Local notes from Denton and surround areas
Gypsies encamped on the Denton Andersontown road. Prof Ford to lecture in Queenstown this evening. Harry Wyble 18 dies of typhoid at H. Todd’s near Fowling Creek. Pinetown porker, 465 pounds, slaughtered by William Booker. Rev Todd collapsed in Sharptown pulpit but recovered. Broom corn up to eight cents per pound. Hynson H Wright assigns for creditors. Lewis & West are assignees. Assignee sold 102 1/2 acres near Andersontown to Patrick Carey for 1100 dollars. N L Tribbett buys Berry & Short stock. continues at old stand by the depot. Johnstone to take charge of Brick Mills. Rev C S Baker to preach in Denton M E Church and hold quarterly conference. Albert F Rowens granted administration on Charles B Rowens estate. Rev G F Hopkins resigns Parksley church and moves to Syracuse. Mrs Hopkins to practice medicine. A tenyearold daughter of Warner Higuatt breaks left forearm. Dr George sets it. James H Brown to build a dwelling for Mrs P W Downes. law office to be used as a back building. Rev Z H Webster to complete fiveyear stay. speculation on his next appointment. Downes Hall Christmas event with children games and ice cream feast. Moon eclipse Tuesday evening observed with red copper hue. Grip epidemic not yet affecting towns. a case or two mild if any. Baltimore city doctors note no antidote yet. advise fresh air, exercise or staying indoors. Hazel Wright, beloved daughter of Mrs Nora Wright, dies after brief illness. interment near Preston. diphtheria feared but not confirmed. caution to avoid contagion. THE RBS RTA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton-Andersontown
Prof
Ford
Queenstown
Harry Wyble
H. Todd
Fowling Creek
Pinetown
William W. Booker
Sharptown
R. W. Todd
Hynson H. Wright
Lewis & West
W. E. West
Andersontown
Patrick W. Carey
N. L. Tribbett
Berry & Short
John Johnstone
Denton Bridge
Baker
D. D
Denton M. E
Albert F. Rowens
Charles B. Rowens
Preston
Talbot County
G. F. Hopkins
Parksley Methodist Episcopal Church
Syracuse
N. Y
Hopkins
Warner Higuatt
George
James H. Brown
P. W.downes
Col
P. W. Downes
Z. H.webster
Webster
Ee Day School of Christ
Downes
Jak Gemece
Baltimore City
Hazel
Nora Wright
Third Street
de. Roble
RBS Rta
Within the Bond of Marriage Many Local Weddings Noted
A series of historical Nuptials fill the page with Mr. Benson B Allen and Miss Mabelle E Towers wed at the bride’s home officiated by Rev. C E Dryden, then Emmett F Johnson and Mary Anna Saulsbury marry in Concord Church, followed by Elmer Redden and Jany Cook and others in various towns. A Denton Christmas dance, social events, and local notices round out the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson B. Allen
Wade, Burns & Co
Mabelle E. Towers
Jonathan HE. Towers
Hobbs Station
C. E. Dryden
Lohengrin
Mary Hobbs
Bessie Towers
Bertha Holbrook
T. F
A. G. Towers
Denton
Gordon Holbrook
Roland Chaffineh
Allen
Ridgely
Washington
Denton High School
Emmett F. Johnson
Mary Anna Saulsbury
Robert H. Saulsbury
Concord Methodist Episcopal Church
F. J. Cochran
Charles Murphy
Ora Carroll
Andersontown
A. Nichols
Concord
B. B. Cohee
Williston
Lillian Carroll
Mrs. Johnson
North Haven
Conn
Elmer Redden
Ruthsburg
Jany Cook
Roesville
Queen Anne’s County
Joseph Cook
Hersey Redden
Walter Lord
Harvey H. Dean
Rachel Seeney
Mendelssohn
Mrs. Redden
Hicksman
Susie B. Price
Casper C. Camper
Landing Neck M. BE
Talbot
Tilden S. Jones
