Chincoteague Island News in The Peninsula Enterprise in 1894

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 6 January 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague. 

  Miss Georgie Tracey left this week for Philadelphia, to take music lessons there during the winter.

  Large shipments of oysters are being made now daily from this place.  On last Monday 628 barrels were sent to market.

  The steamer Chincoteague at this time is making three trips daily to Franklin City, leaving here at 4.42 a. m. and 12.15 and 2.30 p. m.

  Mr. W. C. Payne will open up a mercantile establishment soon at this place  he proposes to carry a large and select stock in many lines.

  Mrs. Thomas Phillips, daughter of Wm. Booth, died on the 30th ult., of consumption, aged 34 years. Her husband and two children survive her.

  Wm P. Reed and Miss Eva K. Moore, and Fillmore Taylor and Miss Annie Watson, were married December 21st, Rev. Mr. Sandford, officiating.

  Quite a sensation was created here last week by the elopement of Dennard Merritt, a married man, with Mrs. Josephine Aydelotte, wife of Aaron Aydelotte.  Merritt has 3 children and Mrs. Aydelotte 7 children.  They left for Newberne, N. C.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Jno. H. Ellsworth, J. Landamer, N. Y.; S. K. Truitt, Phila.; G. W. Roth, W. E. Doughty, W. R. Howlesy, Balto.; G. S. Payne, Samuel Price and son, Snow Hill; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Thomas Ross, Accomac.

  Mr. Archie Jones, who left here about a year ago for Philadelphia,  contracted while here last week to have a large storehouse built, which he will occupy as soon as completed and open out therein a stock of general merchandise.  Chincoteague is to be his home for the future.

  Our Christmas was from beginning to end filled with surprises.  The oyster business being dull here, depression in all kinds of business was expected.  Contrary to expectation however, the stores were liberally patronized and Santa Claus was never in a jollier mood or more generous in bringing presents, not only to the little ones, but to the old folks also.

  Among the visitors to Chincoteague during the holidays were:  Mrs. C. E. Wilcox, Mystic, Conn.; Mrs. Jos. Sooy, Chas. Smith and wife, Mrs. Richard Lynn, Isaac Hudson, Lee Whealton, D. Lewis, Archie Jones, Phila.; Dr. J. Dickerson, Edward Taylor and Parker Whealton, Stockton, Md.; Jefferson Potts and wife, Exmore; Frank Rowens, Newark, Del; Miss L. Davis, Pocomoke City, Md.

  Gross Whealton, an industrious and very worthy young man, 21 years of age, was drowned in our channel on the first day of January.  He was knocked overboard by a boom and before assistance could be given him by his companion John Tindle, in handing him an oar under the deck of the boat, he sank out of sight and has not been seen since.  He was unmarried but has a large and influential family connection and the distressing accident has cast a gloom over the entire community."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 13 January 1894, on page 3, column 3, under the heading: "County Court Proceedings.  December Term, 1893.

...  R. E. Swift, administrator, vs.  E. A. Jeffreys (option for relief of surety).  Order requiring defendant Jeffreys to execute a new bond on the first day January next term as inspector of oysters for district No. 1, or otherwise be removed from office.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 20 January 1894, on page 3, column 6, under the heading, "MARRIED:"

 "REED-HICKMAN  - January 8, 1894, at Chincoteague, by Rev. G. P. Jones, Wm. J. Reed to Miss Virginia Hickman."

The 27 January 1894 issue is not available.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 3 February 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "There were 221 marriages in Accomac county county in 1893.

  Petitions asking Congress for an appropriation to improve our seaside waterway are now being circulated throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia by Mr. N. W. Nock."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Rev. Mr. Valiant, of M. P. Church has opened a private school here.

  Mr. K. J. Bunting left Tuesday to take his two oldest daughters to school in Philadelphia.

  Mr. Sydney Timmons and family moved last week from this place, on a farm near Horntown.

  Mr. John P. Lunn on January 19th, of pneumonia, following grippe, aged 42 years.  His wife and six children survive him.

  A revival meeting at our M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. G. P. Jones, so far has been attended with only fair success.

  Capt. Joseph Soay has rented a storehouse and dwelling here and proposes to move his family soon from Wilmington, Del.

  Mr. Emory Maffitt has returned from Baltimore.  He has been there of late to have his eyes treated and the same were much benefitted by an operation on them.

  Mrs. Ida Colona, wife of Robert Colona, and only child of Thomas Beebe, a thrifty merchant of this place, died January 16th, after a lingering illness of consumption, aged 30 years.

  Mr. John M. Spencer died on the 25th of January, of heart failure, aged 91 years.  He was one of the oldest men of the Island, and had voted, he said, for 17 Democratic Presidential candidates.

  Miss Laura J. Davis, of Berlin, is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. E. Matthews  -  Miss Sallie Workman, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. H. Stebbins and grand-daughter, of Pleasantville, N. J., are guests of Miss A. L. Bloxom.

  Mr. Colie Barrett, who was killed by  the accidental discharge of his gun near Bone Island, on the 19th of January, was the son of Capt. Alfred Barrett, of Chincoteague.  He was a young man 26 years old and well thought of here.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  James H. Feddeman, Wm. E. Doughty. Geo. Garrison, M. J. Byrd, Baltimore; Wm. Selby, Andrew Jackson, J. Sterling, S. Taylor, Philadelphia; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; Chas. West, Frankford, Del.

  The sloop, Josie Smith, which went ashore on Wallops Beach during the night of 22nd of January, Belonged to Capt. S. J. Mumford and is a total loss.  She was worth about six hundred dollars.  Her crew was rescued by Wallops Island Life Saving force.

  Mrs. Henry Conkling while out riding last week, in attempting to remove a hoop which had caught in wheel of her vehicle ran against a post and was thrown out.  She has since been confined to her bed from injuries received and is under the treatment of a physician.

  The grippe [influenza] for the last 30 days has been a visitor to nearly every family on the Island and at least 75 per cent. of the school children during that time have been detained at their homes by the disease.  Rev. J. T. Edmundson and Wm. J. Matthews each have had very severe attack of the malady, which has confined them to their rooms for the last three weeks.  Both are on the mend now and expect soon to be out again."

   Also in this issue, a new licensing law for dogs, "to prevent depredations to sheep, goats and cattle."   The constable for each area is to compile a list and description of each dog at each home - and collect a fee for each dog.  Males, neutered males and spayed females were licensed for 50 cents each - "sluts," or un-spayed females cost $1 to license. (The law took up one column of space in the newspaper, so I edited it.)  If any dog(s) were found responsible for killing livestock, other than livestock belonging to the dog's owner, the constable, owner and one other person - not the owner of the livestock - would decide whether or not to destroy the dog(s) responsible.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 10 February 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Dr. Chas. Smith introduced a bill in the Legislature Wednesday to change the code in relation to the rental of oyster grounds.  It provides that on the oceanside of Accomac and Northampton the rental shall be 25 cents per acre and on the western or Chesapeake side of Northampton county it shall be 50 cents per acre.  This reduces the rental in both cases to half the present rate."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Our oyster business is "moving slow."  About 200 barrels only are being sent to market daily.

  Schooner J. G. Conner arrived here this week from Norfolk, with a load of building material for Wm. Conant, of this place.

  Mrs. Crippen Bowden, Sr., died January 31st, aged about 70 years.  A large number of children and grand-children survive her.

  Mr. Josiah P. Baker and Mrs. Elizabeth C. Coard were married on the 1st inst., by Rev. G. P. Jones, and Mr. Wm. Jones and Miss Maggie Jester on the same day by Rev. R. B. Sandford.

  A marriage in high life will take place here last of February, says Madame Rumor.  The prospective groom wears buttons with "P. W. B." on them, and the young lady hails from "My Maryland."

  Schooner R. F. Hasting, Wm. Reed captain, bound from here last week with a cargo of wood for New York, while off Fenwick Island, was run into by a "three-master," which carried off her fore-rigging and main topmast, and she had to put back here for repairs.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  C. G. Prettyman, S. Dryden, J. W. Honey, Philadelphia; M. J. Byrd, S. P. Parson, W. J. Dunn, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, A. Styles, F. C. Hanna, Wilmington; A. P. Shirk, Lancaster, Pa.; S. W. Ames, L. F. J. Wilson, J. C. Otwell, G. D. Evans, F. G. Lankford, Accomac.

  Improved mail facilities are being for here.  An extra train arrives at Franklin every other day and the mail that arrives on it for this place could be brought to us without extra charge, and we can see no reason why a lock pouch cannot be furnished our carrier, so that we can have it without delay.

  Rev. R. B. Sandford, pastor of Union Baptist Church, tendered his resignation last Sunday, to go in effect 1st of April.  He has a large family and the members could not pay him salary sufficient to justify him to remain any longer.  He leaves with the good opinion of the entire community and to the regret of the body of Christians he has served to faithfully."

  Seen in column 4, under "County Court Proceedings.  January Term, 1894:

...   Order entered, removing E. A. Jeffryes from office as inspector of oysters for district No. 1.  ..."

Newspaper issue of 17 February 1894 is missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 24 February 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Our truckers are busy this week planting round potatoes, peas and other small seeds.

  Our mail facilities are now excellent.  We now have two mails daily, 6 a. m. and 3 p. m.

  Mr. Wm. Burch, one of our enterprising young merchants, is visiting his best girl in Trenton, N. J., this week.

  Mr. Major Jones has just returned from an oyster collecting tour to the northern cities and reports collections, slow.

  Mr. Jesse Bowden, of Pope's Island, died on the 14th of February, after a long illness, aged 56 years.  His wife and five children survive him.

  Mr. Reuben G. Phipps is in Pitts, Pa., this week, for the purpose of assisting Mrs. Wm. K. Collins in getting $2000 due to her on policy of her husband, in the Order of Golden Chain, of which he was a member at the time he was drowned in the gale of  February 22d, 1893.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Charles Biggs and wife, N. B. Risley, N.Y.; J. W. Fields, W. A. Wenlenight, Philadelphia; Wm. Edmonds, J. H. Feddeman, C. C. Johnson, J. G. Minson, Harry Snow, J. O. Hoskins, Baltimore; Dr. T. T. Taylor, G. F. Kelly, Accomac; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke City; W. C. Horsey, Marion, Md.

  Many of our young men, if madame rumor is correct, have not lost faith, despite the hard times, in the blessings of matrimony.  Mr. E. H. Benson, merchant tailor, of Pocomoke City, was summoned here this week to take the measure of several young men for wedding suits, and marriage bells will soon be ringing on many of these interesting occasions.  Our boys believe that only the brave deserve the fair and never hesitate when they get their consent."

   Seen in column 3:  "Fight With Oyster Pirates.  Two Vessels and Their Crews Captured.

  Marylanders, for the most part from Smith's Island, who of late have shown a bolder determination than usual to depredate upon the oyster beds of Virginia, were prevented by Capt. [A. J.] Reed and crew, of police boat Tangier, until last Saturday.  On that day, however, they did not propose to be driven off and brought with them a fleet of about 30 boats, manned with about 150 men, to carry out their purpose to dredge on Woman's Marsh, on Virginia side, and when informed by Capt. Reed they were in Virginia, answered him with a storm of bullets.  An engagement resulted which was continued until the powder of Capt. Reed was exhausted, when he was compelled to withdraw.  Dropping the police boat down to Tangier Island and securing a keg of powder, Capt. Reed returned and renewed the fight, but was compelled to withdraw a second time , because his supply of cannon ball had given out.  In the meantime, Capt. Reed had sent a dispatch to Capt. Hudgins, of steamer Chesapeake, and waited at Tangier Island, until his arrival on last Monday, when Capt. Reed and crew being taken on board, steamer Chesapeake was pointed immediately for Woman's Marsh and another engagement followed which resulted in the defeat of the oyster pirates and a hasty retreat for the Maryland line.  The Chesapeake poured volley after volley at the retreating vessels, sinking, it is reported, one vessel, and putting balls through the cabins and hulls of others.  In their precipitate flight two of the vessels ran ashore on Smith's Island and were captured with their crews, consisting of eighteen men.  The captains escaped in their yawl boats.  The captured schooners are the C. W. Stevenson and the William E. Price, both of Smith's Island, Md.  The captured dredgers are in Accomac jail.  No one was killed or wounded, so far as we are advised, in this engagement, but in the fight on last Saturday, a ball from the pirates passed through the hat of Capt. Reed, inflicting a small scalp wound."

  Found at the top of column 5, under "Married.

 February 14th, 1894, at Chincoteague Island, by Rev. J. T. Edmondson, George H. Birch to Miss Henrietta Watson."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 3 March 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Senate of Virginia has passed a bill appropriating $10,500 to enlarge the oyster navy and it is believed that it will be concurred in by the House.

  The bill introduced into the House by Dr. Charles Smith, to reduce the rental on oyster grounds on the seaside in Accomac and Northampton counties, has passed that body."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Captains Joshua Hudson and Wm. Booth and Messrs. J. B. Dale and J. E. Massey, quite sick of late, are convalescent at this writing.

  Mr. W. C. Bunting was called by telegram this week to the bedside of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Bunting, sick in Philadelphia, with pneumonia.

  Mrs. Comfort Thornton, wife of John Thornton, died February 23rd, of consumption, aged 35 years.  Her husband and five children survive her.

  Mrs. W. J. Clayville is visiting her daughter in Philadelphia, and Miss Jennie Jarman, of Stockton, was the guest of Miss Eda Powell, this place, this week.

  Mattie Jarman, adopted daughter of Mr. J. B. Dale and wife, died February 26th, aged 9 years.  Her remains were taken to Whaleyville, Md., for interment.

  The Atlantic Hotel is daily growing more popular and becoming better known.  Last week it had representatives from Wall street - this week its register shows guests from Canada.

  Snow fell here all day, last Sunday, and the beaux were engaged in the meantime in fitting up sleighs, but the rain fell in torrents during the night and the slush prevented the outings, which were anticipated, with their best girls.

  Mr. Archie Jones and family after an absence of 18 months in Philadelphia, have concluded there is no place like Chincoteague and will make it their future home.  Archie "got the sand in his shoes" while a former resident and couldn't stay away.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  C. G. Prettyman, F. C. Bonnewell, Philadelphia; W. E. Doughty, M. J. Byrd, J. H. Feddeman, Charles H. Ames, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, W. M. Carson, F. C. Hanna, Wilmington, Del.; D. Dryesdale, J. H. Gillard, Toronto, Canada; E. J. Tull and wife, Pocomoke City.

  Capt. John E. Pruitt, of steamer Chincoteague, and Miss Emma Parsons, of Stockton, Md., were married February 21st.  They will make Chincoteague their home and an old fashion serenade awaits them on their arrival.  He has not yet had the courage to face the music and bring his bride home.

  Wild fowl are still abundant in our waters.  New York sportsmen, who arrived here this week, say, they have seen more in our waters in one day than they did in the last two weeks, on their way from Cape Henry to Chincoteague.  Redheads and brandt [sic] killed by one of our gunners, Mr. Wm. Bond, in the morning of one day recently, netted him $18, disposed of at a low price.

  The old boiler and engine has been taken out of the mail boat, Lillie Agnes, which plies between Chincoteague and Franklin City, and a "globe gas engine" has been put in its stead, which makes it unnecessary to have engineer for boat, and it is claimed,  with the improvements made, that she can now make her run in 30 minutes, which heretofore could not be made in less than an hour.

  A pretty marriage was solemnized here on Washington's birthday.  The ceremony was performed at 8 p. m., of that day at the home of the bride which made Mr. T. J. Cherricks, a popular and worthy young man, and Miss Mary Jones, the very attractive daughter of Mr. Major Jones, man and wife.  Rev. R. B. Sanford officiated on the occasion  -  and Misses Laura Lewis, Minnie Hall and Messrs. William Jeffryes and William Burch were in attendance as bridesmaids and groomsmen.  The wedding march was played by Mrs. Edgar V. Twyford as the prospective bride and groom filed in to take the vows.  An elegant supper followed the ceremony.  The presents to the happy couple were numerous."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 10 March 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. E. P. Timmons, Philadelphia, made us a short business visit this week.

  Charles Dale, Jr., book-keeper of J. W. Bunting & Son, Philadelphia, returned home this week.

  Mrs. Wm. Benston died on the 3rd inst., aged 56 years.  She was a member of the "Sanctified Church."

  An entertainment under the auspices of the M. P. Church, in the Town Hall, two nights last week, was a financial success.

  Dr. J. E. Mapp, county school superintendent, paid a business visit to our schools this week and pronounced them to be in good shape.

  Capt. R. H. Wilcox, of Mystic, Conn., here on a visit of several weeks to family of Capt. J. E. Matthews and wife, returned home this week.

  J. W. Bunting & Son have discontinued their commission business in Philadelphia and the Captain will return home as soon as his wife's health will permit.

  Mr. Frederic Scorah, boarder at the Atlantic, gave a tea party to Miss Jennie Sooy, of Wilmington, Del, and quite a number of other pretty girls this week.  The preparations were very elaborate and it was altogether an interesting and delightful affair.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  George Stephens. and wife, W. D. Heckles, Philadelphia; R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill, Md.; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; Capt. J. E. Pruitt and wife, Stockton, Md.; Edward Burton, H. T. Stevenson, Pocomoke City; Dr. J. E. Mapp, Miss Lillie Gibb, Accomac.

  Mr. August Flemming, of the firm of Houston & Flemming, sailmakers of this place died on 2nd inst., of heart failure, aged 48 years.  He was a worthy man and useful citizen.  At his funeral on Sunday about 150 Red Men, of which order he was a member, were in the procession, which were on hand to pay their respects to his memory.  He was the first member to die since the Order was organized here about two years ago.

  A schooner loaded with lovers of the chase from Horntown and other points on the Peninsula arrived here last week with large packs of hounds on their way to Assateague, where they thought all that was necessary, was to get up on top of a hill there and enjoy the fun.  Reynard did not see it in that light however and made a bee line up the beach to Ocean City.  They did not catch him and the hunters after waiting 3 days for the return of their dogs, went to look for them and found three of them dead, for each of which they had refused $50,  The owner of a flock of sheep, to which they had given chase, killed them."

  Seen in column 4, under the heading of  "County Court Proceedings.  February Term, 1894:

...  Hon. Benjamin T. Gunter qualified as  Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit of Virginia for the term of office beginning January 1st, 1895.  ...

   Ex parte:  Petition of Isaac D. Coffin's late executor.  Petition filed, order for payment of costs and deposit of residue in hands of late executor in Marine Bank on interest account.  ..."

   Found in column  6 :  "Resolution of Respect.

  Adopted by Ocean Lodge, No. 183, Order of Golden Chain, March 5, 1894.

  Whereas the hand of death has been laid upon Augustus Fleming, who was "linked in friendship" with us in the benefits and mysteries of the Order of the Golden Chain, and acknowledging the unerring wisdom of God in this act of His providence, therefore be it resolved,

  1.  As members and brothers of this fraternity we deeply lament this, the first breach made in our "chain" by the death of our beloved brother, who was a true, faithful and esteemed member.

  2.  That the widow and children of our deceased brother, have our united and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement.  May the God we trust be their God.  May we as an order still be their friends in aiding them to apply any benefits therefrom to the most practical advantage.

  3.  That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow of the deceased, and also a copy to the PENINSULA  ENTERPRISE for publication.  

  By order of  COMMITTEE.  March 6, 1894."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 17 March 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Capt. Jno. W. Bunting and wife have returned home from Philadelphia.

  Schooner Palestine arrived here this week from Philadelphia with cargo of coal, which was sold at retail at $5 per ton.

  Mrs. Jas. E. Matthews is in Philadelphia for the purpose of buying carpets, linen, crockery, etc., for the Atlantic Hotel.

  Mr. J. Milligan, wife and daughter have been here for several weeks as guests of Mr.  Geo. R. Coleburn, brother of Mrs. Milligan. 

  Capt. Joseph Sooy and daughter Miss Jennie, who spent the winter in business here, left for their home in Wilmington, Del., this week.

  Mr. Frederic Scorah, engineer on our U. S. mail steamer, since last July, has resigned and left for his home in Philadelphia, this week, to the regret of many friends.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley preached at the Union Baptist Church last Sunday.  The members met Monday night and gave him a call to same as pastor.  It is thought that he will accept.

  Mr. Samuel G. Davis says, he found a new pocket-book, this week, containing from $40 to $50, more or less, and will return the same to owner who can describe it to his satisfaction in the next 30 days.

  Schooner Charles Foster, John B. ["Jack"] Whealton, of this place, captain, left Philadelphia, December 13th, for Rio Janeiro, arriving there on the 8th of this month.  His mate died on the trip of yellow fever.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Jno. F. Hyde, A. Kenney, Frank L. Brand, E. J. Dunning, Major E. Selby, Wilmington; J. Greenbaum, Baltimore; Jno. V. Gillaspy, Pocomoke City; J. T. Mears, Misses J. Sooy, Jennie Whealton, Josephine Cropper, Accomac.

