Local notes report growth and plans in Queenstown area
The Local Department outlines town developments including a possible national bank for Queenstown, a new town hall piano, ice plants for Centreville and Lewes next year, several new dwellings in Goldsboro, and repairs to the Denton iron bridge. It notes upcoming events such as a concert by the Boston Stars, an oyster supper for a school, and an excursion to Baltimore. It also covers legal notices, licenses, and local commerce updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Queenstown
Centreville
Lewes
John T. Carter
Robert Jarrell
Goldsboro
Carmine
Judge Russum
Beniah Kinnamon
Franklin Street
Z. T. Hutchinson
Denton
United States Express Company
T. C. West
Denton National Bank
G. M. Fisher
Gay Street
George A. Deakyne
Gabriel Thomas
Winchester
Addie E. Dixon
Belle Green
Justice Higmatt
House of Correction
Greenley
Peninsula
Baltimore
Queen Anne's
Arthur Webber
George Carter
Harry Dunning
Hignutt
Hobbs
Frank B Miller
Mary L. Bridegrom
Grove
Charles Tharp
Elizabeth Seward
Henderson
J. Howard Pastorfield
Globe
Garrettson Smith
Queen Anne
J. E. Nichols
J. H.nichols
Messrs. N. Flowers & Co
Hillsborough
James W. Holt
Nichols
Democratic Rally in Caroline County Addressed by Gorman and Smith
A large Democratic rally in Caroline County featured Senator Gorman and Col John Walter Smith addressing the crowd. Chairman J W Kerr announced officers, with Smith urging unity and opposing Republican tariff and imperial policy. The event included speakers Howard Bryant and Col Buchanan Schley, band performances, and presentations of bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Caroline
John Walter Smith
Congress
Maryland
Russum
Willis
Howard Bryant
Col
Buchanan Schley
Kerr
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Pretty Preston wedding links Oxford and Baltimore
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at Preston M E Church at 6 30 p m on the 18th alt. Miss Nan nie Gootee daughter of Mrs William H Stafford Preston and Mr William A Hamilton telegraph operator for Pennsylvania Railroad at Oxford were married. The ceremony included a large bridal party from Oxford Preston Baltimore and Cambridge with Rev O S Walter officiating. After the ceremony the couple traveled by steamer Joppa to Baltimore then to Easton Point. Mr and Mrs Hamilton reside at Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston M. E
Nannie Gootee
William H. Stafford
Preston
William A. Hamilton
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Oxford
Charles Stevenson
L. D. Kelley
Easton
Thomas Shortall
New York
Charles B. Ravens
Effie Gootee
Baltimore
Eva Stubbard
Cambridge
Mary
Emma Stafford
O. S. Walter
William Gootee
Mary Stafford
Eva Hubbard
Theo
Easton Point
Hamilton
Preston Literary and Musical Club
Wiliam W. Williamson
Emma E. Moore
Sallie W
Claude D. Lee
Federalaburg residents near ready for occupancy by Christmas
New town homes advance toward completion with several occupants named on Bloomingdale avenue Main street Three Oaks avenue and Idlewild street. Notable events include a wedding in New York and a travel party heading down the Eastern Shore. Artesian water extended to nineteen homes and venues, with Dr Giering Medicine Company kicking off a ten day Music Hall entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Frampton
Bloomingdale Avenue
Frank Jones
Main Street
James Price
Isaac Willoughby
Three Oaks Avenue
Richard Nabb
J. B. Wright
Federal Hill
Linzie Tillman
Idlewild Street
W. J. Mowbray
New York
Clara
McCulloch
Presbyterian
Orphans' Court Proceedings Review Debts and Estates
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Bayard Nichols as administrator of Perry Nichols presented lists of desperate and asperate debts and an administration account all approved. Wesley Roe and Lillie B. Smith as administrators of William H. Smith filed an account of sales approved. John F. Dawson and Jerome Davis named to value Nathan Wilkinson's real estate. The caveat to John W. Fletcher's will postponed by consent of counsel to a future day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Bayard Nichols
Perry Nichols
Wesley Roe
Lillie B. Smith
William H. Smith
John F. Dawson
Jerome Davis
Nathan Wilkinson
Builders Erecting Dwellings For Local Residents
