Local Department notes and early election landings
Local notes include election hats blooming, market prices for wheat and corn in Baltimore, and new poles for the Ridgely to Denton telegraph. Obituaries record the death of farmer William T. Golt near Centreville and widow Elizabeth Jarman of Millington. Court actions include several local option and disturbance cases with bails set, and officials for Dorchester and Caroline counties preparing for January duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Baker
Dorchester
P. Dunning
N. L. Tribitt
Journal Today
A.T. Reichman
Ridgely
Denton
William T. Golt
Centreville
Nuttle Hardware Company
Z. T. Hutchinson
Judge Russ
Stewart
Mammoth
Baltimore News
Wheeler Line
Chesapeake
Boot Bros
Wm. H. Anderson
Willard E. West
Royal Oak
Andrew Adams
Thomas Kirk
Mearns
Delaware & Chesapeake Railroad
Henderson
Hutchins
Sevanet
Rice
Queen Anne’s
Caroline
Annapolis
Elizabeth Jarman
Wesley Jarman
Millington
Jarman
Harrington
Queen ‘Anne County
Tillie Numbers
James Pearce
Fred Pearce
Robert Breeding
Robert Baker
Leonard Ferrins
John Spence
Hignatt
Breeding
Baker
Ferrins
Spencer
Garey damage case goes to trial in Centreville
The $50,000 damage suit of T Frederick Garey against Caroline county to recover for injuries from a bridge collapse on the Anthony’s Mills to Hobbs road began in Centreville. The plaintiff, aided by Henry R. Lewis and Joseph B. Seth, contends the road was a public thoroughfare and county responsibility, while defense asserts it was a private way. Dozens of witnesses testified on accident details, road status, and county work, with the jury to hear further today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Frederick Garey
Caroline County
Anthony's Mills
Hobbs
Centreville
Walter T. Wright
Henry R. Lewis
Denton
Joseph B. Seth
Easton
P. B. Hopper
Geo. M. Russin
Edwin I. Brown
Garey
Lewis
Russum
Anthony's Mill
Mgr. Garey
George
Baltimore
W. H. Garey
Edward C. Carter
Clinton Wyatt
Mr. Garey
Aaron Jester
J. Wesley Timwley
Anthony’s Mill
William T. Baker
David H. Tibbs
Tubbs
George A. Deakyne
Levin W. Pool
Ife
Saulsbury Hobbs
J. W. Kerr
Henry Irwin
Clement Noble
Beniah Kinnamon
John Bishop
John R. Cannon
W. Redden
W. T. Starvey
Robert Anthony
James G. Bell
Anthony
Jonathan Evitts
J. P. Anthony
Orphans Court Actions Include Appointments and Approvals
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Emory S Turpin administrator of Arthur C Snowden deceased presented an additional account of sales list of operate debts interest account and an account of administration which were approved and passed Dividend ordered J Frank Jones was appointed administrator of the personal estate of Samuel T Jones deceased Bond filed and approved Warrant issued to George E Smith and Elbert J Saunders as appraisers Notice to creditors ordered Della R Jones appointed guardian to the children of the deceased Gootee S Liden executor of G J Newlee deceased presented an account of sales which was approved William H Cashe administrator of Peter J Hudson deceased presented an inventory which was approved Order of sale granted Daniel Wright and Buscam Chambers executors of doin W Lord deceased presented a final release from Amie A Gardner one of the heirs which was approved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Emory S. Turpin
Arthur C. Snowden
J. Frank Jones
Samuel T. Jones
George E. Smith
Elbert J. Saunders
Della R. Jones
Gootee S. Liden
G. J. Newlee
William H. Cashe
Peter J. Hudson
Daniel Wright
Buscam Chambers
Doin W. Lord
Amie A. Gardner
Diphtheria Tests At Ridgely Academy
Dr. PLR Fisher and Dr. S Stone collected throat cultures from eighty six Ridgely Academy students using cotton swabs. Cultures sent to Baltimore Health Department grew diphtheria germs in Iris Smith, Roger Ringgold, Edith Watkins and Mrs Voeht. Isolated individuals kept apart to prevent spread. no current danger reported after precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plr. Fisher
S. Stone
Ridgely Academy
Health Department
Baltimore
Voeht
Ridgely
County session notes and bond approval amid railroad vote
County commissioners met on Monday. Constable Abr John F Spence fled his bond with Wright and Andrews as sureties. bond approved. Clerk Whitby reported the railroad subscription vote showing defeat by 416 and was instructed to notify Supervisors Cohee and Chambers in the Fourth district to repair bridges reported in dangerous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Spence
Fourth District
W. M. Wright
Charles E. Andrews
Whitby
Cohee and Chambers
Wed Wedding Day Bouts in Virginia and Maryland
