Arbor Day and peach buds amid East New Market notes
Arbor Day approaches next Wednesday while peach buds remain healthy. East New Market hosts a gun club. local events include street repairs and stage performances at Masonic Hall. Col. Douglass of Preston visits town. H. M. Smith runs Friendship creamery. Ernest Forbes, colored, is hanged in Annapolis. Multiple real estate transfers and marriage licenses wrap a busy local scene with notes on agriculture, registrations, and civic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East New Market
Col. Douglass
Preston
H. M. Smith
Friendship Creamery
Ernest Forbes
Annapolis
Kelley
A. G. Saulsbury & Uros
Ridgely
Tubbs and Evans
Maryland Conference Notes and Local Church Actions
The Maryland Conference session at Lafayette Avenue Church Baltimore includes about two hundred ministers and laymen with daily sessions and a closing sermon. Local church actions include appointing clergy, vestry elections for St. John's parish Caroline, and various church meetings, suppers, and pastor assignments across Dover Willow Grove and Greensborough areas. The report also notes death by self-administered poison of Joseph Hummer, a 62-year-old farmer from Templeville, with a coroner’s inquest returning death by own action by strychnine.
Hillsborough Dramatic Company Presents To Meet Mr Thompson And Everybodys Friend
The Hillsborough Dramatic Company will perform To Meet Mr Thompson and the three act comedy Everybodys Friend at Masonic Hall Denton tonight after weather caused a postponement last night. The cast includes Felix Peatherby R B Barton Mrs Featherly Laura Melvin Major DeBoots Dr Eccles Mrs DeBoots Bessie Fleming Frank Icebrook Ira Williams Swandown Rabie Hobbs Fannie Emma Wilson Trap and H Lay Beaven. Performance starts at 7 30 with doors at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsborough Dramatic Company
Denton
Thompson
Masonic Stall
Felix Peatherby
R. B. Barton
County Commission Reappoints Tax Collectors and Roads Plan
County commissioners reappointed tax collectors for districts one through six: Faulkner, Smith, Irwin, Ledman, Hignatt, and Frampton. Garey to survey the Harris Chiple to Horseys Landing road. bridge specs call for eighteen foot width and twelve foot draw with a forty foot opening for vessels. Next week, daily meetings to finalize abatements and transfers. James Ledman of Bethlehem building a new dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Faulkner
Sylvester Smith
Henry Irwin
J. Frank Ledman
Wm. T. Hignatt
T. Luther Frampton
Garey
Harris Chipel
Horsey’s Landing
Tuckahoe Neck
Personal and Marital News from Denton Era
The note cites E C Foster of Sussex County Virginia moving family to the Old Dominion after three years in lumber, three saw mills. A wedding card announces Lizzie Rickards and Henry Steele to wed at Marydel M E Church on Wednesday April 8 in the afternoon. Various visits: William F Wooters of P W and B Locomotive Dept Wilmington Delaware to brother Gus. Alfred J Wilson W P Powell and Dr Lewis Buffett of Talbot Farmers Alliance visit Caroline Alliance. W E Dunnock with Baltimore relatives. Thomas N Rawlins of Bridgeville Delaware and William N Love day of Easton in town. Rev J W Hammersley to move to Denton. Miss Gertrude Evitts of Philadelphia visiting cousin Mamie Evitts. Thomas O'Connell of J T Mullin & Son, Wilmington in town. Miss Bella Simpers of Greensboro visiting Mrs J Allen Moore in Smyrna. Miss Nettie Morgan of Queen Anne visiting Mrs W Frank Towers. R D Bradley formerly of the county now in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Charles A Stoops of Easton spent Sunday with John R Griffin. Mrs Dr Hardcastle hosted the Thursday Evening Sociable. Sheriff Shields recovered from an illness. B C Holbrook of Waynesboro Virginia in town. Mrs and Mrs Boyer of Smyrna visiting Denton relatives. Miss Alice Melvin spent the week in Garfield New Jersey. Mr James Withgott in town this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
East Denton
Thompson
Masonic Hall
William H. Vane
Queen Anne County
William J. Holland
Kent Vews
Chestertown
Messrs
Wm. B. Usilton
Fred. G. Usilton
James H. Plummer
