Local Department News from Caroline and Denton
Hicks predicts a chilly Easter with early spring blooms and bonnet fashion. Fish from Oxford to Greensboro and Denton markets, river dredging near Greensboro finished, and rail changes shift station closer to Starr crossroad. Jailed men escape in Denton. Talbot County officials plan Dover Bridge repairs under twelve hundred dollars. Wyatt sentenced to death in Howard County case drawing family sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swann
Delmar
Wilmington
Oxford
Denton
Greensboro
Baltimore
Caroline County
Senate
Oliver Hemstreet
Smith
Henry C. Fisher
Thomas W. Jones
Albert W. Sisk
L. E. Poole
Chesapeake City
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
R. R. Company
Starr
Willoughby
Dunkards
F. A. Smith
L. Satterfield
H. J. Turpin
T. H. Longfellow
N. Horsey
L. Satter- Held
Messrs
J. H. McNeal
Frank M. Willis
J. H. Caulk
Talbot
J. B. Harrington
Caroline Board
Dover
Bridge
Wood
Robert T. Wyatt
Howard County
Jones
Wyatt
Weyatt
April term opens as Judge Martin presides at circuit court
Judge Martin convened the April term with Judge Pearce arriving at noon. Grand jurors including Thomas W. Jones foreman were selected. The court heard cases from John Satterfield v Collins executor to Dennis assault and Lizzie Dixon larceny, with several cases postponed or settled and seventy two witnesses examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Judge Pearce
Thomas W. Jones
Foreman
T. K. Bartlett
Levi T. Woshell
Ed Kenton
Wim. H. Bowdle
Wm. B. Saunders
Daniel Fields
Grev. L. Griffith
John White
Thos. H. Draper
B. B. Br
John Satterfield
James C. Collins
John Collins
Satterfield
Mr. Collins
Snatterfield
Collins
Bussum and
Towers
Fisher and Brown
Geo. B. Dennis
Lewis and Cooper
Dennis
Lizzie Dixon
Hutson
Traverser
Fisher
John H. Boggs
William H. Deweese
William W. Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Russum
Deweese & Owens
Harry Loose
John Tharp
William J. Everngam
John N. Marquette
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Queenstown
Centreville
Russum and Legg
Marquette
Bruns, Brown and Lewis
E. James Hubbard
Preston
House of Correction
Fisher and Deweese
State
Richard E. Smith
Robbers Haul From Hartley In One Night raid
Robbers visited Hartley Wednesday night and broke into F. B. Barber’s blacksmith shop stealing a brace and bit and bars, then into the hotel for whiskey and cigars. They looted W. W. Powell’s store taking jewelry shoes and other items before finding nothing at E. F. Davis’s empty storehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
F. B. Barber
W. W. Powell
E. F. Davis
County Board Sets Roads and Pays Bills
The county commissioners met on Tuesday detailing road projects across the district. Levi Roe Brumbaugh and A T E Holsinger oversee several road routes from Denton Bridge to Danwing and Knotts Mill, with further work near Spurry’s Corner and Gyffin’s store. Bills paid include court house supplies and bond payments. Rev J A Brewington is reassigned to Cordova and Rev W O S Williams to Crapo. The season saw May Williams’ departure and Miss Mattie M Stehe Ewing’s marriage to George Lavy Price at the MET Church South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Prampton
Knotts’ Mill
Hillsboro Road
Long’s School House
Jarrell Farm
Josephine House
Atere
Francis A Porter
Tatere
T Om Courk
Margaret A Tharles
Datere Toon Court House Bond
West
Catuer
Mts
T. C. West Cashier
G. Sruth
James TH
Nichuls
J. A. Brewington
AEB
Cordova
W.os. Tf. Wilhans
Crapo
Dorchester County
May
Williams
Dus
Mattie MsteHe Ewing
Mre
Robert Twine
George Lavy Price
MET
South
M.C. Moore
Daniel Nevins
New Jersey
Florida
A. V. Nevins
T. W. T. Noland
Cordosa
Missionary Baptist Churches of
Vienna
Brancha
Annual Teachers Institute of Selene County Review
The annual teachers institute, held this week in Denton, featured opening addresses by Measene Hail and Prof. George C. Williams, with lectures on arithmetic, penmanship, book-keeping, and nature study. Highlights included wireless telegraphy demonstrations, student performances, and addresses by Rev. Wickline and Prof. Williams, plus a closing session with State Superintendent Prettyman.
