Local Denton notices including building plans and county news
The column itemizes upcoming work by contractors Gootee Emerson and others on stores and dwellings in Denton area. It reports ice fishing, economic strains near oyster regions, estate creditors notices, Maryland Telephone line plans, embalming and funeral services, and assorted local social notes. Ex Governor Jackson travels to Alabama for timber and coal and a large historic Enawalls camp ground purchase. It also notes a severe injury to County Commissioner Wesley Jarrell and various town developments and entertainments.
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Gootee
John T. Carter
R. W. Emerson
Franklin Street
H. Mercer
James T. Cooper
North Second Street
Dukes
M. L. Friend
Denton
Walter Moore
Martha Corkran
Nichols
Jackson
Alabama
Willoughby Nowell
Baltimore
John T. Porter
B. C. & A. Railway
Queen Anne’s
Goldsboro
Enawalls-Webb-Thompson
Iron Bridge
Charles H. Reddon
P. R. Fisher
Preston Academy Program and Local Election Contests
Preston on Wednesday afternoon hosted a program at Preston Academy featuring songs recitations and a Washington theme. The article also details the Jackson Smith Congressional contest evidence testimony in Caroline County and obituaries and local notices.
Resignation ends Rev Wright’s Caroline Church tenure
Rev T H Wright, pastor of the Caroline Circuit, presented his resignation at the fourth quarterly conference on Tuesday. He will not return to the Caroline churches next year and is noted as one of the county’s most popular ministers. Rev James T Richardson of the M B E Church was frightened on Friday evening. a purse was given to his wife. Albert Constable will assist in prosecuting John M Simpers of Philadelphia for his father’s murder last August before the March Court at Likton. Denton National Bank to receive deposits for a silver service to be purchased for the cruiser Maryland. Garey & Co and B O W Parker announce readiness to contract for tomatoes at 7 per ton. Mr Alonde Kimmey opens a first class barber shop in the Brick Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. van Gesel
van Gesel
Delaware
Vanresel
John
Priscilla (Furby) van Giel
Delaaware
Smyrna
Clark’s Corners
Harrington
Denton
Mary Matilda Macklin
Georgetown
William IL. Anderson
William F. Adams
Henry I. Drew
William R. Martin
Luther T. Gadd
J. Boon Dukes
Thomas R. Green
John L. Everngam
John S. Barnhart
Lima DePord
Miss Bartlett
Alfred DeFord
Tuckahoe Neck
Garnet Beasley
J. J. Beasley
Colerain
N.C
DeFord
Queen Anne’s County
Caroline
Thawley's
M. P
William T. Perry
Easton
Georgeanna Parrott
George W. Parrott
Talbot County
J. W. Perry
Sarah D. Walton
Win. B. Walton
Salisbury
O. S. Walton
Red Lion
Del
James KE. Gossage
Easton Point
Richard McMullin
T. H. Wright
P. Church
James T. Richardson
M. BE
Albert Constable
John M. Simpers
Philadelphia
Likton
Denton National Bank
Maryland
Garey & Co
B. O
Epworth League Meeting and Local Notices
The Epworth League met at Mr. Thos. H. Sipple's home Friday night with a fine program and refreshments. Rev. W. H. Kenney of Roxana preached at Wesley Church Sunday morning. Washington's Birthday was observed at the school Wednesday afternoon. Nettie Porter visits her sister Afis near Bridgeville. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend Rust visited Mrs. Russ's parents Wednesday. Eva Thawley led Epworth Sunday night. John Williams and sister spent Sunday with Al. Ross and family. Rev. W. OS. TH. Williams remains on the sick list.
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Epworth League
Thos. H. Sipple
W. H. Kenney
Roxana
Wesley Church
Washington
Afixs
Nettie Porter
Afis
Lida Rust
Bridgeville
Townsend Rust
Greensport Washington Birthday Observed by High School
Greensport Washington observed its birthday with a Wednesday ceremony at the High School. Students participating included Margaret Weaver Alice Mason Lawrence McCihments Thomas Thornton Annie Minner Florence Coursey Mary Simpson Myrtle Bailey Ella Garey Katie Greenlee Lyman Jarvis. An orchestra provided music. A Mozart Hall musical Wednesday evening supported Mrs tummenr s Sunday School class. Visitors Mr H C Kirk of Delmar and Mr Eben Hughes of Felton were in town. Mrs Lena Mutehler was in Philadelphia last week.
