Queenstown Realities and Local Happenings Chronicle
Diverse notes from Caroline county list demand for houses in Queenstown and local business updates. Mentions include John Swartz M'Donough calf with three horns, George F. Stafford overseeing Anthony roller mills, and Snow Hills water works slated for completion by April. Denton civic notices cover public roles, legal matters, elections, sermons, and upcoming entertainments featuring Cecilia Musical Club and Karl King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
John Swartz M'Donough
Delaware
George F. Stafford
Anthony
Snow Hills
Denton
Lowndes
Bascon N. Chambers
Fifth
N. L. Tribbett
James H. Nichols
Wheeler & Wilson
C. W. Hobbs
F. R. Owens
Dr. Willits
Music Hall
Federalsburg
Garey Bordley
Caroline County
M. N. Tractz
Philadelphia
Levin Pool
Andersontown
Webster
M. E
William Loeckerman
Cecilia Musical Club
Boston
Karl King
Public Entertainment Committee
J. T. Blades
J. P
Moltie Corkran
Choptank
Robert Lucas
Henderson
Greenboro
Home Forum
W. A. Camp
Clinton Cook
John 8. Barnhart
C. H. Whitby
C. E. Stevens
Ridgely
Woodall
Thomas R. Green
Caroline
Edward T. Tubbs
Baltimore News
John DeWitt Miller
Committee of Entertainment
Marriage of Mr Andrew and Miss Wryatt at Central M E Church
The marriage of Mr Charles Andrew and Miss Anna Elizabeth Wyatt took place at Central M E Church last Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The church was elaborately decorated with evergreens holly and flowers. Rev Webster officiated with J E Andrew J E Curry Edward Wyatt and W L Norris as ushers. Mary Garey was flower girl. The bride wore cream serge with lace and satin ribbon, carrying roses. The couple will reside on a farm near Hillsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Andrew
Anna Elizabeth Wyatt
J. R. Wyatt
M. E. Church
Louis Ramsdell
Mendelssohn
Hl. Webster
Messrs
J. E. Andrew
Hillsborough
J. E. Curry
Greensborough
Edward Wyatt
W. L. Norris
Mary Garey
Andrew
Engineer Lackey
Griffin and Kirk Wed in Marydel Parsonage
In Marydel Maryland the marriage of Isaac K Griffin and Cora A Kirk, both of Caroline County, was performed by Rev C F Sheppard on December 31 1896 at the M E parsonage.
Carriage Upset Injures No One Seriously
Franks Barton and a lady companion were thrown from a carriage on Saturday but escaped with only minor injuries. Mrs. Samuel Travers, formerly of Hillsborough, died in Baltimore aged 63. Isabel Percy appointed to replace Miss Fleming as head of the schools. J A Morgan family moved to Baltimore. house on Church street now occupied by Charles Jarrell. Several local residents attended a lecture in Denton on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barton
Samuel Travers
Hillsborough
Baltimore
Easton
Charles H. Stewart
Josephine
Bessie Fleming
Isabel Percy
J. A. Morgan
Church Street
Charles Jarrell
Bissie Deekin
Denton
Sallie
Lizzie Barton
Party at Lewis Home Draws Local Residents
A Tuesday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs James Lewis hosted a sizable group of guests including Misses Elma Edgell Eva Murphy Nannie Nichols Addie Wilson Ethel Wilson Cora Eva Satterfield Ella Lord Gertie White Eeith Sullivan Ola Covey Stella Scott and Messrs John James Frampton Atlantic City N J Walter Covey Walton Williams Rufus Todd Hynson Charley Wright Smithville Howard Covey Elmer White John Wilson Howard Lord Joseph Wallace Ernest Sullivan and George Jolson M L Sullivan and George Cannon also visited Baltimore for several days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Wright
J. V. Lane
Preston M. E. Church
Willa Mowbray
Cabin Creek
Dorchester County
William F. Williamson
Preston
Boonsboro School
Harry Seward
Edna Thomas
Addie Seward
Annie Holsinger
James Smith
Sallie Busteed
Denton
Mamie Evitts
F. C. Ramsdell
Danville
O. O. Morgan
Maud Jones
Philadelphia
F. A. Jones
Laurel
Del
Sara V. Heather
Marydel
Thomas R. Green
Ida McIlvaine
Jennie Fisher
Georgia
Ethel Shull
Henderson
Talbot
Alex Russell
