The Countryside Transformed:

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Transportation -- Road - ConstructionTransportation -- Road - Bridges

Machapungo Bridge was formally opened to the public on Thursday, the 23rd inst. Temporary roads have been made along the line condemned by the county leading to it.

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Weather -- Northeast storms

A rain storm, which swept over Cobb's Island last week, caused considerable damage. The Richmond cottage and annex to the large hotel was destroyed.

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reprinted from Worcester Democrat.Transportation -- Railroad - Construction

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Infrastructure -- Public - Government : Welfare

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Weather -- Northeast storms

The extreme high tides of last week washed the shores of Cobb's Island very badly and wrecked Norfolk cottage, belonging to Lynchburg people.

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Transportation -- Water - Channel and harbor dredging

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Development -- Quality of life

Mr. G. F. Dunton, auctioneer, of Eastville Station, has just completed his job cutting the weeds and grass on the street between Eastville and the station which adds considerably to the beauty of the street. A great many nice things are being said of Cousin George.

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Sea -- Finfish - Catch : SturgeonTransportation -- Road - AutomobilesInfrastructure -- Public - Government : Maryland-Virginia boundaryfields -- Crops - White potatoes : Prices

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Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Second homes

Mr. Simon Seward and some friends, of Petersburg, are making extensive improvements and building additions to their cottage on Cobb's Island.

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Farmers -- Farmers' organizations

A meeting of the New Church division of the Exchange, for the purpose of electing an inspector, will be held at New Church, Saturday afternoon, May 17. All members are requested to be present.