Local Department Highlights Denton News and Notables
Caterpillars damage shade trees and milk scarcity delays Denton creamery reopening until October. Peach season is unusually short with fruit picked early. Elberta peaches and tomatoes fetch good prices. Court house area braces for season, contractor updates, and local notices including creditors, bank holidays, and public sales. Notable items include a lecture by Darwin G. Fenno, land sales in Marydel, and a youth tragedy in Sussex.
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Delaware
Court House Square
Caroline
Denton Shirt Factory
R. A. Emerson
East Denton
Frank Seward
James McManus
Denton Creamery
James T. Cooper
Gootee S. Neal
N. M. Jarman
Tuckrhoe Neck
T. C. West
Denton National Bank
Enoch George
County Central Committee
Denton
Grangers’ Insurance Company
Oscar Clark
W. G. Butler
Downes Mill
Goldsboro
Darwin G. Fenno
Philadelphia Times
Caroline County Teachers’ Institute
J. W. Roberts
Court House
John P. Holsinger
Harvey L. Cooper
Harry Townsend - Wallace
William T
Mary E. Wallace
Sussex County
Caroline County
P. R. Fisher
Ernest Cooper
Harry Whitby
Raymond Prettyman
Nellie W. Fisher
Nellie Wilson
Mary Hobbs
Grace Hast
Marydel
Andrew Clark
Georgeana Stafford
Clark
S. P. Medford
Sandtown
Gertrude C. Longfellow
Elmer Bowdle
Personal News Column Highlights Local Family Reunions
A column of personal items notes a large family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jones with relatives from Concord Delaware Philadelphia and Baltimore visiting or staying in the area. Guests include Mrs. Sallie Jones Mrs. Millard Squires Dr Horace L. Jones and others with travel to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Philadelphia. Several local residents and visitors are noted as returning from trips or preparing moves with mentions of physicians professors and businessmen visiting Talbot county and nearby communities.
August Court Records Reveal Numerous Land Transfers
In August the clerk recorded multiple real estate transfers and marriage licenses. Transfers include Lois Tribbett to Lawrence Towers in Denton for 155 dollars. Franklin P. Herr to Harry Swann for Ridgely property. Jane Moore to Coroline County Holiness Association for 111 acres. James Sharp and Nellie Brigden swap Ridgely and Seventh district parcels. and many others across Fifth to Eighth districts with prices ranging from 60 to 3,000 dollars. Marriage licenses issued to Collins and Bryan. Wathers and Downes. Kimmey and Plummer. Spence and Fleetwood. Fountain and Flamer. Johnson and Hoxter. Driggins and Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Tribbett
Lawrence B. Towers
Denton
Benjamin B. Brown
Margaret E. Schlegel
Franklin P. Herr
Harry C. Swann
Ridgely
William T. Swann
Gilbert Swann
Jane Moore
Coroline County Holiness Association
Nellie Brigden
James Sharp
Thomas C. Smith
John T. Carter, Jr
Robert O. P. Wilson
Walter Mosely
George H. Nichols
James E. Todd
Annie H. Downes
Executrix, &c
Samuel T. Bratcher
Charles F. Tepper
George Neiderlander
Martha I. Harrison
August H. Gadow
Bettie Flamer
James E. Johnson
Ina May Hoxter
Samuel 8. Driggins
Mary Sharp
Orphans Court Grants Admin Letters and Appointments
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday letters of administration were granted by the Register for Luther Minner to Charles H. Pritchett, bonds approved, and apraisers named. Inventories and accounts of sales for multiple estates were approved, and guardships, appraisers, and final distributions ordered or completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Luther Minner
Charles H. Pritchett
James Saunders
Andrew J. Dhue
Wm. H. Norris
J. Fletcher Stranglin
Frank Seward
James McManus
Geo. W. Eliason
Charlotte A. Langston
Percy C. Collins
John H. Collins
Nathaniel P. Williamson
Henry 2. Lewis
Packing Their Own Produce at Ridgely Farms
Ridgely area farmers led by Mr. Jonas Shaner increasingly pack their own produce. Last year Shaner started with a simple kettle in a grape arbor and earned significant profit by selling directly, better than local cannery prices. This year he built a fully equipped canning plant with enough capacity for his entire acreage, inspiring neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Shaner
Ridgely
Shaner
Citizens Named for Public Office in County Primaries
A county primary yielded nominations across districts with candidates for sheriff treasurer and senate positions. Notable figures include Col Albert W. Sisk in the senate race and William Winder Goldsborough Charles H Whitby for treasurer and Wesley Jarrell for county commissioner. The convention reflected broad civic support and emphasized reform in the commissioners office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Wilson
