Local Department Notes and County Updates
The shad fishing season ends today and strawberries go on sale in Denton. Sharp's Island will be renamed Avalon Beach. Baltimore strawberry pickers head to the county. Blue Mountain peaches report uninjured. Various residents report home improvements and new farm equipment sales. A $300 bill from Baltimore City Hospital covers Pasteur treatment for two county children. A fatal shooting in Cambridge leaves Mrs. Della Grace dead. her husband in custody. Queen Anne’s grand jury rejects licenses in Queenstown for six more months of prohibition. Hog losses, hydrophobia cases, and rabid-dog watches continue. Postal delays persist for journals reaching Smithville. Fishermen seek broader fish law coverage for the Choptank region. Public-entertainment plans advance with a reorganized committee and upcoming events. The Rag Picker comedy was staged at Masonic Hall Greensboro with a full cast listing various locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Sharp's Island
Avalon Beach
Baltimore
Blue Mountain
J. H. Fisher
J. H. Nicuolls
Denton Bridge
B. S. Ford
Jonathan Evitts
McCormick
J. R. F. Rochester
Stone
Ridgely
W. C
Sarah Downes
Fourth Street
Della Grace
Cambridge
Allan Grace
Queen Anne’s
Queenstown
Alfred Sigler
Morrill
Rochester
Elizabeth’ A. Turpin
Centreville
Smithville
Ptank Landing
Caroline and
Talbot
Dorchester
Great Choptank River
F. R. Owens
T. P. Fisher
M. B. Stephens
Howard Melvin
Calvin Satterfield
Job Layton
Lawrence Satterfield
Grace Benton
Libbie
Satterfield
Rachel Alfie
Anna Betson
Betsy Benton
Florence Barous
Mee
Por
Meeting of Q A R IR stockholders in Baltimore
The annual meeting of Queen Anne's Railroad stockholders occurred Tuesday at John S. Gittings & Co. in Baltimore. Directors elected include Wesley M. Oler John S. Gittings David Ambach Jordan Stabler Basil B. Gordon John S. Gibbs Charles H. Tilghman Frank Ehlen James Ponder Hiram R. Burton L L Layton Philip L. Cannon. A derailing attempt near Willoughby Queen Anne was thwarted. Plans evolve for cross connections to Centerville and Federalsburg, with signals at Greenwood ready to improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Bank of
John S. Gittings & Co
North and Fayette Streets
Baltimore
William H. Bosley
Hiram R. Burton
L. L. Layton
Philip L. Cannon
Delaware
Messrs. Ambach
Stabler
Gordon
W. B. Oliver
Wilmer Emory
I. W. Troxel
Queen Anne’s and
Greenwood
Delaware Road
Rehoboth
Atlantic Ocean
Philadelphia
Willoughby
Queen Anne
Remarkable octogenarian Captain Griffith of Choptank
Captain Joseph Griffith of Maryland’s Choptank town is eighty eight, vigorous and active after a life spanning seventy six years along the river. He is said to be the oldest fisherman and sailor in the county with forty five years as a boatman. His long career includes decades in fishing and coastwise trade, three marriages, and a large family totaling thirty eight children with many deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Joseph Griffith
Griffith
Heptasophes Excursion to Baltimore
Heptasophs arrange a grand excursion to Baltimore via Queen Anne's Railroad on Thursday June 3. Denton round trip is 1.10 with other stations on the line at reduced rates. Greenwood fare 1.40. Departure Greenwood 6 25 a m return 7 55 p m. Five hours in Baltimore for a day trip or business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Baltimore
Maryland
Denton
Greenwood
Broad Chesapeake
Public Education Progress In Caroline County 1896
The brief outlines Caroline County schools showing 4066 pupils from a 13903 population, 29 percent enrollment. It notes improvements in attendance, school houses, and library offerings, with emphasis on teacher effort, public interest, and need for a larger high school building. Also mentions telephones linking Capt. Hedge Thompson’s Forest Landing dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Stephens
Maryland
Choptank Baseball Club Reorganized Under Manager Collins
The Choptank baseball club reorganized with Frank Collins as manager invites county teams to meet their players. They opened the season with two home wins, beating Hurlock 4 to 2 and Preston 10 to 1, with Blades instrumental for Choptank in both games. J A Wright added a gasoline engine at his shirt factory seeking twenty more female operators. J T Blades returned from Baltimore with new merchandise and W J Wright reports full operation of his saw mill and basket factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Collins
Hurlock Boys
Bradshaw
