Peninsula Enterprise, July 11, 1891

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Infrastructure -- Public : Churches

The Baptist Church at Onancock will be dedicated on 19th inst., by Rev. Dr. S. A. Goodwin, of Richmond, Va.

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Architecture -- Historic preservation

We are requested to announce, that an address will be delivered by Prof. F. P. Brent, before the Historical Society of the Eastern Shore, at Onancock, on Tuesday, the 21st of July, at 4 o'clock p.m. The public are invited to attend.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racing

In the races at Metompkin Inlet, Thursday, Capt. Thos. W. Russell captured the purse, Capt. L. James Gunter's bateau being a good second the honor being closely contested by Capt. Edward T. Edmonds, third in the race, with Capt. J. Wesley Coleburn close up in the rear. The race was a very fine one and well attended by both ladies and gentlemen. All of the captains won for themselves applause as skillful helmsmen and cach of them are open for engagements.

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Watermen -- Watermen's organizationsSea -- Shellfish - Oystering : BaysideSea -- Shellfish - Oystering : PlantingNatural resources -- Conservation - Commons

At a "preliminary" meeting of the Oystermen's Protective Union, at Cape Charles [City], last Tuesday, the following resolution, it is stated by Headlight, was passed by a large majority: "That the salt water bottoms of Chesapeake bay, which have been legally assigned be sold in fee at 2 cents per acre." A report of the proceedings promised us, which failed to come to hand, hope to be able to give next week. Comments reserved until another issue.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fairs

The public is cordially invited to attend a lawn party at Keller station, Wednesday, July 15th, 3 p. m. The exercises will consist of out-door games, music, vocal and instrumental, & c., -- enough to interest both old and young. Refreshments will be served.

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fairs

A festival will be held at the Fair Grounds, near Keller station, on Wednesday, July 22nd, for the benefit of Oak Grove Sunday school, commencing at 2 p. m., and continuing until after night. A tournament and speeches by prominent gentlemen are announced in connection with same.

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Sea -- Shellfish - Oystering : SeasideSea -- Shellfish - Oystering : Packing

Belle Haven.

West, Willis & Wyatt have sold a portion of their property at Willis' wharf to parties who propose to build a large oyster shucking-house next fall.

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Infrastructure -- Utilities - IceTransportation -- Water - FreightFields -- Livestock - Cattle Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Second homesInfrastructure -- Commercial - Residential constructionTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racingFields -- Livestock - Horses

Chincoteague.

Capt. Gabe Dewaal arrived here last week with a schooner load of ice from New York. It was disposed of by him at $3 per ton.

Schooner John Grant, with James Thornton, captain, arrived here on 4th, loaded with watermelons the first of the season. The were sold at 50 cents each.

E. P. Timmons left here last Monday with two car loads of cattle for Philadelphia.

Mr. A. P. Sherritt and family, of Baltimore, have occupied the cottage recently built for them by Mr. Wm. Conant, our architect.

All the prizes given in boat race at Public Landing, near Snow Hill, on the 4th, were won by Chincoteague boats. the first prize was awarded to yacht Emma, owned by Timothy Hill, and second prize to yacht Elise, owned by Dr. N. S. Smith.

The annual pony penning of Chincoteague, this year, takes place August 12th, and of Assateague on following day. A large number of ponies and from twenty to thirty Western horses will be sold at public auction on the occasion regardless of price. A regatta, to come off during the time, promises to be the biggest thing of the kind ever known on Chincoteague. Handsome prizes will be awarded to winners.

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Transportation -- Railroad - Rates and fares

Greenbackville.

The rumor is current here that two passenger trains will be run daily by P. W. & B. R. R. on and after Monday, from Franklin City, one leaving 6 a. m., the other at 3 p. m., -- the steamer Widgeon to connect with same. Excursion tickets will then be sold from here to all points at greatly reduced rates. A ticket from here to Philadelphia and return now cost $5.25.

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fields -- Crops - White potatoes : PricesTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racingInfrastructure -- Public : Churches

Horntown.

Fair returns are being received for our round potato crop now being rapidly forwarded to market.

A boat race will take place at Red Hills, on 29th inst., between skiffs of Thomas Davis and Horntown Club for a purse of $50. Other races also are expected.

