Pension Granted To George Walrath In Vernon
The Orphans court met Tuesday with little business. The Sussex grand jury recently ignored the indictment against George H. Truitt for horse trade under false pretenses. Masonic Hall expected to be packed next Wednesday evening for a fine entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walrath
Vernon
Orphans’ Court
Sussex
Del
George H. Truitt
Masonic Hall
George & Redden
C. M. Lloyd’s
Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville
Tunis Mill
W. W. Tunis & Bro. Lumber Co
Tunis’ Mills
Caroline
Bicycle Dealers Announce Largest Rambler Stormer Stock
Bicycle Headquarters Shannahan and Wrightson Hardware Co. of Easton Md have just received the largest and finest stock of Rambler Crescent and Stormer bicycles on the Peninsula. Prices reduced catalogue mailed on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannahan and
Wrightson Hardware Co
Easton
Crescent
Stormer
Williston School Benefit Entertains Crowd
The Williston school held an evening entertainment for the school library with a crowded house. Miss Susie Sisk trained the pupils well, delivering an engaging program of anthems recitations and readings. Apple ice cream cake and coffee were served, and the event was financially successful. Also noted are Rev. J. D. Reese’s arrival and duties, Rev. W. W. Chaires moving to Crompton, R. F. Milburn’s return, a Harmony murder case ongoing, local fishing activity, and R. H. Maloney building an addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Susie Sisk
J. W. F. Cooper
J. ¥. Gelletly
Dora Gelletty
Potter's Landing
J. D. Reese
Harmony
W. W. Chaires
Crompton
Queen Anne’s County
R. F. Milburn
R. H. Maloney
Choptank Revives After Boiler Blast and Busy Building Boom
After a boiler explosion and a dull year Choptank shows activity and contentment. The town, youngest in the county, claims fourth in business. Construction grows with S. L. West adding a porch, P H Cooper building a cottage, J A Wright expanding a shirt factory to 100 machines, boosting employment. Other firms add machinery for crates and baskets, birthing a brisk mercantile scene as fish trade rises. J K Watson opens a shoe shop, while C W Wright visits from Baltimore and J A Wright recovers from injuries. John Rumbold moves to Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. West
Front Street
P.H. Cooper
Bowdle Street
J. A. Wright
Bessie Noble
W. OM. Wright
E. L. Pritchett
J. HA. Craft
Baltimore
J. K. Watson
Main Street
C. W. Wright
John Rumbold
Oxford
Irrigate Repair Department Opens Bicycle Repair Shop
Shannahan and Wrightson Hares ware Co. of Easton Md have fitted up a repair shop where all kinds of disabled bicycles can be quickly repaired at small cost. Send in your sick wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannahan and Wrightson Hares Ware Co
Easton
Prompt relief for bilious colic with Chamberlain remedy
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a remedy for bilious colic. It claims relief when taken promptly and even prevention at first symptoms. Bottles of 25 and 50 cents are sold by W. E. Brown in Denton and H. Duffey in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
Chaimberlain
Leeds
Sims Bros
Price Indicted in Maryland Murder Case
Price, hauled to Baltimore by detectives, faces murder charges after confessing a tale against A Grant Corkran. Corkran, released on alibi grounds by the grand jury, is cleared of indictment while Price is formally charged with knifing Sallie Dean on March 26. Investigations continue at Harmony and Ridgely with scenes visited by crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Baltimore
Walter J. Ree
Tlarrington
Norfolk Express
Gault
Marshal Frey
Caroline
Prici
Grant Corkran
Sallie Dean
Sallie
A. Grant Corkran
Grant
Coreran
Seibold
Lilvelock
William T. Deen
W. J. Roe
Solomon Corkran
William H. Deen
Denton
State’s Attorney’s Office
Corkran
Ridgely
Harmony
Faves
Corkrau
Police Central
Messrs
Seibold and Gant
Dean
Marshall Everett Price
Theazor
Whiell
Frampton & Son
Federasburg
Dunning
Barton
Maston
Adams Express Fights Rival Line Expansion Along Chaptatk
Adams Express Company resists losing trade to United States Express which has taken over on the Balti more Chesapeake and Atlantic routes. They joined a traffic agreement with Wheeler Transportation and Route Agent Tunis set offices at Williston Towers Wharf Dover Bridge and Choptank. Rumors point to an overland Denton Ridgely link to reach the Delaware Chesapeake line. Baltimore express matter now routed via Delaware Chesapeake railway to Oxford then steamer for early morning arrival. Rival firm may expand to capitalize on the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams’ Express Company
