Local Notes Preview Town Events And Plans
Ground hog forecast on trial as upcoming lectures and entertainments fill the local calendar. Col Ham offers tickets next week for a lecture while Mrs Mowbray advertises mill wagons and building lots. The Citizens Band plans an March entertainment and Jobo Barnhart promotes property near the almshouse. Wheat and corn prices are noted in Baltimore markets as revival meetings continue at the Methodist Protestant Church. Plans for a sewer on Main Street, a packing house by the Mrs K N Hardcastle Co, and Christian Endeavor services in Ames Church are announced along with various local business updates including lumber and canning operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Ham
Barnhart
Wo. H. Mowbray
Citizens’ Band
Op. P. Roe & Bro
Greensboro
Baltimore
Bo Mrn
John ‘H.george
Syo
Bailey Wood
Hughes “Lumber and Coal Company
Ff ‘Adams & Peters
Langeh Moyday
Sri
Thomas H. Jones
Hillsboro
Bae
T. L
Swing and Company
Queen Anne
Ir. J
Gelletly
Mr. Barnhart
Cheptank
Creighton
M. E
Denton
Ridgely
Ridgely i
Charles H. Redden
L. B ‘Towers
John S. Barnhart
Williston
S Messe
Frederick P
Harry Ae Ree
Joseph H. Merasrd
Greensboro Station
Bernard
Caroline
Peoples Bank
Pusedas
Joseph H. Bernard
Fred BR. Owens
George K. Wallace
James A. Trazzaro
Bennett Todd
A. W. Sisk
Di‘weeters
Castle County
Delaware
Philadelphia
New York
Henry B. Davis
Baltimers
Askoa
Mee House
Court House
Snow Hill
Pretty Wedding Bells at Goldsboro M. E. Church South
A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday evening at the Goldsboro M. E. Church South uniting Mr. Charles Schaube of Whiteleysburg and Miss Bertie Milby, with Nellie Seward of Ridgely as guest. The ceremony was performed by Reverends Baynard and King, the bridal party presented at the church, then a reception hosted at Mr. C. We. Galiall home. The couple left Thursday for an extended wedding trip, after which they will reside in Caroline County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough M. E. Church South
Charles Schaube
Whiteleysburg
Bertie Milby
John Milby
Near Goldsboro
Nellie Seward
Ridgely
Mendelssohn
Messrs
Clark Smith
Monroe Saunders
O. Baynard
Henderson
Lowing
Baltimore
Eutaw House
Herbert Stayton
Thomas Stayton
Queen. Anne's
Sarah R. Downes
Josephine
Denton
Lydia
Harrington Hughes
Elsie Green
Clara Frampton
Maud Clark
Hénrie Anderton
Henry
Horsey
George L. Whitnes
Rashie Club
Barnhart
Smithman
Smith
Harriage
Fine
James
F. Vansant
Millington
Chestertown M. E
Waynesday
George. Bschaube
Cavendville
Anguatas Sobaube
Kern
Caroline
BF. Cole
Lumber and
North Carolina
Denton Millas
Edna
Farmington
Roxie Nichols
Hickman
South Porter
Hobbs
H. Clay Hobbs
E. L
Melvin
Elpateli
Stevensville
L. Day, Swing & Co
Isaac Robinson
Mis Noliie
W.-. Fisher
Misa Dora C
Gelletiy
Epg
Centreville
Mary, Hobbs
Neilie Richardson
Ore
Fred. H. ‘Hobbs
New Birkspent Bantley
Be “Welater
Delmar
Claude Hh.atzrodt
Denton, of Thursday Last. ‘Mrs. ‘el ‘Eb. Ramsdell
Philadelphia
Jaagb Ellwanger i
L. _B.Hooper
Easton
Henry R. Lewis, Esq
Found Dead by the Roadside James Conner Verdict Fatal From Exposure
James Conner a colored man of Delaware was found dead Saturday morning beside Greenlee's saw mill. His carriage toppled, body in a ditch with water. Constable Hughes notified. Magistrate Cohee summoned a jury and held an inquest. Dr. Goldsborough found no violence. Jury verdicts death from exposure and intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conner
Delaware
Greenlee
J. R. Hughes
Cohee
Goldsborough
Hickman Manufacturing Begins Cup and Crates Work
The Hickman Manufacturing Company started work on cup and crates projects on Monday, launching production efforts and signaling a new phase in its manufacturing lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman Manufacturing Company
Concord masquerade party at Carroll home delights guests
Last Monday evening a masquerade party at Mr. Ora Carroll's home drew many local families and out-of-town guests. The event featured games and refreshments, ending with guests departing after an enjoyable social evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy and many others from Federalsburg Elwood Trappe and nearby areas.
