Local Department News From Denton and Vicinity
Denton and surrounding area papers report relocations and new projects including Frank Dorseh moving to Laurel Delaware, L B Towers planning a 150 ton ice house at Denton Bridge, and Miss Grace Gelletty appointed Magnolia Harford County teacher. Public notices include Kent county telephone lines sale on December 18 and a theater week with S. Crossy at Holliday Street Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
L. B. Towers
Denton Bridge
Denton
Masonic Hall
Alice Dick
Harmony School
Minnie Fields
Smith Bros
Ridgely
Orphans Court Approves Admin Actions and Probate
Orphans Court sat Tuesday. Mary E. Parris named administratrix of George M. Parris estate authorized to sell personally. Sarah A. Ringgold will admitted to probate with property bequeathed to Mrs. James F. E. Wright and Eugene Cooper. Thomas P. Green presented final receipt for Mary E. Phillips guardianship and was ordered recorded. William E. Hubbard administrator of John W. Hubbard authorized to notify creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Parris
George M. Parris
Sarah A. Ringgold
James FE. Wright
Eugene Cooper
Thomas P. Green
Mary E. Phillips
Wn. E. Hubbard
John W. Hubbard
The Length of Days and Seasonal Change
The excerpt notes that December 21 will be the shortest day with sunrise at 7.17 and sunset at 4.40, totaling 9 hours 23 minutes, while June 21 was the longest day with sunrise at 4.533 and sunset at 7.30, totaling 14 hours 7 minutes, a 5 hour 34 minute difference. The fragment ends with a stray phrase about toys.
Poultry Prices Drop as Supply Surges Across the Station
Poultry is plentiful and cheap locally while buyers are scarce, forcing shipment to other stations. Constable W. T. Hall slaughters four hogs totaling 2000 pounds. Revival services struggle to gain momentum with Rev. Mr. Chandler and Rev. A. T. Scott assisting. Mrs. Gears travels home to Middletown after visiting. Mr. If. Pippin moves his family here joining Gibson & Co. Harry Pippin at Richards & Co’s drug store is ill this week. Local merchants display Christmas goods while crowds of children visit. Mrs. F. G. Slemmer and Edith visit Philadelphia. Mrs. James L. Pippin visits Milford. Significant corn shipments depart from the station. F. H. Heather on business in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hall
Delaware
Chandler
A. T. Scott
Wilmington
F. G. Slemmer
Edith
Philadelphia
James L. Pippin
Milford
F. H. Heather
Local notes from Concord and vicinity spread across farms and families
A collection of brief items from Concord area: hog weights led by J R Manship’s six hogs totaling 1400 pounds and heaviest at 430. Mr John E Nichols moves to a new dwelling as his son relocates. news on Mr Bennett Todd improving. Chestnut Grove singing school date moved to Tuesday. George W Trice reports 1035 ridge birds killed last week with 33 on a day. Miss Marie Baker visiting relatives. a Federalsburg merchant may gain a local partner. Miss Dollie Kelley to head a local school. Bloomery M E Church protracted services begun. gypsy encampment at Chilton’s campground draws visitors. few residents plan moves next year. hymeneal harvest seen. Willard Layton’s hog may weigh 700-1000 pounds. Mr and Mrs H W Davis host birthday gathering. Smith Bros Ridgely noted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Snow
Grace Gelletty
Williston
Magnolia
Harford County
Little Bessie
Charles B. Roe
Anthony
W. L. Hubbard
Easton
Baltimore
Leander R. Hooper
S. Crossy
Holliday Street Theatre
Denton
Cleveland
Robert G. Henry
Cambridge
Henry
Ghenit Court
Lake
Greenbury Barcus
Talbot Court
Stump
John Naylor
Nancy Jackson
Clara Downes
Chautauquan
Emma Collison
John Daily
Harry S. Daily
Templeville
J. R. Manship
W. R. Fountain
P. T. Morris
N. P. Williamson
John E. Nichols
John
Greensboro
Bennett Todd
Chestnut Grove Singing School
George W. Trice
Marie Baker
Harrington
Lena
Lena Williamson
Federalsburg
Secon
Dollie Kelley
Preston
Chilton
Willard Layton
H. W. Davis
Mr. Davis
Prize porkers weighed in Smithville neighborhood sales
