Local notices and town news from Caroline county
Local department lists appointments and contracts including Beniah Tharp Jr named teller at Harrington bank and H A Roe invited to bid tomatoes at six dollars per ton. It notes pension granted, property for sale, business stock at cost, and a Kent Island land sale set for March 8. Also covers legislative bills, fishing season talks, and region hotel news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beniah Tharp, Jr
Harrington Bank
H. A. Roe
Ledman
Preston
Augusta Edmiston
Greensboro
T. Pliny Fisher
Ridgely
J. F. Lednum
L. B. Towers
Isaac Freeman Rasin
Baltimore
Kent Island
Messick
Senate
Harry Pippin
Marydel
American Mechanics
Elkton
John
Crossy
Denton
Conrad Haney
Todd
Caroline County
This
Talbot Counties
Gilpin’s Point
B. C. & A. Railway Company
A, B, C. Company
Cambridge Chronicle
Martin
Charles Densmore
Densmore
Sunday American
Luray
Atlantic City
Theountry
Josiah White
White
Caroline
Talbot
Woodall
True Love Triumphs In Denton Elopement
Miss Mary E. Fitzhugh and William F. Padgett wed secretly aboard the Joppa after a planned elopement. The Fitzhugh family objected to the match yet reached a year-long arrangement permitting correspondence and a future home, with Padgett to prove he can support the couple.
Byron W. King entertains at Davis Hall in Federalaburg
A well filled house enjoyed Byron W. King in a serio-comic program at Davis Hall presented by the local Bureau mark ing the season’s first event. The crowd included many familiar faces and several new attendees as work on the shirt factory accelerates and artesian well water becomes a town topic. Mr Wright ships fine oak timber to Bethel for ship building while Mrs Randolph and A J Wright visit Oyster Shell Point and Miss Bessie Frampton visits friends in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron W. King
Davis Hall
John R. Randolph
A. J. Wright
Oyster Shell Point
Wright
Bethel
Bessie Frampton
Easton
Preston Conclave installs officers and guests honored
Preston Conclave No. 221 I O H held its officer installation at Ledmui s Hall on Wednesday night conducted by John T Trax deputy supreme Archon of district No 11 J A Cox was installed archon A W Sisk secretary J Frank Ledman financer J B Fletcher treasurer James H Stevenson provost W T Tuff inspector John H Dean sentinel George W Lecates warder W A Cohee prelate J T Dennis J A Parrott and W H Hollis were named trustees Col J H Douglass received credentials as sitting past archon Refreshments followed and visitors including Rev J E Smith of Philadelphia and Mr A Smith of Cordova were welcomed Some applications were received and growth of the order expected The Preston Literary and Musical Club met last week with a program on the Age of Johnson history of the Times Mrs A W Sisk biography of Goldsmith Miss Velma Hollis Works of Goldsmith Miss Collie E Kelley Biographical Sketch of Benjamin Franklin Miss Bertie Noble The musical section featured performances by Mrs S E Douglass Mrs J F Ledman Miss Bertie Williams and others The club will meet March 3 with a program on the Age of Scott Rev W E West and family plan to move to Denton after the Wilmington Conference to practice law Mr Thomas Hubbard of Chestertown visited last week J W Cohee visited his father at Willow Cottage Hotel Col J H Douglass resumes drug business on Main Street Mrs Emma Stafford visited Easton friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ledmui’s Hall
John T. Trax
District No. 11
J. A. Cox
A. W. Sisk
J. Frank Ledman
J. B. Fletcher
James H. Stevenson
W. T. Tuff
J. E. Smith
Philadelphia
A. Smith
Cordova
Preston Literary and Musical Club
J. F. Ledman
Johnson
the Times
Goldsmith
Velma Hollis
Collie E. Kelley
