Chincoteague Island News in The Peninsula Enterprise in 1895

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 5 January 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Most of the delinquent lands sold at the court-house door last Monday, were bid off to the Commonwealth.  Taxes on all of any value were paid before the day of sale.

  Mr. Bayly B. Topping, of Onancock, will open a jewelry store on Chincoteague about the 15th of this month.  He has made himself proficient in the business by an association for several years with Mr. John W. Duncan.  Special attention will be given by him to the repairing of clocks and watches in his new home."

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

   "Chincoteague.  

  Capt. John Cathell died on the 29th ult., aged 71 years.  His wife and six children survive him.

  The Chincoteague Islander changed hands with its third issue.  Frank J. Townshend is now its sole proprietor.

  The father of Rev. Charles Matthews arrived here last week and will have his home with his son for the present.

  The Selbyville Red Men troupe gave entertainments in our Town Hall two nights during the holidays.  The exercises were good and receipts flattering.

  Mr. Henry T. Scott died on the 22nd of December, leaving a wife and five small children.  He ad many friends here who deeply regret his early death.

  Wm. Merritt, of this place, and Miss Hester Bowden, of Snow Hill, were married on the 28th of December.  They arrived here on this day of writing, their future home.

  Schooners D. J. Whealton and Hasting loaded this week with oysters for New York, and Schooner Susan Jane with phosphate of Bunting & Son for Philadelphia.

  Capt. George C. Burch killed the largest porker of the season, in fact the largest ever raised here, this week.  It weighed 670 1/2 pounds.  The fund of $7.10 contributed by the guessers as to its weight was won by the wife of Capt. Burch.

  Miss Estella Bowden, daughter of Mr. Wm. J. Bowden, of this place, and Mr. Fred Howard, commission merchant of Philadelphia, were married in that city last week.  The Quaker city will be their future home.  Success to them says your scribe.

  Some say, that cotton candy is deleterious to your health, but that notion has "gone glimmering."  A gentleman here, one of our hardest workers and old enough to have grandchildren and who never had a day's sickness in his life, eats 365 pounds a year - a pound a day.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  L. J. Quillen, Berlin, Md.; J. Hyde, M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Capt. Andrew Johnson, Philadelphia; C. E. West, wife and son, Frankford, Del.; Miss Virginia McCabe, Miss Lou Derickson, Layfield Long, Henry C. Holliway, Harrison McCabe, Rev. G. P. Jones and wife, Selbyville, Del.

  Christmas passed off very pleasantly with us.  Our people, being better fixed financially than they have been for years, fared sumptuously, the children had pleasant visits from old Kris, the merchants made big sales, the churches had Xmas treats for the children - and everybody was as merry as good cheer, pleasant smiles, sleigh bells, fine skating, &c., could make them."

  Seen in column 5, first under the heading of "Weddings," and next, under the heading of "Married:"

"HOWARD - BOWDEN.    Mr. Fred Howard, commission merchant, of Philadelphia, and Miss Stella Bowden, the popular daughter of Mr. W. T. Bowden, of Chincoteague, who has recently been attending Goldey's Business College of Wilmington, Del., were married in that city, December 26th, 1894.  We extend to them our congratulations."   

  And:  "STEELMAN - TINDAL.  -  December 21st, 1894, at Chincoteague Island, by Rev. Charles W. Matthews, James D. Steelman and Miss Emma Tindal.

  JEFFRIES - LEWIS.  -  December 20th, 1894, at Chincoteague Island, by Rev. J. F. Wooden, William R. Jeffries and Miss Laura V. Lewis."

    In column 6 is found:

"An Act Approved By Our Last Legislature.

  To protect wild fowl and other game in the counties of Accomac and Northampton.

1.  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia, that it shall not be lawful within the jurisdiction of the counties of Accomac and Northampton for any person to shoot at, kill, or capture any wild water fowl, at any time during the night; or to kill or shoot at them with a gun which cannot be conveniently raised and fired at arms length from the shoulder without a rest; or, at any time to capture them in traps or nets, or by other contrivances.  If any person violate any of the provisions of this section he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, in either case, be fined one hundred dollars for each offence, and imprisoned in jail until the fine be paid, but not exceeding ninety days; all guns, vessels, boats, or other appliances, and all traps, nets, and other contrivances used in the commission of the offence shall be forfeited to the Commonwealth.  In any prosecution of any person under this section, the possession of swivel guns, reflectors, traps or other contrivances for the violation of these provisions shall be prima facie evidence of his guilt; and in all cases of conviction one half the fine shall be to the informer.

2.  It shall not be lawful for any person who is not an actual resident of this State, to shoot at, catch, or kill any wild fowl in any waters, or on any marshes or beaches within the jurisdiction of the said counties of Accomac and Northampton.  This section shall not apply to such non-residents as are members of the Eastern Shore Game Protective Association, and subject to the charter and by-laws of said association.  Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined for each offence one hundred dollars, one half of which shall be to the informer, and confined in jail until said fine is paid, but not to exceed sixty days.

3.  It shall not be lawful for any person to shoot or kill rabbits, sometimes known as hares, or partridges, sometimes known as quail, in said counties of Accomac and Northampton between the first day of January and the fifteenth day of November of each year, or to take or destroy the eggs of partridges or quail at any time, nor to shoot or in any manner kill or destroy in said counties the bird known as the marsh hen at any time, or take its eggs later in the season than the tenth of June, or so to shoot or in any manner kill or destroy a bird known as the willet before the fifteenth day of August in any season, or to take its eggs at any time; or to shoot or in any manner kill or destroy the bird known as the gull or striker at any time, or to take its eggs later in the season than the fourth of July; to kill or capture the woodcock between the first day of January and the first day of July; or to kill or destroy the turkey-buzzard or black buzzard; to capture for sale or transportation or kill the mocking bird; or to kill or capture the brown thrush or cardinal or red bird, house martin or starling, or to destroy their nests.  If any person violate any of the provisions of this section he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be fined ten dollars for each offence and imprisoned in jail until the fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days.  Any person found violating any section of this act may be seized, without warrant, by any sheriff or constable or any citizen of the Commonwealth and carried before a justice of the county in which the offence was committed, and be by him disposed of in any case.  And, in the prosecution of any person for the violation of any section of this act, the proof of any such wild fowl, game or bird in his possession shall be prima facie evidence of his guilt.

4.  In so far as existing acts or parts of acts are in conflict with the provisions of this act they are hereby repealed.

5.  This act shall be in force from its passage.   ----

   For information leading to the conviction of parties violating the first section of the above statute a reward of $20 will be paid and for like information to parties violating 3rd section a reward of $5 will be paid.

JNO. W. BOWDOIN, President of Eastern Shore Game Protection Association."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 12 January 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Lieut. Howison, of the Life Saving Service of this district, has been transferred to Florida, and left for that place on last Monday."

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

   "Chincoteague.  

  J. J. English, Philadelphia, spent several days with us this week soliciting oyster shipments.

  Messrs. Mumford and Gordy took advantage of the freeze last week and filled their ice houses with ice, 4 inches thick.

  Charles Clark and Miss Mary Whealton, both of this place, were married on the 6th inst., Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  The bicycle craze has struck us.  Several wheels were bought by our young men and boys as Xmas presents for themselves.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was with us this week, on his way down the coast, to make quarterly payments to the Life Saving Station boys.

  Mr. Stephen Ridden, of Girdletree, Hill, [sic] Md., and Miss Edna B. Powell, of this place, were married on the 5th inst., over the line near Franklin city.

  Capt. John D. Whealton, Sr., while in New York city, last week, was robbed of $84 and watch and chain worth $25.  It was taken from the cupboard of his boat while he was up town, by one of his crew, a resident of New York city.  The thief escaped.

  Schooners Thomas Thomas and Boneta loaded this week with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn.; Schooners Recruit and Robertson and Sloop John Wesley with like cargo for New York and Schooners Medora Frances and Palestine with like cargo for Norfolk, Va.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Jas. H. Feddeman, Jeff D. Grinnalds, Baltimore; C. C. Way, John F. Hyde, Frank C. Hanna, Erastus Johnson, Wilmington; C. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; Wm. Ross, Easton, Md.; Dr. Levin Derickson, John Hinman, Berlin, Md.; R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill, Md.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley was the recipient of "grand poundings" during the Christmas at the hands of members of his church and other friends.  He states that of late these evidences of favor are of common occurrence - for all of which he is profoundly grateful, and through us, has requested an expression of grateful thanks in the columns of the ENTERPRISE.

  Thirteen of the "Sanctified band" left here some weeks ago for Baltimore and finding they were not wanted there, went to Elizabeth City, N. C., which place they have since been ordered by the mayor to leave or be locked up.  Those left here, we understand, are anxious to resume their meetings and more trouble and expense to the county may be expected, if they do.  One of the gang, a Mrs. Gray, has deserted her husband and four little children.  She left the children alone while asleep one night last week while her husband, who was a surfman at Green Run Life Saving Station, was from home, and who has since been compelled to resign his position, to take care of them."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 19 January 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Board of Supervisors meets Monday, February 4th.

  A special term of Accomac circuit court, commencing January 24th, 1895.  Judge B. A. Hancock of the second circuit will preside.

  The proposed waterway from Franklin city to Cape Charles will not be opened.  The report of the officials under whose supervision the matter came is to the effect that "the present and prospective demands of commerce do not justify the expenditure of public funds to make the waterway at this time."

  In the State of Virginia in filling out his return or certificate at foot of marriage license, the minister should always state the town, city or county where he married the persons named in the license, because the same has to be recorded by the clerk of the court   It is not necessary to state the church or the place other than as above mentioned."

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

   "Chincoteague.  

  Dr. R. W. White is visiting friends at Wilmington, Del.

  Hon. Thos. W. Russell made us a professional visit this week.

  Miss Laura J. Davis, of Berlin, Md., is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. E. Matthews.

  Elmer K. Davis, of late in Philadelphia for medical treatment, has returned home.

  Misses Carrie Whealton and Zippora Hill have returned from a visit of several weeks to friends in Maryland and Delaware.

  Capt. Joseph Gray, late pilot of steamer Chincoteague, and family, have moved to Box Iron, Md., for the benefit of his wife's health.

  The Chincoteague Islander says in its last issue, the 4th, that it has suspended for a few weeks - and it will probably not have another issue.

  Mr. William Elliott, of Assateague Island, and Miss Annie Scott, of Philadelphia, were married at this place on 14th inst., Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Mr. John H. Hinman, Berlin, Md., spent several days here last week, soliciting depositors for private bank in Berlin, Md., of L. L. Derickson, Jr., of which he is to be cashier.

  Schooner J. G. Conner loaded this week with oysters for New York, schooners Medora Francis and Palestine with like cargo for Norfolk, and another schooner for Morris river, N. J.

  In the last three weeks 7000 barrels of oysters have been shipped from this place by rail and about as many more in same period by boat.  On last Monday and Tuesday 1200 barrels were sent to market.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Chas H. Ames, Sydney Somers, O.W. Byrd, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, C. C. Way, Wilmington; Capt. B. S. Rich, Thos. W. Russell, J. W. Edmonds, G. F. Kelly, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 26 January 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:"

  "Board of Supervisors meets Monday, February 4th.

  Two hundred and  twenty eight marriage licenses were issued by the clerk of our court last year, 140 to the white people and 88 to the colored.

  Valuable real estate of E. P. Timmons on Chincoteague and Assateague Islands, will be sold at public auction, by John H. Wise, sheriff, in front of Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague, on Friday, February 1st, 3 p. m.

   An extra session of the circuit court is being held at Accomac C. H., this week, Judge Hancock presiding.  The only case disposed of at the time of going to press was the "Sanctified case." It was continued until another term.

  Judge Gillet prepared a form last Wednesday in accordance with the law for the processioners to use in making out their reports.  So it would be well and wise for those who have returned their reports to attend court next Monday and see that their reports are like the form prepared for them, otherwise they may not be approved."

  In columns 2 and 3, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:" 

   "Assawaman.

  The shrill whistle of the Queen Hive Mill is again heard in the land  -  and the public is informed that the company is now prepared to furnish on short notice, potato bed frames , siding and any other kind of lumber wanted.   ...

    Chincoteague.  

  Oysters selling here at $1 per bushel this week.

  Mr. Bayly B. Topping, of Onancock, has located here and opened a jewelry establishment.

  In the last eight days, up to Monday night, 4600 barrels of oysters were shipped from this place.

  Mr. A. J. Potts and Miss L. E. Daisey were married on the 17th inst.  Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating. 

  Joseph Snead and Miss Emma Andrews [actually, Emma Jane Thornton] were married on the 20th inst.  Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Mr. Roland Scott, of Onancock, has opened a barber shop here, the fourth - and all are doing a fair business.

  Winter Quarter Lightship No. 45 has been taken to Wilmington for repairs, and lightship No. 9 has taken her place.

  Schooners Palestine and R. F. Hastings loaded this week with oysters for New Haven, Conn., and Schooner Medora Francis with like cargo for Norfolk.

  The shucking establishments of C. E. Babbitt and B. F. Collins are being run on full time - oftentimes at night - it being necessary to enable them to fill their orders.

  Insurance, sewing machine, silverware book agents and those in many other lines of business having heard of our fat oysters are with us to share in the proceeds received for them.

  All of the fourteen lighthouse and lightship keepers in this locality like the law which went into effect January 15th, to pay them off monthly instead of quarterly as heretofore.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  James Maylon, W. Maylon, New York; John Hinman, Berlin; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke; Milton Byrd, C. H. Dishiell, Baltimore; J. Moore, J. P. Hyde, Wilmington, Del.; John Carter, Philadelphia.

  Wm. Burch, Charles Hudson and Charles Baker, of Girdletree, Md., in attempting to cross the bay to Green Run beach last Sunday a week ago were drowned by the capsizing of their boat.  Special efforts have been made by the Life Saving crews and many others to find their bodies, but without success to date.

  Schooner Sofie Godfrey bound from New York to Suffolk, with 200 tons of salt, while in harbor on the night of 19th inst., near Assateague Life Saving Station, got ashore.  Everything is being done by the gallant Captain Tracey and his crew, that is within their power to relieve her, but so far no assistance has come from any other quarter.  She is an old boat of 300 tons register."

    In column 4:  "Eastern Shore Game Protective Association.

  The members of the executive committee of Eastern Shore Game Protective Association are requested to meet at Accomac C. H., next Monday.

  J. W. BOWDOIN, President."

     In column 5:  

"A CITIZEN OF ACCOMAC  -  D. J. Whealton Complimented And Salary Raised. 

  The first annual meeting of the Boothby Hotel Company was held last night at the offices, 1235 Chestnut street [Philadelphia, PA].  City Solicitor Charles F. Warwick, executor of William Boothby's estate, and Director A. M. Beitler, Mr. Boothby's attorney, were present.  Theodore Rumel, of Drexel & Co., was elected President; D. J. Whealton, treasurer and general manager, and Charles L. Cahall, Jno. M. Gallagher and Mr Whealton, directors.

  Mr. Whealton has been in full managerial control of the Boothby establishments for the past five years, the late William Boothby having devoted his attention exclusively to the wholesale oyster trade.  Mr. Whealton is the owner of the greatest oyster bed in Virginia, his output from Chincoteague Island reaching an enormous total.  He represents $50,000 of the share capital of the Boothby company, and by unanimous consent on the motion of Mr. Warwick, who complimented the management, his salary was placed at $6,000 per annum.

  The property, 1235 Chestnut street, which was purchased in September by Messrs. Boothby & Whealton for $119,500, has been conveyed to the Boothby Hotel Company.  Mr. Warwick expressed his gratification at the successful showing made by the company and stated that as executor of the Boothby estate he had no intention of selling any of the stock.  -  Philadelphia Inquirer, 16th."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 2 February 1895, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:

    Chincoteague.

  Capt. Ben S. Rich and Lieut. J. F. Wilde paid us a business visit this week.

  Thirty-five hundred barrels of oysters were shipped rom this place last week.

  Superintendent Holiday and several other prominent railroad officials made a business trip to Chincoteague this week.

  Mr. John F. Disharoon, of Salisbury, Md., and Miss Lillie C. Collins, of this place, were married on Thursday, January 24th, Rev. Chas. W. Matthews officiating.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas was loaded this week with oysters for Fair Haven, Conn., and Schooners Recruit, Emma Robins and John Wesley with like cargo for New York.

  The Schooner Sophia Godfrey which went ashore on Assateague shoals on January 18th, was floated by the Chincoteague Wrecking Co., on the 27th, and sailed for Suffolk, Va.  The sum paid the company for its work was $1,800.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Wm. H. Cook, C. H. Lang, J. Walters, C. W. Medinger, J. H. Dashiell, Baltimore; A. C. Way, M. E. Selby, Wilmington; John N. Hinman, Berlin, Md.; Mrs. Erastus Johnson, Miss Virgie Taylor, John C. Otwell, Logan Henderson, Accomac.

  Cards are out for the marriage on Thursday, February 5th, in the city of Philadelphia, of Mr. S. Page Grimsley, son of Rev. S. U. Grimsley, and Miss Ida Goodchild, sister of Rev. J. M. Goodchild, pastor of Spruce Street Baptist Church of that city.  Rev. Mr. Grimsley and his daughter, Miss Fannie, will attend the marriage."

  And in column 3, under "Letters From Pastors:

EDITOR ENTERPRISE:  -  Accept my thanks for your kindness in sending the ENTERPRISE to me.  I wish, very naturally, to keep in close touch with every good work of my adopted county.  I feel that is impossible without your paper.  All of our people owe it to themselves and to their families, as well as to their county, to subscribe and read their county paper.

  May I not say that, in the providence of God, I came to the pastorate of the Beulah Baptist Church, on Chincoteague Island, October 28th, 1894.  I have never had cause to regret my coming.  Nay, rather, I am glad I came.  God directed me here.  My work among these people has been nothing but a pleasant duty which I have endeavored to perform to the glory of God and for the good of the people.

  To say that the people have been kinds to  us would not express it.  Not only have the dear people of my own church showed us many tokens of their appreciation, but my brethren and sisters of all the other churches on the Island and those who are not connected with any church have brought us under many and lasting obligations to them.  They came on one occasion and literally boxed and barreled us.

  Six have been added to the church since November 1st.  Our congregations have been quite large from the first, and still they grow.  I think it is only a question of time when we shall be forced to add ten or twenty feet to an already large house of worship in order to seat the people.

  I love the people and, looking to God for aid, I am determined to give them the very best, possible, work of my life.

  CHAS. W. MATTHEWS."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 9 February 1895, on page 4, column 1, under "Local News:

  The mercury fell at Accomac C. H., Thursday afternoon, 2 degrees a minutes [sic], 13 degrees in 7 minutes.  Reputable gentlemen vouch for the accuracy of the statement who noted the fall with watches in their bands [sic].

  Snow fell to the depth of about three inches during Wednesday night and Thursday morning, and on Friday morning the thermometer stood at about 4 degrees above zero - some insist that it went below zero.

