Local notices range from sales to entertainments in Denton
A Denton area update notes Charles Stoops as Easton bailiff, listings of Thanksgiving closures, coal deliveries, and town improvements. Activities include Nuttle Hardware ads, a Glass Blowers performance, Tidings on the Denton Gun Club shoot, and revival hours. Other items cover a clothing merchant’s assignment, a turkey incident, bank holidays, horse sales, and a Denton Musical Association event. Local clubs and ads reflect commerce, culture, and seasonal bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles .A. Stoops
Easton
Caroline
Journal
Nuttle Hardware
Denton
J. W. Thomas
Boonsboro
Delaware
Cambridge Tem
Glass Blowers
Jackson
Ridgely
T. Fred Garey
Gay and
Third Streets
Denton Gun Club
Hillsboro
M. P. Church
J. Gray
BR. J.W. Garey
Tuckahoe Neck
Barney D. Cohen
Edward Kines
Baltimore City
James Willey
Greenwood
T. C. West
Denton National Bank
Almira Hackett
Oakland
Kent County
Bryan
Moore
Brown
McKinley
Kerr
M. B. Nichols
T. H. Hollingsworth
C. C. Nickerson
Nichols
Denton Musical Association
Town Hall
Willis G. Johnson
Maryland State Horticultural Society
College Park
Horticultural Society
Johnson
Nuttle Hardware Company
Bee Line Telephone Co
A. W. Sisk
M. B. Stephens
W. H. Deweese
Eastern Shore Telegraph and Telephone Company
Great Corporation
H. A. Richardson
Dover
LaRoy Oldham
Baltimore
Longfellow’s Hall
Evan’s Drug Store
Wedding Bells Ring at Ridgely and Nearby Ceremonies
A string of nuptials unfolds in Ridgely and surrounding towns. Elizabeth Estelle Fallowheld wed Arthur George Peacock in a yellow and white Floral Methodist ceremony. The couple plan a move to New York after a wedding dinner and a brief honeymoon. Also noted are weddings of Walter Wilson and Effa M. Wright in Easton and other marriages in Federalsburg, Queenstown, and Harlem Park with plans and receptions outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Elizabeth Estelle Fallowheld
Methodist Episcopal Church
Arthur George Peacock
New York
Wilda Turner
Bessye Jarrell
E. R. Sidell
T. A. H. O’brien
Mendelssohn
Clara Lewis Peacock
Church Til
Helen Enolin Bowen
Wilmington
Walter France Peacock
LL. B
George Arthur Steves
Elwood D. Ross
Frank Lane
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Lida Ross
Bortla Barry
Baltimore
Emma Hall
Marydel
Helen Scott
Mattie Day
Samuel A. Peacock
Lottie D. Peacock
Chester
Edward P. Jester
Catlin
James Wesley Walls
Crumpton
George Houck
Chesapeake City
J. Wesley McKnott
Katie Knotts
Templeville
Lula Parker
B. W. Parker
American Corner
Fred H. Beachamp
Williston
M. E. Parsonage
Federalsburg
J. M. Lindale
Mary Virginia Price
Jas. B. Price
Queenstown
Leonard M. Lane
M. E. Church
Anna L. Brohawn
John Brohawn
Howard Kroth
Harlem Park
Benjamin Hignutt
Near Hickman
Sadie Bareus
Ear Little Creek
Stoward Davis
Little Creek M. E. Church
J. Oliver Williagis
Seaford
Lizzie G. Britton
Philadelphia
Gunning Accident Leaves Man Seriously Wounded
John Truxon a colored man living with Mr Alfred Cannon near Ruthsburg sustained a severe gunning accident last Thursday while reloading a muzzle loading gun. A misfire caused the gun to discharge tearing the forehead and injuring both eyes. Dr W D Troy fears partial or total loss of sight in at least one eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Truxon
Alfred Cannon
Ruthsburg
Truzon
W. D. Troy
The Majority Must Rate Opinion in Frederick Citizen
The Frederick Citizen argues the recent election shows public support for imperialism army expansion and large monopolies under McKinley. It claims opponents must accept the results as American citizens with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
McKinley
Fisher & Son vs Andrews Co verdict for defendant in Dorchester
In Dorchester court on Wednesday the jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of William H. Fisher & Son versus J B Andrews & Co Hurlock. The suit claimed damages for failure to deliver 600 cases of canned peas under a contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Court
William H. Fisher & Son
J. B. Andrews & Co
Hurlock
Andrews & Co
Fisher & Son
County commissioners authorize institute room use for teachers