Extensive repairs are to be made to our M. E. Church, South, soon. Ice cream, confectioneries, &c., are being sold here every Saturday, to raise funds for that purpose.

4th of July at Mappsville.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Holidays

Mr. Editor -- Our fourth of July dawned upon us bright and breezy, and with the rising sun came the ever swelling crowd of humanity, until at midday it had overflowed the limited confines of our little village and had spread itself over the adjacent woods and fields -- a good humored, happy throng of old and young, women and men, -- every eye beaming with happiness, each heart filled with patriotism and gratitude. Providence itself seemed to smile upon out efforts, the sun never shone brighter, the breezes were never more fragrant, and all nature animate and inanimate seemed to lend its aid toward making it a perfect day, and a perfect day it was, no dust, no excessive heat, no rain or mud, no riotous conduct or brawls, everything passed off smoothly and pleasantly. The programme was fairly well carried out. Mr. Brent, Dr. Scarburgh, Mr. Joynes and Mr. Latham, who were to make addresses or give readings, were unavoidably absent, much to our regret and disappointment of the crowd, but their time was pretty well filled by other speakers, among them Capt. W. A. Street, who gave us an address that will be well remembered by those who were fortunate enough to hear it. Senator Blackstone also favored us with a few well chosen and characteristic remarks. Upon the regular programme the address, "Eternal vigilance the price of Liberty" by M. Oldham, was a grand effort, eloquent, full of patriotism, breathing the spirit of our forefathers in every sentiment -- we will not soon forget it. The recitations were also well rendered, Miss Alice Gillispie giving us "Independence Bell" in a manner that won the hearty applause of the great crowd. "The American Flag" by W. A. P. Strang was well received and repeated by request in the afternoon. The musical part of the programme was well carried out by the choir and band. Pro. Frankenfield's solo "The Mocking Bird" was especially well received. The races, considering the rather bad condition of the track, were well contested, and the size of the attendant crowd showed that the interest in this leading sport of the Shore had not abated in the least. The fireworks, the float and illuminations night, were in our opinion among the most entertaining features of the days proceedings. The float and fireworks especially were well received by the immense crowd that stayed to witness them. Upon the whole the day was a grand success and the citizens of the place encouraged thereby, propose that its next annual recurrence shall be celebrated at this place, in a manner as far superior to this one just passed, as an experience gained therein can suggest -- this annual celebration serving the purposes in some respects in the upper part of the county, that are served by the Grange Fair in the lower part of the county -- a day at least in which all the people can come together and enjoy themselves in any sport or service that fancy or consciences may dictate. To that end the support of all patriotic and public spirited citizens throughout the Shore is solicited.

Respectfully,

A CITIZEN.

Mr. Editor -- Please be kind enough to announce through your paper the following list of prize winners and prizes awarded at the 4th of July celebration at this place:

George Gillespie, of Mappsville, winner in sack race -- a silk handkerchief.

Fred Lewis, of Onancock, winner in foot race -- silk handkerchief.

Benj. Parkes, of Modestown, winner in target shooting with rifle -- silk handkerchief.

White Foot, entered by Wm. Pitts, first prize in trotting race, free for all without records -- $10 suit of harness.

Meechey, entered by Mosby Byrd, second prize -- $5 lap rode.

Lady Finney, entered by H. Chandler, first prize in 3 year old trotting race -- $10 suit of harness.

Red Jacket, entered by Geo. Gillespie, second prize -- $5 lap robe.

Jumbo, entered by John P. Barnes, first prize in trotting race, free for all -- $5 silver medal.

The citizens of Mappsville take this opportunity to thank the public generally for their very liberal patronage of this their first attempt of a 4th of July celebration, and also to thank the speakers and readers, the county officials, the police force, and the little army of workers, ladies and gentlemen without whose aid failure would have been sure -- also the judges and assistants in the races and Messrs. Lewis and Crockett, of Onancock, who managed the fireworks to such great advantage, and to all others assisted to make our celebration the success which it was, our sincere thanks are tendered.

N. W. Nock, Chairman.

E.R. Mason, Secretary.

Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac Court House
July 11, 1891