Denton Local News Roundup and Market Notes
Denton market reports show wheat at 6 24 cents per bushel and prices for local goods. Vendors including J T Dennis Preston promote notices while steamer and schooner traffic move ships and coal. Local improvements include a new post office request near Downes station and plans for a Queen Anne Railroad pavilion and bath houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Dennis
Preston
T. Pliny Fisher
Snowden Farm
Avalon
Maggie
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Ridgely
Denton
Enterprise
Laurel
George T. Redden & Co
Mark H. Smith
Fitzhugh Bros
Rehoboth
Brown
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Downes’ Station
Queen Anne
R. W. Knotts
Caroline
B. F. Edgell
W. W. Seward
Jas. T. Sylvester
Mary J. Fisher
F.jd. Willoughby
Willoughby & Co
Camden Street
Baltimore
Commisson House
Willoughby
E. S. McNaul
Lock Haven
Conn
King Iron Bridge Company
Watt's Creek
Williston
James H. Nichols
Denton Bridge
Federalsburg Greensboro Theigh High School Commencements
Commencement programs announced for Federalsburg Denton and Greensboro. Denton High School holds Wednesday evening exercises in the town hall with 300 invitations issued and free admission for immediate families. guests seated publicly. Greensboro and Henderson Academy graduates honored at Mozart Hall with address by Rev. Aloysius Green and music by quartet. banquet at Greensboro Hotel follows. Federalsburg Grammar School marks its first annual commencement in Music Hall with four graduates reading essays and diplomas presented by School Commissioner Stevens. reception later at Hotel Mowbray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Jessie Vivien Kerr
George S. Fitzhugh
William S. Crouse
the Meadows
Ida Wilson Downes
Alice Anita Smith
Miss Kerr
Miss Kerr; Class Prophecy, Mr. Thomas Jones
Henry C. Fisher
Jessie Crouse
Rev. C. D. Harris
Miss Downes
Miss Cronse
Salome Garay
Dora C. Gelletty
Mary E. Price
Elsie S. Smith
Dora C. Golletly
Williston
Ridgely
Wickline
M. E
Matthew
Crouse
Greensboro
Henderson
Mozart Hall
Denton High School
J. D. Plummer
Bradie Coursey
Richard Merriken
Manning Merriken
Edith Harrington
Alice Meredith
Va Méwlee
Patsy Pritchett
Addie Cohee
Aloysius Green
Merriken
Laura Davis
M. Edith Frampton
M. B. Stephens
H. F. Stevens
J. M. Lindale
Louise Sawtelle
George Williams
A Eugene Field Recital By Miss Kerrs Elocution Class
The elocution class of Miss Sophie Kerr presents a recital on Saturday evening May 27 featuring half Eugene Field verses and half from other authors. Participants include Dora Gelletty Caro Redden Ethel Anderson Pearl Griffin Mira Stevens Blanche Hobbs and Master Stanley Deakyne with Pauline Virginia Herring soprano and Jessie Vivien Kerr pianist. Admission is charged to cover expenses with reserved seats at Blackiston's for 15 cents and general admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Field
Sophie Kerr
Dora Gelletty
Caro Redden
Ethel Anderson
Pearl Griffin
Mira Stevens
Blanche Hobbs
Stanley Deakyne
Pauline Virginia Herring
Br Redden's New Cannery Near River
Mr. George T. Redden builds a fruit packing plant near the railroad on the river's west side. The main building measures 100 by 30 feet, with a 20 by 26 feet process room and a 20 by 24 feet boiler room. Machinery is fully modern and water from the well is tested as pure and suitable by chemists. A final note mentions a small boy enjoying walking barefoot around the site.
