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WORCESTER COUNTY occupies the extreme south-eastern corner of the State, and comprises the entire front on the Atlantic Ocean of about thlrty-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 varying 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 Assawoman, Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent bays, and the upper part of Chincoteague Sound. There is now no connection between thls 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 ovster-shell lime. Shell deposits are found covering several 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 cultivation 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, posseses a large share of the finest oyster-beds, and feeding-ground for vast flocks of wild fowl, ducks, brant, etc.
Judges First Judicial Circuit--Jas. A. Stewart, Chief Judge; Hons. L. T. H. Irving and B. 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. States 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 Francis J. Hayman. Register of Wills-Geo. T. Bratten, Snow Hill. Deputy 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. Upshur, Snow Hill. Tax Collector-L. J. Houston. Congresaman 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: 3rd Monday s in January, May and July, and 4th Monday in October. Population of County-White, 12,681; colored, 5,669. Registered Vote-4,418. Assessed Value of Personal, Real, Stocks and Railroad Property--$4,306,898. State and County Tax-85 1/4 cents on $100.
Is on the W. & P.R. B,, 28 miles from Salisbury and 16 from Snow Hill. The surrounding country is 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 sandy 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 $80 per acre, and yields 15 bus. wheat, 80 corn, 15 oats, and 200 potatoes. There Is an Episcopal, Presbyterian, two M. E. churches, a graded school and a colored schcol in the village; also Paran 64, I O.O. F and Evergreen 158, 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.
Agent-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, H B
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
Druggists.
Hudson, H C
Pitts & Henry
General Merchandise
Anderson, Mary M & Son
Bell, E H
Bratten, James M
Coffin, C F.
Collins, Charles
Harmonson, F J
Henman, John N
Hickman, P J
Staton, John W
Williams, C L & Co
Groeeries 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
Hanmonson, M B
Hudson, W F
West, Mary J
Physicians
Dirickson, B J
Diriekson, J C
Hammond,TT
Pitts, H R
Pitts, J W
Ship-timber and Lumber
Atkins,T H
Case, H W & Co
Stores and Tinware
Atkins, T H
Richardson, J H
Tailor.
Cropper, H B
Watches and Jewelry
Howard,Geo. P.
Is 2 miles from Selbyville. Land, dark clay loam, principally cleared, is worth $40 per acre, and yields 15 bus wheat, 40 corn, and 1 ton hay. M. E. Church South. One public school. Population 850. J W. Evans, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights
Collins and Tubbs
Hill, C A
Timmons, James
Carpenters
Campbell, Geo
Harrison, Rouse
Williams, Geo W
General Merchandise
Bunting, Lemuel W H
Collins, Levin W
Evans & Blades
King, H J
Layton, Jos M & Bro
Rounds, Chas
Justice of the Peace
Parsons, B. T.
Masons
Buntin, Wm.
Dukes, Thos
Long, Peter
Millers
Blades, James B.
Melson, L. S. & Bro.
Morris, Wm. C.
Tubbs, John
Physicians
Holloway, T. A. J.
McCabe, E. H.
Is on the Wicomico & Pocomoke R. H. Land, sandy, one-half cleared, commands $15 per acre; produces 10 to 20 bus. wheat and 80 corn. M. E. and M. P. churches One public school. Population 400. James S. Taylor, Postmaster.
Agent-R. R.
Rowley Sam'l P
Blacksmith
Clayville, Wm B
Carpenters
Beauchamp, John W
Powell, Robert
Sturgis, Thos D
Fertilizers
Dukes, C B
General Merchandise.
Brittingham, J Q
Dennis, Brittingham & Co
Gladden, WmC
Jones, Jesse B
Onley, L W & Bro
Pruitt, James
Truitt, Wm W
Oyster Dealers
Diverty, Wm
Jones, E
Scarborough, Wm P
Painter.
Scarborough, John
Saw Mills
Dennis & Brittingham
Shoemaker.
Ennis, Chas E.
Is 8 miles from Queponce on the Wicomico & Pocomoke B, B, Land, clay soil, can be bought for $5 per acre; produces 10 bus. wheat, 15 corn, and 2 tons hay. Churches and schools convenient. Population 250. R. M. Powell, Postmaster.
