Peninsula Enterprise, September 4, 1886

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Transportation -- Railroad - Personnel

Mr. H. W. Dunne, Superintendent of the N. Y. P. & N. R. . and Mr. R. B. Cook, General passenger and Freight Agent, attended our Fair.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racing

A race will come off at Metompkin Beach on next Saturday between the skiffs of Thos. E. Parks and John Ross for a purse of $20.

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Infrastructure -- Public - Government : Customs service

Capt. Geo. G. Savage, collector of customs has received orders from the Treasury Department to remove his office from Eastville to Cape Charles City.

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Transportation -- Railroad - Other

A reward of $200 has been offered by the N. Y., P. & N. R.., for the arrest and conviction of persons who placed obstructions on track near Princess Anne, recently.

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Farmers -- Farmers' organizations

The Mappsburg Farmers' Club meets again on Saturday, 17th inst. Business of importance will be considered at the meeting, and a full attendance is requested and expected.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Baseball

The Onancock Base Ball nine in a recent contest with the Pungoteague nine was beaten by a score of 9 to 3. The game was umpired very satisfactorily by Mr. Jno. W. G. Blackstone.

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Infrastructure -- Public : Churches

A big revival is now in progress on Chincoteague Island, at the churches of each of the three denominations represented there. Eighteen more persons were baptized by Rev. S. U. Grimsley, last Sunday. The interest in the other churches is also very great, and many converts are reported.

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Atlantic.

Our farmers have shipped nearly all their sweet potatoes, and the yield and prices have been satisfactory.

The county surveyor, Mr. W. E. Gunter, has been employed in this section of late, straightening up old line marks.

Our Constable Gladding's business has been booming of late, and such is the demand upon his services he has had frequently to call in assistance. Arrests for selling "John Barleycorn" and unlawful fishing in the vicinity of Nashville are now almost of daily occurrence. The utter disregard of many in some parts of our district of our laws is shown daily, and it is time that the lawbreakers were visited with a little wholesome punishment.

On the 28th ult. Lit Drummond, colored, mail carrier from Horsey station to Oak Hall, stole a registered package from Horsey post-office, containing $150. Being suspected, he was promptly arrested by Constable Gladding to whom confessing his guilt he was carried before Justice A. S. Taylor and by him committed to jail.

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Leemont.

This section of the country is very prolific in the raising of the sweet potato. Notwithstanding the varieties are all small, 1100 barrels are reported to have been shipped from Parksley station on one day.

The erection of the Leemont M. P. Church tower and spire which is to be eighty feet high began Aug. 26. Mr. Edward Merrill a carpenter of Pocomoke City has received the contract for building.

Dr. A. D. F. Ewell and wife who have been spending a long vacation in the fertile and prosperous districts of Kansas are expected to return to their Virginia homestead by the first of October. A large concourse of friends will be ready to greet them on their arrival.

A public meeting of the citizens of Leemont and community, was held at the Methodist Protestant Church last Tuesday for the purpose of adopting active measures, and for creating a common interest in behalf of the public schools in this vicinity. Plans were also consummated for securing the services of Prof. Wimbrough as teacher and principal of the Academy who has already served in that position for a short period to the great advantage and satisfaction of all the friends and patrons of education here. He has taught at St. Johns College, Annapolis, and in some of the best graded schools in Maryland, and is well known as an excellent educator and instructor of the youth.

An effort will also be made to secure a first class assistant, so as to make the Academy here one of the finest schools in the County.

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Infrastructure -- Public : Churches

Parksley.

The contract for the carpenter work of the M. E. Church, at Parksley, will be given out this week, and work commenced on it in a few days.

Earthquake on Eastern Shore.

Weather -- Other

Throughout the Eastern Shore the earthquake shock of Tuesday night was very distinct. Persons who were in bed, or in upper rooms, felt it more sensibly. At Eastville the rocking was very severe -- so much so that it was with difficulty some kept their seats. At Craddockville mantels were stripped of their ornaments, crockery smashed, and chairs toppled over. At this place the rumble and vibrations were very distinct. In one case a rocking chair moved with rapid impulse, and in another a man was aroused who believed his companion was endeavoring to lift him out of his bed. In two instances the shock was so severe that it was believed by the inmates of the homes burglars had broken in. All the way up the Peninsula it was clearly felt -- and at no place above more distinctly than at Franklin City. The clocks along the railway line all stopped promptly at 9.53 p. m. thus fixing accurately the hour of the shock. -- Since the event the mercury has fallen, and we are enjoying old October weather. No other shock has been felt here.