Hurlock
Blades
Welch
Preston
Wallace and Noble
Ledman
J. A. Wright
J. T. Blades
Baltimore
W. J. Wright
Bethlehem News Bites Local Notes and Farm Prospects
Bethlehem reports a stump machine, first in the county, clears two acres per setting. Miss Bertie Williams gave scholars a picnic with ample cake and ice cream. Wilhelmina Hollanders plant English peas as a special crop. Nettie Bowdle visits sister Mrs. D I Patchett. Mrs C H Arringdale visits Mrs W E Pritchett. Wheat and vegetables look well. Mr R M Messick traveled to Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L Patchett
Bertie Williams
Wilhelmina
Nettie Bowdle
D. I. Patchett
C. H. Arringdale
Harmony
W. E. Pritchett
R. M. Messick
Baltimore
Mare Entangled in Fence Injures Belonging to Mr Alfred Sigler
On Tuesday a valuable mare belonging to Mr. Alfred Sigler became entangled in a wire fence and was badly cut. Dr. Rochester of Denton was summoned to sew up the wounds. Three crates of strawberries were shipped from this station on Thursday, two by Dr. F P Herr, earliest date strawberries have been shipped from here. Mrs William B D Lucas, ill for months, is rapidly convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Sigler
Rochester
Denton
F. P. Herr
Wm. BD. Lucas
Burrsville Visitors and Shipping Plans Mentioned
Mrs Garrett and Mr Fred Thawley of Philadelphia visit their mother Mrs Thawley who is improving. Mr Richard Porter of Cecil county visits relatives in Burrsville. Burrsville merchants propose adopting Denton as their shipping station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Fred. Thawley
Philadelphia
Thawley
Richard ©. Porter
Cecil County
Burrsville
Denton
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Laudation Letter
A letter to the manufacturers from Messrs. Davis & Buzard of West Monterey praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as curing patients doctors could not help, noting that physicians now recommend it. The remedy is sold at 26 and 50 cents per bottle by W. E. Brown in Denton H. Duffey in Hillsboro and R. J. Colston in Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Davis & Buzard
West Monterey
Commencement Exercises of Caroline County Public Schools
The fifth annual commencement will be held in Masonic Hall next Thursday evening. Nineteen graduates from Denton Federalsburg Greensborough Henderson Preston Ridgely academies will present essays, salutatories, and defiles with music by the Greensboro Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Public Schools
Masonic Hall
IL Webster
America
AL. B. Stephens
Charles G. White
Greensboro
M. Anna Price
Eee
Greensboro Orchestra
Iyeewetes
Mary Stack
Ro Rieh
Ae Henry GC. Fisher
Mary F. Johnson
Polk
C. BE. Dryden
Denton Academy
Frank Peters Barnhart
Mary A. Driggus
Mary Fountain Johnson
Frederic Norman Nichols
John Emerson Merriken
Katherine V. McShane
Nellie May Valliant
Federalsburg Academy
Viola Covey
Charles C. White
Leroy G. White
Ridgely Academy
Katharine Hammer
Orphans Court Proceedings Reported Actions and Administrations
The Orphans Court met with Judges Hobbs and Sigler. Anna Maria Wilkinson sought letters of administration for William H. Wilkinson’s estate. Barcus administrators filed an approved inventory for Greenbury Barcus. Levicea A. Noble’s will admitted to probate. Sarah E. Carter’s account of sales of Richard C. Carter’s estate approved. Ann E. Douglass and James H. Douglas authorized to deed property to William H. Douglass from the Douglass estate. James Dixon’s will submitted for probate with notices to heirs. May 25 set for distributees meeting for W. H. Williams estate at the Register's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Hobbs and
Sigler
Anna Maria Wilkinson
William H. Wilkinson
Charles S. Barcus
Martha L. Barcus
Greenbury Barcus
Levicea A. Noble
Sarah E. Carter
Richard C. Carter
William H. Horner
Ann E. Douglass
James H. Douglas
James E. Douglass
James Dixon
Sarah E. Williams
John W. Williamson
W. H. Williams
The Heptasophs Name New Supreme Officers
The biennial meeting of the Supreme Conclave of the Improved Order Heptasophs in Louisville ended with Buffalo, North Carolina set for the next gathering. Salaries for officers were fixed, including Archon 2100, Secretary 2700, Treasurer 900, Organizer 3000, with several officers re elected and new officers named from Baltimore Pittsburgh and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Conclave of the
Improved Order Heptasophs
Louisville
Buffalo
N. C
Supreme Archon
M. G. Cohen
Pittsburg
