Local court house plan moves forward in Denton
A meeting of representative citizens in Denton backed building a new county court house this year. A building committee was appointed with Joseph H Bernard to supervise. Delegates urged an enabling act to raise funds, while other county news covered winter storms and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Ex-dudge
Orphans’ Court
George H. Moore
James Swann
John F. Dawson
Nathaniel Horsey
R. W. Rickards
PF. P. Herr
John H. Thawley
Eling W. Williamson
William B. Nuttle
Matthew Garey
Moore
Herr
Denton
BR. C G. Carter
E. W. Williamson
J. A. Bernard
Joseph H. Bernard
Annapolis
Williston Washington anniversary program at Williston school
On Thursday evening last week the Williston school, led by Mrs. Miranda Toolbrook and with Miss Maggie Stevens and Willamson's pupils, staged a Washington birthday program featuring songs, recitations, and dialogues. After the program, attendees enjoyed cream and cake. A local suitor endured bitter cold and a long journey to visit his second best girl, returning home amid a heavy snowstorm and mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Williston School
Miranda Toolbrook
Maggie Stevens
Wil Hamson
America
Ethel Cade
Washington
Americca
Margie
Tho Jones
Bessie Sattersford
Willard Cohee
Job
Miss Sadie Niece Visits Relatives in the Area
Miss Sadie Niece returned to Baltimore on Wednesday after visiting relatives and friends nearby aided by Miss Cora Satterfield of Chestnut Grove who will stay two or three weeks in Baltimore. Comic valentines circulate by mail as a boastful local fad. Andersontown earns the title champion borrower after a quick spree borrowing a horse carriage an overcoat and a young lady within two hours. Albert F. Hignatt and Roxie Wright plan to wed at the Federalsburg M E parsonage next Wednesday evening. A holiness meeting was held at the church on Thursday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
Baltimore
Cora Satterfield
Chestnut Grove
Monumental
W. F. Beachampy
Our Church
Henderson News Briefs On Local Miscellany And Visitors
The scene in Goldsborough drew shock as a party of men returned, a wife bathed her husband with turpentine, neuralgia struck another, a swollen jaw appeared, and four dollar pants were torn. Ed Wyatt of Denton visits Henderson, a baseball game with Edinburg and Henderson is on, William Rolinson of Philadelphia visits, Mrs. AA Wilson visits Mrs. Ayers, A Butler buys a fine horse from Nathan Steele, Joseph Wilson of Barclay was in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
Ed. Wyatt
Denton
Henderson
Edinburg
William Rolinson
Philadelphia
AA. Wilson
Wilmington
J. Fletcher Ayers
A. Butler
Nathan Steele
Local Notes from Ridgely and Nearby
Ridgely reports Mr J M Barry of Baltimore buys a Summer home on Railroad avenue near Senator T A Smith. Miss Bessie Jarrell hosts a pleasant Friday birthday party. Miss Mamie McShane visits Miss Jessie Kerr of Denton and Miss Welch from Wilmington visits Miss Myra Wiley. John Atkinson moves into a new Maple avenue dwelling. School opens Monday with stable teacher corps. Senator Smith buys a new piano last week. Henry St Clair operates his machine shops. Shade trees planted near the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie McShane
Jessie Kerr
Denton
Miss Welch
Wilmington
Myra Wiley
John Atkinson
Maple Avenue
Sane
Senator Smith
Henry St. Clair
Fertilizer lecture outlines farm soil drain and tomato gains
A small crowd gathered at the courthouse on Saturday for a lecture by Professors Patterson and Robinson of the Maryland Agricultural College on fertilizers and soil improvement. Patterson argued the annual soil drain across the state totals millions, urged use of barnyard manure, legumes, and specific tomato fertilization formulas, and explained lime and fertilizer analysis questions. Robinson focused on tomato cultivation, recommending hot beds in March, wide plant spacing, and nitrate of soda applications, concluding tomatoes can surpass cereals in profitability when shipped early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Patterson
