Local Department notes social visits and events
Miss Florence Barcus hosts Miss Ella Downes. many locals named visiting friends and relatives in Denton, Centreville, Trappe, Harrington, Kent, and nearby towns. Wye camp meeting opens. Maryland Agricultural College announces. busts include engineers on Bayside line, lectures at Ingleside church, and several society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Barcus
Ella Downes
J.P. J. Hubbard, Esq
Cordova
Concord
Sallie Hayden
Centreville
A. D. Smith
Lillie Shaw
Kent
Florence Blackiston
Sallie Stevens
Talbot
Bertie Bloxsom
J. E. Smith
J. E. Tyler
Easton
W. F. Brashears
Greensborough
Elva Smith
Harrington
Deweese
Geo. W. Mulliken
Trappe
Denton
Ulman
New York
J. T. Cooper
Sallie Fullerton
Wilmington
John S. Barnhart
Maryland Agricultural College
Alexine Ross
Cambridge
Philip W. Downes
Jacob Todd
Dickinson College
Mary Hawkins
Clara Downes
Whiteleyshoro
Corps of Engineers
Bayside
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
Merrill
Vanderbilt University
Ingleside M. E. Church
South
P. S. Reynolds
Queen Anne
Muffer Baseball Club
Federalsburg
Delaware & Chesapeake Road
Delaware and Chesapeake Railway
Torrey
Congress
F. B. Adkins
Church of the Holy Trinity
Grain Market Prices From Balti timore Report
Balti timore advices quote Fultz wheat at 91 to 92 cents and longberry at 93. White and yellow corn sell at 58 to 61 cents. Md oats range 39 to 41 cents. Rye priced at 55 to 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltitimore
Watermelon debut from Bethlehem farmer Dean
The Star salutes John W. Dean of Bethlehem in Caroline county for producing the first Peerless watermelon in the area. The melon had a fine flavor and Dean predicts a speedy harvest with soon many melons for sale as they ripen quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
John W. Dean
Bethlehem
Caroline County
Dean
Easton Star
Hackett and Lord Grow Large Wheat Crops in County
In the Carmarthean farn near Ridgely J M Hackett this year produced about 4500 bushels of wheat, possibly the county’s largest crop. County Commissioner Lord, a leading farmer, tills land four miles from Denton and on Tuckahoe Neck, threshing 700 bushels from 19 acres and harvesting solid yields from another field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmarthean
Farn
Ridgely
J. M. Hackett
Lord
Our County
Denton
Tuckahoe Neck
Fatal Accident at a Camp Meeting
A vast Penrose Modoc camp meeting drew about 10 000 people within a 35 mile radius. A seven year old Philadelphia girl died after a horse kicked her while a second child was badly kicked but to recover. John Daily injured his ankle alighting from a carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Modoc
Davis
Philadelphia
John Daily
Public landing sought on Choptank River near Denton Bridge
A group led by Henry Irwin and J W Kerr petitions County Commissioners to condemn three acres for a public landing on the east side of the Choptank River, south of Denton Bridge. They cite limited river traffic due to wharf ownership by the Maryland Steamboat Company and other carriers, hindering freight operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irwin
J. W. Kerr
O. E. Rochester
J. W. Garey
N. Alex. Hutson
L. H. Gadd
J. H. Emerson
W. J. Blackiston
W. E. Dunnock
Emmet Downes
Jonathan Evitts
M. B.stephens
Choptank River
Denton Bridge
Success of a Former Citizen in Waverly
Caroline county centres credit Mr Parnell Fleetwood with boosting national business activity. The Waverly Virginia Gazette notes his sales catalogue for the year shows monthly totals of sixty to seventy thousand dollars, elevating local commerce and placing Waverly high in prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Parnell Fleetwood
Waverly
Air Fleetwood
Hurlocks Camp Meeting Closes After Large Gatherings
Hurlocks camp meeting drew extensive attendance from Caroline county residents. Tent holders included Hazzard Harper Johnson Turlock Coursey Carmine Williams Andrews Gootee Vickers Smith Wright Hutchinson Noble Bradley Wright Redhead Payne Noble Morgan Bradley Stevens Smith and others. The meeting closed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlocks
Hurlock
Caroline County
KR. B. Hazzard
E. L. Harper
B. F. Johnson
W. B. Turlock
Rev
Kr.t. Coursey
Thos Carmine
J. N. Williams
