Peninsula Enterprise, March 19, 1887

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Infrastructure -- Public : Fences

The Vincent Combination fence is advertised in this issue. It is, beyond doubt, the cheapest, strongest and prettiest fence ever used and comes fully up to the legal requirement of being "horse high, bull strong and pig tight."

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fields -- Crops - White potatoes : Seed and slips

Mr. W. L. Elzey, Exmore, authorizes us to say, that he will guarantee that his potato seed are not chilled as they often are when bought in the North and offers that as a reason why you should buy of him.

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Fields -- Fertilizer

Our farmers are daily learning to appreciate the value of the fertilizer known as "Our Mixture B." Mr. W. L. Nock, agent for the sale of it, reports 54 tons sold this season.

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Infrastructure -- Utilities - Telephone

A movement is on foot among the business men of Birds Nest station and Bridgetown to connect the two places by telephone.

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Infrastructure -- Utilities - Water Infrastructure -- Commercial - Residential construction

Accomac C. H.

A petition is being circulated, which will be presented to Board of Supervisors next Monday asking them to make an appropriation for a pump, to be placed over well in front of court house. The demand is a reasonable one and should meet with the favor of our Board.

Rev. T. M. Poulson is to have a handsome dwelling erected here in the spring, and will make his home with us.

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Infrastructure -- Commercial - Residential constructionProfessionals -- SurveyorsInfrastructure -- Public : TownsTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fraternal orders

Belle Haven.

Mr. George H. Bagwell was in town last week, surveying several lots on which handsome buildings are to be erected this year.

The Lodge of A. O. U. W. is steadily increasing in number. Five new members have been added since February 1st, and the names of two applicants were presented at last meeting.

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Infrastructure -- Public - Government : OtherTransportation -- Water - SailboatsMoral -- Alcohol

Chincoteague.

A fine of $30 was imposed upon sloop Wm. Sherman, owned by Capt. John W. Bunting in Norfolk, last week and Collector of Customs here authorized to collect same. The sloop has been recently rebuilt and was subject to a fine for failure to have number replaced on beam. An effort will be made to have fine remitted, and it doubtless will be, as it can be shown that Capt. Bunting is as law abiding as any citizen in the State and willfully violates no law.

The anniversary of the local option victory here is to be celebrated on April 23d. Distinguised speakers from abroad will be present on the occasion.

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Infrastructure -- Public : TownsTransportation -- Road - Shell surfacingTourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Dogs

Horntown.

A Street Improvement Company has been organized here, and our streets are to be shelled, graded, &c. shortly.

Mr. Wm. S. Holland sold last week a setter pup 6 weeks old of the Gildersleeve and Llewellyn stock for $25.

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Moral -- Property crime

Keller.

While Mr. B. B. Mears and family were at church, last Sunday, Edward and James Williams, two small colored boys, broke into his house and carried away articles of the value of $30 or more. They have not been heard from since the felony was committed, and information of their whereabouts will be liberally rewarded. One of them is about 14 years old, black, and medium grown -- the other is a mulatto, about 12 years old, fat and chubby.

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Sea -- Shellfish - Oystering : BaysideSea -- Shellfish - Oystering : Law enforcement

Marsh Market.

The statement made by Capt. Foster, as seen through ENTERPRISE, that few attempts had been made to dredge in unforbidden waters this season is entirely incorrect. Our police force and many others besides report that violators of the oyster law were never more numerous or persistent. They dredge night and all day Sunday when the police force is out of the way, which is a necessity as they have to go ashore to get provisions and it is impossible for them to be always on hand in every part of the Sound. Two police boats, in fact, are necessary to protect Pocomoke Sound, so bold are the depredators.