Brown Named State Treasurer In Maryland Circuit
Col Edwin H Brown, previously Queen Annes attorney, was formally tendered and accepted as State Treasurer while in Denton court. He is youngest son of the late Madison Brown, partner in the firm John B and Edwin H Brown, with a notable career as State's Attorney and trusted trust estates manager on the Eastern Shore. Governor Jackson's selection is well commended by local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Edwin H. Brown
Caroline County
Queen Anne
Stevenson Archer
Brown
Madison Brown
Richard B. Carmichael
Centreville Academy
Baltimore City
Addison & Battie
Baltimore
Queen Anne County
Centreville
J. B. Brown
John B
J. Bo
J. H. Brown
Col. Brown
Congress
Charles H. Gibson
John B. Brown
Maryland Senate
Walter A. Turpin
Jackson
Railroad Campaign Opens With County Executive Committee Formed
The meeting in the court house named an executive committee and six district subcommittees to canvass voters for the railroad campaign. Col. J W Bryant and President E W Williamson urged vigorous support, stressing county benefits, tax relief, and job opportunities. next gathering set for Tuesday at one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Railroad Project
Court House
E. W. Williamson
A. R. Wright
J. W. Kerr
James Swann
B. W. Parker
R. Y. Collins
W. T. Tuff
James A. Roe
J. E. Wilson
W. H. Cashe
W. J. Price
Joseph E. George
W. J. Clark
Andrew B
Col
J. W. Bryant
Williamson
Death of Ex SherriY Noble and Political Figure William Noble
William Noble prominent Fourth district citizen dies Tuesday afternoon at two. Cause given as congestive fever with prior kidney derangement and eremic poison. A leading Republican, sheriff elected in 1864, long retired, popular for liberal views. Age seventy two, survived by widow and a married daughter. Burial at Preston cemetery Thursday. Noble born October 25, 1815, to Joshua Noble family. Quaker heritage. Married Rhoda Kinder forty years ago. Kinder was former Sussex County treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherriy Noble
William Noble
Noble
Preston Cemetery
Joshua Noble
Twiford
Rhoda Kinder
Mr. Kinder
Sussex County
Easton Visit by Annapolis Short Line Delegation
Last Thursday President Ricker and superintendent Coombs led Eastern capitalists from Porthand Maine through Easton in President Seth’s private car. Accompanying them were Mrs Ricker Mrs Burnham Miss Burnham and locals General Seth J Frank Turner G W Minnick and G E Haddaway. Conductor T F Kemp guided a close inspection of the road bridge and terminal work with no dissatisfaction reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricker
Annapolis
Coombs
Burnham
Goodrich
Porthand
Maine
Eastern
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
Easton
Miss Burnham
Florida
Bay Shore
Seth
General Seth
J. Frank Turner
G. W. Minnick
G. E. Haddaway
T. F. Kemp
Ledger
Curious Freaks of Nature Among Chickens
Mrs. Willie Liden found a fowl with four legs and feet, two normal and two extra at the breast. Mrs. M. J. Young witnessed a two-chick hatch from one egg, but the pair did not survive long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Liden
M. J. Young
Middle Convocation Opens In Cambridge Diocesan Services
The fifty-ninth regular session of the Middle Convocation of the Diocese of Easton opened at Christ Church Cambridge on Tuesday night with prayers and sermons on the parable of the tares. Clergymen include Rev. Dr. Barber and Rev. C W Buck among others. Addresses covered missions and gospel extension over three days. Bishop Adams presides and hosting arrangements are listed among several local clergy. Chroniclte notes the gathering spans Queen Anne’s Talbot Caroline and Dorchester counties.
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Diocese of
Easton
Christ Church
Cambridge
Theodore P. Barber
C. W. Buck
James A. Mitchell
Centreville
Adams
Mr. Duck
Mr. Mitchell
Batte
Church Hill
Queen Anne’s
Jackson
Trappe
F. Bache Adkins
Greensborough
Mr. Cooke
Denton
J. Harry Chesley
St. Michaels
Talbot
Caroline
Dorchester
Dr. Barber
Aatte
J. E. Jackson
F. B. Adkins
Charles E. Buck
Harry Chesley
Giles B. Cooke
Mr. Thompson
Kent Island
W. Y. Beaven
All Saints
Talbot County
Geo. F. Beaven
Hillsborough
J. W. Chesley
Miles River
James L. Bryan
Charles H. van Dyne
Wye Mills
E. J. Stearns
Wm. Schouler
Elkton
Bishop Adams
T. H. Williams
Mr. Schouler
Wallace
Sarah H. Stevens
Mr. Batte
Barber
Mr. Jackson
Wm. Thomas
Mr. Buck
Goldsborough
J. W
Bryan’s.—Chronicte
Land Advertisement by Miss Fannie Jump Near Denton
Miss Fannie Jump advertises a small tract of land for sale near Denton. The notice notes the property location and invites inquiries from potential buyers through the broker listed in the advertisement.
