Groundhog Day News From Local Dept and Town Acts
Ground hog day items include pension for Stephen S Camper of Federalsburg, sale of C T Gontee’s grocery stock to N L Tribbett, and a depot expansion by Brown at Queen Anne. Denton to seek popular lecturer. George M Wilson to boost flour mill to 75 barrels daily. Harry Lindley company plays town hall engagements. Fire destroys Barclay dwelling. Smyrna burglars fail to steal. The late James T Smith’s estate to be sold at Tuckahoe. Lewes Henry Clay Long arrested for mail robbery in Wilmington. Queen Anne rail lines surveyed. Centreville and Kent Island branches likely this year. Local businesses changing hands. Miss Mary Hobbs leads seventh crowded school room. Lindley troupe performs at Masonic Hall. next week shows. William T Sullivan, respected Denton figure, dies in Smyrna. Wheeler admins sell Wheeler Line boats with wharf properties February 12. Montauk Ladies Quartette entertains Denton audience. praised singing. Hollingsworth Nickerson firm sold to Jarrell and Hollingsworth who form Jarrell & Hollingsworth. Jarrell and Hollingsworth native Caroline county with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen S. Camper
Federalsburg
N. L. Tribbett
C. T. Gontee
Brown
Queen Anne
Denton Entertainment Bureau
George M. Wilson
Easton
Harry Lindley
Barclay
Joseph Wilson
Smyrna
James T.smith
Tuckahoe
Neck
Henry Clay Long
Lewes
Wilmington
Centreville
Kent Island
A. A. Price
J.S. Cawon
Trappe Times
Mary Hobbs
Wm. Nichols
Dover
Prudential Life Insurance
Richardeen
Edward Larmont Rich
Barry Clark
E. T. Nicols
Rich
E. R. Rich
Zaston Star-Democrat
New York
Masonic Hall
Lindley
Lindley Company
William T. Sullivan
Denton
Hillsboro
Harfil
Capt
R. R. Emerson
James W. Holt
Annie E. Wheeler
Elmer E. Wheeler
Caleb C. Wheeler
Wheeler Line
Montauk Ladies’ Quartette
Montank
Holllingsworth & Nickerson
M. B. Nichols
J. Richard Jarrell
Thomas H. ‘Hollingsworth
Jarrell & Bollingeworth
Jarrell
Caroline County
Mr. Hollingeworth
Wide array of weddings in Dorchester and surrounding areas
A long column details multiple ceremonies with Katheryne Hammar and George Kibler wed in Ridgely, and numerous Ferns and evergreen church decorations mark Federalsburg, Reliance, and Denton nuptials. Couples include Anna Marie Poole and Ernest E. Wright, Hattie Covey, Richar T. Porter and Lillian Plummer Thawley, and Edward Fleming Thawley with Harry Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryne Hammar
Jacob Hammer
Hillsboro
George Kibler
Greensboro
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
Ridgely
Ferdinand Wolfe
Wm. Temple
Easton
Mickle
Cape Charles City
Canales
Agnes Boyle
Willoughby
John Hammer
Carlsbad
New York
Anna Marie Poole
H. M. Poole
Federalsburg
Ernest E. Wright
Dorchester
M. KE
Herbert N. Wright
M. L. Sullivane
Josephine Harris
Jerome Frampton
Harry Kinder
Charles Hastings
Roy Wright
Reliance
Hattie Covey
Mendelssohn
Missionary Service At M P Church Highlights
The Tuesday service at M P Church drew strong attendance with a county C E officers conference in the afternoon led by Rev. Edgar T Read of Baltimore. A fervent prayer and a strong address on missions followed an evening duet by Mrs. B H Johnson and Mrs. W P Draper. The county C E Union leader announced the next convention for May 15 and 16. Tomorrow at 7 p m the Christian Endeavor service will focus on Christian Endeavor Day led by society president Mr. F S Cole. The movement began in Portland Maine in 1881 and now claims sixty thousand societies and about three million members worldwide, with tomorrow observed as Decision Day to urge youth toward Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Portland
Maine
Francis E. Clark
Harmony M E Church repairs and local health notes
Harmony M E Church at Fowling Creek undergoes repairs including interior repainting after gallery removal. Services will move to the schoolhouse during work. Measles spread in the area with Vaughn Todd and Bruce Deen among affected, plus other locals ill or recovering.
