Local Department Briefs and Notices
Ground hog prophesy on trial with events and ads from town. Lectures tickets on sale for Col Ham, Barnhart building lots, Mrs Mowbray wagon, Citizens Band early March entertainment, sugar corn plans, wheat and corn prices, revival at Methodist Church, George Bailey land purchase near almshouse, sewer talk on Main Street, Mrs Hardcastle packing house, Christian Endeavor tomorrow, Rev T H Wright election notices, deaths near Ridgely, Hughes Lumber orders, Adams Peters log shipment, tomatoes price, Day Swing setup at Queen Anne, Barnhart nursery decoys, organ recital at Denton, 25th anniversary of German Reformed Ridgely, land purchases near Williston, Greensboro canning firm buys Merard setup, Diamond State Telephone expansion, Peoples Bank re-elects officers, carp catches in Chop Tank, jail plans for Snow Hill, symmetry with courthouse, Snow Hill building cost.
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 Rings Aid Social Notes In Denton
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Goldsboro M E Church South with Mr Charles Schaube of Whiteleysburg and Miss Bertie Milby daughter of Mrs John Milby of near Goldsboro as the couple. The ceremony was performed by Rev Baynard aided by Rev King with Miss Nellie Seward of Ridgely as pianist and attendants including maid Edna Milby. After the ceremony the couple hosted a reception at Mr C W Galhail’s home. A Baltimore note reports a wedding at the Eutaw House between Herbert Stayton and Sarah Downes of Denk. the couple left for Florida and the South then Denton. Other social items mention the 1903 club meeting, Progressive Rashie Club prizes, and upcoming marriage news. Several local residents and visitors are noted, with interactions across Denton, Centreville, Ridgely, and surrounding areas.
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 Near Greenlee Saw Mill
James Connor a colored man of Delaware was found dead Saturday morning near Greenlee's saw mill. He was hanging over the side of his carriage in a ditch with water. Constable J R Hughes notified and Magistrate Cohee summoned a jury for an inquest. Dr W W Goldsborough found no violence. Jury verdict: death from exposure and intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conner
Delaware
Greenlee
J. R. Hughes
Cohee
Goldsborough
Hickman Manufacturing Starts Cup and Crate Work
The Hickman Manufacturing Company began work on cup and crate production on Monday, signaling a new phase in its industrial output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman Manufacturing Company
Masquerade Party Enjoyed in Concord Home
Last Monday evening a lively masquerade party at Mr Ora Carroll's residence featured games and refreshments. Guests included numerous local residents and visiting friends from Federalsburg Elwood Trappe and Philadelphia.
Revival services and social notes from a local church
Revival services progress at near M E Church hindered by bad weather though attendees remain invited. Epworth League held a business meeting hosted by Mrs H F Stevens with a large turnout. Farmers Institute attendance included Norman Smith Kirwin Smith Thomas Michels Euphonious Smith. Various local visits and social calls noted among residents including Julia Wright Corinne Mowbray Bessie Fisher Minnie Stevens Aus Tichenor Sarah Tichenor Olie Scott and Hattie Covey visiting neighbors.
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 at Fowling Creek honors Miss Minnie Williamson
Mr. George H. Williamson hosted a large gathering last Saturday evening in honor of his daughter Miss Minnie. Guests included numerous local youths and families, with games enjoyed and refreshments served, featuring attendees such as Miss Lonie Kelley Miss Jessye Willis Miss Elsye Towers Miss Emma Lane and many others.
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 Prevails as Local News Highlights
The Preston area reports sickness with Mrs G C Williams and Misses Ruby Poole and Edith Noble down with la grippe. Henry Fletcher hosted a caramel party for local youths who plan a trip to Atlantic City for several weeks. Various visits and visits to friends are noted among villagers, with several residents recovering from illnesses and returning home.
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
Ridgely Growth and Prospects for a Prosperous Town
A Baltimore Sun excerpt by Hon. Thomas A. Smith sketches Ridgely as a thriving town of about 1,000, with diverse industries from fruit processing and canneries to machine shops and mills. It notes two railroads and water routes, robust berry and fruit production, year round markets, and entering prosperity driven by agriculture, horticulture, and proximity to major markets.
