Local Department reports trades and events in town
Spring activity rises as salesmen multiply and Choptank gains money order service from April 1. Notables include property sales to Sparklin and Cooper, cannery rebuilding near the railroad, pensions for Rebecca Gibson, medical removals of tumors, a Denton fishing harvest, a severe late storm with livestock losses, and planned shoots between Queen Anne’s and Caroline teams at Centreville. Justice Hignutt sentences John Dolby for carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Spence
Main
Third Street
A. G. Towers
Jas. T. Cooper
George T. Redden
Rebecca Gibson
Hillsboro
Horace Gibson
Stone
Fisher
Philip Thomas
John
Thomas Hill
Hog Creek
Queen Anne's
Caroline
Centreville
Denton
Dunning
John Dolby
Dolby
Jonathan Evitts
Charlie Liden
A. D. McNair
New York
Brown's Hall
McNair
Stansbury Blades
Newton
Talbot County
Easton
Talbot
Miss Lord
Percy
Spring Hill Cemetery
Isaiah Christopher
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Beniah Kinnamon
J. W. Clark
Kinnamon
Clark
Main Street
Franklin
Philip W. Downes
Death and Sick Benefit Association Banquet Honors Delegates
The Death and Sick Benefit Association Jr OQ UM of Maryland and the District of Columbia completed its sixth annual session at Masonic Hall Denton on Wednesday. Delegates from Baltimore Washington and Western Maryland attended after a two week recess due to an ice embargo. The group reported 16 144 members an increase of 782 and 112 death claims paid totaling 28000 with an average rate of one death per 141 members. Officers were elected and the meeting date moved to May 30 Memorial Day. The banquet of Caroline Council No 175 JO U A M followed at Masonic Hall with 150 guests. The feast featured turkey ham chicken salads and ample desserts as Rev Z H Webster Rev G W Bounds J Griffin Hall Esq and others spoke. The Junior Order remains flourishing in Denton with strong attendance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death and Sick Benefit Association, Jr. OQ
Maryland
District of Columbia
Masonic Hall
Denton
Washington
Queen Anne’s
Baltimore
F. S. Neikirk
F. A. Bushman
James T. Ritter
W. L.james
George W. Bounds
Deal's Island
F. A. Buschman
F. N. Weber
W. J. Davis
H. A. LeBrun
W. E. Zimmerman
G. W. Bounds
C. H. Nelson
H. B. Witter
E. L. Melvin
Denton Council
Defenders’ Council
Caroline
Caroline Conneil
Order of United American Mechanics
Z. H. Webster
T. Frederick Towers
J. Griffin Hall
Henry R. Lewis
L. B. Towers
Growth plans for Denton shirt factory and town hall
James A Longfellow now owns the former Salisbury Bros. factory and is enlarging with a two story building to house shirt and overall manufacturing and a possible laundry. The second story will be a large town hall. The area shows social and religious activity with weddings and village visits, plus ongoing local updates on visits, illness, and notable residents.
Town Welcomes Chand ler Lecture and Local Social Details
J Denny Price of Camden and several Sadlersville residents joined townsfolk last Wednesday for Rev A A Chandler's lecture which was well received. Local changes include Edgar McKnett joining T L Day Swing Co of Ridgely. Residents and visitors from Chestertown Bridgetown Marydel and Sadlersville were seen or visiting throughout the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Denny Price
Camden
Amy Harrington
Maggie Barwick
Sadlersville
Bessie Price
Barclay
A. A. Chandler
Edgar McKnett
T. L. Day
Swing & Co
Ridgely
Herman Smith
Elizabeth Fallowfield
Chestertown
Etta Rash
Deaths and social visits in Marydel area
Mr. John Price a notable farmer near Marydel died at his home last Sunday leaving a wife and two daughters. The community extends sympathy. Guests include Thomas and Milton Green of Philadelphia and Miss Annie Wilkinson of Dover. Miss Kizzie Gooden of Henderson visited Miss Cora Pippin last week. Mr. Henry Parvis died at his daughter's home last Tuesday. James Ross near Marydel is dangerously ill. Emma Hall visited her parents Saturday. Dr Ekeles of Oxford was in town last week. Mrs Effie Daws visited Clayton friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailsbury Bros
James A. Longfellow
Epworth League
J. H. Smith
T. A. Smith
Gates of Zion
J. T. Stevenson
Roxboro
Ann Walmsley
Lulu B. Bushong
Judge Crane
St. Mary's County
T. W. Jones
Nettie Caroline Dean
Emma Lauisbury
R. W. Knotts
Ruthsburg
L. N. Knotts
Thomas H. Bell
Montana
John Price
Marydel
Price
Thomas and
Milton Green
Philadelphia
Annie Wilkinson
Dover
James Green
Kizzie Gooden
Henderson
Cora Pippin
Henry Parvis
James Ross
Emma Hall
Ekeles
Oxford
Effie Daws
Clayton Friends
Missionary anniversary and local social notes from Goldsboro
In Goldsboro on Sunday the missionary anniversary begins at 2:30 PM with an engaging program and invitations extended to all. Monday saw young people hosted at Mr and Mrs Cahall with refreshments at 11 PM. Mr Robert Jarrell and Mr D S Truitt headed to Hayden Station to select ground for a new cannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cahall