Jas. M. Andrews
Nannie Gootee and Friends
H. Lee Vickers
M.T. J. Smith
Minos Wright
J. C. Hutchinson
Wm. Noble
J. W. Bradley
L. Wright
A. P. Redhead
Wm. Payne
Dora Noble
Misses Morgan
Wim
Carlton Bradley
W. H. Stevens
M. IL
W.G. Smith
Collins and Hackett
Corkran
Hill
E. Hobbs
L. W. Neal
Chas. Carmine
A. Hurlock
Knowles
Harvesting the White Star Oats Market Collapse
The article reports farmers who bought White Star oats seed at 15 dollars per bushel regret the crop yield, finding it no better than cheaper varieties. Seed sellers who assured heavy returns defaulted on repurchase promises, leaving five duped farmers paying notes they had discounted before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Key West Mosquito Traps Described by W C B
Baltimore Sun letter recounts a method to trap mosquitoes at seaside resorts using raw beef liver in plates. Rooms closed, plates placed with liver attract insects, servants sweep up after hours, liver refreshed, insects gathered, sleep preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. B
Baltimore Sun
Isle
Key West
Silhouette Social at YW C Troupe Evening
YW C T correspondence notes a July 27 event at Jas. K. Saulsbury’s Ridgely home featuring music shadow pantomimes and readings. Rev G W Pownsend gave an address and Mrs Andy Frazer of Elizabeth N J performed a recitation as YW C members grow in number and plan a Loyal Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. K. Saulsbury
Ridgely
G. W. ‘Pownsend
Andy Frazer
Elizabeth
N. J
Y's
Orphans' Court Hears Sales and Guardian Accounts
Last Tuesday WW A J Jackson administrator of William Jackson was ordered to sell the personal estate and wheat crop with notice to creditors. Bonds for J I Dawson executor of J Carter and W I Brown administrator of Willis ST Brown were approved. Philip W Downes guardian to Ella F Lewis presented ninth guardian account and it was passed. Thomas B Sparklin guardian to Isaac Sparklin presented first guardianship account and it was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
A. J. Jackson
Wm. Jackson
J.I. Dawson
J. Carter
W. 1. Brown
Willis ST. Brown
Philip W. Downes
Ella F. Lewis
Thomas B.sparklin
Isaac Sparklin
Peninsular Press Association Elects Officers at Blue Mountain
The Peninsular Press Association met at Blue Mountain House on Saturday. New officers for the coming year include President Robert D. Traffecker Smyrna Times, First Vice President Oscar M. Purnell Sney Jill Messenger, Second Vice President Hl. Hf. Curtis Wilmington Morning News, Secretary and Treasurer Fred E. Bach Wilmington Evening Journal, Executive Committee J. B. Cheyney Wilmington Every Evening, C. L. Vincent Snow Hill Messenger, and H. C. Carpenter Dover Index. Resolutions thanked the railroad for courtesies and praised the Blue Mountain house as a healthful summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsular Press Association
Blue Mountain House
Robert D. Traffecker
Smyrna ‘Times
Oscar M. Purnell
Sney Jill Messenger
Hl. Hf. Curtis
Wilmington Morning News
Fred E. Bach
Wilmington Evening Journal
J. B. Cheyney
Wilmington
Snow Nill Messenger
H.C. Carpenter
Dover
Railroad
Death of Thomas S. Kinnamon at Goldsboro Maryland
Thomas S. Kinnamon was born December 28 1855 in Caroline county Maryland and died July 22 1888 in Goldsboro of slow paralysis. A kind dutiful son and energetic businessman, he won many friends and the community mourns his loss. His funeral was held July 21 with many attending and he was laid to rest in the family cemetery awaiting resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Kinnamon
Goldsboro
Caroline County
Injustice Over Location of Bridgetown School House
A letter to The Johnson editors from Goldsborough August 1 questions moving the Bridgetown school house to a Queen Anne favored site for only eight to ten pupils. The writer argues the district cannot absorb a $400 incentive, urges local control, warns against dividing districts, and pleads for waiting until the treasury improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Johnson
Bridgetown
Queen Anne
Castle Ifall
Henderson
Asdareger
Queen Anne County
Birth Notice for Sidney Smith at Ridgely
At Ridgely on July 29 Sidney S. Smith son of Charles I. Smith and Carrie Smith aged about 10 months is reported in this brief birth notice.
