Public sales and notices fill county listings
A long list of local sales and notices appears, including coats at J H Nichols in Denton Bridge and Blackinton's Christmas display, tax payment reminders, post office changes, and upcoming events such as the Greensboro Minstrel at Mozart Hall. Various local prices, shipments, and administrative items are noted along with a death, a prison release, and a contested election case in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nichols
Denton Bridge
Blackinton’s
Greensboro
Mozart Hall
Keets
H. A. Roe’s
Denton
J. H. Coulborn
Burreville
Messrs. Roe, Courtney and
Taylor
Cooper
Deal’s Island
Princess Anne
J. W. Boyer
J. W. Moore
Justice Hutsen
Bridge
Edward Elliott
Ridgely
The Beautiful Oratorio At Masonic Hall Next Week
Local talent prepares for a much anticipated oratorio to be rendered at Masonic Hall on Wednesday and Thursday nights next week. Singers practice diligently and many airs promise artistic merit. The cast includes King Ahasuerus T Pliny Fisher and Queen Esther Mrs W H Anderson with Haman W J Roe and Mordecai Prof James Swann among others, highlighting stage settings and costumes up to standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
King Ahasuerus
T. Pliny Fisher
Queen Esther
W. H. Anderson
Haman
W. J. Roe
Zerish
Laura Melvin
Mordecai
James Swann
W. d. Roe
Prophetess
Lizzie Whitby
Iegal
Alexander Hardcastle, Jr
Scribe
Levy Court Moves to Clear Old Tax Accounts
The county commissioners pressed to close long outstanding tax accounts with Jan 1 deadline. They met collectors with unfinished business and held a regular meeting. Bonds were approved for George E. Smith constable of Goldsboro and Charles W. Smith of the Fifth district, with new constables Merriken Harmony precinct and Lewis Knotts Ridgely also appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Smith
Goldsborough
Charles W. Smith
H. R. Merriken
Harmony Precinct
Lewis Knotts
Ridgely
Disappearance of Kent county lumberman Tilghman Brown
Brownsville and surrounding area report the sudden absence of Tilghman Brown a long time prosperous Kent county figure in lumber and mercantile circles. He disappeared after a trip to Denton by his son and boarding Ida to Baltimore leaving instructions for his business. He owned farms and faced speculation losses. a wife and several children remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Del
Tilghman Brown
Kent County
Denton
Ida
Baltimore
Brown
Williamson Free School proposes county policy change
The school commissioners met on Tuesday to consider a proposal from Elias W Williamson regarding management of the Williamson Free School. The board ordered notification to county teachers that Delaware pupils will be charged nine dollars for facility use this school year, and may be refused admission if overcrowding occurs. Robert D Todd and Samuel Hopkins were appointed trustees at Smithson, replacing C Wright and William Meskick who resigned or moved to Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Charles H. Shields
Caroline County Teachers’ Association
Denton
Ses
R. Stewart
Saturns
Griffin
Arry C Culbreth
M. A. Newell
Greenmount
Baltimore
Elias W. Williamson
Williamson Free School
Stephens
Delaware
Messrs
Robert D. Todd
Samuel Hopkins
Smithson
C. Wright
Wm. Messick
Maryland biscuit recipe from Henderson reader
Mrs Nathan Clark of Henderson contributes a Maryland biscuit method using one ounce lard per half-pound flour and a quarter teaspoon yeast powder, with salt judged by feel. She warms flour in cold weather, uses cold water, rubs in lard, beats, rests half an hour, and yields thirty to thirty four biscuits from two pounds flour baked twenty to twenty three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrecille Observer
Maryland
Nathan Clark
Henderson
Pretty man Marshall wedding at Dover Bridge 1893
At Dover Bridge on December 20 1893 Rev Isaiah Christopher joined Charles B Prettyman and Annie E Marshall both of Talbot county in marriage Price Bropes wedding at Grove M P parsonage also on December 20 1893 tied the knot Marshall E Price and Mary Lucinda Brodes with Rev A D Dick presiding in Talbot county Maryland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prettyman—Marshall
Dover Bridge
Isaiah Christopher
Charles B. Prettyman
Annie E. Marshall
Talbot County
Shooting matches at Greens borough in December
The notice announces shooting matches on December dates at Greens borough using live pigeons and U S pigeons. It mentions bend mark for poultry and invites all sportsmen to attend. Organizer Abraham K Cruser at Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensborough
U. S
Abraham K
Cruser
Various Christmas Celebrations in Greensborough Churches
Readable notes on church bazaars and Christmas events across Hillsborough and Greensborough. The Church of the Holy Trinity and several Methodist Churches host bazaars and celebrations, with services, revivals, and Christmas entertainments. Multiple congregations report revivals with conversions, special Christmas programs, and community gatherings in Mozart Hall and local halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Holy Trinity
Greensborough
Mozart Hall
Booth
Art Gallery
Hillsborough
M. E. Church South
J. E. Armstrong
Grove
A. D. Dick
Edward R. Rieh
Burrsville M. P
Christian Endeavor