Accidents In Ridgely Mill And Other Local News
A mill worker, Mr. Robert Tinley of T L Day, Saing and Co, Ridgely, was nearly killed Tuesday when his clothing caught in a pulley turning 500 rpm. He was hurled against timbers, breaking an arm and three ribs. He survived and is improving. Philadelphia’s Charles Warren, who died in the Twelfth street explosion, was 58. A two year old near Federalsburg injured when a barn door slammed on her leg, breaking it in two places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tinley
T. L. Day, Saing & Co
Ridgely
Tie
Charles Warren
Twelfth Street
Philadelphia
Walter Warren
This County
Matthew Garey
Denton
Jesse P. Warren
Greensboro
Wi. KR. Ross
Federalsburg
Preston Teachers Attend Sessions in Denton this Week
Local notes report most teachers in Denton this week. Miss Dollie Kelley left Institute due to two deaths in Talbot county. Miss Mattie Douglass delayed by grip. Judge Denniss ill, Orphans' Court sessions affected. Rev Walton reappointed for another year. Mrs Sisk visiting Cordova and others in town. Streets improved by shell paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Dollie Kelley
Talbot County
Mattie Douglass
J.T. Denniss
Orphans’ Court
Walton
Mary Noble
Baltimore
County Commissioner Wright Drives Local Mill Industry Growth
County official Bb Wright, a partner in Wright & Foster, oversees Caroline mills at Poderalsvune in Virginia and locally in this county. The plant now employs about a hundred workers, mostly boys, producing strawberry cups and canned goods cases. Milk runs continue late at night as season plans include tomato and peach baskets for strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. Wright
Wright
Post Office Money Orders Expanded for Travelers
Loews of Little Length reports new post office rules requiring all money orders to be paid on presentation even without the advising receipts, and to honor honey orders drawn on other offices. Denton remains a third class office and exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wder
Dentonelie
John E. George
Kansas
Lloyd Till
Federalsburg
Marvel Easton
Guy Lord
Easton
Preston
J. E. Tygert Company
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Queenstown-on-the-Chester
Rehoboth-by-the Sea
D. L. Mustard
Lewes
Tunnell
Mustard
Central School
Hersey Harris
Annie Wippin
Bessie Baker
Dixon Garey
Nora Baker
Martin
Col. Win
Henry Legg
Baltimore
J. P.porter
H.T. Nuttle & Bro
Andersontown
Jovnxal
Centreville
Charles M. West
W. O. Flowers
Queen Anne's
J. J. Tyeert Company
Minnie Wheeler
Chesapeake
Peter Beachamp
Denton
Queenstown
Tor
J. E. Tyeert Company
A Beautiful Opening Hat by Miss Mellvaine
Miss I J Mellvaine unveiled a strikingly simple black tulle hat with folds a large velvet crown bow and a huge rose. The shop was softly decorated with chiffons and flowers while the milliner's marvel seemed almost monstrous in size yet charming in its elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Mellvaine
Ellendale Derby Train Collision Affects Delaware Line
An early Tuesday collision occurred at Ellendale station on the Maryland and Delaware line as train 190 north from Lewes failed to heed a crossing signal from Queen Anne's Railroad. Engineer Ewings remained at speed, causing the engine and a combination car to derail. Fireman James suffered a leg fracture, with passengers unharmed. All service was halted temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellendale
Delaware, Maryland & Virginia
Lewes
John Maddox
Ewings
Queen Anne’s
James
Death toll rises as local notables pass away
A long obituary note details the deaths of James E. Johnson former sheriff aged 69 near Concord from a stroke with pneumonia affecting his young son Ira and widow Emma Griffith surviving. burial at family grave on the Concord farm. Other notices report Mrs. Cora M. Smith dying of pneumonia at 54 in East. William M. Kirkman 62 dies at Parlett farm after neuralgia. Frank Collins death in Cavite typhoid. Jesse Collins dies suddenly at his son’s home Grove Cemetery service by Rev. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Johnson
