Denton News: Politics, Weather and Local Happenings
Republicans hold primaries with Denton residents eyeing stays in Rehoboth. Easton Ledger notes Carroll’s Caroline Canteloupe debut. Notable deaths include Colonel Richard Cooper Carter and Mr. James Harris Jump. Eastern Shore wheelmen race circuit forms with first meet August 27 at Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Church Hill
Will Reed
Henderson
Cashe
Albert Gault
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Randolph
William Orrell
Oakland
Z. T. Hutchnson
Denton Bridge
Carroll
Caroline Canteloupe
Easton Ledger
James Voss
N. A. Hutson
Gay Street
Easton
Cambridge
Salisbury
Federalsburg
Chestertown
E. M. Garey
Tuckahoe Neck
W. P. Compton
Col
W. P. Howard
Harry A. Roe
Lowe Street
Charles A. Chipley
Chesapeake Yacht Club
Talbot
Miles River
Denton
Norman
M. T. Hopkins
Burrsville
Saulsbury
Edward Pearce
Beachamp
Pearce
Boyce
John Coats
Caroline
Colonel Coats
State Treasury
General Assembly
Carolina County
Beniah Kinnamon
Nathan Cade
Frank DeFord
Foster Green
Isaac D. Anderson
Baltimore riders may host National Circuit race in October
Promoter HH B Messenger of Federalsburg Md visits Baltimore to organize a National Circuit meeting at Park Cycle Track. Dates October 1 to 6 are open and Gideon L A W chairman supports cycling races while Baltimore promoters remain cautious. Saius, chief consul, is enthusiastic.
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Baltimore
HH. B. Messenger
Federalsburg
Park
Messenger
Cambridge
Gideon
Racing Board
Saius
Wheeler Line Readies Fleet with Easton Steamship Launch
Maritime notes report the Wheeler Transportation Line will soon have its entire fleet in service. The Easton received a dock trial with all machinery functioning smoothly. Contracts list one cedar and three metallic boats to Munn of Wilmington. Purser Kepler Barnette serves on Tred Avon between Chop Tank and Baltimore. Ralph Spruance becomes Wheeler Line agent at Oxford. Delays at wharves this week stem from heavy freights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler Transportation Line
Easton
Thomas C. Munn
Wilmington
Kepler Barnette
Choptank
Baltimore
Ralph Spruance
Oxford
Wheeler Line
Death of William Stafford at 29 prompts town obit
William Stafford of near Marydel died of consumption on Monday afternoon at age 29. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning led by Rev. Sheppard under Marydel Conneil No. 92 J O A M of which he was an active member. Interment at Sadlersville. The item lists frequent visiting relatives and local happenings including peaches, cannery work, and various residents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cooper Carter
Tie
Denton
Carter
Orphans’ Court
Colonel Carter
John Thawley
Thomas R. Stewart
Edward Hardcastle
Denton National Bank
Building and Loan Association
Emma Sliughter
Kent County
Del
Richard T. Carter
Z. H. Webster
M. E. Churen
Denton Cemetery
James Swann
John F. Dawson
George M. Russum
William E. Saulsbury
Beniah Kinnamonn
William Stevens
Daniel Todd
Eighth District
Todd
Thomas Todd
Francis A. Clark
Hayward S. Horsey
Faunie
Lizzie Todd
Concord M. E. Church
J. D. Reese
Wm. Brodess
Preston
Jacob Dean
James Harris Jump
Centreville
William Stafford
Marydel
Sheppard
Marydel Conneil
Sadlersville
Sallie Heather
May Burton
Buna Wall
Milton Green
John Chirk
Camden Camp
Geiger
Bennett Emory
Thos. Sleather
Tolchester Beach