Ames
Rev. C. Howard
Burrsville
W. W. Sharp
Ridgely M. E
Denton Methodist Episcopal Church
Queen Anne Notes A Mixed Bag Of Local News
An intruder at Mr. Erastus Sparks home is deterred by Harry Sparks as the town notes a brisk holiday mood. Miss Ella Pippin leaves Queen Anne School for Easton High, with Bessie Reed filling the vacancy. Syncs include influenza, travel, church reports, obituaries, porker weights, and a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Sparks
Queen Anne
Easton High School
Roy Jump
Quaker City
E. Mullikin
Eccles
Marydol
Bessie Reed
Ella Pippin
la Grippe
Rosa Williams
Christian Endeavor
Baltimore
Griffin
Ingleside
M. E. Church
S. O. Slaughter
Pittsburg
Fannie Bouwell
Kent
Lillian Jump
Philadelphia
Dr. Eccles
Marydel
Fisher Building
Christmas Olft Free Acme Stall Sale In Baltimore
Odim's Acme Stall, Baltimore's largest clothiers, offers refunds on round trip fare with every $20+ purchase. Men's suits and overcoats heavily discounted with prices: $14.50 regulars $18-$20, $9.75 for $12-$15 values, $19.60 for finest items marked down from $22-$25, and $7.90 for cheaper options. Return tickets bring full fare back on purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odim
Acme
Baltimore
Courts and Clerks: Weddings Span Denton to Ridgeley
Social notes from Harrington, Denton, and surrounding towns chronicle multiple weddings this week. William A. Deweese and Natilla Owens wed in Harrington Baptist Church, with guests and gifts noted. Charles E. Cannon and Lotta Cline marry in Ridgeley. Fernandes Cook and Cora Nichols unite in American Corner. Various receptions, floral decor, and officiants are listed along with recent Methodist Episcopal ceremonies and comments on public figures’ health. The Baltimore and Ohio line adds through Pullman Sleeping Cars on the New York to New Orleans route, with schedules and amenities highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Deweese
Denton
Natilla P. Owens
F. J. Owens
Harrington
Baptist Church
Frank Howes
Nellie Hanson
Mendelssohn
Fred R
Charles E. Cannon
Ruthsburg
Lotta Cline
Ridgely
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. W. Sharp
J. R. Rochester
T. Holland
Centreville
Fernandes Cook
Cora Nichols
Bliss Maggie Corkran
A. D. Dick
John Satterfield
Satterfield
Bates
Easton Ledger
William Shaw
Canada
Caroline
Eriends
W. Marshall Wiley
DeLaney Griffin
Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church
Judge Robinson
Senator Gibson
Brattan
Hillsboro
Baltimore
E. L. Hubbard
Lena Gore
Vienna
C. M. Lloyd
Charles S. Boone
Mamie D. Faulkner
Starr Church
Lizzie Thorpe
F. Tabler
Williston
David B. Kendall
Mary A. Woodall
Queen Anne’s County
Richard Andrew
J. C. Fleming, Esq
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Washington
Chattanooga
Pullman
Memphis
Sale Notice of Valuable Livery Stock and Stallion
Valuable livery stock offered for sale on sums under ten dollars cash due on day of sale. sums over ten dollars on credit for twelve months with note payable at Denton National Bank, with approved sureties. Also offering the fine stallion Almore by Avonmore, a dark bay about 1050 pounds, trotting 2:42 without practice, a sure foal-getter, sold on same terms. Henry R. Lewis, attorney for owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purce
Denton National Bank
Lenry R&r. Lewis
Ad. W. Char
sAnct
Almore
Avonmore
Henry R. Lewis
Chas
Sieeelds
Trwin, Auet
John H. Thawley
James W. Thawley, II
Inwry
Auct
Joshua Gibbs
Caroline County
Maryland
Lumm’s Corner
Templeville
Inglesile
Co. W. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Preston
North
South
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
Orphans’ Court
Levy Court
George L. Austin
Phillips
Cambridge Fair
Court of Appeals
Berry
Wright
Dorchester
de Cantiro
Hudgins
Cambridge
Clifton P. Hand
William J. Dukes
Easton
J. C
C. Mullikin
Williams H. Bekins
J. F. H. W. Bateman
William R. Martin
Tighman Brown
Public School News
Maryland Biscuit
Hillsborough M. E. Church
Bloomery M. E
T. F. Tabler
T. J. Lambert
Hillsborough M. E. Church South
Cordova
Thawley
M. P
Christ Church Sunday School
Court House
G. W. Burke
Millington
Dover
Lillisboro
Bessie
Thomas H
Annie Flaharty
James Bryan
Sixth District
Robert T. Bryan
Andrew Clark
Denton Cemetery
James K. Saulsbury
Concord
W. F. Liden
L. N. Todd
B. Todd
J. C. Collins
James Beachamp
W. J. Everug Gum
W. J. Williamson
William Loeckerman
Smithville
Ani Feller
Cupid
Cara
Denton Natl Bank
A. Denton
Resources
U.S
Nut
Canoixe
J. Thomas C. Wet
Hank
T. C. West
Cahier
Potter Steele
Philip W. Downes
R. C. Carter
G. Wilbur Rolph
Queen Anne's County
Hotel Queen
Charley
Llorse
Sherman Morgan
Tobe
Dixie
Tom
Dayton
Reale Esrate
Anthony's Mill
John Jarris
Isaac Warris
Sear Clark
P. W. Downes
Ait Orphans’ Court of
Wesley Thawley
Chilton’s
Osborne
Dearborn
Oliver
Sorden
Lumm's Corner
York
Smith
Liber Js. H. G
Townsend
T. Fred Garey
J. W. Thawley
L. J. Gadd
Luther H. Gadd
Inwin
Mortgagee
Jas. N. Topp
Alliance Preserving Company
Ammual
WM. A. Wilson
Hyxeow
Sec
M.b.nichols
Orn
Iaéest
United States Government Food Report
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St. NY
A. G. Yates & GO
Phila
W. H. Irwin
J. D. Towers
Irwin & Towers
New Grocery
Grocery and Confectionery
L. R. Beauchamp
Shelvea Alia
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