Fickman and Brown Brothers are constructing houses for John F. Disharoon Archibald Evans and James Hamilton is near completion of his dwelling The Snow Hill Messenger notes Worcester Democrats unite with strong loyalty to the party and candidate urging a large statewide majority led by Hon John Walter Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickman
Brown Brothers
John F. Disharoon
O. P. Brown
Archibald Evans
James Hamilton
Snow Hill
Democratic Party
Worcester
John Walter Smith
To Grow Sugar Cane In Kent County Del
Dr. Arthur T. Neale of the Delaware Experiment Station reports to Pomona Grange that sugar cane cultivation in Kent county will expand next year. Cane may yield 3,200 pounds of refined sugar per acre, surpassing California beet yields of 2,800 pounds. the findings were met with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Del
Arthur T. Neale
Delaware Experiment Station
Pomona Grange
Diamond State
California
For Rent in Preston and Denton area houses for immediate rent
For Rent for 1899. House on Main street in Preston Maryland also two houses in East Denton with immediate possession offered. Apply to Mrs Joanna Mc Shane Denton Md for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Preston
East
Denton
Joanna McShane
Silver Offering Social and Church News in Denton Area
The Ladies Aid Society of the Denton M. P. Church plans a Silver Offering social at Mrs. T. Pliny Fisher’s home on Wednesday November 9 at 7 30 p m. Miss Clara Bacchus elocutionist and Miss Hazel and Master Fred Gerlach of Cambridge will entertain. Refreshments will be served and a silver offering collected at the door. Also noted are steam heat contracts for two Methodist churches, radiator installations at the M B E Church, and revival and appointment notices from local clergy including Rev Henry Clay Turner Rev 4 H Webster Rev A S Mowbray Rev T H Terry and Rev T F Tabler. A letter from Hon J Frank Turner urges bi metalism and support for John Walter Smith for Congress, aiming to unite silver proponents ahead of the 1900 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Denton M. P
T. Pliny Fisher
Clara Bacchus
Hazel
Fred Gerlach
Cambridge
A. G. Smith
Ridgely
M. BE
Henry Clay Turner
Girdietree
4. H. Webster
Central
A.S. Mowbray
Elkton
Tome Memorial Church
Port Deposit
T. H. Terry
Larrington
Christ Church
Geo
Fitzhugh
Virginia
Wilmington
Cyrus D. Foss
J. H. Kidney
Hillsborough
Ridgely M. B
Duquesne
T. IF. Tabler
St. Paul’s
M. E
Hurlock
A. D. Davis
Kent County
Del
J. Frank Turner
John Walter Smith
Congress
William J. Bryan
Republican Party
McKinley
Mr. Smith
Bryan
Democcratic Party
Maryland
Maryland Institute Scholarships and Denton Institute Session
Miss Carrie Deen was re appointed to the Maryland Institute scholarship for two years. Miss Lola Wood receives the 1898 scholarship and Miss Ruth Tyler the one year scholarship. The Institute for Caroline county teachers will be held in Denton from December 19 to 23 in compliance with a late Legislature act. John R Wyatt’s bid to furnish wood for Central school was accepted. A teachers library has opened in the School Commissioners office. The examiner urges teachers to study education as a science and use the library to raise professional standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Deen
Maryland Institute
Lola Wood
Ruth Tyler
Caroline County
Denton
John R. Wyatt
Central School
Stephens
L A Jarman Named by Republicans for 28th Senatorial District
The Rushville Citizen reports L A Jarman of Rushville as a Republican choice to represent the 28th senatorial district in the next General Assembly, with the aim to serve Schuyler county and the district with dignity. Jarman is a 20 year practitioner and attorney with strong moral qualifications, broad business ties, and courage of conviction, seen as fit to represent the city, county, and constituency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
L. A. Jarman
Schuyler County
Jarman
Prohibition and Democratic Speakers Rally on the Shore
Ten Thomas A. Smith of Caroline and Hon John S Wirt of Cecil spoke at the Saulsbury mass meeting yesterday and again at Pocomoke City at night James Swann the Prohibition candidate for Congress vows organized effort to detect vote buying Howard Bryant former county resident tours the Eastern Shore with Democratic speakers Addicks remains the issue in Delaware and the campaign ends briskly with little doubt about the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