Benjamin Franklin
Bertie Noble
5. E. Douglass
Bertie Williams
Scott
J. L. Noble
W. E. West
North Carolina
Wilmington
Mr. Hubbard
J. W. Cohee
J. F. Cohee
Willow Cottage Hotel
St. Michaels
Col
J. H. Douglass
Main Street
Emma Stafford
Easton
Lemon Social and Frien ds Dance Benefit at Local Parsonage
The Lemon Social at the M. BE. parsonage drew strong attendance with music readings and bountiful refreshments. Proceeds at the door exceeded eleven dollars for church support. A Friday evening dance at Mrs Annie Jump's home featured numerous locals including Laura Melvin Emma Wilson Annie Collins Caro Saulsbury Edith Thawley Lena Sparks Pearl Smith Lizzie Roe Louise Branford Harry Sparks Frank Sparks George Stewart James Sherwood Isaac Sparklin Long Thompson Lawrence Wilson and LaRoy Jump. Coffee and sandwiches were served at 11 o clock and farewells followed. Mrs Rebecca Flowers of Queen Anne hosted Hillsborough friends for dinner on Tuesday. Mr Harry Thompson traveled to Philadelphia Wednesday to buy a stock of carriages. Mrs Evans of Sadlersville visits sister Mrs Sparks in Queen Anne. Laura Melvin of Denton, wintering in Hillsborough, returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Parsonage
Annie Jump
Laura Melvin
Emma Wilson
Annie Collins
Caro Saulsbury
Edith Thawley
Lena Sparks
Pearl Smith
Lizzie Roe
Louise Branford
Harry Sparks
Frank Sparks
George Stewart
James Sherwood
Isaac Sparklin
Long Thompson
Lawrence Wilson
LaRoy Jump
Rebecca Flowers
Queen Anne
Hillsborough
Harry Thompson
Philadelphia
Mrs. Evans
Sadlersville
Mrs. Sparks
Denton
Pleasant social in Goldsborough and local notices
Goldsborough residents enjoyed a pleasant social at John Clark's Tuesday evening. Due to bad weather, a young man stayed over the river Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William E. Wilson visit relatives in Dover. Newcomers include two teethless, inarticulate boys. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bennett stayed near Greensborough Wednesday. Benjamin Cheffins is on the sick list. Mrs. Walter Bradley visited her mother, Mrs. William Graham, near Hartley. Charlie Cahall, delayed at home by neuralgia, joyfully visited the old town. Addie L. Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Wiliam E. Wilson
Dover
J. C. Bennett
Greensborough
Benjamin Cheffins
Walter Bradley
Hartley
William Graham
Charlie Cahall
Old Town
Addie L. Wilson
Templeville notices and visits tally in local society
Templeville updates note Ridgely resident Thomas Roberts returning home and H Courtland Evans visiting his ill father Dr Louis Evans in Brooklyn. Local illness and chicken pox affect area children while residents Emma Hall Sallie Cooper Martha Roberts and Bessie Jones visit families and friends with valentines exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Roberts
Ridgely
Foster Clark
Herman Smith
Martha Roberts
Bessie Jones
Smyrna
Del
Walton Jones
Miss Jennie Dukes 21st Birthday Celebration in Preston
Miss Sadie Langrell hosted a Thursday evening party in Preston for Miss Jennie E B Dukes visiting from Washington to celebrate her 21st birthday. Refreshments at 10 30. Guests included Mary Majors Minnie Lord Bertie Dukes Annie Towers Daisy Mowbray Nettie Hastings and others. Edith Dukes convalescent after an illness. The local shirt factory is closed for a few days and Albert Andrew plans to begin a new building Monday with Dukes as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Langrell
Preston
Jennie EB. Dukes
Washington
Mary Majors
Minnie Lord
Bertie Dukes
Annie Towers
Daisy Mowbray
Nettie Hastings
Nettie Langredl
Messrs
Will Barnes
Alga Morgan
Clayton Covey
John Spence
Walter Bradley
Homer Rice
Railrord Men Banquetted at Lewes