  The valuable real estate of Cyrus G. Baker on Chincoteague Island will be sold in two parcels, at public auction, on Friday, 22d of February, at 3:30 o'clock p. m., in front of the Atlantic Hotel.  For terms, &c., see posters of trustee."

    Seen in column 4: "Apportionment of Co. School Funds.

Amount assessed                     $5,454.79

5 per cent. on amt. uncollected       61.71

Amt. to be apportioned among 11,220 children    $5,516.50

or .4916 cents each.  [49.16 cents each]

  District:  Islands    School Pop.: 802     Per Cap.: .4916    Amts.: $394.32    Tr's Com's.:  $19.72    Amts.: $374.60  ...

   Clerks of District Board will please copy.

 J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

    Seen in column 5: "Public School Report For the Months of December and January.

No. of schools in operation      125

    "      pupils enrolled           4,417

    "      pupils in average daily attendance   3,935

    "      different schools visited by Supt.,      74

   The schools, with few exceptions, are very full, houses more comfortable, school appliances better supplied - but more yet needed, and best of all our teachers seem fully interested in their work and all seem to be trying to do their full duty.

   J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 16 February 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The Board of Supervisors will meet at Accomac C. H., Wednesday, March 6th."   

   In column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:

     Chincoteague.

  Our postmaster reports larger receipts during January, than any month in the history of the office.

  Hon. T. W. Russell visited us professionally last week and went from this place to New York on a business trip.

  Mr. Fred Kelly, Onancock, was here last week, in the interests of his insurance firm and was liberally patronized by our people.

  Messrs. J. W. Bunting & Son have opened their shucking house - the third, and all running on full time when the weather permits.

  During the month of January, twelve thousand and five hundred barrels of oysters were shipped from this place - the largest number ever sent from here during any month in the history of the Island.

  Esta, two year old daughter of Elijah W. Laws, died in Washington, D. C., on the 4th inst., while there on a visit to her aunt, Miss Sallie Clayville.  Her remains were brought to this place on the 5th by her parents for interment.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel last week:  J. J. English. Philadelphia; R. E. Ross, Easton, Md.; T. S. Johnson, New York; Rev. T. A. Speight, Norfolk; E. B. Davidson, J. Hallston, Milford; S. W. Ames, Logan Henderson, Thos. W. Russell, Accomac."

    Two articles in column 4:  "DISASTERS ALONG OUR COAST.  -  Work of the Life Saving Men.

  On Friday morning, 8th inst., 3 o'clock, a fishing schooner, the Water Lilly, bound to New York, went ashore on Fishing Point, near Assateague, and is a total wreck.  Capt. Peterson and his crew of three succeeded in getting ashore in a small boat - thoroughly wet and one of them badly frost-bitten.

  Schooner Boneta, in Wachapreague for a load of oysters for New York, was taken out of the inlet by the ice on Tuesday night and was abandoned by the crew.  She was taken up fortunately by the anchors when she had dragged nearly on the bar   Life Saving crew went after her and carried her into harbor next morning - no damage.

  The German steamship Elsie Mariah, bound from Hamburg to Baltimore, in ballast, went ashore on Little Machipungo Shoals, 7 miles south of Parramores Beach station, 6 a  m. Wednesday, 13th.  Life Saving crew of station, Capt. John W. Richardson, went to the rescue and took off 8 of the crew of 35.  The assistance of the Merritt Wrecking Co., of Norfolk, was expected, according to our latest advices.

  Schooner Sunbeam, Capt. Stiles, loaded with oysters from Wachapreague for New Jersey, went ashore on Friday morning 8th inst., about a mile of [sic] Assateague Life Saving Station.  Capt. Tracey and crew responded promptly to their signal of distress, but did not get very far before they were surrounded by ice and unable to move one way or the other.  One of the crew left at the station, seeing their peril, called for a volunteer crew from Assateague [Village] and twelve brave men, viz: Howard F. Jones, John L. Anderton, Samuel Quillen, Edgar Hopkins, J. B. Jones, William Lewis, William Scott, William Jones, Daniel Jones, Wm. Cherrix, Emory Elliott and Geo. Massett, surfman, promptly responded to the call, and after beating around and pulling through the ice for about 4 hours succeeded in getting close enough for Capt. Anderton to throw a line to the ice bound crew and in pulling them from the ice in which they had been imprisoned about 6 hours.  The Life Saving crew with some of the volunteer crew then went to the rescue of the crew of the Sunbeam - and all after a hard struggle succeeded in making the Life Station, where they were kindly cared for by Capt. Tracey."

     And, "Help Poor Bob White.

  Under the heading, "Help Poor Bob White," the Baltimore Sun puts in a plea for the partridge.  We unite in the plea and quote the Sun.

  "It is against the law to shoot or trap this noble bird at this season, and farmers and others should see that no marauding in this line is done.  In addition to preserving this gallinaceous bird the agriculturalist knows that the partridge is the farmers friend and that he destroys myriads of injurious insects, thus protecting the grain crops and the fruit from much injury.  Every one, whether resident of the city or country loves to hear the call, "Bob White," on bright summer days through harvest time and early fall, when the young ones are nearly grown, and to watch the male partridge perched on the fence as he gives out the note.  It is impossible to look at him without feeling admiration and love stir the heart.  He is in trouble now.  Let every one who can help him.  Bait the haunts of the partridges in your vicinity daily with corn and wheat.  Use your gun on the hawks and owls and put your pack of hounds on the foxes."

  Partridges have been getting scarce in this section for some time, and without help, this spell will finish them.  Let all help Bob White.

  A reward of $25.00 will be paid for sufficient evidence to convict any person for killing partridges during this cold spell, or since the shooting season closed on 31st of last December.

    J. W. BOWDOIN,   Pres. E. S. Game Prot. Asso." 

    And seen in column 5:

"To the Public School Children of Accomac County. 

    My dear little girls and boys:  -

  Some weeks ago, in my visits to the schools, I requested some of you larger children, and especially those studying history, to write me short letters on any subject that struck your fancy, unaided by anyone, and to hand them to your teachers to be sent to me with the monthly school reports.  At this suggestion I noticed in different schools, many eyes brighten with kind expressions of acquiesence [sic].  Well, soon after this, about the first of November last, the nice, neat missives began coming in, and as about all are now received who were then requested to write, I must take this method of answering, as it would take so long to answer each one individually, or even the different schools.  Let's see:  I received letters from the Grange Hall school, from Mappsburg, Heath's Gate, Locustville, Daugherty, Accomac C. H., Bloxom, Hopeton, Wattsville and Sanford schools, and perhaps a few others - and such nice letters they were too - such a variety of thought; some were essays, some strictly historical, others were imaginative, whilst others were nice, sweet, child like letters telling me of their likes and dislikes, of their hopes and fears, of their little school difficulties and achievements, of their kind, patient, good teachers, in fact of everything pertaining to a well-regulated school life and school room.  Almost every phase of life was really mirrored in this collection of letters from you little ladies and gentlemen, the sober matter in fact boy, the funny boy, the good boy, the - bad boy, no, I take that back, the bad boys didn't write at all; and then comes the girls - the timid, shy little girls, who write from a sense of duty, the larger, more matured young ladies, with every "t" crossed, every "i" dotted, in fact perfectly punctuated and elegantly gotten up letters - just what I wanted to know and find out what our public school boys and girls could do.  Can you imagine how delighted and entertained I have been these snowy, cold days in reading letter after letter and realizing therefrom what a foundation of usefulness our public school teachers are laying in teaching, training and cultivating these many minds and hearts that are so soon to take our places?  In conclusion I ask your pardon for this tardy response to your letters - painful circumstances in my family, over which I had no control, hindered me.  I also thank you and your teachers for your many kind expressions of sympathy.

  I will be glad to hear from any other pupils in the county who have not written, from Tangier, Chincoteague and other points - telling me of your school surroundings, your difficulties, your advantages, of your aspirations and plans.  I will read them all and enjoy them all, and at the same time I will not progress in the t crossing - the i dotting - the punctuation marks and the whole construction of the letters, to which I am sure you nor your teachers will object - judging from the letters already received.  

  Yours affectionately,   SUPT. SCHOOLS.

  P. S.  -  The teachers will please read this letter to their schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 23 February 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The Board of Supervisors will meet at Accomac C. H., Wednesday, March 6th.  

  The clerk of the court authorizes us to say, that the orders of processioners have been delivered to the county treasurer and his deputy and that they can get their pay, when ever they want it, bu calling on said officers.

  The valuable real estate of Cyrus G. Baker on Chincoteague Island will be sold in two parcels, at public auction, on Friday, March 15th, at 3:30 o'clock p. m., in front of the Atlantic Hotel.  The same was advertised for sale on February 22nd, and sale postponed, because trustee was prevented by bad weather from reaching the Island.  For further particulars see posters."

   In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

     Wachapreague.  [Including this due to previous 'Disasters' article]

  The Islands opposite us , of late, have been in communication with us by travel on foot.  There is ice everywhere as far as the eye can reach.

  The steamship Elsie Marie which went ashore upon "Little Machipungo Shoals," last week, has been gotten off, without much damage, by the Merritt Wrecking Co.

  The telephone line between Cedar Island and Parramore's Beach was broken by the anchor of Schooner Boneta, which dragged out to sea last week, and the connection has not been restored at this writing."

  And seen in column 5:  "A Card.

  The public in general and all who want clothes in particular will please take notice that Kaskey, the original Johnstown Jew, is again with them with headquarters at Chincoteague and is prepared to sell them this time, not second hand clothes, but new clothing, also hats and shoes at second hand prices.  It will pay you to visit him from the mainland.  His prices are so low you will say he stole them.  He only knew how to buy them and can sell them to you if you will call.

  JOHNSTOWN JEW."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 2 March 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The Board of Supervisors will meet at Accomac C. H., Wednesday, March 6th.  

  The valuable real estate of Cyrus G. Baker on Chincoteague Island will be sold in two parcels, at public auction, on Friday, March 15th, at 3:30 o'clock p. m., in front of the Atlantic Hotel.  The same was advertised for sale on February 22nd, and sale postponed, because trustee was prevented by bad weather from reaching the Island.  For further particulars see posters."

In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:

      Chincoteague.

  Charles Collins has opened up a stock of new goods in his storehouse up the Island, just completed.

  Frank Parkes, surfman of Wallop's Island, left Tuesday for hospital in Baltimore, accompanied by Mr. O. M. Jones.

  It is now in order for Captain of Steamer Chincoteague to sing "Baby mine."  She arrived during the freeze while he was from home.

  William Collick died February 24th.  after a protracted illness, with cancer.  He was a member of M. P  Church and of the order of Heptasophs.

  Since the late freeze our people have been up and doing and are daily making large shipments of oysters and clams, for which they are receiving good prices.  The shipment of last Monday was the biggest of any during the season.

  Schooners Susan Jane, Palestine and Thomas Thomas arrived here this week from Norfolk, the first loaded with building material and the last two with hay.  Schooner Conner put in an appearance also with cargo of coal from New York.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J. H. Feddeman, A. W. Byrd, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, C. C. Way, J. W. Richards, Wilmington; R. F. Hall, T. S. Jamison, New York; J. W. Jacks, Wyoming, Del.; C. H. Hall, Pocomoke city; G. P. Jones, Selbyville, Del.; G. B. Stebbins, Accomac.

  The schooner Water Lilly, which went ashore on Fishing Point, as heretofore reported in the columns of the ENTERPRISE, on the 8th of February, became a total wreck, and what remained of her was sold at anchor [sic - auction?] on February 22nd.  The schooner Sunbeam which also went ashore on Assateague on the 8th was gotten off on following day, and was sold together with cargo by the captain to W. C. Bunting for $400.  Too much praise cannot be given to Capt. Tracey and force for their work in rescuing the crews of the two boats, and for the kind attention shown them at the station.  Several of the surfmen were frostbitten in the effort to rescue them.

  The "freeze up" here lasted 16 days and during the time the mail was only received three times.  Capt. Jos. Pruitt the first to make the venture over the ice was paid $10 for trip as mail carrier and was paid $5 by Capt. John W. Bunting and a lady for bringing them back on the boat used by him for carrying the mail.  On his second trip the ice  had gotten so thick that no one feared to cross and some eight or ten persons accompanied him.  The third mail cost us $15.  The people here did not suffer at all during the freeze, as we were well supplied with provisions and fuel, but a dozen or more of ponies and cattle were chilled to death.  Some of our gunners made as high as $18 per day.

   In column 3, regarding public schools, 3 items:

"Public Schools.  -  The term of public schools in Atlantic District must be shortened, from six to 5 3/4 months, on account of the reduction in school funds.  We regret this, but it is inevitable.  As school trustees, we can only pay out the money subject to our orders and then close the schools.  We have long hoped to see the school term lengthened to 8 months, but see no probability of it in the early future.  Metompkin and Lee Districts have decided to close March 15th, and Atlantic must close March 22d, but teachers can make up lost days.  If our people want our schools to run eight months, there is but one way to accomplish it.  They must submit to increased taxation.  Will they do it?  If we judge the future by the past, we must answer in the negative, but a short school term is a great drawback to Virginia.

    J. D. PARSONS, Clerk.    

 - Notices To Teachers. -

  I will not issue warrants for lost 1/2 month's teaching until the registers have been returned to me properly filled out.

  By order of the school board.       J. H. TURNER, Clerk.

    Teachers of public schools will please make out their monthly reports for number of days actually taught during the fifth month, ending March 1st, 1895.  The lost time, on account of bad weather &c, can be made up and embraced in lost month or half month of session.

   J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools.    Feb. 28th 1895."

  In column 5 is a re-print of the "A Card" notice from Kaskey, the Johnstown Jew, of last week.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 9 March 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The salary of Capt. B. S. Rich has been increased to $1,600 by recent act of Congress equalizing the salaries of all the superintendents of the Life Saving Service."

  Notice of the sale of Cyrus G. Baker's real estate on Chincoteague is repeated from last week.

  In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:

      Chincoteague.

  Our four oyster shucking houses have been running night and day of late, to fill their orders.

  Commander Ritter, of Philadelphia, made his quarterly inspection tour of our Lighthouses this week.

  Mr. M. C. Broughton, deputy commissioner of revenue, was with us this week - assessing property.

  George Cherricks and Miss Mary E. Watson were married on the 1st inst., Rev. S. U. Grimsley, officiating.

  Rev. F. S. Cain, of our M. P. Church, and Rev. A. S. Bean, of Franklin city, exchanged pulpits last Sunday.

  Schooner R. F. Hastings loaded with oysters this week for New York, and Schooner Boneta with like cargo for Fair Haven.

  Mr. Charles Taylor, of Norfolk, George Phipps, of Salisbury, and john Davis, of Horntown, are visiting friends here.

  George E. Tindle and Miss Manie Lewis - William Jester, Jr., and Miss Laura Fleming - were the contracting parties at a double wedding here on Tuesday, 5th inst., Rev. C. W. Matthews officiating.

  Capt. N. B. Rich now fills the place of Capt. Jos. M. Feddeman as a surfman of Wallops Island Life Saving Station, and Capt. Feddeman has been promoted and is now keeper of Pope's Island Life Saving Station.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Jos. G. Minson, W. E. Doughty, Baltimore; Commander J. Ritter, Philadelphia; Dr. W. A. Taylor, R. J. McAllen, W. J. Peters, Snow Hill; C. B. Ellis, Camden, N. J.; Simon Kluff, E. H. Benson, Pocomoke city; Geo. H. Melvin, Hog Island; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; L. F. J. Wilson, H. R. Bennett, M. C. Broughton, Rev. A. S. Beane, Accomac.

  Steamship Oakden, Captain H. Sandal, bound from Hamburg to Baltimore, struck on the outer reef of Assateague Beach, 3 miles N. E. of the Life Saving Station, 10 a. m. on 2d inst.  She went ashore in a fog and was discovered about two hours thereafter and Captains Tracey and Feddeman and their force went promptly to their rescue.  Four of the crew of the steamer were taken off by them on Saturday and sixteen more on the following morning, the Life Saving crews being on duty all the time without food or water ready to assist them as soon as practicable.  Signals were exchanged throughout the night.  The steamer is of 996 tons register and is said to have been worth $150,000.  Nothing was saved but the compass and clothes of the crew.  Her cargo was 200 tons of salt and cement."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 16 March 1895, on page 3, column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes:

      Chincoteague.

  Candidates have been plentiful with us of late.

  Rev. J. T. Valiant, of Fredrica, Del., is visiting friends here.

  The drummers have been plentiful with us this week and report large sales.

  A grand entertainment will be held at our M. P. Church on 21st and 22d instant.

  Our truckers are busy this week planting Irish potatoes, peas and other small seed.

  Barrels were scarce with us last week and only 3,000 barrels of oysters were sent to market by our shippers.

  Mrs. Estelle Howard, accompanied by her husband, is visiting her father, Mr. W. T. Bowden, this week.

  Charles House, of Washington, D. C., is painting handsome signs and show windows for our business people this week.

  The first fresh fish of the season was supplied us this week by George Elliott, of Assateague, and the first turnip greens by George Bunting, of Atlantic.

  Rev. J. W. Williams, of M. E. Church, preaches his farewell sermon Sunday night and leaves on 18th for Conference, which meets at Smyrna, Del., on 20th.

  Our oysters have improved 25 per cent. since the freeze in quality, and are still improving.  They are certainly very fine now, and consumers say ahead of all in the market.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J. W. Field, John J. A. Taylor, Frank C. Hanna, C. G. Prettyman, Philadelphia; C. H. Long, M. J. Byrd, Jeff D. Grinnalds, Baltimore; Wm. P. Biggs, Middletown; Edward Heam, Georgetown; Jos. Miller, Bishopville; Thos. W. Russell, B. T. Gunter, Jr., J. H. Fletcher, Jr., John H. Wise, T. Hancock, John S. Tyler, John F. Powell, M. E. Selby, Accomac."

  In column 4, an article from page 4 has been cut from he paper, leaving only the last 3 paragraphs - which deal with the "Eastern Shore Game Protective Association [I am guessing that was the title]:

  ... the supply and protect the game we have now.

  This is all I have to say here about the objects of the Association, anyone wanting further information can obtain by applying to the officers of the Association.

  So much for the game law in "Clump's" effusion - as for the rest of it, I am surprised that the Editor of the Press who claims not to publish anything personal and abusive should have printed such a thing.  The whole article is a malicious and unwarranted attack upon the Game Protective Association, and a covert assault upon the Democratic party, and an insult to every professional man on the Shore.  The fact of his withholding his name is sufficient evidence of the untruthfulness of his statements. 

  No man of honest intentions uses such language above a nom de plume.

  Respectfully,

J. W. BOWDOIN, M. D., Pres. E. S. G. P. Asso., and Chairman, Dem. Co. Com."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 23 March 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  More of the "beautiful" fell to the depth of three to four inches in the county on Wednesday.

