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MARYLAND DIRECTORY.
BARREN CREEK SPRINGS
Is pleasantly situated near Barren Creek, a tributary of the Nanticoke River, 10 miles from Delmar, Del. Land, mostly sandy, one-half cleared, sells at $20 per acre ; produces 15 bus. wheat, 40 corn and 1 ton hay. M. E., M. P. Presbyterian and Baptist churches. A graded and other public schoola. Also, Lodges K. of P., I. O. R. M., I. O. O. F., U. O. A. M., S. of T. and P. of H, Population 1,000. John H. Bacon, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths.
Boston, E S Boston, Esan
Carpenters.
Bennett, S W Bounds, T A Seabreese, Tubman Weatherly, Marcellus Windsor, T J
General Merchandise.
Armstrong, James B Bacon, John H Callaway, S A Taylor, Thos B Wilson, John T & Co
Hastings, J L Hatel.
Lumber.
Bacon, John H & Co Bennett & Wilson
Millers,
Bacon, John H & Co Bennett & Wilson
Physicians.
Marsters, W C .Wilson, L N
Wines and Liqnors.
Howard, R W
FRUITLAND
Is on the Eastern Shore R. R., 4 miles from Salisbury. Land, sandy loam, one-half cleared, and ia valued at from $10 to $100 per acre, produces 25 bus. corn and an average of other crops. 'I'wo M. E. churches, (one colored,) and public schools near. Population 70. I. H. A. Dulaney, Postmaster.
Agent-R. R.
Moore, Wm S
Blacksmith.
Wilkerson, Isaac
Carpenters.
Cary, Alex Cary, Geo T Riall, Wm J
Smith, Wm
Constable.
Hearn, Isaac J
General Merchandise.
Dashiell, John H
Dashiell, Levin M Dulaney, I H A & Sona Justice of the Peace.
Riggin, Wm J Millers.
Coulbourn, Wm H Dashiell, Levin M
Shoemaker.
Acworth, Sam'l
Wines and Liquors. Jackson, Mra M E
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GREEN HILL
Is located on a hill by that name, 2 miles from the Wicomico River and 12 from Salisbury. Health, crops and land good. Land can be bought at from $6 to $20 per acre; produces 10 to 15 bua. wheat, 15 to 20 oats and 30 to 50 corn. A moat noted feature of the place is the old P. E. Church, said to have been erected in 1733; also one M. P. Church and a public school. Popula- lation 35. James H. Elliott, Postmaster.
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Blacksmith. Downing, Minna
Carpenters.
Dashiell, Edwin Dashiell, Levin J
General Merchandise.
Elliott, James H Justices of the Peace. Darby, James R Downing, M B Physician.
Catlin, Wm
NANTICOKE
Is pleasantly situated in a healthy neighborhood near the river of that name, 22 miles from Salisbury. Land, high, and is a sandy loam, well cleared, sells at $20 per acre, produces 15 bus. wheat, 20 oats, 50 to 75 potatoes, 30 corn, and good crops of melons. Two M. E. churches, two schools, and Lodges K. of P., L. O. O. F. and G. T. in the village. Population 300. A. F. Turner, Postmaster.
Blacksmith.
Humphreys, Thos
Carpenters. Brewington, Isaac W Hitch, Thos J Jackson, Sam'l T Sommers, Wm H Walter, L T
Constable.
Parks, Thos J
General Merchandise.
Heath, Wm D Langrell, Sam'l A Rencher & Covington Turner, John & Son Willing, John W & Co Justice of the Peace. Wailes, W J Milliner.
Wailes, Mrs Sallie A Physician. . Conaway, James A
PARSONSBURG
Is on the W. & P. R. R., 8 miles from Salisbury. Land, swampy, one-half cleared, sella at 25 per acre, produces 40 bus. corn and medium amounts of other farm and garden products. Two M. E. and one Baptist churches. Three public schools. Population 150. Wm. S. Perdue, Postmaster.
