Banquet of the Odd Fellows and Denton nuptials noted
A Denton Lodge of Odd Fellows banquet at Masonic Hall drew about one hundred guests, with music from the Denton band and speeches on Odd Fellowship. Notices announced upcoming marriages of Margaret Mae Vansant to Thomas Hicks Tucker in Ridgely and Carrie Sylvester to Marion Eldridge Jarman in Mt Olive. Other items report graduations, travels to the Paris Exposition, and local social visits across Denton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Lodge of Odd Fellows
Masonic Hall
Denton
Henry R. Lewis
Odd Fellowship
J. L. Vansant
Ridgely
Margaret Mae
Thomas Hicks Tucker
Queen Anne’s County
Chestertown
Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas W. Greenly
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Laon Lake
New York
Adirondacks
Samuel Sylvester
Near Sandtown
Carrie
Marion Eldridge Jarman
Goldsboro
Mt. Olive M. P
Charles H. Nuttie
Henry T. Nuttle
Andersontown
Wilmington Conference Academy
Nuttle
T. Pliny Fisher
C. B.pfaff
Rehoboth
Lewes
Katie Merrick
C. H. B. Mer
George W.H. Taylor
Grace E. Aker
St. Peter's Church
Queenstown
Alex. Hardcastle
Alex. Hardcastle, Jr
Baltimore
J. W. Bryant
Oakford
Tuckahoe Neck
J. Harry Anthony
Bessie L. Bartlett
Centreville
A. W. Sisk
Europe
James E. Higuatt
Berlin
Caroline
W. H. Pastorfield
Trappe
J. Howard Pastorfield
Fletcher
Edwin Sisk
J. W. Kerr
Louisa Hersey
Jane Hoskins
BE. S. Valiant
Nellie Hall
Churcst Hill
Earl Rochester
Annie Rochester
William H. Anderson
Eugene
Robert J. Jump
Federalsburg
George R. Navy
Cambridge
C. D. Harris
Easton
Howard B. Anderson
Bessie Rochester
Philadelphia
Grace Hast
Hagerstown
Nellie W. Fisher
Anna Chilton
Illinois
Byron Smith
Harrington
Lucy B. Richardson
N. A. Hutson
Dover
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup ad claims
An advertisement argues that for coughs and lung troubles the "ONLY remedy" is Boschee's German Syrup. It promises tissue healing, reduced inflammation, easier ex pectoration, and better sleep. Sample bottles are offered at RK J. Calsion's Destous Md Rickards & Co Mary al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
RK. J. Calsion’s
Destous Md
Rickards & Co
Maryal
Drowning Tragedy in Choptank River Near Einsboro
Samuel Maher a fourteen year old colored boy drowned in the Choptank river Sunday afternoon. He rode a horse into the stream and as the horse moved into deep water the boy panicked and pulled on the reins causing the horse to roll over and he fell in. Dr. Malone found no water in the lungs and declared death caused by fright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Maher
J. 2. Hughes
Malone
Tf. C. Rice
Swift & Co
Philadelphia
Robert Darrell & Co
Goldsboro
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Wallis Harper
Roo’s
Helen Baggs
Katie Rickards
Bessie Tinley
Ridgely
T. Hi. Longfellow
Nettie
Torrington
Miss May House
South Lancaster
Mass
G. W. Eliason
Jd. I. C. Legg
Centreville
J. K. B. Emory and Family
Baltimore
Brockway
J. H. Bernard
A. G. Towers
Denton
May Conway
Hartley, del
Edith Plummer
Dr. Dawson
John F. Dawson
Marta Goldsborough
T. Allan Goldsborough
Wim. A. Simpson
Federalsburg
Charlies F. Rich
Fred. P
Preston News Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Col J H Douglass and J Frank Ledniom spent days in Baltimore this week. Dr Lee Davis of Federalsburg led Douglass’s drug store. Dr J I Noble elected town commissioners president. J H Barrow secretary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hamilton with W H Staf ford. Susie Sisk of Talbot visited Preston relatives. Mrs Ella Henry of Dover visited J B Fletcher. Miss Davis of Federalsburg visited neighbors. Mrs Orlando Kelley of Baltimore spent Monday with Preston friends. Elmer Nichols of Baltimore visited Preston. Miss Bessie Moores returned from Normal School. Judge Dennis was in Baltimore on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J. H. Douglass
J. Frank Ledniom
Baltimore
Lee Davis