Lightning strikes house chimney cause fatal dog alert
A lightning bolt hit Ollie Hubbard’s house on Williamsburg road. It ran down a stovepipe to the floor, killing a dog and frightening the sleeping family. Also, Albert Poole buys a Main street lot to clear and grade for a lawn. Hurlock fire destroys a block including two stores and a millinery. Various local notices follow including visits, accidents, and sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Hubbard
Williamsburg Road
Albert Poole
Main Street
Galloway
Baltimore County
Geo. Galloway
James Biedel
Cambridge
Clark
Mary Miles
Vienna
Charles Shaw
C. M. Davis
Jabez Wright
Hurlock
J. M. Wright
Miss Nelson
Harrington
Prof. Nelson
E. E. Goslin
Hurlock Preacher Appointed Bishop Amid Gifts and Renovations
Hurlock greets Brother Chandler as the new pastor with unanimous support and a $200 salary raise. The church will be renovated as crowds pack services. Cambridge carriages shift trade to town leaders, while Williamsburg rail workers relocate here amid a Tuesday night fire that destroyed Bonner hardware, Morris general, and Payne millinery stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlock
Chandler
Cambridge
Upper Dorchester
W.N. Wright
Williamsburg
Benjamin Harvey
W. E. Bonner
S. ‘Morris
Hobba Christian Endeavor Society Growing Strong
Hobba Our Christian Endeavor Society is flourishing with members. A social was held at Mr. Robert Starkey's home near Andersontown. Individuals traveled to Baltimore for business, a new store opens soon, and other residents visit relatives or travel. Strawberries are being shipped from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Christian Endeavor Society
Robert Starkey
Andersontown
J. Williams
Baltimore
Stella Collins
Grace Towers
Walter Kelley
Foster Boyer
Misses Towers and
Holbrook
Sunny
Choptank Opens Baseball Season With Win Over Preston
Choptank opened the season last Saturday with a 9 to 6 victory over Preston despite rain. Baker and Wright formed the battery for Choptank while Collins and Noble played for Preston. Baker’s catching was flawless as no ball passed him. The next game is set for May 27 at home and the team invites clubs to arrange summer games via Harvey Baker Emaline Wright and Clarence Wright of Seaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Baker
Wright
Choptank
Collins
Noble
Harvey Baker
Emaline Wright
Clarence Wright
Seaford
Fred Bowdle
Federalsburg
Mirs
Kelley Bowdle
Clara Baker
Baltimore
John Baker
Rache Messick
Perry Messick
Whooping Cough Cure Praised by Mother
A South Burgettstown mother recalls her boy nearly dying from whooping cough and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a dramatic recovery after a few doses. She reports one bottle cured him entirely and calls it the best cough medicine she has used. Sold by Hugh Duffey Hillsboro Ridgely and Denton suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. I. Moore
South Burgettstown
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
P. E. Garis- Wam
Gaars Mills
German carp become plentiful in local waters
German carp, introduced not long ago as pond fish, have thriven and spread through streams after ponds failed to yield table fare. They weigh five to fifteen pounds and fetch low prices, but their appetite for green peas and garlic, plus their impact on shad spawning, raise concerns they may become a seasonal curse like English sparrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton
Faderlands
Williston circuit to hold August camp meeting at Concord