Robert Jarrell
D. S. Truitt
Hayden's Station
Bertha Graham
Hartley
Addie Wilson
Denton
Judge Travers Preaches in Dorchester Amid Family Visit
Dorchester residents note Judge Travers from Dorchester staying with daughter Mrs Noble and preaching at the M E Church since Rev Walton was unwell. Several locals including Somers Blake visiting Hollis, John Rombold from Baltimore visiting friends, and Mrs Rose Burgess starting work at Dennis dry goods. Teachers held a reading circle at the Academy and others visited Cordova and Cambridge. Dr J R Phillips traveled to Baltimore for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Judge Travers
Dorchester
Dr. Noble
M. E
Mr. Walton
Rose Burgess
J. T. Dennis
Academy
Joseph Sisk
Cordova
A. W. Sisk
J. R. Phillips
Baltimore
Jerome A. Cox
Cambridge
Queen Anne Farm Near Queen Anne Seeks Sale to City and Country Investors
Queen Anne and Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Barton have given Mr. E. H. Roe an option on the adjacent farm. Efforts have drawn interest from city and country capitalists. The outlook is fair that the property will pass to these buyers, signaling growth for the town as a regional leader. Our facilities are unmatched, with productive earth and ready transportation connecting to distant markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Barton
E. H. Roe
Queen Anne
Earth
Maryland Regiment Members Return Home Report
Messrs. Fred Wallace and Will Dean of the First Maryland Regiment reached home on Thursday of last week. Mrs. James Jr Ledman visited daughter Mrs. Mollie Hubbard who has been ill in Greensborough. Mrs. R. M. Messick returned from visit to daughter Mrs. George L. Wallace in Denton. Senator R. M. Messick spent last week in Baltimore. Mrs. Frank Thomas has been sick for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wallace
Will Dean
Maryland
Thorsday
James Jr. Ledman
Mollie Hubbard
Greensborough
R. M. Messick
George L. Wallace
Denton
Baltimore
Frank Thomas
Real Estate Transfers in Queen Annes County
Transfers include Robt S McKnett selling Cahall Farm near Templeville of 10 acres to James Clough for 25 dollars. McKnett also sells 10 acres near Templeville to Titan J Pippin for 25 dollars. Oliver Cahall and wife transfer 62 acres and 3 perches near Bear Pond in First District to Robert S McKnett for 150.87 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne's County
Robt. S.mcknett
James Clough
Templeville
tCahall
Robert 8. McKnett
Titan J. Pippin
Oliver Cahall
Et al
Robert S. McKnett
Bear Pond
First District
Uncertainty of the Peach Crop on the Eastern Shore
A Baltimore Sun correspondent argues peach culture remains viable on the Eastern Shore despite years of poor yields. He notes ongoing tree presence, rising substitutes like strawberries and tomatoes, and claims farmers face increased losses while faith in future crops persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore Sun
Church Notices and Local Letters From Caroline County
The Baltimore Conference closes its session with appointments for Greenmount East Baltimore and other churches. A joint Epworth League meeting is planned, with an oyster supper next week to aid Ames Church. The piece also recalls the Great Storm of 1856 by James A Barwick, describing Maryland winters, California climate contrasts, and weather bureau tenure in Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
M. E. Church
Greenmount
E.T. Mowbray
Hants
J. W. Hammersley
East Baltimore
E. L. Hubbard
Wilmington
Christ Church
George 5. Fitzhugh
Holy Trinity Church
Greensboro
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor Society
M. P
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Ames’ Church
Caroline Circuit
T. P. Fisher
T. H. Lewis
Wesley M. E. Church
Burrsville
Barwick
Caroline
Journal
Maryland
Hillsboro
Messrs
California
Old Maryland
Morea
Sacramento
U. S. Weather Bureau
James A. Barwick
Observer Weather Bureau
Elopement Attempt Foiled by Father in Switchville Area
Bridgeville report dated Monday last tells of James Arthurs fourteen and Bessie Armstrong eleven attempting to elope from near Switchville. They stole a team, climbed to Bessie’s window, but were spotted as they fled and crashed into a post during the escape. The girl’s father flogged the youths and sent Arthurs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
James Arthurs
Bessie Armstrong
Switchville
Arthurs
Bessie
Elopers
Young Arthurs
Sheriff Rice Traps Escaped Fugitives in Pursuit
Sheriff R C Rice arrested James Saulsbury on theft charges tied to the circuit court. Saulsbury, a black mail carrier on the Hobbs Anthony route, fled before trial and resumed work. A pursuit over mud and ditches ended after more than a mile. the sheriff exhausted and two assistants helped corner the accused. Saulsbury, over sixty, endured the chase without fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulsbury
Gratitude to Local Ladies and Gentlemen for Fire Help
