Local notes: trips, farms, fires, and fairs in Denton
The Rural area reports quick cheap Queen Annes Railroad trips to Rehoboth and low fare from Denton. Ad listings include J W Knotts selling or renting Tuckaho e Mills. Reports cover the First Eastern Shore Regiment veterans meeting in Denton, ministers vacationing at Rehoboth, Elwood camp meeting attendance, a $150000 fire in Tunis Lumber Co mills in East Baltimore, a Hobbs resident injuring her ankle, light tomato crops and poor peach yields, Bohemian packing-house workers heading to Delaware canneries, and the Brown Bros saw mill fire in Smithville with over $3000 loss. Additional items note new dwellings near East Denton, Saturday excursion rates, a preliminary hearing for William Ahearn on lo cal option charges, scholarships awarded by school commissioners, a windstorm lifting a Williston barn roof, mail route discussions benefiting Centreville, a dramatic lightning display without rain, land sales in the First district, a proposed Denton creamery near Denton Bridge, and a large fuchsia plant raised by Mrs. Garey with 173 buds and many blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Queen Anne
J. W. Knotts
Tuckahoe Mills
Queen Anne’s
First
Eastern Shore Regiment
Denton
Methodist Episcopal
Peninsula
Elwood
Baltimore
Tunis Lumber Company
William H. Willey
Hobbs
Delaware
Brown Bros
Smithville
George C. Skirven
East Denton
Z. P. Steele
William Ahearn
Justice Hignatt
Lulu Beaven
Western Maryland College
Minnie R. Stevens
Normal
Post Office Department of
Washington
Centreville
Harry W. Temple
Albert G. Towers
Temple
Charles P. Jump
Agar Ford
C. W. Jackson
T. C. Stayton
Harry A. Roe
James H. Nichols
Denton Bridge
T. Fred. Garey
Elwood Camp Meeting Closes After Notable Week
The Elwood Methodist Protestant camp meeting closed last Monday after a week noted for strong preaching, delightful music, and large orderly attendance. Ministers from Baltimore and surrounding areas preached and assisted, a temperance rally occurred, and missions offerings were given. Over 300 attendees from Harrington and Denton Sunday Schools visited Queenstown by train, while nearby conferences and meetings were scheduled for Cordova and Burrsville with multiple sessions and an anticipated renewal next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Elwood
Poole
Federalsburg
A. L. Judefind
Baltimore
G. M. Clayton
Hurlock
W. T
W. E. West
B. F. Jester
W. L. White
Charles H. Goatee
W. B. Judefind
Harrington
Denton Methodist Episcopal
Queenstown
Hotel Bolingly
Lewis and Terry
Eastern Shore Baptist
Cordova
A. B. Hardcastle
Walter Rhodes
F. A. Clark
W. H. Savage
Wesley M. E. Church
Burrsville
Robert A. Tufft
Holy Innocents Protestant Episcopal Church
Emanuel Church
Cumberland
Practical pages and household ads guide economy
A sensible housewife praises careful reading of advertisements to save money and spot false claims. She values reputable business notices over sensational pages, urging practical use of ads in publications. Legore’s lime claim is cited with testimonials and price inquiries.
Lawn fete at the Dennison home features many guests
Goldsborough and Messrs William and Howie Dennison hosted a pleasant lawn fete on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Dennison, Mr and Mrs Albert Dennison, Mr and Mrs Saunders, Mr and Mrs Craigg, and many others. Ice cream cake and tropical fruits were served in the drawing room before departure. Mary Hill West travels north visiting Mrs Hobbs of Gloversville NY. Frank Teat and family returned from Chester PA after five weeks away. Alfred Dennison and John Craigg of New York are guests at the Dennison home. Bertha and Nellie Dill visit Bertha Milby. H Morris made a trip to Centreville. James Kinnamon and wife return from Ridgely. Joneses spend Tuesday in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and
Howie Dennison
John Dennison
Albert Dennison
Saunders
John Craigg
William Dennison
James Shively
Mary Hill West
Hobbs
Gloversville
N. Y
Frank Teat
Chester
Alfred Dennison
New York
Easton
Wilson M. Tylor
Jessie Vivian Kerr
Denton
Maryland
Miss Kerr
Peabody
Baltimore
New England Conservatory
Boston
Huckleberry Twins
James N. Todd
Todd
Catskills
Rev
A. Wandersmith
Laurel Grove
Smithson’s Chapel
B. G. Highly
Trappe
Z. H. Webster
Rehoboth
Vernon
W. R. Mowbray
Nanticoke
Wicomico County
James C. Robinson
Smyrna
Bertha Sherffy
Gettysburg
B. B. Brumbaugh
Tuckahoe Neck
Alonzo P. Crew
Greensborough
Luther H. Gadd
Annapolis
New England
Sue K. Smith
Philadelphia
Thomas R. Green
Fannie Dill
Pauline Harrington
Greensboro
A. K. Wright
Annie Griffin
Naomi Collison
Wilmington
Bettie Massey
Minnie Noble
Federalsburg
Bridgeville
Estella Willis
Seaford
Ridgely
Beatrice Fitzgerald
W. F. Towers
Greer Cooper
M. J. Young
John T. Harris
Howard Wilkinson
Dover
Swann
A. B. Roe
Cleansing Fabrics with Potato Based Solution
A new cleaning formula uses raw potatoes to render fabrics color safe and non damaging. Grate two potatoes into a pint of water, strain into equal volume water, settle, and use the clarified liquid to rub or sponge fabrics then rinse. The thick sediment cleans heavy textiles like carpets.