  Rev. G. P. Jones will preach his farewell sermon Sunday night and will leave on Monday for the M. E. Conference, which meets at Salisbury on the 21st inst.  He has many friends both in and out his church here, and it is hoped, that he will be returned to his present charge."

   In column 4, under the title: "Legislative Proceedings.

  The following bills of local interest to the Eastern Shore, passed both branches of the Assembly during the late session and have become laws:

  Senate Bills.

 ...   For the relief of Charles P. Finney, James T. Weaver, Walter F. Brodwater, J. E. Anderton, W. J. Barnes, J. C. Justis, S. J. Davis, Solomon Warner and Southey L. Milliner, oyster inspectors.

  To permit J. A. M. Whealton to erect a wharf on Chincoteague Island.  ...

  To incorporate the Eastern Shore Game Protective Association.

  To amend and re-enact the game laws relating to the protection of game in Accomac and Northampton counties.  Hereafter it will be illegal for non-residents, except such as may be members of the Eastern Shore Game Protective Association to shoot wild fowl within the jurisdiction of said counties, of for anyone to shoot, or in any way capture, any wild fowl in the night time, or to shoot at them with a gun that cannot be conveniently raised and fired from the shoulder, or to catch them in traps or nets or any other contrivances.  The close season for shooting hare and partridges has been extended from January 1st to November 15th. 

  To amend the special act provided by the Legislature of 1891-2 for working the roads in Accomac, by increasing the levy from fifteen to twenty-five cents, in order to provide for the loss of public road service.  But the act remains subject to adoption by the Board of Supervisors together with a general law offered by late Assembly.

  To provide for the listing and taxing of dogs in the counties of Accomac and Northampton; fifty cents to be levied on all males and a dollar on females.  The residue of this fund not appropriated for losses in sheep and other stock, due to the depredations of dogs, is appropriated by a late amendment of the act to the respective road funds of the said counties.

  To provide for the assessment of railroad property in Accomac and Northampton for road and public school purposes by magisterial districts.

  To provide for the times for holding courts in the several counties of the eighth judicial circuit.

House Bills.

  ...   To impose a special license of $250 on dealers in second-hand or cast-off clothing, in Accomac and Northampton.  ...

  To regulate and protect the crabbing interest in Virginia and to prohibit non-residents from catching crabs in waters of this State.  ...

  A summary of changes in the oyster laws will be published next week."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 24 March 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  One of the twin infants of Capt. D. T. Whealton died last week.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley has accepted the call to Union Baptist Church and will soon be with us.

  Mr. John Bowden, son of Rev. Parker Bowden, deceased, died on 17th inst., after a long illness, aged 46 years.

  An elegant reception given by Capt. John Pruitt last week was well attended by guests from Philadelphia, Stockton and Chincoteague.

  Candidates for the offices, to be filled next Spring, are already favoring us with their attentions and a hearty hand-shake is now always in order.

  Mr. B. F. Collins, who moved here about 18 months ago and opened up "shucking business" has prospered and is giving employment to very many of our citizens.

  Mr. Beecher, one of the stockholders of Wallops Island, is there at this writing, for the purpose it is said, of laying off a portion of the beach into building lots.

  Quite a number of our oystermen, who have not found their business profitable this season are turning their attention to trucks and larger shipments in this line are expected than ever before.

  Mr. Joseph L. Steffins and Miss Lizzie Reed were married at the bride's home on 15th inst.  An elegant dinner and refreshments were served to the guests.  They are now in the North on their wedding tour.

  Mr. Benjamin Collins, of this place, and Miss Sadie Short, of Snow Hill, were married at M. E. Parsonage, of that town, on 14th inst., Rev. Ralph Conway, officiating.  On their arrival here serenaders welcomed and escorted them to their home.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Thos. O'Connell, Frank L. Brand, Otto Sturber, Wilmington, Del.; C. E. Davis, Laurel, Del.; J. H. McGlouther, Philadelphia; George W. Rolph, F. C. Jenkins, Baltimore; E. H. Benson Pocomoke city; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Snow Hill, Md.; G. F. Kelly, Thos. Ross, N. B. Wescott, Accomac.

  Officials of P. W. & B. R. R., while here a few days ago, had under consideration the running of steamer Chincoteague to Wishart's Point from this place three times a week, and ordered crew of steamer to that point on a prospecting tour.  The stockholders of Wallop's Island also want the steamer to touch at that point.  It is a matter of considerable interest to our people and should be to citizens of Wishart's Point and vicinity, and the enterprise should not fail surely for lack of interest by parties to be benefited."

   Two articles in column 2; first, "Maryland Pirates.

  The following telegram speaks for itself.   It is hard to conceive how a band of such desperadoes as those Capt. Reed has to contend with is permitted to exist in a civilized community:

 TASLEY, VA., March 16th. - On Thursday night at 7 o'clock, while anchored in "Horse Hammock," in Virginia waters, the Virginia police schooner Tangier was attacked from the shore of Smith's Island, Maryland, by 25 or 30 Marylanders, armed with the best repeating rifles.

  They fired on the schooner and I returned the fire with my rifles and then with my cannon, one or more cannon shot striking the storehouse from which they were firing.

  They are throwing up forts and breastworks on Smith's Island, Maryland, from which to fire at us under protection.

  There were 25 or 30 Virginians up there camped on the shore where they had been tonging, who witnessed the fight and had to run for their lives.

  The Marylanders have sworn to kill the whole crew of the police schooner Tangier, so that they cannot be witnesses against them.

  A. J. READ,  Com. Police Schooner Tangier."

    And, under "The Eastern Shore Game Association.

  The members of the Eastern Shore Game Protection Association, and all others interested, are requested to meet at Accomac C. H., on Monday next, for the purpose of preparing a constitution and by-laws and also to perfect our organization.

   J. W. BOWDOIN, President."

  In column 4: "Oyster Legislation.

  A few important bills relating to oysters passed the late General Assembly and have become laws.

  Hereafter all tongmen desiring to take oysters will be required by law to register with the inspector.  This registration requires no fee.  The tax upon those using ordinary tongs, remains the same.  Those using patent tongs can be assessed at their option on their report of weekly sales, or in lieu thereof pay a specific fee of $5.00 for the season.  The law in regard to the registration and numbering of boats remains the same.

  The rental tax, per acre, on the ocean side of Accomac and Northampton has been reduced to 25 cents; but no renting is to be valid, in any case, until rent is paid in advance for twelve months.  Any person now using planting-grounds on which rent has not been paid, will be summarily dispossessed by the inspector, who has the power to sell enough plants on said ground to pay all rent due.  But the bona fide renter is secured in holding by the State, and his lease is made a chattel real, passing at his death to his heirs or personal representative.  Sub-letting and sub renting is permitted, providing the amount charged is not greater than that paid by the renter, and with the consent of the inspector.  The renter can have his survey recorded in the clerk's office, as deeds are recorded; the fees of the clerks are provided for, and by whom paid.  By conjoint action with Maryland, the tonging season will continue from September 1st to April 25th.  The dredging season is from October 15th to March 5th.

  The section of the law requiring the county court to decide the question as to natural rock has been repealed, except as to such cases as are now pending in courts.  An appropriation has been made to have the late geodetic surveys and plats published, and this survey has been declared a finality after four months recordation.  Prior to that limit, natural oyster rocks of twenty-five adjacent acres may be redeemed from planting ground, if omitted in the survey, by due procedure, the necessary steps for which have been provided for.

  An appropriation of $10,500, was made, subject to the discretion and management of the Board on the Chesapeake, to provide additional police protection for the sounds.  The plan proposed is to build a strong and powerful steam-launch, well plated and well armed, and equipped with a powerful search light.

  Standard metalic [sic]  measures for measuring all oysters bought and sold in the State have been provided for.  These measures are to be supplied by the Board on the Chesapeake, and bear a seal.  The use of any other measure in the State is made a felony.

  The assessment on planted oysters will be made by the inspector, who will also collect the tax.  The fee for this service is 10 per cent. on amount collected.  This is the proper assessment on personal property; the inspector merely taking the places of the commissioner of the revenue and the treasurer.  The cull law remains the same.

  A somewhat unique feature in Virginia legislation is the new clam law.  This act provides that any ground, not natural oyster rock, bed or shoal, and not already assigned for planting purposes, may be, on application of twenty citizens, laid off and designated as clamming ground; provided in the opinion of the inspector a person can realize at least seventy-five cents, per day, catching clams from said ground.  This ground is to be designated by accurate metes and bounds, and set apart for the public, as natural clamming ground.  But non-residents are prohibited under penalty from working thereon.

  Crabbing by scrapes and dredges in Virginia waters by non-residents is made a felony, and all crabbing is prohibited on natural oyster beds and rented grounds.

  A great deal of watchful care was exercised by Tidewater representatives to preserve the rights of Virginia waters to her own citizens.  The greed for oyster revenue which threatens to open the doors to non-resident planters has been stoutly resisted.  Some pretty severe battles were fought in the committees of both Houses, and while the present status of oyster legislation is not all the oysterman would have it, it is perhaps the very best that could be obtained just now.  Under the present phase of oyster sentiment throughout the State, oyster and revenue have come to be synonymous terms.  The theory has been officially promulgated that mines of public wealth are locked up in our natural oyster beds, and that every acre of bottom, covered by salt water, offers a rich field for cultivation.  "A million of acres and a million of dollars" is an arithmetical proposition as simple as it is pleasing. And, unfortunately, while the great body of the State is a unit on the theory of revenue, every section of Tidewater Virginia is divided and distracted on its local issues and interests.  The tonger, the dredger and the planter are too far apart to recognize a common interest in this great industry.  It is to be hoped that all sections and all classes of oystermen will accept the present law as the best that could be secured for them just now and with a determination to shake hands over their differences.  They are at least to be congratulated that our present Governor has a sufficient breadth of executive wisdom and discretion to take in all the diversified interests of the people of Virginia, and that the welfare of the oyster industry will be safe in his hands.    X."

  And, finally, seen in column 5, under "Letters From the People.

  EDITOR PENINSULA ENTERPRISE:  -

  The people of Chincoteague, ever ready to accord praise to whom it is due, feel that they are under a debt of gratitude, to those in and out of office who have been untiring in their efforts, to relieve them in part of the grievous burdens they have had to bear for years past.  Of course they are interested in the oyster question; that constitutes their chief means of living, and an unnecessary tax on their means of living is at once an imposition and oppression.  So little has been done for them by legislators in the past, that the active and untiring efforts of our senator, Dr. Geo. W. LeCato, to reduce the rental of the oyster lands, to twenty-five cents per acre, entitles him to their lasting gratitude and praise.  Baited by the cry of revenue, the people outside of the oyster counties of Virginia, who know little of the troubles of oystermen, and seem to care less, would if they could, impose all the burdens of taxation upon oysters, and oystermen.  In view of this fact, our able senator had to fight against big odds, but to his honor be it said, won a complete victory, for which from our hearts we thank him.  We had predicted for him a career of usefulness and honor, but had not supposed that he would go through one session of the General Assembly of Virginia, with so little criticism.  Only ability of a high order, unbending integrity, calm judgement and shrewd political sagacity, could have accomplished such results.  Verily Accomac county never had an abler or better representative in the Senate of Virginia.  With him also we desire to thank Dr. Charles Smith, of Northampton, and Major Baker P. Lee, of Elizabeth City county, for their valuable assistance in securing the passage of the bill to reduce the rental on oyster grounds.  But this is not all. Senator LeCato deserves much credit for his entire course in his present position, not the least among which are the bills to protect sheep and game.  This last bill, as we take it, is either much misunderstood or very much misrepresented, so far as it applies to non-residents.  Under its terms, as we understand it, non-residents have all the privileges of hunting here, by joining the "Game Protective Association," which they can do by paying an entrance fee of two dollars and one dollar per year dues.  This will bar no one who wishes to gun here, and much as it may be said that every bird or duck they kill costs them several dollars, we are frank to say, that any non-resident who desires to hunt our game and refuses to pay three dollars a year for the privilege, has no business coming here for that purpose.  Besides, the money derived from this source may, and doubtless will be, used in stocking our county with game.  But to the oyster question again.  While thanking our public servants for their active efforts in our behalf, too much praise cannot be accorded some of our own citizens in private life, who did so much to help the passage of the bill above named.  Notably among these may be named, Mr. J. A. M. Whealton, who drew the petition which was sent on to the "General Assembly," setting forth all the facts, and secured so many signers to it, and O. M. Jones, who by his clear and concise letters to the Richmond papers, made our position so plain.  These two honest, straightforward, old fashioned Democrats are ever alive, not only to the interests of the people here, but ever active in the interests of the Democratic party.  With them at the helm, and our interests respected, Democracy will grow stronger here.  Pardon the length of this, for the people here who so largely subscribe for your valuable paper, feel that they have a right to be heard through its columns upon questions in which they are so deeply interested.        JUSTICE.  Chincoteague, Va.  March 16th, 1894."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 31 March 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Board of Supervisors at its meeting, held last Wednesday, entered an order, "that it would not allow any further accounts of any person for killing hawks, foxes and owls."  To allow these accounts is in the discretion of the Board under the law." 

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Geo. R. Coleburn is visiting his parents at Seaford, Del.

  Mrs. Louise Watson, of Philadelphia, is here on a visit to her sick brother, Mr. John Gordy.

  Schooner Cranmer was loaded with oysters here last week and again this week, for New Jersey.

  Rock, flounders and herring have put in an appearance in our waters, but have a little taste of the silver hook yet.

  John Anderton, Jr. pupil of Onancock Academy, and Miss Nelly Fselds [sic], of Snow Hill Academy, spent Easter week home with their parents.

  Sloop yacht Gertrude Andrews built by John Archie for Wm. Adams, Jr., and just launched, is one of the most complete crafts of the kind ever built here.

  Commander George Ritter, lighthouse inspector of the 4th district, was here this week on his quarterly inspecting tour and reports all the lights in good shape.

  Wild geese, bound north, have stopped in our waters, and our sportsmen never had finer fun in shooting them.  The average gunner kills from 10 to 25 per day.

  Wolsey Burton is building a new dwelling  -  W. N. Conant is improving his new residence by an addition and a handsome porch has been built to dwelling of Peter Corbin.

  Mr. Joseph L. Steffins and wife returned home last Monday from their wedding journey of two weeks to the Northern cities.  The serenaders met them on their arrival, at steamer, and escorted them home.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  M. F. Selby, J. G. Field, F. C, Hanna, Wilmington, Del.; Commander George Ritter, James Purnell, Philadelphia; E. Walsh, J. H. Feddeman, R. S. Stant, Page Edmonds, M. J. Byrd, C. J. Hallman, M. Rubin, Baltimore; Thomas Davis, Accomac."

   There were two items in column 4:

"Conference Appointments.

  The following appointments of interest to our readers, were made at the Wilmington Conference, which met in Salisbury, Md., last week, and was adjourned Tuesday afternoon:  W. F. Corkran, Presiding Elder, Eastern Shore District.  ...

 Chincoteague  -  To be supplied by J. W. Williams.   ..."

And: "Eastern Shore Game Association.

  A meeting of the Eastern Shore Game Protective Association is hereby called for Keller Station, at 4 P. m., Monday, April 2d.  A committee appointed for that purpose will report at that meeting a constitution and by-laws for said Association.  All interested are invited to attend.

   JNO. W. BOWDOIN, President.   T. W. BLACKSTONE, Secretary."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 7 April 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Augustus Flemming is having a new dwelling built.

  Schooner Claudie V. was loaded here this week with oysters for New Jersey.

  Mr. John H. Johnson, editor of Farmer and Fisherman, made us a short visit this week.

  Quite a large number of our people will attend Hunting's circus at Franklin city, on 16th inst.

  The cold snap of last week killed all our early garden peas and injured the round potato crop as well.

  Mrs. Dr. N. S. Smith has returned from a visit to her sister in Philadelphia and her daughter in Washington, D. C.

  Rev. G. P. Jones, late pastor of our M. E. Church, transferred by his conference to another charge, was here this week on a visit to old friends.

  Our oyster shippers are taking advantage of the improvement in the market this week and the shipment of oysters daily now is from 300 to 400 barrels.

  Rev. Joseph Valent, pastor of our M. P. Church, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday and left on the following day for Conference, which meets this year at Georgetown, D. V.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Charles Prettyman, G. W. Johnson, M. J. Long, E. B. Davidson, J. W. Field, Phila.; O. W. Byrd, Baltimore; R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill; S. T. Williams, Salisbury; L. T. Marshall, Jno. Anderton, Jr., Miss Bessie Anderton, Thos. Ross, J. E. Clark, Rev. G. P. Jones, Accomac.

  Mr. Henry L. Hudson, a promising young man of this place and held in high esteem by all our citizens, died in Philadelphia, Thursday, March 29th, after a long illness, of consumption, aged 24 years.  His remains were brought here for interment, accompanied by his mother, brother, sister, D. J. Whealton, Mrs. E. P. Timmons, Revs. Geo. Wood and G. P. Jones.  He was a member of the Red Men, Hephtasophs and Golden Chain, and most of the brethren in each order were in attendance at the funeral and in the procession.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. P. Jones."

  Found in column 3:  "Inspectors of Oysters and Liquor Licenses.

  "VIRGINIA:  -  At a court held for the county of Accomack [sic], March 27th, 1894.

  Ordered, that the court will on the first day of the April term next proceed to appoint inspectors of oysters for the several districts of this county for the term of two years commencing on the 1st day of May next; and, on the first and second days of said term, will hear the applications of persons desiring to  obtain a certificate for license to sell ardent spirits &c., for the year commencing on the said 1st day of May next.  And the clerk of this court is directed to have a copy of this order published in the PENINSULA ENTERPRISE for two successive weeks.

  A Copy:   Test:   M. OLDHAM, JR.,  C.A. C."

  And in column 4, under:  "County Court Proceedings.   March Term, 1894.

  ...   Of the annual reports made by surveyors of roads, at this term, 2 were from the district of the Islands, 9 from Atlantic, ... total 81."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 14 April 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  " E. T. Powell, treasurer, and Wm. D. Tunnell, commissioner of revenue, authorize the announcement, that they will start on Monday, 23rd inst., on their usual annual tour for the purpose of issuing licenses to merchants and others who may desire to obtain them."

   Seen in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Our public schools close on the 20th of this month.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was here this week  on his way to pay the Life Saving boys their quarterly dues.

  Schooner E. M. Robins loaded this week with wood for New York, and schooner Claude V. with oysters for New Jersey.

  A birthday party of Miss Mary Hill, at her home last week, was well attended by the young folks and an enjoyable affair.

  Several boat carriages, the latest improvements in that line, arrived here Saturday, for the Life Saving Station near this place. [Assateague? Wallop's Island? Pope's Island?]

  Capt. John Johnson, of the Life Saving supply boat, has been here for several days.  At this point supplies are received for the stations in the district.

  Mr. Henry Mason, of Stockton, Md., and Miss Alice Bowden, of this place, were married at the M. E. Parsonage, Stockton, on the 3rd inst., Rev. Thos. N. Given. officiating.

  Mrs. C. E. Wilcox and daughters, after spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Matthews, left last Wednesday, for their home in Mystic, Conn.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week, John L. English, J. A. Ellegood, J. K. Crowther, Philadelphia; O. G. Fell: Frank Brand, John F. Hyde, M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Wm. Townsend, Logan Henderson, A. Frank Byrd, John W. Edmonds, Accomac.

  A masquerade sociable at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. N. Gordy, Friday night of last week, was well attended by the young people of this place.  The music, vocal and instrumental, was very fine and the table filled with everything to tempt "the inner man."  Everybody enjoyed the occasion and returned to their homes, happy.

  Rev. James R. Campbell, A. M., of Newark, Worcester Co, Md, has received and accepted an invitation from Mariner's Lodge, No. 60, I. O. O. F., of Chincoteague, Va., to deliver before its members, and the public, his famous written address on Odd Fellowship, in the M. E. Church of the Island, on Thursday, April 26th -  the seventy fifth anniversary of American Odd Fellowship.

  The statement made by your correspondent some weeks ago, that the dogs of the fox hunters from Horntawn [sic] were killed, because caught killing sheep, was incorrect, as we are reliably informed.  The dogs were shot maliciously by a young man without any provocation whatever, and as the dogs were taxable property and very valuable, the man who killed them should be made to pay for them."

   Seen in column 4, a re-print of last week's article "Inspectors of Oysters and Liquor Licenses," as required by court order, and above it:

  "Conference Appointments.

  The Maryland M. P. Conference, which convened in Georgetown, D. C., last week, concluded its business last Tuesday.  The following appointments were made, of interest to the people of the Eastern Shore:  ...  Chincoteague - H. S. Cain.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 21 April 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "A telegram from Crisfield, Md., announces an engagement between the oyster gunboat Chesapeake and the Maryland oyster pirates at Woman's March [sic], Tuesday.  The latter fled pursued by the Chesapeake.

  E. T. Powell, treasurer, and Wm. D. Tunnell, commissioner of revenue, authorize the announcement, that they will start on Monday, 23rd inst., on their usual annual tour for the purpose of issuing licenses to merchants and others who may desire to obtain them.