Federalsburg
Col. Douglass
J. I. Noble
J. H. Barrow
Hamilton
W. H. Stafford
Susie Sisk
Talbot
Preston
Ella
Children’s Day Observed At Local Church
Sunday evening services marked Children’s Day with fern and flower decorations, recitations, and other features. The church was crowded beyond capacity, with many turned away. Mrs. Minta Kelley of Baltimore visits the Kelley home. Miss Bessie Collins of Easton visited her parents. Rev. G. R. Donaldson wore a cheerful smile. It’s a boy. Miss Danah Pool of Williamsburg visits relatives. Mrs. T. A. Ti. O’Brien with two children at Rehoboth until August. Mr. O’Brien enjoyed a dip in the ocean. He notes the water as warm as in August. Last Sunday Mr Tennessee Thomas and Miss Martha Hayman, both of this county, were married by Roy. T. A. H. O’Brien. Mrs. O’Brien’s Sunday School class hosted a strawberry and ice cream festival at the M. E. parsonage last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Richards
Telchester
Denton
Sheppard’s
New York
G. L. Stevens
Commissioners
Holy Trinity Church
Oxford
David Howard
Holiness Association
Camp-Ground
Larrimore
Wm. A. Corbin
Delaware
E. C. Fields
Federalsburg
T. P. Fisher
J. F. Gelletly
Lowfellow’s Hall
Ridgely
Maryland Hospital For
Dover Bridge
John T. Trax
W. A. Hammond
Talbot
Caroline Counties
Charlies
Smith
Easton
Trippe
Martindale
Salisbury
Wilmington
Virginia
Carpenter
Frankford
Isaac J. Moore
Oliver
Prof. Johnson
State Experiment Station
J. Bullock Clark
J. B. Baylor
C.E
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Court House
Baylor
Snow Hill
Princess Anne
Elkton
Ellicott City
Westminster
Annapolis
Prince Frederick
Leonardtown
Rockville
Upper Marlboro
Hagerstown
Clurch
Minta Kelley
Baltimore
T. E. Kelley
Bessie Collins
W. H. Collins
G. R. Donaldson
Miss Danah Pool
Williamsburg
T. A. Ti. O’brien
Rehoboth
O'Brien
Tennessee Thomas
Martha Hayman
Roy
T. A. H. O’brien
M. E. Parsonage
Cambridge residents visit Waddell kin and neighbors
Hethebom, Mr James Waddell and daughter Nannie Bailey of Cambridge visited his brother Mr W B Waddell last week. A meeting is set for Tuesday next and all are invited. Mrs Frank Thomas and daughter Elsie spent Sunday with her brother near Cannon's. Miss Maggie Blades returned from Delaware visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hethebom
James Waddell
Nannie Bailey
Cambridge
W. B. Waddell
Frank Thomas
Elsie
Cannon's
Maggie Blades
Delaware
Merchants Licensed in Caroline County by Clerk Hobbins
A May licensing list from Caroline County shows numerous merchants and firms across Federalsburg Marydel Preston Denton Ridgely and other towns. Names include Vibert Foster Isaac Robinson James Willoughby Jesse Dennis Robert Messick John Morris Luther Andrew Earle Liden Charles Pepper W. T. Nuttle James Bullock Julia Day Warren Vanttsaut and many others with license amounts up to 8 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vibert C. Foster
Federalsburg
Isaace Robinson
Marydel
James J. Willoughby
Newton
Jesse T. Dennis
Preston
Robert M1. Messick
Nethlehem
John W. Morris
Hillsboro
L. Fisher & Sister
Millsboro
Mary F. Stevenson
Agner
Williams Aml
Jones
Jhomas O. Jefferson
Livzie A. Jenkins
O. M. Higguutt
Williston
Limaina
Lane
Charles W. Jackson
Ridgely
George Ford
Thomas HL. Russet
William J. Mackiston
Dentor
Limory
Turpin
Greensboro
James
Richards
J. Watson Grinell
James N. Covey
Grove
Clay Hobbs
Hobbs
Natife
Mederaisburg
Henry LE. Jarrell
Greensharo
Albert Anderson
Towers’ Wharf
Tilghman Harvey
Burreville
Walls & Ure
Huckiman
Arlington T
W. J. Evans & Co
Charles 1. Todd
Concord
Thomas H. Todd
Fowling Creek
Jarrell & Temple
Gokisboro
Walter Booker
Fallowhield & Temple
Marycel
Mary FE. Gough
Henderson
Willand
Breeding
Watson Kubarty
Mugh Duffey
H. ¥. Jackson
W.T. Jarman
Hro
Goldsboro
William Norris
Hridgetown
Aulay
Smit
T. W. Smith
Henry Sivelair
Stay
Flessie Noble
J. Frank Ledman
Mabel
Coursey
Wisher & Nichols
Denton
J. Newarl Pastorfield
John J. Everngam