Revival Services Weathered by Cold Attendees
Revival services at near M E Church struggle through bad weather but residents remain invited. Epworth League held a large business meeting hosted by Mrs H F Stevens. Local residents attended events, visits announced include Julia Wright with Corinne Mowbray, Minnie Stevens with Bessie Fisher, and distant travelers from Baltimore and Agner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
H. F. Stevens
Messra
Norman Smith
Kirwint Smith
Thomas Michels
Euphonious Smith
Farmers’ Institute
Greensboro
Julia Wright
Corinne Mowbray
Federalsburg
Bessie Fisher
Greenwood
Minnie Stevens
Aus Tichenor
Baltimore
Sarah Tichenor
S. G. Nuttle
Monumental City
Olie Scott
Agner
H. T. Nuttle
Hattie Covey
Orie Carroll
Pleasant social in Fowling Creek honor of Miss Minnie Williamson
Mr. George H. Williamson hosted a large social Saturday night at Fowling Creek for his daughter Miss Minnie. Guests included numerous local youths and families with games and refreshments enjoyed by all attendees such as Misses Lonie Kelley Jessye Willis Elsye Towers Emma Lane Mattye Callahan Ethel Pepper Bertha Fisher Nora Christopher Lulu Young Tes rye Frampton Maude Trice Annie Williamson Manye Williamson Ida Hassett Neva McConnell Mattye Connell and Messrs Elmer Todd Herman Conley Calvin Todd Alonzo Christopher George Lane Sherman Todd Nat Frampton Hudson Taylor Roland Neighbors Charles Kelley Clarence Richards Earle Todd Charles Price Creighton Wright Earle McConnell Dawson Todd Otis Rodgers Alex Morgan Samuel Jester Norman Gootee Ward Edgell John Jester Lee Engel Harry Butler Ernest Williamson Elwood Conley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Williamson
Minnie
Lonie Kelley
Jessye Willis
Elsye Towers
Emma Lané
Mattye Callahan
Ethel Pepper
Bertha’ Fisher
Nora Christopher
Lulu Young
Tesrye Frampton
Maude Trice
Annie @Williamson
Many
John ‘Jester
Lee ‘Engel
Harry Butler
Ernest Williamson
Elwood
Conley
Preston Sickness Widespread In Local Community Events
Sickness known as la grippe affects Mrs G C Williams and Misses Ruby Poole and Edith Noble in Preston. Henry Fletcher hosts a caramel party with local youths planning a stay in Atlantic City. Fred Noble and Fred Fleetwood visit Federalsburg. Elizabeth Phillips visits Vienna. broom factory reopened on Main Street. Various visits and recoveries noted among Cunningham, Willey, Nichols, Adams, and other families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
G.C. Williams
Ruby Poole
Edith’ Noble
la’ Grippe
Henry Fletcher
Paster
Atlantic City
Fred.Noble
Fred. Fleetwood
Federalsburg
Elizabeth Phillips
Vienna
A “Ledman
Main Street
Bessie Noble
Very Prosperous Ridgely Sketch of Its Growth and Industry
The Ridgely article outlines a thriving town with about 1,000 residents powered by fruit processing, canneries, and local crafts. It notes two railroads, river access, and refrigerator service enabling early markets from Baltimore to New York, plus berry and fruit harvests peaking in May to July and steady fruit, vegetables, and grains year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Thomas A. Smith
Ridgely
Bering
Pennsylvania
Anne’s
Tuckahoe River
Baltimore
New York
New England
Pennsylvania Railroad
Queen Anne’s
Seadon
Growth goals aided by Ridgely meeting and land purchase
Citizens in Ridgely held a public meeting to promote a foreign manufacturing enterprise. Money was quickly subscribed to buy 10 acres of land for the plant. The town relies on drive wells 40 to 70 feet deep for a steady water supply, supporting manufacturing and domestic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Successful Poultry Raising Tips From Mrs Emory