Father and Son
Ridgely
Denton Club
Ruthsburg
Court House
D. J. Zacharias
Pennell Cooper
R. J. W. Garey
Simeon N. West
William L. Pritchett
Charles H. Todd, Jr
John H. Stack
A. T. Warren
George W. Hailey
Baltimore
E. L. Martin
Peninsula Horticultural Society
Dover
H. S. Thompson
James Swann
Robert L. Lewis
Maryland
W. Stevens
Mount Royal Avenue
A. S. Beane
St. Stephen's Chapel
Houston
Mite Society
M. E. Church
Mowbray
Pomona
Harmony
Williston
Mr. Jr
T. Blades
Grove
E. C. Foster
Caroline County
Sussex County
Virginia
Old Dominion
Lizzie Rickards
Wesley W. Rickards
Henry Steele
Marydel Methodist Episcopal Church
William F. Wooters
P. W. & B. Locomotive Department
Wilmington
Del
Gus. Wooters
Alfred J. Wilson
W. P. Powell
Lewis Buffett
Talbot Farmers’ Alliance
Caroline Alliance
W. E. Dunnock
City
Bella Simpers
Greensboro
J. Allen Moore
Smyrna
Nettie Morgan
Queen Anne
W. Frank Towers
Dr. Hardcastle
Sheriff Shields
B.C. Holbrook
Waynesboro
Boyer
Alice Melvin
Garfield
New Jersey
James Withgott
Orphans Court Proceedings Finalized in Tuesday Session
In the orphans court on Tuesday John F. Dawson executor of Walter Massey presented final account of administration and it passed. The final distribution account of the estate of William H. Watkins was presented by R C Harris trustee and passed. Edward R Goslin guardian of Thomas S Chipp now deceased presented final receipt and release of John A Edwards administrator and it passed. Stephen Dyer administrator and trustee of John Dyer presented releases and receipts. Mrs Miranda E Holbrook was appointed guardian to her minor children Bertha and Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dawson
Walter Massey
William H. Watkins
R. C. Harris
Edward R. Goslin
Thomas S. Chipp
John A. Edwards
Stephen Dyer
John Dyer
Miranda E. Holbrook
Bertha
Gordon
Caroline County Farmers Alliance Convenes at Court House
Representatives from sub alliances met at the court house in the court room at ten o'clock Thursday for a county convention. About forty delegates and several visitors attended. Routine business was conducted and plans for a county convention on the last Wednesday in April will set the group’s course on local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Baltimore Grain Market Steadily Advances Prices
The Baltimore grain market remains firm with rising prices. Long berry wheat brings 1.10 to 31.14, fultz slightly lower, corn sells at 73 to 75 cents, yellow at 74 cents, rye 95 cents to $1, and oats 57 to 63 cents.
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Baltimore
Fultz
Easter Visitors and Town Improvements in Federalsburg
Many residents returned to visit friends for Easter including Wilmer O. Davis Mrs Jen n ie Shannahan and the Misses Hobbs. Mrs W A Noble and Miss Hettie Albuerger stayed in Baltimore. Streets improved suggesting future first class status if proper materials are provided. During the flood some sidewalks were underwater prompting pedestrians to use the middle of the street. W C T U held a meeting arranging entertainment for county convention delegates. Carrie O Day daughter of Charles O Day died Monday morning after earlier diphtheria illness. Heavy rains broke the dam at Jefferson Stack’s mill near Federalsburg. Frank Covey shipped a fine two year old colt to Philadelphia. Edward Beals left for Philadelphia to work as a carpenter. Federalsburg April 2.
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Wilmer O. Davis
Jennie Shannahan
Hobbs
W. A. Noble
Hettie Alburger
Baltimore
Harris
Carrie
Charles O'Day
Jefferson & Stack’s Mill
Federalsburg
Frank Covey
Murmuring Over Changes At White and Burrsville Circuits
A local note from Lurrsville on April 1 reports murmuring about the late M. E. Conference changes to the circuit. Residents of White's and Burrsville oppose changes, saying they were not consulted and not beneficial. Presiding Elder Wilson is cited in context. Leila Stafford hosted a cobweb party with many guests and unknown results. George Sullivan is named as having eloped again from an almshouse inmate, despite a presumed wife. Rev. W J D Lucas states he cannot preach next year and plans to relocate here.