  The following appears at the request of clerk of our county court:  All allowances to jurors and Commonwealth's witnesses, and all court orders and warrants of Board of Supervisors drawn on county treasurer, are payable by the county treasurer and his deputy - Present your certificates, orders and warrants to Edwin T. Powell and John H. Hopkins and the cash will be paid for them right off.

  The Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on last Wednesday, determined to work the road machines until the first day of July next, under the direction of the Supervisors.  Each magisterial district is to have the use of a machine for a month at a time.  Geo. C. Watson tendered his resignation to the Board as road surveyor for election district of Onancock and Capt. Chas. P. Finney was appointed as his successor." 

   In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:

     Chincoteague.

  Our public schools close Friday, March 29.

  Mrs. Charles Swift, of Atlantic City, N. J., is home on a visit to her father, James Daisey. of D.

  Mrs. Dr. N. S. Smith, Mrs. W. C. Bunting, Mrs. James Aydelotte and S. J. Mumford are visiting friends in Philadelphia  -  Mrs. J. W. Whealton is the guest of her son in Newark, N. J.

  Schooner Recruit, Capt. Jas. Taylor of this place, recently carried to New York 760 bushels of oysters bought here for 60 cents per bushel, which were sold for $990, over $500 above expenses.

  Major John E. Wise spent the week with us, valuing real estate.  He is an old and always welcome visitor to this place.  He tells us he collected taxes on Chincoteague in 1848 and there was not a two-story house on the Island at the time - now he says our town looks more like a city than any on the Eastern Shore.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  George Stephen and wife, W. J. Ellicher, J. Elligood, Philadelphia; H. S. John, Richmond; T. E. Roberts, W. E. Doughty, Charles Doughty, E. F. Gillett, Baltimore; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Snow Hill; John E. Wise, Wm. D. Tunnell, E. G. Fox, L. F. Nock, John F. Powell, Accomac.

  A movement is on foot to connect Chincoteague with the mainland by telephone, and subscriptions for that purpose are now being solicited and the prospects are that some of our enterprising citizens will take stock in the proposed line.  If established, it is to be a part of the line which is to connect Ocean City, Snow Hill and other points in Maryland.

  All of the "Sanctified Band" left behind here, it is said, are preparing to join their brethren and sisters now located in Elizabeth City, N. C.  They do not propose, however, to take their "unsanctified" husbands or wives with them, and will even leave their "unholy" children behind them.  They say, in fact, they recognize none of the ties of kindred and are willing to break them - and want divorces from their husbands and wives and separation from their children.  J. W. Jones, until he joined the band, a worthy and thrifty man, left this week leaving his wife and six children behind him.  Others will follow soon, and it is to be hoped they will, and not be allowed to return here again to bring reproach upon our people."

     And in column 4:  "Democratic Mass-Meeting.

  A meeting of the Democratic voters of Accomac will be held at the court house, next Monday, court day, for the purpose of agreeing upon a plan for selecting nominees, to be supported by the Democratic voters at the election to be held on the fourth Thursday in May next.

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

The 30 March 1895 issue is missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 6 April 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Primary election, Saturday, April 27th.

  Board of Supervisors meet at Accomac C. H., next Wednesday, April 10th.

  The bodies of William T. Birch and Charles Hudson, two of the three men drowned while attempting to cross the bay near Chincoteague January 13 last, were found Sunday afternoon, March 31.

  John H. Hopkins, treasurer, and James W. Broughton, Commissioner, will be at New Church, April 22d, in afternoon, at Greenbackville and Franklin City at night, and on Chincoteague, April 23d and 24th, for the purpose of issuing license to all who desire them.

  Major E. Selby has been confined to his home for the last week by an attack of the grippe and could not make his trip through the Peninsula therefore at this time.  He requests us to say for him, that any orders the merchants may send direct to his firm will be appreciated by him."

    In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:

  Chincoteague.

  Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, of Ocean City. Md., are here on a visit to friends.

  Mr. Isaac Hudson, of Philadelphia, arrived here last Saturday on his bicycle, making the trip in 22 hours.

  Rev. G. P. Jones preached at M. E. Church last Sunday, morning and night, and the new pastor, Rev. John Beauchamp, will fill the pulpit of that church on Sunday next.

  Mr. J. P. Carey lectured at Union Baptist Church on evenings of 3d and 4th, on following subjects:  "Ten nights in the bar room" and "Johnstown before and after the flood".

  Our public schools closed on 29th ult., and on the following Monday eight private schools were opened, and the rivalry between them was so great, that the bid for patronage resulted in a "cut in prices."

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  W. N. Jenkins, wife and daughter, G. S. Broad, Philadelphia; E. B. Davidson, Milford, Del.; J. H. Feddeman, Baltimore; W. D. Corday, Wm. Truitt, Snow Hill, Md.; E. E. Rogers, Salem, N. J.; John N. Hinman, Berlin, Md.; Rev. G. P. Jones and wife, Cherry Hill, Md.; Thos. E. Fletcher, J. W. Edmonds, Accomac.

  Elmer K. Lewis died on 27th ult., aged 21 years.  He was a young man of character and promise and his death is generally lamented.  Funeral services were held over him on Sunday, conducted by Rev. C. W. Matthews.  He was a member of the Golden Chain and Red Men who together with a large list of relatives and friends accompanied the remains to the grave at Beulah Baptist Church.  The procession was one of the largest ever seen here.

  Our mechanics inform us that the building boom this year will be the largest ever known in the history of the Island.  New dwellings now are in the course of erection for John P. Sharpley, Crippen Bowden, Jr., and Wm. Watson; the Union Baptist Church is soon to be rebuilt and enlarged; the Town Hall now owned by the Red Men is to be remodelled [sic], enlarged and raised to three stories at an early day; numerous improvements are already in progress in porches, annexes to dwellings, &c - and the boom is not fairly under the way yet."

    In column 4:  "To the Holders of Warrants.

  To the holders of warrants, referred to section 860, Code of 1887, drawn on the county treasurer.

  All orders and warrants drawn by Courts, by the Board of Supervisors, and by the Boards of School Trustees, will be promptly paid by the treasurer upon presentation; but, by the provisions of the section above mentioned, the treasurer is expressly required to apply said orders and warrants, or so much thereof as may be necessary, first to any unpaid taxes of the respective holders thereof, and then to pay the balance to the holders; and if the order or warrant has been transferred to another person, it shall notwithstanding such transfer be subject to such taxes owing by the person in whose favor the same was originally issued.  Orders for allowances to jurors cannot be paid unless presented within two years from the time the service was rendered.

  Believing that erroneous ideas as to these matters exist, this notice is published for the information of the citizens of Accomack county.

  EDWIN T. POWELL, Treas.

  JOHN H. HOPKINS, D'y Treas.    1895, April 3d."

     And in the 6th column: "Pastor Pounded.

  The Chincoteague Baptist flock have pounded their pastor, filling his buggy with many valuable articles.  Just like the generous souls, who are "not weary in well doing."  As often as they do it, it never hurts, but makes us glad, and calls down Heaven's blessings on them.  We heartily thank these and also kind friends of other denominations who helped them.  The Lord supply their need and make us more useful.

   Respectfully,  W. W. WOOD."

The 13 April 1895 newspaper edition is missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 20 April 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Primary election, Saturday, April 27th.

  The fees of the processioners for their service in processioning the lands of Accomac County last year amounted to the sum of $2,772.75.

  The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on Wednesday, May 18th, for the purpose of settling with the inspectors of oysters, as the law requires, for the taxes, collected by them on planted oysters and shells."

    Under "Neighborhood Notes" in column 2:

  "Chincoteague.

  Mr. H. A. W. Corbin, of Jenkins Bridge, and Miss M. Timmons, of Philadelphia, are visiting friends here.

  Mr. George Hammond, of Berlin, Md., has moved here and is engaged in shoe-making business with Burton Dennis.

  Rev. H. E. Bennington, of M. P. Church, arrived here this week with his family and will preach his first sermon on Sunday morning.

  Capt. B. S. Rich and Lieut. Wilde were here this week for the purpose of making quarterly payments to Life Saving crews in this section.

  Mr. S. H. Hackerman, for several years in the dry goods business here, closed out his entire stock at public auction last week and left for Baltimore.

  Capt. Jos. Pruitt has gone to Philadelphia to take charge of Schooner Jane Elliott, owned by J. J. English, Philadelphia.  She will hail from this port in the future.

  Rev. C. W. Matthews, of Beulah Baptist Church, will preach on Sunday morning, on the subject, "Gospel of Christian giving," and in the afternoon at 3 o'clock a missionary mass-meeting will be held conducted by K. J. Bunting.  The pastor and others will make addresses on the occasion.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Jos. J. English, W. L. Boggs, H. Bamber, Philadelphia; A. W. Byrd, O. W. Byrd, Baltimore; Spencer Cosby, U. S. Army; John M. Russard, Wilmington, Del.; J. W. Vincent, Wm. Pruitt, Dr. W. A. Taylor, Snow Hill; A. Halston, Milford, Del.; J. P. Lankford, Franktown, Va.; Logan Henderson, Accomac."

    Two items in column 3:

"Judges for Primary Election.

  The following Judges have been selected to conduct the Primary election to be held in the county of Accomac, on Saturday, April 27th, and if any of those selected fail to act any Democrat present may act:

  Chincoteague - Geo. R. Coleburn and J. Martin Birch.   ...

   JOHN W. BOWDOIN,  Dem. Co. Chairman."

And:  "Banquet at Chincoteague.

  The seventy-sixth anniversary of the institution of Odd Fellowship will be celebrated by Mariner's Lodge No. 60, I. O. O. F., on 26th inst.  The following programme will be carried out:

 1st  -  Refreshments, consisting of cream, cake, lemonade, fruits, &c., for members and their wives.

 2nd  -  Opening ode of Order by Prof. N. H. Gordy.

 3rd  -  Opening address by Chaplain.

 4th  -  Opening address by Noble Grand S. M. Truitt, responded to by Vice Grand W. N. Conant.

 5th  -  An address by District Deputy Grand Master J. P. Baker on the Independent Order of Odd Fellows as distinguished by the many other organizations that have existed or do now exist.

 6th  -  Closing ode.

 7th  -  Closing prayer.

    J. W. BLOXOM,  E. MAFFITT,  J. P. BAKER,  Com."

And in column 5:  "Notice to Teachers.

  School superintendents are requested to list the names of those teachers who expect to attend some one of the Summer Normals and report same to Central Office.  Please send me at once your name and the school which you expect to attend in order that I may promptly comply with this request.  All the arrangements for the Summer Normals will be announced in April Journal.  Hope that Accomac will be well represented.

  J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 27 April 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Primary election, Saturday, April 27th.

  The Board of Supervisors will meet next Wednesday, May 1st, and not on May 18th, as appeared in our last issue.

   The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on Wednesday, May 1st, for the purpose of settling with the inspectors of oysters, as the law requires, for the taxes, collected by them on planted oysters and shells.

  Blank notices, made out in accordance with law, which each candidate either for county or magisterial district office is required under the Walton law to give the clerk of the county court, can be had at this office for the small sum of 10 cents each."

    Under "Neighborhood Notes" in columns 2 and 3:

  "Chincoteague.

  Capt. Joshua Birch is home on the sick list.

  Captain Samuel Mallett died on the 20th inst., aged about 70 years.

  Sloop John Wesley loaded with oysters here this week for Atlantic City, N. J.

  Mrs. R. H. Wilcox and daughter, of Mystic, Conn., are here on a visit to her parents.

  Mr. L. E. Mumford and wife, of Eastville, are visiting his brother, Mr. S. J. Mumford.

  H. F. Kenney and R. L. Halliday and several other railroad officials, made us a business visit this week.

  Thomas Burton Jones and Miss Maggie Merritt, were married on the 18th inst., Rev. C. W. Matthews officiating.

  There will be an old fashioned prayer and experience meeting at Beulah Church, Sunday morning and night, conducted by Miles P. Thornton.

  Rev. C. W. Matthews and a delegation from Beulah Baptist Church will attend the Sunday School Convention at Bethel Saturday and Sunday next.

  Our building boom continues.  Thos. Pruitt, Andrew Tarr and Mrs. Wm. Collic are having handsome dwellings erected, James Painter is enlarging his dwelling and Wm. P. Reed is having new barber shop built.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J. S. Clark, St. Louis, Mo.; Charles Fennis, New York; D. J. Dike, H. S. Miller, Pittsburg, Pa.; R. J. Dryden, Pocomoke; Eva Hickman, Capt. J. Roberts, Georgetown, Del.; C. H. Long, Baltimore; Samuel Slesenger, Major E. Selby, Wilmington; B. T. Gunter, Jr., Jas. H. Fletcher, Jr., S. W. Matthews, M. C. Broughton, John Hopkins, A. F. Byrd, W. D. Tunnell, L. J. Gunter, B. S. Rich, Parker T. Daisey, Accomac.

   Wachapreague.

  The body of Capt John Stevens, drowned in Hudd's Narrows February 26th, was recovered on Wednesday last, having been found by some Chincoteague oystermen, on Sandy Island, more than a mile from the spot where the accident occurred.  The body was placed in charge of undertaker B. O. Bell and after funeral services here on Thursday, was interred at Capt. James Milliners, near Drummondtown."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 4 May 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  A railroad to Chincoteague is now talked of.  Mr. D. J. Whealton, Dr. N. S. Smith and others, it is stated, recently met the officials of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company at Ocean City with that object in view.  If built it is to run from Ocean City along the coast to Chincoteague."

   And in column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes:

    "Chincoteague.

  Miss Mamie Hill left Monday for school at Lynchburg, Va.

  Rev. Frank S. Cain, of Elepsic, Del., spent last week with us.

  The signs at many of our places of business now read - ice cream, soda water, &c., instead of "oysters in every style" as of late.

  Mr. Jos T. Kenney and family will move back to Chincoteague in a few days and everyone will give them a hearty welcome on their return to their old home.

  Mr. W. J. Messick and children have just returned from a visit to his parents at Georgetown, Del., and Luke C. Lewis, wife and children are just home from a visit to Philadelphia, accompanied by Mrs. Dennie Lewis.

  R. L. Holliday, superintendent of D. M. & V. R. R., has notified J. E. Matthews, proprietor of Atlantic Hotel, that the Governor and representatives of the Delaware Legislature wish to be entertained at his hotel at the end of the session for a few days.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  M. J. Byrd, H. S. Stevenson, W. E. Wise, B. Muliken, Chas. D. Shelley, Baltimore; C. W. Bolton, Summerville, N. J.; S. K. Truitt, R. J. McAllen, Geo. B. Gray, Snow Hill; J. D. Jacob, E. T. Ross, Jr., J. W. Edmonds, J. H. Fletcher, Jr., M. E. Broughton, E. J. Clark, Accomac.

  The sanctified band sold at public auction, on last Saturday, all their real estate and personal property, and will leave for North Carolina as soon as possible.  They expect to take all with them that cannot afford to pay their way by sail boats - and among them will be husbands deserting their wives and wives deserting their husbands."

  In columns 3 and 4, the results of the Primary Election, listing 47 precincts [I am only reporting the Chincoteague numbers and total results]:

  "Primary Election.

The following is the official report of the Democratic County Chairman, of the Primary Election held April 27th, 1895:   COUNTY OFFICERS:

  Precinct: Chincoteague  -  Att'y Com'th:  B. T. Gunter, Jr.  117; J. H. Fletcher, Jr.  135.   Sheriff:  J. H. Wise  220; L. J. Gunter  20.   Com. Rev. No. 1:  J. T. Chandler  52; J. W. Broughton  183; T. E. Fletcher  10.   Com. Rev. No. 2:  W. D. Tunnell  22; J. D. Jacob  117; L. D. Warren  103.   Treasurer:  E. T. Powell  249.

  Totals:  Att'y Com'th:  B. T. Gunter, Jr.  1945; J. H. Fletcher, Jr.  1641.   Sheriff:  J. H. Wise  1820; L. J. Gunter  1710.   Com. Rev. No. 1:  J. T. Chandler  1666; J. W. Broughton  804; T. E. Fletcher  1096.   Com. Rev. No. 2:  W. D. Tunnell  1696; J. D. Jacob  1292; L. D. Warren  514.   Treasurer:  E. T. Powell  3606.    ....

  The result of the primary is shown by the returns given above, the only defect in them, of which I am advised, being in the failure of one of the judges at Cattail to sign his name to same, but the result of the election not being changed by that omission, no notice was taken of it.

  JOHN W. BOWDOIN,  Chm. Dem. Co. Com."

Also in column 3: "Reports on Oyster Collections.

  The Board of Chesapeake and its Tributaries met yesterday, passed some accounts, and ordered the regular necessary repairs to the boats to be made.  Captain Hudgins, commanding the fleet, was before the board.  He says that with few exceptions the oyster-inspectors report that collections this season were as good as last season.

  Captain Baylor returned yesterday from the Eastern Shore, where he went to make certain resurveys authorized under the act providing for the general survey.  These resurveys complete Captain Baylor's field-work, and close the general survey against any reopening.  -  Richmond Dispatch, May 1st."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 11 May 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Frank M. Boggs and Leonard C. Mears have resigned as members of the Electoral Board of Accomac, and Robert L. Hopkins, of Onancock, and Thos. W. Blackstone, of Accomac C. H., have been appointed to fill their places.  S. W. Matthews is president, and Thos. W. Blackstone secretary of the Board."

   In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  James Kollick and Miss Manie M. Burch were married on the 1st inst., Rev, S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  The gross receipts of a festival held by members of  M. E. Church here on the evenings of May 3d and 4th were ninety dollars.

  Levin Booth has purchased the storehouse property which belonged to H. T. Scott, deceased, and opened a grocery store there.

  Rev. C. W. Matthews, pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, in a hand-suit [sic] of clothes and with an amount of money sufficient to meet expenses, presented by members of his church and other friends, left on Thursday for the Southern Baptist Convention, which met in Washington on the 10th inst.

  I. S. Jester was examined before Justices Maflitt [sic] and Reynolds, of this place, and Justice Wilson, of Franklin City, in the presence of our physician this week, pronounced insane by them and sent by them to the asylum at Williamsburg.  His insanity was produced by a bout of la grippe.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J. G. Minson, J. Hinman, J. P. Painter, R. S. Stant, Baltimore; Frank C. Hanna, Philadelphia; M. E. Selby.  S. Steinberger, Wilmington, Del.; A. Halsom, Milford, Del.; J. Wilbur, Frankford, Del.; Dr. Edward Finney, B. Shreaves, Logan Henderson, J. Parks, Accomac.

  Miss Amanda Knight, of Gates County, N. C., is a visitor at the Beulah Baptist parsonage and proposes to start a school of high grade for girls and small boys.  She is a high toned christian woman, a graduate of Chowan Baptist Female Institute, Murfeesboro, N. C., and has had seven years experience as a teacher.  She deserves the encouragement of our citizens in her noble undertaking."

   In column 3:  "Board of Supervisors.