Smithville reports show multiple prize hogs slaughtered by area farmers. Listed weights include W Adams three hogs at 406 304 388 pounds, W T Johnson three hogs at 370 334 222, and others such as W Hollis two hogs 334 266, W T Hignatt three 352 344 ht, plus weights for W Brown one 430, W Draper two 140 281, and additional entries for R Anklam two 306 294, W E Liden four 218 230 250 415, W F Liden four 248 330 334 350, G S Liden two 188 44, E W Liden two 285 921, L N Todd three 141 103 420, L R Adams two 188 312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Adams
W. T. Johnson
W. Hollis
W. T. Hignatt
W. Brown
W. A. Draper
W. Favinger
R. Anklam
W. E. Liden
W. F. Liden
G. S. Liden
E. W. Liden
L. N. Todd
L. R. Adams
Gil ling Twine and Gill Lines for Sale in Maryland
Dukehart's Chesapeake brand Gil ling Twine in W. B. and Gray, jNas. 40, 50 and 60, sold at Baltimore prices. Assyos knit to order, both gill and hauling. Gill lines, hand-made, cotton twine, set nets, 10 meshes deep, ready-knit, and for sale by B. G. Stevens, Williston, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukehart
Chesapeake
W. B. and
Gray
Baltimore
B. G. Stevens
Williston
Old Canal Route Best For Commerce and Defence
The commission of engineers sent a report to the House on canal routes favoring the Back Creek path along the existing Chesapeake and Delaware canal. It argues for lower cost, better national defence, and greater commerce facilitation, noting earlier canals and the need to connect Chesapeake and Delaware bays. The board highlights time savings, bridge impacts, and a 27 foot deep, 178 foot wide lower canal with tide and lift locks, signed by General Casey and other engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission of Engineers
House of Representatives
Jack Creek
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Chesapeake and
Delaware Bays
Chesapeake
Backcreek
Elk River
Delaware River
Delaware City
United States
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
St. Georges
Back Creek
Baltimore
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Chesapeake Bay
Ocean
Queenstown
Centreville
War Department
Ereek
Obituary and Masonic News From Greensborough Area
Samuel Jarman, longtime resident near Goldsborough, died Friday night at home after a long illness. He was a wealthy peach grower, former magistrate and school commissioner, with children in Maryland and beyond. Funeral and interment in Greensborough followed. Also reported are newly elected officers of Greensborough Teptasophs, Ridgely Conclave, Cordova Conclave, Temple Lodge, and Choptank Conclave with routine notes on leadership changes and meeting schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veoh Af Sarmued J.ara
Samuel J. Darman
Goldsborough
Edward R. Rich
Greensborough
My.hurman
Sadlersville
Queen Anne's County
Sarah J. Little
Pete Little
Kent County
Andover Mills
Millington
Dudley
Beaver Dams
Ineleside
Sylvester
Goldsboro
Arthur Sadler
Pardee
B. L. Fleming
Baltimore
Annie E. Jarman
Philadelphia
Albert S. Jarman
Alvarado
John Y. Graham
4Nidee Jarman
Winter Solstice Moon and Local Rail Line Prospects
The article notes winter begins December 21 and ends in March with the Hunter's Moon offering minimal moonlight, aiding moon hunting. It also reports Elkton and Masseys road work with a large crew laying tracks. Some believe Pennsylvania Railroad may use Greenshoro w e Federalsburg franchise to run a continuous line from Elkton via Massey’s to connect near the Delaware and Chesapeake. Kuithros and Ridgely are mentioned as leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton & Masseys Road
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Queen Anne's & Kent Road
Massey
Invention by Ridgely Youth Aims to Govern Water Power
The Burlington Vermont papers praise Mark A. Replogle son of Samuel B Replogle of Ridgely as he demonstrates an automatic governor and regulator for electric street railway power. The device uses gates on draft tubes to hold back water, producing synchronized head and flow changes to match demand. It combines a high speed indicator with magnet actuated regulation, aiming to surpass traditional governors and interfacing with Niagara Falls power already under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely Meretinaut
