Local notes on farms and travels across Queen Anne's area
The column reports busy fruit growers and shippers, river steamers, and railroad excursions. It notes improvements to stores, relocations of locals like Wn. Blades, and a Labor Day designation by Governor Smith. Social events include funerals, church services, and moonlight trips to Rehoboth, with peach and potato markets and rail conduct issues mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen
Governor Smith
Contractor Brown
Love Point
S. H. Pippin
Marydel
Tiane Robinson
Chestertown
Wn. Blades
Ridgely
Oxford
Baltimore
Queen Anne’s
H. A. Roe
West
Denton
Hughes Lumber and Coal Company
Julius Hornhagen
Jesse J. Mitchell
Messrs
U. A
F. P. Roe
Clara Eveland
John E. Eveland
Greensboro
Edward Stubbs
Goldsboro
Samuel H. Flaharty
Templeville
Finharty
T. Alan Goldsborough
Eix
R. Kemp Williams
Telchester
Hobbs
Caroline
Alfred D. Cook
Easton
Thomas Cook
Wesley M. E. Church
Burrsville
Arlington Harvey
J. W. Foyzle
Rehoboth
Queen Anne's
Emmett S5ylvester
Tuckahoe River
Pice
I. Webster
Ida Viola Buckle
Mr. Buckle
Downes Station
Miss Buckle
The
Reformed Church
Judge Stump Recovery Reported After Illness
Second Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Frederick Stump, long ill with grip and pneumonia history, shows health improvement and can sit up part of the day awaiting full recovery. notes on his recent court work and residence at Perry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Stump
Perry Point
R. Earle Fisher
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Grant
Arizona Territory
Fisher
R. HR. Russell
Anna
Lyda Hopkins
West End Avenue
Cambridge Standard
T. C. Smoot
Nanticoke
Wim. E. Brown
Smoot
Rehoboth
George TL. Wallace
Baltimore
T. Lane Moore
Philadelphia
Maggie Warren
Greensboro
Isaac J. Moore
Sarah A. Wooters
Henry Wooters
Theophilus J. Wooters
E. M. Baker
Denton
Wilson M. Tyler
Easton
J. K. Satterthwaite
Douglass
Kansas
T. Pliny Fisher
Willow Grove
Pastorfield
R. A. Emerson
Church Hill
Georgia Hardesty
Smyrna
Josephine Towers
Ridgely
Emma Styde
Ela Whiteley
Bertie Taylor
George Whiteley
Palmer BE. Goldsborough
Kissimmee City
Florida
Edward C. Carter
G. T. Morgan
Gus Woatars
Wilmington
W. G. Dukes
Kent County
Tuckahoe Neck
Ira L. Butler
Hettie Henzey
Myra
Bessie Stevens
Ellis Boswell
Washington
E. M. Noble
Mary J. Fisher
Cornell University
H. Earle Smith
Queen Anne’s County
Blanche Fleetwood
Waverly
Peninsula
Jacob A. Tallor
Pennsylvania
T. C. West
Ocean Grove
Frank Nichols
Seaford
Federalsburg
Big Sunday At Rehoboth Attracts Record Crowds
Rehoboth's resorts show unprecedented attendance with packed hotels and private houses full of visitors. Social events include hops at Henlopen Douglass Casino Pavilion and clubhouse run by A B Gillespie. Bathing was strong with a daring swimmer venturing a mile out before returning safely. A train near Ellendale frightened by two runaway horses then diverted to the public road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Henlopen
Douglass
A. B. Gillespie
Wilmington
Corner stone laid for New M FB Church South in Denton
The corner stone of the New M FB Church South will be laid Wednesday afternoon with Temple Lodge A F and A M of Denton conducting services. Local residents including Miss Sarah Webster and Mrs. Agnes Russom are mentioned along with visits from relatives and friends to Queen Anne and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FB. Chareh South
Teaple Lodge
A. F
A. M
Denton
Sarah Webster
Roy
Webster
Somerset County
Wm. Pennington
Iate
FH. PF. Miller
Virginia
Ed. Jarrett
Lizzie Hull
Fairount
Neavitt
Queen Anne
Fisher Sisters
Lizzie
Filla
Rehoboth
Miss Dorsey
Baltimore
John Dungan
Agnes Russom
J. H. Russom
Mavis
New Jersey
Nina Stevens
May Dean
Local social notes from Rehoboth and surrounding towns
Wilttaton and several residents including Rhoda Marine Gertrude Whignutt Minnie Todd Georgie Stevens and Rev and Mrs J W Fogle visit Rehoboth. Sadie Howard Helen Tignutt return from relatives near Easton and Lillian Rice of Williston and Ethel Cochran of Ia Plata travel to Philadelphia. George Rice and son host Nettie Calloway of Baltimore and Cochran of Ta Plata Md while Walter Andrews of Chapel Talbot visits sister O M Hignutt and Mrs Wilson of Baltimore stays with J W F Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Marine
Gertrude A. Whignutt
Minnie Todd
Georgie Stevens
J. W. Fogle
Rehoboth
Sadie Howard
Helen Tignutt
Easton
Lillian Rice
Williston
Ethel Cochran
Ia Plata
Philadelphia
George Rice and Son
Miss Cochran
Ta Plata
John Rice
Nettie Calloway
Baltimore
Helen Hignutt
Walter Andrews
Chapel
Talbot County
O. M. Hignutt
Wilson
J. W. F. Cooper
Cheswold camp meeting sparks near riot between Moors and whites