Clara Powell
Norristown
Effie Davis
William Williams
Callie Frazier
George Slay
Satyrna
Edward Pearsant
Ridgely
Henry Steele
David Hayden
B. H. Emory
Philadelphia
Ethel Bryan
Wilmington
Gertrude Clark
Anna Caball
G. Boyar
Edward L. Melvin
William Seatton
Jacob Richards
S.A. Patrick
Farmland
Indiana
S.A. Cleaver
Elith Parmley
Hazletville
Wmn. George
William Bateman
Oxford
H. Segelken
Concord News Briefs with Robbery and Injuries
Concord reports J M Everngain attacked by two tramps near Greenwood last week and robbed of about eight dollars. N P Williamson injured by a horse while logging, three ribs fractured and internal damage noted. Mrs Dora M Vandyke of Wilmington visiting her parents C T and Mrs Johnson. Large turnout at Wrights woods camp Sunday. Wheat threshing ends this week with a good yield. E S Wright buys a farm near Harrington and will move at year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Everngain
Greenwood
N. P. Williamson
Dora M. Vandyke
Wilmington
C T. Johnson
Wright’s Woods
E. S. Wright
Harrington
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Shake Into Your Shoe Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen smarting feet and eases corns bunions. It helps tight or new shoes feel comfortable and treats sweating callous hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, mail orders available. Trial package frees address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S, Olmsted
le Roy
New York
Congressmen from Caroline sketch life of Theorms Culbreth
A biographical notice profiles Theorms Culbreth and his ties to prominent figures as Monroe’s Florida policy, Jackson’s actions against Seminoles, and congressional debate on military authority. It covers committee discussions, minority and majority positions, and key figures like Cobb Holmes Nelson Clay and Johnson, detailing arguments over retaliation, court martial legality, and executive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Floridas
Amelia Ishaid
Ameri 'Sland
Jackson
Florida
Spain
Pensacola
St. Mark’s
Congress
Johnson
Keutucky
Reed
Peter
Nelson
House
Arbuthnot
Ambrister
Pitkin
Cobb
Great Britain
DeKalb
Lafayette
England
Madison
United States
Holmes
Massachusetts
Gaines
Clay
Ambrister Jackson
Virginia
Rabin
Georgia
Fort Jackson
Debated Arbuthnot Case and School Matters In State
The article covers parliamentary debate over Arbuthnot and Ambrister trials, reproaches against General Jackson, Reed's stance on prisoner execution, and committee votes. It also reports Mr. M Bates Stephens addressing the State Teachers Association on compulsory education, school commissioners, and support for the free school bill, with his remarks printed in the Baltimore Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth
Jackson
Amt
Tallmadge
Reed
Stony Point
Maryland
Washington
Tallpauge
Floyd
Irvin
Tyler
Barbour
Arbuthnot
Ambrister
Cobb
House
Culbreth
Stuart
Bayley
United States
Stephens
M. Bates Stephens
State Teachers’ Association
Deer Park
Prettyman
State Board of Education
Lastiuter
Baltimore Sen
Denton Teams Clash In Twin Local Baseball Games
Thaselinkt Phek-Uprs gives Ridgely a tough test as Denton’s home nine rallies but loses 10 to 66 in the seventh or eighth inning. Downes and Fields from Denton aid the home club while ex-Denton pitcher Fred H. Johnson covers first for the visitors. Two more games are set for this afternoon at Denton grounds with Welch and Scott likely on the battery. Trobbs and Denton’s first nines to duel in a heated second contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Ridgely