Mr and Mrs Jos H Spence express thanks to the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church and other town ladies plus numerous gentlemen for prompt generous financial aid after their property was destroyed by a fire. The kindness will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Mr. and Mars
Jos. H. Spence
New Cannery Sighting Near Clark’s Wharf Intersection
Mr James Wright of Choptank visited Bambury last week with plans for a new canning house to operate next season. The site would be at the Clark’s wharf road and the Bruceville road junction. Wright is Walter M Wright’s brother, former Windy Hill canning owner sold to Nossick & Son. If built, it would be the fourth canning house within two miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wright
Choptank
Bambury
Clark's Wharf
Bruceville
Wright
Walter M. Wright
Windy Hill
Messrs. Nossick & Son
Trappe Times
Dutch efforts to lure Maryland farmers abroad
The Netherlands outreach by Cornelius W. van Der Hoogt, secretary of the Maryland immigration bureau, reports extensive tours and pamphlet distribution to attract Dutch farming families. He cites more than 2,000 pamphlets distributed, over 250 inquiries, and asserts Maryland will be taken at the proper time. The Sun notes the broad argument for wide tires to improve roads, citing European practice and U S Department of Agriculture experiments showing wide tires reducing road damage and hauling costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Littleton T. Dryden
State Bureau of Immigration
Cornelius W. van der Hoogt
Bureau
Netherlands
van der Hoogt
Kompen
Farming virtues and debt warns of misused funds
A land owner warns that purchases financed by borrowed money leave farmers debt ridden while those who rely on thought and toil prosper. A beagle owned by Edward Baker died after being struck by Queen Anne’s railroad while a rabbit ran on the other track. Mrs. F A Pennington of Ridgely showcases millinery in town with an opening slated for the 16th to 18th. J Frank Harper seeks State’s Attorney post in Queen Annes county amid several applicants. The Chowan steamer resumes regular Seaford to Baltimore trips after six weeks of repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Baker
Queen Anne’s
Queenstown
F. A. Pennington
Ridgely
Queen Anne’s County
J. Frank Harper
Chowan
Seaford
Baltimore
Eleventh Commandment sermon on quietness and privacy
The Rev. L. M. Zimmerman of Baltimore preached on the Eleventh Commandment, urging believers to mind their own business. He warned that modern life’s rush harms body and mind, linking quietness to avoiding nervous breakdown and keeping other commandments through restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Zimmerman
Baltimore
Thessalonians
Mount Sinai
The Mastens Suffer Amid Diphtheria and Blizzard Losses
The Masten family of David R. Masten, formerly of Tuckaho e Neck, now in Talbot Beaver Neck, faced multiple deaths and illnesses this winter. Two children reportedly died of diphtheria before the move, another perished during the blizzard, and the mother plus two others developed paralysis symptoms. the mother died last Wednesday. The remaining relatives are in destitute circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Masten
Tuckahoe Neck
Mr. Masten
Talbot
Beaver Neck
Caroline
Removal Sale by R B Bop at Cost
Removal sale announced by R B Bop to remove Irom Denton goods. All items sold at cost with shoes and hats offered at customer chosen prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irom Denton
R. B. Bop
Tomato Fertilizer Advertised by J H Barrow
Use Lister's Tomato Fertilizer to insure a big crop. Sold by J H Barrow in Preston Maryland. Fine clover seed also for sale. Mart TrHmw McDaniel at Tuckahoe Neck offers seed products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister
J. H. Barrow
Preston, Md
Mart- TrHmw McDaniel
Tuckahoe Neck
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Q. A
Q. Alr. R
G. AR. R
G Alr R
C.R.R
D &C R.R
Public Business Calendar
the Local Department
D. H. Knotts
T. B. Sparklin
James Swann
Beneft Association
Hridgety
Jones-Anthony
Ewing-Louisbury
Willian H. Jones
Carrie Anthony
John Anthony
C. E. Dryden
William W. Noble
Walter Lord
Harry Dean
Maud Jones
William Ewing
Trappe
Mary Sanlsbury
J. Frank Sanlsbury
Matthews
Mr. Mitchell
Wm. E. Saulsbury
George E. Saulsbury
James Harris
Kate Anthony
Wm. A. Butler
Robert P. Moore
Sixth District
Ida Crossley
Starr
Wye
W. K. Norris
R. B. Bond
Anne Arundel
Ida J. Mellvaine
G. W. Carter
Richard Morgan
Thomas F. Green
G. W. Eliason
J. Howard Pastorfield
Chas. F. Willis
Goldsboro
Cordovan
William
Jump
King’s Creek Bridge
Bethlehem
Church News
Europe
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Road Inquiry
United States
Onondaga County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Austria
France
H. B. Messenger
Masten
Boards of County Offcers
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