Local Department reports varied town news and events
Denton mill resumes operations and Berry train schedules loom. Willsborough baseball loss noted. crafts, millinery and residence work update Willow Grove Greensborough Ridgely events. Obits include Horn, Smith, Todd, Mason. German Baptist meeting May 24. Ridgely park reorg and first horse race this afternoon. Jackson to be hanged for murder. forge fraud exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalshure
Denton
Willsborough
J. Colby Smith
Willow Grove
Beauchamp
Cora Jackson
Downs’ Chapel
Greensborough
Henry R. Lewis
Trial clears Rev. J. D. Kemp of immorality
The Smyrna Delaware church inquiry found Rev. J. D. Kemp not guilty of immorality in the case of alleged attempts to alienate another man’s wife. The committee held that he engaged in very great discretion and unministerial conduct, meriting rebuke, but he returned to preach at Still Pond. No removal planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kemp
Smyrna M. BE
J. D. Kemp
Still Pond
M. E
T. G. Lockard
Betterton
T. F H. Haynes
J. M. Collins
J. A. Arters
Albert Chandler
Adam Stengle
W. O. Hurst
W. R. Mowbray
F. F. Carpenter
E. H. Hynson
Kemp
Alfred Smith
Easton
Smyrna, del
County board weighs jail water supply and kitchen proposal
Denton county commissioners on Tuesday considered a safer water source for the jail after Dr. George backed Dr. Lee’s warning that deep pump water could endanger inmates. They noted past $600 attempts to drill a good well and urged caution before further outlays. The board also heard appeals on property assessments and received election results showing D. H. Tubbs and W. H. Deweese reelected as commissioners, with a recommendation to hold an election for three more town commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Lee
Board of Commissioners
Messrs
D. H. Tubbs
W. H. Deweese
Denton
Edward Lester Convicted of Murder in Second Degree
In Queen Annes court last Saturday Edward Lester colored was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Fletcher Bias colored on December 11 1893. They were in a forest to cut wood Bias felled by a blow to the head over a pair of boots he wore. The defense claimed weak mindedness from epileptic fits supported by witnesses. The jury convicted after brief consultation and Lester was sentenced to 18 years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s
Wm. Jackson
Jackson
Lenger
Queen Anne’s Court
Edward Lester
Fletcher Bias
Bias
J. Edward Lester
Death of Rachel Perry at 91 near Marydel
Rachel Perry died near Marydel on May 6 1804 aged 91 years. She lived a long life and was known in the community. Her passing marks the end of a lengthy life and is noted in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala A. Mason
H. A. H. Mason
Denton
Choptank Nears Municipal Rise with New Bridge
The Linchester river bridge progresses toward completion by June 1, promising central town status for Choptank. A Preston to Choptank mail service petition seeks a route to Hurlocks, enabling daily mail at 1 350 pm instead of 5 30 pm. New Kansas resident RR Butler builds a second dwelling, a local boom signal. Soft crabs abundant, two hundred fifty per tide. Captain C W Wright visited from Baltimore. Lizzie E Wright led a well attended school picnic. Shirt factory back to full time after a slow spell. J H W Craft restarted his saw mill this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linchester River
Preston
Choptak
Choptank
RR. W. Butler
Kansas
C. W. Wright
Baltimore
J. H W. Craft
Local notes on visits and rail plan ripple through town
Community chatter runs from visits to Clayton and Wilmington to croquet grounds and a busy recreation scene. A major railroad talk in Baltimore outlines a plan to take the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Co out of receivership, extend lines on the Eastern Shore linking with the Baltimore and Ohio, and move freight via a Jersey connection, including a new tunnel timetable to speed coal and freight to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore Si
Baltimore &Astern Shore Railroad Co
Baltimore & Ohio
Maryland
Ballimore & Eastern Shore Co
Willaid Thompson
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New Deal
Baltimore & Eastern Shore Co
Geen City
Worcester County
Claiborne
Talbot County
Easton and Elkton Railway Co
Baltimore & Eastern Shore
Easton
Chestertown
Kent County
Childs
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Eastern Shore
Peninsula
John W. Garrett
Locust Point
Canton
Bombay Week
Delaware Bay
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Bayside
Baltimore & Ohio Co
Bo & O.co
Bod O
Baltimore & Whio
Childs Station
Lambeson's
Baltimore & Delaware Bay
Bombay Hook
Jersey Southern Division
New York
Morgan Mikes an Assignment of His Property
Hillsborough merchant J A Morgan Mikes assigns his property to James N Todd trustee for creditors. A bond of ten thousand dollars is filed. Trustees say Morgan has ample assets to pay debts but faces delays in collecting large mercantile accounts. Todd expects a quick fair adjustment and resumption of business.
