Local notes mix weather, rail and river trades
Wheat and corn prices, Easter cards trend, stamp collecting booms. March brings lamb-like weather and poetry delays. Jersey. Notables include Jerry Fisher’s death in Denton and various local property transfers. Steam vessel collision hearing set for March 14 and a river fisheries report near Dover Bridge. Rising dredging and road improvements planned along Greensborough to Sheppard's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Fisher
Denton
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
Washington
Samuel Faulkner
Dover Bridge
James Whitby
Frederick Ringgold
Hillsborough
John Thurman
West Philadelphia
A. Boone Case
Greensborough
Williamsport
Mary
James N. Todd
Col. Bryant
Hardcastle
Linchester Roller Mills
Miller Foley
A. R. Redsecker
Baltimore
Matthew Hopkins
Hynson
Meeting of the School Teachers at Danton Academy
A large attendance fill the Danton Academy as President Stephens hosts a Friday morning meeting of school teachers. Speeches praise public education, with discussions on reading instruction, discipline, and the model teacher. An evening program at Masonic Hall features a Washington lecture, music and a calisthenic drill by Preston Academy pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Stephens
Henry R. Lewis, Esq
Walter Sparklin
Preston Academy
Lewis
Belle Percy
Katie Mussellman
Mary West
Katie Hobbs
Bessie Kincheloe
T. A. Smith
Sallie Draper
Sue H. Kurtz
Katie Ramsdell
Gussie Smoot
Dora Noble
Emma Saulsbury
Cora Stack
Della Smith
Lizzie Wright
Amanda Saulsbury
Mollie Harrison
Mrs. Valliant
G. W. Townsend
Messrs
W. E. Brown
C. L. Jackson
Ida G. Marshall
Ridgely Academy
May Fisher
Lora Downes
Minnie Fields
B. H. Johnson
Jennie Fisher
James Swann
T. Pliny Fisher
Pearl Meredith
Emma Shields
Lizzie Wilkinson
Church Notes and Methodist Events Across the District
Communion services will be held tomorrow at Laurel Grove and Smithson churches. Revival meetings on the charge have yielded many conversions. Rev. T Snowden Thomas of The Peninsula A Methodist will preach next Sunday March 5 with Rev. W M Warner in Kenton. Greensborough M E Sunday school missionary anniversary observed tomorrow evening. The Bishop of Easton visited St Pauls Hillsborough last Sunday and a class was confirmed. A majority of Caroline ministers likely to be returned by conferences. Sixty conversions reported at Rev C D Harris's Easton church. Baltimore M E Conference met in Hagerstown this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Grove
Smithson
T. Snowden Thomas
The
Peninsula A Methodist
W. M. Warner
Kenton
Greensborough M. E
Easton
St. Paul's Church
Hillsborough
C. D. Harris
Baltimore
M. E
Hagerstown
William 5S
Cora Biddle
Marydel
Caroline County
M. E. Parsonage
W. M. Warenr
Clayton Call
W. W. Lowe
Col. R. J. W. Garey
Bishop Adams
St. Paul’s P. E
James B. Clark
Queen Anne
Hartly Station
Hardy
Oxford
Bailey
Henry Clark
Annie Sparklin
Hulda Sewall
Maggie Williams
Ira Williams
A. D. Branford
Stanton
Wheeler
O. W. Devenish
Hillsborough M. E
Wm. E. Passwater
Lulu M. Wilcox
Southern Methodist Parsonage
C.S. Stanton
Charles H. Mahoney
Knotts & Thompson
Boots
Edinburgh pupils host March entertainment series
School News notes an Edinburgh program for Friday and Saturday evenings March 16 and 11 starting at 7 30. The program includes recitations songs calisthenic drills and music. School Examiner Stephens will speak Friday on The Importance of Public Instruction. A Barcus school continuation plan was discussed with a new house to be provided by patrons after the burned building. Revival services continue at Burrsville M P Church. Rev J M Yingling reports a lost two year old colt. Rev Jonathan S Willis of Delaware will lecture Burrsville schoolhouse tonight at seven and preach at Sheppard's tomorrow morning and Wesley tomorrow night. Fresh oysters advertised at Park's grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joppa