Mrs Wituldm H Emory shares practical poultry raising notes from Telpard Pennsylvania detailing egg production and weights, feed mixes, and care routines. She notes nine pound cockerels at six months, strong laying hens, January yields of eighty nine dozen eggs from seventy five hens, and methods for keeping birds warm and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telpard
Pennsylvania Railroad California Tour Special Announcement
A second Pennsylvania Railroad personal tour to California departs New York and Philadelphia February 18 on the Golden Gate Special via Cincinnati New Orleans San Antonio and El Paso to Los Angeles and San Diego. Mardi Gras in New Orleans included with a return by March 28 via East Lake City Glenwood Colorado Springs and Denver to New York arriving April 6. Price 275 from all points east of Pittsburgh covers railroad transport side trips in California and berths and meals on the special train. no California hotel costs. Tickets valid nine months return transportation only. Apply to Ticket Agents or Geo. W. Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
California
New York
Philadelphia
Golden Gate
Cincinnati
New Orleans
San Antonio
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
East Lake City
Glenwood
Colorado Springs
Denver
Pennsylvania
Railroad East
Pittsburg
Raturn
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street
The Late Henry Whiteley Demographic and Political Ties
The late Henry Whiteley, one of the county’s oldest citizens, was a lifelong Democrat who reportedly voted for Andrew Jackson. The sketch traces Whiteley family roots to Judge William G. Whiteley of Delaware and Col. Willicot Whiteley, with branches in Whiteleysburg and Catonaville. Henry spent most of his life farming and avoided public office, serving mainly as a delegate to county conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Whiteley
Andrew Jackson
Egaleta
Col
Bank Officers Elected at Caroline County Savings Bank
Stockholders of the Caroline County Savings Bank at Greensboro elected directors for the coming year: D. J. Zacharias Sr, Nathaniel Horsey, P. Baughley, William H. Cashe, J. W. Price, Dr. Fred R. Malone, A. J. Richard, Clinton B. Jarman, J. H. Edwards, Jacob E. Gibsol, Jonas Shaner, Thomas L. Day, Wm. H. Deweese. Executive officers named: Wm. H. Deweese president, Nathaniel Horsey vice president, Dr. Fred R. Malone secretary to the board, T. Clayton Horsey cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Savings Bank
Greensboro
D. J. Zacharias, Sr
Nathaniel Horsey
P. 8. Baughley
William H. Cashe
J. W. Price
Fred R. Malone
A. J. Richard
Clinton B. Jarman
J. H. Edwards
Jacob E. Gib Sol
Jonas Shaner
Thomas L. Day
Wm. H. Dew
Wallpaper and Shades Advertised at Thomas and Measer
The latest patterns in wallpaper gilt at 8 cents a piece window shades 22 cents each offered by Thomas and Measer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Measer
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Apostolic Mission Dedicated and Heating Prize Awarded
The International Society of Heating Engineers held a New York meeting on January 20 1903 awarding H M Vosmus of Ridgely the first prize for a low pressure steam heating plant plan for the Kranz Hotel. Second prize went to Jno C Sendder of Albany. Twenty one drawings competed, demanding designs in operation for at least one season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Society of Heating Engineers
West 1St Street
New York
H. M. Vosmus
Ridgely
Jno
Sendder
Albany
N. Y
Vosmus
Kranz Hotel
A. B. Smith
J.H. & BR. E. Smith
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Apostolic Holiness Mission
E. A Fergerson
Messrs
W. H. Thawley
Joseph L. Griffth
Albert Satterfield
James H. Thawley
Arlington Cooper
John Wiggins
George Walston
Caroline
Caroline County
George H. Parka
Easton
Los Angeles
Cal
J. Fletcher Clark