A Friday night banquet at the Virden Hotel celebrated the completion of the Queen Anne's Railroad. Speakers included L Irving Handy and Dr Hearn. Lewes officials and directors praised the project and noted future connections to Cape May and Rehoboth Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Choptank Delicacies Rival Washington Gastronomy
J Henry Carroll of Tanyard argues Baltimore markets miss local ocean fare, praising Choptank shad as superior to Potomac and Delaware Bay varieties. He counters James R Randall on Washington’s appetite, citing softer shell clams and musk rats as Lexington market favors, and asserts Maryland turtles surpass Southern sea terrapins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Carroll
Tanyard
James R. Randalls
Catholic Mirror
Baltimore
Washington
Chesapeake
Potomac
Lexington
Carroll
Philadelphia
New York
Delaware Bay
Randall
Skemp's Balsain for the Throat and Lungs Ad
To-Night and To-Morrow Night and each day and night during this week you can get at any druggists Skemp's Balsain for the Throat and Lungs, acknowledged to be the most successful remedy ever sold for Coughs, Croup, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. Get a bottle today and keep it in the house, so you can check your cold at once. Price 25c and 50c. Sample bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skemp
Lent Observance Emphasized by Rev Fitzhugh and Events
Lent services are set weekly at Christ Church with Holy Communion Sundays and Holy Week daily services. Rev George S Fitzhugh discusses St Paul’s inner struggle and the need to subdue the old nature for Christ. Community events include parish gatherings for rector Beaven and gifts to Fitzhugh, reorganized Sunday School, and church notices across Burrsville and Caroline counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Geo. S. Fitzhugh
St. Paul
Adam
Jesus Christ
Satan
God
Bargains in Dry Goods At Preston Maryland Store
For bargains in dry goods nations hats and caps boots and shoes see Yednan at Preston Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Dover Masonry Reception Sets Peninsula Social Record
Union Lodge No.7 A F and A M Dover hosted a reception and banquet at Hotel Richardson that drew about four hundred attendees from Delaware and Maryland. Past Grand Master John A. Nicholson opened with welcome remarks as the Temple Quartet of Wilmington performed, with solos by Della Simmons and others. Stories, recitations, and speeches followed from notable figures including Willis, Goslin, Terry, Moore, and ex Senator Smith. Refreshments ran from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Dover
Richardson
Comligst
John A. Nicholson
Temple Quartet
Wilmington
B. F. Bartlett
Willis
Nathaniel Willis
T. E. Terry
E. E. Goslin
Col
Eupch Moore
Della Simmons
Delaware
Maryland
Federalsburg Lodge
Thos. A. Smith
Local People News Highlights and Social Visits
Mrs Laura Parks of Easton was moved to Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore for treatment. Her father is John W Clark of Tuckahoe Neck. Friends wish her speedy recovery. Henry H Harris son of William H Harris of Atlanta GA visited friends here. Robert KE Russell near Burrsville married Annie E Rich at M E parsonage with Rev Z H Webster. I T Fleetwood of Tuckahoe Neck with sister Mrs Collins Easton visiting Sussex county Virginia. Myra Harris and Bessie Frampton Federalsburg visited Alice Dick Reliance. McIlroy MeShane of Wyoming Delaware visited N Alex Hutson. H K Tubbs of the Laurel Journal in town. William Massey of Baltimore in Denton. Mamie McShane return from the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Parks
Easton
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Parks