  The Board of Supervisors at its meeting held on 1st day of May, all members being present except Geo. E. Winder, recommended D. Frank White to the county court as a suitable person to be appointed county surveyor for the term of four years, commencing on 1st day of July next and John O. Ewell, present incombent [sic], as a suitable person to be reappointed Superintendent of Poor for a like term of four years.

  The Board also settled with  the following oyster inspectors for taxes collected by them on planted oysters and shells for year 1894 to wit:  Wm. D. Dise, inspector of 4th district, Jas. E. Anderton, of 5th district, Wm J. Barnes, of 6th district, and Chas. P. Finney, of 7th district - and said inspectors paid over the amounts due from them to the county to the county treasurer and his deputy."

  In column 4, under "County Court Proceedings.  April Term, 1895:

The following flduciary [sic] accounts were confirmed and ordered to be recorded: ...  orphan accounts of Judson R. Collins, Oscar L. Powell, George T. Finney, Lloyd T., Emmett J., Charles, Irvin W., Ebe T. and Paul Bowden, Annie R., Archie S., Elzie N. and Edward B. Lewis."  [The six Bowden boys are the sons of Aaron Thomas Bowden killed on 1 September 1894 by Irvin Sturgis, when the mob set out to get rid of the Sanctified Band.]

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 18 May 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

   Election, next Thursday, May 23d."

   In column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Mrs. Wm. T. Bowden is visiting her son and daughter in Philadelphia.

  Chincoteague up to last week had beaten her past oyster shipping record.

  The catch of our handline fishermen at this time is abundant and of best quality.

  The Atlantic Hotel has been well filled with northern sportsmen and health seekers of late.

  Alva Powell and Miss Sarah Powell were married here on the 11th inst., Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Several of our fast sailing bateaux will be entered at the regatta at Wachapreague on the 3d of June.

  W. J. Matthews has bought the house and lot of Thos. Burch and offers same for sale on most liberal terms.

  Schooner Maggie Davis arrived this week with cargo of coal - schooner R. F. Hastings with cargo of building material.

  Our people are using the paint and whitewash brush quite vigorously, and their homes are fast becoming "things of beauty."

  A  merry-go-round in front of Atlantic Hotel, run by steam, is "strictly in it," the receipts being large and amounting to $50 or more one afternoon.

  Harry Messick, express messenger from this place to Harrington for the past five years, has been promoted, and left on Monday with regrets of numerous friends, especially among the fair sex.

  Complaints made against Wm. M. Parker, colored, keeper of Killick Shoal light, for neglect of duty, led to an investigation by Committee of Lighthouse Board at Atlantic Hotel last Monday. [He was cleared of the charges.]

  The commercial tourists say, our merchants are in better shape than they have ever known them to be.  Of the thirty-five licensed places here, the most of them discount their bills, and those who do not, meet them promptly.

  Our building boom continues.  A handsome M. E. Parsonage is in course of erection, new dwellings are being built by Wm. Watson and Andrew Tarr, S. B. Dennis is enlarging his storehouse and James Daisey and others will soon begin to build new dwellings.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  H. M. Bulling, F. Powell, E. E. Colder, New York; Commander J. C. Ritter, J. F. Smith and wife, H. L. Dultis, Philadelphia; D. G. White, H. C. Layman, J. D. Hoskins, A. W. Byrd, Harry Snow, Baltimore; Wm. M. Fish, Pleasantville, N. J.; H. M. Bramspread, Norfolk; David Winder, Edward West, S. W. Matthews, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 25 May 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Election on Thursday in Accomac passed off very quietly and small vote polled - returns not in at time of going to press."

   In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  The Wallops Island Club House is now occupied by several of its members, the first of the season.

  Frazier Daisey and Miss Sarah Jones were married on the 4th inst., Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  The Schooner Thomas Thomas belonging to W. J. Matthews and Capt. Wm. Harrison is at the railway of J. E. Tull, Pocomoke city, for repairs.

  Wm. N. Conant and daughters left on Monday for Fair Haven, Conn.  He goes there as a delegate to the Grand Conclave of the Heptasophs.

  The annual sheep-penning on Assateague, this year, takes place Wednesday, June 5th.  Extensive preparations will be made to entertain the crowd which is expected to be in attendence.

   John Bowden and John Collins bought the Schooner R. F. Hastings of Gordon Jones, of Oak Hall, for $500, last week, and sailed on Saturday for North Carolina, with thirty-two of the "Sanctified" band on board.

  John C. Otwell, of Horntown, has taken charge of the "Worcester County Driving Park" at Snow Hill, and expects many entries from upper Accomac.  W. J. Matthews and Dr. N. S. Smith took their "flyers" there this week to be trained and entered in the races which come off on June 12th and 13th.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  M. J. Byrd, John W. Bond, Capt. F. G. Dishurst, R. S. Stant, James D. Mason, Baltimore; J. W. Fields, L. P. Corbin, Philadelphia; Gordon Jones, son and daughter, Newark, Md.; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Jas. McAllen, Snow Hill; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Edgar Fontaine, Pocomoke city; W. H. Harmon, G. A. Miller, Dover, Del.; J. P. Lankford, J. W. Waples, Northampton; D. F. White, Thos. W. Russell, John F. Powell, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 1 June 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Board of Supervisors meets Wednesday, June 12th.

  All officers elected on 23d of May will qualify at June term of county court.  Their terms of office commence July 18th.

  The following gentlemen have been selected to act as judges for the Accomac Club Regatta:  Capt. Sam Milliner, Accomc C. H., J. Martin Birch, Chincoteague, Capt. Wm. Somers, Sr., Bloxom, Zoro Willis, Exmore, L. L. Nottingham, Chesapeake." 

   In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Miss Hattie Pitts is home again after a sojourn of several months in the Quaker city.

  The Life Saving boys return home to-day, Saturday, for their two months vacation.

  John Kollick and Miss Jennie Booth were married May 23d, Rev. C. W. Matthews officiating.

  G. D. Watson and Miss Elizabeth Clayville were married May 22d, Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Our fishermen are catching drum fish by the wholesale at this time.  Each gets from 10 to 15 per day.

  Capt. Jas. E. Matthews is in Philadelphia for the purpose of buying carpets, furniture, etc., for Hotel Atlantic.

  Our sea-going boats, engaged all the winter and spring in running oysters to various places, are at home and being overhauled.

  Mrs. J. E. Burch, here on a visit to her father, Capt. Geo. C. Burch, for several weeks, has returned to her home at Lewes, Del.

  Capt. S. E. Matthews has just gotten back from Philadelphia.  His visit to that city was for the purpose of buying improved machinery for his boat.

  Mrs. Wm. King, of Washington, D. C., is here on a visit to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. N. S. Smith, accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. R. King, of same city.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  F. D. Laughlane, Wm. Billing, E. E. Colder, New York; H. S. Dultes, C. P. Truitt, F. C. Hanna, L. P. Corbin, C. G. Petteman, Philadelphia; T. S. Burkland, Cleveland, Ohio; C. C. Way, Wilmington, Del.; E. H. Benson, Pocomoke City; Robert Showall, Ocean City; J. F. Powell, William Sharpley, Accomac."

  In column 4:  "Election in Accomac.

  The election in Accomac on Thursday, May 23rd, was a dull one and the vote polled very small, except in Pungotegaue district, where there was a contest between Leonard C. Mears and Geo. E. Winder for the office of supervisor.  The county officers, the same as those nominated at the Primary, were elected without opposition.  All the district officers, also nominated at the Primary, were elected, who filed notices of being candidates in time with the clerk of the county court.

  Following is the official vote of the county:

COUNTY OFFICERS:

Sheriff  -  Jno. H. Wise,  1492.

Commonwealth's attorney  -  B. T. Gunter, Jr.,  1489.

Treasurer  -  E. T. Powell,  1459.

Commissioner of Revenue, District No. 1  -  Jno. T. Chandler,  1480.

Commissioner of Revenue, District No. 2  -  Wm. D. Tunnell,  1481.

DISTRICT  OFFICERS:   ...

Islands  --  For Supervisor,  James M. Birch, 175:  Constable,  Sealmore Bloxom, 110,  Joseph J. Baker, 70;  Overseer of Poor,  Wm. N. Conant, 145,  Jas. Matthews, 2;  Justices of Peace,  E. Maffatt, 129,  Nathan H. Gordy, 126,  W. H. Warren, 106,  R. P. Reynolds, 61,  Jas. E. Birch, 15.  ..."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 8 June 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Board of Supervisors meets Wednesday, June 12th.

  All officers elected on 23d of May will qualify at June term of county court.  Their terms of office commence July 18th."

    In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Children's day exercises come off at our M. E. Church on Sunday next.

  A protracted meeting has been in progress at our M. P. Church since last Sunday.

  Mr. B. F. Scott has been employed as keeper of Wallops Island Club House, this season.

  S. W. Matthews purchased the house and lot of Jno. Bowden sold at auction last week.

  George E. Whealton and Miss Mollie Reed were married on May 30th, Rev. C. W. Matthews officiating.

  Rev. T. A. O'Brien, of Marion station, Md., delivered a lecture to the Order of Royal Arcanum, this week.

  H. K. Smith has bought the stock of goods of W. C. Pruitt and will occupy his old stand and continue in same business.

  Jos. T. Kenney and son, of Philadelphia, and Rufe Lewis and wife, of Northampton, are among the visitors to the island this week.

  Steam tug Frank A. Munn, of Philadelphia, left here this week for New York with a raft of 1,500 piling bought of Mumford & Bro.

  W. J. Doughty, insurance agent, Onancock, spent several days with us this week and "took quite a number of risks with our people."

  Wm. M. Bowden shipped on last Monday to Philadelphia, the first barrel of round potatoes sent to market this year from this place  [no ending punctuation]

  Our stores will close up their places of business at 8 o'clock and the proprietors of same have entered into a contract to that effect.

  Steamer Absecom, belonging to J. W. Bunting & Son, arrived here this week from the Pocomoke railway.  Several thousand dollars were spent in enlarging and repairing her.

  Capt. N. B. Rich, of Wachapreague, has rented a house here and will occupy it soon, together with his family.  They will receive a cordial welcome at the hands of our people.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  C. P. Watson, James Maylan, John Maylan, New York; E. S. Quarles, Jas. H. Feddeman, C. R. Boteler, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, Wilmington, Del.; W. D. Gordy, B. T. Pruitt, Snow Hill, Md.; Lieut. J. F. Wilde, L. F. J. Wilson, W. J. Doughty, Dr. T. T. Taylor, E. C. Warren, Accomac."

    Also in column 2:  "To the School Clerks of Accomac.

  GENTLEMEN:  -  I have just received the school census papers from the central office and mail the same to you to day.  You know the great importance of these papers to all the people of your respective districts - all of your school money hinges upon them.  Please give them your personal attention as far as possible, begin at once, take time, go to every house and return the books to me as soon as completed.

  JOHN E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

    In column 3, under: "County Court Proceedings.  -  May Term, 1895.

  "Certificates to obtain license to catch fish and to manufacture oil, &c., therefrom, were granted to John W. Bunting & Son, of Chincoteague Island.  ...

  The judge put in box names of 300 suitable persons to serve as jurors, from which the drawn juries are to be taken during the ensuing year.  ...

  D. Frank White, who was recommended by the Board of Supervisors, was appointed by the court and duly qualified as county surveyor for the term of four years from first day of July next.

  John O. Ewell, who was recommended by the Board of Supervisors, was appointed by the court superintendent of the poor for the term of four years from first day of July next and will qualify next court."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 15 June 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  All officers elected on 23d of May will qualify at June term of county court.  Their terms of office commence July 1st.

  The New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk R. R. Co., we are advised, will furnish all shippers with No. 1 round-hoop flour barrels or truck barrels, if preferred, at any station along the road for 19 cents each.

  The people of Tangier Island positively refuse, we are advised, "to allow anyone to occupy the barren area around the shores of their Island, for the propagation of oysters.  Messrs. Corbin and Russell who wish to "take it up" proposed to have it surveyed and staked off last Wednesday, but were prevented by them.  They will  take the matter before the Board of the Chesapeake and its tributaries."

    In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Truckers are busy shipping round potatoes.

  K. J. Bunting and daughter are visiting friends in Philadelphia.

  J. W. Bunting & Son opened their fish factory last week and are doing a thriving business.

  M. W. Dale, E. P. Timmons' book-keeper in Philadelphia, is at home visiting his father, J. B. Dale.

  Mrs. S. M. Lewis, Mrs. E. V. Twyford and daughter, Mrs. Robert Watson are visiting friends in Philadelphia.

  Union Baptist Church will have their annual festival and treat for the children on the 4th of July.  All are invited to attend.

  Mrs. Sallie M. Lewis received $3,000 from the order of the Golden Chain promptly in 60 days after the death of her son E. K. Lewis.

  Schooner Elenora arrived here this week with cargo of ice for Whealton & Co.; Schooner J. J. Cannon with cargo of bricks for W. N. Conant.

  Pilot John Johnson, wife and daughter, Miss Cinthia, are visiting relatives and friends here this week.  He has his boat on the railway for repairs.

  Childrens Day services last Sunday at the M. E. Church, Beulah Baptist and the church up the Island.  They were creditable alike to the children and their friends.

  The oyster season is over and our people are overhauling their boats and getting ready for fishing.  Others are testing the speed of their batteaux [sic] and skiffs by boat races.

  J. H. Hopkins, deputy county treasurer, spent a few days with us last week.  He reports collections never so good.  Out of $2,200 worth of taxes due, he collected over $2,000.

  Our merchants after signing a contract to close their stores at 8 p. m., only complied one night.  Our gallant clerks and their best girls were sadly disappointed.  They had planned delightful evenings on the water by moonlight.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley was heavily pounded by the members of his church and other friends last week, and stood it bravely.  From early twilight till 11 o'clock they poured in upon him everything needed to supply his larder - eggs, sugar, coffee, &c.  He desires to thanks [sic] his friends for their liberality.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Wm. Keppler, J. T. Mullikem, H. C. Sayman, Baltimore; Rollie Moore, Philadelphia; James Fleatcher, Wilmington; Alfred Sharpley, Stockton; Wilmer Harrington, Felton, Del.; Augustus Parker, Samuel Kloff, Calvin H. Long, Pocomoke City; Mrs. J. L. Anderton and son, J. H. Hopkins, Accomac.

  Our people spent a delightful day at the sheep-penning.  The weather was all that could be desired.  People came from the mainland from Locustville to Snow Hill.  The crowd was greater than ever before and a great deal of money was spent.  Everybody spoke in flattering terms of the occasion.  Numbers of people had delightful sails in our skiffs and batteaux [sic].

  Andrew Stubbs, 62 years old, on the morning of the 6th of June, well and hearty, left the east side of the Island for Bunting & Sons' steamer to do some work.  He took with him on his back his little boat bed and quilt.  He fell dead from heart disease one minute after reaching the steamer.  It is supposed that over exertion caused the heart attack and it was known he had heart disease.  He was highly respected by all who knew him."

  

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 22 June 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  All officers elected on 23d of May will qualify at June term of county court.  Their terms of office commence July 1st."

    In column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague. 

  A party of 30 are at the Wallops Island club-house this week.

  Rev. A. T. Scott, son of Bishop Scott, preached at M. E. Church on Sunday.

  W. J. Messick, sick here, was taken home by his father to Georgetown, Del., this week.

  Mr. John W. Warren, wife and daughter, are home from a visit to his father, at Salisbury, Md.

  Mr. G. R. Nock has finished the contract awarded him for building a new wharf on Wallops Island.

  Schooner Susan Jane was loaded this week with phosphate by J. W. Bunting & Son, for Cape Charles.

  President J. P. Kinzler, of M. P. Church, spent several days here this week, assisting Rev. Mr. Brewington in church work.

  Wm. E. Smith, of Cape Charles, and Lynn F. Taylor, of Accomac C. H., were here this week looking after and repairing the telephone line.

  In the races at Snow Hill Gentleman's Driving Park, last week, Gracie, the colt of Dr. N. S. Smith, won first money in the 3 year old class, the colt of W. J. Matthews got first money in 2:45 class and could have won first money if they had let him go.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  R. G. Cabell, J. L. Daugherty, Richmond, Va.; J. G. Savage, F. C. Hanna, J. J. Taylor, Philadelphia; E. F. Thomas, M. J. Byrd, A. W. Byrd, Baltimore; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; M. C. Payne, Geo. C. Hastings, Georgetown, Del.; L. F. Taylor, T. W. Russell, W. M. Needles, Sam'l. Jones, Geo. Brown, Accomac.

  A wind and hail storm here on last Saturday did more damage than any has for several years.  It knocked our window sash and lights of nearly every house from the centre [sic] to upper end of Island, unroofed houses, blew open front doors and completely demolished them and blew up corn by the roots and vegetables out of the ground.  Several truckers put their losses at from $200 to $300 each.  The damage from centre [sic] to lower part of Island was slight."  

    And in column 4:  "Board of Supervisors.

  The Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on the 12th inst., fixed the county taxes for the year 1895 as follows:

  To meet county expenses 50 cents on head and 15 cents on every hundred dollars worth of property, real and personal.

  For road tax 20 cents in each magisterial district on every hundred dollars worth of property.

  For county school tax 10 cents on every hundred dollars worth of property and like sum for district school tax - in each magisterial district.

  It accepted the resignation of Jas F. Hope as road surveyor of election district of Pungoteague, to take effect July 1st, and appointed Edward Lang, road surveyor for election district of Greenbackville, to fill vacancy caused by the death of Thos. B. C. Gibb.

  It allowed all the accounts left with the clerk against the county, on account of expenses incurred in the late election and otherwise, except the accounts of James T. Trader for damages by dogs to his hogs, and of Mrs. Julia A. Bull for damages by dogs to cow, which were continued until next meeting of Board.

  It also entered the following order: "An allowance of $15 each to the physicians of this county for services to the poor for the year ending July 1st, 1889, was rejected by the following votes: John W. Wessels and Spencer F. Rogers voting for the allowance, and Wm. T. Fletcher, Jas. M. Burch and Geo. E. Winder voting against it."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 29 June 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Mr. M. E. Selby, detained at home of late by a sick child, is now making his trip through the Peninsula, and authorizes us to say to the merchants whom he may not call on this week, that they may expect him early next week.

  The assessment of lands in the upper Parish of Accomac this year shows an increase over last year of $6,962.59, over the assessment in 1890 of $189,952.  The increase in the lower Parish over that of five years ago was $237,724.  The increase in the assessments of land since 1890 for both Parishes, or the county, has been $427,676."

    In column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Rev. R. W. Causey, of Snow Hill, and Rev. Mr. Beauchamp, of our M. E. Church, exchanged pulpits last Sunday.

  Revival services will begin at Beulah Baptist Church on July 9th.  The pastor, Rev. C. W. Matthews, will be assisted in the meeting by Dr. Speight.

  All of the officers elected here in May qualified, except the constable, and as one is much needed by us, an appointment to that office will be made, doubtless, by the Judge as soon as the citizens of this place make the request.