First quarterly conference for Williston circuit met at Concord on Saturday and approved an eight day camp meeting from August 1. Caroline circuit of the Methodist Protestant Church also plans a camp meeting at Chilton's on the same dates. Local organizers C A Smith C W Hobbs J W Clark Joseph Hobbs and the pastor will announce privilege sales in due course. A German Baptist Brethren love feast at Boonsboro led by Elder Isaac Barto drew near unanimous attendance and order. The next morning Elder Barto preached to a large crowd. The M P Church quarterly meet in Denton Ridgely and surrounding hours and sites were set for May 21 services. The Baltimore A M E Conference at Annapolis issued appointments including Denton B E Grinage Ridgely John D Banks and A Rochester. St Paul’s Guild of Willsboro to host a strawberry and ice cream festival May 26 and 27 on the schoolhouse green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Concord
Caroline
Thawley’s Chapel
Chilton’s
C. A. Smith
C. W. Hobbs
J. W. Clark
Joseph Hobbs
Boonsboro
Isaac Barto
Talbot County
Barto
M. P
Denton
Ridgely Church
Baltimore A. M. BK
Annapolis
BE. P. Grinage
Ridgely
John D. Banks
Marydel
A. Rochester
St. Paul's Guild
Willsboro
Sehect House Green
Green and
Maple Sts
Orphans Court approves estates and probate actions
At the Orphans Court meeting on Tuesday J Y King executor of J W Steiner presented debt lists administration and distribution which were approved. The will of John E Nichols was admitted to probate. James C Collins administrator of John Collins presented separate debts and first administration account which were approved. The will of Julia A Lowe was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Wm H Deweese. Bond filed and approved. Warrant issued to appraisers C Percy Dunning and Henry W Hughes. Inventory returned and order to sell granted. Daniel W Moore executor of Jas H Moore returned an inventory which was approved and order to sell granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
J. Y. King
J. W. Steiner
John E. Nichols
James C. Collins
John Collins
Julia A. Lowe
Wm. H. Deweese
C. Percy Dunning
Henry W. Hughes
Daniel W. Moore
Jas
Economic corn harvester spurs factory expansion
The Smith brothers of Midgley widen their machinery works to double capacity to meet rising demand for the EEconomie corn harvester. Farmers find the machine nearly as essential as the wheat harvester, enjoying real economy from its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I
Robert E. Smith
Midgely
Delaware sturgeon fishing and local notices in spring
Delaware sees German sturgeon packer Peter Federshon at Bowers Beach amid a busy fleet. Caviar prices rise to 110 dollars per keg as Rev Alfred Smith accepts Camden camp meeting duties under conditions. Felton opens a new canning plant employing 100, while seaford man Oliver Johnson drowns after a monster fish strike. Queen Annes depot burns after a Tuesday night strike. Felton postmaster Andrew Caldwell dies at 71. Henlopen Hotel at Rehoboth to open June 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Federshon
Germany
Delaware
Bowers’ Beach
Alfred Smith
Dover
Camden
Hezekiah Masten
Felton
Delaware Bay
Oliver Johnson
Seaford
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Eiondale
Andrew Caldwell
Henlopen
Rehoboth
Juno
Ministers Plan College Seaside Training Site
The Rev. Peter Ainslie of Calhoun Street Church of Disciples in Baltimore returns from a ministers conference across several states and the District. A committee will fund and locate a training college for young men entering the ministry and a Seashore site near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for summer ministry and lay activities, led by Rev. F. D. Power of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ainslie
Calhoun Street
Ocean Grove
N. J
F. D. Power
Washington
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Annual chicken raiser cleaning and coop care in May
For Chicken Raisers this May is ideal for cleaning as houses empty during the day except for layers. Clean old litter, kerosene and whitewash woodwork, then add carbolic acid to wash. Refresh litter, dust boxes, scald drinkers, and focus on nest boxes. Let broody hens hatch chicks and provide grass runs to young stock. Do not overfeed laying stock for fertile eggs.
