Local Department highlights and town notices
This item notes Boston Stars performances, local sales and auctions, land sales in Willard, evergreen shipments, tax collection updates, a postponed court hearing, a December 26 town event, Christmas observance, a teachers’ institute performance, a Wallace Bruce lecture, tax rate decisions, school roll of honor, notable moves to Baltimore, porker sales, Denton housing plans, a mortgagee sale of a Greensborough farm, a Baltimore excursion, railroad improvements, and mill machinery orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W. R. Breeding
Williston
Alex. Russell
Willard HE. West
Whitby
Chas. E. Carroll
Grove
Justice Hignatt
M. H. Smith
Mariam Sheppard
Marydel
Teachers’ Institute
Smyrna
Wallace Bruce
Hynson School
Gertrude Covey
Helen Parker
Lizzie Magers
Edgar Bowdle
Clarence Magers
Willie Wrightson
Edwin C. Fields
Baltimore
Fields
M. F. Allaband
Denton
F. P. Covey
Federalsburg
Covey
Charles W. Porter
Thomas Dudley
Tuckahoe Bridge
Journal
Porter
Hooper Hopkins
Queen Anne’s
Ellendale
Greenwood
Carpenter Brown
Uhler & Hughe
Grim Reapers Harvest Claims Several Denton Notables
A Denton area death notice lists William W Lowe a longtime ship builder and postmaster who lived on Lowe Street and died at 74. Other obituaries include William D Meredith of Greensboro born 1843, Daniel Brown of Bridgeville, E P Campbell of Ridge Ly, and Peter Nowell of Harrington. Funeral details and survivors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Lowe
Denton
Lowe Street
Mr. Lowe
William Lowe
Laurel
Del
Greensboro
Burrsville
Matthew Meredith
Townsend’s
William Redden
Harrington
Lowndes
Lowe
Mariana Phillips
Julia A. Willey
Dickerson
Milton
H. W. D. Johnson
C. E. Dryden
William D. Meredith
Meredith
Brown
James H
William E. Brown
John W. Clark
Seaford
E. P. Campbell
Sanuel B. Replogle
Ridgely
Campbell
Greensburg
Ind
Indiana
Peter Nowell
Samuel Nowell
Local Social Notes Highlight Easton Visitors and Trips
Ridgely residents Anita and Elsie Smith return from Baltimore visits while Clifton Jarrell of Sadlersville visits his parents at the Jarrell House. Mrs. M. W. Yearley visits Baltimore relatives. Rev. William Temple of Easton delivers two lectures in the local Catholic Church, hosted by Owen Lynch and the Misses McShane. C. W. Jackson returns from purchasing Christmas goods in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Day return Monday from St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Elsie Smith
Baltimore
Clifton Jarrell
Sadlersville
Jarrell
M. W. Yearley
William Temple
D. D
Easton
Owen Lynch
McShane
C. W. Jackson
Concord News Briefs and Local Updates
Mr Wm Loeckerman is slowly improving after illness. Miss Winnie Griffith returned Sunday from Baltimore. Hog killing is underway with no heavy porkers reported yet. G W Thawley’s new residence nears occupancy. A neighbor known as Grubbing Neck widower stammered after a party. Inclement weather caused no church service last Sunday. Subscribe for the Journal, 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Loeckerman
Winnie Griffith
Baltimore
G. W. Thawley
Easton bishop appoints rector at Tunis Mills church revival plans set
The Rt. Rev. W. P. Adams bishop of Easton has placed All Faith Protestant Episcopal Church Tunis Mills under his supervision and appointed Rev. W. Y. Beaven as rector. The article notes improvements to nearby Methodist Episcopal Church with cathedral glass windows and memorials, plus a slate of church activities and a sermon by Rev. F. H. Webster on prayer from Luke chapters 11 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PF. Adams
Methodist Episcopal Church
James H. Rich
Mr. Rich
H. A. Roe
H.R. Lewis
James Swann
M. E. Church
Dover
W.J. D. Lucas
M. P
Messrs
A. G. Smith
H. M. Vosmus
M. E
Bethlehem Hall
Ridgely M. P. Church
H. Webster
God
Jesus
Interesting Nuptial Events In Ridgely And Dover
A detailed society note records Miss Nellie May Temple and Mr Arlington Ward Carmine wed in Ridgely at 7:15 am with Rev F F Carpenter officiating. The bride wore a dark green suit, guests included Walter Mills Carmine and Howard Theophilus Smith. The couple departed for Baltimore to furnish their Ridgely home. Also noted are nuptials of Dr Howard M Wilkinson and Miss Nellie A Packard at Hall Plains, Dover, officiated by Rev S N Pilchard, and Du Pont Walker and Miss Lelia Cole wed at the bride’s parents’ home in Wilmington. A Dover wedding of William Pennewill and Katharine Ellison is set for December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie May Temple
W. E. Temple
Arlington Ward Carmine
Ridgely
F. F. Carpenter
Walter Mills Carmine
Howard Theophilus Smith
C. E. Turner
Mendelssohn
Carmine
Baltimore
Howard M. Wilkinson
Nellie A. Packard
Dover
Lox Hall Plains
EB. Packard
8. N. Pilchard
United States Army
New Mexico
du Pont Walker
Dover Gas Company
Lelia Cole
Fountain Gets Five Years For Forgery Scheme
