Wheat shortens and Fourth of July plans in Caroline
Local notes report a very short wheat crop and several Fourth of July celebrations in Caroline. News items cover bank stamp sales, mayoral and pension updates, a tarantula bite, lightning damage, a public sale of the Wm. M. Day farm, and forthcoming speeches by Major William E. Stewart. The Denton area sees deaths, a fire, and a plum collection for the herbarium destined for Washington and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Wilmer Emory
R.S. Crew
G. L. Stevens
Caroline
Jovenan
R. S. Crew
Cooper & Bros
William H. Smith
George T. Musselman
Caleb Satterfield
Susan Satterfield
J. H.C. Legg
Rowena Dawson
Wm. M. Day
William E. Stewart
Maryland
Virginia
Baltimore
Charles W. Todd
Hickman
Theo Deceared
Robert Goldsborough
Centreville
Denton
Judge Russum
W. N. Irwin
Divison of
Pomology
Agricultural Department
Washington
J. W. Kerr
Department
Paris
County Tax Rate Increase and Budget For 1898
County commissioners increased the levy by fifteen and a quarter cents per hundred dollars for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The total tax on one hundred dollars rises to 1.30 including state tax, with 1.12 for county purposes. The Dover Bridge deficit, school board needs, and poor relief drive the higher expenditures, listed under schools, roads, courts, pensions, and public services.
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Caroline
New
Dover Bridge
Denton
Orphans Court
Court House and Grounds
Denton Bridge
Tuckahoe Bridge
Court House
Mrs Cahall dies after illness in Maryland hospital
Miss Georgie Cahall of this vicinity died after an illness at Maryland University Hospital. Her remains were laid to rest in the church yard. The community notes multiple social visits, excursions by Queen Anne's Railroad to Rehoboth, and plans for a Fourth of July celebration with a program including addresses by W. E. West and a bicycle parade. Local business hours and railroad schedules are mentioned alongside family notices and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Cahall
Maryland University Hospital
Messrs
James,Noble
Frederick Peters
Hattie Fountain
Sallie Peters
Mabel Thomas
Clara Mitchell
Redan
Queen Anne’s
Rehoboth
Mamie Vane
Dover
Sallie Parris
Addie Baynard
Philadelphia
J. S. Hutchins
Willie
J. B. Messick
Arthur Hutchins
Lola
Ira Lewis
Washington
J. W. Peters
W. E. West, Esq
Denton
Easton Cornet Band
William T. Kelley
Willoughby
James H. Bar- Tow
Local Socials and Visits In Templeville Village
Templeville notes report Mr B Potter returning home after visiting his sister Mrs Dr Golley. Mrs Rebecca McKnett and daughter Emma visit friends in Ridgely. Mr Wm Moore and wife from Sadlersville spend Sunday with town friends. Mr John Haman summering at Ocean Grove. Mr Paul Smith of Dover visits Mr C W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Potter
Dr. Golley
Rebecca McKnett
Emma
Ridgely
Wm. Moore
Sadlersville
John Haman
Ocean Grove
Paul Smith
Dovar
C. W. Smith
General Shafter Attacks Santiago Yester Day
Special dispatch from Baltimore reports Gen Shafter began the assault on Santiago with Lawton's division. The article notes Spanish defenses, trenches, and mining around the city, while detailing American and Cuban resolve and hopeful outcome amid fierce fighting. Private J F Wallace corrects rumors of a fatal post pay day battle, praising troops and daily life at Fortress Monroe and nearby camps.
