Local Department notes and community updates
Denton items report church services at 7 pm, a Dickinson College Glee Club engagement at Ridgely, and talk of Wheeler Transportation sale. Discussions cover new church dedications, a fire loss in Onancock, store improvements, census optimism, a deanship appointment, charity gifts, and a vault project. Real estate transfers, Talbot board changes, holly gathering for holiday decor, and Woolford Leonard election testimony precede a Reform ticket snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Pliny Fisher
Wesley Roe
Christ Church
Weather Bureau
Dickinson College Glee Club
Ridgely
Wheeler Transportation Line
New Methodist Protestant Church
Bambury
Talbot County
Onancock
Frank Dorsch
Denton
Stewart Brothers
B. G. Stevens
J. Gibson Gantt
Berlin
Diocese of
Easton
Dearborn-Kindler
Highley
Laurel Grove
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
Baltimore
James Swann
Andrew Towers
Gilpin’s Point
George McDaniel
Denton Bridge
Talbot Court
Henry Malcolm Anderson
Olin T. Hynson
Bernard
People’s National Bank
H. L. Elderdies
Theological Seminary of Western Maryland College
M. P
John Wesley M. E. Church
Chapel District
William G. Denny
Joseph W. Salmons
Board of Commissioners
Francis M. Willis
James H. Caulk
James H. McNeal
Joseph B. Harrington
Charles F. Stewart
Hughes
Cambridge
Woolford-Leonard
Geo. W. Woolford
Jas. C. Leonard
Wm. E. Hooper
John T. Moore
Orphans’ Court
William E. Liden
Reform
Senate
Richard C. Carter
House of Delegates
Solomon Sherwood
Edward W. Liden
Alesid Dawson
Levy ‘Court
Edgar Plummer
Charles Lane
Levy Court Proceedings Highlight New County Actions
Levy Court approves building a wooden trunk at Douglass mill dam and defines the Three Bridges to Anthony's Mill road as non county property. New sheriff and commissioner Wright take offices. plans for a new almshouse prison discussed. old insane asylum condemned. list of 1895 taxables prepared. numerous bills paid including election expenses and road accounts. total expenditures recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Chambers
Douglass Mill
James Buchanan Wright
Clerk Whitby
Circuit Court
William E. Lord
James B. Wright
J. W. Johnson
James M. Mallalieu
George H. Imler
Weaver
Wena Weee
W. C. Stephens
T.K. Bartlett
Cee Scseerees
David Eveland
H. M. Thompson
W. T. Kelley, Jr
Hewn. Jr
K. Lynch
HH. Chambers
W.J. Norris
F.S. Todd
G K. Kelley
T.H. Flaharty
W. O. Ledmuin
Register of Voters
Cone
S. E. Bokgiss
W. J. Wight
Joseph H. Trice
Hradley
M. B Stephens
G.W. Hetson
Register of
Charles EF. Zacharias
Elizabeth Rich
J. L. Noble
Arnisted Willian
W.H. Harding
Albert F. Murphy
Constable
Amos L. Fisher
BF. Edgell
W. Edgell
W. Carroll
Kent
W. Seward
Henry Curtis
F. H. Beachamp
Alfred Dowler
Wm. E. Lord
O. D. Chase
Tuckaahoe
Deseves
Somers Blake
Fred Hyde
James B.pes
A. P. Redhead
Union Publishing Company
Walter M. Wright
M. Chilton
Denton Bridge
H. Whitby
Preston Social News Highlights in a Preston Letter
Isaac Powell and Martin Meloney of Philadelphia, members of the Friends Society, held a meeting in Preston last Sunday. Visitors include Miss Lillie Fairbanks and Miss Susie Camper from Easton. Rev. John Johnston of Baltimore gave a stereopticon lecture Friday night. Multiple local visits and family news follow with several residents noted as visiting or hosting. Mr. T. H. Flaharty is reported dangerously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Powell
Martin Meloney
Philadelphia
Society of Friends
Preston
Lillie Fairbanks
Easton
Susie Camper
East New Market
Ethel Fletcher
Mr. Johnston
Baltimore
Katurah Yeu
Sam
Col. Douglass
A. W. Sisk
Legates
M. E. Church
Wm. Bradley
Hurlock
J. L. Phillips
8. E. Douglass
Washington
Somers Blake
W. H. Hollis
Walter C. Collins
Cora Willis
Talbot
Edith Noble
Edith Willis
Kansas
J. W. Todd
Susie Sisk
J. L. Noble
Dorchester
T. H. Flaharty
Miss Lizzie Bowdle Weds in Choptank Village
A large crowd of young people attended the wedding of Miss Lizzie Bowdle at Choptank on Tuesday. She recently served as fore lady at the local shirt factory and is well remembered by many acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Bowdle
Wm. Stevens
Williamsburg
Pine Grove
Music Hall
Lindale
M. E
Mr. Rawlins
Seaford
Chambers & Kinder’s
Greensboro News Roundup Reflects Local Happenings
In Greensboro Mr and Mrs Thomas Chairs reside temporarily as the Moore farm license is cleared The household faces illness and Vona D died while 3 year old Paul is ill A newborn son to Mr and Mrs A J Kliwansky prompts a Jewish circumcision in two days National and church events include revival at Sheppards Church Mozart Hall musical plans and town visits by several residents Hog killing ends the week while Rev H F Wright reports a successful revival with 40 conversions Farmers finish corn harvesting and prepare wood for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Kliwansky