Goldsboro Literary Society meets with readings and music
Goldsboro notes a Tuesday meeting at Mr Thomas H Courseys with Shakespeare quotes music and reading selections. The next gathering is planned for February 12 at Mr Robert Jarrells. Church trustees buy adjacent ground enhancing the site. Mrs Elia F Watling and Mr William S Harris wed at Ingleside parsonage. Colds and grip remain common in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro Literary Society
Thomas H. Coursey
Robert Jarrell
M. E. Church South
Elia F. Watling
William S. Harris
Ingleside
C. L. Kennard
Father Temple Lectures Broaden Catholicism Themes
A large audience attended Father Temple's lectures on The Myst icisms of Roman Catholicism on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with a midweek talk on the Confessional. Miss Augusta Meginney of Baltimore, formerly Cordova, wed L. A. Callahan of Longwoods in the 88 Peter and Paul church Easton, with Father Temple officiating. Alan Massey of Eutaw Place Baltimore stayed with his cousin T. H. Jarman Jr. several days last week, while Ellis Stack of Preston visited J. F. Sisk last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Temple
Augusta Meginney
Baltimore
Cordova
L. A. Callahan
Longwoods
Peter and Paul
Easton
Alan Massey
Eutaw Place
T. H. Jarman, Jr
Ellis Stack
Preston
J. F. Sisk
Serenade at Cloughs Delights Bride’s Parents
Many boys joined the serenaders last Wednesday night and gave a rousing serenade to Mr and Mrs Earl Clough. They were treated warmly at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Samuel Chance and were served turkey mince pie and cake. Frank Merchant of Denver Cal visited relatives and returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clough
Samuel Chance
Frank Merchant
Denver
Cal
Hobbs visitors and local health notes
Misses Josie and Susie M Willoughby of Maplewood near Hobbs are visiting sister Mrs R Frank Horney in Easton. Mr William A Atwell recovering from grip. Mr F T Willoughby visiting relatives and friends in the Quaker City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie
Susie M.willoughby
Maplewood
Hobbs
R. Frank Horney
Easton
William A. Atwell
F.T. Willoughby
Quaker City
Matthews Couple Hosts Surprise for New Neighbors
The neighbors presented Mr. and Mrs. William D. Ewing with a warm welcome after their move from Island Creek Neck to the Gadd farm near Lewistown. Mrs. Ewing is Mary Saulsbury, daughter of J. Frank Saulsbury of Matthews. The Ewings recently rented the Lewistown farm and subscribed to the 2 JOURNAL for local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Ewing
Ewing
Mary Saulsbury
J. Frank Saulsbury
Matthews
Island Creek Neck
Gadd
Lewistown
Lengthening Roll of Death in Local Obituaries
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Thomas Watling near Goldsboro and Mrs. Sallie Meredith of Smithville, with details on their births, families, and funeral services. Additional notices list deaths of Elizabeth Lord Blades and William P. Powell, plus medical figures Dr. Joseph E. M. Chamberlaine and Dr. Lewis Buffett, outlining ages, origins, and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watling
Mra. Meredith
Thomas Watling
Ella F. Watling
Goldsboro
England
London
Queen Victoria
Michigan
California
Missouri
Akin
George
Holly
Mich
Ithis County
Wyatt Farm
Knightstown
Ind
Battle Creek
Watling
Wright
Ingleside
Greensboro Cemetery
Sallie Meredith
William H. Meredith
Smithville
Concord
M. E
New Orleans
T. Meredith
New Jersey
G. Meredith
Agnor
John Meredith
Stansbury Blades
Thyra
Chas. H. Lord
Blades
Elisha Lord
Charles Saulsbury
Bambury
Talbot
Snow
Highley
Ini Soandsing Neck
Saulsbury Andrew
Henry T. Andrew
Luther
J. Andrew
Roswell W. Carroll
James
H. Hardin
Robert Walker
Eastons
Wiliam P. Powell
Chicago
Powel
John A. W. Powell
Easton
I. C. W. Powell
Joseph E. M. Chamberlaine
Clara's Point
Talbot County
James Sexth
Kis
St. Michael's
Lewis Buffett
Farmers Institute Set for Ridgely With Plant, Livestock Sessions
