Local department brief highlights town affairs
Town election coming Monday under fine farm weather. Notable items include Henry Boston's release from jail, plans for a new town hall, resignations and appointments in post offices, and local legal actions. Also noted are school and peach crop prospects, dairies and livestock sales, and upcoming entertainment at Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Boston
Preston
Allen
Federalsburg
J. Frank Turner
Growth and prospects of Ridgely and Choptank towns
The article traces Ridgely’s rise from a wild field to a thriving shipping rail hub with a depot, mills, stores, two churches, an academy, and prosperous residents led by local business leaders. It then surveys Choptank’s development since 1882 with piers, a shirt factory, packing plant, mills, two churches, and incentives to attract enterprises, predicting rapid growth as a summer resort and manufacturing center. An obituary for Mrs Mary A Boyer closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Thomas Hell
Greenbury W. Ridgely
H. S. Mancha
J. Frank Mancha
W. D. Lucas
William H. Vernon
Wilmington
Del
Railroad and
Third Avenues
James K. Saulsbury
Central Avenues
Mancha
Saulsbury
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Peninsula
Methodist Episcopal
German Reformed
Academy
Caroline
Wright
Maryland Steamboat Company
Choptank Company
Wheeler
Eastern Shore Fair Association Name Change Approved
At a stockholders meeting of the Talbot county Fair Association last Saturday, a motion passed to rename as the Eastern Shore Fair Combination. The change requires five hundred dollars of common stock subscribed and paid in from each of Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties by the December annual meeting. The aim is to create a regional Eastern Shore fair with broader county representation on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Beaven
Hillsborough
Wilbur Pearson
House of Correction
Hutson
Talbot County Fair Association
Eastern Shore Fair Combination
Kent
Queen Anne’s
Caroline
Dorchester
Wicomico
Somerset
Worcester
Eastern Shore
French brocaded sateens lead cotton dress fabrics
French brocaded sateens dominate this season and outsell all past periods. Almost everyone who sees them wants one. Jarrell Godwin Co offers them at J.J. Jump & Co Building in Easton. visit to see the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrell-Godwin Co
J.J. Jump & Co
Easton
Arbor Day Celebrations Across Caroline County Schools
A Ridgely correspondent reports Arbor Day events in Caroline County with school processions, decorations, songs, and readings. At the academy the governor's proclamation was read, trees planted in honor of local officials, and prizes given to pupils. Other schools in Burrsville Williamson and nearby held similar programs with recitations, essays, drills, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Fisher
Miss Marshall
Greer
Maryland
Thomas A. Smith
M. B. Stephens
Caroline County
Stephens
Frankie Greene
Smith
Smith, Who Acknowledged the Honor Conferred, and the Happy Little Army
Carrie Swann
Martin Oates Stephens
Joanna Valliant
Burrsville
A. Green
Greenwood
J. M. Yingling
Mr. Yingling
Jessie Saulsbury
Mattie Moore
Iva Russell
Harry Bradley
Lizzie Graham
Lulu Porter
Nora Blades
Herman Wright
Delma Pepper
Leoa Bradley
Leonora Valliant
Arbor Day Program Brightens Grove School
Edinburgh school observed Arbor Day with readings, songs, and recitations by pupils from eight grades. Students planted deciduous and evergreen trees before a cake and lemonade feast, while two pupils accompanied with organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh School
Denton Social Notes From Local Visitors and Residents
