Cambridge to put wires underground in local project
Rural Maryland notes report Cambridge plans to bury telephone and telegraph lines. Other items include a fatal shooting near Washington, a Wilmington surgeon performing an appendicitis operation, a pardon request for John C. Fountaine, and Col. James C. Norris assaulted by a laborer near his Easton farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Roof
T. E. Crenshaw
Cambridge High School
Greenbaum Bros
Seaford
Howard Ogle
Wilmington
Denton
Washington
Two Johns
Maryland
John Blotsom
Stevens Brothers
Baltiore
Richard Thomas
Vetin Bank
Easton
Talbot
Dember
Thomas Mitchell
Hey
Mitchell
Ridgely
Oakrad
Hobbs
James R. Price
Fedsalsburg
B. C.& A. Company
Ying
Hurlock
Salisbury
Alibert Constable
Mr. Price
Forties
Ada
Harry Morris
Dover
Aeabson
Camden
Sapie Green
W. M. Green
Ferms
James C. Norris
Avop
Charles Colston
Colonel Norris
Foreman
Personal and social notes of gatherings and visitors
A long list of holiday visitors and social events in Denton and surrounding towns. Miss Sadie KE Cheezun's nineteenth birthday party at Tuckahoe Neck with numerous neighbors. dinners hosted by Mr. Harry A. Roe. students home for holidays. multiple visits from relatives and dignitaries. Christmas and New Year shoots at local gun clubs with scores and placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KE. Cheeainn
Tuehahoe Neck
Sadie KE. Cheezun
Maggie Allaband
Edith Clarke
Bessie Smith
Grace Griffin
Lyda Lane
Amanda Lane
Sadie Allan
Tuckahoe Neck
Hattie Mercer
Anna Jester
Denton
Katie Reese
Lollie Sullivan
Susan Saulsburs
Elizabeth Dudley
Pearl Jones
Nannye Sullivan
Ethel Stewart
Matthews
Lola Willis
Wye Mills
Arthur Willer
Walter George
Lee Anderson
Fulwood Anderson
Pheris Cranuse
David
Olsinger
Edmund
Iwood Lane
Thomas Smith
Sewell Parker
William Matthews
John Saulsbury
John Morgan
Harry Sullivan
John Reese
Edward Dudley
John Barwick
Willard Sllivan
Carroll Gannon
Lemuel Stewart
Robet Wood
Dawson Stafford
Skipton
Harry A. Roe
Roe
Virginia
Alex. Hardcastle
Enoch George
Messrs
Henry R. Lewis
T. Pliny Fisher
Thomas R. Green
Chas. H. Whitby
Potter Steele
Ida Downes
Mabel Clark
T. F. Garey
Chestertown
H. Wilson Saulsbury
Westminster
Enoch Garey
Annapolis
Nellie Walliams
Clara Wilson
F. N. Nichols
Baltimore
John Dukes
Philadelphia
Emma T. Johnson
Concord
Mary Fountain
Philip W. Downes
Concord M. E
M. J. Woodford
Front Royal
J. W. Johnson
South Haven
Mich
Purnell Johnson
East Denton
Emma Moore
Mamie
Bessie Moore
Carroll Dunning
New York
C. P. Dunning
James F. Melvin
Ellicott City
P. A. Morgan
C. A. Beatty
Capt
George Baylor
Charlestown
West Virginia
Lucy
Katharine Wheatley
Cox
Dukes
Thomas A. Smith
Chicago
Henry Clark
Mary Bauman
T. R. Green
Rachel Satterthwaite
Easton
Lillian Emerson
Ansonia
Connecticut
J. Howard Pastorfield
Sarah E. Love
W. F. Cheezum
Elizabeth Pippin
Mary Downes
Guion Miller
Harry R. Barton
St. Louis
Queen Anne's
Milton C. Green
Postmaster Green
Howard B. Jarman
Talbot
Caroline
Wm. Crosby
E. E. Wheeler
Williston
Irma Derondo
Greensboro
KH. B. Fisher
Bates Stephens
George T. Morgan
J. Dukes Downes
Alexander Hardcastle
Cornelious Deweese
J. R. Rochester
Minnie Schavinger
Dover
Mary Hobbs
Children Home worker in town aids local placement