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Washington
Margaret Weaver
Alice Mason
Lawrence McCihments
Thomas Thornton
Annie Minner
Florence Coursey
Mary Simpson
Myrtle Bailey
Ella Garey
Katie Greenlee
Lyman Jarvis
Mozart Hall
Tummenr
H.C. Kirk
Delmar
Eben Hughes
Felton
Lena Mutehler
Philadelpha
Local Notes From Henderson and Nearby Towns
Henderson Mrs Anna Price returns from Philadelphia after visiting her sister Mrs C E Mellvaine. Mrs Sam Reed travels to Wilmington to aid a critically ill sister. J G Gooden of Philadelphia visits his brother A B Gooden near town. Ava Saunders of Goldsboro visits Miss Amy Sweeney this week. A Jarman P A Marvel and Carroll Johnson on the sick list. Mas Richards visits friends in Farmington. Several grip cases reported in and near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Price
Philadelphia
C. E. Mellvaine
Sam Reed
Wilmington
J.G. Gooden
A. B. Gooden
Ava Saunders
Goldsboro
Amy Sweeney
A. Jarman
P. A. Marvel
Carroll Johnson
Mas. Richards
Farmington
Clarence Rice Hosts Twenty Second Anniversary Event
Clarence Rice entertained many friends last Saturday for his twenty second anniversary. Prof Stephens arranged Washington's birthday observance rendered by local schools. Sunday School opened last Sunday for the first time since the blizzard with small attendance. Despite poor roads, travel remained unusual. During the freeze, numerous pickerel were captured in Todd's pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rice
Stephens
Washington
Todd’s Pond
Waterworks completed and supply quality praised
Ridgely notes the waterworks are finished with excellent supply and quality. An inspector left Tuesday. Mrs. George W. Porter of Wilmington bought the Golt property and plans to open a millinery store in the spring.
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George W. Porter
Wilnington
Golt
Maryland Co Plans Two Rail Lines to Salisbury
Maryland Co completed route alive to Wilmington and will build two Peninsoke lines this spring. One line runs Elkton to Chestertown Centreville Easton Cambridge Hurlock and Salisbury. The second runs Wilmington via Middletown Dover Harrington Seaford Laurel Delmar and Salisbury.
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The
Maryland Co
Wilmington
Del
Penincoke
Elkton
Chestertown
Centreville
Easton
Cambridge
Hurlock
Salisbury
Middletown
Dover
Harrington Seaford
Laurel
Delmar
Peach Crop on the Shot in Eastern Shore Blight
Baltimore Herald reports widespread bud damage to Sho peach trees across the Eastern Shore as cold weather blasts blossoms. Col W Scott Roberts notes limited investigation while local officials offer varied forecasts. Delaware reports partial losses and hope for a half crop if buds survive the thaw.
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Baltimore Herald
Col
W. Scott Roberts
Centreville
I. T. Saulsbury
Ridgely
Caroline County
Thomas A. Smith
Bill Jackson
Delaware
Last PRR tour to Jacksonville departs Feb 28
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs a special train from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington to Jacksonville for the present season on February 28. Incursion tickets include round trip railway transport Pullman berth and meals at rates from each point. Returning on regular trains allowed until May 31. For tickets and details contact ticket agents or Geo W Boyd General Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania
Jacksonville
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Trenton
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street
Levy Court Takes Steps Toward State Aid for Roads
Commissioners Jarrell and Wright were present on Tuesday and acted toward accepting state aid to improve four road segments: about one mile from Denton to Hillsboro, one mile from Denton to Greensboro, one mile from Greensboro to Oakland, and one mile near Federalsburg.