Blacksmith.
Smith, Jacob
Carpenters.
Hearn, R Nichols, E A Parsons, D F
General Merchandise.
Brumbly, Wm Hayman, J J Laws, John W Perdue, Wm S
Justice of the Peace. Farlow, Wm H Miliers.
Parsons, D J Parsons, John H
Shoemakers.
Truitt, J S White, B F
Stock Dealer. Perdue, John D
POWELLVILLE
Is situated in the eastern part of the county, near the Pocomoke River, about 8 miles from Parsonsburg. Land, medium, mostly cleared, sells at from $15 to $25 per acre, produces fair crops of wheat, corn, potatoes, melons and fruits. M. P. Church and public schools convenient. Population 150.
K. V. White, Postmaster.
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Blacksmiths.
Burbage & Holloway Davia, Wm J Wimbrow, John Carpenters. Lewis, H P Richardson, J T Richardson, Z P General Merchandise. Dennis, E White, K V
Lumber.
Adkins, E S
Oyster Dealer.
Lewis, John
Physician.
White, J D
Wines and Liquors.
Coulbourn, T
Lewis, D H
QUANTICO
Is 10 miles from Salisbury. Land, good, mostly cleared, can be bought at from $5 to $20 per acre; produces 20 bus, wheat and 10 to 30 corn. M. E., M. P. and P. E. churches. Public schools near. Population 100. A. W. Goslee, Postmaster.
Carpenters and Undertakers. Giles, E Jones, James M Stevens, J L
Carriagemaker.
Freeny, James C Constable.
Jones, James M
Druggist.
Goslee, A W
General Merchandise.
Bounds, G A
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Evans & Gordy
Moore, B E
Moore, T B
Turpin, T J
Hotel.
Gordy, W P
Justice of the Peace.
Bounds, Levin
Miller.
Bounds, G A
Physician.
Dashiell, Wm H H
RIVERTON
Is on the Nanticoke River, 12 miles from Laurel, Del. Land, sandy loam, well cleared, can be purchased for $10 per acre; produces 25 to 35 bus. wheat and 40 to 60 corn. M. E. and M. P. churches and public schools in the village. Population 500. J. A. Taylor, Postmaster.
Blacksmith. Taylor, Joseph W Carpenters. Bailey, Ozias Smith, Wm W General Merchandise.
Bradley, A H Murphy, D J Taylor, J A
Taylor, John B
Taylor, John E
Millers. Bennett, Ebenezer T Bradley, J Wesley Bradley, Wm H Robinson, Thos W Wright, B A Wright, Levin W
SALISBURY,
The county seat, is pleasantly situated at the head of navigation on the Wicomico River, at the junction of the Eastern Shore & Wicomico and Po- comoke Railroads. It is advantageously situated for trade having water com-
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
PENINSULAR HOUSE
26 Main Street, - SALISBURY.
A first-class Livery attached, which will convey passengers to any part of the Peninsula on the most reasonable terms Guests conveyed to and from the depot free of charge.
TERMS 81.50 PER DAY. JOHN TRACY, Proprietor.
ATLANTIC HOTEL
OCEAN CITY.
The most capacious and comfortable house on the beach. Every, room has an ocean view. Billiard Room and Ten-Pin Alley attached. Season opens June 20th and closes middle of September.,
TERMS 82.50 PER DAY. 812.50 PER WEEK. JOHN TRACY, Proprietor.
Salisbury Marble Works, V. R. HUSTON, Proprietor, Manufacturer and Dealer in
MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, AND Foreign and American Marbles, SALISBURY.
CITY MARBLE WORKS, INEAR THE IRON BRIDGE,I ELLIS & DOWARD, I DEALERS IN Foreign and Domestic Marble, And Manufacturera of Monuments, Tombs, Head Stones, MANTLES. Cemetary Lot Enclosures Furnished to Order. SALISBURY. Orders by Mail will Receive Prompt Attention.
