Local Department Notes and March Real Estate Transfers
Adveh school to be established at Haslock. School Board seeks coal proposals. Many students spend holidays at home. Hillsboro town incorporation bill passed. Read law amendment and Caroline almshouse addition bills passed. Court docket shows appearances and appeals. real estate transfers record March activity. Obituaries note Elizabeth Sullivane and Susanna Sisk. local packers meet to discuss tomato canning standards. Community news covers deaths, trials, and upcoming school events.
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Adveh
Haslock
Winfield Allee
William Allaband
T. W. Porter & Son
Barrsville
Hillsboro
Caroline County
Hobbs
Ocean City
Trimper & Cropper
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Company
Denton Bridge
Elizabeth Sullivane
M. Luther Sullivane
Agner
Chestnut Grove
Concord
Davis
Association of Maryland
Denton
Peninsula
Dover
Susanna Sisk
Easton
Miss Sisk
Col
Albert W. Sisk
Robert Patton
Preston
Jonathan W. Kerr
Joseph F. Sisk
Cordova
Thomas Sisk
Robert Wayman
Spencer Ross
A. W. Wayman
Anna Brumbaugh
B. B. Brumbaugh
Tuckabee Neck
Mary H. Sherfy
Gettysburg
Sherfy
Joseph Sherry
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Caroline Werrington
John Uertimeton
Delaware
RR. W. Emerson
Harry A. Roe
Herrington
Journal Subscription Drive Boosts Local News Reach
A community subscription push expands access to daily reporting. Residents are urged to subscribe to the JouRNAL to support in-depth local coverage, with incentives and tiered plans highlighted by the publisher.
Preston church hosts lectures by Rev Smith and plays planned
Prestotrn Rev d E Smith pastor of New Jerusalem Church delivers lectures on spiritual man and New Church doctrines in Preston with questions answered. A delegation from the Ladies Aid meets them and the parsonage pantry fills in anticipation. A Play by Preston talent “Aunt Jerushas Quilting Party” and “No Man Wanted” set for April 14 Easter Monday at 7:30 pm admission 25 cents. Regular school disruptions noted with holidays and visits by Lizzie Noble and Oswald Redhead.
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D. E. Smith
New Jerusalem Church
Preston
UA. Green
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jerusha
Everbody
Academy
Lizzie Noble
Delaware
Dayton
Oswald Redhead
Jas. Noble
Under the Laurels to be staged by Lederalsburg High
The Lederalsburg High School to present the drama Under the Laurels on the 19th of August with proceeds aiding the school fund. Local smallpox patients east of town near the Delaware line are recovering as strict measures curb spread. Prof. Robinson left for Baltimore to seek Philippines service, Edwin Lowe injured by a busted guano, treated by Dr. Jefferson. Mrs. Mary Noble and Dr. Charles Noble from Philadelphia visited town. Mrs. AH. M. Carroll is ill with Mrs. Mary Noble nursing. Rev. W. L. White preached at the M. E. Chapel.
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Apu
Delaware
Robinson
Baltimore
Philippines
Edwin Lowe
Jefferson
Mary Noble
Charles Noble
Philadelpha
AH. M. Carroll
Preston
W.L. White
M. E. Chatrel
Epworth League Holds Monthly Meeting At Chaffinehs Home
The Epworth League monthly movie business meet met at Mrs. J L Chaffinehs home on Wednesday evening with many members and visitors present for a pleasant gathering. Rev S P Shipman spent days in Baltimore attending the Baltimore M E B Conference at Fayette St ME Church. Rev E E Dison of Pennsylvania gave an exhortation after Sunday service. Miss Iden Hignatt visits Baltimore for Easter holidays. Mr and Mrs Charles Callaway of Philadelphia are visiting here.
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Epworth League
J. L. Chaffineh
P. Shipman
Baltimore
M. EB
Fayette St. ME. E
E. E. Dison
Pennsylvania
Iden Hignatt
Charles Callaway
Philadelphia
Harmony Church Finances Correction for March Announcement
A Harmony Church note corrects a prior statement about finances. The March report claimed 330 dollars raised this year as the most ever, whereas four years ago under Pastor Beauchamp, 526 dollars was raised without difficulty.