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the Journal
Baltimore
Shafter
Santiago
Lawton
Cuba
Clergy Pulpit Exchange and Privilege Committee Meeting Notes
Rev Z H Webster of Denton and Rev F F Carpenter of Hillsborough plan a pulpit exchange with Carpenter preaching in Denton and Harrisburg, while Webster serves Hillsborough and Chilton’s campground hosts a privilege committee on Wednesday July 6 at two o’clock to set terms, bids and potential rejection. Also covered are a Colonial Lawn Fete at Hillsborough M E Church, Bishop Monaghan’s visit to St Benedict’s Ridgely on July 10 for mass and confirmation, Rehoboth camp meeting Aug 7 to 21, and Rev R H Adams reporting strong tent demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. H. Webster
Denton
F. F. Carpenter
Hillsborough
Slillsborough M. BE
Monaghan
Wilmington
St. Benedict’s Church
Ridgely
Rehoboth
R. H. Adams
Orphans Court Proceedings and Probate Actions
In the Orphan's Court on Tuesday guardian E. T. Moore presented a final receipt and release for Bessie M. Moore, approved. Helen G. Otis will admitted to probate. Laura Ondesluys granted letters of administration. appraisement warrants issued to Edward E. Goslin and Stephen E. Douglass. Mamie E. Griffith and Edward L. Adams granted letters of administration for Alonzo E. B. Griffith's estate. appraisers named Chas. W. Hobbs and Henry W. Hughes. Eliza Clines will deposited for probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan’s Court
E. T. Moore
Bessie M. Moore
Helen G. Otis
Laura Ondesluys
Edward E. Goslin
Stephen E. Douglass
Mamie E. Griffith
Edward L. Adams
Alonzo EB. Griffith
Chas. W. Hobbs
Henry W. Hughes
Eliza Clines
Dr Mayo Returns from Eighteenth Southern Education Tour
Rev Dr A D Mayo has just returned to Washington after a lengthy study tour spanning three thousand miles. He visited key schools in six states and delivered seventy five lectures in the name of popular education. Earlier, about a year ago, he lectured in Carolina on educational topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mayo
Washington
South
Court Records Show June Property Transfers and Licenses
Court records list numerous June land transfers across districts and towns, with prices from 10 to 2 000 dollars and properties in Greensboro Federalsburg Ridgely Denton and Cambridge areas. The piece also notes multiple marriage licenses issued to prospective couples including Walls Pinder Reese Wooters Barrow Flaharty and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobbs
Jonathan E. Towers
N. Clay Hobbs
Hobbs Village
Warner Johnson
Board of County School Commissioners
Kenry J. Raymond
Belle M. Raymond
Greensboro
Annie E. Moore
Asbury Hubbard
Phu
Lbort
Christopher
Jacob Hammond
Annie T. Quwnes
Executrix
Lena Shelton
Facre
Joanna McShane
Hushband
Henry R. Lewis
Denton
Barth Lare
Catherine Toulon
Martha
Comegys
Mary D. Potts
Louisa Hornbogen
Aulay B. Smith
Ridgely
Wm. H. Austin
Chas. S. Carmine
Wim. S. Ridgely
Chas. J. Wood
Lavinia Rich
Benjamin F
Jackson
Martin L. Smith
E. B. Goslin
Federalsburg
E. E. Goslin
Cambridge and Seaford Railroad Company
Feder‘alsburg
James .\. Noble
Frederick Wilhelm
Thomas B. Sparklin
Nathan M. Jarman
Thomas W. White
John Kemp
Jacob K. Reese
Maggie E. Wooters
James N. Barrow
May C. Flaharty
James W. Davis
Sallie K. Corkran
J. Kennard Jones
Lillie Virginia Carter
William S. Fletcher
Amanda Jillmes
War to the Knife in Lalbos Sees Barber Victory
Congressman Barber and GOP leaders secured two local office wins in Talbot county. First, state fishery appointments a month ago, then last Saturday’s election supervisor appointments. Barber allegedly controlled Republican appointments to offset Mullicken’s gains in tax collector selections.
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Barber
Col. Mullikin
Talbot County
Weddings in Witch Our People Will Be Interested
A wedding near Ellicott City united Edward L. Rich and Mary Amanda Sunderland in a ceremony on the Deep Run Meadows piazza. Attendants included Amy Sunderland and Virginia Miller Rich, with Rev. Edward R. Rich officiating and Dr. Clinton Rich as best man. Several local figures attended as guests and relatives. other notices include engagements and movements of residents across Maryland and nearby towns.
