Camp meeting and local notes from Delaware papers
Local items report wheat in shocks, Friendship creamery value, court to sit next Tuesday, and demographic notes. Mentions Easton church memorial, Concord camp meeting, local business struggles, tax notices, a Hillsboro game 25 to 9, and various arrivals and weather prayers for rain during peach season.
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Friendship
Delaware
Cambridge
Easton
Bishop Lay
Concord
Miles W. Green
Lewis K. Hubbard
Chapel District
Palm’s Business College
Philadelphia
Janes Williams
Kenton
Middletown
Hillsboro
Cordova
G. W.& S. Taylor
Smyrna
N. D. Boyer
W. W. Green
Dorchester
Christchurch
Denton
Wm. M. Price
Wellington Ieather
Jilford Chronicle
Rick Hotel
F. Wright
H. M. Wright
Oak Grove
W. T. Kelley
Baltimore
Charles P. Noble
C. L. Cahail
Cleveland
Elmira
N. J. Jacobs
T. F. O’niel
J. A. Heller
G. E. Haddaway
HE. C. Dodson
J. H. Scott
Wilmngton
Seth
BL & E.S. Railroad
Earle’s Addition
Gen. Hardcastle
Ship’s Head
Pokato Swamp
Maiden Point Woods
Rolle
St. Michaels
Ledger
Easton Leder
Wicks Prichett
Caroline
Maryland and Delaware Circuit Racing Schedule Announced
Secretary Charles Wooters sets Cecil County dates in Elkton from October 5 to 11. Wilmington races run Sept 2–7, Maryland Agricultural Society Sept 9–14, then Gentlemen's Driving Park four days Sept 17–26. Lastan opens Sept 24–27, Dover Oct 1–9, Elkton Oct 5–11, Frederick Oct 15–18. entry closes Aug 22 Pimlico, Sept 2 at Gentlemen's Driving Park, Sept 12 others.
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Maryland and
Delaware
Charles KR. Wooters
Cecil County Agricultural Society
Elkton
Wilmington
Maryland Agricultural Society
Gentlemen’s Driving
Lastan
Dover
Frederick
Pimlico
Baltimore’s Greatest Clothing House Promotes Grand Parade
The article highlights fairs and trusts shaping the era, praising local enterprise. It notes a September display of energy and pageantry in Baltimore led by Oehm's Acme Hall at 5 and 7 W Baltimore Street near Charles, inviting readers to visit their extensive stores and to seek convenience.
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Baltimore
Oehm
Acme
Baltimore Street
Charles
Grain Market Quotations From Baltimore Market
Grain prices in Baltimore show good exports with wheat quoted from 86 to 86 cents per bushel and fair white corn selling between 47 and 49 cents per bushel. The report lists current bid ranges and indicates steady demand in the market.
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Baltimore
Dover to Launch Small Daily Newspaper
Dover plans a new daily newspaper to serve the city with concise local coverage, rapid reporting, and stable weekday editions aimed at residents and businesses seeking timely updates. The project signals growth in local media and community information access.
Camp Meeting At Concord Grove Thrills Attendees
The Concord Methodist encampment in the grove near Concord hosts about ninety two story tents on eight acres bought in two parcels. Trustees and managers are named, with opening services led by Rev. Lewis Corkran, followed by sermons by Rev. I N Foreman and Rev. L Z Corkran. Rain disrupted Monday preaching but socializing continued among tenters.
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Concord
Mary Covey
Thomas Hubbard
William Loockerman
Hanmer
Lewis I
Corkran
Concord Camp
W. L. P. Bowen
George L. Hardesty
Hardesty
J. M. McCarter
Preston
John O. Horsey
Baltimore
I. N. Foreman
Denton
J. Woogle
Burrsville
Mr. Hardesty
R.A
Revival encampment crowds rise as weather stays kind
Tulf of Elizabeth conducts the preaching with Rev. T L Price of Harrington leading revival. Attendance grows through a week of services as presiding elder and ministers from multiple towns preach. Weather is unusually favorable aiding visitors and a grand spiritual financial social success is noted.
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Tulf
Elizabeth
New Jersey
T.L. Price
Harrington
John A. 2. Wilson
Edward Freeman
Preston
S. J. Morris
Greensborough
G. W. Wilcox
Farmington
Price
Hardesty
Fogle
Mr. Trice
Morris
E. Dixon
Millersville
W. L
Bowen
Lewis P. Corkran
Galestown
J. W. Fogle
Hartsville
J. A. B. Wilson
Clarence Wilson
Dover
Le.t. Mowbray
Baltimore
Lk. E. Dixon
Philadelphia
James Swann
T. H. Jarman
Matthews
Alice Orr
May Kenney
Seymour
Nellie Aspinwall
Phenix
Susie Darby
Seaford
W. P. Chaffinch
Florence Hubbard
Easton
Mamie Harcard
Bridgeville
Annie Hopkins
Laura Twigg
Milford
Lewis Jarman
Rushville
M.L. Pritchett
Wilmington
Captain Heathers
Delaware
W. H. Coulbourn
W. A. Robinson
Local social notices and visitations in Venton area
A lengthy regional social column lists Fred and Burt Dunning of Philadelphia and Ansonia Conn spending a brief vacation near Venton, along with numerous residents and visitors from Philadelphia, Henderson, East New Market, and Smyrna. It notes professional moves, campus achievements, travel, and a somber death of Charles Fell, with interment at Fowling Creek after a sudden illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dunning
Philadelphia
Burt Dunning
Ansonia, Conn
Venton
MD. Messick
Wilmington Ofice
J. H. VanGesel
Charles Fell
Wm. Fell
Smyrna
Clifton
Delaware House
Mr. Fell
Fowling Creek
Orphans Court Proceedings and Estate Actions
Bond of James Robinson as administrator of William Robinson accepted and he ordered to sell personally. Wm E Barton, acting administrator of Hester Ann White, presents first account which is passed. Renunciation of George H Collins to administer Josiah Collins deceased filed. Wm W Wrightson, executor of William Billups deceased, presents account of sales passed. Return of appraisers of real estate of William A Holbrook filed. Marble dealer J W Salmons offering prompt service at Easton Marble Works. 629
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Orphans’ Court
James Robinson
Wm. Robinson
Wm. E. Barton
Hester Ann White
George H. Collins
Josiah Collins
Wm. W. Wrightson
Wm. Billups
Gales
Wm. A. Holbrook
Wedding-Justice Richards Halids Court at Marydel
A Fifth District wedding justice in Caroline county reports a peach theft incident near Templeville. A boy stole a peach, returned it after being chased, and a writ was issued for larceny. Hummer faces joint adjudication with the delinquent boy, represented by Attorney Tolson. Also noted: local commerce, camps, weddings, a baseball matchup, and melon crop woes in Caroline.
