The Local Department Notes and Community Updates
Preston seeks a shoemaker and coal shopper L B Fowers expects soon. First snow, coal prices rise, Queen Anne’s court convened, and winter supplies coming. Obituary for Charles E Roe of Queenstown, and J G Gebhard to open a Centreville photo gallery. Prohibition wagon stops, Frederica steamer profits rise, and a horse sale by J E Rochester. Salt, hardware ads, and Blooms of local trades. Council race in Cecil County and trapshooting results. larceny voters case clarified by Judge Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
L. B.fowers
Denton
Queen Anne's Court
Charles E. Roe
Queenstown
Frederick J.gebhard
Dover
Centreville
J. T. Moore
J. Earle Rochester
Shirley Boy
Adv
James H. Nichols
Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville
Journal Today
George M. Chambers
Baltimore
Henry P. Chambers
Federalsburg
Nuttle Hardware Company
J. A
G.C. Moore
Dyer Farm
Greensboro
Edwin Gardner
Alfred Smith
Delaware
Frederica
Philadelphia
Arlington T. Porter
Chilton’s
Cecil County Agricultural Society
George R. Ash
T. Js. Day
Swing & Co
Ridgely
Peninsula
Chicago
Kent
Queen Anne’s
Caroline
Crompton
Godwin
Suthersville
George
Crumpton
Booker
Burke
Page
Justices of the Peace
Martin
Fifty Year Wedding Anniversary in Pleasant Me Home
Mr and Mrs Elias W Williamson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Williston area home. A large gathering from across the county and visiting friends enjoyed flowers lights and a lavish meal. Speakers musicians and a poem by Prof J G Robinson highlighted the event and a history of the couple’s life was read by Miss Myra Stevens. A wealth of gifts including a reclining chair from the Sunday School honored Williamson’s long service as superintendent.
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Williston
Elias W. Williamson
Williamson
Myra Stevens
Elias
Eliza
Stephen Williamson
Bates College
Notable Williston and Harmony Families Gather for Reunion
A long list of attendees from Williston Harmony and nearby towns attended a large family reunion. Names include Blossom Jodd Nuttle Roe Todd Covey Everngam and many others spanning Denton Hobbs Greensboro Chicago Dover Hickman and Easton, with multiple generations present and several married couples noted. The gathering highlighted connections among the Nuttle Todd Covey Stevens and Towers families across several locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
May Gelletty
A. Reichman
Annie Reichman
T. L. Chaffineh
J.K. Dill
Vashti Garey
Mary
Louise
Lena Garey
Williston
Charles H. Todd
Frank S. Todd
Harmony
Frank P. Covey
Hattie
Viola Covey
T. J. Everngam
William H. Beachamp
Charles Beachamp
Charence
Fred
Walter Beachamp
C. E. Todd
Eimma Everngam
Concord
Hf. F. Stevens
Minnie Stevens
Emma Poole
Eva Woodbury
T. M. Todd
Bessie Towers
Hobbs
J. H. Thawley
Etta Chaffineh
W. F. Towers
A. G. Towers
J. B. Towers
T. Fred Towers
William Stevens
Sallie Stevens
A. Hardcastle
C. W. Hobbs
Blanche
Edna Hobbs
James Swann
Rh. Lewis
T. P. Fisher
Ll. V. Stevens
H. A. Roe
R. W. Emerson
J. Boon Dukes
Anna
Cora
Katherine Dukes
Alday Whitby
A.T. Reichman
J. T. Moore
G. L. Stevens
Myra
Bessie Stevens
Norman
Ross
Lynn Stevens
Maud Stewart
Clifford Brown
Frank Nuttle
Denton
D. J. Zachdrias
Eva Zachnarias
Greensboro
Prima Williams
Chicago
Alfred Wilson
Easton
C. 8. Baker
Dover
W. BR. Peters
Elizabeth Peters
Hickman
Local Clergy and Residents Attend Meetings and Visits
Rev E Jones of Frederica returned home after assisting Rev G R Donaldson at Zion meetings. Frederica and Harmony clergymen and their spouses were hosted by J P Patchett. Several local residents and visitors shared Sunday and Tuesday visits, including Miss Minnie Corkran, Miss Mary Collins, and Miss May Sparklin. One horse was lost to blind staggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
J. M. Covey
Minnie Corkran
Mary Collins
A. H. Covey
Bayside
Celia
Ella Whiteley
B. F. Whiteside
J. P. Warris
D. I. Patchett
Dr. Graham
J. Hf. Butler
May Sparklin
Ollie Collins
Cordova Deaths and Local Marriages in Delaware
Cordova resident George Collison of Farmington Delaware died at home after moving from near Cordova. He leaves a widow and a six week old child. Miss Lillian Fitzjarrell of Cordova married Acquilla M Carroll of Baltimore. They will reside after November 20 at 719 Lennox Street Baltimore. George Parker of Cordova begins work on William Walls’ Lewistown house with planned rebuilding. Protracted M E Church South services begin November 11 at 7 PM with Rev M C Moore and visiting ministers.