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M. E
White's
Burrsville
Wilson
Leila Stafford
George Sullivan
W. J. D. Lucas
Lurrsville
Easter Holiday Visitors Mentioned in Henderson Journal
Misses Katie and Josephine Moore of Philadelphia spent Easter with sister Mrs A Butler. Mr T H Gough, visiting relatives in Norristown, has returned home. Arbor Day exercises prep at public school. Mr W S Cubbage of Woodside Del visiting friends here. Miss Jennie Smith, St Mary's College student, home for Easter. Miss Lida Heather of Marydel visiting here. Henderson April 2.
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Katie
Josephine Moore
Philadelphia
A. Butler
T. H. Gough
Norristown
W. S. Cubbage
Woodside, del
Jennie Smith
St. Mary’s College
Lida Heather
Marydel
Henderson
Fire destroys Starkey house and farm buildings in Iiidgetown
George T. Starkey lost his home nearly all furniture his darm house and grain burned Thursday night last thanks to a passing colored man who raised alarm neighbors are raising funds for Starkey. Bessie Pippin a Powell school scholar suffered convulsions Tuesday morning and was treated by a physician.
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George T. Starkey
Starkey
Anniversary of the Maryland settlement is marked for memorial
Marylanders observe the 257th anniversary of the 1634 landing at St. Mary's by Leonard Calvert. A monument to personal liberty will be dedicated May 27 at the promontory site where the city of St. Mary's was founded, with no public Sunday demonstration planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Leonard Calvert
St. Mary’s County
City of
St. Mary's
Death of Captain Thomas D Cane in Greensborough
Captain Thomas D Case, the oldest navigator on the Chesapeake and upper Choptank, died at his Greensborough residence on Wednesday aged eighty five. A waterman for seventy years, he once commanded the Dupont in the 1840s, one of the first steamers between Denton and Baltimore. Several children and a widow survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Cane
Thomas D. Case
Chesapeake
Greensborough
Tributaries
Dupont
Denton
Baltimore
Educational Column to Promote Public School Work in County
The Journal edu cational column plan, edited by M C Stephens, aims to raise public school standards by lively teacher contributed discussions. It seeks patron support, critic ism, and active home paper review to keep the public educated about school interests.
Col Luther H Gadd Gains Shore County Support
The Baltimore Herald notes Col Luther H Gadd of Caroline County commands strong support for the Clerk of the Court of Appeals nomination. His backers claim Caroline has long been overlooked by the Democratic party while neighboring Shore counties have received attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Herald
Luther H. Gadd
Caroline
Court of Appeals
Col. Gadd
Legion
Caroline County
April Tour to California by Pennsylvania Railroad
The third tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad to the Golden Gate left New York last week with one more trip on April 14. The luxury train includes Pullman cars, dining lounge, and staff, covering routes through Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Indiana and many western states to California with six side trips and three weeks there. Return travels north through California Oregon Washington and east via Northern Pacific through Idaho Montana North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and home. Tickets for the full trip cost 3300 and space requests go to Mr. George W. Boyd in Philadelphia.
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California
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Golden Gate
New York
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Iinoi
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
San Francisco
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Tacoma
Northern Pacific Railroad
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Pullman
George W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Go where glory waits thee armor and a solace
Advertisements note Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil for quick relief of joints and muscles. Mentions J. T. Mullin & Son merchants tailoring spring clothing and Shannahan Wrightson hardware displays. Nichols the barber advertises court preparations. Examiners J. Boon Dukes Clement Noble and George T. Redden publish a notice of meeting. Wheeler Transportation Line issues a new schedule.
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Dr. Bull
J. T. Mullin & Son
Merchant Tailors
Wilmington
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Company
Nichols
J. Boon Dukes
Clement Noble
George T. Redden
Wheeler ‘Transportation Line
Widow of late Martin Price dies after paralysis
Mrs. Price widow of the late Martin Price a well known veterinary surgeon who lived near Denton died at the home of her son in law Capt Robert D Windsor on Wednesday last Paralysis caused death She was eighty four years old and leaves several children Sons William M Price and George W Price Funeral preached by Rev James H Rich and interment at Denton cemetery Also notes on local figures and notices from the Courier and other papers and a Ball on March 26 1291 at Preston by Rev J W Easley two items about property sale postponement and Senator Williams recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Martin Price
Denton
Robert D. Windsor
Messrs
Wmn. M. Price
George W. Price
James H. Rich
Denton Cemetery
Martin & Co High Grade Cigars Open to Mail Orders
J M Wooters Cordova Md announces association with Martin & Co cigar makers at McSherrys Town Pa with Cordova Md warehouse. Wholesale direct to dealers, goods equal to imports but cheaper, guarantee satisfaction and prompt attention to all orders.
