Local notices and life events from Stevens shore to Talbot county
Two shad were caught at Stevens shore on Thursday. Jeremiah Fisher, colored, received an extra pension. Col. Joel Thomas of Queen Anne county died Monday night. Rev J W Easley now pastor at Chestertown was born in Kentucky. Thomas Heather sold the Ponder House at Milton. H C Dugdale & Co Baltimore merchants assigned. Many colored people attended the Delaware Conference in Salisbury. Dunnock opens a new line of dress goods. Burglars stole a gold watch and $27 from G B Collier in Salisbury. Rev John A E B Wilson preached at Easton M E Church. Rev G W Townsend to preach in Morristown this week. Centreville Advocate to be sold at public sale. W Lee Dixon paid $200 damages for the Royal Oak collision. Thos O'Connell of Mullin & Son will be in town with samples. Meredith of Denton's barber shop prepared for court week with tensors and periodicals. C L S C meets at Miss Jennie Griffin's. program listed. Watson Jackson bought Castle Haven on the Choptank River. National Editorial Association meet in San Francisco May 18. peninsula reps named. H C Mearns received a holly jug-handle as a novelty gift at Trappe. Cashier West received new file cases and depository for checks. Mrs Mary Elizabeth Fitzjarrell died in Sheffield Ala at 52. Henry Dyer, colored, died of paralysis after an accident in Judge Lowe's stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Jeremiah Fisher
Col
Joel Thomas
Queen Anne County
J. W. Easley
Chestertown
Kentucky
Thomas E. Heather
Ponder
Milton
Salisbury
Dunnock
G. BR. Collier
John A. EB. Wilson
Easton M. E. Church
G. W. Townsend
Morristown
N. J
Centreville
William H. Legg
Howard Bryant
J. H. C. Legg
W. Lee Dixon
Royal Oak
C. C. Wheeler
Thos. O’connell
J. T. Mullin & Son, Clothiers
Wilmington
Meredith
Denton
Jennie Griffin
W. E. Brown
Serge
Yorktown
T. P. Fisher
May Fisher
Watson Jackson
Jackson
Fl. HH
Laura B. Bfull
New York
Snow Hill Messenger
J. Bascom Clark
Sussex Journal
Clarence Hor Lson
Crisfield Leader
Drowning of Walter Richardson in Chesapeake Bay
Walter Richardson formerly of this place drowned near Sharp's Island on Monday during a gale. His boat capsized as rescuers pursued him. he clung to the boat and died from exposure. A coroner's jury on Tilghman Island attributed death to exposure. Remains were brought to Denton for interment at the Catholic cemetery. He was a former compositor for the Journal and served in the lighthouse service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Richardson
Oxford
Sharp’s Island
Tilghman’s Island
Eugene Douglass
Denton
Father Ott
Mr. Richardson
William Richardson
Government
Ile
Journal
Jailyard artesian well pushing for good water
Mr J R K Shannahan continues drilling in the jail yard, reaching about 325 feet. Black sand is brought up as the drill passes, with large stones delaying progress. A fifteen horsepower engine powers a water jet to lift earth and stones, and officials hope for a spring soon. If needed, a windmill pump may be bought to ensure a steady jail water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. K. Shannahan
Shannahan
Orphans Court Proceedings Itemize Estates and Appointments
The Orphans court on Tuesday received from Mrs. Charlotte Porter administratrix of George W. Porter deceased final account. Matilda Vane administratrix of Emory Vane deceased presented her bond and obtained order to sell personal estate. George W. White of Philadelphia appointed administrator of George C. White deceased. B Gootee Stevens presented the last will of Lloyd Haines colored deceased. Walter J. Hoffman guardian to Matilda M. Hoffman. Levin P. Williams executor of Madison Williams presented report of sales conditionally ratified. J B Fietcher executor of Joshua Johns presented account of sales conditionally ratified. Time of administrators of Jacob Smith extended. William Stevens presented appraisal of the estate of the site Gootee Stevens. J W Dean executor of John Dean presented account of sales etc passed. Helen W. Shields executor of Catherine Davis obtained order to give notice to creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Porter
George W. Porter
Matilda Vane
Emory Vane
George W. White
Philadelphia
George C. White
B. Gootee Stevens
Lloyd Haines
Walter J. Hoffman
Matilda M. Hoffman
Levin P. Williams
Madison Williams
J. B. Fietcher
Joshua Johns
Jacob Smith
William Stevens
Gootee Stevens
J. W. Dean
John Dean
Helen W. Shields
Catherine Davis
Twenty Thousand at Que Inn Lock Catch
In Delaware City at the canal lock on Monday morning Charlie Jefferson secured a single catch of 20 000 fine fish. The Delaware and Chesapeake canal directors oppose commerce during Sabbath, opening the canal only after midnight Sunday. Spring herring gather at the lock mouth, a phenomenon worth witnessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Que Inn
Delaware City
Charlie Jefferson
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
Delaware Bay
Brice Douglass Featured on Journal Card
Brice Douglass, painter and paper-hanger, has a card published in today’s Journal. County commissioners publish a statement detailing the county’s financial condition. Court attendees are informed that Dunnock’s offers the finest new spring goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice Douglass
Today
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in March
