Local notices and society events in Denton area
The issue lists a string of local items from Denton and surrounding towns. Updates include Parker painting, Ells pension, Hignutt horse loss, cypress shingles for sale, Teachers' Association meeting, Kent Island trains, school close date, a theater play, curbing and paving work, Ridgely fruit outlook, Bullock jewelry stock, Nichols farm fire loss, Boggs release, San Jose scale finds, annual election judges, Junior Order session, Thompson ad, Cooper iron fence, Parkerling millinery, Denton arrivals at Brick Hotel, and fishing and shad sales. Other notes cover a Kit Island smallpox death, a fire on Purnell Johnson’s farm, the steamer Queen Caroline nearing completion, and matrimonial notices from Laurel Grove and Burrsville churches. Mentions include Lewin as railroad solicitor, plus various visits and social notes from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Parker
Daniel S. Ells
Ingleside
Baltimore
W. Thomas Hignutt
Denton Bridge
Z. T. Hutchinson
Teachers’ Association
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Kent Island
Kennebec
Ridgely
Bullock
M. B. Nichols
Easton
Boggs
Dover Bank
Trenton
Gravatt
San Jose
Z. Potter Steele
N. Alex. Hutson
C. Percy Dunning
United American Mechanics
Annapolis
C. H. Whitby, Jr
Caroline Council
J. M. Thompson
Hillsboro
James T. Cooper
Bertie Parkerling
Denton
Kit Island
Brick
C.B. Hope
Dover
Lee J. Roberts
Oxford
T. Bondelle
Centreville
George A. Zacharias
Pennsylvania
J. B. Seth
B. G. Stevens
Cedar Island
Snow Hill
Delaware Fire Insurance Company
Equitable Fire Insurance Company
Purnell Johnson
Chilton
Benjamin Scott
Caroline County
Baltimore Dry Dock Company
Queen Anne’s
Queenstown
Esther the Beautiful Queen heads to Denton stage next week
Masonic Hall hosts two evenings of the great canata Esther the Beautiful Queen with the old cast returning beside new soloists. Professor John T. Moore directs with strengthened chorus and revised training. Postponed from earlier dates, performances move to Tuesday and Wednesday the 22nd and 23rd with better plans and renewed energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Esther
Nand
John T. Moore
Denton
Tecumseh Tribe Event Draws Social and Financial Support
The Tecumseh Tribe of Red Men hosted a successful literary and musical supper last Saturday night with strong attendance. Rev. Harry Taylor spoke on religious tenets, John Johnstone outlined benefits, and the Hickman brass band performed well. The column notes road conditions hurting local business, a 25 to 1 Hickman baseball win, a potential Foresters of America court in Burrsville, a carriage accident involving G. L. Breeding, and an oyster supper planned for April 26 with invites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Cahall
Harry Taylor
John Johnstone
Red Man
Hickman Brass Band
Hero
Ringgold
Hickman
Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Boys
the Foresters of America
Burrsville
G. L. Breeding
Ashley White
Violette Brown
Local notes with clergy visits and town updates
Rev W Sherman Phillips was in town to supervise conference minutes. Rufus Noble and family moved to Federalsburg and plan to start a business after securing the old Jefferson and Kemp storehouse. Miss Warren Brooks and Mrs William Patton visited Mrs J E Elliott early in the week. Mild weather brought up river fishing with good catches. Mrs M L Smith Jr and daughter visited her mother in law. Miss M Mowbray resumes duties at the Academy. Rev T S Holt and Rev Mr Goodhand exchanged pulpits. William Gullett of Salisbury visited town. C M Davis and L W Williams visited Easton. Addie Williams of Reliance visited Sarah Spicer. T H Chamber was in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sherman Phillips
Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Rufus Noble
Federalsburg
Noble
Jefferson & Kemp
Warren Brooks
Scottsdale
William Patton
Pennshankin
J. E. Elliott
M. L. Smith, Jr
M. L. Smith
M. Mowbray
Academy
T. S. Holt
Mr. Goodhand
Gailestown
William Gullett
Salisbury
C. M. Davis
L. W. Williams
Easton
Addie Williams
Reliance
Sarah Spicer
T. H. Chamber
Philadelphia
