Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County
In last Tuesday's Orphans Court Levi R. Brumbaugh administrator of Nancy Brumbaugh presented a debts list and final administration account. Mary A. Flaharty administratrix of John Dailey presented separate debts, final administration, and distribution of personalty. She also presented final administration of Charles E. Dailey. Marcellus Pippin granted letters of administration for Melvina Booker estate. The will of John Prattis admitted to probate. The will of Patrick Dooley was admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Levi ‘R. Brumbaugh
Nancy Brumbaugh
Caroline County
Mary A. Flaharty
Mary A. Dailey
John Dailey
Mary A A. Flaharty
Charles E. Dailey
Marcellus Pippin
Melvina Booker
John Prattis
Patrick Dooley
Local Notices from Federalsburg and Area
Mrs Mollie Carroll wife of J W Carroll died at her Main street home after eight weeks illness. She was sister to R C Harris and H P Chambers of Federalsburg and Annie Jamison of Baltimore and mother of Pratt Carroll New York Harry Carroll and Nettie Carroll of Federalsburg. Lena Hurlock daughter of Wm Hurlock married Tuesday evening to a Mr Jones of Eldorado. Lena Year party given by flown ladies at Wrights Music Hall with decorations and crokinole amusements. Mrs James Carroll of Middletown Delaware visiting Mrs Harry Carroll. Annie Jamison visiting Mrs H P Chambers. Lizzie Moseley of Brooklyn to stay with sister Helen I Moseley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Carroll
J. W. Carroll
Main Street
Carroll
R. C. Harris
H. P. Chambers
Annie Jamison
Baltimore
Pratt Carroll
New York
Harry Carroll
Nettie
Lena Hurlock
Wm. Hurlock
Jones
Eldorado
Wright’s
Music Hall
James Carroll
Middletown
Delaware
Lizzie Moseley
Brooklyn
N. Y
Helen I. Moseley
A Potato Worth Mentioning Early Favorite
W L McKay of Geneva New York reports 95 720 bushels per acre from Early Favorite with fifteen separate yields across fourteen counties and seven states averaging 434 bushels per acre These figures come from farmers not experimenters Seed of this large yielder available at a reasonable price from Mr McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. McKay
Geneva
N. Y
McKay
Marriages Recorded for Romley Jarman and Brown Tharp
Two wedding notices dated March 4 1896 report Edgar K Romley of Kent county Delaware wed Anna H Jarman of Kent county. John W Brown of Caroline county wed Annie M Tharp of Queen Annes county near Henderson under Rev Charles F Sheppard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remley—Jarman
Charles F. Sheppard
Edgar K. Romley
Anna H. Jarman
Kent County
Del
Bronx
Tuarr
Henderson
John W. Brown
Caroline County
Annie M. Tharp
Queen Anne’s County
Congressman from Caroline sketches Culbreth era
The article reviews Culbreth and allied figures during Maryland’s bank craze, detailing the Caroline Bank charter process, voting for nine directors led by Major Hughlett, Culbreth as cashier, and the 1815 first dividend. It notes political shifts, war-era tensions, and preparations for a Hillsborough Democratic conference ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbreth
Maryland
McMaster
Bank of
Caroline
James CG. Seth
Hillsborough
Denton
Court House
Civsar
William Whiteley
Frederick Lolbrook
William Hughiett
James G. Seth
Robert Stevens
William Potter
George Reed
James Houston
Edward B. Hardcastle
Hughlett
Thomas Culbreth
Jenifers
Taylor
Tenth Cavalry District
Greensborough
Carolline
Talbot
City Bank of Baltimore
Easton
Farmers’ Bank
Thomas C. Wughlett
Aaron Hardcastle
BE. L. S. Hardcastle
U.S. A
Convention Fight and Rival Conventions in Maryland Politics
Maryland political notes recount Hillsborough convention on August 1 with numerous figures like Samuel Slaughter and Colonel Lloyd presiding. Federalists nominate Samuel Wright Thomas in Denton as Caroline Democrats foresee defeat. Hand-bill attacks on Wright over 1787 insolvency vote cited. Wright defends stance. Continued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Talbot
Wright
Crito
Queen Anne's
Armstrong
Jones
Pence
Hillsborough
Congress
Court House
Denton
Colonel Whiteley
George A. Smith
House of Delegates
John Boon
Thomas Saulsbury
Daniel Leverton
William Molleson Hardcastle
James Pearce
Nathan Whitby
Samuel Slaughter
Robert Orrell
Thomas Culbreth
Henry Driver
Solomon Brown
Frederick Holbrook
Abel Gouty
Peter Willis
Louren
Severn) Dawson
Prom Talbot
Edward Lloyd
William Teyward
Jacob Gibson
Marengo
Worthy
Gibson
Thomas L. Haddaway
James Dooks
James Colston
Edward Martin
Samuel 8. Dickinson
