Colonial Favorites at Denton Ball Tonight
Denton residents hear the Colonial Favorites at Masonic Hall this evening. An excursion to Baltimore is planned for Thursday next. Local business and infrastructure notes include a new warehouse project, a brick gas house, and widening works on the Chop Tank river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Grove
Tuckahoe Neck
Masonic Hall
Baltimore
Ccro
Redden & Nichols, Packers
West Denton
John S. Barnhart
Pilchard & Furness
Lighting Company
Albert G. Towers
K. N. Hardcastle
Greensboro
W. R. Peters
Hickmap
John W. Hignutt
Sandsy
Dill
Brownsville
Benjamin C. Draper
John Paris
Burraville
James W.voss
Richards
Hobbs
Anna Butler
Neilson
Frank E
Henry R. Davis
Court House
Local News Roundup from Andersontown and Nearby
Mrs Julia Wright and daughter Corinne Mowbray relocated to Federalsburg while Mr Kirwin Smith left for Edgewater Park New Jersey to take a new post. Dozens connected with area churches attended Easton conference. several locals attended socials, visits, and school events. Miss Lottie Stafford remains critically ill from paralysis. Reubon Corkran takes a pilot post on the steamer Vesper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Wright
Corinne Mowbray
Lottie Stafford
Daniel Cheezum
John Rombold
W. J. Wright
Fred Wright
Ollie Wright
Harry B. Wright
Dover Academy
J. R. Wright
W. T. Davis
Susie Collins
Bar School
Friends
Easten
Mollie Flaharty
Baltimore
Reubon Corkran
Vesper
Elsie Buckley
East
Maryland Day Observed at Preston Academy Celebration of Maryland ideas
Maryland Day was celebrated at Preston Academy with exams readings and recitations on the Maryland Idea and Settlement of Maryland. Patriotic hymns were sung and Dr J L Noble gave the Patriotism address. Visitors attended. Leaders in each class were named with scores and names listed including Lottie Charles Inez Noble Helen Parker James Flaharty Ruby Poole Nellié Vickers Earle Wright Edwin Sisk was thrown from a horse Wednesday and slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Preston Academy
J. L. Noble
Lottie Charles
Inez. Noble
Helen Parker
James Flaharty
Ruby Poole
Nellié Vickers
G.S
Earle. Wright
Edwin Sisk
Maryland Day Observed at Edinburgh School
On March 25 Maryland Day was celebrated at Edinburgh school with Miss Mary E. Jackson as teacher. The program included essays songs and recitations rendered well by students. Flora Conley Ingleside visited sister Mrs. Wm Lamb. Hawkins Everett Church Hill visited his parents Mr and Mrs Amos Everett. Edgar Smith Harrington Del visited Messrs Harvey and James Scotten. Mr and Mrs W H Lamb visited friends in Philadelphia. Hooper Gray sold personal property Wednesday. George Smith enjoyed a few days in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Edinburgh School
Mary E. Jackson
Flora Conley
Ingleside
Wm. Lamb
Hawkins Everett
Church Hill
Amos Everett
Edgar Smith
Harrington
Del
Messrs
Harvey
H.N. Richards
Ridgely
Carvel Station
Queen Anne’s and Kent
Alfred Sigler
Ayerson
Mabel Collins
St. T. Carter
Denton
Flora Taylor
Coursey Hemmons
Wilmington
Hemmon
J. C. Cassell
Brethren Church
Henry Baker
James H. Lynch
Somersville
N. C
Amos Mattox
F. F. Carpenter
Edith Frazier
Ernest Smith
Baltimore
George Sigler
Philadelphia
James Smith
J. H. Smith
Harry Hemmons
Ladies Aid Society of Willis ton Entertained
The Ladies Aid Society of Willis ton was entertained by Mrs. Wm F Liden on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs H T Nuttle Mrs Dr Ward Mrs Atwood Todd Mrs C E Todd Mrs Sallie Neal Mrs James C Collings Mrs H F Stevens Mrs Wm H Beauchamp Mrs India Williamson Miss Fannie Todd Mrs A Meredith Mrs W Todd Mrs T Chaffingh Mrs T Everagam Mrs Vashti Garey Mrs J W F Cooper Mrs Otis M Hignett Mrs R Rice Mrs Alice Bloxsom Mrs Zeb Hor sey Mrs Herman Horsey Mr and Mrs J W Fogle and Miss Minnie B Todd. Mr and Mrs Walter J Kelley of Williston spent several days during conference with Mr and Mrs Lewis K Edgell at Easton.