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Developments
Mr. Howard Kenney visited Mr. Twiford Williams and returns to Philadelphia. Alex Beulah, long ill, left for a Baltimore hospital. Farmers prepare to plant crops. John Dukes begins erecting a dwelling near the church. Miss Olin Johnson of Hurlock visits Miss Jessie Wills. Hynson forms a new baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kenney
Twiford Williams
Philadelphia
Alex. Beulah
Baltimore
John Dukes
Olin Johnson
Hurlock
Jessie Wills
Hynson
Engagement Announced for Miss Hattie Rose Strong Thomas
Dr and Mrs Chas H Rose announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Hattie to Mr Christopher Strong Thomas of Blackbird Delaware. The wedding will take place in May. Miss Elsie Fisher of Baltimore visits aunt Mrs John L Fisher. Services were held at The Evening Lights meeting house by Mrs Walter Coulbourn Sunday afternoon. Mr J B Starkey builds a large mill house for Mr Robert Donovan near Hickman. Excepting where there is too much water wheat looks good. Mr S G Nuttle, wife and son, trip to Baltimore. some farmers plant early sugar corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Coulbourn
J. BR. Starkey
Robert Donovan
Hickman
S. G. Nuttle
Baltimore
Chas. H. Rose
Hattie
Christopher Strong Thomas
Blackbird
Del
Elsie Fisher
John L. Fisher
Mortgage for Sale Inquiry From Garey and Co Denton Md
Garey and Co of Denton Maryland advertises availability to buy mortgages and invites inquiries from potential sellers. The notice states readiness to purchase and positions Garey and Co as buyers in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garey & Co
Denton, Md
Roads wardens named for Carolina county projects
A list of road supervisors appointed after contract awards covers the county. Each supervisor governs a section from Greensboro to Whiteleysburg and beyond, detailing routes from barns and mills to farm corners. Bridges must be checked promptly, with costs capped at six dollars per mile without county consent. Employee pay rates and hours are specified. Garry & Co. advertises investment and property services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina County
Green Shockley
Greensboro
Whiteleysburg
David Bogeland
Jesse Warren
Boyce
Gov. H. Russell
Lowe
William A. Ree
Wail Road
Third District
Chilton’s Camp Ground
Whiteley Lane
B. Stewart
Brogley
Chapel Branch
William H. Garey
Levi Spocher
Burrsville
James D. Fleming
Denton Bridge
Hillsboro Bridge
Hillsboro
Detwiler
Long
Downes Station
Ridgeley Road
Long’s
J. H. George
Wm. H. Wright
Downes’ Mill
Spurry
Denton
Isaac Fleetwood
William P. Richardson
Griffith
Thawley
B. B. Brumbaugh
Saulsbury’s
Thawley's
Jane
Thawley’s
Wn. F. DeFord
Coward’s Point
J. Ed. Morgan
New Bridge
Harris Chapel
Sryford’s Wharf
Charles E. Starkey
Garey’s Mill Dam
Ecornor Detwiler
Ridgely
Marion Starkey
Garey’s Mill Lane
Ridgely Road
Dr. Hackett
Thos. A. Smith
Henry Curtis
W. T. Higuatt
Smithville
American Corner
Hutchinson’s
Edgell
Charles W. Smith
Charles Walker
Nichols
Greer’s
Three Bridges
Seigniol’s
Robinson Nichols
James Beachamp— Hubbard
Willistom Mill
George H. Williamson
W. C
Circuit Court Adjourns in Caroline County Sessions
The Circuit Court for Caroline county continued its sessions this week until Thursday noon with Judges Martin and Brown. Judge Pearce attended a Court of Appeals session in Annapolis. The court heard trespass cases, including Roberts v Burnett with a $100 verdict, and Burnett v Roberts for $5,000 with a one-cent award. New-trial motions were granted in the latter, moving to another court. Other litigations included Morris v Baggs for $2,000. verdict for the defendant. Trice v Lord resulted in a guilty verdict. Bond posted. Collins acquitted on bicycle theft. Upcoming Kent court actions and Bishop Joyce’s Greensboro decision are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Martin
Brown
Pearce
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
Roberts
Burnett
Talbot
Seth & Wilson
Deweese & Owens
Mulliken
Morris
Towers
Francis Trice
Mary Lord
Lewis & Goldsborough
Trice
Henry Collins
Hutson
Collins
