Local notices and community updates from Dorchester and Talbot counties
A survey of small-town activities includes Hammocks at Fisher and Nichols, postmaster Green’s fast horse, Dorchester plans for a new alms house, Hurlock contracts, and a September Delaware State Fair. Farmers, vendors, and clergy announce events, shop moves, insurance and estate notes, plus theft, school appointments, sidewheel steamer bets, and a Chester arrest linked to Queen Anne’s County case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher & Nichols
R. S. Crew
Postmaster Green
Dorchester
Carpenter White
Federalsburg
Delaware
Blackiston
Robert Jarrell
Goldsboro
J. H. Barrow
Talbot
Richard Nichols
Butler Bros
C. H. Stewart
Main Street
G. C. Skirven
Easton
Jimmy Durtis
Montana
T. F. Tabler
Whitby
Chas. Reeder & Sons
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Wesley M. E. Church
Burrsville
Marydel Council
No. 92
Academy Hall
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Kent
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
C. P. Dunning
T. Pliny ‘Fisher
Jane
Bee Line Telephone Company
Harvey F. Smith
Clayton
Southern Electric Company
James Clayton
Chester
Queen Anne's
W.J. Burton
Queen Anne
Bright Day in the Sunday Schools and Children's Day Services
Children's Day observances filled several churches as programs featured songs recitations and addresses. Goldsboro M E Church South Burrsville Concord Greensboro and Denton M E and M P churches hosted large crowds with varied offerings, missions support, and a final focus on peace and war themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
M. E. Church South
Sallie Quillen
Morris Bartlett
Mabel Teat
Marie Bartlett
Addie Bennett
Mary Willians
Delma Elliott
Fletcher Wharton
Burrsville
Bates Smith
Mary Porter
Gracie Brown
Concord
Beauchamp
Greensboro M. E
Heavenly Way
Denton M. E
M. P
Wesley M. E
J. F. Welsh
Sheppard’s Church
Harmony
Federalsburg Briefs and Local Notices
Ethel Hershey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hershey, died Sunday night. The sail-boat William McGuire arrived Monday with corn from the Rappahannock. Captain Love, Thomas Gambrill and H B Messenger were aboard. Harry Fluharty is rebuilding his North Main street house and starting Herman Wrights foundation near the station. Stowell and Sons adds a rapid extension. J C Gambrill and I N Willoughby execute the work. Basket factories near closing berry suit production and prepping tomato baskets. Miss Bessie Elliott leaves for a month around Philadelphia. Rev George W Todd and Family of Brooklyn, N Y, arrived Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Herman Wright
Stowell & Son
J.C. Gambril
I. N. Willoughby
Bessie Elliott
Philadelphia
George W. Todd
Brooklyn
N. Y
Local Society Notes From Dover to Slaughters
Mr and Mrs Edward Smith of Church Hill hosted Sunday guests Mrs Poor. Samuel Chambers and family vacation with St A Davis at Slaughters. Isaac Robinsons factory nearing completion. Miss Clara Daly returned from Dover visit. Miss May Dodds visited Marydel. Mrs Anna Cahall visiting son in Chester Pa. Miss Mabel Clark went to Marydel. Miss Bertha Moore visiting near Kenton. Mrs Joseph Poor is quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
Cbhurch Hill
Carriage Painting Establishment Opens in Town
Mr. Howard Shields opens a carriage-painting shop on the second floor of Undertaker Cooper’s building. He offers prompt skilled work across all lines of carriage painting and invites inquiries about his prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Shields
Cooper
Denton Dwellings Undergoing Repaint Project