  John H. Hopkins, deputy treasurer, and James W. Broughton, commissioner of revenue, will be at the following places, at times given below, for the purpose of issuing license for the ensuing year:  New Church, Monday, noon, 23rd inst.  -  Greenback and Franklin city, afternoon and night, 23rd inst. -  Chincoteague, 24th and 25th insts."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 28 April 1894, on page 2, column 1, without headlines, two items; the first:

  "Capt. A. J. Reed is no longer the commander of the oyster police schooner Tangier, much to the surprise, regret and indignation of many of the citizens of Accomac.  He has been retired by the Board of the Chesapeake and its Tributaries, it seems, upon charges of citizens of Tangier Island merely, and in utter disregard of the wishes of all the other people of the county.  He has been dismissed from the service, it seems, without the formality of an investigation, even, if the statement of the Richmond Times, "that the Governor says, that no action had been taken in regard to the charges preferred against Captain Reed" can be accepted as correct.  A gallant officer, endorsed by the officials of the county because of his efficiency, approved of by the people, because of his vigilance, is thus summarily disposed of, why?   The answer in our opinion, can be found, in the fact, that the Board was either ignorant of the duties imposed upon them, or careless in the performance of them - and whatever the reason that actuated them cannot rid themselves of the stupidity, by which they arrived at their conclusions.  To listen to about 200 oystermen on the Island rather than about 2,000 on the mainland, to accept the unsupported statements of citizens of Tangier against Capt. Reed rather than of the courts under whose surveillance he was constantly, to appoint as a police officer a man entirely unknown to them, rather than one who like Capt. Reed had been tried and found to be one of the best police officers the State has ever had and to depose him without investigation, shows ignorance, carelessness and stupidity on the part of the Board, which calls for the indignant protests of the citizens of Accomac.  Reed was not investigated, and charges therefore not sustained, but the Board deserves to be, which has so stolidly performed its duties, as it seems to have done in the matter."

  Also:  "The decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in reference to Pocomoke Sound has been announced and sustains the claim of Virginia on every material point at issue.  That citizens of Maryland have no right to take oysters in the Virginia portion of the sound has been settled finally and forever, and our neighbors across the border who cannot do without our oysters, in the future, if law abiding citizens, must either buy them, or if they wish to catch them must cast their lot with us.  No treaty can ever be negotiated between the two States as the Baltimore Sun suggests, granting the privilege to them.  Virginia has already been bereft of too much of her territory and privileges for such a proposition to be entertained for one moment and any suggestion to the contrary is prejudicial to the good understanding and friendly relations which ought to exist between the States.  Between Maryland and Virginia there ought to be peace and the good citizens of the former bowing to the decision of the highest tribunal in the land, will do all in their power to preserve it, whatever their regrets and disappointments in the matter."

  Seen on  page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "A meeting of the County School Board is requested at Accomac C. H., next Monday, court day, 10 A. M., by Dr. J. E. Mapp, county superintendent."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Bicycling fever struck our Island this week.

  Mr. James E. Massey is in Philadelphia this week on a business trip.

  Our Life Saving boys are expected home next week on their four months vacation.

  Mr. John W. Warren , wife and daughter, left this week for Berlin, Md., on a visit to his parents.

  Mr. Wm. Collic [sic] left this week for Philadelphia, for purpose of having cancer treated in hospital there.

  Treasurer Hopkins and Commissioner Broughton were here this week, issuing licenses to our business men.

  Fish are abundant with us at this time and selling at low figures.  Henry Burch caught the first drum of the season.

  Capt. J. W. Bunting, Charles Dale, Jr., and Mrs. W. J. Clayville, are home again after of sojourn of several weeks in Philadelphia.

  Our clam market has been extra good for the last 30 days and our people have been busily engaged in catching and shipping them.

  A. L. Whealton left last week for Newark, N. J.  He proposes to post himself in the commission business this summer, with the view of becoming a commission merchant this fall.

  Mr. Charles Fennis, banker of London, while in this country on a visit to friends in New York, desiring to spend a few weeks at some seaside resort, was advised to visit Chincoteague, and is now stopping at the Atlantic.

  Some of the P. W. & B. R. R., officials while here last week, visited Wisharts Point for the purpose of conferring with the citizens of that vicinity in regard of running steamer Chincoteague to that place.  They have not arrived yet at any definite conclusion in the matter.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week, J. H. Garrison, R. S. Stant, M. J. Byrd, Baltimore; Charles Fennis, N. Y.; J. K. Crowther, Philadelphia; F. C. Hanna, M. E. Selby, Jas. Fletcher, Wilmington; Geo. Hancock, W. B. Hancock, Pocomoke city; John H. Hopkins, B. S. Rich, A. F. Byrd, Isaac B. Clark, J. W. Broughton, Lieut. J. W. Howison, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 5 May 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "A meeting of the clerks of Metompkin, Atlantic and Islands districts will be held, by order of the County School Board, at Temperanceville, on 10th day of May, at 1 p. m."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Rev. J. W. Williams is visiting his people in Delaware.

  Mr. Elmer Lewis has returned from a protracted visit to Millsboro, Del.

  A union protracted meeting is now in progress at the Beulah Baptist Church.

  Mr. L. Floyd Nock, Accomac C. H., spent several days with us this week on business.

  Schooner Elliott was loaded here this week with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn.

  Mr. J. J. English, commission merchant, Philadelphia, was here this week on a business trip.

  Mr. Lemuel Mumford and wife, of Cape Charles, spent several days with us this week on a prospecting tour.

  Our Life Saving boys were promptly home on their vacation, last Tuesday morning, and are enjoying themselves.

  Mr. Caleb Bowdoin has completed his law course at University of Virginia.  He is the first graduate in law from our Island and will hang out his shingle soon, probably here, and if he does, Chincoteague will liberally patronize him.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week, I. H. Cooke, Andrew Jackson, G. W. Schultz, J. W. Fields, Chas. Prettyman, Philadelphia; John H. Hyde, Dennis O'Neal, George Belville, Wilmington, Del.; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; J. H. McGlouther, Georgetown, Del.; Charles West, Frankford, Del.; F. G. Lankford, L. F. Nock, Dr. S. B. Ward, Thos. Ross, Accomac."

  Two items seen in column 3; first:

"Meeting of Oystermen's Association.

  A meeting of the Oystermen's Association was held at Accomac C. H., last Monday, called by Dr. John W. Bowdoin, treasurer of said Association, for the purpose of making report of the disbursement of the funds placed in his hands to defray expenses incurred in the protection of the interests of Virginia in Pocomoke Sound.  A detailed statement submitted by him was satisfactory to the meeting and unanimously approved.

  The following resolutions offered by Capt. John W. Marsh were unanimously approved:

  Whereas, Hon. William A. Jones, Representative in Congress of the First District of Virginia, and James H. Fletcher, Commonwealth's Attorney for the county of Accomac, have gratuitously contributed their valuable professional services to the maintenance of the contention of our citizens in the inter-state oyster controversy between Virginia and Maryland, recently decided, without a dissenting opinion, by the Supreme Court of the United States, upon every point involved, in favor of Virginia, now, therefore, be it resolved,

  That the profound thanks of the people of Tidewater Virginia and particularly of the citizens of the Eastern Shore of Virginia be and hereby are extended to said gentlemen for their most valuable aid that copies hereof be sent to each of them and also handed to the local papers for publication.

  On motion, it was further resolved, that to the Hon. John W. Gillet, for his able, unanswerable and exhaustive "Review of the claim of Maryland of the right of her citizens to fish in the waters of Pocomoke Sound", the highest recognition of his services is due and hereby tendered, for it was the basis practically upon which of the Circuit and Supreme Courts of the United States rested their decisions."

   Also:  "Shot On Oyster Beds.

  The news was received at time of going to press, that Burr Gladding, Lloyd Trader and others were shot Thursday night, while dredging, it is charged, the oysters of Capt. Wm. Somers and others, on South Bar, in Muddy Creek.  Gladding received 19 shots in his side and his wounds, it is stated, are fatal.  Trader was shot in the legs."

   Found in column 4:  "A Card.

MR. EDITOR:  -

  Wishing to thank the people of the Eastern Shore for their kindness in obtaining for me the office I have held, I know no better medium than through the columns of your paper.  I do thank my friends for their support most heartily.  It grieves me more on their account than on my own that I have been turned out of office.  Accomac, with the exception of Tangier Island, has been entirely ignored in this appointment.  It seems odd to me that seven unre-able [sic], life time Republicans should be allowed by swearing falsely, to put a life-time Democrat out of office.

  I endeavored while in command of the Tangier to do my duty faithfully.  No opportunity has been given me to deny and prove false the charges brought against me.  I have been discharged without being told the reason why.  Again thanking you for all your kindness and sympathy, I remain

 Yours sincerely,  A. J. READ."

    And, finally, in column 5, under "Married:"

 "JONES-JONES  -  April 24th, 1894, at Chincoteague, by Rev. R. B. Sanford, Daniel Jones, Jr., to Miss Annie Jones."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 12 May 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Beach birds were never more plentiful in our waters.

  Our people are now enjoying the soft crabs now so abundant in our waters.

  Two or three weddings "in high life" will be solemnized here next month.

  Miss Townsend and Miss Scarborough, Girdletree, Md., here this week for purpose of securing business site.

  Mr. J. T. Kenney and son, Philadelphia, are here on a business trip  -  Mr. Thomas Post, New York, on a visit to his family.

  J. V. Grimsley, Grand Master of I. O. O. F. of Virginia, has appointed Mr. J. P. Baker, of this place, District Deputy Grand Master of the Eastern Shore of Va., viz.:  Eastern Shore, No. 24, Hollywood, No. 30, and Marriner's [sic], No. 60.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Harry Snow, J. R. Westhoff, Baltimore; T. H. Cooke, Phila.; M. E. Selby, W. M. Coney, O. G. Fell, Frank Brand, Geo. Bellville, Wilmington; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke city; G. W. Covington, Accomac.

  The report that Capt. Jno. B. ["Jack"] Whealton, of schooner Joseph Foster, died of yellow fever about two weeks ago, and published in Farmer and Fisherman, is incorrect.  The captain and his crew are all alive and well, except the mate of schooner, who died on his way to Rio.  The schooner, after being loaded with sugar, filled with water, but will be reloaded and is expected to arrive home soon. "

   Seen in column 4, under "County Court Proceedings.  April Term, 1894.

...  John F. Powell was appointed and qualified as Inspector of Oysters for District No. 1 [Chincoteague] ..."

Newspaper edition of 19 May 1894 is missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 26 May 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Dr. John W. Bowdoin, of this county, has been appointed Fish Commissioner by Governor O'Ferrall."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  The Atlantic Hotel was well patronized by the millionaires of Philadelphia last week.

  Capt. G. C. Reiter, lighthouse inspector of this (4th) district, made his quarterly inspection last week, and found our lights in good order.

  John W. Bunting & Son's steamer Absecum left here this week for Philadelphia, where she will be over-hauled and made ready for the fishing season.

  Edgar Twiford is in the lead for early trucks.  New round potatoes and English peas were among the luxuries found on his table for Sunday dinner.

  Miss Georgia Tracey has returned home from Wilmington, Del.  She spent the winter in that city where she took lessons in vocal and instrumental music.

  We had the heaviest rain of the season last Monday.  Our truckers had to work all day draining their trucks to prevent them from from being flooded with water.

  Our people still keep building despite the hard times.  Charles Russell and Wesley Fletcher are erecting new dwellings, and Blake and Conant are building a large carpenter shop.

  Miss Kate Landrum, of Pocomoke City, made us a flying business visit this week.  It is reported that she rented a house with the intention of opening a millinery establishment here.

  Hamilton Disston's steam yacht Manlett arrived here on the 19th on her return to Philadelphia.  She is waiting at this place till the ocean is smooth enough for her to continue her trip.

  Schooner Elliott, Capt. James Aydelott [sic], made the quickest trip on record from here to Fair Haven and return.  She took a cargo of oysters, discharged them and returned to this place in seven days.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  S. Murray Mitchell, G. W. Johnson, Capt. Geo. C. Reiter, L. H. Dullis, S. J. Powell, J. S. Ayres, Philadelphia; Dr. W. A. Taylor, James McAllen, Charles Corday, Snow Hill; E. H. Benson, Miss Kate Landrum, E. J. Byrd, Baltimore; Frank Hanna, M. E. Selby, Wilmington;

Richard Baker, Seattle City, Washington.

  The annual sheep penning on Assateague Island will take place on Wednesday, June 6th.  Great preparations are being made for a large gathering on that gala day.  There will be quite a large number of ice cream, confectionery, oyster and clam stands for the accommodation of the public.  There will be no public penning on this island, so Assateague will be well attended."

   There were two articles seen in column 4:

  "Action of Board of Supervisors.

  In matter of working, keeping in order, &c., the public roads and bridges.

  Virginia:  - At a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, of the county of Accomack, May 9th, 1894.

  This Board by unanimous vote does hereby adopt section 963 an the sections following to 983 inclusive of "The Code of Virginia" of 1887, for the working, keeping in order and repairing the roads and bridges in the several precincts of Accomack county.  -----

  Virginia:  - At a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, of the county of Accomack, May 15th, 1894.

  This Board does hereby order that it will, on Friday, 15th day of June 1894, appoint a road surveyor for every election district in Accomack county for the term of two years commencing on the 1st day of July next.  And it is determined by the Board that the compensation per annum of said surveyors shall be as follows: For the election district of Pungoteague $125; Hawks Nest $75; Wachapreague $75; Tangier Island $30; Onancock $125; Accomac C. H. $125; Newstown $25; Mappsville $50; Bloxom $75; Masonville $75; Greenbackville $15; New Church $80; Sykes Island $15; Hall's Store $60; Temperanceville $80; and Chincoteague Island $80.  It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published for three consecutive weeks in the PENINSULA ENTERPRISE.

  Copies:    Test.  M. OLDHAM, JR., Clerk."

   And:  "Road Law.

  Under the new road law for Accomac county lately adopted by the Board of Supervisors, the money raised by taxation in each Magisterial district for keeping up the roads and bridges, must be expended in the district where raised.  The Board at its meeting of 15th of June next, will apportion the taxes in each district and fix how much can be expended by each surveyor in his precinct."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 2 June 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  The shipment of round potatoes from this place will begin next week.

  A wood's meeting under the auspices of our Baptist Churches commences to-day.

  The pulpit of our M. P. Church was filled by President Kinzer on the night of 24th ult.

  Henry Timmons has sold his bateau, the winner in the big race at Ocean city last summer, for $125.

  The U. S. Government supply steamer was here this week to deliver fuel for the year to the lighthouses.

  Enough strawberries were raised on our Island this year, the first year in its history, to meet the demands of our people.

  Twenty three drum fish were caught by John Hill and E. Clark in a few hours this week -  the biggest catch of the season.

  Chas. E. Babbitt, Jr. has sold all of his interest in the oyster business in Virginia to A. F. Matthews and will move to Maryland.

  Wm. Burch has occupied the storehouse just completed for him, and being quite popular with the ladies, expects a liberal patronage.

  Children's Day at Beulah Baptist Church last Sunday was a big success.  The recitations and singing were excellent in all respects.  The program in fact was without a hitch and to the satisfaction of ever [sic] one present.  Words of praise are certainly due to Rev. J. T. Edmundson.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Dr. Geo. B. L. Clay, Morristown, N. J.; Dr. A. S. Chase, Philadelphia; A. J. Parish, Portsmouth, Va.; R. B. Fisher, J. D. Hoskins, A. Miller, Baltimore; Rev. G. P. Jones, Selbyville; Geo. Wall, Robert Clifton, Clayton, Del.; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; Mrs. Katie Lambden, E. J. Brittingham, Pocomoke city; Wm. Miles, Accomac.

  The books of the P. W. & B. R. R. Co., show that thirty-three thousand barrels of oysters have been shipped from Chincoteague by rail since last fall, two thousand barrels more than last year.  In addition to this from fifteen to twenty thousand bushels were sent to market by boat.  The showing is a surprise to our people and cannot be accepted as an indication of dull times here.  The most of them were sold at low prices."

  In column 4 is found an ordered re-print of the article "Action of Board of Supervisors" regarding the roads and bridges, and a small item:

  "To Tax Payers.

  I will be on Chincoteague, at the Atlantic hotel, June 5th, 6th and 7th, and respectfully request all persons who have not paid their 1893 taxes to meet me and settle same.

  J. H. HOPKINS, Deputy Treasurer."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 9 June 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Board of Supervisors meets on Friday, 15th day of June, at Courthouse."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Elmer Watson has accepted a business situation in Philadelphia.

  Miss Nettie Fields arrived home this week from school at Snow Hill, Md.

  Joshua Tarr shipped three barrels of Irish potatoes , May 31st - the first of the season.  They were sold at $4 per barrel.

  Capt. William Burton and wife, Locustville, after spending several days with friends and relatives here, left for home last Tuesday.

  Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. Ansley L. Whealton, a prominent young man of this place, and Miss Edna Boulden, of Chesapeake city, Md., on Tuesday, 12th inst.

  Caleb Bowden, a recent graduate in law at University of Virginia, from this place, has associated himself with a prominent attorney in Philadelphia for the practice of his profession.  He left for his new home last Tuesday.

  The sheep-penning on Wednesday was not as well attended as usual on account of the inclement weather.  The day was too cold for the sheep to leave off their winter clothing and the "inner man" did not hanker much after the ice cream that was there for its refreshing.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  John J. D. Taylor, Chas. Prettyman, Philadelphia; J. H. Dashill, J. H. Feddeman, Robert Kurner, Calvin Lang, Joseph Munson, O. Beacher, Baltimore; Wm. Coney, M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; W. H. Hamburger, Salisbury, Md.; G. F. Kelly, Littleton Tull, J. H. Hopkins, B. T. Gunter, J. W. Edmonds, John W. Gladding, Upton Mason, Accomac.

  The timely discovery of a fire at Bunting's Fish Factory about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning prevented the destruction of several thousand dollars worth of property.  The wharf had caught fire from an engine on same and a schooner alongside of wharf would soon have been in flames, when a gentleman on schooner aroused by the falling of the engine on wharf into water, succeeded in putting out the fire.  In a few moments more the fire would have been beyond control and some eight or ten thousand dollars would have gone up in smoke.  The damage to the property was about twenty-five dollars.

  Rev. George P. Jones, a promising and popular divine of M. E. Church, and Miss Ida M. Matthews, the accomplished and attractive daughter of Capt. James E. Matthews, were married at Atlantic Hotel, Tuesday morning, June 5th, Rev. R. B. Sandford, of Baptist Church , officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Corkran, Presiding Elder of M. E. Church.  After an elegant wedding breakfast served to a party of friends the groom and his bride left for Philadelphia and other points north.  On their return they will reside at parsonage, Selbyville, Del., where the groom has a charge at present.  The wedding gifts were numerous and valuable.

  Mr. Edward J. Brittingham, of "My Maryland," is a wiser if not happier man.  He arrived here on Tuesday morning with one of his trotting nags prepared to do up in short order everything in the equine species on Chincoteague.  It was, as he stated, not one of his best, and everybody agreed in a few moments after his arrival that he had brought the wrong horse with him.  Matthews, with his swifter, was first on the turf and the distance between his horse and that of "My Maryland" was soon so great, that a lamp-post was as likely to be a winner as the latter.  Then the veteran turfman of the Island, Dr. Smith, "tackled" him with Gold Dust hitched to a heavy dayton  - and in this trial of speed that Marylander and his steed were rarely in sight and then at the start.  His lesson in racing on Chincoteague, was a bitter one, perhaps, but it will do him good."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 16 June 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Louis N. Whealton, of Chincoteague, was awarded one of the scholarships given at John Hopkins University to graduate students this year - which entitles him to free tuition at that institution next year."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Miss Sadie Conkling is visiting friends in Philadelphia.

  Schooner Palestine here thi [sic] week with a load of ice for C. O. Disbrow & Co.  -  schooner Thomas Thomas with a load of bricks for W. N. Conant  -  and schooner Medora Frances was loaded here with potatoes and junk for Philadelphia.

  A petition is being circulated among our merchants looking to the closing of their places of business at 9 p. m.  They have come to the conclusion that 6 a. m. to 9 p. m. takes in enough hours of labor to satisfy the most industrious.

  Mr. Eba Whealton, formerly of this place, but a resident for several years past in vicinity of Court-house, has concluded to return to his old home.  He was here this week to purchase material for a dwelling which will soon be in course of erection for him.  He will receive a cordial welcome to his old home.

  Mr. Jno, H. Hopkins, our deputy treasurer, spent three days here last week and during that time collected $1400, leaving balance due here for taxes of about $400.  He had collected on a previous trip about $500.  On his arrival, on account of the dull times with us, he expected a very small collection.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  W. E. Doughty, J. C. Doughty, Baltimore; J. S. Godwin, Miss Susie Godwin, Dover, Del.; Edward Brittingham, Miss Kate Lambden, Pocomoke city; Oscar Payne, Jos. T. Rowley, Thos. Davis, F. E. Jones, Capt. Polk Lang, Page Edmonds, J. W. Coleburn, R. L. Fletcher, Thos. W. Russell, M. W. Bull, Dr. Jno. H. Ayres, W. F. Watson, S. C. Melson, E. T. Edmonds, Maurice Garrison, Thos. Ross, Frank Milliner, Accomac."

