Local notices and community commerce in Caroline county
Reports on peach baskets sales by I T Saulsbury and Brigden Ramsdell Ridgely and the Glen stream of advertising for Empire Grain Drills. The daily steamboat mail service expands to Cambridge Two Johns Williston and Denton with new mail routes. A fatal house fire at Seaford claims Herman Collins who perished trying to save his belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Williston
John’s
Choptank
I. T. Saulsbury
Brigden & Ramsdell
Ridgely
Mark H. Smith
Tuckahoe Neck
James H. Smith
Empire Grain
Osborne
Delaware & Chesapeake
W. D. Meredith
Concord Camp
Cambridge
Johns
Louis J. Sneed
Hillsborough
Hutson
Sneed
Easton
Ben Webb
Baltimore
Helen
Claiborne
Herman Collins
Federalsburg
Isaac S. Giles
Seaford
Collins
Caroline county Democrats unite in large convention
A large Caroline county Democratic convention adjourned with unanimous nominations. Delegates from six districts selected candidates for State Senate House of Delegates County Treasurer County Commissioners Sheriff and Surveyor by acclamation. The convention praised for best feeling and delegates chosen for the State convention. Ridgely reports Fresh Air Children Committee securing seventy six homes with travel plans for August. Local social updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Grand Jury
M. B. Stephens
State Central Committee
Enoch George
J. C. Clark
James P. Hopkins
Robert Jarrell
George H. Berry
W. H. Whiteley
W. A. Price
W. H. Faulkner
Nathaniel Horsey
James M. Knotts
Thomas G. Clines
E. E. Insley
Thomas L. Chaffinch
Jonathan E. Towers
John E. Wilson
Charles F. Smith
State Senate
Thomas A. Smith
Mr. Knotts
House of Delegates
Henry R. Lewis
Chaffinch
Albert W. Sisk
Willis
George A. Deakyne
Mr. Towers
Thomas L. Day
Clines
William E. Lord
Thawley
Bayard Nichols
Noble
George H. Derry
Whiteley
Robert E. Smith
Knotts
Duhadway
Messrs. Smith
Lewis and
Sisk
John F. Dawson
Col
G. G. Dixon
John Y. Graham
J. D. W. Vansant
John D. Plummer
Joshua B. Baughley
Howard Melvin
James S. Willis
J. Frank Ledman
W. F. Williamson
W. A. Noble
E. W. Liden
W. T. Hignatt
T. Luther Frampton
William E. Sylvester
Ridgely
Fresh Air Children Committee
New York
Barwick
Suthersville
George Smith
Queen Anne
Seward
A Young Democrat Praises Denton County Democratic Ticket
A letter to the Journal congratulates the Democratic county convention in Denton for presenting a strong statewide ticket. It lauds three Legislature nominees as intelligent, independent, and unpledged to factions, pledging support if elected to Annapolis as honest lawmakers serving Caroline County and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline County
Annapolis
Orphans Court Appoints Guardian and Appraisers
In the Orphans Court session Francis S. Todd was named guardian to Clarence Nichols, child of deceased James C. and Flora Richards. A warrant to appraise Emory and Sallie Vane's estate was issued to Wm. H. Cashe and James Green. Flora Richards estate admin granted to Wm. H. Deen with creditor notice ordered. Samuel Nowell authorized to sell Shadrach Harper's personal estate. Judge Stump to convene a chancery term next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Francis S. Todd
Clarence Nichols
James C
Flora Richards
Wm. H. Cashe
James Green
Emory
Sallie Vane
Emory Vane
Wm. H. Deen
Samuel Nowell
Shadrach Harper
Horseman Thrown From Buggy In Goldsborough
In Goldsborough last Saturday evening Wim C Wharton was thrown from a buggy and dragged. The buggy was demolished and witnesses included his wife. He was taken home unconscious and regained consciousness by Sunday morning without serious injuries. He does not recall the event. Wheat threshing is nearly finished with a general high yield though many resist sixty cents a bushel. Rev T F Griffith returns from District Conference at Oakland Md reporting a pleasant session. Mr R Jarrell's cannery nears completion and may employ about three hundred. Early peaches ship with good prices. Whortleberry crop is short but merchants complain not. Mary Roe of Church Hill visits Miss Bessie Graham. Alex Smith loses a fine three-year colt. Estelle Diggins visits Bertha Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. C. Wharton