Concord
Johnson
Emma Griffith
Mary
Ira
T. F. Beauchamp
M. E. Church
Cora M. Smith
Chas. S. Smith
East
James B. Steele
Peter Stack
Denton
St. Elizabeth
Ferdinand Wolf
Eighth District
Frank Collins
Grove Cemetery
Mr. Taylor
Williamsburg
Easter Entertainment Benefits Hillsboro School Library
Miss Alice May Youse will assist an Easter Monday program at the Shaftsbury College of Expression in Hillsboro featuring vocal and instrumental music and a promised treat. The event tours to Wye Mills the next evening with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. A waffle and chicken supper with a music program is planned at Longfellow's Hall Ridgely on April 12 and 13 hosted by the Ladies of the M E Church. The Hillsboro M E Church South young people host an Easter Tea on April 14 at Dr I B Saulsbury's house for church funds. Laurel Grove school thanks supporters for a library fund gift. A box social is set for Willoughby’s schoolhouse on Good Friday evening, with rain date the next fair evening. The Ladies Mite Society of Thawley’s M P Church meets at Mrs Iona Allen’s on Thursday April 12 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice May Youse
Shaftsbury College of Expression
Academy
Hillsboro
Wye Mills
Longfellow’s
Ridgely
Willoughby
Ladies’ Mite Society of
Thawley
M. P
Iona Allen
Orphans' Court meets with judges presiding in sickness
At Thursday's session of the Orphans' court Judges Sigler and Day were present, Judge Dennis being kept at home by sickness. John L. Nichols and N. Alex. Hutson, executors of the late John E. Nichols, presented a report of sales of the real estate under the will of the deceased, which was ratified nisi. George M. Russum, administrator c. t. a. of Jacob R. Kephart, deceased, presented a final account of administration, which was passed. Charles H. Todd, administrator of John W. Thomas, presented account of assets, approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Sigler and
Day
Dennis
John L. Nichols
N. Alex. Hutson
John E. Nichols
Nisi
George M. Russum
Jacob R. Kephart
Charles H. Todd
John W. Thomas
Maryland Annual Conference convenes in Westminster
The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church met in Westminster on Wednesday with Rev. A. D. Melvin reporting. He noted deaths of three ministers R. L. Lewis A. J. Walter and J. T. Murray and discussed a proposed one year time limit for pastor assignments along with current finances and district conditions. Pastoral appointments were finalized by the presiding elders including Kingwood Millington Tilghman’s Island Whitesville Harrington Onancock Farmington Millsboro. Passion week services and Holy Week schedule were announced as well as upcoming sermons and clergy transfers to Green Creek N J and other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Westminster
A. D. Melvin
R. L. Lewis
A. J. Walter
J. T. Murray
Melvin
Dover
Kingwood
R. Z. P. Karholsen
Millington
Dulaney
Tilghman's Island
W. W. Chaires
Whitesville
E. H. Collins
Harrington
W. A. Wise
Onancock
G. W. Alderson
Farmington
I. G. Fosnocht
Millsboro
D. F. Waddell
Christ Church
Ernest Smith
St. Michael’s and All Angels Church
Baltimore
St. Paul's Church
Hillsboro
W. M. Lister
Green Creek
N.J
Cape May City
Dr. Temple
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
Wilmington
Rome
Frank B. Adkins
Holy Trinity Church
Greensboro
Notable Visitors and Local social rounds this week
A list of visitors in town includes Dr. Thos H Lewis from Westminster Professor Guy L Stewart from College Park Dr S E Forman from Baltimore and many others. Social rounds feature weddings engagements and society visits with Denton Queen Annes Marylands and New Jersey connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. H. Lewis
Westminster
Guy L. Stewart
