Local Department Notes in Federalsburg Area
Federalsburg to form Board of Trade. Everngam offers antique oak novelties and Christmas stock. Caroline Breeze aged 104 dies in Easton. two new dwellings by Robert Jarrell at Goldsboro. Postal Telegraph builds Peninsula line. Baltimore excursion December 20. Norris porkers weigh 3826 pounds. Queen Anne's line sees heavy passenger traffic to Baltimore. Chestertown to get a $20,000 school. Cambridge harbor to get a $10,000 lighthouse bill. Hilderbrant shot in arm while gunning near Preston. Everngain Christmas goods include pictures dolls and toys. Richard Andrew loses horse to meningitis. Louis Stoll tailors showcases neat suits. County orders tile for W. C. Stevens Choptank and Robert Wood. Harvey Morris to sell personal property December 20. Howard Wright injured at Crouse mill. two fingers crushed. Peninsula Horticultural Society to meet January 9-11 in Middletown Delaware with Davis on small fruits. John Taylor falls from scaffold and breaks neck. John H. George to sell live stock and household goods December 26. Uncle Tom's Cabin draws crowd at town hall. Euchre Club prizes won by Mrs Russum and Mr Green. booby to Mr Towers. Next Euchre host Mrs George A. Denkyne. Cape May New Jersey Steamship Co. negotiates with Old Bay Line to acquire Virginia for Lewes-Cape May service. Cape May Co. plans summer use via Lewes. County Commissioners to repair principal road from upper First district to Federalsburg with clay and gravel. marl and shells already used on part of road. Clay and gravel favored for cheap, well-graded, drained roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Board of Trade
Blackiston
Talbot
Everngam
Caroline Breeze
Easton
Robert Jarrell
Goldsboro
Postal Telegraph Company
Baltimore
Samuel T. Norris
Queen Anne’s Road
Chestertown
Cambridge Harbor
Congress
Preston
Joseph Hilderbrant
Everngain
Richard Andrew
Louis Stoll
W. C. Stevens
Robert Wood
Denton
Harvey L. Morris
Hester A. Morris
Howard Wright
T. K. Crouse
Concord
The
Peninsula Horticultural Society
Middletown
Del
Jerome A.davis
John Taylor
Church Hill
Bruce Massey
Sadlersville
John H. George
Tuckahoe Neck
Marks
Ophelia
Euchre Club
Thomas R. Green
Russum
Green
Albert G. Towers
Maryland
George A. Denkyne
Cape May and
New Jersey Steamship Company
Bay Line
Virginia
Norfolk
Cape May Company
Lewes
Cape May
Queen Anne’s
County Commissioners
First District
Many More Happy Young Couples Marry in Reading Area
A string of December weddings filled with church and parlor ceremonies. Notable unions include Luther H. Covey and Nannie Nichols at American Corner, Miss Mary Ellis Booker with Frederick Linwood Baggs in Greensboro, and Annie M loaf Loy to Willard Shockley in Greensboro M E Church, with receptions and travel plans noted for several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Nichols
American Corner
Collins
Harry D. Connolly
Queen Anne’s County
Mary J. Roe
Caroline
St. Paul’s Church
Hillsboro
Geo. F. Beaven
Lay Beaven
George B. Stewart
James C. Sherwood
Walter Skinner
M. Price
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Wye Mills
Mary Ellis Booker
Frederick Linwood Baggs
J. J. Booker
Greensboro
S. M. Pilchard
I. 2H
Malone
Oscar Bernard
Otto Zacharias
Watson Booker
Baggs
Annie Maloy
Willard Shockley
M. E
Cleet
F. R. Malone
Fred. Harrington
Martin Smith
Amos Mattox
Angie Smith
Lohengrin
S. N. Pilchard
Laura Jones
Thomas A. Jones
William J. Culver
J. G. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Calver
West Philadelphia
Jonathan W. Kerr
Jessie Vivien Kerr
Anton Burchard
Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert D. Bradley
Miss Roberta
W. Lee Wheatley
Mr. Bradley
Linchester
Manship
M. E. Church
A. Chandler
Alvan Omega Taylor
Isaac Taylor
Indiantown
Dorchester County
Walter E. Brinsfield
Brookview
Todd’s
J. Twiford Williams
Hynson
Mattie M. Morris
Agner
Chestnut Grove
M. EB
Jd. M. Lindale
Alvan Neavitt
Sallie Brindell
Charles G. Satterfield
Annie V. Johmson
Turlock
Clara Hutchins
Edward H. Donovan
Hartley M. BE
Local notices and social items from Denton area
Denton and surrounding towns show a long list of residents visiting Baltimore Philadelphia and Delaware. Personal notices mention travels weddings and guests including Deweese Hennaman Melvin Brinsfield Palmer and Comegys, with movements between Centreville Delaware and Maryland towns.