A Denton column lists residents and visitors including Harry W. Temple now with Woodward & Lathrop in Baltimore, Mrs. Cooke in North East paralyzing last week, Grace Wilson and Lillian Wheeler at Captain Phillips, Alice Melvin returning from Baltimore and Western Maryland, Mrs. J O Bradenbaugh visiting Plaindealing in Denton, Denton lawyers in Dover on business, T Denton Miller of Mutual Reserve Fund Life in town, Hon Edwin H Brown in town, Belle Percy visiting, Helen Richardson with Z Potter Steele, Sue H Kurtz hosted by Denton friends, Lizzie Wilkinson and Edna Cook visiting Baltimore, Annie Rochester and J R Rochester in town, Mrs George M Russum visiting Pennsylvania, W E Saulsbury with Delaware friends, Frances Fountain ill on Main Street, and James F Melvin visiting Denton relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Temple
Templeville
Woodward & Lathrop
Lexington Street
Park Avenue
Baltimore
Cooke
North East
Giles B. Cooke
Christ Church, Denton
Grace Wilson
Lillian Wheeler
Dorchester
Samuel Phillips
Gay Street
Alice Melvin
Maryland
Denton
J. O. Bradenbaugh
Kansas City
Plaindealing
Denton Bar
T. C. West
Dover
T. Denton Miller
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
Edwin H. Brown
Centreville
Belle Percy
Preston
Lizzie Whitby
W. E. Saulsbury
Delaware
Frances Fountain
Main Street
James F. Melvin
Greensborough Social News and Town Affairs
Greensborough hosts tea for Ladies Mite Society and Young People's Mile Society at Mrs. Thomas H. Jarman's Main street home. A fire apparatus fund committee faces a $125 local share for a $500 engine. Arbor Day tree planting and a ball game vs Oakland ads end 11 to 8. Local moves include Mrs. A. Roe's home improvement, Wilmer Morgan's illness, and visits from Ridgely, Federalsburg, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Jarman
Main Street
Ladies’ Mite Society
Young People's Mile Society
M. E. Church
J. A. Arters
W. H. Simpson
5S. N. West
H. E. Jarrell
J. F. Dawson
Milton H. Roe
J. D. Plummer
Mary Butterworth
Sallie C. Draper
Ida Moore
Ilva Hopkins
John M. Arters
Greensborough
Oakland Ads
Wm. Minner, Jr
David Truitt
Goldsborough
A. B. Roe
R. Plummer
Transfer of Rev A D Dick from Towson to Grove M P Church
Rev A D Dick leaves Towson after three years at Epsom M P Church to serve Grove M P Church in Caroline County. He paid off a $500 debt, repaired the parsonage, installed a heat carpet, and oversaw Grace Church at Ridge at $1300. He started Pine Grove station from four members to a flourishing church with Sunday school. Presiding Elder Alfred Smith lists appointments and upcoming conferences. other notices cover sermons, baptisms, and Sunday school organizing in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Dick
Epsom M. P. Church
Towson
Grove M. P
Caroline County
Mr. Dick
Epsom
Grace Church
Pine Grove Station
Creed
Owson Journal
Death of Henry E. Smith on Williston road
Henry E. Smith died last Saturday morning near Denton from consumption superinduced by grip. He was about sixty five, native to the county, brother of Thomas A. Smith, Esq., and left a widow and eight children. Interment was held Monday in the Catholic church yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Smith
Williston
Grip
Thomas A. Smith
Denton
Minor Matters and Local News From Caroline County
The Weath Bureau warned of a cold wave and possible crop damage but the freeze did not arrive, leaving the peach and fruit crop largely insured. Brief sketches highlight Ridgely and Choptank as rising Shore towns. An 1809 American cent was found near Burrsville, and local firms like George F. Sloan & Bro. promote country business. Mrs. R A Sisk plans a millinery exhibit in Denton on the 29th at Third and Lowe. William B Gootee sold a fine horse for 300 dollars. Jarrell Godwin Co. ads urge readers to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weath Bureau
Delaware
Clayton Call
Caroline County
Journal
Ridgely
Choptank
James Hobbs
Burrsville
George F. Sloan
R. A. Sisk
Denton
Third
Lowe Streets
Wm. B. Gootee
Rush
Joppa
Superintendent Amanda Saulsbury Praises Local Talk To Ladies
