The History: Wilbur found a neighbor of the Tate's, a little boy named Elijah Baum, who escorted Wilbur to Bill Tate's house. Wilbur introduced himself. He would need a room and board until his brother Orville arrived with their camping equipment. Wilbur asked if he could stay at the Tate's.

William Tate and Family on the Porch of the Kitty Hawk Post Office, September, 1900.

Wilbur had not eaten anything except the jar of jelly Katharine had given him tucked away in his suitcase. Learning this, Bill's wife, Addie made Wilbur a hardy breakfast.