The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
FROM WEST POINT
New Stores and Handsome Residences
iav. Been Erected.
Especial Dispatch to The Tin1es.}

Especial Dispatch TO The Tin1es.}
WEST POINT. VA, December 27.-The
S'yal 1902 has been one OF the NEST pros
porous in the II tory of West Point
huIding operations have been very &C.
tive. New stores and residences have
gene up. and large repairs and much re-
lnrde!ing and pa nt,nS to older buildings.
Thousands of visitors have enjoyed the
salt baths and invigoraLng breeZes. ana
Though tie mulitude West Point has es-
tatiisned q reputation as ong of the nm.
est and most up-to-date summer resorts
o. the coast. The Beach .'ark Company
Us arranging special attractions for the
coming season. Many new features wall
be added for the pleasure and comfort
OF the public.
AS to tae Terminal Hotel their plans
Gre not sufficiently matured to give to the
putlic. but many surprises await in that
direction.
West Point is on a beautiful plateau,
sufficiently elevated to secure proper
drainage. and the surrounding view can
cot be- 81. passed. Standing on King Will
liam pier. G. feet long. may be seen five
coCntes bordering on the York, while
ills river presents a splendid sheet of
water, free from rocks and shoals.
slraight as an arrow as far as the eye
ca reach. Nature has provided along
these Sho. es all the elements for deSira-
BILE ilomes-a soil producing great varie-
ties: of fruit and vegetables. The rivers
frn nish cheap food and remuncrative EN-.
plcyment for hundreds of fishermen and
os stermen. In the winter season rock
FISH and other varieties are caught. and
the famous York River oyster figures
largely in the markets. In spring and
SIMMER crabs, hard and soft. come In,
along with shad, spot, trout and perch
;n abundance. AS hunting ground this
section is equal to any. and judging from
y he h,,,,f 1paE a1, &c
and preserves" surpasses most sections.
Plump partr.dges can be found in all OF
the surrounding countiss. ducks and geese
SWAIN III the rivers, and In Septem Der
arc October tie marshes OF the Mattapon,
and Pamunliey Rivers are alive With the
mysterious sora.
The coal strike sent SILVER through
tins section also. but the season has been.
70 far. so mild tha, there has been no
trouble. as wood has been plentiful. The
schools. both public and private, are do
Ing wei. The churches are In good cond!-
ton. The Baptist Church has been hand
somely decorated on the inside. and hav-
Ing very live, energetic pastor, Is In
p better condition than for years. All
Of The CHURCHES are arranging for their
Christmas festivities.
i'he oyster industry is larger than ever
before. though oysters are said. to be
scarce and not extra For the week end
Ing Dccember 2ota the oyster dealers OF
West Point paid through the L. L. Num-
forG Banking Company for labor three
thousand dollars. The Chesapeake Pack
ing Company is quite feature, handling
nil the gum. poplar. ash. elm wood etc,
tl.ey can get. The volunteer fire COM
pony has proven n blessing during the
past year and deserves much credit for
its promptness There have been more
new places Of business opened during the
v,ast twelve months than ever before,
md no failures OF Importance. The busi-
mess men claim an advance along all
fines. and predict steady prosperity for
tho coming year.