Blacksmith
Mitchell, Wm C
Carpenters.
Fassett, Henry G
Harmon, Henry
Harmon, Richard K
Williams, N B
Censtable.
Jones, Dan'l P
General Merchandise
Bowen & Bro
Jones, Whittington
Purnell, Stephen L
Richards, John B
Lumber
Jones, Gordon B
Lytle, James B
West, Nathan G
Shoemaker.
Taylor, James S
Is on the Pocomoke River 20 miles from Snow Hill, and is the terminus of the W. & Somerset R. R, which gives it communication with the eastern markets. It has direct communication with Baltimore by an excellent line of steamers, the Eastern Shore Steamboat Co., and is eitensively engaged in the manufacture of lumber and building material, has several ship yards, a steam marine railway and a manufacturer or fertilizers. Oyster packing and lime burning are flourishing interests. It has a large and well kept hotel, a graded high and other schools. The lands are well adapted to fruit growing, trucking and farming. They range in value from $7 to $25 per acre, as to location and improvement, yield 5 to 15 bus wheat, 10 to 40 corn, 10 to 25 oats, and 125 to 200 potatoes. The character of the lands are diverse, having sand loams with red clay subsoil; sand loams and white clay formations in close proximities. The timber is composed of pine, oak, cypress and gum. Population 1,500. J. H. Vincent, Postmaster.
CHURHCES AND PASTORS.-M. E., Rev. T. O. Ayres; M. P., Rev. B. F. Benson; Presbyterian, Rev. L. P. Bowen; Baptist, Rev. James Handy; Episcopal, Rev. John Crosadale, and two African M. E. churches.
TOWN COMMISSIONERS.-Geo. W. Landing, President; James Lockerman, Littleton Ewell, John Clark and Zadoc Hall. Bailiff--W. T. Mills
Bakers and Confectionrers
Jones, J J & Co
Mason, Mrs S A
Payne, Mrs B A
Smullin, Mary A
Stubbins, Keziah
Whittington, Mrs P
Barbers
Dixon, J H
Scofield, Robert F
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights.
Angelow, John G
Boston, Sam'1 J
Dennis, Isaac
Mills, W T
Paradee & Bro
Toadvine, J T
Bricklayers and Planterers
Bird, Caidwell P
Richards, James
Butchers.
Quinn, W W & Bro
Carpenters and Undertakers.
Ballard, Isaac
Cranmer, A W
Davis, Isaac
Dayis, L T
Duer, Littleton
Merrill, John S
Ross, Ralph
Stevenson Bros
Constable.
Lockerman, James
Dentists.
Bohn, Henry
Truitt, Geo. T.
Druggists
Fontaine, Edgar
Lloyd, C C
Truitt, Dr D J O
Fertilizer Manufacturers
Freeman & Co
General Merchandise and Groceries.
Ardis, Edward
Benson, A H
Clarke, E H & Co
DeKay, Henry A
Dickinson, W S
Dryden, F H
Hall Bro & Co
Hall,C S & Co.
Henry, Robert
Landing, James H
Marshall, A G
Melvin, E
Merrill, I H
Plichard, M
Polk, H G
Selby, J W
Smullin & Bro
Stevens, M E
Young & Bro
Harnessmaker
Hughes, Isaac T.
Hotel
Clarke, Henry C Powell Jr
Justices of the Peace
Corbin, John
Quinn, W W
Lime Manufacturers,
DeKay, H A & Co
Livery Stables.
Twilley & Bro
Marine Railways and Ship Builders.
Clarke, Wm J S & Co
Craunrer, A W
Crockett, D J
Hall Bro & Co
Millers and Lumber.
Clarke, Wm J S & Co
Dixon, Richard T & Sons
Stevenson, Thos F & R M
Young & Bro
Millinery.
Hall, Araminta
Henderson, Mrs W B
Tipton M A
Packers-Oyster and Fruit
Agular, Joseph
Ray, R. R
Painters,
Bullen, Wm
Rowley, Chas
Phyicians
Coston, I T
McMaster, J T B
Quinn, S B
Truitt, D J O
Restaurant
Furniss, I J
Shoemakers.
Blaine, Thos J
Richards, J B
Rowley, Wm H
Silverthorne, J W
Stoves and Tinware.
