Local happenings in Hickman and Greensboro
The Hickman basket factory is busy with tomato contracts as residents upgrade the depot boardwalk. A Denton bakery opening is planned by Cambridge native Alex James, while Greensboro youth stage a minstrel show. Wheat and corn prices in Baltimore and local business moves, a new octagonal house front, and a planned Greensboro railroad depot feature among town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros
Hickman
Alex. James
Cambridge
Denton
Greensboro
Baltimore
Uhler & Hughes
E.z
Ida V. Meloney
Williston
John T. Harris
R. B. Bond
L. Tribbett & Co
Wm. J. Downing
N. A. Hutson
George M. Tilghman
Zora Clark
Justice Hignatt
T. Pliny Fisher
J. G. Griffin
Geo. H. Berry
Edward W. Liden
William T. Hignatt
Sheriff
J. Dukes Downes
Second Street
Walter Vrooman
Hiram
Carl
Caroline
Maryland
Oxford
England
John T. Greenlee
Centreville
Longfellow
W- H. Burns
Bryn Mawr
Ridgely
Trask
Gabaka
Anes
Proceedings of Hymens Court Wed weddings reported
A flurry of marriages fills Hillsboro Ridgely Goldsboro and surrounding areas with nuptials this week. Mary Knotts and Harry Fisher wed at Southern Methodist Church Hillsboro in a fairy tale setting. Several other couples including Miss Matilda Hoffman and Mr Arthur Richard and Mr Harvey Morris and Miss Arabella Choeffins tied the knot in Goldsboro Ridgely and nearby towns.
Denton Bank Elects New Board and Officers
Directors of Denton National Bank elected on Tuesday include Thos W Jones Ernest Downes John W Clark Abraham R Wright Emory B Turpin Thos B Sparklin Chas W Hobbs William H Deen and Thos C West Deen new member Directors re elected Jones president Downes vice president West cashier Downes teller Skirven Downes bookkeepers Bank described as very prosperous Stockholders of the People’s National Bank elected directors Joseph Bernard Fred Owens A W Sisk Robert Jarrell Thos L Day Paul Holsinger F A Covey J W Kerr George C Moore Kerr and Moore added to directory Old officers re elected J H Bernard president F R Owens vice president George L Wallace cashier James A Trazzare teller Wallace reports the bank’s condition satisfactory to stockholders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton National Bank
Thos. W. Jones
Ernest Downes
John W. Clark
Abraham R. Wright
Emory
J. Dukes Downes
George C. Skirven
Ormond W. Downes
People’s National Bank
Joseph H. Bernard
Fred. R. Owens
A. W. Sisk
Robert Jarrell
Thos.l. Day
Paul Holsinger
F. A. Porter
I. T. Nuattle
Willard C. Todd
J. Frank Ledman
F. P. Covey
J. W. Kerr
George C. Moore
Messrs. Kerr and
Moore
J. H. Bernard
F. R. Owens
George L. Wallace
James A. Trazzare
Wallace
P. W. & B. Railroad Stockholders Pick New President
At the 61st annual meeting held last Monday Frank Thomson was elected president. The report detailed Delaware road figures with gross earnings of 1 211 476.75 and net 314 751.59, plus related receipts and taxes. It also covered Delaware & Chesapeake Railway and Cambridge & Seaford Railroad with their respective earnings, expenses, and surpluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. & B. Railroad Company
Frank Thomson
Delaware Road
Our
Delaware Railroad Co
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Cambridge & Seaford Railroad Co
Rose joins New York Clothing House in Baltimore
J Harry Rose announces his association with the New York Clothing House at 102 and 104 East Baltimore Street opposite Light Street. He seeks the esteemed patronage of friends and the public, pledging reliability in clothing, tailoring, and furnishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore Street
Light Street
Baltimore
J. Harry Rose
Oehm
Acme Hall
