Local notes and events in Denton and Easton area
A roundup of local happenings includes Mr. Clarence Plummer succeeding J. W. Bordley in the tin business, a Decoration Day bank closure notice by T. C. West, and "David Garrick" slated for Easton Opera House next Tuesday.Julian Reynolds and other local figures are mentioned along with market updates on strawberries, peaches, and a recent court ejectment case in Queen Anne’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Plummer
J. W. Bordley
Joshua W. Miles, Esq
Princess Anne
State Teachers’ Association
Ocean City
William H. Cashe
Melville
James T. Reynolds
Easton
Barrett's
Del
Caldwell
C.C. Wheeler
Baltimore
Green Turtle Cay
Thomas
B. Schall
Wheeler
G. T. Redden & Co
Denton National
Laura C. Wilds
D. S. Wilds
Kenton
New York
W. Jones
J. al. Morgan
Morgan
Messrs
J. B
E. H. Brown
Messrs. Tharp and
Russum
Mrs. Darton
Farewell at Greensborough Convention Closing
Supt. Baker led thanks to Rev. Mr. Todd and Greensborough for cordial entertainment. Rev. Messrs. Odd and Lefever and Supt. Baker offered earnest farewell words as the convention ended, the benediction closing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Baker
Mr. Todd
Greensborough
Messrs
Odd and Lefever
Public school board approves lot purchase and staffing moves
The school commissioners on Tuesday ratified buying a 3050 square yard lot at Choptank for 150 dollars. They appointed trustees William A. Dillon, J. A. Wright, Abram Walters, Charles Williams, and confirmed Maud Greer as Ridgely Academy principal. Minnie Everngama and Ella Nichols were confirmed for Willoughbys and Nichols posts. They also called for proposals to build an academy at Senderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School News
William A. Dillon
Hog Island
J. W. Dean
William J. Patchett
Bethlehem
R. M. Messick
J. A. Wright
Hunting Creek
Zell
Abram Walters
Charles Williams
Houston
G. I. Quidort
C. L. Pratt
Maud Greer
Marydel
St Tammany's Ying Celebration by Pappoose Tribe
The Pappoose Tribe of Red men Bethlehem held St Tammany's Day at their hall on a Tuesday night attended by about 300 people. Sachem J A Parrott opened the meeting and Rev J E Smith gave a speech on Freedom Friendship and Charity. Music by Mrs J Frank Lednaum and Walter Parrott. four braves escorted guests to the ante-room for corn venison ice cream and season's delicacies. The tribe, though young, was warmly hospitable and praised as a welcoming Wigwam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Sachem
J. A. Parrott
J. E. Smith
J. Frank Lednaum
Walter Parrott
Attorney seeks habeas writ for detained Morris
Mr. Jas N Todd attorney for George Morris filed a petition in front of Judge Wickes asking for a writ of habeas corpus Morris remains in jail awaiting action or custody ruling by the court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. N. Todd
George Morris
Wickes
Morris
Doctrine of church authority and apostolic succession
The article argues that true ministry must derive from divine appointing power, not human convenience. It compares Methodist ordination practices, cites a Cen treville conference example, and warns that without sustained apostolic succession the church would lose authority. It questions lay ordination and endorses perpetual ministerial succession under proper authority.
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Church of God
God
Christ
M. FE
Centreville
Masonic Society
Wilmington
M.E. Church
Gro. F. Braven
Excursion Tickets For Hagerstown German Baptists Meet
Railroad firms announce round trip First Class Limited Fare to Hagerstown Maryland for the German Baptists annual meeting May 28 to June 5. Sale dates vary by origin from Pittsburgh area to east, with return validity to June 15 and one stop allowed each way. Also notes river deposits in May with names and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angerstown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore and Southwestern Railroad Company
Ohio and Mississippi Railway Company
Hagerstown
Pittsburgh
Wheeling and Parkersburg
Tragerstown
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Peach crop seen as half to one third in local orchards
David H Knotts told the Ledger office on Tuesday his estimate puts the Peach crop at a half crop in Queen Anne's and Hillsborough. Neighbor Richard E Smith, a veteran peachrower, estimates one third crop. Knotts notes early and late varieties hold well while intermediates were frost damaged. He forecasts a heavy June drop across varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Knotts
Ledger
Queen Anne’s
Hillsborough
Richard E. Smith
Preston area peach crop seen as fair and paying
News letters to the Journal report the Preston region may harvest a fair and profitable peach crop barring calamity. Some eastern areas suffered frost damage to peaches and vegetables, but extensive orchards in the Fourth district show healthy fruit while others like Friendship and Hynson faced losses. There are notes on a shirt and overalls factory plan for Choptank, Wharf rebuilding by J A Wright, school picnics, berry train service, road conditions, a Barclay fire, and various local visits and events.