The Talbot Court House Reinvented in Easton
The Talbot circuit court sits in the newly repaired Talbot courthouse after a year of extensive changes. Eastonians boast a handsome building rivaling any county, noting that Easton’s 1838 centennial follows the courthouse’s long Eastern Shore connection. An 1788 act once moved Eastern Shore General Court practices to Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot County
General Court
Dover
Choptunk
Dover Bridge
Strawberry Crop Prospects From Ridgely Authority
Ridgely fruit expert Thomas A. Smith predicts good local strawberry crops with fair prices. Recent rains aided growth but he cautions against high prices due to competition from Norfolk, lower Peninsula, and New Jersey fruit. Standard county varieties won’t hit major market until about the 25th, while small shipments continue daily from rail stations and steam boat wharves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
Ridgely
Norfolk
Lower Peninsula
New Jersey
County Officials Hear Appeals on New Assessments
The county commissioners were notified that Samuel I. Jump of Matthews was appointed a director of Tuckrhve Bridge. The School Board and high school officials urged funds for the county high school building and the commissioners will decide at a future meeting. Appeals from new assessments will be heard next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel I. Jump
Matthews
Tuckrhve Bridge
Marriage of Mr Wilkinson and Miss Burton
Mr Henry Wilkinson editor of the Milton Times and Miss Annie Burton daughter of Curtis Burton were married at six thirty Thursday morning. The couple left for Baltimore for a brief visit. Various local residents and visitors are noted with professions and movements across Easton, Denton, Greensboro, and surrounding towns as of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilkinson
Milton Times
Annie Burton
Curtis Burton
Milton
Queen Anne's Railroad
W. J. Duhadway
Wilkinson
Bride
Baltimore
Carlton D. Harris
Easton
Frederick City
Easton Ledger
M. J. Woodford
Centreville
Purnell Johnson, Esq
Denton
Shenandoah College
Virginia
B.W. Wright
St. Michael's
Geo. Whiteley
Joseph F. Sisk
Cordovya
Preston
T. Frederick Garey
Church Home Hospital
W. J. D. Lucas
National Life Insurance Company
Montpelier
Annie H. Downes
East New Market
Libbie Satterfield
Greensboro
Mabel Connor
Seaford
Charles H. Carter
Caroline
William Lockerman
Isabel Percy
Bessie Deekins
Albert White
Clayton
Federalsburg
Charles W. Byrn
Downton
Lora Downes
Peabody Institute
Triedler
Dover
Stuart Stevens Scott
Walter Lord
Philadelphia
Deakyne
James G. Redden
A. W. Short
Galestown
Sallie V. Stevens
Raiders seize two hundred sabres from Talbot old arsenal
Saturday afternoon a crowd from Talbot county and nearby areas raided the old arsenal behind the courthouse and seized 200 plus cavalry sabres stored for 32 years. Word spread of free “souvenirs” and men and boys, white and black, hauled away sabres scabbards and belts, with some even taking knapsacks. A Caroline fisherman took multiple knapsacks. the distributing organizer did not appear. A lost light item notes return to L. Tripper’s store at Denton depot for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot County
White
Binack
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Aston Ledger
Localy of Lette Length and town progress noted
Denton commissioners improved northeast streets with Berry in charge as elayed gravel boosts value. A barn near Queenstown owned by W W Bryan burned after lightning hit on Tuesday night, destroying the building and contents. Strawberry harvest opens with fair fruit quality and strong shipments expected. pickers forecast profitable ten days. Quinlan solicits consignments in Caroline while Talbot county orders a shell carload from J Sinclair Co for Mason's hill. Alday Clements' flock yields 73 lambs from 47 ewes with 3 deaths. Grant Alburger reports 123 carp caught on Collison's shore Friday night. Captain W D Burehinal dies at 66 in Chestertown. Scarlet clover fields are unusually lush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Berry
W. W. Bryan
Queenstown
James T. Quinlan
Caroline
Quinlan
Talbot
J. Sinclair & Co
Oxford
Mason's Hill
Queen Anne
Alday Clements
Grant Alburger
Collison
W. D. Burehinal
Chestertown
Obituary: John Henry of Chapel District Dies at Home
John Henry, among Chapel Districts oldest residents, died May 1 near Longwood. Born June 23, 1826 in Mayo Ireland he emigrated 1853 to Talbot County. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs William Price Ridgely. Funeral held Thursday at St Josephs cemetery with Rev Father Temple officiating. Choir led by Katherine Haynes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry
Chapel District
Longwood
Henry
County Mayo
Ireland
Talbot
William Price
Ridgely
Caroline County
St. Joseph's Cemetery
William Temple
SS. Peter and Paul's
Easton
St. Joseph's
Katherine Haynes
John McHale
Angel Boyle
Mr. Henry
Messrs
M. B. Nichols
Manus Boyle
Joseph Callahan
August Hemmerley
Queen Anne's Railroad Promotes Baltimore Excursions
The Queen Anne's Railroad will run special one and two day trains to Baltimore next Tuesday and Wednesday with return tickets valid through Friday. Fares from Denton to Baltimore and back are 1.55 dollars. Attractions include the Trades Carnival and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show plus the National Peace Jubilee in Washington. General Passenger Agent Uhler says the upcoming season will be the best yet for Rehoboth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Baltimore
Washington
Denton
Uhler
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Rehoboth
Death of Mrs Julia A Morgan in Hillsboro
Mrs Julia A Morgan widow of Francis Morgan died at her Hillsboro home on the 1th inst aged 61. She was child of Alomby Jump of Queen Annes county and mother of seven living children. She was beloved as a loving wife mother and neighbor. Buried Wednesday from St Pauls Church with Rev George F Beaven officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Morgan
Francis Morgan
Hillsboro
Alomby Jump
Queen Anne’s
Burglary incident ends with tense chase to Shaw home
Ex Sheriff Samuel Luther Shaw and son Norman of Arrington pursued a burglar after finding him on a porch. The burglar fled as both sides fired. the pursuers ran out of ammunition. The fugitive drew a weapon and chased the Shaws back toward their home, retreating in a hurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Luther Shaw
Norman
Arrington
Shaw
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Ad
A reader reports chronic diarrhea since the war and praises Chamberlins Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a natural healing option. The notice lists local sellers Ston, Ridgely, and W. E. Brown in Den ton.
Well Known Citizen Boyer Stranded After Night Out in Wilmington
John W. Boyer of Marydel Maryland arrived in Wilmington from Baltimore after buying cannery machinery. He stayed with his uncle in South Wilmington, went to Front Street for a drink, passed out with minimal clothing, and alleged gun tampering by a man at the bar. Found by an officer around 12:30 am he lacked hat coat money and mileage book. Samuel Carter helped him. Boyer obtained clothes and planned to return home after visiting Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Boyer
Marydel
Caroline County
Baltimore
Boyer
Clayton
John C. Kersey
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Sle
Front Street
Captain Kersey
Samuel Carter
Carter
August Flower praised by professor for digestive relief
Prof Houton claims in ten years of world travel he met more people using Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach problems and constipation than any other remedy. He says it helps tourists and workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomachs. Free samples at W E Brown Denton Md and Richards Co Marydel Md. sold by dealers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houton
W. E. Brown's
Denton
Richards & Co
Marydel
Carriage Accident Reported In Hurlock
Miss Clara Bacchus Nellie and Nannie Davis were riding toward Federalsburg when their carriage turned in Hurlock. Their horses feared and ran into an awning pole, breaking the tongue and throwing the driver from the seat, but the young ladies escaped unharmed. Cambridge Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bacchus
Nellie
Nannie Davis
Federalsburg
Hurlock
Cambridge Chronicle
Lane-a Victor bicycle for cash sale
Us pattern bicycle in good condition lightly used for cash sale. Apply at Tus OFFICE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Tus
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Q A. RR
D.&c.r.r
Public Business Calendar
Chourt
Levy Court
Schoout Board
Theigh School
Murtack
Hobba
Church Matters
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Fine Delaware Leen
Talbot Court House
L. Triperr
Denton Depot
Julia’ Morgan
Royal Baking Powder CO
B. C. & A. Company
Wicomico
Nanticoke
Berry-Shippers
Nisi
Annie Wright
Amanda B. Moore
John F. Cohee
Circuit Court
Carolina County
Amida
Moore
Cirolino County
Charles W. Hobbs
Webster's International
D.J. Brewer
U.S. Supreme Court
G. & C. Merriam Co., Publishers
Springfield
Mass
U.S. A
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