Local News Briefs From Dorchester Area May Be News Roundup
The season for catching oysters is closed. A jewelry department is to be added to James H. Nichols & Son. L. B. Towers ice factory nears completion and may start next week. Rev. C S Baker will preach at the M E Church on Sunday May 8. A fire fatally burned two children of Jesse Scribner and wife near Harrington. Mrs. Annie E Roe of Ridgely gains a divorce from James H Roe. Two inches of snow impacts strawberry blooms but causes little damage. Train times adjust on Queen Annes Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldorado
Dorchester
James H. Nichols & Son
C.S. Baker
M. E
Ormond Downes
Denton National Bank
Sam Jones
Talbot
Caroline
Ludwig Myer
Myer
Epworth Hall
Ladies’ Mite Society
Jesse Scribner
Harrington
Dennis & Fooks
Preston
B. W. Parker
Miss Todd
Baltimore
Denton High School
Annie E. Roe
Ridgely
James H. Roe
Oscar Clark
Todd and
Sparklin
Roe
Denton Epworth League
Brown
Frances E. Willard
Queen Anne’s
Denton
Wilmington
Lowe's School
Jessie Warren
May Warren
Sallie Clark
Mintie Clark
Ernest Porter
Lena Kibler
Harry Bennett
Robert Porter Darcey Darling
Norman Rickards
Ada Bennett
Jessie Porter
Social News Briefs From St. Mary's and Town
Reverend Giles B. Cooke and Miss Sarah Katherine Grosh wed at St. Mary's Church North Hast with Bishop William F. Adams presiding. Couple left for Portsmouth and Southern travel. Also notes Alfred C. Taylor and wife returning to Ellicott City from Bermuda refreshed by the voyage. Mrs. N. M. Browne and Miss M. Julia Thompson visit Caroline with Mutual Life Insurance representatives. Various locals in town for business and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles B. Cooke
St. Mary’s Whitechapel
St. Mary’s
St. Mark’s
North East
Perryville
Sarah Katharine Grosh
Warren R. Grosh
St. Mary’s Church
North Hast
William F. Adams
Diocese of Easton
Portsmouth
Cooke
Alfred C. Taylor
Ellicott City
Bermuda
Taylor
John Bull
Spain
Hillcott City Democrat
N. M. Browne
M. Julia Thompson
Wilmington
Woman’s Department
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Caroline
New York Mutual
J. H. Vansant
Greensboro
Odim
Aeine Hall
Clothing House
Baltimore
Thomas O’connell
Mullin Clothing House
Fannie Boone
Williston
Windsor
Tuckahoe Neck
Ellis Crouse
Talbot
Denton
Deweese
Cambridge
Fred R. Owens
Albert G. Towers
Dover
Holland settlement grows on Eastern Shore
Captain Willard Thomson reports a revitalized Holland colony on the Eastern Shore with many immigrants expected in fall. Contracts are under way for a store church and several houses, a canning factory, and a station demand to be built. The Hog Island wharf is renamed Holland and the Wilhelmina street is laid out through town. Queen Wilhelmina’s forthcoming coronation in September ties the colony to the Dutch state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Thomson
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Cornelius W. van der Hoogt
State Bureau of Immigration
Holland Settlement
Hog Island
Holland
Wilhelmina
United States
Orphans' Court Proceedings Review Estate Matters
Judges Sigler Orrell and Wright presided as the Orphans Court met Tuesday. Inventory and appraisal of the William H. Smith estate were approved with authority to sell. Willis guardianship accounts for Samuel Henry Horsey were passed. Legates estate admitted to probate with Mary E. Legates named executrix and appraisers appointed, creditors notified. A Thursday special session for John Collins will probate was weather disrupted and action not taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigler
Orrell and Wright
Orphans’ Court
William H. Smith
Lillie E. Smith
Wesley Roe
J. Edward Willis
Samuel Henry Horsey
William T. Legates
Mary E. Legates
Edward E. Nuttle
Wm. H. Alburger
John Collins
Denton Town Election Upsets in Heated Race
Denton held a crowded town election Monday afternoon with unusually high turnout. The winning ticket featured Harry A. Roe, George H. Berry, William A. Stewart, J. Dukes Downes, and Alecenus I. Cooper, while the opposing ticket included members of the old board. Stewart appeared on both. Majorities ranged from five to thirty. Also elected were commissioners of Ridgely on Monday, Charles F. Smith, William N. Cannon, John C. Jarrell, Wa. Preston Day, and Henry Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Harry A. Roe
George H. Berry
William A. Stewart
J. Dukes Downes
Alecenus I. Cooper
Mr. Stewart
Charles F. Smith
William N. Cannon
John C. Jarrell
Preston Day
Henry Baker
Ridgely
April chronicles of American independence and war dates
A historical overview lists April milestones from 1775 Lexington to 1898 Cuba and Spain declarations. It notes the Dutch recognition in 1778, notable battles and treaties, and a tragic dynamite accident near Goldsboro where a boy amputated his fingers after handling a dynamite cartridge at a barn.