Onancock Public School.

Infrastructure -- Public : SchoolsProfessionals -- Teachers

The Onancock Public High School, Mr. G. G. Joynes, principal, Miss Blanche Northam, 1st assistant, Miss Lizzie Custis, primary department, will open September 20th in the college building, Onancock, Va.

Mr. Joynes is well known on this peninsula as a practical and thorough school man; Miss Northam is a graduate of Hollins Institute, Va., and Miss Custis is a teacher of experience.

This school affords superior advantages for the youths of our county to obtain a first-class preparatory business and English education free. Such a school is a great benefit to the county and is the outgrowth of a healthy public school system.

The accommodations are ample, school building having been enlarged, repaired, painted and furnished by Mr. Joynes himself. Scholars from other districts entered by consent of Board Trustees after paying the regular fee required by law. For particulars as to this write to Dr. John E. Mapp, or the principal, Mr. Joynes.

In addition to a thorough course of English and mathematics as required by law, free, Mr. Joynes has arranged to have instructions in Latin, German, French and music given to such pupils as may desire the benefit of such arrangements.

Board at reasonable rates can be had in the buildings connected with the school.

The superintendent of public schools and the Board of Trustees for Lee district deserve the highest credit for the establishment of such a school in our county; the need of such is keenly felt all over the peninsula.

Any particulars can be had by writing to G. G. Joynes, Onancock, Va.

Accidents.

Transportation -- Road - WrecksTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Horse racingTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - BicyclingTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fairs

While Mr. Joseph Wescott was exhibiting his mare on Friday afternoon at the Fair grounds, the axle of his sulky broke telescoping him between the wheels. Persons near by rushed in and catching the mare by the bit, saved Pungoteague's active constable from personal hurt.

On Thursday, Mr. Wm. P. Bell while returning home from a ride on his bicycle, Eucalyptus, about a mile from town suddenly came upon the horse and carriage of Mr. John Willett -- as quietly as possible he rode into the woods, but the frightened horse turned short about, upsetting the carriage, with the result of a fractured wrist and dislocated elbow for Mrs. Willett. Mr. Bell, who was in no wise to blame, rendered every possible assistance to the injured lady, who was removed to her home and properly cared for.

At the Fair grounds on Friday afternoon a thrilling accident occurred. -- While Mr. Hezekiah James was "warming up" his fine bay mare to trot another heat he found as he came to the stand that his right rein had left the ring of the bit. The mare had broken and he was "pulling" her. He tried to bring her down by talking to her, when finding that impossible he gradually turned her on the grass, away from the railing, and his buggy was upset. The mare broke away and ran headlong to the east gate, which she struck with such force as to knock her down -- quickly recovering she sprang over the railing and ran, it appeared to those near the stand, into the crowd of ladies and children. Those who saw it were frozen with horror. -- Most providentially she kept close to the high board fence, and was captured near the entrance gate. It is a miracle that no one was hurt. The mare was not seriously, though severely hurt -- while except a sharp shaking up Mr. James escaped all injury.

The Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fairs

The Eastern Shore Agricultural Association opened its gates on Wednesday, handicapped with the disadvantage of a violent rain. The next day however the sun shone out gloriously and the fine weather lasted to its close on yesterday.

There were 200 more exhibits this season than last. The ladies Department was crowded with elegant work of every description. There was a large and fine display of Agricultural implements. -- The display of fruits and vegetables was very fine, but was too limited. Our farmers should exhibit more of their fine products.

The exhibit of horses has never been surpassed -- either in those of age or of colts. The trotting races attracted great attention and were well worth seeing. Next week we shall give a more lengthy and particular mention of the Fair, the premiums, and the rich display.

Officers Elected.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fraternal orders

At a regular election of officers of Independent Order of Rechabites of Accomac tent No. 79 [Saxis], on 31st ult., the following were chosen: Shepherd, Wesley Crandle; P. C. R., John W. Northam; C. R., Charles D. Stant; D. R., Lewis F. Marshall; R. S., John R. Drewer; F. S., George W. Glenn; Treas., Noah E. Miles; Levite, Parker Marshall; I. G., Sewell Wilkinson; O. G., Alonzo Thomas; Chaplain, James Linton.