Denton Farmers Institute Draws Coastal Leaders
An extensive farmers institute at Masonic Hall in this place drew a representative crowd. Director W. L. Amoss outlined organizing committees for districts Denton Greensborough and other towns. Experts like Prof James S. Robinson and State entomologist William G. Johnson spoke on marketing, pests, and poultry to boost local farming vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Masonic Hall
W. L. Amoss
Thos. A. Smith
Messrs
Emory
Charles Howard
George W. Towers
TE Kelley
Amoss
James 5. Robinson
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Maryland
California
William G. Johnson
San Jose
Johnson
R. W. Silvester
Agricultural College
Robinson
Norick To Farmers Wire Fencing Advice From Sparklin Co
Farmers planning wire fencing should consult I. T. Sparklin & Co. of Hillsboro Maryland before entering any contract. The recommendation emphasizes checking local suppliers to ensure proper materials and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norick
I. T. Sparklin & Co
Hillsboro
Same
Templeville News and Ridgely Visit Highlights
The Templeville minstrel troupe toured Ridgely Friday and reported a warm reception despite weather. Local residents, including Lizzie Fallowfield, Katie Knotts, George Moore, Ira Griffith, and others, were noted visiting relatives and friends. Emma Scotten died last week and was buried in Templeville. Cora Jackson and George Houck announce a wedding for the 20th at Downs Chapel Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Fallowfield
Katie Knotts
Ridgely
George Moore
Ira Griffith
W. N. Bowen
Ernest Smith
Herman Smith
H. W. Temple
Frank Lane
James Clark
Wilmington
Philadelphia
New York
John H. Emory
Emma Scotten
Templeville
C. PF. Sheppard
Cora Jackson
George Houck
Chesapeake City
Downs Chapel Church
Del
Cora Smith
Isaac Mason
Ruthsburg
Harry Temple
Lower Caroline
Ella Starkey
Upper Delaware
Master Temple Jump
Henderson
Charles W. Smith
Milton
Charles Temple
Hennie Rash
Delaware
Social news and local updates from Hillsborough
Miss Rosa Williams hosted friends Monday with Katherine Duffey Edith Thawley Lena Sparks and John M Wilson J W Tabrum and Harry Flowers present. John M Wilson won first prize Edith Thawley second in parlor games Jinkins. Fox hunters reported a Friday capture near Willoughbys and Saturday display at Queen Anne Hugh Brown claimed the brush. Tuckahoe Conclave of Heptasophs installed officers E H Gale Archon J F Russom Secretary T C Hackett Financier J M Beaven Treasurer George Davis Prelate. Colonel James H Douglass of Preston visiting town. Mrs Roger Duffey and daughter Ruth of Washington DC visiting relatives. Dr J R Phillips Preston visited niece Isabel Percy. Frank Gooding Willow Grove visiting mother M H Spark tin. Rev W Y Beaven visited his father. John R Griffin remains very sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Williams
Katharine Duffey
Edith Thawley
Lena Sparks
John M. Wilson
J. W. Tabrum
Harry Flowers
Jinkins
Reynard
Willoughby’s
Queen Anne
Charles Risley
Maryland Hospital
Roger Duffey
Ruth
Washington, D. C
J. R. Phillips
Preston
Isabel Percy
Frank Gooding
Willow Grove
M. H. Sparktin
W. Y. Beaven
G. I. Beaven
John R. Griffin
Funeral for Miss Lillie Kenney Held at Family Home
Federalsburg reports the funeral of Miss Lillie Kenney daughter of Rev J T Kenney of Philadelphia was observed at Mr Fernandes Davis home at three o clock Monday with burial in Mt Vernon cemetery. Clinton Rothpletz formerly with J E Nuttle now in Philadelphia spends week in town. Corinne Mowbray hosted town youths for Miss Stevens. Alfred Deekens in Philadelphia for brain tumor treatment. Road work east of town progresses shelling complete for over a mile beyond town. Cambridge Cycle Co now run by R W Messenger and W A Morse after purchase from Le Compte Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Kenney
J. T. Kenney
Philadelphia
Fernandes Davis
Mt. Vernon
Clinton Rothpletz
J. E. Nuttle
Corinne Mowbray
Stevens
Alfred Deekens
Deekens
F. A. Deekens
Holly Bank
R. W. Messenger
W. A. Morse
