Local Industry and Community Notes From Talbot County
Greensborough shirt factory to restart. Zacharias & Sons roller mill now full time. Sussex teachers in Milford. bank closures on Washington’s Birthday. Samuel Faulkner nets sixteen herrings on Harris shore. bridge petition near Williston. Saulsbury festival funds school library. Easton high school building authorized. Governor Brown signs bill. fifteen thousand dollars to be expended. Prohibitionists district conference in Easton. Charles S. Carrington to auction livestock and croppings at Flaharty farm near Bethlehem. Emily Seward dies at 51 near Henderson. Bar family gun accident in Georgetown. game law meeting at Denton. Phillips heirs in Texas estate. Talbot Savings Bank director resignation. Snow Hill boy earns 50 cents rifle incident. Shadrach Liden buys cannery boiler for Smithville. Powell exchanges creamery for land near Ingleside. Fourth and Fifth districts seek new polling district at American Corner. Good Will Fire Co to Denton for minstrel show. Denton audience expected. Centreville Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Faulkner
Harris Shore
Williston
Saulsbury
Easton High School
Brown
First
Easton
Charles S. Carrington
W. Leonard Flaharty
Bethlehem
Emily Seward
Henderson
Asa Ayres
Marriages and social notes from Denton and vicinity
A Denton news roundup records weddings across Caroline and nearby counties, noting the Fleming and Rees union at St Pauls Clayton with ushers and attendees from Smyrna Wilmington and Marydel. Other ceremonies include Creadick and Masten in Harrington, and Todd residence updates, with local visits by BrAINard Crossy Fisher and plans for future weddings and social events.
Almanac mix up and local notices from Marydel
A local Marydel note recounts Emory Minus misreading almanac years at Richard's drug store and returning for a 03 due to a joke. It also notes obituary for Prof. Zohner of Sillsboro, birthdays party at Pippin Hall, a Loyal Legion fundraiser supper, peach crop hopes, and various town visits and illnesses among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Richard
Tie
Zohner
Sillsborough
Cora Pippin
Lida Heather
Pippin
Among the different churches in Denton area state church work
The Denton area church scene reports Rev. De Waddell of Madeley M. B. Church Wilmington is invited to another year by the official board after two years of prosperous leadership. Debts on the parsonage are cleared, and various sermons and revivals across nearby churches are listed, with multiple ministers visiting Preston, Laurel Grove, Wye Mills and Sharpstown. Local social events and community members are noted, including a revival in Sharp Town and a planned George Colton lecture in Queen Anne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. DL FL Waddell
Madeley M
Proposed Greensborough to Federalsburg Railroad Meeting
All persons interested in the proposed railroad from Greensborough to Federalsburg are invited to gather at the courthouse in Denton on Tuesday next February 20 to hear the committee report. E W Williamson president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Greensborough
Federalsburg
Court House
Pennsylvania Railroad
E. W. Williamson
Templeville News Puts Town In Quiet Weather For Week
Templeville Nev Albert Chandler minister in charge delivered an instructive sermon last Sunday At the last quarterly conference held at Marydel February 3 he was invited to return to this charge another year Local notes report John Vincent of Templeville capturing a six foot crane while gunning in Kent and visits from Wilmington Del Miss Emma Day of Baltimore and the Weather sisters of Marydel spent time here Miss Bessie Price Barclay visits relatives in town Jesse Unsworth and Annie Spencer wed February 7 at Starr M N Church with local ushers C E Turner Edgar Smith Allen Cherry Lin wood Collins Win Vernon Ridgely visiting Queen Anne area Nettie Turner Ridgely returns from Seaford Lillie West and Walter Turner on sick list John Eaton visiting C I Turner Baker family to return home Monday A holiness meeting led by Rev T F Tabler drew many from near and far Gypsies encamped near Smithville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. &. Church
Clayton
Del
W. P. Fleming
Hillsborough
County
Kate T
David Rees
Mendelssohn
Steele
Marydel
TH. M. Thompson
Edward Jarrell
Fisher
Harry Jones
R. A. Stephenson
Crisfield
H. C., Turner
Clayton Church
Allen
Henrietta
Smyrna
Wilmington
Willsborough
Harry Creadick
Kent County
Ella Masten
Emily Masten
Whiteleysburg
Harrington Methodist
Caroline County
C. H. Day
Burrsville
M. ES
S. J. Pippin
Kennedyville