Mr C. Williams of the Chil dren's Home Society in Trenton N J found homes for several children. Norman Reese a former railroad employee and Miss Phillips of Seaford were married at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ¥. Williams
Children’s Home Society
Trenton
N. J
Norman Reese
Miss Phillips
Seaford
J. T. Mowbray
Alonzo Elliott
M. L. Smith
Wicomico
Misa Anderson
T. J. Young
Philadelphia
Scott
Baltimore
Silas Sparklin
Social visits spread across towns in Carolina region
Hobbs residents hosted Miss Beulah Saulsbury and Mr Hiris Satterfield from Greenwood on Sunday at Miss Brady Willoughby’s near Hobbs. Mrs F T Willoughby returned from a weeks stay with friends in Milford. Brady Willoughby visited friends near Farmington. Bessie Anthony visited relatives in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Saulsbury
Hiris Satterfield
Greenwood
Brady Willoughby
Hobbs
Mis. F.T. Willoughby
Milford
Farmington
Bessie Anthony
Wilmington
Lost Box Found Near Denton Bridge Delayed Return
Lost item reported in Tuckahoe Neck near Denton last Thursday. A paper box containing clothing and a pocket book with several dollars was misplaced. Finder urged to return to Mr. William H. Mowbray’s residence near Denton Bridge. Mrs. Georar Parns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
William H. Mowbray
Denton Bridge
Georar Parns
Many Happy Fin de Siecle Nuptials In Caroline Homes
Several elaborate church ceremonies in Caroline and numerous home weddings mark a season of nuptial joy. Brides and grooms celebrate in formal rites and intimate gatherings, reflecting fashion, music, and community tradition within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Marriages Highlight Town Society in Pottsburg Area
A flurry of weddings fills this issue with detailed notices from Pottsburg and surrounding towns. Jessie Kerr and Anton Burchard wed at the Methodist Episcopal Church, with a large reception and plans to live near Pittsburg. Other ceremonies include Zella Barton and Floyd Hummer in Marydel, Sallie Slaughter and Meritt Hubbard in Hanis, Eva Davis and Herbert Murphy in Federalsburg, George Towers and Mollie West near American Corner, and many more in churches across the region. The notices emphasize elegant attire, music, and the social significance of the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Vivien Kerr
Jonathan W. Kerr
Anton Burchard
Pottsburg
Methodist Epicopal
Robert W. Todd
Laurel
Joseph S. Wickline
Prince Albert Coats
Julian Gaitrell
George Ditton
T. Wayland Vauehn
Carl A. Droop
Washington
Albert G. Towers
George Ti. Saulsbury
Denton
Mabel Duke
Ella Burchard
Sophie Gates Keir
Axel Wallam
Walter C. Arnacost
Baltimore
Ridgely
Pittsburg
Burchard
Westinghouse Company
Eastern Shore
William Burchard
J. C. Spurr
Augusta Rainalls
J. F. Sisk
Talbot
A. W. Sisk
Preston
Wariird
Sallie A. Slaughter
Solomon W. Slaughter
Meritt HH. Hubbard
J. 5. Wichline
Hanis’ M. E
Emma _ Collison
Robot B. George
William S. Norris
Lee Anderson
Frank L. R. Nuttle
Harriet Slaughter
Ruth Hubbard
Pied Hubbard
Hide
Eva May Davis
Charles M. Davis
Federalsburg
Herbert Hayes Murphy
Adamstown
Frederick County
J. T. Kenney
Doo MM. Lindale
Laydia Davis
Sean Hwrules
Seaford
John M. Little
Thany KE. Kinder
James A. Davis
Raymond Charles
Ray Ray Clarke
Pocomoke City
Western Maryland College
Harmony M. E. Church
George M. Towers
Jas. H. Towers
American Corner
Mollie E. West
Richard West
Thos. J. Towers
Trappe
