Denton News Roundup Reflects Local Commerce and Events
Fresh herrings may become a staple as mail volumes rise this week in Denton. The People’s Bank joins the American Bankers Association and Washington’s Birthday is marked by bank closings. The First Maryland regiment nears muster out with several Caroline County members. Church projects and school reports fill the winter term as Rev W W Sharp receives a Delmar call. Local entertainments feature J F Cohee’s hotel card, J Griffin Hall recitals, and Elocution at Brown’s Hall. A pistol accident injures Rudolph Cep. the University Extension interest grows. Community notices urge submitting marriages deaths and gatherings, while a tea replaces the canceled Valentine supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown’s Hall
Baltimore
People’s Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Washington
Denton
J. F. Cohee
Choptank Hotel
W. W. Sharp
Wesley M. E. Church
Delmar
Maryland
Z. H. Webster
Caroline Council
Abler & Hughes
Burton Parker
American Corner
J. Griffin Hall
Brown's Hall
Gee. C. Skirven
Hall
Masonic Hall
John T. Trax
Burton
Highley
Trappe
Laurel Grove
Smithson
Methodist Protestant Church
Caroline
Crisfield
Richard Nichols
Rudolph Cephas
Nichols
Rudolph
Dentonians
University Extension Association
Ladies of the Mite Society
M. E. Church
Echoes of the Great Storm Reach the Upper Waters
A Baltimore iceboat escorted the Joppa to Cambridge and ice ten inches thick blocked the Choptank mouth. Richard Debrisk, a colored man, froze to death while returning from Cordova. Other losses included stock, partridges, and farm buildings. The blizzard halted marriage licenses and chilled transportation, with several animals perishing or injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joppa
Baltimore
Annapolis
Cambridge
Oxford
Easton
Richard Debrisk
Cordova
W. C. Morgan
Latrobe
Price
Avalon
Claiborne
Endeavor
Queen Anne’s
Queenstown
W. W. Taylor
Middletown
Banning
Queen Anne's
Alcade D. Bradley
Denton
Preston
Bradley
Eastman
Ridgely
John Cohee
Dayton
R. D. Windsor
Reed Bros’ Basket Factory
Ellendale
Herman Hill
Robert T. Bryan
Mercury
Sam Faulkner
Marion Beck
Col
J. W. Bryant
Meeting Deferred at Sixth Annual J O U A M Convention
The sixth annual convention of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics Death and Sick Benefit Association of Maryland and the District of Columbia met Wednesday but a boat delay to Queenstown caused a recess until March 8. Few members attended with no officers present. Rev. George W. Bounds presided, J Griffin Hall acted as secretary pro tem, and the credentials committee listed Beaven, George, and Reese. The last report showed 173 councils nationwide, 23 in DC, with 15,362 members on January 1, 1898 (Maryland 13,672. DC 1,435).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United American Mechanics’ Death and Sick Benefit Association of
Maryland
District of Columbia
Queenstown
George W. Bounds
Deal’s Island
J. Griffin Hall
Baltimore
George H. Beaven
Hillsboro
W. S. George
Cordova
J. P. Reese
Habnab
How To Secure 4 Goop Lhut Aladdin Safety Oil
A merchant instruction promotes Aladdin Security Oil as a reliable safety product. It claims good performance when lamps and wicks are properly maintained, offering satisfaction through proper use and upkeep.