In Eas ton court John C. Fountain faced forgery and false pretenses charges. Prosecuted by State's Attorney Mulliken and defended by Seth and Tharp, he was found guilty by a jury and sentenced by Judge Pearce to five years in the penitentiary with expectations of more charges after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Court
John C. Fountain
Fountain
T. H. Day
Thomas Ll. Day
William Waldron
Mulliken
Joseph B. Seth
A. L. Tharp
Pearce
Maryland school commissioners urge expanded library system
The Association of School Commissioners of Maryland met at the Normal School in Baltimore for a two day session. School Examiner Stephens urged extending library services to every school and district libraries with teacher reading courses. Rev J C Nicholson proposed reforming district trustees with a committee of local trustee county superintendent and county commissioner to raise standards and reduce local control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of School Commissioners
State of
Maryland
Normal School
Baltimore
Stephens
J. C. Nicholson
State Board of Education
Amoss to Lead Eastern Shore Farmers Meeting in Denton
Professor W. R. Amoss conducted irrigation and agriculture talks in Denton and arranged a two day meeting of Eastern Shore agricul turists in Denton on February 14 and 15. Counties across the bay will be represented, with a full program to be announced later. Amoss notes Caroline’s horticultural progress and expects strong turnout for a profitable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Amoss
Farmers’ Institutes
Denton
Eastern Shore
Bay
Amoss
Caroline
Resolutions of True Blue Council on death of Alonzo Anderson
At the regular meeting of True Blue Council No 29 Jr O U A M Ridgely George H Imler and J K Hannaberg reported the following passed It pleased Almighty God to call from time to eternity our late brother Alonzo Anderson and to give outward expression to our sorrow Resolved we extend sympathy to the afflicted family and friends Resolved we send a copy of these resolutions to the widow drape the charter in mourning and record in the minutes as a memorial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Council
No. 29
Ridgely
George H. Imler
J. K. Hannaberg
Wuenreas
Alonzo Anderson
Nichols Announces Big Savings at Clothing Auction
M B Nichols reports a recent large clothing auction sale, claiming customers can save over twenty percent on suits and overcoats. He invites readers to call when ready to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nichols
Tax Case Settled William J Downing v Caroline County
The case decided by Judges Earce Stump and Martin at Has ton concerns William J Downing of the Fifth district who refused Caroline County taxes on his mill and stock for 1897 while his property was assessed in Wicomico. Downing moved timber to Caroline for milling and planned to relocate after work. Tax bill totaled 36.75 with costs borne by the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Downing
Fifth District
Caroline County
Earce
Stump
Martin
Haston
Deweese & Owens
Mr. Downing
Albert @. Towers
Downing
Wicomico County
Caroline
Wicomico
Royal Baking Powder Advertising Champion of Press
A discussion notes Royal Baking Powder as America’s largest advertiser. It argues great merit plus strong advertising drive success, asserting Royal’s quality makes it essential to keep the product before the public. It claims newspapers are the best medium for reaching readers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder Company
America
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Company
Boy Scout Fights Off Chicken Thief at Rectory
Lee Fitzhugh, 13, son of Rev. George S. Fitzhugh, frightened a petty thief from the rectory chicken house Sunday night. Alone in the home with his family at church, he fired a gun from about thirty yards, the intruder yelling and fleeing without harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Fitzhugh
Georges. Fitzhugh
Lee
Leo
Mrs Gootee Loses Cash in City Hall Tax Payment
Mrs Gootee wife of William H Gootee or Kelly Gootee relative lost or had stolen $762 yesterday while paying a tax bill at City Hall. She had the money in her pocketbook when the amount wrapped in a small package went missing. Detective Chambers was called and a recovery effort will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gootee
William H. Gootee
Kelly Gootee
Economic Corn Harvester patent nets praise in Denton
The government granted Mr. Smith a patent for the Economie corn harvester built by James H. Smith & Bro. of Ridgely. The five foot machine harvests two rows, with stationary thirty six inch knives and two operator seats ahead of the cut rows. It promises easier handling, less labor, and efficient discharge to shocks aided by a novel drop gate and table mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Robert E. Smith
James H. Smith & Bro
Ridgely