  Schooner Medora Francis, loaded with round potatoes and wool, left here for Philadelphia this week, schooner Boneta with cargo of shells for Fair Haven, Conn., and schooner Thomas Thomas loaded with round potatoes at Wachapreague for New York.

  The annual 4th of July entertainment will be held at the Beulah Baptist Church.  Rev. Dr. Speight, of North Carolina, will be the orator of the occasion - and a festival will be held on Tuesday, July 2d, at parsonage of same church.  Supper and refreshments will be served.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  A. R. Lewis, R. Rubin, Baltimore; H. S. Landcraft, New Haven, Conn.; Wm. T. Harper, Cambridge, Md.; D. A. Massey, Berlin, Md.; C. C. Way, Wilmington, Jas. Bishop, Bishopville, Md.; R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill; I. J. Lankford, E. Smith, Captain Crumb, Northampton; Thos. Pettit, Eba Whealton, Accomac."

    And in column 5:  "Summer Normals.

  To Superintendents of Schools:

Believing that public school teachers will be benefitted and better prepared for teaching by attending our Summer Normals, and wishing to give them every reasonable inducement to attend them, I wish you to inform your teachers that those who attend any one of the Normals, for the full term of four weeks, will receive certificates of that fact, and that upon presentation of such certificates to their county or city superintendent he will re-new their license for one year without re-examination.  

  Very truly yours,

JOHN E. MASSEY,  Supt. of Public Instruction.

   I most heartily endorse the above.

J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 6 July 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The board of supervisors will meet on Wednesday, the 10th inst., for the purpose of receiving the annual report of road surveyors.

  The people of the county were out generally on the Fourth and the day was a pleasant one and everybody enjoyed it.  The pleasures of the day were not marred, so far as we are advised, by disturbances or mishaps of any kind.

  All officers whose terms expired July 18th and who were not re-elected and qualified, are required by law to turn over to their successors in office all acts of assembly, codes and Mayo's Guides in their possession belonging to the State.

  The editor of the Eastern Shore Press says in its issue of Thursday, That with that number the paper "will cease to be published under its present management and its circulation will be indefinitely postponed"  "A broader and more profitable field of labor has been opened to him"

  Alonzo Howard, of Crisfield, Md., captured by Capt. Jas. Costin, of steamer Accomac for catching crabs and oysters in Virginia on last Wednesday was brought by him to Accomac C. H., on that day, and after a hearing before justice Geo. F. Parker, he was sent to jail to wait the action of the grand jury."

    In column 3:  "The Sanctificationists.

  A letter from Old Trap, Camden county, N. C., states that the "Sanctificationists," who have gone there from Chincoteague Island, Accomac county, are demoralizing in the extreme.  The writer says: "I think if these people stay here much longer half the inhabitants will go crazy.  Already two men have lost their reason, the mind of one becoming unbalanced because the church of which he is a member is torn with dissention.  The membership of this church was about 100 before the band came here, but now there are scarcely more than a dozen who do not side with the new comers.  If they continue their work here much longer, I am satisfied that I will not live long enough to see the evil of their influence destroyed."

    And in column 4:  "County Court Proceedings.  -  June Term, 1895.

  John O. Ewell qualified as superintendent of the poor for the county of Accomac.

  All the county officers elected in May last qualified.

  John H. Hopkins qualified as deputy county treasurer, and Benjamin T. Melson qualified as deputy sheriff.

  All the magisterial district officers elected in May last qualified except the constable on Chincoteague Island and one justice in each of the districts of Pungoteague and Lee.

  Daniel Burch vs. Seal Bloxom (on appeal), and Nettie Mears vs. Butler Bros., (on appeal).  These causes having been agreed were dismissed."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 13 July 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  A special term for the Circuit Court for the county of Accomac has been ordered by Judge Gunter, to commence on Tuesday, July 23d.  Judge Beverly Hancock will preside.

  The real estate of which Arden Daisey, of Chincoteague, died seized and possessed, adjoining the land of Jno. W. Bunting and others, will be sold at public auction by L. Floyd Nock, special commissioner, on Friday, July 26th inst., 4. p. m.

  The Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Wednesday, reorganized  by re-electing Spencer F. Rogers, Chairman, and received and examined the annual reports of road surveyors for year ending June 30th 1895.  The board will meet again on Monday, July 22d, the annual meeting day prescribed by statute.

  Elmer T. Bonnewell and Wesley Spence, arrested by Capt. John R. Thomas, on the charge "of having on the 3d day of July, 1895, in the waters of Pocomoke Sound in said county, taken or caught oysteres from the natural oyster rocks, bed or shoals," were with the approval and consent of the county Judge discharged last Wednesday, by the payment of ten dollars, each, and costs, to John E. Anderton, inspector of fifth district."

    Seen in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Capt. J. B. Hudson, Sr., died on the 8th inst., aged 63 years.

  Protracted meeting commenced at our M. P. Church, last Sunday.

  W. J. Matthews has just returned from a visit to the Northern cities.

  Capt. N. B. Rich and family moved here from Wachapreague this week.

  Schooner Elnora arrived here this week from New York with a load of ice for the Atlantic Hotel.

  The Revenue Cutter was here this week with Lieut. F. J. Wild and two sons on board.  They left here for Ocean City.

  Asher L. Matthews and B. F. Collins have bought the land known as, the Mrs. W. D. Burch tract, and each propose to improve same by new dwellings at an early day.

  H. K. Smith son of Dr. N. S. Smith, won the first prize in the bicycle race at Pocomoke City on the Fourth of July.  He beat their brag man, Mr. Scott, who for years has won prizes over all competitors.  He made the half mile in 1.12.  Nick Smith, his brother, won the prize in another half mile race in 1.17.  Hurrah for Chincoteague!

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  R. Trimble, J. S. Brode, J. K. Crowther, C. G. Prettyman, Philadelphia; A. W. Byrd, J. H. Feddeman, E. F. Gillette, Baltimore; M. H. Pope, Salisbury; M. E. Selby, H. P. Myers and wife, Wilmington; E. W. Polk and wife, Pocomoke; E. B. Davidson, Milford; A. F. Byrd, L. F. J. Wilson, Polk Lang, R. L. Fletcher, I. B. Clarke, Thos. Savage, Accomac; Capt. H. C. Crumb, Northampton."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 20 July 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Circuit court, special term, next Tuesday, July 23d. 

   Alonzo Howard, of Crisfield, sent to jail for catching crabs and oysters in Virginia, last week, has been bailed until next grand jury term of our court.

  The real estate of which Arden Daisey, of Chincoteague, died seized and possessed, adjoining the land of Jno. W. Bunting and others, will be sold at public auction by L. Floyd Nock, special commissioner, on Friday, July 26th inst., 4. p. m.

  The report and survey of Capt. James B. Baylor, of the natural oyster rocks, &c., on the ocean side of Accomac and Northampton counties were received at Accomac county clerk's office and filed therein on the 18th inst.

  Two other persons, Lawrence and Morris Drummond, arrested by Capt. John R. Thomas, fpr taking oysters from natural oyster rocks in Pocomoke Sound, were with the approval and consent of the county Judge, on last Wednesday, discharged from custody by the payment of ten dollars, each, and costs." 

    Seen in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Wm. King, of Washington, D. C., is visiting family of Dr. N. S. Smith.

  Fish were never more abundant in our waters, than they have been this season.

  Schooner Sunbeam arrived here this week with cargo of shingles for W. N. Conant.

  William Hill and Miss Mollie Hill were married July 4th, Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  The annual pony pennings takes place, August 14th, on Chincoteague. August 15th, on Assateague.

  Large shipments of clams have been made from this place in the last 30 days and good returns received for same.

  Geo. Melvin, of Hog Island, has bought the handsome dwelling of Thomas Pruitt and same was occupied by his family this week.

  Steamer Lillie, Capt. S. E. Matthews, off of late for repairs, is now on her route, with big improvements in both speed and appearance.

  Mr. A. T. Sharpley, commission merchant, Philadelphia, has rented a dwelling here and he and his family will occupy same this week and spend the summer with us.

  Our building boom continues.  Elva A. Jeffryes [sic] is having built an oyster shucking house, and new dwellings are in course of erection for James Jester and John Watson.

  J. A. M. Whealton & Co., have sold their stock of merchandise to D. J. Whealton & Bro., and the business will be hereafter run by Mr. Thomas Pruitt, manager.  Mrs. Chas. Payne, of Pocomoke City, has sold her stock of millinery to Mrs. James Taylor.

  Mrs. John B. Whealton, Jr., Page Grimsley and wife, Mrs. Lee Massey.  E. F. Laws and son, Charles Dale, Jr., and two daughters of E. P. Timmons, all of Philadelphia, are here on a visit to relatives and friends, Miss Virgie Taylor, mother and cousin, Miss N. Taylor, are guests of Mrs. J. E. Matthews.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Geo. Stephens and wife, Frank Hanna, C. M. Wharton, Philadelphia; M. J. Byrd, C. R. Bacon, A. W. DeAlba, J. G. Minson, Baltimore; J. W. Fields, New York; Mallory Sillues, Washington; J. F. Hyde, T. L. Carpenter, M. C. Duer, Wilmington; H. W. Grant, W. W. Wharton, Clayton, Del.; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Snow Hill, Md.; Dr. T. T. Taylor, Geo. W. Elmore, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 27 July 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be at the Alms House, on the 5th of August.

  Judge Beverly Hancock arrived at Accomac C. H., on Thursday, for the purpose of holding a special term of the circuit court for Judge Gunter.

  The most of the money raised by taxation for road and bridge purposes is to be expended through the managers of the road machines, and very little f it through the road surveyors.

  The Board of Supervisors at its meeting on Wednesday, bought of the Maryland Agricultural Company, two Milburn hollow steel axle wagons, "to run with the road machines."

  In the regatta at Wachapreague, last Wednesday, under the auspices of the Accomac Club; in the free for-all class, bateau Retta Scarborough, owned by Henry Scarborough, of Wachapreague, won first prize, and bateau D. T. Whealton, owned by James Mumford, of Chincoteague; won second prize; in the fifteen-foot class, ___ __, bateau owned by Joe Stephens, of Wachapreague, won first prize, and bateau Gertie Ray, owned by C. D. Flick, of Accomac C. H., won second prize."

    Seen in column 3, under "Neighborhood Notes -

Chincoteague.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley reports eleven conversions at his revival meeting, and through us offers thanks for improvements to parsonage property of late.

  Schooner Recruit arrived this week from Philadelphia with furniture of A. T. Sharpley, who has rented a house here and will spend the summer with us.

  The Life Saving crews of Green Run, Popes Island, Assateague and Wallops Island were examined here by Dr. Edward Derickson, of Berlin, Md., on 22d inst.

  Steamer Chincoteague left last Sunday for Wilmington, to be overhauled and painted.  She is expected back in a few days.  A sloop, freight boat and Steamer Lillie are now carrying passengers and freight to and from this place.

  Miss Lillie Disbrow, of Pleasantville, N. J., is here on a visit to her brother, C. O. Disbrow; Thos. Twyford, of Richmond, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Feddeman; Miss Sooy, of Wilmington, of Miss Josephine Cropper, and Mr. E. W. Smith of his sister, Mrs. O. M. Jones.

  The Ladies Aid Society, of M. E. Church, will hold a festival a short distance below Atlantic Hotel, on 14th and 15th of August, (pony penning days), for the purpose of raising money to furnish parsonage of that church now nearly completed.  Dinner and supper will be served also.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Jos. J. English, Philadelphia; Rev. C. B. Sparks, Harry Snow, Baltimore; Dr. Edward Derickson, Berlin; Rev. A. B. Cain, Leipsic, Del.; Miss M. S. Stokes, F. L. Simosey, Norfolk; B. F. Jones, W. M. Needles, Rev. H. S. Simmerman, C. Himel, E. O. F. Custis, W. S. D. Fletcher, Mrs. C. E. Wilcox and daughter and Misses M. B. Fletcher, Julia Fletcher, Lena Northam, M. T. Stokes, Juliet Parramore, Mollie Johnson, Accomac."

     Found in column 4: "Receipts and Expenditures of County of Accomac.

  VIRGINIA:  At a meeting of the board of supervisors of the county of Accomack, at the court house of said county, on the fourth Monday in July, A. D. 1895, the said being the 22nd day of the said month.

  In pursuance of the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved February 25, 1892, entitled, "An act to amend and re-anact [sic] 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 receipts and expenditures of the county of Accomack for the year ending June 30, 1895, to wit:

  Approximate aggregate amount of receipts    $8,022.00

  Aggregate amount of expenditures    $14,500.00

  Also a statement showing the aggregate amount allowed for the year ending June 30, 1896, to the officers of the county, and for incidental and necessary expenses of the county, as follows, to wit:

  To judge of the county court   $800.00

  To sheriff of the county for attending upon county co't, board of supervisors, and for superintending public buildings   $600.00

  To clerk of county court and clerk of board of supervisors   $630.00

  To clerk of circuit court   $20.00 

  To attorney for the commonwealth of the county   $650.00

  To county treasurer of the county   $725.00

  To members of board of supervisors   $150.00

  To registrars   $150.00

  To judges, clerks and special constables of elections, booths, etc.   $400.00

  To superintendent of the poor, salary   $300.00

  To keep in order the public roads and bridges of the county:

In magisterial district of the Islands   $382.51

"         "               "        "  Atlantic   $2225.33

"         "               "        "  Metompkin   $2165.50

"         "               "        "  Lee   $3314.02

"         "               "        "  Pungoteague   $2427.16

  To support the poor of the county   $200.00

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

  For record books, stationery, etc. for clerk's offices   $200.00

  For record books, stationery, etc. for county treasurer's office   $100.00

  For coal for court house, jail and clerk's offices   $300.00

  For grand and petit jurors   $250.00

  For salaries for overseers of the poor   $100.00

  For commissioners of the revenue for extending county levy   $450.00

  For sundry expenses   $500.00

  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 newspaper.

  A copy:

Test:  M. OLHAM, JR.,  Clerk."

    Seen in column 6:  "Democratic Meeting.

  A meeting of the Democratic voters of the county of Accomac is hereby called for next Monday, court day, at Accomac C. H., for the purpose of deciding upon some plan for nominating candidates for the next House of Delegates of Virginia.

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

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 3 August 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The annual meeting of the County School Board will be held next Monday.

  The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be at  the Alms House, next Monday.

  The annual pony pennings take place August 14th, on Chincoteague.  August 15th, on Assateague."

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

Chincoteague.

  The campmeeting at Red Hills will be well attended by our people.

  Rev. S. U. Grimsley baptized eleven converts of his recent meeting last Sunday.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was here this week on his usual trip of inspection to the stations.

  Robert Colona and Miss Winnoa Pruitt were married here July 24th, Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Mr. G. W. Sharretts and family, of Baltimore, occupied their cottage for the summer, on Assateague, this week.

  Our Life Saving boys went on duty August 1st, reluctantly, however, as the most of them are ladies men and preferred to have this month to enjoy the campmeetings and fairs with their wives and sweethearts.

  D. J. Whealton and children, Isaac Hudson and Caleb Bowden, of Philadelphia, Mrs. G. P. Jones, of Cherry Hill, Md., and the father and mother of Mr. Geo. R. Coleburn, of Seaford, Del., are visiting friends and relatives here.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  R. W. Chilton, J. D. Borden, Edward Boswell, J. O. Haskins, W. J. Doughty, C. J. Thompson, A. T. Curtis, C. J. Hinman, Baltimore; W. S. Shumate, Washington; M. E. Selby, C. C. Way, Wilmington; Mr. and Mrs. John W. Duncan and children, Capt. B. S. Rich, Accomac.

  Schooners Emma Robinson and J. G. Conner arrived this week, from New York, with cargoes of coal - Schooner Susan Jane, from New York, with cargo of bricks - Schooner Sunbeam, from Norfolk, with cargo of soft coal - and Sloops Jennie and Katie, with watermelons, which sold readily at 25 and 30 cents each? [sic]

  The World boat race and pony penning will take place here, August 14th.  The race is not confined to boats on the Island, as reported, but open to the whole world, for schooner, sloops, bateaux, skiffs or any other kind or style of boat 35 feet and under.  There will be but one race and the prizes will be: to the winner, handsome gold watch worth $30; to the second boat, handsome gold watch worth $25.  Everybody is invited to be on hand on the occasion - and a big time is expected."

     Two items in column 4:

"Primary Election.

  A Democratic mass-meeting was held at Accomac C. H., last Monday, according to announcement, the county chairman presiding.

  In response to a call from the chairman, for a plan for selecting a nominee for the House of Delegates from Accomac, Mr. L. J. Hyslop submitted a resolution favoring a convention - to which a substitute was presented by Mr. O. A. Drummond in favor of a primary - and after a discussion of the competing propositions by Messrs. Hyslop, Drummond and others, the substitute was submitted to the meeting and carried by a large majority.

  On motion, it was resolved that, Messrs. S. W. Matthews and O. A. Drummond, the only candidates who have announced themselves, retire and agree upon the day for and plan of holding a primary.

  The time agreed upon by them was Saturday, August 24th, and by their consent and at their request, the plan has been submitted by Dr. John W. Bowdoin, county chairman, as follows:

  1.  That at this election all white persons who voted for Cleveland and Stevenson, or who failed for any good reason to vote at that election, or who have arrived at age since, or will be of age at the regular November election, and will pledge themselves to vote for the nominee of this primary, shall be allowed to vote.

  2.  That at this election polls will be opened at the following places:  Chincoteague Island, Greenbackville, New Church, Horntown, Wattsville, Atlantic, Temperanceville, Oak Hall, Jenkins Bridge, Sanford, Hall's Store, Hallwood, Belinda, Sykes Island, Mearsville, Bloxom, Modestown, Mappsville, Newstown, Gargatha, Parksley, Guilford Cattail, Leemont, Hunting Creek, Crowson's Store, (Mudhole), Geo. R. Justice Store, Court House, Onley, Onancock, Tangier Island, Lewis' Store, Marsh's Store, Cashville, Locustville, Wiseville, Wachapreague, Head of the Neck, Mappsburg, Keller, Pungoteague, Grangeville, Fair Oaks, Craddockville, Belle Haven, Harborton.

  3.  That the chairman appoint two judges to conduct the election at each of said precincts, and if they fail to act, any two Democrats may act.  That the chairman shall furnish them with necessary tickets on which the names of all the candidates shall be printed; and no other tickets shall be counted by said judges, and poll books.  The judges shall keep a list of the voters, and shall certily [sic] the result and return the books and tickets to the county chairman, on the following Monday; and any polls not received before that time, shall not be counted.

  The following resolution, offered by Dr. Geo. W. LeCato, was unanimously adopted:

That the chairman appoint a committee of five to name delegates to a joint convention to nominate the so-called floaters for Accomac and Northampton and Accomac and Elizabeth City, and that said chairman arrange with respective chairmens of aforesaid counties for dates of said joint conventions, according to the usual basis of one delegate for every 100 Democratic voters and fraction over 50.