GEORGE C. HILL, Cabinetmaker and Undertaker,
No. 61 MAIN ST.
SALISBURY.
.(Repairing Furniture Neatly Executed."
L. HILGARTNER'S MARBLE WORKS,
No. 528 W. Baltimore St.
WEST OF PINE.
BALTIMORE.
Constantly on hand an assortment of MONU- MENTS and TOMBSTONES. Special attention paid to enclosing CEME- TARY LOTS.
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munication with Baltimore, the District of Columbia and all of the tidal communications from the Chesapeake and through its railroads with Balti- more and the markets east and north. It has a large and valuable trade in lumber, building material and grain. Its climate is genial and salubrious. The general health very good. It has good schools, churches and many ele- gant dwellings, a court house and jail. The surrounding country is ad- mirably adapted to the early and profitable production of berries, truck farming, and offers large inducements to emigrants. Lands vary in price from $10 to $50 per acre, and produce 8 to 18 bus. wheat, 15 to 40 corn ; Irish potatoes yield from 150 to 300 bus., and are considered one of the most remunerative crops; strawberries yield from 2,000 to 4,000 quarts per acre. The timber in the district is composed of pine, oak, chestnut, hickory and cypress. It has in the Peninsular House a most admirably appointed and generously kept hotel. Population 3,000. Wm. H. Cathell, Postmaster.
CHURCHES AND PASTORS .- Trinity M. E., Rev. R. J. Moorman ; Asbury M. E., Rev. W. W. W. Wilson; M. P., Rev. H. E. Miskimmon ; Presbyterian, Rev. J. J. Sinyth; P. E., Rev. Dr. Brooks, and Roman Catholic, Rev. Father E. L Taylor.
BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES -A. F. & A. M .- Wicomico 91, and Chesapeake Chapter 17. 1. 0. 0. F .- Newton 56. I. O. G. T .- Salisbury 147.
TOWN COMMISSIONERS-A. C. Smith, President ; L. E. Williams, Ran- dolph Humphreys, J. T. Truitt and A. A. Gillis. Bailiff-Geo. B. Gillis.
Agents-Ex. & R. R.
Benjamin, A J Toadvine, G H
Agent-Real Estate.
Mslone, Lemuel
Attorneys at Law.
Ellegood, James E
Graham, Samuel A
Holland & Cooper Humphreys, Huston
Humphreys, Thomas Malone, Lemuel
Parsons, J Augustus
Tarr, J H
Toad vin, E Stanley Baker and Confectioner. Evans, Samuel H Barbers.
Ball, James E Brewington, Wm English, C Williams, Wesley
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Gordy, Zedekiah Gray, Wm H Mitchell, T W H Sirman, Edward
Thoroughgood, Wm M Venables, P J
Boots and Shoes.
Brewington, C M
Cantwell, Wm B Twig, John A
Butchers.
Dryden, Robert Parsons, Nathaniel
Carriagemakers.
Moore, Wm F Nock, L H
Constables.
Bradley, Levin Cathell, James E
Disharoon, Robert Long, John
Dentists.
Bell, L H Smith, W T
Druggists.
Collier, L D Truitt, R K & Sons
Dry Goods.
Birckhead, W M & Co Brohawn, John
Furniture.
Birckhead, W M & Co
General Merchandise.
Cannon, J & Son Dashiell, Levin M Gillis, B L & Son Gray, W W
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
WM. DARMON, M. D. PHYSICIAN SURGEON, Principal Office, 1824 CAMAC ST., PHILADELPHIA, PENNA.
Has offices in the following places through Maryland and Delaware, which the Doctor vleita every three months viz: Wilmington, Dover, Seaford and Harrington in Delaware, Salisbury, Berlin and Snow Hill in Maryland. Chronic Diseases and Diseases of Women and Children, aleo private diseases and Cancers a specialty. Patienta at a distance treated by letter if accompanied by stamp for return poetage. All communicatione strictly confl- dential.