James R. Price
B. C. & A. Railway Company
Kent Court
Assistant Fish Commissioner reports large white perch distribution
Fish Commissioner Hugh Lett outlined hatched white perch delivery across multiple dates and sites from Corsica river to Choptank and Sassafras rivers totaling millions. He cites very poor fishing season due to muddy water and nets at Tilghman’s Island and Eastern Bay. local merchants note weak catches. Also news of the Choptank hotel site clearance and planned new offices for H L Cooper, W H Deweese, and F R Owens on Franklin street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughlett
Tuckahoe Station
Corsica River
Centreville
Little Black Water
Maple Dam
Tred Avon
Peach Blossom
Miles River
Eureka Mills
J. W. Downey
Western Shore
North East River
North East
Elk River
Elkton
Chester River
Millington
Bohemia River
Bohemia Mills
Sassafras River
Fox Hole
Choptank River
Denton
Bay
Chesapeake
Tilghman’s Island
Eastern Bay
Choptank
Henry Carroll
Dover Bridge
Caroline in Earnest Aims for Central Highway
The Baltimore News notes Caroline's earnest push for a central highway with two reform principles. It abolished the superior system and shifts funds to targeted improvements over short distances. The paper calls this a solid start and hopes for a broader program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
Central Highway
Caroline
Orphans' Court Approves Accounts of Administrators
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday last James I. Coursey and J. H. C. Legg, administrators of Emily A. Coursey, presented an account of sales of personal property, which was approved. Henry C. Rawlins, guardian to James A. Loeckerman, presented a final account of guardianship, also a final receipt and release from his ward, approved. The petition of E. Barton Chance to re open the administration accounts of William E. Barton, administrator of Josephine Chance, was settled by agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Coursey
J. H. C. Legg
Emily A. Coursey
Henry C. Rawlins
James A. Loeckerman
E. Barton Chance
William E. Barton
Josephine Chance
Wireless Telegraph Company to Build Oceanfront Station at Lewes
The American Wireless Telegraph Company of Philadelphia leases the H I Virden lot in Lewes for five years to erect and maintain a station. A 180 foot pole will enable talks with ships 480 miles at sea. Easton happenings note Colonel Little reorganizing Company I N G and Captain Adams to form a new company with an armory before muster into the state militia. Henlopen hotel at Rehoboth to be run by Walter Burton. Sussex mountains show interest in a trolley line from Seaford to Lewes. Legislative quick adjournment praised. governor warns against nonessential business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wireless Telegraph Company
Philadelphia
H. I. Virden
Lewes
Charles A. Little
Easton
Adams
Sussex Mountains
Seaford
Levy Court Proceedings and local notices in Ridgely
County Commissioners instructed their clerk to notify Queen Annes county that the Caroline board would pay half the bridge expenses north of Bridgetown and Ridgely residents would build the causeway. Various local appointments, road repairs, fire damage, dances, and church notices fill a busy Ridgely page with names, dates, and events from April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby
Queen Anne's
Caroline Board
Bridgetown
Ridgely
G. C. Reick
Eighth District
Wm. T. Hignutt
Charles L. Jarrell
Beniah Kinnamon
B. W. Parker
James A. Parrott
George H. Smith
Enoch George
Talbot County Liquor LawRestricted in Chapel District
The commissioners received a liquor law for Chapel districtTalbot county Section 127 forbids sale or gift of spirituous liquors or lager beer within Fourth Election or Chapel districts Penalties set at 50 to 300 dollars plus costs and 3 to 6 months in prison Liquors may be sold only by physician prescription for medicinal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel District
Talbot County
Chapel
Maryland House of Correction
Mrs Fisher Dies After Sudden Stroke At Cordova