  A committee of five appointed in accordance with above resolution, selected the following delegates and alternates:

  Delegates -  Wm. H. Warren, Wm. J. Matthews, O. M. Jones, John F. Powell, Sol. T. Johnson.  J. W. Taylor, Wm. L. Nock, Dr. Jos. E. Brodwater, Jas. W. Broughton, John F. Nelson, D. Frank Fletcher, John R. Marshall, J. C. Justis, Dr. Fletcher Drummond, Jas. R. Hickman, John H. Wise, A. J. Rew, John O. Byrd, Robt. M. Ross, John W. Bowdoin, Henry R. Boggs, John W. Duncan, J. W. G. Blackstone, Alfred J. Lilliston, Edw. W. Hopkins, Benj T. Gunter, Jr., Dr. J. F. Newman, Lloyd W. Mears, Dr. J. W. Kellam, N. B. Wescott, S. K. Martin, Geo. S. Mapp, L. C. Mears, Geo. A. Edmonds, Dr. Geo. W. LeCato, G. Walter Mapp.

  Alternates -  Jas. M. Burch, Wm. F. R. Cropper, Geo. Coleburn, F. Elton Jones, Thos. P. Evans, N. B. Conquest, Albert S. Matthews, Geo. W. Oldham, Wm. S. Holland, Geo. W. Glenn, Edw. R. Thomas, J. H. Wessells, Wm. J. Barnes, D. H. Johnson.  C. C. Dix, Robt. L. Parks, Wm. T. Wright, J. Richard Bloxom, John M. Bloxom, F. B. Humphreys, Robt. L. Hopkins, Geo. B. Fosque, Edw. T. Edmonds, Geo. W. Addison, Levin R. Lewis, Edw. A. Ames, Benj. T. Parker.  Sam'l A. Lewis, Henry O. Finney, A. S. Kellam.  L. J. Hyslop, F. S Smith, Leonard O. Ames, Geo. B. Hoffman, Edw. S. Wise, Wm. T. Mason."

    And, "County School Board.

  Owing to the examination of teachers the annual meeting of the County School Board will be held on Monday, August 5th.  A full meeting is earnestly requested, and the clerks are especially expected with their reports.  The meeting will be held at Accomac C. H., Beginning promptly at 10 o'clock.

   J. E. MAPP,  Chairman of Board."

     In column 6:  "Examination of Teachers.

  The annual examination of teachers will be held as follows:  For white, at Keller and Parksley on Wednesday and Thursday, 7th and 8th inst., - for colored, at Keller, on 9th and 10th.  Should there be any colored applicants in upper Accomac they can be examined at Parksley on the 7th and 8th.  Examinations will begin at 8 o'clock, and applicants are requested to be prompt, bringing pen, ink and paper.

  All teachers whose certificates have expired are hereby notified to be present, as the law provides that no private examination be given.  Only those applicants who hold certificates of attendance from the summer institutes, or are graduates of our State normal schools, are by law exempt from these examinations.

   J. E. MAPP,  Supt of Schools.    August 1, 1895."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 10 August 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  George Dorman and George Walker, both of Crisfield, together with their boat, were captured by Capt Costin for crabbing in Pocomoke Sound, on Thursday, and sent to our jail.

  Dr. Charles Smith, the floater delegate for the counties of Accomac and Northampton in our last Legislature, is a candidate for re-election, and is out in a card to that effect in the last issue of the Headlight.  The silver question, he considers an irrelevant one at this time, and he does not state his position in that respect.

  All the business portion of Berlin, Worcester county, Md., together with many residences were completely destroyed by fire last Sunday night.  The fire originated in a hay loft and was due, it is stated, to spontaneous combustion.  The loss of Mr. Thos. T. Savage, formerly of this county, is reported at $2,500."

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

Chincoteague.

  Mrs. David Russell has opened up a millinery store here.

  Wallop's Island Club at this time is full almost to its utmost capacity.

  New wharves are being built here and giving employment to a great many of our people, by Wm. N. Conant, J. W. Whealton, Wm. Adams, Jr., Wm. Bowden, A. L. Matthews and B. F. Collins.

  The Atlantic Hotel was filled last week, so full that many persons had to occupy cots in the attic and on parlor floor.  The arrivals would encroach so much on your space that only those from Virginia are given.

  Schooners Medora Francis and Cora Baker arrived here from New York last week with loads of melons, and the former will take back load of fish, with the hope of finding a marketplace for them.  So many are caught by our people they don't know what to do with them.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Dr. S. R. Tabb, J. H. C. Bagby, J. H. Twyford, Richmond, Va.; W. J. Miles, S. Wilkens Matthews, J. T. Watson and sisters, W. S. D. Fletcher, H. C. Evans, Ashton Fletcher, Frank Marshall, A. W. Byrd, Misses Emma Fletcher, Annie Fletcher, Lena Northam, May S. Stokes, C. S. Evans, Accomac.

  Steamer Chincoteague returned from Wilmington las Sunday, newly painted and otherwise fixed up - with a sail put on her to increase her speed.  Now the Pennsylvania road should give us two trips a day, and the receipts of the extra trip would treble the cost of the half ton of coal necessary to do so.  The officers and crew prefer it to laying over all day in Franklin City, and our merchants are getting tired of having their goods held at Franklin City from 6 p. m. until 3 p. m. the following day."

    In column 4:  "County Court Proceedings.  -  July Term, 1895.

  An order was entered fixing the May and November terms as the regular grand jury terms of the court.

  The clerk returned as the law required his certificate of the examination of the land and property books of this county, made out by the commissioners of revenue for the year 1895, and same was duly recorded.

  Thomas M. Truitt was appointed and qualified as Constable for the Magisterial District of the Islands, to fill the vacancy caused by the failure of Sealmore Bloxom to qualify.

  L. Floyd Nock resigned as guardian of Archie, Elzie N., Annie R. and Edna B. Lewis - also as guardian of Judson R. Collins, Ebe T. Ernest J., Paul, Irving W., Charles and Lloyd T. Bowden.  [The last six boys are sons of Aaron Thomas Bowden and Mary Catherine Chandler.]

  Ex parte:  Petition of Lloyd T. Bowden &c's late guardian.  Order for payment of costs and approving inventory made by late guardian."

     Also in column 4:  "Board of Supervisors.

  At the meeting held August 5th, 1895, J. Thomas Burton was appointed and qualified as manager of road machine, &c., for Pungoteague Magisterial District, and Wm. McK. Taylor was appointed and qualified as manager of same for Metompkin District.

  The Board fixed the first Mondays in February and August of every year as the time road machines managers must report to the Board."

     Two articles in column 5:  "Judges For Primary Election.

  The following Judges have been selected to conduct the Primary election to be held in the county of Accomac, on Saturday, August 24th, and if any of those selected fail to act any Democrat present may act:

Chincoteague  -  George R. Coleburn and J. Martin Birch.

Greenbackville  -  W. J. M. Sharpley and L. F. J. Wilson.  ....

  JONH [sic] W. BOWDOIN, Dem. Co. Chairman"

     And:  "Mill Destroyed By Fire.

  The Queen Hive Mill was destroyed by fire Thursday night, August 1st, about 12 o'clock.  When the fire was discovered the entire building was enveloped in flames and so rapidly did the building burn, that nothing was saved excepting the lumber in yard, and this only by the heroic efforts of kind friends and neighbors who worked with a will and thereby prevented the fire from spreading to the lumber yard, barns, stables, &c.  Mr. S. Wilkins Matthews and his partner, Jos. W. Taylor, feel under lasting obligations to their neighbors for the services rendered at the fire, and especially do they feel grateful to the ladies who by their encouragement did all they could.  How the fire originated no one knows.  Loss about $2,500, insurance $1,000 in Virginia Fire & Marine.  The mill will be rebuilt at once."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 17 August 1895, on page 3, column  2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:

Chincoteague.

  Thirty-six "fresh air children" arrived here last Saturday from Baltimore.

  Another barber shop is to be opened here by C. Mayo, of Philadelphia.  This makes the 5th, and all occupied by 12 barbers.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas arrived here this week with cargo of bricks for W. N. Conant, and Schooner Elliott with cargo of ice for Whealton & Co.

  M. J. Hudson, Jr., has rented his store and dwelling here to four young ladies, who will open up a millinery. [sic]  notion and dressmaking establishment.

  In the races here on Wednesday, the skiff, J. W. Edmonds, owned by Jas. K. Harmon, won the first prize a gold watch, bateau D. T. Whealton, owned by S. J. Mumford, Jr., won second prize.

  Mr. W. N. Conant has been awarded the contract to remodel and rebuild the Red Men's hall, at $1,340.  It is to be a three story building with mansard roof, the lower room to be occupied by sailmakers, second story by secret orders, third story to be reserved for public entertainments.

  Capt. Jas. Taylor has been awarded the contract to supply the Life Saving Stations with coal and wood from Ocean City to Metompkin, and a like contract has been awarded to James Lilliston to supply the balance of the stations in the district and to supply all of the stations in district also with corn and hay.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  A. Upshur Mapp, R. B. Smith, E. F. Guillet, E. P. Brown, M. J. Byrd, F. W. Byrd, Baltimore; R. H. McCall, Philadelphia; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; Misses Mary Hope, Edith Warner, Dottie Conquest, Alice Marshall and J. H. Taylor, L. F. Taylor, N. B. Conquest, O. A. Drummond, J. P. Lankford, John S. Tyler, Accomac.

     In column 3:  "Meeting of Delegates.

  The delegates of Elizabeth City county will meet the delegates of Accomac at Cape Charles, on Thursday, August 22d, for the purpose of nominating a floater candidate for the House of Delegates for the counties of Elizabeth City and Accomac.  The day named is the same that has been designated for the meeting of delegates for Accomac and Northampton.

   JOHN W. BOWDOIN, County Chairman."

     In column 4:  "Proceedings of County School Board.  

  The County School Board met at Accomack C. H., August 5th, 1895, and transacted the following business:

  They passed the following resolutions:

  1st.  That District Boards of Trustees be requested to appoint teachers from those licensed to teach, according to the grade of the certificate held by the applicants, giving preference to home teachers as far as possible.  Also requesting the County Superintendent to furnish the license certificates to the teachers examined, as soon as he can, so that they may lay the same before the district boards.

  2nd.  That married ladies should not be appointed teachers of public schools.

  3rd.  That the public schools shall be opened September 30th, and there will be a recess without pay from December 20th until the first Monday in January.  Thanksgiving Day and Easter Monday shall be the only legal school holidays.

  The Board confirmed the report of Major John M. Wise, commissioner of the Sanford Charity Fund, dated August 31st, 1894, also the report of James A. Hall, commissioner of said fund, dated August 5th, 1895, and passed a resolution requiring said commissioners of Sanford Charity Fund to report annually to the County School Board, at its meeting in August, their investments and transactions with said fund, and any suggestions they deem pertinent.

  The following bills were allowed and ordered to be paid by the county treasurer, viz:

Dr. J. E. Mapp, expense acc't ... $68.20

J. W. Edmonds, bill for printing and advertising ... $19.00

J. D. Parsons, clerk County School Board ... $4.00

The Board then proceeded to settle with the county treasurer as follows: ...

  DISTRICT OF ISLANDS

State and Grandstaff funds (all paid out) ... $1,089.99

County fund (all paid out) ... $394.32

District fund bal. last year ... $103.80

Amt. assessed 1894 ... $190.34

Total ....  $$294.14

Amt. paid out ... $234.12

Balance on hand ...  $60.02

RECAPITULATION.   TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS.

Pungoteague District  ... $6,438.78

Lee                   "         ...   8,044.83

Metompkin      "         ...   5,026.29

Atlantic            "        ...   6,018.16

Islands             "        ...   1, 778.45

Total school funds    ...  27,306.51

Balance on hand        ...      203.13

Total expenditure for 1894-95  $27,103.38

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

"Apportionment of School Funds.

  Sanford Charity interest by John E. Wise, July 19th, 1895:

Amount collected  ...  $190.20

Less insurance  ...  $12.60

   "   advertising ...  $1.00

   "   5 per cent. commissions ...  $9.51  - Total -$23.11

Total  ... $167.09  -

 Due Atlantic Dist.  3-5 ... $100.25

    "      "[sic]    "     1-5  ...   $33.42   [Metompkin]

   "       "[sic]    "     1-5  ...   $83.42 [sic  -  Islands; $33.42]

Total ... $167.09

   Reported by James A. Hall, July 25th, 1895:

Amount collected   ...  $69.00

Less 5 per cent. commissions   ...  $3.45

   Total  ...  $65.55

Due Atlantic Dist.  3-5 ... $39.33

  "  Metompkin  "   1-5 ... $13.11

  "  Islands         "   1-5 ... $13.11

   Total ....  $65.55

  J. E. MAPP, Supt. Schools."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 24 August 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Primary election today, Saturday August 24th.

  The freight on carriages and horses has been reduced by the Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Co., to all their wharves on the Eastern Shore, from $4 to $3, and the company now furnishes also barrels at all their wharves at 15 cents each.

  At the Democratic convention held at Cape Charles on Thursday, Dr. Charles Smith and Major Baker P. Lee were nominated by acclimation as the floater candidates, respectively, for House of Delegates for counties of Accomac and Northampton and counties of Accomac and Elizabeth City.  The names of no other candidates were presented to the meeting.  The entire delegation from Northampton were for Dr Smith and fourteen of the fifteen delegates from Elizabeth City county were for Major Lee."

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

Chincoteague.

  Schooner Palestine arrived from New York this week, with cargo of bricks for Thos. Nock, of Atlantic.

  A. T. Sharpley and family, who have been spending the summer with us, returned to their home in Philadelphia this week.

  Rev. G. P. Jones and wife, after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Matthews, parents of Mrs. Jones, have returned to their home at Cherry Hill, Md.

  Mr. James S. Godwin and daughters, Misses Mamie and Mabel. [sic] and Miss Bertha Boggs, of Dover, Del., were here several days this week, guests of family of Capt. James E. Matthews.

  A delightful sailing party was given on last Monday by W. J. Matthews and Capt. Wm. Harrison to a party of friends, guests of the Atlantic.  They were taken to sea on schooner Thomas Thomas.

  The "36 fresh air children," sent here for an outing, have left.  They were fed and cared for by the members of the M. P. Church, and other friends during their stay.  All of them were also provided with new clothing by our citizens.

  The pony-penning and boat races passed off quietly, and were greatly enjoyed.  The crowd was larger than ever seen here on a similar occasion, and a larger number of ponies were penned than ever before.  The collections of the M. P. festival on the day amounted to $120.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  E. G. Prettyman, W. D. Read, J. S. Elleman, Philadelphia; R. M. Pitts, R. M. Coulter, Baltimore; W. H. Lang, Norfolk; A. Parker and son, Pocomoke; A. G. Mahon, E. E. Dunn, Cape Charles; W. G. Sherman, West Chester, Pa.; S. T. Williams, Salisbury; A. J. McMath, S. W. Matthews, R. J. Lilliston, James Lilliston, Misses Mattie and Lula Bunting, Misses Ella and Martha Taylor, Accomac."

    Seen in column 5:  "To the Boards of the School Districts.

  The results of the examinations of teachers for 1895, are as follows:

Number of white applicants,   49

    "         " 1st grade certif's given,  6

    "         " 2nd   "        "          "      24

    "         " 3rd    "        "          "       9 

    "         " failures                     10

Number of colored applicants,  14

    "         " 2nd grade certif's given,  1

    "         " 3rd    "        "          "        6

    "         " failures                      7

  I have sent to the clerks of the district boards the names and grades of all applicants applying in their respective districts.  You will compel all applicants to present their certificates with their applications, as many of our teachers hold unexpired certificates.

  The examination was a thorough one, the papers have been carefully graded, and unless the District Boards have some good reasons to the contrary, teachers holding best grades should be given precedence.  No applicant must be appointed to a school who does not hold and present a license.

  The success of our schools for the coming year depends in a great measure upon the worth of our teachers, and Boards cannot be too careful in their selections.

  District clerks should give due notice of the dates of their appointments so that teachers can be sure to file their applications and certificates.

   J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

The 31 August 1895 issue of The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper is not available.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 7 September 1895, on page 3, column 2, under "Neighborhood Notes -

  Chincoteague. 

  Capt. W. C. Bunting broke his fishing record last week.  The catch was 1,400,000.

  Rev. J. Sheppard and family, after spending this the second summer with us, have returned to their home at Smithfield, Va.

  Miss Sallie Clayville, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. R. F. Laws, of Philadelphia, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Claville [sic].

  Mrs. Susan Williams, wife of Selby Williams, died August 30th, aged 73 years.  She had been a life-long christian and was a member of Baptist Church.

  Monday night was a busy day with us.  Our oystermen were up early, getting ready to start down the bay, and the merchants were busy in furnishing them with supplies.

  Rev. C. W. Matthews has resigned as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church and accepted a call to Crisfield.  He preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night.  He has many warm friends at this place who regret to part with him.

  Miss Annie Knight and assistant, of Gates, N. C., opened a private school here last Monday.  The school is to be one of high grade and will have the support not only of this place but of Greenbackville and Franklin City.

  Schooner Recruit arrived this week from Philadelphia with a cargo of coal for life saving station.  Schooner Medora Frances loaded with fish for Norfolk.  Schooner Thomas Thomas arrived with cargo of coal from New York - she made the trip and return in a week, the fastest of the season.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J. H. Feddeman, A. W. Byrd, W. C. Layman, E. C. Ames, Baltimore; Jno. R. Reed, Trenton, N. J.; G. R. Trimble, J. m. [sic] Michener, Philadelphia; J. J. Scott, F. W. Shivers, B. J. Barnes, F. W. Barnes, Frank Porter, Princess Anne, Md.; R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill, Md.; Capt. Thos. Davis, Rev. C. W. Matthews, Accomac."

Issues of The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper for September 14 and 21, 1895 are missing.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 28 September 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  County court, next Monday.

  Circuit court opens next Tuesday, October 1st.

  The public schools of Accomac open September 30th.

  The Board of Supervisors will meet at Accomac C. H., Monday, October 7th.

  The books of the treasurer and his deputy will be open at Accomac C. H., next Monday, for the collection of 1895 taxes.

  The appointments of the treasurer of the county, and his deputy, for the convenience of tax payers, will be found in another column."

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

Chincoteague.

  Mr. Geo. H. Melvin has opened up a grocery business here.

  Miss R. Nelson, of Kansas City, and Miss A. Holloway, of Frankford, Del., are visiting Miss Georgie Tracey.

  Wilbur Showell and Herbert Smith bought Sloop Yacht Welcome, on this day of writing, from Capt. S. R. Stebbins and left for their home on Rappahannock River.

  Schooner Centennial, which went ashore on Dawson's Shoal, several days ago, was wrecked by Bunting & Son, and the wreckage brought here and sold at public auction last week.