T. C. Rich
Robert Jarrell
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Philadelphia
T. H. Jarman
FE. H. Roe
Queen Anne
Rev
T. H. Lewis
D. D
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Allan
W. H. Holden
James Longfellow
Clayton
Holliday
Delaware Railroad
Sheppard’s Church
Green
Mozart Hall
Fred McClyment
J. Calvin Smith
Alberta Schaube
Whiteleysburg
Sarah Lewis
E. W. Greeves
Will Holland
Church Hill
F. P. Roe
Addie Adams
Kensington Hospital
John H. Vincent
John
H. F. Wright
Daily Baltimore City Hospital notes A F Heather improving
The daily report from the Baltimore City Hospital states A F Heather continues to improve. Mrs Effie Daws returns home after a week with relatives in New York. Mrs James Grean spent Thanksgiving with friends in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs 8 H Pippin were visitors in Philadelphia last week. Mr Jacob Richards and Mr Henry Davis were in the city this week. Many locals killed hogs on Tuesday. The Misses Montague of Easton are guests of Mrs J W Boyer. Mr Harry Pippin of Elkton visited town last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore City Hospital
A.F. Heather
Effie Daws
New York
James Grean
Philadelphia
H. Pippin
Jacob Richards
Henry Davis
Montague
Easton
J. W. Boyer
Harry Pippin
Elkton
Stevens Celebrate Wedding in Goldsboro Visit
Mr and Mrs S R Stevens of Barclay spent weekend with Mrs Stevens parents Mr and Mrs W E Graham in Goldsboro. Friends called on Saturday evening to see the couple and offer good wishes a calithumpian band serenaded them and extended wishes for happiness and a long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Stevens
Barclay
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Quick Cold Cure
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails and notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced 25 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Interesting nuptials span wide region in recent weddings
Several marriages are recorded from Maryland to Delaware and Ohio. Notable couples include Guy Handley of Baltimore and Elizabeth Bowdle of Choptank, married in a decorated church with a steamer departure for a South tour. Other weddings feature Hutchinson and Rittenhouse in Chapel district, Potts inviting Tarbutton/Jester, and Saulsbury and Miles in Fairmount. Additional unions include Hickey with Short in Hartley, Layton with Mowbray in Cleveland, Legar with Jarrell in Barclay, Satterfield with Thompson in Ingleside, Henning with Jopp near Denton, and Linwood Layton with Mamie Turpin in Shiloh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choptank
Guy Handley
Baltimore
Elizabeth Bowdle
Kelley Bowdle
W. B. Judefind
Grove
Handley
Chapel District
J. A Hutchinson
Laura
Daniel Gieb
Martin J. Hutchinson
Barto
Church of the Brethren
J. A. Hutchinson
Lula B. Hutchinson
Jacob G. Rittenhouse
Caroline County
Secrist
Zaston
P. T. Potts
Bessie M. Tarbutton
Samuel Jester
Methodist Protestant
Ruthsburg
Potts
Hope
William Saulsbury
Dover Delatarean
Annie E. Miles
Fairmount
Maryland
Fairmount M. E
L. P. Cork
Miles
Wilmington Conference Academy
Dover
Joseph Hickey
Mary Short
Fred. Maske
Hartley
E. R. Sidell
William R. Legar
Charles A. Jarrell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Barclay
George Satterfield
Annie Thompson
M. E. Church
Ingleside
C. L. Kennard
Public School News Recap of Local Commissioner Actions
On Tuesday last, Miss Minta Todd resigned from Fowling Creek teaching position effective January 1. Examiner Stephens will audit teachers teaching without certificates or with expired credentials at Denton Academy today. Salary scales for colored teachers rise to 50, 55, and 60 per term by class, with assistant salaries set later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minta Todd
Fowling Creek
Stephens
Denton Academy
Normal School
Baltimore
Examiner Stephens
State Teachers’ Association
Central School
Johnnie Lister
Martin Voss
John Medford
Arthur Kelley
Norwood Voss
Aca Cohee
Report on Queenstown and Claiborne harbors
Major Smith of the United States Engineers transmitted to Congress a report recommending a channel enlargement at Queenstown from 8 feet deep by 100 feet wide to 10 feet deep by 200 feet wide at an estimated cost of 23 100 dollars. His Claiborne harbor report calls for dredging to 12 feet at mean low water costing 17 490 dollars and a 2 500 dollar jetty extension if later needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Claiborne