Teupie
Smith & Co
Nuttle
Alex
Feferalsburg
Willians. Goodwin
William A. Stewart
Thomas J. Wiliams
Mobbs
Ella Williams
Charles H. Bullock
Tarney DL. Cohen
S. I. Replogle
Edward V. Fitzhagn
Willan A. Robinson
Griffin
Richard J. Colston
R. Kemp Williams
Bn. W. Parker
American Corner
T. H. Jarman
T. H. Jarman & Son, Greensboro, £ 6,000. Lois Tribett, Denton, $1,000. M. 2
Cooper
J.T. Frauptant & Son
Hollingsworth
Pennsylvania Railroad Personal Tours for 1900 Summer and Autumn
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces personally conducted tours for summer and early autumn 1900. Tours include a north trip with Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence, Montreal, Quebec, Saguenay to Chicoutimi, Ausable Chasm, Lakes Champlain and George, Saratoga, with July 21 to August 4 and August 11 to 25 departures. Rates start at $125 from major eastern cities, with proportionate rates from other points. Niagara Falls excursion tickets good to return within ten days are $10 from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, with limited stopovers and route specifics. A five day Gettysburg Luray Washington tour on September 15 costs $25 from New York and $22 from Philadelphia. A nine day tour to Gettysburg Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Richmond Old Point Comfort and Washington in October costs $64 from New York and $65 from Philadelphia. Proportions from other points. For itineraries contact ticket agents or Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Queebec
Saguenay
Chicoutimi
Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champlain
George
Saratoga
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Buffalo
Rochester
Canandaigua
Watkins
Maninka Chunk
Delaware
Lackwoima and Western Railroad
Gettysburg
Luray
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
Geo. W. Boyd
Duorrsville Center plans Fourth of July Sunday School rally
The Duorrsville Caroline circuit of the Methodist Protestant Church votes to hold a big Sunday School rally at Chilton's meadow ground on the Fourth of July with Denton and Ridgely M P Churches joining. Program includes visiting clergymen addresses songs recitations by a dialectician and brass band music. Refreshments on the ground. Miss Mattie Smith injured in a buggy accident and Miss Angie Smith hurt on a sidewalk as bicycles prompt village to curb sidewalk use. Children's Day services set for June 17 at 10 30 a m with songs addresses recitations and dialogues. Miss Sallie Parris slowly improving. Ida and Eva Stafford visiting relatives in Baltimore and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Chilton
Denton
Ridgely M. P
Mattie Smith
C. A. Smith
Angie Smith
Sallie Parris
Ida
Eva Stafford
Baltimore
Wilmington
Mabel Sharpley Day Died After Sudden Illness in Ridgely
Mabel Sharpley Day daughter of Judge Thomas L. Day of Ridgely died Monday night after a sudden nervous illness. Heart disease is thought to be the cause. She was fifteen, a favorite in town, and funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the M E Church in Ridgely, with interment in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Sharpley Day
Orphans’ Court
Thos. L. Day
Ridgely
Mabel
Nee
M. E
T. A. H. O'Brien
George W. Townsend
North East
Queenstown Harbor Glows in Spring Splendor on Visit
Early excursionists praise Queen Anne steamer trips and the picturesque hamlet at Chester river mouth. The old homestead grounds, Cafe Bolingly, and harbor views offer vivid scenes of land and water in a kaleidoscope of color, inviting a pleasant afternoon visit to witness striking sunsets on the Eastern Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Chester River
Bolingly
Row on Public Road Leads to Fines for Wagon Party
Monday of last week a wagon of negroes traveling from Winchester to Ridgely drank heavily and caused a disturbance near Willoughby. Constable James Gannon attempted to quiet them, was cursed, then pursued them with three deputies. They were jailed after Esquire Smith committed them, and on Wednesday after a hearing they were heavily fined and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ridgely