H. K. Lewis
Cora Quillen
William D. Uhler
Alice Gooden
Miss Satterfield
Greensboro
Felton
James Lewis
Elma Edgell
American Corner
Eva Murphy
Union Grove
Nannie Nichols
Laurel Grove
Addie Wilson
Ethel Wilson
Cora
Eva Satterfield
Ella Lord
Gertie White
Eeith Sullivan
Ola Covey
Stella Scott
Messrs
John and
James Frampton
Atlantic City
N. J
Walter Covey
Walton Williams
Rufus Todd
Hynson
Charley Wright
Smithville
Howard Covey
Elmer White
John Wilson
Howard Lord
Joseph Wallace
Ernest Sullivan
George Jolson
M. L. Sullivan
George Cannon
Baltimore
Hurlock Conclave I O H No 205 Officers Elected
At the annual meeting of Hurlock Conclave I O H No 205 the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Provost C L Northrup W N Wright secretary B F Johnson financier 8 E Harper Prelate Thomas J Hackett warden S H Harper sentinel J A Williams C M Wright Mr Ollie Wright late of Preston has moved to our village and now occupies his new residence next door to K J Wright William Stevens has rented his farm on Cabin Creek road and moved into his new house opposite the M E Parsonage A E Dukes has taken possession of his pretty new dwelling on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlock
Arehon
C. L. Northrup
W. N. Wright
B. F. Johnson
8. E. Harper
Thos. J. Hackett
S. H. Harper
J. A. Williams
C. M. Wright
Ollie Wright
Preston
Pleasant Village
K. J. Wright
William Stevens
Cabin Creek Road
M. E. Parsonage
A. E. Dukes
South Main Street
The Gongressman from Caroline Sketches of Culbreth Life
Features a biographical sketch of Thomas Culbreth, Maryland clerk and politician, detailing his career from early service under Governor Veazey, secretaryship attempts, and public controversy over extra pay, to later life in Williamsport and Denton. Includes notes on political tensions, the 1836 Reform Act, and Culbreth’s death in 1843.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
van Buren
Chesapeake & Ohio
Eastern Shore
Veazey
General Assembly
Culbreth
John C. Groome
Cecil
Groome
Assembly
John Hardcastle Culbreth
Thomas
Maryland
Frederick Harrison
House of Delegates
Caroline
Ramsey Waters
Kent
Culbroth
Anne Arundel
House
William Grason
Queen Anne's
John N. Steele
Dorchester
Grason
Pinkney
Murray
Williamsport
Denton
Hardcastle
Orrell Farm
Denton and
Boonsborough
John
Notable Culbreth Family Ties From Caroline History
The narrative traces Thomas Culbreth and his kin, detailing his political allies like Randolph and Clay, and noting his Universalist faith. It chronicles friendships with Johnson and Veazey, and recounts the Culbreth lineage, marriages, children, and descendants across Maryland and Delaware, ending with the testament “The End.”
Davidson & Co. Liquor License Case Sparks Queenstown Trial
Davidson & Co. of Queens town, led by O T Davidson, were arrested last Wednesday on a charge of selling liquor without a license. They posted bail to answer at the May term, challenging the Grand Jury’s license decisions, amid a history of compliant operation and recent self-initiated liquor sales during dispute over license procedures. Also included is a note on the Irish potato origin tracing its name to Ireland and its botanical classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Davidson
Davidson & Co
Queenstown
Boyles
Lane
Messrs. Davidson & Co
Grand Jury
Messrs
Cxpreer
Agricultural Department
Washington
Chile
Peru
Mexico
John Hawkins
Ireland
Francis Drake
England
Virginia
Noris To Farmers Wire fencing advisory prompt
Farmers urged to consult I. T. Sparklin & Ir. in Hillsboro, Md, before arranging for wire fencing to ensure proper contracts and avoid costly mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noris
I. T. Sparklin & Ir
Hillsboro
MR J F GELLETLY ON WISDOM AND SELF INTEREST
Mr J F Gelletly argues wisdom rests on balanced judgment not raw knowledge. He warns against self interest and factional cliques, urging charity and humane sentiment as guiding forces in politics, religion, and social conduct.
