Derry-growers tie crates string and spring notes recite
A mix of local notes from Cambridge to Chestertown covers weather frosts injuring goose plum buds to plans for Forepaughs circus visiting Cambridge and Easton. Stories include local rail schedules, farming bets, and a long list of small business and civic updates across Maryland towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry
Cambridge
Easton
Berlin
Stephen Decatur
Denton
John M. Robinson
Andrew Baggs
Ridgely
Smith
uYes
Martin M. Smith
Delaware
P. W. & B. Railroad
Clayton
Chestertown Creamery
Kennedyville
Locust Grove
Galena and
Sassafras
Crumpton
Millington
Two Well Known Physicians Dead in Delaware and Maryland
Deaths of Dr. Charles W. Jefferson of Federalsburg Maryland and Dr. Albert Whiteley of Frederica Delaware are reported. Jefferson, born 1831 near Church Creek, practiced in Federalsburg since 1857 and died after a brief illness. Whiteley, a longtime physician and Democratic figure, died suddenly from a stroke at Frederica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Jefferson
Federalsburg
Denton
Jefferson
Church Creek
Dorchester County
Dr. Carroll
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Sarah E
Robert E. Kemp
Sallie Redhead
A. P. Redhead
Thomas O
R. Kemp
Charles W
George H
Addie
Carrie
Edith
W. A. Mowbray
Prohibition Party
Albert Whiteley
Delaware
Frederica
Whiteley
Whiteleysburg
Maryland and Delaware
School Board Appoints Trustees and U T U Meeting Plans
At Tuesday’s meeting the Gravely Branch and Laurel Grove trustees were filled by George W. Towers and E Madison Towers as replacements for deceased members. An academy at Federalsburg received accreditation for a W C T U meeting upon Silas Sparklin’s request. The board ordered payment of colored teachers and arranged white teachers’ salaries through the Association. Preston academy teachers plan an evening session for the upcoming Teachers’ Association meeting with music, and speeches by Prof. Murdaugh Easton, John G. Gray Sussex, and Col. J. M. McCarter Preston plus an essay by Miss Katie K. Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Towers
Gravely Branch
E Madison Towers
Joseph F. Roop
Laurel Grove
Samuel Butterworth
E. M. Garey
Saulsbury’s
S. W. Slaughter
Academy
Federalsburg
Silas Sparklin
Preston “Academy
Teachers’ Association
Murdaugh
Easton
John G. Gray
Sussex County
Col
J. M. McCarter
Preston
Katie K. Hobbs
Town Commissioners reorganized with Evitts president
At a Monday meeting the town commissioners elected Jonathan Evitts as president and W. D. Meredith as secretary and treasurer. Beauchamp and Cooper named to street committee. Walter J. Roe to lamps. Fourth Street widened last Thursday and minor streets slated for early repair. Shelling and repairs of unpaved thoroughfares to begin soon. County commissioners on Tuesday plan settlement with rate collectors before June 15. Edgar Porter, jailed youth, released by order of Justice Kinnamon after a $1 fine. costs remitted for profanity and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Evitts
W. D. Meredith
Messrs
Beauchamp and Cooper
Walter J. Roe
Fourth
Edgar Porter
Justice Kinnamon
Death of Dir James L Pearce at Burrsville residence
Aged 79, James L. Pearce died Tuesday at his son-in-law Brown Paris’s home near Burrsville after years of illness including cancer. His wife Mrs. Pearce died six weeks earlier. Funeral held at M. E. Church with Rev. Rich and Rev. Townsend. interment in churchyard. Five children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Pearce
Brown Paris
Burrsville
Caroline County
M. E
James H. Rich
George W. Townsend
Public Sales Easton Md May 2 Farm Hotel Newspaper Sold
In Easton Maryland on May 2 a public sale included Mulberry Hill farm of 170 acres near Easton bought by Samuel Dunn of Salem New Jersey for $8000. The brick hotel owned by the estate of the late Samuel Hambleton sold to Charles C Nickerson for $11050. The Easton Star newspaper sold by J Frank Turner to Turner and E H Roe for $3600 with bill of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Mulberry Hill
Frank Pascault
Samuel Dunn
Salem
N. J
Samuel Hambleton
Charles C. Nickerson
Easton Star
J. Frank Turner
Local Notices and Social News from Templeville Area