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Carolina County
Ellicott City
Edward L. Rich
Mary Amanda Sunderland
Edward R. Rich
Deep Run Meadows
Clinton Rich
Easton
Amy
Sunderland
Anna Lucille Betson
Greensborough
Virginia Miller Rich
Lawrence Satterfield
Mr. Rich
Trinity Cathedral
Church of the Holy Trinity
G. W. Betson
Carter
Florence Barcus
Geo. W. Betson
George W. Burke, Jr
G. W. Burke
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Nettie Baker
Henry W. Baker
St. John’s Methodist Church
Seaford
Madora Christiana Andrew
East New Market
Marshall Gundy Smith
Baltimore
Percy Wilson
Gainesville
Florida
Emma White
Oscar S. Betts
Milton
RB. M. Collins
East Denton
O. H. Benson
A. N. Radcliff
St. Michaels
Dover
Roger Duffey
Washington
Hillsborough
William Crosby
New York
B. @. Stevens
Williston
Embezzler in Baltimorerailway Auditor Arrested
Andrew Hunter Jr, auditor and cashier of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company, was arrested in Baltimore on Saturday and released for court on charges of embezzling company funds. He’s served since 1898 and was once highly trusted. The Queen Anne’s Railroad plans a Fourth of July one fare round trip. Tickets will be 1.25 from Queen Anne and Downes and 1.20 from Denton and Tobbs. Adams Express cuts charges to soldiers and sailors at army camps. The Cambridge steamer now departs Pier 11 instead of Pier 4, Light Street.
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Andrew Hunter, Jr
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Baltimore
Queen Anne’s
Rehoboth
Queen Anne
Downes
Denton
Tobbs
Adams Express Company
Royal
United States
Cambridge
Claiborne
Light Street
Flowers and Co advertise great Hillsborough business chance
N. Flowers and Company of Hillsborough promotes a strong business opportunity in this morning's advertising columns. The notice highlights potential ventures and invites inquiries from prospective clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Flowers & Co
Hillsborough
Fresh Air Society Seeks More Homes for Baltimore Children
The Public Schools of Baltimore end their term as the Childrens Fresh Air Society enters a busy season. War attention has not dimmed support for the charity, with city and country friends urged to provide country homes to relieve tenement heat and give children healthy summer experiences. The society has reached about 1900 children and seeks wider cooperation to place more in rural homes. Miss Florence Galloway, Secretary, 4 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, will answer inquiries.
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Baltimore
Children’s Fresh Air Society
Florence Galloway
Saratoga St
Benedick v Potts Court Affirms Judgment in Personal Injury Case
Maryland Court of Appeals sustains trial ruling in Benedick vs Potts. Damages sought for injury after Benedick entered a gravity railway tunnel at Tolchester and was found unconscious with a head wound after the car emerged. Jury instructed that no legally sufficient evidence of negligence. verdict for defendant.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
William H. Benedick
Wm. A. Potts
Kent
Benedick
Tolchester
Missing horse found in icehouse on Lee Haven farm near Easton
A deputy sheriff and several officers searched for a horse believed stolen from Harrison Price on Gen. E. L. F. Hardcastle's Lee Haven farm. They traced trips to Baltimore, Queenstown and Denton, arresting two men suspected of horse theft, but found no animal. Tuesday Price’s missing horse was discovered seven feet deep in an abandoned icehouse on Lee Haven. The horse was hungry but unharmed and was recovered after effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Price
E. L. F. Hardcastle
Lee Haven
Easton
Baltimore
Queenstown
Denton
Comrades War Memoir by Rev Edward R Rich Published
Rev Edward R Rich has published a new book titled Comrades detailing scenes and incidents of the Civil War. The author, long known in Greensborough as a former rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, served in Company II of the First Maryland Cavalry CSA and writes in his forceful, characteristic style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Rich
Church of the Holy Trinity
Greensborough
First Maryland Cavalry
Lightning Damages Gibson Home Near St Michaels
Severe thunderstorm strikes Charles W. Gibson house near St Michaels. Lightning damages gable end and chimney shatters window glass. Lena Gibson severely stunned and unconscious. Mr Gibson formerly resided near Henderson. Also includes anecdote on Chamberlains remedy for diarrhoea from W M Bush of Hotel Dorrance Providence RI and local sales agents.