Burlington (Vt
Mark A. Replogle
Samuel B. Replogle
Ridgely
Replogle
Roplogle
Niagara Falls
Church News Highlights From Maryland and Adjacent Towns
Rev W W Sharp will preach on Baptism at Hillsborough M B K Church tomorrow morning arguing immersion not best. Ridgely sermons include The Gift of Gods Love in afternoon. Rev J D Kinz er to preach at Ridgely M P Church Thursday evening. Greensborough M E Sunday School to host a Christmas week sociable led by Thomas H Jarman. Epworth League service at Hillsborough led by Harry Fisher. Official board to discuss collections tomorrow night. Thawleys Methodist Church to preach next Sunday at 10 30 am Gareys at 4 pm with Holy Communion. Rev Z T Webster closed revival at Central last week with several conversions. The Angels Story Christmas service to be staged Christmas Eve by Greensboro Sunday School. Greensboro M E B Church official board requests Pastor J A Arters serve another year. Bishop Adams to preach at St Pauls Baltimore next Sunday with dolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Power Pearson
Sammel
Elizabeth A. Pearson
Charles N. Carter
Crumpton
Greensborough M. BE
J. A. A Arters
Katie Richards
Virginia Jarrell
Brodie Coursey
Charles Pearson
Philadelphia
Emory
Turpin
F. R
Geo. A. Deakyne
Wm. H. Anderson
J. Dukes Downes
Eleanor B. Turner
May Chilton
Laura Melvin
Kate Hobbs
Messrs
M. B. Stephens
Alex. Hardcastle, Jr
2. P. Steele
J. Kemp
Chicago
Adams
Easton Ledger
Mattie H. Henry
W. Laird Henry
Christ Church
Cambridge
Tilghman Nuttle
Andersontown
Bennett Todd
W. W. Sharp
Hillsborough M. BK
Ridgely
Maryland
M. E. Sunday School
Greensborough
Mozart Hall
Thomas H. Jarman
Epworth League
Hillsborough
Harry Fisher
Offeial Board
Thawley’s Methodist Protestant Church
Garey’s
Z. T. Webster
Central
Methodist Episcopal Church
This Place
Oficial Board of
Greensboro
M. EB. Church
J. A. Arters
Bishop Adams
St. Pauls Church
Baltimore
Christmas Goods Display Brightens Local Stores
Saulsbury Bros Ridgely show larger stock of pretty holiday items while C S W Jackson’s windows reflect strong preparations. Smith Bros across the railroad ready for Santa’s replenishment, Miss Raughley’s millinery decorates tastefully, B Hagadone notes rising trade. Pharmacist Mr. Smith receives holiday goods daily as Christmas nears. Saulsbury Ridgely to expand cannery to double next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sainrsbury Bros
W. Jackson
Smith Bros
Santa Claus
Raughley
B. Hagadone
Miss Jarrell
Goldsboro
Bessie Jarrell
Canners' convention draws packers from many States in Baltimore
Locala aA reports representatives of fruit packers from multiple States attended the canners' convention in Baltimore this week. The piece notes the packing industry grows yearly and stresses early Christmas shopping to take advantage of large stock and diverse displays from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Smith Bros
Ridgely
Hog weights reported by local residents this week
Captain Snow killed four hogs aged fourteen months weighing 425 403 370 and 375 pounds and five more aged thirteen months weighing 290 316 300 304 and 256 pounds. Gilbert Swann near Ridgely slaughtered the season’s largest hog at 411 pounds. Joseph T Frampton of Federalsburg reported two hogs 620 and 578 pounds. James B Steele slaughtered two hogs weighing 500 and 452 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Snow
Gilbert Swann
Ridgely
Joseph T. Frampton
Federalsburg
James B. Steele
Lyceum Debates Woman's Suffrage In Hillsborough
Hillsborough lyceum opened its first debate last Friday on Woman's Suffrage with Morgan and Russell for the affirmative and Jump and Montague for the negative. The discussion will continue at the next meeting. Mrs Tarburton and her daughter Miss Ella of Cordova visited friends here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Queen Anne