Nation and church tied to sentiment in historic views
J F G argues that national loyalty rests on sentiment rather than force, citing papal wealth, voluntary support, and Scots church taxes. He contrasts compliance with coercion, praising moral ideals, stamina, and educated understanding as true foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Persia
Greece
Rome
Scotland
J. F.G
Stoops Celebrate Tin Wedding at Dover Street Home
Mr and Mrs Charles A Stoops long time residents of the county marked ten years of marriage with a tin wedding anniversary party at their Dover Street Boston home. Guests arrived to offer congratulations and best wishes as supper and refreshments followed with various games and many presents. Earlier events include Dr Harry R Barton hosting a Friday supper on Dover Street Easton with an impressive menu and decor and Miss Hobbs principal of the High School entertaining pupils at the Brick Hotel with book themed games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Stoops
Dover Street
Boston
Harry R. Barton
Easton
Orphans Court Orders Mourning for Late Register
The Orphans Court unanimously ordered the Register's office draped in mourning for thirty days to honor the memory of the late Register Jas B Steele. Probate actions include John W Steiner estate and Henry Irwin will. executors named, notices to creditors issued, and Wilhelmina Morris probate to her husband George W Morris. James F Fountain administrator presented list of debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Register
Jas
Henry Irwin
Wm. H. Irwin
Perry D. Taylor
Robert P. Taylor
Wilhelmina Morris
George W. Morris
W. Noble
James F. Fountain
School commissioners appoint teachers and trustees
School commissioners on Tuesday confirmed Miss Ella Harrison as teacher of Poplar Neck school. Zeb Fountain named trustee of Liden's school replacing Tilghman C. Meloney. John H. Horsey appointed Cedar Grove school trustee replacing Luther Frampton. F. C. Ramsdell named trustee of Central School succeeding Henry Irwin, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Harrison
Poplar Neck School
Zeb Fountain
Liden’s
Tilghman C. Meloney
John H. Horsey
Cedar Grove School
Luther Frampton
F. C. Ramsdell
Central School
Henry Irwin
Court of Errors reverses Kent canvass ruling in damus case
The Court of Errors on Monday overturned the superior Court ruling that Kent county canvass should reconvene to recount votes in several Hundreds after the Union Republicans claimed ballots were unlawfully discarded. The decision is a Democrat victory with costs charged to Republicans. Also cited is a testimonial of relief from inflammatory rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm by J. M. Thompson of Decker's Point, Pa., with local merchants advertising the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Errors
Kent County
Superior Court
County Board of Canvass
J. M. Thompson
Decker’s Point
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Cotston
Ridgely
Local Line to Centreville Looms for New Telephone Link
Lively notes reveal plans to erect a long distance telephone line between this town and Centreville. A county permit allows poles along the public highway. service will connect Centreville with the Queen Anne's Railroad system, improving reach and reliability. A sample balloon message reached Mr. Green, while other items report marriages, travel, and local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
Queen Anne’s
Queenstown
E. F. Green
Wye Mills
Green
Marion Starkey
Ridgely
Elihu Hitchens
Melson’s
Hitchens
Sussex County
Del
Thomas Quimby
Skipton
Chicago
William P. Powell
Quimby
Talbot. Ledger
Norman Booker
Carville Farm
Kent County
Snowden Maslin
C. L. Selover
Cambridge
Marion M. Todd
Salisbury
Delaware
William H. Davidson, Jr
Mattie Perkins
Cambri
Peninsula
John Walter Smith
Snow Hill
Levin Crew
Worton
Kent
Protracted Meetings Start in Local Churches
Protracted meetings began in the M. E. Church last Sunday night. On Wednesday evening Rev. F. F. Carpenter conducted the services. Rev. J. McLain Brown will preach in the Ridgely M. P. Church tomorrow morning at 10.30 o'clock. Rev. Z. H. Webster will preach in Greensborough M. E. Church tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
F. F. Carpenter
J. McLain Brown
Ridgely M. P
Z. H. Webster
Greensborough M. E
Railroad depot under way and bridge draw material arriving
Redden and Murphy contractors employ a large crew on the depot project now well under way. A substantial force works on the unfinished section from Long's to Denton as material for the railroad bridge draw arrived Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redden & Murphy
Long's
Denton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vin Do & C. Re
Leo Os Stare
D & CL Ry
South
Miss Wryatt
Engineer
Lackey's Hiness, Xe
Wickman
Linnie Noble
Hattie Fountain
Lillian Greene
Anna Fountain
Alice Lawless
Nellie Evans
Lizzie Lawless
Martha Haymon
Tina Fountain
Nettie Haymon
Della Peters
Laura Messick
Linda Liden
Ida Meloney
Aramantha Noble
Bertha Hayman
Fred Fountain
Charles Meluney
Charles Melvin
Zebdial Fountain
Grover Cleveland Fountain
Clement Meluney
Matthew Lawless
Will Carey
James Carey
Ella Woodberry
Emma Poole
Eva Liden
Blanche Wright
Anna Liden
Lillian Carroll
Edgar Fountain
Ora Carroll
Charles Murphy
Walter Fountain
Mr. Gelletty
Nora Noble
Harvey Fountain
Earle Warren
Johnnie Fountain
James I. Fountain
James B. Noble
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Fountain
Corinne Thawley
Concord
Auntie Alford
Emma Bullock
Lizzie Carey
Agner
Gongressman
Thomas Culbreth
Journal
Init
Randolph
Clay
Wirt
Reverdy Johnson
Johnson
Bank of Maryland
Chancery
Caroline Worthies
William Richardson
Ann Hardcastle Culbreth
Henry Clay
Robert Emmett
John Hardcastle
Antoinette
Philip
James Robert Hopewell
Town Creek
St. Mary's County
Rebecca Angelie
Chesley Hopewell
George Krebs Warner
Baltimore County
Culbret
California
Mary Reed
J F. Gelletly
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Democrats
State
Church Notes
Railroad Matters
Royal Baking Powder Co., Nly
W.F. Davis
Dover, del
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