Preparations are complete for a two day farmers institute at Ridgely on Monday and Tuesday. A large attendance of farmers and fruit growers from across the county is expected. Day one afternoon features a ladies session on orchard garden and home. Day two morning covers livestock breeding feeding care of sheep cattle and hogs. Dairy topics, silos substitutes for bran alfalfa cow peas and clover and tobacco horticulture are discussed in joint sessions with evening lectures for town and country audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Ridgely
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Lapse Cure
The notice touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia from enids and la grippe with reasonable care. It claims to cure a colt or la grippe faster than other treatments, noting it is pleasant and safe to take and available from listed Denton Hillsboro and Ridgely vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enids
Chamberlain
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Coffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Remembering the 1860 61 Maryland extra session
Col William Henry Legg recounts the 1860 61 Maryland extra session in Frederick and Baltimore during the Civil War. He notes swift proclamations, rapid transport, a two to three week sitting, and sine die military adjournment. He lists officers and surviving members on both shores, including Kilbourn Brooke Kidd and Wallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Henry Legg
Col. Legg
Fort Sumpter
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Washington
Wicks
Frederick
Red Men's
Senate
House
EB. G. Kilbourn
John B. Brooke
William Killgore
Milton Y. Kidd
Mills
Reading
Thomas H. Moore
Annapolis
G. W. Goldsborough
Caroline County
Alexander Chaplain
Talbot
Albert Medders
Kent
William Henry Legg
Queen Anne's
Tilghman Nuttle
Baltimore City
J. B. Brooke
Prince George’s County
James T. Briscoe
Calvert
Richard Wotten
Prince George's County
Richard B. McCoy
Harford
Bay
Frederick Notio
S.teackle Walis
Know Nothing
Teackle Wallis
Chas. H. Pitts
T. Parkin Scott
Dr. J. Hanson Thomas
William G. Harrison
John C. Brine
Henry M. Warfield
Mason Mobill
Lawrence J. Langston
Ross Winans
Maryland
Coleman Fellett
Moors Registration Bill Sparks House Battle in Kent
In Kent the House debated a bill by Rep. John W. Hutchison for separate registration of Moors, an intelligent race residing mainly in the Third District. Hutchison led a Moors delegation before a committee. Rep. Clark sided with Democrats as Dr. T.C. Moore and Republicans opposed the measure, signaling a shift in Moor political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hutchison
Kent
Hundred
Hutchison
T.C. Moore
Smy Yrna
Clark
Moore
Claytin
Orphans Court Deliberations On Estates Granted Sale
George W. Eliason administrator of Charlotte Ann Langston presented an approved inventory of her estate and received an order to sell. Harry B. Mason executor of H A Mason filed and had approved his first and final account of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphine
George W. Eliason
Charlotte Ann Langston
Harry B. Mason
H. A
Deafness Cure Donation To Nicholson Institute
A wealthy donor, cured by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, contributed 10,000 dollars to the Nicholson Institute at 4874 The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue, New York. The gift funds free Ear Drums for deaf individuals unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nojees
Profit In Dairy Business In Caroline County
Profit in the dairy business is evidenced by recently published figures. Cattle grades have improved in recent years and many fine herds exist across the county. Butter quantities are sold to hotels and river steamers along the Choptank and Tuckahoe. Tuckahoe Neck is noted for fine cattle and delicious butter. Pennsylvanian settlers with creameries on their farms are among the most successful butter-makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Tuckahoe
Tuckahoe Neck
A Rheumatism Cure Testimonial For Pain Balm
Wes ley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls a patient’s visit to Mr Blackmon’s drug store where Chamberlains Pain Balm was recommended for rheumatism. The man says after one week of use and following directions he was cured and has not suffered since. Product sold by J Colston Newton Hugh Coffey Hillsboro F T W Smith Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Colston