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Jarrell
Wright
Denton
Hillsboro
Greensboro
Oakland
Federalsburg
Ye modern wallpaper and window shade patterns
A brief notice lists Ye patterns in wallpaper and window shades offered by Thomas and Messer located at 1015 W Baltimore Street in Baltimore. The item highlights gilt finishes and design options showcased in the latest piece.
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Sean
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Queen Annes boats up for sale after foreclosure
The Queen Annes Railroad foreclosed and merged with the Maryland Delaware and Virginia system but did not own the sailing steamers. The Queen Annes Ferry and Equipment Company retains ownership of the vessels Queen Anne Queen Caroline and Endeavor. The boats were leased to the railroad company and used with fixed rent.
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Queen Anne's Railroad
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad
Queen Anne’s Ferry and Equipment Company
Railroad Company
Ferry Company
Queen Anne
Queen Caroline
Endeavor
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
the Sun
Willard Thomson
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Company
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Chester River
Queen Anne’s
Baltimore
Edward Stabler
Queen Anne's Ferry and Equipment Company
Maryland Geologists push state highway plan
At a meeting of the State Geologic Survey Commission held last Tuesday at the Maryland Geological Survey offices, officials urged rapid action to build state highways under the Shoemaker Road Law. Counties must file formal applications by March 1, and Caroline County Commissioners submitted their county’s apportionment. The commission, including Governor Warfield and state officials, expects state funds to be available this year and discussed bond issues for future costs.
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State Geological Survey Commission
Maryland Geological Survey
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Boards of
County Commissioners
Warfield
Atkinson
Ira Romsem
Johns Hopkins University
R. W. Silvester
Maryland Agricultural College
Shoemaker
Caroline
February Real Estate Transfers In Latracts Paolma Districts
Real estate transfers recorded this month include numerous transactions across districts with details on buyers, sellers, parcel sizes in acres and perches, and payment amounts. Notable entries include Jarman to Kinnamon for 92 acres and 125 perches at 2200 dollars, and many other holdings ranging from 6 to over 400 acres with prices from 40 to 3000 dollars. Several transfers involve Ridgely, Seventh and Third districts, and Federalsburg properties, with multiple owners and heirs listed.
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Charles TP. Jarman
James Clinton Kinnamon
Sarah A. Tignutt
Arteria T. Hubbard
William 5. Ridgely
Moses Johns
Leah Johns
Aeres
Aaron Wisher
Thomas Frederick Towers
Lawrence 3
Linwood Eaton
Lillian M. Dean
Denton
William E. Blackburn
Albert G. Saulsbury
Ridgely
Rural Telephones for Caroline
About forty residents gathered at the home of Mr. J Frank Booth to discuss a rural telephone system for farmers in Tuckahoe Neck and the Denton Ridgely Hillsboro triangle. Rev Geo S Raleigh led, D F King was secretary, and the group approved moving forward with an exchange and a second meeting at Thompson's Hall Hillsboro next Wednesday at one.
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J. Frank Booth
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Geo
Raleigh
D. F. King
Virginia
West
Thompson's Hall
Monumental city fire loss and stock trends text
Chief Horton cites a last year conflagration loss of 70 million dollars amid speculation. Baltimore stock exchange reopens with Brokers resuming old site. United Railway bonds and stock rise on steady buying while Standard Oil prompts cautious editorials noting potential government pushback.
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Horton
Baltimore
New Stock Exchange
United Railway
Standard Oil
United States
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Thomas A. Watson
J. Alda Jackson
William H. Beauchamp
Smith
Smith J. Smith
Siath—Hillsboro
American Corner
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Wiedth
Board of Supervisors
Republican County Central Committee
William T. Sewell
Covey
Sewell
Colins
Everett C. Kelley
Leonard F. Covey
Kelley
M. L. Sullivan
Harry B. Mason
Clinton Cook
A. R. Wright
Harry A. Roe
Edward T. Moore
Ales. Noble
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W. F. Murphey
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Augustus Wisher
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E. Anna Cook
Harry
Merriken
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Stephen W. Kinder
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W. W. Noble
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Martha E. Liden
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J.C. Madara
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A. G. Saulsbury
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Nate A. Burke
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Greensport
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