Levy and county boards meet to authorize the school commissioners to use the court room for a teachers institute next week. Clerk Whitby to order files for Road Supervisor F A Porter. Commissioners from Caroline and Talbot meet at Dover Bridge to discuss repairing the Caroline side causeway, noting past joint payments and Talbot's exemption under the 1900 law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby
F. A. Porter
Caroline
Tilbot
Dover Bridge
Talbot
Preston youth hold Monday night hop at Ledians
A lively gathering in Preston featured numerous attendees from Denton Easton and East New Market including C. H. Whitby Jr and A. P. Whitby and others. The new German Lutheran Church cornerstone was laid on November 11 and the structure is set to be a large addition with two new street lamps installed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ledian’s
C. H. Whitby, Jr
A. P. Whitby
Denton
Messrs. Stewart
Lane and Yeo
Easton
Phelps
Miss Spence
East New Market
S. E. Dougslass
R. J. Lednum
Nellie
Bessie Phillips
Ruth Noble
Grace and
Maud
Mr Warren Vansant Briefly Returns to New Main Street Home
Greensboro reports Mr Warren Vansant and bride returned from their tour to a new home on Main street Monday. Friends called to welcome them. Ladies of the Aid Society have arranged the parsonage for the pastor Rev 5 N Pilchard. Mrs W H Simpson returns from Cambridge and Federalsburg visit. Mrs Martha Comegys family moving to Philadelphia this Miss Lizzie Melvin visits Henderson friends. Mr Nathaniel Horsey improving. Mrs J B Letty near town ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Vansant
Bride
Main Street
Aid Society
N. Pilchard
W. H. Simpson
Cambridge
Federalsburg
Martha Comegys
Philadelphia
Lizzie Melvin
Henderson
Nathaniel Horsey
J. B. Letty
Mary E Cooper dies of diphtheria in Galashore
Mary E Cooper daughter of William N Cooper died of diphtheria on Wednesday morning. She was loved by all who knew her. William C Cheflins and sister Mrs Harvey Morris visit Baltimore this week. Miss Mattie Lewis returns home to Wilmington from visits here. Mrs Jane Urry of Philadelphia visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Sanders. Revival services conducted by Rev C L Kennard. John Cahall is very ill at his son C W Cahall's home near town. Mr and Mrs Wm T Jarmans visiting Centreville friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Cooper
William N. Cooper
William C. Cheflins
Harvey Morris
Baltimore
Mattie Lewis
Wilmington
Jane Urry
Philadelphia
William Sanders
C. L. Kennard
John Cahall
C. W. Cahall
Wm. T. Jarmans
Centreville
Missionary to Porto Rico Leading M E Church Sermon
Rev. Thomas Harwood of New Mexico filled the pulpit at the M E Church last Sunday. He plans to sail next week for a new field of labor in Porto Rico. Wellington Heather and his daughter Effa are in Philadelphia for a few days. J Bernard Trutehins of Philadelphia spends a week with relatives. Miss Mattie Ayers stayed with Mrs. Max Davis. Mrs. Sammel Pippin and mother visit relatives in Shantokin. Miss Kizzie Gooden is in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harwood
New Mexico
M. E
Porto Rico
A Wellington Heather
Effa
Philadelphia
J. Bernard Trutehins
Mattie Ayers
Max Davis
Sammel Pippin
Shantokin
Kizzie Gooden
Local notes on accidents and firings in Cordova area
Mr Frank Stokes suffered a serious head injury after a fall beneath a cut tree near Hobbs on Tuesday afternoon. Wm Butler of Lewistown broke a leg when his horse ran away and threw him from a road cart last Sunday. Mrs Brindle, widow of Rev James A Brindle, hosted Mrs Alga Smith last week, and Miss Grace Vernon Smith returned from Female College Roanoke Virginia. T W Smith plans a store building adjoining Jelm Divis drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stokes
Hobbs
T. J. Williams
American Corner
Wm. Butler
Lewistown
Stelle
Brindle
James A. Brindle
M. E. Church
Alga Smith
Philadelphia
Rhayeely
Grace Vernon Smith
T. W. Smith
Roanoke
Virginia
Female College
Poultry Fancier Rumbold Exhibits Fowls at Hamilton