Harry Pippin
Richard
Ladies Aid Society
W.G. Smith
Karl Culbreth
Oxford
Thos. F. Green
Dover
W. Wright
Kenton
Rev. Chandler
Thos. Shorter
I. Segelkin
Emma Day
Ed. Pearsaul
Easton
Will Scotton
Albert Chandler
Jesse Unsworth
Annie Spencer
Starr M. N. Church
W. W. Sharp
C. E. Turner
Edgar Smith
Allen Cherry
Linwood Collins
Ridgely
River steamboat venture linked to Nanticoke town
Messrs R D Bradley and Tf N Pattison visited Philadelphia last week and found a steamboat suited for use on the Nanticoke river. A stock drive is in circulation to back the enterprise. The plan would connect with Maryland Steamboat Company boats at Vienna to secure steam freight passage to Baltimore. Social visits note Miss Patten of New Jersey visiting her aunt Mrs John Elliott and Miss Annie Noble visiting the Bradley family. George Ewarts of Livingston County New York visits his sister Mrs Hunt. Rev and Mrs George W Todd and Isabel stay with Mr W J Davis. Idlewild Milling Company received a carload of wheat Monday. Mr and Mrs TE Stevens of Anthony spent Sunday and Monday at Mr J T Pranptain's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Powell
Queen Anne
Joseph E. Wilson
Buarelay
Ingleside
Wilson
R. A. Brainard
Baltimore
Maryland Steamboat Company
Denton
John 8. Crossy, Jr
People’s Theatre
Philadelphia
Two Johns
George A. Fisher
New York
Thomas H. Lewis
T. H. Lewis
Messrs
R. D. Bradley
Tf. N. Pattison
Nanticoke
Vienna
Freieht
Patten
New Jersey
John Elliott
Annie Noble
Misses Bradley
George Ewarts
Livingstone County
Mrs. Hunt
George W. Todd
Isabel
W. J. Davis
Idlewild Milling Company
TE. Stevens
Anthony
J. T. Pranptaiin
Illness Strikes Ridgely Family Amid Fatal Contagion
Mrs Thomas Sehlegel died following the death of her child and another child died next day with a severe illness spreading through Ridge ly. The father was threatened and three of six may survive. Ridge ly public schools closed as Health Officer Clark inspected the farm. No further cases reported in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sehlegel
Ridgely
Andrews
Greensborough
Clark
Sle
Delegation Seeks Baltimore Appointments From Senator Gibson
A Caroline county delegation urged Senator Gibson to appoint William Massey as deputy surveyor of the port of Baltimore and Col James T H Douglass to a key sub treasurer post. Both hinges on Democratic incumbents two months away. The group met in the Senate Marble Room and Gibson pledged to use his power to aid the candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Gibson
William Massey
Baltimore
James TH. Douglass
Smith
Lewis and Sisk
Dawson
Librartian Gadd
Stephens
Fields
Justice Hutson
Deakyne
Will probate actions and estate filings noted
The Orphans' Court admitted the will of William S. Blades to probate presented by executrix Margaret Jane Blades. Frank P. Covey presented inventory and appraisement for John W. Tubbard estate with approval and an order to sell. Jacob W. Dean presented final accounts for Margaret A. Hubbard estate. William Stevens presented final accounts for Goo tee Stevens estate. all accounts passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Blades
Margaret Jane Blades
Orphans’ Court
Frank P. Covey
John W. Tubbard
Jacob W. Dean
Margaret A. Hubbard
William Stevens
Gootee Stevens
Professors Speak to Farmers at Greensborough and Denton
Prof. James 5. Robinson will address the farmers of the Second district at Greensborough on Friday afternoon February 20. On the following afternoon he will speak at the courthouse in Denton. Accompanying him will be State chemist Prof. Patterson who will also speak. Farmers preparing for tomato growth may gain valuable fertilization and milking advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 5. Robinson
Second District
Greensborough
Court House
Denton
Patterson
Grammar contest to be held at Greenwood Del
Mr Richard J Bullock of this county, teaching at Greenwood Del, will hold a grammar contest at his school on Saturday afternoon the 24th. The event, in the vein of an old-fashioned spelling bee, will be conducted by Prof Yo enmn, principal of Smyrna High School. Bullock invites all interested in grammar and several teachers in the county have expressed intention to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J
Democrats push tariff amendments to boost revenue in Wilson bill
Senators Jones West and Mills lead a strong Democratic effort to amend the Wilson tariff bill, aiming to raise revenue with proposed duties on corn and sugar while opposing new bonds. The Finance committee is expected to report a majority plan before the week ends, with widespread Democratic support.