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Charles W. Gibson
St. Michaels
Lena Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Henderson
County
Soft coal for sale at Denton Bridge
Soft coal offered for threshing and blacksmith use at Denton Bridge by L. B. Towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Bridge
L. B. Towers
Judge Martin Calls Court Dockets and Juror List Drawn
The chancery term was held with N A Slatson and Albert G Towers named examiners. A comprehensive juror list across eight districts was announced with likely October term selections marked. multiple names appear across districts, reflecting taxables drawn for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
N. Alex. Slatson
Albert G. Towers
James N. Todd
T. Pliny Fisher
Bolingly Queenstown Opens Season At Bolingly on Chester
Bolingly Queenstown opens for the 1898 season at Queenstown with special Queen Anne railroad rates for Sunday School outings. Grounds for lawn tennis croquet and baseball will be for patron use. hotel meals at popular prices. Also fishing boating bathing and crabbing available. rates via C C Waller Baltimore. M J Marx is hotel manager. Lost pocketbook of Mr C N Coulbourn found reward offered. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised in Denton El Rio Hillsboro Ridgely ads. Cottage at Rehoboth for rent via Walter Sparklin Denton Md.
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W. M. Bush
Dorrance
Providence
IR. I
W. J. Brown
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
RK. J. Colston
Ridgely
Bolingly
Chester
Queenstown
Queen Anne's
C. C. Waller
Light Street
Baltimore
M. J. Marx
New Timothy and Clover Hay For Sale In Field
Timothy and clover hay offered for sale in the Ridgely Maryland area. Application directed to Tuox was A. Surry.
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A. Surry
Ridgely, Md
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J. T. Parrott
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George P. Jones
Eli Kouton
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John Stewart Crossy
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Templeville
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E. T. Turpin
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J. M. Andrews
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Vernon Williams
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James Dean
Charles Monberger
R. J. Wright
Stablin
Della Bowdle
Maggie Allaband
Lola Willoughby
Jonnie Garey
Georgia Layton
Minnie Carroll
Bradie Willoughby
Elva Cleves
Messrs. Mart. Allaband
Thomas Cleves
Enos Cleves
James Willoughby
Ora Bowdle
Fred Bowdle
Iailey Willoughby
Enos
Lalbos
Graham Watson
Centreeville
Frances Williamson
Harrington
James
W. PF. Murphey
Carvie V.newnam
Trappe
Sallie V. Stevens
Miss Barnes
W. F. Murphey
Anna Bailey
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A. McKnett
Chas H. Conly
D. Shewbrooks
N.G. Cohee
John Shively
Chas
W. Carter
W. I. Smith
W. J. Faulkner
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James Green
W.N. Bowen
A. F. Heather
W. M. Price
M.E. Jarman
Thomas E. Moore
L. M. Jones
John F. Straughn
W. G. Lamb
Thos. l. Butler
Harry H. Hoare
R. E. Coursey
J. S. Mitchell
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Henry Porter
W.T. Downes
Fred P. Roe
G. L. Griffith
J. Raughtley
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James Hughes
L. Satterfield
N. Horsey
Chas. F. Smith
Benjamin House
H. M. Totheroh
John B. Letty
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John F. Kelley
George L. Blades
Horatio Murphy
James T. Cooper
J. H. Merrikin
Thomas E. Evans
R. H. Maloney
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S. G. Nuttle
J. F. Gelletly
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B. G. Stevens
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Isaac H. Starkey
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R. F E. Fountain
John T. Blades
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L. P. Williams
A. T. Covey
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W.T. Wheedleton
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James P. Patton
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W. E. Pritchett
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G. K. Kelley
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J. T. Frampton
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R. Nichols
H. M. Carroll
PW. A. Noble
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Geo. H. Smith
T. W. White
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G. F. Ayers
Ira
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Robert T. Bryan
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G. H. Beaven
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Robert 8. Clark
Marion Starkey
I. T. Fleetwood
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W.P. Fleming
Geo. T. Redden
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F. P. Kerr
J. Olin Clark
Henry M. Cade
G. K. Ebling
R. C. Flounders
John BE. Golt
D. P. Holsinger
Isaac Hyner
Chas. W. Jackson
John C. Jarrell
Owen Lynch
J.N. Rickards
Thos. A.schlagle
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James Sharp
Jas. W. Thomas
Thos. W. Smith
Alfred Sigler
W.E. Bullock
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J. O. Brown
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R. H. Covey
Bayard Nichols
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J. M. Everngam
P. W. Sullivane
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J. BE. Williamson
C.N. Coulbourn
Chamberlain
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R. J. Colston
Walter Sparklin
Denton, Ma
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