Local Centreville appoints new veterinary surgeon and town updates
The Centreville department announces a new veterinary surgeon while Christmas novelties go on sale. Adamsville gains postmaster W. H. Simmons. Talbot's grand jury foreman is George C. Moore. Hicks forecasts a December blizzard, and the Austin murder trial opens next Tuesday in Cambridge. Several local business updates include coats at J. H. Nichols in Denton Bridge and fruit cake offer by Baker Dorsch. The Caroline Teachers Association meets December 8 at Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Simmons
Adamsville
George C. Moore
Talbot
Hicks
Austin
Cambridge
J. H. Nichols
Denton Bridge
James T. Anthony
Queen Anne’s
Prohibition Party
Baltimore
Caroline
Linwood R. Beauchamp
Baker Dorsch
Caroline County Teachers’ Association
Greensborough
S. C. Slaughter
Queen Anne
Pennsylvania
Keets
Internal Revenue
Dashiell
Fruit
Dodson
DeCastro
Justice Dixon
Preston
Baltimore County
C. M. Lloyd
Vienna
Gus. Weeters
Denton
Clerk Hurst
Caroline County
Treasury Law
Main Street
Lowe Street
Sixth
Deakyne
T. Pliny Fisher
Dorchester
Elijah Carey
John Raven
Carey
Raven
Pretty November Weddings Across Greensborough Federalsburg Prenton
Marriages noted from Centreville to Federalsburg and Greensborough with couples: Charles D. Linsley of Hastings Nebraska and Anna B. Everett of Templeville wed in Baltimore. Jan es T. Cooper and Della Coates married near Preston. Hettie Alberger and Charles W. Jefferson wed in Federalsburg. R. Frank Eaton and Ida Moore married in Greensborough. Thomas W. Simmons to marry in Dorchester. Goldsborough and Ella Showell set for December 1 wedding.
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St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Charles D. Linsley
Hastings
Nebraska
Anna B. Everett
Templeville
Everett
Schopl
Levi Everett
Lndy
Linsley
West
Oklahoma
Maryland
Centreville
Janes T. Cooper
Della Coates
Preston
John Coates
Preston M. EB
J. R. Phillips
Katie Trice
Will Corkran
M. Bates Stephens
J. Somers Blake
W. B. Guthrie
Sussex County
Col
Hettie Alberger
Charles W. Jefferson
J. E. Graham
G. T. Alderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
R. Frank Eaton
Ida Moore
W. J. Moore
Greensborough M. E
J. A. Arters
Brady Coursey
R. W. Eddins
J. Thomas Holland
W. Stanley Peters
Harry Moore
James E. Curry
Eaton
Philadelphia
New York
Thomas W. Simmons
Dorchester
Laura Fletcher
John W. Fletcher
Cambridge
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Dorchester County
Ella Showell
Berlin
New Officers Sworn In as County Officials Take Oath
Newly elected county commissioners, sheriff, and surveyor took the oath of office on Tuesday. The board elected Mrs Lord president and named William H. Deweese as counsel. Sheriff Berry appointed R. Kemp Williams as deputy, and Surveyor Smith named Martin Saulsbury assistant. Saulsbury holds a C. E. from Leheigh University. The commissioners plan to meet again on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
William H. Deweese
Berry
R. Kemp Williams
Smith
Martin Saulsbury
Saulsbury
Leheigh University
Shooting Accident at Williston Leaves Boy Wounded
Williston district reports a four teen-year-old boy, Charles Calloway, living with his uncle Thomas L. Chaffinch, was injured Monday when a gun fired while being picked up from the ground. The ball struck his left arm above the elbow, severely damaging flesh and muscle. Drs. Hardcastle and Hignutt treated the wounds. doctors fear lasting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Calloway
Lnd
Thomas L. Chaffinch
Williston
Caroline's Good Record in Second Judicial Circuit
From the Baltimore News, Caroline has less criminal business than any county in the Second judicial circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Baltimore News
Second Judicial Circuit
Teachers Association Meet in Greensborough Friday
The Careeling County Teachers Association plans a December 8 meeting in Greensbor ough. Morning sessions include welcome by Hon. J. F. Dawson, remarks by Thomas A. Smith, and geography and teaching-method discussions led by Miss Mary J. Fisher Miss Della M. Smith Miss Cora Stack Mrs. Sarah A. Collins and Miss Sallie C. Draper. Afternoon covers civics in public schools with pro and con speakers Miss Susie Harrison Mrs. Joanna Valliant Miss Jennie M. Smith Mr. W. E. Brown, plus general discussion and an address by Rov. J. A. Arters. Evening features essays readings and additional addresses by local figures. The article also notes a separate discussion on Maryland's proposed ship canal and a renewed hearing on the project, with historical routes and cost estimates outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Careeling County Teachers’ Association
