; C. E. Leber, Baltimore, Md.; Jos. Smithers, Smyrna, Del.; F. C. Hanna, Wilmington, Del.; C. E. Davis, Laurel, Del.; G. G. Barr, Pittsburgh, Pa.; F. P. Brent, Thomas Davis, Jr., Littleton Marshall, W. E. Moore, Accomac.

  Prof. F. P. Brent spoke here on Saturday night to over four hundred voters.  Democracy from the time of Thomas Jefferson to the day of Grover Cleveland was clearly defined and elegantly discussed by him and the tariff question was so clearly and fully explained, that the wayfaring man though a fool could hardly err as to his duty on the 8th of November - and Chincoteague, with very few exceptions, is solid for Cleveland, Stevenson and Jones."

  In column 5, two items:

"Political Speaking.  All Along the Line!

    The following appointments have been made by the chairmen of the Democratic County Committees of Accomac and Northampton:  Accomac.  ...

Chincoteague Island, November 5th, at night,  -  Hon. J. W. G. Blackstone.  ..."

  And under the heading "Married:"

"BEEBE - TAYLOR  -  October 26th, 1892, at Chincoteague, by Rev. R. B. Sandford, Andrew J. Beebe to Miss Maggie Taylor.

  BOWDEN - BARRETT  -  October 27th, 1892, at Chincoteague, by Rev. R. B. Sandford, Crippen J. Bowden to Miss Lizzie A  Barrett.

  DRYDEN - POWELL  -  October 27th, 1892, at Chincoteague, by Rev. R. B. Sanford [sic], Thomas Dryden to Miss Minnie C. Powell."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 12 November 1892, on page 3, column 2, under a drawing of a crowing rooster:

  "VICTORY!!   Democracy Triumphant!   Accomac Still the Banner County - - -Northampton a Good Second!   Cleveland's Majority In Accomac 1796!    Jones' Majority In Accomac 1945!   Jones' Majority In Northton [sic] 855  I [sic]

  Official Vote of Accomac and Northampton Counties.   Accomac:

Chincoteague - Cleveland-Stevenson  299;  Harrison-Reid   85;  Jones  307;  Browne  64.   ....

TOTALS:   Cleveland-Stevenson  3529;  Harrison-Reid  1733;  Jones  3575;  Browne  1630.

  Bidwell, Prohibition candidate for President, received 182 votes.

  Weaver, Third party candidate for President, received 4 votes.

  Elliott, Prohibition candidate for Congress, received 147 votes.

  Cleveland's majority over Harrison  1796.

  Jones' majority over Browne  1945.  ...."

Also in column 2:  "Public School Report.

  Public school report for October.  

Number of schools in operation   117.

Number of graded schools         26.

Number of pupils enrolled     4,412.

Number of pupils in average daily attendance  3,340.

  JOHN E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools.   Nov. 10th, 1892."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 19 November 1892, on page 3, column 2,  under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Sealmore Bloxom is quite sick at this writing.

  Four candidates were baptized and received into the Union Baptist Church on 6th inst.

  E. F. Laws and J. E. Massey left here this week to accept situations in Philadelphia.

  Capt. Wm. Risley, of Pleasantville, N. J., arrived here this week to spend the winter.

  Another new storehouse will be built soon down the Island.  Mr. J. J. Baker will occupy same and open out a line of general merchandise.

  Lynn. F. Taylor, surfman of Wachapreague Life Saving Station, recently promoted to the keepership of the Metompkin Station, was here this week on his way from Berlin, where he had been to stand the examination required for his new position.

  Schooners Palestine and Bonetia [sic] left here this week loaded with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn  -  schooner Thomas Thomas arrived with load of poles for the telephone line soon to be established from this point to Cape Charles  -  schooner D. J. Whealton arrived with cargo of building material for W. M. Conant.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  George Stephens and wife, J. C. Pruitt, Philadelphia; J. E. Miller, S. E. Hallman, D. S. Hugg, W. E. Hugg, Chesapeake City; J. H. Feddeman, W. E. Doughty, Robert Fisher, A. H. Mitchell, S. A. Truitt, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; G. E. Melson, E. H. Hammond, A. T. Hancock, Georgetown; J. S. Price, J. E. McAllen, G. W. Pruitt, Snow Hill; H. J. White, Pocomoke City; Wm. Lovenstein, H. G. Hopkins, Richmond; W. F. Crome, F. R. Bane, Norfolk.

