Local Notices from Caroline County and Surrounding Areas
A collage of short items from Caroline County including building activity in Goldsborough and Bryant's Addition, pensions for Lizzie Nichols and James Sharp, and property sales by Sheriff Berry. Also mentions new holidays ads, diphtheria deaths in the Fourth district, steamer route changes, hog sales, and a Denton bar verdict. A Queen Anne Hillsborough lyceum forms with officers and discusses women’s suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tred Avon
J. H. Vangesel
Bryant
I. T. Saulsbury
Ridgely
Lucy Fisher
J. R. Starkey
Lizzie Nichols
Hillsborough
James Sharp
Ben Rosser
Sheriff Berry
Charles E. Wright
Tragedy in Southern Caroline Ends in Death
A young colored man Charles Webb dies after a confrontation on the Bethlehem road near Fourth district. Albert a Howard and cousin Vance Sharp were with him when Sharp struck Webb with a board during an attempted assault. Webb dies Monday at 10 am. Sharp surrendered and coroner’s inquest returns verdict that Webb died from a blow by Sharp on November 25, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Preston
Alberta Howard
Vance Sharp
Enls Adams
Charles Webb
Webb
Norman Taylor
Wm. W. Sharp
Narrowly Averted County Fire At Levy Court Office
A smoldering coal in the levy court office ignited the floor and charred nearby timbers on Monday night. Deputy Treasurer Whitby found and put out the fire Tuesday morning, with the heavily treated matting helping save the courthouse. Also, John H. Dean’s Hog Island home near Bethlehem burned early Wednesday, with no insurance and only the bed saved. An overturned lamp at W A Stewart’s store ignited hanging colored papers but was quickly extinguished. William Miller’s home near Skipton was totally destroyed Sunday night in a fire with no occupants present. A small dwelling on Charles Stevens’ farm at New Town on the road to Hillsboro was destroyed Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Court
Whitby
Court House
John H. Dean
Hog Island
Bethlehem
W. A. Stewart
William Miller
Skipton
Baltimore steam line plans new wharves on Tuckahoe river
After the Opposition, a Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic representative toured Wheeler Line territory to secure sites for new wharves at Tuckahoe Creek and other points. A new boat will serve the route and stop at Wheeler landings to ease their congestion and speed main landings. Trappe Landing likely to be contested as the fight unfolds. Captain Leonard of the Maryland Steam Boat Company said steps toward a Tugack River route are probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Company
Wheeler Line
Tuckahoe Creek
Trappe Landing
Leonard
Maryland Steamboat Company
Tuckahoo
Cooper's Meat Store Ad Promises Fresh Goods and Cash Only
Fresh and salt beef and pork, home made sausage, scrap-all and mince-meat, poultry, fish and oysters at Cooper's Meat, Grocery and Produce Store two doors west of Van Gesel's stables. Goods are the best. Send in your order in advance for special attention. No books kept. All spot cash positively cut ters. T. M. Cooper, Denton, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper’s Meat
van Gesel
T. M. Cooper
Denton, Md
County School Commission Annual Convention Report
State county school commissioners met at the State Normal School for a two day session led by Montgomery county’s William E Mannakee. Edward R Goslin urged state funding and local control over free books while noting teachers oppose universal free books and favor higher public school appropriations. Bridgetown's Captain William H Pritchett died after paralysis strike. Denward Willis and William W Wood suffered paralysis with poor recovery prospects. Local improvements noted including repairs and new outbuildings to several properties and Melvina Booker reroofing stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
William E. Mannakee
Montgomery County
M. B. Stephens
Aeteit
Edward R. Goslin
Caroline County
Goslin
Maryland
Relatives relocate. farm sold to Philadelphia buyer
On Friday last a colored boy from near Reliance had three fingers torn off in a corn shelter and received surgical care from Dr. Clark in Federalsburg. Zorn Jones moved his family from Federalsburg to Euston and now lives on North Street near the railroad. The Captain Watkins farm has sold to a Philadelphia gentleman who plans to live there. Mrs Elijah Todd of Houston's Branch visits Westminster as Miss Mary attends Western Maryland College. Eli Perkins is slated to lecture January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
Federalsburg
Clark
Zorn Jones
Euston
North Street
Mr. Jones
Captain Watkins
Philadelphia
Elijah Todd
Houston
Westminster
Miss Mary
Western Maryland College
Property Exchange Shifts Residents Between Villages
Mr. George Outten, formerly local, exchanged his property with Mr. J. P. Davis of near Todd's Chapel Delaware. Outten moved to Delaware while Davis now resides in our village. Davis has a son in Philadelphia, F. A. Davis, a noted book publisher. Rev. O. W. Devinish to start protracted services at Wesley Church tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Wood