Greensborough
Welcone
J. F. Dawson
Thomas A. Smith
Mary J. Fisher
Della M. Smith
Cora Stack
Sarah A. Collins
Sallie C. Draper
Susie Harrison
Joanna Valliant
Jennie M. Smith
W. E. Brown
J. A. Arters
Association For Discussion
W. A. Gillon
Katie K. Hobbs
John A. M. Passmore
Ida G. Marshall
Edward Rich
Orphans Court Adopts Accounts and Wills
The Orphans Court last Tuesday approved a twenty five thousand dollar penalty against sheriff-elect George H. Barry's heirs. Administrators of George Murphy and J Wesley Thawley filed final accounts and inventories with orders to sell items. Marion Beck presented Josiah Beck’s distribution account. Joshua Gibbs will and executor bonds were recorded. Wills for Joshua Gibbs and Mrs S C Dandridge received recording orders, and a supplementary will for John Wright and co. was recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Barry
Orphans’ Court
William and
Charles Murphy
George Murphy
John H
James W. Thawley
J. Wesley Thawley
Marion L. Beck
Josiah Beck
Joshua Gibbs
Charles W. Smith
Soerena Catharine Dandridge
West Virginia
John Wright
Methodist Protestants Host Crazy Supper Weekend
The Ladies of the Methodist Protestant Church of American Corner announce a supper at that venue on Thanksgiving Day and following evenings November 30 and December 1 from 5 p m. The event features a varied menu headlined by dishes and offerings such as Bivalves to suit all tastes and a spring offering of desserts and hearty fare, with a lighthearted program and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church of
Skipper
Mitchell Captured After Long Chase in South Pacific
The mail driver Mitchell who robbed the United States Express Company of about five thousand dollars near Havre de Grace has been captured on a South Pacific Island. Detectives followed him from Denton through Delaware as he escaped with the booty before his arrest. Mitchell, a former stage driver trusted with money, was believed simple yet eluded pursuers for a long chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Havre de Grace
United States Express Company
South Pacific
Denton
Delaware
Where Is Edwin S Heffron
Edwin S Heffron editor of the Peninsula Farmer Federalsburg is missing since July 19 He was last seen in Federalsburg and planned trips to Preston Baltimore and return on Thursday Friends in Federalsburg grew alarmed and inquiries found he had not boarded boats for Baltimore nor trains at Seaford Heffron a prominent county figure and 1892 populist congressional candidate Peninsula Farmer offers a reward for his discovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin S. Heffron
Peninsula Farmer
Federalsburg
Preston
Baltimore
Seaford
Heffren
Farmers’ Alliance
Congress
Peninsula
Fell From a Moving Train In Hurleck, Man Loses Leg
James M. Carroll of Hurleck fell while alighting from a moving train on Thursday evening last week, breaking his right leg and dislocating the ankle joint. Dr. Joseph C. Clark of Federalsburg provided necessary surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Carroll
Hurleck
Joseph C. Clark
Federalsburg
Mr H S Mancha Visits Caroline Friends
Mr H S Mancha has been visiting Caroline friends in the latest social notes, with gatherings noted at local households and shared congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. S. Mancha
Typhoid Strikes Local Families Amid Town News
Laston Lewis Edgell near completion of a dwelling in town. He fell ill with typhoid fever while overseeing construction. Marie and Lois Butler also ill, making six family members affected. Scarlet fever prevalent. one death reported. Court sessions limited. new M E Church South work progressing. Easton business dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Edgell
Caroline County
William E. Butler
Edgell
William KE. Meintzer
Walter T. Todd
Aston Democrat
St. Michaels
Marie
Lois Butler
Messrs
W. S. Wright
B. R. Merrick
Auetion
Levin Morris
Baltimore
John Y. Todd
M. E. Clareh
Easton
Marydel festival aids church repair proceeds