Mr. John R. Rumbold of the Baltimore Custom House has been visiting relatives at Choplank. He is noted as a keen poultry fancier and recently exhibited fine fowls at Hamilton, Virginia, winning several first premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Rumbold
Baltimore
Queen Anne's Railroad plans Love Point extension
William I. Bosley, president of Queen Anne's Railroad, announced a survey showing a 12 mile extension from Queenstown to Love Point to speed travel to Cape May and connect with a proposed Washington to Chesapeake Bay steam line via a ferry. The plan includes vestibuled express service Lewes to Love Point in 1 hour 15 minutes and landings on both sides of Love Point with 200 acres purchased for new wharves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I. Bostey
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Queenstown
Love Point
Queen Anne's
Cape May
New Jersey
Bosley
Washington City
Bay Ridge
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Seaboard Air Line
Lemmel E. Miller
Cape May County
Lewes
Del
Queen Anne’s
Queen, Anne’s Railroad
Baltimore
Chester River
Stephens Literary Society Formed At High School
Students organized a literary society in Prof Noble’s room adopting a constitution and electing Roy L. Smith as president Elbert Nuttle as vice president Bessie M Murphy as secretary Blanche H Hobbs as journalist and Harry TH Nuttle as reporter The group honors Prof M B Stephens for education service The last meeting featured readings recitations essays and a debated vote on voting qualifications with the negative side prevailing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Noble
Roy L. Smith
Elbert Nuttle
Bessie M. Murphy
Blanche H. Hobbs
Harry TH. Nuttle
Stephens
M. B. Stephens
Lawrence Greenlee
Edwin Paisley
Mayelletly
Dillie Merriken
Mary Brombaugh
Elma Cade
Caro Redden
Bertie Adams
Emmett Sylvester
Pearl Griffin
Hackett Downes
Elbert Nattle
Blanche Hobbs
Corime Starkey
Rhoda Marine
Harry Nuttle
Hattie Wright
Dillie Morriken
Obituary of Raymond Frampton Aged 1 in Diphtheria Tragedy
Raymond Frampton the infant son of Elijah and Nora Frampton died of diphtheria near Fowling Creek on October 7 aged 1 year and 1 month. The family mourns the loss as Mollie E. Murpay notes the swift departure and fading bloom of the child in a somber obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Elijah
Nora Frampton
Fowling Creek
Revival Sweeps Churches With Many Conversions
A local revival at Critiell Mallerss The MoB Churcht at finderson reports nearly sixty conversions in eight days and swelling Sunday School and Epworth League rosters. Eighty conversions on Ingleside charge in four weeks. Temprance programs and Union Thanksgiving services are planned across Methodist churches with sermons by Rev J M Dickey and Rev J S Wickline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finderson
Epworth League
M.E
Denton
Methodist Protestant
J. MM. Dickey
The
Episcopal Church
San Francisco
Caroline Council
United American Mechanics
Denton M. J
J. S. Wickline
N. Pilchard
United States Army
Fort Bayard
N. M
McKinley
Greensboro
M. E. Church
Central
J. Frank Bryan
Baltimore
M. P
Harris’ Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
J. W. Wickline
J. W. Norris
Thinley's Chapel
Ridgely M. E. Church
Day Suing and Coas Expansion to Built New Box Factory
The Day Swing and Co business outgrew itself over two years and plans a 60 by 90 foot two story box and basket factory. It will produce 12 000 baskets and 7 000 boxes daily with heavy power from two 60 hp boilers and an 80 hp engine. The firm buys standing timber, cuts it in own mills, and ships from Ridgely. about 75 horses and mules haul and handle the work. A railroad siding will be built to service the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Day, Swing & Co
Ridgely
Indiana
Whiter Tours Over the Menusy from Penn Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces ally conducted tours for 1900 1901 season. California trips depart February Mth from New York Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburg over the Golden Gate Special. Florida offers Jacksonville tours February Sth 18th and March 6th with two week stays in the Flowery State. Tickets sold from principal points. contacts include Watt Pittsburg Boyd Philadelphia Studds Baltimore and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