Baltimore
Washington
George W. Townsend
St. George’s
Delaware
Wo. Stevens
Salisbury
Talbot
Zendger
Edinburgh
Stephens
Barcus
J. M. Yingling
Jonathan S. Willis
Burrsville
Sheppard's
Wesley
Peninsular Press delegates elected for Chicago meeting
The Peninsular Press Association met at Dover and elected delegates to the National Editorial Association for Chicago next May: W. S. McComas Havre de Grace Republican WV W Husteed Centreville Chas Edwards Wilmington Journal and R D Hoffecker Smyrna Times. The article also reports multiple local fires, a near-fatal aconite incident, a cannery building sale and cannery conversion, a new Kent county orphans court clerk appointment, a fifth birthday celebration, and Killen’s canning house burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsular Press Association
Dover
National Editorial Association
Chicago
W. S. McComas
The
Havre de Grace
Delaware Legislature Session Notes Update
Representative Saulsbury proposes a 100 dollar yearly license for cigarette sellers in Kent county with Dover tobacconists backing. Bishop Curtis testifies on a bill to incorporate Catholic Church property, aligning with Maryland Virginia dioceses. Harrington seeks six month landlord and tenant notice extensions to match Maryland law for traveling farmers. Middletown electric railroad plan from Odessa to Warwick Md advances after legislative approval. The House and Senate have passed the bill abolishing the assistant Secretary of State office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulsbury
Kent County
Dover Tobacconists
Curtis
Senate Corporations Committee
Senate
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Harrington
Middletown
Odessa
Warwick
Stabbed His Brother-in-Law Near Harrington
A quarrel between James P. Greenly and his brother-in-law John Warren ended with Greenly fatally stabbed. Earlier, Greenly and his brothers attacked Warren's daughter. Both men faced magistrate and were discharged after a small fine. Greenly died from loss of blood due to a thigh wound. coroner's inquest returned the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Del
James P. Greenly
John Warren
Greenly
Warren
Clark
Fire destroys Ervin homestead near Cedar Grove
The old Ervin homestead four miles east of Greensborough burned last Saturday at 1:30 am with household effects lost except a bed. About $50 cash gone. Mrs. Mary E. Ervin escaped. Barcus schoolhouse in Second district burned Thursday. Miss Mary Mallalieu, teacher, furniture lost. Fire origin unknown. building insured. Howard Jones dwelling on South Second Street caught fire Thursday morning but was extinguished. Orphans court adjourned with bond approvals and accounts for estates of Catharine Jackson, Madison Williams, and William Goslin passed. Henry Davis of Still Pond, age 94, remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin
Cedar Grove
Greensborough
Mary E. Ervin
Barcus
Mary Mallalieu
Howard Jones
South Second Street
Importance of Good Highways Observations by A I Howard
A I Howard chief of the Bureau of Industrial Statistics argues roads must have perfect drainage and wide beds. He urges thirty to forty foot widths with deep ditches and under-drains to prevent washouts and floods. He notes improved roads lower transport costs, extend market access, and reduce annual harvest losses for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Howard
Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Howanra
Courted In the Parlors of the Hofbed
A critical discourse on hypocrisy in religious circles. The speaker, Rev. Jonnathin Willis, denounces pious blacklegs who pose as virtuous yet exploit worshippers, hide greed behind charity, and corrupt church influence for illicit gain. He laments skeptical people who judge Christianity by such deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hofbed