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Preston
Friendship
Hynson
Messrs
J. Wesley
Todd
J. Barrett Patton
Alex. Noble
Mr. Noble
William Hf. Stafford
Stafford
Noble
Choptank
J. A. Wright
Jesse
Choptank Steamboat Company
Kate Hobbs
Sisk
Collins
Academy
John E. Smith
J. L. Noble
Baston
D.& C. Road
Boston
Norwood
James N. Bogue
Peninsula
Erwin F. Smith
Agricultural Department
Washington
Bogue
J. W. Kerr
Boyne
California
Wm. E. Craighil
Wm. P. Craighill
Caroline County
Caroline
Mobile
Alabama
Sydney and
Linwood Gadd
Sadlersville
Emma Thawley
Wicomico
R. I. Small
Milford
Braynard
Highland Light
Bob Parker
The
Joppa
Serenade of Calathumpians Riles Murraville Teens
A local gang serenades a couple as part of a feud with the county, with names of the serenaders and serenaded kept secret. A child injured after falling through a hay loft trap, healing well. Reverend Tabler and wife expected home, Lucas chairs the Gardeners' club, mumps circulating among children, few peaches locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calathumpian
James Phillips
Tabler
Lucas
Gardeners’ Club
Picnic at Smithson School Celebrates Youth and Culinary Talent
A Smithson School picnic featured remarks by Dr. J. B. Phillips and a lengthy program led by teacher Mrs. Joanna Valliant. Girls over twelve baked cakes and contributed music and recitations, reflecting commendable teamwork and accomplishments. C. A. Wright closed the exercises before all enjoyed cake, candy, and lemonade. The event followed a similar gathering at Wyatt’s School hosted by Miss Katie Ramsdell, with Children’s Day planned for June 7 featuring "The Gates of Childhood."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithson School
J. 8. Phillips
Joanna Valliant
C. A. Wright
Wyatt
Katie Ramsdell
Rail road repairs advance toward Ocean City bridge rebuild
Francis How of Godeffroy and How has taken the Dallimare and Eastern Shore contract to repair the Salis bury to Ocean City road bed and rebuild the Synepusent bridge. Three vanes of men are at work and timber burning for the bridge as work proceeds day and night to aid summer travel. Denton events follow with lectures on noses by A W Thiuskes and Cordova M E Church South at Hills borough, admission 25 cents, children 15. Denton Academy closes after a Friday program.
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Francis How
Godeffroy & How
Thompson
Dallimare & Eastern Shore Railroad
Salisbury
Ocean City
How
A.W. Thiuskes
Masonic Hall
Denton
Cordova M. E Church South
Hillsborough
Hawks
Denton Academy
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A. A
the Local Department
T. C. West
David Garrick
Easton Opera House
Denton Manufacturing Company
Chester River
S. W. Teakle
Aston
G. Furman & Co
New York Commission
YT. L. Day
Ridgely
Wo. M. ’ Cook
Delaware
Harrington
Sunday School Workers Convent
Greenshborough
M. E
D. P. Lefever
C. S. Stanton
D. 2. Lefever
W. A. Baker
EE. R. Lewis
G. W Townsend
County Sunday School Union
HU. R. Lewis
Rev
H. W. Lefever
A. R. Wright
W. H. Cashe
John F. Dawson
A. T. Warren
G. E. Davis
J. W. Brown
W. E. Saulsbury
G. W. Townsend
G. W.townsend
J.T. Anthony
J. D. Pluamer
T. W. Smith
H. Thawley
County Union
R. W. Todd
Messrs. Townsend
Lefever
R. W. ‘Todd
H. R. Lewis
A. B. Roe
Box
J.B. Draper
W.W. A. Baker
Committee On Resolutions
Church of Christ
Woolman J. Gibson
Queen Anne’s County
John R. Emory
North Charles Street
Chapel District
Talbot County
P. F. Thomas
R. C. Hollyday
Samuel Hambleton
Gibson
Charles H. Gibson
Samuel Hi. Gibson
U.S. Marine Corps
W. Hopper Gibson
Joan RK
Emory
Maria Louise Gibson
Mary Wright
James Wright
Federalsburg
Wright
Alfred Davis
James Williams
E. J. Way
Hannah W. Wilson
John Wilson
Matthewstown Road
Lastan
Wilson
Society of Friends
Friends’ Meeting
Brohin
G. VF. Neaven
Journa
Father
St Peter
St. John
Chickamacombo
Drawbridge
Mapledam
Beaverdam
Transquakin
Aireys
TuHos
Hughutrtt, JR
the Journal
Sallie C. Rickards
Marydel School
Stephens
Nfardcastle
Frazer
Conway
Andrew Laggs
Greensboro
Henderson
Miri
James Smith
Camden
N. J
Flutch Smith
Smith
Howard Heather
J. T. George & Co
Newton & Wallace
Barclay
M. E. Church
South
Crumpton
KR. J. Booker
L. A. Beatty
Mary Sadler
Henrietta Neal
Skipton, Md
Louise Baylor
Charlestown
W. Va
C. A. Beatty
Estella Pennington
Ruthsburg
Agnes Wilson
Personal
Wm. E. Hicks
Waverly
Chas. Hf. Deckens
David S. Ramsdell
Department of Agriculture
Marion KR. Pippin
Ella White
Giles [. Cooke
John Griffin
Miss Annie
William A. Kachline
Oath
E. B. Goldsborough
Guion Miller
Governor Jackson
Georgia
Chas. W. Lynn
Iva Lowe
Mary Fisher
Mr. Levi
T. Dukes
Murraville
Smnithrot
Centrial
Nettie
Lear
Tvira
Circuit Court
Joseph A. Wickes
Maryland State Board of Health
William C. Satterfield
State Board of Health
Counties
Goddess Brothers
Charles
Virtual Fire Insurance Co
Dorchester County
Dorchester
Levi D. Vravere
For
UL. Johnson
Sammuel T. Webster
Was
J. Thome
Drofo
Mo Wrieht
San
W. Woolford
Woolford
Wau F. Applegarth
LD. Travers
Geo. A. Mach
George J.stevenson
Smyrha
Rex
Mim
Sateemen
Addres
Foster & CO
Nuvertmen
Geneva
N.Y
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