Cambridge Cycle Co
LeCompte & Wright
Pleasant hop at Michael Hubbard farm hosted by Mr and Mrs Lord
Mr and Mrs John Lord recently moved to the Michael Hubbard farm and held a pleasant hop last Wednesday evening. Attendees included Misses Ella Lizzie Lord Clara Mary Fishell Nettie Newton and Messrs Howard Lord Richard Trice Bernard Alva Fishell Tony Kiser and Frank Wright. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lord
Michael Hubbard
Ella
Lizzie Lord
Clara
Mary Fishell
Nettie Newton
Howard Lord
Richard Trice
Bernard and
Alva Fishell
Tony Kiser
Frank Wright
Matrimonial and Personal News
Marriage notices and social items from Calvary Church and area towns detailing weddings, engagements, and social events. Includes the Smith Husteed wedding, transportation for the couple, attendees, and various local announcements across Ridgely, Sandlersville, Easton, Burrsville, and Smyrna with related hospitality and upcoming ceremonies.
Frolicsome youth fined in police court for hugging
In December Wesley Baker near Burrsville wore ladies attire and hugged James Spence, provoking laughter. Justice Hignatt fined him twenty five cents and reprimanded him. Other matters include Major Smith, charged with stealing a watch from James E. Bell, and John Prettyman charged with wife beating. Z H Brinsfield of Eldorado transferred a one fourth interest in his business to his son D Arcy to become Z H Brinsfield & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Baker
Burrsville
James Spence
Spence
John Prettyman
Justice Stevens
Z. H. Brinsfield
Eldorado
D'Arcy
Z. H. Brinafield
How to Fry Oysters In Cracker Crumb Coating
Instructions for frying oysters describe selecting fresh just opened mollusks, removing milk bath, encrusting with crack er crumbs and flour, and frying in hot fat for two to three minutes. Drain on paper, garnish with parsley and lemon, and serve with graham bread and celery. Also notes on napkin use, cayenne optional, and proper platter setup. Then Orphans Court proceedings list multiple real estate appraisals, sales warrants, and administrator accounts for deceased individuals with dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
John Prattis
M. P. Hutchinson
Robert Patton
Jos. N. Todd
John Hutson
Robert H. Taylor
David Greenlee
Robert P. Taylor
Perry D. Taylor
Isaac Brumbaugh
B. B. Brumbaugh
Henry C. Fisher
John F. Porter
Wilhelmina Morris
George W. Morris
David P. Holsinger
Charles C. Biddle
Wiliam W. Noble
James F. Fountain
Margaret Ellwanger
Martin Ellwanger
Charles Ellwanger
Francis S. Toda
G. L. Butler
James Butler
Lieutenant Gootee Dead Former Caroline Resident
Lieutenant Kelley Gootee former Caroline County resident died in Baltimore after four months of illness including dropsy and paralysis. He was born in Preston and was linked to Civil War veterans, flour businesses, and Republican politics. He leaves two children and a brother in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley Gootee
Baltimore
Mr. Gootee
Preston
Wm. H. Gootee
Maryland
First
Eastern Shore Regiment of Volunteers
Gettysburg
Kelley
Gootee
E. J
First Branch
Wilson Post
G.A. R
Masonic Fraternity
Rachel Wilmot Cox
William H. Goatee
Effie Jean Gootee
Charles H. Gootee
Richmond
Evangelist Moody
Nannie Gootee
Kenney, Ross and Lewis Elected in Delaware
In Dover on January 19 the Delaware General Assembly voted for United States Senator with Gen. R. R. Kenney leading the ticket as a free silver Democrat. Gen. Wm. W. Ross won State treasurer and Dr. B. S. Lewis became State Auditor. The caucus names were listed and Kenney spoke of free silver and opposing tariff policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Saulsbury
Wm. W. Ross
B. S. Lewis
Kenney
Saulsbury
Walcott
Auction sale clears stock at American Corner
The stock of store goods at the house of T. W. Redman, American Corner, was sold at auction last week. A few remnants will be sold at private sale. Names mentioned include Mr. Harry Tull of Bridgeville and Miss Maud E K Parker of Bridgeville among others visiting and staying with local residents.