Dryden, Henry & Son
Tailors
Jones, Wm F
Polk, B G
Tobacconists
Houston, H H
Young, Edward F
Watches and Jewelry.
Sartorius, Geo W & Son
The county seat, is situated on the Pocomoke River at the head of navigation, and on the Breakwater, Frankford & Worcester R, R, which connects It with all of the railroads of the Peninsuila It has a good trade in lumber and does a thriving business with the surrounding country. It has good schools and churches, well kept hotels and excellent health. The soil of the P.O. district Is mainly composed of sand loams, and admirably adapted to fruit and truck farming; the average price of lands for the district is from $5 to $20 per acre; they produce in wheat from 8 to 16, in oats about the same, corn 10 to 40 and in potatoes 100 to 200 bus. per acre. The timber is composed of oak, pine, hickory, poplar, gum and cypress. There is a graded and a public school. M. E., M. P., P. E. and Presbyterian churches. Ocean Lodge, I.O.O.F.. Town Commissioners-Dr. Charles B. Jones, President; H. J. Clayville, Samuel J. Price, H. Bowen and William Riggin. Bailiff -Capt. Peter Truitt. Population 1,300. James S. LeCompte, Postmaster.
Agent-Railroad and Express
Parker, Chas
Walton, Wilbur
Attorney at Law
Barnes, A P
Covington, Geo W
Farrow, W H W
Purnell, Clayton J.
Purnell, Geo W
Townsend, Sam'1 H
Upshur, Geo M
Wilson, W S
Auctioneer
Pruitt, E P
Purnell, Wm
Barbers.
Jones, Wm
Kennard, Nicholas
Druggists
Cottingham, P D & CO
Smith, E W F
General Merchandise and Groceries
Agnew, Robert
Benson, J A
Bowen, H
Causey, Levin
Collins & Bro
Cropper & Bratten
Ennis, James A
Granam,W A & S A
Handy, John O
LeCompte, James J S
Messaick, Theodore B
Nairne & Johnson
Payne, Geo S & Bro
Pentland, A C
Price & McAllen
Purnell, Thos D
Richardson, Moore & Smith
Richardson, Wm
Belby, James H
Belby, B T
Vincent, Mrs Mary
Harnessmaker
Bevans, Geo E
Hotels
National, J S Price
Washington, Jno B Nock
Justices of the Peace
Mesaick, James G
Russell, Daniel P
Livery Stables
Selby, James H
Smith, A W
Lumber Manufacturers
Pocomoke Steam Mill Co
Richardson, Moore & Smith
Millers
Purcell, John M
Richardson, Moore, Smith & Co
Staton & White
Millinery
Hubbell, May
Johnson, Mrs Jane
Sturgis, Mrs Jane
Painters
Carey, Everett
Russell, Francis
Physicians
Aydelotte, J S
Jones, C P
Marshall, E W
Purcell, James
Tingle, E M
Shingle Manufacturers
Staton & White
Shoemakers
Clayville, H J
Guthrie, John
Phillips, S J
Price, J P
Stoves and Tinware
Cullen, Wm P
Surgis, John I
Tailors
Muller, F W
Walls & Wimbrough
Watches and Jewelry
Vincent, John W
Agent-Railroad
Long, E J
Blacksmith
Ilife, Wm
Carpenters
Clayville, E. Q.
Taylor, John
General Merchandise
Childs, Tappin & Co
Hornston, L J
Taylor, B & Son
Wandell, H
Wharton, P E &Son
Hotel.
Burbage, John H
Livery Stables
Selby, Wm H
Machinist
Dashiell, J A
Oyster Dealers.
Hudson, K B
Marshall, Wm H
Parsons, H
Peyton, J W
Price, Gideon
Price, Thos S
Thu, G W
Waters, J B
Physicians
Lindsey, James A
Parker, J T
Shoemaker
Beachboard, J J
Is on the Wicomico & Pocomoke R. R. 19 miles from Salisbury. Land, red clay, varies in value from $5 to $80 per acre; produces an average amount of wheat, corn, potatoes, &c. Chu~hes and schools convenient. Popula tion 75. D.W. Massey, Postmaster.
Carpenter
Williams, Wm
General Merchandise
Godfrey, C H
Massey, D. A.