Real estate records show numerous transfers in Ridgely Greensborough Choptank and Denton towns, including Greene to Baker and to Saulsbury, Taylor to Gorrell, and multiple 100s of acres changing hands with prices listed from 60 to 8 000 dollars. Marriage licenses include Waller and Bryan and others, with remarriage due to misplaced certificate, plus local church appointments across Maryland towns and notices of residents moving or visiting Denton and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Greene
Henry Baker
Ridgely
A. G. Saulsbury
Charlotte C. Baggs
Greensborough
James N.yodd
William C. Satterfield
Charles R. Willoughby
Adah H. Willoughby
Joshua W. Bryant
John H. van Gesel
Denton
Peter J. Patchett
Adah N. Willoughby
William BR. Howard
William S. Ridgely
Alexander Armstrong
Isaac Hyner
F. Mazen
Percy M. Lewis
Isaac Brumbaugh
William J. Wright
Willian HE. Embury
George T. Shockley
William HE. Shockley
William R. Martin
William Rick
Frank Chaubers
Thomas H. Anderson
Gustaf
Delaware portraits in industrial edition include Stevens Davis and Clark
The Dover industrial edition prints portraits of Delaware leaders Colonel William I. Stevens of Seaford Doctor W. F. Davis and Thomas S. Clark of Dover born in Maryland and rising in state affairs Stevens heads Seaford oyster packing and politics with a forecast he may become governor Davis serves on medical and pension boards while Clark operates extensive real estate ventures in the state. Services at St Pauls Reformed Church were held with pastor Wagaman from Lancaster and Easter services were anticipated. The Y W C A held a hygienic dress meeting as Miss Lillie Greene purchased books for Furmans Grove school. A Mount Penn Iron Company worker adds an iron awning at Saulsbury Bros. Mrs Furman returns from New York and Jersey City. Sm ithville grows from two houses fifty years ago to a village of eighty with new stores mills and shops driven by schools transport religion and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Delaaware
Dover Fuer
Delaware
William l. Stevens
Seaford
W. F. Davis
Thomas S. Clark
Dover
Diamond State
Maryland
Caroline County
Templeville
Stevens
Our County
Tie
Seaford Weis
Davis
Delaware State Medical Society
Pension Board
Flo
Federalsburg
Clark
St. Paul’s .Reformed Church
Wagaman
Lancaster
Irving
Hla F. Smith
Mount Penn Iron Company
Philadelphia
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Lillie T. Greene
Furmans Grove
A. G. Furman
New York
Jersey City
W. A. Sigler
Samuel G. Smith
Smwithville
Linstern
Speculation Over Proposed Paper Mill Near Queen Anne
There is considerable speculation about a proposed paper mill to be located here. Capitalists are said to seek a land tract adjacent to Queen Anne for a large mill and dwellings for employees. Railroad Agent Clark assumed charge of the Easton office on April 1. Mrs. Charles HW Mahoney becomes relief agent from the Delaware road in Clark's former post. Powell's creamery will begin operations in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
Clark
Easton
Charles HW. Mahoney
Delaware Road
Powell
Local notices and ads headline a Sunday sermon and store changes
Rev Po OF. Wabler will preach his first sermon here next Sunday morning. Mr Will Bowdle of Wilmington is visiting relatives. Miss Carrie Hobbs visited Miss Mary Mowbray. Jar rel Nichols announce new spring stock worth thirty thousand dollars at Easton. Richards Pearsall sold store to HE Heather son of M Heather. Wheat in Balti 96 cents, corn 47 cents. Rev J W Hammersley moves to the Western Shore. Republican primaries on the 16th inst. Col Gadd comments on naptha yachu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po OF. Wabler
Will Bowdle
Wilmington
Delaware
Jarrel & Nichols
New Spring
Eastoh
Maryland Legislature Advances General Assessment Law
The Australian Ballot Law applies statewide after approval by the Governor. An amendment to the constitution seeks re submission removing poll tax and income tax provisions. The House adopts a pledge to enact a general assessment law with a listing feature and penalties short of imprisonment. The Hayes assessment bill gains broad support. Queen Anne's County may move to a cash basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Elegand
Wicomico
Democratic
House of Delegates
General Assembly
Queen Anne's County
Maryland items note eater, will, mishap and plans
In Maryland, Billy Clifton of Talbot county ate 25 sweet cakes, 9 glasses of water, and a half gallon of cider in 39 minutes. George Hollis of Vienna district Dorchester county made a will and died by his own hand. Lizzie Messicks of Easton suffered facial injury after striking a barb wire fence. Senator Gorman expects to move into a new Laurel house by July. Norse deaths from grippe reported in Arundel county. Donnock's plans a canning house at the Fuckahoe River bridge and will supply seed for 75 acres of tomatoes this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Clifton
Talbot County
Champion
George Hollis
Vienna
Dorchester County
Gorman
Laurel
Arundel
Donnock
Goodson
Jacob Andrew
Fuckahoe River Bridge
Dress Goods And Ready Made Suits At Wide Range
A bustling department store showcases hundreds of dress goods from Scotch and French cottons to crinkled Wool Crankles and Javanaise silks. Highlights include 15c ginghams, Alaire Antique silks, and exclusive prints. Ready made suits for men and boys feature multiple styles, prices from 5 to 25 dollars, and an emphasis on value.
