Local notices and business chatter from Denton era
A denton era column lists advertisements and updates including mules for sale from Wm F Towers near Fowling Creek, land sales, a new justice of the peace Samuel C Faulkner, Farmers Merchants Telephone Co office in Law Building, Prof H W Porter leaving Greensboro for Bel Air, Caroline road law support at a public meeting, the sudden death of lawyer Clayton J Purnell at Snow Hill, death of James Crossan’s father, local Orchard Inspector Samuel Griffin, tree-disease instruction at Maryland Agricultural College, a jailhouse beef theft case, county tax revaluation talk, Vienna resident Stephen R LeCompte’s death, town tax transfers and abatements notices, weather stats, a political candidate Jonathan W Kerr for Superintendent of Immigration, a Philadelphia policeman accident, Annie Thomas house fire, sale of Kingston Hall for 8000, parcels post bill in Senate, and rural route merchandise rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Towers
Fowling Creek
B. B. ‘Towers
B. W. Parker
Crothers
Samuel C. Faulkner
Templeville
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company
H. W P. Porter
Greensboro
Bel Air
Charles County
Caroline Road
Clayton J. Purnell
Snow Hill
James Crassan
Gertrude Crossan
Wilmington
Ellwanger
Williston
William J. Wilner
Lsten
J. W. Johnson
Jeweler
Denton
Mad
Baltimore Steamboat and Storage Company
Miles River
Eex
Artemus Smith
Caroline
J. W. Perry
Samuel Griffin
Maryland Agricultural College
Larry Wilson
Stephen R. LeCompte
Vienna
Mason
Baltimore Sunday Sun
Jonathan W. Kerr
Forpin
Queen Anne's
William If. Flaharty
Philadelphia
Annie Thomas
Hainesville
J. W. Funk Company
A. I. Halloway
Salisbury
Kingston Hall
John Halberg
Leighton
Ala
Maryland
Annamessex River
Kingston Station
Somerset County
Thomas King
United States
Senate
Burnham
Rep. N. H
Meyer
Captain Charles S Carmine Dies After Declining Health
Captain Charles S Carmine longtime Fourth district resident died early Tuesday from general debility at Poplar Grove near Preston His life spanned farming seafaring and ship owning with a move to the Farquharson farm in 1864 He married Mary E Farquharson and was survived by son Lieutenant George Creighton Carmine daughter Mrs Emaline Benson and several grandchildren The funeral was Thursday at his Preston home with Rev Gardner presiding and burial at Linchester cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Carmine
Poplar Grove
Carmine
Captain Carmine
Charles Carmine
Sarah Carmine
William Waddell
George
Caroline
St. Thomas
West Indies
Yey
Choptank
Preston
West ‘Indies
Farquaharson Farm
Mary E. Farquaharson
John D. Farquaharson
Baltimore
Farquaharson
Maryland
George Creighton Carmine
Revenue Marine Service
Emaline Benson
Mr. Gardner
Linchester Cemetery
Orphans Court Proceedings Approve Several Administrations
In Tuesday session of the Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presiding approved multiple actions. Administrators Rich Bullock Covey Massey Jarman received approvals for sales inventories rent and final accounts. Notices to creditors were ordered and probate for Mary E A Dawson's will was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Elta M. Rich
James P. Rich
William R. Breeding
John W. Bullock
Frank P. Covey
Roger H. Covey
Laura J. Covey
Clinton B. Jarman
Elizabeth A. Massey
Emma S. Payne
Henry R. Lewis
Fred R. Owens
William H. Deweese
Butler Nichols
Robert T. Nichols
Mary E. A. Dawson
Levy Court Considers 35 Cents Tax for Schools
A delegation of citizens urged County Commissioners to join a petition to the General Assembly to set aside 35 cents on the $100 of county taxes for school purposes. They argued it would fund schools without embarrassment and aid debt cancellation. The board declined, saying no additional legislative authority was necessary. Mr. Wright dissented and supported the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Wright
Farmers urged to use LeGore lime for prosperity