Charles Thomas jailed for disorderly conduct and wife beating
Charles Thomas, an elderly offender described as colored and crippled, was tried by Magistrate Hutson on Tuesday. He faced charges of disorderly conduct swearing fighting and wife beating linked to liquor. He received a 30 day jail term and a $5 fine plus costs, with potential 60 days if unpaid. The magistrate noted prior appearances and warned he would be sent to the House of Correction if he reoffends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomas
Hutson
Charles
House of Correction
Strife at Masonic Hall entertains Dentonians
Sadlersville amateur group staged Strife at Masonic Hall on Friday night. Miss Miriam Sheppard sang two solos with Mrs Walter Morgan on accompaniment. the cast included Judge Buttons and many local players. A Tooleys Alabama case notes Chamberlain remedy helped a sick visitor. druggist Wm E Brown stocked it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadlersville
Dentonians
Masonic Hall
Miriam Sheppard
Walter Morgan
Judge Buttons
R. F. Gadd
Harold Thomas
J. W. Pointer
Henry Anneell
C.J. Sadler
Amos Thompkins
Hazell Booker
Horatio Squad
Alfred Walls
Hands von Sandt
Fred. Booker
Julius
WL Evnoas
Neb
Charles Clues
Poheemann
Seward Barwick
Laura Bell
Miriamm Sheppard
Mr. Hancell
Mies Carrie
BL Roe
Dolly
Sadie Chance
Stevens' Store Offers Low Prices On Calicoes And More
B G Stevens of Williston returns with a full stock of general merchandise. Calicoes at 60 cents per yard, percales 10 cents, bleached and unbleached muslins about 6 cents, suits from 3.50 to 6.50, boys' suits 1.50 to 3.50, ladies vests to 25 cents, shirts 25 cents, ladies and children’s hose 5 cents, men's hose seven cents. Also endorsements for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy by Dr S E F Scott. Second-hand farm implements for sale including a Dearborn binder and one wheel reaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stevens
Williston
Wilkiston
S. E F. Scott
Blue Ridge
Harrison Co
Chamberlain
W. Kb. Brown
Por Saub
Miss Bessie Phillips Attends Friends Meeting in Philadelphia
Miss Bessie Phillips, a Hambleton school teacher in Talbot, traveled with her parents Dr and Mrs J. Lips to attend the Yearly Meeting of Friends in Philadelphia this week alongside Mr W T Kelly and his son Dr L D Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Phillips
Hambleton School
Talbot
J. 2. Phillips
W.T. Kelly
L. D. Kelly
Yearly Meeting of Friends
Philadelphia
Denton Residence For Sale Ad By W J Dunnock
W J Dunnock advertises a fine residence in Denton for sale. The notice highlights the property features and invites inquiries to arrange viewing and purchase details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dunnock
Denton
Commencement Exercises at Masonic Hall Countywide event
Commencement exercises for county public schools were held at Masonic Hall on Thursday evening with over a hundred attendees unable to gain admission. The hall was full and decorated with flowers as a programme featured invocations, readings, an address to graduates, diploma presentations, a valedictory, and a musical segment. Afterward graduates and guests dined at the Brick Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Samuel Edson
Stephens
Lillie BE. Dots
Netlie W. Fisher
Tien
Eva M. Davis
Dunnon
Mattie Chase
IL. Webster
Chaplain
Harry A. Ree
B. H. Johnson
James Swann
T. Pliny
Nine Wo man’s College ladies visit Denton on steamer Chow