Major Smith
United States Engineers
Queenstown Harbor
Congress
Claiborne Harbor
Personal Mention From a Southern Wedding Trip
A roundup of society notes details Mr. and Mrs. Elon St Clair Hobbs on a wedding trip across the South arriving at Hotel Rennett from Norfolk and heading to New York. It also mentions A A Christian in New York with Wanamaker stores, Edward Todd’s upcoming move from Smithson to Concord, and Mrs. George M. Russum journeying to Annapolis for General Lockwood’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon St. Clair Hobbs
Rennett
Norfolk
New York
Baltimore
Netra
A. A. Christian
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Edward Todd
John Williamson
Smithson
Concord
George M. Russum
Annapolis
General Lockwood
Washington
Baltimore Sunday American
Ella Moore
Greensboro
Senator Hayward
Nebraska
Enoch George
Fort Edward
N. Y
W. H. Thawley
H. E. Ramsdell
M. E. Parsonage
Federalsburg
Walter Flowers
St. Louis
James Swann
Wilmington Conference Academy
John Thurman
Gorman‘town
Margaret Andrews
Ridgealy
Katharine Hammer
Hillsboro
Samuel E. Hill
Denton
Oscar F. Lackey
Queen Anne’s
Santiago
Cuba
G. M. Wingard
Easton
N. J. Walker
Tuckahoe Neck
Anah
Elsie Blades
James F. Melvin
Ellicott City
Irene Cook
Geo. L. Wallace
Marguerite Andrews
Ridgely
Harry K. Tubbs
Wilmington Free Press
John Sherlock
Montana
Chapel District
B. Palmer Keating
F . A. Johnson
Cecil
T. A. Loeckerman
Eastons
Isaac L. Dukes
Philadelphia
B. H. Johnson
Fred. R. Owens
Centreville
Judge Russum
Turkey Supper and Lodge Elections At Denton Odd Fellows
Denton Lodge of Odd Fellows held a turkey supper with tables for thirty in the lodge-room on Wednesday night. Afterward Choptank Conclave of Heptasophs elected officers on Thursday night led by Archon Henry R. Lewis and a full slate including secretary James A. Trazzare and treasurer Ben H. Johnson. Denton Lodge No 51 elected Noble Grand Chas H Whitby and other officers on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Nish
Choptank
Heptasophs
Archon
Henry R. Lewis
George W. Gravatt
James A. Trazzare
Ben. H. Johnson
C. Percy Dunning
Charles H. Shields
Charles K. Evans
Frank A. Redden
Charles
Gough's Store at Bear Station Destroyed by Fire
A Tuesday morning blaze at Mr Joseph T Goughs general store at Bear Station Delaware destroyed the store and contents a stable and two warehouses. Neighbors saved the Gough home. Loss estimated about 5000 with insurance. Gough formerly resided in the county and was a former D C Railway agent at Henderson. He says total loss 6500 and insurance 4000 and plans to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Gough
Hunters Ready for Waverly Virginia Trip With Wide Gear
A three man gunning party led by State's Attorney Doweese, ex-Sheriff Hice, and Thomas L. Dawson leaves for a week in Waverly Virginia. They boast a well supplied arsenal including a Colt No 10, 12 gauge Baker, and a Winchester Reporter. They plan extensive shooting with specific loads for quail, rabbits, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doweese
Hice
Thomas L. Dawson
Waverly
Virginia
Ponto
Joe
Winchester
Inter-State Association
Pennsylvania Railroad to Take Control of Bay Railroad
Negotiations indicate the Pennsylvania Railroad may gain control of the Baltimore and Delaware Bay Railroad running between Clayton and Chestertown Maryland. Officials say the deal is not yet completed. the 30 mile line was built 25 years ago by Jay Gould as part of a Baltimore to New York route, with possible train service from Chestertown to Masses and then over the Queen Anne and Kent Railroad. Local probate filed for Laura V. Gist Lamdin estate valued at 20000 with dispositions to son William Lamdin and others. Edward D Lamdin to receive 4000 cash from Anchorage and 1000 cash. sister Georgia to receive 5000 interest with principal to revert to her sons. Comptroller Goldsborough named counsel to Dorchester board of commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore and
Delaware Bay Railroad
Clayton
Chestertown
Jay Gould
Baltimore
New York
Pennsy
Masseys
Queen Anne and Kent
Laura V. Gist Lamdin
Elkton
Wm. F. Lamndin
Edward D. Laindin
Anchorage
Georgia
Goldsborough
Board of Commissioners of
Dorchester
Safety burning oil from best crude petroleum
A promotional description detailing refined petroleum produced by skilled chemists at own works and tested by a rigid standard. The process from wells to customers is described as thorough, with distribution by tank cars, tank wagons, and barrels, aiming for complete satisfaction in use.