Willoughby
James Gannon
Ile
Esquire Smith
Fine-blooded pointers of Mr Z P Steele bring keen interest
A six-week-old litter from Flonnee tracing Champion Priam and other top English and American bloodlines is showcased by Mr Z P Steele. Prospective tri-county and bi-county cup shoots are planned with up to 250 targets per team, pending participation from Kent Queen Annes and Caroline. The next medal shoot moves to Monday afternoon due to the Heptasoph excursion as competition narrows to a close finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovels
Z. P. Steele
Flonnee
Monocacy Valley
England
Priam
Beppo NT
Ridgeview Faust
Faustina
Springside
Faust
Tuscarorra
Meally
Lady Norrish
Comterdom
Kent
Queen Anne's
Caroline
Real estate sales near Ridgely and Denton posted
Deweese and Owens sold the Henry Bell farm near Ridgely to John E Hoffman for 2500. The Irwin estate sales near Denton included John Irwin farm to P N Powell for 2200 and Win ff Irwin farm to John F Kelley for 1770. Other properties sold include Silvester and Ghingher Irwin holdings, a woodland tract to Hughes, a widow Irwin homestead for 500, a Denton dwelling to Burton Parker for 915, and Gould tract near Denton to George Gould for 220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deweese & Owens
Henry Bell
Ridgely
John E. Hoffman
Henry Irwin
Denton
P. N. Powell
Harrington
John Irwin
John F. Kelley
Win. Ff. Irwin
Pritchett Farm
James T. Sylvester
Charles A. Irwin
Willian H. Irwin
A. G. Towers
M. E. Church
Jacob Ghingher
J. S. Reynolds
Henry W. Hughes
Mrs. Irwin
Correction to Wright pardon dispatch from 1900
Annik Be Topp of Fowling Creek Maryland corrects a June 2 1900 Journal item Seeking a Pardon for Wright. She states the petition lists 669 men and 73 women for Madison W Wright with about fifteen letters opposing the pardon, many from Denton Maryland, and notes prior local prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Madison W. Wright
Smith
Denton
Annik BE. Topp
Fowling Creek
Jana 4
Public School News and Appointments in Greensboro
Public school commissioners on Tuesday appointed Prof. William S. Cronse as Denton High School principal for the remaining term and to fit the unexpired term of Prof. M Bates Stephens, now Superintendent of Education. Charles W. Burn, Baltimore, appointed examiner, present but not qualified, due to August start. Greensboro trustees named Joseph H. Bernard, John F. Dawson, and Nathaniel Horsey of S N to oversee the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Cronse
Denton High School
M. Bates Stephens
Charles W. Burn
Baltimore
Joseph H. Bernard
John F. Dawson
Nathaniel Horsey
S. N
Public Schools of
Greensboro
Heptasophs Excursion to Baltimore at Low Fare
The Heptasophs announce a Bal timore excursion next Wednesday with rail to Queenstown and a ride on the Queen Anne across the bay to the Monumental City. Four hours in Baltimore include shopping time. fares from various stations range from 1.15 to 1.50 dollars, with morning trains leaving Lewes at 6.55 and Denton at 8.20. ample accommodations offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Monumental
Chesapeake
Queenstown
Bay
Historic North Point
Fort McHenry
Queen Anne’s
Hickman and
Hobbs
Denton and Tuckahoe
Downes
Queen Anne
Lewes
Denton
Summer Excursion Route Book Issued by Pennsylvania RR
On June 1 the Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad published the 1900 edition of its Summer Excursion Route Book. It describes principal East Coast resorts, routes, and fares with maps and illustrations. The book may be bought at ticket offices for ten cents or mailed for twenty cents from Broad Street Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
America
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Cure for cutworms with lime remedy proposed to farmers