Messrs
Morgan and
Russell
Jump
Montague
Hogs Slaughtered Near Agner by Local Farmers
In the Agner area several large hogs were slaughtered by D A Williams and others. Counts include two hogs totaling 326 pounds by Williams, two by B N Chambers 695 pounds, two by John Holland 658 pounds, and two by William Robinson. Mr J A Willoughby will move his saw mill from Big Branch to Captain James T Kemp's woods. Mr Frank P Covey has completed a new barn on the Lewis farm near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dorseh
Laurel
Del
T. M. Cooper
Gay Street
H. B. Mason
J. Kemp Stevens
Agner
D. A. Williams
B. N. Chambers
John Holland
William Robinson
J.A. Willoughby
James T. Kemp
Frank P. Covey
Lewis Farm
Miss Agnes Cooper Offers Fall and Winter Millinery Sale
To the Ladies Miss Agnes Cooper the fashion able milliner at Williston offers her stock of Fall and Winter millinery at greatly reduced prices. Latest styles of ladies headwear hats trimmed and untrimmed caps feathers tips ribbons flowers. Season advanced so sale safe to avoid carrying goods into spring. Ladies invited to call and examine styles and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cooper
Williston
Miss Cooper
Third Bargain Sale at Cost on Wednesday Next
B. G. Stevens of Williston announces a Wednesday sale on the 19th offering his entire stock at cost for cash to friends and patrons. Married Chalfont Patterson ceremony held at Silvers Brook Parsonage Wilmington Delaware on December 12 by the Atee W A Wise. For rheumatism Chamberlain Pain Balm praised by J W Young West Liberty West Virginia for quick relief and potential permanent cure. sold by W H Brown, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.G. Stevens
Williston
Chalfant—Patterson
Silversbrook Parsonage
Wilmington
Del
Atee
W. A A. Wise
Frank EB. Chalfant
Dossie L. Patterson
Chamberlain
J. W. Young
West Liberty
Wy Va
W. Hi. Brown
Record-Breaking 100 MPH Pennsylvanian Locomotive Proposed
A Pennsylvania Railroad design claims a locomotive capable of 100 miles per hour. It hauls four vestibule Pullman cars and other coaches, with a wheel diameter of 80 inches and a Belpaire boiler. The engine weighs 125000 pounds, carries 3000 gallons of water and 15000 pounds of coal, and includes new features for efficiency, safety, and water pickup at speed. The article notes tests on multiple lines and predicts rapid express competition between major cities remains likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Allegheny Mountains
United Railroads of
New Jersey
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Road
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Limited
Middle Division
Norrisburg
Altoona
New York Central Road
Pennsylvania Line
New York
Washington
West Jersey Road
Pittsburg
Chicago
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D&c. BR
D&c. RR
Circuit Court
Orphans' Court
the Local Department
Thomas Trenchard
Princeton
Tigers
Salisbury
Carter-Vernnon
Thursday Club
William H. Bosley
Troxell
Queenstown and
Messrs. Parcell Johnson
Harry A. Roe
Fred P. Roe
J. D. Plummer
Greensborough Free Press
Asheville
N. C
T. D. Armstrong
Middletown
Caroline
J. W. Stevens
Mamie Evitts
Mary Comegys
Ferdinand Dixon
John H. Reese, Esq
A. J. Wilson
Talbot
Marydel
Concord
Lurrsville
Smith Bros. Ridgely
Smithville
Compest
Nath
Thos. Lincoln Casey
Chief of Engineers
E. P. Alexander
Mendes Colhen
George Dewey
United States Navy
Wm. D. Craighill
Corps of Engineers
Greensborough Teptasophs
Arehon
William Fulton
J. J. Curry
TH. Tetheroe
J. BE. Willis
D. S. Mitchell
J. B. Draper
Charles Alburger
Ienry L. Cohee
J.C. Harrington
J.C. Smith
W. T. Jarman
Oliver Prentice
Archon
W. FP. Jump
James A. Gannon
John T. Trax
Geo. WW. Trax
A. Smith
J. FE. Godwin
W. Eh. Ayers
F. E. Towers
Spencer M. Beckner
Temple Lodge
Henry Irwin
Wm. H. Deweese
T. C. West
Wim. Stevens
W, TH. Smith
Ikton & Masseys
Kuithros
Church News
Khkigely
Chas. Turner
Locala
Henry Parkers
A Agner
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