Jonnathin Willis
John Martin, Jr
Hunt
Mr. Douglass
House of God
Death of Delaware Chief Justice Alfred P. Robinson
Delaware Chief Justice Alfred P. Robinson died at his Georgetown home on Tuesday night after returning from Wilmington. He had been in good health but complained of a side pain and became restless before dying despite his wife’s alarm and Dr. Layton’s arrival. Robinson, named Chief Justice January 26 by Governor Reynolds, succeeded Joseph P. Comegys who had passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred P. Robinson
Delaware
Georgetown
Wilmington
C. R. Layton
Judge Robinson
Reynolds
Joseph P. Comegys
Death of Thomas Hutier Farmer near Denton
Thomas Hutier an aged farmer near Denton died at his home about six o'clock on a Tuesday evening. He was about seventy six, leaving a widow and four grown children Richard Nathan F and John R Butler and daughter Mrs Evan Morgan. He was a longtime member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The funeral was held on Thursday and he was buried at Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hutier
Denton
Richard
Nathan F
John R. Butler
Evan Morgan
Butler
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denton Cemetery
Notable Denton Visit and Local Notices From 1893
Elon S Hobbs Esq New York attorney visited Denton on Sunday and Monday then left Tuesday for Washington to oppose Treasury rulings affecting clients by millions. A double wedding at Greensborough M E Church featured Charles Butler Susie Brown and Robert Draper Mary A Minder. Local officials and residents Neal, Lowe, Garey, and others are reported ill or improved, with several social visits and family updates across Marydel Preston and Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon S. Hobbs, Esq
New York
Caroline
Denton
Hobbs
Washington
Philadelphia
Sec. Trelary
The
Treasury
J. A. Arters
Greensborough M. E
Charles Butler
Susie Brown
Robert Draper
Mary A. Minder
Pioneer Caroline wheat threshing leader dies at 84
John M. Cannon of Bridgetown dies at home at one o'clock. Funeral at Bridgetown Church Saturday. He was about eighty four, born in Bridgetown and long a Caroline County resident. A pioneer in wheat threshing and fruit packing, he helped introduce steam to lumber mills and was a lifelong Democrat. His son John G. Cannon once served in the Virginia Senate. during the war his sons served in the Confederate Army under General Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
John M. Cannon
Bridgetown
J. E. Ginson
Cannon
Caroline
John G. Cannon
Virginia Senate
Jackson
County Board Sets Abatement Hearings and Tax Duties
The county commissioners on Tuesday authorized the clerk to issue notices that the board will hear applications for abatements and transfers on every Tuesday and Wednesday in March and on the 4th and 6th of April. The clerk was also authorized to notify the 1891 collectors about expected payments before March 26. Bonds of William E. Wilson constable in the First district and J. H. Williams constable in the Sixth district were filed. Taxes are being promptly paid and only a small sum may remain outstanding at month end before delinquent accounts are turned over to the sheriff for immediate collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Wilson
J. H. Williams
Advertisements and political note in a local issue
The page promotes threshing machine dealers and storage services by C M Wingard of Geiser Manufacturing Easton, announces Jarrell Godwin Co first ad with ex-Jarrell Nichols ties, touts corn planters at Denton Hardware, and notes handbill printing at Journal office. It also endorses Thos G Hayes for governor as Baltimore champion of taxpayers and author of Hayes tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nas
C. M. Wingard
Geiser Manufacturing Company
Easton
Jarrell, Godwin & Co
Jarrell
Jarrell & Nichols
Senator Hayes
Annapolis Capitol
