Peninsula Enterprise, July 7, 1888

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Infrastructure -- Commercial - Real estate

Mr. Geo. H. Read, has recently sold a farm and lot situated at Read's wharf, Northampton county, for $5,000 which cost him about $3,000, to Thomas Johnson, of Wilmington, Delaware. The property is purchased by the gentleman as homes for himself and son. Other desirable places were offered him on the Eastern Shore, but none presented so many attractions and conveniences to him as Read's wharf. Others from abroad in search of homes will doubtless be attracted thither, certainly if natural beauty and a home among people as clever and hospitable as will be found anywhere, controls them in making their selections.

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Moral -- Alcohol

A writ of election was issued by Judge Garrison on the 30th day of June, 1888, for an election on Saturday, the 1st day of September, next, in Metompkin magisterial district, on the question of liquor license or no liquor license.

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Infrastructure -- Commercial - Insurance companiesMoral -- Alcohol

Mappsville.

Aaron C. Hart lost a valuable colt last week but happily for him it was insured in the Mutual Live Stock Insurance Association of this place.

In a fracas at Hallwood, on last Saturday night, three young men were quite severely cut. It is said that John Barleycorn was the best man in the lot. He knocked his man out every time.

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Infrastructure -- Public : Towns

Parksley.

Houses are in demand here.

The Glorious 4th.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - HolidaysTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fraternal ordersTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racing

The 4th of July of this year was generally observed on the Eastern Shore. From 1,000 to 1,500 people went by rail to Old Point, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and elsewhere, and thousands of others enjoyed the festivities usual on such occasions at home, some of which are noted below.

BELLE HAVEN.

At no point on the Eastern Shore was the 4th of July observed in a more appropriate and pleasant manner than at Belle Haven. In their beautiful grove, from booths tastily decorated with evergreens, refreshments were dispensed by pretty young ladies during the entire day. The Pocomoke brass band early on hand discoursed sweet music after short intervals. Eloquent addresses were delivered by Grand Master Vansant, of New Jersey and Grand Recorder Colbert, of Baltimore in the interest of the Order of Ancient Order of United Workmen and by the venerable Dr. Rosser in behalf of the Temperance cause. The principal features of the occasion were the parade and corner-stone laying of the new hall of members of A. O. U. W., and I. O. G. T. -- the ceremonies attended upon which were pretty impressive and in every respect worthy of the objects to be advanced hereby. From 500 to 800 people were present on the occasion. Everything was well ordered and the days exercises were not marred by anything of unpleasant character during the entire day. The speech of Mr. Vansant and extracts of speech of Mr. Colbert will appear in our issue of next week. The net proceeds of the Fair were about $250.

POWELTON.

The regatta at Powelton was well attended, some 500 people or more being present and greatly enjoyed, the cuisine of mine host, Kellam receiving the usual mead of praise. Some of the exercises were not exactly as laid down in the program, but as all is well that ends well and everybody was right side up with care the next morning, comment is unnecessary. In the races were the following entries:

1st race -- Yacht Carrie entered by A. S. Kellam, skiff J. W. Edmonds by Jas. Ken Harmon, skiff Bettie Wise by Wm. Phillips, and Minnie Thomas. The Edmonds was the winner and carried off the prize, a handsome silver pitcher.

2nd race -- Skiff Geo. T. Garrison entered by Thos. H. Melson, bateau John W. Daniel by Dr. John W. Kellam, bateau by John Hartman. The Daniel won the prize, an elegant silver pitcher.

3rd race -- Skiffs, Bettie Wise entered by Wm. Phillips, Marv Emma by Robt. S. Milliner, and Minnie Thomas. The Wise was the winner in this race of a handsome silver goblet.

LEEMONT.

At Leemont at night the citizens of town and vicinity were treated to a grand pyrotechnical display, gotten up by the enterprising merchants of the town. Several hundred people were present to testify their appreciation of the efforts of the merchants to amuse them, and will in turn doubtless not forget them when they have favors to dispense. The fireworks were sent off from a platform erected in front of Mr. D. H. Johnson's store, and lasted from 8 to 11 o'clock.

SANFORD.

At Sanford church, the corner-stone of a Rechabite Hall was laid, according to announcement heretofore made thro' our columns, in the presence of an immense audience. Dinner, supper and refreshments were served in a manner acceptable to all present and the receipts were large. Hon. John W. G. Blackstone was the orator of the day and sustained well his reputation as a forcible and eloquent speaker.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Holidays

The glorious 4th this year was a general holiday throughout the Eastern Shore. Work of all kinds seems to have been suspended and everyone almost were participants in the festivities it called forth from the line of Maryland to Cape Charles. At many points the day was observed and the exercises partaking of many varied phases usually were of an interesting character. Orations recalling its glorious recollections were delivered -- merry music was rendered by brass bands, church organs and innumerable vocalists -- fire works abounded. It was a gala day generally and not without its uses, apart from the patriotic feelings it called forth. Many hundred of dollars were collected on the day, which will be applied to charitable and church purposes. With rare exceptions good order prevailed throughout the Eastern Shore on the occasion. At most places where the day was observed the people seem to have entered into its pleasures with a zest that precluded everything of a disagreeable nature. The manner in which the day was observed at a few points in our county are noted elsewhere.

Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac Court House
July 7, 1888