T. F. Griffith
Oakland
Mary Roe
Church Hill
Bessie Graham
Alex Smith
Estelle Diggins
Bertha Graham
Wilmington Conference Academy preacher in M E Church
Rev Dr Gooding, principal, will preach tomorrow in the M E Church in morning and evening. Rev J A Arters to preach at Oxford Tabernacle, Oxford Md. New Massey Building improvements under way at Main and Railroad to enhance business district. Master Oscar Bernard buys a new safety bicycle. Mrs R Clough and son Reynolds of Dover visit Mrs M H Culbreth. Wm Morgan and wife of Concord visit. Della and Mary Sparks visiting Ennalls Springs. Carrie Manlove returned from Atlantic City. New postmaster takes charge August 1. Thomas Rich visiting Middletown. Baker Mrs Elizabeth June 29 Andersontown. interment July 1 Union Grove. Dearest grandmother sleeps. ME Baxnixa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gooding
Wilmington Conference Academy
M. E
J. A. Arters
Oxford Tabernacle
Oxford
Massey
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
Oscar Bernard
R. Clough
Reynolds
Dover
M. H. Culbreth
Wm. Morgan
Concord
Della
Mary Sparks
Ennalls’ Springs
Carrie Manlove
Atlantic City
Thomas Rich
Middletown
Sumner
Denton
T. H. Jarman
Walter Todd
T. H. Everngain
L. W. Pool
H. F. Stevens
H.I. Nuttle
Wright
Kinder
James Beachamp
H. Melson
Deen
McNash
Mr. Swayne
J. A. Tribbett
Daniel Todd
Horsey and Edgell
W. F. Towers
John Satterfield
R. Y. Collins
Dr. Hignutt
W. F. Liden
Jackson Coates
Zeb Horsey
Mr Tabler
J. R. Manship
Ora Carroll
Martha Everngain
T. L. Chatfinch
W. B. Nuttle
W. C. Todd
I. K. Wright
C. W
A. J. Andrew
W. A. Liden
Todd and Fisher
Newton Coulbourn
J. F. Fountain
W. H. Wooters
John E. Nichols
J. T. Sylvester
J. E. Towers
Evan Morgan
Martie Willoughby
Caroline
Anna Betson
Greensborough
T. May Hubbard
Dover St
Emory J.burnite
Robert G. Stewart
Agnes W. Cooper
Williston
Parkersburg
W. Va
Wm. H. Richardson
Baltimore
Rgus
R. A. Emerson
C. E. Wilson
Mary Emerson
Will Manlove
Richard Turpin
Chincoteague Island
Henry C. Carpenter
Furth
Bavaria
Jno. O. Bradenbaugh
George B. Wightman
Atlantic Hotel
Ocean City
Virginia Hicks
Bessie Rochester
Philadelphia
Lulu Wilkinson
Laurel
Del
J. L. Bradley
Burrsville
Seaford
Popular Democratic ticket salutes clean candidates
Caroline county voters are urged to back Thomas A. Smith for State Senate and Henry R. Lewis for House of Delegates. Biographies praise Smith as a fair, educated businessman and educator, Lewis as a Dublin-born Delaware native and former State's Attorney, with strong leadership in the Methodist church and local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
Thomas Alexander Smith
Delaware
Ridgely
Denton Academy
Michigan
M. E. Church of
Caroline County
State Senate
Smith
Daniel Fields
Griffin W. Goldsborough
John F. Dawson
Henry R. Lewis
House of Delegates
Denton
Lewis
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Philip D. Laird
Montgomery County
Maryland
Caroline
Pennsylvania Railroad Round Trip Fare Philadelphia to Chicago
The fare for a round trip between Philadelphia and Chicago via the Pennsylvania Railroad is 18 dollars and 25 cents. This price covers the outbound journey to Chicago and the return trip to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
TENTERS AT CONCORD ENCAMPMENT IN DENTON AREA
A lengthy list shows tent holders at Concord camp-ground with many Denton residents and visitors named. The camp opens Friday with preparations complete, sermons planned, and lighting planned. local figures discuss lodging and entertainment for attendees.