ALFRED IJAMS, Of the late firm of IJAMS & HUTCHINS, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, 125 NORTH HIGH ST. One Door South of Gay, BALTIMORE. Has always on hand a New and Choice assortment of Groceries. Teas, Wines, Flour, Liquors, &c.
CHARLES HEINZ, DEALER IN Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Brushes, Varniches, Glue, &c. No. 682 W. BALTIMORE ST. NEAR POPPLETON, BALTIMORE .. MIXED PAINTS CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
ESTABLISHED 1855.
J. F. HEISS.
MANUFACTURER OF
-AND-
FILES
RASPS.
154 EAST ST.
Bet. Ensor and Hillen, 2 squares from W. M. Depot,
BALTIMORE.
Constantly on hand an assorted stock of ready-made Files and Rasps. Old Filee and Raspe Recut on Reasonable Terms. All Work Warranted.
C. T. & C. B. Mackenzie, GENERAL DEALERS IN Carriage & Wagon Materials,
Cloths, Enameled Canvas, Patent Leather, Wheels and Wheel Timber, Axles, Shafts, Springe, Carriage Bolts, Seate, Moss, Castinge, Varnishes, Damaske, &c., &c.
No. 338 W. Baltimore St., BALTIMORE.
MURPHY & CO'S FINE CARRIAGE VARNISHES.
MOSES HECHT. S. G. PUTZEL.
HECHT & PUTZEL, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
BOOTS AND SHOES,
302 W. Baltimore Street, N. W. COR. LIBERTY, BALTIMORE.
.
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McAllister, S E Rider, G R Toadvine, A. G Toad vine, S Frank Trader Bros White, John
Grocerles and Provisions.
Adkins, J S Brewington, W L Conway, W H Fooks, M H Gordy Bros Humphreys & Tilghman Johnson, S Q Jones, M C & Co Jordan, Conrad R
Parsons, B H Rounds, W H Todd, FC & H S Venables & Parsons Williams, S T Wroteu, D S
Hardware.
Gunby, L W
Harnessmakers.
Taylor & Gillis
Hats.
Brewington, H A
Hotels. Peninsular, John Tracy Salisbury, Geo L Bradley
Justices of the Peace.
Dashiell, J M Fooks, Handy Johnson, J Maddux, M L H Truitt, John D
Livery Stables. Fooks, M H & Co Stevens, T M & Co
Lumber and Building Materials. Humphreys, Humphrey Humphreys & Tilghman Jackson, E E & Co Smith, A C & Co Williams, Mary E
Harbic Yards.
Ellis & Doward Huston, V R
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Millers. Humphreys, Humphrey Humphreys, Thomas
Millinery and Notions.
Fish, S A Hearn & Brenizer Jones, E A Magill, M J Williams, A E & Co
Painters. Aikman, Wesley Aikman, Wm Munson, A
Photographers.
Hunter, P C McBriety, G. W
Physicians,
Dennis, S P
Humphreys, E W Slemons, F M
Todd, H L
Truitt, G W
Stoves and Tinware.
Brewington & Dorman Collins, W M McBriety, J M
Taliors.
Parker, EL D Parsons, H T Parsons, Henry
Tobacconist.
Gunby, L W
Undertakers.
Abdel, R D Hill, Geo C Toadvine, M J
Watches and Jewelry. Farlow, D B Woodcock, A W
Wines and Liqnors.
Bradley & Co Conway, W H Hayman, S H Hitchins, E J Ulman, S & Bro
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SHARPTOWN
Is on the Nanticoke River 10 miles from Laurel, Del. Land, sandy loam, well cleared, varies in price at from $10 to $200 per acre, as to location andh improvement; produces fair crops ot wheat, corn, oats, hay and potatoes! M. E. and M. P. churches and two public schools. Population 400. J. T. Covington, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths.