College Park
E. Forman
Baltimore
John J. Hartnett
H. R. Loose
Cheswold
W. T. Townsend
Easton
Sarah E. Pratt
Asbury Park
N. J
R. J. Carlisle
Chas. N. Clash
Wilmington
Del
H. C. Piarson
H. M. Rowe
M. R. Weedon
Centreville
Henry Houck
Harrisburg
T. H. Barwick
Sadlersville
Jno
L. G. Lee
W. C. A. Hamil
John M. Swing
T. L. Day
Swing & Co
Ridgely
Dover
Ella North
George A. Bullock
Denton
Carrie West Pippin
Greensboro
Charles Henry Sylvester
J. Dokes Downes
Queen Anne’s County
Jennie Garey
Tuckshoe Neck
Z. H. Webster
Frederica
C. O. Melvin, Esq
Pocomoke City
F. C Members
Massey
Caroline
Mgr
William Massey
R W. Emerson
Smyrna
Caddie Swann
Obituary of Mrs Nicey J Wright near Concord
Mrs Nicey J Wright wife of John W Wright died at her home near Concord on Friday March 9 at age 54 years 1 month 11 days She had been in poor health for years but her death came unexpectedly She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss Also notice of Susan Messick dying March 19 1900 at Fowling Creek aged 72 of general debility
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicey J. Wright
John W. Wright
Concord
Messickk
Fowling Creek
Susan Messick
Ex Senator Charles Gibson dies after long career in Maryland politics
Ex Senator Charles Hopper Gibson, a long-time Democratic figure from Maryland, died at his brother Lieutenant Gibson’s Washington home after a heart failure early Saturday. Born 1843 in Queen Annes, he served in the Forty-Ninth to Fifty-First Congresses and in the U.S. Senate, becoming a popular figure in Talbot and Caroline counties. Funeral services were held at St. Paul’s Church Centreville with numerous active and honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hopper Gibson
Lieutenant Gibson
Washington
Gibson
Sam
Queen Anne's County
Maryland
Centreville Academy
Archer School
Washington College
Easton
Samuel Hambleton
United States Senate
E. K. Wilson
Wellington
Senate
B. C. Hollyday
Mies Powell
Virginia
Caroline
Talbot
St. Paul's Church
Centreville
James A. Mitchell
James Bordley
W.T. P. Turpin
Philemon B. Hopper
Ezekiel M. Forman
Baltimore
Kenni Duval
M. W. Brewington
Wicomico County
James E. Kirwan
Captain Turner
Oyster Police Force
Mr. Gibeon
Deceptive sewing machine schemes warned in Caroline County
J W Charmxs cautions residents that local sewing machine agents profit by offering low trade-ins and attractive notes. He warns that $30 for an old machine is a trap, promises four month differences, and fears notes may fall into ruthless hands. He urges protection over gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Barnum
Caroline County
J. W. Charmxs
Town's Physicians Burdened as Ailments Spread
A flood of ailments grips the region with widespread silkness and discomfort. Doctors are kept busy around the clock treating grip and kin dred illnesses spreading through town and neighboring areas.
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DX. RK. R
T. AL R
Ponts
A. M
Sage
Boa. RR
Q. Alr. R
Ualr. R
ScHoont Board
the Local Department
Pwsnpa
Circuit Court
Grand Juty
Reae
Teachers Institute
Seline
Stele
B.D. Protthiau
B.D. Protthiau, of the Strte Neoneb Sehook
Alten
Gieorge C. Williams
Pederalshure Academy
Sponded
Thomas TE Lewis
Maasland Tallege
E. Perman
Willams
Cuy J. Stewart
Maryland Agricultural College
Lewis
Ss. Wickline
Stewart
Forman
Alix
Addie L. Wilson
Voldsborough Academy
IL M. Rowe
Dalitimere
Rowe
Ton
Ifenny Houck
Pouna Schools
Adlie SK. Vigeiis
Ridgely Academy
Annie Lister Webster
Houek
Porman
Piot
W.C. A. Uaminel
State Normal School
Mary J. Fisher
Teving Handy
Delaware
BL. Johnson
W. PP. Draper
Albert Reichman
Chas
BR. Steven
Handy
Professor Crouse
Denton High School
Rory Aten
Peor
Crouse
Mars
Pippin
May Fisher
Aumie Fisher
Aiamie Downes
Mary Fisher
Prof. Williams
JS. Wickline
EL 2B. Prettyman
Federalsvarg’s
Usy
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Hanes
Chas. H. Gibson
Federalsbers
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