Carolina Boys
Downes and Fields
Denton
Fred H. Johnson
Central
Welch
Scott
Trobbs
Gach Elnb Winnite
Orphans Court actions and probate filings noted
In the orphans court last Tuesday administrators presented accounts of sales and final administration with debts listed. Executors asked for probate of wills and letters testamentary granted for several estates. A child’s severe colic was treated with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is praised as effective and recommended for home use, available through local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Robert Il, Tlutson
John Sutson
Perdandes Davis
Charles M. Davis
Wim. A. Mowbray
Jobn W. Brown
Charles T. Lewis
George W. Iudson
Calvin Satterfield
Lawrence Satterfield
William C. Satterfield
Thomas Arnet
Harry W. Davis
James Wright
M. E. Lindsley
Franklin Forks
Wao. K
Camp meeting season heralded with many tents and tents
The camp meeting opens next Monday at Concord and Chilton with a large attendance anticipated. Tent holders include J E Johnson W R Fountain ca i Johnson and many others. The Chilton camp meeting began yesterday and runs ten days with numerous tent proprietors listed and Rev N W D Johnson among leaders. Bishop Alfred A Curtis of Wilmington resigns his see and is noted for long ties to the Catholic community in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
C. Ke Todd
IT. F. Stevens
M. W. Wright
Mr. Moffet
J. W. Thawley
Laurel
J. E. Johnson
W. R. Fountain
Ca i Johnson
B. W. Parker
Bayard Nichols
John L. Nichols
John Tt. Todd
G. TH. Collins
C. Trice
C. Alford
J. Seager
W. FE. Liden
J. MM. Brown
Willian Morgan
Hollis & Alford
W. G. Adams
W. W. Dukes
T. A. Donvs
T. S. Jarman
Walter Todd
T. H. Evermvant
L. W. Pool
I. F. Stevens
I. T. Nattle
L. Kinder
James Bevelsamp
H. Melson
E. Wright
Odd
Ff. W. Towns
G. L. Butler
I. Leonard
E.W. Liden
Liden
C. Eb. Todd
W. Murphy
R. TI. Saulsbury
Ki. Morgan
J. E. Towers
J. T. Sylvester
J. E. Nichols
W. H. Wooters
Mfvs
Tda Fountain
F. Wilson
A.J. Andrew
Todd & Fisher
W. A. Lidon
A. Beachamp
Fountain
T. Melnnoy
John Satterfield
P. Noble
A. Cahall
Edward Dill
M. P. Wooters
W. E. Jester
N. W. D. Johnson
J. Moore
W. A. Rae
Thomas H. Draper
Robert Porter
A. Eisenbrey
John H. Thawley
J. L. Raughtey
Cooper & Smith
Hooper B Ross
John I. Bradley
W. P. Stafford
A. T. Porter
P. FB. Dill
C. W. Hobbs
James Hughes
Theodore Saulsbury
W. H. Willey
R. Vs. Russell
Cade & Goatee
Alex. Russell
Matthew Garey
W. H
G. H. Blues
Coursey
John C. Barwick
T. Wesley Porter
M. PF. Allaband
R. J. Thomas
S. M. Whitby
L. Dill
J. M. Anthony
Riley Melvin
James Mitchell
S. Melvin
Thomas Butler
George Cooper
Emily Musten
I. B. Parris
George W. Collins
David Cooper
John Mitchel
J. W
G. W. Cain
Gruwell & Dill
Walter Rich
Charles
Curtis
Denton and
Ridgely
Bishop Curtis
Somerset County
Protestant Episcopal Church
Whittingham
Maryland
Baltimore
England
Cardinal Newman
Church of England
Social notes from Camden and surrounding towns
Miss Bess H. Graham stays at Camden camp as visitors from Marydel Baltimore Centreville and Williston attend gatherings. Peach shipments enliven the village while several marriages are recorded in mid July 1896. Died Laura Porter sister of Charles and Mrs Porter passes at age about 22 at Denton Bridge.