Harlock
Mary L. Russell
Galestown
Ridgely residents visit and building progress noted
Ridgely resident Mr Francis Greene now heads a Sparrow's Point shop gang and spent Christmas at home. Preston men Messrs J E Douglass and Ray Tuff visited the Deans on Monday. Miss Margaret Dean of Baltimore spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs C H Dean. Mr C H Dean is finishing a large barn on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Greene
Ridgely
Sparrow's Point
J. E. Douglass
Ray Tuff
Preston
C. H. Dean
Margaret Dean
Baltimore
Nicholas-Saulsbury wedding notes and local moves
Miss Lillian Carroll presided at the organ with grace at the Nichols-Saulsbury wedding in Concord. Mr Joseph H Spence and family moved to town to engage in merchandising. The M E Sunday School held a Christmas treat. Miss Miriam Gray of Bridgeville visits Williston. Livery stables for rent in 1895 advertised at Ridgely via Jarrell House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Lillian Carroll
Concord
Joseph H. Spence
M. E
Miriam Gray
Bridgeville
Georgia Stevens
Bethlehem Debating Society Hears Expanding US Debate
The Bethlehem debating society discussed the question Resolved That the Pen is Mightier than the Sword on Wednesday evening, with next week turning to Territorial Expansion detriment to U S interests. Mgr Alfred Fowler affirms and Hon R M Messick opposes. The Christmas church entertainment featured recitations and gift distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debating Society
United States
Mgr
Alfred Fowler
R. M. Messick
James Harding
Martin Messick
Pennsylvania Military College
Robert M. Messick
Nora D. Cannon
Washington
Charles D. Cannon
George L. Wallace
Denton
Bethlehem
Harry Bradley
Wyoming
Del
Addie Whiteley
A.J. Messick
Dinner at Hotel Rolph Features Music and Goodwill
Mr G W Rolph invited young friends to dinner at the Hotel Rolph where an elaborate menu pleased a sizable gathering. Prof Costello of Baltimore provided an hour of vocal and instrumental entertainment before guests wished the Rolph family a prosperous year. Elizabeth Carpenter died after a two week illness from pneumonia. Ruth Carpenter remains very ill with uncertain recovery. Elizabeth to be interred at Pocomoke City. Estelle Watkins and Bessie Deekins of Hillsboro spent holidays in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Rolph
Hotel
Rolph
Prof. Costello
Baltimore
Ruth
Little Elizabeth
Pocomoke City
Estelle Watkins
Bessie Deekins
Hillsboro
Preston Social Roundup Includes Club Visit and Church Event
Hon A W Sisk and wife hosted the Preston Literary and Musical Club on Friday night. A Christmas entertainment was held at the M E Church Tuesday evening. Dr T D Kelley Jr of Lexington KY visits relatives, Mr Wm T Kelley and family. Merchants Johnson and Cox enlarge stores and improve arrangements. Miss Nellie Phillips, Peabody Institute student in Baltimore, home for holidays. Mr Ferdinand Dixon of Baltimore visits Preston relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Sisk
Preston
M. E. Church
T. D. Kelley, Jr
Lexington
Wm. T. Kelley
Ferdinand Dixon
Baltimore
Central School pupils honored for December
Central School lists December honorees including Bessie Garey Iva Smith Robert Butler Norwood Voss Bertha Smith and Martin Voss for commendation this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Bessie Garey
Iva Smith
Robert Butler
