Local department notes jobs sales and harbor plans
Wheat prices rise again as the gum season opens in Delaware on the 16th. Partridges sell at ten cents each and Cape outfits appear at J. H. Nichols. A new harbor of refuge will shelter 1,000 vessels at the Delaware Breakwater. The George W. Krebs brought coal to L. B. Towers, and a large hog weighs nearly a thousand pounds near Wrights Wharf. Shingle deliveries arrive aboard the Henrietta from North Carolina. The Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Cecil county notifies a rate increase. Local sales include personal property of the late Foster Green and several town lots in East Denton. Nationwide events include lectures on prison life by E. R. Rich and a Chrysanthemum collection at John S. Barnhart’s nursery. A two headed terrapin is found near town and health officials debunk diphtheria fears for a local child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
J. H. Nichols
T. C. West
C. M-Lloyd
Gay Street
Foster Green
Tuckahoe Neck
Henrietta
North Carolina
Swann
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Cecil County
J. W. Kilson
Queen Anne's Court
B.C. & A. Railroad
Baltimore
Caroline
W. C. Todd
Williston
E. R. Rich
Mozart Hall
Greensborough
Fort Delaware
Rich
John S. Barnhart
T. Luther Frampton
G. W. Raughley
J. W. Clark
Chapel
Talbot County
Charles H. Whitby
Board of Control
the General Assembly
H. R. Lewis
Sue E. Stevens
Denton
M. B. Stephens
K. N. Hardcastle
D. Kaskey
Malone
Hardcastle
Denton May See Water Works and Electric Lighting
Denton residents may soon enjoy water works and electric lighting. Denton Bridge flour mill owner Mark H Smith installed a large new engine with Philadelphia engineer H C Heidrick to light the town building and store, with plans to extend to J H Nichols store. Town commissioners. James Swann to canvass property owners for subscriptions. Proposals include two hundred fifty lights and a municipal franchise. Also plans for an ice factory, a creamery, and railroad opportunities to expand trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark H. Smith
Denton Bridge
H. C. Heidrick
Philadelphia
J. H. Nichols
Heidrick
Denton
James Swann
L. B. Towers
Richard Andrew
A Typical Holland Settlement in Caroline County
The new Holland settlement Wilhelmina in Caroline county grows fast as Hollanders move from the West to the Choptank shores. Plans include a saw mill, timber for homes, a shell road, a nearby railroad station, dykes to reclaim swamp lands, windmills for timber and grain, and Dutch style houses. Thirty more settlers are due next week as letters and circulars recruit newcomers from Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and beyond with state board outreach promoting Maryland advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollanders
Caroline County
Wilhelmina
Baltimore Nera
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad Company
West
Holland
State Board of Immigration
Maryland
Attachments Against A Contractor In Queen Anne’s Railroad
Nine attachments totaling 3440.96 were levied in the Court of Common Pleas Baltimore against William C. Merritt contractor for building the Queen Anne’s railroad. Storekeepers from Queenstown and Hillsboro cashed time checks and supplied Merritt’s workmen, with claims placed with the Peninsula Construction Company to be charged against any balance due Merritt. Other attachments brought the total to about 5000. Edwin Harvie Smith represents the claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Baltimore
William C. Merritt
Queen Anne’s
Queenstown
Hillsboro
Merritt
Peninsula Construction Company
Edwin Harvie Smith
Personal Matters At Ridgely Dr Roberts Resided
Dr S P Roberts of Church Hill will move to Ridgely Monday to practice there. Centreville Observer hails him as a pleasant gentleman and able physician. He spent about fourteen years in Church Hill, where residents valued his esteem and confidence. Ridgely welcomes his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Roberts
Church III
Ridgely
Centreville
Roberts
Church
J. Dukes Downes
James Merrick
William St.anderson
Clara Downes
Laura Melvin
Kate Hobbs
Albert G. Towers
Charles E. McShane
Charles E. Stevens
J. Ups
Dr. Carter
Greensborough
Charles A. Bradley
Crumpton
Little Charlie
C. MM. Lloyd
W. L. Kennerly
Harrington
Telegraph ling between Greenwood and Queenstown nearly finished