Growth in Church Membership Proves Encouraging
A Baltimore Sunday Mercury summary notes 1898 church membership gains among major denominations. Methodists lead with 5,896,004 members and a net gain of 162,196. Baptists total 4,304,427 with 131,465 new members. Lutherans rise 36,678. Presbyterians gain 52,239. Episcopalians 21,844. Reformers 13,056. Congregationalists 10,669. United Brethren 5,523. Cults show notable growth. Armenian double, Christian Science 70,000 adherents, Spiritualists 45,030, Latter-Day Saints 340,630 with 43,269 gain. Catholic membership 8,394,178 with 219,791 gains. Also mentions Rev J S Willis vs politics, revival efforts in Burrsville and Denton, and speeches by Rev T E Terry and Prof James Swann on pips organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sunday
Rerard
The
Independent
Baptists
Presbyterians
Reformed Churches
Congregationalists
United Brethren Churches
Friends
Willis
George Gray
United States
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Cambridge
Mareh
T. E. Terry
Elkton
Harrington
Terry
Wilmington
Burrsville M. P
M. P
Denton
Christian Endeavor Societies
George W. Burke
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Michaels
W. G. Koons
Bridgeville
T. H. Lewis
D. D
Western Maryland College
Salisbury
Dover
James Swann
Denton M. E
C. F. Sheppard
Camden M. E
Authorized guarantee for Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The public is assured every bottle is guaranteed and money refunded if not satisfactory. Claims it is the best medicine for la grippe colds and whooping cough. Priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Sold by Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton. Livery stables for rent for 1899 at Ridgely. Apply at Jarrell House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
Jarrell House
Party guests and local notes mingle in December items
Mrs Julis Gambrill and daughters hosted a pleasant Monday party with many friends in attendance. names include Emme Crew, the Trices, Alice and Nora Andrew, Addie Andrew, the Smiths, John Wilson, Minos Morris, Ernest Sullivan, Fred Dukes, Daniel Nichols among others. Court notes list jurors for April term across eight districts with many names and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julis Gambrill
Emme Crew
Misses Trice
Alice Sullivan
Nora Andrew
Addie Andrew
Misses Smith
John Wilson
Minos Morris
Ernest Sullivan
Fred Dukes
Daniel Nichols
Thomas Trice
Smithville
Concord
Winnie Johnson
Dora Vandyke
Wilmington
Sadie Nico
Ethel Wilson
Baltimore
Agner
Ola Scott
Harrington
Stella Scott
Philadelphia
Charles Meredith
Willis Carroll
Social Whirl At Mrs Cleaves Home Niece From Easton
A number of guests attended at Mrs Cleaves to honor her niece Miss Montague of Easton. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Thomas R Green of Denton and Mrs Clark of Philadelphia. Miss Bessye Gooden and Miss Julia Parmely visited town and a group enjoyed a straw ride to Miss Zella Heather's home. Rev Vandyke is in town aiding revival services now underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrrs
Cleaves
Montague
Easton
Thomas R. Green
Denton
Clark
Philadelphia
James Green
Bessye Gooden
Julia Parmely
Wyoming
William George
Zella Heather
Vandyke
Parrott Family Moves and Local Rail Yard Updates
Walter Parrott plans to move to Lewistown next month. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company erected a new tool house at Cordova. A dilapidated station would have been better converted into a tool house with a respectable station building. Mr Lowe of Boston has moved onto the farm purchased from Solomon Pippin and operates a large saw mill sawing pine lumber. Master Marion Morgan spent two weeks with his grandparents at Cordova. William Parrott will move into the house recently vacated by John Holt. Joseph Price of Miles River will move to Cordova and occupy the Parrott property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Parrott
