Prohibitionists Meet in Denton and Local Notices
Washington Star notes crabbing at Wye Landing and Den ton delegates to Glyndon. Denton hosts party conventions with Republican and Democratic delegates named. Court items include Talbots chancery postponement due to Judge Stump’s age. Local obits and deaths reported from Hillsborough and Denton area. A new flag adopted by the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wye Landing
Denton
Glyndon
Denton Bridge
T. Hutchinson
Leigh Ridgely
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Hillsborough
G. F. Beaven
Court House
Hobbs
Burrsville
Buarrsville
Talbot
Chancery Court
Stump
D. W Anstine
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
St. Joseph’s Church
Cordova
John Lee Nichols
Hickman
Lochen
George Wright
Columbus Nichols, Jr
Talbot Court
Wright
Richard Lockwood Hardcastle
Royal Oak
Endorsement Clash at Democratic Gathering in 1892
Port reports a resolution endorsing Grover Cleveland and Democratic principles, condemning Senate interference with the Chicago platform. Mr. Lewis led a minority speech opposing endorsement, but the majority resolution passed. Delegates to the State convention were nominated, with Smith Turpin and Douglass winning by majority and the election made unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Masonic Hall
George M. Russum
T. O. Jefferson
T. R. Green
W. L. Pritchett
J. S. Pippin
C. P. Jump
J. B. Melvin
S. N. West
W. B. Massey
James E. Curry
J. E. Cooper
Henry N. Totherow
S. T. Norris
H. B. Ramsdell
John J. Barnes
Lewis Thomas
J. B. Fletcher
W. T. Tuff
Dr. L. D. Kelley
Alex. Noble
R. M. Messick
R. D. Bradley
John Kent
John Officer
B. N. Chambers
Peter Hagadone
Charles Risley
Robert Handy
John R. Griffin
H. T. Curtis
J. W. Roberts
George H. Inler
J. S. Ober
W. W. Seward
H. T
Cambridge
G. Stevens
John H. Stack
B. G. Stevens
Thomas C. Jefferson
William B. Massey
Lowndes
Edward E. Goslin
Caroline County
Senator Hayes
Messrs
C. L. Jackson
Frank Nichols
P. A. Marvis
T. B. Green
Henry Irwin
C. W. Bradley
G. H. Smith
C. H. Fleming
F. B. Stambaugh
W.R. Fountain
John Y. Graham
Wesley W. Rickards
Philip A. Marvis
John L. Faulkner
Alex. McKinatt
John D. Plummer
Thomas P. Green
Elmar V. Price
T. Luther Frampton
C. Hi. Fleming
W. A. Wilson
Thomas B. Sparkkin
Robert Bryan
James M. Knotts
Wesley Jarrell
Thomas G. Clines
James E. Dukes
J. R. McNash
W. R. Fountain
Bayard Nichols
W. F. Liden
Democratic Party
General Assembly of
Maryland
Lewis
Grover Cleveland
United States
Chicago
Minority Report
Thomas A. Smith
Emory
Turpin
James TH. Douglass
Henry R. Lewis
Thomas L. Day
Messrs. Smith
Douglass
Death of John A Clough Sr in Centreville balance of life
John Andrew Clough Sr a Denver livestock businessman and former banker died at the Arlington Hotel Centreville after a brief illness while en route for business. He was 68 native of Caroline county and built the first stock yards in Denver later engaging in land speculation and banking. He leaves a widow and two sons from a previous marriage and was interred at the Clough Homestead near Greensborough. Fatally kicked by a horse man near Burrsville left with severe injuries. authorities suspect deception by a city horse dealer. Concord and Chilton camp meetings begin with extensive tenting and a schedule of services and speakers across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrew Clough
Denver
Col
Arlington Hotel
Centreville
Clough
Caroline County
Colorado Savings Bank
Queen Anne's County
John A. Clough, Jr
John C. Clough
Well-Higger Winters' Terrible Death in Greensborough
A color man named Winters died when earth collapsed while he was finishing a curb for a Satterfield tenant near Greensborough on Thursday afternoon. Several tons of soil fell, entombing him with his head about four feet under the surface. Helpers dug him out in about fifteen minutes. life was extinct before reach. Dr Malone attended and confirmed death had occurred prior to extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Greensborough
William C. Satterfield
Mullikin ring ticket leads Talbot GOP slate
Tabbot's ACWERIN ticket nominates for the Talbot Republicans on Tuesday. For the House of Delegates: Dr Isaac A Barber HL Clay Dodson Hiram MT Tall. For State's Attorney Clayland Mullikin. For Orphans' Court Judges John C Bartlett Edward Woodall Edward T Roe. For County Commissioners H H McNeal George IT Trax. For Sheriff Wm T HW Seymour. For Surveyor N C Fitzjurrell.