John W. Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
Henry H. Harris
William H. Harris
Atlanta
Harris
Robert KE. Russell
Burrsville
Annie E. Rich
M. E. Parsonage
Z. H. Webster
I. T. Fleetwood
Collins
Sussex County
Myra Harris
Bessie Frampton
Federalsburg
Alice Dick
Reliance
McIlroy MeShane
Wyoming
Del
N. Alex
Hutson
H. K. Tubbs
The
Laurel Journal
Wm. Massey
Denton
Mamie McShane
South
Denton and Federalsburg Railroad Bill Introduced
In the House on Friday Delegate Redden introduced a bill to incorporate the Denton and Federalsburg Railroad Company. Incorporators include Emory S Turpin Thomas W Jones Henry R Lewis John H Van Gesel M Bates Stephens Charles W Hobbs Henry T Nutttle William B Nuttle B Gootee Stevens Edward W Liden Henry B Messenger James B Wright. Capital stock $200000. road from Denton or five miles east to Federalsburg with Cambridge and Seaford Railroad junction. Caroline County may subscribe $25000. election on subscription to voters. Company may connect or consolidate with other railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redden
Denton and
Federalsburg Railroad Company
Messrs
Emory S. Turpin
Thomas W. Jones
Henry R. Lewis
John H. van Gesel
M. Bates Stephens
Charles W. Hobbs
Henry T. Nutttle
William B. Nuttle
B. Gootee Stevens
Edward W. Liden
Henry B. Messenger
James B. Wright
Caroline Appointments Put Before Senate
The Governor sent civil lists naming Caroline magistrates and notaries. Justices of the Peace across districts include Charles P. Jump J Irwin Harwood Simeon N. West James E Hignatt Jeremiah B. Fletcher and others. Notaries Public include Jonathan Evitts and Jacob T. Mowbray. H Franklin Stevens named school commissioner to start August 1. Lapham and Moore appointed justices of the peace and sent to the Senate for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Caroline
Justices of the Peace
Charles P. Jump
J. Irwin Harwood
Simeon N. West
James E. Hignatt
Jeremiah B. Fletcher
Francis S. Todd
Daniel W. Moore
Bascom N. Chambers
John V. Dungan
Aulay B. Smith
Fighth
J. Willard Johnson
Jonathan Evitts
Denton
Jacob T. Mowbray
Federalsburg
H. Franklin Stevens
Edward R. Goslin
Diarrhoea Patient Cured by Remedy Ad
Mr Ward L Smith of Frederick town Missouri suffered chronic diarrhoea for over thirty years. After European and American medical help failed, he read an advertisement for Chamberlain's Coker Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle alleviated symptoms and continued use cured him. Available from W E Brown in Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsborough and R J Galston Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward L. Smith
Fredericktown
Europe
America
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsborough
R. J. Galston
Ridgely
Denton Faces Move Toward Second National Bank
News of a planned second national bank in Denton follows the January election of officers at Denton National Bank. Promoters report $39,000 in subscriptions with backing from Baltimore and a Talbot capitalist. Plans call for a Main Street brick bank with a vault and directors room, to open before year’s end, with Thomas L. Day named as possible president and subscription books to open at Deweese & Owens next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Denton
Denton National Bank
B. G. Stevens
Thomas W. Jones
Stevens
Baltimore
Talbot
Caroline
Joseph H. Bernard
Greensborough
Messrs
Fred. R. Owens
William H. Deweese
Henry T. Nuttle
Thomas L. Day
James D. Neal
Robert Jarrell
Frank P. Covey
Main Street
Bernard
Commodions
Deweese & Owens
A Friend Remembers Luther Walker's Wife Faithfully