Newton
Hugh Coffey
Hillsboro
Ft. W. Smith
Ridgely
In remembrance of Mr Andrew Clark obituary
In remembrance of my father Mr Andrew Clark who died January 20 1901 aged 71 years 9 months and 12 days Peaceful be thy silent slumber and in heaven we hope to meet thee The verse ends with a farewell in heaven and greeting in God’s sight Davoentsr G A 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Clark
Davoentsr
Local Social Roundup And Chancery Jury Selections
A long list of social visits and entertaining events across Denton and surrounding towns is summarized, noting Mrs. Thomas R. Green winning the ladies prize and Mr. John 8 Barnhart the gentlemen prize at the Euchre Club. The Chancery term of Caroline County Court selects jurors for April, listing names by district with many familiar local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Sorghum as Stock Feed Praised by Ohio Writer
In an article by Waldo F. Brown of Ohio, sorghum is extolled as a premier stock feed with yields of seven tons per acre for hay at $8 per ton and potential eight tons per acre from a neighbor. The piece notes strong demand, high feed value of seed, and profitable use for hogs and cattle, including feeding seeds separately or selling to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo F. Brown
Ohio
Musical prodigy child Helen Boyd of Chestertown
Five year old Helen Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry L Boyd of Chestertown is described as a musical prodigy. Despite a one limb affliction she plays the organ with ease and began at a young age. She learned tunes from whistling boys and hymns at church and can render pieces like the Holy City and Blue and Gray. The Unicorn Mills at Millington are now prosperous under manager E E Gambrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Harry L.boyd
Chestertown
Unicorn Mills
Millington
E. E. Gambrill
Fire destroys Bostock Zoo in Baltimore. 400 animals perish
Frank C. Bostock's Zoo at Mount Royal and Maryland avenues was destroyed by fire on Wednesday daylight. Over 400 animals burned, with estimated loss around 200000 dollars and about 50000 dollars insured. Fire started around 10:40 near the southeast corner, likely from frayed electric wires. Patrolman Kearney reported flames, triggering a second alarm. The wooden structure with a corrugated iron shell burned rapidly. only two visitors escaped, attendants failed to save the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Bostock
Mount Royal
Maryland Avenues
Baltimore
Bostock
Kearney
Central District
Greensboro man reunites with long‑lost mother after 30 years
Greensboro correspondent reports John Draper of near Greensboro and his mother Mrs Moilié Minor of ear Woodside Delaware met recently after a 30 year separation and recognized one another as mother and son. Draper’s father enlisted in the Civil War when he was six weeks old, was wounded and died. the widow remarried, leaving the infant with her brother. Alliance of mother and son was renewed only two weeks earlier when Draper found her location and introduced himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
John Draper
Moilié Minor
Ear Woodside
Del
Dreipér
Fragmented 19th Century Odds and Ends From Oakland
A garbled clipping mentions Western mules and horses near Oakland with weights 900 to 1100 pounds. It oddly references Boers, Kra ger styne whiskers, and fashion, then touts a seller named Thomas MyrPpoRELe and a promise to try job work. The legibility is poor and specifics are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Alan
Thomas Myrpporele
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D. AC. R.R
Q.A R.R
Preton
Raver
C.R R
TAO P. M
Q. A. Ror
D&c RK
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
Oxlzans’court
Levy Courtwill
the Local Department
Richar T. Porter
Lillian Plummer Thawley
Mary L. Thawley
M. BE
J.S. Wickline
James Swann
Thomas E. Cahall
Charles
W. Porter
Frank L. R. Nattle