Nine young ladies from the Wo man’s College Baltimore chaperoned by Mrs Dolin M Carter and Mrs W C West paid a brief visit to Denton arriving by the Chow on Saturday and returning Sunday. They were entertained at the Brick Hotel and some brought cameras to photograph the old courthouse the Brick Water and Choptank scenes. A moonlight row ride and an impromptu dance followed with several named guests from Baltimore Mt Washington and Wilmington among the visitors Simai Brich Grace Summers Janet Palmer Timilie Reinhard Sarah Basliss Christine Carter Mabel Carter Mary J Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s College
Baltimore
Dolin M. Carter
Mt. Washington
W. C. West
Denton
Old Court House
Simai Brich
Grace T. Summers
Janet McP. Palmer
Timilie Reinhard
Sarah. Basliss
Month West
Christine Carter
Mabel Carter
Mary J. Field
Wilpington
Del
Marriages and social visits noted in local county
Perseunt items announce the wedding of Dr flames W Stack formerly of this county and Miss Annie C Robinson of Baltimore next Thursday evening. Others include Mrs Harper and Miss Libbie Satterfeld guests of Ah and Mrs Te R Hooper Seaford. Gosling visits relatives in Lower Dorchester. Miss Mamie Hyitts hosts friends from Sadlersville. Mr and Mrs JN Todd return from Princess Anne. Mrs Mary W Reynolds and son Willian visit Caroline friends. Miss Corne Richards visits Miss Minnie Noble Federalsburg. Mr A D Jones Goldsborough hosts Hartington friends. Mr J EK Tyler Easton Gaette visits. Mr Samuel Griffin travels to Virginia for berry crop. Meg and Mrs John Edson of New York are guests at the rectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flames W. Stack
Annie C. Robinson
Baltimore
Harper
Libbie Satterfeld
Greensborough
Te. R. Hooper
Seaford
Gosling
Lower Dorchester
Mamie Hyitts
Sadlersville
Atr
J.N. Todd
Mary W. Reynolds
Willian
Caroline
Corne Richards
Bridgeville
Minnie Noble
Federalsburg
A. D. Jones
Goldsborough
Hartington Friends
Samuel Griffin
Virginia
Meg
John Edson
New York
School commissioners announce several new principals and teachers
The Greensborough Academy and TWillsborough Academy each gain a new principal Miss Sue H H Kurtz and Miss Catharine Tackett, along with several teachers including Miss Minnie Noble at Bee Tree and Miss Lillie R Green at Lidens. The board schedules county exams for June 7 and 8, and contracts for repainting county school buildings in the lower part are awarded to Mr W A Mowbray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue HH. Kurtz
Greensborough Academy
Catharine Tackett
Twillsborough Academy
Minnie Noble
Bee Tree
Minnie Yields
Uarmony
Gussie Smoot
Oak’s
Mamie Whiteley
Poplar Neck
Lillie ‘R. Green
Liden’s
W. A. Mowbray
Delegates Form County Union at Easton Convention
Delegates organized a County Union after noon recess naming Rev. EP Day president Rev. T J Limbert vice president and Miss Annie Chirk secretary They plan to reconvene on the 26th in Denton to map plans for an early county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Limbert
Annie Chirk
Denton
Religious society notices and services across Hillsborough and surrounding towns
Religious calendars list the Epworth League events at Hillsborough and Ames AMOP churches with free will offering on May 25, ice cream and cake, welcomes youth sermons by Rev ZYW Welter and Rev HL Day. Denton district calls for delegates, New York preacher Rev Herman Crowfield at Preston, Greensborough Epworth League work praised, upcoming camp meeting planned at Chilton woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. YW
Young Ladies
Hillsborough
Epworth League
Department of Christian Work
CL HL Day
Christian Endeavor Society
Ames’ AM. OP
J. E. Towers
Merriken
Fred Paisley
Miamie Hobbs
William Willey
Cle. Day
