Winter Schedule and Local News From Denton
The Denton area reports a winter schedule with Maryland Steamboat Company boats making weekly trips to Denton starting January 9. A representative from Adams Express notes a probable branch express line via Choptank steamers. A Ridgely stage runaway ends with a wagon wreck and injuries to the driver. A Denton Methodist church gathering raises groceries and housegood donations with music. Casper Miller dies after a ten-year Denton residence in tailoring. funeral and burial follow. John Benson is arrested for stealing $150 from Walter Massey. a servant’s room search and missing money are noted. The Horticultural Society prepares for its second annual session, with speakers including Dr. W. S. Max and Henry E. Van Jemin. Card orders for Dover excursion rates are sold via Wes Web, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Denton
Ridgely
Witeiden
Airge
M. E. Chun
M. Forin
Easant
Mesers
Casper Miller
Miller
Christchurch
Beaven
Denton Cemetery
John Benson
Walter Massey
Greensboro
Benson
Soi County
Ulrexs
GC. E. Jarrell
W. S. Max
Harris
al Sapples
John 3. Barnhart
W. F. McKee
de Ts. Wolf
Delaware
Henry E. van Jemin
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wesley Webb
Dover
Del
Dashes Here and There Denton Needs a Tin Smith
Denton lacks a skilled tinsmith as profitable work awaits a reliable craftsman. Local notes report weddings, drownings, dismissals, and hotel industry shifts. church services, political talk, and evolving ads fill the community page with brief notices and ads from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Across the Creek Cordova wedding links Tucker and Jones
On Wednesday last in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Cordova Mr George E Tucker wed Miss Mary J Jones both of Cordova The ceremony was by Rev W Y Beaven The bride’s stepfather David Jones gave her away Usher Charles R Wooters P Addison Morgan Brides Lizzie Jones Fanny Murray Grooms Eugene Clough Frank Dorsch The couple plan residence in Tucker’s Cordova home A Haston Ledger correspondent notes hopes for three more weddings as two bachelors seek brides Capt Levi T Dukes moves from Hillsborough to Queen Anne a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Swann
Agricultural Mutual Aid Society
W. R. Boyd
Sherrif Straughn
Centreville
Arlington
William R. Clough
Queen Anne County
J. J. Johnson
Clunnahan
W. Y. Beaven
All Saints Parish
Talbot County
Christ Church
Denton
Bennett’s
Fanny Murray
Eugene Clough
Cordova
Frank Dorsch
Baltimore
Tucker
The
Haston “Ledger
Gorduva
Ir Village
Bere
Levi T. Dukes
Hillsborough
Queen Anne A
Christmas entertainments at Ridgely and Hillsborough churches
Rev G W Townsend reports two holiday events by the M E churches at Ridgely on December 27 and Hillsborough on December 23. Both programs featured music and addresses with a Christus tree. Patrons donated furniture totaling two hundred dollars for the parsonage and the pastor expresses gratitude and intent to continue in Hillsborough circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Townsend Sendi
M. FE
Ridgely
M. EE
Hillsborough
Practical Ideas on Roads from Talbot Farmers Club
The Talbot county Farmers Club discussed county road care at its annual meeting with State Senator Tunis, praising Talbot roads on the Eastern Shore. They urged road scrapers over shovels, proper ditching, and regular personal inspections by county commissioners to guide supervisors, stressing value, economy, and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot County
Farmers’ Club
Baltimore American
Tunis
Miles River
Farmer’ Club
Taylor Short and Wells Morris Married in Delaware and Maryland
Married notices announce John E. Taylor of Kent County Maryland wed Lina Short of Kent County Delaware at Marydel M E church. In Smyrna Delaware Thomas Wells of Townsend wed Hester A Morris of Binyrna by Rev White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Morrris
Smyrna
Del
E. FE. White
Thomas
Wella
Lownsend
Hester A. Morris
Binyrna
SCHOOL HYGIENE AND WINTER NUTRITION GUIDELINES
The article argues for seasonally adjusted school health measures. It emphasizes fat-rich, well-cooked foods to generate heat, proper ventilation, and stable room temperatures around 70 F to protect children from colds. It also warns against overfeeding, dampness, and excessive heat loss and notes varying recuperative powers among children.
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North Pole
Maryland Legislature Opens in Annapolis in 1904 Session
The Maryland Legislature met at noon to organize. Senator George Peter was chosen President of the Senate and George M Upshur Speaker of the House with a committee to report subordinate employees. New members included Somerville and Lindsay in the Senate, Upshur for Speaker in the House, and John Colton administered the oath to the Speaker. The body debated temporary presidents and prepared for Governor elect Jackson's arrival, adjourning for the day with plans to reconvene Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
George Peter
Senate
George M. Upshur
House
Edward D. Fitzgerald
Baltimore City
Tunis
Geo. Trimble
Hurchinal
Clark
Talbot
White
Wicomico
Baker
Kent
Somervill
Calvert
Mr. Lindsay
Baltimore County
Peter Mde
Yne Done
Aypshur
Joseph B. Seth
George Colton
Colton
Wan. G. Purnell
Purnell
Brattan
Edelen
Afr
Aly. Godwin
Johnson
Siake
Milton G. Urner
Ate Randall
Peter
Urner
Stake
Wim. B. Peter
Wmn. G. Purnett
Cecil County
W. DL. Dawon
Reading
Edwardk
Somerset County
J. J. Hooper
Dorchester County
Wal Wallace
St. Mary's County
Thomas Liundell
Worcester County
Charles—N.cd.s. Parran
Calvert County
Hernan Bo Laake
Blarry Radcliffe
Talbot County
Clarence Busey
Ghind
Daniel Smith
Queen Annes
Ty Ed
Peddicaid
Garrett County
E-mai Lowe
Caroline County
Geo. W. Dithell
Anne Arundel County
Samuel N. Dicely
Frederick County
Journal
William IT. A. Hamilton
Washington County
Phos. Parcan, Jr
Crist
Greboey Anthony
Gany County
Ar. Randall
cMeers
Daily Journal
Alessis. Goldeborouch
Wents
House of Delegates
Messrs
Lindsay
S McCullouch
Jackson
Hubner
Carlton Shafer
Cheir
W. OS. Merrick Journal
Walter Townsend
Wilkinson
St. Mary’s
F.O. Holmes
J. P. Loveley
John Aa. Williams
Caroline
BE. B. Pretty P. Mulloy
Baltimore
Worcester
Fitzgerald
Rohrback
Frederick
Geo. M.upshur
Washington
H. Clay Dodson
Lalbot
Upshur
Dodson
Laltimore City
Palbot
Delaware and Chesapeake Railroad Schedule Displayed
On and after Monday December 1887 trains run by the Delaware and Chesapeake line with multiple stops including Oxford Trappe Easton Chapel Cordova Queen Anne Ridgely Greensboro Galashoro Henderson Marydel Slaughters Hartley Kenton Clayton and others as listed, with various morning and evening services by the Delaware Division of P.W. and BR.
