Local Notices and Appointments in Kent County
Community items report Roland Garey opening a feed stable and James A Shaw named Chestertown postmaster. George Morris, jail again. A B Roe expanding Greensborough cannery. Garrett Foxwell named Kent County treasurer. Sheriff Berry letters tax delinquents, Denton market shad prices 25 30 cents a pair. Grand jury returns two bills. Potter Mill property to sale. Hats by B G Stevens. Tuckahoe Neck cattle weight 95 pounds. Shad fishing and railroad stock funds raised. Delilah Thompson dies aged 23. Nuttle buys Federalsburg stock. Bridge town library fundraiser. northern lights sighting. fire destroys tenant house near Hickman. Belle Boyd entertainment praised. Williamsons log-hauling accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keets
James A. Shaw
Chestertown
George Morris
Greensboro
A. B. Roe
Greensborough
Garrett T. Foxwell
Kent County
Maryland
Sheriff Berry
James A. Stephens
Crisfield
Denton
J. Frank Lednun
Preston
Sylvia Dill
Samuel Dill
John Warfield
B. G. Stevens
Williston
B. F. Rickards
Tuckahoe Neck
Delilah Thompson
Esau Thompson
Denton Cemetery
Edward E. Nuttle
Andersontown
Fernandes Davis
Federalsburg
Nuttle
Bridgetown School House
John DeFord
Queen Anne
James F. Fountain
Hickman
Prattis
Belle Boyd
Masonic Hall
Cambridge News
Boyd
John H. Williamson
Smithville
Clark
Maryland Caro line court opens in April session
Judge Frederick Stump presides over three day session in Caroline county with jurors including James Green as foreman. Criminal cases proceed. Thornley tax case settled by compromise. Kerbin examined to join Carolina bar. Grand jury reports jail and bridge repairs needed and notes Sunday work and tobacco sales rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Stump
James Green
Greenbury Bareus
Walter Todd
Wina. W. Meredith
T. Reynolds
J. Clark
Roop F. B. Stambaugh
A. Mowbray
J.D. Bower
Frank P. Covey
John T
Charles Thomas
State
George W. Baughley
Denton
James W. Davis
John W. Thornley
John W. Stevens
George T. Mussehnan
N. G. Co
Sylvester Smith
Col. J. W. Bryant
Baltimore
W. WW. Adkins
Clayland Mullikin
Easton
H. H. D. Stanford
Salisbury
Hope H. Barrell
Chestertown
B. P. Keating
T. J. Keating, Jrr
Olin Bryan
J. H. C. Lege
Centreville
Maryland
Caroline County
Denton Bridge
Jas. Green
Orphans Court Acts On Ward and Guardianship Matters
Dr J C Clark presented final receipt and release for his late ward Cora Conner. Mrs Julia E Wright appointed guardian of Rosa Wright. Court extended time for Wm M Price to render first admin account for Margaret Reed. Administrators Hollis and Bailey authorized to give creditor notices. A special session settled estates of Thomas H Slaughter Jr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Clark
Orphans’ Court
Cora Conner
Julia E. Wright
Rosa
Stephen Bailey
Thomas H. Slaughter, Jr
School board orders tours and May 4 white school closure
On Tuesday the school board decreed each commissioner must visit his district schools to inspect needed repairs and repainting. It also ordered white schools to close on May 4th.