Lewistown
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cordova
Mr. Lowe
Boston
Solomon Pippin
Marion Morgan
William Parrott
John Holt
Joseph Price
Miles River
Parrott
Protracted Meetings and Community News at Preston
Protracted meetings started at the M. E. Church with J. T. Dennis reelected Sunday School superintendent and Miss Bertie Noble as organist. William H. Dollis plans to open a boarding house. C. N. Gootee returns from Richmond. A musical and literary club met at J. Frank Lednam’s. next gathering to be at Elbert Douglass’s on January 21. Ira A. Dill left Burrsville for a Philadelphia job. Mrs. Jacobs visiting daughter in Harrington. A holiness meeting at Wesley Church led by Rev. Dr. Collins of Philadelphia. L. Pedrick and R. H. Dill hosted visits from Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. James Voss marked their 52nd wedding anniversary. Narrow Escape: Thomas Lowe and Miss Daisy Cook narrowly avoided injury as the train departed Dover. they slipped and were pulled to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Keating
Elizabeth PF. Keating
William Devereux Keating
St. Paul's
Centreville
James A Mitchell
Philemon Brown Hopper
Augustus McCabe Keating
Aristides S. Goldsborough
William T. Keating
Frank W. Keating
Messrs
Clayton Wright
Joseph M. Parvis
J. Frank Harper
Philadelphia
Hopper
Kidwell Avenue
Samuel
Benjamin Colgan
Tuckahoe Neck
Thomas C. Smith
Denton
Elizabeth Manning
John W. Garey
New York City
Greenville Avenue
Greenwich
Conn
Neus
Garrettson Smith
Annie May Stewart
Bridgeville
Robert Odell
South Orange
N. J
W. G. Koons
M. E
J.T. Dennis
M. 15
Bertie Noble
William H. Dollis
C. N. Gootee
Richmond
J. Frank Lednam
Elbert Douglass
Burrsville
Ira A. Dill
Jacobs
Harrington
Wesley Church
Dr. Collins
Thomas Lowe
Little Creek
Dover
Miss Daisy Cook
Woodside
Mr. Lowe
Miss Cook
A Welcome Visitor Mr C E Plummer Renewing Subscription
Mr C E Plummer of Edenton North Carolina renews his JOURNAL subscription saying the paper is a welcome visitor to his home. It brings general news from his boyhood place that he otherwise could not get and encloses funds to cover the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Plummer
Edenton
N. C
Marriages, accidents and odds and ends from Ingleside area
Rev C L Kennard of Ingleside shares a prolific marriage record across Ingleside Templeville Henderson Goldsboro Roesville and Barclay amid rising licenses. Frank Quimby of Wye Mills lost his hand from a gun discharge. doctors Hopkins and Bordley amputated. Charles Brown near Ingleside trapped seventy four opossums and a coon since October. Musk rats and minks trapping is thriving. Mr McRandall Warner of Ruthsburg aged seventy fell sixteen feet from a scaffold, breaking two ribs. Mrs C L Kennard remains with her mother near Frederick. Daisy Parvis of Ingleside returns from Baltimore after throat treatment. Right-of-way from Queenstown to Centreville to be secured this month. J K Shannahan to bore artesian wells in Centreville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Kennard
Ingleside
Templeville
Henderson
Goldsboro
Roesville
Barclay
Frank Quimby
William G. Quimby
Wye Mills
Dr. Hopkins
James Bordley
Centreville
Charles Brown
McRandall Warner
Ruthsburg
Frederick
Daisy Parvis
Baltimore
Queenstown
J. K. Shannahan
A Natural Accident On Fox Hunt Bridge Incident