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T. W. Redman
American Corner
Harry Tull
Bridgeville
John Howard
Hignutt
Williston
M. E. Patton
Atlantic City
Maud E K. Parker
Maggie Corkran
Merriken
All Day Holiness Meeting at Ridgely Church
All Christians invited to Ridgely M P Church for an all day holiness meeting on Sunday January 31. Pastor J McLain Brown and Oscar Baynard Talbot urge earnest prayer for a wonderful victory and a baptism with the Holy Ghost. A separate note reports a large owl killed by Oscar Baynard Talbot a few days ago measuring about three feet between the wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely M. P
J. McLain Brown
Oscar Baynard
Talbot
Florida Tours Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad in 1897
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces four personally conducted tours to Florida for the 1897 season with January 26 February 9 23 and March 9 departures. Two week stays on the first three tours and May 31 return for the fourth at $50 from New York and $48 from Philadelphia with additional rates from other points. George W. Boyd coordinates tickets and itineraries from Broad Street Station Philadelphia. The Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway plans to rebuild the Choptank steamers Joppa and Avalon for improved travel and cabin space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Baltimoe American
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Joppa
Corkrin
Avalon
Leonard
Easton
Denton
Maryland Steamboat Company
Choptank
Eastern Shore Railroad
Chesapeake
Insomnia and prevention of wakefulness through circulation control
The article explains that increasing blood flow to the brain promotes wakefulness and that prolonged brain stretch prevents vessel contraction, worsening insomnia. It advises avoiding factors that raise brain blood, stresses prevention, and suggests wearing warm footwear and looser clothing to aid circulation, noting moral causes also disrupt sleep.
Baltimore Trial of Mrs Emma Irwin in Maryland Murder Case
Mrs Emma Irwin stood trial in Baltimore criminal court on Monday charged as accessory to the murder of her husband James J Irwin. The crime occurred in Charles County in August last year. George Matthews, under death sentence for shooting Irwin, alleged she instigated the murder but he refused to testify when brought into court. Mrs Irwin was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Todd
Charles E. Carroll
Smithville
Chestnut Grove
Carroll
Emma Irwin
James J. Irwin
Baltimore
Charles County
George Matthews
Irwin
Governor Tunnell Inaugurated at Noon in Courthouse
Gov Ebet Ebe W Tunnell was inaugurated promptly at noon Tuesday in the courthouse with the Senate House and Constitutional Convention present. After taking the oath he delivered a brief inaugural urging careful consideration of his predecessor's recommendations by both chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebet Ebe W. Tunnell
Senate
House of Representatives
Constitutional Convention
Governor Tunnell
Jury Awards in Queen Anne Railroad damages case
Georgetown reports juries set damages against Queen Anne Railroad Co. Names include John Prettyman $102 Robert Houston $900 William West $466 James Anderson $500 George Hall $175 Silas Dodd $140 Joseph Carey $50 Theodore Carey $50 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. $14 Court confirms and orders payment into court. The remainder is a social exchange from a Cincinnati Enquirer item.
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Georgetown
Queen Anne Railroad Co
John 8. Prettyman
Robert G. Houston
William A. West
James B. Anderson
George Hall
Silas Dodd
Joseph and
Theodore Carey
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
The Prolific Rabbit Breeds in Local Area
The rabbit population here is highly prolific with three to four broods yearly, each six or more young. The first brood reaches full size before fall, and a recent discovery of a finished breeding nest marks the first seen this year. The nest, dug into a hillside, is lined with fur and dry leaves and differs from typical daytime forms.