Sunday School Revival Conventions and Church News
A Chestnut Grove A I Church district Sunday School convention featured Rev J M Lindale and speakers on teaching methods, with officers elected for the year. Reports from Federalsburg and Nichols churches show multiple conversions, ongoing revivals, and praise for lay workers as the 20th century movement proceeds. A Christmas Day holiness rally is planned at Henderson Holiness Mission, and a 20th century service is set for the M P Church with Rev J J Wooden speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Grove
A. I. Church
J. M. Lindale
Lumon Gee
W. Williamson
Carne Trice
Kauffman
F. P. Coves
T. Pliny Fisher
County Union
Edith Trice
John Rosser
Will Mowlay
George Smith
Nattie M. Covey
Charles Davis
Nellie Davis
F. B P. Covey
I. T. Nuttle
C. S. Kauffman
R. J
Pederalsburg
M. P
Holiness
Henderson
Epworth League of Central
J. J. Wooden
Saratoga pudding as alternative to Christmas plum pudding
A historical recipe converts Christmas plum pudding into a Saratoga version using stale bread crumbs flour cinnamon nutmeg sugar raisins suet and molasses. It guides mixing baking soda egg lemon rind and hot water then boiling four hours and reheating for serving with hard sauce. Attributed to Mrs Rorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Christus
Mrs. Rorer
Stephens Literary Society Meets with Readings and Debate
The Stephens Literary Society held a Friday meeting with readings by Irma Cade Pearl Griffin and Emmett Sylvester recitations by Mackett Downes Edwin Paisley and Hattie Wright questions by Dillie Merzihen and Lawrence Greenlee reading journal by Blanche Dobbs and a debate on whether the country is a better place for a university than a large city The negative won the judges decision Next meeting scheduled for Friday December 21 led by Harry H Nerve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stephens Literary Society
Irma Cade
Pearl Griffin
Emmett Sylvester
Itiackett Downes
Edwin Paisley
Hattie Wright
Dillie Merzihen
Lawrence Greenlee
Blanche Dobbs
Harry Nuttle
May Gelletly
Elbert Nate
Mary Brumbaugh
Harry H. Nerve
Deaf charity gift funds free ear drums at Nicholson Institute
A kindly lady who overcame deafness donated 10000 dollars to Dr. Nicholson's Institute at 780 Eighth Avenue New York to provide free Ear Drums for deaf individuals unable to obtain them. The gift will support deaf people through the Nicholson Institute program.
Nichols to Launch Big West Avon Project at Glenwood
Michael B. Nichols plans retirement from mercantile work as he buys Louisa Hollyday’s Glenwood farm opposite Baston Point. He aims to build wharves, enter coal lumber and grain trade, erect a grain elevator, and seek a freighting steamboat with possible Norfolk Salisbury ties. County bridge across Tred Avon urged to unlock a thriving business corridor near New Bridge Road. Foreign promoters peering at site foretell a factory suburb of West Avon for Eston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
M. B. Nichols
Maston Ledger
Michael B. Nichols
Louisa P. Hollyday
Glenwood
Tred Avon River
Baston Point
Nichols
Ite
Norfolk
Salisbury
New Bridge Road
Glenwood Shore
Easton Point Road
West Avon
Enston
Game and Sporting Nocea on Muskrats Raccoons Otters
The legislature passed a new game law adding muskrats and other species to the general rules. Local counties may have exemptions, but Denton’s county statutes remain in conflict. The killing season opens January 1 for minks otters and raccoons while muskrats may be killed after December 1. Deer, field hunting decline as game grows scarce. local gun clubs plan shoots around the 26th with clay targets live birds and sparrows, awaiting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Jong Avo
Denton
New Books Receivers for Denton Book Club List
The Denton book club received a list of titles including The War of the Worlds and The Master Christian with authors such as Anthony Hope and Frances Burnett named among the writers. The first distribution occurred yesterday afternoon and future exchanges will happen each Friday with a two week borrowing limit to ensure all members can read the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Club
Denton
Alice of
Old Vincennes
Willoughby Claim
Octavia
Currita
Abarnoz
Indiana
King
Eben Holden
Taw
Quisante
David Carson
Black Stock
Monsieur Beaucaire
Tommy
Grizel
Maiden Lane
Bob
Son of
Battle
Eleanor
James Lane Allen