Ice and weather fill Goldsboro town notes
Goldsboro residents report record cold with temperatures 12 to 14 degrees below zero on February 10 and 11 while three ice houses form seven to eight inches thick. The blizzard caused school closures, road blockages and rescheduled events. Community members like C W Cahall and J A Jackson aided road clearing as social news covers visits, sermons, and local gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
C. W. Cahall
J. A. Jackson
W. T. Elliott
Mattie Jarrell
Sallie Cheffins
Mattie Bennett
H. L. Morris
H. C. Booker
Maria Jarrell
C. L. Kennard
Lucy Morris
Queen Anne
M. T. Jarrell
Robert Jarrell
Philadelphia
Truitt
J. C. Bennett
Storms Shape Road Condition and Local Tales
Snow exceeds three feet with gradual melt causing little overflow damage and roads in poor condition. A Choptank mill is waterlogged yet stable. A Sunday arrest ended with a public hanging for a thief. Henderson area reports a local opossum execution. Community news notes Miss Laura Smith and Miss Viola Wood return from Delaware visit. Barcus and McIlvaine travel to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Ingleside
Melville
Goldsboro
Choptank
Henderson
Clark
C. E. Hollingsworth
Washington
H. C. Gooden
Hollingsworth
Laura Smith
Viola Wood
Delaware
Messrs
Charles H. Barcus
Charles E. McIlvaine
Philadelphia
Marriage Law Lecture to Be Given by Rev Albert Chandler
Citizens, lacking mail for a week, hear that Rev Albert Chandler from Towns end Del will lecture here next Monday on The Marriage Law. Local teachers resume work after snowbound week. Visitors Frank Lane from Ridgely, Courtland Evans from Brooklyn, and Oscar Starkey from New Castle are in town visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Flaharty
Robert Moore
Massey
Albert Chandler
Townsend
Del
Frank Lane
Ridgely
Courtland Evans
Brooklyn
N. Y
Oscar Starkey
New Castle
Paralyzed Marydel resident struck while shopping
Marydel resident Mr George Jones, an elderly man living near Marydel, was paralyzed one day last week while in a store about to start home. Farmers anticipate spring work as blizzard remnants clear. Mrs James Green hosted by Dover friends. Mrs Samuel Pippin and Miss Zella Heather visiting Philadelphia. Wanted: 80 acre truck farm near Denton with two horses and two men, apply to J W Kenn Denton Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
George Jones
Jones
James Green
Dover
Samuel Pippin
Philadelphia
Zella Heather
Denton
J. W. Kenn
Denton, Md
Fox Hunters Birth in Maryland on Chesapeake Bay
A قومی tale traces the first American fox hunting to Talbot County in 1730s Maryland. English settlers crossbred foxhounds with Irish stag-hounds to chase the gray fox, not the red, creating a sport that spread along the Eastern Shore. Eight pairs of red foxes shipped to Maryland sparked widespread races, balls, and rural festivities, with Virginia horses often besting Maryland’s in early contests. The foxes thrived, but Virginia remained slow to adopt, even as winter 1880-81 froze waters and threatened wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Queen
Apne
Centreville
Maryland
England
New World
Talbot
Merrie England
Darkey
Liverpool
Chesapeake
Chestertown
Virginia
Orphans Court Grants Letters Testamentary in Lowe Estate
Tuesday session of the Orphans Court authorized Julia A. Lowe and William H. Deweesa to act as executors for William W. Lowe with bond approved. An inventory by F W Reddan and Henry W Hughes was approved after a warrant to appraise. Executors ordered to publish creditor notices. Frank P Covey, admin of Dr C W Jefferson, filed further debts and final administration accounts. Harvey L Cooper appointed trustee to sell John Haynes real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
William W. Lowe
Julia A. Lowe
William H. Deweesa
F.W. Reddan
Henry W. Hughes
Frank P. Covey
C. W. Jefferson
Harvey L. Cooper
John Haynes
Levy Court Proceedings Reportedly Brief Session
County commissioners met on Tuesday with little business. T. Fred Garey, injured after falling through a bridge near Anthony's Mills during fox hunting, discussed damages but no decision was reached. A bill by L. B. Towers to open the Denton to Ridgely mail road was laid over for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Fred Garey
Anthony’s Mills
L. B. Towers
Denton
Ridgely
Holiness Association camp meeting planned near Denton
