Dispatch, December 4, 1888

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Onancock, December 1, 1888.

The special grand jury for the November term of Accomack County Court completed its labors yesterday by returning true bills against Thomas H. G. Poulson and Jefferson Adair, of Onancock, and Jack Ross, of Bull Run for violating the local-option law. The trial of these cases will take place at the December term of the County Court.

During the terrific storm that swept over this region several days ago a house on the bayshore occupied by John Spence and his family was unroofed by the wind. The high tide had completely surrounded the house, and Captain Spence and his family had to escape in an open boat. After being out in the storm several hours they managed to land at the house of Charles Atkins, where they were kindly received and cared for.

The oyster-shucking houses recently established at Wachapreague, on the seaside, are said to be doing a thriving business, the demand for shuckers being in excess of the supply. The oysters in Chincoteague bay are said to have been greatly benefited by the recent spell of cold weather. Shippers from that place are now getting from $2.50 to $3 a barrel, according to size and quality.

Miss Mary Tyler, a graduate of the Maryland State Normal School in Baltimore, has been appointed teacher in the primary department of the Onancock Academy.

At a juvenile tournament at Eastville last week Miss Gertrude Upshur, the little daughter of Henry L. Upshur, Esq., was crowned Queen of Love and Beauty, Dr. Garland P. Moore delivering the address. Miss Isabel Nottingham, Florence Nottingham, and Christine Walston wee the first, second, and third Maids of Honor respectively.