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A.M. MG. Acm
Oxford
Trappe
Easton
Chapel
Cordova
Jueen Anne
Ridgely
Greensboro
Tol
Sfenderson
Marydel
Slaughtera
Hartley
Kenton
Clayton
AJM. P.M. Conn
Delavware
P.W.& BR
Burrsville Notes and a Dignified Delmar Wedding
Burrsville notes that Rev G Q Bacchus and wife visited Laurel and holiday cheer filled the neighborhood. Miss Kate Baynard and Will A Smith were married at Bathel M E church with a large, elegant reception at the bride’s home and later at the groom’s parents. The ceremony was led by Rev G Q Bacchus and drew many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert [Larrinetm
Bathel M
Will
A. Smith
R.H. Smith
E Q
Kate Baynard
Parmington
Del
Messrs
Clas. Simmons
M. B. Stepheng
Currie Loux
Stephen Wroten
Nellie Johnson
G. Q. Bacchus
Wanamaker's New Year Letter Promises Sizeable Sales Push
Wanamaker's Philadelphia issues a New Year message from Foky Wanamaker praising 1887, urging continued progress in 1888. The letter emphasizes daily sales, marked-down goods, and a push to offer fresh, best goods at low prices, inviting customers to spread the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foky Wanamaker
Harvest sale offers brand-new overcoats and suits at cut prices
A Baltimore sale advertises unheard-of reductions on men and boys clothing with new stock. Overcoats range from five dollars to twenty-five, suits from five to fifteen, and boys outfits from under two dollars to eight dollars, all marked as substantial discounts from higher original prices.
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John Sylvester
John T. Sylvester
Samuel Jones
Moorten
Del
Blackstone’s Church
Salvation Oil
New
Assquith St
Baltimore
Middletown
Pastor’s Aid
R. H. Adams
Mary Adams
Harrington Enterprise
Johnson
Lalboot County
Committee On Elections
Geo. N. Russuni
Denton
Oehin
Acme Hall
Baltimore Street
Charles Street
Quehin
Acme
West Baltiimore Street
Chartes
Grandest and Greatest Clothing Sale Opens This Week
In the Furnishing Goods Department a sale offers English Neckwear at 40 cents from 79 cents, embroidered suspenders at 75 cents and 32 cents, Slagh gloves, fine fur at 1 and 1 25 from 2 and 2 50, English Kingwood Wool Gloves at 40 cents from 1 75, silk Muiders at 75 cents from 1 25, Negrego Flannel Overshirts at 1 from 1 50. The week promises the grandest sale yet.
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Maryland Steamboat Company
John M. Mason
Maggie L. Coursey
L. B. Coursey
Ruthsburg
Morris Wright
Robert Wright
Chestertown
Across the Creek
Federasburgh News
Brown’s Hall
Thela Jie
Béieft
Cornet Bay
M. E.bunda
Yo" I
Len’s. Arnica
George & Redifen
M. E
Willsborough
Maryland
the House OF Delagatt
Aetiampbey Wilsa
Delaware and
Chesapeake
Burrsville
G.Q. Bacchus
Laurel, del
Wanamaker's
Philadelphia
Joan Wanamaker
Market Streets
City Hall Square
Harvest Sale
AGME
West Baltimore Street
Charles
Baltimore, Md
HOTEL
Philbin
Gay Street
Cceeseseeeee
Thos. Phelbin
Ayer
Thos. G. Edwards
Blanco
Texas
George W. Dick
Newton
Mass
Dreayer& Co
Powell
Mae
Drnsersta
United Democracy
SUN
Kirk
JAS. S. Kirk & CO
Chicaco
Chingles
Seove
Carter W
Finn
Ahurphreys
Wong
Mioutaus
Teuthas
Aden
Arrir Touw
Maryland Steambot CO
Third Haven
Light St
Double Mills
Travers
Cambridge
Oveter Shell Pt
Jamaica
Medford’s
Dover Bridge
John’s
Potter's
Batimore
Pow
Howard B. Ensign
Hhattimore
M. Finn
Ciroline County
SH Pluharty
Imora
United States
Nam Amt van Contiars
Darka
Cecobtam
Pugland
Ucsure
Aizoi
Meron
Princetm Works
Wales
Ttl
Broadwas
Pnang Sai
Uapensos Small
Marshall
Mutch Ler
Denton, Wd
Dr. Scott
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