Representatives of the Caroline Holiness Association met at Browns Hall to organize a camp meeting in Lowe s woods opposite James W Wilson s farm one mile east of Denton starting Saturday July 22 for a week or ten days. Ten tents are engaged with 30 to 50 expected. a three member committee will prep. Rev Martin Wells Napp of Cincinnati and the Denton M E Church pastor to lead. association to control encampment. 140 members in the county with pledges including daily prayer and loyalty to Holiness. Dr George M Fisher treasurer and William E Wilson secretary. membership requires fifty cents annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Holiness Association
Brown's Hall
Lowe's Woods
James W. Wilson
Denton
William E. Wilson
James Mulliken
Charles Ellwanger
Martin Wells Napp
Cincinnati
M. E. Church of
Thawley
Holiness Association
George M. Fisher
Goldsboro
Peninsula
Local Youths Keep Warm Amid Snow and Social Visits
Hickman notes several young ladies returning home after the late snow storm and wary of neighbors. Mr Howard Hayman killed two large black snakes on Wednesday. Local youths amuse themselves indoors with crokinole, pool, and checkers while courting on horseback. Miss Anna Fountain and Miss Anna Liden visit Mr Ed and Mr Eva Adams. Miss Mary Hubbard of Greensborough visits nearby friends. Miss Elsie Downes of Denton visits relatives. Miss Mamie Hutchins and Mr James Breeding are on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hayman
Anna Fountain
Anna Liden
Eva Adams
Mary Hubbard
Greensborough
Elsie Downes
Denton
Mamie Hutchins
Jas
Snowbound Parade From Bethlehem To Preston
A Thursday snow route saw a crowd and a snow plow break away through the snow from Bethlehem to Preston. Local notes report residents visiting, teaching, building plans, and upcoming weddings amid school closures last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Preston
E. J. Nichols
Oak Grove
F. P. Wilhelm
W. F. Rick
J. A. Cox
J. L. Noble
B. W. Wright
St. Michaels
Emma Moore
Easton
Death in Blizzard Strikes Starkey Home
A Starkey infant died during a blizzard at their home with only family present for aid. Snow blocked exits the next day, and a Burrsville party used a team and snow plow to reach the house. The child was buried the following day, and three visitors were snowed in for days. No destitution occurred in the area after the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkey
Burrsville
Federaleburg Sees Spring Return Amid Snow Melt
Eggs hatch despite cold and snow as town women care for chicks. Wood shops J B Wright and Poole Bros ready for spring work. Snow blockade clears, river ice removed from Idlewild Mills to Brown's wharf. Charles R Pratt recovering from a minor illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wright
Poole Bros
Idlewild
Brown’s Wharf
Charles R. Pratt
Ebenezer Church Serves Rathsburg Sunday Afternoon
Rathsburg services are set for Sunday at 3 p m with Rev T H Lewis delivering the sermon at Ebenezer E M Church while Rev E C Atking is away on a Florida trip. Rathsburg M P Church plans Sunday activities including 9 30 am Sunday School 10 50 am preaching 12 m class and 7 30 pm prayer meeting all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer M. E
T. H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
E. C. Atking
Florida
Rathsburg M. P
A. P. Nowlin
Christian Endeavor
Death Visits Several Homes In Local Notices
Deaths toll includes Mrs Adeline Spurry widow of George W Spurry and Mrs James Jones. Spurry died at home in Sixth district after brief illness of heart trouble aged seventy five. James Jones aged eighty one died at his son's Henderson home. Caleb Bowdle aged near Fowling Creek died after short illness. Bennett, father of Rev Lewis A Bennett, noted in Maryland Conference church circles. Henry Michael Mason prominent Easton citizen died aged sixty two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Spurry
George W. Spurry
Hom
Spurry
Taylor
Delaware
Thawley’s Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
Wm. E. Saulsbury
C. E. Dryden
H. W. D. Johnson
Denton Cemetery
James Jones
George P. Jones
Henderson
Indiana
T. H. H. Pritchett
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, To Mourn Him. Mr. Jones
M. E. Church
M. E
Omer Jones
Family Burying Ground
Goldsboro
Caleb Bowdle
Eighth District
Fowling Creek
Mr. Bowdie
Bennett
Lewis A. Bennett
Maryland
M. P. Church
Caroline
Henry Michael Mason
Easton
Matrimonial Notices From Centreville And Middletown