Edward M. Noble
Evergreen
T. F. Beauchamp
S. L. West
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Grove
Changes in Homes of Dentonians in the New Century
The new century will bring many Denton residents new homes while only a few families depart. Numerous moves are noted across streets and properties including the Redden dwelling, the Brick Hotel, the Downes house, and several Van Gesel and Towers houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Mary Hobbs
John L. Everngam
Stephens
John H. George
Tuckahoe Neck
Everngam
Downes House
Franklin Street
Owen C. Garey
Second District
O. J. Redden
East Denton
John W. Clark, Jr
Horsey
J. D. Towers
Fourth
Franklin Streets
Robert G. Stewart
Main Street
Matthew Garey
Swann
William H. Irwin
Satterth- Waite
Mark H. Smith
Kinnamon Cottage
Mollie Wilkinson
J. W. Pepper
Burnsville
Irwin
Williston Road
Joseph Turbitt
Will Bullock
Daniel K. Gootee
Andersontown
Levi D. Roe
Richard T. Carter
F. W. Redden
Sixth Street
Burton W. Parker
American Corner
Gay
Sixth Streets
J. P. Davis
Burrsville
Howard Shields
Towers
Gay Street
Mason
J. T. Dulin
Lloyd
James H. Brown
Blackiston
H. N. Clark
Richard A. Henning
Hilley Mercer
Will Nichols
McShane
John Boggs
Third
Theophilus L. Wooter
Second Street
Academy
Jonathan Evitts
Front Street
Phillips
Third Street
Thomas Smith
Delaware
John Cohee
VanGesel
Railroad
Denton Masons Hold Holiday Dance With Baltimore Music
The Masonic Hall was festively decorated for Denton's annual holiday dance held Thursday by the young men. A Baltimore orchestra provided music for twenty four numbers, with dancing lasting into the early hours. The dance committee included O W Downes, E J Cooper, C H Whitby Jr, G C Skiven and R J Colston. patronesses were Mrs Wim a Anderson, Mrs Thomas R Green, Mrs George M Russum and Mrs George A Deakyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Wooters
Carne Wilson
Allan Mastin
Tennyson Wilson
James Stewart
Henry Turner
Mee- Sncal Shannahan
Harry Barton
New York
Win Crosby
J W Phelps
Vr Tedlenek
EH. Hobbs Tirndgesile
Miriam Gray
C Sadler
Peaches on the Peninsula a 19th Century Rise of Trade
Mr F Hamilton Hobbs notes in the New York Fruit Trade Journal that peach growing began on the Peninsula in 1842 near Delaware City. The trade expanded with rail and canal links, shipping to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. By 1878 over fifty thousand acres bore fruit and millions of baskets were sent to markets, before a yellows disease began shifting activity toward Bridgeville and Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
F. Hamilton Hobbs
New York Fruit Trade Journal
Reeves
Delaware City
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
New Jersey
Ridgway
Jersey
Chesapeake
Delaware Bay
Smyrna
Delaware
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Reybold
Delaware Division
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
Middletown
Bridgeville
Seaford
Clayton
Ridgely
Maryland
Rich lady funds Nicholson Institute for free Ear Drums
A wealthy donor, cured by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave 10000 dollars to The Nicholson Institute at 780 Eighth Avenue New York so deaf people unable to afford Ear Drums may receive them free. Address No 4874 The Nicholson Institute New York. Heat fine salt any pounds 140 dollars. W R Breeding Williston.