Obituary highlights multiple Caroline county figures
Prominent physician Dr L W Evans of Templeville died at about 75. Surviving six children and a last wife Miss Boone. Funeral at Templeville Methodist. buried Sudersville. Daniel Gibbons, 68, of near Denton, died after long illness. Irish-born resident since 1866, Catholic faith, widow and daughter survived. funeral led by Rev Father Ferdinand at Catholic cemetery. Robert Bridegroom, 23, of near Grove, died of typhoid fever. two sisters also recently died. buried Hubbard's cemetery. Frank E Smith, once Marshy Hope boy, died at Asbury Park. owned two hotels. John Wesley Gambrill, of Green Camp, born 1838 in Caroline, dies. buried Bridgetown. Alexander Jones, 80, near Greenwood, interred Bridgetown. son of Gideon and Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Evans
Queen Anne’s
Templeville
Evans
Cecil County
Bridgetown
Britton
Louis
William
Courtland
Charlie
Annie Evans
Templeville Methodist Episcopal Church
Sudersville
Cemetry
Daniel Gibbons
Denton
Gibbons
Ireland
Caroline
Ferdinand
Robert
John
Grove
Hubbard’s Cemetery
Preston
Frank E. Smith
Marshy Hope
Saulsbury
Asbury Park
John Wesley Gambrill
Green Camp
Caroline County
Gideon
Anna Gambrill
Alexander Jones
Greenwood
Christmas gift ads and notices from Denton Journal
Multiple local advertisements note Wheatley the music dealer stocking gifts for Christmas. Denton National Bank stockholders to meet January 9 to elect directors. William Lord to sell farm stock December 20 at public sale. David Kaskey clothier to move to Philadelphia with stock sale. H T Nuttle & Bro Andersontown ad in Journal. L B Towers urges coal orders for Lehigh Valley coal. Dr H N Rickards rents two Ridgely dwellings. W R Breeping WilListon Md advertises best salt 224 lb bag 1.10. Henry R Lewis rents East Denton house. J H Nichols lamps for Christmas. Oscar Clark offers money to loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley
Denton National Bank
William E
William T. Lord
David Kaskey
Philadelphia
W. R. Breepina
Williston
Henry R. Lewis
Denton
J. H. Nichols
Oscar Clark
The Phone Voice A Clever Counterfeit Compared
A New Orleans Times Democrat note compares telephone voice to a counterfeit by explaining how a small diaphragm vibrates sending electric waves to mimic speech. The piece likens autographs on telegraph to handwriting facsimiles and calls both imitations despite their realism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Rooshee's German Syrup touted for lung trouble relief
Advert says cheap cough remedies fail for serious threat and lung diseases. Recommends Rooschee's German Syrup as sole remedy introduced widely with success. Claims it heals, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, aids sleep, and cures patients. Sample bottles at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooschee
W. E. Brown's
Dentch Md
Rickards & Co
Marydel
Leonard suit against railroad ends with directed verdict
In the damage suit by Mrs Annie M Leonard widow of Capt Edmund T Leonard and her daughters Helen E Leonard and Sinnie Nora Leonard against the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway, the jury visited the Easton Point road crossing. The court directed a verdict for the railroad after finding no negligence by the railroad or its crew and that hedge and possession issues did not establish liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Leonard
Edmund T. Leonard
Helen E
Sinnie Nora Leonard
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Easton Point Road Crossing
Trippe
J. H. White
C. C. Nickerson
M. M. Higgins
R. M. Coulby
Nickerson
Henry Nichols
Arthur Marvel
Point Road
Leonard
Larrimer
Talbot County
Lerrimore
Simplifying Christmas Pleasures in December Journal
Edward Bok argues for simplicity at Christmas, urging readers to cast aside material aims in favor of heartfelt gifts. He critiques the race for bigger presents and elaborate feasts that strain health, urging frank acts of kindness and affordable, thoughtful choices instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home Journal
Edward Bok
Dover Man George Purvis Dies in Bathroom
George Purvis of Dover collapsed and died in a bathroom on Saturday last, with no immediate signs of foul play reported. The death is being investigated to determine cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Purvis
Dover
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