   In column 3, under the Neighborhood Notes for New Church, is this entry:

  "Children's Day at Chincoteague Baptist Church will be 1st Sunday in July, (not 2nd, as recently reported).  Rev. Dr. Pilcher, General Superintendent of Sunday School and Bible Board, Virginia, will help pastor ordain deacons at 10:30 a. m., and, after children's exercises, deliver an address which all should hear.  He is one of the most popular and useful denominational leaders in Virginia.  Rev. Dr. Pilcher will also attend Children's Day exercises at Atlantic, July 1st, 3 1/2 p. m., and Modestown 8 p.m. Speaking at both churches.  Public invited."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 23 June 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Mr. M. E. Selby, of Quigley & Mullen, shipped to his customers, south of Salisbury, over N. Y. P. & N. R. R., from 1st to 5th of June, 250 barrels of sugar.  A large shipment of same was also made by him during time named to Chincoteague and other points over D. M. & Va. R. R.

  Under the new road law of Accomac there is one surveyor appointed for each election district, who has to qualify by taking the oaths of office before the Court and giving bond with approved security.  Each surveyor is agpointed [sic] for a term of two years, commencing on the 1st day of July next, and must qualify before that day."

   Seen in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Bunting & Sons have opened their fish factory and report prospect for fish good.

  Mr. Jas E. Massey left Tuesday to accept clerkship in large grocery store in Philadelphia.

  William Reed and Miss S. A. Williams were married at the Union Baptist Parsonage, on 17th inst., Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Children's Day exercises at Union Baptist Church last Sunday first class.  Church handsomely decorated with flowers, music fine, recitations very good and house filled to overflowing.

  The woods meeting, for the last 15 days conducted by pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, has not been a great success.  It will be conducted for next 15 days by pastor of Union Baptist Church.

  Sixteen leading businessmen from Philadelphia made their first visit to Chincoteague last Saturday, remaining several days, and were so well pleased with the Island and especially the Atlantic Hotel, that they will return soon with a larger party for a longer stay.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  J. D. Pearson, Jno. Robinson, Thos. F. Carci, George Hargravel, T. J. Woodcock, F. L. Chipman, J. F. Werricoff, Jno. Oxford, Jas. Thurman, Wm. Lennon, C. B. Hencheroth, Geo. Spoesher, P. D. Glasser, J. W. Fields, F. R. Lippincott, Philadelphia; G. G. Dawe, N. Y.; M. E. Selby, S. G. Estes, Wilmington; E; H. Benson, Pocomoke City; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Snow Hill; E. T. Jones, A. G. Lankford, A. J. Lewis, Miss Lucy Evans, Miss S. Johnson, T. P. Evans and daughter, Mrs. Erastus Johnson, Accomac."

  Two items seen in column 4, first:  "Board of Supervisors.

  At the meeting on the 15th inst., the Board examined and allowed the accounts against the county left with clerk; entered an order for the annual allowance of $15.00 to each licensed physician for medical attention to the poor, - for one year's salary to each overseer of the poor, - for six months salary to the officers of the court, physician to poor-house, superintendent of the poor and supervisors; laid the taxes for 1894, for county levy, 10 cents on $100 of property, real and personal, and 50 cents on the head of every male person over 21 years of age - for county school expenses, 10 cents on the $100 of property, - for district school expenses, 10 cents on the $100 of property  In each magisterial district - for keeping in order, &c., the public roads and bridges, 20 cents on the $100 of property, in each magisterial district.

  The Board also entered an order allowing $275 to work, keep in repair &c., the roads and bridges in the election district of Chincoteague Island, and appointed Thomas B. Birch surveyor for said district; ...

  The Board also divided the county into processioning districts and appointed processioners for every district, who are to do their work between August 1st, 1894, and January 1st, 1895, and make return to the county court on or before January 25th, 1895.  And the Board then adjourned to meet again at the court-house on the 2nd day of July next."

  Also in column 4:

  "In a short time the "Board of the Chesapeake" will appoint a commander of the new police steamer "Accomac."  There are at least half a dozen applicants and the party endorsement is so divided that no applicant can have very strong backing.  The other side of the Bay has a strong candidate, in the person of Mr. Billups mate of the Chesapeake, present commander of the Accomac, and unless we can unite on some good man, I am afraid he will secure the place.  I have no choice and as matters now stand I do not know whom to endorse.  My only desire is that some good man from this county will get the place.  In view of the above facts, I earnestly request the members of the County Committee, to meet at the Court-House on next Monday, 25th, and let the issue be narrowed down according to their good judgement.

  J. W. BOWDOIN,  County Chairman."

  Seen in column 6:  "County Roads.

MR. EDITOR  -  I learn that many citizens are of the opinion that the legislature passed a road law for Accomac county, during it's last session, and that said Act gave the Board of Supervisors power to preseribe [sic] rules and plans for working the public roads.  The best season of the year for working roads having already passed, I am led to believe that those who hold such opinions, think the Board negligent of its duties and that they are very slow to get to work.  Wishing to correct any erroneous opinions that may exist in this matter, I beg to state to the public through the columns of your paper, that the legislature failed to pass a road law, and that the law adopted by the Board in April last was taken from the Code of 1887.  Reference to same will inform any one who may wish to learn the facts in the case, that said act would not be put in force before the first day of July next, after its adoption, and in the manner now being pursued by the Board.  An effort will be made to improve the roads during the month of July.

  Respectfully,  SPENCER F. ROGERS,  Ch'n Board of Supervisors.  June 15th, 1894."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 30 June 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Fish are being caught at sea by our fishermen in large quansities [sic].

  Bicycles are in demand here and charge for same is 40 cents an hour.

  A handsome dwelling is in course of erection here for Mr. John Cameron.

  Capt. J. E. Matthews has been in Philadelphia this week making purchases for his hotel.

  All of our sea-going boats are engaged in running potatoes from the mainland to New York city.

  Miss Ida Hudson has returned from school in Philadelphia and Miss N. Hill from school near Washington.

  The Baptist woods-meeting has been quite a success of late.  Seven of the converts were baptized by Rev. S. U. Grimsley last Sunday.

  Schooner Medora Francis arrived here this week with cargo of merchandise and a few watermelons which were sold readily at 50 cents each.

  Mrs. Thomas Corbin, Mrs. Thomas Fletcher and children, of Jenkins Bridge, are here this week, guests of the families of Peter Corbin and Mrs. Swift.

  Rev. G. P. Jones and wife, of Selbyville, Md., are guests at this tis time, of her parents, Mr. J. E. Matthews and wife  -  and A. L. Whealton and wife, of family of Mr. J. W. Whealton.

  Rev. Eddie Poulson is expected to spend part of his vacation as a supply for the Beulah Baptist Church, in the absence of the pastor, who has engagements to conduct several revival meetings.

  Mr. Henry Simmons received this week a batteau [sic] built by Capt. John Richardson, of Wachapreague, the handsomest one ever sold on this Island of his make.  She is open to a race with any boat of equal dimensions in our waters.

  Jno. W. Daniel, owned by Shield & Bro., Belle Haven, won the free-for-all race, 2.45 class, in the races at tho [sic] Snow Hill Gentlemen's Driving Park, on the 19th inst., in 2.39 1/2.  Jno. W. Otwell, the star horseman of the county, handled the ribbons on the occasion.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  C.C. Johnson, Geo. W. Rolph, Baltimore; Capt. Andrew Jackson, J. C. Winnecoff, Phila.; F. C. Hanna, W. T. Falson, Wilmington; Chas. West, Frankford, Del.; Jas. Thurman, Wm. Lemmon, Germantown, Pa.; E. P. Davidson, Milford, Del.; Rev. Geo. P. Jones and wife, Selbyville, Del.; J. F. Nelson, Jno. F. Powell, Wm. Townshend, Accomac."  [Note that in the Atlantic Hotel list, Rev. G. P. Jones and wife are from Selbyville, Delaware; while in the above body of the note, they are from Selbyville, Maryland.]

Missing newspaper edition of 7 July 1894.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 14 July 1894, on page 3, column 3, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  The gross receipts of festival of Union Baptist Church, last week, were $128.17.

  Mr. Sheart, of Baltimore, arrived last week, and is now at his cottage on Assateague.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was here this week on his way to the Life Saving Stations for the purpose of inspecting same.

  A larger number of the members of  Wallops Island club and their friends are at the club at this time than ever before.

  Steamer Chincoteague has been ordered to Wilmington for an "over-hauling."  She will be there only a few days.

  The 4th of July passed off quietly here.  Many of our people went to other places to rid themselves of their surplus of patriotism.

  A large bell has been put up by the merchants in the centre [sic] of our town, which is rung promptly at 9 p. m., when all our stores close.

  Schooners Palestine, Elliott, Connor and D. J. Whealton arrived this week partly loaded with coal, schooner Medora Francis with corn and schooner Eleanora with ice.

  Mrs. E. F. Laws and children, of Philadelphia, John Daugherty, two sons and a daughter, of Berlin, and Miss Smith, of Wilmington, are visiting friends and relatives here.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  John P. Goldsborough, H. P. Pilcam, Clayton, Del.; G. A. Sheldon, S. D. McCullough, F. D. Slustand, Wilmington, Del.; Misses Sallie Gillespie, Sallie Miles, Annie Miles, W. H. Miles. Dr. T. T. Taylor, A. C. Matthews, D. G. Hunting, Henry Hunting, W. J. Miles, John B. Downing, W. B. James, Nat Ward, Rev. D. J. Traynham and son, Accomac.

  The annual pony penning will come off as announced in last issue of ENTERPRISE, at Chincoteague, on August 2nd, Assateague, August 3rd, and on the 2nd day there will be a free-for-all boat race, to which everybody is invited.  First race will be open to skiffs, batteaux [sic] and canoes, 17 feet and under, and the winner will get $15 in cash.  Second race will be open also to all kinds of boats 16 feet and under, and the winner in that race will get $10 in cash.  On the 4th of August big prizes will be given to boats of their classes at Ocean City.  A festival will also be held by M. P. Church on second day.  A horse race also is talked of on same day.  It is proposed to make it one full of pleasure to everyone in attendance."

  Seen in column 4:  "Examinations of Public School Teachers.

  The examination for white public school teachers will be held on July 31st and August 1st, at Parksley and Keller; for colored, August 7th and 8th, at Keller.

  Two days are given for the examinations and the whole examinations cannot, as in the past, be taken in one day  -  hence teachers are hereby notified to be present on both days.

  All teachers whose certificates have expired are by the law required to take the examination, unless holding  State Normal Diplomas, and no exceptions will be made.

  Those expecting to teach next session are therefore warned to be present, as private examinations are not allowed.

   JNO. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 21 July 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. John Russell caught with hook and line last week a shark that weighed 260 pounds.

  Paint and whitewash has been applied more liberally this this spring and summer than ever known before and our town looks like a new one.

  The Second Presbyterian Fishing Club, of Philadelphia, on the 24th annual tour, arrived here on schooner Mary Gallard, last Tuesday.

  Capt. James Taylor, of this place, has been awarded contract by U. S. Government, to furnish Life Saving Stations in our district this winter with coal and wood.

  Schooner Jas. L. Foster, in charge of Capt. John  B. ["Jack"] Whealton, of this place, which left Philadelphia last December, and has since been taking cargoes to foreign ports, passed here on 14th loaded with sugar for Philadelphia.

  The Delaware Fishing Club, composed of railroad men of Delaware and Maryland, spent their tenth annual vacation with us, with headquarters at Atlantic hotel last week.  They caught lots of fish and had a good time generally.

  C. Y. Bargamin, of Richmond, State Commander of order of Golden Chain, visited Ocean Lodge of this place on 16th inst., for the purpose of installing the officers for ensuing term.  Refreshments were served, after a public lecture given by him to members of the order, their families and friends.

  William King and wife, of Washington, D. C., are here on a visit to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. N. S. Smith; Wm. Scarborough and wife, of Philadelphia, on a visit to her sister, Mrs. N. Gordy; Miss Lillie Miles, of Atlantic, as guest of Miss Georgie Tracey; and Miss Virgie Taylor, of Horntown, as guest of Mrs. Jas. E. Matthews.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  J. J. Hanna, N. Y.; Frank Williams, Snow Hill, Md.; C. Y. Bargamin, Richmond, Va.; S. W. Grant, W. M. Cranmer, Clayton, Del.; Jno. Parris, N. J. Murphy, Oxford, Md.; J. A. Parrish, Portsmouth, Va.; M. E. Selby, John F. Hyde, Wilmington, Del.; J. A. Meelheim, L. F. J. Wilson, W. C. Watson, Miss Virgir Vaylor [sic], Accomac.

  The annual pony pennings will taken [sic] place on Chincoteague, on August 2nd, on Assateague, August 3rd.  A free-for-all boat race will come off on 2nd day open to all bateaux, skiffs and canoes, 17 feet and over (not 17 feet and under as reported in last issue of ENTERPRISE) the winner of which will get $15.   In the second class 16 feet and under, the winner gets $10.  An entrance fee of 50 cents will be charged in each race which will go to the second boat in each class.  The music for both occasions will be furnished by a first-class brass band.  Dinner, supper and refreshments will be served at M. P. Church on both days."

  In column 3 is a re-print of last week's article regarding "Examinations of Public School Teachers." 

Newspaper issue of 28 July 1894 is missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 4 August 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The board of the Chesapeake and its tributaries Thursday elected Capt. J. H. Costin commander of the new State oyster police boat Accomac."

   Seen in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Beach parties "are all the rage" now with our young lads and lassies.

  Miss Jennie Sooy, of Wilmington, Del., is the guest of Miss Josephine Cropper.

  Col. Wm. J. Aydelotte and wife, of Pocomoke city, are visiting their daughter.

  Capt. John Cathrall and William Booth, of Thos., are quite sick at this writing.

  Our market is full of watermelons and cantaloupes and same are selling at low prices.

  Schooner Medora Francis arrived here this week from Philadelphia with a load of corn for our merchants.

  Rev. J. W. Williams, of our M. E. Church, and a pretty young lady of Delaware, were married this week, and have since arrived here and are stopping at the Atlantic Hotel.

  David Lewis died July 25th, of consumption, aged 34 years.  His wife and four children survive him.  He was a member of Red Men and Heptasophs and had a policy in latter of $5,000 for benefit of his wife and sister.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  O. W. Byrd, E. S. Melson, J. T. Mulliken, John H. Logie, T. C. Puddell, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, C. G. Turner, John F. Hyde, Wilmington, Del.; A. Kearney, Philadelphia; Dr. W. T. Taylor, Snow Hill; Misses E. M. Powers, R. D. Taylor and Flora Taylor, E. G. Lankford, W. T. Mister, J. S. Watson, Accomac."

    In column 4, "Democratic Mass-Meeting.

  A Democratic mass-meeting was held at Accomac C. H., last Monday, according to announcement, presided over by Dr. John W. Bowdoin, county chairman.

  Resolutions submitted by M. Oldham, Jr., were adopted as follows:

  The Democratic party of the county of Accomac, in mass-meeting assembled, adhering to its belief, that our Government should be of the people, for the people and by the people, and clinging to the cardinal doctrine of democracy that the majority shall rule.  Resolved,

 1st.  That we endorse the tariff reform principles re-enunciated by President Cleveland in his late letter to chairman Wilson, and approve of the President's letter as a warning to the servants of the people in the Congress of the United States, that they are not executing the will of the people in the matter of the tariff by insisting on the bill as passed by the Senate.  

 2nd.  That the enactment into law of the tariff-reform bill (so called) of the Senate, in our opinion would be a bold and dangerous declaration that the majority shall not rule and that our Government shall not be administered for the people by the people.

 3rd.  That we recognize in Hon. W. A. Jones, the present representative in Congress from 1st district of Virginia, a dignified, courteous, faithful, able and patriotic public servant, and do hereby emphasize our opinion by expressing the hope that Mr. Jones may be renominated and re-elected to the very responsible trust.

 4th.  That the delegate or delegates appointed by this meeting, who may attend the Democratic Convention to be held in Tappahannock on the 14th day of August next, be, and hereby are requested to cast the Democratic vote of Accomac county as a unit for the renomination of Hon. Wm. A. Jones.

  A committee appointed by the Chairman, viz.  O. M. Jones, S. W. Matthews, James R. Hickman, J. W. G. Blackstone and Wm. T. Mason, reported following delegates and alternates to the Tappahannock convention and same were approved by the meeting without a dissenting voice:

  Islands  -  J. A. M. Whealton, delegate; W. H. Warren, alternate.  ...."

   In column 5, "County Expenses.

VIRGINIA:  -  At a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the county of Accomack, on the 23rd day of July, 1894.  In pursuance of the Act of the General Assembly of Virginia approved February 25th, 1892, entitled "An act to amend and re-enact section 847 of Code of Virginia of 1887, in relation to Board of Supervisors publishing an itemized statement of county expenses," This Board has caused to be made out and does hereby enter it of record, the following statement showing the aggregate amount of the receipts and expenditures of the county of Accomack for the year ending June 30th, 1894, to wit:

  Approximate aggregate amount of receipts     $13,720.00

  Aggregate amount of expenditures      $11,000.00

  Also a statement showing the aggregate amount allowed for the year ending June 30th, 1895, to officers of the county, and for incidental and necessary expenses of the county as follows:

  To judge of the county court        $800.00

  To sheriff of the county for attending upon county court, board of supervisors and for superintending public buildings      $500.00

  To clerk of county court and clerk of board of supervisors       $680.00

  To clerk of circuit court         $20.00

  To attorney for the Commonwealth of the county        $650.00

  To treasurer of the county        $1,000.00

  To members of board of supervisors        $350.00

  To registrars           $150.00

  To judges and clerks of elections        $150.00

  To expenses of elections under Walton law          $200.00

  To superintendent of the poor (salary)        $300.00

  For building bridges        $1,000.00

  For pay of surveyors of roads        $1,100.00

  For damages in opening roads        $300.00

  For working, keeping in order and repairing the public roads and bridges        $8,000.00

  For support of the poor        $2,000.00

  And an itemized statement of incidental expenses of the county not embraced by either of the foregoing items:

  For record books, stationery &c., for the clerks offices        $200.00

  For stationery &c. for county treasurer        $100.00

  To pay for coal and merchandise for court-house, clerk's office and jail        $300.00

  To pay grand and petit jurors        $500.00

  To pay salaries of overseers of the poor        $100.00

  To pay commissioners of the revenue for extending county levy, road tax, and listing dogs for taxation, etc.        $600.00

  To pay physicians for services to the poor        $435.00

  To pay costs of inquests and summoning commissions of lunacy        $50.00

  To meet sundry expenses        $250.00

  And it is ordered, that a certified copy of the foregoing statements be published in the PENINSULA ENTERPRISE in the next two issues of the said paper.

  A Copy.      Test.    M. OLDHAM, JR.,  Clerk."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 11 August 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Board of Supervisors meets at Accomac C. H., Wednesday, September 12th.

  The work of processioning the lands of Accomac, which commenced on 1st day of August, will cost the county about $2,000.

  Rev. J. T. Edmondson, of Chincoteague, has been assisting Rev. H. M. Wharton at Wharton Grove camp meeting, during the week."

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Benjamin Bowden died on the 3rd inst., aged 13 years.

  A revival meeting will begin at our M. P. Church, on 19th inst.

  Presiding Elder Corkran held quarterly exercises here Monday night.

  Wm. Booth, Jr., son of Thomas Booth, died on 2nd inst., after a long illness of consumption, aged 21 years.

  The P. W. & B. R. R. Co. are tearing up their old wharf here and will replace it with a new one which will be a big improvement on the old wharf.

  Schooners Thomas Thomas and Susan Jane arrived here this week with cargoes of coal and schooner Eleanora with cargo of ice for Whealton & Co.

  Dr, Warren and wife, of Salisbury, Md., are visiting his brother, John Warren  -  Mrs. Captain John ["Jack"] Whealton returned this week from a voyage to Rio  -  Mrs. W. L. English and son, of Philadelphia, are visiting friends here.

  An exciting sloop yacht race came off here last Saturday, between the Ada, of Annapolis, and Morris, of this place.  The Ada was beaten so badly by the Morris that her owner declined to let her go round stake boat.  The Morris won by 5 minutes.

  There were over 300 arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week, but give you a few names only of Accomac young ladies, viz:  Misses Linda Green, Docie Nock, Bertie L. Parsons, Lulie Colona, Bertie M. Shields, Attie Chesser, S. D. Poulson, Alice E. Gladding, Nettie Covington, Edith Warner, Annie Revell, Mamie Parsons, N. Massey.

