Local notes from Denton area reflect crops roads and plans
Weather notes and crop prospects report good potato and cantaloupe yields in most areas. Lumber and coal plans along with hotel improvements and a new acetylene gas plant in Federalsburg are noted. A Ridgely baseball season ends strong, a trolley line to Rehoboth is proposed, and Mrs. A Powell seeks a pardon. Local church and Sunday School events, camp meetings, and travel to seashore are described with several property transactions and civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachamp's Woods
Hudes Lumber and Coal Company
Best
Cecilton
Rudolph G. Anklam
Ridgely Baseball Club
Anklam Company
Denton M. E
Fenwick’s Mand
Sinepnsent Bay
Ocean City
Rehoboth
Fenwick’s
B. W. Parker
American Corner
Albert Howard
Parker
Tilghman Dean
A. Powell
Estella Albin
Dover
Board of Pardons
Busick
Centreville
Christ Church
Peoples’ Light and Fuel Company of
Federalsburg
Messrs
Thomas IH. Chambers
Edward L. Nuttle
Thomas J. Williams
J. Walter Noble
Hulus F. Noble
Tederalsburg
Peter Wright
Nichols
Jemp Jefferson
Uncle Sam
Methodist Episcopal Sunday
Reho- Dothoy
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Caroline County Convention
The Caroline County Democratic convention nominated a full ticket for state and local offices. Lead contenders for Senate were Col. Albert W. Sisk and Dr. William Winder Goldsborough, with Henry R. Lewis withdrawing earlier. The platform praised Governor Warfield and fiscal honesty, and named delegates to future state events while balancing local races for treasurer sheriff and commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuoline
Tolluwine
Senate
Wander Goldsborough
Bor House
Odesites
Edward Goslin
Patel
Jesu P. Rhides
Poourth
Bor
Tharry
Walla
Laghth
Shaih—Tsiae Tlleetwood
Aw Spor Saurveyor
Clarence Deen
Court House
Henry R. Lewis
Edwind E. Goslin
William Winder Goldsborough
Edward W. Liden
Harry W. Temple
Johnny Lynch
Isaac T. Fleetwood
Siath
Thomas AA. Smith
State Central Committee
Enoch George
John D
M. Bates Stephens
William DP. Statford
Jonathan E. Towers
J R
Luther L. Blades
Joseph L. Gallagher
August Gadow
Jesse T Dennis
A. P. Redhead
George F. Galloway
Thomas W. White
Jame B. Wright
Goslin
Robert T. Bryan
Harry Sparks
John
Democratic Party
Warfield
Maryland
Caroline County
Baltimore City
Thomas A. South Sooo P Manlove
Dube
Heedlen
Charles
Andrea Joseph H. Carroll
Robert B. George
Willam AE Price
Gootee S. Laden
Political caucus names county central committee slate
James B. Wright presents a proposed order of candidates and unani mous agreement to hold a caucus. The convention split the ticket in two, yielding a two-win ticket. The county central committee lists eight districts with three names each, including William L. Cooper and others, across diverse locales and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Wright
Ehu T Blades
Wist Districet
Willam L. Cooper
Preston Purvis
Franklin P. Medford
Thomas M. Green
Thomas HH. Longfellow
O. Nich. Dulin
Enoch George
Joshuab. Baughley
William W. Noble
Jesse T. Dennis
Luther L. Blades
Joseph L. Gallagher
Eifth
Thomas W. White
Charles W. Johnson
A Pierce Redhead
W. J. Shawn
John A. Mackintosh
PD. J. Caton
S. S. Stone
Excursion to Ocean City and local happenings
A large crowd rode to Ocean City on Wednesday with thirteen coaches reported at the station. On the return journey 850 traveled from all stations. The M. P Church Ladies Aid served refreshments and raised funds for the treasury during the Ridgely Federalsburg baseball contest. Local home improvements were underway including porches for Walter Noble and Samuel Brodiss. Visiting Messenger families include T A Prissell Jr and Sarah Louise Tuttle of Massachusetts and Ju Edna Frissell of Baltimore. Miss Margaret Rudy of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs HE Stowell. Eagle Mills paused after a rod failure on the engine. Miss Lelia Cox returned from a six month trip to California, Washington and Oregon. Mrs H Carroll returned from New York with her son. J P White’s family moved to a new home on South Meadows. Bank furniture arrived and was being installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Ridgely-Federalsburg
Treasury
Walter Noble
South Main St
Samuel Brodiss
T. A. Prissell, Jr
Sarah Louise Tuttle