Marion Crawford
Anthony Hope
Irving Bachester
Frances Burnett
Gilbert Parker
Thomas Nelson Page
Rosehew's German Syrup Promoted For Lung Troubles
A vintage advert urges readers to use Rosehew's German Syrup for severe threat and long lung troubles. It claims healing, tissue stimulation to destroy germs, reduced inflammation, easier expectoration, and better rest. Sample bottles are advertised at Denton Maryland and Marydull Rickards & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosehew
BR. J. Colston’s
Denton
Rickards & Co
Marydul
Land Purchase for New Model Stock and Grain Farm
Mr. Ormond Hammond completed the purchase of 600 acres in Talbot county to establish a no model stock and grain farm. He plans development and agricultural operations on the property aligning with diversified farming goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormond Hammond
Talbot County
Isaac Robinson Assigns for Creditors in Delaware and Maryland
Isaac Robinson a noted Baltimore fertilizer maker and fruit packer with extensive Delaware operations has made an assignment for creditors. Receivers posted bond of 250000 as claims pour in from Dover and Western Delaware and nearby Maryland counties. Maryland factories in Harrington Felton Wyoming and others faced seizure while local creditors including a Ridgely firm and a Willow Grove claimant await recovery as Robinson hopes to restore accounts within a year. The Marydel plant on the Delaware Maryland line saw machinery and canned goods seized for 700 and 4600 claims amid disputed factory location with twenty feet of separation from the Maryland line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Robinson
Baltimore
Delaware
Robinson
Marydel
Baltimore City
Dover
Maryland
Harrington
Felton
Wyoming
Little Creek
Woodside
Hartley
Georgetown
Milton
Laurel
Kent
Caroline Counties
Constable Killen
Hutton
Henry Moore
Willow Grove
Maryland Horticultural Society Meet in Baltimore 1900
The Maryland State Horticultural Society will hold its meeting in Baltimore December 20 and 21 1900 at Dushane Post Hall. Noted speakers include L H Bailey J H Hale Roland Morrill Wm Taylor M B Waite F A Waugh S D Willard H E Vandeman. Railroads offer special fares and tickets may be ordered via J W Kerr or the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Horticultural Society
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Baltimore
Dushane Post Hall
Northwest
Wm. Taylor
United States Department of Agriculture
Paris
M. B. Waite
F. A. Waugh
Vermont
D. Willard
Geneva
N. Y
H. E. Vandeman
Virginia
J. W. Herring
Carroll County
Chester River
Weems
Caroline County
J. W. Kerr
Denton
Attend the Institute for Farmers' Institutes Notice
Mr W L Amoss director of Farmers Institutes informs Caroline farmers of a State Farmers Institute in the county around year start. The letter urges participation to learn plant and animal care, fertilizers, planting, harvesting, home building, cooking, and meeting consumer demands. It calls members to promote sessions and involve local groups to ensure at least one session per household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Amoss
Farmers’ Institutes
Caroline Farmers
Farmers’ Institute
Origins of the Christmas tree and candle customs
The piece traces Norse origins of the evergreen tree and Yule log symbolism, notes early use of candles dating to Saturnalia and Jewish Hanukkah, and explains Puritan opposition to Christmas practices. It recalls Plymouth settlers' first Christmas in America and their rejection of festive observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuletide
Christ
Palestine
Plymouth
In Memoriam for Lula N. Collins 1900 death
In loving remembrance of Lula N Collins who died November 25 1900. The family notes her cheerfulness and devotion to others, her patience during illness, and faith in God. They recall her as a daughter sister friend and beloved by all. A solemn tribute to a life of care and comfort in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula N. Collins
Sin
Speak to the Court Tom Bowed to Judge Goldsborough
Alonzo L. Miles recalls an Eastern Shore courtroom anecdote from Baltimore City. A polite antebellum Black witness addressed himself to lawyer John W. Crisfield after being told to speak to the court. He then bowed and greeted the bench with Good mawnin Court, sparking laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
Alonzo L. Miles