Americans Win First Battle in Spanish American War
Reports from Baurimors Missouri from April 29 state that the Terror and Machias shelled Cardenas for two hours without damage. The Spanish fleet sailed from Cape Verde with several collisions and returns. Congress declared war effective April 21 as General Woodford left Spain. The U S fleet has captured prizes in Cuban waters. Spaniards show limited courage. The Matanzas bombardment by Admiral Sampson silences batteries in eighteen minutes. U S forces land in Cuba to assist insurgents Gomez and Garcia while regulars and 125,000 volunteers mobilize for island combat.
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Speaal
Baurimors
Apri
Terror
Machias
Cardenas
Cape Verde
France
Maryland
Manilla
Congress
Woodford
Spain
United States
Cuban
Mangrove
Panama
Helena
Morro Castle
McKinley
Cuba
Matanzas
Sampson
New York
Cincinnati
Foote
Admiral Sampson
Point Rubal Cava
Puritan
Gomez
Garcia
Death of George W. Ernst a longtime county figure
George W. Ernst, a prominent county citizen and former county commissioner elected in 1885, died at his son’s home in Coopersetown, New York, on Wednesday afternoon of last week at age eighty six. He urged annual listing of personal property for tax lists and was active in church affairs as a Protestant Episcopal communicant and vestryman at Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ernst
Cooperstown
N. Y
Ernst
Protestant Episcopal Church
Church of the Holy Trinity
Greensboro
Commissions for County Officers Authorized
Clerk Hobbs announces commissions for county officers including Justices of the Peace in eight districts with named appointees. Also named are Notary Public Jonathan Evitts of Denton, Supervisors of Election three names with party, and School Commissioner Franklin Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Justices of the Peace
Charles P. Jump
J. Spencer Lapham
Simeon N. West
James E. Hignatt
Isaac J. Moore
Francis S. Todd
Jeremiah B. Fletcher
Daniel W. Moore
Bascom N. Chambers
John V. Dungan
Aulay B. Smith
J. Willard John
Jonathan Evitts
Denton
B. Frank Edgell
William W. Seward
James T. Sylvester
H. Franklin Stevens
Far Reaching Enterprise From the Sunday Herald
Julius Hines & Son ships two carloads of furniture and carpets to Southern California. The firm serves customers across the United States plus Canada Mexico and Australia. Their catalogues and methods earn wide praise and a long-standing local reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Herald
California
Julius Hines & Son
Union
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Godwin's offers 500 plus suits in Easton Maryland
Over half a thousand outfits available at J C Godwin Co in Easton Maryland with suits in blue black and mixed fabrics. Includes crash suits for men boys and children plus attire for stout slim and regular sizes. We can fit anybody.