A record of weddings across Washington and nearby towns. Miss Anna Morgan Smith wed Elon St. Claire Hobbs at Ascension Church with a large gathering including notable guests. The couple plans a South bridal trip and residence at the Waldorf Astoria. Also notes are Miss Mary Williams Evitts and Mr. Charles Green Griffin’s Denton ceremony, Miss Edna Tarleton Cook and Mr. Charles B. E. Stevens, and several other Wednesday nuptials in Denton and Centreville with families and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anna Morwan Smith
Augustine Jacqueline Smith
Pairfax County
Elon St. Claire Hobbs
Denton
New York
Ascension Protestant Episcopal Church
Joki TW. Eliott
Augusta Louise Smith
Frederick Iamitton Hobbs
William Morgan Smith
Charles Magill Smith
Alexandria
Alfred Bland Tucker
William H. Anderson
Edwin Crosby Chamberlain
William Wisner White
Everard Robinson Todd
Rhode Island Avenue
Keith Norton
Frances J. Smith
Hailton Howard
Alexandrian
Hobbs
Maryland
Gibson
Charleston
W. Va
Dee
Alfred Tucker
Melville
Joseph L. Miller
Caffrey
Satterlee
McNally
James E. Clark
Virginia
Southern Society
Greenwich Club
Maryland Society
New York City
South
Waldorf-Astoria
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Wiliams Evitts
Jonathan Evitts
Charles Green Griffin
George Turner
Joseph G. Griffin
Fasten
Albert G. Towers
Ormond W. Downes
James Swann
Mendelssohn
J.S. Wickline
Huene Anderson
W. HL. Anderson
Ifer
Mrs. Criffin
Ridgely
George C. Hall
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Stevens
Ibbie LE. Towers
Andrew Towers
Augustus G. Fleetwood
Queen Anne's County
W. J.D. Lucas
Lora Downes
John Medford Price
Centreville M.P
Frank T. Bensen
W. 2D. Fleetwood
Seaford
Del
Zeela Downing
Pasadena
California
Isaac T. Fleetwood
Caroline
Alicion S. Martin
Easton
Baltimore
Bookkepper
Aston
Allan S. Martin
R. M. Messick
John RN. Wyatt
WEDDING OF BERTHA GRAHAM AND SAMUEL STEVENS AT GOLDSHORE
Bertha Graham daughter of William Graham wed Samuel Stevens of Barclay in a Wednesday ceremony at Goldshore. A large arch and floral decor framed the chancel. Miss Berlie Williams sang. Ushers were Horace Dennison and Ralph Cheffins. Attendants included Gussie Stevens and Blanche Graham. Afterward a banquet for about 75 guests at the bride’s home. Also Louis Jones and Nellie Hanson married at Marrington with Rev. W. A. Wise officiating. The couple then departed for a North excursion by three o’clock express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldshore Elreh
Bertha Graham
Win. J. Graham
Samuel R. Stevens
Barclay
Berlie Williams
Mesars
Horsee Dennison
Ralph Cheffins
Gussie Stevens
Louis (. Jones
Nellie Hlanson
Lucy Hanson
Marrington
W. A. Wise
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denton and Federalsburg railroad vote sinks line
A Delaware county paper notes the Caroline voters rejected a 25 000 subscription to the Denton and Federalsburg Railroad. It discusses local opposition and the likelihood no line will be built without county aid, with Queen Annes and P R R influences referenced and estimates of potential tax benefits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Denton
Federalsburg
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
Hobbs
Bosley
Queen Anne's
Pemnsylvania Railroad Company
Greensboro-Federalsburg
Queen Anne’s
Denton and Federalsburg Company
Writ Issued for Attempted Murder in Hila Rival Case
Edward Williams, a Black resident of Tuckahoe Neck, swore out a writ against Garey Bordley, also Black, for attempted murder after a by the pump shooting last Friday. Bordley was arrested, bail set at 300, but fled and remains missing. Williams described a second shot through a house door and pursuit through woods, with Bordley allegedly threatening him over accusations involving Bordley’s wife. Neighbors say Bordley had good reputation prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Willians
Tuckahoe Neck
Garey Bordley
Hignutt
Bordley
Albert F. Murphy
Williams
Aittle
Garey
Hickman Cornet Band to Perform in Town Hall
Hickman Cornet Band members aided by Prof. Porter of New Jersey announce an entertainment in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. A featured act will be Prof Porter's ventriloquism and comic singing. Violin mandolin guitar banjo cornet and more are taught by Prof. J J Moore of Denton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman Cornet Band
Prof. Porter
New Jersey
Porter
J. J. Moore
Denton, Md
Corkran
The
Peninsula Methodist
Holiness Brethren
Henderson
House of God
Denton
Beatrice Phillips
Hall Barnhart
Helen Barnhart
Mary Statum
Ethel Berry
Bessie Nowell
Phebe Dunham
Olivia Passapae
Mary Haslup
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Maryland
M. P
Long’s School
Carrie Rickards
Sadie Rickards
Mary Grojean
Margaret Carroll
Elsie Meeds
Grace Short
Alanis Grojean
Robert Neighbors