A number of houses in Denton are being repainted as part of a municipal effort to refresh residential exteriors. City crews and contractors are applying new coats to update appearances and protect structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Unannounced wedding at Euston borders stir town
On Friday June 2 Miss Susie Coursey wed Mr Frank Weight a sailor on the training ship Essex in Euston Maryland. The couple honeymooning in Norfolk Virginia. Other town scenes note overhauling painting of the steamer Concho and new scow launch at Brockway’s wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Coursey
Euston
Frank Weight
Essex
Norfolk
Brockway
I. G. Adams
Wilmington
William Mitchell
Adams
Simeon N. West
Baltimore
University of Maryland Hospital
McGrew
Pilgrim Band
Pilgrim Progress
F. Lapham
Goldsboro
T. H. Longfellow
Benj. House
A. Green
Chora Plummer
Nettie Longfellow
Wilmington Conference Academy
Dover
Del
Mary House
Laura Letty
Ridgely
Benjamin House
U. S
Satterfield’s
Roe & Bro
Barnard
Satterfield Companey’s
Lena Mitchell
Philadelphia
William Munlove
Birmingham
Ala
Greensboro
Annie Pearson
Newport News
Richard Merriken
Green
Caroline County
Donovan
T. H. Jarman
Robert Hoffecker
The
Smyrna Times
T. Clayton Horsey
Dickinson College
Carlisle
J. French
Easton
Funeral services for James Green draw large Concord crowd
A large concourse attended the funeral of James Green and his remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery. Rev. T. S. Beauchamp officiated. Mrs. Amanda Stewart has just returned from Brooklyn after visiting her daughter. Crop prospects are affected by dry weather, with strawberries and other crops needing rain. Mrs. Mary E. Wheatley of New Haven visits Zeb Horsey's family. Winnie Griffith and Clara D. Beachamp visited the Monumental City recently. Encropment prospects look favorable for the summer trade in Concord. Ruth A. Todd came back from Baltimore after a visit. Ida Corkran of Linchester visits Mrs. C. E. Todd. Minnie Todd of Williston spent Sunday with Winnie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline and
Talbot
William T. Kelley
Caroline and Talbot
Bertie Noble
Jeane Su. Noble
He. P. Corkran
W. F. Corkran
Easton
Wilmington
Lida Porter
L. D. Kelley
Noble
Francis Shunk Wilson
Jenkintown
Mary Gertrude
Lyman Pierson Powell
Church of Our Savior
Powell
Lansdowne
Kent County
Det
Carolina
Franklin Davis
East
Denton
Eugene Middaugh
Maria B. Willard
Philadelphia
W. J.D. Lucas
Willard
Lindley Haines, Jr
Germantown
Clifford Green
Corinth
T. Fred Garey
James B. Noble
Atlantic City
Huma Moore
Preston
A. G. Saulsbury
Ridgely
St. Mary's County
May Chilton
Lola Wright
Woman's College
Frederick
Owen Lynch
Newark
Del
James Green
T. S. Beauchamp
Amanda Stewart
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mary E. Wheatley
New Haven
Conn
Minnie Todd
Williston
Winnie Johnson
New Storehouse Begun On South Maain Street
J Surlock starts groundwork on a vacant lot opposite K J Wright to host a new storehouse for A and B Morris who were burned out in a recent fire. Rev Albert Chandler’s father, aged 94, is visiting his son at the parsonage near Wilmington. Mr William Corkran’s new residence is nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Surlock
Baseball League Talk In Caro Lin County Circuit
Local talks envision a six club amateur league in Caro line county featuring Henderson Greens boro Ridgely Hillsboro Denton and Federalsburg with Denton promoters driving the plan. Three towns would host weekly games with small admission. Federalsburg already enclosed and Denton mulls a similar diamond. Today Denton hosts Federalsburg in a 3:30 PM return game. Seaford beat Federalsburg and Seaford in Thursday contest.
