Peninsula Enterprise, July 4, 1885
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Resorts
Cobb's Island, popular as a summer resort with so many of our people, it will be seen by advertisement in our issue of today is only now a few hours ride from the remotest part of our peninsula. Everyone has such a kind word for the proprietor, Mr. Spady, that praise from us of his management of affairs at the place is unnecessary.
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Infrastructure -- Public - Government : Postal serviceTransportation -- Railroad - Freight
The mail contract to carry the mails from Cape Charles City to Norfolk has been awarded to the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad Company.
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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Excursions
A beach party given by the Drummondtown Jolly Club last Tuesday, was one of the most delightful events of the season.
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Transportation -- Railroad - Steamboats
The steamer Cape Charles disabled last week by the breaking of a part of her machinery, has received the necessary repairs and is again on the line.
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Moral -- Murder
Counsel for Mr. Samuel Taylor, were heard on a motion to have him released on bail, this week, on the ground that his health was being impaired by confinement. The judge declined to bail him, but authorized the sheriff to allow him the privileges of the jail yard during the day.
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Moral -- FirearmsInfrastructure -- Public : ChurchesArchitecture -- CourthousesMoral -- Murder
Chincoteague.
A fight in Ticktown last Saturday night, between a man and a worthless woman, resulted in her leaving for parts unknown. We have a few more of the same kind that would not be missed.
The habit of carrying concealed weapons by the boys and young men in our midst is almost universal. A few arrests and convictions for this violation of law would have a wholesome effect.
Our Baptist friends are hammering away at a new parsonage, all enclosed and will soon be ready for the Parson. -- Their contemplated festival on the 4th is to raise funds for this worthy object.
Our people who voted against the court house on the railroad say their success settled the question of a new court house, and hope the new Board of Supervisors, whom they elected, will not go back on them and build one in Drummondtown.
Mrs. Hill, one of the victims of the recent tragedy is slowly improving. -- Since the shooting reason has been dethroned until yesterday when she became herself again. Her first questions were for Jennie and when informed of the facts in the case her grief was heart rending to witness. The stricken family have received letters of commiseration and sympathy from many sections of our country. We shall not be surprised to hear of other cases of shooting.
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African-Americans -- SocietyTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Holidays
Kellar.
Every colored person of this section, that can rake up 'chick' enough, will go to Onancock on the 4th inst.
Mr. T. J. Killmon received a fine pair of English fox hounds from Coatsville, Pa.Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Dogs, a few days ago.
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Fields -- Crops - Other fruitFields -- Crops - CornInfrastructure -- Commercial - BrickyardsInfrastructure -- Commercial - HotelsProfessionals -- BuildersForests -- Forest products - LumberTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Sailing
Leemont.
Blackberries and whortleberries are being shipped by our merchants.
Corn is worth 65 cents per bushel in our village and scarce.
The brick business engages the attention of Messrs. G. P. & Sylvanus Parks. A kiln will be in market soon of their manufacture.
Work will be begun on the new hotel next Monday at Cape Charles, of our townsman, Mr. W. J. Lewis. The lumber for same was shipped by rail from Parksley station.
Moonlight sailing parties are the favorite amusements of our young people.
Northampton County.
Infrastructure -- Commercial - Real estate
Transfers of real estate during the month of June, 1885.
J. J. Murtyne & ux. & Louis Moore & ux. to James M. Dunton & ux., 4 acres of land in Occohonnock Neck for $80.
Wm. L. Scott & ux. to J. W. Carroll of Somerset county, Md., lot no. 594 in the town of Cape Charles for $165.
Wm. L. Scott & ux. to Lorenzo Brittingham, in the town of Cape Charles, lot no. 518 for $320.
J. J. Martyne & ux. and Louis Moore & ux. to Thomas C. Horsey and Wm. E. Wolfe 71 acres in Occohonnock Neck for $134.
Wm. L. Scott, & Sally J. Savage, lots No. 514 and 515, in the town of Cape Charles, for $550.
VALUABLE FARM ON BUTCHER'S CREEK FOR SALE.
Infrastructure -- Commercial - Real estate
By virtue of the last will and testament of William Ward, deceased, I shall proceed to sell at public auction, in front of Winder's hotel, in Pungoteague, about 3 o'clock p. m., on Tuesday, the 14th day of July, the tract, piece or parcel of land of which the said testator died, seized and possessed, situated on Butcher's creek in Hacks neck, and known as the Bennett land. The said land will be sold in two lots or parcels, as follows:
Lot No. 1, containing 56.97 acres, on which are located the dwelling and outbuildings, and bounded as follows: On the northeast by Butcher's creek, on the southeast by the land of Thomas H. Bennett, on the southwest by Lot No. 2, described below, and the lands of Wm. T. Mason and others. This lot will be sold subject to a right of way, twenty feet wide for the use of Lot No. 2, from the main riding-way to the dwelling on this lot, along the northeast and northwest sides of the woodland, until it reaches the southeast corner of the cleared land of Lot No. 2.
Lot No. 2, containing 44.23 acres, and bounded as follows: On the northeast by Lot No. 1, southeast by the land of George Bennett, on southwest by the lands of William T. Mason and others. This Lot is to be entitled to the right of way reserved as above stated over Lot No. 1.
For a more particular description of the premises, application may be made to the undersigned, who will exhibit the plat of the premises, made by the county surveyor. The plat can also be seen on the day of sale.
Terms of Sale.
Five per centum of the purchase money for each lot or parcel will be required in cash on the day of sale, with liberty to either purchaser to pay as much more on that day as he may desire; the purchase money not paid on the day of sale to be divided into three equal instalments, payable at six, twelve and eighteen months from the day of sale, with interest from that day, to be secured by the separate bonds of the purchaser with personal security thereto, to be approved by the undersigned executor, provided, if the purchaser shall pay at least one third of his purchase money on the day of sale, no personal security shall be required of him; the title to be retained as additional security; the rents and profits of the present year will be reserved for the estate of the said testator, and said estate is to pay the taxes and levies for the present year, possession to be given to the purchaser on January 1st, 1886, upon his complying with the terms of sale; the premises are to be at the purchaser's risk as soon as bid off, and upon payment of the whole purchase money by either purchaser, he is to be entitled to a conveyance of the premises purchased by him, by deed, with special warranty of title, upon the same properly prepared at his expense, being tendered to the undersigned executor for execution.
Given under my hand this 1st day of July, A. D. 1885.
WALTER D. LEWIS,
Executor of Wm. Ward, deceased.
THE SEASIDE HOTEL
Infrastructure -- Commercial - HotelsTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Resorts
Ocean City, Md.
Will continue under our management during the coming season, and the House is now open for the reception of guests. Ocean City is so well and favorably known as a Seaside Resort, that we deem it unnecessary to say anything of its location and advantages, having been visited in the past ten years by thousands of health and pleasure seekers annually, all of whom are loud in its praises. From this immense throng
THE SEASIDE HOTEL
has received a liberal share of patronage. Notwithstanding the well-known fact of the Atlantic seacoast resorts being poorly patronized last summer, THE SEASIDE was comfortably filled during the season, and we have yet to hear of a single complaint of want of attention, poor fare or bad accommodations. We hope to renew the acquaintance of last year's patrons, and welcome many new guests this season, and will use our best endeavors to make it pleasant for all.
Board per day, $2; per week $10 to $12.
A. FRANK PARSONS,
R. L. NICOLS,
Proprietors.