California
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Golden Gate
Florida
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
E. Watt
Western District
Baltimore
C. Studds
Southern District
Washington
W. Boyd
Death of a venerable merchant and other local deaths
The obituary notices report the death of James K. Saulsbury age 87 a Ridgely merchant who traveled the globe and lived in Denton before settling in Ridgely interred in Denton cemetery. Also noted are deaths of James R Manship age eighty at Concord and Lucy Lewis a child from Gay street Typhoid fever and Mrs Francis Lane near Starr aged sixty seven after a long illness carrying memorial services by Rev George Fitzhugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Saulsbury
Ridgely
Mr. Saulsbury
Caroline
Philippine Islands
California
Cape Horn
Denton
Mary Emily Gullett
Albert Gallatin Gullett
R. T
Albert G
Irwin T. Saulsbury
Amanita D
Emma G. Saulsbury
A. G
I. T. Saulsbury
James R. Manship
Wm. A. Johnson
Concord
Manship
Swann
Mr. Manship
Lucy
Samuel Lewis
Gay Street
George Fitzhugh
Christ Church
Francis Lane
Starr
Local News and Social Notes From Denton Area
Edward Lambert takes a two week vacation with relatives in Chestertown while Clerk Camp covers his Delaware and Chesapeake route. Many residents and visitors are noted, including hunters Hardcastle and Wynne from Baltimore. Enelire Club fun led by Mrs. Wm. H. Anderson with prizes to Mr. George L. Wallace and Col. Luther H. Gadd. Dental board exams in Baltimore included Dr. W. T. Kelley. Emma Fleming and daughter Elma move to Easton with W. A. Fleming. Various visits and travels involve George T. Morgan, Frick, Evan Morgan, E. W. Levering, Henry R. Lewis, Potter Steele, Harry Roe, Cora Patten, Miss Mantie Snyder, James A. Stephens, A. W. Sisk, Roberta Hobbs, and Col. Luther H. Gadd. Mrs. Sallie Downes and Mrs. Annie H. Downes are mentioned in Baltimore and Denton circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lambert
Delaware and Chesapeake Road
Chestertown
Alexander Hardcastle
Wynne
Baltimore
Wm. H. Anderson
Enelire Club
George L. Wallace
Col
Luther H. Gadd
W. T. Kelley
Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners
Eimma Fleming
Elma
W. A. Fleming
Clayton
Easton
George T. Morgan
Frick
Mr. Morgan
Evan Morgan
E. W. Levering
Denton
J. T. Carter, Jr
George H. Berry
Delaware
Mr. Berry
R. M. Collins
Drawbridge
Del
Gaion Miller
Rachel Satherwaite
Henry R. Lewis
Potter Steele
Harry A. Roe
Virginia
Cora Patten
Caroline
Mantie Snyder
Centreville
James A. Stephens
Crisfield
A. W. Sisk
Carrollton
Roberta Hobbs
Dover
E. H. Fitzhugh
Sallie Downes
Annapolis
J. H. van Gesel
T. C. West
Annie H. Downes
E. L. Melvin
Chicago
Centreville Record and The Denton Journal Celebrate Fifty-Fifth Year
One of the state’s weekly newspapers marks its fiftieth anniversary of usefulness. The Denton Journal and Centreville Record extend best wishes for continued prosperity and service to readers and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville Record
Denton Journal
Delaware News in Brief on Accidents and Local Troubles
Near Sandtown in Kent county a baronehe accident left occupants soaked but not seriously hurt as a bridge gave way into Punchkeon Run. horses bruised and vehicle ruined. Merchant Charles A. Hearn of Laurel, Del., faces creditors as his son flees with cash, while family misfortunes stack up. Elopements involve Willia Reed and Bertha Gibson, ages 17 and 14, with parental opposition. Delaware towns seek bonds for electric, water, and sewer projects. Georgetown eyes water works. Governor Tunnell and staff expected at the December Washington centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Anderson
John Sendrickson
Margaret Tillmunn
Anna Hayes
Sandtown
Kent County
Dover
Punchkeon Run
Charles A. Hearn
Jiaurel
Del
Laurel
Willia Reed
Bertha Gibson
Camden
Delaware
Reed
Miss Gibson
General Assembly
Ewes
Georgetown
Tunnell
Washington, D. C
Maryland Horticultural Society Meets in Baltimore