Chaptatk River
United States Express
Baltimore
Chesapeake & Atlantic
Wheeler Transportation Line
Tunis
Williston
Towers’ Wharf
Dover Bridge
Choptank
Weaver Organs Praised By Gospel Singers in Brooklyn and York
Repeated endorsements from Tra D Sankey at Moody and Sankey meeting York Pennsylvania November 11 1883 and from gospel singers Lowe and Almn hall Brooklyn New York praise the Weaver Organ for ease of singing with accompaniment sweet full tone quick touch response and overall satisfaction. J W Wheathey sole agent Boston Md offers catalogue and special prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra D. Sankey
Moody and Sankey
York
Par
Muel
D. J. Lowe
L. W. Almnhall
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sunnday School
J. W. Wheathey
Baston
Col Garey In Critical Condition At Home
Col. Robert J. W. Garey remains in a most critical state at his home in Tuckahoe Neck with death hourly expected. Nurses and doctors monitor him as his condition continues to worsen, drawing concern from local residents and officials alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. W. Garey
Tuckahoe Neck
Court adjourns to April thirtieth for trials
The April term concluded on Wednesday evening with adjournment to April 30 for the Price murder trial of Miss Dean. The grand jury discharged after presenting indictments and findings. Several cases were heard including tax collection appeals, a killed near Bethlehem verdict of not guilty by self defense, an assault verdict of guilty, and an embezzlement case verdict of not guilty. The grand jury report notes security concerns at the jail and needed repairs to a Denton bridge leaf, praises tax law improvements, and urges strict enforcement. It also covers almshouse inspections and lists the county house property value of 34,080.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Miss Dean
George H. Berry
William Vance Sharp
Charles Webb
Bethlehem
Warren Brooks
William H. Lowe
Honard Bros
Chester
Thereman Kerr
Maryland
Caroline County
Grand Jury
Wbnshouse
Denton Iron Bridge
General Assembly
Marylais
J. B. Orrell
J. E. Wilson
G.S. Liden
Obituary notices from Denton area reflect multiple deaths
Obituary notices report the death of Mr Charles Elwanger after months of liver disease at his home near Whiteleysburg. He was a longtime church officer and Bible class leader, survived by his wife and ten children. Additional notices record the death of Mrs Ruth A Sisk aged 64 after a stroke, with interment at Denton cemetery. Also noted is the death of Mrs Elizabeth Chance at her son’s home near Hillsborough from apoplexy, with interment in Hillsborough cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elwanger
Whiteleysburg
Philadelphia
Kiwanger
Sheppard
M. E
Evanger
Martin
Paul
Thomas
Jacob
Samuel
Ella
Phoebe
Mary
Maggie
Hannah
Ruth A. Sisk
Francis A. Sisk
Clinton Cook
Denton Cemetery
Amphion Ladies' Mandolin Quartet at Masonic Hall
A Firat-Choi Entertainent presents the Amphion Ladies' Mandolin and Vocal Quartet at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening for music lovers. The group, praised by the Brooklyn Eagle, features Lavinia Sutcliffe Juliet Underhill Isabella Mundell and M Louise Mundell with a program of quartets duets and solos. Reserved seats at George Redden's drug store are 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Tall
Brooklyn Eagle
Star Lyceum Bureau
Alonzo Foster
Tribune Building
N.Y
Indies
Lavinia A. Sutcliffe
Juliet L. Underhill
Church News and Easter Music in Easton
Community notes express regret at Rev. J. R. Andrew moving to another charge despite his year at Trinity M E Church Easton. Easter music plans include Christ Church services with Nellie Johnson as organist and a large Baltimore union choir for the Maryland Sunday School Union anniversary in Baltimore April 16. Also updates on clergy assignments across Hillsborough Easton and Caroline counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Alexandria
Washington
J. D. Kinzer
Accomac
J. W. Charlton
Amelia
Alonzo H. Green
F. T. Benson
Baltimore
J. N. Wright
Barren Creek
R. S. Fooks
Bedford
R. S. Williamson
Belair
Christ Church
Norman Ward
Chestertown
S. R. Murray
Clayton
B. F. Jester
Concord
J. W. Parris
Conquest
C. D. Edmondston
Crisfield
J. M. Holmes
Crumpton
ZJ. G. Sullivan
Cumberland
R. W. Kindley
Chincoteague
H. E. Bennington
Dehnar
Mariners
J. E. T. Ewell
Middleway
Elmer Simpson
Milton
Beane
Mount Tabor
R. K. Lewis
Mount Nebo
Harley
W. R. McKnett