Philip Spencer
Benjamin Coursey
George Outten
J. P. Davis
Todd's Chapel
Delaware
Outten
Mr. Davis
Philadelphia
F. A. Davis
O. W. Devinish
Wesley Church
Telephone line links Smith's Pharmacy and Dr Cons way's office
A telephone line began operating this week between T. W. Smith's pharmacy and Dr. Cons way's office. Miss Lulu Swann, ill with typho malarial fever, is gradually improving. Thanksgiving Day passed quietly with schools and stores closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Smith
Dr. Consway
Lulu Swann
Ingleside Couple William A Alberger and Martha Chase Wed
Ingleside prominent merchant William A Alberger and Martha Chase daughter of the late William Henry Jarrell were married last Thursday at 7 pm by Rev J N Davidson at C E Lewis residence. Only family present. They shared a prepared supper before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A.alberger
Martha Chase
William Henry Jarrell
J. N. Davidson
C. E. Lewis
Plan of the New Court House Promises Doric Style and Fireproof Vaults
A meeting of the court house commission reported a proposed two story Doric style building to replace the old structure. It sits at the public square center with sixty by ninety feet, aims for fireproof vaults and low cost under twenty thousand dollars, sections for clerk Orphans' court school commissioners levy court sheriff and a county library on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Commission
Levy Court
Bernard
Orphans’ Court Room
Lavy Court Room
Orphans’ Court
Transfers of real estate in November full of sums and names
The clerk’s records list numerous November transfers including Robert D. Morrison to the Baltimore and Atlantic Railroad, Choptank Steamboat Company, Maryland Steamboat Company and many individuals with properties in Federalsburg Greensboro Ridgely Denton Williston and other towns. Marriage licenses also issued for multiple couples and a nighttime chase near Templeville ends with a fugitive逃.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Morrison
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad Company
Choptank Steamboat Company
Same
Maryland Steamboat Company
Sape
Thomas B. Jones
Louisa T. Shoemaker
Greensboro
Elzabeth M. Toward
Asbury Clark
Rachel E. Brown
Jas. Hughes
Christopher Wetherell
George UC. Barber
Federalsburg
Cgeorge C. Barber
Thomas Fletcher
Willian I. Horner
Moses Horner
James Sharp
Bert Beebe
Ridgely
Lawrence B. Towers
Margaret A. Cornish
Denton
Chorge A. Deakyne
M. Louisa Horsey
Luther IT. Gadd
Harry A. Roe
Eanning
Denton Bridge
Second Car oline County Y P S C E convention at Grove Church
The second convention of the Car oline County Y P S C E will be held at Grove Methodist Protestant Church on December 7 and 12. Rev J M Sheridan of Easton will preach the convention sermon and Rev C N Day, president, asks delegates to make an endeavor to attend the opening. Christ Church ladies near completion of plans for the Egg Party on Monday at 7. Refreshments at moderate price. Revival meetings at Thawley's Chapel continue next week with eight new members received last Sunday and another class to be enrolled tomorrow morning. Roy Urk Crownfield spoke on Thanksgiving Now and Then at New Jerusalem Preston. First in a series of Sunday evening lectures titled How the Sensational Life of Samson can be the Inspired Word of God. Cozy Tea at Town Hall by Indies MLE Church Thursday night was pleasant. Revival services continue next week at Laurel Grove M E Church South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Grove Methodist Protestant Church
J. M. Sheridan
Easton
C. N. Day
Thawley's Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
Roy
Uirk
Crownfield
New Jerusalem
Preston
Samson
Town Hall
Laurel Grove M. E. Church South
Exciting chicken-yard theft confrontation near Bridgeville
Across the Line reports Horace Sadler of Bridgeville fought a thief in his chicken-yard a few nights ago. He grappled the intruder while trying to light a match to identify him. the thief blew out the flames and fled before security could be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Sadler
Bridgeville
Sadler
Mr. Sadler
Pain Bahn advertised by West Liberty Druggist
Rheumatist testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for quick relief and potential permanent cure. J. W. Young of West Liberty Va reports prompt relief justifying the 50 cent price. Sold by W. E. Brown, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Young
West Liberty
W. Va
W. E. Brown
Marriages and local social notes from Denton area
The chapter lists multiple weddings at Ridgely M E Church and Dukes homestead in Tuckahoe Neck, featuring Charles Barber with Annie Turner and Charles B. Bell with Mollie Dukes, plus other Easton and Federalsburg residents. Additional items note professions, social visits, and Thanksgiving guests among local families and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe M. Willey
Mary Wright
Choptunk
Samel C. Dill
Martha Duhadaway
Greensboro
Charles H. Barber
South Aimboy
Annie L. Turner
Ridgely
Charles B. Bell
Philadelphia
Mollie V. Dukes
Harry S. Grimmage
Sarah A. Saulsbury