The article notes weddings in Denton Centreville and Middletown. Ida V Robinson formerly of Ridgely married James White from Centreville, a former U S V veteran, and they will reside in Centreville. A wedding at Middletown features Mabel Taylor and Edgar Clark with soprano Miriam Sheppard. Invitations issued for Carrie May Anthony and William H Jones. Lillie E Attiz and Harry M Wright to wed in Kenton and Kenton M E Church respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida V. Robinson
Ridgely
Centreville
James White
W. J. Woodford
Denton M. E. Charch
Z H. Webster
White
Maryland Regiment
Spain
Annabolis
Middletown
Mabel Taylor
William Taylor
Edger Clark
Miriam Sheppard
Isaac Wood
John Anthony
Carrie May
William H. Jones
Thomas Attiz
Kenton
Lillie E
Harry M. Wright
Kenton M. E. Church
Peach buds fail across region say two thousand buds yield three
Nurseryman J W Kerr reports extensive tests on peach twig buds finding only three live from about two thousand gathered. Conclusion is that peach trees in the area will not blossom this year. Other fruit trees not seriously damaged. Bridgeville and Milford correspondents note similar ruin. Ridgely grower Thomas A Smith agrees buds nearly all killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kerr
Kerr
Bridgeville
Mason Downes Uncle Tom's Cabin Company Stranded
Greensboro reports the Mason & Downes Uncle Tom's Cabin Company stranded last week as the manager failed to pay performers who then had to return to their homes. Charles Killing plans to open a store in a room under Mozart Hall in a few weeks. Bishop Adams will conduct services at Holy Trinity Church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Mason & Downes
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Charles K. Killing Will
Mozart Hall
Bishop Adams
Holy Trinity Church
Marylanders to honor Rear-Admiral Schley at Baltimore banquet
Personal Mention notes Marylanders will honor Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley next Tuesday evening at Hotel Rennett Baltimore with a medal presentation and grand banquet. Toast responders include Mayor Malster Ex-Governor White and other notables. Judge Russum will attend. Also reports on visits and moves of local residents, engagements, and personnel changes from Denton Ridgely Harrington Federalsburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Venable
Edgar H. Gans
Judge Russum
K. N. Hardcastle
Washington
Daughters of the Revolution
W. E. Manship
Milton
Dr Manship
Denton
Annie Rochester
Bessie
Philadelphia
A. Waller
Harrington
Saulsbury Bros
Ridgely
Corinne Mowbray
Federalsburg
Annie Fleming
B. L. Fleming
Messrs
Thog. Horsey
Daniel J. Fooks
Laure
Del
Ida
J. Mellvaine
F. M. Dunn
Dover
Sarah Phillips
Isaac J. Moore
Charles E. Stevens
Wilmington
Henry Wilkinson
Milton Times
Judge Rossum
Ella Downes
Chestertown
Jessie Kerr
Gordy murder case recalled in Delaware House
The Delaware House recalled the Gordy murder case from Sussex County on Tuesday. James M. Gordy was linked to a murder claim involving a woman, and the Gordy children face issues clearing a title to property deeded through Gordy and his wife. Amid ghost stories and farmland notes, a bill notice by Mr Wagamon was discussed. A Camden native, Miss Lockerman died in Baltimore under suspicious circumstances, a coroner’s jury implicating Dr Worthington and Mrs Zink. Kent County levy court asks for a law to force farmers to open a roadway in front of their property within twenty four hours after a snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordy
Sussex County
Delaware House
James M. Gordy
Wagamon Ruesday
Yimie
Mitekore S.loskerman
John, W. Lockerman
Camden
Delaware
Baltimore
Ander
George , Do. Worthington
Julia’ Zink
Levy’ Court
Kent County
Want the West Side Denton Village Grows into Brooklyn
Denton residents advocate annexing the Brooklynpopulated Denton Bridge village into the county capital. With over two hundred residents, rapid growth boosts its importance, making annexation attractive for tax base gains and street improvements, though it would require new street lamps and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton’ Bridge
Brooklyn
Denton
Our New Paradise lecture rescheduled in two towns
Dr Thomas H Lewis popular lecture Our New Paradise postponed due to severe weather will be given in Greengborough Mozart Hall Monday evening March 6 and in the Methodist Protestant Church Tuesday evening March 7 Tickets on sale several days before the dates mentioned Press from Salisbury Dover and elsewhere praise the eloquent Doctor and urge local attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Lewis