Carriage Harness and Tack Sold At Reduced Prices
An assortment of fine carriage harness, bridles and related equipment is offered for sale at greatly reduced prices by B. 2 G. Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stevens
B. G. Stevens
Williston
Entertainment for Miss Effie Neal’s Friends Near Dover
Miss Effie Neals party near Dover entertained many friends Friday evening with cake and confectionery. Guests included Mary Weaver Ella Nowell Maud Clark Cora Dill Sadie Nowell Mira Stevens Nora Eaton Bessie Stevens Bertha Holbrook Emma Cohee Bessie Callahan Mary Neal Lida Neal and others. Rev T F Tabler transferred to Girdletree and Rev W W Chairs to this charge. Hanson Todd fell from a peach tree injuring his leg. Frost damaged peaches pears cherries in the area and the young elever may be killed. Mrs G R Neal and Effie Neal visiting Mrs Lida Vane. Rev W J Duhadway stayed with his father near Fowling Creek. Dover Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie
G. R. Neal
Mary Weaver
Ella Nowell
Maud Clark
Cora Dill
Sadie Nowell
Mira Stevens
Nora Eaton
Bessie Stevens
Bertha Holbrook
Emma Cohee
Bessie Callahan
Mary Neal
Lida Neal
Fred Nuttle
Willoughby Nowell
Ora Bowdle
George Dill
Frank Clark
Caseine Carroll
Will Dill
John Willoughby
Howard Callahan
Lee Carroll
Allie Neal
T. F. Tabler
Girdletree
Worcester County
W. W
Crapo
Dorchester County
Hanson
Alva Todd
Fowling Creek
Duliadway
Elever
Lida Vane
Dover
Del
W. J. Duhadway
Newark
Oyster Supper Planned by St Johns Guild at Old Hotel
In Hillsborough the St Johns Guild will host an oyster supper at the old hotel on Friday and Saturday. The event promises seasonal delicacies. Also notes recent marriages, church confirmations, returns from travel, a purchase of the steam launch Little Nell, a pie supper for library funds, and a forecast of a poor peach crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Guild
G. F. Beaven
Florence Ringgold
Collins
Wilmington
Baltimore
Easton
St. Pauls Church
Slillsborough
Rosin Mullikin
Queensiine
Harry M. Thompson
St. Louis
Jerome Flowers
J. M
J. Lay Beaven
Little Nell
Elverman
Local business changes and social notes in Anderson town
Mr Edward Nuttle visits Anderson to inventory stock bought from Mr I Davis and plans to reopen the store next week with Mr I Willoughby as salesman. Mrs Bradley conducts services at M BE Church, notes a new carpet. Miss Barber returns from visit to town. Jefferson moves drug store to Gullett block. Bradley opens a dress-making parlor on Federal Hill. Mumps follow measles affecting many schoolchildren. Rev George Todd leaves for Brookton to attend the NY Conference East. Wilmer O Davis visits county friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nuttle
Andersontown
I. Davis
R. D. Bradley
M. BE
Tope Barber
Hurlock
T. O. Jefferson
Gullett Block
Carrie V. Bradley
Federal Hill
George Todd
Brookton
N.Y
Wilmer O. Davis
Freight mill accident wounds Frederick Thomas in Ridgely
Frederick Thomas, colored, working in Brigden and Day saw mill at Ridgely, was struck by a lumber piece hurled by a fast running saw. Doctors say his nose bones were shattered and a frontal bone mood is damaged, but he is improving. Other items note a wedding in Virginia, Saulsbury’s move to Asbury Park, and $17,000 spent on town improvements with depot grounds being developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Thomas
Brigden & Day
Ridgely
Conaway
C. Nf. Dean
Virginia
Jennie
M. L. Saulsbury
Asbury Park
N. J
Ledman Shoes Advertises Wide Selection in Preston County
A local notice from Preston highlights Ledman, at Preston, offering a finest assortment of men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes in the county. It also promotes cheap muslins at UL G Stevens’, Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledman
Preston
UL. G. Stevens
Williston
Closing Days of the Legislature Conclude in Maryland
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned sine die at midnight with the anti poor bill decisively passing 79 to 5. Delegates and senators honored Speaker Preston and President Smith with silver and gold gifts, praising fairness and courtesy. Local notices report county bridge funding decisions and a Linchester River bridge project amid county transfers and abatements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Atd
Smith
Senate
Preston
House
General Assembly
State House
Baltimore City
James H. Preston
Maryland
Sam’s Kirk & Sons
House of Delegates
General Assembly of
Scott
Washington County
John Walter Smith
Evans
Rogers
Toward County
Caroline County
Caroline
Marriages and notable events in Accomac and Denton towns
Social Mattora and Miss Jennie Dean wed in Drummond Town Baptist Church at 7 30 p m March 27. They plan to reside in Accomac. Lt R J Noble, St Johns Annapolis, to be detached September 10. Towns and Driggis wedding at Denton Bridge. refreshments after. Gilbert Swann and Linnie Mason married at Ruthsburg M E Church. Belle Boyd appearance at Masonic Hall Denton April 7 amid public interest. famed war narrator praised for stage presence and dramatic ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Sidney Ames