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Cordova
George Collison
Wa. H. Collison
Shade Collison
Easton
Farmington
Del
Collison
Delaware
Lillian Sinclair Fitzjarrell
N. C. Fitzjarrell
St. John’s P. E
Hillsboro
Acquilla Mitchell Carroll
Baltimore
Geo. F. Beaven
Lennox Street
George Parker
William Walls
Lewistown
Mrs O H Nickerson hosts guest and friends
Mrs O H Nickerson entertained a large Friday evening gathering for guest Mrs J R Garrigues. Mrs EB L Nickerson provided music and the dining room was beautifully decorated with lavish seasonal delicacies. Revival services are ongoing with hopeful conversions ahead. Mrs J R Garrigues of Denton has spent the week with her aunt in Templeville. Several Templeville people visited Hartley, A F Purnell was in Millington, Mr and Mrs R Max Davis were in town, L May Dodd visited Philadelphia last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Ti
Nickerson
J. R. Garrigues
EB. L. Nickerson
Denton
O. H. Nickerson
Templeville
Hartley
A. F. Purnell
Millington
R. Max Davis
L. May Dodd
Philadelphia
Republicans and Trusts Defeat the Democracy in Vote
The article reports a decisive Republican triumph nationwide led by McKinley, carrying numerous states and increasing electoral votes. Maryland shows a 13,805 margin for McKinley, with 203,136 votes cast out of 293,485 registered. It notes disorderly incidents, quiet polling, and a strong Democratic setback despite organized efforts.
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Maryland
Caroline
McKinley
Bryan
Smith
Lowndes
Vandiver
Election canvassers declare Caroline county vote totals
The election supervisors of Caroline, as a board of canvassers, on Thursday last declared the following to be the vote of Caroline county. The notice summarizes local results and official tallies as recorded by county election authorities.
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Caroline
Caroline County
Treatment of the Peach Borer in North State Orchards
Fall guidance notes that the peach tree borer has caused extensive destruction in the state with young trees at greatest risk. Early dig-out of borers is urged as the practical remedy, though tedious, while warming is used in some orchards. Experts describe timing, tools, and steps including soil removal, drying, detection signs, and protecting roots from freezing.
Will Powell Devours Canned Beef and Sardines Then Dinner at Home
Will Powell of Hazletville Delaware consumes four boxes of canned beef, two boxes of sardines, and two pounds of cake before returning home to dine on chicken.
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Will Powell
Hazletville, del
Inside the House of Correction Jessups Cut Prison Work
A reliable correspondent describes the facility famed as a penal institution. The grounds, kept by twenty prisoners, include large buildings and a flowered landscape. Inmates total about 440 with 42 women and 250 men, of whom 36 women are colored and 16 white. Women run kitchens and laundry. men work in four factories producing coco mats, carpets, brooms, shirts, and wicker for demijohns. Each factory employs about 75 men under contractors, with the state paying 20 to 30 cents daily per worker. The female factory is supervised by a matron. shifts are laundered and boarded at 7 cents a day. The farm covers 300 acres, 250 cultivated, yielding last year 1 000 bushels barley, 400 rye, 40 tons hay, and 100 barrels corn. The sandy soil and dry season hurt yield. Factory labor is under last administration contracts, with wages seen as low and likely to rise with new contracts forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Jessups Cut
Jesse J. Moore
Lowndes
Gardner
Wanamaker Quote on Advertising and Clerks
A compact quotation attributes to John Wanamaker the idea that doing business without clerks is as unlikely as doing business without advertising. The remark underscores the essential role of sales staff and promotion in commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Village Activity Mirrors Election Night and Health Notes
Considerable interest surrounded election results with a telegraph office staying open late as residents watched returns. Diphtheria cases have subsided after thorough fumigation, with schools and church closures easing. Local updates note peach orchard inspections by J Spencer Lapham and colleagues, construction plans by J H Williams, and residents Mrs J Spencer Lapham and others visiting Chicago.
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McKinley
J. Spencver Lapham
William H. Quillen
Satterfield Returns Home and Visitors in Town
Calvin Satterfield assistant superintendent for Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Richmond has moved his family to Richmond and will make it their future home. Mrs J J Vansant from Philadelphia is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs A J Kliwansky visited New York this week. Annie Purdon of Philadelphia guests of Martha Comegys. J Allen Moore of Baltimore visiting relatives. Celia King of Philadelphia visiting Henry Jarrell. Lawrence Satterfield of Ohio home for a visit. Dr T H Lewis of Westminster was in town Saturday.