James Clayland
James Nabb
William Dunn
John Ruth Downes
James Roberts
Edward Coppage
William Pryor
William Jacobs
Winbert Tsehudy
James Roe
Colonel Thomas Emory
Kensey Harrison
Philemon B. Topper
Samuel Chase
Sam’ Chase
Chase
Queenstown Railroad to Reach Denton in Two Months
A letter from Queenstown dated Saturday March 7 describes the town’s surge of activity as the Queen Anne’s Railroad nears completion to Denton. Construction advances with eight miles graded and two miles track laid. the roadbed to Queen Anne should be ready within three weeks, and full completion to Denton within a month. The new pier, chief engineer Troxel’s oversight, and the Delaware end from Denton to Edendale are highlighted, with an expected August finish for that section. The Improvement Company has laid out a new town on the Tenley farm and aims to attract Baltimore residents and promote the area as a summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Denton
William C. Merritt
Queen Anne
I. W. Troxel
Troxel
Delaware
Edendale
Improvement Company
Tenley Farm
Baltimore
Swumer
Rash Murder Shocks Queen Annes County Crowd
The community reels after farmer Samuel M. Rash is shot through a window in his Hayden Station home. He dies of internal wounds. suspicion falls on Thomas Brown amid a web of motives, alibi claims, and nearby tracks. A coroner’s inquest closes with death by unknown party verdict. Brown under arrest. Henry Gibbs later detained on weapons charge. Funeral held at Church Hill. Died notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne's County
Samuel M. Rash
Hayden’s Station
Mr. Rash
P. Roberts
J. Lane Finley
T. Sadler Roberts
C.S. Jump
Frank Seward
John H. Carter
John M. Cecil
Foreman
Benjamin Watts
F. A. Marker
C. L. Roe
Henry G. Roe
Thos. Austin
Risdon Bishop
George Tarr
Davis Bishop
Rash
Thomas Brown
Brown
James Brown
Collier
H. Brown
Church Hill
Henry Gibbs
Pumphrey
Seibold
Engineers arrive to supervise Queen Anne's railroad work
Engineers Wm D Abler H A Paine and O F Lackey of the Queen Anne's Railroad arrive in Denton and take over the late Colonel Downes office. They will supervise plans for 1800 feet of trestle across the river and the iron work, with work expected to last several months. Construction contracts for Denton to Ellendale and the Denton trestle have been let. The line is projected to reach Greenwood by early summer and to extend toward Lewes with an associated electric railway bill under consideration in Annapolis. The project uses sixty pound rails and boats for ties, with a large Delaware workforce and a steamer bringing crews upriver. The Queenstown line is predicted to reach Denton in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Abler
H. A. Paine
O. F. Lackey
Denton
Philip W. Downes
Abler
Troxel
Ellendale
Messrs. Ward
Allen & Burns
Baltimore
Queenstown
Greenwood
Delaware
Merritt
Iron Horse
Annapolis
Wilmer Emory
Centreville
Avalon
Williston
Former Carolinian in Trouble Linked to Bridgetown Woman
A recent story claims Mrs. Mary A. Kittenring, aiding Georga Frazier in the Oklahoma killing of her husband, is the daughter of the late Join M. Cannon of Bridgetown. Eli Mayer, formerly a Centreville clerk, visited Frazier in Fort Smith, Ark. Kittenring, once Mrs. Williamson alias Allie Cannon, is said to be the same woman, now in jail and facing hanging. Some doubt the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Kittenring
Georga Frazier
Oklahoma
Join M. Cannon
Bridgetown
Eli Mayer
Meyer Kahn
Centreville
Frazier
Fort Smith
Ark
Kittenring
Williamson
Jonathan Williamson
Queen Anne's
Allie Cannon
Appreciation gifts for Greensborough pastor mark four year term
A large crowd joined Rev J A Arters at Greensborough M E Church Saturday to honor him with substantial tokens. A revival ended Tuesday night after starting January 5 drawing 112 conversions with 102 already joining the church. Rev and Mrs J A B Wilson of Los Angeles will observe their silver wedding March 30. A missionary anniversary occurs tomorrow evening at Wesley M E Church Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.arters
Greensborough M. E
J. A. B. Wilson
Los Angeles
California
Wesley M. E
Burrsville
Fisherman Picked for Eastern Shore Fish Commissioner
Governor Lowndes appointed a fisherman amid lawyer and politician applicants. Report notes the appointee lacks knowledge of fish propagation, a key duty, yet is described as a friend of "Linc" and has strong local ties as a Wellington band-wagon supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linc
Baltiore News
Lowndes
Yryden