Shoemaker
Esham, Geo.
Is on the Wicomico & Pocomoke R. R. Land, red clay and sandy, is worth from $10 to $50 per acre; produces 20 to 80 bu& wheat, and 10 to 50 corn. Churches and schools near. Population 25. S.S. Johnson Postmaster.
Agent-R. R.
Johnson, S. S.
General Merchandise
Johnson, S.S.
Johnson, Thos. J.
Physician
Lane, S. W.
Saw Mill
Low & West
Shoemaker
Richardson, Wm. W.
Is on the Wicomico & Pocomoke R. R. 16 miles from Salisbury. Land, red clay and sand barns, principally cleared, can be bought outside of town from $5 to $15 per acre; yields 5 to12 bus. wheat and 20 to 50 corn. Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Two public schools. Population 150. Harry A. Hammond, Postmaster.
Blacksmith
Clifton, Leander
Carpenters
Hamblin, Asher
Parsons, Mitchell D.
General Merchandise
Dale, Jas. S. & Bro.
Hall, Lambert
Timmons & Co.
Miller
Whitaker, Jonathan E.
Physicians
Gilliss, John P. B.
Hearn, Wm. T.
Berlin.
Baker, Solomon
Bethard, Wm
Boss James
Boston, J
Briddle, Joseph
Bunting, Josiah
Coffin, David
Coffin, Isaac
Coffin, Joel
Cooper, John
Davis, Thos
Franklin, L P
Gault, Mimes
Gray, E
Griffin, M
Hastings, Mrs Julia
Hastings, Major
Henry, Jas P
Henry, John W
Henry, Zadock P
Jones, Jas T
Kelly, Wm
Marshall, J M
Massey, James
Mitchell, H
Mumford, James H
Mumford, Wm
Nelson, Philip
Powell, A J
Powell, Geo
Powell, James Z
Powell, W H
Powell, W T
Pruitt, Geo
Purnell, Dr F J
Purnell, J S & H
Quillen, Henry
Qullien, John
Quillen, Samuel
Quillen, Stephen H
Quillen, T N
Reed, J E
Selby, W B B
Showell, Lemuel
Stokes, Granville
Taylor, B Jones
Tingle, Thos N
Truitt, Littleton
Williams, Cyrus L
Williams, Joseph
Bishopville
Carey, John L B B
Collins, Joshua
Collins, Wm H
Day, James
Hudson, Levin
Ryan, Elijah E
Warren, Josiah
White, Wm B
Girdle Tree Hill
Beachhoard, John J
Bennett, Peter J
Bishop, Chas W
Bonnewell, Edward
Denston, Francis
Devreaux, James
Devreaux, John
Dukes, F J
Gordy, Benj
Hancock, Thos
Hill, Geo H
Jester, Michael
Jones, W K
Jones, James N
Moore, Levin J
Onley, Henry J
Rowley, Henry C
Rowley, WmH
Scarborough, James
Selby, James P
Newark.
Adkins, John M
Ayres, Harry H
Boston, Wm S
Bowen, Chas L
Bowen, Sam'l S
Davis, James E
Godfrey, Sam'l
Jackson, Henry P
Jones, Chas P
Jones, Dan'l P
Jones, E W
Jones, Wm H
Lank, John
Littleton, A P
Pitts, Robert
Powell, Geo E
Powell, Wm
Purcell, Abel
Riggin, Geo K
Tilghman, Wm S
Williams, N B
Newtown.
Adams, Sam'l
Aydelotte, Benj
Aydelotte, Wm J
Benson, Elias
Benson, Thos
Bishop, Wm
Blades, Saunders
Blades, Wm L
Bonnewell, B. E.
Bonnewell, James
Bonnewell, W C
Boston, A. T.
Boston, W. T.
Burnett, John A.
Carseley, Sam'l
Causey, Edward
Clogg, James
Cluff, R. W.
Coston, Wm K
Dale, Chas
Dale, Rev Wm
Dennis, S. K.
Dougherty, E L.
Dryden, J H
Dryden, R. J.
Gray, James
Hall, Zadoc
Hancock, Geo.
Hancock; James
Hargis, T W
Hargis, W T
Hayward, J E
Henderson, J E
Henderson, Rebt
Holland, Peter
Horsey, John B
Jones, Alfred
Jones, Benj
Jones, Gec W
Jones, J S
Jones, Julius
Jones, Major.