State Superintendent of Physical Culture and Hygienic Dress Amanda Saulsbury visited the area, delivering a well received talk to the ladies and offering services for other towns. The M E Church choir engages Mrs George W Todd as an accomplished musician. Scarlet fever wanes and schools may reopen Monday unless new cases arise. Wilmer O Davis of New York tours the county on business. Shad fishing proves rewarding this week. Prof J H Wheatley spent last Sunday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Tabler
F. P. Covey
H. T. Nuttle
H. F. Stevens
B. T. Seeders
George W. Thawley
Bertha Todd
New Jersey
Caroline
John E. Nichols
Myrtle Dukes
Tuckahoe Neck
Amanda D. Saulsbury
M. E. Church
George W. Todd
Todd
Wilmer O. Davis
New York
J. H. Wheatley
Accident at target range injures Eddie Douglass
Master Eddie Douglass suffered a leg wound in a Thursday shooting accident at a marksman event. He and others were testing at a shooting range when the mishap occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Douglass
All the Counties Will Have It
The Kent News reports Caroline county insolvencies total 1500 dollars, with a sheriff’s hand amount of 3500. It notes the system is spreading, with solvency improvements and widespread adoption seen as inevitable across Maryland counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent News
Caroline County
Kent
Caroline
World’s Fair invites and Maryland notices in brief
Mrs Wm Reed of Baltimore and Mrs John A Logan invite Mrs Cleveland to open the Woman’s Building on May 1 at the Worlds Fair. September 12 is Maryland Day. Memorial verses accompany notices of Annie Belle Parker and obituaries for John D Burton and Fannie R Perkins. Marriages listed: Brewington Fulton and Willard Tarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reed
Baltimore
John A. Logan
Committee On Ceremonies
Cleveland
Manufactures
Maryland
Brewington—Fulton
Salisbury
William Munford
Marion Vernon Brewington
Wicomico Mews
Margaret Murray
William Fulton
D. D. Willard—Tarr
Charles F. House
George J. Willard
M. Magruder Tarr
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.s
D& C.kur
P. We
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
Orphans Court
the Local Department
Charles F. Willis
Charles E. Shawn
Rene Wittman
St. Michael's
M. E
Squire Nichols
John Prettyman
Justice Hutson
Somerset County
Princess Aone
John L. Warren
James P. Greenly
Dovercourt
John S. Casperson
Clayton
Walter Lindsay
Salisbury Advertiser
John Richardson
Milford
James A. Breeding
Philadelphia
James H. Coul‘bourn
Andrew B. Roe
Mr. Roe
Masonic Hall
Canoline
Linchester
Jesse A. Wright
Medford's Wharf
Anselum Medford
Mary A. Boyer
Jas. E. Boyer
Marydel
Boyer
Camden
William
Eliza A. Hall
Delaware & Chesapeake Railroad
Kentucky
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. D. Rigg
Albert Chandler
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Eastern Shore Fair
Yarioua
Grove
Mattie
Neva McConnell
Bertie Taylor
Daisy Connolly
Gertie Heath
Charley Taylor
Minnie Davis
Rosa Collins
Harry Murphy
Helen Richardson
Sue H. Kurtz
Henderson
Lizzie Wilkinson
Edna Cook
Annie Rochester
J. R. Rochester
George M. Russum
Pennsylvania
Wilmer Morgan
Emma Saulsbury
Annie Betson
Wm. H. Simpson
Alfred Smith
Wye- Starr
Ingleside
Cordova
Mye-Starr
D. F. Waddell
Madeley M. E
Bethlehem
M. E. Church South
J. E. Armstrong
Philip B. Cabell
New Jerusalem
Greensborough M. E
Mary
del M. E. Church
Thomas’ M. E
Hillsborough M. E. Church
Job
Mr. Sharp
Christ Church
Mr. Edson
W. F. Cochran
D. D
St. John's College
Adams
Concord
Jarrell Godwin Co
Eugene Quidort
Bridgeville
Quidort
Mary E. White
Preaton
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Village Property
Harmony
Publc
James Jr. Nichols
Annie E. Nichola
Caroling County
Chas. F. Willis
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro's
A. G. Yates &C
13Th & Chestnut
Phila
Court House
A. R. Wright
Ryer
Jas.t. Mullinson
Niewspare
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