Christmas Preparations and Local Developments Sighted
Five weeks until Christmas as Marydel highlights its fast horses. Greensborough to host a new laundry while Burrsville sees a dwelling under construction. Queenstown appoints M L Thomas postmaster and Denton Bridge expands shops as local commerce and housing rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Greensborough
James Morgan
Burrsville
M. L. Thomas
Queenstown
J. H. Nichols
Denton Bridge
Barnhart
J. E. Phillips
Lawrence Towers
W. R. Peters
Mark H. Smith
Goldsborough
Of Interest to Church People in Caroline County
Dagsborough Protestant Episcopal Church has been rebuilt and reopened with Bishop Cole-Swan conducting services. A letter from John Linn McKim, former Nottingham commercial agent and 1838 rector, is read. Rev. Thomas H. Lewis will preach at American Corner Methodist on Sunday, inviting all. Numerous church events, revival services, and notices follow from Denton, Greensborough, Dorchester, and Easton, including a new Seventh Day Adventist Church at Winchester. ECHOES FROM THE LATE ELECTION notes commissions to newly elected county officers and upcoming duties, with remarks on roads, bond amounts, and local political updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagsborough Protestant Episcopal Church
Cole- Swan
John Linn McKim
Nottingham
England
Price George
George III
Thomas H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
American Corner Methodist Protestant Church
Baltimore
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Crouse
Caroline
Chilton’s
Home Mission Aid Society
Easton
A. A. Curtis
Wilmington
Deverrond
E. L. Hubbard
Madison Square Methodist Church
Cambridge
J. W. Fogle
Sheppard’s Chapel
White’s
Epworth League
Burrsville
Mr. Rich
Church of the Holy Trinity
Greensborough
Townsend
Central
Harris’ Chapel
Young Ladies
Denton M. E
R. H. Adams
T. L. Price
Port Jefferson
L. I
James H. Riehl
Denton Methodist Episcopal Church
Greensborough Methodist Episcopal Church
Kinzer
Dorchester
Preston M. E. Church
Mr. Day
Tuckahoe Neck
Brown
Caroline County
William E. Lord
Thomas Day
Bayard Nichols
George S. Berry
Robert E. Smith
Lord
Mr. Nichols
Berry
Orphans’ Court
Denkyne
William England
Kennedyville
Hent Nees
Lemuel Dunbracco
Queen Anne's Circuit Court
William Dever
William H. Deeil
Michigan
Smith
John Walter
Ent
Federalsburg Courier
Wmn. T. Stevens
Queen Anne County
William Tf. Cecil
Dail
Loomis
Colston
Kent
Local Station Agent Reassumes Duties After Vacation
Mr Henry Segelken and wife returned from a two weeks vacation and resumed charge, relieving Mr Milter. C E Boyer sold his stock at the old J W Boyer stand to Dupont Cleaver who will stock anew and resume business shortly. Our first snow squall appeared on Wednesday and an old saying predicts 15 snows this winter. Richards & Co improved their storefront with a large show window and J Richards bought drugs in Philadelphia for fall and winter trade. Josiah Steele visited Philadelphia with his son Powell last week. The Ladies Aid Society plans church repairs. Many people spent Monday in Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Downes
William H. Downes
Lillian Estelle Wilson
Ruth Wilson
West North Avenue
Baltimore
Royal H. Pullman
Second Universalist Church
Granville O. Wilson
Jackson
Salisbury
Washington
John E. Lane
Roesville
Queen Anne
James L. Goddard
Alice M. Lane
Walter Cannon
Estelle Lane
William M. Warner
John G. Gray
Bridgeville
Laura Ross
Ross
Philadelphia
W. J. Moore
Greensboro
Ida
M. Frank Eaton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lola Willoughby
Caroline County
Harrington Public School
James T. Cooper
Della Coates
John Coates
Preston
M. E. Clurch
Henry Segelken
Milter
C. E. Boyer
J. W. Boyer
Dupont Cleaver
Richards & Co
J. Richards
Wanamaker Store Quaker City Sight and Style
The Wanamaker Store, acclaimed as the largest in America, draws visitors from far and near. Its retail stock runs four to five million dollars, with unparalleled layouts for selling and shopper comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaaker
America
Clothing Opening and Bargains Highlight Baltimore Ad
M B Nichols announces a large clothing opening today Monday and Tuesday with big affir. bargains in carpets also offered. George A Fisher promotes dressed poultry for fall and winter. T M Cooper buys green and dried fruits butter eggs game furs calves junk and country produce. residents urged to call. Mr B C Slaughter to sell live stock Wednesday November 29. Lumber yard ad for No 1 sap shingles and heart shingles at H A Roe’s Denton Bridge. John Payne and Charles W Williams creditors notices by T Pliny Fisher auditor. New Fountain Hotel ad appears. Ridgely horses and mules for private sale. Wanamaker Brown ad. Linchester storehouse for sale or rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nichols
George A. Fisher
T. M. Cooper
Brook
8. C. Slaughter
Queen Anne
H. A. Roe
Denton Bridge
T. Pliny Fisher
John Payne
Charles W. Williams
Pratt and
Calvert Sts
Baltimore
John K. Lynch
Ridgely
Wanamaker & Brown
MecShnide's Millinery Opens Fall Winter Line
MecShnide's in Ridgely Maryland announced the opening of a full line of fall and winter millinery on November Sth and invites the public to inspect the latest styles of winter hats and trimmings with satisfaction guaranteed.
