Local Department notes river work and citrus trade
Tramps are numerous and trouble some. Engineers survey Chester river. Griffith captured a two hundred pound sturgeon last Friday. Shin gles and plastering laths on hand. The piece lists peach basket sales, real estate transfers, and local business as well as church notices and social news from Denton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Alex. Griffith
Z. T. Hurchurnson
Gro. H. Haun
Milford
Del
Germans Reformed Church
Ridgely
Pennsylvania
W.R. Allaband
Wainwright
P. H. McShonee
Martin
New York
Elizabeth Dixon
Andersontown
Nathaniel Legates, Jr
Caroline
Easton
Easton Ledger
B. W. Parker
American Corner
Parker
Zack Johnson
Houston
Kent County
Hoe
Bryan
Sewall
Tuckahoe Creek
Wye Camp-W
Tuckahoe River
Denton
Saulsbury’s
Sixth Street
Queenstown
Joshua W. Miles
Queen Anne's Railroad
Silas A. Simpson
Cambridge
Concord
Phillips
Farmington
Mr. Simpson
Peaches, Camp Life, and Local News at Camden Camp
Miarsideh Mr. Geiger from Baltimore arrives with about 100 Bohemians to pack peaches amid a poor local harvest. Tomatoes and corn forecast low yields. many residents attend Wye camp meetings. Local social news covers visits, camp participation, and business activity at Queen Anne Station with two carloads of peaches shipped daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Corbett
Baltimore
N. Collins
Squire Fletcher
N. I. Fooks
New York
Harry Bowen
Millsboro
Pooks
Roy Tuff
Summerville
Sunmmer
J. F. Coles
Orphans Court Admits Carter Will and Probate Notices
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last the will of Richard C. Carter was admitted to probate. The instrument, dated January 1895, leaves the estate to Mrs. Carter who is named executrix. Also probated was the will of Daniel Todd, with Thomas M. Todd as executor. Harry W. Davis, administrator of James Wright, presented an inventory and appraisement of the deceased’s personal estate and was authorized to sell the grain belonging to the estate. A daughter of Mr. Lewis Dayton of Barnitz Pa. suffers stomach distress. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is recommended. Sold by Wm. E. Brown, Denton. Hugh Duffey, Hillsboro. and Rh. J. Colston, Ridgely Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Richard C. Carter
Carter
Daniel Todd
Thomas M. Todd
Harry W. Davis
James Wright
Lewis Dayton
Barnitz
Dayton
Chamberlain
Wm. E. Brown
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
Rh. J. Colston
Ridgely
B. B. Buffum
Friendsville, Susquehanna Co
W. E. Brown
R. J. Colston
Kidgely
Congressman Culbreth and the Missouri Compromise Era
A historical profile of Thomas Culbreth and his congressional era, detailing the Missouri dispute within the admission process for Missouri and Maine. It covers the legislative battles over restriction versus admission, key figures like Taylor and McLane, and the political crossfire between free and slave states during the early debates of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Congress
Maine
Massachusetts
Scott
Missouri
Missoui
Tallmadge
Culbreth
Taylor
Tazard
Rhode Island
Northampton County
Mississippi
South
Baptist Association of
Mount Zion
Howard County
Ben Hardin
Kentucky
Henry Meigs
New York City
John Holmes
United States
John Randolph
Hardin
House
Senate
MaeLane
John Sergeant
Barbour
Pinkney
Sergeant
Thomas
Ilinois
Representative Storrs
Connecticut
Louisiana Purchase
Bayley
Ringgold
Smith
Little
Statehood and Missouri Compromise saga ends in 1857
The article recounts the legislative battles over the Missouri Compromise and Maine statehood, noting votes, amendments, and key figures like Culbreth, Storrs, and Bayley. It details the passage, repeal, and eventual unconstitutional status by the Supreme Court, with a closing note on judgeship politics in Maryland’s Western Shore circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Calbreth
Little
Smith
Ringgold
Bayley
Taylor
Storrs
Senate
Holes
Culbreth
Missouri
United States
Trouse of Representatives
Archer
Kent
Lit He
Warfeld
Neale
Maine
Monroe
United States Supreme Court
Taney
Dred Scott
Sandford
JUDGE RUSSUM DRAWS THE JURIES FOR OCT term