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Richards Halids
Templeville
Joseph Hummer
Marydel
James Lane
Hummer
Lane
Squire Richards
Mr. Hummer
Caroline County
Justice Richards
Hunmer
Tolsan
Denton
Wm. Perkins
Pound
Bose
Niagaras
Shartly Nine
Camden
Pearson
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the Local Department
Marydel Tadpoles
Mygrydel Frogs
Dover Uder
Treasurers Towers
Boyer & Wallen
Orrell & Faries
RK. L. Lowen & Co
New York
Clayton
Delaware Canneries
Delaware Democrat
Frank Brockson
Young Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
Ridgely
Mary
H.R. Lewis
Wo. Stevens
Fred. Wyde
A. D. Smith
Fr. Pliny Fisher
Hurlock
National Camp-meeting Association
Cambridge and Seaford
Congregational Church
Elizabeth, N
Elizabeth Fourna
R. A. Tuff
Davy Crockett
Society of Brothers and Sisters
O Maid
Wbes
Maryhand
Fabre and Trusts
T.F
Johnson
Manship
Wagamon
Mr. Bowen
Zeb Horsey
T.M. Cooper
W.E. Liden
Dr. Hignutt
Sutterfield & Wilson
Iselef
Preamlersa
Mary Whiteley
Laura Melvin
Bessie Deakins
Hillsborough Academy
Ida Williams
Bethlehem
Gussie Smoot
Oaks
C. L. Jackson
Barcus’s
Mary Phillips
Hunting Creek
Stella Smoot
Andersontown
May Fisher
Mamie Downes
Denton Academy
Carrie L. Davis
Mollie Colins
Preston Academy
John Lane
American Corner
B. W. Parker
P. W. Sullivan
Jacob Andrew
Geo. E. Davis
Hunting Creek School
F.C. Rumsdell
T. UW
Jarman
Cl. Todd
LW. Pool
Stevens
Burke & Co
H. T. Nuttle
Porsonal Menthit
Alice ‘Tait
Henderson
Trinity University
Toronto
Roy
Redden & Co
Charles Cahall
Lavinia Walker
Alice Fisher
D. H. ‘Tubbs
A. T. Mason
Baltimore Custom House
McKendree Downham
George A. Fisher
Tuckahoe Neck
J. L. Carrow
Camden, del
Alex. Cummins
The
Smyrna National Bank
Pinkie Jacobs
East New Market
P. W. Downes
Lizzie Caulk
Sassafras, Md
Mary Fisher
Annie Wooters
Hobbs
Mr. Houston Dukes
Wilmington Vormal
Horace Greely Knowles
Gordeaux
France
Annie Ayres
Salisbury
Winifred Wilson
Clara Downes
J. D. Plummer
Geo. I. Melvin
Alonzo
Drew
George W. Massey
Europe
Howard Bryant
J. W. Salmons
Easton Marble Works
the Journal
Federalsburgh
Thomas J. Williams
Ella Caulk
Robert W. Todd
W. J. Davis
Helen Chambers
Emma Myers
Orem
Dr. Jefferson’s
Oscar Davis
Dover Bridge
Medford’s Wharf
Young
Wm. F. G. Young
Francis Young
Maryland
Dr. Young
Criminal Court
Aimee Carey
Sarah V. Young
Edward Crouch
Galena
Kent County
Miss Carey
Howard House
Washington, D.C
George W. Seibold
Wicker
M. H. Stephens
Cookland
A. L. Tharp
James W. Holt
J. W. Kerr
A, G
Saulsbury
Bro
T. Tunis
A CO
Founta Re
Fennag
W. W. Tunis & Bro. Lumber
W. W. Tunis
Tunis Mills
Talbot County
Moro Phillips
Frederick Phillips
South St
Third St
Edmund Wolf & Son
Splendid
Brunswick
Cinderella
Northeast Corner Light
Lombard Streets
Baltimore, Maryland
Pauly
Crossy
Maryland Steamboat Company
Twodohne
Lyford
Rice's
Gilpu’s Point
Paenell Todd's
Turkey Creek Landing
J. T. Comegys & Co., Dextros, Mv
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Fisk
Lynch
Ridwell
Ely
Christata Union
New York City
Todd
Dover Street
Aystersa
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