Greengborough
Mozart Hall
Salisbury
Dover
Honest Medicine for La Grippe Gains Patient Praise
George W Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold and chills from grip and says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the only thing that helped. He claims to have aged one 50 cent bottle and the chills cold and grip have left him praising the manufacturers of an honest medicine. Sale points listed by Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R.J. Colston
Ridgely
W.E. Brown
Denton
Merrick and Short Wed at St Step Hen's Church
In East New Market at the Stn inst. St Step hens Church rectory the Rev P D Thompson officiated uniting William Merrick and Bertha Short both of Secretary in marriage on the evening of the Stn inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick—Short
St. Stephens
East New Market
P. D. Thompson
William Merrick
Bertha Short
Some of Caroline's Bright Pupils Honor Roll List
Public schools exam results honor pupils in many schools. Greensboro leads with Edith Harrington, Lawrence Greenly, Edith Greenly and others. Burrsville, Willoughby, Andersontown and more feature students named for achievement in recent exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Greensboro
Edith M. Harrington
Lawrence Greenly
Edith Greenly
Mabel Hanson
Almont Baggs
Olin Doty
Lawrance Harrington
Edith Zacharias
Grace Jarman
Burrsville
Willie Chambers
Wilton Porter
Oscar Stafford
Osborne Harvey
Florrie Dill
Viola Morgan
Mary Porter
Fleming Starkey
Maggie Porter
Harold Johnson
Otis Stafford
Lyman Porter
Gula Baker
Willoughby
Susie Willoughby
Edwin Breeding
Clarence Breeding
Daisy Satterfield
Ethel Murphy
Ernest Murphy
Andersontown
Mary Nuttle
Ella Neal
Mary Ward
Olie Goatee
Minnie Collins
Milton St. Clair
Williston
May Gelletty
Mary Cochran
Robert Cochran
Mamie Luff
Sadie Williamson
Retta Gubler
Gilbert Hignutt
Nichols
Nellie Nichols
Elbert Edgell
Daisy Christopher
Wilmer Wright
Annie Wright
Annie Still
Wilmer Christopher
Bethlehem
John Legates
Elsie Thomas
Florence Blades
Nellie Blades
Myrtle Patchett
Hog Island
Harvey Cohee
Bertha McGill
Florence Cohee
Lewis Carroll
Grace Dean
Octavia Cole
Elsie Blades
Bertha Blades
Lily Rumbold
Frankie Price
Helen Bowdle
Sadie Cooper
Cecil James
Smithville
Eddie Hayes
Mattie Todd
Oscar Alford
Elsie Anklam
Minnie Williamson
Chestnut Grove
Della Smith
Myrtle Kemp
Corinne Collins
Houston
Andrey Young
Florence Jeavons
Clyde Hastings
Lucinda Young
Elmer Rathell
Cedar Grove
Helen Dukes
Mary Horsey
Robert Fleetwood
Minnie Dukes
Hattie Slaughter
Carroll Passapae
Louis Dukes
Vernon Brumbaugh
Thawley
Edith Clark
David Holsinger
Clara Holsinger
Pearl Holsinger
Elwood Lane
Emma DeFord
Lillie Layton
Charlie Clark
Willie DeFord
Morton Holsinger
Ralph Meredith
Sadie Allen
Long
Hattie
Wright
Edna Carroll
Carrie Rickards
Theodore Grojean
Narcissa Neighbors
Theobald Hall
Elia Wright
Sadie Rickards
Harry Cade
Frederick Wright
Jesse Lynch
Charles Meeds
Robert Stratton
John Cade
Fishermen Preparations For Spring Catch In Choptank Region
Fishermen on the Choptank River prepare for the spring catch while those near Secretary work hard on nets. County residents resist the law requiring net removal each Saturday, risking fines as low as five dollars. A New Jersey inventor claims a machine can clean sixty herring per minute, surpassing manual methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Cambridge News
Public Sale of 22 Head of Mules at Easton Stables
Sapp & Roughley announce a car load of work mules ages 4 to 6 years, 900 to 1100 pounds, broke and mated in pairs, to be sold at Charles Dunham's stables in Easton Maryland on Tuesday February 28 at 1 pm. The firm claims best lot yet and urges inspection. Also includes local notices by Wituras H Mowsray and advertisements for clover seed, poultry eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapp & Roughley
Easton
Charles Dunham
Sapp & Ravu Ghuer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Devon Journal
A. R.R
Q A.R.R
AP. M
Q. A
D.X C.R.R
D &C.R.R
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
Levy Court
the Local Department
WSPRA
Fempleville
Auld Lang Syne
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Holiness Camp Meeting
Hickman
Burreville
Federaleburg
Rathsburg
Death
Caleb Howdle
Delaware News
la Grippe
Wituras H. Mowsray
Sexton
Mattthew
Nodaniel
Shull
Royal Baking Powder
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