Delaware News reports trouble at the Cheswold camp meeting where Moors or mulattoes clashed with whites on Sunday. The scene was tense as authorities responded and the crowd dispersed without further incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheswold
Delaware
Lewes
Queen Anne’s
George W. Colbourne
Delaware Road
Clayton
George A. Bullock
Seaford
Levy Court Proceedings Put Two New Roads Up For Vote
County commissioners on Tuesday last received petitions for two new roads in Seventh and Second districts and will decide on September 24. I B Towers won a coal supply contract for the courthouse at 569 dollars per ton after three bids. Hobbs store sale continues at reduced rates until further notice with stock still available to a reliable party. T J Wintiams Hobbs Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Day
G.C. Plummer
I. B. Towers
Court House
W. J. Murphy
Hobbs
T. J. Wintiams
Hobbs, Md
Dr. Clark a Good Superintendent at Springfield Hospital
Towson Journal reports on Dr J Clement Clark superintendent of Springfield State Hospital Maryland hosting Baltimore County Medical Association inspectors. Visitors toured Women’s and Men’s Groups, noting brick construction, ample water, sun parlors, modern heating, and a telegraph system linking farm, hospital, Annapolis, and Baltimore. Discussion urged state care for the mentally ill and criticized almshouse funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towson Journal
J. Clement Clark
Springfield State Hospital
Maryland
Onear Sykesville
Carroll County
Baltimore County Medical Association
Clark
Louise D. Holmes
Frank Brown
Baltimore City
Annapolis
Seer T Tis
Medical Association
Charles G. Hill
Winter costs rise predicted by crop shortfalls
A historical notice warns that living costs will be higher next winter due to corn crop failures raising prices for meat, cattle, hogs, wheat, flour and export demand. Other crops like potatoes and apples show poor yields from drought, signaling tighter table supplies and a costly season ahead. A testimonial from O P M Holliday of Deming Ind cites Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy easing a teething infant's illness. Sold by local druggists in several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. M. Holliday
Deming
Ind
Chamberlain
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Epworth League Elects Officers and Clergy Changes
The Epworth League of Central M. E. Church elected Ira L. Butler as president and W. G. Butler, Mrs. Martin F. Allaband Jr., Salome Gurey, Louise Ramsdell as vice presidents, Nellie Lister as secretary, and Norwood Voss as treasurer. Rev J H Barnard accepts Christ Church rectorate with services starting September 1. Rev B S Highley plans a Virginia trip for preaching and lecturing. Rev J A B Wilson attends the Ecumenical Conference in London. Parsonsburg camp meeting on the B C A Railroad continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Central M. E. Church
Ira L. Butler
W. G. Butler
Martin F. Allaband, Jr
Salome Gurey
Louise Ramsdell
Nellie Lister
Norwood Voss
J. H. Barnard
North Tonowranda
New York
Christ Church
B.S. Highley
Talbot
Caroline
Virginia
J. A. B. Wilson
D. D
Dover
San Francisco
London
Parsonsburg
Maryland Faces Seasonal Smallpox Threat Says Health Secretary
Dr. John S. Fulton warns Maryland has seen 17 of 23 counties infected with smallpox over three years, 41 outbreaks with 10 confined to the origin house. He says winter may bring broader U S smallpox prevalence and urges local boards to prepare definite action plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Fulton
State Board of Health
Maryland
United States
Boards of Health
New three cent piece with hole approved by government
Government approves a holey three cent piece to distinguish it from the dime, keeping it in circulation by matching material with the five cent coin and preventing confusion. A new steel footbridge over Light Street at Camden Street opens for pedestrians, 16 feet high, 6 feet wide, 41 feet long with corrugated iron sides and roof. Rumor says Crescens the world champion trotter may appear at Pimlico track this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bates Stephens
State Board of Education
Maryland
Stephens
Stata
Uncle Sam
Crescens
Pimlico Track
Faith Healing Fad Sparks Debate in Local Paper
A letter from James F Gelletly critiques divine healing trends led by figures like Mrs Eddy and Dowie. He argues for reliance on both faith and earthly medicine, stressing shared human aid and the need for practical care in illness. The piece urges mutual learning and condemns zealots who deny medical help. Private School notice follows.