Massachusetts
Edna Frissell
Baltimore
Margaret Rudy
Philadelphia
HE. S. Stowell
Eagle Mills
Lelia Cox
California
Washington
Oregon
H. Carroll
New York
J. P. White
South Meadows
Wright Hall
Marydel
Mary Henrietta
George Herbert Ward
Wiltington
Den
Mollie Savage
G. Dr. Hubbard
Sallie Smith
Smithville
EL. Sylvester
Milwaukee
Wis
This County
Isl
Caroline
J. R. J. Rochester
J. E. Rochester
Aamie Rochester
George S. Parks
Los Angeles
Aie J. Frank Turner
J. Wary Covington
George W. Wilson
Talbot Bar
Denton
Aleanade Hardcastle
Stellan Hutson
Beatrice
Nebraska
N. A. Slutson
G. L. Stevens
A. G. Towers
Camden
N. J
Charles B. Bell
Tuckahoe Neck
Chalmers Brumbaugh
Belair High School
Helen Barnhart
Ocean City
Worester County
Lenore Valliant
W. W. Chapman
Chestertown
Samuel Lewis
Middletown
Del
Emma Hubbard
Lewes
Bessie
Addie Murphy Jare
Pen Mar
Mary Landing
Mary Downes
Houston Dukes
Norwood
May Jones
Richmond
George T. Redden
A. Talbot Cole
Dover
Rose Thawley
West Denton
D. G. Bowman
Mercedes
Virginia
C. M. Lloyd
Sadlersville
P. B. Hopper
Asq
Centreville
Myra Stevens
Prince George's
Ella Cole Lynch
Golden’s College
Robert W. Anthony
Peninsular horticultural exhibits and trolley plan in mid Atlantic region
The Peninsular Horticultural Society executive committee met in Dover Delaware and voted for large exhibits at the Chestertown Maryland meeting January 16 17 18 1906. Apples would come from Canada New England Arkansas Missouri Virginia West Virginia North and South Carolina and from Delaware and Maryland. A peninsular trolley linking Elkton to Ocean City was proposed passing through Elkton Chesapeake City Chestertown Centreville Euston Cambridge Princess Anne Salisbury Berlin Snow Hill to Ocean City backed by capitalists from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsular Horticultural Society
Dover
Delaware
Chestertown
Canada
New England
Arkansas
Missouri
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Maryland
Elkton
Ocean City
Chesapeake City
Centreville
Euston
Cambridge
Princess Anne
Salisbury
Berlin
Snow Hill
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
W. Downs
Downs
Chapel
B. B. Brumbaugh
Susan Murphy
H. E. Jarrell
Greensboro
Local residents and visitors visit in town this week
Henderson of Aberdeen repairs at the cannery in preparation for the tomato season. Virgie Sparks returns from Philadelphia to summer with her parents Mr and Mrs W M Sparks. Helen and Grace Mellvaine of Philadelphia stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Price. Mrs F A Marvel and son visited sister Mrs Chas Marvel near Wyoming. Emma Smith of Willow Grove visits Mrs C E Hollingsworth. D M Gooden and Lydia Hughes host at Hollandville. Carroll Johnson returns from Wilmington visit. Howard Meredith and Ada of Viola Delaware in town. Martha Carrow of Dover visits son J W Carrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wright
Aberdeen
Virgie Sparks
Philadelphia
W. M. Sparks
Helen
Grace Mellvaine
William Price
F. A. Marvel
Chas. Marvel
Wyoming
Emma Smith
Willow Grove
C. E. Hollingsworth
D. M. Gooden
Hollandville
Lydia Hughes
Carroll Johnson
Wilmington
Howard Meredith
Ada
Viola, del
Martha Carrow
Dover
J. W. Carrow
Mrs J A Davis Visiting Friends in New York
Union camp meeting near Goldsboro began yesterday and will continue until August 8. Mrs J A Davis is visiting friends in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Davis
New York
Union
Goldsboro
Nnl
Two Horse Power Gasoline Engine for Sale
A brand new two horse power gasoline engine offered for 85.00, regular price 125.00, guaranteed. Offered by J. H. Barrow in Preston Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barrow
Preston, Md
Reliance on No Preaching at Gethsemane Camp
A brief notice states there will be no preaching at the Gethsemane and Wheatley’s Camp gathering, indicating a change from expected ministry activity and signaling a quiet event schedule for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemape Andi
Camp Meetings Seen As Social Religious Center
A Baltimore tribute extols modern camp meetings as social hubs and religious centers not just relics of the past. The piece notes conferences, missions, youth services, and a strong social atmosphere, with attendees from distant areas and local ministers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cupid