Thos. G. Hayes
Baltimore City
Hayes
Growers protest crate policy by Ridgely meeting
A large gathering of berry growers in Ridgely elected Edward Sauls bury as president and H. W. Hynson as secretary to oppose commission merchants who refuse to return berry crates. A unanimous resolution pledges not to ship to any house that won’t return crates or provide separators by April 1, 1893. Philadelphia Produce Exchange previously favored gift crates but adopts deposit crate plan to reclaim costs on returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Ridgely
McShane's Hall
Edward Saulsbury
H. W. Hynson
F. P. Herr
W. A. Wilson
M. L. Weaver
J. T. Sylvester
Witeness
Wuee
Caroline County
Commission House
W. E. Saulsbury
F. B. Stambaugh
Thomas Blackburn
C. F. Smith
G. C. Sherwood
Alfred Sigler
Jonas Shaner
W. W. Seward
J. T. Stevenson
J. Hammer
J. H. Simons
J. W. Smith
W. H. B. Kauffman
James Sharp
J. R. Lynch
Nicholas Kirsch
H. T. Curtis
Robert Clark
W. E. Orrell
H. Hoffman
J. W. Simons
E. D. Park
A. Detwiler
J. P. Holsinger
Paul Holsinger
J. K. Saulsbury
Thomas Mitchell
Saulsbury Bros. & Slagle
Filadelphia
Produce Exchange
Philadelphia
Anti-Option Bill Killed Over Futures Market Impact
The article argues the bill targets selling crops for future delivery by non possessors, noting futures stabilize prices benefiting farmers. Without exchanges and futures, farmers would face price drops due to direct buyers and mill owners. It concludes the anti-option bill has been defeated.
Aged Woman Arrives at Relay Inquiries Beav er Dams
An elderly woman identified as Mary Ford arrived on a south bound train claiming to go to Beaver Dams in Worcester county. She stated she would be two hundred in April and appeared insane. Col James Merrick questioned her age. Mr R H N Roe of the Barclay Hotel cared for her over Sunday and she was sent onward on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dams
Mary Ford
John Ford
Worcester County
James Merrick
R. H. N. Roe
Barclay
Public Office Guide Promises 180000 Positions
A promotional notice offers a directory titled U. S. Blue Hook listing every government office by state and territory with salaries duties and examination questions. It invites readers to remit 75 cents by money order or registered letter to J. H. Soule 719 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Blue Hook
Washington
J. H. Soule
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C
Marriage notices from Ingleside and Smithson Chapel events
Two marriage notices record John Seney wed Sallie Tar button near Ingleside Maryland on February 22 by Rev T H Harding and James A Bendon wed Maggie M Cannon at Smithson Chapel on February 22 1893 by Rev Isaiah Christopher both couples from Caroline county Also a comment states Park is Very High and Governor Hogg of Texas weighs 375 pounds at age 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seney
Tarhutton
Ingleside
Rev
T. H. Harding
John Seney
Sallie Tarbutton
Bendon—Cannon
Smithson Chapel
Isaiah Christopher
James A. Bendon
Maggie M. Cannon
Caroline County
Park
Governor Hogg
Texas
Local notices mix of gifts and community events
Rev C S Stanton received a double shaving outfit from S S Wickersham of Newark New Jersey for home and shop, with engraved emblems and Bible. Visiting notables include Miss Wylie and Miss Palmatory. Bishop Adams preached at St Pauls, with a confirmed class. Changes in Methodist pastors announced. News of marriages, entertainment, commerce, construction and social visits across Hillsborough and Queen Anne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Stanton
S. S. Wickersham
Newark
N. J
Miss Wylie
Ridgely
Williams
Nannie Palmatory
Ingleside
Lydia Palmatory
Annabel Moore
Laura Moore
W. H. Thawley
Ridgely Business Growth and Local Developments