On a Monday, Mr. T. Fred Garey rode with a fellow hunter when his horse broke through a bridge near Anthony's mill. The horse fell, another horse behind also plunged through the hole, landing on Garey. He was freed and taken home with bruises and a stay in bed. Dr. George attended him. A note warns thawed fruits and plants suffer more from thawing in light than in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Fred. Garey
Anthony's Mill
Mr. Garey
Dr. George
Train Wreckers on the Delaware Road Near DuPont Station
Wrecking attempts on the Delaware Railroad near DuPont Station between Cheswold and Dover stirred strong concern. An early Sunday attempt on the Norfolk express failed. an engineer halted the train after spotting obstructions. A Monday night attempt on southbound No. 93 nearly caused a disaster, but Engineer Samuel Barron slowed, braked, and saved many lives before a wreck still occurred. Detectives and two local youths arrested as investigators pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
DuPont Station
Cheswold
Dover
Norfolk Express
Wilmington
Hickman
Samuel Barron
Philadelphia
DuPont
Barron
Hawkins
Clayton
Midwinter exodus to sunny Florida on PRR tour
The first Pennsylvania Railroad guided winter trip to Jacksonville departs New York and Philadelphia January 24 offering two weeks in Florida. Excursion tickets include transportation, Pullman berth, and meals. Rates from major points range 18 to 54 dollars with proportionate fares from others. Tickets and itineraries available from 1196 Broadway New York or Geo. W. Boyd Philadelphia Broad Street Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jacksonville
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Obituary of William Poore and local county notes
William Poore died December 26 1898 at 79 years 8 months 29 days after 37 years with asthma. A lifelong county resident and Methodist, he married twice, survived by four children in Templeville Greensboro Saint Jo and Montague Texas. Farewell verses accompany the notice. Levy Court: shell proposals reviewed. two carloads ordered for the Goldsboro Bridgetown road. Jas W Simons appointed seventh district constable to fill Focht’s unexpired term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Poore
Methodist Church
Mr. Poore
Newise
Heather
Charles H
William L. Poore
Templeville
W. H. Cohee
Greensboro
G. N. Williams
Saint Jo
Montague County
Texas
Levy Court
J. C. Leonard
Cambridge
L. B. Towers
Denton
Goldsboro
Bridgetown
Jas. W. Simons
Reuben H. Foeht
Simons
Focht
Delaware Steamer Sold After Unfit Philadelphia Run
The large steamer Delaware built in Wisconsin for Winyard Bros has been sold to the Smyrna Transportation Company. The boat proved unfitted for trade between Philadelphia and Milford. Jonathan Longfellow of Felton recently celebrated his 70th birthday with 200 attendees including his great grandchildren. Beniah Watson, a Dover lawyer, died last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Wisconsin
Winyard Bros
Smyrna Transportation Company
Philadelphia
Milford
Jonathan Longfellow
Felton
Beniah Watson
Dover
Odd Fellows Hold A Fine Banquet In Denton Lodge
Denton Lodge of Odd Fellows held a reunion with installation of officers led by Z Potter Steele. New officers include G Wilbur Rolph Noble Grand and Correll H Stewart Vice Grand with a de luxe supper and songs following the session. Major Robert Noble arrived at Camden, others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Noble Grand
Correll H. Stewart
William K. Scotton
Charles E. Stevens
Harry E. Ramsdell
Géo. C. Skirven
Nathaniel Tribbett
S. B
William F. Murphey
Charles E. Dryden
Fred R. Owens
R. 5
V. G
Isaac L. Dukes
Maryland
Eavil
Henry R. Lewis
C. E. Dryden
Wm. F. Murphey
George C. Skirven