Burford, E Fooks, J
Carpenters.
Connerly, C
Covington, John T Lankford, T W Robinson, John Willey, E S
General Merchandise.
Cooper, N C Cooper, S J Smith & Caulk Twilly & Burford Twilly, J R
Millers.
Phillips, N Robinson, Thos
Physician. Mann, Joseph H
TYASKIN
Is on the Nanticoke River, near the mouth of Wettypquin Creek, and 20 miles from Salisbury. Land, good, high and sandy, easily tilled, can be bought at from $10 to $30 per acre; produces 15 bus. wheat, 20 oats, 50 to 75 potatoes) and 30 to 50 corn. M. P. and P. E. churches. Two public schools. Popu- lation 150. Delia Moore, Postmistress.
Blacksmiths.
Messick, A D Vickers, Chas
Carpenters.
Downing, Wm T
Hemons, Geo H Larman, John S
General Merchandise.
Insley, E S D & Bro
Tilghman, John & Bro . White, Wm
Miller. Tilghman, N J
Physcians.
Catlin, Wm H Lankford, J
Shoemaker.
Anderson, John
WHITEHAVEN
Is on the Wicomico River 16 miles from Salisbury. Land, stiff clay, is val- ued at from $10 to $30 per acre; yields 15 to 20 bus. wheat, 20 oats, 30 to 50 potatoes, 40 to 60 corn, and 3 tons hay. Crops are generally good. M. E. and Baptist churches. One public school. Population 300. Ware Wain- right, Postmaster.
Blacksmith.
Burton, Philip
Coustable.
Wingate, John W
General Merchandise.
Robertson, Geo W & Co
Wainright, Ware Wingate, John W
Justice of the Peace.
Wingate, Geo
Marine Railway.
Bilingham, Wm A
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FARMERS IN WICOMICO COUNTY AND THEIR POST OFFICE ADDRESS:
Barren Creek Spg's.
Adams, John
Fields, Geo Kent, Mrs Leah E McGrath, John
Hastings, Elisha
Hayman, B F
Bacon, James E Bawn, W
Moore, Wm 8
Holloway, D E
Bennett, JN
Bennett, Lewis
Morris, J C Morris, Wm P Pollitt, John R
Parsons, E H
Bennett, Wm Bennett, Wm W
Riall, John W
Parsons, John H
Bounds, A M
Riggin, John H
Parsons, J J
Bounds, T A
Robinson, John E
Perdue, E L
Bounds, Wm J
Smith, S S
Perdue, G K
Bradley, W J
Somers, Wm D Whaland, Wm J
Green Hill.
Cooper, L H
Crawford, H N
Dashiell, O
Darby, James R
Bailey, A
Bailey, J
Graham, L Grimes, John
Davis, BF
Burbage, Samson
Hatton, Erancis Howard, N J
Downing, M B Elliott, James H
Duncan, P
Howard, Wm
Ingersoll, R J
Powell, E
Howard, H H
Taylor, James
Humphreys, T H
Taylor, Wm H
Toadvine, H T
Truitt, B W
Waller, F
Wingate, G E
Nanticoke.
Crosby, Wm P
Evans, Robert
Heath, L F
Heath, Wm D
Crawford, A J
Waller, P H
Langrell, Sam'l A
Parks, John W
Parks, Thos J
Disharoon, W
Farrington, W H
Gale, L J Giles, Thog
Turner, John
Gordy, L S
Walter, Levin T
Harris, John E
Walter, Robert
Hearn, J S
Hearn, N T
Watson, Wm 8
Willing, James R
Willing, John W
Parsonsbnrg.
Nelson, H
Rider, W P
Robertson, R G
Truitt, B W
Jackson, L L Kennerly, Luther Messick, N Phillips, Z Robertson, A A Robertson, R D Taylor, Geo Taylor, J S Taylor, R V
Quantico.