Maryland Steamboat Company Adds Wrights Wharf
Local readers learn the Maryland Steamboat Company bought Wrights Wharf on the Choptank between Hunting and Cabin creeks, used by Wheeler Transportation. Ida and Joppa will soon stop there on down and up trips, serving Williamsburg and Fast New Market districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Steamboat Company
Choptank
Wright
Board of Town Commissioners
Manin Street
Evitts
Morocco
Light Street
Baltimore
Minnie Wheeler
Trappe
Chesapeake
Hambrooks
Howard
Queen Anne's Court
Kent County
Maryland
Kent
Revival Services Opened at M. E. Church Sunday Evening
Revival services began at the M. E. Church with Prof. Gillon of the local Academy delivering a sermon. Young ladies in Preston show skill at bicycle riding while the art class grows. Guests Dr. Eugene Douglass and Mr. Spencer Matthews, both of Oxford, stayed with Mr. Hilbert Douglass. Elbert Douglass is improving after illness. N nce Ledman of Denton visited relatives here. A lamp post was erected on the avenue as Colston and Bowens visit the Western Shore. Mrs. James Noble traveled to Baltimore, Miss Bessie Flaharty remains ill, and Mrs. Dr. Noble visits Millersville, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Wickes
Gladys Robinson
Philadelphia
St. Peter’s Church
William H. Franklin
Meriam Wix
Harrington
Benjamin Anderson
New Brunswick
O. J. Redden
George M. Russum
James N. Todd
T. P. Fisher
Denton Bar
Cantreville Observer
Lewis H. Jarman
Rushville
Greensborough
Charles K. Weston
Mary Mellvaine
Canterbury
Francis H. Hoffecker, Esq
Wilmington
John F. Saulsbury
Dover
Denton
George M. Stevenson
Smyrna
Preston
J. Dukes Downes
Queen Anne’s
Dr. Stout and
Templeville
M. E
Gillon
Academy
Eugene Douglass
Spencer Matthews
Oxford
Hilbert Douglass
Public Roads Bill Drafted for General Assembly
A legislative committee of the State Road League outlines a three phase plan for road work economic engineering and administration. It calls for a state engineering department with a four year term and a five thousand dollar salary plus five thousand dollar bond and at least twenty five thousand dollars annual funding. County control remains dominant over road finances with a three member unpaid county board to oversee roads and bridges, contracts to be competitively awarded, and a state engineer reporting biennially to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road League
General Assembly
Committee On
Board of Public Works
Mournful death of Mrs. E Beverly Goldsborough in Centreville
Mrs. E Beverly Goldsborough formerly Miss Eliza Orrell of the county died at her Centreville home on Saturday morning and was buried at Greensborough. Floral tributes were abundant. Friends from Centreville and her former home paid their last respects. pallbearers included William Goldsborough Dan Goldsborough Palmer Goldsborough P 3B Slopper William L Tolton and John McKenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Beverly Goldsborough
Eliza Orrell
Centreville
Greensborough
William, Dan and
Palmer Goldsborough
Slopper
William L. Tolton
John McKenney
Illness and ailments in Ingleshie and local figures
Mr Benj Wilson, once improved, has grown very ill again with Drs Parvis and Bordley attending. Mary Walls, daughter of C R Walls, broke her collar bone after a fall on her way home from school, borne nobly. Rev T J Lambert of Sillsboro exchanged pulpits with Rev B F T Griffith last Sunday. Mrs W W Walls has been quite sick for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Douglass
Mary Walls
C. R. Walls
T. J. Lambert
Sillsboro
Bf.t. Griffth
W. W. Walls
Market Prices: Wheat and Corn Quotations Shown
The Baltimore market quotes Wheat at 6 cents and Corn at 46 cents. These price points reflect current commodity values and are used by traders and merchants in daily commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wilming ton Methodist Episcopal Conference Opens in Salisbury
The Wilming ton M E Conference meets March 21 in Salisbury with Rev John H Vincent presiding. Committees named include Admission on Trial and various year groups plus local deacons and elders. DuHadway to preach the missionary sermon. A new cannery is planned by A G I T and N R Saulsbury on ground bought from H S Mancha. Partridges scarce after last winter’s deep snows. W H Rhodes to move to Talbot county farm. Foeht to occupy Rhodes property. J K Saulsbury sells four lots to Roe of Talbot. three weeks of fishing by local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Salisbury
