Local Notes from Easton and Vicinity
Local notices report wheat yields in Kent around twenty bushels per acre threshing nearly finished and good overall. Sheriff Berry, jail improvements, and a church hill scaffold accident injuring Wesley Woodall are noted alongside farm sales, rail crew accident, and tax collection actions. Easton Ledger editor Haddaway joins son A E Haddaway. several obituaries, lectures, and a teachers association meeting in Annapolis are mentioned with Governor Reynolds and Mr. Knowles named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Berry
Geo. E. Haddaway
Easton Ledger
A. E. Haddaway
Ledger
Johnson
Baltimore
Rich Neck
Talbot
Reynolds
William W. Knowles
Seaford
Sussex County
Roman Tammany
Alliance
Denton
Pennsylvania
Court House
Emma Towers
William 4. Towers
Hillsborough Cemetery
W. W. Sharp
Elizabeth Taylor
Farmington
Walls
Dover
Wesley Woodall
Ingleside
M. E. Church
Church Hill
John N. Wright
Oak Grove
Bridgeville
First District
Annie H. Downes
B. Guotee Stevens
Samuel Gomley
Philip W. Downes
Hog Island
Commissioners
Purnell Johnson
Wim. H. Anderson
Keets
Caroline county delegates form first Ocean City caucus
The Caroline Democrats held their first county convention since the 1¢-distilling law. eight districts sent five delegates each to select resolutions and back John Francis Dawson for the Ocean City congressional nomination. Delegates urged broad support, with Goslin and others proposing a larger county presence at Ocean City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Oarly
Enoch George
County Central Committee
Theodore Saubbury
John D. Plummer
Jacob Rickards
Furst
P. A. Marvel
W. Whiteley
J.P. Straughn
Amos Everett
Seond
Th. F. R. Malone
Plummer
Jarman
Owen C. Garey
Augustus Schaube
Theodore Saulsbury
James T. Sylvester
W. ST. Deweese
Thomas L. Chaffineh
Frank W. Redden
M. A. Willey
A.B. Eskidge
S. T. Douglass
James A. Parrate
J. Frank Ledauim
Myth
J.A. Goslin
Elmer Price
W. A. Noble
Isaac Willoughby
Robert HW. Nichols
Sizth
C. H. Fleming
Goslin
E. E. Goslin
Dr. Malone
J. Frank Ledunm
Thomas G. Clines
James &. Willis
Caroline County
Tite
Congress
Robert F. Brattan
Ocean City
John Francis Dawson
Elf
Dawson
George H. Meme
Greensboro
Denton
Edward E. Goslin
Tederalsburg
Colonel Downes
Downes
Two Debt ors and Revolution Sermons Highlight Local Services
A Cpworth League service led by Mrs Sylvester featured The Two Debtors and a sermon on Revolution from Acts 17 6 Those that have turned the world upside down have come hither The Hillsborough M E Church pastor drew large crowds at Hillsborough and Ridgely with notable attendance Queenstown beat Hillsborough 6 to 5 at Wye campground The Holy Communion is planned for tomorrow at M L Church Rev C S Stanton to preach Hillsborough tomorrow at 10 45 Rev Dr J B Armstrong preached in Templeville last Sunday evening Mrs Godwin in critical condition after paralysis ailment Mr William Cater rode to Woodland Beach for church in the evening Sunday School picnic postponed to the 19th Miss Della Smith returns from Ludlonsville festival by Busick M E Church young ladies festival continues tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpworth League
Sylvester
William Cater
Our Town
Woodland Beach
Ebenezer M. E. Church
Easton
Bay Ridge
Salisbury
Bh. & Els
Preston
Bethlehem
St. John's Reformed Church of Wyoming
St. Paul's
Ridgely
M. P. Chineh
C. E. McCullough
Queen Anne County
Jumptown
Baltimore Steamboat Firm May Join New York Syndicate
Rumor says Maaisland Steamboat Company will be absorbed by a New York syndicate to control the Baltimore and Eastern Shore routes and exit receivership. Rich Pratt denies specifics while noting the syndicate’s railway ties. a $100,000 guarantee is said deposited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Easton
New York
Church Til
Baltimore Sun
Maaisland Steamboat Company
Baltimore and Easter Shore
Aeceiver
Rich Pratt
Raihoad Company
Maryland Steamboat Company
Enterprise
Byrd
Enoch Prats
Mii Ensign
Sis
Tioch Pratt
Joppa
Avalon
Kent
Ida
Chowan
Sparrow's Point
Post, Martin & Co
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Road
Joseph B. Seth
Thomson
Todl
Eastern Shore Steamboat Company
Law on Traction Engine Safety for Public Roads
The article warns owners of fraction engines to post a man 300 yards ahead of the engine on public roads to notify the public and guide teams. Noncompliance risks criminal prosecution and damages for any harm caused. It notes ladies frequently drive on rural roads and emphasizes the owner's legal duty and potential liability for negligence.