Letter by George H. Berry to Tar JourNal urges farmers to use air slaked lime around each tomato plant to stop cutworms. He recounts losing most of 1100 plants one night and claims the lime method prevented any further damage. Berry presents his experience as proof and invites readers to try the technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar JourNal
George H. Berry
Dover Wreck Delays Delaware Division Trains
A Saturday Dover wreck halted two Delaware Railroad freight trains D4 and D6 on the Dover Station curve. Fire, shifting cars, and a fiery wreck left engineer Joseph Bartlett and several workers injured or dead, with a hospital setup at Dover and a priest attending gravely wounded worker Golden before he died. Estimated railroad loss is about 49000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Dover
Delaware Railroad
Peninsula
Len Smith
Joseph Bartlett
Bartlett
James Goklen
New York
Wilmington
Bartholomew Slussey
Washington, D.C
Farnhurst
George Simmons
Newark
N. Jy
Hames
Srammen
Golden
Father Waldron
Hall Place
Nulroad Company
Notice to Creditors of Hester A Morris
Notice to creditors that Harvey L Morris administrator of Hester A Morris decd has letters of administration granted by the Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland on the personal estate of Hester A Morris in Caroline County Maryland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans Court
Maryland
Hester A. Morris
Seaford High School Holds Commencement Exercises
Seaford is held its commencement exercises last week with fifteen graduates. Irma Huey named valedictorian and Mary Todd salutatorian discussed The Uses of History and The Transvaal its People and their History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford High School
Irma Huey
Mary Todd
Transvaal
Christ Church
Dover
George D. Truitt
Milford
Mary du Hamel Register
Ardmore
George M. Bond
John D. Hawkins
Howard M. Wilkinson
Brady
Sibel M. Brady
Simeon Brady
Talbot County
Stump
Edward Harrington
Avery D. Harrington
Philadelphia
New York
St.Paul’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Ocean City
Clinton Cook
Delaware
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Smith
Vandiver
Talbot
Edward Lloyd
Easton Star-Democrat
Cape May Point
Lewes
Queen Anne's
Bridgeville
Chestertown
Tolchester Beach
Barber
Congress
Milton
Peach Leaf Curl Treatment Advised By Maryland Expert
Professor C O Townsend of Maryland Agricultural College issues a circular on peach leaf curl. He explains the fungus causes leaf distortion and fruit loss, and recommends early spraying with Bordeaux mixture before buds open, using weaker solutions after leaves appear, plus thorough cultivation and nitrate of soda fertilization to aid new growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Townsend
Maryland Agricultural College
Politics make strange bedfellows in Cambridge Item
The Cambridge Item notes a curious alliance among W Laird Henry John G Mills and Senator Applegarth forming an uneasy coalition. The piece highlights the unlikely trio sharing a common political stance and the public interest in their arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
W. Laird Henry
John G. Mills
Senator Applegarth
To Cure a Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Ad claims promise a rapid cold cure with a money back guarantee. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature and lists a 25 cent price, reflecting a traditional patent medicine style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W.grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
River Potts
Mavia Ner
Q. Alr. R
Pots
Q. Ajr. KR
D &A.R.R
Public Business Calendar
CiRcuit Court
Orphans’court
Levy Court
Souson Board
the Local ‘Department
Odd Fellows
Denton and
Vicinnity
Einsboro
Hobbins
Duorrsville
Cordova
Heal Eatuate
Public School News
Harvey L. Morris
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