Henry Thornton
Urry Nichols
Spencer Brown
Margaret Ilowi
Alexander Hutchinson
Henrietta Elliott
George Jenkins
Fannie Johnson
Death of James Murphy in Centreville at 62
Mr. James Murphy died suddenly at his home in Centreville after being stricken with apoplexy on Monday afternoon. He was sixty two, well known on the Eastern Shore, former superintendent of the Dorchester and Delaware Railroad. He leaves a widow and daughter Mrs. Mattie Dare. Local notices mention other ads and deaths, including William N. Collier, 60, who died at Longwoods, Talbot, last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Delaware
Herman Baxter
James [Towell
James A. Lane
Maryland
Lane
Centreville
Price
James Murphy
Dorchester and Delaware
Mattie Dare
W. A. Stewart
William N. Collier
Longwoods
Talbot
Orphans Court Approves Administrators and Guardians
At last Tuesday's Orphans' Court session Mary KH Parris received letters of administration as administratrix of George W Parris deceased. Robert J Frazier presented his first account as executor of Thomas Frazier deceased. Mahala A Booth's bill against administrators of Alfred Davis was presented. John Tharp named guardian to Bexley Tharp. Thomas Coursey named guardian to Howard C Morgan. Elkton and Massey's Railroad work by Pennsylvania Railroad progressing finely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Mary KH. Parris
George W. Parris
Bexley Tharp
Thomas Coursey
Howard C. Morgan
Real estate figure praises Chamberlain's Remedy
Mr Ira P Wetmore of San Angelo Texas endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as perfect care for infant colic or dysentery. He says his outfit is incomplete without a bottle at home or on trips. For sale by W E Brown druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira P. Wetmore
San Angelo
Tex
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Bargain Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Dry Goods
B G Stevens of Williston announces a Wednesday sale with muslins at 4c to 5c, calicoes 5c to 8c, and coats, suits, pants, boots, and tea, coffee, and sugar offered at reduced cash prices. The note promises similar rates across stock, claims first-class store variety, and urges early attendance with strict cash terms. A debating society organized. local notices include lectures, travel updates, and Thanksgiving reflections from Talbot county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stevens
Williston
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Adl
Do& C.R. RR
A.s
A. S
4.M
R. Ou
C. RR
the Local Department
Robert Jarrell
Goldsborough
Smith
Four Mill
W. L. Hubbard
I. T. Sainsbury
Dth
Heptasophs
Haas
Church Hill
W. H. Deen
Fowling Creek
William Murphy
Andersontown
T.F. Chaffinch
Hobbs
John W. Moore
N. G. Cohee
Marydel
Marydel Council, No. 92, Jr. C. U. A. M
M. E
Albert Chandler
Caroline
Chesapeake
Wheeler Transportation Company
Reeder & Son
Concho
Urie -Townsend
Denton Bar
Dominon Pleas Court
C. Aultinan & Co
Canton
Townsend
Baltimore
Aultinan & Co
Queen Anne and
H. E. Price
G. H. Beaven
Frank Burton
T. H Lar
The
Inquisition
Charles Stevens
New Town
Hillsboro
Mr. Gualin
Bridgetown
William H. Pritchett
Ith
Denward Willis
James Scully
Messrs. Coursey and
Gibson
James Thomas
Melvina Booker
Eli Perkins
Nurrisille
Ingleside
November Records
Templevile
Church News
Georgetown
D. Edward Adilieks
United States
George L. Counselman
Milton
Del
George M. Jones
Dover
Harrington
Kitts Hammock
Vdersoniis
Charles Barber
South Amboy
N. J
Annie S. Turner
Ridgely M. KE
Mr. Sharp
Mesors
A. G. Sainsbury
John Haas
Frank Flounders
Thomas Temple
Charles E. Turner
Nee Smith
Dukes Homestead
Mollie Dukes
Z. H. Webster
Ennna Collison
Hattie Dukes
William Dukes
Alonzo Leo Nichols
Ida M. Pippin
Solomon Pippin
Easton M. E
Avery
Wmn. W. Spence
Susie Bennett Grasely
Jerome B. Bennett
Spence
Talbot Savings Bank
W. Laird Henry
Martha Hughlett Henry
Christ Church
Cambridge
Mattie Hobbs
Dora Nobile
Kate Hobbs
T. H. H. Pritchett
Waller & Pritchett
Commission Merchants
R. Earle Fisher
Anne Arunde
Annapolis
Corinne Mowbray
Feteralsburg
Minnie Fields
Susie Harrington
Lizzie Johnson
Leslie Merrick
Queen Anne’s County
Hoburg Lee
Lee
U. S. Senate
Fred. R. Owens
J. Hubert Dunning
Boston
Messrs. P. W. Downes
E. C. Fields
L. B. Towers
Mattie Christian
J. D. Downes
Elmer E. Wheeler
ML. B. Towers
Rphans
Elkton and Massey’s
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart
Treston
R. J. Colston
J. W Thompson
Spry Bradley
Deestrick Skule
Academy
J. F. Sisk
Cordova
A A. W. Sisk
Anna Li. Diggs
M. E. Church
Tuesay Inst
A. W. Stafford
Washington
Nellie Higgins
Vienna
Nellie Phillips
Fasten Ledger
E. M. Baker
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
N.Y
Journal
Nisi
James N. Todd
John F. Thurniman
Mary FP. Thar
Circuit Court
Jones N. Todd
John F. Thurtoan
Stan W. Ringold
Edwin C
Fields
E. M. Dean
Gluck's
R. Kemp Willams
J.D. Towers
Alex
Saulsbury
Denton, Mad
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
N. Y
Denton and Vicinity
T. Howard Lewis
the Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Market ST
Wilmington
James T. Mullin
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