Death of Elijah Satterfield at Concord
Elijah Satterfield, respected county citizen and long time Methodist, died at his Concord home after a brief illness. He leaves five grown children Al bert Martin John Andrew and Mrs A G Meetwood with most residing in the county. Services are set for 1 PM at Concord M S Church. Also noted is the Centreville gallows execution of William Jackson for the murder of George J Leager, with his final self defense plea on the scaffold. Yardage figures and local ads conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Satterfield
Concord
Sitterfield
Luis Hatal
Diltous Dasenters
Methodist Chinch
Satterfield
Albert
Martin
John
Andrew
Aa. Gi. Meetwood
Fleetwood
Ruthsburg
Queen Anne's
Concord M.S
J. F. Bateman
J. R. Janell
Easton
Andrew B. Roe
Greensborough
Eleanor Turner
Calvert County
John M. Robinson
Bedford Springs
Incyclists Seek Street Right of Way Settlement
Townspeople confront new organization of town halls over street right of way with calm good nature. Meeting notes from WGC TR UC discuss narcotics and Rondeyvart en plans alongside Demorest contest. Col George W Bain of Lexington to lecture locally. Kindling-wood mill changes hands attracting workers from Sussex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. GC. TR. UC
Reg Ua
TC. Game
George W. Bain
Lexington
Kentucky
Bains
Sussex County
Wuemi
Herve
Pattison
Rosa Gambull Metz
Hittie Alberger
Jefferson
James Carroll
Roxie Gamboll
Afiss
Nellie Gillett
State politics and faction fights in the Brown era
A Maryland political scene unfolds as Brown allies and opponents race over the gubernatorial renomination while congressional plans loom. The Eastern Shore factions, Queen Anne contest, Kent delegations, Dorchester tensions, and Prohibition circles in Caroline reflect a lively, factional Democratic landscape ahead of Ocean City conventions. A fatal accident at a threshing machine ends with Collins near death. Marion Beek, infant, dies at 1 1/2 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Ocean City
Queen Anne
Brown
Keating
Phil Hopper
Randolph Weedon
Tas
Kent
Anison W. Vichers
Friends of Comptroller
Marion deKalb Smith
Miss Susie Collins Visits Twinlock for Vacation
Miss Susie Collins of Twinlock, home from school, spent the past week with her cousin Miss Mamie Moore. Moore hosted a party Tuesday evening in Susie's honor. Elwood camp near this place opens on the 26th with ministers and ten days of entertainment. A sociable by Epworth League members was held at Mr and Mrs Frank Ledman’s home Thursday. Mrs Johnson, a farmers' alliance lecturer, gave an address Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Teachers’ Association
House of Delegates
Annapolis
Brown
Prettyman
State Normal School
Smiley
Emma Coleman
Oxford
Conaway
Justice Golt
Henry Matthews
Stephen Grace
Jesse Smith
House of Correction
Anita
Seenaton Smith
George C. Richmond
le Roy
N. Y
Mothers
A. G. Smith
Susie Collins
Twinlock
Vnion
Mamie Moore
Mrs. 4
Prank Ledman
Amy Waddell
D. F. Waddell
Wilmington
Wilmington High School
Waddell
Cratrecidle Observer
Thomas M. Green
Greensborough
Church Hill
Bessie Sparks
Queen Anne
Estella Saulsbury
Ingleside
O. O. Morgan
State Hospital For the Insane
Danville
Morgan
Jesse Williams
Ethel
Will Cosden
Lulu
Hazlettsville
Del
Simeon Pennewill
Greenwood
Lizzie Willis
Milford
W. H. Anderson
Lizzie Wilkinson
Ellicott City
A. G. Taylor
John Wootters
Miss Carter
Starr M. E. Chineh