Norwood Voss
Bertha Smith
Martin Voss
Moving day in Federalsburg brings many relocations
Federalsburg residents report several moving days with multiple families shifting homes during the week. Isaac Sparklin moves to Three Oaks Avenue. J Wheatley relocates from a farm to R W Logan's house. T J Williams goes to Hobbs. Blanchard moves from Sparklin house to Williams. Joseph Frampton's family moves to Bloomingdale Avenue. J M Wright moves into Harris’s former house. J Polk White returns to his Main Street home. Mrs Nabb visits her father in Dorchester. Mrs Thomas Cox and daughter Lelia spend holidays at Traveller's Hotel. Edna Prince of Philadelphia visits her parents. Mrs Willie Prouse and sons visit town. Elon Hobbs and daughters Katie and Carrie Hobbs visit their mother. Mrs Pratt hosts a young people party Tuesday. William Joy of North Adams winters in town. Chamberlains Coke remedy advertised with local sellers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Isaac Sparklin
Three Oaks Avenue
Mr. J. Wheatley
R. W. Logan
T. J. Williams
Hobbs
Blanchard
Sparklin
Williams
Joseph Frampton
Bloomingdale Avenue
J. M. Wright
Harris
J. Polk White
Main Street
Nabb
Dorchester County
Thomas Cox
Lelia
Traveller’s Hotel
Edna Prince
Philadelphia
Willie Prouse
Walter
Harry
Elon Hobbs
New York
Katie
Carrie Hobbs
Pratt
William Joy
North Adams
Massachusetts
Death of Major Nehemiah Bailey of Centreville and Baltimore
Major Nehemiah Bailey of No 02 North Stricker street died yesterday in Baltimore at age 85. Born in Caroline county Maryland he was a merchant and farmer in Centreville before moving to Baltimore six years ago. A Democrat he was elected president of the Queen Annes county Board of Commissioners in 1867 and is survived by three sons William F. Bailey Thomas C. Bailey and Julian Bailey. Remains to Centreville for interment this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Bailey
North Stricker Street
Major Bailey
Caroline County
Centreville
Baltimore
Board of Commissioners
Queen Anne’s County
William F. Bailey
Thomas C. Bailey
Jnolian Bailey
Officers elected for Caroline Council No 175 O U A M
Monday evening last Caroline Council No 175 O U A M elected officers for the ensuing term. The slate includes T. Fred Towers as councilor C H Stewart as vice councilor C H Whitby Jr recording secretary W K Scotten as assistant recording secretary Z T Hutchinson as financial secretary W F Murphey as treasurer E T Boyer as warden Willoughby Nowell as conductor H N Clark as inside sentinel Samuel Ewing as outside sentinel I L Butler as chaplain E L Melvin Fred R Owens B H Johnson as trustees E L Melvin as delegate to the State Council alternate W F Murphey delegate to Death and Sick Benefit Assoc alternate B H Johnson Z T Hutchinson as their alternates H B Mason becomes junior past councilor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Council
No. 175
T. Fred. Towers
C. H. Stewart
C. H. Whitby, Jr
W. K. Scotten
Z. T. Hutchinson
W. F. Murphey
E. T. Boyer
Willoughby
1899 Calendar Facts and Year End Dates
The 1899 calendar notes New Year’s Day falls on Sunday so calls must be made on Monday and watch night services may continue to the Sabbath. Washington’s Birthday is on Wednesday and Memorial Day and July 4th on Tuesdays. Christmas lands on Monday. Ash Wednesday is February 15, Shrove Sunday March 12, Good Friday March 31 and Easter April 2. The year ends on a Sunday.