On Friday morning February 18 the angel of death entered the home of Luther Walker and took his beloved wife from him. The writer laments the loss, notes the light has gone from the household, and offers heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved as they seek comfort in faith and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Walker
Caroline’s Bright Pupils Gather for Local Meeting
In Greensboro, Lena Lewis, Clara Plummer, Axunie Stevenson, Rose Satterfield, Edith Clark, Maud Snowden, Bessie Knox, Howard Pritchett, and Madge Zacharias are listed as part of Caroline’s Bright Pupils. Furman’s Grove includes Washington Dunkelberger, Nora Ritchey, Otis Towers, Josephine Willoughby, Minnie Bloxton, Ina Ritchey. Liden’s features Matthew Lawless, Linda Liden, Nettie Hayman, Tina Fountain, Della Peters. Gravely Branch notes Estella Meredith, Mary Towers, Roland Towers, Mark Breeding, Mabel Williams. Hickory Hill lists Charles Handy, Claude Wheatley, Elsie Niel, May Noble, Elsie Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Lena Lewis
Clara Plummer
Axunie Stevenson
Rose Satterfield
Edith Clark
Maud Snowden
Bessie Knox
Howard Pritchett
Madge Zacharias
Furman’s Grove
Washington Dunkelberger
Nora Ritchey
Otis Towers
Josephine Willoughby
Minnie Bloxton
Ina Ritchey
Liden’s
Matthew Lawless
Linda Liden
Nettie Hayman
Tina Fountain
Della Peters
Gravely Branch
Estella Meredith
Mary Towers
Roland Towers
Mark Breeding
Mabel Willams
Hickory Hill
Charles Handy
Claude Wheatley
Elsie Niel
May Noble
Elsie Noble
Grain-O: A Nourishing Coffee Substitute Beverage
Grain-O is described as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is sold by grocers and praised for tasting like the finest coffee when prepared properly, yet free from its injurious properties. It aids digestion strengthens the nerves and is suitable for both children and adults. Costs about the same as coffee 15 and 25 cents.
Local Fare Notes Stir Talk Of Future Careers
A Boston transcript fragment records Mrs Smilax Henry discussing Freddy's future, with remarks on him becoming a doctor while another voice, Mr Smilax, suggests he may become a lawyer. The exchange mentions pie at supper as a minor digression.
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Q. A
C.A R.R
Marrhdge
Fitzhugh
Eler Floridan
Mary E. Fitzhugh
George 8. Fitzhugh
William F. Padgett
Sanibel Island
Fla
Padgett
Florida
Mr. Fitzhugh
Miss Mary
Goldsborough
Templeville
Denton and Ridgely
Caroline Council
Washinton
Masonic Hall
James Swann
Howard
Mr. Webster
Albert Wandersmith
C. H. Stewart
C. P. Dunning
4. T. Hutchinson
T. F. Roe
H. B. Mason
W. P. Draper
James Mallalieu
C. P. Ramsdell
G. T. Morgan
Ridgely Council
Greensborough Cornet
Marydet
E.S. Jones
Middletown
F. F. Carpenter
Reiter
J. H. Smith
Cecilion
Tri-County Council
Cecilton
E. S. Jones
Dentonand Ridgely
George B. Stewart
George H. Beaven
C. F. Sparks
A. L. Duffey
E. C. Payne
I. T. Sparklin
H. M. Thompson
HE. H. Gale
I. B. Williams
Inside Sentinel
L. G. Wilson
Outside Sentinel
Barton Chance
T. H. Jones
W. E. Hicks
L. J. Snead
Hynson
Virden Hotel
Queen Anne's
Board of Trade
Sussex
Kent Counties
L. Irving Handy
W. J. Hearn
H. R. Burton
Wm. H. Bosley
Archibald H. Taylor
Bartlett
Queenstown
B.S. Ford
Bay
W. H. Bosley
Bartlett S. Johnston
Geo. B. Baker
Milendale
L. L. Layton
Joseph D. Truston
Cape May
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rehoboth Beach
Ocean City
George Ss. Fitzhugh
W. Y. Beaven
All Saints Parish
Zaston Ledger
Geo
Reliance Sunday School
L. H. Lecates
Matthew Smith
Edward Adams
Frank Handy
Isaac Williams
Mary Lecates
Jennie O’day
Chas. Toll
Thawley’s
M. P
Burrsville Methodist Protestant Church
H. W. D. Johnson
H. Webster
Smithson
Maisons
Eeee
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New Yor
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