W. W. Sharp
J. Rt. Beauchamp
Pennsylvania
Osborne Company
Della Wright
Laurel
Horse injured by a snag while haying near town
While Mr. Robert Hirtlock cut hay south of town one of his horses became entangled and a piece pierced the abdomen. The animal is recovering and not considered in danger. Barber and Carey’s traction engine axle broke near Muathews Rose’s farm delaying work for a few days. George A. Harper has taken a lot on the south part of town and will begin work in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian EH. Collins
Baker Brothers
Thresher
Mr. Collins
Robert Hirtlock
Iis
Barber & Careroll
Muatthew Rose
George A. Harper
Willan
Campground Sees Record Tent Encampment This Year
A large influx of tent sites fills the campground as applications pour in, promising the biggest encampment yet. John Satterfield of near Chestnut Grove grows the finest tomato field in the area with tomatoes as large as goose eggs. Farmers threshing wheat report generally good yields, while Justice William Looeherman is ill and illness runs through the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Satterfield
Chestnut Grove
William Looeherman
Voters Turnout at Two New Polling Places in Primary
The Ridgely and American Dormer polling sites drew strong interest on primary day last Saturday with sixty-six votes cast at the Ridgely location despite the busy season. A resolution praised local Democrats and thanked Ward Here, Wi Wi, and D Lucas for office use during the primaries, noting evident zeal and interest in the new district poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
American Dormer
Democratsda
Lucas
Ccam
Radke Dyaus
Two Political Rivals Seal Peaceful Fellowship
After years of bitter contests Senator Woodland P. Purley and state legislator John Z. Godwin have embraced in mutual reconciliation. The scene signals an unexpected turn in politics as rivals show cooperation and a hopeful tone for future cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rane Tee
Taiture Fellowship
Woodland P. Purley
John Z. Godwin
Trustees elect overseers at the almshouse meeting
The poor trustees Alshouse Appobntimenta Messis Jonathan Towers Laden Unenutt Vietche Straughn and Vleetwood met at the almshouse on Wednesday Lest and elected Sir Henry M. Cade overseers Dr Theodore Saulsbury physician and Res O We DeVen ish chaplain.
Local druggist guarantees Chamberlain remedy bottles
W E Nelson of Kineville Missouri guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He offers refunds to any customer not satisfied after use, asserting the remedy cures the diseases it targets. Sold by Win J Brown, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Nelson
Kineville
Chamberlain
Mr. Nelson
Win. J. Brown
Fire rages through Willsborough town
Telegram to the Journal reports Willsborough on fire at 3 pm with six houses ablaze. Eas ton fire engine arrived as residents from surrounding areas gathered to combat the flames amid high winds threatening total destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Willsborough
Easton
Promoted at Wilmington High School for Amy Waddell
Personal items note Amy Waddell second year in Wilmington High School with a high general average. Local notices include visits, marriages, appointments, and upcoming church events in Easton and surrounding towns. John Walter Smith to Ocean City cottage. several social visits and professional moves cited.