  The pony penning here on 2nd and 3rd was a greater success, perhaps, than any in the history of the Islands.  From 500 to 600 ponies were penned and many of them sold, some very cheap.  More people were here than ever before in any one day and all were entertained and seemed well pleased.  All the hotels and boarding houses were full and a good deal of money was left here by the visitors.  The receipts of M. P. festival were $124.  The boat races were interesting and exciting.  In the first race the first money was won by the Lydia Daisey, owned by Wm. Daisey, second money by Annie Timmons, owned by Henry Timmons.  In the second race the batteau [sic] Jno. W. Kellam, owned by Capt. Jno. Burton, got first money, and batteau [sic] Thos. W. Russell, owned by Mr. Parks, got second money."

  Two items seen in column 3; the first:

  "County School Board.

  The county school board met August 3rd, and adopted the following resolutions:

 1st.  That we re-adopt the list of school books now in use for four more years with some additions to the list.

 2d.  District boards should not contract with married woman as teachers, but should a teacher marry during the school term she should be permitted to complete that term.

 3d.  Each district board shall elect one substitute teacher who shall receive two dollars per day when actually employed.

 4th.  There shall be no legal school holidays, but the schools shall be closed from December 22 until the first Monday in January, 1895.

 5th.  No teacher shall be contract with until he sends his certificate to the clerk of the district board for examination.

 6th.  Pungoteague district will appoint teachers August 27th, Lee district August 29th, Metompkin August 31st, Atlantic September 3rd, Islands September 7.

 7th.  August 20th is appointed a special day for the examination, at Kellar [sic], of those teachers who failed to attend the regular examination.

   The Board also settled with the county treasurer and a full statement of the settlement will appear in the next issue of the ENTERPRISE.

   J. D. PARSONS.   Clerk Co. School Board."

  And, "Examination of Teachers.

  Dr. John E. Mapp, has decided, (with the advice of the County School Board), to hold another examination of public school teachers on the 20th inst., at Keller, for the benefit of those teachers who from any cause, failed to attend the examinations on 31st ult., and 1st of August.  No teachers whose licenses have expired will have them renewed and hence another opportunity to secure licenses will be given them, but positively no private examinations will be given.

   J. D. PARSONS,  Clerk Co. School Board."

  Seen in column 4, under "County Court Proceedings.  July Term, 1894.

...  Thos. B. Birch and D. F. White qualified as notaries public for county of Accomac.  ..."

   And, under "Accomac Congressional Delegations.

  Dr. John W. Bowdoin, county chairman of the Democratic party, authorizes the following:

  Accomac Congressional delegation to Tappahannock will leave Cape Charles on next Monday, at 5 o'clock p. m. The delegates will take the regular south bound mail train for that point."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 18 August 1894, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "The Board of Supervisors meets at Accomac C. H., Wednesday, September 12th." 

   Seen in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Elizabeth Sharpley died on the 8th inst., aged 61 years.

  The Atlantic Hotel is filled to its utmost capacity with guests.

  Dr. Edward Derickson examined the surfmen for Life Saving Stations near this point, on 13th inst.

  James Fletcher and Miss Maggie Burch were married on the 9th inst., Rev. J. B. Sandford, officiating.

  Capt. John B. ["Jack"] Whealton has returned from an 8 month's trip to Rio and is here on a visit to friends.

  Misses Rebecca and Sallie Claville [sic], of Philadelphia, Capt. Chas. Smith and Miss Eva Lynn, of Wilmington, Del., Miss Lydie Claville [sic] and sister Rosie, are visiting friends and relatives here.

  In the boat race which came off on the 9th inst., at Ocean City, Md., Bateau Thomas H. Melson, of Accomac C. H., won first prize, bateau Annie Timmons, of this place, second, and bateau Flora Timmons, of Green Run, Md., third.  In the second race, bateau Annie Timmons won first prize, bateau Nellie Lang, of Accomac C. H. second, and bateau John W. Kellam, third.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel last Tuesday:  Jas. Maylan, J. E. McArthur, John Doscher, M. A. Stewart, Geo. B. Booker, New York; Albert Stant, Samuel Hawkens, Jos. Wheeler, A. C. Harting, M. H. Green, Wilmington, Del.; R. S. Stant, J. H. Feddeman, Dr. Robert F. Burton and wife, W. Shackelford, H. Snow, W. J. Daughty, C. H. White, J. Parker, Baltimore; W. A. Rowley, J. T. Rowley, Philadelphia."

    Found in column 4, under:  "County School Board.

  On the 3rd inst., the county treasurers settled with the county school board as follows:  ...

Treasurer Hopkins reported the District of Islands as follows, but no trustee from said district was present:

State fund                $248.52

Grandstaff fund         898.90

County fund              525.92

District fund             333.14

Total (all funds)      2,006.48

Amount paid out    1,907.68

Balance due district  $98.80

   The County School Board also settled with Major. John E. Wise, commissioner of Sanford Charity fund, according to his amended report filed August 31st, 1893, showing the following balance due to said Wise at the date of the report:

 From Atlantic district      $227.82

    "     District of Islands      27.22

    "     Metompkin district    73.29

  As Mr. Jas. A. Hall was not present and no settlement could be made with him.

----  RECAPITULATION.

Total State and Co. funds       $22,381.81

Balance on hand                            344.33

Total amount paid teachers      21,987.48

Total district fund   6,451.37

Balance on hand        502.00      5,949.37

  Total disbursements             $27, 936.85

   J. D. PARSONS,  Clerk Co. School Board.

Teachers don't forget the examination at Keller, August 20th, and if you fail to get a license don't blame anybody else.    J. D. P.

  In column 5:  "Notice To Teachers.

  All teachers, white and colored whose certificates have expired and who could not, from illness or other causes, attend the first examinations, will have one more opportunity at Keller, on Monday the 20th day of August.  This will positively be the last opportunity to secure a certificate for the coming session.      Very respectfully,

  JNO. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

 

No mention of the Islands in the 25 August 1894 newspaper issue.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 1 September 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Our oystermen are getting ready to start down the bay next week.

  Charles E. Babbitt, Jr., was awarded the contract for moving Metompkin Life Saving Station at $1,250.

  The Atlantic Hotel had so many guests last week, that lodging for several of them had to be procured outside of hotel.

  S. E. Matthews has been awarded the contract to supply the Life Saving Stations on our coast with corn and hay for the ensuing year.

  Our Life Saving boys went on duty on 23rd ult. - and the reduced salaries now received by them will hardly support the large families of many of them. [My great-great-grandfather, Andrew Peterson, had 8 children and his wife, Hester Whealton, to support in August 1894.]

  Hog cholera is prevailing here and many fine porkers have died.  James E. Matthews, Capt. George Burch and others have lost several very valuable ones.

  The trustees of Delaware State Hospital held their annual re union at Atlantic Hotel last week.  They were twenty in number and among them were bankers, physicians, lawyers and other leading men of the state.

  Rev. E. H. Miller, wife and children, Rev. O'Conner and Valiant, of Maryland, Page Grimsley, Miss Sallie Workman, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Brady Smith, of Berlin, Md., Mrs. Robert Clifton, of Clayton, Del., and many others are visiting friends and relatives here.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  J. D. Carllan, James A. Jenkins, J. A. Donohue, Washington, D. C.; M. E. Selby, Wm. Tyler, J. B. Wallop, J. D. Showell, Wilmington, Del.; H. A. Bach and wife, Harrisburg, Pa.; W. R. Robinson, Evart Hickman, Georgetown, Del.; A. J. Smith, E. H. Middleton, A. S. Wright, Josegh [sic] G. Savage, wife and daughter, Phila.; G. W. Rolph, J. D. Hoskins, M. J. Byrd, Baltimore."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 8 September 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Solomon Hackerman, merchant, is moving his stock of goods from this place to Berlin, Md., and will open store there.

  Mrs. John R. Walter, of Keller, Rev. Mr. Jester and family of Wilmingto [sic]. Del., and J. T. Kenney, of Philadelphia, are visiting friends here.

  Rev. J. T. Edmondson has accepted a position under Rev. H. M. Wharton, Baltimore, and will move his family to that city about 15th of September.

  S. E. Matthews has bought steamer Lillie Agnes, of Jackson & Co., Florida, mail contractors, and will run the mail under contract with them from Franklin City to this place for the next 34 months.

  Three masted schooner S. C. Smith went ashore on Assateague beach, two miles above Assateague station, 11 o'clock at night of 1st inst., and remained there until 8:30 a. m., 3rd inst., when she was pulled off by tug boats.  She was loaded with lumber and was bound from North Carolina to Boston, Mass.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  M. Coulter, C. R. Evans, E. B. Coalter, Baltimore; E. C. Roach, H. Boas, J. W. Jones, P. E. Hartman, M. H. Middleton, Harrisburg, Pa.; J. Travers, C. E. West, J. H. Price, wife and daughter, Wilmington, Del.; C. H. Richardson, Snow Hill; E. B. Davidson, W. D. Hicks, Milford, Del.; Misses Annie Fletcher, J. E. Selby, C. W. S. Evans, J. Twyford, W. S. D. Fletcher, Accomac.

  Mr. A. T. Bowden was shot in his bed through a window, near which he was sleeping last Saturday night, and died in a few hours thereafter.  At the coroner's inquest held over the dead body, Irving Sturgis testified, that he and twelve other young men had been up the Island in search of members of what is known here as the "Sanctified Band" who have made themselves offensive to the citizens of the Island generally by their lewd habits, and that on their return while near the residence of Mr. Bowden, he shot in the air to frighten his companions and supposed he accidentally shot Bowden.  The deceased was a highly respected citizen and his death has cast a gloom over the whole Island.  He was a poor man and had a wife and six children dependent upon him for support."

   In column 3:

"A. T. Bowden Shot And Killed.

  Mr. A. Thomas Bowden, as reported elsewhere in these columns, was shot and killed last Saturday night, at his home on Chincoteague, and eleven young men charged with being in the party that killed him, were brought fo [sic] Accomac C. H., last Wednesday.

  Upon application for bail, Judge Gillet, after hearing the testimony, agreed to bail them under bond in the penalty of $1,000 each.

  Henry Savage, Daniel Beebe and Oliver H. Jester, three of the prisoners, gave the required bail and were released.  The others, Irvin S. Sturgis, Fred Fresh, D. J. W. Lewis, Arthur C. Byrnes, Wm. B. Mumford, Solomon Daisey, Wm. B. Bloxom and John Daisey, in default of bail were committed to jail.

  The young men were sent to jail by Justice Maffit, after an inquest held by him, assisted by Justice L. F. J. Wilson, the verdict of the jury being "that A. Thomas Bowden came to his death on the night of September 1st, 1894, by a bullet from a pistol fired in the hand of one Irvin S. Sturgis and the rest of the crowd, (given above), equally as guilty."

  The circumstances under which the fatal shot was fired, as detailed before the jury substantially were as follows:

  That Sturgis with the others, upon invitation of some of them, went up the Island in search of a man by the name of Workman, who is a member of what is known as the "Sanctified Band"  -  that failing to find Workman and "get a move on him," as they declared was their intention, they started for home and while on their way a shell was thrown against the house of John Bowden and soon after the shot was fired with the fatal result stated above.  According to their own account, when they started to look for Workman none of them were armed, but on the way somebody gave Irvin Sturgis a pistol.  He fired it in the air and as he did not know Bowden and could have no feeling against him, that the ball from the same passed through the window and killed Bowden, appears to have been accidental.

  The young men when they went in search of Workmen [sic] made the mistake in attempting to punish him for his immoralities by taking the law in their our [sic] hands, but there is no doubt that so great is the indignation of people of the Island generally against him and others of the "Sanctified Band," that they reflected by their action, the sentiment of the best people of the Island, and the wonder is, that the lewd and lascivious habits of the Sanctified crowd, practiced by them under the guise of religion, has not led to bloodshed before.

  The young men implicated in the affair are among the best on the Island, and no one more sincerely deplores the killing of Bowden, we presume, than they do.

  Mr. Bowden, though he had once been a member of the "Sanctified Band" left them in August, when the improper motives of the leaders were disclosed to him, and it is stated, so great was his disgust for them, that he was known to be in sympathy with the crowd that went to drive Workman from the Island."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 15 September 1894, on page 3, column 2, first under the heading of  "Local News," followed by "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "A Virginia newspaper having suggested editorially that the Governor ought to use the same means to disperse the "Free Lovers" on Chincoteague Island that he employed to rid Virginia of the Coxeyites, His Excellency was asked to-day if he had anything to say in reply to the suggestion.  He stated that before driving the industrials out he received formal complaints from the authorities of Alexandria county, and if a similar complaint should be made to him in this case, the Chincoteaguers would have to go." - Norfolk Virginian 12th.

   "Chincoteague.

  Our oysters have a flattering appearance.

  Wallop's Island Club House has been closed for the season.

  The prize for the finest spring colt of Gold Dust was awarded by the owner, Dr. N. S. Smith, this year, to Edward Clark.

  Mr. Geo. R. Coleburn, wife and son are visiting his parents at Seaford, Del.  Rev. Mr. Cain, of M. P. Church, is spending a week's vacation in Harford county, Md., his old home.

  The steamer Petrel, with Lieut. Baylor and other prominent gentlemen on board, arrived here on 6th inst., with Dr. J. W. Bowdoin, fish commissioner, together with Christian Hanson, Wm. J. Burton and Edward Thomas, commissioners for Accomac, arrived this week, for the purpose of designating natural oyster rocks in our waters.

  The Atlantic hotel, with 52 rooms, and the largest on the Eastern Shore, and a few years ago considered much too large for the place, has proven to be entirely too small at times during this summer.  It was so full last week that the overflow could only be accommodated with cots in parlor, attic and every other available place in house.  It looks now as if the hotel instead of being too large, would have to be made larger for another season.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Hon. Sydney Mudd, Senator Charles Gibson, C. R. Newman and valet, Dr. T. V. Hammond, Washington, D. C.; John Gohl and wife, Mrs. E. W. Waller, Miss B. Waller, Edw. Haynes, P. Hummell, H. O'Connor, P. Longman, Harrisburg, Pa.; J. T. Jones, Wilmington, Del.; W. E. Doughty, Chas. Doughty, Baltimore, Md.; Geo. Morgan, Philadelphia; R. E. Block, New York; Dr. J. T. Harmanson, Berlin, Md.; Chas. Richardson, Snow Hill; Prof. F. P. Brent, A. F. Byrd, Dr. J. W. Bowdoin and daughter, Edward Thomas, Alfred Matthews, E. F. Jones, L. F. J. Wilson, B  B. Topping, Accomac, M. H. Stevenson, Northampton."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 22 September 1894, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Wm. Grimsley, of Richmond, is visiting his father, Rev. S. U. Grimsley.

  Miss Nellie Fields left this week for Snow Hill.  She will attend school there this session.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas arrived here this week with cargo of coal, which was sold at $5 per ton.

  The P. W. & B. R. R. officials made an inspecting tour this week, of their road and of boats, wharf, &c., here.

  Mr. G. Sherritt and family closed their summer cottage last week and moved back to their winter home in Baltimore.

  Lieut. Baylor, of U. S. Fish Commission, and the state and county commissioners are still here for the purpose of making survey of our natural oyster rocks, &c.

  Dr. Paul Jones and family, of Snow Hill, spent this week with his brother, O. M. Jones.  Wm. Smith, of Baltimore, is the guest at present of his sister, Mrs. O. M. Jones.

  The following teachers have been appointed for the ensuing year; For school No 1 - Wm. H. Warren, principal - Misses Janie Whealton, Mamie Hill, Josie Cropper and V. Lewis.  For schools up and down the island and Assateague, James F. Ward, Miss Nannie Hill and John W. Fields.

  Rev. John T. Edmondson has resigned as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, and will go to Baltimore to do evangelistic work.  His family left for that city this week.  Mr. Edmondson has only kind words for our people and they part with him with sincere regret.  His work while here was very successful and under his preaching there were many accessions to his church.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  J. B. Baylor, J. A. Posey, E. Flagg, Senator Chas. Gibson, Dr. John Hammond, Washington, D. C.; J. H. Feddeman, C. E. Whealton, Robert Fisher, J. S. Caskell, Baltimore; B. Marye, P. C. Warrich, Richmond, Va.; Thos. O'Connell, Wilmington, Del.; W. P. Mahone, Birmingham, Ala.; E. S. Turpin, Dr. T. R. Mahone, Greensborough, Md.; William Thorogood, Georgetown, Del.; C. E. West, Frankford, Del.; Capt. Christian Hanson, Capt. Edward Thomas, Accomac.

  Lynch and three others of the "Sanctified Band" now in jail, are there because of their refusal to give bond in penalty of $150 each, which was required of them by Justice Reynolds, before whom they were arraigned last week.  They are no worse than some others left behind, and our people are heartily sick of the whole crowd - so much so that further trouble may be expected, unless checks are put upon them and their disgraceful doings.  The people of the Island generally are very sore over the matter, and naturally are disgusted with the false reports, by which the good name of Chincoteague has been made to suffer.  The "Sanctified crowd" in no way represent us, and it is hard to be classed with them as we have been, when the most of us not only are in no respect any part or parcel of them, but have a contempt for them and their methods."

  Found in column 4:

  " Four of the "Sanctified Band" in Jail.

  Joseph B. Lynch, the leader, and William J. Chandler, John E. Collins and Sarah B. Collins, of the "Sanctified Band" of Chincoteague Island, were received at the county jail last Sunday.  They stand committed by Justice of the Peace Richard P. Reynolds, who resides on the Island, to answer indictment for the following offenses:

  "For a misdemeanor by them committed, in this that they did, on the 26th day of September, 1893, and on divers other days and times, before and afterwards, in the county of Accomac, unlawfully, and injuriously conspire, one with the other, to commit, and did commit, acts of indecency.  That they did cause Mary E. Burton to leave her husband, Woolsey Burton.  That the said persons did conspire together and promulgate the doctrine commonly called "free love," teaching married women to disregard their marriage vows.  That said persons did conspire to appoint a male and female member as fellow-watchers, to sit up at night and watch.  That by the acts of said persons, Joseph B. Lynch, William J. Chandler, John E. Collins and Sarah E. Collins, the people of Chincoteague Island to some extent have been scandalized.  That the said Joseph B. Lynch, William J. Collins, John E. Collins and Sarah E. Collins, with others, did counsel the separation of wives and husbands.  That the said persons, with others, in said county, have formed themselves into an organized band, in order to do their indecent work more successfully, and otherwise misbehaving themselves, to the great damage and common nuisance of all the good people of this Commonwealth, residing on Chincoteague Island, in the county of Accomac."

   Followed by:  "To Public School Teachers.

  Be in readiness to open school on Monday, the first day of October.

  See that your certificates are in full force - the law requires it; also that your contract is properly filled out and signed, you are not safe without it.

  Ask for your Virginia school register and report blanks when you contract with the clerk of your district board - it saves time, trouble and stamps.

  Look after the condition of your school-room as far as practicable and make timely suggestions to your district officers for new black-boards or newly painted ones, for widow [sic] panes to replenish the broken ones of the past summer, and for other needed comforts and appliances which may be suggested to you - the trustees are generally willing to aid in these matters when properly advised by the thoughtful teacher.

  Send your monthly reports, with stamp enclosed, to Superintendent promptly in large envelopes properly folded.

  As far and as often as possible visit the homes of your pupils, you cannot overestimate the importance of so doing.

  Have but few rules, but at all times enforce obedience and discipline in your school rooms.

  By observing these suggestions with many other things which will naturally suggest themselves, we may expect good results from our public schools.

      Very respectfully,  J. E. MAPP, Supt."

   And in column 6:

  "Tax on Corporations.

  At the meeting of the Board of Superqisors [sic] on 12th inst., the amount of county levy, county school tax, road tax and district school tax to be collected for year 1894, from N. Y., P. & N. R. R., Del., Md. & Va. R. R., and Eastern Shore Steamboat Co., was levied - the taxes being 10 cents on every $100 of assessed value of property as ascertained by the Board of Public Works of Virginia, except the road tax, which is 20 cents on $100."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 29 September 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "The public schools of Accomac will open next Monday.

  The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on the 10th day of October next.

  Lynch and three others, the "sanctified crowd" committed to jail recently, were released on bail last Saturday."

   In column 5:  "Fatality Among Horses.

  A disease, which is believed to be cerebro spinal meningitis, is killing the horses in several sections in upper Accomac.  The loss of a dozon [sic] or more is reported in the last 10 days in the neighborhoods of Messongo and Oak Hall.  The disease exists in Somerset county, Md., also, some 20 horses having died in a few days around Westover.  Treatment is of little avail to horses attacked by the disease and they die in a day or so after taken with it, sometimes on same day.  The symptoms are loss of motor power, evidenced by staggering gait, and partial loss of power of swallowing."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 6 October 1894, on page 3, column 3, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Wm. Burch has returned from a protracted visit to his best girl in New Jersey.

  Captains Sealmore Bloxom and Zedric Carter are having handsome dwellings erected at this place.

  Miss Rebecca Lewis, has returned from a visit to relatives here during the summer, to her home in Boston.

  The frequent visits of a Locustville gentleman to this place means, it is thought, the loss of one of our pretty girls soon.