Accomac County
Jennie Dean
Ridgely
Baptist Church
Drummondtown
J. HW. Donnaway
Accomac
R. J. Noble
United States Army
St. John's College, Annapolis
Frederick W. Towns
Sallie A. Driggis
Denton Bridge
A. W. Townsend
Friends
Gilbert Swann
Linnie Mason
Queen Anne
Ruthsburg M. E. Church
Lewis
Senator Smith
Sisk
Annapolis
Masonic Hall
Belle Boyd
Stonewall Jackson
Shenandoah Valley
Denton
Musonic Fraternity
Still Pond Farmers Seek Pea Profit Link to Canneries
The Still Pond Farmers' Club discusses pea farming profitability tied to local cannery sales to cut freights and commissions. James S. Harris cites committee findings on truck farming in Pennsylvania while Whiteley of Caroline notes locals haul to the cannery, with limited contracts from packers and scarce pea cultivation in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Still Pond
James S. Harris
Pennsylvania
Whiteley
Caroline
Suison
Local Farmers Busy With Plowing in Fine Weather
The farming community reports splendid weather over the past month as farmers push plowing and fieldwork. Thomas Temple and Della Smith of Ridgely visited relatives in town on Sunday. Ann Maria Temple returned from Baltimore after wintering there. Haman of Dover Delaware is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Stout. Several Henderson young ladies called on Mrs. Henry Rash on Sunday. Mrs. Edgar McKnett is listed as sick this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Temple
Della Smith
Ridgely
Ann Maria Temple
Baltimore
Haman
Dover
Del
Dr. Stout
Henderson
Henry Rash
Edgar McKnett
Easter time notices and local health updates at Confer ence Academy
Miss Emma Everngam from Confer ence Academy Dover will not return this term for Easter. Mrs James Beagchamp has improved after months of illness. Mr Cannon C Wright is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Cottage holiness meetings occur nightly. Mrs W K E Pritchett and Miss Lizzie Bowdle visited Baltimore friends. Mr W C Tedmun visited brother R J Tednum in Annapolis. Norman B Taylor bought the six year old driving horse of Treasurer Deoakyne. Mr J W Dean is on the sick list. Calbon J Prank Lednum Preston sells hats and caps. New spring line just received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Everngam
Conference Academy
Dover
James Beagchamp
Cannon C. Wright
Calbon J. Prank Lednum
Preston
Local Livestock Dealer Expands in Delaware County
Coulbourn the Philadelphia livestock commission merchant enlarges operations by acquiring Coulbourin White Co business. The new firm Coulbourn & Bro will handle all country produce with Coulbourn as senior member of three commissions in Philadelphia and Baltimore and major Delaware interests. Farmers urged to consign to his houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulbourn
Philadelphia Livestock Commission
Coulbourin, White & Co
Coulbourn & Bro
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Delaware
Coalbourn
Mary E. Numbers
Thomas Numbers
Millington
James KE. Johnson
Thomas I. Johnson
Leipsie M E Church Refuses Pastor Price
The Rev B F Price is not accepted as pastor by Leip sie M E Church after about 58 years in the ministry. Despite age he remains able to perform pastoral work. Talks of supernumerary status were dropped to avoid hurting him. He was assigned to Leipsie with potential for another charge later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Price
Leipsie M.E
Wilmington
Asbury Church
Leipsie
Adams
Feery
Diocese of
Easton
D.V
Church of the Holy Trinity
Greensborough
Wm. F. Adams
Christ Church
Denton
St. Paul’s Church
Hillsboro
G. W. Collison
Thawley's
M. P
Tuckahoe Neck
Harmony M. EB. Church
T. BF. Tabler
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A.s
R.m
A.m
Roland Garey
the Circuit Court
Whliston
Hilsborough
Vedernalsburg
Dorchester
Winchester
Dorset
Linchester Bridge
Linchester River
Caabridge News
Social Mattora
Gertrude Evitts
Felton
Mary Bernard
H. Webster
T. C. Smoot
Templeville
Concord
Bethlehhem
Notas
John Milkman
Queen Anne’s Court
Journal
Greensborough Free Press
Federalsburg Courier
Joseph H. Bernard
Chesapeake
Tuckahoe
Minnie Wheeler
Sadlersville
Sadlery
J. Frank Ledman
Preston, Md
J. T. Mullin & Son
Church News
United States
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
Attornay-At-Law
ST. Paul & Payette Sts
Baltimore, Maryland
Potter Mills
Circuit Court No.2
Thomas
Sun
Frederick F
S. Fountain Liden
E. H. Chaflinech
Elijah Towers
Arthur John Willis
Potter’s Landing
Mill Pond
Potter
P.S
James T. Mullin & Son
6Th& Market
A. C. Yates & GO
Epebl
Farmere
L. R. Beauchamp
Denton, Md
J.C. Clark, M. D
Americas
Cccees Ceeneseavseneee
Rcceeesee
AN. Vic
the Weekly American
American Agriculturist Revereen
American Magazine
Neenten
Atlantic Monthly
American Farmer
Century Magazine
Christian Union
Demorest’s Monthly
Godey
Lippincott’s Magazine
Seve
Scribner's Magazine
Scientific American
St. Nicholas
Chas. C. Fulton & CO
Felix Agnus
AmErican Office
Baltimore, MD
Good Man
Rothchild & Son's Co
Broadway
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