The telegraph line work between Greenwood and Queenstown is nearing completion with east side wiring underway after two weeks of river work. Burns is bringing rails to town as construction trains run daily, signaling few weeks left until rail service to Caroline's capital. Wade Burns & Co. of Baltimore win road section contract from Greenwood to Ellendale, ten miles. Town funds pump subscriptions to be placed with an attorney. authority sought to place telephone poles within town. Salt and alum salt advertised at Nichols, Donten, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Queenstown
Burns
Caroline
Ellendale
Wade, Burns & Co
Baltimore
Queen Anne Railroad Company
Missouri Compromise and Culbreth’s Role in 1820
A detailed narrative of Missouri’s path to statehood under the Missouri and Clay compromises. It covers the 1820 St Louis convention, the constitution excluding free blacks, key figures like Edward Bates, Thomas Benton, David Barton, John Scott, and Alexander McNair, and the congressional debate on admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Juie
Edward Bates
Lincoln
Ott
Thomas Unet Benton
David Barton
United States
John Scott
Washington
Congress
Scott
Missouri Territory
Alexander McNair
Missouri
Union
Culbreth
Mississippi
Lowndes
South Carolina
Sergeant
Pennsylvania
Smith
Maryland
Delaware
House
Married Notices From Denton and Caroline County
Marriages announced for Calvin H. Waltaman and Sadie Towers of Caroline county, Josiah A. Bek and Bertha L. (illegible) of the county, and W T Thawley and Minnie M Layton of Caroline county, all occurring in late 1896 with clergy Rev Z H Webster and Rev J D Reese officiating, plus a clothing sale notice from Williston at Brenpina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanraman—Towers
Denton MM. EL Parsonage
Z. H. Webster
Calvin H. Waltaman
Sadie ‘Towers
Caroline County
Beck
Thawley—Layton
Concord M. EB
J.D. Reese
W.T. Thawley
Minnie M. Layton
Coronel Besant on the Maryland Vote Analysis
J. W. Bryant responds to readers about McKinley winning Maryland by a 30 000 majority. He argues 52 090 colored registered voters favored McKinley with about 50 000 voting for him, while white voters offset by 20 000, and says white voters split due to new issues. He questions promised prosperity and its impact on colored labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronel
Jouns
Columms
Jourrnal
McNinley
Maryland
McKinley
Bryan
J. W. Bryant
Religious notices and parish services far and wide
Rev Mr Webster to preach on the Blessedness of the Poor in Spirit with a sermon to fathers on a mothers attention to children. A new church near Hynson under Rev Matthew Henry Henry with large Dorchester membership. Whitmer to hold communion in Ridgely. Convocation in Christ Church December 1 2 3. Saint Benedicts Ridgely to host a free talk by Rev Ott. Scenes in Life of Christ lecture postponed at Ames MW Church. Beaven to conduct service in Christ Church Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Webster
Matthew Henry Henry
Hynson
Dorchester
A. C. Whitmer
D. D
Home Missions
Reformed Church
Ridgely
S. N. Pilchard
Fort Huachucn
Arizona
Peninsula Methodist
Christ Church
Father Ott
Newark
Del
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Ames
MW. P
Edward R. Rich
Church of the Holy Trinity
Greensborough
Denton
George F. Beaven
Hillsborough
Winter window plants and home remedies in a single item
Practical notes advise keeping winter window plants in dry air under 85 degrees by day and above 60 at night, syringing leaves twice weekly, and moist soil while avoiding dust and stove gas. A Cure for sore throat by Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Uniondale PA is praised with cost two pricing levels.
A Mother's Ambition sermon by Rev Webster
The sermon centers on a mother’s request for status for her sons, arguing true ambition should focus on developing good character and guiding children toward God. It contrasts Salome’s misjudgment with praise for mothers whose love drives ethical, spiritual growth and lasting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. H. Webster
Zebedee
Salome
Jesus
James
John
Nero
Lord Byron
Sir Walter Scott
Napoleon Bonaparte
Washington
Patrick Henry
John Jay
Thomas H. Benton
Ienannot
Ange
John Wesley
Charles Wesley
Saromie
Developing a Christian Character for Lasting Success
The piece argues that a righteous Christian character brings inner peace and divine approbation. It asserts such character yields spiritual joy, a pure heart, and enduring happiness beyond earthly changes. It claims godliness profits in life, earns respect, and honors God, urging mothers to prioritize Christian character for their children.