Olin Bryan
Baltimore
Samuel H. Tattersall
C. H. Ramsay
Boston
J. H. Christian
John W. Oruett
Charles A. Grear
Altoona
Adolph
Farmers Institutes Held Across Maryland State Denton Meeting May 29
William L. Amoss directs institutes through Maryland Farmers will meet in Denton on Saturday May 29 practical illustrations will accompany the lectures Willis P Hazard a noted dairy author from West Chester Pa will discuss cattle subjects Prof S S Heiges United States pomologist Washington will cover various topics Prof James B Robinson State horticulturist will explain pruning grafting budding and related practices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Amoss
Department of Farmers’ Institutes
Maryland Agricultural College
Denton
Willis P. Hazard
West Chester
B. Heiges
United States
Washington
James 8. Robinson
Wantrep Wanted by June Ist in Easton
A short classified seeks a young man with thorough knowledge of dry goods to handle sales. No other applicants considered. Address M. B. Nicuous, Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nicuous
Easton
Democrats Hope to Regain Maryland Power in 1897
The Democratic Party shifts into campaign mode with a nine member steering committee and a June 2 meeting at the Carrollton Hotel, while internal vacancies and resignations fuel activity. Eastern Shore candidates for Comptroller include John R. Pattison, Marion deKalb Smith, George A. Deakyne, and William Collins. George A. Deakyne is also named for comptroller by the Baltimore Argus, with J Frank Ford for clerk of the Court of Appeals and Owen Norris seeking Talbot Senate nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Great Reaper
United States
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Baltimore
Hatterfly W. Talbott
Democratic State Central Committee
Carrollton
Baltimore Sunday Herald
Eastern Shore
Treasury
John R. Pattison
Dorchester County
Marion deKalb Smith
Kent
George A. Deakyne
Caroline County
William Collins
House of Delegates
Talbot County
Baltimore News
The
Baltimore Argus
J. Frank Ford
Court of Appeals
Damages awarded in Clare v Kent County suit trial
In Queen Annes county last week a damage suit for five thousand dollars by Peter Clare against Kent county was tried. A verdict awarded two thousand dollars. Clare alleges his horse fell into a hole in a Melitota road bridge, ejecting him and injuring him seriously. The county denied liability, claiming the horse was a stumbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s County
Peter Clare
Kent County
Clare
Melitota Road
Randolph Weedon
Centreville
Reynolds
Delaware
Charles F. Wilson
Queen Anne’s
Garrettson Smith
S. Roe
W. C. Legg
Queenstown Seeks 1898 Brigade Encampment
Queenstown residents press to host the next brigade encampment with a welcoming invitation from the Queenstown Land and Improvement Company via manager I W Troxel. An authentic map of Eastern Shoretown accompanies the bid and will be filed by headquarters. Adjutant General L Allison Wilmer receives the invitation with thanks as plans remain pending for the summer 1898 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Will of Matthew Hazel probate and church items
The Register of Wills Harrington Delaware has received for probate the will of farmer and local preacher Matthew Hazel who died near Haglett ville five to six weeks ago. The will details burial, one third estate for widow Annie E Hazel, administrators named Olla B Scott and David F Hazel, and other provisions. Church notices report Denton Christian Endeavor Society formation, Preston Church anniversary plans, and St Marys White Chapel delegation to Easton diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Hazel
Register of
Harrington
Kent County
Delaware
Haglettville
Christ
Hartley
Fred Mask
Annie E. Hazel
Olla B. Scott
David F. Hazel
Joseph M. Hazel
Matthew Harzel
M. P. Church
Denton Christian Endeavor Society
C. E. Dryden
Elijah M. Baker
T. Pliny Fisher
William H. Smith
Laura Beauchamp
C. H. Shields
I. J. Moore
E. M. Baker
Mary Smith
Preston Methodist Episcopal Church
Preston Church
Choptauk
Bethlehem
St. Mary’s Whitechapel
Z. P. Steele
Diocese of Easton
Cambridge
J. Oakes Downes
County urged to place guide posts at road junctions
An editorial argues for numerous guide posts and finger boards at road forks across the county. It contends the modest cost would yield clear benefits, aiding travelers, signaling progress, and encouraging residents to value their county. urges property authorities to arrange erecting needed posts countywide.
