Local Notes and April Court Proceedings in Ridgely
Local items report Druggist Redden’s grapho phone and Ridgely social happenings while noting the Denton hotel crowd and weather quarrels. The April circuit court opens with a full grand jury and trials including murder in the second degree for Veasey Donovan case and indictments of William Wright and James Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circouit
Mondday
William R. Martin
James A. Pearce
Frederick Stump
J. Boon Dukes
Foreman
Robert R. Shu
Harry W. Davis
Robert Jarrell
Silas Sparklin
John T. Clark
D. B. Bubbard
C. B. Jarman
James W. Holt
Wm. H. Greenlee
B. F
Deweese
Russin
Cooper
Stewart
Traversers
Charles Veasey
Michael Donovan
Elkton
Thurglay
Felton House
Donovan
Veasey
Eugene Jefferson
Deweese and Evans
Frederick Haines
Russum
Albert Constable, Jr
Heister Hess
William H. Deen
Fowling Creek
Deen
Alexander Noble
Madison William Wright
W. Wright
James Morgan
Frank Wright
Charles H. Todd
Charles M. Pepper
People’s National Bank of Denton Organizers Named
The Comptroller of the Currency authorizes Fred R. Owens Joseph H. Bernard James D. Neal H T Nattle J W Kerr and Thomas L Day to organize the People’s National Bank of Denton with a $50 000 capital. A meeting to decide on temporary quarters may be held soon while building proceeds. Fifty percent of the stock will be paid on or before the 20th of the month.
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People’s National Bank of
Denton
Comptroller of the Currency
People’s National Bank of Denton
Fred. R. Owens
Joseph H. Bernard
James D. Neal
H. T. Nattle
J. W. Kerr
Thomas L. Day
Milwaukee Harvester Company Announces In Stock Repairs
The Milwaukee Harvester Company states they have a full line of repairs in Baltimore Maryland for their celebrated light running Binders and Mowers. Agents Smith Bros. at Ridgely Maryland hold a larger line of repairs than any county supplier, countering rival agents who misrepresent the products.
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Milwaukee Harvester Company
Baltimore
Smith Bros
Ridgely
Milwaukee Harvester Co
Levy Court Trustees and Road Supervisors Named
At the county commissioners meeting last Tuesday the board approved a slate of trustees of the poor: Thomas F. Jackson, Frank A. Porter, J. G. Collins, J. W. Carroll, and James Blake. Road supervisors named include J. W. Thomas from Carter's Corner to Holly and other routes via Dunkard Church, Downes' wharf, Brick Mill, and many connectors. The Frost and fruit crop news follows.
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Thomas F. Jackson
Frank A. Porter
J. G. Collins
J. W. Carroll
James Blake
J. W. Thomas
Carter’s Corner
Holly
Dunkard
Boonsboro
Dunkard Church
Downes’ Wharf
Alex. Blake
Ridgely Campground
Downes’ Wharf Road
Denton Bridge
Percy Dunning Farm
Ridgely
Samuel Pawn
Andersontown
Denton
Hobbs
W. H. Beachamp
Concord
Todd’s Mill Dain
Walter Beachamp
Robert Maloney
Williston Road
Colored School House
T. H. Everagan
Caleb J. Bowdle
Delaware Line
Ringgold
J. W. Thawley
Hobbs Road
Ed. Adams
Atwell Road
Harry Johnson
W. J. Williamson
G. L. Steven
Peter W. Wright
Burrsville
Wesley Church
Anthony’s Mill
Denton and
Millard Collison
Anderson Road
J. B. Dukes
Orphans Court Proceedings Record In Greensboro Session
Judges Sigler and Orrell met while Judge Moore was ill. Executors and guardians presented accounts, including John W. Steiner estate and Richard J. Colston admin for Dr. Wm. K. Conaway. The will of Sylvester Smith was probated, bonds approved, and appraisers appointed. Creditors' notice ordered. Thursday session granted administration on Narcissa C. Smith estate.
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Orphans’ Court
Sigler and
Orrell
Moore
Greensboro
Joshua Y. King
John W. Steiner
Richard J. Colston
Wm. K. Conaway
Francis 8. Todd
Clarence Richards
Sylvester Smith
Thos. A. Smith
Alfred Sigler
Wm. E., Temple
Wm. George Smith
Narcissa C. Smith
Farmers should use 50 cent ads to reach buyers
The piece argues farmers lose by not advertising 50 cent notices for livestock. A small ad can reach hundreds, bring direct sales and plant long term awareness. Relying on neighbors to spread word often fails, while consistent ads build future buyers and profits for farmers and merchants.
Fatal shooting and multiple injuries at Kenton cakewalk
A Friday night cakewalk near Friendship close to the Maryland line at Kenton ended in a free fight. Charles Kinsleo was shot in the neck and will likely die. Walter Brown Edward Garner Thomas Stevens and Rebecca Johnson were wounded in the legs. Risden Rengle and George Clark beaten. Brown and Clark jailed in Dover. others sought. Conflicting stories say Brown and Clark argued over a woman. Clark shot Brown then a fusillade followed. Women and children fled in panic. Stevens tried to intervene and was shot. Garner escaped through a window. Templeville notes and local updates follow.
