Peninsula Enterprise, November 23, 1895

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Weather -- Northeast storms

A rain storm, which swept over Cobb's Island last week, caused considerable damage. The Richmond cottage and annex to the large hotel was destroyed.

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Infrastructure -- Public - Government : TownInfrastructure -- Public : ChurchesInfrastructure -- Commercial - Real estate

Belle Haven.

A petition to the legislature asking for a charter of incorporation, has been signed by every citizen of our town. A meeting of its citizens was also held on last Monday night for the purpose of arranging other matters pertaining thereto. The following were appointed as officers to serve until their successors were elected: Capt. Wm. J. Rue, mayor; Dr. S. B. Ward, recorder; Messrs. N. A. Smith, L. J. Kellam. V. J. Stewart, S. P. Ward, A. D. Doremus, J. H. Johnson and Jas. T. Walkley, councilmen.

The "manse" in course of erection here, will be completed by the first to the middle of January.

Mr. F. E. Kellam moved this week into his new residence purchased some time ago of Mr. G. W. Jacob.

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Sea -- Fish factoriesTransportation -- Railroad - OtherTransportation -- Water - FreightTransportation -- Water - Marine railwaysInfrastructure -- Public - Government : Lighthouse serviceInfrastructure -- Public - Government : Customs serviceInfrastructure -- Public : Schools

Chincoteague.

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

An important change has been made in schedule of Delaware, Maryland & Virginia R. R., and two passenger trains now run every other day, Tuesdays, Thursdays 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.

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.

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

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.

Chincoteague Female Seminary, under the management 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.

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Infrastructure -- Public - Government : TaxationInfrastructure -- Public : Churches

Modestown.

Mr. Hopkins collected here last Saturday over $500 of taxes. Nobody believes the cry of hard times. People say Mr. Hopkins is a clever gentleman to deal with.

Rev. W. W. Wood has baptized so far twelve converts of the recent meeting. He preaches this week at Easton, Md., Rev. W. H. Savage, pastor.

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Transportation -- Road - BridgesInfrastructure -- Utilities - SewageSea -- Shellfish - Oystering : BaysideSea -- Shellfish - Oystering : Prices

Onancock.

Sargeant Riley has bridged College avenue and Joynes street and cleaned out some of the sewers of the town.

J. M. Williams & Co., sold fair Eastern Shore oysters this week, at $4 per barrel.

Eastern Shore Boats Reported.

Infrastructure -- Public - Government : Customs service

The following Eastern Shore boats have been reported to the custom house at Onancock, by Capt. Hall, of revenue cutter Crawford, for violating custom regulations:

Schooner Geo. F. Wright, for not producing papers on demand -- penalty $30.

Schooner J. Thomas Gibbons for being under way after dark without lights -- penalty $200; for having on board an expired license not surrendered -- penalty $50; and for having no name on stern and bows -- penalty $30.

Schooner Mamie, being under way after dark without lights -- penalty $200; because name of acting captain did not appear in papers -- penalty $10.

Schooner Thomas B. Hambleton, for having no deck lights and no certificates on entrance to crew quarters -- maximum penalty $500.

Schooner Flying Cloud for same offense as Hambleton and same penalty.

Schooner Nellie Bly, for being under way without lights after dark -- penalty $200.

Schooner Ellen Matilda, for having no name on bows -- penalty $20.

Schooner Susan, for having no name on one bow -- penalty $10.

Schooner Twilight, for being under way after dark with no lights -- penalty $200; for not having net tonnage cut on main beam -- penalty $30.

Corner-Stone Laying.

Infrastructure -- Public : ChurchesTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fraternal orders

The corner-stone of the new M. P. Church, at Greenbackville, Va., will be laid with imposing ceremonies on Thanksgiving, November 28th, by Accomac Lodge, 243, A. F. & A. M. Rev. J. D. Kinzer, president of Maryland Conference, and other eminent ministers will be present.

The ladies will provide dinner and supper for our friends. Fair and festival at night.

Masons from Accomac and Northampton cordially invited.

Services begin at 10 a. m.

PASTOR.