Tailored Hats and Trousers Offer Bargain Line
Stuffs to pick from include foreign and domestic goods. Bang up English Worsteds go into stylish trousers at eight dollars per pair. Men's Derby Hats priced at two fifty and three dollars attract buyers. Names alone rival any derbies, a superior Derby at two dollars. Silk Hats, a Silk Hat season, start at four dollars. Soft hats in light or dark go for two fifty.
Easter selections at the bookstore bright and ready
The store presents Easter items including Lenten books by top authors and assorted Easter booklets in various shapes and sizes. Cards and novelties in season colors, with celluloid covers and hand attached cards, are offered at 10 to 20 cents each.
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Denton Journal
APHIR
Sox
AW Parks
South
North
Nuoth
Preton
Gwo al
DO & CL
OR. OR
Preston
QO A.M
Alm Ma South
Public Business
Orphans
Levy Court
the Local Department
H. C. Dugdale & Co
Baltimore Commission
H.C. Mearns
Delaware & Chesapeake Railroad
Trappe
Mary Elizabeth Fitzjarrell
Nehemiah C. Fitzjarrell
Sheffield
Ala
John Jester
Talot
Abrs
Alex. Gadd
John P. Jester
Henry Dyer
Judge Lowe
Henry
The
Artesian Weil
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Dunnock's
Clucoit
Stephen L. Waller
Edith MM. Bryan
William Green
Della O. Friend
Benjamin Webb
Emily Chamberlain
Persoust
S.I. Waller
Edith Bryan
Rich
R. C. Jones
Clifton Springs
Alexandria
Ind
Wmn. F. Deekens
B. J. Cox
University of Maryland
E. C. Fields
Lowe Street
Wm. R. Emerson
This Place
Hamilton Lumber Company
Baltimore
Charles H. Gibson
Alrs. Seimple
Louisville
W. RR. Mowbray
Williston
J. M. Wilkinson
James Sapp
George T. Melvin
A. G. Towers
Maryland Agricultural College
Margaret Andrew
Rosa Williams
Tfillsborough
Jennie Rees
Marydel
MM. i Church South
M. KE. Church South
Warrisonburg
Queen Anne's
F. T. Griffith
Church Hill
C. E. Simmons
Hillsborough
C.S. Stanton
Carleston D. Harris
W. L. Dolly
J. W. Mitchell
P. T. Scott
Harmony
J. E. D. Grisby
Umlock
Peter Burroughs
G. T. ‘Fownsend
N. W. Moore
T. J. Elbert
HE. ‘T. Johnson
J. HE. Cooper
A. L. Henry
Statetasttle
Concorns
Carrie Hobbs
Mary Mowbray
Wm. A. Jarrett
Second District
Balti
J. W. Hammersley
Col. Gadd
Matters IN
Lizzie Messicks
Thomas O’connell
Jas. T. Mutt & Son
Cannamakery
Mawel
Glasgow
St. Ste
Universal Library of Popular
America
Thurhy
Dimity
Cretonne
Hartshorn
Haltimore
Iumene
Charles St
Corner Bank Lane
Fayette
Baltimore St
Charles St. Con Bank Lane
Thencard
No. TN
Binder
Varmers
TUL
AY Thes Place
Sam’l Griffin
Qamull Griffin
Denton, Mo
Isrice Douglass
Hobbs’? Corner, Md
Jarrell
Mattings
Butterick
Jarrell & Nighols
Lhlye
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