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Pearl Griffin
Mabel Wilson
Clara Frampton
Ethel Griffin
Maud Clark
Elsie Green
Lydia Hughes
Minnie Dukes
Maud Stewart
Madge Beauchamp
Elma Cade
Hattie Wright
Naomi Rolph
Henry Wilson
Ford Cook
Winnie Liden
Clarence Dukes
Ben Todd
Earle Smith
C. Leslie Walls
Henry Horsey
Harry Cade
W. A. Cohee
Denton
Oak Hill
Easton
A. M. E.bartlett
Charles Gocbnoar
Caroline County
Herman H. Cade
Philadelphia
Lapark
Lancaster County
George W. Park
Seedman, and Florist
Park's Floral Magazine
P. H. McShane
Washington
George T. Redden
Harry A. Roe
Burton W. Parker
James H. Nichols
Virginia
F. M. Eccles
St. Michaels
Robert S. Clark
Tuckahoe
Templeville
Hallingsworth's
Henrietta’ C. Anderson
J. C. Liffey & Co
Emporia
Reginald Béauchamp
Chestertown
Lewes
Elsie Roe
Williston
Hartington
G. Lacey Stevens
Alday Whitby
Baltimore
Harry Ford
Bradstreet’s
J. Thomas Morgan
Weems
Caroline
Georgia Stevens
J. R. Garrigues
C. H. Bullock
Farmington
N. A. Hutson
Lena’ Mutebler
Ladies Aid Society of
Wm. F. Liden
H. T. Nuttle
Dr. Ward
Atwood Todd
C. E. Todd
Sallie Neal
James C. Collings
H. F. Stevens
Wm. H. Beauchamp
India Williamson
Fannie Todd
A. Meredith
W. Todd
T Chaffingh
T. Everagam
Vashti Garey
J. W. F. Cooper
Otis M. Hignett
R. Rice
Alice Bloxsom
Zeb. Hor‘sey
Herman Horsey
J. W. Fogle
Minnie B.todd
Walter J. Kelley
Lewis K. Edgell
Miss Bessye Towers Returns Home From Visit
Miss Bessye Towers returns to Sunnyside after a pleasant visit with friends in Easton and Hillsboro. Mr and Mrs H C Hobbs and daughter Katharine visited Wilmington and Philadelphia this week. Maryland Day observed in school by teacher and pupils. Mr Edgar Stafford returned from Wilmington. Sunday School practicing for an entertainment. Miss Anna Collison visiting her mother.
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Bessye Towers
Sunnyside
Easton
Hillsboro
H. C. Hobbs
Katharine
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Maryland
Edgar Stafford
Anna Collison
Easton Conference Appoints Methodist Ministers
Bishop Cranston led the Easton Conference adjournment with ordinations of W. E. Mathews Alfred G. Brooks F. X. Moore E. H. Dashield J. L. Johnson and W. R. Hirons W. H. Kenney C. W. Smith J. E. Gallagher as traveling elders and deacons. Details list district appointments across Dover Easton Salisbury Wilmington and surrounding churches with many named pastors and supply posts.
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Easton
J. E. Gallagher
Music Hall
Bishop Cranston
Ebenezer Church
Methodist
Baptist
Wilmington
Alfred Smith
Epworth Church
Orphans Court Acts On Multiple Estate Matters
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last A Thurman Garrett applied for letters of administration on the personal estate of Louisa Garrett deceased Bond of Fred R Owens administrator of Celia A Nichols deceased and letters granted by the Register were approved Virginia Draper and Henry R Lewis administrators of Charles Draper deceased presented an account of interest and first and final account of administration which were passed William H Deweese acting administrator of L John Bloxsom presented an account of sales of the personal estate which was approved John M Wooters administrator of M Pratt Wooters deceased presented an account of rents and a first and final account of administration which were passed Levin W Williams and Thomas H Chambers executors of Elisha W Andrew deceased presented releases from Fred R Owens administrator of Tamsey Leverton and of Celia Nichols and from Milcha Harper Mary E Noble and Wm T Kelley administrators et al of Isaac L Noble deceased presented a distribution of the estate of said deceased which was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
A. Thurman Garrett
Louisa Garrett
Fred R. Owens
Celia A. Nichols
Virginia Draper
Henry R. Lewis
Charles Draper
William H. Deweese
L. John Bloxsom
John M. Wooters
M. Pratt Wooters
Levin W. Williams
Thomas H. Chambers
Elisha W. Andrew
Tamsey Leverton
Celia Nichols
Milcha Harper
Mary E. Noble
Wm. T. Kelley
E.t. A
Isaac L. Noble
Literary club meets despite severe weather at Deen home
Despite a cold, wet Saturday evening, members of the Literary society gathered at Mr. Jacob Deen's residence for a pleasant evening with fruit. The next meeting is set for Saturday March 28 at Mr. Chas Todd's home. Mr C H Todd and wife attended conference at Easton last week.
