Peninsula Enterprise, August 3, 1882
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Fields -- Livestock - Horses
The annual pony penning for Chincoteague will be held this year on the 8th inst., for Assateague on the 9th.
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Infrastructure -- Public : Camp meetings
Camp-meeting commences near Johnsontown on the 11th inst.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Fairs
There will be a water party at Guilford wharf on Tuesday, the 15th day of August, under the supervision of Mr. C. L. Dickerson and others, to which the people are cordially invited. Dinner, supper, and other refreshments will be provided in abundance on the occasion, at fair rates, and boat sailing and other amusements will contribute to the pleasure of those present.
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Moral -- MurderLaborers -- Fisheries
The trial of Burkeman, who murdered Capt. Edward Melson, on his sloop in Machodoc river, sometime since, commences to-day in Prince George county, Va. Hon. John Neely will assist the Commonwealth's attorney of that court in the prosecution, and the following witnesses for the Commonwealth will be present at the trial from our county: John D. Grant, Z. S. Matthews, Rev. P. Middleton, W. J. Barnes, Chas. P. Justice, Julius Twyford and Geo. T. Lewis.
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Transportation -- Railroad - ConstructionTransportation -- Railroad - Litigation
The following commissioners were appointed at last term of the County Court to assess damages for the right of way to the Peninsula R. R. Co. through the county of Accomac: John T. James, Thomas L. Trower, Samuel Fox, John T. Fletcher and George W. Mason.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Excurions
There will be an excursion on steamer Widgeon from Wishart's Point to Chincoteague and Franklin City on next Tuesday, 8th. Inst. Fare 30 cents. Meals, ice cream and confectioneries furnished at moderate prices. Boat leaves Wishart's Point at 8 1/2 A. M.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racing
There will be boat race at Cobb's Island on the 9th August, between the bateaux Birdie and Hancock, belonging to Mr. T. J. Killman, and Capt. E. L. Willis, for a purse of $100.
TEMPERANCE.
Moral -- Alcohol
The following, reported by a gentleman present, we very cheerfully give a place in our columns; "The meeting of the Onancock Friends of Temperance took place, as announced, on the 31st. of July, at the Town Hall. Proceedings were conducted by the Rev. P. M. Leatherbury, and opened a little before 8 o'clock P. M. After music and prayer the assembly was addressed briefly in a most spirited manner by Mr. Geo. F. Parramore. The well selected phrases, happy expression and graceful delivery of the above gentleman met with the enthusiastic applause undoubtedly deserved; and gives to the friends of the young lawyer, lately come to the bar, worthy promise of laurels yet to be gathered and worn. More music followed, and a speech from Mr. W. T. Bundick, which was replete with statistical information, scientific knowledge of the subject, and moving appeals against the vice of intemperance. The audience, after a very pleasant hour, were dismissed by the Rev. F. M. Burch."
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Transportation -- Railroad - ConstructionTransportation -- Railroad - Litigation
To John T. Jones, Wilbur S. Robins, Sewell Robins, --- Anderson, whose Christian name is unknown, and Olivia, his wife, James H. West, Nathaniel J. W. Lecato, Littleton T. Lecato, Walter Fentress and Ida S., his wife, Levin A. Dix, William F. Byrd, John M. Coleburn, George E. White, John H. Tull and Bettie A., his wife.
TAKE NOTICE,
that the Commissioners appointed by an order of the Court of the County of Accomack made on the 31st day of July 1882, upon the application of the Peninsula Railroad Company, to ascertain a just compensation to the owners of land upon the proposed line of improvement of said Company within said County, for such of said lands as are proposed to be taken by said Company for its purposes, will meet for the discharge of their duties at the times and on the lands following, to wit:
ON THURSDAY, the 31st day of August next, upon the lands of you, the said John T. Jones; and upon the lands of you, the said Wilbur S. Robins, Sewell Robins, ---- Anderson, whose Christian name is unknown, and Olivia, his wife; and upon the lands of you, the said Levin A. Dix, William F. Byrd and John M. Coleburn; and upon the lands of you, the said George E. White and John H. Tull and Bettie A., his wife:
And on FRIDAY, the 1st day of September next, upon the lands of you, the said James H. West; and upon the lands of you, the said Nathaniel J. W. Lecato, Littleton T. Lecato, Walter Fentress and Ida S., his wife.
1882 July 31st.
JOHN T. FLETCHER,
SAMUEL M. FOX,
JOHN T. JAMES,
GEORGE W. MASON,
THOMAS L. TROWER,
PENINSULA RAILROAD CO.,
by Benj. T. Gunter and John W. Gillet, its Attorneys.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
Farmers -- Farm size and structureInfrastructure -- Commercial - Real estate
I offer for sale, privately, my farm called "Willow Grove," situated about one mile and a half from Red Bank and Marionville, and about three miles from Franktown, Northampton County. It contains 250 acres, more or less, and is admirably suited to trucking and the growth of all the crops usually cultivated by farmers on the Eastern Shore of Va.. The land is easily improved and the resources for manuring it are almost inexhaustible. Thousands of loads of mould can be crated from the woods. It has upon it, in excess of what is needed for the farm, 500 cords of pine wood, some excellent building timber and several pine thickets. The farm is now thirded and is under good fences. It has a good salt pasture. The dwelling house is new and convenient, with five rooms and a passage. Parties wishing to purchase are invited to examine the buildings, woods, etc. For terms, apply to my attorney, Mr. Thomas C. Walston, Eastville, Va.
ALONZO G. NOTTINGHAM.
July 11th, 1882
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racing
MY skiff, the "Geo. T. Garrison," will sail any skiff on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, not more than fourteen feet in length, in the waters of Metompkin [Inlet], except the Mary Fletcher, for any sum from $100 to $500.
THOMAS H. MELSON,
Drummondtown, Va.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racing
THE skiff, Robert E. Lee, 11 feet 11 inches long, will sail any skiff on the Eastern Shore of Virginia not more than 14 feet in length, except the Mary Fletcher, in Sloop Channel against wind and tide for any sum from $100 to $1,000.
POLK LANG,
Drummondtown, Va.