Peach shipments surge as prices rise in county
A surge of peach shipments brings good prices. Orchard sales in the county offer baskets at 25 cents in the lower areas, while Goldsboro vendors refuse less than 60 cents per basket. Prices for shippers rise, and local reports note prosperous corn fields. People visiting include Mrs. William Bates of Oxford and Miss Cora M. Pippin visiting Miss Virdie M. Gooden, with social exchanges among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Albert Scotton
Lockjaw
William Bates
Oxford
Henry Segelken
Grove
Epworth League holds well attended meeting at parsonage
The Epworth League conducted its business session at the parsonage with strong attendance. Officers include President Mrs A M Graham, spiritual work chair Mrs Robi Dill, mercy and help chair Mrs Frank Porter, literary work Miss Lena Cahall, social work Miss Manie Porter, correspondence chair Mrs Manie Hopkins. Hopkins reported the membership has more than doubled in three months from twenty two to forty seven. Prayer meetings are well attended and the group uses blackboard lessons for Sunday School reviews. All interested in Sabbath School work are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
A. M. Graham
Robi Dill
Department of
Mercy and Help
Frank Porter
Lena Cahall
Manie Porter
Manie Hopkins
Catering lines up for Concord camp feeding
Mr J C Thawley son of J Frank Thawley formerly of Harrington now Bridgeville Delaware will supervise the boarding tents at Concord camp ensuring good meals as an experienced caterer. Miss Annie Beachamp and Mamie Todd visited Ms Tina Seeders in Delaware last Sunday. Miss Lizzie B Sharp who led revival services last fall will stay at camp meeting this week. A Hynson youth ferried his best girl to the Federalsburg Fourth of July picnic with a relay of horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Thawley
J. Frank Thawley
Harrington
Bridgeville
Delaware
Concord Camp
Thawley
Annie Beachamp
Mamie Todd
Tina Seeders
Lizzie B. Sharp
Hynson
Federalsburg
Death of Mary Prettyman in Choptank River near Greensborough
The body of Mary Prettyman, a 20 year old colored resident of Greensborough, was found floating in the Choptank River. Last seen alive on the east bank the previous evening by bathing boys, an inquest returned a verdict of accidental drowning. She had previously resided in Greensboro and was formerly from Delaware and had no known relatives. Dr. F Malone performed the post mortem. Also noted: Fannie Wooters, infant daughter of Gustavus and Maggie Wooters, died of cholera infantum aged six weeks. interment at Denton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Easton
James Vixon Bartlett
John A. Bartlett
Bartlett
Law Department
University of Maryland
Dixon, Bartlett & Co
Baltimore
Cuba
Frederick Dunning
Mr. Bartlett
J. M. H. Bateman
State Board of Health
Bateman
James A. Stewart
Savannah
Dunning
F. Malone
Greensboro
Maryland University Hospital
Mary Prettyman
Greensborough
Choptank
Delaware
Sunday opening at World's Fair ends for public visitors
Chicago reports Sunday access to the exposition is largely a failure as attendance dwindles due to heat and many exhibits being under canvas. The local directory contemplates closing Sundays for the public amid ongoing legal questions, while Davis assumes unified control of national and local operations to streamline administration and reduce conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wornie S
Burnham
Chicago
Manufacturers
Edwin Walker
Walker
Board of Directors
Stein
Clingman
Ackerman
Fir
Davis
National Commission
Tocal
Auction notices for multiple farms in Denton and nearby areas
Walter and C H Todd trustees offer about 800 acres across Fourth district Caroline county for sale in Denton on August 1 on easy terms ideal for homes. John Satterfield to auction Thomas Coulbourn farm near Hickman on August 5. T Fred Garey trustee to publicly sell Gilpins Point property and 66 acre tract near Smithville on August 5. George M Russum and Henry R Lewis to sell George L Walrath farm about 87 acres near Denton on August 8. Mary A Flaharty to sell 87 acre First district farm on August 8. R J Jump and J H Horsey trustees to sell 144 acre farm in Third district on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter and
Denton
Caroline County
John Satterfield
Thomas Coulbourn
Hickman
T. Fred. Garey
Gilpin
R. J. Jump
J. H. Horsey
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Preston
D. & Clarr
North
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Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
LEVF
the Local Department
C. D. Harris
Smithson
Lida Williams
Munson
Cora Stack
Bridgetown
Kansas
Dorchester County
Crouse
Tuckahoe
Skillman
May Frazier
New Jersey
Burton
T.A. Smith
Saulsbury
Pennsylvania
Della Smith
Will Grimage
F. PB. Herr
T. L. Day
Glen Burnie
Walter Baker
H. J. Baker
J. T. Saulsbury
White City
A. R. Brigden
James Smith
Carrie Roe
Sadlersville
Somerset County
J.C. Smith
Brooklyn
H. N. Richards
Zimmerman
Johnstown
J. K. Lautsbury
L. J. Knotts
Lakeside
Miss Collins
Paterson, N
Alfred Sigler
Jennie
Tommie Jones
Coles
Lucas
H. Baker
H. W. Temple
T. W. Jones
Myra Wiley
Wesley Bower
Stump
Goldsborough
Baker
Andersontown
James Banning
Elizabeth Baker
Union Grove
Baxnixa
Democratic
General Assembly
Mr. Sisk
Washington Commission
Messrs. Smith, Lewis and Sisk
Caroline Countiaes
Democratic Party
Deakyne
Lord
Day Uros. & Co
Levy Court
Day
George H. Nerry
Derry
Me. Smith
C. H. Day
Caroline M.P. Circuit
Sam Jones
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Federalsburg Presbyterian Church
Chilton’s Camp
Chilton’s Woods
Tabernacle
M. Wolfe
Maggie Jump
Stephen V. Jump
Thomas Lee
Talbot County
Marydel
E. O. Fossett
Chester, P
Town
Cora M. Pippin
Virdie M. Gooden
Willow Grove
William A. Hartnett
Willie Scotten
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