Judge Russum drew jurors Saturday for the October term after postponement to revise the list. Names listed by district include many familiar locals with starred selections indicating those chosen, spanning eight districts and numerous individuals. The report also includes a note on Silver movement remarks by De Witt Talmage and endorsements of Chamberlain’s remedy for bowel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russum
Letty Appointed Normal Scholar at Washington College
Miss Laura Letty was named a normal scholar at Washington College Ches ter town Maryland by the school commissioners. The scholarship covers tuition and books. The board awarded the textbooks contract to William J C Dilany Co at a discount of 16 3 percent from list. John Murphy Co offered 14 percent off. No desks contract. desks to be purchased at best prices. New member Thomas W Jones attended as Edward R Goslin was elected president and M B Stephens secretary treasurer and exnufbiner. Goslin to be paid insurance due Cecil County Mutual Insurance Co. Goslin approved treasurer’s year book sales and purchases. Snow Messenger note on money system rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Letty
Washington College
Chestertown
William J. C. Dilany Company
John Murphy & Co
Thomas W. Jones
Edward R. Goslin
M. B. Stephens
Edward E. Goslin
Cecil County Mutual Insurance Company
Goslin
Concord camp attendance dips amid neighboring encampments
Smallest crowd in Concord camp history gathered Sunday as nearby encampments and homebound weather kept attendees away. Rev. Aloysius Green led morning services with Rev. L. E. Poole and Rev. G. R. Neese preaching later. Temperance and missionary days brought lineups of clergy across the week, with several speakers scheduled for upcoming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Camp
Aloysius Green
Whitesville
Del
L. E. Poole
Queenstown
G. R. Neese
Nassau
Merritt Halburd
Wilmington
E. E. Dixon
Philadelphia
Alfred Smith
D. D
Charles A. Hill
T. Pliny Fisher
Hsg
A. D. Melvin
J. L. Mills
J. W. Parris
Fire Destroys King Residence And Barn Near Denton
Fire swept Levi King’s house at Tuckahoe Neck near Denton on Saturday morning, likely sparked by bakery embers. the old building, valued around 800 dollars, burned with most furniture lost and no insurance. Monday morning a separate blaze destroyed George Richardson’s barn with horses trapped and wheat destroyed. no insurance and losses in the hundreds. A notice reports a 16 month old whooping cough case and obituaries for Laura Belle Porter, 22, with a celebratory thanks to friends and Choptank Conclave. Also includes a wool washing guide advising borax, temperate water, and careful handling to prevent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi King
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
George W. Richardson
Richardson
Deaths of Mallalien family and local notables in Delaware
Obituary notes from Millington and surrounding areas detail the deaths of Thomas Mallalien 83 and his wife 87, with their English origins and Unicorn Woolen Mills legacy. Also reported are the deaths of John B Andrew aged 49, Dr. Washington Finley 81, Joseph H. Thomas of Kent County, and infant Peart Cahall aged 11 months, with brief biographical highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mallalien
Millington
Unicorn Woolen Mills
United States
Unicorn Mills
Thomas Mallalieu
Historical Society of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Samuel Mallalien
Millinton
Joseph Mallalien
Feader
Columbus
Caroline
Ohio
Miss Ireland
John
Ilinois
Palestine
Jackson
Daniel
Pederalsburg
Dorchester
Andrew
D. A. Leaverton
Frankin
Washington Finley
Queen Anne's County
Finley
Queen Anne’s County
Baltimore
Buchanan
Orphans’ Court
Woodland P. Finlay
J. Lane Finley
Church Hill
Joseph H. Thomas
Delaware
Pearson’s Corner
Kent County
Peart
Bayard Cahall
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Preston
D. & Co Ry
Levy Court
Mweet Ava
the Local Department
W. TE. Deweese
F. R. Owens
Rehoboth
Messrs. Deweese & Owens
BE. C. Fields
Wm. If. Anderson
J. Dukes Downes
Iva Whitby
Mamie Evitts
R. E. Goslin
Chas. G. Griffin
Ocean City
Richmond
C. IL. Gootee
D. J. Moody
Gootee
Wmn
