Peninsula Enterprise, August 3, 1889
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fields -- Crops - Sweet potatoes : Yield
Large shipments of sweet potatoes are being made daily from Accomac. The crop is two weeks earlier this year than it was last year and the average yield is about a barrel to 225 sprouts, the best reported being that of Mr. J. S. Waterfield, Savageville, viz: 26 barrels from 3095 sprouts, about 154 per barrel.
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Sea -- Shellfish - Oystering : Law enforcement
Upon the recommendation of Hon. John W. G. Blackstone the special committee of Legislature appointed to look after our oyster interests, will report in favor of public sail boats being kept on service during the whole summer to attend to oyster interests of the Eastern Shore.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - BoxingTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Resorts
Jake Kilrain, the pugilist, according to report, is recuperating at Cobb's Island.
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Moral -- Alcohol
Tickets will be sold over N. Y. P. & N. R.R. at two and a-half cents per mile good until 10th. from Pocomoke to Cape Charles inclusive to Keller during Temperance Mass Meeting to be held on Turlington's camp-ground commencing August, 7th inst.
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A race has been made between the skiffs, Geo. T. Garrison and Mary Fletcher, owned by Mr. Thos. H. Melson and Capt. Wm. R. Bunting, respectively, for a purse of $100. The north end of Hog Island, near Bell's Creek has been selected as the place and Thursday, August 15th the time for the race.
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Temperance mass-meetings will be held at Turlington's camp-ground, near Keller station, on 7th, 8th and 9th of August. Col. G. W. Carter, one of the finest orators of the country, will attend and make several speeches.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fraternal orders
A Lodge of the Order of Mystic Circle was instituted at Accomac C H., last Thursday by Deputy J. E. Wyatt, of W. Virginia and we have shown our faith in it by our works, in having our name enrolled as one of its members. It furnishes insurance on life at moderate rates and possesses one feature that especially commends it, viz: that in the event of total disability of any member one-half of policy is paid during life.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Horse racing
Belle Haven.
Taylor's ice cream parlor is the favorite resort for our young folks, and his milk shakes are 'jes grand.'
Several horses and colts from 2 years old up, are being trained on the two half-mile tracks in suburbs of our town for Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - ResortsWeather -- Rain stormsInfrastructure -- Commercial - HotelsWatermen -- Personal injury
Chincoteague.
Capt. Spencer D. Fletcher and party from Jenkins Bridge have been enjoying the cool sea breezes at Assateague station this week.
Red Hill opposite us on the mainland "will open up" as a summer resort on Wednesday, August 7th, and many of our citizens will be there on that day.
The rainfall here on Thursday and Friday of last week was the heaviest for many years. Our fields were flooded and the public highways were impassable for several hours.
Capt. Jas. E. Matthews has just returned from the city with a handsome turnout for the accommodation of his guests.
John D. Lewis, of this place, while attempting to reach in a small boat his sloop anchored at Ocean City, last Tuesday, fell overboard and was drowned. -- Efforts were made to save him, but he never was seen after he fell, and it is supposed he came up under the boat. His body has since been recovered and was brought to Chincoteague for interment, on Wednesday. He was a worthy citizen and highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two small children.
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Weather -- Rain stormsTransportation -- Railroad - OtherFields -- Livestock - Diseases and pestsInfrastructure -- Commercial - Residential constructionProfessionals -- Builders
Greenbackville.
The rain storm that prevailed in this section during Friday, 26th inst., caused considerable damage to the bed of the Del. Md. & Va. R.R. in the way of washouts, at several points along the road, the principal ones being on the line from Snow Hill to Franklin City. It was the heaviest rainfall in the recollection of the oldest inhabitant. Our streets were flooded all over the village, averaging 5 to 8 inches deep. Many bridges in this part of the county were washed away, and much damage was done to truck and corn crops, which had already been seriously injured by the wet weather.
The "Texas fly" has made its appearance in this neighborhood, much to the annoyance of cattle, but no serious damage, as yet, has been reported.
The new dwelling being erected on Stockton avenue by John F. Powell for Levin J. Smith of our village, is nearing completion, and will be a handsome and commodious building.