Caroline County Christian Endeavor Union
Denton
Christian Endeavor Union
Herman Viz. Crowsield
New York
New Jerusalem
Preston
W. W. Sharp
Greensborough
J. A. Arters
Hillsborough M. E. Church South
Efiblsborough M. EB
Christ
Chilton’s Woods
Thawley’s
Ridgely M. I. Church
Grand assortment of boys and men clothing in new styles
In our Boys' Department prices from $2.98 to $5 for knee pants suits and rare taste lines. hats, caps, and mats offered with up to 25 percent discount versus competitors. Yeoman's Hats are sole agents, with men’s furnishings and dress shirts at 50 cents to $1.50 and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman
America
Interesting Political News Notes From the Starday Neves
Gov Brown declines state wide special elections in the First and Fifth districts leaving two candidates per district next fall. Eastern Shore leaders favor Clayton J. Purnell of Worcester for Congress if he joins. Ex Gov Jackson may skip Congress amid party friction in Wicomico. Dorchester primaries heat up with Pattison Johnson backing and German faction led by Dr. Benjamin Smith and Alonzo Miles opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starday
Brown
Clayton J. Purnell
Worcester
Purnell
Worcester County
Wicomico
Jackson
Congress
Toadvin
Dorchester County
Pattison
Johnson
Benjamin Smith
Alonzo Hb. Miles
Pattison-Johnson
Tax-Payers Urged to Settle Delinquent County Taxes Now
County tax books are in the collector's hands for immediate tax collection. All delinquent taxpayers must pay their taxes at once to avoid further action by the county.
Tax Bills Delinquent Seized and Sold by Sheriff
Public Local Laws of 1892 authorize sheriff action on April first for unpaid taxes. Sheriff to seize levy advertise and sell delinquent property and remit collected amounts to the Treasurer by June first.
Property Sale Notice Under Law
Public sale of property will occur as required by law. Advertisements will announce the details and the date of sale, with observation of all legal procedures.
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Smiates
D&c. R. RL
Fost & North
Stave
van D. & C. OR
the Local Department
Thomas R. Green
Marydel
Smith & Redden
Denton Bridge
D. D. Todd
Ridgely
T. A. Smith
Myersdal
Pillsbury
George M. Russum
Luther H. Gadd
Edwin C. Fields
George A. Deakyne
James N. Todd
R. Fletcher Smith
Edmund Smith
Emily Masten
Harrington
Burrsville
Mr. Smith
Caroline County
Andrew J. Todd
Washington Smith
Hynson
Ridgely Driving Park Association
Austin Pierce Traner
Andrew Baggs
John Baggs
H. N. Rickards
Albert Morgan
G. A. Deakyne
BE. S. Turpin
R. W. Rickards
Howard Barwick
Gilbert Hagadone
P. Jl. McShane
Robert Flounders
Levy Court Business
Lizzie E. Wright
Wisborough
Wilbur P. Fleming
Charles Rees
Clayton
C. A. Ringgold
Harry Barton
Queen Anne
J. M
Hy Lay Beaven
Nell
Davis
Sparklin
Rev
S. M. Morgan
Wilmington
Eugene Bonwell
William Pennington
Kate Duffey
Washington
T. B. Saulsbury
J. M. Beaven
Miss Upshur
J. A. Morgan Mikes
Police Court News
Tooleys
M. C. Tisler
Wm. E. Brown
J. EK. Tyler
Easton Ga Atte
County Union
Cirbthun Endeavor Societies
TYLES
Elims Acme Hall
Baltimore & Charles Sta
O.m.hignutt
Wirliston
Nfl
Openfinf
Wal Baking LP
United States Government Food Report
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St. N
Journal
John C. Cook
Succesor
Lawyers & Co
Southern Fruits and Vegetables
Callowrill Street
Pennsylvania
Two John’s Landing
GEO. M. Russum
N. A. Hutson
W. F. Fowers
W. OH. Thawley
GEO. F. Sloan & Bro
Light St. Wharf
Law
Geo. H. Berry
Rudolph Anklam
Smithville, Md
James T. Mullin
Niewsport
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