Dunnock's stocks broad shoe selection at fair prices
Dunnock's announces a large assortment of children's, misses, youths, ladies and men's shoes at very reasonable prices. An examination by the public is respectfully solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. Also note M J Young has just received the latest casse mir shirts and invites customers to call and see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.J. Young
Cassemir
Jamestown Island Reveres Founding of Virginia History
A Jamestown Island letter extols Maryland and Virginia’s colonial past, praising figures like Booths and Key, and recounts the 1607 landing, first English church, Pocahontas, and Captain John Smith. It frames Jamestown as a cradle of American history, tracing the founding of Virginia and enduring legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commonwealth
Studson River
Maryland
Washington
New England
Georgia
Delaware
Camden
Virginia
North Carolina
Booths
Carrotts
DeCatur
Tusey
Johnsons
Key
Luther Martin
Pinckney
Marshall
William Wirt
Henry
Patrick Henry
Christ
Old
Cicero
Ilustrious
Rome
Jamestown Island
England
America
Italy
Arezalar
Old England
John Smith
Cheapeake Bay
Baltimore City
Proposals to Build School Houses in Denton Districts
Sealed proposals are invited by the Board of County School Commissioners until Tuesday, August 7, for building new school houses at Bridgetown and Jumpton Run in the Second district and at Bethlehem and Union Grove in the Fourth district. Specifications describe brick or timber framing, large windows, two vestibules, five windows per building, a belfry, and two coats of lead paint. Plans and details available at the school office. bids endorsed as Proposals for building school houses and delivered to the Denton office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County School Comissioners
Bridgetown
Jumpton Run
Bethlehen
Union Grove
Goertsk
Hbody
Lewis
Denton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jennie Hicks
T. Fred Garey
William K. Norris
D. & C. Railway
Metropolitan
T. Harrison Garrett
Nanticoke
Steamboat Company
A. T. Warren
Adams Express Company
Potter’s Landing
Two Johns
Baltimore
Wm. O'Sullivan Dimpfel
Talbot County
Duncan Harrison
Geradine
Thawley
Chapel Grove
Ridgely Track
Wm. J. Clark
J. W. Stevens
C. H. Turner
Alfred Sigler
Grain Market
Yw.c. TV
Peninsular Editorial Association
Bridgetown School
Goldsborough
New World
Capes
Chesapeake
Neptune
Heaven
Earth
Gallilee
James
Powhatan
Aoyea
Wall Street
N.Y
Fyaminers
Win
Dues
Hiawe
Tiynson
Bunmine
John T. Parker
George Williams
Williaams
Thomas Gallagher
Joshua Johne
CL AL. Purner’eachiill
Sud AW. Hawes
Preston
Friendship Church
John FL Cohee
Tess
Aynsen
Elias Hubbard
John TL Parker
George Wilelas
Thos, Gallagher
John F. Cohee
Preton
Manlius Plautchinson
Joseplie PL
Pavpcipett
Joan Dillon
M. B. Stephens
Secrecity
Psss
Wheeler's Transportation Line
Choptank
Tuckahoe Rivers
Minnie Wheeler
Pier 5
Light Street
Clark’s
Wright's
Medford
Lloyd’s Landing
Bridie
Kingston
McCarty’s
Ganes
Potter’s Linding
Rec U'S
Cowards
Coveys
Hillsborough
Hillborough
Potter's Landing
Potters Landing
Tam
Clark's
Lloyds Landing
Dover Bridge
Vineton
McArty’s Ganey's
Reee's
Coward's Point
Covey’s Landing
Leturnine
Colock
Jackson
Wilmington, del
IJN
Bainbridge Lime
Ayer
Mabel C. Hardy
Frederick P. Coggeshall
Merrimack St
Lowell
Mass
aAyer
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
New York Weekly Herald
United States
Bach State
Foreign Department
James Gordon Bennett
NEW York Herald
New York City
Omar Bough
Singer
Tonsorial
Richard Nichols
National Medical Association
P.O. Hox
Boston
Masa
W. J. Parker
Harvard Medical College
June Hannopactoring CO
Pelvisere
Keystone Watch Club Co
Stampa -K.W.C. Co
Keystone Wat
Chestnut St
Phi Narrawas
Keystone
Pennsylvania
Lada
Parcial
Europan
Henao
Taures
Bavaria
Amd
Medical Paden
Bubrick E & Rater
Homeopathic Pharmiapts and Publishers
W. Paycette St
Bad Gimeore
Das Post
N.ow
Washington, DL
Abe Phihetelphisa
Chicago
Stinson & Co
Portland, Marine
J. W. Bryans
Bryant & Fisher
Dunvon
Parker
Druceista
Mascux & Co. X.Y
Harry B. Elston
Tallor
Washington ST
Laston, MD
W.redden
Green House Restaurant
W. Pratt ST
Renate
Dayton
T. J. J. Vangesel
Gaural Assembly of
Circuit Court
Gunning
WM. OH. Seth
Wal
Sidewilrock
OXO Commission
Seth & CO
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
Balto
E. IL Roe
Register of Wills
Mds
J. J. Atkins
Pres
Easton Nat. Bank
E. Stewart
R.B. Dixon
Cou and Lumber
James H. Coulbourn
Coulbourn & Moyer
Wholesale Commission
North Front St
W. Downes
Denton National Bank
J. R. Godwin
Millsboro
Del
WH. Gadd
Dukes & Hocker
Millville
J. M. Wooter
John A. Nottingham
Capeville
Eli Saulsbury
Goslin
Bros. Ds Sons
Aerchanits
Q. Parker
Eden
Bilgere & Bro. Merchants
Slab
H. T. Nuttle & Bro
Anderontown
W. EL
Fareley
East Salem
Hichard T. Carter
Peter Orth
Mariette
Evitts & Holbrook
George A. Horn
Stony Brook
the National Bank of the "Zortlers
Liberties
Vine Sts
Phila
Iate
John Swann
Cash Duyers
Sam
John T. Comegys
C. Seymour
Morghany Lamor
Third Street
Hana
Maylb
William T. Kelley
Eutaw St
Emeron
Teas & Collves
U.S
Emerson
Emerson, Laup'tr
Jobber & Retailer
St. Phila
Lve
U. WW. Fisher&Co. General Commission Merchants
Camden St
Hurst, Purnell & Co
W. KK. Carson & Co
Fisher, Caulk & Co
Manufacturer’s National Bank
J. Austin Shaw
Nurseryman
Rochester
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