Robinson
Maryland Agricultural College
Wm. A. Wilson
Ridgely
Ilumus
South Carolina
James 8. Robinson
Ann Arandel
J. W. Kerr
Preston Social News Highlights From A Preston Winter
Mrs Ollie Wright hosts a lively party with Nettie and Lily Bradley Celia Whiteley May Carmine Roxie Haws Addie Nichols Beulah Ifuns Mamie Moore Ma Whiteley Sallie Moore Ella Williams Lillian Covington Baltimore guests include A W Stafford Z T Reynolds C A Whiteley George Whiteley Walter Turner Elbert Bradley Ed Haws guests mingle with evergreen decor and refreshments Nan Gootee hosts a card party with Lulu Fletcher Grace Dixon Emily Fletcher A W Sisk John Henry Susie Sisk Minalene Carnine and Gillon. Pie party at Poplar Neck school features Miss Mamie Whiteley teacher and pupils. prize cake sold for library funds about $12. Maud Wright of Denton visits cousin Bertie Covington of Baltimore who visits Roxie Haws. Lt Creighton Carmine of the Corwin sends furs and ornaments from Alaska and Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Wright
Nettie Bradley
Lily Bradley
Celia Whiteley
May Carmine
Roxie Haws
Addie Nichols
Beulah Ifuns
Mamie Moore
Ma Whiteley
Sallie Moore
Ella Williams
Lillian Covington
Baltimore
Messrs
A. W. Stafford
ZT. Reynolds
C. A. Whiteley
George Whiteley
Grace Dixon
Emily Fletcher
A. W. Sisk
John Henry
Susie Sisk
Minalene Carnine
Gillon
R. J. Colston
W. WF. Williamson
W. O. Ledman
A. W. Gillon
Tudson
Mamie Whiteley
Poplar Neck School
Bessie Messick
Creighton Carmine
U. S
Corwin
Alaska
Honolulu
Maud Wright
Denton
Bertie Noble
Fire at Emory’s store follows stormy week
Last Sunday night brings heavy storms causing delays for local staff two months in Philadelphia, Joshua Vansant returns home improving from hospital stay. Ridgely residents visit Dover and Wilmington relatives as spring goods arrive and illness fades for Bennett Emory and Titus Pippin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadlersville
John TH. Emory
Joshua Vansant
Philadelphia
Mary Roberts
Ridgely
Ida Carson
Carson Corner
Stont
Dover
Titus Pippin
Pruot
Davis ‘Temple
Gurney Knotts
Wilmington
Del
Bennett Emory
Bargain Dry Goods Stock for Sale by Cox
Announcement offers the entire stock of a dry goods and clothing business for sale at wholesale cost for cash starting February 10. No profit, no reservations, all items must go to clear out stock as the seller moves to another business. Harvest for bargain seekers. B. F. Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Cox
Property Transfers In February Records From Clerk’s Office
Transfers of real estate were recorded in February with many parcels and prices listed. Wm T Payne and wife sold 5 acres to Thos H McMahon for 12 dollars. Roxanna Frazier and others sold 143 acres to R M Messick for 140 dollars. more transfers include automobiles of trust and exchanges, several hundred acres, town properties, and dozens of buyers and sellers. The record also lists February marriage licenses for multiple couples including both white and colored individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Payne
Thos. H. McMahon
Roxanna Frazier
R. M. Messick
Elon S. Tobbs
FP. M. Gooding
Jas. BE. Sapp
Frederick Fearn
A. V. A. Frazier
James Pippin
Chas. M. Pippin
Robert J. Jump
Wm. S. Nichols
Alexander Nichols
William S. Nichols
Philip W. Downes
Jas. Swann
Denton Town
Levi D. Roe
Franklin H. Strong
James H. Townes
Robt
HL. Burlight
Clerk Fields
William Edwards
Annie Baynard
John W. Downes
Lelia W. Massey
Jessie B. Unsworth
Mary A. Spencer
Warren B. Fowler
Annie R. Redden
Jacob B. Melvin
Mary F. Ralph
Charles Clark
Ida V. Smith
Theophilus Wooters
Jennie Bowdle
James I. Ward
Rhoda Dill
Harry M. Thompson
Clara E. Flowers
Frank McCloud
Maggie Blackburn
Willard Cohee
Maggie Clark
Harry Sapp
Alice Schuyler
George F. Thomas
Sadie Wright
Wed ding at Garey s Chapel joins Wooters and Bowdle