Miss Annie K Cannon Dies in Seaford Esteemed Local Educator
Miss Annie K Cannon, a longtime Seaford resident, died last week. She was highly valued for her educational and church work, and many local citizens were educated at her select school run in Seaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie K. Cannon
Seaford
Improv order elects officers for ensuing year at meeting
Choptank Conclave No 28 elected Archon Henry R Lewis provost Z T Hutchinson secretary James A Trazzare treasurer B H Johnson financier T Pliny Fisher prelate Charles H Shields inspector Geo W Gravatt warder Howard P Jones sentinel W S Reed trustees James H Nichols William H Garey Isaac L Dukes. Lewis chosen representative to supreme body Fisher alternate. Denton Lodge No 51 will elect officers next Wednesday evening for 199 term with full attendance urged. From Snow Hill Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archon
Henry R. Lewis
Z. T. Hutchinson
James A. Trazzare
B. H. Johnson
T. Pliny Fisher
Charles H. Shields
Geo. W. Gravatt
Howard P. Jones
W. S. Reed
James H
Cloak Opening Ends December 13 at Nichols Sale
M B Nichols of Easton announces his last Cloak Opening from Friday December 9 through Tuesday evening December 13. The event features over two thousand dollars of new plush wraps at prices from 2 to 35 dollars. Local shoppers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nichols
Easton
County board to invite Wharf-builders to inspect bridge
On Tuesday the county commissioners directed Clerk Whit to invite Wharf-builders Reinwall and Johnson to inspect the local bridge. The board contemplates a thorough repair and plans to replace old decaying tenders with new bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Whitby
Reinwall and Johnson
Queen Annes Railroad Plans Branch to Ferry Landing
The Queen Annes Railroad Company considers a branch from Wye Mills to Ferry Landing on the Choptank opposite Cambridge with calls at Easton and Trappe. A steam ferry would operate to Ferry Landing, linking Cambridge with Baltimore, per Easton Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Wye Mills
Ferry Landing
Cambridge
Easton
Trappe
Baltimore
Easton Ledger
Crews Shop Menu Item Prices At Denton
Shredded coconut twenty cents a pound cooking chocolate thirty four cents a pound mince meat eight cents four pounds Crew s Denton records a small town grocery price note with simple commodities and prices.
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Crew’s
Denton
W. R. Breeding’s
Williston
Henry R. Lewis
November Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses
Real estate transfers in November include numerous Denton Ridgely and Preston properties with prices from 10 to 2500 dollars and 68 to 169 acre parcels. Marriage licenses issued list Otto Spears, Sarah Willoughby, and dozens of county residents pairing in Federalsburg Easton Ridgely and Preston, with names like Thompson Lee Wyatt and Moore Creed.
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Joshua W. Bryant
Cora Turpin
Denton
Robert H. Coursey
Frederick P. Roe
Greensboro
Mary R. Stewart
Rachel Kinnamon
Townsend Haines
James T. O'Day
James
John A. Sigler
Ridgely
John H. Rush
Martha L. Boston
William H. Vane
Matilda Vane
James C. Collins
John Satterfield
Clara Deakyne
Tilghman Harris
Thomas A. Smith
James Stephens
George Nichols
Joseph F. Smith
Charles Leedom
Edwin R. Cochran
John ©. Reed
Angie W. Clark
Jeremiah B. Fletcher
Jerome A. Cox
Preston
J. Marshall Barry
George A. Deakyne
George M. Russum
Charles W. Hobbs
Huldah N. Andrew
George L. Griffith
T. Pliny Fisher
P. Roland Fisher
Oscar Clark
Samuel H. Bacon
Thomas N. Todd
Frank P. Covey
A. G. Saulsbury
Sarah Willoughby
Federalsburg
Charles S. Long
Jennie E. Thompson
Claud D. Lee
Easton
Sallie W. Moore
Edward Ebrhart
Phebe E. Ringgold
Baltimore
John Tinley
Elma Wyatt
Arlington W. Carmine
Nellie M. Temple
Charles Tharp
Elizabeth Seward
Henderson
William Rich
Julia Emory
James W. Johnson
Lee Isabel Lewis
Bridgetown
Frederick R. Wayman
Emma L. Clark
Willis Dickerson
Laura F. Cannon
James W. Pearce
Susan Ant Brown
Bayard Cannon
Caroline Green
Richard McGowans
Lottie Young
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Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
OrpHans’ Court
the Local Department
THE
Grim Reaper
Wm. W. Lowe
W. D. Meredith
Concord
Church News
W. Webster
School Commissioners’ Association
George H. Berry
Willie
Delaware
Berry
Charles Ricker
U.S
Badger
Sadie Chipley
Emma Wilson
Hillsboro
Philadelphia
Wilson
B. L. Lewis
Virginia
Jennie Wooters
Nellie
Dorchester County
Anna Stowell
Albert Davis
Annie Clough
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Helen Donoho
Mary Todd
J. W. Smith
Chilicothe
Eva G. Zacharias
Myra
Bessie Stevens
F. C. Fenhagen
Tunis Company
Tunis Mills
Talbot
Lodge News
Snow Hill
Denton Union
Col. Smith
Levy Court
Newspaper
Atlany
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