A. W. Sisk
J. W. Kerr
First District
M. V. B. Heather
W. C. Wharton
W. T. Jones
T. H. Longfellow
Wm. D. Abler
T. L. Chaffineh
James I. Ledman
Congress
John Walter Smith
Republican Party
Smith
Jefferson
Jackson
Wm. J. Bryan
Friends
Col. Jackson
Willis
Baltimore
Washington
Cuba
McKinley
Philippines
Maryland
Thos. A. Smith
Caroline
John S. Wirt
Cecil
Saulsbury
Pocomoke City
James Swann
Howard Bryant
Addicks
Delaware
Nichols Mammoth Cloak Sale Opens Friday Next Week
M B Nichols announces a four day sale starting Friday November 4 offering a mam moth cloak collection. The event invites customers to attend and shop the new arrivals at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nichols
Mammoth Cloak Sale
Notable incidents and trials reported in Delaware
A Seaford conductor E A Perry suffered a compound fracture of three ribs after a fall from a box car while on duty. A Sussex county man sold half his cow to his son in law and refused to divide the milk, leading to a suit over dairy rights. Attorney General White plans to attend Mrs Cordelia Botkin's San Francisco trial but eastern action is unlikely. Isaac Fleetwood's foot was amputated after a gun accident. Burglars at Hicks Johnson near Greenwood stole a gold watch clothing and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Perry
Seaford
Del
Perry
Sussex County
White
Delaware
Cordelia Botkin
San Francisco
Wilater Excursion Tickets Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad Company began selling excursion tickets to major winter resorts in New Jersey Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Cuba. Tickets available at standard low rates with liberal return limits. The railroad offers illustrated winter travel booklets free after November 1 upon request to ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New Jersey
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Pennsylvania Railroad
Captain Spence Attends to Reunion
Captain Charles W. Spence of the steamer Cambridge traveled to Preston to meet his brother Rev. Joseph Spence of Parkersburg W Va and three other brothers for a family reunion at his mother's home. Joseph Spence served with McNeal and Harry Gilmore's Civil War unit in February 1865 at Cumberland City Md to trap Generals Crook and Kelly. President McKinley later served on the staff of one of those generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Spence
Cambridge
Preston
Joseph Spence
Parkersburg
W. Va
Rev
McNeal
Harry Gilmore
Cumberland City
Crook
Kelly
President McKinley
Bargain linens and fabrics at low prices
Affordable domestic textiles headline a sale at M. B. Nionol Haston. First class white bed spread 59c, bleached table linen 29c a yard, white blankets 1.98 a pair, dress goods 15c a yard, slogans outings 0. dc a yard. Offers read like a catalog push from the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. NionoLs
Haston
Denton Water Works Plan by Hill and Howard
Denton engineers Hill and Howard present a proposed water system for a 1200 population area with 50 gallons per person daily use and 4 fire streams. Main layouts cover Gay Franklin Front Seventh and Main streets with 6 and 8 inch mains, a 70 foot diameter stand pipe 60,000 gallon capacity on a 30 foot tower, cost about 12,500 for plant and 16 per dwelling rent, insurance around 50,000 with annual premiums near 1,550, saving up to 300 yearly for owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill & Howard
Denton
Hill
Gay
Franklin
Lowe
Front
Seventh
Gay Street
Franklin Street
Front Street
Fifth Avenue
Randolph Street
Second Street
Randolph
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Seventh Street
Main
Main Street
Sixth
Third Street
Sixth Street
Double wedding at Winchester church and regional visits
The week featured a double wedding at Winchester Methodist Episcopal Church with Robert Ireland and Tamsey Chance tying the knot and Harry Coursey marrying Lillie Baxter. General F A Bond and Mr Silkman hunted with good success at various local spots. Several residents and visitors including Captain and Mrs C C Christopher, Miss Sophie Kerr, and Mr R Earle Fisher were noted at homes and towns across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bond
Anne Arundel County
Ilkman