George S. Fitzhugh
Christ Church
Order of United American Mechanics
Central School
Aca Cohee
John Lister
Dixon Garey
Bessie Garey
Anna Voss
Robert L. Dickey
Baltimore
Denton M. P
Bowman boy Toe Smith dies after surgery illness
Toe Smith died in Baltimore on Monday after a surgical operation for internal cancer. The fourteen year old was an only child and the community mourns his loss. Funeral services were held at the M E Church with Rev. C F Sheppard and Rev. Adam Jones officiating, and interment followed at Sadlersville. The school attended the services in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Smith
Baltimore
M. E
C. F. Sheppard
Camden
Adam Jones
Sadlersville
Roe
Sheppard
C. Addie Carrow
Ollie Coffin
Philadelphia
Lenora Valliant
Henderson School
C. KE. Turner
Ridgely
Win. M. Price
Barkeeper Arrest After Steamer Easton Indictments
Four indictments found by the grand jury against the barkeeper aboard the steamer Easton for violating the Local Option law. State's Attorney Higgins swore out a writ for arrest. sheriff Le Compte effected the arrest on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorehester
Easton
Capias
Higgins
LeCompte
Chrysanthemum show draws crowds to Mozart Hall
The chrysanthemum show at Mozart Hall drew visitors from neighboring towns. Saturday featured Col. Enoch Moore of Wilmington and Frank Walker of Richmond, praised as a singer and elocutionist respectively. Local musicians also performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Hall
Col
Enoch Moore
Wilmington
Frank Walker
Richmond
Colonel Moore
Walker
Leta Wilson
Robert J. Wilson
Joseph McNamara
Pomona
New York
Greensboro
S. J. French
Holy Trinity Church
North
Brockway
Pauline Harrington
Ella Harrington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
M. E
Mr. Green
Cornelia West
Simeon N. West
R. Kemp West
Messrs
T. H. Jarman
B. Massey
T. Clayton Coursey
T. H. Longfellow
Lawrence Satterfield
Elizabeth Satterfield
Wizzie Rich
Benjamin House
Thomas Longfellow
Worcester County
Mary Fierce
E. H. Roe
Annabel Moore
J. H. C. Legg
Centreville
J. Calvin Smith
J. H. Harrington
Town notes show new clubs, school reopenings, and local doings
The column records two new youth clubs for games and whist, a Mrs Pennington hosted gathering, a wave of civic mentions from Democrats considering candidates to Thomas A Smith, school reopenings after diphtheria, a Guilford property drug store prep, a grocery stock sale by Constable Simons, rumored new Main Street drug store, numerous visits and health updates, festival plans, church notes, prize pupils, and upcoming revival services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington
John Walter Smith
Smith
Ridgely
Thomas A. Smith
Thomas Jones, Jr
Dickenson College
S. S. Stone
Guilford
Baltimore
Simons
George B. Blake
Main Street
Messrs
Betson
Bernard
Greensboro
R. J. Colston
Cambridge
H. N. Richards
Academy
W. O. Lednum
Preston
Prenton News Briefs Including Baltimore Visit and Church Sermon
Mr J Springle Kelley visited Baltimore this week and received treatment for a hand cut by glass with blood poisoning feared. Mr and Mrs George Whiteley of Baltimore spent last Sunday with Mrs Whiteley’s mother near town. Rev P H Rawlings preached at the M E Church on Sunday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenton
J. Springle Kelley
Baltimore
George Whiteley
Mr. Whiteley
P. H. Rawlings
M. E. Church
Evangelist Scuddy and Dr Smith open Dover canvass
Dover reports Evangelist H G Scuddy of Tyler Texas arrived with Dr Alfred Smith to conduct house to house soul winning. Wesley Church hosts daily afternoon and evening evangelistic meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
H. G. Scuddy
Tyler
Texas
Alfred Smith
Wesley ‘Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Church
William A. Taylor
Middletown
Del
Hannah Stewart
Laurel
Lottie
Delaware
Kent County
Teachers
Smyrna
Jonathan Bostic
Sussex
Milford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Q. A.R
Sivanier
VIN D. SC. AE. R
Q. Alr. RR
GA. OR
D.&c.r.r
Vila D.X C.R.R
the Local Department
Rartion
James G. Redden
James K. Saulsbury
Thomas Butler
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Levy Court
Denton & Federalsburg Railroad
Mouale
Mystery
Barkeeper
Greenabouro
Macydel
Albert F. Heather
Johns Hopkins Hospital
James Golly
Wellington Heather
T. Howard Heather
Winifred Price
Cecilion
Summa Hall
Mary Boyer
Marydet
James Green
Henderson Church
Hright Popila
Delaware News
Talbot
H. M. Anderson
Olin Hinson
Thomas Riley
Charles Kraft
George Bain
E. T. Leonard
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Edmund T. Leonard
Charles 5. Carrington
Clayland Mullikin
Chapel District
Anoers
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