  The election returns filled our people with almost unbounded enthusiasm and they have been celebrating the victory ever since.  The Island one night this week was illuminated almost from one end to the other and the display of bunting can be seen everywhere - from private residences as well as business houses.  Chincoteague truly is in holiday attire and will continue so until Thanksgiving night, when our victory will be celebrated in grand style - the grandest known in the history of the Island.  On the occasion the whole town will be brilliantly illuminated and two brass bands have been engaged to furnish the music.  All the business places will be closed and enough persons have promised to participate in the parade to make a procession over a mile in length, in which there will be over one hundred cavalrymen bearing flags and torchlights, on steeds gaily caparisoned.  Clowns will fall in the rear of the procession and add greatly to the hearty good humor which is expected to prevail.  Popular orators are invited and expected.  The fireworks purchased, which are to be sent off as the grand finale of the exercises, cost over a hundred dollars.  The invitation is general to everyone who will, to be with us, and help us rejoice - especially citizens of Accomac and Worcester counties."

  Seen in column 4:

"Apportionment of School Funds.

  Circular No. 85 - Apportionment No. 1, 1892 - '93.  The following apportionment is made at thirty-one cents per capita of the school population:  Amount apportioned for Accomac county - $3,478.20.

  District: ...  Islands:  School Population - 802;  Per Capita - 31 cents;  Amount - $248.62;  Treasurer's Commissions - $4.97;  Amount To District - $243.65.   ...

  Circular No. 86  -  Apportionment No. 2, State school funds  - (Grandstaff), exclusively for pay of teachers.  The following apportionment is at the rate of  $1.1202 per capita of school population.  

  Amount apportioned for Accomac county  -  $12,568.64.

District:  ...  Islands:  School population - 802;  Per Capita - $1.1202;  Amount - $898.40;  Treasurer's Commissions - $17.97;  Amount - $880.43.    ...

  Apportionment of interest of Sanford Charity Fund  -  collected and reported by John E. Wise to superintendent schools for distribution:

By Sam'l J. Revel's bond, $600, 1 yr's int.   $36.00

Less 5 per cent, commission         - $1.80

Amount to be apportioned    $34.20

....   Due Islands District    1/5    $6.84.   ...

   County treasurer and clerks of the respective school districts will please copy.

JNO. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

No mention of Chincoteague in the 26 November 1892 issue; issue for 3 December 1892 is missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 10 December 1892, on page 3, column 

1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Dr. Oscar F. Byrd, dentist, will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague Island, December 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th, for the practice of his profession."

Found in column 2,  under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Chas. F. Taylor has opened here a general furniture store.

  Several marriages in high life are reported for this place during Xmas.

  Rev. Mr. Sandford moved his family from Chincoteague to this place last week. [!?!?]

  Clams high and in demand here - several boats from New Jersey loaded with them this week.

  Schooners Palestine, Elnora, Boneta and Hart loaded here this week for Fair Haven, Conn., schooner Recruit for New York, and schooner D. J. Whealton for Norfolk.

  Oysters for the most part good this year, and from 200 to 500 barrels being shipped daily, on orders, at prices ranging from $2.50 to $3 for culls, $3.50 to $5 per barrel for primes.

  A dealer in second-hand clothes arrived here Saturday and opened up a large auction store.  He was doing such a "rushing" business that the merchants here bought him out Tuesday and sent him back home.

  The Wallop's Island stockholders will, it is stated, during February, have several cottages erected, and offer for sale several lots to parties proposing to build on the same - and the outcome of their enterprise, it is believed, will be "a city by the sea" at an early day.

  Mrs. Jamima Bloxom, the wife of Cpt. Sealmre [sic] Bloxom, died on the 6th inst., after a long illness, aged 72 years.  She was the first keeper of a hotel proper on Chincoteague.  Her husband and many children and grand children survive her.  She was held in high esteem by all who knew her.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  M. E. Selby, Jos. Hall, Wilmington, Del.; J. H. Feddeman, M. Dunn, O. W. Byrd, D. Friedensick, Baltimore; W. G. Williams, E. Lynch, A. Merrick, Georgetown, Del.; H. W. Grant, Clayton, Del.; E. H. Benson, M. H. Pope, Pocomoke City; Wm. Dukes, B. H. Sharpley, Stockton; Hugh Davis, John H. Melvin, Accomac."  

  In column 4, under "Real Estate at Auction:"

"L. Floyd Nock, special commissioner, in suit of C. F. Coffin, judgement creditor, who sues &c., vs. Elva A. Jeffreys &c., will sell on Thursday, December 22d, 2 p. m., on the premises on Chincoteague, twelve lots, piece or parcels of land of said Jeffreys.  These lots are desirably located and valuable as either a site for a home or as an investment."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 17 December 1892, on page 3, column 

1, under the heading "Local News:"

"L. Floyd Nock, special commissioner, in suit of C. F. Coffin, judgement creditor, who sues &c., vs. Elva A. Jeffreys &c., will sell on Thursday, December 22d, 2 p. m., on the premises on Chincoteague, thirteen lots, piece or parcels of land of said Jeffreys.  These lots are desirably located and valuable as either a site for a home or as an investment."

  Found in column 2,  under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Lieut. F. J. Wadsworth visited us this week, officially.

  Capt. J. E. Matthews is in Philadelphia on a business trip.