Chas. E. Stevens
Odd Fellows
Robert H. Noble
United States Army
Shafter
Santiago
Camden Station
Joyce
Noble
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Baltimore Sun
L. R. Clough
Baltimore
John Wesley Clark
Lendsville
Colorado
H. H. Kuhn
Ridgely
George W. Wilson
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Guardian Trust and Deposit Company of
Ola Willoughby
Georgia Layton
Edith Simpson
Caroline
W. Roach
Milford Herald
Sadie Chipley
Philadelphia
Wilson-Mullikin
Hillsboro
Oscar S. Betts
Milton
St. M. Collins
N. L. Roe
Frederica
Del
G. M. Russum
Annie Wilkinson
Dover
G. F. Beaven
Ella Moore
Greensboro
W. H. Anderson
S. H. Melson
Scotts, del
T. H. Draper
Wilmington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sennon Journal
Yg. A. KR. K
AL R
Preston
D&c
A. M
C. A. RR
Points West
Vin Otage
D.acg.r.r
D. A. RR
GO. A.R. R
D &C.R.R
Pots
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
the Local Department
Saz
Hymen’s Court
Southern Methodist Church
John W. Knotts
Mary
Harry 8. Fisher
Fairyland
Lizzie Barton
Harry Flowers
Isaac T. Sparklin
Roy Jump
Howard Knotts
Edward Jarrell
Louise Branford
Roane
Fisher
Arthur Joseph Richard
William Richard
St. Paul's Reformed Church
C. W. Levan
Sarah Hoffman
Jacob Richard
Turpin
Isaac Halstead
John Weaver
Walter Hoffman
Eva Hanson
Rising Sun
Irane Neff
Paterson
Grace Stevenson
Harvey L. Morris
Arabella Choeffins
Thomas Rich
Howard Morgan
Willard S. Booth
J. W. Murphy
Ernest E. Melvin
Berlin
Sallie Chestins
Bertie Williams
Mary Cahall
Edna Booker
la France
Maggie Saulsbury
H. Earlé Smith
Nora Stokes
Will Mitchell
Priscilla Todd
Denton Bridge
Lawrence Wilson
Pearle Mullikin
Queen Anne
Protestant Episcopal Church
George F. Beaven
M. E. Church South
Church Bill
Mary D. Roe
W. T. Roe
Harry Walls
E. T. Walls
Price's Station
Mr. Hildebrant
BP. W. & B. Railroad Company
Martin
Wm. R. Martin
Turbit K.bartlett
Thos. H. Butler
H. Harrington
Jos. H. Bernard
Robt
H. Jackson
Wm. L. Cooper
Harry A. Moore
Alfred Clark
G. A. Stevenson
Edward C.carter
J. K. Coursey
C. &. Shockley
W.J. Hoffman
Philip Noble
M. Garey,Jr
Thos. E. Evans
Wm. B. Nuttle
C. H. Shields
A. B. Carter
Purnell Johnson
Geo. W. Price
H EF. Andrew
Chas
Carmine
Jerome A. Cox
Jesse T. Dennis
Geo. G. Dixon
John W. Dean
Jos. Harrison
R. I. Ledman
Jas. B. Patton
F. Reick
A. .W. Sisk
Thos. H. Todd
L. T. Wosbell, Sr
C. A. Whiteley
J. H. Douglass
W. H. Hollis
W. M. Wright
Wm. C. Pool
David E. Perry
Istrict
W.H. Alburger
Jas. B. Wright
Joshua F. Covey
Harry W. Davis
W.H. Bowdle
Alonzo Elliott
E. E. Goslin
J. T. Fleetwood
T. H. Chambers
Harry Flaharty
Daniel Fields
John W. Stowell
Albert E. Pool
James P. White
A. P. Redhead
Edward Stevens
Silas Sparklin
A. UO. Uwuoidtili, Oliver Keys
Harry Fleming
E. M. Garey
G. C. Sherwood
W. E. Saulsbury
B.b.brumbaugh
Chas. E. Stewart
Jos. H. Carroll
W. F. DeFord
John F. Porter
R. T. Carter
Charles Cline
Geo. T. Redden
Geo. F. Ayres
B. F. Miller
W.D. Taylor
I. D. Anderson
Henry M. Cade
John K. Lynch
Elisha D. Park
Mark T. Cooper
Somers Blake
L. B. Replogle
Oscar Simon
G. K. Ebling
Wm. P. Day
C. W. Jackson
T. T. Saulsbury
Wm. E. Temple
Newton P. Kern
Jas. H. Smith
Trustin Pippin
James Sharp
J. T. Stevenson
Gilbert Swann
B. W. Parker
B. T. Seeders
Jas
John W. Todd
Walter T. Love
Robert Patton
R. G. Anklam
P. W. Sullivan
Jas. T. Kemp
L. J. Bloxsom
Charles R. Neal
G. L. Butler
Lis Wipr
Delaware News
Barwickk
Rort
Laura B. Roe
Joshua Barwick
Fourth District
C. W. Chance
C. P. Nowlin
Hanxney—Kinder
Trinity M. EB
Luther Woodly Handy
Reliance
Bary Carlton Kinder
Scotts
Grove M. P. Parsonage
W. H. Judefind
William Love
Hannah Howards
Habhly
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