Farmers are urged to adopt LeGore's Combination of Lime as a small price difference can be offset by significant gains in results. The Le Gore Combination Lime Co. of LeGore, Maryland, advertises its product as the path to prosperous farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legore
LeGore Combination Lime Co
LeGore, Md
Wallpaper and window shade prices listed by Thomas & MESSER Co
The ad lists wallpaper at 5 cents per piece and gilt at 8 cents a piece plus window shades at 22 cents each. From Thomas and MESSER Co located on Baltimore Street in Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Messer Co
Jorg W
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Accidents and appointments in Hillsboro and Queen Anne
Miss Ailie Clark of Queen Anne suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises after a Monday stair fall while carrying a lamp and a bundle but is improving. Greenmount Cemetery stockholders elected officers led by H. M. Thompson as president and A. L. Duffey as secretary. Charles E. Jarrell to testify before New York grand jury in Forbes poultry case. Ebenezer M. E. Church Ladies Aid held a conundrum tea at J. Milton Arringdale’s home. Updates on local residents include Mrs. Duffey’s Denton visit, Mrs. E. L. Thompson’s eye abscess, and social visits among Queen Anne and Kent Island residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailie Clark
Queen Anne
Greenmount Cemetery
Hillsboro
Duffey's
H. M. Thompson
E. P. Ringgold
Treasury
A. L. Duffey
F. E. Jarrell
W. E. Sylvester
George E. Smith
H. S. Fisher
T. B. Sparklin
T.B. Sparklin
Charles E
J. Milton Arringdale
L. P. Corkran
Little Son
Denton
E. L. Thompson
Theodore Bell
Chester
Charles H. Dean
Kent Island
Harris Legg
Wilmington
John A. Anderson
M. E Church
Eugene Bonwell
Kent County
Bonwell
Frances Pennington
Clara Taylor
Blanche Smith
Hotel Smith
John F. Russom
Howard Wantey
Delaware
Dennis to Close Out Store as Cline Hamilton Take Over
Preston area notices reveal merchant J T Dennis plans to stop mercantile business and lease his store to Cline and Hamilton of St Michaels with possession around mid April. Dennis may shift to canning and build a new plant near Newton. Community updates include visits, travels, and local winter ice and skating activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Leonard
St. Michaels
T. H. Todd
Local notes on visits and funeral attendance
Henderson. Miss Alice Montague has returned home from Swarthmore Pa. Mr. John Wood and family attended the funeral of Mr. Charles Butler at Barclay. Mr. and Mrs. D M Gooden of near Willow Grove spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. L A Gooden. Miss Katie Sweeney of Wilmington visits her father F B Sweeney. Mr P A Marvel and son Nathan visited Geo Marvel. Mrs Ida Orturan of Wilmington visited last week with Mrs B F Dill. Miss Sallie Heavalow of Ridgely visits Miss Bertie Wood. Miss Ida Pritchett visits friends in Wilmington. Mr W M Price is in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Montague
Swarthmore
John Wood
Charles Butler
Barclay
D.M. Gooden
Willow Grove
L. A. Gooden
Katie Sweeney
Wilmington
F.B. Sweeney
P. A. Marvel
Nathan
Geo. Marvel
Ida Orturan
B. F. Dill
Sallie Heavalow
Ridgely
Bertie Wood
Ida Pritchett
W. M. Price
Annapolis
Local Visits and Illnesses Reported in Community
Arthur Hubbard of Hurlock is visiting his grandmother Mrs. Sarah Hubbard. Fulton Noble of Atlantic City visits his wife's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Willis. Residents are busy filling ice houses. Ferdinand Cook is ill with the grip and Mrs. Mertie Williams has been quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hubbard
Hurlock
Sarah Hubbard
Fulton Noble
Atlantic City
J. S. Willis
Ferdinand Cook
Mertie Williams
One Day at a Time Motivation Quote
A proverb notes that progress toward betterment comes from taking small steps. It suggests that many who resolve to improve next year would benefit more by focusing on today and making steady daily progress.