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Caroline County
Henderson
Greensboro
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Denton
Federalsburg
Denton Club
Whitby
Federalsburgs
Seaford
Seafordiaans
Strawberry Crop Over In生产 and Market Drift
The strawberry crop of the year is largely harvested with high yields but low prices, making profits scarce for growers while pickers often earn more per day. Acreage expansion may slow as experts fear market oversupply, and a low picking price could become the norm next season. In Caroline County the crop is significant and planned for continued farmer profitability. Mrs. Kinnamon of East Denton dies at seventy three. widow Beniah Kinnamon and twelve children survive from her first marriage. funeral held with Rev. Bacchus officiating. interment in Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Rachel Kinnamon
East Denton
Beniah Kinnamon
Stephen Henry Anderson
Mollie Wilkinson
Isaac D. Anderson
Emily Bonnett
C. J. Readen
T. W. Porter
Eli Smith
C. R.straughn
F. Anderson
W.H. Anderson
R. L. Anderson
Harry Clark
Wilbur Pennington
Kinnamen
Methodist Protestant Church
Thawley’s
Tuckahoe Neck
G. Q. Bacchus
Cambridge
Denton Cemetery
The Next Governor of Maryland
The Baltimore Herald reports Democrats have not settled on a governor candidate with a convention approaching. John Walter Smith leads in county support, especially the Eastern Shore, while Colonel Smith claims Western backing. Some leaders favor a Baltimore City choice, urging brokers to guide sentiment without machine politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Baltimore Herald
John Walter Smith
Cecil
John Wirt
Colonel Smith
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Judge Fisher
Henry Williams
Isidor Raynor
Orphans court actions approve audits and inventories in Harris Towers and Nichols estates
In Tuesday's Orphans court Edward L. Goslin, administrator of Rufus C. Harris, presented an audit and dividends of funds which were approved. Jonathan B. Towers, admin of Sarah K. Towers, filed an inventory, approved. Real estate sale petition for Mary Wyatt estate filed by John E. Pearson and wife, via attorney George M. Russum. appraisers Dawson and Turpin submitted a return approved. John L. Nichols and N. Alex Hutson, executors of John E. Nichols, presented and approved an inventory of personal estate. Also contains an ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
Edward LE. Goslin
Rufus C. Harris
Jonathan BE. Towers
Sarah KE. Towers
John E. Pearson
George M. Russum
Mary Wyatt
John F. Dawson
Emory
Turpin
Wade
John L. Nichols
N. Alex Hutson
John E. Nichols
Strawberries Show Fertilizer Gains at College Trial
Prof James Robinson of Maryland Agricultural College reports strawberries yield better fruit with a per acre mix of 200 pounds dissolved rock or bone and 100 pounds nitrate of soda applied broad cast during bloom. Early varieties Bubach Tennessee Prolific Starr Clyde Trucker’s No 1 produced fruit up to 5 inches in circumference with modest extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James §. Robinson
Maryland Agricultural College
Bubach
Tennessee
Iceberg sighted off Worcester coast shocks Ocean City resident
Mr. James E. Tyson reported seeing an iceberg three to four miles offshore off the Worcester coast of Maryland. He said temperatures plunged from around 90 to 30s as the iceberg, a white mass towering above the sea, appeared veiled by mist and only visible with a glass. Women on porches bundled in heavy wraps as the sudden chill surprised Ocean City observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Tyson
Ellicott City
Ocean City
Worcester
Maryland
Tyson
Green's August Flower Promoted by Professor Abroad
In ten years of world travel Prof Houtoun notes many meet Green's August Flower as the best remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. He cites benefits for travelers and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Free sample bottles offered at W E Browns Denton and Rickards Co Marydel. Sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houtoun
W. E. Brown's
Denton
Rickards & Co
Marydel
Diocese of Easton marks first convention in 1568 legacy
Clergy and delegates to the J1st annual convention of the Diocese of Easton were entertained by hospitable Eastonians. Caroline representatives stayed at several homes. The Easton diocese, formed in 1868, now includes 38 parishes, 67 churches, and 40 resident clergy with 2,720 families and 6,173 baptized members. Church property values total 271,500 dollars with rectories 74,050 and 1,404 acres glebe land valued at 39,700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of
Easton
Z. P. Steete
Chas. R. Wooters
G. S. Fitzhugh
George F. Beaven
Hillsborough
Jamesa. Mitchell
Centreville
James L. Bryan
Dorchester Parish
Beaven
Theodore P. Barber
Cambridge
Mitchell
Trappe
Bryan
Barber
Record of large weekly strawberry shipments at Bridgeville
Bridgeville last week shipped 95 cars of strawberries plus 15 cars excluded on Saturday. Monday set a record with 30 cars totaling 286 700 quarts. Dover Delawarean notes historic volume for a single week.