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Friendship
Maryland Line
Kenton
Charles Kinsleo
Walter Brown
Edward Garner
Thomas Stevens
Rebecca Johnson
Risden Rengle
George Clark
Brown
Clark
Dover
Johnson
Stevens
Garner
Preston Club Enjoys Victorian Age Program Evening
Miss Velma Hollis hosts a Preston Literary and Musical Club gathering at the Hollis home with guests from East New Market Baltimore and local residents. The program on The Victorian Age features Longfellow biographies lyrics and Silas Marner digest with violin, piano, and vocal items. A second Victorian Age meeting is scheduled for April 11 at the Preston Hotel with Alex Noble and wife Martha Todd Noble hosting. Also noted are Rev. O S Walton’s new appointment to the M E Church and local jury service, cannery arrangements at Navy Point, and Rudolph Anklaw’s white oak lumber ad.
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Preston
Velma Hollis
Wm. H. Hollis
Cox
Nellie Carmine
Varnes
East New Market
Elizabeth Cole
Baltimore
C. B. Harrison
Bertie Noble
Longfellow
Lula Hallowell
Julia M. Kelley
Cross
George Eliot
J. T. Dennis
Silas Mariner
R. W. Allen
Lula Fletcher
R. I. Led
Messrs
W. F. Reik
E. Douglass
Alex. Noble
B. W. Wright
Navy Point
St. Michaels
Dodson
Tomato Varieties and Bordeaux Spray Benefits
The report lists top tomato varieties for early yields main crops canning and late market, highlighting Early Ruby Potato Leaf Prize Taker Autocrat Canada Victor Paragon Prize Taker Perfection World's Fair Climax Royal Red Queen Stone Paragon Matehiess Buckeye State. Bordeaux Solution spraying boosted yields in 1896 and 1897 with notable gains across many varieties.
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Autocrat
Canada
J. 5
Rorinson
Coal case decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
The case, led by Attorney Cornelius Comegys for plaintiffs including Dr. H. C. Comegys of Greensborough, concerns a coal lease with a ten cent per ton royalty. Tried in county courts and twice in the state Supreme Court, the final decision favors the plaintiffs. Estimates claim 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 tons lie beneath 400 acres. The Comegys family is well regarded locally.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Cornelius Comegys
H. C. Comegys
Greensboro
Supreme Court of
Comegys
Ridgely Board Honors Fallen President Sylvester Smith
The Ridgely Board of Commissioners expresses profound regret at the death of its President Sylvester Smith. It notes his faithful service, integrity, devotion to Ridgely, and wise leadership. Resolutions salute him as a valued citizen and announce copies sent to the family and publication in county papers. Signed by T. Saulsbury, Thos. W. Jones, and Thos. L. Day.
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Board of Commissioners of
Ridgely
Sylvester Smith
World's strongest searchlight erected near Chesapeake Bay
Pilots report a 30 000 candlepower electric searchlight near Fort Monroe to guard sea routes into Chesapeake Bay and toward Baltimore Washington Norfolk and Newport News. It can illuminate a newspaper at nearly 100 miles, trains on Spanish ships, and works with disappearing guns aimed along the channel. The government has tested the light off New York harbor.
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Chesapeake
Bay
Baltimore
Washington
Norfolk
Newport News
Fort Monroe
Maryland
New York Harbor
Anklam tool shop boasts large 24 inch Swing lathe
Mr R G Anklam proprietor of Smithville Machine Repair Shops seizes upon a first class 24 inch Swing turning lathe to cover all iron turning and reboring needs. The machine is largest of its class in Caroline and promises economical service day or night for break downs.
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R. G. Anklam
Smithville
Caroline
Anklam
D. S. Brockway
Greensborough
Broad Creek Neek
Leighton Coleman
Delaware
Chesapeake Commandery
Knights Templar
Easton
Zastan-Star Democrat
0. M. Hignutt
Williston
Maryland
Baltimore City
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Light Street
Z. T. Hutchinson
Ida J. McIlvaine
Blue Mountain
Sam Jones Lecture Draws Large Crowd at Harmony Hall
Enthusiastic reception at Harmony Hall for Sam Jones last night with a crowded house and long cheers. Rev A W Lamar introduced the lecturer who praised friendships and love. A colored woman’s remark about his “white skin but a black heart” drew interest and praise. Jones to lecture in Denton Saturday May 7 with ticket sales starting next Monday. Americans top patent creators with about 600000 patents worldwide. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy praised by users for cramps. sold by local merchants Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely W H E Brown Denton.
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Redden
Robert B. Owens
Greenwood
Denton
Annie M. Emerson
House & Uhler
Jonathan Eviits
William Greenley
M. W. Wright
Sam Jones
E. O. Neal
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Queenstown
Baltimore
Alonzo Miles
Cambridge
Arthur P.gorman
D.S. Brockway
Greensboro
County Commissioners of
Talbot
Easton Point
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Ellendale
Lewes
Hillsborough Academy
Ridgely ‘Dramatic Association
Ridgely
Jarrell House
M. A. Roche
G. S. Williams
Wilmington
A. J. Henrix
Thomas Temple
William Greene
W. M. Greene
Williston
Mercantile, Printing Company
Harmony Hall
A. W. Lamar
Brother Lamar
Chamberlain
J. W. Vaughn
Oakton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
W. HE. Brown
Mulliken Nomination Rejected by Senate in Talbot
The Senate rejected J. Clay Mulliken for school commissioner on Friday night under pressure from Senator Dodson. The Somerville Journal notes political tensions in Talbot and comments that we cannot always have what we want while the New Fork Sun cites a proverb about appreciating what we have.
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J. Clay Mulliken
Lowndes
Senate
Dodson
Talbot
Somerville Journal
New Fork Sun
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Clarence Bradley
Fannie Anderson
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Wm. E. Saulsbury
Alexander Hardcastle, Jr
George H. Parks
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