Maryland counties urged to specify road aid by August fifth
The State Highway Commission informs Maryland counties that to receive full State aid they must designate portions to be improved and the total aid desired by August 5, 1905. Counties not responding will have their allocations reapportioned to others seeking more than their original allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Highway Commission
Walter W. Crosby
Insurance for col ic and diarrhea remedy sale
For twenty five cents you can insure yourself and family against any bad results from an attack of col ic or diarrhypa during the summer months. That is the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, a medicine that has never been known to fail. Buy it now, it may save life. For sale by Douglass Drug Store A L Duffey Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Hillsboro
Chamberlain
A. L. Daffey
Largest Oaks on the Peninsula Near Rising Sun
The Richards oak near Rising Sun is claimed as the peninsula’s largest, with 1871 measures: height 65 feet, trunk girth 25 feet 7 inches, crown 90 feet across the road. The Russum oak near Wye Mills and a Dawson oak near Oakland show similar sizes, with trunk circumferences up to 54 feet and branches spanning over 140 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lafayette
Gaith
Ater
Wye Mills
Oakland
Orphans’ Court
John F. Dawson
DeCoursey W. Thom
Dawson
Majority Rule in the Patient Standstill
A renowned surgeon tests six students by asking if a case requires operation. all verdicts are negative. The surgeon declares tomorrow he will operate, but the patient overrules, insisting he has majority and demands his clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorow
Tomatoes trained for closer planting show better fruit and ripening in wet years
Authors note that greenhouse-started tomato seedlings, when transplanted, mature similarly to field-grown seed but benefits include closer planting, higher quality fruit, and reliable ripening in excessively wet years where standard planting might fail.
Carriage Line Slashes 20 Percent In Downmarket Sale
Local notice promotes a twenty percent discount on an entire line of vehicles described as up-to-date carriages. Buyers are urged to come early and secure one of these bargains from J. H. Barrow in Preston Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baggins
J. H. Barrow
Preston, Ma
Rural farmers get affordable party-line telephone service
Rural subscribers in Wicomico follow Caroline farmers in obtaining telephone service. High rates for single party lines kept homes without phones, but a new rate system divides annual costs among line subscribers. The price depends on miles from the nearest central office, making service affordable for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicomico
Caroline
Warning to city reporters from Eastern Shore farmers
Chestertown Transcript cautions city reporters not to misjudge farmers or Mosquito issues on the Eastern Shore. It mocks Baltimore residents for overreacting to mosquitoes while noting the insects’ persistence in homes and even on bedposts. The piece ends with a jab that journalists tread on ticklish ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown Transcript
Baltimore
Meridith heirs seek letters of administration in Orphans Court
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Alphonso Meredith applied for letters of administration for the personal estate of Dr. William H. Meredith, deceased. An order to sell the personal property at private sale was granted on the Jackson estate. Widow and legatees consented. Sales accounts were presented and approved.Emily DeFord and Francis A. DeFord, administrators of William F. Deford, were granted an order to sell the personal property after petition and court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Alphonso Meredith
William H. Meredith
Clarence Jackson
Robert H. Jackson
Emily DeFord
Francis A. DeFord
William F. Deford
Buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy Now
Peddler urges purchase of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for imminent need. Claims quick relief and life saving potential. Sold by Douglass Drug Store run by A L Daffey in Hillsboro.