Acworth, L T
Anderson, A W
Bailey, L C
Bailey, M W
Bounds, J R
Bounds, John A
Callaway, T C
Venable, Wm Walker, WS
Jester, John F
Crawford, H N
Dashiell, C R
Davis, Jesse
Wilson, J T Wilson, L M
Wilson, Thos W Wilson, Wm Wilson, Wm F Wright, B A
Wright, C M
Wright, J N
Wright, L W
Fruitland.
Brinkley, Henry J Bussels, Gillis Cary, T Coulbourn, W H Dulaney, I HA
Bailey, Thos C Bethard, E M Downing, J W
Powellsville.
Adkins, E S
English, C W French, J P
Darby, RJ
Dashiell, Levin J
Dashiell, R
Bethard, A P
Duncan, James
Powell, J
Powell, J L
Smith, L S H
Smith, R H
Callaway, John Cooper, L
Layfield, W W
Parsons, D J
Riley, S M
Wilson, I W
Rencher, A Robertson, Sam'l Turner, A F
Walter, Wm
Holloway, J W
Kennerly, Irving
Lloyd, W Lowe, W W
Holloway, B H
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Turpin, T J Venables, G B Walter, LA H White, J H
Riverton. Bennett, Ebenezer T Bennett, Jonathan P Bradley, J Wesley Bradley, Turpin R Bradley, Wm H Cooper, L Cooper, S B Crockett, Fred'k Darby, R P Graham, Asa Gravener, Benj P Jackson, Wm J Kennerly, Isaac Kennerly, John Phillips, Roger Wright, B A Wright, Levin W Salisbury.
Adkins, Wm Anderson, H W Anderson, Isaac Brittingham, W H Brown, W J Bussels, Gillis
Carey, Ebenezer Carey, Joshua Carey, Uriah
Causey, James
Causey, Wm
Collins, J M
Collins, Joseph R Cooper, Thos B Cox, Cotman Dorman, L R Dryden, Isaac Dryden, Joshua Dykes, James Dykes, Orlando
Dykes, Peter Dykes, Wm
Fooks, G W Fooks, Henry Fooks, S H Freeny, John O Freeny, Peter
Gordy, John M Gordy, Sam'l A Goslee, Selby Gray, T F Harvey, Wm Hastings, Winder of A
Hastings, Winder of M! Hearn, B G Hearn, J W Hearn, Sam'l G Henry, John L
Hitch, Ezekiel
Hitch, G W
Hitch, Robert
Hobbs, P H Hobbs, P J
Holloway, D J
Holloway, E Q
Holloway, Elijah
Holloway, Elisha
Holloway, Ephraim Humphreys, Josephus
Johnson, Isaiah Johnson, Purnell Laws, James Lawe, W L
Leatherbury, Eben
Leonard, G W Leonard, Wm J
Livingston, Peter Lowe, Geo
Lowe, J W
Maddux, S W S
Maddux, J W
Malone, A P
Malone, E
Malone, R T
Mathews, Wm McCallister, James
Messick, G W
Mitchell, W W
Morris, John L
Morris, W R
Oliphant, Asbury
Oliphant, E M Oliphant, James Oliphant, Thos
Parker, Clayton C Parker, E P
Parker, John W
Parker, Levin Parker, Thos of A
Parsons, G W Parsons, Levin Parsons, Milton A Purdue, A H Purdue, J B
Purdue, J D Phillips, J A Phillips J C
phippin, T W pryor, W P
Reddish, John F Riggin, Byard Ruarx, G WH Ruark, J H Sermon, J W Showard, Joseph Smith, G W Smith, James F Smith, John W Staton, D J
Staton, R T Taylor, Geo H Taylor, Levin Taylor, Orlando Toadvine, A P
Toadvine, James
Trader, Christopher Trader, J H Trader, S L Twilly, L W Twilly, Wm
Wolston, E Q
Wolston, Eugene
Ward, W F
White, S Q Williams, L M
Williams, R D Wood, C H
Sharptown.