Governor Crothers Calls for State Road Plan in Anne Arundel
In Annapolis Tuesday Governor Crothers urged state aid for roads before the Anne Arundel Taxpayers Association. He pledged to support a Baltimore Annapolis highway and a bonded funding system, saying roads are the era’s urgent need and that benefits accrue to taxpayers who have paid most and received little. Senator Goldsborough and Delegate Saulsbury spoke on the Caroline road law and the association’s road bill, which would create a road engineer and run on businesslike management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Crothers
Taxpayers’ Association of
Anne Arundel
Taxpayers’ Association
Baltimore
Goldsborough
Saulsbury
Delaware
Hartsville
Caroline
Jonathan W. Kerr
Thomas L. Day
Dover District Methodist Churches Return to Pastoral Appointments
Dover District reports from Pre siding Elder S M Morgan that central Delaware and Maryland Methodist churches revert to itinerant appointing method with committees aiding bishops. About twenty pastor changes anticipated at Wilmington session. Federalsburg pastor invited to return as Beauchamp seeks change. Denton McGilton resigns. Shipman to Hurlock accepts. Valentine supper by Denton Ladies Aid. Greensboro revival yields sixty converts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Morgan
Dover
Delaware
Maryland
Wilmington
Dover News
Henry R. Lewis
Methodist- Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Lewis
Beniah Lewis
Congress
Denton Sunday School
T. F. Beauchamp
M. E
Federalsburg
Thomas E. Terry
Laurel
Del
A. C. McGilton
Denton
Hurlock, Md
M. E. Church
Wilmington M. E
S. P. Shipman
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. P. Church
Greensboro M. E. Church
Value of Snow and Its Farm Impact This Winter
The first heavy snow of the season brings relief to winter wheat and hay crops across the United States. Snow safeguards 30 states’ wheat, which makes up about two thirds of the national crop, influencing prices and markets. A closed winter shields turf and improves hay yield, saving millions. now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Caroline
Ridgely M E Church to stage two plays this Friday
Ridgely hosts a Friday program at Simon's Hall featuring The Quiet Family and The Six O'clock Dinner with casts led by Mrs. Benjamin Bibbs Mrs. Harry Hemmons Mr. Milton Smith and others The Village Choir monologue by Mrs Hemmons and Ridgely Quartet music accompany 20 cents for adults 10 for children under twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Gibson
Peter
M. L. Long
Snarly
Ella Swing
Grumpey
Roger Ringgold
Guy Latrace
C. L. Hobbs
Percy Harkell
Harry Hemmons
Amelia
F. P. Herr
Louise Payson
Harry Hemmons; Mrs. Sniggins
Mattie Smith
Chiir
Dorothy Mancha
Betty
Mary Worthington
Hemmons
Ridgely Quartet
Annie M
George L. Roberts
Maple Avenue
Roberts
Sandusky
Ohio
Reformed Church
E. L. Coblentz
Pritchett & Son
Charles L. Herzog
Texas
New York Giants
Farmers’ Institute
James P. Swing
Harrington
Delaware
M.E
Miss Nettie Love Returns to Millinery Work
Miss Nettie Love has resumed work as traveling milliner for Armstrong, Cator & Company after visiting her mother Mrs. Annie Langrell. Calvary M. P. Church members plan to elect a delegate for the Maryland Annual Conference opening April first, at the February 23 meeting. The Christian Endeavor topic for next Sunday is Min istering to prisoners and the poor. Matt. 25 31 46. Skating brings joy to local youths during the cold spell. Miss Mattie Daffin visited Miss Bertha Collins on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Love
Annie Langrell
Armstrong, Cator & Company
Calvary M. P. Church
Maryland
Christian Endeavor
Matt
Mattie Daffin
Bertha Collins
Cooper and Hignutt Family Illnesses Update
In Williston, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. Cooper are improving after illness. Mrs. O. M. Hignutt travels to Wilmington to visit her son Sherman, who is sick with the grip. Also ill are Mr. James Christopher and Mr. Wm. Wright at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
J. W. F. Cooper
O. M. Hignutt
Wilmington
Sherman
James Christopher
Wm. ‘Wright
Classifying Teachers Raises questions on reclassification rules
A State bill may raise salaries for first class teachers and outlines criteria for reclassification. It stresses helpful influence, adaptability to teaching, subject matter knowledge, teaching methods, management, interest in work, cooperation, attendance, care of property, and prompt reporting. Points determine first, second, or third class certificates.