Board of Police Commissioners
Baltimore City
Goldsborough
John W. Crisfield
Maryland
Fire destroys three stables in Queenstown town hit by blaze
Sunday night about 11 o'clock a fire broke out in a stable in Queenstown causing great anxiety as much of the town faced danger. The volunteer fire company checked the blaze destroying three stables belonging to Miss Katie Davidson Richard E Bryan and the DeRoehrn estate. Loss about 500 dollars partly insured. Origin unknown. Also notes on Colonial fox chases in Kent county New three cent nickel piece to replace bronze cent with a center hole Oyster cull law enforcement fines on dredging vessels watermelons in caves Keene death and local commerce items in Kent county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Katie Davidson
Richard E. Bryan
DeRoehbrune
Maryland
Kent County
Green Spring
Winter Feeding Discussed at Harford County Farmers Meeting
A Harford county farmers gathering at James Lee's home debated feeding changes amid rising costs for feed and lower prices for products. Milk producers urged ensilage, while Prof H S Patterson of the Agricultural College highlighted protein sources. corn, clover, barley, cow peas, and alfalfa as key feeds. Farmers' Clubs meet at members' homes, adding social value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Harford County
Lee
H. S. Patterson
The
Agricultural College
Farmers’ Clubs
Watford
Orphans Court approves multiple estate settlements
In the Orphans court on Tuesday Henry F. Perry executor of William E. Perry presented a list of separate debts and final account of administration of the personal estate which were approved and passed. Emory B. Turpin administrator of Constance Snowden presented a list of operative debts and a first and final account which were approved and passed. On petition an order was passed directing Gootee S. Liden executor of George J. Newell to execute a deed to Charlotta Ricketts for land sold by the deceased to Harry Rideout in his lifetime. The band of Edward W. Liden sheriff of Caroline county was presented to and approved by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Henry F. Perry
William E. Perry
Emory
Turpin
Constance Snowden
Gootee
Liden
George J. Newell
Charlotta Ricketts
Harry Rideout
Edward W. Liden
Caroline County
Dinner table remark on grace at meals
A Brooklyn Eagle humor note shows Mr Montague asking Willie about liking visitors. Willie replies he dislikes company because their father always says grace at meals, highlighting a domestic quirk and family dynamic. The item captures a light, playful exchange typical of newspaper humor columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Montague
Willie
Little Willie
Grace
Brooklyn Eagle
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Public Business Calendar
the Local Department
Noah
Chareh
Thorace Wokimge
Everngam’s
Cornelius Deweese
Marsland
Ensone
Washingtom
Heowall
Dantary
Win. R. Martin
Pouston
Messin
John BE. George
Dimes Mealich
Win. Anderson
Noth Carolina
Centreeie Oh Sepccm
J. Hennaman
Queen Anne's Raiload Company
KE. L. Melvin
Hennaman
John Tavebs
George EH. Short
Downes Chapel
George H. Berry
William Tf. Anderson
Eugene
William EL. Deweese
Marrington
Mesars
EB. AL. Giatey
Centreville
Eva Wyatt
M. Eva Wyatt
George W. Atkins
Henry Turner
Boston
A. G. Garey
Vedera
Adiam Qoudeslays
Nice
Olive
Harrison Otis
G. BE. Farley
Jefferson & Kemp
Stowell & Son
Maguire
Eaglet
Eagle Mills
Nanticoke
Pied Brown
Charlie Noble
Mr. Brown
Music Hall
Norah Stowell
Joseph Kelley
Ole Todd Davis
M. L. Smith
Herman Wright
Casey
South Main Street
B.C. Foster
I. C. Foster
Tod. W. Noble
Alesine Mowbray
Miss Jones
Cambridge
Iva Davis
Dorsey Brinsfield
Mr. Frampton
Clayton
Grenneboro
Marie Wright
Ia. F. Palmer
Dr. Palmer
Eva Palmer
Alice Hardcastle
E. M. Hardcastle
Dapton
G. W. Goldsborough
Chensboro
Shockley
Weston
Townsend
Thomas H. Draper Hins
N. Pilchard
Connolly-Roe
F. Tansley
Toms River
New Jersey
William HW. Simpson
T.C. Curry
Mattie Naylor
Tappe
Florence Bareus
Robert Clayton Comopey
Oxford
Lottie Comegys
Quaker City
Elizabeth Satterfield
Warren Vansant
New Books Receivers
MR. Isaac Robinson
Ciivens
Lula
Jesus
Mary
Ladiesa
St. Nicholas
Rateliff Hall
George A. Hanson
Peninsula
Crisfield
Elkton
Pocomoke City
Robert Goldsborough’ Keene
Everngamn
Howard R. Hopkins
W. R. Breeding
Williston
Orphans Court Proveedinga
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