JT. Blackiston
Thomas L. Dawson
Blackiston
William Roe
Lida
Dougherty
J. W. Voss
Bessie Jarrell
Minnie
Lillian Pastorfield
Talbot
C. M. Lloyd
E. M. Noble
Kenton
Carroll Pastorfield
Kemp Hughlett
William Bryan
Trappe
Alex. Trardcastle
Alexander, Jr
Monumental City
Daisy Pastorfield
John C. Jar
W. H. Mowbray
Edmund T. Leonard
Plaindealing
J. B. Port
Huntingdon
Charles B. Bell
William A. Samilton
C. A. Nicholson
Chilton
J. Hurst Dulaney
Seaford
Z. P. Steele
Willard S. Maloney
Roanoke
J. W. Field
Ben F
Burt Murphy
Oxford
Florence Barens
Virginia Rich
J. A. Chelton
Ellen Davis
Judge Russum
Bedford Springs
Addie Macklin
J. H. VanGesel
Puest
George Pollard
Annie Ayres
Bessie Rochester
Jennie Fisher
Mary West
Lenderson
T. R. Green
Sullix Davis
Finston
Bernice Mowbray
John Lewis
Niewspaperptl
Miarsideh
Mr. Geiger
Tie
WLU
Irving Sheppard
Gertrude Clark
Emerson
Camden Camp
Pred H. Heather
T. B. Heather
Warren
Delaware City
Robert N. Pippin
Robert P. Hayden
Howard Heather
Wellington Heather
Georgian Stevens
San Francisco
Cal
Clark
C.F. Sheppard
Wye
Mary Walters
Collins
Fannie Hall
Anna Barcus
Mifflin Smith
Tillsboro
M. BE
L. G. Martin
Royal Oak
Cordova
Queen Anne
Caro Sainsbury
F. F. Carpenter
Thomas Culbreth
Journal
Baltimore American
Cecil
Queen Anne's
Wickes
Cecil Wi
Frederick Stump
Charles C. Crothers
John S. Wirt
Albert Constable
W. L. Haynes
8. M. McCullough
James Alfred Pearce
H. W. Vickers
Marion DeKalb Smith
Charles T. Westcott
Edwin H. Brown
P. B. Hopper
Geo. M. Russum
Henry R. Lewis
Talbot—W. R. Martin
Col. J.C. Mullikin
J. EF. Stranglin
J. GC. Gooden
Simeon Blood
Karry
Samuel M.jones
W. W. Rickards
Philip A. Marvel
Wm. M. Price
Wu. G. Lamb
Ames L. Pippin
Wm. L. Pritchett
Wm. Beakling
M. V.U. Weather
Thos. A. Watson
Allie F. Heather
Geo. C. Watling
James Green
Ff. Fantknoer
Benjamin Cohen
Benj. W. Jones
D. J. Zacharias
Thos. EH. Coursey
Nathan Genn
Nat'l Horsey
Wim. M. Norris
Andrew Baggs
Wm. B. Massey
Thos. H. Draper
Thos
I L. Jarman
Jesse P. Warren
W. Jackson
M. M. Andrew
James B. Draper
Joseph B. Orrell
David Greenlee
Risdon Plummer
Owen C. Garey
Jacob E. Gibson
J.B. Baughley
Edw. L. Adams
Clement Noble
Wm. R. Butler
F.C. Ramsdell
Robert N. Dill
Frank W. Reddon
T. Fred. Garey
John Stevens
T. W. Porter
Wim. B. Nuttle
Purnell Johnson
T.K. Chaffinch
AL BF. Allaband
J. S. Slaughter
Geo. W. Gravatt
Jonathan Ev
Fourtil District
R. M. Messick
Chas. H. Morgan
J. B. Fletcher
Thos. W. Nichols
Alex. Noble
Wn. C. Pool
Jerome A. Cox
John O. Stafford
John Coates
Eli Sparklin
Andrew T. Covey
Francis 8. Todd
John A. Dillon
Jesse Wright
Wn. A. Gambrill
John T. Parker
Joseph Harrison
John R. Burright
Edw
T. Moore
Rufus C. Harris
Chas. T. Davis
J.T. Mowbray
B. N. Chambers
Alonzo Elliott
Wu. A. Noble
J. Walter Noble
John Kent
Daniel W. Moore
J. T. Frampton
John W. Carroll
John W. Nichols
Geo. H. Benson
Henry M. Pool
Mark E. Noble
Joseph F. Smith
L. W. Williams
Frank Wright
Alex. W. Ruark
John F. Porter
T. Lowell
Jacob Ghingher
H. W. Hansen
B.b.brumbaugh
Henry T. Curtis
Joseph G. Griffin
Frank Ayers
Matth. McDaniel
Robert T. Bryan
I. T. Fleetwood
W. E. Sylvester
Geo. W. Smith
Robert B. George
Sol. Slaughter
Charles Jarrell
T. L. Framptom
John F. Russom
Paul Holsinger
Wm. A. Jarrell
John E. Golt
Wim. E. Orrell
Alfred Sigler
F. P. Herr
Somers Binka
Chas. O. Biddle
James E. Dukes
Geo. W. Holland
John K. Lynch
Thomas Bell
Oscar J. Simons
Miles W. Green
A. G. Saulsbury
Rich'’d Blackburn
John C. Jarrell
Wm. N. Cannon
John V. Dungan
Thomas Carmine
R. Y. Collins
James Beachamp
Wm. N. Dean
Pedter I. Morris
IT. C. Benchamp
T. H. Everngam
D. A. Williams
Chas. R. Neal
Geo. W. Porter
J. W. Connelly
John W. Bullock
Neede Lamuuule Uy
Charles Howard
Saulsbury Collins
James T. Kemp
W. Thos. Hignutt
Chas. W. Edgell
WJ. E. Johnson
Dr. Talmage
de Witt Walmage
Nawa
Wellington
Snow Jill Messenger
Husparp
Valerian M
Ernest L
Fannie L. Hubbard
Maluney
Smithville
Emma L
Lafayette
Sallie M. Maluney
Cuarris
Clay S
Sallie E. Chaires
Choptank Conclave
Mark H. Sirn. Denton, Md
Mrs. Mallalien
J. U. Andrew
Joan
Cnarles E. McShane
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powders
James N. Todd
Denton, Mo
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