  Schooners L. B. Chandler, Boneta and Palestine, loaded this week with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn. 

  There is not a vacant storehouse or shop on the Island.  All are occupied and loaded down with goods.

  Capt. R. H. Wilcox, wife and children, of Mystic, Conn., are here on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Matthews.

  The captain of steamer Widgeon has been ordered to make three trips daily.  The increase in oyster shipments made an additional trip necessary.

  Hon. Geo. W. Covington, representing the private bank of Covington, Bishop & Johnson, was here for several days this week soliciting depositors for same.

  Mrs. Bridget Snead, the oldest lady on the Island, died on the 12th inst., after a long illness, aged 84 years.  She was a member of the Baptist Church and well thought of both in the church and community.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  F. R. Dyer, H. C. Ludlow, Philadelphia; Mrs. J. Woodson, Frank Hanna, Jas. Fletcher, Wilmington, Del.; Jas. McAllen, Geo. Pruitt, Hon. Geo. W. Covington, Snow Hill, Md.; M. H. Pope, Pocomoke City; Frank Ellis, F. G. Wadsworth, J. Lankford, Dr. O. F. Byrd, Accomac.

  Mr. T. P. Selby will move into his new store next week  -  Mr. O. M. Jones will move across street soon and occupy as drug store the furniture house vacated by E. P. Timmons  -  Esra T. Adams will open notion store at Jones' old stand  -  Miss Dayton has bought out and succeeds Miss Ida V. Whealton in the millinery and dress making business."  

   Seen in column 3:

"Public School Report For November.

  No. of schools in operation     118

  No. of graded schools     27

  No. of pupils enrolled      4,710

  No. of pupils in average daily attendance    3,486

  No. of schools visited by Supt.,   28

Teachers in making their reports will please observe the following regulations:  Make the report promptly at the close of each school months, (within three days).  Fold the report as indicated by the blank forms and send in large envelopes - always enclosing a postage stamp for return receipt.  Fill out every blank in the report forms.  Use but one form for each month.  By observing these simple rules a vast amount of annoyance will be saved to the Superintendent.

  Very respectfully,   JOHN E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

     Seen in column 4:

  "Apportionment of School Funds.

    Collected to December 1st, 1892, as reported by county treasurer to superintendent of schools on the 5th day of December, 1892: 

Total amount collected         $3,824.17

Less 5 per cent. treasurer's commissions   - $191.21

Total amount to be distributed   $3,632.96

Districts:  ...   Islands -   School population - 802;  Per capita - $0.320835;  Amount - $273.35;  Treasurer's Commission - $15.67;  Total Amount - $259.68.

  County treasurer and clerks of respective school districts will please copy.

JNO. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

   Seen in column 6:

  "Tribute of Respect.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the county of Accomac, at their meeting held December 4th, 1892:

  Whereas, it has pleased God in His wisdom to remove from us our much respected and beloved member Capt. R. E. Swift, of Chincoteague Island.  Therefore, resolved,

1st.  That we members of the Board of Supervisors while in sorrow at the loss of one of our members who has always been so diligent in performing his duty, recognize the wisdom of God in taking from us so useful a member.

2nd.  That we extend to his bereaved family our deepest sympathy, commending them to the widow's protector and the orphan's father.

3rd.  That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and to the PENINSULA ENTERPRISE for publication.

    WM. T. FLETCHER,  Committee."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 24 December 1892, on page 3, column 2,  under the "Neighborhood Notes" heading:

    "Chincoteague.

  Three marriages in high life will be solemnized here next week and several others are spoken of.

  Major Jones has resigned as surfman of Assateague Life Saving Station and John Snead succeeds him.

  Most of our citizens at work down the bay returned home this week to spend Christmas with their families.

  Pensions have been granted to Capt. George C. Burch and Wm. P. Reed.  Each will receive also $12 per month during life.

  The contractor has finished the lighthouse-keeper's dwelling on Assateague and it is the handsomest on the Eastern Shore.  It cost $11,400.

  Mr. Archie Jones moved his family to Philadelphia this week, and Mrs. Janie Taylor has rented his dwelling and will occupy same as a private boarding house.

  Miss Mollie Smith is visiting friends in Philadelphia  -  Prof. Hudson is off on a tour to New York and other northern cities  -  A. Whealton is visiting his best girl at Chesapeake city, Md.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  John Hiscock, Wm. Bolton, Washington, D. C.; Wm. A. Warrington, Norfolk; H. P. Brandeburg, F. R. Dryer, Phila.; W. F. Bullis, N. Y.; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; Harry Snow, F. M. Dunn, Balto.

  The telephone line from Cape Charles to our Life Saving Stations and from thence to capes of Delaware, now completed, should have a branch line to our village for the convenience of its employees as well as our citizens, and a movement looking to that end should and may be started soon."

  [It is noted elsewhere in the Peninsula Enterprise that there will not be an issue printed and distributed for the following week, 31 December 1892.]