Mr Samuel Boyer rushed to Philadelphia for his wife s illness following a tooth extraction that led to blood poisoning Doctors report strong hopes for recovery Miss Cecilia Pratt and Miss Eula Reed accompanied him to the city. Pratt and Reed returned Wednesday Our merchants carry large stocks of dry goods and expect a good fruit crop to boost finances Communion services are planned at Templeville May 14 at 10 30 AM with a preparatory lecture Farmers expect to plant if weather holds Mrs Harry C Moore from Frederica visits her ill mother Mrs Joanna Harwood Mrs Edward Pearsful returns home from Easton The Ladies Aid Society elected new officers W S George and family visitest friends in the area Everything indicates a strong fruit yield this year W C T A met at F H Heather s residence Misses Moore Cahallt visit Hartley friends Georgia Clark visits Wilmington Mary West of Henderson visits town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Boyer
Philadelphia
Cecilia Pratt
Eula Reed
City
Pratt
Reed
Boyer
Templeville
Harry C. Moore
Frederica
Joanna Harwood
Edward Pearsful
Easton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jamies Green
Charles ‘S. George
F. H. Heather
Moore and Ca
May Party and Baseball in Ridgely Notes
Ridgely residents held a May party at Mrs. T. L. Day's home with flower decorations. Greensborough and Ridgely nines are slated to play baseball this afternoon in Ridgely. Other items mention A Brigden returning from New York, visits by Nina Stevens and others, and local household chores and visits in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Stevens
Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County
T. L. Day
Greensborough
Ridgely
William Price
Mr. Temple
Mr. Knotts
Templeville
A. G. Smith
Local Improvements and Seasonal Preparations in Greensborough
A vein of improvement opens in Greensborough as Mrs. J. E. Lobstein completes a new pavement and Mr. James Pippin follows suit. Mrs. Lowe adds a porch renovation and housing tenanted by J. B. Draper receives a fresh coat of paint. Cannery prep by A. B. Roe signals collection season ahead. Roe family from Denton visits. Hopkins and wife return from Kent Island. I. T. Kincheloe visits with Sue Kurtz in Henderson. Mrs. Chas. O. Ford of Winchester visits E. M. Dean. Detto Smith of Oakland spends Sunday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lobstein
James Pippin
Lowe
J. B. Draper
A.B. Roe
H. A. Roe
Denton
James H. Hopkins
Kent Island
I. T. Kincheloe
Sue Kurtz
Henderson
Chas. O. Ford
Winchester
E. M. Dean
Detta Smith
Oakland
Sunday School Convention at Choptank District
A district Sunday School convention will be held at Choptank this evening and tomorrow with State Organizer Nock and cornetist E M Hine. Sunday morning sermon uses the text And a little child shall lead them. Children's services at 2 30 PM and a mass meeting at night. Local tragedy reports the drowning death of the Dunham child last Saturday April 29 with funeral Sunday afternoon. Rev A D Dick assisted by Rev Mr Jones presided. Warwick tribe of Red Men recently passed resolutions honoring E H Bowdle who died. Phrenologist Guilford of Ridgely lectured May 1 and 2. Laurel Grove church to be completed in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Ridgely
Ed. Cahall
Philadelphia
Cahalk
Theodore Saulsbury
Thawley
Long’s
Grange Hall
Tuckahoe Neck
Chestertown
R. F. Brattan
C. T. Denroche
Chris. T. Denroche
Old St. Paul's Church
Christ Church
Choptank
Nock
E. M. Hine
A. L. Dunham, Jr
A. D. Dick
Mr. Jones
Preston
M. E. Church
Warwick
E. H. Bowdle
Guilford
Elijah at the Brook sermon uplifts faith and providence
Rev Townsend's talk on Elijah at Cherith, from 1 Kings 17, argues God provides for the prophet through either miracle or natural means. The discourse covers ravens versus Arabians, the concealment of Elijah from Ahab, and parallels with gospel promises that God knows our needs and will supply. It closes with related local notices on church, marriage, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Townsend
Elijah
the Brook
Elijak
Allab
Wilijah
God
Atub
John Brown
Stephen
Nnn
Saul
Tarsus
Samaria
Jordan
Ahab
Orch
Orbo
Oreb
Gilead
Cherith
Isreal
Perm
Ind
Ceretain
Jesus
Judge Robinson Made Chief Judge of Court of Appeals
Governor Brown’s selection of John M. Robinson as chief judge meets broad approval. Robinson, long on the bench, is praised for legal acumen, integrity, and service, with high regard in Maryland and nationwide. The Centreville Observer and Enslon Ledger note broad satisfaction and pride in his elevation. Hillsborough reports a local raid on a parsonage and other town items including milling plans and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Russum, Downes and Lewis
Denton
Brown
J. M. Robinson
Court of Appeals
Harry K. Tubbs
American Union
Alvey