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Noble
Party honors Miss Gertie Woolford in West Denton
A Monday evening party at Capt and Mrs J F Woolford home in West Denton hosted Miss Gertie Woolford with games and refreshments. Attendees included Ola Cohee Bessie Austin Leona Sewell Blanche Austin Alice Griffith Ada Griffith Ethel Sewell Ruth Griffith Bertha Cohee Mamie Griffith Willie Finn Bruce Finn Willie Watson Roy Watson Howard Porter Willie BETton Tyson Eaton John Emerson Willie Cohee Dukes Roe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Woolford
West Denton
J. F. Woolford
Ola Cohee
Bessie Austin
Leona Sewell
Blanche Austin
Alice Griffith
Ada Griffith
Ethel Sewell
Ruth Griffith
Bertha Cohee
Mamie Griffith
Willie Finn
Bruce Finn
Willie Watson
Roy Watson
Howard Porter
Willie Betton
Tyson Eaton
John Emerson
Willie Cohee
Dukes Roe
Enoch Barton Garey
Vashti S. Garey
West Point Military Academy
Lawrence B. ‘Towers
Martin C. Voss
Denton
Washington College
Norwood
Leon Stein
Middletown
Del
A. G. Fleetwood
G. W. Bounds
Harrington
J. R. Cannon
Concord
A. I. Warren
New York
Ridgely
Fred R. Owens
M. Luther Coatbourn
Philadelphia
Louis R. Dukes
M.A. ‘Oulson
Chestertown
Howard Shields
Faith moves a nobleman to seek Jesus for his sick son
A prominent nobleman travels about forty miles from Cana to Jesus in Galilee after hearing of his arrival, seeking healing for his dying son. The tale highlights growing faith, the immediate healing, and the entire household turning to Christ. It contrasts Galilee’s reception with Jerusalem’s opposition, urging prayer and trust in Jesus for body and soul. The lesson ends by stressing conversion, family prayer, and personal faith as paths to happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Galilee
Cana
Christ
Jacob's Well
Johniv
Jerusalem
Capernaum
Miractes
Capernium
Howe
Nableman
Hia
Burrsville Social News Briefs Show Local Moves
Mr and Mrs Manlove Williams return to Bridgeville from a visit with George Taylor family. P O Sparks of Wilmington moves household goods to reside here permanently. Silas Layton of New Haven Conn visits his parents nearby. Mrs W G Wooters in Baltimore for medical treatment. William Robinson of Ingleside visits parents. Mrs John Parris returns from Wilmington visit. Will Outten convalesces after illness. James A Stephens returns to Crisfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Manlove Williams
George ,Taylor
Bridgeville
P. O. Sparks
Wilmington
Silas Layton
New Haven
John Parris
Will Outten
James A.stephens
Crisfield
Death of Gootee in Hynson Area at 58
John Gootee aged 58 died early Tuesday at his sister Mrs Frank Carroll home after heart enlargement. Son of William H Gootee his death followed five days after his father’s. He ran a mercantile business at Hynson and is survived by three children James Gootee of Georgia Norman Gootee of New York and Mrs Herman Gadow of Hynson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gootee
William H. Gootee
Frank Carroll
Gootee
Hynson
Messrs
Jams Gootee
Georgia
Norman Gootee
New York
Herman Gadow
Funeral for Mrs Frank Barwick Held in Sadlersville
The funeral for Mrs. Frank Barwick of Sadlersville was held Monday with Rev. W O Bennett officiating. She was survived by her husband and three children amid wintry brinvee weather as February hewed to old fashioned chill in the journal’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barwick
Sadlersville
W. O. Bennett
Caroline county roads topic debated by prebating society
The prebating society met at Mr Zech Fountain's last week to discuss the motion that the present system of working the roads in Caroline county is superior to other systems. Festive winning followed. The piece notes social visits and local residents including Miss Emma Adams, Miss Debbie Devoe, Mr Alpheus Adams, and Mr David Devoe visiting Miss Emma Bullock. Mrs S C Adams returned home after a visit to Delmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zech
Fountain
Caroline County
S. P. Brown
Emma Adams
Debbie Devoe
Alpheus Adams
David Devoe
Emma Bullock
S.C. Adams
August Croll
Delmar
W. R. Peters
F. W. Liden
W. Ik Bullock
Jas. H. Morgan
Mary W. Noble
M. F .Peters
Allen's Foot-Hase Powder Ad Promises Relief for Feet
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Hase powder prevents tightness and blistering and cures swollen and aching feet. It urges readers to visit druggists and shoe stores or mail for a sample, listing LeRoy, New York as a related address and promising free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
A. S
LeRoy
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the Local Department
Captain Charles S. Carmine
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W. I. W. Lowe
Stevensville
Ida Metuney
Easton
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