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 in Ridgely Spurs Foreign Manufacturing Plan
Citizens of Ridgely recently convened to foster a foreign manufacturing enterprise. Subscriptions funded the purchase of 10 acres of land for the site and other inducements were offered. The town relies on drive wells 40 to 70 feet deep, providing a reliable water supply for industry and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Successful Poultry Raising Tips From Mrs. Emory
Mrs. Wituldm H. Emory shares practical poultry-raising experiences. She notes Plymouth Rock eggs from Telpard, Pa., a six month cockerel weighing nine pounds, high egg output from January, and a routine feeding and warmth strategy. She invites responses from more experienced poultry raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telpard
Pennsylvania Railroad California Tour Offered Amid Mardi Gras
The second Pennsylvania Railroad tour to California departs New York and Philadelphia on the Golden Gate Special February 18 via Cincinnati New Orleans and El Paso to Los Angeles and San Diego. A three day Mardi Gras stay in New Orleans is included with a March 28 return itinerary to San Francisco and Denver ending April 6. The price is 275 dollars from all points east of Pittsburgh, rail transport all side trips in California meals and berths included, no California hotel costs, tickets valid nine months for return transport only. Details at ticket agents or Geo W Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
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 Remains A Noted Peninsula Figure
The obituary notes Henry Whiteley as one of the county’s oldest residents who supported Andrew Jackson. It traces the Whiteley family to Col Wil licot Whiteley of Delaware and other early Democratic figures, mentioning Whiteleysburg and Catonaville as ancestral roots. Henry lived as a quiet farmer, rarely sought public office, and often led county convention delegate meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Whiteley
Andrew Jackson
Egaleta
Col
Bank Officers Elected at Caroline County Savings Bank
The Greensborough stockholders elected directors for the coming year including D J Zacharias Sr Nathaniel Horsey 8 H P Baughley William H Cashe J W Price Dr Fred R Malone A J Richard Clinton B Jarman J H Edwards Jacob E Gib SOL Jonas Shaner Thomas L Day and Wm H Deweese. Executives chosen were Wm H Deweese president Nathaniel Horsey 8 H vice president Dr Fred R Malone secretary to the board and 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 Prices From Thomas and Measer
The latest patterns in wall paper from Thomas and Measer offer gilt patterns at 8 cents per piece. Window shades priced at 22 cents each, available at 1015 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Measer
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Apostolic Mission Dedicated Prize Awarded in Heating Contest
The International Society of Heating Engineers awarded H. M. Vosmus of Ridgely the first prize for a low pressure steam heating plant design at its New York meeting on January 20 1903. Second prize went to John C. Sendder of Albany. Twenty one drawings competed. Vosmus designed the Kranz Hotel heating system noted for even 70 to 75 degree temperatures with minimal steam and no noise. The piece also notes the Apostolic Holiness Mission dedication in Ridgely with debt paid, and reports on Caroline County finances and local migration to California.
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 Gathering in Federalsburg Features Noted Speakers
A Masonic banquet for about one hundred guests was held at Music Hall in Federalsburg yesterday evening. The program listed speakers including 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, with topics on Masonry, morals, and religious links.
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
Church and Town Social Notes Mixed With Obituary
Local page chronicles visitors and travels of Mrs James Melvin Katherine Devolson Cartwright in Goldsboro. Wilmington transplants Alonzo Shelton and others. numerous visits among Goodens and Smiths. Cannery sale by D S Truitt. church and civic meetings planned including electric light proposal and hose purchase. obituary for Elizabeth Davis Smoot and note on Girrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Elizabeth Davis Smoot
HoWard
Girrell
V. I
Rural routes opened. daily mail to 1628 patrons
Postmaster Thomas R. Green announced March 2 opening of three rural delivery routes proposed by Special Agent Plummer. George W. Gravatt, J. Wesley Perry, and C. Percy Dunning will lead routes 1, 2, and 3 serving 1628 residents along 23 to 28 mile paths from Denton to Williston and nearby areas. Boxes, needful stamps, money orders, and letters will be available via a traveling post office system with government box standards and penalties for damage.
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
Geldsboro
Truitt
Jaarell & Truitt
Northumberland ‘County
Trout
Virginia
Ee Jarrell
A. G. Dennison
New Yow City
Christain
Eadeaver Society
H. T. Wright
Little
T- Wrights
Downing
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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