The Maryland State Horticultural Society holds its two day meeting in Baltimore December 20 and 21 with noted horticulturalists such as Prof. L H Bailey Cornell and J H Hale renowned peach expert among speakers. The program covers plum and fruit culture topics with exhibits of fruits nursery stock and spraying gear and includes a postmeeting excursion to Washington to tour the Department of Agriculture divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Baltimore
L. H. Bailey
Cornell University
J. H. Hale
Connecticut
Georgia
Roland Morrill
Michigan
Northwest
F. A. Waugh
Vermont
W. A. Taylor
U. S
J.horace McFarlane
Harrisburg
M. B. Waite
U. S. Department of Agriculture
D. Willard
Geneva
H. E. VanDeman
Buffalo
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Turkeys in Demand for Thanksgiving Feasts Across Counties
The note extols the turkey as the season’s centerpiece, praising its flavors and universal appeal from children to elders. It observes unusually large flocks in the county and reports heavy shipments to markets expected this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobbler
Tharp appeals for new trial denied. 12 years set
In Queen Annes Court on Saturday attorney Philemon B Hobper for John Tharp arson case moved for a new trial but judges overruled. Tharp sentenced to 12 years in Maryland Penitentiary. Sheriff Jones E Meredith took 15 prisoners to the penitentiary and House of Correction. Tharp kept in Centreville jail until further notice. Matthew Chaira colored was brought in and sentenced to be hung for murder of Solomon Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne's Court
Philemon B. Hobper
John Tharp
Tharp
Maryland
Jones E. Meredith
Queenstown
Penitentiary
House of Correction
Centreville
Matthew Chaira
Soloman Roberts
Protecting Political Morality Through Law Reform
The Baltimore Sun argues for early steps to shield politics from moneyed manipulation. It urges strong laws to curb debauching of political manhood, a higher voter standard, and patriotic civic education to curb the disease, noting other states have enacted such measures and Maryland must act for safety and self-respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
Greensboro Free Press enters fifty-fifth volume with bright prospects
The Greensboro Free Press proclaims itself a clean, newsy, up-to-date journal as it starts its fifty-fifth volume. Officials promise fresh coverage and steady improvements in quality and timeliness for readers on the Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Greensboro Free Press
Denton Journal
Journal
Rich patient funds Nicholson Institute to aid deaf relief
A wealthy woman cured of deafness and tinnitus by Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums donated 10,000 dollars to the Nicholson Institute at 4874 The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue, New York, to provide drums free for those unable to pay. The Easton Star-Democrat notes its fifty-fifth volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Star-Democrat
Denton Journal
Cambridge Chronicle and Denton Journal at 65th Volume
The Cambridge Chronicle and The Denton Journal, two long running Eastern Shore newspapers, celebrate entering their 65th volume in a milestone edition highlighting their enduring community coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Chronicle
Denton Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poins North
Q. A
QU. A. R
Crrcvuit
Orphans’ Court
Levy Court
the Local Department
Tottow
Dorchester
Galashore
Mars de
Cordova
Stephens’ Literary Society
Mollie E. Murpay
Critiell Mallerss
Day, Suing & Coa
Carolla
Persoon
Newn
Crouse
Ray
WickLing
James Willis Clarson
Miss Ollix Vy, Collina
Shakespeare
Eva Anna Palmer
Mars
Gussix Beauchamp
Joan M. Cicery
Nature Studies
W. T. L. Taliaferro
Reading
Miss Lutta EH
Patmince
Coma M. Pirrin
Oseru A. Wills
H. M. Rowe
Francues J. Croube
Miss Patridor
Annie M. Stevenson
E. M. Noble
E. E. Pippin
Gussie Beauchamp
May L. Fisher
Marie Crouse
Mattie Moore
Mary J. Fisher
Annie W. Fisher
Mary E. Downes
Joseph A. Willis
S. J. Stayer
J. T. Moore
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