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Wasnisaroy
Jones
Ark
West
Mills
Texas
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Senate
Treasury
Morgan
Alabama
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Tawau
Gray
Butler
Trouse Committee On
Representative Bell
Colorado
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Faulkner
W. Va
Lawrence Gardner
James L. Norris
Washington
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Death of Mrs Mollie V Evitts Hardesty Felton Del 1894
A Felton Delaware obituary recalls the sudden death of Mollie V Evitts Hardesty wife of George P Hardesty aged 25 at Denton Maryland. Born January 19 1866 she lived a quiet unselfish life and was laid to rest in Denton Catholic cemetery after being surrounded by family and friends who remember her with sincere respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie V. Hardesty
George P. Hardesty
Felton
Tlice
Mollie V. Evitts
Denton
Caroline County
Maryland
William Seth Evitts
Mariah L. Evitts
James H. Coulbourn
Philadelphia
Felton, del
Special Pullman Tours to Florida From New York and Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Railroad will run personally conducted Florida tours on February 8 and 27 with trains from New York Tren ton Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore. Trains feature Pullman sleeping and dining cars, with fares covering transport and meals except for the last southbound tour. A two week stay in a healthful Peninsula visit is offered, with side trips from Jacksonville and a May 31 limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvani Railroad Company
Florida
New York
Trenton
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Jacksonville
Important Meeting of Taxpayers in Caroline County
Urgent mass convention called for Caroline County taxpayers to meet in Denton on Tuesday February 27 at 1 PM to secure a full expression of taxpaying citizenship about a bill in the legislature for a new courthouse and fireproof vaults. Turn out for full district representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
Clover Seed and Timothy Seed Offered by Local Hardware Co
Shannahan and Wrightson Hardware Co of Easton Maryland promotes two carloads of Chaflee Western Clover Seed and Timothy Seed as superior seed and a money saving purchase. Customers urged to visit for buying plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co
Easton
Fox hunting season joyfully enjoyed by Dridgetown hunters
Dridgetown reports a six hour fox chase last Saturday, followed by a four hour chase after release on Monday. The huntsmen praise their pack of hounds as the best in the county. Miss Lillie Pippin hosted a Friday social with ice cream and cake. The town notes good health, and Mr. James Chambers moved to Ruthsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Pippin
Attorney Fisher Adopts Graphophone for Law Office
Attorney T Pliny Fisher has purchased a graphophone to manage extensive correspondence. The device lets him answer over fifty letters per hour, saving time for other work. He now dictates to the instrument, which is transcribed by a secretary, making his Shore law practice highly equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Pliny Fisher
Yisher
Sudlersville Athletic Club Offers Big Fight Price
Sudlersville Mo February 9 1894 the Sudlersville Athletic Club offers forty thousand dollars for the Corbett Jackson fight with a note it is genuine. Local authorities are in sympathy and will aid mail offer to Corbett and Jackson with good railroad facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudlersville
John E. George
J. Walters Painter
Philadelphia
Ssudlersville
Sudlersville Athletic Club
Corbett and
Jackson
Hickman Literary Society Debates Abolishing Two Parties
Mickiana reports the Hickman Literary Society gathering at Mr W HL Bullock's last Saturday with a debate on abolishing the Democratic and Republican parties. Affirmative speakers Noble Melvin Bullock. negatives Davis Carey Bullock. The question decided for the affirmative. Music featured with Miss Sallie D Peters at the organ and a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman Literary Society
W. HL. Bullock
James B. Noble
T. A. Melvin
W. EE. Bullock
Leon A. Davis
P. W. Carey
R.J
Eastern Shore Poet Signs Freight Bills Amid Valentine Note