Social Notes from Wilmington and Nearby Towns
Marydel residents Marydel Mr Eugene Frame and Mrs Eugene Frame of Wilmington were guests of Mrs Andrew Clark last week. Miss Elizabeth Hardesty of Wilmington visits her cousin Miss Sara V Heather at Maple Grove Farm. Denton resident Mr Joseph P W Richardson spent Monday with town friends. Mr Harry Pippin has taken a position in Elkton Maryland. Mr Milton Green and guest Mr J M Smith spent Sunday in Denton. Mrs Emma Carsons of Little Creek Delaware and Mrs Annie Jester of Wilmington are guests of Mrs James Green. Misses Clara and Lola Hutchins spent a few days in town this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Frame
Wilmington
Andrew Clark
Elizabeth Hardesty
Sara V. Heather
Maple Grove Farm
Jos. P. W. Richardson
Denton
Harry Pippin
Elkton
Milton Green
J. M. Smith
Emma Carsons
Visiting Notables And Local Guests In This Week’s Social
Mr. E. E. Gohee of Baltimore paid a flying visit to friends here last week. Miss Bernice G. Mowbray of Hereford Md is guest of Miss Anna Maloney. Miss Fannie Medford is guest of Miss Cora Dill. Albert Reichman Jr of Philadelphia visits his parents nearby. Mrs. Harry Seeders guests Mrs. R. H. Maloney on Sunday. The colored camp at Beachamp’s Woods continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Gohee
Baltimore
Bernice G. Mowbray
Hereford
Anna Maloney
Fannie Medford
Cora Dill
Beachamp’s Woods
Albert Reichman, Jr
Philadelphia
Harry Seeders
R. H. Maloney
G A R Encampment Ticket Sale to Buffalo
For the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Buffalo on August 23, the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell special round trip tickets from all points on its system to Buffalo. Tickets are good for travel August 21 to 23 and return travel from August 24 to 31, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harmony man hospitalized with typhoid fever
Fowling Creek resident Mr. Charles Poole is critically ill from typhoid fever. Separately, Mr. G Lacy Butler discarded pickled cucumbers that caused two of his neighbor’s cows to die. A son of Mr. Andrew Towers broke his arm after falling from a carriage at Wrights Woods camp on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Poole
Harmony
G. Lacy Butler
Andrew Towers
Wright’s Woods Camp
Local visitors and family guests listed in Hampden and Greenwood
Mrs. J. R. Miller and children of Hampden Baltimore spent several days with her mother Mrs. M. d. Rittenhouse. Rev. A. S. Beane and family of Greenwood Delaware are visiting Mgr. and Mrs. John Hubbard. Miss Minnie Frampton of Talbot is the guest of Mrs. W. P. Taylor.
Knox and ShultzWed in Camden Delaware
Stephen Knox of Marydel and Emma Shultz of Barclay were married in Camden Delaware on Wednesday August 4.
Personal and Social Miscellany in Easton
Easton society notes record a fair visitor from Denton Miss Jessie Kerr, praising her musical talent from Peabody and New England Conservatory, plus a long list of locals and visitors in Caroline and nearby areas. Also included are death notices for Mrs Annie Hynson and Mrs Mary Vosmus, and the death of Robert D Hopkins in Florida with local connections.