  John Beebe died September 16th, of heart failure, aged 78 years.  He was the father of Thomas Beebe one of our leading business men.

  A marriage in high life is expected here soon.  The cage has been prepared and the waiting for the bird to occupy it will not be long.

  Commander J. Wrighter, U. S. Lighthouse inspector, of Philadelphia, inspected our lights last week and pronounced them in good order.

  The lower portion of Main street in our town is now lighted by street lamps and the enterprise of the merchants to whom it is due is commended by everyone - and it is hoped, that the business men in the upper portion will soon let their lights shine also.

  Capt. James Ale, of Pennsville, N. J., came here last week to claim his skiff which had been taken from his landing on 31st of August.  The thief who brought her here traded with Mr. Gilley Bunting for another boat and afterwards left for points farther South.  No body here knew the thief.  Capt. Ale satisfied Mr. Bunting and took his boat home with him.

  Lynch and others of the "Sanctified Band" have returned to the 1sland [sic] and resumed their orgies at their church to the indignation of the people generally here.  Their wild revels, it is hoped, will  not be continued much longer and if the grand jury and courts do nothing, the aid of the Governor will be invoked - and if neither act, then means will be found in some way perhaps, to rid us of them."

  Below the above, in column 3:

  "Accomac Electoral Board.  Appointment of Judges and Constables.

  The Electoral Board of Accomac has made the following appointments of judges and constables for the several precincts:  ...  Chincoteague - Judges, J. M. Burch, Geo. R. Coleburn and W. J. Whealton; constable, Major Jones."

   In column 4:

  "County Court Proceedings.  September Term, 1894.

...  Christian Hanson and Wm. J. Burton returned their respective qualifications as commissioners to designate natural oyster rocks, beds and shoals.

  Inquest held over dead bodies of A. Thomas Bowden and John H. Fisher by justices of peace, acting coroners, were returned to court and filed.

  John E. Wise was appointed and qualified as assessor of lands for year 1895 in upper parish of Accomack, district No. 1, and John J. Blackstone was appointed and qualified as assessor of lands in lower parish, district No. 2.

  Accounts against Commonwealth in criminal and lunacy cases were allowed as follows: ...  R. P. Reynolds, J. P., (3 accounts) $1 each; ..." 

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 13 October 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Election, Tuesday, November 6th.

  If not registered you must do so on or before October 27th, if you want to vote on the 6th of November.

  No person can, as notary public, justice of the peace, or commissioner in chancery of circuit court, take acknowledgements to deeds in which they are named as grantor, grantee or trustee."

   And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Sadie Hall, of Elizabeth city, N. C., is visiting friends and relatives here.

  Messrs. Thomas W. Russell and L. Floyd Nock visited us professionally this week.

  Selby Jester has a new dwelling in course of erection - Coleburn & Matthews a new oyster office.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was here last week en route to the stations, to make quarterly payment to the Life Saving crews.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas belonging to Wm. J. Matthews was loaded here this week with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn.

  Wm. H. Vinden, of Lewes, Del., has been awarded the contract for building two boat houses on Hog and Smiths Islands.

  Our public schools opened last week with 9 teachers and full of pupils - we need more house room and must have it.

  David Daisey died on 6th inst., aged 80 years.  He was a worthy citizen and esteemed by all who knew him.  His wife, three children and many grand children survive him.

  Oysters are better in our waters this year than they have been for several years - all seem to be fat from the Maryland line to Metompkin bay and from the ocean to the mainland, in channels, cove, bays, guts - everywhere.

  W. J. Matthews, Dr. N. S. Smith and others attended the Snow Hill races last week, and together with J. C. Otwell and W. T. Fletcher from other parts of the county, won with their horses the most of the prize-money.

  Miss Emma Dayton, of Millsboro, Del., and Mr. J. T. Godwin and sister, of Dover, Del., were among the visitors here this week  -  Mrs. Bertie Massey left for Philadelphia, last week, for a visit to her husband, J. E. Massey.

  Mr. Robert Marshall left on the 8th inst., accompanied by Rev. G. P. Jones, for Camden, N. J., where he will meet his prospective bride, Miss Annie Turlington, who after an extended bridal tour will make their home here.

  Constable B. Conquest was here this week, looking for a negro, Eline Marshall, who with others, assaulted Mr. Thomas P. Evans with brass knuckles at his store at Horntown, last Saturday night, for attempting to command the peace.  The negro had not been caught according to latest advices.

  Mr. Lee Timmons and sisters, Mrs. J. B. Dale and Mrs. Chas. Dale received a telegram on the 7th inst., to the effect that their brother Charles Timmons had died on that day, and left at once for that city.  Mr. Timmons was a prosperous commission merchant of Philadelphia, and his death was not expected.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  M. J. Lane, J. W. Fields, Philadelphia; John L. Westhoff, Baltimore, Md.; James F. Godwin and Mrs. M. F. Godwin, Dover, Del.; Frank C. Hanna, James Fletcher, Wilmington, Del.; H. E. Warren, Washington, D. C.; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; M. E. Selby, wife and children, J. C. Otwell, Frank Murphy, Bun Conquest, L. Floyd Nock, Thomas W. Russell, Hillary Jarman, Accomac."

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

  "N. W. Nock has just received a communication from A. Stierle, assistant engineer of the War Department, asking, at the instance of the Hon. W. A. Jones, for information, statistics &c., relative to the proposed island waterway from Chincoteague to Cape Charles.  Information as to the present amount of trade upon these waters, and its probable amount of increase in case the improvements are made as desired, is particularly desired by him.  Mr. Stierle will start upon his trip of inspection of the proposed waterway during this week.  Mr. Jones our representative in Congress, being an influential member on the committee of Rivers and Harbors, the committee having such matters in charge, so long as he remains our representative, is in a position to do the people of this Peninsula an incalculable amount of good toward to securing an appropriation from Congress to accomplish this long desired improvement.  The benefits to all our people resulting from which, would be of incalculable value to every farmer, merchant and oysterman on our Shore."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 20 October 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Election, Tuesday, November 6th.

  If not registered you must do so on or before October 27th, if you want to vote on the 6th of November.

  Fish of the finest quality and in great abundance are now being caught daily at sea by everyone who is brave enough to risk the perils of our bars.  The catch of the average fisherman is from one to three bushels.

  Captains William and John Somers and Bud Grinnalds had a narrow escape from drowning this week.  Their boat was capsized in going over Assawoman bar and drifted out to sea with them clinging to her for three hours.  When almost exhausted and unable to retain their hold on the boat for a few minutes longer, they were rescued by the crew of a vessel from Chincoteague. 

  The following section of the statute is published at the request of the Commonwealth's attorney, in response to frequent inquiries as to what is the law in reference to shooting partridges and rabbits:  "It shall not be lawful for any person to shoot or kill rabbits, sometimes known as hare, or partridges, sometimes known as quail, in the counties of Accomac and Northampton, between the 1st day of January and the 15th day of November of each year.  The penalty is a fine of ten dollars for each offence, and imprisonment in jail until the fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days."

    And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  A protracted meeting; was begun in "Sanctified" locality, last week, under the auspices of M. E. Church.

  Peter Corbin and wife are off on their annual vacation and Washington, Baltimore and other cities are being visited by them.

  Mrs. Alice Holland, Mrs. Jos. Watson, Mrs. Sallie Davis and Mrs. Emma Selby, of upper Accomac, are guests of Mrs. John L. Anderton this week.

  Rev. C. W. Matthews, of Portsmouth, preached at the Beulah Baptist Church, last Sunday, and a call to same has since been extended, which he will probably accept about November 1st.

  Schooner Palestine arrived here this week with load of coal and schooner Medora Francis with load of building material.  Schooner Sunbeam was loaded this week with clams for New York.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  John G, Hertman, Albert Bucher, F. Coney, A. Steirle, H. E. Warren, Wilmington, Del.; C. H. Long, Harry Snow, Baltimore; P. G. Sutton, M. J. Laws, Capt. Andrew Jackson, Philadelphia; Dr. Wm. A. Taylor, Snow Hill; Charles West, Frankford, Del.

  Robert L. Marshall and Miss Annie M. Turlington were married in Camden, N. J., on the 9th inst.  The groom is a thrifty merchant of this place and his bride is one of our most popular and attractive young ladies.  After a tour of the northern cities, they arrived home this week.  An elegant reception was given them on their return at the bride's home.  The presents received by them were numerous and valuable, and they have the best wishes of a host of friends.

  Mr. A. Steirle, civil engineer, and others arrived here last week, and chartering a boat left on an inspection tour of the proposed inland waterway from Chincoteague to Cape Charles.  A favorable report by the engineer means possibly the removal of the obstructions in the channels and an increase in trade all along our coast - and the necessity of an improved waterway can hardly fail to be seen by him.  Through our narrows and over its shoals 70,000 barrels f sweet potatoes were sent to market via Franklin City this year and through its torturous waters thousands of bushels of oysters are carried annually.  To facilitate the transportation of same, to say nothing of the increase, calls not only for a favorable report, but work at once looking to the improvement asked for.  A hundred boats or more are registered at this place and the loss to our people by the delays incident to the shoals in channels through which they have to trade is almost incalculable.  Everybody on our coast will be benefitted if the improvement is made as contemplated."

  

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 27 October 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Election, Tuesday, November 6th.

  Hon. W. A. Jones will speak at Chincoteague to-night, at Accomac C. H. next Monday, at Onancock next Monday night.

  Register to-day if you want to vote at the election, Tuesday, November, 6th.  If you need a transfer you must get it and present it to register at precinct where you are entitled to vote to-day."

    And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  C. E. Babbitt is visiting relatives in New York city.

  S. J. Mumford is in Philadelphia this week making his fall purchases.

  Mr. James H. Fletcher visited us professionally (large ink blob covering several lines) ... W. Matthews ... umber and to collect amounts due on previous sales.

  Chincoteague will be well represented at next term at our county court.  More people have received summons to be in attendance than ever before at any court in the history of the Island.

  Capt. James Burch and Jas. Snead had a narrow escape from drowning on the 17th inst.  The skiff "Willis," in which they were attempting to cross the bar, "pitchpoled," leaving them clinging to the submerged  boat with the waves running mountain high, until the Wallops Island Life Saving crew went to their rescue.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  M. M. Coney, S. R. Easter, M. E. Selby, Frank Kane, Frank Hanna, W. J. Ehilecker, Wilmington, Del.; R. O. Coulter, M. J. Byrd, Baltimore; W. H. Curtis and family, Mrs. Kate Gloss, Louisville, Ky.; W. T. Stephens, Joppa, Md.; W. E. Smith, Geo. Isdell, Northampton; John F. Powell, D. F. White, J. H. Flether [sic] Jr., Jas. Massey, S. W. Matthews, J. T. Rowley, Accomac.

  A petition circulated here this week was signed by all the business men and the good citizens generally, praying the court to revoke the license to marry, granted to a member of the Sanctified Band, as it is becoming more and more daily a common nuisance and serious results are feared as the outcome of the same.  The fool craze has got to stop say our citizens, by peaceful means if possible - by forcible means if necessary." 

  Letters to the Editor are found in columns 3 and 4:

"Inland Waterway From Cape Charles to Chincoteague.

MR. EDITOR:  -  To one who is deeply interested in the prosperity and development of our County and Shore, the election for member of Congress, to be held on the 6th day of November next, is of peculiar importance and significance.  Upon its result hangs the fate of an undertaking of such vital concern to every man upon our Peninsula, whether democrat or republican, white or black, that no words of mine can properly portray or exaggerate.  The opening of a deep and commodius waterway from Cape Charles to Chincoteague, and on through to Delaware Bay - as a matter of local concern - is second to no issue pending in his political contest.  Monopoly, to day, is triumphant among us; its steel like grip is upon our vitals, it is squeezing out our life blood drop by drop.  In vain have we fought for justice, in vain have we plead for mercy and a fair division of profits.  It throttles our feeble efforts for relief, and mocks at our entreaties.  We are slaves ! slaves to a monopoly that is as relentless as death, and as deaf to reason and justice as the ears of Pompey's stony statue.  The means of our emancipation is now at hand.  The day of our delivery is dawning already, "Jocund day stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops."  The Inland waterway is the highway to freedom.  Upon its placid bosom thousands of snowy sails will be spread, palatial steamers will glide, laden with humanity and the products of our land and waters and on its shores, everywhere, thriving marts of trade will spring into existence.  Open every beach and island, the summer cottage and hotel will arise, inviting thousands from afar to our shore, bringing wealth, prosperity and joy in their train.  Desolation will then give place to happy homes, and thronged highways; and despair to joy, to hope and to life.  a complete transformation, as if by magical hands, will occur everywhere.  Mudflats, now profitless because of prohibitory freight weights and lack of shipping facilities, will then be made to yield thousands of dollars every year, fields now useless and barren from similar causes, will again yield their wanted tribute of our golden staple, bringing gladness, where now only despair reigns, and plenty, where only want and woe now abide.

  This, Mr. Editor, is the most critical, most portentous time in the history of our Peninsula.  From our determination now of this question, a new epoch will date, of ruin or of prosperity, of continued bondage or of freedom.  Every man should do his duty; another such opportunity may never again present itself to those now living.  If patriotic and true, the present, and the generations to come, will bless us; if false, if faithless to country, home and people, for sake of present political petty political advantage, we will justly deserve their wrath and their curses.  Let us forget, in the presence of this golden opportunity, for once, at least, that we are partisans, that we are Republicans or Democrats, or Populist, or Prohibitionists.  While the fate of this improvement is hanging in the balance, for the day, certainly, we should bury our differences and sink our animosities, every man standing shoulder to shoulder, side by side, in support of this our common cause.  In union, in concert of action, success will be assured.  Division will invite defeat and sure disaster.  Of what avail for our prosperity, is the operation of a high or low tariff, if by a continued high freight rate, and restricted shipping facilities, we are denied access to the great markets of the country?  To-day we are paying this steel ribbed monopoly among us a freight tariff of over 100 per cent. upon our great product for the privilege of selling it in the markets of the country.  How long can our great industry and our people survive under this terrible condition?  The tariff imposed upon us by the Gorman Bill, or even the McKinley Bill, is nothing to us as compared with this.  We are being ground to powder between two forces.  To the government and to the manufacturers we are paying a tariff of 50 per cent. upon what we buy, and to the railroad we are now paying a tariff of 100 per cent upon what we sell.  Can human endurance stand this?  To the completion of this waterway alone can we look for any measure of relief from this latter imposition.

  Mr. Jones, our present representative in Congress, is deeply interested in the success of this proposed improvement.  He now occupies there a position of wonderful power and influence.  He is a most influential member of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, the committee in whose power it is to promote or to destroy this movement.  If we send him back to Congress our success is assured.  If we send a new man, no matter how able he may be, for a year or two, he will - from inexperience - exercise no influence what ever.  Not being in accord with the party in power, no matter how good his intentions may be, he can do nothing whatever for us.  Our present commanding position upon this all important committee will be lost, and this improvement so dear to us, with no champion at hand to help it through the numerous struggles yet before it, will be ruthlessly crushed aside and lost sight of perhaps forever.

  I hope that no one, not even an enemy, will accuse me of adopting this method, to secure a petty political advantage for the party to which I belong.  I am persuaded Sir, that those who know me, will believe me when I say that no such consideration prompted this communication.  But, sir, I do affirm with all sincerity, with the deepest convictions and with all of the earnestness of which my soul is capable, that with William A. Jones, alone, rests the fate of this undertaking, and the consequent weal or woe of this entire Peninsula.  In the presence of this great crisis, sir, no man should falter, no patriot can hesitate.  Our duty is plain.  Vote for country!  Vote for home!  Vote for freedom!

  Earnestly yours,  "ACCOMAC."      Mappsville, Oct. 24th, 1894."

Second letter:  "Hon. W. A. Jones and the Life Saving Boys.

  MR. EDITOR:  -  "He who steals my purse steals trash, but he that filches me of my good name robs me of that which enriches not himself but makes me poor indeed."

  The above quotation is aptly applid [sic] to the person who for reasons of a political nature would try to rob the good name, our present most excellent representative in Congress, bears with our Life Saving boys, by trying to impress upon their minds that he was hostile to them during the last session of Congress.

  How anyone could so far forget the lessons of truth and morality and lower himself to such a depth in the minds of respectable humanity is beyond our conception, unless ignorauce [sic] comprises the major portion of his stock in trade or his conscience has become so seared by past offenses that a public exhibition of his false character weighs not upon his sin polluted soul.

  The writer speaks from authority, that not since the days of the conception of the Life Saving Service has there appeared in the arena a greater champion for the boys who tread the fickle sand of or sea-shore than Hon. W. A. Jones.

  During the 52nd Congress, with a Democratic majority, he stood up manfully for their increased pay, got out of a sick bed to vote for it and it was then his hope and earnest effort to make their pay $75, instead of $65, per month.  I have it from his pen within the last week that he still thinks they ought to be paid $75, and that any statement to the contrary or that he had anything, whatever, to do with the decrease in their monthly pay is a lie from whole cloth.

  In the 52nd Congress he gained the approbation of the surfmen and they have since looked upon him as a great benefactor, and naturally wish to show their appreciation by giving him their votes and influence.

  This wily enemy would have it otherwise, however, and so afraid is he of the friends of the noble Life Savers that he seeks to embitter their minds by a falsehood too black to be noticed were it not for the dual interest we feel in these self-sacrificing and honest hearted men, and our honorable representative.

  What representative ever served a constituency more faithfully than he has done not only in this, but in all other respects?  Always at his post of duty, faithful and true to his promises as the  needle is to the pole - you cannot find an unbroken pledge in his private of public career from boyhood to the present; always consistent and led by the same feeling of honor - you will find his every utterance and vote thoroughly in accord with his promises on the hustings, whether it be on tariff, income tax, currency, elections, pensions or any other theme.  He believes in the pure democratic doctrine, tariff for revenue, but is not a free-trader because he thinks that impracticable.  He favored the income tax that corporations and wealth might bear their share and thus lessen the poor man's load.  He is in favor of both gold and silver as circulating currency.  He was opposed to the surrounding our Southern ballot boxes with federal bayonets and voted to repeal the odios [sic] election laws - and what representative ever interested himself in an inland waterway from Chincoteague to Cape Charles, that we might not only the more easily ply our waters ourselves, but that there might be created an opposition by steamboats to this railroad that yearly grinds from our pockets thousands of dollars that should in all justice be saved to us?  We have had a preliminary survey of this route the past week through his efforts and by returning him only can we hope for a continuance of his good work.  We challenge the world to produce a record more to be envied than this.  We can ill afford, now, in these days of inconsistencies to permit a man with a record like he has, to be beaten, we don't believe that the people of the first district of Virginia will be forgetful of their duty in the matter, and are willing to rest our case in their hands feeling that the faithful old flag of democracy will be borne to the front on the 6th of November, the battle fought and victory won, and WM. A. JONES returned to his labors of love for his people.

  JUSTICE.  Chincoteague, Va., Oct. 18th, 1894."

   In column 5:  "Political Speaking.

  Appointments for political speaking will be filled at times and places below by the following distinguished speakers:

   HON. WM. A. JONES  -  Chincoteague - Saturday night, October 27th.  ...

  Other appointments will be announced by posters.

JOHN W. BOWDOIN,  County Chairman."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 3 November 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Election, Tuesday, November 6th.

  The Board of Supervisors meets Wednesday, November 14th.

  The trial of the "sanctified crowd" was in progress at the time of going to press.

  The judges of election of Accomack County are hereby notified, that in accordance with the opinion of the Attorney General of Virginia, the clerk of the county court of Accomack County has forwarded to each voting precinct in the county two sets of poll books for next Tuesday's election, one set for the "Congressional candidates, and one set for the "constitutional amendments."  The letter received by Mr. M. Oldham, Jr., clerk, from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, conveying the above instruction is published in this issue of the "ENTERPRISE" for the information of the judges of election and the public generally."

    And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Presiding Elder Corkran preached and held his quarterly conference here Sunday night.

  Seventeen names were added to our registration list last week - fifteen whites, two colored.

  Mark S. Barrett and Miss Elizabeth Andrews were married on the 26th of October, Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Our merchants report that their business is booming and that their cash sales have increased 50 per cent. of late.

  Henry Bowden died on the 27th of October, of consumption, aged 54 years.  His wife and four children survive him.

  Rev. C. W. Matthews and family moved here from Portsmouth last week and the Beulah Baptist pulpit was filled by him Sunday night.

  Mrs. I. M. Jones arrived here this week from Mystic, Conn., where she has been spending the summer, on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Matthews.

  Clams have been selling for the past thirty days in the northern markets from $3.50 to $4 per thousand, and the price has caused heavy shipments of them from this place.

  Hon. W. A. Jones addressed the people in town hall here last Saturday night.  J. J. McDonald, Republican, occupied the hall after he had retired and made a speech also.

  William Townsend, of Horntown, and William Collins, of this place, have resigned their situations on Winter Quarter Light Ship and the same have been filled by William T. Gladding, of New Church, and William Hill, of this place.