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Jacob Deen
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Items Pastors visit marked service
Several former Hillsboro pastors attended a March 24 Queen Anne Chapel service where each preacher gave a ten minute sermonette. Rev. F C McSorley, Rev. T A H O'Brien, and Rev. F F Carpenter spoke on life, character, and unity, followed by Rev. J T Van Burkalow. Local notes mention a busy conference, construction plans, and assorted town news including mills, canning, and social visits.
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Queen Anne Chapel
Hillsboro
C. W. Smith
Bro. Smith
F.C. McSorley
Pocomoke City
Kent Island
T. A. H. O’brien
Mt. Salem M. E. Church
Wilmington
Del
F. F. Carpenter
Deal’s Island
J. T. van Burkalow
van Burkalow
Branford
Chesapeake
Kennard
M. E. Church
South
Easton
Alfred Smith
J. M. Lindale
Ira Solmmons
Delaware
Local social notes and visits across town
Miss Anna Price returns from Philadelphia after two months with sister Mrs. Mellvaine. Miss Carrie Williams of New York visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Rev. O. T. Baynard stays on for another year. Reynolds Moore of Dover visits his mother Mrs. F. B. Sweeney. Miss Lizzie Melvin of Greensboro visits her brother James Melvin. Miss Grace Hubbard returns from Bethlehem. Cooper Bickling leaves for Wilmington for a new position. School reopens with no smallpox cases. George E. Wright of Aberdeen visits town friends.
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Anna Price
Philadelphia
C. E. Mellvaine
Carrie Williams
New York
Wm. Williams
O. T. Baynard
Reynolds Moore
Dover
F. B. Sweeney
Lizzie Melvin
Greensboro
James Melvin
Grace Hubbard
Bethlehem
Cooper Bickling
Wilmington
Aberdeen
Cecil and Kent Railway Granted Elkton Street Franchise
The Cecil and Kent Railway Company, holder of the Elkton Fredericktown trolley franchise via Chesapeake City, secures a local Elkton street franchise and deposits a $2000 bond with the City Council.
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Cecil & Kent Railway Company
Elkton
Fredericktown
Chesapeake City
Colonial Favorites of Boston Tonight at the Hall
The Colonial Favorites of Boston will entertain an audience tonight. Miss Eichorn, a young violinist praised by national critics, is noted for a fire dash rich tones and a soulful touch. The program promises a performance that will let the violin speak for itself.
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Boston
Miss Etchorn
Eichorn
Levy court actions and appointments reported
In the levy court on Tuesday last Walter H. Lord constable of the Seventh district filed his bond J S Frock was awarded the contract for toilet room fixtures in the court house A petition asked for the appointment of Abner Spencer as keeper of Tuckahoe bridge W B Harris Goldsboro was appointed constable of the First Election districts Certificates of insanity for George W Hoffman were filed and it was ordered that he be sent to an asylum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Court
Walter H. Lord
J. S. Frock
Court House
Abner Spencer
Tuckahoe Bridge
Harris
Goldsboro
George W. Hoffman
Finest local music teacher offers lessons on Gay Street
A renowned music teacher, graduate of the Maryland School for the Blind, is visiting the area. Call at his extended Gay Street residence for information and reasonable rates. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Maryland School For the Blind
Gay Street
Farmers oppose closing Wye Mills post office in Queen Anne's
Farmers near Wye Mills in Queen Annes County object to discontinuing the local post office. They oppose the shutdown while accepting rural free delivery in principle, seeking to keep the Wye Mills facility.
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Wye Mills
Queen Anne’s County
Davi Rodway Builds New Home Addition
Davi Rodway undertakes a home improvement project adding an extension to his residence. The work aims to expand living space and increase property value while preserving existing structure.
