Local notices and updates from Talbot and nearby towns
Local department news lists visitors from Baltimore and Philadelphia, church reopenings and services, a murder of hogs and pork yield, real estate transfers in Providence farm near Hillsborough, and a Saint Mary's college winter student list. Also noted are a public sale trend, a governor appointment of a justice of the peace, and Bethlehem scene representations by a Denton pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Feather Renovating Company
Philemon Scotten
Marydel
Biggs
Rachel Satterthwaite
Guion Miller
Washington
Nathan Flowers
Queen Anne
Alfred Smith
Maggie C
Fannie M. Canhon
Philadelphia
L. F. Bell
Denton
Preston Methodist Episcopal Church
Talbot i
R. E. Smith
Frank B. Morgan
Providence Farm
Hillsborough
Roswell
W. Carroll
James A." Parrot
Willy Be
Christ Church
Ainst
George F. Beaven
William Forbes ‘Adams
DD Deere
Hulless Out Notes Must be Paid
In the Court of Common Pleas last week William B. Thomas obtained a judgment against Benjamin J. Worthington of Baltimore county on a promissory note for 431.30. Thomas, a Westminster broker, testified that years ago P. Hud dell started a grain and seed company in Western Maryland, selling seed up to ten dollars a bushel and taking notes from farmers. Some notes came to Thomas, who bought the particular note from Frank Godwin of Reistertown and sued in Towson. case moved to Baltimore and tried before Judge Duffy without a jury, noted as possibly the first to involve hil less oats, a matter of interest to farmers and innocent holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Court of Common Pleas
William B. Thomas
Benjamin J. Worthington
Baltimore County
Thomas
Westminster
P. Huddell
Maryland
Frank Godwin
Reistertown
Towson
Baltimore
Duffy
Maryland State Farmers' Assn To Hold Meeting In Baltimore
William B Sands secretary announces the Maryland State Farmers Association annual meeting in Baltimore on Wednesday January 9 Delegates from local organizations and county representatives form the body County associations elect one delegate each In counties without a farmers association vice presidents call public meetings to select delegates Voting eligibility includes all citizens engaged in farming The election of officers will occur as terms expire and several prominent speakers will address the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Sands
Maryland State Farmers’ Association
Baltimore
Grange
Whittier Society Debates Abolition and Wealth Influence
News From the Fourth reports Whittier Literary Society debating two topics last Friday in a full house. Aff firmers Willis Simmons and Willis led the first debate on capital punishment abolition in Maryland, while Corkran Deen Poole and Agner argued the negative. Judges Todd and Towns favored the affirmative. A second debate on intelligence versus wealth was set for next evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier Literary Society
Maryland
J. M. Willis
James Simmons
W. P. Willis
A. J. ‘Corkran
W. H. Deen
L. E. Poole
Mr. Agner
Messrs
Todd
Towns
Carmine
Poplar “Neck
Creighton
Navy
Ollie Stafford
Dr. Stafford
Preston
Mr. Willoughby
Salisbury
Mary Elizabeth Blades Dies at 87 in Union Grove
Mary Elizabeth Blades, wife of John Blades, died December 13 1888 at Union Grove in Caroline County. The obituary laments the loss with religious phrases and notes her advanced age and the family’s sorrow.
Easy, When You Know How From the Somerville Journal
A humorous quip notes that discreet secrets depend on chloroform and the skill to keep a woman from speaking, reflecting a period joke in the Somerville Journal.
Christmas cantatas delight Federalsburg and Denton churches
The Federalsburg Methodist Church hosted a highly praised Christmas cantata "A Merry Christmas, or A Visit From Santa Claus" with a charity theme and a joyous distribution of gifts. Denton M E Sunday school showcased "New Santa Claus, or the Good Old Candy Man" to a large audience, featuring solos, tableaux, and a candy distribution. Additional holiday programs were held by Potter's Sunday school and Harris Chapel with varied tableau, recitations, and music, highlighting community involvement and festive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Federalsburg Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E. Sunday School
Choptank
Preston
Walter M. Wright
Spenser
Zion
Charlie Davis
Kris
Mary Davis
Maggie Wright
Masonic
Denton
May Fisher
Christabel
Jennie Fisher
Candy Man
H. S. Ramsdell
Jessie Kerr
Messrs. Lewis and Swann
Jennie Stafford
Pearl Meredith
Foreman
James Swann
Lola Wright
Bella Stewart
Potter’s
William Nuttle
Harris’ Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
Kris Kringle
Gray
Knickerbockers
Dall
Model Church
Enna Collison
J. N. Foreman
Christmas Cantatas And Church News At Federalsburg
The Fifth ward reports busy holiday events with cantatas at the M E church and a Christmas tree at the Presbyterian. Pastors and choirs traveled for services while a local express office is expected to reopen in a few weeks. Absent locals return for holidays as Houston Branch Chanel held Christmas exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Church