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Washington
Rent notices for Williston Ellwood and Denton Bridge dwellings
B G Stevens two dwellings for rent at Williston. J W Henry advertises store house for rent at Ellwood. R T Porter has an important advertisement in this issue. N L Tribbett dwelling for rent at Denton Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stevens
Williston
J. W. Henry
Ellwood
R. T. Porter
N. L. Tribbett
Denton Bridge
Marriages Reported in County Dated 1898
Devon Murphy married Tilgh man A Deen and Daisy A Murphy near Smithson s Chapel on December 21 1898 by Rev Isaiah Christopher. Satterfield Covey: Richard J Satterfield and Mrs Martha J Covey wed Wednesday evening at Denton M E parsonage by Rev Z H Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon— Murphy
Smithson’s Chapel
Isaiah Christopher
Tilghman A. Deen
Daisy A. Murphy
Satterfield—Coovey
Denton M. E. Parsonage
Z. H. Webster
Richard J. Satterfield
Martha J. Covey
For Sale Items from R. 8S. Crew Denton Maryland
For sale listing items include one Chip-beef Shaver one pair Counter Scales three 50 pound Coffee Cans two Tobacco Cutters one pair Butcher's Scales one 05 gallon Oil Tank two 5 and 6 foot Show Cases. R. 8S. Crew Denton Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Reminiscences of Holiday Feasting and Festivities
A narrative of Christmas season customs with a mixed breakfast scene, banjo songs, and grand cooking displays. It recalls family gatherings, egg nog, buckwheat cakes, goose potpies, puddings, and the playful log salute in the quarter. The piece also notes social sobriety and a cultural link to African rhythm in song. It closes with a merger note announcing J Harry Rose joining New York Clothing House and a rental notice for a ten room East Denton dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
New Town
New York
Baltimore Street
Light Street
Baltimore
J. Harry Rose
Ochm
Acme Hall
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Wm. H. Anderson
Geo. A. Deakyne
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Terpsichore
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Frank P. McShane
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F. P. Powers
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Mary Richardson
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James Dixon
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Carrie Moore
Ella Moore
Annabel Moore
Florence Barcus
Harry Turpin
Mamie McShane
Catharine McShane
Grace Stambaugh
R. J. Colston
M. Green
Edna Cooke
Wilmington
L. R. Kelley
Pippin
Georgia Hull
Easton
Esteile Rose
Garell McCollister
Church Hill
J. H. C. Lege
Anna Turpin
Jack Turpin
Chas. Tucker
Mary Garey
Georgie Stevens
Clarence Stevens
Bruce Stevens
Enoch Garey
Cova
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Anna Dukes
Jessie Kerr
Sophie Kerr
Frances Crouse
L. B. Towers
Harry Whitby
Alday Whitby
Ormond Downes
R. Earle Fisher
Arthur Fisher
Charles KE. Stevens
Lucy
Helen
Nellie Richardson
Nellie Wilson
Linnie Bryant
John Dukes
R. B. Bond
William G. Horsey
Norman Horsey
Joseph P. W. Richardson
James I. Horney
Mary A. Finharty
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Ada B. Cochran
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Ida ¥. Cohee
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Joseph C. Clark
John W. Frampton
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Irving G. Crcutt
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Wm. G. Horsey
Robert Rochester
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Ethel Anderson
George E. S. Loveday
Nina M. Stevens
Oswald T. Loveday
H. 8. Maneha
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Faolan Tadgex
Luther Gadd
Queen Anne's County
Maryland Society of New York
Charles G. Griffin
Frank Griffin
Caroline
Marguerite Farrow
Wilmington Commercial College
W. EB. West
J. Howard Pastorfield
Carroll H. Dunning
Richard Wirt
Fair Haven
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Harrington
Bertie Williams
Wm. E. Roe
John W. Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
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Annie Elliott
Milton
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Maryland University
E. M
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Annapolis
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Jessups
J. T. Plummer
T. F. Johnson
Ellis Crouse
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E. L. Melvin
Mary Emerson
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Stella Biddle
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Dennis Nichols
Lila W. Saulsbury
Tilghman A. Dean
Daisy Annie Murphy
J. W. Stowell
Blanch Noble
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Laura Todd
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Florence W. Greenley
Ernest H. Trice
Bertha Simp
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Lena M. Robinson
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Otto Kornrumpf
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Thomas Matthews
Henrietta Temple
Arthur Jones
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James Ross
Lena Davis
Edward Daniels
Catharine Thomas
Palmer K. Brown
Elizabeth Gross
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Idaho
Mississippi River
Wilmington M. E
East Denton
Joanna McShanee
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