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Caroline County
Martin & Co
McSherrystown
Cordova
J. M. Wooters
Jas. M. Wooters
Man Builds His Castle Everywhere Through History
A sweeping verse portrays a society where every role from lord to laborer sustains great cities and churches. It celebrates universal effort across places and ages, noting how work endures whether in peace or toil.
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Denton Journal
A.s
GO W
V.m
Pr.m
R R
South
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
Orphans Court
Levy Court
Delaware
J. Milton Beaven
Thomas I. Hopkins
W. C. Satterfield
Charles B. Prettyman
William H. Harding, Jr
Emma V. Prettyman
Mary E. Dean
Andrew Dean
William R. Dean
Jacob W. Dean
William R. Thomas
William S. Ridgely
John W. Knotts
William W. Kinning
Mary W. M. Bigler
Philemon C. Thomas
Charles H. Shields
Bernal Kinnamon
William H. Stafford
Eliza A. Cox
Harriet E. Harris
James N. Todd
John W. Williams
J. Thomas Lowe
M. Ella Anthony
Joshua M. Anthony
William C. Satterfield
Beniah Kinnamon
Franklin
Herr
Amandus Young
Thomas L. Day
Charles H. Pritchett
Sarah A. E. Hurley
Baltimore & Eastern Shore Railroad
Stoo
Isaac L. Noble
James M. McCarter
Henry Kinnamon
Hezekiah Chase
Annie J. Nichols
Ernest Glenwinkle
Samuel L. Webster
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
Caroline S. Messick
William W. Williamson
James A. Noble
Eugene Douglass
Anna Clark
Samuel P. Potts
Elijah Cain
Hillman Smith
Thomas E. Pool
Joseph B. Allen
Levin Pool
Willard G. Pierce
David S. English
James R. Phillips
Thomas Johns
Marion L. Beck
Charlotte A. Porter
William E. Flaharty
Benjamin House
William Morgan
Hugh B. Simpers
Edward W. Grieves
Laura S. Grieves
James H. Ross
William F. Ross
Lavinia Webster
Linchester
Jacob E. Gibson
James K. Coursey
Bridgetown
Daniel J. Zacharias
Mary B. Langsdale
Hewett H. Langsdale
James H. Davis
James Wright
William E. Harris
Catharine E. Hopkins
Laura E. Shull
George H. Herry
William H. Webb
Stephen Fluharty
Robert A. Walker
Tephen Fluharty
William Webb
John V. Dungan
Rosa Y. Bower
Elizabeth A. Collins
William T. Covey
Harry L. Hill
Mary E. Broadis
Charlie Shulties
Nora Dawson
Samuel L. West
Bertha L. Smith
Robert M. Dulin
Wilhelmina Seward
William H. Griffith
Emma D. Andrews
Black
Isaac Pergion
Eleanor E. Grinage
Joseph B. Dickerson
Susan A. Thomas
Wspa PR
News of the Churches
John H. Holt
James M. Wooters
Harry Price
Thomas Blackburn
H. Lay Beaven
William E. Barton
The
Methodist Protestant Church
E. P. Roberts
Mr. Townsend
Harris’ Chapel
Joseph Hummer
Templeville
Richards
Dr. Jolson
Andrew Clark
Simeon West
C. H. Connelly
T. R. Green
A. Vane
Frank Green
W. G. Smith
John S. Walters
F. G. Slemmer
W. Bowen
Harry S. Daily
James I
Ledman
Bethlehem
Tteins
Personal
Sachs
R. D. Bradley
This County
Courtland Street
Charles A. Stoops
Easton
John R. Griffin
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
County Alliance
Federaleburg
Henierson
Canoline County
Pudlicg
Journal
Stephens
Legian
Dargling
Robertson & Carr
Henry Allnutt
EE. Prate St
West—Saint
Methodist Episcopal Church, Preston
J. W. Easley
Samuel J. West
Griffith
Senator Williams
Kenton
J. E. Martin, J. G. McKinney, James M. Wooters
Acard
Smith
Jas. T. Mu Tailors
Clothiers
LLI & Son
6Th & Market
Binder Twne
New Zealand
Atva Kvorrs
Hillsborough
O. N
N. Alex. Hutson
Ewspapers
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