Ham Lecture Promised by Hon H W J Ham in Denton
Southern orator and humorist Hon H W J Ham returns to speak Wednesday evening November 18 at Masonic Hall on the Georgia cracker. He argues fiction misrepresents the Georgia cracker and will offer wit and insight with a Shakespearean breadth. Tickets are on sale at George and Redden's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
H. W. J. Ham
Masonic Hall
Georgia
Georgia Slacker
South
New York Herald
Mr. Ham
Denton
George & Redden
Ward off an Attack of Croup with Cham berlain's Remedy
Mr M M Dixon of Pleasant Ridge Pa recalls using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his daughter who suffers croupy coughs in winter. He says the remedy acts promptly and satisfactorily when hoarseness or early croup symptoms appear. For sale at 25 Brown Denton Hugh Duffy Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dixon
Pleasant Ridge
Chamberlain
United States
W. E. Brown
Denton
Hugh Duffy
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Pleasant party at home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson
On Monday evening last a pleasant party was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson. Those present were Misses Ola Scott Edith Sullivan Estella Scott Ella Lord Lida Lord Cora Satterfield Addie Wilson Ethel Wilson Gertie White Mattie Morris and Messrs Leonard Covey Luther Sullivan James Morgan David Banning John Wilson Elmer White Howard Lord Ernest Sullivan Emmett Johnson Arteria Nichols Dennis Nichols Minos Morris and H Corkran. Miss Mario Stevens of Oak Grove was the guest of Misses Ella and Lida Lord last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apner
Thomas Wilson
Ola Scott
Harrington
Edith Sullivan
Estella Scott
Ella Lord
Lida Lord
Cora Satterfield
Addie Wilson
Ethel Wilson
Gertie White
Mattie Morris
Messrs
Leonard Covey
Luther Sullivan
James Morgan
David Banning
John Wilson
Elmer White
Howard Lord
Ernest Sullivan
Emmett Johnson
Arteria Nichols
Dennis Nichols
Minos Morris
H. Corkran
Mario Stevens
Oak Grove
Ella
The Keating Case trial scheduled for Monday
The Keating case, B. Palmer Keating, moved from Queen Anne's county to Dorchester, is set for trial Monday. His counsel, Edwin H. Brown and A. S. Goldsborough, will seek abatement by arguing the grand jury was not drawn under the late act of Assembly as interpreted by the Court of Appeals. The charge of embezzlement is argued to be a breach of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Palmer Keating
Dorchester
Queen Anne’s County
Bargains In Dress Goods At Millinery Store
W. S. Brown advertises new stock of dress goods including remnants of worsteds and calicoes at special bargains. Eggs accepted for all goods in the millinery and drugs department, inviting patrons to hurry before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Private family dressing and local trades ad notices
A private listing by Z. T. Hutchinson from Denton Bridge offers shin gles of all grades and plastering laths from Mr. George Smith’s residence near Denton. Also advertised are a full boot and shoe line from W. R. Breepine in Williston and Miss R. Roberson’s inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Roberson
George Smith
Denton
Z. T. Hutchinson
Denton Bridge
W. R. Breepine
Williston
Stevens for Naval Officer A Wheelbarrow Bet
The Easton Baltimore Sun notes Talbot county will have a pivotal election with Republicans holding county offices and Democrats seeking to regain control. It lists anticipated 1897 and 1900 offices from circuit court clerk to state senator, names potential candidates in Cecil Kent Queen Anne's Dorchester Wicomico Worcester and Somerset, and mentions General William McKenney’s Bryan letter urging Democratic gains. The piece also reports a wheelbarrow bet event in Centreville for McKinley and notes B Gootee Stevens as a likely Baltimore Naval Officer candidate and a possible contest by Willis of Delaware for Handy’s seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Baltimore Sun
Talbot
Board of County Commissioners
Orphans’ Court
House of Delegates
Circuit Court
Wilfred Bateman
Colonel Hughlett
Register of Wills
B. H. Roe
Thompson
W. T. H. Seymour
Oswald Tilghman
Isaac A. Barber
H. Clay Dodson
Hiram 5. Wall
Second Judicial Circuit
Masten
Kent
Marion DeKalb Smith
James Alfred Pearce
Harrison W. Vickers
William B. Asilton
Queen Anne’s
John B. Brown
Edwin H. Brown
William W. Busteed
William McKenney
Philemon B. Hopper
Caroline
Henry R. Lewis
Edward BE. Goslin
M. Bates Stephens
Dorchester
W. Laird Honory
John R. Pattison
Joseph H. Joshson
Wicomice
Jackson
E. Stanley Toadvin
James T. Truitt
Isaac H. White
Worcester
John Walter Smith
George W. Purnell
Somerset
Joshua W. Miles
Col
Eph. G. Polk
Talbot County
Centreville
William J. Bryan
Bryan
McKenney
Queen Anne's
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C. Rye
North
Preston
Vin D. & C. Ry
Orphans' Court
Navy
the Local Department
Aper
Talbot Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Chapel District
Johm Turner
Prince Fredericktown
Luther I. Gadd
Annapolis
Ella B. Turner
D. Stewart Hessey
Cambridge
Cambridge & Seaford
James Flowers
M. P. Church
William R. Wayward
Florida
Haliand Matters
J. H. Nicwols
Donten, Md
Thomas Culliveths
Brenpina
J. E. Thomas
Uniondale
I. Duffey
W.R. Breepina
Croup
Mr. Stevens
EB. M. Garey
Lore
William, Willard
John F. Saulsbury
John Biggs
L. Martin
Walcott
John W. Causey
John G. Gray
William E. Jarrell
Baltimore American
B. Gootee Stevens
County
Willis
L. Irving Handy
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
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