B. & O. Railroad
R. B. Bond
General Bond
Mr. Silkman
Winchester Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Ireland
Tamsey Chance
Harry Coursey
Lillie Baxter
Dunning
Lewes
Denton
Saulsbury and Hammond
Dover
I. L. Dukes
Annie Wilkinson
Hillsborough
Sophie G. Kerr
Baltimore
Pauline ¥. Herring
R. Earle Fisher
Company M
Fifth Maryland Regiment
Mary Knotts
Hillsboro
W. D. Uhler
Ella Downes
Philadelphia
Ella Turner
Henry R. Lewis, Esq
Ohio
Charles. Jopp
Harrisburg
Maryland Public Health Association to hold semiannual meeting
The Maryland Public Health Association will hold its second semi annual meeting in the Assembly Hall of Easton High School on Thursday and Friday next week. Organized in Baltimore February 18 1897 the group aims to promote sanitary welfare by uniting citizens and reinforcing public health officers authority through education and cooperation with other charities. It advocates accurate vital statistics registration hospital infectious disease control isolation and disinfection at public cost regulation of funerals and transport of the dead and hygienic standards in buildings and public facilities. The public especially physicians are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Public Health Association
Easton High School
Baltimore
Maryland
Thursday's Republican Musicale Fails to Attract Speakers
Caroline county Republicans hosted a large event with plans for two brass bands and expected speakers including Jackson, Senaton, Wellington, Gaither Jr., Parran, and Boyd. No speakers arrived. crowds were sparse as trains boats and stages greeted empty promises, leaving the gathering to dissipate after music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Jackson
Senaton
Wellington
R. Gaither, Jr
Thomas Parran
J. Cookman Boyd
Russum
State Committee
Baltimore
Russam
Caroline
Carrollton
Largest hog on the Eastern Shore weighs over a ton
W C Palmatory of Church Hill owns the region's largest hog, an Ohio improved Chester breed, weighing between 1000 and 1100 pounds. The animal measures about 9 feet around and 8 feet 4 inches long. Also noted is Samuel B Chance, hurt after a horse kick to the head causing brain concussion and temporary unconsciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Palmatory
Church Hill
Queen Arte’s County
Samuel B. Chance
Mulder
Ruthsburg
M. B. Nichols
W. J. Blackiston
W. R. Breeding’s
Williston
Mad
Nichols & Son
The Proposed Commissioners Convention on the Eastern Shore
County Commissioner Daniel J. Zacharias of Caroline advocates an annual convention of Eastern Shore county commissioners to discuss road and bridge management almshouses jails and other institutions and to share best practices. With term lengths extended to six years the plan could expand to include statewide participation and foster uniform county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covention
Baltimore Herald
Daniel J. Zacharias
Caroline
Zachharias
Eastern Shore
Steamer Endeavor to Take Over Baltimore Queenstown Ferry
The Endeavor, an iron 160 foot steamer with ten staterooms, will replace the Favorite on the Baltimore and Queenstown ferry next Wednesday. The vessel serves day visitors to Baltimore who can spend the evening at theatres and return by boat after 10:30. Breakfast will be served aboard before arriving at Queenstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
Baltimore
Queenstown
New York
Philadelphia
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Denton
Caroline County
Milton
Del
Hillsborough
Queen Anne’s
Centreville
Queen Anne's County
William H. Bosley
Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rehoboth
Ocean
Endeavor
Baltimore and Queenstown
Mr. Smith’s Qualifications Highlight Eastern Shore Needs
Mr. Smith, connected with the Eastern Shore, asserts he understands local needs better than any other man and can secure these needs for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
QU. A. R.R
D.& C RK R
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
Orphans’court
Levy Court
School Board
the Local Department
Ape
Senator Gorman
Col John Walter Smith
V— A
Queen Anne's Railroad
Federalaburg
John W. Fletcher
Church News
Wilater
Captain Spence
Republican Musicale
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
R. J. Colston
W. E. Brown
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