Barber Nichols at Concord to issue baggage checks
Barber Nichols at Concord will provide checks for baggage and packages, offering a service likely for travelers and shippers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Nichols
Concord
Local Downey Pioneer Endorses Remedy for Stomach Ailments
Mr. J. W. Venable of Downey, a Los Angeles County pioneer, advocates Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for stomach pain and diarrhea. He has used it for years and recommends it to all. Sold by W. E. Brown in Denton and H. Duffey in Hillsboro Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Venable
Downey
Los Angeles County
Cali
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
Samuel S. Pollock
Briceland
Cal
Chamberlain
Hillsboro, Md
Wilmington Conference Academy chief visits Dover in promotion drive
Dr. W L Gooding, principal of the Wilmington Conference Academy in Dover, Delaware, toured town to promote the school’s academics and Christian training. He praised the home-like care and preparation for college or business and hosted at the M I M Parsonage. A drowning incident occurred near Sat terfield's wharf as Joseph Teat, a visitor from an unnamed locale, cramps while bathing. coroner found no inquest necessary. Elizabeth Starr of Baltimore, Peabody Conservatory president, visited Rev. and Mrs. Rich and gave a well received musical program at the Protestant Episcopal Church. Farmers benefited from clear weather enabling threshing and shipping of wheat by rail and water. Residence of Risdon Plummer improving with weatherboarding. Miss Mamie Sunderland of Essex City visited Miss Annie Betson. George W. Ernst, recently ill, recovered. Mrs. J E Kidney from Alleghany, Pa., visiting her mother. N Alex Hutson of Denton in town. J B Draper spent Sunday in Smyrna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gooding
Wilmington Conference Academy
Dover
Delaware
Conference Academy
Gooding
M. IM. Parsonage
Joseph Teat
Satterfield’s Wharf
Hopkins
Elizabeth E. Starr
Baltimore
Peabody Conservatory of Music
E. R. Rich
Risdon Plummer
Mamie Sunderland
Ellicott City
City of Terraces
Annie Betson
George W. Ernst
J. E. Kidney
Alleghany
E. Nichols
N. Alex. Hutson, Esq
Denton
J. B. Draper
Smyrna
Local residents and visitors noted in town social column
Miss Meriam Sheppard a Peabody Institute student returns for summer vacation. Various visitors arrive from Hartly Philadelphia Wilmington and Dover while local residents plan outings and tent rental at Camden. Newsboy Milton Green to quit his route next Friday and the Jandies Aid Society serves Saturday ice cream on Boyer's lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriam Sheppard
The
Peabody Institute
Baltimore
Kate Clark
Hartly
Del
Segelken
Thomas Shortle
Oxford
Castello
Jester
Wilmington
Ralph Smith
Maryland Agricultural College
T. R. Green
Knute Woodall
Philadelphia
Thos. Heather
Tolchester Beach
Topsy Cohee
Greensboro
Heather
Milton Green
Fred H. Heather
Robert P. Hayden
Camden
Dr. Chambers
Zadie Jarman
Goldsboro
Lola
Clara Hutchins
Slaughter’s
John W. Moore
Katie Musselman
Norristown
Prof. Gooden
Conference Academy
Dover
Jandies Aid Society
Boyer
H.S. Daily
H. W. Temple
Jacob Rickards
Woodland Beach
Scholarships Awarded by Orphans' Court at Washington College
Six applications for college scholarships were reviewed by the Orphans' Court on Tuesday. D. Carlton Gullett of Federalsburg and Robert B. Garey of the Sixth district were named recipients. Wm Loockernman presented the will of his deceased wife Eliza J Loeckerman. Manlius P Hutchinson, executor of Nathaniel C Rittenhouse, filed additional appraisal of property and a final administration account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College
Orphans’ Court
D. Carlton Gullett
Federalsburg
Robert 8. Garey
Wm. Loockernman
Eliza J. Loeckerman
Manlius P. Hutchinson
Nathaniel C. Rittenhouse
Elegant life-size portrait offer from Boston Portrait Co
A Boston firm advertises a limited time chance to obtain an elegant life-size crayon or pastel portrait of a gloved person. Readers are asked to send their name to receive a grand offer from 614 W Baltimore Street in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Portrait Co
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Misconceptions on Human Life and Its Value
A letter questions the high social value placed on individual life. It contrasts population growth and atrocities with public indifference, cites Bible references to argue against inflated self-importance, and urges teachers to avoid inflating people’s egos while advocating justice and mercy.