The Eastern Shore Poet signed Light street wharf freight bills briefly yesterday and penned a four line note about a valentine for Jdn Downer. The message requested forwarding to Denton in Caroline County and warned to handle the letter carefully as it contains a valentine for the pretty, bright miss with the shortest gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Light Street Wharf
Denton
County
Caroline
Jdn Downer
Jialti
Mrs Prank Turner Visits Friends Near Ruthsburg
Mrs Prank Turner of Baltimore travels to Ruthsburg area to visit friends and catch up with locals during a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Prank Turner
Baltimore
Ruthsburg
Landreth seed catalogue offered for 1894 free by mail
The notice invites readers to request Landreths Seed Catalogue for 1894. It promises monthly gardening directions, seeds and bulbs, sowing instructions, colored plates of Sweet Peas and Nasturtiums, and a descriptive vegetable seed list with grass and lawn guidance. Address D Landreth & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landreths
D. Landreth & Sons
Philadelphia
Bargain Dry Goods and Clothing Store For Sale
Business for sale by B F Cox offering entire stock at wholesale cost for cash starting February 10. No profit charged on dry goods notions carpets or clothing. Stock to be cleared quickly so Cox may take charge of another business. Harvest for bargain seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Cox
Newton and Wilson wed at bride’s father’s home
William R Newton a merchant of Barclay and Mrs S A Wilson were married at the bride’s father D J Zacharias residence on Thursday evening by Rev George W Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton—Wilson
D. J. Zacharias
George W. Townsend
William R. Newton
Barclay
S. A. Wilson
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Denton Journal
Ariive
Stare Preston
A.u
Preston
A. M
Circuit Court
Crayon
Greensborough's
Zacharias & Sons
Sussex County
Milford
John Bar
Georgetown
John H. Phillips
Barren Creek
Charles M. Owens
Talbot Savings Bank
Wm. G. Dawson
Wm. W. Spence
Aston Ledger
Snow Hill
American Corner
Good Wil Fire Company
Observer
Centreville Observer
Pep Kee
Isaac D. Anderson
Tuckahoe Neck
James N. Todd
Gay and
Second Streets
Todd
Wf. M. Thompson
Clara E. Flowers
Hillsborough M. E. Church
Theophilus W. Wooters
Jennie Bowdle
Garey’s
M. P
J. W. Downes
Greensboro
Centreville
Hattie
Quidort
William J. Swain
Bridgeville
N. R. Johnson
William Kerbin
Delaware
Mr. Purnell Johnson
Alexander Hardcastle, Jr
Russum & Lewis
Bertha Graham
Goldsborough
Church Hill
James E. Lister
Ira L. Butler
Johnstown
Cambria Hospital
William F. Murphy
Pulaski Powell
Harrington
James IT. Coulbourn
W. QO. Ledman
Bethichents
Denton M. B
Townsend
Sharp
Hillsborough M. B
Malachi
J. W. Lee
Southern Methodist Church
Shivam Vrooman
New Jerusalem
Peb. Ltd
Divine Providence
Tabler
Sharptown M. E
Salisbury Advertiser
Ion
George Colton
Hackett’s
Giles B. Cooke
Burrsville M. P
C.D. T Marvins
Laurel Grove
Alfred Smith
Wye Mills
Charles B. Harrison
Gillon
Martha Hollis
Susie Sisk
Lulu Fletcher
May Carmine
Emily Fletcher
Roxie Haws
Celia Whiteley
Beulah Haws
Grace Dixon
Bessie Nichols
Ella Whiteley
Ella Williams
May Williamson
Lizzie Nice
I’. Reynolds
J. Springle Kelley
C. A. Whiteley
Ed. Daws
Elbert Bradley
N. Fooks
George Whiteley
Walter Turner
Will, Williamson
Clem. Stack
William Aeuff
Joseph Douglass
Mr. Hellehen
Frederick
S. Elbert Douglass
J. L. Noble
Minnie Fields
Geo. C. Skirvin
Lala Collins
Emalene Carmine
Sui
Annapolis
Elkton and
Southern
Baltimore and Astern Shore Road
Elkton
Masseys
Rock Hall
Chestertown
Queen Anne’s
Kent Road
Pennsylvania
Cecil
Y Templeville
John Vincent
Templeville
Kent
Mr. Thomas Hewitt
Wilmington, del
Carson’s Corner
Wm. Collins
Lucy Temple
Misses Weather
Miss Vieve Lane
Our Town
John Johnson
Louis Fallowfield
Henry White
Bessie Price
Mr. Win. Vernon
J. Hi. Richardson
John
John Eaton
C. I. Turner
Mr. and
Mrs. Baker
Concord
Towers’ Wharf
T. F. Tabler
Mollie Pusey
Lila
Annie Saulsbury
Seaford
Smithville
Diphtherku
Caroline Potlthelaus Ti Winshlupton
Prof. Robinson
Minstrels
Fia
Good Will Fire Company
Masonic Hall
Dridgetown
James Chambers
Sudlerssie
Mickiana
Oyal
United States
Iood
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
N. Y
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