Isaac L. Dukes
George H. Beaven
Senate
Wilson
W. N. Howen
W. G. Stith
Harry W. Temple
Charles H. Conly
N. G. Cottee
I. R. Malone
John F. Dawson
Walter Elliott
W. N. Greenlee
Thomas Pp. Green
Lnoch George
Henry B. Lewis
James T. Sylvester
Jonathan E. Towers
John W. Stephens
Col
James 11. Douglass
William H. Hollissesse
T. den
Charles E. Andrew
W. O. Lednum
Wwin
Noble
Charles W. Jefferson
Henry M. Pool
John Adams
Thomas Kemp
George T. Redden
Marc Bryant
James A. Mitchell
Joseph Carroll
Seniah Kinnanon
James B. Dukes
J. O. Clark
J. W. Sine
Chad
FE. Smith
Thomas G. Chines
Nathan J. Corkran
Charles W. Smith
Gootee S. Liden
Peter Morris
Bayara Nichols
Masonic Hall
Enoch George
Charles F. Smith
Lewis
Dennis
Albert W. Sisk
Dawson
William Winder Goldsborough
Jefferson
William A. Noble
Charles H. Whitby
Cline
Wesley Carroll
Carroll
Isaac I. Dukes
Morris
Clarence C. Deen
W. C. Smith
N. G. Cohee
James P. Hopkins
Wnt. Sipple
R. Ww. Richards
Joshua Hy
Raughiey
W. Www. Ness
Vourth
Frank Leduum
E. Douglass
Caries KE. Andrew
Charles O'Day
Chas
W. Jefferson
Daniel Kidds
Siath
Tease Sparklin
Henah Rianunnon
Thomas G. Clines
James W. Stindi
Fighth
William T. Hignutt
Wm. HH. Deen
Gootee $. Liden
Sisk and Goldsborough Named in Maryland Senate Bid
Col Albert W Sisk born 1860 near Preston is described as a public spirited leader with business and canning industry ties and prior public service as school commissioner. William Winder Goldsborough, born 1875 in Virginia, educated across several institutions, later a physician and grandson of veteran Dr Griffo Goldsborough, is listed as a legislative nominee with Democrat ties.
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Cot. Albert, Sisk
Col
Albert W. Sisk
Preston
Col. Sisk
Willian Sisk
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Sisk
Preston Academy
Caroline
Maryland Senate
Central Assembly
Misa Sallie Fletcher
J. B. Fletcher
William Winder Goldsborough
Virginia
Amoy
China
United States
Greensboro
Rockville Academy
Washington College
Chestertown
Goldsborough
University of Maryland
Griffo W. Goldsborough
Religious Services and Church Notices in Caroline County
Under the Caroline County Holiness Association a tent on Gay street backs of the Methodist Protestant Church hosts Sunday all day and Tuesday and Friday evening services. Henry Carroll of Baltimore to preach tomorrow. Children's meeting at 1 30. Campground services discontinued. Methodist Protestant Church to revert to 10 30 morning service 7 p m Christian Endeavor and 7 45 evening preaching tomorrow. Lord's Supper after morning preaching. Congregation business Tuesday to fund repairs for Central M E Church with substantial early subscriptions. Christ Church Denton to have services tomorrow morning with Rev J H Barnard arriving as rector. Bethlehem M E Church to preach tomorrow afternoon by Rev C H Williams. Ladies Aide Society Central recently donated a large sum to Rev Harry Taylor and wife.
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Caroline County Holiness Association
Snatterthwaite
Gay Street
Methodist Protestant Church
Henry Carroll
Baltimore
Christian Endeavor
M. E. Church
Christ Church
Denton
J. H. Barnard
Corner-stone Laying Planned for Queen Anne M E Church South
Arrangements are complete for the corner-stone ceremony of the new M. E. Church South at Queen Anne next Wednesday afternoon. Special music by the choir and an address by Rev. J. W. Mitchell are planned. Supper of oysters and other good things will follow. Local business is active with H. M. Thompson handling several farm implement carloads. Visitors include Robert L. Anderson and wife from Baltimore and Dr. H. C. Duffey party from Washington, D. C. Several residents listed as sick.
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M. E. Church
Queen Anne
J. W. Mitchell
H. M. Thompson
Osborne
Robert L. Anderson
Baltimore
Roger
H. C. Duffey
Washington, D. C
Geo. €. Moore
Wm. B. Lindale
J. H. Russom
Pearl Yost
New Port News
Lulu Beaven
Lou Anthony
Rebecca Flowers
Queen Anne's
Rehoboth
Cape May
Baltimore News
Stockton
Cape
Cape May Point
Sewell’s Point
Lewes
Stehoboth
Endeavor Sinks a Schooner After Collision Off Sandy Point
The steamer Endeavor of Queen Anne's Railroad collided with the three masted schooner Ida E Comly off Sandy Point at 8 am on Tuesday. The Endeavor sustained no damage but several excursionists were slightly hurt. The Comly sank within minutes. Captain Thomas J Marshall and four crew were rescued by the Endeavor. The Comly and cargo are valued at 15000 dollars.