Bradley, J W Ellis, J Nichols, J A
Owens, H B
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Owens, JE
Owens, UT
Robinson, Eli
Twilly, R Walker, 8 S
Tyaskin.
Catlin, Dr Wm H
Collier, Geo E R J Cordry, Geo Cordry, James
Dashiell, Benj R Insley, È S D Insley, Geo D
Insley, James R P Insley, Valentine Br Jackson, Noah
Jones, John W Riall, John W
Roberts, Wm U Robertson, Francis
Tilghman, N J Tilghman, W & Bro Walter, Geo D
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Whitehaven.
Catlin, E W Dolby, S W Ingersoll, Rufus Larmore, M J W Roberts, James M Robertson, Geo H
Robertson, Geo W Robertson, Jas W T Robertson, Sam'l A
Robertson, Wash R&Bro
Toadvine, Henry T
Travers, Geo D A
Travers, Joseph A
Wainright, John A Wainright, Ware Wainright, Wm
White, H J
Williams, Geo Wingate, JnoW
WORCESTER COUNTY.
WORCESTER COUNTY occupies the extreme south-eastern corner of the State, and comprises the entire front on the Atlantic Ocean of about thirty-three miles, from Delaware to Virginia, and is bounded on the north by Wicomico County and the State of Delaware, east by the ocean, south by the ocean and Virginia, and west by Somerset and Wicomico counties, from the latter of which it is separated by the Pocomoke River. The ocean beach of the county is a narrow sand bar thrown up by the surf, of a width vary- ing from a few yards to over a quarter of a mile; between that bar and the mainland are large connected bodies of shoal water, known as Assa woman, Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent bays, and the upper part of Chincoteague Sound. There is now no connection between this water and the ocean, the last inlet having been closed of late years by the action of the water. Into these waters flows all the eastern drainage of the county, whilst that west of a slight central ridge flows into the Pocomoke River.
The prevailing soil is sand mixed with red and white clay. Bog iron-ore exists in numerous localities. Besides marsh, muck and peat, the county has a large supply of oyster-shell lime. Shell deposits are found covering sev- eral acres in extent, and sometimes to a depth of several feet.
Worcester is almost entirely an agricultural county, and the productions are principally corn, oats and potatoes, with immense quantities of oysters. Sweet potatoes are a considerable crop, and yield very abundantly. Fruits are being cultivated of late, and peaches and grapes do very well. The climate being much tempered by the ocean air, is mild, and permits the culti- vation of many fruits and tender vegetables in the open air which cannot withstand the severe winters of more northern latitudes, besides producing strawberries and many other market products about ten days earlier than in the upper counties, bringing the highest price and largest profits.
This county, in common with the surrounding country, possesses a large share of the finest oyster-beds, and feeding-ground for vast flocks of wild fowl, ducks, brant, etc.
Judges First Judicial Circuit-Hon. Jas. A. Stewart, Chief Judge; Hons. L. T. H. Irving and E. K. Wilson, Associate Judges. Auditor-Wm. S. Wilson. Commissioners-C. J. Purnell and John C. Handy. Clerk to Court- Irving T. Matthews, Snow Hill. Deputy-R. D. Collins. Crier-Wm. C. Bratten. State's Attorney-Samuel H. Townsend, Snow Hill. Sheriff-Levin J. Houston, Snow Hill. Warden of Jail-B. T. Richardson. Judges of Orphan's Court-Theo. W. Williams, Chief Judge; James Whaley and Fran- cis J. Hayman. Register of Wills-Geo. T. Bratten, Snow Hill. Deputy-
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MARYLAND DIRECTORY.