Court Adjourned As Grand Jury Reports On Local Option Case
State v Charles H Blackiston guilty of local option law violation fined 150 dollars. Other cases include verdicts for defendant in Garey v Blackiston, plevin case verdict for defendant 117.37, non pros in Harrington v McCarter, and guilty counts with fines in Bennett v Bennett. Grand Jury reports five days, 42 witnesses, 13 presentments, notes jail condition and Denton bridge. cites physicians prescription practices as root cause. J Boos Dukes, Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Blackiston
Lewis
Russum
Traverser
Roland T. K. Garey
Thomas F. Garey
R. J. Jump
Russum & Lewis
Wm. N. Cahall
James Bryan
Replevin
Downes and
J.C. Bennett
Fudees
Circuit Court
Maryland
Caroline County
Denton Bridge
J. Boos Dukes, Foreman
Kent and Centreville News Roundup From Local Districts
Kent and Centreville items note Rev R W Todd leaving Chestertown for Greensborough and Rev J H Willey arriving as pastor. County taxes collectors named for six districts. Thomas E Kemp visits Denton from Missouri to manage his father’s estate. Mrs R A Sisk promotes spring millinery in Denton. B&O Railroad adds track tanks on Philadelphia Branch. Ferry slip at Bay Ridge near completion for B and E Shore RR with dredging underway. Shad prices rise with most sold to Baltimore. A pangram prompt and a short alphabet exercise appear. Baltimore and Eastern Shore RR stockholders meet May 5 in Easton. British sloop Break wrecking rumors off Cape Henlopen. Wheeler Line asks sacks be returned. Lewistown fire prompts relocation of Mr Gadd’s new store at Matthews. Cambridge houses two ministers named Howard. Fourth district road construction bids invited. Snow Hill church to enlarge and repair. James M Simpers appointed census enumerator for Third district. Rev R W Todd honored with silver-headed umbrella by congregation.
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Centreville
Denton
Thomas H. Kemp
Kemp
Chillicothe
Missouri
R. A. Sisk
Philadelphia
Third and
Lowe Streets
Messrs. Ross & Sanford
Bay Ridge
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
Bay
Baltimore
Easton
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Cape Henlopen
Wheeler Transportation Line
Alex. Gadd
Lewistown
Matthews
Cambridge
J. A. Howard
Baptist Church
J. H. Howard
Zion
Snow Hill
Caroline County
Delaware and Cheapeake Railway
General Assembly of
Maryland
Delaware and Chesapeake Railway
Caroline
Sai
Greensborough
Federisburg
Delaware and Chesapeake
Tubway
Eaid “Delaware Nul Cheapeake
Delaware
Inelwiig
Caroling
Caroling County
Circuit Court of C
Fureulore
Enid
Court House
Delaware and
Creeupeake
Llinu Bd. Jackson
Joan Hubner
KF. Wrattan
Senate
Costesianzas
Clapian's Lane
Canning
Ling Betwen
John Lear
William Jobinson
Hranch
Sebeebaden
Palin Brown
Elijah Todd
Leeralsbure
Houston
St. Stephen's Chapel
GEO, A
Deayne
Death and local notes from Federalsburg and surrounding towns
Daniel Noble, a Federalsburg area resident, died suddenly at 53 from consumption after dinner, with a quick hemorrhage. The column reports on local residents’ travels, school events, farm news, and upcoming events, including state politics and a note on a new road proposal, plus obituaries and local business updates.
You Cannot Enforce a Poker Debt Story
William BR Emerson won a Superior Court judgment against Arie Townsend for 390 with a note due four months later. Townsend claimed part of the debt was for poker bets, arguing the poker debt should not void the rest of the board bill. An equity injunction persisted and Bryant & Bryant plan to appeal to the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William BR. Emerson
Superior Court
Arie Townsend
Townsend
Emerson
Mr. Emerson
Linden Ave
King
Wm. S. Bryan
Wright
Equity Court No.2
Messrs
Bryant & Bryant
Court of Appeals
Jfaésimore Sur
Denton Mail Service Expands to Evening Delivery
Washington informs Postmaster Ramsdell that starting Monday Denton will receive an evening mail reaching about seven o clock. Contractor notified of increased service. Denton will have four mails daily, three from cities, with the Preston route remaining local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
gAn
Denton
Ramsdell
Washington
Preston
Pestmaster Appointed in Griffin
Mr. Charles Stewart has been appointed postmaster of Griffin in Caroline county, succeeding J Howard Griffin who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Stewart
Griffin
Caroline County
J. Howard Griffin
Spring Attractions at Coxs Store
Spring is here and B P Coxs offers a well filled display of fresh season goods from manufacturers. Prices are marked within reach of all customers.