President Cleveland’s bold stand in the crisis
The article praises President Cleveland for using federal troops to maintain government authority during strikes and rioting, defending mail service and national courts, condemning anarchist actions, and supporting decisive wartime policy. It notes cabinet and Congress backing, as well as contrasts with states’ rights notions and views on tariffs. It also covers Democratic reactions to Senator Hill’s tariff vote and the conference committee’s ongoing tariff talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Congress
U. S
House
Wilson
Senate
Ways and Means Committee of the
Washington
Hill
Orphans Court Receives Satterfield Appraisement
On the Orphans Court on Tuesday last the appraisement of the real estate of Richard J. Satterfield, deceased, was received and ordered to be recorded. Henry M. Smith and Joshua F. Covey administrators of Jacob Smith, deceased, presented debts due to the deceased, an interest account, and a final account of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Richard J. Satterfield
Henry M. Smith
Joshua F. Covey
Jacob Smith
Joshua FP. Covey
Mfr. Smith
Disease balm praised for knee injury relief
A horse kicked Shafer of the Freemyer house in Middleburg New York injuring his knee causing stiffness. After two days of using Chamberlains Pain Balm he could move about. He recommends it to others for bruises sprains and rheumatism and notes its broad cures. Sold by William E. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Freemyer House
Middleburg
N. Y
Chamberlain
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Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
C. H.R. Merrick
Caroline Democrats
Delaware
Jonathan S. Willis
Willis
John W. Causey
Georgetown
Joshua H. Marvel
Erie W. Tunnell
Marvel
Fle Company
W. P. Day
J. K. Hannabury
John Swing
8. A. Pitt
Crompton
Peninsula Mutual Relief Association
Mr. Sharp
Mrs. Roberson
New York State
Mrs
Robert E. Smith
New Ridgely District
Miss Bessie
Mr. Edward Hyde
Mr. John Darrell
Mattie Warren
New York City
Thomas W. Jones
Mamie McShane
Middletown Friends
Miss Deyo
Mrs. Brigden
Hillsborough
M. BE. Sunday School
Samuel Diggins
Hugh Duffey
Thomas G. Stayton
Treasmer
I. M. Thompson
Tenie Fleming
Edith Thawley
Lena Sparks
Hillsborough M. E. Church
Queenstown
Wye Campground
Fouth
Amateu
M. L. Chiurch
Rev. C
Stanton
Southern Methodist Church
Hillsborough Tomonow
Templeville
J. BR. Armstrong
East Baltimore
M. LD. Church South
M. B
Della Smith
Ludlonsville
Busick
B.&e
Traathlon Hapguedon
Diath
Librats Sateenihe Lad
Columbia Safeties
Kuhn
Dedeuulsburge
Hiduimoce
Eycelliney
Tume
George” Colton
Eits
Cele George
James Swann
Sh. Wing I. Brown
Messrs, Das, Swann
A. H W. Webster
Fr. Sparklin
Jonathan Noble
C. M. Davis
G.T. Alderson
Sparklin
G. L. Saulsbury
Va. G. Saulsbmy
Flpl Covey
A. Chandler
T. AW. Jaaman
O. W. DeVenish
D. R. Flaharty
Sylvester Andrew
W. TE. Mowbray
W. ID. Smith
Glyndon
W. EK. Saitsbury
G. M. Fisher
Wm. J. Brown
W. A. Mowbray
C. F E. Jarrell
T. Play Fisher
T. WT. Chambers
J. D. Anderson
T. W. Smith
Marion
Marion L
Ada L. Beek
Picstone
Murlock
Democrats
G. W. Hubner
Johnstown
B. F. Field
Philadelphia
T. Pliny Fisher
H. A. Roe
Atlantic Hotel
T. A. King and Family
Chicago
Church Notes
Denton Academy
Tech
Orphans Court Proceedings
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