Local Men Volunteer in War Effort from Caroline County
The Spirit report highlights residents serving or seeking service in various branches. Robert Garey and Charles Griffin are noted as county soldiers in City regiments and New York National Guard respectively. Clayton Blackiston, Walter Brown, and L B Towers are linked to naval and army roles or recruiting efforts. Caroline Council 175 pledges member support, and a newspaper boy’s reception signals strong wartime patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 8. Garey
Baltimore City
Charles G. Griffin
New York National Guard
Caroline
Clayton Blackiston
William G. Horsey
Indiana
Walter Brown
James H. Brown
Tampa
Fla
Cuba
L. B. Towers
Wilmer
Denton
Towers
Caroline Council
Middle Convocation at St Pauls Trappe May Meeting
The Spring Meeting of the Middle Convocation of the Diocese of Easton led by Rev James A Mitchell dean will convene at St Pauls Church Trappe on May 3 4 and 5. Program topics include prayer sermons parish reports missions and the parable of the Christian vocation with clergy including Bishop Adams Rev James A Mitchell and others. Abstracts of real estate transfers and marriage licenses are also listed along with notes on Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a dress goods sale at Goowin Co.Euston Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of Easton
James A. Mitchell
St. Paul’s Church
Trappe
J. Gibson Gnatt
Italy
Bishop Adams
Dean
E.R. Rich
Messrs
Spencer
Battle
W. W. Kimball
Baldwin
Hardcastle
G. F. Beaven
Warfield
French
Gray, Fitzhugh
WL. OY. Beaven
Rate War on the Choptank Draws Baltimore Freight Traffic
A lively rate war spreads between Baltimore and Choptank River ports as Samilton and Greensborough cut fares to win business. The Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic and Wheeler lines match, offering round trips from Easton to Baltimore for as low as fifty cents. Merchants of Cambridge Denton Watson and nearby towns complain low fares drain traffic and goods away. President Wilson of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic RR pledges old rates if traffic returns, while lines must continue price cuts to stay competitive. This marks the first extended Choptank rate battle since earlier Maryland Choptank rivalries.
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Baltimore
Samilton
Greensborough
Chesapeake and Atlantic
Wheeler
Easton
Waston
Cambridge
Denton
Wilson
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad Company
Wheeler Line
Maryland
Queen Anne’s K B R Company launches fast steamer service
The Queen Anne’s K. BR. Company reports the first year is a success. Their steamer Favorite makes two daily trips to Queenstown connecting with the railroad. Stops include Queen Anne’s Station Denton Hickman Greenwood Milton Lewes with plans to extend to Rehoboth Beach by June 15 offering daily excursions from Baltimore. The route boosts regional business and land development, with a pavilion at Rehoboth and rising hotel activity.
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Queenstown
Queen Anne's Station
Denton
Hickman
Greenwood
Milton
Lewes
Del
Rehoboth Beach
Baltimore
Rehoboth
Baltimore Herald
Easton Diocese Notes Boost in Church Affairs
The Courier-Journal reports the Easton Diocese activity including December chapel consecrations at Cordova and February reopening of St Andrews in Princess Anne after rebuilding. Debts on Church of the Holy Trinity in Oxford were liquidated at Easter and St Pauls Centreville paid, with funds remaining. Diocesan mission pledges are largely paid, and Rev Sam Jones drew a strong crowd in Louisville with his Get There and Stay There lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haston
Royal Oak
St. Pauls
Centreville
Sam Jones
Jones
Courier-Journal
Louisville
Powdered method to curb curculio on Maryland peaches
Prof G Harold Powell of Delaware College Experimental Station outlines a jarring method to control the curculio, a beetle that damages Maryland peach crops. After blossoms fall the tree is jarred daily for about three weeks, catching beetles on a canvas and killing them with a padded mallet. Continue until no beetles fall. early morning jarring is advised for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Harold Powell
Delaware College Experimental Station
Maryland
Prof
Powell
New York
Buds Survive Frost in Moore Farm Checks