Obituaries Crown Prominent Citizens in Delaware State
Prominent citizens pass away across Delaware counties. Mrs. John Williams, aged eighty three, died near Williston after a sudden decline while with her husband, funeral services held, remains sent to Philadelphia. John W. Carroll of Tuckahoe Neck died at 76 after years of illness. funeral at Thawley’s Chapel and interment in Denton. Alexander Johnson, about 82, near Farmington, leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter. oldest director of Delaware Railroad and former governor candidate. Hon. Charles H. B. Day of Dover, 68, died from a paralytic stroke after returning from church. Robert H. Stafford of Brownsville, a farmer, died of pneumonia. Mrs. Stafford and children survive. Benjamin Hitch of Laurel, 80, buried. eleven children survive. An infant daughter of James E. Phillips died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
William F. Liden
Williston
Williams
Tool
Greensborough
Philadelphia
Anna Willis Williams
John W. Carroll
Tuckahoe Neck
Caroline
Hillsborough
George F. Beaven
Carroll
Denton Cemetery
Alexander Johnson
Farmington
Harry 8. Johnson
Dover
N. R. Johnson
Conference Academy
Mr. Day
Delaware
Robert H. Stafford
Brownsville
Del
Laurel
Mr. Hitch
James E. Phillips
Local Notices From Muncie Area Over Week
Mrs Amanda Barwick of Muncie Indiana left for Brooklyn New York after visiting relatives here last week. Mrs Maggie Wyatt of Baltimore returned home after a pleasant visit in this neighborhood. Mrs Charles Beachamp and daughter Miss Clara attended the golden wedding near Henderson on Monday. Mr C E Todd and Emmett Johnson spent several days in Wilmington and Philadelphia last week. Moody and Sankey are in the area but no revival yet. Justice Spoeckerman, sick two weeks, is improving and will be out soon. Farmers are busy feeding oats and preparing ground for corn and other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sanders
Goldsborough
Mr. Davison
Ingleside
T. W. Downing
Rebecca Downing
Clayton
Phebe Riggans
Ida Riggans
Laurel
Iva Newlee
Ollie Coffin
Thomas Lord
Emima Newlee
William Oakes
Henderson
Jane Urry
Charles Urry
Philadelphia
H. C. Jarrell
W. E. Sanders
Kennedyville
William L. Sanders
J. H. Hicks
Charles Beachamp
J. H. C. Legge
Centreville
Carlotta Eliason
Greensboro
Legg
Wm. Henry Legg
T. F. Johnson
Baltimore
James H. Fisher
David Swing
James A. Spence
Wilmington
Annie Fisher
T. Pliny Fisher
C. H. Whitby
T. H. H. Pritchett
Amanda Barwick
Muncie
Indiana
Brooklyn
N. Y
Maggie Wyatt
Clara
C. E. Todd
Emmett Johnson
Moody and Sankey
Justice Spoeckerman
Pain Balm Brings Cure for Rheumatism Says Letter
A letter from C. A. Buller of RD 50c and $1 bottles praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for curing six months of rheumatism in his wife's arms and hands. The note lists H. Duffey Hillsboro and W. E. Brown Denton as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ArRano, Co
Obe
C. A. Buller
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
W. E. Brown
Denton
Town Implements Metal Roof Ordinance for New Buildings
Town commissioners pass an ordinance requiring metal or slate roofs on all new business district buildings. Several residents urged brick-only construction, but that option was rejected. The measure covers the fire-devastated district and takes effect soon.
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Preston
DOA CC
Circuit Court
Aprit U
Levy Court
Towers
Albert G. Towers
Masonic Building
Joseph F. Roop
American Corners
Justice of the Peace
Preston Dramatic Association
Nevada
Willis’ Hall
East New Market
Hobbs
Moxey
Deweese & Oweens
Blockson & Cook
Felton
Porkers
Addicks
Snow Hill
Admante Lodge
Town Hall
Russum
Ira B. Williams
Easton Star
James 8. Willis
Willard C. Todd
Frank W. Redden
Mt. Airey Manufacturing Co
Joseph BE. Butler
J. W. Harris
Fourth
Chester
M. B. Nichols
Remington
Envoy
Marvel
Messrs
John W. Knotts
Charles W.hobbs
Frank P. Covey
Wm. H. Deen
Fleckenstein
J. P. J. Hubbard
Silk's Hall
Cordova
Joseph F. Sisk
Alga Smith
P.S. Reynolds
Charles H. Rose
William S. Jackson
P. Addison Morgan
Charles H. Hose
General Assembly OF Maryland
Senate
Chapel
Talbot County
Smith
Tilghman
Grand Jury
Tuckahoe
Grand
General Assembly
Lewis
House
George L. Wellington
United States
Yeas
Cheston
Barber
Dodson
Hopkins
Bradley
White
Gunter
Birnie
Easton Gazette
Ier
Orphans' Court Proceedings
Federalsburg
Lhe
Thaes
Thoms Culbreth
Journal
Singleton
Sarah OM. Singleton
Charles H. Stinggold
Church Notes
Willams
E. W. Winber
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