December Real Estate Transfers In The Clerk's Office
A list of December property transfers recorded in the Clerk's Office shows numerous conveyances across districts. Names include Manlove Wharton Ira L. Green Conrad Gesell Joseph Gsell and many others with properties in Denton Ridgely Sixth and First districts, various acreages and prices ranging from 50 to 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manlove Wharton
Lonia Gilfley
William W. Moore
Ira LE. Green
Denton
Conrad Gesell
Joseph Gsell
The
American Tract Society
Wm. TP. Jackson
Franklin P. Herr
Mary Stevens
Ridgely
Paul Holsinger
Catharine Kline
Nellie R. Dorsey
J. Jerome Frampton
Federalsburg
William T. Seward
Louisa Tharp
Charles W. Carter
John H. Glandon
Reynolds Y. Collins
Thomas H. Everbeam
T. Frederick Towers
John Schively
William H. Antehins
Albert G. Towers
Geo. A. Gould
Mabel L. Mercer
Ida J. Mellvaine
Mary St. Stewart
Philip Noble
Philip A. Noble
Trughes Llumber and Coal Company
Robert C. Rica
T. Pliny Fisher
H. A. Roe
Cireensboro
Ida F. Clifton
Siath District
Redden’s Park
William Price
Samuel Replogle
Ella Beachamp
Elizabeth Beachamp
Changes in church services and pastorates noted
The contemplated order of services for tomorrow at the Methodist Protestant Church changes due to the death of Mrs. Robert Dickey in Baltimore. Christ Protestant Episcopal Church held its annual Sunday School Christmas treat at Brown's Hall with a joyful hour for children, teachers, and friends. Reverends Mowbray and Townsend announce plans to seek pastorates next conference year. Rev. R. K. Stephenson moves from Seaford to Elkton. The M. Ia. Sunday School offered a fine cantata in the town hall. Holiness services are planned Monday at Garey's Chapel. A Methodist Church named Charity exists near Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
Robert Dickey
Baltimore
Sunday School of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Brown’s Hall
W. R. Mowbray
Df Zion
George W. Townsend
Northeast
Local visitors and holiday guests from Ridgely Warwick and beyond
Marsdel and Ridgely residents Eva Pennington, Francis Roberts, Ernest and Herman Smith visited Mrs. S Fallowfield and attended Heather Hanmer nuptials. Guests include Nellie Manlove of Warwick, Milton Green of Philadelphia, Gulia Heather of Delaware City, Tred Bowdle of Choptank, Mary Jarrell of Goldsboro, Kiazzie Gooden of Henderson, and John Moore of Ridgely. Christmas visits noted with relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jarrell
Goldsboro
Emma Hall
Kiazzie Gooden
Henderson
C. Pippin
John Moore
Ridgely
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Ponts West
River Ponts
DAC
Cambridge
Richard A. Stevens
Janly
Rob Freidel
Felton
Wseppa
Amon
Prap
Dentound
Oher Phaeves
Alburger
Beauchamp
Steele
Taylor
Lowe
Dawson
Berry
Hillsboro Gun Club
George B. Stewart
James Sherwood
James Sharp
Jarrell
Sherwood
Stewart
Pennington
Thompson
Sparks
Sharp
Deen
Thomas
C. L. Boehm
Ben Howard
C. E. Carroll
Williston Gan Club
Marydel M. E
Zella Barton
M. V
Floyd Parkes Hummer
John C. Moore
Thomas KE
Heather
Milton Clough Green
George Moore
Ernest Smith
S. Virginia Heather
Hattie Hummer
J. R. Sidell
Smithson
Chineh
Anah V
HW. Br. Andrew
Chrles
Lord
G.R. Donaldson
Selah Perry
Ehnech
Javaie Andrew
Hany Christopher
Rie
J. Emerson Merriken
Willoughby
John H. Merriken
F. Elizabeth Connolly
W. H. Rhodes
Dr. Temple
Dollie Grace
Mendel
Allie Heather
Templeville
Dora Jackson
J. Thomas Dulin
E. R. Side
Marydel
Sadlersville Episcopal Church
Walter Sparks
Crumpton
I. Frances Buss
George S. Buss
Kimble
Cassine Carroll
Ella Newell
Samuel Newell
Abel Parsonage
J.S. Wickline
Couuttland Mitchell
John H. Mitchell
Bessie Draper
Zadoe Diaper
Nery Sheppard
Charles W. Larmore
Hollandsville
Del
Dora Smyth
M. EK. Parsonage
J. S. Wichline
Theodore Vaughn
J. D Keller
Kate Wheatley
Jessie Cox
Norns Linburt
Brown Dunning
Hartre Tictts
Frederick N Nichols
Slarry Rose
Angie Gray
Wilson Davis
Chirk Davidson
Awt
New Market
Nannie Spence
Lis
Ian Hillsboro
Louise Bradford
Howard Jarrell
James C Slirwood
Winchester South Radgely
Jessie Jones
Bulah Day
Thoms Jones
Mhss
Georgia Stevens
Wim P. Tieden
Walter Kelley
Bruce G Stevens
Mary Garey Hirmony
Limer Deen
Libbie Satterfield
3. Carter
Milli Moore
Wr . Clay On Horsey
Allen Guidsborough
Worcester
Mays
G. I. Harris
W. R. Breeding
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