Geo. T. Bratten, Jr. County Commissioners-E. B. Carey, Jas. T. Young, J. T. White, Jas S. Burbage and Z. Truitt. Attorney-Geo. W. Covington. County Surveyor-Wm. Schockley. School Commissioners-J. P. R. Gillis, Geo. Townsend and Wm. Dale. Treasurer and Examiner-Geo. M. Upahur, Snow Hill. Tax Collector-L. J. Houston. Congressman First District- Hon. D. M. Henry. State Senator-Hon. L. P. Franklin. Members House of Delegates-Hons. Samuel K. Dennis, and W. S. Wilson. Terms of Circuit Court, which are held in the Court House at Snow Hill, the county seat : 3d Mondays in January, May and July, and 4th Monday in October. Popula- tion of County-White, 12,631; colored, 5,669. Registered Vote-4,418. Assessed Value of Personal, Real, Stocks and Railroad Property-$4,306,898. State and County Tax-85} cents on $100.
BERLIN
Is on the W. & P. R. R., 23 miles from Salisbury and 16 from Snow Hill. The surrounding country ia level, healthy and fertile, and the future of this place promising. It is 7 miles by rail from Ocean City, one of the most safe and delightful sea bathing beaches on the Atlantic coast. The land adjacent is aandy and clay loams, capable of easy tillage and high fertility, well adapted to the growth of cereals, fruits and vegetables. It can be bought at from $10 to $30 per acre, and yielda 15 hus. wheat, 30 corn, 15 oats, and 200 potatoes. There is an Episcopal, Presbyterian, two M. E. churches, & graded school and a colored school in the village; also Paran 64, I. O. O. F., and Evergreen 153, A. F. & A. M. Town Commissioners-L. D. Powell, President; E. B. Carey, B. Murray, P. J. Hickman and C. P. Nelson. Bailiff- Wm. Scott. Population 1,000. Charles Collins, Postmaster.
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Agents-Express & R. R.
Lawshe, Merrit Powell, L D
Agent-Real Estate. Warrington, Wm
Bakers and Confectioners. Hammond, C G Miller, P
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights.
Baker, Robert Furbush & Clarke Henry, Wm Murray, B J
Murray and Gray Taylor, K D
Boots and Shoes.
Bell, E E Hammond, R S
Carpenters and Undertakers. Adkins, Wm S Collins, O K Davis, Henry Evans, Curtis J
Holloway, Edward Jarvis, Kendall Wise, James E
Clothing.
Richardson, A A Tingle, E
Constables.
Jarvis, Cyrus W Williams, B F
Druggisis.
Hudson, H C Pitts & Henry
General Merchandise.
Anderson, Mary M & Son Bell, E E
Bratten, James M Coffin, C F
Collina, Charles Harmonson, F J
Henman, John N Hickman, P J Staton, John W Williama, C L & Co
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MARYLAND DIRECTORY.
Groceries and Produce.
Connaway, H C Jones, Isaac S Powell, J Knox Workman, Jesse
Hotel. Atlantic, Edwin L Adair
Justices of the Peace. Bratten, James M Brittingham, James Pitts, Wm D
Millers.
Case, H W & Co Quillen, John
Millinery and Notions.
Adkins, M E Davidson, Ellen R Harmonson, M E
Hudson, W F West, Mary J
Physicians.
Dirickson, E J Dirickson, J C Hammond, T T Pitts, H R Pitts, J W
Ship-timber and Lumber.
Atkins, T R Case, H W & Co
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Stores and Tinware.
Atkins, T R Richardson, J H
Tailor.
Cropper, R E
Watches and Jewelry. Howard, Geo P
BISHOPVILLE
Is 2 miles from Selbyville. Land, dark clay loam, principally cleared, is worth $40 per acre, and yields 18 bus. wheat, 40 corn, and 1 ton hay. M. E. Church South. One public school. Population 350. J. W. Evans, Post- master.
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Collins & Tubbs Dukes & Hall Hill, C A Timmons, James
Carpenters.
Campbell, Geo Harrison, Rouse Williams, Geo W
General Merchandise.
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