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Davi Rodway
Not Guilty Verdict After Short Jury Deliberation
The jury in Elmer Collins's wife murder case returned a verdict of not guilty after about three hours. Eight to four on the first ballot, with others moving on subsequent ballots. Foreman Tunnell announced the verdict amid applause as Collins and his family embraced. Attorney-Generals Ward and Richards offered congratulations. The defendant attributed his acquittal to the grace of God and planned to visit his brother in Chieffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Collins
Collins
Mr. Tunnell
Ward
Richards
Ciiefield
W. H
Williams
Georgetown Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church
Lore
Ratcliff estate sale near Easton nets 19700 dollars
John M. Elliott buys from Richard C Ballyday and William P Semple the Ratcliff estate on the Tred Avon near Easton for 19700 dollars. Salisbury Advertiser notes Easton conference antibribery resolutions may germinate into action. Capt Jack Kerr lands first shad of season in Queenstown harbor, weighing eight pounds. State Normal School Frostburg summer session runs June 16 to July 15 with no tuition. Miss Stafford's millinery to be shown Wednesday and Thursday. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Elliott
Richard C. ‘Ballyday
William P. Semple
Marietta Powell’ Gibson
Ratcliff
Tred Avon
Easton
Salisbury Advertiser
Easton Saga
Jack Kerr
Queenstown
State Normal School
Frostburg
Jane
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Public Business Calendar
Crecur Court
Oxlaans
the Local Department
Clark
Church Matters
I. J. Moore
M. E
J.T. Richardson
Jennie Stafford
Andersontown
Preston
Edinburgh
Baker
P. E
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J. D. Reese
Bridgeville
W. R. Mowbray
Burrsville
Harry Taylor
Cambridge
E. C. Macniabel
Camden
L. W. Layfield
Canterbury
E. C. Sunfield
Church
Creex
J. H. Gardner
Crapo
B. F. Jester
J. T. Richardson
Dover—Armory
Daniel Wilson
Wesley
L. E. Barrett
East New Market
G. E. Wood
Ellendale
Buckson
Elliott’s Island
Thomas
E. C. Atkins
Hooper's Island
J. M. Collins
Hurlock
G. W. Townsend
Houston
J. H. Wilson
Lakesville
T. S. Barrett
Milford
S. M. Morgan
Willis
Milton
L. P. Corkran
Nassau
C. W. Strickland
G. C. Williams
Salem
J.W. Briscoe
Seaford
W. L. White
J. M. Mitchell
Vienna
W. H. Kouney
Williamsburg
H. B. Kelso
Bayside
J. H. Mitchell
Batterton
Middletown
C. T. Wyatt
Millington
E. R. Sitet
Neavitt
F. L. Mumford
Odessa
J. M. Artérs
Oxford
L. J. McDougle
Piney Neck
T. H. Jonas
Pomona
Milton McCann
W. E. Gumby, Ridgely
G. R. Ellis
Rock Hall
Warren Burr
Royal Osk
W. W
White
Bounds
Smyrna
Albert Chandler
Still_Pond
T. F.beauthamp
Sadlersville
W.C. Bennett
Talbot
Robert Roe
Tilghman's Island
J. R. Cannon
Townsend
J. H. Beauchamp
Trappe
F.D. Bloxton
Wye
Conway
W. W. Brunk
Troy
Salisbury
Adam Stengle
Annamessex
J. W. Colona
Asbury
T. E. Terry
Berlin
G. L. Hardesty
Bethel
E. N. Cantwell
Bishopsville
R. H. Lewis
Cape Charles
Edwin Gardner
Clincotesque
W. B. Guthrie
Crisfield
S. N. Pilchard
Crossentown
J. F. Ayres
Deals Island
Delmar
Z. H. Webster
Fairmount
R. T. Coursey
Frankford
G. R. Neese
Fruitland
C. H. Williams
Girdletree
J. H. Geoghegan
Guinboro
W. M. Hills
Holland's Island
D. H. Willis
Laurel
H. C. Turner
Mardella Springs
W. F. Atkinson
Malion
W. S. Matthews
Millboro
L. R. Lanney
Mount Pleasant
F. J. Cochran
Mount Vernon
W. Hastings
Nanticoke
E. H. Derrickson
Newark
W. E. Matthews
Onaucook
J. P. Dutten
Parsonburg
J. A. Brewington
Hl. E. Poole
Powellville
Howard Davis
Princess Anne
A. H. Covey
Quantico
Pocomoke Circuit
W. R. McFarlane
Riversdale—Supply
J. 5S
Borgman
Roxana
J. E. Graham
St.Peter
Tangier
W. W. Sharp
Westover
F.X. Moore
Whitesville
T. R. van Dyke
Robert Watt
Presiding Elder
Bethel and
Summit
E. H. Collins
Charleston
T. N. Given
Cherry Hill
O. W. DeVenish
E. H. Dashiell
Chester
L. P. Karholsen
Christiana
J. T. Prouse
Claymont
Snupply
G. R. Tompkins
Cobra
C. N. Jones
Delaware City
Omar Jones
Ebenezer
T. B. Hunter
Elk Neck
W. P. Taylor
Perryville
W. E. Greenfield
Port
Asbury—H
Dulaney
Brandywine
G. P. Jones
Cookman
J. W. Jones
Eastlake
John Irance
Elsmere
Frank Gray
Epworth
A. W. Lightbourn
Grace
Wnm
Wirthing
Harrison Street
J. W. Easley
Kingswood—Supply
W. T. Hammond
Madaley
E. E. White
Mount Salem
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Fowling Creek
Lowell
Jack Frost
State Board of Education
Caroline High School
Lord Baltimore
Mary Sylvester
Olivia Passapae
Reesé Fullerton
America
Emily Knotts
Brent
Catharine Dukes
Lewis
Commonwealth
Annie Mull
T. P. Green
Bridgetown
Greenaboro
Calvin Dill
Cordova
Louis Schabinger
John Green
New York City
W. Christopher Jump
Sandtown
Mt. Olivet M. P
William H. Greenlee
Robert H. Davis
People of
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