  Mr. William J. Burton, of Locustville, and Miss Mary F. Babbitt, of this place, were married on the 28th of October, at the home of the bride, Rev. S. U. Grimsley, officiating.  They left on Monday for Wachapreague City, their future home.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas arrived here this week loaded with coal, and schooner Elliott with cargo of brick.  The schooners Bonetta and Thomas Thomas were loaded this week with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn., and schooner Medora Francis with like cargo for Norfolk, Va.

  Gen. Felix Agnus, editor of the Baltimore American, and Jeremiah Smith, the largest oyster planter in the East, and Col. Lemuel Showell, proprietor of the leading hotel of Ocean City, Md., was here last week and made a prospecting tour to our oyster planting grounds.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Felix Agnus, J. H. Feddeman, Geo. B. Froyer, Baltimore; Hon. W. A. Jones, M. C., Washington; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Judge Charles F. Holland, Salisbury, Md.; S. Cluff, Pocomoke; James McAllister, Snow Hill; Col. Levin Showell, John Carey, John Brown, James Cropper, Ocean City; E. M. Fowler, E. Hickman, W. A. Halloway, W. F. Scott, L. J. Tull, Accomac."

   Seen in column 3:

"To the Public School Teachers of Accomac.

  I am in receipt of a communication from The Virginia School Journal giving a full list of our teacher subscribers, including delinquents.  As the matter now stands the Journal makes two propositions to teachers:  If all the teachers of the county subscribe, the Journal will be furnished at 75 cents per year, or the Journal and Page's Theory and Practice for $1, if paid promptly through the county superintendent or otherwise.  I hope that all of our teachers in arrears, or whose subscriptions have about expired, will attend to this matter at once.

  As teachers and officers of the public schools we cannot afford to do without the Journal; neither can the Journal afford to come to us free of charge.  All of our teachers are expected to take their State journal.  Let us act promptly in this matter and get the full benefit of our school journal while the schools are in session.  It will give me pleasure to aid in sending subscriptions and securing prompt receipt of Journal for month of October and thence on through the session.

  I hope to hear promptly from every teacher who is delinquent or whose subscription has about expired.  Very respectfully,  JOHN E. MAPP, Superintendent of Schools."

   There are 3 items in column 4:

"Political Speaking.

   Appointments for political speaking will be filled at times and places below by the following distinguished speakers:  ...

  [B. T. GUN]TER, JR.  -  Chincoteague - Saturday, November 3d, at night.  ...

JOHN W. BOWDOIN,  County Chairman."

  Also:  "Apportionment of School Funds.

STATE SCHOOL FUNDS  -  GRAND STAFF.

  Circular No. 108 - Apportionment No. 1 - 1894-'95

Amount apportioned to Accomac County at the rate of $1.1168 per capita of school population - $12,530.50.   ...

District:  Islands - School Pop.  802;  Per Cap.  $1.1168;  Am'ts  $895.67;  Tr's Com's  -$1791;  Am'ts  $877.76.   ....

  STATE SCHOOL FUNDS.

  Circular No. 109 - Apportionment No. 2 - 1894-'95

Amount apportioned to Accomac County at the rate of twenty-three and seven-tenths cents per capita of the school population - $2,659.14.   ....

District:  Islands - School Pop.  802; Per Cap.  23.7¢;  Am'ts  $190.07;  Tr's Com's  -$3.80;  Am'ts  $168.27 [sic - should be $186.27]  ...

  County treasurer and district clerks will please copy.

JOHN E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

   And third, "Two Sets of Poll Books.

  The clerk of Accomack county court received the following, on the 30th day of October, 1894:

"DEAR SIR:  -  Under the construction [sic] of the Attorney General of the "Act to provide for the method of voting by ballot," it will be necessary to use two sets of Poll Books at the election to be held on the 6th day of November next - one set for the vote for the several candidates, and another set for the vote on the Constitutional amendment.

  I have therefore sent you extra copies by express for the precincts in your county, and hope you will get them to the judges of election before election day.

  Very respectfully,  J. T. LAWLESS, Secretary of Commonwealth."

  Richmond, Va.,  Oct. 27th, 1894."

     In column 5 is found:

"Public School Officers and Teachers of Accomac County.

  Names and postoffices of the the public school officers and teachers of Accomac County, session 1894-'95.   ....

Island District.

Trustees.

J. W. Bunting, Chincoteague Island.

William C. Bunting,     "            "    

J. A. M. Whealton (clerk), Chincoteague Island.

   Teachers - White.

Wm. H. Warren, Chincoteague Isl'nd.

Miss R. Janie Whealton,    "         "

    "   Mamie Hill,              "          "

    "   Josie Cropper,           "          "

    "   Laura V. Lewis,         "          "

    "   Nannie Hill,              "           "

John Fields,                       "           "

James W. Edmonds,          "           "

     Teacher - Colored.

Chas. H. Green,  Chincoteague Island.

  JOHN E. MAPP,  Superintendent of Schools.

Grangeville, Accomac Co., Va." 

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 10 November 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "The Board of Supervisors meets Wednesday, November 14th."

    And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Jas. E. Matthews is at Mystic, Conn., on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Wiicox [sic - Wilcox].

  J. W. Bunting & Sons closed their fish factory this week with fair results this season.

  L. Floyd Nock paid us a business visit this week and sold a valuable tract of land while here.

  Rev. R. B. Sanford and family moved to Leemont from this place on Wednesday, to the regret of many friends and admirers here.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley baptized James Whealton in Assateague Channel last Sunday in the presence of a large assemblage of people.

  A long-felt want is being filled here by Burton Dennis.  He has embarked in the dairy business, has fine stock, and delivers milk to customers daily.

  Jas. Broughton and wife, of Philadelphia, are visiting his sister, Mrs. S. J. Mumford.  Mrs. R. E. Swift left this week on a visit to her brother, T. H. B. Corbin, Jenkins bridge.

  The following boats were loaded here this week with oysters for ports designated below:  Schooner Palestine for New Haven, Conn.; Sloop Wm. Curtis for Morris River, N. J.; Schooner Medora Francis and Sloops Emma and Lulie Scott for Norfolk, Va.

  Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week:  Oliver Burk, Baltimore; Rev. J. P. Jones, Selbyville, Md.; Wm. H. Carr, Smyrna, Del.; M. W. Coston, Pocomoke; James Smithers, Clayton, Del.; R. R. Stant, B. T. Gunter, Jr., L. F. Nock, Wm. Townshend, Sam'l Abbott, E. R. Mason, C. B. Ewell, W. N. Walsh, Richard Metcalf, Chas. Burr, Jno. L. Rayfield, Harry Gillespie, Chas. Hall, Accomac.

  The election is over, but praise to whom praise is due is never out of place, and it is due to B. T. Gunter and G. G. Joynes to report that telling and interesting speeches were made by them here last Saturday in the interest of Hon. W. A. Jones; that Professor Warren presented the claims of the Democratic party on Monday night in a forcible and effective manner, which was responded to by R. P. Reynolds, on behalf of McDonald in an interesting speech; that the Mappsville brass band rendered excellent music to the gratification of every one, while here on the night before the election to "whoop up" the boys, in the interest of democracy.  The Atlantic hotel and other democratic places were serenaded by them.  If excellent music is wanted, the band fills the bill."

  There are two items in column 3:

"ELECTION RETURNS.  -  Official Vote of Accomac.

Precinct:  Chincoteague -  JONES, Democrat.  232;  McDONALD, Republican.  96;  BRISTOW, Prohibitionist.  10;  MORTON, Populist.  2.

Totals (all 16 Accomac precincts):  Jones  2547;  McDonald  857;  Bristow  116;  Morton  28.

  Jones majority over McDonald 1690.

  For amendment - 1331.   Against amendment - 23.

 ...  Jones is elected [statewide in his district] by about 4000 majority."

   And "Commonwealth vs The Sanctified Band.

  The trial of the leaders of the Sanctified Band of Chincoteague, which began on Friday of last week was terminated on Monday, by a verdict of guilty as charged in the indictment of Joseph Lynch, William J. Chandler and Sarah E. Collins, and of acquittal as to Jno. E. Collins.  The finding of jury as to Lynch was, eight months in jail and fine of $250; as to Chandler, six months in jail and fine of $150; as to Mrs. Collins, four months in jail and a fine of $100.  A motion made to set aside the verdict as being contrary to the law and evidence was promptly overruled by Judge Gillet, and the parties convicted were sent to jail, in default of bail, until their counsel can be heard upon a bill of exceptions to the order of the Court overruling the motion to quash the indictment.  The latter motion is not likely to avail anything, and in the end the punishment fixed upon Lynch and the others for their sins, by the jury, will have to be met by them and ought to be, says the public generally.

  The evidence, as given at the trial in its details, was too filthy for publication and fully sustained the charge in the indictment against them, as being nuisances.  It was fully developed during the trial, that the doctrine of two and two as taught by the Sanctificationists, viz: the putting away of their own wives and taking the wives of others for the studying of the Scriptures - had resulted in breaking up of happy households, in estranging members of the same family, in breaches of the peace, in acts of lewdness - in indecencies, in fact, totally at variance with the moral law and in acts entirely repugnant to the laws of the land.  The band had, it was stated at the trial, at one time 120 members, but at this time has only about 60 members, the most of whom were in attendance at the court.  They were represented at the trial by Messrs. Spady & Russell, and were ably defended by them, Mr. Fletcher appeared for the Commonwealth and added new laurels to his reputation as an able, faithful and efficient prosecutor.  The verdict of the jury is generally approved.  

  Since the above was put in print, Chandler and Mrs. Collins have been released on bail."

  Appearing in column 5, under the headline "Married:"

"RUSSELL-JEFFRYES  -  November 4. 1894, at Chincoteague, by Rev. R. B. Sandford, David Russell to Miss Emma Jeffryes.

  POINTER-WATSON  -  November 2d, 1894, at Chincoteague, by Rev. R. B. Sandford, James Pointer to Miss Rebecca Watson."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 17 November 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "The county court, which ended last Tuesday, had been in continuous session fourteen days.

  The votes cast for the amendments to the Constitution at the election on the 6th, were not counted at two precincts because the judges failed to return the poll book at one and did not sign the poll books at another."

    And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Wm. P. Reed left this week with his invalid daughter, Miss Dellie, for Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.

  G. W. Moore & Co., of Salisbury, Md., have pitched their photograph gallery here and are doing a nice business.

  Mr. Lawrence Feddeman and wife returned home this week from Mystic, Conn., after spending the summer there.

  Evangelist Conway, of Wilmington, Del., is assisting Rev. J. W. Williams, of M. E. Church, in a revival meeting in progress here.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley baptised [sic] Burton Beebe Sr, in Assateague channel last week and has added 64 members to hid church since April 15th 1893.

  Deputy County treasurer Hopkins is with us this week, to give everyone who desires it, a chance to save the five per cent. to be added to their taxes after 1st of December.

  Mrs. J. W. Williams is visiting her parents in Philadelphia.  Mrs. Jno. Brown is home from a visit of several weeks to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Ocean City.

  John S. Burch, son of Mr. Geo. C. Burch, proprietor of the Island Hotel, was married to one of the prettiest girls of Lewistown, Del., last week.  The groom has many friends here who join in congratulations to him and his bonny bride.

  "Good Tidings"  services were held at M. E. Church last Sunday night.  The church was tastely [sic] decorated with flowers and evergreens and filled to its utmost capacity.  The choir rendered excellent music and the recitations of the children were very fine.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas arrived this week with a load of coal for Whealton & Co., and was loaded with oysters for New Haven, Conn.; Schooners D. J. Whealton, Recruit and J. G. Conner were loaded with oysters for New York, and Schooner Medora Francis with like cargo for Norfolk, Va.

  The members of the "Sanctified" band convicted at the last term of our County Court, returned home on bail last Saturday and have been comparatively quiet since their return.  Service was not held by them on Sunday or since.  It is hoped that their experience will be at least beneficial to the good people in their band, and that they will make haste to get out of the bad company in which they are.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Frederic Scorah, Chas. Boulter, S. J. Allen, Chas. Coche, Philadelphia; F. Greenbaum, Baltimore; R. E. Root, Easton, Md.; W. M. Fish, Pleasantville, N. J.; W. T. Saunders, St. Louis, Mo.; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Rev. G. P. Jones, Selbyville, Del.; J. J. Hanna, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.; John Hopkins, F. G. Lankford, D. F. White, Jno. F. Powell, J. W. Taylor, Accomac."

    In columns 3 and 4, under the heading "County Court Proceedings. - October Term 1894.

...  L. Floyd Nock qualified as guardian of Ebe T., Earnest J., Paul, Irving W., Charles and Lloyd T. Bowden, orphans of Ary T. [Aaron Thomas] Bowden, deceased. [Widows were not considered capable of being court-appointed guardians of their children.  -  These are the children whose father was killed by the gunshot "fired into the air" the night a group of Islanders went to attack the leaders of the "Sanctified Band," on September 1st.]  ...

  The judgement entered against Joseph B. Lynch, Wm. J. Chandler and Sarah E. Collins, "Sanctified" persons convicted of nuisance, has been suspended for thirty days, to allow them to apply an appeal to County Court upon the defendants entering into bond to appear and perform the judgement of the County Court in case writ of error is refused by Circuit Court."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 24 November 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Delinquent lands in Accomac will be sold at courthouse door on first day of December term of county court by E. T. Powell, county treasurer.  A list of same will appear in our next issue."

    And in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Mr. Charles Collins is building a storehouse up the island.

  Miss Lydie Clayville, of Snow Hill, Md., is at the Atlantic as guest of Miss Ida M. Jones.

  Services will be held throughout the day at Union Baptist Church on Thanksgiving day.

  The P. W. B. R. R. has given us three trains daily and we now receive two mails every day.

  Prof. Albro, better known as the Indian Chief, is here this week selling medicine, soap, &c.

  Capt. Wm. Risley, of Pleasantville, N. J., is here for the winter for the purpose of buying and shipping oysters from this place.

  Chas. Collins, Wm. Whealton and several others who moved away with their families last summer on account of the dull times, have moved back.

  Dr. Edward Derickson was at the Atlantic Hotel, this week, for the purpose of examing the Life Saving men who go on duty in several of the stations in December.

  Schooners Palestine and Boneta loaded this week with oysters for New Haven, Conn.; schooner Medora Francis with like cargo for Norfolk and two Northern vessels with clams for New York.

  Proprietors of hotels and restaurants in northers [sic] cities to whom samples of our oysters have been sent, say they never saw flner [sic] or of better flavor.  Our oysters this season, in fact, are all of excellent quality and to eat them is to love and praise them.

  S. E. Matthews is rebuilding the alectric [sic] steamer Lillie.  Particular attention is being paid to her saloon accommodations, as he proposes to use her in conveying passengers from Wisharts Point to Stockton, to and from this place day or night at reasonable figures, when not engaged in carrying the mails.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  M. J. Byrd, Max Ruben, Calvin Long, Baltimore; C. J. Bennett, John Gillaspie, John Dove, Philadelphia; Frank Hanna, W. Claren, C. J. Murphy, J. L. Shuff, Wilmington; Profs. Albro and Sherto, Norfolk, Va.; J. Dawson, B. B. Ginter, N. Y.; Miss Lydie Clayville, Snow Hill; E. J. Tull and wife, Pocomoke City; A. Frank Byrd, Accomac."

   Two items in column 4:

"Letters From the People.

MR. EDITOR  -  As a teacher, I would like to know why the School Board excludes their teachers from the enjoyment of Thanksgiving Day as a holiday.  Notwithstanding the fact that our President and Governor direct that this day be kept as a day of thanksgiving, the teachers are forbidden to recognize it as such.  Has it ever occurred to the Board that there might be sufficient patriotism in the school patrons for them to wish to have their children home with them upon this day, even though the teachers be not deserving of such consideration?     A TEACHER."

  And,  "Public School Report for October

  No. of schools in operation      121

        "    pupils enrolled            4,263

        "    pupils in average daily attendance   3,274

        "    different schools visited by Supt.,       37

        "    visits to schools by Supt.,         43

  As far as observed school buildings and school appliances are very much improved, teachers and pupils seem encouraged and the whole machinery is working smoothly.  Thanks to the district school trustees.

  J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 1 December 1894, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  A new surf boat has been received by Capt. James Tracey for the Life Saving Service.

  Mrs. J. E. Matthews has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Wilcox, Mystic, Conn.

  Steamer Absecom belonging to J. W. Bunting and Son, is now at Pocomoke to be lengthened 35 feet.

  E. P. Timmons, late of this place, now commission merchant of Philadelphia, broke his leg in stepping from a car this week.

  A newspaper, to be known as the Chincoteague Islander, independent in politics, will be started here on 1st of December, with J. W. Fields and Frank J. Townshend, editors.  [I can find no records of this newspaper online.]

  Schooner [Thomas] Thomas arrived this week with cargo of coal and was loaded with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn. -  schooner [Medora] Francis and sloops Maggie and Undine took like cargo to Norfolk.

  Rev. Mr. Wooden, wife and daughter, of Pittsville, Md.; Capt. J. B. ["Jack"] Whealton, Jr., of Philadelphia; Miss Mollie Dayton, of Millsboro, Del., and Miss L. Townshend, of Snow Hill, are visiting friends here.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  George Stephens and wife, J. W. Fields, J. Cromthell, Philadelphia; M. E. Selby, W. M. Coney, Wilmington; A. N. Sutten, John Lefera, St George, Del.; Peter Jilty, Dover, Del.; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke; Dr. E. J. Derickson, Berlin, Md.; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Snow Hill; D. F. White, J. T. Rowley, P.T. Daisey, Accomac.

  The "Sanctified" band has about disbanded   The board of trustees met last week for the purpose of selling their church.  The leader, Jos. Lynch, has left for parts unknown and said when he left that he bid the Island a long and last farewell.  Sister Sadie Collins, principal deaconess, has gone also and practically renounced the faith before going.  It was not what she expected it would be she said and declared that the "two by two" arrangement was no longer to her liking.  W. J. Chandler, another of the leaders, is arranging to protect his securities and will leave also.  Private meetings are being held occasionally, but will not continue to be held long it is believed.  The end of the craze is near doubtless, now that the deluded band is without leadership." 

   In columns 4 & 5  [I have changed this slightly from the actual printed format:  the newspaper first prints a mark denoting the land as arable or marsh, the name of the owner, the amount of land in acres, and the amount of taxes past due;  I am listing the owner's name first, the type of land - arable with an * and marsh with a # - immediately before the size of the property in acres, and the amount of taxes past due.  Note that some lands have no designation as arable or marsh in the article.]:

  "Delinquent Real Estate.

  Real Estate delinquent for the non-payment of taxes for the years 1889, 1890, 1891 and 1892, in the county of Accomac:

 District No. 1.   Year 1889.