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Bess H. Graham
Camden Camp
Bennett Emory
Marydel
Slemmer
Sallie Chiffins
Fannie Jarrell
Baltimore
Cahiall
Lizzie Chiffins
Will Cooper
George Smith
Miss Fox
Miss Walls
Centreville
Bess Graham
Campus
Mrs. Blackburn
Pennsylvania
Queen Annes railroad progress and harboring workers
Wilmer Emory travels to Delaware to advance rights of way for the Queen Anne's railroad on the Maryland Delaware peninsula. Settlements on Greenwood crossing and Sixth street grade are near, with depot approaches adjusted to protect teams. Peninsular Construction stockholders meet in Baltimore as construction advances toward Greenwood Lewes section with completion expected by January. Hotels in Queen Anne, Hillsborough and Denton brim with railroad builders and Italian laborers concentrate at Hillsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Emory
Queen Anne’s
Maryland and
Delaware
A. H. Cahall
Greenwood
Dry Street
Peninsular Construction Company
Baltimore
Queen Anne's
Wesley M. Olor
Alexander Brown
Basil B. Gordon
Charles H. Tilghman
John §. Gittings
Henry C. Matthews
Douglas E. Gordon
John 5. Gibbs
C. Lorraine Gill
George B. Baker
J. Southgate Yenton
Frederick B. Hubbell
Lewes
Hillsborough
Denton
Local Personal Mentions Across Denton and Nearby Areas
A compilation of visits and departures among residents and guests. Notable moves include Mr Allan S Martin leaving for Baltimore, with friends Walter Robbins Garey and John Garey visiting Capt Matthew Garey. Several locals and visitors from Philadelphia New York Washington DC and Baltimore are noted with travels and stays in Denton Ridgely Deal Island and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan S. Martin
Clerk Fields
Baltimore
Walter J. Robbins
Robert Garey
Philadelphia
John W. Garey
New York
Matthew Garey
Thomas W. Jones
M. Bates Stephens
Annie Kurtz
Washington, D. C
Susan H. Kurtz
Hordentown
N. J
P. Steele
J.T. Patrick
Windsor
Indiana
Caroline
Lulu Wilkinson
Mollie Wilkinson
S. N. Pilchard
Arizona
Joshua M. Anthony
Killmann
A. R. Wright
Lydia Berry
Mary Gillett
Delaware
Berry
Frank McShane
Brown Dunning
Denton
Helen Hurley
Ernest LeCompte
Cambridge
Edna Cook
Chestertown
Alexsander Hardcastle, Jr
Ralph Stevenson
Smyrna
Preston
Centreville Court
Goo.ff
Sallie Piel
Suo Stevens
Bayside
Talbot
Hi. Webster
Deal’s Island
Free Silver Versus Paper Currency Debate Draws Lines
An editor’s correspondent argues that the issue splits miners in the West from East bankers. The piece asserts silver coinage as the true money, no real role for gold in circulation, and characterizes the struggle as property holders against money lenders. It ends with a biblical warning about a divided kingdom.
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The
Joanna
West
East
United States
Great West
Easton Ledger Notes A Sail ing Party and Prohibition Delegates
A sailing party sailed from Easton Point with a large bridal party and chaperon Mrs Wouters. Guests included Misses Lowndes Lynn Chipley Wilson Brookes Barton Wooters Miller Dawson Barclay Trippe and others. Prohibition delegates from the local organization to Glyndon include Rev Shepard Arters Fisher Swann Brown Saulsbury Sparklin Taylor Covey with alternates Shull Smith Sainsbury Jarrell Davis Thawley Harvey Evera gain. Centreville publication history and Queen Annes Democrats ticket support noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Ledger
Harry A. Barton
Easton Point
Guion Miller
Rachel Satterthwaite
Montgomery County
Wilson M. Tylor
Glyndon
C. F. Sheppard
J. A. Arters
T. Pliny Fisher
James Swann
W. E. Brown
W.E. Saulsbury
Silas Sparklin
Robert
Philosopher
Centreville
John H. Emerson
Emerson
Denton
Queen Anne’s County
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Vin DO & C. By
North
South
Richard C. Carter
Uw EY
Maritime Matters
Maryadel
Iifisboro
John Foster
Hillsborough Hill
Burns
Messrs
Swing
Reynolds Cannery
Queen aAnne
Rex
Carpenter
Ocean Grove
Anna Ford
Cara Saulsbury
Millsboro
Milford
Det
Katie Lee
Theorms Culbreth
Waluteon
Thaselinkt Phek
Orphans Court Proceedings
Chilldon
Pepin
Golnsboro
Coatres—Hint
J. M. Mitchell
William N. Coates
Grace
Hill
Caroline County
Dar Ling
Erie
Andrew Darling
Nicey Edge
Greensborough
Nome—Mclaney
Williston
Harry B. Noble
Emma V. Melaney
Charles E. McLuane
W. H. Sith
Drgus
Benton, Pa
Chamberlain
W. E.[brown, Denton
Hugh Duffey
R. J. Colston
Ridgely, Md
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