John H. Vincent
J. D. Rigg
S. J. Morris
G. T. Alderson
J. E. Graham
J. H. Howard
C. T. Wyatt
Collins
W. E. Avery
W. P. Compton
Adam Stengle
J. A. Arters
R. T. Coursey
J. T. van Burkalow
L. P. Corkran
I. L. Wood
E. 8
Mace
H. S. Thompson
E. P. Roberts
E. E. White
Caroline
W. H. Rhodes
Talbot County
Foeht
Rhodes
James K. Saulsbury
Roe
Obituaries and village notices in Concord report two deaths
Concord notices record the death of Archibald Evans aged 83 with interment at the local cemetery led by Rev. Tabler and the death of Eliza Wright wife of William H. Wright burial next day with Rev. Tabler presiding. Other items note WGC Todd building plans, visits by John L. Everngam of Philadelphia, a Williston circuit conference at M B Church, and Myrtle Saulsbury visiting Tuckahoe Neck friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Evans
Tabler
Eliza
William H. Wright
W. GC. Todd
John L. Everngam
Philadelphia
Williston
M. B. Churchery
Myrtle Saulsbury
Near
Herv
Tuckahoe Neck
Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County
The Orphans' Court on Tuesday received accounts of sales for Bennett T. Wright and Josiah Beck and passed them. It ratified the sale of Hannah Tatman’s real estate and ordered notices to Tatman creditors. It ratified Thomas Tasker’s real estate sale and adopted a new court seal for the Orphans' Court and Register of Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Christina E. Wright
James E. Williamson
Bennett T. Wright
Marion L. Beck
Josiah Beck
Hannah Tatman
Edward W. Liden
Margaret J. Wright
Hannah A. Tatman
Thomas Tasker
Register of Wills
Caroline County
Maryland
Voshell road plan approved and bridge urged
County commissioners ratified the examiners report on the Voshell road in the Fourth district. Jesse A. Wright won the $325 contract to build the highway linking Choptank with Dorchester near Covey's wharf. A Linchester river ferry is planned and Wright seeks government aid for a bridge. The outgoing board meets next Tuesday. A J K Aldridge Chestertown reports a burglary. Captain Levi D Roe’s coal schooner due at Denton. Delmar factory closed this week. A law and order league is planned in Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voshell Road
Jesse A. Wright
Choptank
Dorchester
Covey’s Wharf
Linchester River
Wright
Denton
J. K. Aldridge
Chestertown
Journal
Levi D. Roe
F. G. Slemmier
Marydel
Law and Order League
Dover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Lovemielic
D& Clr
I. S
I. G. South
Pr. M
Public Business
Dasites
Nanticoke
Messrs
Dillis
J. A. Coulbourn
Eee del
Carolina Line
Clinton Cook
G. A
Alexander Gordon
Brownsville
E. M. Dean
Dean
Dentonians
H. H. Dushiel
Somerset
Internal Revenue
H. C. Dodson
Dodson
Clayton Call
A. B. Powell
Delaware
John M. Robinson
Tabor
George Morris
Frederick Stump
Morris
Judge Wickes
Downes-Wilson
Charles A. Chipley
Harry Barton
Sadie Chipley
Martie Barton
Denton Friends
Wills Spedden
Hooper
Thenmias A. Jones
Laura
Near Town
Mt. Pleasant
Laura Walker
David H. Tubbs
Congressman Brattan
Princess Anne
Betsey Stafford
Henry R. Lewis
Isaac Sigler
Lena Mutchler
Cecil Friends
James Park
George Greer, Esq
Sidney Gadd
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Winchester
Wiliam J. Dukes
Talbot
Clifford P. Hand
George Mr. Berry
Kelley
Muryidel
Josiah Steele
Powell
Ladies Aid Society
Quaker City
Linchester
MecShnide
Ridgely, Md
New York
R.L. Gulick
D. W. Stowell
John C. Bailey
Ife
Peecora
Elizabeth City
N. C
William P. Conner
Donten
Nnce Ledman
Mr. Colston
Mr. Bowens
James Noble
Bessie Flaharty
Dr. Noble
Millersville, Pa
The
Maryland Road League
Ingleshie
Messrs. A. G
I. T
N. R. Saulsbury
H. 8
Mancha
Concord
Levy Court
Wairay
Joseph R. Whitby
M.A. Nichols
Lars
Ness
B. Nichols
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
N. Y
Saulsbury & Bro’s
Lana
Mason's Branch
Garey’s Mill
Queen Anne's
Caroline Counties
Starkey Tract
Olin Bryan
Laouel Jester, Jr
T. F. Sewarn
Main Street
Federalsburg
Geo
Wilson Todd
Federalaburg
Stuble
J. al, van Gesel
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