Jones, Moses
Jones, Oliver
Landing, G W
Landgin, James H
Lankford, Arthur
Lankford, John S
Lankfbrd, E K B
Laskey, Geo W
Mason, Ayres
McCready, Harvey
McMaster, S S
Melvin, D S
Merrill, A. D.
Merrill, D. B.
Merrill, F. B.
Merrill, H. T.
Milbourn, Sam'l
Miller, N. C.
Mills, Edward
Mills, L. P.
Mills, Stephen
Mitchell, H. J.
Murray, James
Outen, Peter
Payne, Edward
Payne, John W.
Payne, R.
Payne, Wm.
Philips, Thos.
Pilchard, Alfred
Pilchard, Henry
Pilchard, M.
Pilchard, R.
Pilchard, Thos.
Pilchard, Wm.
Polk, W. S. C.
Polk, Whittington
Redden, Isaac
Redden, John
Redden, S. A.
Robinson, Capt.
Ross, Frank
Schoolfield, W. U.
Schoolfield, Wm. M.
Scott, Elijah
Staff, Theodore
Tarr, John
Toadvine, Thadd
Townsend, C. D.
Townsend, Glen
Trader, Edward
Trader, Littleton
Trader, Wm.
Ward, David
Ward, Wm.
West, Philip
White, J. B.
White, Urbane
Young, Louis
Snow Hill
Atkinston, R.
Bailey, Littleton
Barnes, W. D.
Blades, James
Blades, Theodore
Bratten, Thos.
Bromly, Geo. T.
Burroughs, James P.
Carmean, B.
Clayville, C. W.
Collins, Josiah
Conner, Isaac
Conner, J. B.
Corbin, J. B.
Cottingham, Jas.
Davis, James
Dickinson, John
Dryden, Samuel
Ellis, Joseph
Ellis, Wm.
Fooks, Dewitt C.
Hales, M.
Hayward, Geo.
Johnson, T. J.
Johnson, W. P.
Lane, Sidney
Mason, S. E.
Mitchell, L. P.
Nelson, S. F.
Only, H. T.
Penewell, N.
Powell, Wm.
Purnell, Jas. L.
Purnell, John M.
Richardson, E. A.
Richardson, Joseph
Richardson, Wm.
Rowley, W. H.
Rowley, W. K.
Scarborough, W. J.
Sharkey, Peter
Shockley, J. H.
Shockley, S. F.
Shockly, U. F.
Shockly, Wm.
Short, Cannon
Spence, Irving
Spencer, B.
Sturgis, Jacob H.
Taylor, T. J.
Timmons, Jno. B.
Todd, R. S.
Townsend, A. J.
Truitt, S. P.
Vincent, Wm. M.
Williams, T.
Wilson, E. K.
Wilson, S. H.
Stockton
Collins, James H.
Collins, James H., Jr.
Conklin, Geo.
Jones, Henry
Rowley, Wm. A.
Smack, James
St. Martin's
Fassitt, Geo. W.
Fassitt, M. J.
Gilliss, John S.
Jacobs, C. W.
Jones, T. A.
Massey, John K.
McGregor, James
White, R.
Wyatt, J. M.
Wesley
Davis, James E.
Holston, Benj.
Johnson, Benj. T.
Johnson, S. R.
Johnson, Thos P.
Johnson, W. S.
Paradise, K.
Rutledge, James L.
Shockley, Joshua
Timmons, John B.
Whaleysville
Adkins, Edward
Adkins, Garrettson
Adkins, Josiah
Baker, Samuel
Beauchamp, Peter
Brimer, Alex
Brittingham, Chas.
Carey, Isaac
Dale, James S.
Dale, John B.
Dale, John M.
Dale, Peter W.
Davis, James
Davis, Jesse B.
Davis, Littleton E.
Davis, Peter L.
Davis, Wm. G.
Donaway, P.
Hamblin, John
Hamblin, Wm.
Hickman, Elsey T.
Lewis, James
Littleton, John
Powell, K.
Pruitt, Thos.
Smith, John
Smith, Samson
Truitt, Geo.
Warrington, Sam'l.