How the Colonel Got His Commission Tale
The account recalls 1889 Talbot County Fair when Governor Jackson at a reception addressed Johnson as Colonel for all committee members. Johnson replied that he was only Mr. Johnson, not a colonel. The Governor declared him a colonel and ordered his commission sent from Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Jackson
Talbot County Fair
Annapolis
Baltimore
Spring medicines hide base alcohol in tonics and wines
An medical paper authority warns of dangers in temperance drinks and spring medicines. A physician analysis finds most tonics and nerve tonics rely on undiluted alcohol, concealed by strong flavors, offering no real virtue beyond intoxication. Mr. S. L. West advertises a Choptank storehouse for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL MISCELLANY OF LOCAL NOTABLES
Local society notes list visitors from the Queen Anne's Railroad Company and other residents. Names include William H Bosley Douglas H Gordon Basil Gordon De Coursey W Thom John F Williams Wilmer Emory. visits to Baltimore Greenwood Bristol. teacher Bertha M Nichols hosts a pupils picnic with a Brussels rug gift. Several locals journey to England for health and reports on school averages, illnesses, and residents visiting Philadelphia and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Bosley
Douglas H. Gordon
Basil Gordon
de Coursey W. Thom
John F. Williams
Wilmer Emory
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Baltimore
Greenwood
Bertha M. Nichols
Hynson School
E. F. Wilson
England
Wilson
Cambria Hospital
Johnstown
Grove School
Ollie Collins
Daisy Connolly
Rosa Jester
Bertie Taylor
Lizzie Murphy
Levin Taylor
Frank Thowmson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Charles A. Chipley
Anchorage
Col
J W. Bryant
Oakford
Tuckahoe Neck
M. J. Woodford
Centreville
Parnell Johnson
Stephen S. Stone
Ridgely
Allan S. Martin
Company F
Easton
James G. Redden
Stewart
Philadelphia
R. L. Anderson
O. J. Redden
W. J. Brashears
Denton
Judge Moore
Orphans’ Court
Silver-handle knife linked to Maryland Speaker Kemp found
A colored boy in a potato patch near Hobbs found a silver-handled knife bearing the inscription Hon. Thomas H. Kemp Speaker of the House of Delegates of Maryland and the date January 7th 1861. Mr. Towers will forward the artifact to Kemp. Also reports of Clarence M. Catlin’s death at twenty seven, Isaac L. Adkins in Baltimore, and Robert W. Tunis named Norfolk general agent for Adams Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan E. Towers
Hobbs
Towers
Thomas H. Kemp
House of Delegates of
Maryland
Kemp
Isaac L. Adkins
Milford
Eutaw House
Baltimore
Adkins
Easton
Robert W. Tunis
Clayton
Chester
Adams Express Co
Norfolk
M. B. Nichols
George Jones
Talbot
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. U
Levy Court
the Local Department
Q. A.r.ir. Stockholders
Capt. Griffith
Hillsborough
Frederick W- Tabrum
Merritt
Pittsburgh
Tabrum
John H. Emory
Templeville
John DeFord
Joshua Seward
T. C. Hackett
Hedge Thompson
Forest Landing
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Heptasoph
Owen Norris
Queen Anne‘s Court
S. L. West
Clarence M. Catlin
BR. J. Catlin
Senate Stationery Department
Centreville National Bank
Broadkill
Milton
Cap’n
M. H. Sairh
ROYAL
N.Y
Wispar
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