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Endeavor
Queen Anne's Railroad
Annapolis
Queenstown
Sandy Point
Ida E. Comly
Bethel
Del
Thomas J. Marshall
Fairport
Cape May
Marshall
Comry
Marriage Notes From Hillsboro Area Natives and Easton Pairings
Miss Jennie Shimer daughter of William Shimer Esq and Mr John Lear of Pennsylvania wed at her father's home near Hillsboro at 8 on Wednesday evening the ceremony conducted by Rev L R Brumbaugh N L Raleigh and Miss Flora McDaniel served as bridal attendants. Rev and Mrs Richard Hugh lett Adams announce their daughter Mary Bratt engaged to James Percy Golt of Easton. Mr Clinton Swayne and Miss Bessie Collins of Easton married Wednesday evening at the bride's parents Grove residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Shimer
William Shimer
John Lear
Pennsylvania
Hillsboro
L. R. Brumbaugh
N. L. Raleigh
Flora McDaniel
Richard Hughlett Adams
Mary Bratt
James Percy Golt
Easton
Clinton Swayne
Bessie Collins
Grove
Visitors Return From Balti more and Virginia Beach
Mrs. Robert A. Heath of Baltimore and Mrs. T. J. Richardson of Virginia Beach returned home after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Carroll. Mrs. M. J. Rittenhouse, who had been visiting in Virginia Beach, Va., also went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Heath
Baltimore
T. J. Richardson
Virginia Beach
Charles A. Carroll
M. J. Rittenhouse
Local Notices of Visits and Calls In Dorchester Cambridge
Mrs Lieut G C Carmine of Richmond visits Capt Charles B Carmine. Dr Noble and daughter Maud visit relatives on Taylors Island Dorchester. Mrs W H Stafford visits friends in Cambridge. Cannery checks printed at this office.
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Lieut
G. C. Carmine
Richmond
Charles 8. Carmine
Noble
Maud
Taylor’s Island
Dorchester
W. H. Stafford
Cambridge
New Maryland course of study outlined by state official
State Superintendent M. Bates Stephens discusses the new course of study adopted from the National Educational Association plan. The revamped curriculum expands grades from nine to ten, adds flexibility, emphasizes conduct and art, and includes more supplementary work and a revised arithmetic focus. Institutes will spread the changes in September and October 1901.
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Stephens
National Educational Association
Maryland
M. Bates Stephens
Progressive Chestertown farmer builds airtight octagonal silo
Mr James T Anthony near Chestertown erects an octagonal airtight silo built with double oak weather boarding and tarred felt. He plans to store chopped corn and cow peas as winter provender, feeding stock with a daily inch-wide silo intake and expecting ample supply through winter. Farmers say silos preserve green state feed and boost milk.
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James T. Anthony
Chestertown
Anthony
Letter From Philippines Teacher Describes Insurgents And Garrison Rule
Mr Raymond DuHadway writes from Taguy in the Manila region about Filipino insurgents and harsh reception of American rule. He notes climate and living conditions for laboring and wealthy classes, language strength, brave Tagalos, and that pacification rests on garrisons and ammunition shortages.
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Raymond DuHadway
Philippine Islands
Taguy
Rigal
Manila
Tuckahoe Neck Farmers Face Harvesters Contest
Notice invites local corn growers to enter a field contest pitting the Osborne Columbia Harvester against McCormick Deering and Johnson harvesters. Each company selects two farmer representatives plus one more, seven judges in total, to decide the superior machine with the winning unit purchased by the hosting farmer. Entries due by September 4 before 12 noon. Il. M. Thorson, Agent.
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Tuckahoe Neck
Osborne Columbia Harvester
McCormick, Deering, and Johnson Harvesters
Il. M. Thorrson
School Board awards contracts and fills teaching posts
The School Board on Tuesday awarded Mr. Gootee 8. Liden a contract to build an addition to Smithville schoolhouse. E. E. England is appointed assistant teacher of Choptank. Contracts approved for Miss Hattie Dukes Central and Miss Ella H. Whiteley Poplar Neck. Many appointments remaining.
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Gootee
Liden
Smithville
E. E. England
Hattie Dukes
Central
Ella H. Whiteley
Poplar Neck
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Orphans’ Court Proceedings
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Federalsburg
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Dorchester. the Subject of This Sketch Married In Miss Mowbray
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G. W. Goldsborough
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