California
East
Haston Star- Democrat
the Ledger
Parks
Plummer
Kent
John E. George
Spencer Walls
William Anderson
Sudleraville
W. W. Goldsborough
Greensboro Hotel
Masonic Fraternity Gather in Federalsburg For Banquet
A large Masonic gathering occurred in Federalsburg with a banquet for about one hundred at Music Hall. Speakers listed include Rev. A. D. Dick, Rev. T. S. Holt, Hon. Thos. J. Shryock, H. J. Cooper, J. Fable, Thos. W. Simmons, Rev. P. D. Thompson, Rev. C. W. Smith, Rev. T. G. Hagland, Wm. McDonnell, J. L. Johnson, Isaac L. Warren, and Rev. Herbert F. Wright. The program featured addresses on Masonry’s role and morals, with benediction by Rev. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Music Hall
E. E. Goatin
W. M
A. D. Dick
T.S. Holt
Masonry
Maryland
Thos. J. Shryock
Masons
H. J. Cooper
Temple Lodge
Albert G. Towers
J. Fable
Grand Masonic Chapter
R. A
Isaac L. Warren
Gethsemane Lodge
Del
Herbert F. Wright
Local Headlines From Goldsboro Area Social Notes
Mrs James, Melvin and Katherine visit with Mrs Devolson Cartwright in Goldsboro. Several locals travel for work, visits to Wilmington, Millville New Jersey, and Dover. Cannery sale and Virginia farm plans by D S Truitt. church and society notes. obituaries for Elizabeth Davis Smoot and Girrell. court and civic actions recorded. social visits and travel of residents including Gooden, Allen, Wright, Townsend, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truitt
Jaarell & Truitt
Northumberland ‘County
Trout
Virginia
Ee Jarrell
Delaware
A. G. Dennison
New Yow City
Rural Routes Opened March 2 Serve 1628 Patrons
Postmaster Thomas R. Green announced three rural delivery mail routes approved by the Post Office Department will start March 2. Route leaders are George W. Gravatt, J Wesley Perry, and C Percy Dunning. About 1,628 residents along the routes will receive daily mail at roadside boxes, with options to buy stamps, money orders, and dispatch letters via a traveling post office. Boxes must meet government specs and may cost under two dollars. penalties for damage are severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Green
Plummer
Post Office Department
Green
George W. Gravatt
J. Wesley Perry
C. Percy Dunning
Denton
Baltimore
Denton Post Office
W ‘Price
Willard H. Thawley
J. Spencer
Peter W. Te
Chilton’s
Tuckahoe Neck
Bury’s Corner
J. W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Public Business Calendar
Wil
Capitans’ Court
Levy Court
Fes
the Local Department
Concord
Ora Carroll
Charles Murphy
Samuel Nuttle
Walter Beauchamp
Essie Poole
Emma Hubbard
Sallie Johnson
Corinne Thawley
Viola Covey
Ethel Wilson
Bessie Trice
Bertha Oles
Grace Torrins
Ola Scott
Minnie Collins
Rosa Burkett
Mary Wright
Neal Simpson
Trappe
Willie Nuttle
Walton Trice
Melvin Todd
James Neal
Herbert Beauchamp
Ban Meredith
Arthur Hayes
Zeb Fountaine
Norman Kirwin
Franklin Golt
Fred Wright
Terry
Tom Nichols
Richard Wirt
Fowling Creek
Misa
Dora
Nichols
Ned
Mrs. Robinson Nichols
Hobos
Edward ‘Willey
Esther Willey
Margaret Morriken
Federaleburg
Frederick Paisley
Daugh
Gertie Adamsi
Grove
Benjamin Whiteside
Amelia ‘Cohee
Cohen
Mary Nichols
Mr. Vosmus
Jones
Green Spring
Wm. Bickling
J. G. Gooden
Wyoming
A. B. Gooden
Bessie’ Gooden
Dover
G.A. Wright
Aberdeen
Samuel Reed
Wilmington
Hdhtiah Rash
Woodside
Griffin Moore
Magnolia
Pi.a
Geldsboro
Christain
Eadeaver Society
H. T. Wright
Little
T- Wrights
Downing
Elizabeth Davis Smoot
HoWard
Girrell
V. I
John Frook
Norris G. Allen
Allen
James Kemp
New Castle County
Orem Cannon
Williamsburg
Howard Allen
Seaford
Alex. Wright
Charles,Sullivan and Sons
Farmers
Gresmehere
Lange
C. C. Habsart
B. J. Todd
F. R. Malone
B. Hoffman
Stock F
C. Rawlings
W. A. Dennett
Ware
Baltimore American
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