Thousands of Barrels of Sweet Potatoes.
reprinted from Baltimore Sun, July 31.Fields -- Crops - Sweet potatoes : PricesTransportation -- Water - Freight
[Illegible]. The steamer Eastern Shore brought over 1,800 barrels from the Eastern Shore counties of Virginia. This is the largest cargo ever received in Baltimore this early in the season. The potato crop is said not to have been much affected by the continued rainy weather during the spring, and a large crop is expected, which will probably bring good prices. The bulk of yesterday's receipts was shipped to the Western markets. The prices ranged from $4 to $4.25 per barrels.
Market Report.
Fields -- Crops - Sweet potatoes : Pricesfields -- Crops - White potatoes : Prices
Made by G. S. Palmer, commission merchant, 166 Reade St., New York.
Sweet potatoes continue to arrive in small quantities and market holds them on anything that is choice. Eastern Shore yellow, selling today from $3 to $3.50 per barrel, red $3 to $4.50, round potatoes in good demand and bringing now from $1.50 to $1.75 per barrel when choice. Melons $1.50 to $1.75, egg plant, $4.50 to $5.50 per barrel, tomatoes 50 cents per crate. Peaches are now in heavy supply, as they are coming from all sections and prices therefore ruling lower, from 50 cents to $1.50 per crate July 31st.
Fraternal Mystic Circle.
Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fraternal orders
A Lodge of the Order of Fraternal Mystic Circle was organized at Accomac C. H., last Thursday by special Deputy, J. E. Wyatt of West Virginia and the following officers were elected: J. D. Grant, W. R., G. F. Parramore, V. R., B. T. Melson, P.W.R., B. S. Ashby, W.C.W., L. F. Nock, W. Rec., T. W. Russell, W. Col., B. T. Beloat, W. Treas., E. L. Hickman, W. M., W. J. Ayres, W. W., H. P. Nock, W. G., J. W. Powell, W. S. Trustees -- M. Oldham, E. T. Coleburn, A. J. Lilliston.
Sale of Land By Public Auction.
Infrastructure -- Commercial - Real estateFarmers -- Farm size and structure
In pursuance of a decree entered by the circuit court for the county of Northampton, on the 18th day of April, A.D. 1889, in the chancery suit of John H. Doughty vs. Emma W. Fitchett et als., the undersigned special commission as appointed for the purpose, will, on MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 1889, between 12 M. and 3 P.M., court day, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, in front of the Taylor House, in Eastville, in said county, the following real estate:
1st -- That valuable farm commonly known as "Point Pleasant," containing 368.19 acres, more or less, situated on the seaside, in the lower part of the said county, and bounded by the lands of Richard Warren, Amos Jordan, and others, and was formerly owned by the late Edward C. Fitchett. The farm has a comfortable dwelling and the usual outbuildings. It has a large water front, and is famous for its wild fowl, fish and oysters; the land is high and productive, much of it being an old Indian dunghill.
2nd -- A piece of woodland, containing ten acres, more or less, separated from the main "Point Pleasant" farm, but being heretofore considered as a part of said farm, and bounded by the lands of Joseph Redman and others.
The Terms of Sale.
Ten per centum of the purchase money to be paid in cash on the day of sale, and the balance of the purchase money to be divided in three equal instalments, payable respectively in one, two and three years from the day of sale, with interest from the date thereof, the purchaser or purchasers to execute bonds with good personal security, for the said instalments, payable to the said special commissioners; the purchaser or purchasers will be allowed to anticipate the whole or any part of the purchase money, and upon paying one half of the purchase money in cash may dispense with the giving of personal security, but in either event the title to the property will be retained until the whole amount of the purchase money has been paid. The rents and profits of the said farm for the present year are reserved to the parties now entitled to receive the same, and possession will be given on the 1st day of January, A.D. 1890, if the terms of the sale have been complied with. The buildings and premises will be at the risk of the purchaser or purchasers as soon as bid off. When the said sale shall be confirmed by the court, and the whole of the purchase money shall have been paid, deeds will be given with special warranty of title to the purchaser or purchasers, upon the same being tendered for execution at the purchaser's or purchasers' expense.
William T. Fitchett, Otho F. Mears, Special Commissioners.