John Barnes of P.    * 2    $1.88

John Bundick     * 8     60¢

Mary Brittingham    *  20     $1.10

Edward Brinney     * 4      $1.68

James Ewell, Sr.     # 38     24¢

James Gunter      * 65 1/4     $3.61

         "                 * 30      $1.66

         "                 * 2       47¢   

James Gunter's heirs    * 65 1/4    $3.61

         "                          * 30      $1.66

         "                          * 2       47¢  

Solomon J. Gladding     * 10      76¢

Burwell B. Gladding        29      83¢

       "                              # 40      20¢

Robert Hudson         33 3/4     $1.28

William C. Johnson     * 29     $1.08

Sylvanus Johnson     * 1 3/4      18¢

Olivia Johnson     * 1 3/4      18¢

Charles Killman's heirs     # 126     61¢

Esther A. Lucre       * 4        94¢

Samuel J. Lucas' heirs     # 250     $1.18

John W. Northam     * 10       95¢

Peter Outten's heirs     * 116     $6.59

Sydney L. Selby     * 1/4     $1.18

Amanda J. Stevens        * 1/2     $1.64

James Trader's heirs         7        66¢

Samuel, of R., Elizabeth and Gillet Young      * 9    $1.70

Columbus Caulk's heirs     * 1      $2.83

John J. Cherick's heirs       * 6      $1.04

John Daisey of J's heirs and Wm. Rowins' heirs    * 1/2    $1.04

Thomas Helm                    * 3/4      19¢

Esther Hudson                   * 13     $1.73

John R. Mumford's heirs    * 10    $3.54

Brigham Mason                  * 1 1/4    10¢

John Reed                           * 1    (no amt. listed)

      "                                    * 7     $3.43

John Taylor and P. Marsh agent     * 14     $1.05

Lemuel Whealton               * 4     $1.42

John R. Franklin's heirs      * 91 3/4     $3.01

Esther Cropper                   * 2 1/2     $2.83

George Crippen                  * 2        94¢

Elizabeth Coard, ux of Salathiel     * 1/4     94¢

Sebastian Lewis                  * 4     $1.42

         Year 1890

Edward Brinney's heirs      * 4      $1.67

Maria and Geo. J. Brown     * 2         18¢

John Barnes of P.                * 2     $1.89

Ava Bloxom                       * 1      $1.27

Mary A. Bloxom                 * 52     $3.44

James T. Birch                    * 3      $2.27

John Bradford, Sr.              * 1/2         5¢

John Booth's heirs              * 2           25¢

Catherine Bowden              * 3          17¢

Margaret Brodwater           * 8          93¢

Sally Brodwater                 * 1 1/3      7¢

Eliza Brodwater                 * 8        $1.89

Rebecca Crockett               * 3/4         72¢

Esther A. Cropper              * 2 1/2     $2.83

Sally Chase                        * 6            92¢

Columbus J. Caulk's heirs     * 1     $2.83

Annie Conner                     * 2        19¢

Elizabeth Coard                 * 1/4     75¢

Henry H. Davis                  * 1/2     51¢

Samuel J. Davis for wife    * 1        75¢

David Daisey, Jr.                * 1          9¢

James and Richard Ewell    * 1      $1.19

John R. Franklin's heirs      * 9 1/4    $2.96

Burwell B. Gladding          * 29        94¢

       "                                   # 40        18¢

Betsy Godwin               * 20     $1.13

Esther Hudson              * 13     $1.72

Drusilla Hudson           * 1 1/2      27¢

Wm. S. Hinman's heirs    26          96¢

Edward Heywood         * 1           9¢

Joseph G. Hudson         * 1/4       9¢

Robert Hudson               33 3/4     $1.28

Thomas Helm                * 3/4        19¢

Leah Harmon's heirs      * 10         47¢

Annie Lewis and Jas. J. Bloxom     * 5    9¢

John P. Justice's heirs     * 25     $1.89

Sylvanus Johnson       * 3/4       16¢

Olevia Johnson           * 3/4       16¢

Burton Jones              * 3 1/2     27¢

Jane Killman              * 3        29¢

Richard Kelly's heirs     5       29¢

Peter Kelly               * 1       57¢

Chas. H. Killman's heirs     # 126     59¢

Annie Lewis and James J. Bloxom     * 5    9¢

Jacob Lewis' heirs       10      66¢

Samuel J. Lucas' heirs     50    $1.17

Wm. T. Lankford         1      9¢

Brigham Mason          1      9¢

Matilda McCready of Robt.     5      24¢

Rachel Marshall, widow      1      23¢

Hester Marshall, wife of George     1     70¢

John E. Massey       4 3/4     45¢

John R. Mumford's heirs     1 1/4     $3.53

Samuel J. Marshall's heirs     10 1/2    $4.80

Lettie Nock            1      23¢

Jas. H. Parker's heirs and Thos. R. Parramore     6     56¢

Alva H. Powell     1    $1.50

Daniel P. Russell     1/8     $1.23

John Russell Sr.'s heirs     1 1/4     $1.18

John Reed      1     95¢

     "                7     $2.48

Wm. T. Smith trustee for S. T. Smith     36    $2.70

Amanda J. Stephens     1/2    $1.65

Mary F. Smith      3 1/4     38¢

Jeannette Smith     2      18¢

James E. Sharpley     1/4    $1.41

Mary C. Savage     * 3/4    $6.18

Mary E. Taylor's heirs, S. T. Johnson, trustee    3-10    $1.89

Robert S. Taylor     2     19¢

John Taylor and P. Marsh, agent     14    $1.05

Sam'l B. Taylor     17-100    $2.24

Cordelia Jane Tathem     1/2     7¢

Esther Tunnell      4     28¢

Louis M. Thomas     1     38¢

Elizabeth M. White     1/2     23¢

Samuel West     1     18¢

Nancy Whealton     9     43¢

Wm. H. Whealton     3     13¢

Lemuel Whealton     4    $1.42

Samuel, of R., Elizabeth and Gillet Young     9    $1.70

Theodore J. Young     3/4     70¢

       Year 1891

Hester Marshall    * 1      71¢

Clarissa Matthews    * 1     9¢

Zadock Mason     # 4 1/2      2¢

Major Mason       # 4 1/2      2¢

Matilda McCready    * 5      5¢

Ewd. S. Payne     * 24 1/4    $1.36

John I. Parkes, of B.,    * 6 1/4    29¢

Daniel P. Russell     * 1/8    $1.42

John Reed     * 1    $3.33

Levin T. Ross heirs    * 4 1/2     73¢

Mary Sharpley heirs    * 4    $2.86

James Selby    * 1/2     19¢

Douglas Scott    * 1/3    $1.42

Mary C. Savage    * 3/4    $5.20

Jas. E. Sharpley    * 1/4    $1.17

Amanda J. Stevens    * 1/2    $2.37

Mary F Smith     * 3 1/4     38¢

Cordelia J. Tatam   * 1/2     7¢

Joshua Taylor     * 15    $3.11

William Taylor    * 1/2     29¢

John Taylor, P. Marsh agent    * 14    $1.05

Anne E. Taylor    * 4    $1.81

Robert Taylor    * 2     18¢

T. H. Thornton    * 1/4     9¢

Louis M. Thomas    * 1     28¢

Lemuel Whealton    * 4    $1.42

Lit Williams     * 1    $1.04

A. T. Wallop      1/2     7¢

James White    * 3     36¢

Olliver Wessels    * 12    $3.40

G. B. Barnes & Bro.    * 1/8    $1.42

James Brinney, of W.,    * 1/2    $2.36

John Bloxom    * 71    $8.38

W. S. Byrd's heirs     12    $1.38

Levin T. Crowson    * 1/4    $1.55

Alsavada Chase, J. and W. H. Trader    # 63     87¢

George Crippin    * 2     94¢

Esther A. Cropper    * 2 1/2    $2.84

W. F. Drummond    * 9     26¢

James Ewell's heirs    # 38     59¢

Edw. T. Groton    * 1    $1.04

Mary Gillispie    * 1 1/4    $1.03

Joseph G. Hudson    * 1/4     80¢

Esther Hudson     * 13    $1.71

Thomas Helm     * 3/4      19¢

Edw. Hayward        1     9¢

Wm Hinman's heirs     26    $1.00

Leah Harman's heirs    * 10     57¢

Oliva Johnson    * 1 3/4     17¢

Sylvanus Johnson    * 1 3/4     17¢

Wm. Johnson, of J. S.,    # 10     5¢

Comfort Justis     * 4     46¢

C. H. Killman's heirs    # 26     11¢

Jane Killman    * 3    29¢

Wm. Killman, Jr.     50    $2.83

W.T. Longstreet    * 1      9¢

Samuel J. Lucas' heirs    # 250    $1.18

Anna J. Lewis and J. Bloxom    # 5     9¢

Brigham Mason    * 1     9¢

Samuel Marshall's heirs    * 10 1/2    $4.18

John Bradford Sr.    * 1/5     4¢

Crippen J. Bowden    * 4    $1.42

Hetty I. J. R. Bowden trustee    * 1/2     48¢

Arden Daisey    * 1/2    $1.17

S. J. Davis for wife    * 1     95¢

J. H. Tindall    * 5 1/2    $3.90

Joseph Taylor    * 1     33¢

      Year 1892

J. W. G. Blackstone and John H. Wise    * 4     84¢

John Bradford, Sr.    * 1/5     2¢

John J. Cherricks' heirs    * 6     67¢

Esther Hudson    * 13    $1.43

Joseph G. Hudson    * 1/4     74¢

Thomas Helm    * 3/4    17¢

Dennard A. Jester    * 9    $1.29

Wm. Lewis' heirs    * 31     8¢

Brigham Mason    * 1     9¢

James Selby    * 1/2     17¢

John Taylor and P. Marsh agents    * 14     93¢

Cordelia Tatham    * 1/2     17¢

Margaret O. Anderton    * 1     19¢

Esther A. Cropper    * 2 1/2    $2.52

Edward Hayward    * 1     9¢

MacDonald Howard    * 1     8¢

Wm. T. Longstreet    * 1     9¢

Benjamin W. Swift    * 1/4     9¢

Benjamin Tull    * 9     60¢

Leah Harman's heirs    * 10     42¢

Thomas Nock    * 2     59¢

Thomas Taylor    * 1 1/2     36¢

Louis M. Thomas    * 1     34¢

John G. Barnes    * 13    $2.19

James Ewell Sr's heirs    # 38     17¢

J. C. Johnson    # 15     8¢

Olevia Johnson    * 1 3/4     16¢

Sylvanus Johnson     * 1 3/4     16¢

William Johnson of J. S.    # 10     6¢

Chas. H. Killman's heirs    # 26     10¢

Jane Killman    * 3     25¢

Anna J. Lewis and J. Bloxom    * 5     9¢

Samuel J. Lucas' heirs    # 250    $1.03

Major Mason's heirs    # 4 1/2     1¢

Zorobabel Mason's heirs    # 4 1/2     1¢

Matilda McCready    * 5     23¢

Levin T. Ross' heirs    * 4 1/2    67¢

Douglas Scott    * 1/2    $1.26

Jeff Scott for wife    * 1    $1.42

Robert S. Taylor    * 2     17¢

Wm. H. Taylor of L.    * 16    $1.20

James White    * 3     32¢

Sarah Andrews    * 1     8¢

Hetter Bowden      1/2     84¢

Edw. Bloxom, of G's heirs    * 12    $1.52

Thos. A. Hall, of A.,    3    $1.52

W. J. Chandler & Son     7 1/2     50¢

Joseph Gray      1/2    $1.11

Comfort Justis    * 4     42¢

Thomas Killmon    * 14    $3.17

Samuel B. Marshall    * 14    $5.19

Mary Sharpley's heirs    * 4    $2.52

James W. Tyndall's heirs    * 5    $1.58

Oliver Wessells    * 12    $3.02

Mary E. Young    * 3/4     16¢

Mary A. Poulson    * 2 1/2    $1.68

      District No. 2.

      Year 1891

Geo. S. G. Mears    # 50     25¢

Carey Read    * 7 1/2    $11.95

Rebecca M. Stiles    * 1/2     95¢

Edwin F. LeCato    * 49    $8.34

       Year 1892

Raymond Riley's estate    # 150     97¢

Geo. S. G. Mears    # 50     33¢

Catharine Phillips    * 1 1/2     58¢

Richard P. Read's heirs    # 130     81¢

Rebecca M. Stiles    * 1/2    $1.16

-- >    "*"Arable.      "#" Marsh.

   Notice is hereby given to the owners of the lands mentioned in the foregoing list and to all others concerned, that the real estate therein mentioned, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the taxes on the same and the interest, and commissions of five per centum to the treasurer, and the costs of advertisement ratably proportioned, will be sold at public auction, between the hours of 10 in the morning and 4 in the evening, on the first day of the court in the county of Accomac, on the last Monday in December next, at the front door of the court-house thereof, unless said taxes, interest, costs and commissions shall be previously paid.

  Given under my hand this 27th day of November, 1894.

  E. T. POWELL,  Treasurer of Accomac county."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 8 December 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "Board of Supervisors meets at Accomac C. H., next Wednesday, 12th inst.

  The expenditure, of the sum of $100,000 on the inland waterway from Chincoteague bay to Delaware bay and of $10,400 on the harbor at Cape Charles and approaches, is recommended by the Chief of Engineers in the river and harbor estimates, transmitted to Congress last Monday."

    And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Several weddings are expected here during Xmas week.

  Mr. Thomas W. Russell was here this week on a professional trip.

  Mr. Charles Smith, of Wilmington, Del., is the guest of Dr. N. S. Smith.

  Ezra Adams left this week for Northern cities to make Christmas purchasers [sic].

  The squeal of the porker is now a familiar sound.  Everybody is slaughtering them.

  A new dwelling has just been completed for John Thornton and one is in course of erection for F. Daisey.

  Parker Tull, of Pope's Island Life Saving Station, has resigned and Hadway Smith has been appointed as his successor.

  Four hundred barrels of oysters were shipped from this place last Tuesday, and schooner Recruit was loaded with oysters also and Sloop John Wesley with clams for New York city.

  Two Mormon elders arrived here this week and had a cold reception.  Our people still sore over the "two by two" arrangements are not prepared to listen with much patience to the teachers of strange doctrines.

  Daniel Smith, colored, of Texas, but who has resided here for some time, stole a canoe worth about $150 at Hampton, lately, and started for this place with her.  Three colored men arrived here Tuesday morning and had Smith arrested.  They recovered their boat and Smith was sent to the county jail.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Edward Warren, Wilmington, Del.; R. C. Ross, Easton, Md.; John H. Bower, Trenton, N. J.; J. J. O'Donnell, St. Louis, Mo.; A. E. Collins, Philadelphia, Pa.; J: H. Feddeman, H. W. Vallmer, Baltimore; Thos. W. Russell, Logan Henderson, L. F. J. Wilson, J. T. Rowley, Accomac."

   Seen in column 3:  "Eastern Shore Game Association.

  The annual meeting of "The Eastern Shore Game Protective Association of Virginia," will occur at Eastville, on next Monday, court day.  Members and all others who are interested in game protection are requested to be present, as we have very important matters to attend to.

  J. W. BOWDOIN, President."

    In column 5:  "Public Schools.

  The public schools of Accomac county will close on the 21st day of December, give two weeks' holiday and re-open on the first Monday in January, 1895.  The Virginia School Journal has been ordered to all who have subscribed through me.  Very many of our teachers not yet heard from.

  J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 15 December 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "For bargains in Xmas goods call on O. M. Jones, Chincoteague   He bought them at a sacrifice and offers them to you on most liberal terms.

  A writ of error, to operate as a supersedeas, to the judgement of the county court, has been awarded by the circuit judge to the "Sanctified" people recently convicted in the county court of a nuisance, which means, that the county court judgement is suspended until the circuit court reviews the case and determines whether there was any error in the trial."

   And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Chincoteague.

  Frederic Rendiger is having a handsome dwelling erected on Church street.

  Robert Clifton and friend, of Clayton, Del., were guest of Dr. Robert W. White several days this week.

  Our stores are loading up with Xmas goods and their show windows already have a holiday appearance.

  The steamer Chincoteague has to make three trips now daily owing to the increase in our oyster shipments.

  Lieut. J. W. Howison was here this week on his quarterly inspecting tour to the Life Saving Stations and reports them as O. K.

  The order of Red Men here, with 140 members in good standing, will be photographed in a body by our artist, G. M. Moore, on Xmas day.

  W. J. Birch has closed out his stock of merchandise and left on this day of writing to accept a situation in cigar department of Boothby's restaurant, Philadelphia.

  Daniel Smith, colored, held to await the action of the grand jury for stealing a boat, escaped from the custody of the officer this week, stole another boat and left for parts unknown.

  Schooner Boneta was loaded here this week with oysters for New Haven, Conn., and Schooner Medora Francis with like cargo for Norfolk, Va.  Schooner R. F. Hastings is loading at Wisharts Point with oysters for Norfolk, Va.

  Commander Ritter, of Philadelphia, inspector of this, the 4th lighthouse district, made his quarterly inspection, this week, of Assateague and Killick Shoals lights and pronounced them in fine working order.

  Chincoteague abreast of the times in other respects now has a newspaper also.  The first number of the "Chincoteague Islander," neat in appearance, newsy and well edited was a welcome visitor to many households here on Saturday.

  The morning mail recently given us is a great convenience and much more important than the afternoon mail.  Orders by the early mail enables oyster shippers to fill their orders more promptly and to get the ENTERPRISE on Saturday morning instead of the afternoon.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Commander J. Ritter, F. C. Hanna, Philadelphia; W. E. Doughty, Chas. Doughty, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, F. J. Wilkins, Wilmington, D. W. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. G. B. Cabell, Richmond, Va., Wm, Porter, Stockton, Md.; Lieut. J. W. Howison, L. F. J. Wilson, J. W. Edmonds, Accomac.

  D. W. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., was here last week to adjust the policy for $2,000 of Jesie Bowden, deceased, in the so called Tennessee Mutual Life Insurance Co., and settled it by the payment of $562.  The other policy holders were coolly told by the agent that he would transfer them to another Insurance Co., provided they could pass another examination.  The most of them being poor men it is a great hardship to them to be swindled as they have been out of from $100 to $200 and then to be told practically that they were out in the cold.  Their redress ought to be in the imprisonment of the managers of the company for life."

   In column 4:  "Eastern Shore Game Protective Association.

  At a meeting of the above association held at Eastville, last Monday, by order of the President, Dr. John W. Bowdoin, after a discussion of the objects of the Association in which everyone present was invited to participate, whether a member or not, resolutions were adopted, to the following effect:

 1.  That a financial report of the receipts and disbursements of the Association, together with a statement of the fines and penalties imposed for the violation of the game laws and the rewards for information leading to the conviction of the violators of the law, be published by posters and in one or two of the papers of the Eastern Shore.

 2.  That it is the sense of this meeting, that one or more officers with all the powers of a constable, be put on duty after first of January next, to patrol our waters , look out for and arrest offenders.

 3.  That what is known as "sailing of birds" and "shooting at them with rifles," are not only discouraged by this Association, but will disqualify anyone known to be engaged in either practice to membership in same."

   Following this is the "Public Schools" notice re-printed from last week regarding the closing of Accomac public schools for Christmas.

   And two items in column 6:  "A Wonderful Baby Muscian.

  One of the most remarkable cases of extraordinary musical talent in a child is that of Betty Jones, the baby accordeonist [sic] on Assateague Island.  Betty is not yet 4 years old and executes on the accordeon [sic] all of her favorite songs with skill and delicacy.  She discovered her marvelous aptitude for music herself when but 2 1/2 years old.  Fondling her father's accordeon [sic] one day she recognized the different notes of "Jesus lover of my soul," and in a very short time learned to play it with ease and accuracy.  She has delighted numerous visitors to her home by her wonderful skill, and is never so happy as when given her instrument and asked to play.   -  J. L. A. "

  Under "Business Notices" is found:

"HO FOR CHINCOTEAGUE  -  The Electric Steamer Lillie is now on the route from Franklin city to Chincoteague and is held on request of passengers by rail from New Church until their arrival at Franklin city, thus ensuring close connection with Chincoteague.  If you have not time to confer by postal, send telegram to S. E. Matthews, Franklin City."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 22 December 1894, on page 3, column 1, under the heading "Local News:"

  "The ENTERPRISE will not be published next week.

    The Eastern Shore Game Protection Association will hold their annual meeting at Drummondtown, on court day next.  It is the regular meeting for the election of officers."

   And in columns 2 and 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:"

     "Modestown.

  Baptist Xmas entertainments as follows:  Atlantic, Monday night, December 24th, with oyster supper beginning at 1 p. m.; Modestown, Wednesday night, December 26th; Chincoteague, Monday, December 31st, 2 p. m.  All will have gifts for children, music and speaking.  Public invited.

  Your Chincoteague correspondent last week gave a timely warning against life insurance frauds.  The country is full of them.  Three companies have exploded, sold out, and robbed this writer of policies amounting to $8,000, and cash dues of several hundred dollars all paid up faithfully to the last day.  Another company swindled my father out of $1,800.  Why don't the authorities stop and punish these criminals?

    Chincoteague.

  William Scott has opened a grocery store on Assateague, the first store of that place.

  Mrs. Peggie Porter, wife of Capt. Wm. J. Porter, died on the 13th inst., aged 64 years.

  The Lynchites are all leaving us for Baltimore and we will soon be rid of the whole band.

  Thomas S. Bowden and family have moved to Woodberry to engage in the trucking business.

  Services will be held in all our churches during Xmas week and all will give Xmas treots [sic] &c., to the children.

  Rev. Charles W. Matthews was called to North Carolina, last Saturday, by telegram, announcing the death of his mother.

  Capt. Odeal Clock, of Log Island; Thomas Adkins and family, and Mrs. Daniel Lewis, of Frankford, Del., have moved to this place.

  Capt. Andrew Jackson, of Winter Quarter Light Ship, has received orders from Inspector Ritter not to leave the ship on pleasure trip until April 1st, 1895.

  Some of the leading oysters [sic] shippers of Franklin city were here this week to rent oyster boxes.  They will drink their oysters here as they have not the convenience for doing so at home and oysters will not give satisfaction without it.

  Our two steamers are making from five to six trips daily from this place to Franklin city, leaving as early as 4:42 a. m., and running until 7:30 p. m., which gives an opportunity for leaving and returning here nearly every hour in the day.

  Jos. G. Savage, Robert Scarborough and D. J. Whealton were here this week looking after their oyster interests. They say, we send the finest and fattest oysters to that market, and the citizens there say they have never seen oysters of finer flavor.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas was loaded this week with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn., and schooner J. G. Connor with like cargo for New York, and schooner Palestine for Morris river.  Over 600 barrels were shipped on this day of writing.

  The exercises will be held at Union Baptist Church Xmas night, and consist of treat to Sunday school children, Xmas tree, &c.  The entertainment at M. P. Church on same evening will be an elaborate affair of music, speeches, &c., to which an admission fee will be charged.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  M. J. Byrd, Harry Jones, James Zachariah, R. W. Clinton, C. H. Long, J. O. Hoskins, Baltimore; R. Trimble, Philadelphia; H. N. Fell, W. A. Mode, Wilmington, Del.; R. Peters, Snow Hill, Md.; D. F. White, E. J. Clark, Accomac."

    **  This ends the 1894 news.  **