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Bridgeville
Dover Delawarean
Wilmington
Diamond State Company
Peninsula
Philadelphia Evening Call
Avery Draper Harrington
Philadelphia
Kent County
Delaware
John Sayers
Henlopen
Rehoboth
Whitesboro
Lewes
James White
Caroline Burnito
Talbot
Amsterdam
Europe
National Education Convention Excursion Tickets From PRR
The Pennsylvania Railroad will offer excursion fares to Los Angeles for the National Educational Association Convention July 11 to 14. Round trip single fare plus $2.00 membership fee. Tickets good June 2 to July 7. stamped at Los Angeles, valid to return until September 5. Inquiries to Ticket Agents.
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National Convention Association
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Card of Thanks for Cham berlain Cough Remedy
Mrs S S Dory of Des Moines expresses lasting gratitude to the makers of Cham berlain Cough Remedy for its help in coughs long troubles and whooping cough. She thanks them and notes it has given perfect satisfaction. The ad lists retailers Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely W E Brown Denton. Also a note about selling organdies and lawns at low figures by Thus J Williams Hobbs Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. N. Vinson
Liveryman
Burgettstown
Washington Co
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
J. Williams, Hobbs
Kent Democrats Name Strong Local Ticket For Office
Kent county Democrats last Tuesday named a robust slate including Harrison W. Vickers for State Senator George E. Noland and R. Hester Hicks for House of Delegates William M. Slay for State's Attorney Charles L. Gill for sheriff John T. Ireland for treasurer and John S. Newman Victor Hendrickson and Samuel Burgess for orphan's court Thomas C. Ros Isaac Cleaver and John Brice for county commissioners and H. H. Gresham for surveyor The Maryland State Teachers Association plans an Ocean City convention July 11 12 13 with notable educators and lectures beyond prior efforts Also local notes cover horse training moves plant enlargement at Peninsula Steam Laundry county insect damage to pea crops notary and public appointments postal officials tax rate updates and various ads
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Kent County
Harrison W. Vickers
House of Delegates
George E. Noland
R. Hester Hicks
William M. Slay
Charles L. Gill
John T. Ireland
Orphans’ Court
John S. Newman
Victor Hendrickson
Samuel Burgess
Thomas C. Ros
Isaac Cleaver
John Brice
H. H. Gresham
Maryland State Teachers’ Association
Ocean City
William Bullock Clark
Johns Hopkins University
T. H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Sylvester
Maryland Agricultural College
West
Walter J. Barnes
Caroline
Mr. Barnes
W.S. Dawson
Messrs
Sidney Cooper
H. B. Ozman
F. P. Cavey
W.G. Johnson
I. J. Mcllvaine
Philadelphia
William Patterson
Peninsula Steam Laundry
Easton
Haston Gazette
Nannie Stockett
Annapolis
Lowndes
W. R. Breepina’s
Church News On Holiness Convention Board Elected
At the holiness convention in the M E Church lecture room on Wednesday the board of managers for the camp starting July 21 was elected: Charles W Etlwanger William E Wilson Robert P Taylor James E Mullican James Trice Andrew Satterfield and John F Eaton A meeting of the committee and all interested is set for the grounds next Monday the 12th to clear the grounds and invite all to bring a scythe or bush axe and help Two or three wagons with hay racks will be needed The German Baptist Brethren will set up a tent at the Hillsboro schoolhouse today for services beginning Sunday evening the 12th at 7 30 and continuing each evening for a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Charles W. Etlwanger
William E. Wilson
Robert P. Taylor
James E. Mullican
James Trice
Andrew Satterfield
John F. Eaton
Hillsboro
Pain Balm Heals Hip Injury Says Erie Man
F A Bancock of Erie Pennsylvania sprained his left hip lifting heavy boxes last fall. After initial misdiagnosis as a strain his condition worsened leading to rheumatism. He credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with curing half a dollar bottle and recommends it to friends. Sold by Hugh Duffey Hillsboro RB J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. A. Bancock
Erie
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
J. Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
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Public Business Calendar
DR. Kelley
Miss Noble
Baseball Matters
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
M. E. McLuane
Biston
Delaware News
Cape Henlopen
Railroad Terminal
Kent Democrats
Teachers’ Association
Church News
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