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Fowling Creek
Harmony M
Harmony Church
Bro. Beauchamp
Mrs Merriken Hosts and Visits Noted in Kennedyville
Hobbs Mrs J E Merriken of Kennedyville spent part of last week with relatives in Hobbs. Mrs D W Moore of Federalsburg has been visiting Mrs Manning Merriken.
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J. E. Merriken
Kennedyville
Hobbs
D. W. Moore
Federalsburg
Manning Merriken
Social News Notes From Denton Salute Local Patrons
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Chlar hosted a Friday gathering with friends in Denton. Miss Florence Jones and Miss Hila Nattle led prize winners, while a dinner featured chicken salad Maryland biscuits and coffee. The Dover Diarachta notes Temple and Emerson wed in Willington as local society circles celebrate. A farmer undertaker Mr D C Adams has buried forty two relatives, a remarkable record across kinfolks.
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Willan D. Chlar
Florence Jones
Hila Nattle
Kemp Stevens
Thomé Jones
Alday Whithy
Ida Downes
Maryland
D.C. Adams
Bloomery M. FE. Church
Adamsville
Del
Adams
Nerces
Superintendent Stephens' Good Work in School Reform
Maryland education reform moves forward as the general school bill passes House and awaits Senate. State Superintendent Bates Stephens crafted the system after study to establish a comprehensive model with a minimum $300 teacher pay. A snow fell on Palm Sunday.
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Stephens
Pirate City Times
Maryland
House
Senate
Bates Stephens
Social Notes From Watrobe And Nearby Towns
Miss J Lucy Thomas of Watrobe Pa spent the week with Miss Blanche Hobbs. They plan to return to Wilson College next week. Mrs T V Johnson with her daughters and Miss Anna Fisher visit relatives in New York. Mr and Mrs J M Emerson of Ansonii Conn are guests of relatives in town. Mrs W D Abler has spent several days with her parents at Afis. S A C Peters visits by her daughter Mrs John S Barnhat. William TH Deweese Esquire was in Baltimore several days this week. Mr and Mrs J I Cooper were in Philadelphia this week, Miss Mabellark visits friends in Philadelphia.
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Leander Thomas
Robert Starkey
Thomas
Adamsville
Delaware
Della Graham
Philadelphia
E. E. Dixon
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Nuttle
Harry Collins
AK. Anderson
H. ‘I’. Nuttle
J Lucy Thomas
Watrobe
Blanche Hobbs
Wilson College
T. V. Johnson
Anna Fisher
New York
J. M. Mmerson
Ansonii
Connu
W. D. Abler
Williston
Afis
S. A.C. Peters
John S. Barnhat
William TH. Deweese, Esq
Baltimore
J. 1. Cooper
Philiadelphia
Mabellark
Families Return and Visit in New York and Nearby
Mrs. W. FE. Cartwright and son Theodore returned to New York with her sister Miss Edith Gooden. Miss Bertha Gooden of Philadelphia visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gooden. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Philadelphia spent time with J. Emiett Faulkner and wife. Mrs. W.S. Cubbage and son Clifton visited Ada Meredith at Woodside. S.S. James of Aberdeen was in town for the weekend. George E. Whight of Stephney, Maryland, is spending several days in town.
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Aberdeen
George E. Whight
Stephney
Farm for Sale Near Ridgely Advertised by Owens
Pied R. Owens, assigner, advertises a farm near Ridgely for sale. The notice highlights available land options and seeks interested buyers, reflecting a local real estate listing in the period.
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Pied R. Owens
Ridgely
Two Presiding Elders Named At Wilmington Conference
Two presiding elders gain prominence in Caroline county Rev Alpheus S Mowbray of the Wilmington district and Rev Stephen M Morgan of the Dover district are noted for eloquence and leadership Mowbray’s business ability and Morgan’s strong Dover churches are highlighted A correspondent notes Rev J McLain Brown will devote time to a new School of Theology at Jackson Grove Campground and the 8 M Morgan of Milford receives resolutions from Milford’s young men Now is the time to subscribe.