Prayer of Self Contempt and Old Testament Integrity
A fragmentary, archaic note from J.F.G. urges humility and reflection on life’s vaporous nature. It extols old-fashioned manhood, divine stamp, and genuine righteousness over flashy modern salvation, stressing steadiness and timeless virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seotcch
Oursel’s
God
J.F.G
Death of Mrs J Boon Dukes in Plain Dealing
Mrs Maria Louisa Dukes aged fifty three wife of Mr J Boon Dukes died at Plain Dealing from paralysis after a two week decline. She was a devout Catholic and descendant of prominent county families. Interment at Catholic church yard with Bishop Alfred Curtis officiating. Pallbearers named from Baltimore Easton Centreville and local figures. Five children survive along with relatives and friends in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Louisa Dukes
J. Boon Dukes
Plaindealing
Hint
Catholic Church
Dukes
William Potter
Joseph Richardson
Abraham Griffith
Charles A. Griffith
Garey
Tuckahoe Neck
J. O. Bradenbaugh
Kansas City
W. R. Griffith
Amarilla
Texas
Charles G
Cora
Louisa
Anna
Mabel
Alfred Curtis
Wilmington
Wm. F. Wheatley
Baltimore
W. St. Martin, Esq
Easton
W. T. P. Turpin
Centreville
Geo. M. Russum
Enoch George
Potter Steele
Verdict of coroner's jury on Denton lynching of Marshall E. Price
The coroner's jury in Caroline County met after several adjournments and found that on July 2, 1893, in Denton, Maryland, an unknown killer feloniously hanged Marshall E. Price by choking and hanging him to a tree in the court house square. The jury credited Sheriff George H. Berry with doing his best to protect Price's life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall E. Price
Denton
Caroline County
N. Alex
Hutton
State of
Maryland
Jonathan Evitts
Clinton Cook
Frank W. Redden
George W. Wichardson
C. M
Court House
George H. Berry
Oldest Inhabitant Of Eastern Shore Named Sampson Harmon
Sampson Harmon a colored resident near the Furnace mining village in Wicomico county claims birth in 1788 making him about 107. He tills corn and fodder, and is noted as a principal character in The Entailed Hat. Also cited is a local dysentery remedy testimonial praising Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhian Remedy with sales from Denton and Hillsboro pharmacists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson Harmon
Wicomico County
Mesharch Milbourn
George Alfred Townsend
Wedding at Oak Grove unites Miss Fields and Mr Skirven
Miss Minnie Fields daughter of the late Senator Daniel Fields and George C Skirven officer of Denton National Bank wed at Oak Grove near the station. Rev Z T Webster conducted the ceremony with Miss Mamie McShane as pianist. A large guest list attended a elaborately decorated reception and dinner. Various town notables and visiting relatives joined the celebration.
Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers 1694 Taxes Due
The sheriff George H. Berry warns all who have not paid taxes for 1694 to settle immediately. Taxes unpaid by August 8d will be collected by law. Four months beyond the legal allowance have been given, and actions will proceed to collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Berry
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D. C. Ry
Preston
A. U
Do & C. Ry. North
Washington Star
Thomas Bradley
Millington
Alexander Sharp
Third District
Mr. Sharp
Herrington
Denton Cemetery
Walter Booker
Clarence E. Dawson
Wilson
Washington
Eastern Shore
St. Michaels
Baltimore American
Caroline
John A. Clough
Arthur Webber
Mr. Webber
Avalon
Webber
Saulsbury
Concord and Chilton
W. d. Dulludway
TD. A. Foard
Haltimere
G. BR. Neeece
A. Green
Whitesville
W. B. Avery
W. L. White
C. W. Prettyman
R. H. Adams
HW. Clay Turner
Flef. Carpenter
Dr. Williams
E. H. Collins
W. TI. Deen
Sanel Melson
James Beachamp
L. W. Poole
T. H. Everngam
W. G. Todd
W. B. Nuttle
T. L. Chaffinch
Mrs. M. Everngam
C. T. Johnson
Walter Todd & Bro
T. H. Jarmin
J. H. Towers
I. K. Wright
W. Co
Dorsey Hanke
David Wilson
M. D
W. R. Graham
D. D
G. W. Sladdaway
T. H. Wright
Tlove
W. M. Poisal
T. H. Lewis
J. L Straughn
George Kelley
John U H. Hughes
William Smith
William TI. Jester
Mr. Austine
Isaac J. Moore
W.A. Roe
Thomas N. Draper
R. Porter
John H. Thawley
J. BR. Baughley
Mrs. A. Smith
H. B. Ross
J. L. Bradley
W. P. Stafford
A. T. Porter
Frank Dill
C. W. Hobbs
J. Hughes
Dr. Saulsbury
W.W. Willey
R. WT. Russell
Sallie Dill
Alex. Russell
John Barwick
T. W. Porter
St. Ayaband
R. H. Thomas
Lemuel Dill
J. M. Anthony
Riley Melvin
J. Mitchell
8. Melvin
M. B. Smith
George Cooper
FE. Masten
I. B. Parris
Albert Harrington
David Cooper
Benjamin Hobbs
Price
Ed. Dill
Miss Cain
Luther Dill
Captain Brockway
Peter Clark
J. W. Clark
Charles A. Smith
John Eaton
W. C. Jump
Ed. Adams
J. R. Wyatt
Thomas Butler
General Assembly
Irwin
Tabbot
Maneer
Marydel
Orphans Court Proceedings
Gelletly
Jaunxan
India
Europe
Legion
Kratakoa
China
William
Moses
Gideon
Samson
Saul
David
Dan
Abel
Abraham Lincoln
Annanias
Saphira
Mr. Skirven
Miss Fields
Minnie Fields
Daniel Fields
George C. Skirven
Denton National Bank
Z. T. Webster
Mamie McShane
Allan
Martin
Ella Downes
Downes
Joseph Douglass
Nellie Douglass
Kate Shank
Frederick
Fred. Wright
Lillie Wright
Tenie
Willie Vickers
William H. Charles
East New Market
J. A. Phillips
H. Wallace
Hettie Wallace
Seaford
Rufus C. Harris
J. C. Clark
Corinne Mowbray
Bessie Frampton
Estelle Watkins
Lyden-Meekins
Isabel Percy
R. I. Ledman
L. D. Kelley
R. Lee Wright
May Wright
Oak Grove
Edwin C. Fields
Harry and
Claude Fields
Bertie Fields
J. R. Rochester
Mamie Evitts
George E. Saulsbury
Charles E. McShane
Ida Downes
Esther Webster
J. Kemp Stevens
H. Webster
Methodist Episcopal Church
Webster
Deal's Island
Wilmer Emory
Della Wright
Helen Filbert
Maud Wright
Sadie Killiam
Gail Hitch
C. Oran Cooper
A. G. Santsbury
H. L. Cooper
Lemuel Dunbracco
Queen Anne’s County
Sara J. Slaughter
James F. Bowens
W. T. Kelley
Edwin R. Downes
F. R. Owens
Edward R. Rich
All Hallows Parish
Snow Hill
A. A. Christian
Wanamaker
John Henry
Laurel
Henry C. Conrad, Esq
W. Va
Maud Mowbray
Elkton
Alex, Hardcastle, Esq
A. G. Towers
Anna M. Polk
Mamie Reese
Nannie Nichols
Bessie Green
R. A. Emerson
Walter Sparklin
Lewes
Jonnie Fisher
North Carolina
R. J. Adams
EM. Bakews Tallor
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