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Calvin Satterfield
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Richmond
Greensboro
Satterfield
J. J. Vansant
Philadelphia
J. B. Draper
A. J. Kliwansky
Kliwansky
New York
Annie Purdon
Martha Comegys
J. Allen Moore
Baltimore
Celia King
Henry Jarrell
Lawrence Satterfield
Ohio
T. H. Lewis
Westminster
Woodmen organizer to visit Centreville area
Mrs Acquaintance T. D. Quaintance state organizer for the Modern Woodmen of America will mingle with citizens to organize a local camp. He recently left Centreville after signing twenty four charter members from representative locals. Camps have formed on the Eastern Shore at Chestertown Easton Salisbury Snow Hill Princess Anne Crisfield and Pocomoke City as the order grows its insured protection and low costs.
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T. D. Quaintance
Ameriexis
Quaintance
Centreville
Chestertown
Easton
Salisbury
Snow Hill
Princess Anne
Crisfield
Pocomoke City
Cure for Blight by Sulphur Injection Claims
A reader proposes a method to cure tree blight by boring a quarter inch hole in infested trees, filling with dry sulphur and inserting a plug. The sulphur is said to travel through the tree, boosting health and color, with claimed benefits to fruit growers if true.
Lumber and Building Materials Stand Prepares for Election
We advise customers that Duxxis and Fooks at Preston will remain open for lumber shingles and building supplies regardless of Mr Bryan's election. The note signals steady service at the old stand amid political change.
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Bryan
Duxxis & Fooks
Preston
Quiet wedding in Clayton and multiple local notices
Last week a quiet wedding occurred at the bride’s mother's Clayton home as Carroll Callahan of Wudgely married Miss M Lizzie Wright of Clayton in a full ceremony with piano, flowers, and a short lecture on married life. Other notices include weddings in Hillsboro and Denton, engagements and travels, club meetings, and a Harmony Methodist Episcopal Church district Sunday School convention with elected officers and pledges to strengthen local schools.
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Clayton
Sadie Wright
Lizzie Hayes
Wilmington
Olan B. Waller
Harrington
Father Temple
Easton
George Leroy Jump
E. H. Dunshiell
Warren Vansant
Effie Comegys
Greensboro
E. Church
William H. Ireland
Zaidee Jarman
Chester
Miss Jarman
Toldsboro
Denton
Mary Fisher
Andrew W. Wilson
Estelle Jarman
Emanuel Church
Chesterville
Loth
Dora Price
Queen Anne
Mary F. Johnson
Concord
Charles Johnson
Huntsville
Ala
Wm. H. Anderson
Charles A. Nicholson
Baltimore
E. W. Williamson
Williston
Harmony
Mrs. Perry
Choptank
Mr. Gee
G. R. Donaldson
Grove
E. H. Jones
Delaware
C. H. Todd
J. Harding
W. M. Wright
Foote
Death of Mary Frampton near Fowling Creek at seven
Mary Frampton, daughter of Eirjah and Mrs Nora Frampton, living near Fowling Creek, died October 20 at about seven years old. The verse laments the loss and offers faith in the Savior while noting the family’s sorrow. Funeral arrangements not listed.
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Mary
Eirjah
Nora Frampton
Fowling Creek
Mrs Gooden and Wollingsworth Visit Chester Friends
Mrs H C Gooden and Mrs C E B Wollingsworth are visiting friends in Chester Pennsylvania. Revival services are now in progress at the Methodist Episcopal Church here.
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H. C. Gooden
C. EB. ‘V Wollingsworth
Chester
Pennsylvania
Methodist Episcopal Church
Autumnal services postponed at Burrsville M P Church
Church notes report Rov Mr Norris postponing Burrsville M P Church autumnal services to November 18. Ames display of leaves and fruit. nightly sermons. revival plans follow. Elder I D Bowman to start revival meetings in Ridgely on December 2. Delaware area M E preachers meet November 16 at Kenton. Bishop Adams presided at Christ Church confirmation.
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Norris
Burrsville M. P
Ames
Thawley’s
M. P
I. D. Bowman
Brethren Church
Ridgely
Wilmington
Kenton
Adams
Christ Church
Fowler
M. E. Church
Seaford
Del
Denton
J. A. B. Wilson
Taylor Street
San Francisco
S. N. Pilchard
Greensboro M. E. Church
Bishop Adams
Holy Trinity
Greensborough
Campaign speakers requested as supply outstrips demand
Caro county continues to seek more campaign speakers with Tal bot leading in the number of orators. Notables appearing include Major W. E. Stewart Gen. Joseph B. Seth J. Frank Turner Charles S. Carrington Dr Charles H. Rose and others. New to Easton audiences are P Addison Morgan and W S McKean. A wealthy donor funded the Nicholson Institute enabling deaf people to obtain Dr Nicholson’s Ear Drums free. Address 4874 Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York.
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Caroline
Talbot
W. E. Stewart
Joseph B. Seth
J. Frank Turner
Charless. Carrington
Charles H. Rose
Easton
P. Addison Morgan
Ledger
W.S. McKean
Eastern Shore Board of Development
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