  Rev. C. W. Matthews received on Friday, 20th inst., at the hands of his many friends at this place one of the largest poundings ever given to anyone.  He did not have tables and cupboards big and strong enough to hold the articles.  He preached his farewell sermon in the Town Hall, Sunday night.

  Quite a large number of people from various sections of the county visited us last Saturday and Sunday.  They came here on boats running potatoes from various points, and many of them, not having been here for years, said they were not prepared to believe there was such a town in the county as ours.

  Our School Board at its meeting on 27th ult., appointed the following teachers:  For School No. 1, Wm. H. Warren, principal; Misses R. Janie Whealton, Manie Hill, Salina Pruitt, Rettie Smith, assistants; for school up the Island, Miss Sallie Taylor; for school down the Island, Miss Nannie Hill; for Assateague, John Fields, Jr.; for colored school, Charles H. Green.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  J. H. Dashhiell, C. J. Hinman, J. O. Hoskins, R. B. Fisher, H. O. Wilber, J. G. Minson, Baltimore; Miss E. Scott, Philadelphia; Mrs. A. M. Clinton, Bedford, Pa.; J. C. Smith, Georgetown, Del.; J. H. Fletcher and wife, Wilmington; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Col. Wm. Selby, Stockton, Md.; F. W. Byrd and wife, Edgar Fontaine, Pocomoke City; D. Frank White.  James White, Accomac."

    In column 5:  "Delinquent Real Estate.

[Again, I am modifying this somewhat from the article: (1) placing owners name first, and (2) using an asterisk (*) for arable land and a number/pound (#) sign for marsh land, directly in front of the acreage size.]

  Real estate delinquent for the nonpayment of taxes in the year 1893, in the county of Accomac:

  District No. 1.   

  Name, followed by no. acres, followed by amount:

John G. Barnes     *13    $2.20

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

John Bradford, Sr.     *1/2     2¢

Esther A. Cropper     *2 1/2     $2.52

Jas. Ewell, Sr's heirs     #38     16¢

Leah Harman's heirs     *10     43¢

McDowald Howard     *1     8¢

Joseph G. Hudson     *1/4     74¢

Esther Hudson     *13     $1.53

Denard A. Jester     *1     $1.29

John C. Johnson     #15     7¢

Olivia Johnson     *1 3/4     15¢

Sylvanus Johnson     *1 3/4      15¢

Chas. H. Killman's heirs     #26     9¢

Anna J. Lewis and J. Bloxom     #5     8¢

William Lewis' heirs     31     7¢  [land type not indicated; would assume marsh]

W. T. Longstreet     *1     8¢

Brigham Mason     *1     8¢

Major Mason's heirs     #4 1/2     8¢

Zadoc Mason's heirs     #4 1/2     8¢

Matilda McReady     *5     23¢

Thomas Nock     *2     59¢

Levin T. Ross' heirs     *4 1/2     62¢

Benjamin W. Swift     *1/4     9¢

Douglas Scott     *1/2     $1.26

Jeff Scott for wife     *1     $1.43

Cordelia Tatham     *1/2     7¢

W. Henry Taylor     *16     $1.20

Thomas David Taylor     *1 1/2     36¢

Louis M. Thomas     *1     34¢

Benjamin F. Tull     *9     60¢

James White     *3     32¢

    District No. 2.

Sewell Dies     *1/2     $1.09

Mary Ann Higgins     *2-5 [sic]     84¢

Sydney P. Russell's heirs     *2 1/2     $3.19

Permelia Shores     *1/2     $1.08

Revel West's heirs     #62 1/2     25¢

Abram Bayly     *7     $1.44

Winfield Stevens     *4    $1.34

Mary Bennett's heirs     #18     9¢

Teackle Bennett     #7     2¢

Ann Bennett Colona     #7     2¢

-->  * =  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 of 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 21st day of September, 1895.

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

    In column 6:  "Tax Notice.

  Notice is hereby given that the State Tax and County Levy for the year 1895, are now due, and that in pursuance of law, the treasurer or deputy will be at the following named places in said district at the time herein specified, for the purpose of collecting said taxes and levies, viz:

Appointments of Edwin T. Powell:

  Savageville, ....

Appointments of John H. Hopkins:  ...

  Franklin City, Nov. 11th, at night.

  Chincoteague, Nov. 12th, 13th and 14th.

  Horntown, Nov. 14th, at night.  ...

Accomack C. H., first day of every court.

  Due notice will be given of other appointments.

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

  If you have not paid your 1894 taxes, please meet us at the place most convenient to yourself, and do so.  They must be settled.

    EDWIN T. POWELL,  JOHN H. HOPKINS.

 September 21st, 1895."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 5 October 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  The first frost of the season, in this county, fell Monday night.

  The Board of Supervisors will meet at Accomac C. H., Monday, October 7th.

  The mainsail of Schooner Pocomoke, of Virginia Oyster Navy, was blown away in a storm of Sunday night last.

  The Queen Hive mill, destroyed by fire August 1st, has been rebuilt, and is again in operation, prepared to fill all orders for lumber on short notice.

  Capt. John R. Thomas, of the Virginia police force, arrested last Monday, Major Holden, Wm. Redmond, James Warrington, Harry Milbourn and Handy Harmon, all colored, for roughing oysters, on Old Rock, in Pocomoke Sound.  They were bailed by Justice L. T. Phillips, for their appearance at the next grand jury term of the county court."

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

Chincoteague.

  Our stores are fast filling up with Fall and Winter goods.

  James Bishop has sold his house and lot up the Island to Charles Collins.

  Miss Alice Timmons, of Whaleyville, Md., is visiting her sisters Mrs. Jno. B and Charles Dale.

  Rev. A. M. Burford, of North Carolina, preached at Beulah Baptist Church Sunday night.

  The outlook for a good oyster season is flattering.  The growth has been fine during the summer.

  Rev. F. S. Cain, former pastor of M. P. Church here, now of Leipsic, Del., spent a few days with us last week.

  An elaborate wedding trousseau is being prepared for one of our belles and the happy day is not very far off.

  Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Coleburn and children, having returned from a long visit during the summer to his parents in Seaford, Del.

  Wm. Whealton, Jr., left this week to take course in medicine, at Jefferson University, Philadelphia and Frederic Messick matriculated on Tuesday as academic student at Georgetown, Del.

  Members of the firm of Emory & Darbee, Seaford, Del., were here this week on a prospecting tour.  They propose to open up a large oyster shucking establishment here as soon as the weather permits.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas arrived this week from Philadelphia with a cargo of coal, Schooner J. G. Conner with like cargo from New York, Schooner Palestine from New York with cargo of bricks for Thos. Nock, of Atlantic.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Milton Byrd, G. W. Rolph, C. W. Milbourn, Baltimore; Rolly Moore, Park DeBeverley, M. C. Smith, Geo. B. Holland, T. W. Payne, Jos. G. Bayly, Jno. S. Brooks, Philadelphia; M. E. Selby, Wilmington; J. W. Emery, H. C. Darbee, Seaford; Herbert Smith, William Showell, S. R. Stebbins, Atlantic City, N. J.; E. J. Clarke, Accomac."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 12 October 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Gov. Watson, Ex-Congressman Causey, Superintendent Holiday, and other prominent Delawareans were registered at Atlantic Hotel, Chincoteague, this week.

  The commissioners appointed by our county court, to examine the alleged omission of oyster ground in Deep Creek, Doe Creek and Island Bay from the survey of Capt. Baylor, will report, that more than twenty-five acres were omitted in each case."

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

Chincoteague.

  Miss Rebecca Lewis, of New York, arrived here last week to spend the winter.

  Mrs. Jos. Reeve and Mrs. Robert Clifton, of Fulton, Del., are guests of Dr. R. W. White.

  Capt. B. S. Rich was here this week to make quarterly settlement with the Life Saving boys.

  Watson & Cherricks is the style of a new firm which has just opened butcher business here.

  Schooners Sunbeam, D. J. Whealton and Thomas Thomas loaded here, this week, with oysters for Norfolk.

  Miss Annie L. Bloxom, a popular young lady of this place, left on Monday for Philadelphia, her future home.

  Winter Quarter Lightship.  No. 43, at Wilmington for last 18 months for repairs, has been returned to her place.

  Truitt & Cluff is the name of a new boot and shoemaking business here.  Another butcher shop will be opened by Dennard Merritt soon.

  John Field, Jr., appointed teacher for Assateague school, left last week for Baltimore, and Wm. J. Burch has been appointed in his place.

  Our oyster shucking houses have more orders than they can fill by working on full time.  Enough shuckers cannot be secured here and they are getting them from Seaford, or any other point they can."

    In column 3:  "County Court Proceedings.  September Term, 1895.

  Order entered, appointing commissioners, on petition of Wm. J. Scott and others, as to natural oyster rocks, &c., omitted from survey.

  Order entered, appointing commissioners, on petition of Thomas D. Scott and others, as to natural  rocks, &c., omitted from survey.

  The commissioners made report in the matter of P. W. Bonnewell and others, as to omission of natural rocks, &c., from survey.  The report was entered of record and order dismissing the petition and for recovery by Commonwealth out of petitioners of her costs about report.

  In matter of petition by E. L. Crockett and others, as to omission of natural rocks, &c., from survey.  The commissioners returned their report and the cause was continued until 2d day of next term.

  J. A. M. Whealton & Co., vs. James Hudson (on attachment).  Attachment returned to court, placed on docket and continued."

    In columns 5 and 6:  "Direct Tax.

  List of amounts of Direct Tax in the hands of John H. Hopkins, Deputy Treasurer for Upper Parish.  

Allen, Edmond     $2.16

   '       John H.       $18.87

Ailworth, John B.     59¢

    '                '      trustee for Eliz Fletcher    68¢

    '            Lenox F.     $1.72

Andrews, William     10¢

Ayers, Littleton     $4.81

    '       Elisha's heirs     $7.11

Annis, John F.     91¢

Adair, John W.  trustee for M. Corbin     62 ¢

Adams, Eley     14¢

Abbott, David     44¢

Bowls, Samuel     $3.02

Brick, Thos., Sr     9¢

Boston, Esaw     $1.52

Bloxom, Mary A.     33¢

     '         Esther     $2.06

     ,         Woodman     27¢

Bundick, John A.     94¢

      '         Wm. of Geo.     17¢

      '         Wm. of R.     19¢

      '         Thos.     41¢

Baker, Shepherd's heirs     $1.44

    '       George     12¢

    '       Geo.  for May P. Selby     45¢

    '          '        '       '     '      '         $1.54

    '       Mary     $1.08

Bird, Eburn     68¢

   '      Obid S. trustee, R. T. Bird     32¢

   ,     Sally     $3.24

   '     Benj. T. W.     $1.45

Bell, Edw. of Wm.     $3.01

Berry, Sallie S.     $1.99

     '     Sam'l's heirs     57¢

Bailey, Thos. of R.     7¢

Barnes, Leah S.     $7.09

Burton, John     $3.91

     '        Elizabeth     $1.50

Brittingham, Wm. trustee for Anna W. Parker, Thos. Powman and Thos. Savage     68¢

        '             Levi     $18.52

Bayley, Rich'd of R.     46¢

Bunting, Shepherd     $1.53

Broadwater, Ann & Co.     89¢

Coard, Arther's heirs     $1.58

     '      W. C.     $1.48

     '         '      trustee for Geo. Wallop     $1.55

Conner, Frederick     $1.76

      '       Hannah     32¢

Clayton, Susan     $2.47

      '        J. W.     23¢

Copes, Solomon     $1.89

     '      William of Thos.     54¢

Coleburn, John M.     $5.37

      '          James' heirs     97¢

Chapman, James     $3.85

Corbin, Littleton D.     $1.30

     '                '       trustee     $2.07

Cromwell, Geo. E.     $5.05

Chesser, James, Sr.,     $11.50

      '        James W.     $1.58

      '        Henry     $2.06

      '        Robert     $4.51

Conquest, W. T.     $6.75

       '          Nath.  for  Jas. H. Justis     5¢

Cutler, George     $2.43

     '      Josiah     $1.70

Crockett, George     8¢

Churn, W. W.     $1.15

Custis, John H.     $4.64

     '      James W.     $3.54

     '      Thos. E.  $2.44

     '             '     and J. W.     $5.08

Chandler, Peggy     $2.28

       '         John B.     $3.26

Costens, James S.     51¢

Collins, David's heirs     97¢

Claville, Geo. Jr.     $1.78

Christophus, Delighty     $2.89

Chase, Alsavader     40¢

Cullen, Sally, trustee     $1.15

Coxton, Tabitha     81¢

Doughty, Jas. A's heirs     54¢

Dix, Geo. I.     $7.18

   '     Thorogood     $12.34

   '     Sam'l H.     $1.24

Davis, J. W. of Hy.     $3.04

      '     Hetty of Hy.     $1.41

     '      Mitcha     58¢

     '      Major T.     34¢

Drummond, Chas.     $1.39

Dowengers, Wm's heirs     $2.84

Dunton, John T.     $2.85

      '       James S.     $4.20

Ewell, Jas. Jr.     30¢ 

     '      Geo. H.     $1.58

     '      Geo. P.     27¢

East, Geo. T.     $4.42

Evans, Benj. F.     $1.80

Fisher, John T.     72¢

     '      Riley     $1.32

     '      Rendle     $1.69

     '      William     $7.72

Feddeman, John W.     $21.80

       '           Eliza     $7.06

Fletcher, Eliga Sr.     60¢    

      '        John R's heirs     $12.41

      '        Corbin D.     $14.12

      '        Mary S.     $2.54

Field, John D's heirs     $10.76

Fox, James     $5.56

Godwin, Edw. G's estate     $2.51

      '        Sally's heirs     $2.76

Gray, James G.     $1.26

    '     John L's Estate     29¢

Gladding Michael W.     $4.85

Gibbon, Jas. P.     $4.57

Groton, Thos.     $1.73

Gibbons, Matilda A's trustee     $1.69

Hope, G. W. of James     $1.62

    '      George S.     81¢

    '      William of K.     $2.92

    '      William and others for William Pettit     $5.06

Hinman, Mary     81¢

      '        Sam'l of G.     $1.35

      '        Sally of Jas.     5¢

      '        Elijah Jr.     $1.74

Hersey's heirs     $2.01

Hickman, Sam'l's estate     72¢

       '         Ann     $5.81

       '         Thos's heirs     $2.43

Hargis, Rev. James     $5.18

Johnson, James T.     $9.25

       '       Sam'l C.     $3.27

       '       Wm. J.     $1.93

       '       John H.     $3.28

       '       Harvey     $1.41

       '       John R.     27¢

Justis, Peggy     79¢

    '       Sam'l L.     67¢

    '       Joseph C's heirs     $3.18

    '       Elijah of Jas.     $10.10

    '       James H.     25¢

Jacob, Teagle     $1.90

Jester, Kendle     44¢

Killman, Sam'l     19¢

      '         Chas.     14¢

      '         Sam'l of Jas.     $2.03

      '         John of C.     43¢

      '         Thomas     14¢

Kelley, Elijah     98¢

     '       Elijah, trustee for G. W. Byrd's wife     12¢

Lewis, Vester     $2.11

     '      Southy T.     $8.06

     '      Chas's heirs     45¢

     '      Seymour     29¢

     '      Amma     59¢

     '      William K.     81¢

     '      Sam'l K's heirs     68¢

     '      Abraham     16¢

     '      William W.     68¢

Lavis, William     $18.30

Ling, Alex.     $3.75

Lankford, Selby     81¢

Littleton, George     $1.78

Landing, Anna     7¢

Long, Thomas     $1.79

Leatherberry, Edw. R.     81¢

Mayo, Thomas     $1.96

Mathews, William of N's heirs     $3.56

       '         Washington     $3.38

       '         Bartho     $1.73

       '         Thos. R.     $3.19

Marshall, Stringer     $3.43

       '               '       trustee for M. Johnson     $2.03

       '         Thos. E. Jr.     33¢

       '         Levin T.     4¢

       '         Henry     3¢

       '         James     34¢

       '         Sylvester I.     19¢

Mason, John's heirs     $1.65

      '      Zerobabel     $3.32

      '      Zadoc     $1.81

Miller, Mary F.     $6.70

     '          '      '  and W. G.     $1.35

Merrill, W. H. S.     82¢

       '      Levi     $5.06

Mears, Sally Merango     $3.28

Milliner, Southy     $1.30

       '       James H. and others     $1.52

Miles, John of P.     65¢

Middleton, John     14¢

         '         George     73¢

Massey, Mary     $3.24

Northam, John C.     97¢

       '         Elijah's heirs     $1.27

       '         James     $2.97

Nock, Edward     $2.03

Pierce, Edw. of John     $8.14

Parramore, Thos. H.     $9.52

Parks, John of B.     81¢

    '      John Sr.     $8.71

    '      Tabitha J.     73¢

    '      Robt. R.     $3.53

    '      James     62¢

    '      Elijah     4¢

    '      Jas. of B.     37¢

    '      Parker W.     $1,23

Poulson, Thos. M.     10¢

      '        Erastus     87¢

Paradise, Eliz.     99¢

Powell, Sam'l     $4.77

Phillips, Levin     70¢

Pancoast, Jas. W.     $3.85

Russell, Geo. of G.     52¢

       '      Geo. Sr's heirs     41¢

Rew, John Sr.     63¢

    '    John Jr.     $3.35

    '       '      '       $5.01

    '    Geo. S.     $1.47

Riley, W. G.     $4.14

    '      John F's heirs     51¢

Rayfield, Major     $2.51

Ross, Levin T.     $1.05

Rowley, John A.     $1.49

Read, Lydia     3¢

Reid, Archibald     $1.49

Sommers, Eliz.     80¢ 

        '         Eliz. of John     $1.03

Slocomb, W. C.     $5.18

Selby, Wm. W's estate     $12.48

    '      Cath.     $1.20

    '      Shadrack Sr.     34¢

    '      Albert     $4.56

Snead, Edw. K.     $61.20

Starling, Lovey     34¢

Savage, Richard     $3.24

Stant, Edward     $1.36

Small, Solomon J.     27¢

Satchell, Geo. and Polly     16¢

Spence, John     4¢

Shrives, Geo.     67¢

Singleton, W. H.     38¢

       '          Capt. Wm.     57¢

Sartorius, Wm. G.     33¢

Stevenson, Jas. N.     27¢

Smith, John B.     $30.47

Stickney, E. W.     $1.13

Taylor, John of E's heirs     $1.73

     '       Alfred     $1.59

     '      Colman, Sr.     $2.08

     '      Henry W.     $1.02

     '      David R.     16¢

     '      Edw. of P.     68¢

     '      Gillett of C.     88¢

     '      Mathew H     $1.35

     '      James B.     $4.36

     '      Patsey     2¢

     '      David     32¢

     '      Ansesom     $2.03

Tull, Geo. W.     $8.96

    '    Solomon     $2.36

    '    Benjamin     92¢

    '    J.O., Littleton, J. Hy, C & DeWitt Clinton     $1.54

Topping, Nathaniel     $1.05

Trader, James W.     11¢

Turlington, John     $5.42

        '          Wm. and Litt     $4.05

Twiford, Thos. W.     $1.59

Thornton, W. G.     $3.21

Townsend, Zadock's heirs     54¢

Tarr, David     9¢

Walters, Thos.     $9.15

Winder, John H's heirs     $50.11

      '       Ann     28¢

Warrington, Eliz.     65¢

Wallop, George     $1.26

West, Wm. trustee for M. Bloxom's children     $1.00

     '     Thos' heirs     47¢

     '     Wm. of Z's heirs     $3.16

     '     Francis     27¢

Wessels, Sally     34¢

       '       Sam'l     $1.95

       '       Nancy     2¢

       '       Thos. H's estate     $8.84

       '       Margt.     46¢

       '       David B.     $1.94

       '       Polly     32¢

       '       John's estate     $9.04

Coleman's heirs     $1.65

White, Wm. of W's heirs     $5.83

      '     Thos. I.     $11.24

      '     Lucretia     65¢

      '     Eveline J.     29¢

      '     James     $2.86

      '     Susan's heirs     59¢

      '     Thos. S. for Jas. Fisher     72¢

Wright, Rebecca     $1.63

      '       Catherine     47¢

      '       Henry T.     $2.59

      '       Edith     $1.55

      '       Samuel     71¢

Warner, Solomon     $1.64

      '       Jacob's heirs     $1.73

Whealton, James of E.     8¢

        '         John of A.     $4.57

        '         Jas. R's heirs     16¢

Ward, James E.     $1.08

Wilkinson, Solomon's heirs     99¢

Walker, Sam'l     88¢

Wilburn, John D's heirs     $10.79

Young, Sam'l G.     49¢

     '       Catherine     34¢

     '       John W.     16¢

     '       Shepherd     43¢

   The law requires that I shall pay these amounts less 5 per cent. commission and the proportional cost of advertising the same, to the party who paid them or to their administrator or executor, and taking their receipt for same which I am ready to do as soon as the proper persons appear to collect the same.