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Wilmington
Caroline County
Alpheus S. Mowbray
Caroline
Stephen M. Morgan
Dover
Dickinson
M. Bates Stephens
Cecil Neil Saps
J. McLain Brown
Fawn Grove
Jackson Grove
Moody Schools
Northfield
Mass
M. Morgan
Milford
FitzGerald
Caroline County Poor Trustees Clash Over Almshouse Farm Future
President Benajah Kinnamon challenges county commissioners and trustees over plans for a new almshouse, questioning control of a $5,000 loan and the sale or use of timber from the almshouse farm. He argues for transparent funding, outlines farm costs for 1903, and presents a financial comparison favoring selling part of the land to finance a modern building.
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Board of Corts Commissioners
Denton
Board of Trustes
County Commissioners
Irans Caroline
Caroline County
Benjaw Kinnamon
Trustees of the Poor
Dispute Over Route No 2 Affects Keensboro Area
Goldsborus Therb notes a petition for Route No 2 failing to favor Keensboro, as Henderson post office route covers broader territory. Local patrons near two miles would likely abstain, urging adjustment to protect Keensboro post office. Also reports Robt Jarrell’s accident, pastor farewell, post office improvements, social visit, sick list, and rural mail driver start.
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Henderson
Keensboro
Robt. Jarrell
Orphans' Court Proceedings Catalog Estate Actions
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday administrator Willie T. Carroll presented an approved inventory of James H. Carroll’s personal estate and an order to sell. Executor James A. Lane sought sale of Eliza Dukes’ real estate. Harry Daily and Frank P. Medford to value. Administrators Emma B. Cashe and Daniel J. Zacharias received letters of administration for William H. Casho. Bond approved. Lapham and Sapp appointed to appraise personal estate. Creditors notice ordered. Williams presented separate debts and final accounts. Bloxsom and Doweese presented debts and first account. Holt associated accounts approved. Jopp and Deen presented inventory and order to sell for Margaret Jopp. sale petition granted. Henry Lewis and Wm. Deweese noted.
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Orphans’ Court
Willie T. Carroll
James H. Carroll
James A. Lane
Eliza Dukes
Elmer W. Deen
Harry Daily
Frank P. Medford
William H. Casho
Emma B. Cashe
Daniel J. Zacharias
J. Spencer Lapham
Walter Sapp
Fred. R. Owens
W. Frank Williams
Daniel A. Williams
Alice Y. Bloxsom
Wm. H. Doweese
L. John Bloxsom
Virginia Holt
Henry R. Lewis
James W. Holt
W. Henry Jopp
Lillie M. Deen
Spring opening millinery display at Miss Jennie Stafford
Lilac green and white decor highlighted Miss Jennie Stafford millinery shop at its spring opening last Tuesday and Wednesday. Showcasing dainty hats drew female praise with white braid hats, horsehair braid and chiffon designs, cream velvet rose wreaths, champagne tones, and forget-me-not accents.
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Jennie Stafford
Philadelphia Hunters Bag Coon After Tumbling From Tree
Two well known Philadelphia hunters return from a Maryland coon hunt with a tale of bravado. One climbed a sapling to shake the coon from its perch but fell muddy and ragged as dogs tore at him. He vowed to try again and the coon was finally bagged.
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Philadelphia
Maryland
Peach Blossom Creek
Talbot County
Maryland Day Observed At Caroline High School
Mr Deer addressed students at Caroline High School on Maryland Day observances held in the Assembly Hall. Privy d Nobh and assistants led readings, essays, and recitations while Ulther W. Deen urged disciplined study and practical education beyond college. He warned that true education is effort and character, not diploma alone, citing John Hopkins and rural workers as examples.
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Maryland
Caroline High School
D Nobh
Asant Hall
Orden Ifo
State Board of Education
Florence Slaughter
Mary Nuttle
Eva Garey
Fearaig
John Hopkins
Vesverdas
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Willash Tamotow
Siliael Bors
Massachusetts
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Bostom
Heaven
Ator Crothades
Moon
Vladivostok Editor Faces Starvation of Press Amid Ice
A Vladivostok editor in Russia struggles as no news or advertising circulates due to printers inoperable and lack of paper. With power off and fishing blocked by thick ice, he faces severe shortages and questions what the poor man can do.
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Vladivostok
Russia
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