W. MM. Green
Beckwith
J. D.C. Hanna
Federalsburgh
Selnb
M. E
Mr. Burke
Jas. H. Davis
Bertie Davis
Presbyterian
Blackwell
New Jersey
Presbyterian Church
Fle
R. C. Harris
Fred. Lyden
Baltimore
Minnie Fields
Trenton
Houston Branch Chanel
TRECLOR HOUSE BALDAD INCIDENT AT INVINCIBLE CLUB
Christmas Eve raid at the Invincible Club led by Robert James, proprietor, as four intruders stormed the club and seized demijohns. The next day writs were issued for B. L. Stevens George Jones and Tus Taylor, with Stevens posting bail later. Justice Hutson presided as cases were set for hearing with state attorney Lewis for the State and Watcher for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invincible Club
Robert James
James
Knight James
B. L. Stevens
George Jones
Tus? Taylor
Stevens
Justice Hutson
New Lewis
Atchler
Notable wedding and tenth anniversary celebrations reported
Social notes highlight the tin wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs G Lacy Stevens at their country home with over fifty guests, evergreen decor, entertainment, and prizes. The article also covers the wedding of Lizzie Deweese and John T Carter Jr at Shepherds M E church with Rev I N Foreman officiating and a Washington holiday trip following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lacy Stevens
Stevens
Mroa
Mita Stevens
Bessie Stevens
KE. W. Williamson
Thomas L. Chaffineh
Ll.d. Nuttie
Ll. W. Poole
Lizzie Dewceese
William H. Deweese
John T. Carter, Jr
Greensborough Grammar School
J. D. Plummer
Fred. H.hobbs
William Smiddk
Vertie Mast
F. T. Little
Erastus S. Capen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kate E. Dunning
Easton, Md
Real Estate Transfers Listed with Various Trustees and Purchasers
Real estate transfers include Henry C. Rawlins to James Harrington for 10 acres at $317. Marshall S. Mutchler as trustee to Henry C. Rawlings. James N. Voda as trustee to Philip W. Downes for 20 acres at 351. Amanda Evans to Edward W. Lidell for 2 1/2 acres at 327. William C. Satterfield to Annie E. Minner in Greensborough town property at $200. Wm H. Thompson and wife to C. E. Hall for Marydel town property at $20. A G Saulsbury to Irwin T. Saulsbury for Ridgely own property at 375. M S Mutchler trustee to C. N. Fleming for Hillsborough town properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Rawlins
James ‘H. Harrington
Marshall S. Mutchler
Henry C.rawlings
James N. ‘Voda
Philip W. Downes
Amanda Evans
Edward W. Lidell
William C. Satterfield
Annie E. Minner
Greensborough
Wmn. H. Thompson
C. E. Hall
Marydel
A. G. Saulsbury
Irwin T. Saulsbury
Ridgely
Marshall S. Muichler
C. N. Fleming
Hillsborough Town Propert
Property transfers and marriage licenses listed in Greensborough notices
A list of deeds shows multiple transfers of land including 6 acres to Frank Wright and 89 acres to Robert C. Rice with various prices. Greensborough town properties and Federalsburg property change hands. The marriage licenses section names pairs such as Darius Pippin with Susie Reed and August Kemp with Mary L. Willoughby among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darius Pippin
Susie Reed
August Kemp
Mary L. Willough
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enton Journal
Local Department
Ol. J. W. Bryant
Victor L.emerson
Aron
Essey M. E. Church
Burrsville
Bounty Commissioners
Two Johns ‘Comedy Company
Wilmington
Elon's
Hobbs, Esq
New York
Caroline
Bessie Fleming
Hillsborooga
M. R. Pippin
Peta
Isaac Poole
Stow
Chas. B. ‘Harrison
W. Temple
Wilbur Johnp
Arsace
J. Kemp
Stevens i Oxear Clark
St. John’s
Fred ‘Porter
R. Earle Fisher
Washingto College
Mary Fisher
Tea ‘Lowe
Mary Bernard
Ansie Griffin
Western Mary- Aland College
Misa Barrie Hobbs
Female College
Bethlehem
Moss
Evergreen
Judea
Newspa Pew bPistes
Hulless
Walton Taylor
James M. Jones
Harmony
Harmony Sunday School
Haas
Bucklen
Force & Redden
L. T. Vosnus
Natal
W. W. Redman
W. R R. Mowbray
W. R Mowbray
FE. W. Williamson
Russum
Federalsburgh Fine Choirs
Treclor House
Baldad
Furn
Mole Happy
Mr. Join T. Carter, Jr
Wiss Lizzie Deweese
John W.coulbourn
Frank Wright
Alfred Davis
John Coulbourn
Vercy M. Lewis
Robert C. Rice
Lyford
R. C. Rice
R. A. Brice
C. Fr. Gibson
Joshua W. Bryant
Greensborough Station
J. B. Andrews
J. Lewis Messenger
Federalsburg
Manson K. Messenger
Same
Noble T. Jerman, Jr
Noble T. Jerman
Julia J. Maloy
A. B. Roe
J. S. Rickards
Alva R. Jones
Madison Williams
H. Bowdle
Hattie V. Collins
Jos. Satterfield
Ella Edgell
John A. Ewing
Mary E. Coursey
Alexander Williamson
Amanda Morgan
Samuel F. Jones
Della R. Melvin
John F. Kelly
Arena Carter
Henry W. Davis
Nora Stephens
F. H. Chambers
Marie Buckley
Lizzie Deweese
Thos. R. Legg and
Ann Elizabeth
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
Deston National Bank
Drc
Denton National Bank
T. C. West, Cushier
George Stinson & Co
Portland
Sains
Great
Art and General Publishers
Spring Mills
T. Fred. Garey
Norice
Sam
Fred
Fred. Garey
M.n
Noah Walker
E. Baltimore St
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Sas
Wagner
Hoare
Pratt ST
Corr
Seaver Ort
Aunqui
Neewspapex
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