Dress Goods Spring Novelties In Our Department
In our Dress Goods Department a line of Spring Novelties awaits. A beautiful, always in stock line of Black Dress Goods at reasonable prices. Our Ginghams French and American Latines French Zephyrs Outings and Teazle Cloths are exceedingly attractive.
Nobby line of Children’s Suits and Gentlemen’s Clothing
A fresh arrival features a large line of children’s suits and a broad stock of gentlemen’s clothing. Suits made to order and fit guaranteed, with styles and sizes available while selection lasts.
China Mattings at Special Prices Now On
Don’t miss our line of China Mattings in plain white and fancy styles. Abundant choices and specials priced from 10c to 40c.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Orphans’ Court
Burrsville M. E. Parsonage
W. H. Coulbourn
Seaford
H. Clay Mullikin
Will Reynolds
G. W. Richardson
Wm. Stevens
Franklin Stevens
Cedar Island
Charles Stevens
James N. Todd
H. W. Lefever
Ridgely
W. Spry Andrew
Williamsburg
Dorchester County
William F. Murphy
Iva Lowe
Annie Griffin
General Assembly
Anna G. Garey
Alice Fisher
Howard Sherman
John M. Robinson
Robert K. Jefferson
Jefferson
Federalsburg
School of Medicine
University of Maryland
Thomas I. Kemp
Chillicothe, Mo
W. M. Green
Williston
Harmony
Somerset County
McQuay
Henderson M. E
McQuary
W. H. D. Harper
M. E. Church South
George T. Melvin
Glen Burnie
Curtis Creek Mining Furnace Manufacturing Co
Philip Francis Thomas
Albion
Statesman
Harrington
McCarter
Col. McCarter
Carroll County Seed Company
Rev
H. 5. Thompson
Denton M. E
Thompson
William H. Anderson
Clara M. van Gesel
John H. van Gesel
Wiliamson
Conl
Bryant
Kent Eirs
R. W. Todd
Chestertown
J. H. Willey
W. R. Seegar
L. C. Menton
Chas. I. Smith
John W. Tarman
T. A. Welson
W. C. Lege
W. A L. Price
J. E. Mitchell
Samuel Roe
James 4. Simpers
The
Smithville Farmers’ Alliance
Daniel Noble
Delaware Line
E. E. Go
Wm. A. Noble
Wm. H. Alberger
Dr. Jefferson
R. Kemp Jefferson
L. Shanley Davis
New York
Rebecca Davis
Ella Thorington
Salisbury
William Gray
John ‘T. Elliott
Smithville
Farmers’ Alliance
Greensboro-Federalsburg
Elijah Baker
Rudolph Anklam
Meredith
Concord
Annie Beachamp
T. Wagamon
Elisha Wright
Rolleth
Dickey
State House
Trenanrer Brown
Baltimore Sun
Edwin H.” Brown
Maryland Democracy
State Teachers Association
Ridge Hotel
Thealtimore
Mari
Ryan Atkinson
Harrington M. P. Church
W. J. D. Lucas
W. R. Ryan
Wilmington
Del
Josephine Atkinson
Ronixsox
Ledie Grace
Luther M
Mary E. Robinson
Hucutt Jr
Thomas Reese
Thomas Hughlett, Jr
Nannie Hughlett
FE. C. Peirson & Co
Waterloo, N.Y
John Conner
Crisfield
J. P. Patchett
A. J. Andrew
H. F. Willis
James M. Wooters
Carlton Shaper
House of Delegates
County Commissionera
Med
Eah County
Geo. A. Deakyne
J. A. Noble
Linchester
B. P. Cox
Mattings
BP. Cox
Odd Fellows’ Building
Posners
Adddreay
Posner Bros
Cargling County
Esanineg
Accesary
Rhoda JA. Rawlines
Rhoda A. Rawlings
Jaco Deen
Sane
Lewis Dahadway
W. H. Deen
James H. Ros
Hubert Ross
W. I. Fulton
Charles Howard
Two Johns
White Oak Swamp
Vowling Creek Mill
William C. Willouchby
Kublet Patton
T. E. Kelley
Colmn-Vioners
Carling County
Daniel ‘Podl
Mil Pond
M. Chak
John Horeey
Servia
Wodd
Potter's Landing
Hubbard
Legening
Loa
Wik
Deen
Menash
Jonathan E
Towers
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