Remarkable rheumatism cure via Pain Balm tale
Mr J M Thompson postmaster at Decker's Point Pa recounts a winter rheumatic attack that left him immobile until using Chamberlains Pain Balm. After applying the balm and resting, the pain vanished and has not returned. The note notes strong local demand for Chamberlains medicines and lists Denton Hillsboro and Ridgely outlets. Terrapin catchers report success in the Choptank area and a reminder for readers with due subscriptions to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Thompson
Decker’s Point
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
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Public Business
Circuit Court
Orphans Court
Levy Court
Screen Board
the Local Department
Redden
Murphy
Arthur Tobby
Centreville
Wu. Towers
Saulsbury Bros
Seeady
Friendship School
Nora Murphy
Jessie Willis
Edith Payne
Fred Cook
Clellie Turner
Emma Willis
National Press Association
Galveston
Texas
Wm. F. Adams
Christ Church
Lemuel Dunbracco
Queen Anne’s
John H. Seward
Greensborough
Heckler Cohee
Cohee
Seward
James
Cambridge
A.S. Mowbray
Elkton
Mt. Salem M. E. Church
S. M. Morgan
J. W. Peters
Hickman
D. C. Adams
Mr. Webster
M. EB
Heptasophs
James Swann
Fred R. Owens
H. R. Lewis
T. P. Fisher
Dramatic Association
Dentonians
Arthur Lassell
Fred. Flounders
Jasper Plum
P. Herry
Stephen Plum
Frederick Plum
Thomas Temple
Toby Twinkle
Spa Po
Hillsborough
Federalsburg
Agner
Mr. Smith
Miss Husteed
Calvary M. E
Sandlersville
James H. Smith
Sallie R. Busteed
Richard M. Busteed
Charles J. Sadler
Mamie Evitts
W. C
Earle Smith
Walton M
William N. Busteed
Maggie Barwick
Mendelssohn
William H. Anderson
Second Street
Comegys
Scranton
Evitts
Roberta Hobbs
R. H. Bosley
George M. Russum
Lucy Griffith
George A. Deakyne
John 8. Barnhart
T. BR. Green
Laura Melvin
Helen Richardson
Katherine K. Hobbs
Iva Whitby
May Chilton
Enoch George
J. Boon Dukes
F. R. Owens
A. G. Towers
Oscar Clark
M. B. Stephens
Starvey L. Cooper
George W. Burke
Nellie Pierce
Edoward Lambert
M. BE
St. Michaels
Silas Lane
Annie Rowell
William H. Whitby
Addie Purvis
Ferdinand Baynard
Burrsville Methodist Protestant
Jacob QO. Brown
Mary L. Everngam
Concord
Concord M
United States
Charles H. Gibson
Virginia, Fredericksburg and Western Railroad Company
Susie Walls
Lola Longfellow
Eva Wyatt
Edward R. Rich
McShan’s Hall
E. M. Noble
Kenton
Jarman
Greensboro
Mary Fierce
Smyrna
Engineer Lackey
Baltimore County
J. H. C. Lege
Bertha Smithers
Lora Downes
Clement
Caroline
J. C. Clark
Maryland Hospital For the
Caroline County
J. Clement Clark
Arthur Arthur Hawkins
George F. Galloway
Cornelius Deweese
James Cobey
Oneita
Frank A. Redden
Denton Bridge
J. Robert Blocklinger
Father Ferdinand
John Clifton
Felton
Kenney, Ross and
Lewis
Nace
Gov. Tunnell
Asbury Peppers
Cincinnatti Enquirer
ROYA
Royal Baking Powder Coo
King's Maryland
James Hing
Fpro
High St
Baltimore St
Baltimore Street Bridge
School Board
Dentox
Wm. E. Liden
Denton National Bank
Stephens
Sze x
Tyan
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