Mr George C Moore of Talbot reports live buds on his late father George H Moores farms, with little frost damage evident. Twigs capable of one peach set four to six healthy young blossoms. Local notices promote J C Leib & Co as a premier fruit and produce house in Baltimore and introduce J O Taylor to the firm. J T Dennis of Preston launches spring dry goods and apparel sales April 30 to May 7. Beniah Kinnamon advertises confectionery bakery items. People's National Bank directors meet next Tuesday to elect officers. Easton firm offers large stock of organdies and lawns. Chestertown votes to buy the water works from Chas Westcott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Moore
Talbot
George H. Moore
J. C. Leib & Co
Beniah Kinnamon
People’s National Bank
J. C. Goowis Co’s
Easton
Chestertown
Hon. Chas
T. Westcott
Memorial resolutions for Addie Nuttle in church journal
Thelkill of the Divine Master notes the passing of Sister Addie Nuttle. She served as president and member of the society, faithful in works and a devoted Christian. She led Sunday school scholars with gentleness, won respect, and is mourned by her family and the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelkill
Addie Nuttle
Jesus
Christ
Ste
Drmox
Submarine Mine Orders Disrupt Queen Anne’s Rail Service
Government orders placing submarine mines along the Patapsco river and Chesapeake Bay alter ferry traffic. Queen Anne’s steamers like Favorite miss the Baltimore run. Joppa shifts hours, with one daily trip from Queenstown. Passengers face higher costs and altered schedules as Tred Avon and Enoch Pratt undergo repairs for summer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s
Baltimore
Palapseeo River
Chesapeake Bay
Secretary of War
Fort Carroll
Brewerton
Favorite
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Joppa
City
Queenstown
Sloeck
Wheeler Transportation Lines
Woodall
Asan
Bay Ridge
Claiborne
Enoch Pratt
Local Notices and Advertisements from Easton MD May Offerings
Milk delivery for May at 75 cents per hundred pounds from Griffenberg Brothers. Godwin's features white piques at 15 cents regular 25 and 50 cents. 500 yards light calico in best styles for 4 cents. Wamsutta muslin 9 cents. Bleached muslin for 4 cents at Se worth 12 4. Dr R K Colley moves from Sadlersville to Chestertown to practice after Dr Cooper. Two dwellings in East Denton for rent. Apply to Walter Sparklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffenberg Bros
Godwin’s
J.C. Gopwix Co
Easton
R. K. Colley
Sadlersville
Chestertown
Dr. Cooper
East Denton
Walter Sparklin
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the Local Department
Wilhelmina Town
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Santa Ana
San Jacinto
Beauregard
Fort Sumter
Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Congress of the
Jerome A. Davis
Goldsboro
8. P. Roberts
Geo. W. Ernst
Eli Stevenson
Samuel Towers
Annie H. Downes
William H. Deweese
John T. Carter
William J. Holland
George W. Betson
Thomas Hill
Samuel Kh. Hill
Eliza Weidner
Bartel Cramer
Mahala Noble
Annie V. Davis
William H. Alburger
James H. Moore
Federalsburg
Susie H. Sisk
Albert W. Sisk
Francis 8. Todd
F. Linwood Todd
Highth
Geo. H. Moore
J. Allen Moore
Thomas Potts
Mary Potts
Jonas Bowman
David G. Bowman
Susan Bowman
Ida R. Fountain
Haymon
W. W. Noble
T. Pliny Fisher
Ida RR
Fountain
Geo. M. Tyler
German Baptist Church
Eleanor Scribner
Sarah LE. Sparks
Annie BE. Moore
Wm. T. Sewell
Annie E. Moore
Samuel J. Bilbrough
Rebecca E. Pippin
Addie E. Pritchett
Mary S. Flaharty
Frederick T. Roe
Bessie C. Jackson
Arthur P. Noble
Rosa SB. Wright
John H. Cohee
Annie Gravatt
John W. Carroll
Caroline Jefferson
James W. Sharp
Elizabeth B. Andrews
John B. Medford
Cora Dill
John W. McFarlane
Elizabeth Russell
Harry E. Walls
Ruth M. Morse
Jesse R. Layton
Esther B. Detwiler
William T. Lankford
Mary Breeding
Alonzo
Daffin
Arkansas Virginia Dorsey
J. Adams
Eva Liden
James M. Mallalien
Annie G. Clifton
Thomas Knox
Martha Faulk
Ner
William E. Jackson
Martha J. Wisher
J. Tandy Coursey
Clara FE. Webb
Clemos Rickets
Jane Allen
Robert Matthews
Annie Th. Daniels
R. J. Warren
Pleasant Brook
Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s
Hugh Duttey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
W. E. Brown
J.C. Goowin i Co
Euston
the Queen Anne's K. BR. Company
Curculio
Ladies’ Aid of
Williston M. E. Church
Addie J. Nuttle
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Kimmey
Petersburg
George E. Saulsbury
Clyde and
Glen Mary
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
Thave
Denton Bridge
A. T. Totcooinson
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