The February 21 ceremony united Theophilus Wooters and Jennie Bowdle at Garey s Chapel with Rev. C W H Day officiating. Ushers Ed Fountain and Ben Reed assisted, reception afterward in Ridgely at groom s brother J H Wooters home. Health update from Rev R C Jones noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garey
Peninsula
A Wooden Wedding United Fisher and Lautsbury
On February 27 1889 Mr T Pliny Fisher and Miss Ella Lautsbury wed at Thawleys Methodist Protestant Church by Rev C 8 Arnett. The couple held a wooden anniversary party at their Market and Water streets home with many friends presenting tokens and decor featuring shavings. Guests list includes Col and Mrs P W Downes and numerous local families as they wish the couple many future anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Downes
T. C. West
C. H. Whitby
E. C. Wields
J. E. Wilson
J. H. Fisher
H. A. Roe
J. D. Downes
I. D. Anderson
Mollie Wilkinson
G. W. Collison
J. W. Stevens
R. G. Stewart
Annie Enerson
Smithers
Sallie Downes
W. E. Brown
F. W. Redden
R. J. Jump
Sallie Stevens
Lucy Richardson
Mamie Wilson
Lizzie Wilkinson
Annie Clark
Clara Downes
Laura Melvin
Jennie Griffin
Ida Downes
Alice Melvin
Maud Fisher
Ella Downes
Jennie Fisher
Iva Whitby
Lora Downes
Myrtle Dukes
Mamie Downes
Lizzie Clark
Annica Fisher
G. W. Townsend
Dr. Hardcastle
Messrs
G. M. Russum
W. E. Saulsbury
Z. P. Steele
J. K. Stevens
W. F. Porter
M. B. Stephens
Alex. Hardcastle
J. G. Griffin
Frank Griffin
Oscar Clark
L. B. Towers
A. E. Cooper
John Dukes
Brown Dunning
James Swann
F. P. McShane
Washingtons Birthday program at Harmony school
At Harmony, seven oclock, twenty six pupils in tri colored sashes entered as organ music and singing opened the program. Students presented flags and recited about their historical roles then sang the Star Spangled Banner. A flag color parade followed with poems and recitations ending in a jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harmony
America
George Poole
Lowell
Old Elm
Annie Williamson
Sallie Dean
Mamie Williamson
Mary Collins
Tessie Frampton
Harry Wickham
Emma Lane
Harry Christopher
Ethel Towers
James Corkran
Nattie Frampton
Vaughn Todd
John Williamson
Ollie Collins
Myrtie Thomas
Nettie Christopher
Clara Wright
German Wright
Harry Butler
Ray Dean
Emerson Fined for Possessing U S Note Images
Victor L. Emerson was fined 250 by Judge Morris after a jury acquitted him of intent in a U S court case involving possession of photographic negatives and a note seal. Emerson was released after paying the fine as counsel Howard Bryant withdrew the motion for a new trial and jurors sought clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor L. Emerson
United States Court
Morris
Howard Bryant
Emerson
United States
Sun
Brambaugh Adds Jerseys to His Herd
Mr. B. B. Brambaugh is making valuable additions of Jerseys to his herd, expanding dairy stock and improving breeding prospects for the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Brambaugh
Keeping Pace With The Times At Stevens Williston Store
Caroline county readers are urged to visit B. G. Stevens at Williston where cash purchases reduce prices across dry goods groceries and clothing. The 33 year old house offers 3 cent calicoes 7 cent muslins 5 cent hosiery and 4 cent spool cotton along with work pants 1 per pair overalls 40 cents and shirts 25 to 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
B. G. Stevens
Williston
Stevens
Clarke
S and
Arbuckle
Jour Nal
Laurel Grove hires new teacher as Mary Mowbray resigns
Laurel Grove announces the appointment of Miss Myrtie Gootee to teach in place of resigning Miss Mary Mowbray. The school commissioners reviewed winter term reports, authorized treasurer to issue checks, and ordered rental of the Whiteleysburg schoolhouse owned by Mr Schaube. Additional pupils earning special progress credit were listed for Cedar Grove Hillsborough Garey’s Smithson and Hickory Hill sections with named teachers and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Gootee
Laurel Grove
Mary Mowbray
Whiteleysburg
Schaube
Cedar Grove
Elizabeth E. Pippin