Maryland Agricultural College Alumni Letter Praises Policy
R W Silvester president of Maryland Agricultural College lauds continued support for practical scientific training. He notes rising attendance, graduates entering Johns Hopkins post graduate work, and state agencies under Johns Hopkins and the college expanding influence in geology weather services and highways. He urges state policy to favor expert scientific management across fiscal and economic areas. College Park Md August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journat
Maryland Agriculteral College
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland
Geologic Survey
Weather Service
John Hopkins University
Maryland Agricultural College
Farmers’ Institute Department
State Horticultural Department
College and Experiment Station
R. W. Silvester
Maryland Agricultural College College
Maryland Democrats Plan State Campaign Rally
Sun chairman Vandiver, head of the Democratic State Central Committee, calls county chairmen to a September 3 meeting at Democratic headquarters in the Eutaw House to map the state campaign. He reports strong county support, predicts victory across the Eastern Shore and Harford, and notes heavy daylong activity at headquarters. Vandiver will travel to Saratoga soon to join Senator Gorman, returning briefly to manage ongoing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
The
Sun
Vandiver
Democratic State Central Committee
State Central Committee
Democratic
Eutaw House
St. Mary’s
Calvert
Anne Arundel
Dorchester
Harford
Saratoga
Gorman
W. F. Porter
Many Miscellaneous News Items Delayed By Break
A mix of local notes and brief items: wealth from Queen Anne’s in receivership appeals to higher courts over a $20,000 sum. peaches delayed by a bridge damage leading to lower prices. a 93 year old Kent county woman’s pallbearers were six white Chestertown citizens. a rabies case near Sadlersville. a six to seven hundred pound sea turtle captured at Ocean City. a Ridgely resident’s life-changing barber visit. Kent county wheat crop woes. a St Joseph’s tournament with Col W Scott Roberts charging knights. tax visits planned for September. local printing services offered. regional population stats for Knights, Masons, Red Men, and Odd Fellows. farmers urged to use Economic Corn Harvesters. a St Michaels tragedy. a Sadlersville shooting event. a Walker Morrel colt valued at $75. Dorchester independent Republicans gaining strength. Denton merchant tailoring vacancy. weed cleanup and seed saving urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne's Conatians
Baltimore Building and Loan Association
Judge Morris
United States Court of Maryland
United States Court of Appeals
Richmond
United States Supreme Court
Centreville
Kent County
Chestertown
Clara Vannott
Leslie Merrick
Sadlersville
John E. George
Everernight
Ocean City
Thomas Austin
Queen Anne’s County
Ridgely
William E. Stewart
The
Journal Today
Whitby
J. H. Plugge
Longwoods
Talbot County
Nebraska
Knights of Pythias
Masons
Odd Fellows
J. H
R. E. Smith
Ida May Coffinger
St. Michaels
Caroline
James H. Sentt
Walker Morrel
Dorchester
Denton
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Bo Co Kk
Points Noch
Q. A. RO RK
Points West
G. Alk
ALK K
Pols West
Preston
Public Business Calendar
Crrcurt Court Wit
Orphans' Court
Levy
Judge Stump
Feon
Misa Eugenia Redden
Isaac Anderson
Wm. G. Hollis
J. J. George
Bertha Horney
Carmichael
Margaret Melvin
Robert J. Jump
Emma Mill
Lena Stewart
James W
Camden
N. J
Grace Ilast
Cumberland
Nellie Fisher
William Massey
Lillie Lank
Wilttaton
Delaware Newa
Levy Court
Towson
Church Newa
Cleware
MR. James F. Gelletly
Louusal
Jess
Naaaketol
Irewok
Nis
Bam
Che
Silas Henn
Worcestershire
England
Jesus
Christ
Sud
Burns
Wm. H. Smith
Maryland's Agricultural College
Frick
Lusdiese
Cevera
Thoroud
Nevius & Frampton
Easton, Ma
Coulbourn & Noble
J. H. Coulbourn
Merchente
30Th
Market Streets
Perr Peer RL
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