Real estate transfers recorded in July list numerous parcels
A July record shows numerous transactions including Martha J. Patchott transferring 352 acres in Fifth district to Fannie Wright for 2250 dollars and Albert G. Towers assignee selling 269 acres in Third district to George M. Wingard for 1775 dollars, among many Denton and Ridgely area deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Patchott
Fannie Wright
Fifth District
Albert G. Towers
James H. Nichols
Denton
Annie M. Massey
Nathaniel Horsey
S. H
Greensboro
Sarah E. Walls
Charles E. Beardley
Harvey L. Cooper
William B. Pippin
Charles F. Smith
William E. Orrell
William H. Anthony
Arthur A. Anthony
Elizabeth Simpers
Union M. E. Church
Fred R. Owens
William N. Pritchett
Melville
John H. Berry
Emily G. Berry
Edward E. Goslin
Henry M. Pool
Federalsburg
Robert A. Tufft
Linwood Eaton
M. Francis Stack
Thomas H. Chambers
Daniel
John Satterfield
Maria Gibbs
Harrison Clark
Addison A. Christian
Walter Sapp
William Dennison
Robert Jarrell
Goldsboro
Josiah Covey
Verma Greenlee
Ridgely
George M. Wingard
John R. Jones
Robert H. Dill
Clarence M. Emerson
First District
Mary C. Hutchinson
Mary E. Clark
Jude W. Field
Danton
Robert K. Jefferson
C. Selby Roop
Elmer W. Deen
George W. Porter
P. Roland Fisher
Jens J. Jensen
George W. Tebo
Wallpaper Patterns and Shades at 22c Each
The piece highlights new wallpaper patterns including Gilt and Seapiece with window shades offered at 22 cents each. Available at Thomas & Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Road Examiners' Notice for Caroline County
Caroline County examiners appointed by the County Commissioners announce a public road need in the First district. They will meet at the starting point near a lane on the Ingleside to Marydel road on Wednesday August 30 at 10 a.m. to perform their duty. the County Surveyor will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Ingleside
Marydel
Irwin Coleman
Calvin Taylor
Long Marsh
Queen Anne's
J. B. Baughley
M. B. V. Heather
Thomas H. Butler
Eraminers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Public Business Calendar
Orphans Court Will Weet
Ata. L
Lenoon Board Will Weit Ata
the Local Department
Longfellow's
Democrats
Federaluburg
Reliance
Saya Sa
The
Holiness Association of
W.H. Thawley
C. W. Ellwanger
H. W. Hyuson
W.R. Towers
Jas. Trice
W. H. Holland
G. C. Sherwood
W. H. Thawley
Richard Towers
L. A. Verguson
John Pennington
H. N. Haws
H. P. Adams
Webster Holland
John Knapp
T. P F. Tabler
H. D. Spencer
Mr. Simonson
Ralph D. Coursey
Chas. Gootee
A. Lee Gray
India
Brittie
O1a Lowe
Harford
Mies Laviniy Lanthteum
Anne Arundel
Normal School
Loleta Betts
Milton
Hester
Mamie Raughley
Manaseh
Hamn
Hezekiah
Manasseh
Judah
Babylon
Jerusalem
Heaven
Manasssh
Hephzibah
Xsi
Isaiah
Isa Ly
Lukely
Israel
Amon
Josiah
State Teachers’ Association
Blue Mountain House
John S. Fulton
State Board of Health
Europe
Henry Barton Jacobs
Maryland Association For the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis
Fulton
Maryland Association For
Life Insurance
Richards
Russum
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Deeds
William L. Mason
Edward C. Payne
John J. Yeakel
Fred J. Wright
Nettie Hannaberry
William M. Wiley
Franklin Temple
Nolan G. Steele
Wesley Jarrell
Charles L. Jarrell
Sarah E. Butler
Lizzie Richards
Tilla A. Smith
W. W. Rickards
Lemuel L. Jones
William W. Rickards
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