   JOHN H. HOPKINS, Deputy Treasurer."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 19 October 1895, on page 3, column 2, under the heading "Neighborhood Notes:

Chincoteague. 

  Mrs. Janie Clock and Mrs. Frank Parkes are visiting friends in Philadelphia.

  Mrs. John A. M. Whealton left this week for a visit to her daughter in Brooklyn.

  Presiding Elder Corkran preached in our M. E. Church last Sunday morning and evening.

  Wm. J. Messick and Mrs. Lizzie E. Mason were married at the bride's home, on the 9th inst., Rev. S. U. Grimsley officiating.

  Mrs. Robert Scarborough, after a sojourn of several weeks here with her sister, Mrs. N. H. Gordy, returned to her home in Philadelphia, this week.

  A panorama of Pilgrims Progress was exhibited in the Union Baptist Church two nights this week to a fair audience by Rev. J. C. Hayes, a blind preacher.

  Schooner Susan Jane arrived from Norfolk this week with cargo of building material and Schooner Medora Francis and Sloop John Wesley loaded with oysters for Norfolk and New York, respectively.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Louis Young, E. G. Gillette, John L. Westhelf, Jeff D. Grinnalds, Baltimore; C. G. Prettyman, L. Barrett, Geo. S. Boode, William Roore, Philadelphia; John W. Fields, A. A. Rolley, New York; M. E. Selby, G. C. Mackey, C E. Blaine, W. E. Littleton, James Fletcher, Wilson Oakes, Wilmington; W. J. Hubbard, Bedford, Pa.; Louis Sturgis, R. J. McAllen, Snow Hill; Thos. Pettit, A. Frank Byrd, Accomac; W E. Smith, Cape Charles."

    In column 4:  "Circuit Court Proceedings.  -  October Ter, 1895.

Common Law

  Jos. T. Kenney vs. Joseph H. Taylor (on attachment).  Order of sale of real estate of defendant levied on by sheriff.

  Jos. T. Kenney vs. Jno. W. Jones (on attachment).  Order of sale of real estate of defendant levied on by sheriff."

    In column 5, two items: "Democratic Speaking.

  The Hon. Baker P. Lee, Dr. Chas. Smith, Mr. S. W. Matthews, and other Democratic speakers, will address the voters of Accomac as follows:

Chincoteague, Oct. 26th, at night.

Accomac C. H.  ...

  Other appointments will be announced later.

     By authority of  COUNTY CHAIRMAN."

   And, "Appointments for Public Speaking.

 Yielding to  the solicitations of many of my friends who expressed a desire to support both Major Lee and myself in the coming election, I have decided to stand for Northampton and Accomack instead of Elizabeth City and Accomack and make the following appointments:  ...

 Chincoteague, Oct. 26th, afternoon.   ....

    N. J. W.  LECATO."

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 26 October 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Election, Tuesday, November 5th.

  In the suit of R. T. Doughty against treasurer of Accomac lately pending in our circuit court, and argued at the last term, the court refused to declare the dog law unconstitutional and dismissed the bill.  Under the ruling of the court, the commissioner of revenue must list all dogs for taxes and if the owners decline to pay the tax, the treasurer must collect the tax out of any property of the owner like any other tax, and when the tax payer is returned insolvent, then the dog listed for taxes must be killed by the constable."

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

Chincoteague.

  The merry go-round is with us again, but is not being liberally patronized.

  Mrs. James E. Matthews is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. P. Jones, Cherry Hill, Md.

  Capt. Staples and family, of Atlantic, moved here this week and will make it their future home.

  B. F. Collins & Co., oyster shuckers, engaged 30 men this week for their business, from Seaford, Del.

  Wm. M. King, of Washington, arrived here last week on a visit to his wife.  A little King put in an appearance also.

  H. A. W. Corbin, of Jenkins Bridge, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Swift, and Peter D. Corbin is on his vacation in Philadelphia.

  Clams are being shipped from this point in great quantities and big prices being realized for them.  Small shipments of oysters are being made.

  Quinton Davis and John Riley, of Box Iron, Md., have rented the Hudson store and opened up business in same.  The former is here with his family.

  Schooner Recruit arrived this week with merchandise for our merchants.  -  Schooners Sunbeam, R. F. Hasting and Thomas Thomas loaded with oysters for Norfolk.

  S. W. Matthews, Democratic nominee for Legislature, spent several days with us last week. He is very popular here and will have the support of Republicans as well as of Democrats.

  Arrivals at the Atlantic hotel this week:  M. C. Broughton, M. J. Byrd, F W. Byrd, E. F. Guillette, G. W. Bingham, Baltimore; R. J. McCall, W. O. Hanna and wife, A. E. Holt and wife, Philadelphia; M. E. Selby, C. C. Wray, A. E. Wray, Wilmington; E. D. Bell, Berlin; E. W. Polk, Pocomoke; W. P. Wray, Culpepper [sic], Va.; J. A. Woodruff, E. H. Burnham, New York; Dr. Wm. Taylor, Col. Wm. P. Selby, Stockton; S. W. Matthews, O. M. Chandler, Thos. D. Topping, Accomac."

    In column 3, a reprint of the "Democratic Speaking" Article of last week.

    In column 4:  "Circuit Court Proceedings.  -  October Term, 1895.

  Parker W. Bowden et als., members, &c., who sues, &c., vs. Joseph B. Lynch et als., trustee.  Decree confirming entries at rules, referring cause to master to take account of church debt, ascertain wishes of congregation as to payment, sale of  church property for same and disposition of balance and suspending further proceedings upon certain payments being made by the congregation.

  Richard T. Doughty vs. Edwin T. Powell, treasurer.  Decree dissolving injunction, dismissing bill and for payment of costs."

  

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 2 November 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Election, Tuesday, November 5th.

  A meeting of the Eastern Shore Game Association will be held at Eastville, Monday, 11th inst., court day.

  Every Democrat in Accomac who wishes to do his full duty will go to the polls next Tuesday, and cast his vote for S. W. Matthews, Dr. Charles Smith and Baker P. Lee.

  The Prohibition nominees to be voted for next Tuesday, are:  For Accomac - C. O. Disbrow; for Accomac and Northampton - Samuel J. Lambden; for Accomac and Elizabeth City - Edward J. Winder.

  The colored people of Accomac will, we are credibly advised, cast their votes for Mr. N. J. W. LeCato next Tuesday.  Scores of the registered, it is stated, for that purpose at the instance of Mr. LeCato.

  The commissioners appointed by the court to examine the oyster rocks in Pungoteague creek omitted, it was claimed, in the survey of Lieut. Baylor, have reported that 245 acres were omitted and the same have been surveyed and platted by D. F. White, county surveyor.

  The Republicans in Northampton have endorsed  Mr. N. J. W. LeCato as their candidate and Democrats of the Eastern Shore who wish to do their duty will go to the polls next Tuesday and cast their votes against him and for Dr. Charles Smith."

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

Chincoteague.

  Miss Emma Claville and Lee Claville, of Snow Hill, are visiting relatives here.

  Robert Swindle and wife, after spending several months in Cuba. have returned home.

  A new barn and stables are being built at Pope's Island Life Saving Station by Uncle Sam.

  Lieut. J. F. Wild was here this week, en route to the Life Saving Stations, to inspect same.

  Eba Burch and Miss Susan Jones were married Thursday, Oct. 24th, Rev. S. U. Grimsley, officiating.

  Frank Parkes has returned from a visit to his wife, sick in Philadelphia.  He reports that she is slightly improving.

  Trout fish, the largest ever seen here, are being caught at this time by our fishermen.  Their weight is from 10 to 12 pounds each.

  Schooner Sunbeam loaded here this week with oysters, for Norfolk  -  Schooner Maggie Davis arrived from New York with cargo of coal.

  Jos. T. Kenney, E. P. Timmons and Robert Scarborough, of Philadelphia, spent the week here.  Their visit was for business purposes.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas, Capt. Wm. Harrison, made the quickest trip of the season - from Chincoteague to James River in 48 hours - with cargo  of oysters.

  The merry-go round failed to get the nickels, on account of the lateness of the season and has gone into winter quarters.  It has been taken down and packed away here till the spring. 

  Our building boom continues.  A new dwelling is in course of erection for B. F. Collins and another will soon be for O. W. Dunton, Edgar V. Twyford is enlarging his house and improving it by porches and the Red Men's hall just completed, is creditable to the Order and an ornament to  the Island.

  Hon. Baker P. Lee, Dr. Chas. Smith and Dr. Geo. W. LeCato and S. W. Matthews addressed our people from the porch of the Atlantic Hotel, last Saturday night.  The audience was large and attentive and the impression made was a good one.  A large vote may be expected for the Democratic nominees on next Tuesday.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Rolley Moore, F. C. Hanna, W. P. Bailey, Philadelphia; J. Smithers, Clayton, Del.; L. F. Schretz, Middletown, Del.; C. E. West, Frankford, Del.; George H. Connelly, Wilmington; Hon. Baker P. Pee [sic - Lee], Hampton; W. D. Deibler, Salisbury; C. E. Lowman, Baltimore; Dr. Charles Smith, R. L. Ailworth, Northampton; Dr. G. W. LeCato, S. W. Matthews, John S. Tyler, Accomac."

    And in column 5:  "Electoral School Board.

  On Monday, the 18th of November, 1895, the County Electoral School Board will meet at the court house, at 10 a. m., for the purpose of filling vacancies which annually occur in district boards of school trustees.

  Nominations from all the school districts will be considered.

    J. E. MAPP,  Supt. Schools."

The November 9 and 16 editions of the 1895 newspaper, The Peninsula Enterprise, are not available.

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 23 November 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  County court and the regular grand jury term next Monday."  

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

Chincoteague.

  Mr. S. J. Munford [sic] is having a new railway built in front of his store.

  Rev. Charles Brickhouse preached an introductory sermon at Beulah Baptist Church last Sunday.

  W. J. Matthews returned from a business trip of several days in the upper part of Maryland, this week.

  Mrs. George W. Cluff and children left this week for Cape Charles. to spend the winter with her brother. 

  Capt. John W. Bunting arrived from Philadelphia this week, with a new mill for grinding up fish scrap.

  John A. M. Whealton and wife, N. H. Gordy and daughter, and Reuben G. Phipps have returned from visits to friends in Philadelphia and other Northern cities.

  Commander J. Ritter, U. S. lighthouse inspector, accompanied by U. S. engineer, were here last week to inspect the lights and to look after some needed improvements.

  Mr. R. C. Ould, of Washington, U. S. Treasury Inspector, visited our custom house last week and authorized the payment of certain expenses which our collector had heretofore paid himself.

  Schooner Thomas Thomas loaded this week with oysters for New Haven, Conn , and Schooners Maggie Davis, Sunbeam and D. J. Whealton. with oysters for Norfolk.  Schooner Sydney Darling arrived here with cargo of coal and green apples.

  Chincoteague Female Seminary, under the management of of Miss Amanda Knight, and her assistant, Miss Georgie McFadden, gave entertainments at Red Men's Hall, two evenings last week - both creditable to the school and well attended.

  Kaskey, better known as Johnstown Jew, has moved his family here, opened a clothing store and says, he has come to stay; John Collins, of Ocean City, also has opened up the clothing business with S. B. Dennis - and these run up our business houses to forty, hotels not included in the number.

  An important change has been made in schedule of Delaware, Maryland & Virginia R. R., and two passenger trains now run every other day, Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays, instead of one train each way.  We now have an afternoon mail one hour earlier, but need a morning mail also.  The steamer Chincoteague will make extra trips so as to connect with the new trains.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  M. E. Selby, Herbert T. Fell, Wilmington; J. H. Feddeman, John O. Horsey, E. F. Guillette, Baltimore; R. C. Ould, Washington; C. E. West, Frankford, Del.; W. H. Williams, Lenox, Pa.; Richard Kinsell, Philadelphia; C. H. Long, T. F. Hargis, E. J  Tull and wife, Pocomoke; Dr. W. A. Taylor, Lee, Sturgis, Snow Hill; John H. Hopkins, W. J. Wilson, Capt. B. S. Rich, Accomac."

     In column 4:  "School Trustees Elected.

  The Electoral School Board met at the Court House according to notice and elected the following school trustees for the term of three years beginning November 20th, 1895:  Pungoteague District, J. H. Turner; Lee District, L. J. Gunter; Metompkin District, F. B. Humphreys; Atlantic District, J. D. Parsons; Island District, Dr. N. S. Smith.

  The object in making the change in Metompkin was to better distribute the trustees over the district.

     J. E. MAPP, Clerk.     J. W. GILLET, Chairman. "

    In column 5:  "Action of Board of Supervisors in Regard to County Roads.

  At a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the county of Accomac, on the 13th day of November, A. D., 1895.

  Ordered, that the Surveyors of Public Roads of the several election districts of the county are by this Board directed, to notice more closely any encroachments made upon the public roads and to request the removal of any buildings, fencing, or anything that may obstruct or in any way hinder the proper working of said roads, the width required by law, and forbid all persons from any way obstructing the gutters and ditches along the public roads.  And it is further ordered that the foregoing order be published in the PENINSULA ENTERPRISE for two weeks.

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

From The Peninsula Enterprise newspaper, edition of Saturday, 30 November 1895, on page 3, column 1, under "Local News:

  Sportsmen report a much larger number of quail in the county than was expected.

  John H. Wise, sheriff, pursuant to an order of the circuit court, in the suit of Joseph T. Kenney vs. Jno. Wm. Jones, will sell at public auction, in front of Atlantic Hotel, on Chincoteague Island, on Friday, 13th day of December, three acres of land, more or less, conveyed by Woolsey Burton to said Jones.  For full particulars see posters."  

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

Chincoteague.

  Schooner Palestine loaded this week with oysters for Norfolk, Va.

  A wedding "in high life" will come off at our M. E. Church, on 4th of December, and several others are expected soon.

  Mr. O. M. Chandler arrived here this week with supply of barrel material and is now engaged in manufacturing barrels at this place.

  John W. Bunting & Son have closed their fish factory and with the best results in the history of the plant.  The catch this season was about thirteen millions.

  A fair and festival commencing at Beulah Baptist Church, night of Xmas Eve, will be continued every night until New Year - the proceeds for the benefit of the church.

  Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:  Rolley Moore, Captain Andrew Jackson, R. E. Duchy, Philadelphia; Chas. H. Ames, F. W. Byrd, L. C. Byrd, James Smith, C. H. Milbourne, Baltimore; J. Waddy, Washington; Jos. Miller, Selbyville, Md.; D. F. White, Capt. B. S. Rich, S. W. Womble, O. M. Chandler, Accomac.

  The following persons were examined and passed, at Atlantic Hotel, last week, by Dr. Edward Derickson, physician of 5th Life Saving district:  Wm. Fletcher, of Metompkin, for Metompkin station; Joshua B. Hudson, of Chincoteague, for Assateague station; O. W. Dunton, of Chincoteague, for Pope's Island station; John Collick, of Chincoteague, for Wallops Island station; Wm. Brimer, of Box Iron, Md , for Green Run, Md."

     Also in column 3:  "Schooner Foster Seized.

  Deputy Collector of Port Sharp, Saturday morning boarded the Schooner Joseph W. Foster, anchored near the mammoth buoy in Delaware bay, eighteen miles from the Delaware Breakwater, and placed two Government agents in charge of the vessel.  The Foster, which left Philadelphia Tuesday for Tampa, Florida, with a cargo of coal, was suspected of having a party of Cuban filibusters and a quantity of arms on board.  Deputy Sharp returned to Lewes after formally detaining the vessel, and later again went to the schooner for the purpose of making a thorough search.

  The collector of customs at Lewes having reported after a thorough search the failure to discover arms, ammunition or men on board the Foster, the Secretary on Monday ordered the vessel's release, but her master, Capt. John B. [Jack] Whealton, refused to accept her and will bring suit against the Government for her seizure and detention which he claims was illegal and unjust.

  Capt Whealton is a native of this county and one of the owners of the Foster.

  The mate of the schooner has taken command of the vessel and she will sail for Tampa, Florida, with the first fair wind."

    And two items in column 4:  "Temperance Lectures.

  Mr. John W. Guy, district lecturer, will deliver lectures on temperance, under the auspices of the I. O. G. T., at the following times and places:  ...

 Chincoteague, Monday, Dec. 23d.

  Lecture will begin at each place at 7 p. m.  Public cordially invited.

  By order of  EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE."

     And:  "The Literary Fund.

  Hon. John E. Massey, Superintendent of Public Instruction, has issued a circular-letter announcing the fund consisting of accumulated interest in investments of the literary fund.  The whole amount divided is $179,693.91, and is distributed at the rate of 27 cents per capita of the school population which is 665,533 in the State.  This apportionment has been delayed this year, owing to the fact that the Board of Education desired to base it upon the new census.

  Of this amount, Accomac with a school population of 11,843, gets $3,197.61 and Northampton, with a school population of 4,409 gets $1,190.43."

All December 1895 issues of  The Peninsula Enterprise are missing.