Willie Porter
Chalmers Brumbaugh
Henry Downes
Robbie Fleetwood
Arthur Jones
Hillsborough
K. Hackett
Linden Duffey
Lizzie Smith
Lula Branford
Elwood Fleming
Eva Willoughby
Garey’s
S. A. Collins
Frank Hubler
John Harris
Edith Greenlee
Bessie Warren
Lawrence Greenlee
Smithson
Annie Howard
Andy Andrew
Charlie Burkett
Grace Cannon
Willie Whitby
Ellie Carroll
Hickory Hill
Mary Flaharty
Elsie Davis
Clarence Handy
Guy White
Charles Handy
Minnie Williams
Stephen Bailey Dies, Noted Eastern Shore Black Leader
Stephen Bailey, a prominent Colored taxpayer in Caroline County and a longtime county resident, died at his Sixth district home aged 73. A Talbot native and relative of Frederick Douglass, he helped build the new colored church and led funeral rites conducted by Bishop A. W. Wayman. He leaves ten children, including George W. Bailey, a local Black merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bailey
Caroline County
Talbot
Frederick Douglass
A. W. Wayman
New Colored Church
George W. Bailey
Final Receipt and Release in Guardianship Case
The final receipt and release of Christina Allaband and William R Allaband to Jacob J Allee late guardian was approved. Pliny Fisher presented the last will of Stephen Bailey colored. The paper was proved. James Willis surviving executor of Zachariah Willis presented appraisement of personal property and an account of sales was presented and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Allaband
Wm. R. Allaband
Jacob J. Allee
T. Pliny Fisher
Stephen Bailey
James
Willis
Zachariah Willis
Caroline County
Barker Whitby wedding at Dover Bridge in 1894
A notice records two marriages on February 20 1894 at Dover Bridge Rev Isaiah Christopher officiating O F Baker and Mary E Whitby and Wright Lewis of Oak Grove Del and Hester Willen of Easton wed earlier on February 1 1894 at M P Parsonage Rev J M Sheridan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker—Wilithy
Dover Bridge
Isaiah Christopher
O. F. Baker
Mary E. Whitby
Lewis—Willen
M. P. Parsonage
J. M. Sheridan
Wright Lewis
Oak Grove
Del
Hester Willen
Easton
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Felton
J. H. Smith & Bro
Denton Bridge
Edson
Bishop Adams
Christ Church
Feddeman
Moch
Sapp & Raughley
Harrington Monday, Ltd
Ida
E. E. Jackson
Wilbur F. Jackson
W. H. Jackson
Enfield Lumber Company
Halifax
Nash Counties
N. C
Richard T. Carter
Camper
Carter
Thomas R. Green
First District
Mary Alicia Stump
John Stump
Perry Point
Cecil County
Frederick Stump
Circuit Court
Elkton
Bridgeville
Joseph Simpson
Centreville
Thomas A. Schlegel
L. R. Hooper
M. B. Nichols
Easton Town Clock Fund
Roe’s
Greensborough
John W. Hignatt
Fifth District
W. T. Hignatt
Smithville
Caroline M. P
Burrsville
C. W. Hobbs
W. HE. Saulsbury
C. H. Day
Mr. Day
Cumberland City
Speerhrer
Baltimore Sun
Queen Anne’s
J. 3B. Brown
W. W. Busteed
Wilmer Emory
R. C. Davidson
Bartlett
Johston
W. B. Brovks, Jr
Wm. S. Bosley
Queenstown
Chestertown
Church Hill
Love Point
Kent Island
Wye Mills
Hillsboro
Exston
Queen Anne’s Railroad
John B. Brown
B. Palmer Keating
William W. Busteed
Isaac W. Troxel
H. L. Pope
Wales
A.s
DE E. R. RR
R. W
Preston
S Leave
Concord
Hendlerson
Joseph Wilson
Barclay
Agricultural College
Fonte
Maryadel
Elurel
Susie Harrison
Cora Smith
F. M. Feeles
Willie Chandler
Leroy
Edward Pr
Lilly M. Pearsaul
Templeville Cemetery
A. Chandler
Edinburgh School
Maggie Walls
Kate Graham
Kenton
Nf. Segelkin
Oxford
R. Graham
Dr. Chambers
Annie Collins
Tfilisbore
Miss Covington
Templeville
Omeo
Alytnen
Protestant Episcopal Church
G. F. Beaven
Edward Lloyd
Aston Star
Col. Lloyd
Gibson
J. Nelson Alsip
Clayton
Delaware
Deukyne
George F. Hopkins
Omnaha
Armstrong Hopkins
Rich
Corrie Dawson
Haston
Katherine Massey
Dr. Smithers
W.H. Roe
J. G. Emerson
Milford
Harry A. Roe
Minnie Quillen
Harrington
W. H. Deweese
Etta Windsor
C. W. Burn
P. H. McShane
Emma Redden
Ross—Dyrott
Ebenezer M. E
Walter E. Avery
Franklyn Ross
Rosa Dyett
Nipwipaper
Dalhiyfe
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