Newark
North Baltimore
J. M. Gill
Oxford
J. W. Balderson
Oak Grove
H. 8
Johnson
Prince George
Paulksley
G. R. Wolf
Pipe Creek
J. T. Lassell
Pitttsville
Avery Donovan
Pocomoke
G. R. Donaldson
Pocomoke City
H. L. Elderdice
Powellsville
J. F. Wooden
Patipsco
Towson
Trinity
A. W. Matther
Tyrecania
H. F. Wright
Union
J. M. Yingling
Union Bridge
J. J. Murray
Warwick
B. P. Truitt
Waverly
L. A. Bennett
West Baltimore
J. W. Kirk
Westminster
J. R. Andrew
Trinity M. E. Church
South
Easton
Easton Democrat
Christ Cluirch
Nellie Johnson
Processiomad
Palestrinn
Elvey
Dewi
Simper
Anon
E. Latroit
Chris
Rotterdam
Leslie
Camidge
Maryland Sunday School Union
Academy of Music
George Edward Reed
D. D
Dickinson College
Hugh Walker
Central Presbyterian Church
Hillsborough
M. E. Clinveh South
T. J. Lambert
C. 8. Stanton
Margaret Hopkins
William Henry Legg
M. E. Church
Beaven Buys Easton Jewelry Stock and Opens Stand
Hillsboro businessman Mr H Lay Beaven purchases jewelry stock from Mr Ayres in Easton and will operate a stand one door south of the old bank. Beaven is a skilled jeweler and plans to welcome Carolina friends while Easton gains a proactive local merchant. Arrivals this week include Hon E H Brown Centreville and J W Temple Lemuel Dunbracco W W Busteed and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lay Beaven
Hillsboro
H. Melson
Bridgeville
W. E. Todd
Baltimore
J. W. Temple
Lemuel Dunbracco
W. W. Busteed
J. H. C. Legg
Centreville
F. C. Fenhagen
Tunis Mills
Alexander Hardcastle
Shriver, Bartlett & Co
Minnie Quillen
G. F. Stafford
Harrington
Queen Anne’s
Maury Fierce
Smyrna
Greensborough
Carrie Moore
Greensboro
Philadelphia
Rachel Satterthwaite
Denton
Reverend Carpenter Delivers First Sermon Here
Rev Mr Carpenter the new M E pastor preached his first sermon to a large congregation last Sunday afternoon. Trustees met Thursday evening to discuss erection of a new church building. W H Nichols was injured at Brigden Day’s basket factory. George Travis near town was severely injured by a heavy falling leg. Dr Conaway reports two ribs fractured and internal injuries. Mrs Pennington opened a new millinery on First avenue with Miss Bertha Minson in town. Mr S A Pitt of Middletown, Peninsula Mutual Relief GM, was in town. Miss Mamie McShane of Denton was guest of Miss Stambaugh. About twenty ride the silent steed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conaway
Best organ price at Wheatley’s Knaton Md
Don’t study long where to go for a piano or organ. One best price at J. W. Wheatley’s Knaton Maryland. Learn about Weaver Organs in Bush & Gert’s Pianos and you will want them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wheatley’s
Knaton, Md
Bush & Gert’s
Governor Joshua Hopkins Marvil Dies in Delaware
Governor Joshua Hopkins Marvil of Delaware, the state’s first Republican elected in 32 years, died at his Lanuel home after weeks of illness. He would have turned seventy on September 23. Heart trouble and an erysipelatous infection preceded death. The Wilmington Every Evening notes the political shift as Democrats inherit the governor’s patronage and power. Chancellor Walcott was asked to administer the oath to Speaker William Thorp Watson, with Senator Records as speaker pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Hopkins Marvil
Delaware
Lanuel
Sume
Wilmington
Senate
William Thorp Watson
Records
Politician Denies Tax Embezzlement in Caroline County
George H. Berry, Sheriff, declares before the Grand Jury and County Commissioners that he holds no county taxes, accuses some jurors of evading taxes with county certificates, and warns receivers of no favors. Also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy ad and a Boston Portrait Co. offer for portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Grand Jury
George H. Berry
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Preston
Town Hall
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Queen Anne Station
Amphion Ladies Mandolin and
E. C. Fields
Eitenit Court
Col. P. W. Downes
Deakyne
Masonic Building
Hardcastle
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company
Cambridge
Ocean City
Caroline Counties
Templeville School
Queen Anne's
Denton Academy
Z. H. Webster
Stephens
Henry R. Lewis
Harvey L. Cooper
Bicycle Headquarters
Marsnall BE. Price
Uspress Companies
Church Newa
Sudgely
Boston Portrait Co
Baltimore Street
ROYAL
United States
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St, N.Y
Weeny Ue
Henry Dean
George G. Dixon
Moeury Dean
Bariwess' Ili. A
Barnes &Co
10Th St.n.y
Cphiboran
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