Mrs. Maria Fisher aged 60 wife of Col. John L Fisher of Cordova died of apoplexy early Thursday morning. The couple had been living as invalids. he found her alive and complainant before returning to their room. She was a Baltimore County native formerly Mary Way. The telegram also notes the death of Mrs. Lillie Garey wife of John Garey of New York with burial planned in Greenwich Connecticut. An infant son survives with Mr. Garey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Joyce
Greensboro
S. N. Pilchard
Crisfield
Pilchard
F. P. Harris
Avenue Church
Milford
Harris
Clayton
Newark
N. J
Elizabeth
Robert Watt
Watt
W. H. Kenney
Vienna
Maria Fisher
John L. Fisher
Cordova
Colonel Fisher
Jennie Garey
Lillie Garey
John Garey
New York
Greenwich
Conn
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the Local Department
Laurel Grove M. E. Church South
Benjamin F. Howard
Charles Howard
Sophia Eastwood
James Howard
A. Maud Howard
Owen Howard
Charles Nichols
Sallie E. Towers
Burton
Highley
Trappe
Howard
Laurel Grove Clurch
Charles C. Stevens
John Stevens
Leonora Layton
Tilghwan Layton
M. E. Parsoiings
Henry R. Lewis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Judge Russum
James M. Neighbors
Delilah Melvin
Albert W. Sisk
Smith
Charleston
William D. Able
Truitt
Miriam Gray
Bridgeville
Georgia Stevens
Williston
Alice Jones
J. R. Rochester
Vashti Wallace
Lida Dill
Louise Chaffinch
Willard B. Thawley
Enoch George, Jr
J. F. Dawson
Rulos
Queen Esther
Hyuson
Andersontown
B' Road
County
Ty Oads
Garry & Co
Rettele
Mr. Picharid
Maryland Sunday School Union
C. W.slagle
T. A. Reese
Joseph B. Seth
A. W. Sisk
Thomas A. Smith
W. L. Hubbard
Delaware Conference
T. A. Johnson
R. H. Coleman
J. W. Jefferson
A. S. Mowbray
Tome Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Port Deposit
M. E. Church South
Mite Society of Thawley
M. P
Helen Bloxsom
Cora Downes
Henderson
Mr. Barnum
C. H. Deen, Jr
Franklin Street
George Fisher
J. F. Cohes
Messrs. H. L. Cooper
William H. Deweese
Frederick R. Owens
Orphans' Court Proceedings
Baltimore Sun
General Assembly
Thomas G. Cline
amlMre Dad Sung
Elward Pearsaul
John M. Swing
Maude Mancha
Lida Vorter
Jessie Jones
Anita Smith
Newlab Day
Erva Penningtons
Stella Pennington
W. J. Evans
Frank Lane
John Moore
Rudgely
J. Turner
M .Shehan
Nealshanna
Barberarle
Nellie Veghtsen
Llda Refer
Mary Dukes
Vera Wight
Miss Simpson
Westminster
Nellie Roberts
Marry
J. J. Tarps
Dr. Alster
Cora
Nellie Walls
Misa May Ledy
Coppage
S.eivans
Messrs
G. RK. Wilson
G. RK. Wilson, Vid. Jarren
W. Smith
Jas
Sherwood Rank Spacks
Niall
Stranford
Millsboro
Dukes Downes
Aldi Whitby
D. W. Downes
Ary Whitby
Ernest Cooper
Dr. Culston
Bruce Stivens
Alan Goldsboro
Geo. Souis Dury
Clarence Dukes
Randolph Barnhart
Rachel Downes
Louise Dukes
Frances Crouse
Helen Richardson
Nellie Richardson
Vila Downes
Mary Horsey
Denon
Dred Wilson
Heverly Sparks
Palmer Goldsboro
Ican Roberts
Kenney
Anss Fanny Jarrell
Goldsboro
Minam Gray
Wuliston
John J. Wartuek
C. L. Clemson
Union Bridge
F. Clark
Menderson
Fred Flounders
Frank Vlaunders
J. B. Porter
Lefty Ligier
Amos Maddox
Stone
Phos, Jones
Nay
Yearley
Irwan Saulsbury
D. AL. Swing
Jas.owing
Pearsaul
Central Avenue
Maude Maneha
Lida Porter
Beulah Day
Gertrude Smith
Grace Smith
J. N. Rickards
J. F. Porter
Cline
Grace Darling Fantom
Mary E. Fantom
Coblentz
St. Pauls Reformed Church
Amanus Cole
Richard Blackburn
Frank M. Clond
Abraham Detwiler
Madara
Woman's College
Frederick
J. H
R. E. Smith
Milwaukee
the Chapel
NEW York Life Life Insurance Company of
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Eng
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company
Surance Company OF America
New+. J
Las Capital “Vecseeasee Agian Sina Nens
American Fire Insurance Company
Wraeeweee
Surama
Tinh Ilome Insurance Company
Etna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
United Insurance
Iisurance Wrllemin
T.ossis
Stats OF
Commissioner's Office
Naltisore
Fenevary
Liereby
Afina Life Lesurance Company
Lartfor
Lloyd Wilkinson
Meigs & Steisse
Covey
AGNER
Jas. A
Trazzare
Bucaus
Mullin & Sons
Longgniin & Martinez
James
Tilghman Harvey
Barreslite
Hugh Duffy
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