Ridgely sees coal sales rise from thirty to about three hundred fifty tons yearly as population grows. Edward Saulsbury plans to sell twenty five more lots on First and Second avenues west. Dr. F P Herr intends to open a brick and tile works, citing available clay. Population increases noted since December 1 and January 11, 1892. Various residents travel or visit relatives, with social notes on visitors from Ruthsburg to Easton and Queen Anne areas. Prices for horse shoeing have fallen to fifty cents due to price cutting among blacksmiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Smith
Ridgely
Edward Saulsbury
Second Avenues
F. P. Herr
Robert Smith
Walden
N. Y
New York State
Federalsburg News Roundup and Local Visits
Federalsburg reports a nine weeks old call shipped to Philadelphia weighing 335 pounds earning 21.62. Wilmer Gullett buys the three story Main Street building from John Payne. Mrs. J W Easley of Chestertown visits old friends and neighbors. Mrs. Mary White enjoys a short vacation. William Joy of North Adams Mass visits town. Oliver Davis of New York visits his mother Mrs R A Davis. Rev George W Todd preached at the M E Church Sunday morning. Eton S Hobbs was in town Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Kinder
Federalsburg
Philadelphia
Wilmer Gullett
Main St
John Payne
J. W. Easley
Chestertown
Mary White
Oliver Davis
New York
R. A. Davis
George W. Todd
M. E
Eton S. Hobbs
Village Meeting for Singing Class Planned at Church
Mr Charles Andrew will hold a meeting at the Church on Friday evening next March 10 at 7 o'clock to organize a singing class. Miss Winnie Johnson will visit her sister Mrs Dora Van Dyke in Wilmington next week. Miss Clara Beachamp visited Rev T F Tabler Sunday last. Measles are on the decrease in our village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Andrew
Winnie Johnson
Wilmington
Dora van Dyke
Clara Beachamp
T. F. Tabler
Preston M E Church Wedding in February
In Preston, Edward T. Moore and Amanda B. Taylor were married February 16 at the M E Church. Rev. Lewis Corkran officiated, with Ella Williams playing the wedding march. The arch held a heart pierced by a dart with M and T, and ushers included Dr. Wm. Kelley and Mr. J. Colston. The couple, both members of the church, received numerous handsome gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston M. E. Church
Edward T. Moore
Amanda
Taylor
Preston
Lewis Corkran
Ella Williams
Lansdowne
M. E. Church
Wm. Kelley
J. Colston
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.s
Sealage
R.a
Public Business Calendar
Orphans Court
Levy Court
Jackson Park
Maryland Steamboat Company
Skinner & Sons
Sheppard's Chapel
Ebwsbkar
Weees
Danton Academy
Conangssman Leckinkipar
Kentucky
Colored Teachers’ Association
A. M. E. Hall
St. Patrick’s Day
Burrsville M. P
Diamond State
Wm. 5. Smith
Hollandville
J. W. Maxwell
Arthurs Cannery
Killen
Felton
Theo Fire
John D. Plummer
Catharine Jackson
C. H. Todd
Levin P. Williams
Madison Williams
Edward R. Goslin
William S. Goslin
Henry Davis
Still Pond
Thomas Butier
Dr. Taylor
Captain Carmine
Jr. A. Noble
John Stump
Frederick Stump
Perryville
Sallie Stevens
T. C. West
Susie Harrison
Whitby
Laura Beauchamp
John Mettin
Seaford
Catharine Daniels
Denton Hardware
Journal
Milsborough
Jeremiah Beauchamp
Saulsbury & Barton
A. Z. Elliott
Annie Collins
Wildie Wallace
Charles E. Jarrell
Mrs. Morris
Elizabeth
Miss Griffin
Ruthsburg
Frankie Greene
Wiliam Joy
North Adams, Mass
FOX Hunters
Molly
Fitch
Mundle
Fop
Reynard
Fowler
Yoihoix
Fitch and Molly
Polly
Yoihioix
Voihvix
Voihoix
Mollie
Billy
F. Nicholas Oroucu
F. R
Concord
John Lare
Loockerman
William Scott
Bloomery
Lare
Benny
W. C.todd
Sue Turner
Mary Carmine
S. L. West
Richard T. West
Ida M. Howard
Harmony M.E. Church
T. H. Morgan
John Rumbold
H. Hynson Weight
Wiley & Handley’s
Townsend
Ed. H. Bowdle
Royal Beking
United States Government Food Reporte
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
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