Robinson
Maryland
Boyd
Fourth Circuit
Centreville
Queen Anne’s
John M. Robinson
Legal Fraternity of
Enslon Ledger
Accidents and obituaries mark small town week
Mr Charles Pratt sustained a serious accident near the Delaware line when a mule kicked him fracturing three ribs and raising fears of internal injuries. Miss Hennica Butter died April 21 1893 of bronchial consumption aged 35 years 11 months and 18 days. The week included academic entertainments and a rise of white caps seen on trains across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pratt
Delaware Line
Hennica Butter
Enals
Church Notes on Denton Rectory Fund Drive
Church Notes describe Denton Christ Church efforts to raise funds for a rectory with a circular recounting church growth since 1871. The report lists past constructions at Christ Church and St. Stephen’s Chapel, plus a rise from two to forty eight communicants, and invites all county Sunday Schools to Concord M E for an all day mass meeting on May 14 led by Rev George Nock with Prof Hine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church, Denton
Friends of the Church
St. Mary's Whitechapel
Bishop Lay
E. F. Stearns
St. Stephen's Chapel
Federalsburg
Concord M. E. Church
George Nock
D. D
Baltimore
Hine
George W. Townsend
Politics swirl over next Internal Revenue Collector
Morning Herald reports politicians keep guessing who will become Internal Revenue Collector after Cleveland Wilk’s return from Chicago. A political observer doubts Laird’s selection, predicts an unnamed frontrunner, and says President will heed Senator Gorman. Speaker Vandiver’s allies urge Annapolis run, while Senator Gibson denies Washington talks on a candidate. Gibson met Mr. Rasin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Morning Herald
Cleveland Wilk
Chicago
Laird
Internal Revenue
Gorman
Murray Vandiver
Harford County
Annapolis
House of Delegates
Gibson
Baltimore
Maryland
Washington
Last Saturdays Reports from Fruits and Weather Signs
Reports from Greensborough Federalsburg and Denton describe favorable weather for fruits and crops with growth steady but corn planting delayed by rain. A resignation note from Ridgely Maryland fruit growers prompts action toward resigning from the New York based Fruit and Produce Trade Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Roe
Greensborough
G. Fred. Quidort
Federalsburg
F. C. Ramsdell
Denton
New York
H. S. Curtis
Ridgely
G. Furman & Co
Fruit and Produce Trade Association of
New York City
S. J. Downes
The
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
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Denton Journal
Se State
Vin D. & C. RR
North
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
ALIY
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
George F. Sloan & Bro. Lumber
Judge Robinson
Thomas Hughlett
Lloyd’s Branch
Talbot County
Tred Avoo
Elk River
Little Blackwater
Beaver Dam
Tuckahoe Station
Hughtett
Col. R. J. W. Garey
A.B. Powell
Col. Garey
Erry Peas
Charlies W. Jeferson
Albert Whitteley
Muryidet
Day Bros. & Co
Mr. A. Brigden
State of
Owen Lynch
Minnie Lucas
C. W. Jackson
Seward
Edward Saulsbury
Martin Saulsbury
Choptaunk
Mr. Townsend
Warsaw
Dobry
Paul Gerhardt
Stanistius
Charles W. Diggans
Wilmington
Caroline and
Talbot
Diggans
Queen Anne
Oxford
W. A Sappington
Kent County
Nettie
P. P. Slater
Emanuel P. E. Church
Miss Sappington
Coroline County
J. W. Kerr
R. J. Colston
Lulu Collins
C. H. Whitby, Esq
Frances Fountain
John Robert Fountain
W. H. Anderson
Fannie Legg
George Wilson
Cc. E. Wilson
Milton H. Roe
F. A. Johnson
Ramsdell
Laona
N. Y
Charles LB. Lee
Washington, D.C
Leslie Merrick
Queen Anne's County
J. H. van Gesel
George M. Russum
Centreville Court
James H. Coulbourn
Robert L. Anderson
Garfield
New Jersey
Z.C. Fening, Esq
Harrington
E. W. LeCompte
Edwin
Harelay
Oscar Roe
H. M. Gray
Busick’s
Joseph S. Baily
Chas. Jarrell
Busick
Wm. W. Carr
J. M. Rominson
Hulsborough
Hillsborough
J. M. Brown
H. S. Fisher
John W. Knotts, Jr
Knotts &Thompson
J. A. Morgan
Academy Hall
C. W. Diggans
Emma Wilson
Lawrence
J. W. Wheatley
George Greer
J. C. Clark
P. R. RB
Clayton Cail
J. A. Arters
Greensborough M. E
A. Green
Greenwood
Mr. Alderson
Trinity
Adams
Houston
Peter
Albert Chandler
Marydel
Holy Ghost
W. W. W. Wilson
Utica
Political Matters
Furman & Co
Respy
Wincut—Fountain
Eben S. Wright
Mollier C. Fountain
M. AB. Bisnell
Mny
M.B. Nichols
Preservalene Mfg. Co
Cedar St
Gallen
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro's
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