Albert T.reichman
Belmont Avenue
William H. Thawley
Edith Fleming Thawley
Harry W. Sparks
Thawley
Thomas H. Corkran
R. T. Corkran
Elizabeth L. Reynolds
Solomon Reynolds
W. J. D. Lucas
Mordecai Price
Wye Neck
Queen Anne’s County
Nellie Skinner
Addison Skinner
Wye Mills
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kenney
David B. Hubbard
Mary HE. McQuay
St. Michaels
William H. Miley
Mary E. Cheezum
Bethlehem
Yaaiah Christopher
the Christian Endeavor
Fowling Creek
Harmony M. E. Church
Beachamp
Girdietree
Vaughn Todd
Bruce Deen
W. H Deen
C. H. Todd
John Seward
Clay Chaffinch
Harry
Miss Mary
G. L. Butler
Chesapeake City
W. W. Williamson
Ratheburg
William Edward
John F
Ida Cannon
the Farmers’ Institute
Hewitt H. Langsdale
William H. Harding
Carrie Crosby
Ottis M. Hignatt
Willian H. Harding
Howard Towers
Solomon D. Grimnage
William F. Bell
Franklin P. Herr
Matilda M. Richards
Thomas H. Morgan, Sr
Thomas H. Morgan, Jr
Harry M. Carroll
Thomas F. Brown
J. H. McCarter
James A. Willoughby
Samuel B. Replogle
William E. Blackburn
Annie W. Downes
William T. Seward
Mollie E. Rickards
Josiah Covey
William H. Horn
William C. Wharton
William F. Towers
George W. Richardson
Fannie I. P
Isabella F. Turpin
George W. Christopher
Catharine A. Kinnamon
Walter Sparks
Charles H. Sparks
Freak Shockley
Charles L. Shive
William W. Leister
Gootee S. Todd
William R. Thomas
James Ahearn
Daniel K. Crouse
R. W. Knotts
George L. Morris
Jonathan E. Towers
Silas Layton
Simson L. West
Jerry F. Shire
Annie K. H. Burnster
George Hess
Bee Line Telephone Company
Eastern Shore Telephone and Telegrah Company
James H. Hoffecker, Jr
Albert G. Towers
James Reilly
George H. Siver
Walter Todd Et. al
M. E. Church
Thomas R. Green
John 8. Barnhart
Thos. R. Green
Euchre Club
George L. Wallace
W. H. Jarrell
Margaret
Katie Todd
Clara Clifton
Susie Hunt
A. 8. Gadd
Georgia Stevens
Williston
Benjamin Cohee
Cohee
Daniel Gootee
Bertie Schanke
Whiteley
Ollie Coffin
Charles H. Willis
Severance
Kansas
Caroline Counties
D. B. Cohen
Wm. F. Moore
Claverack
F. J. Owens
Harrington
William H. Deweese
J. Howard Pastorfield
Trappe
Joseph G. Griffin
Waliter B. George
Amelia A. Callahan
Ella Moore
William H. Anderson
Jefferson
Donald
Seaford
Sarah Downes
Ruth Hutchinson
Cambridge
R. J. Jump, Sr
Angie Gray
James T. Cooper
Mabel Smith
Z. H. Webster
Frederica
Georgia Btevens
Martin
John C. Bennett
Amos Everett
Robi. Jarrell
J. L. Faulkner
Wm. H. Cashe
J. 5. Lapham
W. Heather
Benj. Cohee
Alex. McKnott
Chas. H. Conly
M.e.jarman
H.C. Booker
Wm. E. Graham
John Shively
H. W. Temple
H. C. Gooden
Wm. C. Wharton
W. H. Goodwin
J. F. Dawson
John N. Griffin
C. W. Ellwanger
Alfred Clark
Geo. L. Griffith
Rixon Garey
Wm. B. Hobbs
M. L. Weaver
Wm. Richards
F. M. Hubbard
J.H. Hughes
T. J. Bilbrough
Jas. A. Horney
Benj. Stewart
C. E. Hoffman
H.C. Rawlings
B. F. Greenlee
Wm. A. Roe
Jas. B. Draper
J. H. VanGesel
T.L. Chafinch
Harry A. Roe
Henry T. Nuttle
Purnell Johnson
J. H. Merriken
John Stevens
Geo. L. Blades
Alfred B. Carter
H. Clay Hobbs
L. J. Andrew
J. H. Barrow
M. P. Hutchinson
E. Douglass
Wm. H. Hollis
Jas. R. Murphy
John T. Parker
Orlando Patton
Geo. W. Poole
Albert W. Sisk
Ibtrict
Jas. D
J. W. Kerr
Chas. H. Shields
John F. Kelley
A. G. Gelletiy
Oratio Murphy
Wm. P. Stafford
L. T. Washell,Jr
Wh. E. Todd
G. A. Whiteley
Thos. Gallagher
Wm. J. Wright
Ww. Reick
J. B. Fletcher
Wesley Towers
Wo. K. Carroll
Pifth District
C. W. Jefferson
R. Nichols
G. T. Chambers
J. W. Fleetwood
Albert E. Poole
Thos. W. White
Edward F. Davis
J.alonzo Elliott
Wm. A. Noble
J. W. Carroll
Jas. C. Forbes
W.H. Alburger
Alcado Flowers
Silas
H. F. Flaharty
Harry E. Kinder
Geo. H. Benson
Kemp
Wm. H. Kinning
John E. Wilson
W. Y
Chas. Kline
Hugh Duffy
Geo. H. Beaven
B. F. Richards
F. A. Redden
W. E. Saulsbury
Chas. Jarrell
Eeeee Starkey
Edwin M. Garey
W. E. Sylvester
Raleigh
Blishs D
Alfred Bigler
Henry M. Cade
E. Orrell
Wm. Price
Chas. M. Oleaha
Lyne
R. Y. Collins
Chas. B. Neal
Jas. T. Kemp
Caleb T. Johnson
D. G. Bowdle
Wm. M. “Brown
W.f.lidex
H. Hubbard
Peter T. ‘Norris
C. E. Wright
Jas
H. R. Merriken
W. Sullivan
Paul Krager Styne
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