The Smith Family Origin Tale in Cambridge Chronicle
The Cambridge Chronicle recalls a tale told by W Grason Smith of Williamsburg about the Smith family origin. He says the Smiths were first in Eden with Adam Smith and Eve Smith as first parents, noting early expulsions that created offshoots like the Joneses and Browns and arguing the Smith name remains the earth’s cream and salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Cambridge Chronicle
W. Grason Smith
Williamsburg
Upper Dorchester
Smiths
Garden of Eden
Adam
Adam Smith
Iive Smith
Noah Smith
Cain Smith
Jonses
Lowndes ambition roils over politician’s reshuffle
Governor Lowndes faces criticism after purging state tobacco warehouse staff seen as friendly to Congressman Mudd and replacing them with loyal Lowndes allies. Critics say the move serves his Senate bid, diminishing trust despite claims of pure motive. Noted in comment and local ads for Chamberlain’s remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowndes Circus
Congressman Mudd
Lowndes
Prince George’s
Allegany
United States Senate
In Our Grandfathers Time on the Eastern Shore
W H Babcock evokes eighteenth century Eastern Shore Maryland life detailing bounty of seafood and game abundant in rivers and marshes, social culture around Annapolis, and the blend of rustic living with early colonial intellect and trade. The piece surveys cooking practices and perennially youthful regional identity anchored by English books and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Babcock
Maryland
Annapolis
Bay
Carolina
Ortolan
Athens
Colonies
Europe
England
Bristol
London
Byron
Scott
Southey
Queen Anne
Swift
Gulliver
Pope
Sterne
Tristram Shanday
The
Spectator
Rambler
Rasselas
Hebrides
Cato
Ganganelli
Middleton
Hervy
Tillotson
Butler
Miss
Goldsmith
Watson
Hume
Smollett
Robertson
Cook
Piozzi
Bartram
Morocco
Royal
Prince Edward
The Great Awakening and Its Clash With Toryism on the Eastern Shore
An essay contrasts religious fervor with fashionable culture in colonial life. It notes a surge of clerical reverence amid scandal and government complaints, as Wesley and Whitefield’s revival swept planters and commoners, reshaping loyalty during America’s independence era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenk
Mach
Locke
Zimmermann
Ninon de L
Wesley and
Whitefield
Rail expansion in Maryland Delaware area drives new ventures
The Queen Anne's Railroad success spurs plans for hotels and manufacturing along the line. G Frank Taylor pursues land at Ellendale for a large hotel with ex-Gov James Ponder. A larger faster ferry steamer for Baltimore to Queenstown is planned to handle rising excursion traffic, with 1200 to 1500 passenger capacity and up to three round trips daily. Extensions aim to Denton Federalsburg and a northern link to Elkton, expanding Dorchester and lower Delaware access to Baltimore and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland and
Delaware Peninsula
G. Frank Taylor
Pittsburg
James Ponder
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Ellendale
Del
Queenstown
Ford
Denton
Federalsburg
Cambridge and Seaford
Dorchester County
Dorchester
Lower
Queen Anne’s
Kent Counties
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Elkton
Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diarrhoea in Veteran Soldier
A letter from Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pa reports chronic diarrhoea since 1862 while serving in 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers. After trying many medicines, a 50 cent bottle of Diarrhoea Remedy cured him, and he praises the remedy and recommends it to veterans. Sold by W. I. E. Brown Denton Md H Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Henry Steinberger
Allentown
W. IE
Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Tolchester Fair Opens With Steamship Runs To Tolchester Beach
The Kent and Queen Anne's County Fair will start next Tuesday at Tolchester Beach and run four days. Two steamer trips daily from the city will convey visitors and serve as fair admission. Afternoon trotting and running races precede a balloon ascension and double parachute leap, with executable exhibits in departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent and
Queen Anne’s
Tolchester Beach
Populists Convene in Denton Caroline County
The Caroline county Populists met in Denton and named temporary officers. They adopted resolutions backing a Chicago platform aligned ticket with the Democrats if they reaffirm Chicago principles, and set a Populist committee to propose joint candidates or issue a separate ticket. They urged salary cuts for officials and support for initiative and referendum. A state central committee and eight member committee were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
W. Dickinson
John T. Blades
Hunt
Fifth
J. Springle Kelley
Fourth
Wuergas
Baltimore
Chicago
Caroline
House of Delegates
St. Louis
W. J. Bryan
J. W. Kerr
Parnell Johnson
A. G. Smith
J. A. Cox
T. V. Redman
F. H. Jones
W. T. Kelley
The Charges Against Mr Keating In Annapolis War of Words
Comptroller Graham accused Tax Commissioner Thomas J Keating of errors and neglect of duty. Keating responded defending the office as accurate and well managed and offered to face formal charges or an examination of his official conduct. He noted no personal hostility with Governor Graham and acknowledged his awareness of a push for a Republican replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Thomas J. Keating
Keating
Tax Commissioner
Annapolis
Tax Commissioner's Office
Robert P. Graham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Preston
Orphans’ Court
Levy Court
SeuHoon Board
the Local Department
Prwspa
LeGore
J. W. Legore
Woodsboro
Goldsborough
Marydel
Williston
G. A. R. Encampment
Fowling Creek
Grove
Jennie
G. Lacey
Eliza Butler
Annie Hynson
H. W. Hynson
Jumptown
Mary J. Vosmus
Choptank Hotel
Harry M. Vosmus
Leonard T. Vosmus
Mr. Hopkins
Talbot County
Elias Hopkins
Beaver
Henry P. Hopkins
Newton Andrew
Newton
Smithson Church
W. E. Brown
Mr. Keating
Royal Baking Powder Oo.n. Y
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