The Ladies Aid Society held a festival at Dr Beetes residence over Thursday to Saturday evenings raising about thirty five dollars for elm repair. Local residents report ongoing church repairs with services resuming after a three week suspension. Families travel for visits and business expands with new storage spaces planned at mills and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
Philadelphia
F. M. Eeeles
Queen Anne
R. N. Pippin
Wilmington
Harry C. Moore
Messenger bicycle tour in eastern Virginia counties
Rh W Messenger is making a bicycle tour of the eastern counties of West Virginia. Mr Collins of Hurlock was the guest of Tall Chambers early in the week. Rev and Mrs George Wilson Todd left for New York Wednesday. Mrs Ondesluys of Baltimore visiting her mother Mrs Greer. Mr James N Todd of Denton was in town Saturday. Mr Edward Wright visited Paul Mowbray Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. W. Messenger
West Virginia
Mr. Collins
Hurlock
George Wilson Todd
New York
Ondesluys
Baltimore
Greer
James N. Todd
Denton
Edward Wright
Paul Mowbray
Ridgely Notes and Local Building Moves
Mr. T. D. Day bought land beside his caunery to build a tenant house for laborers during canning season. Mrs. E. E. Atkinson is constructing a Ridgely residence after selling her farm in Tuckahee Neck to Thomas W. Jones. W. D. Lucas plans a second story and enlargements to his hotel. Ridgely youths hosted a strawride on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Day
Caunery
E. E. Atkinson
Ridgely
Tuckahee Neck
Thomas W. Jones
Destructive Queenstown Fire Destroys Several Properties
A late Saturday blaze in Queenstown began at Robert Lane's blacksmith shop and spread to his residence Kelley and Embert's store Mrs Kelleys home and other buildings. Firefighters roused from bed saved several structures, with property losses running into thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Robert Lane
Mr. Lane
Kelley & Embert
Mrs. Kelley
W. C. McConner
Peninsula Press Association to Hold Dover Meeting
President Francis M. Dunn calls a special meeting of the Peninsula Press Association in Dover on Tuesday December 6 to conduct the annual officers election and discuss other important matters for Peninsula publishers. The meeting begins at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Dunn
Peninsula Press Association
Dover
Peninsula
Nose guides ballots in Talbot county election dispute
From the Easton Maryland Ledger a Talbot county protest claims sample ballots misshown President Lincoln facing the heart of the Republican nose on the official ballot misdirects voters toward Democratic candidates. The piece argues no law requires nose direction and urges voters rely on personal judgment rather than instructions.
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Raltianye Sun
Easton
Dedger
Talbot County
William 5. Dukes
Lincoln
Talbot Republicans
Jackson
Liberty
Talbot
Abraham
Jefferson
Cleveland
Honese
Mule Colt Public Sale Next Tuesday at Centreville
Public sale of forty six Suckling Mules aged five to eight months by Sapp and Ranghioy. The sale is at Centreville starting at one o'clock p m on Tuesday November 28. Colts must be seen to be appreciated and will be sold regardless of price. Terms announced sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapp & Ranghioy
Centreville
Local Advertisements Highlight Holiday Shops and Notices
Easton merchants announce cheap durable clothing and dry goods with special JOURNAL ties to the New York World offering a 1.65 annual subscription. Shoppers are urged to visit Griffith the Grocer and Strawbridge & Clothier for quilts and seasonable wares. Denton Bridge lumber yard offers shingles and heart boards while S O Slaughter markets stock and farming supplies. Mullin & Sons promote overcoats and T C West notes Thanksgiving bank closure. A W Short lists a Denton residence for sale and William A Stewart runs a clothing ad alongside the New York Sun prospectus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Easton
Griffith
Strawbridge & Clothier
H. A. Reo
Denton Bridge
S. O. Slaughter
Queen Anne
A. B. Powell
Mullin & Sons
T. C. West
A. W. Short
Denton
William A. Stewart
Fresh Delaware Bay water due to northwest winds
For the first time in years the Delaware bay water is nearly as fresh as a mountain stream as a strong northwest wind drives fresh water down past the capes. Outbound vessels fill their tanks from the bay. Delaware Railroad Conductor John Fleming vacationing in Lancaster opens a substitute run by William Ledge. Postmaster of Barclay Robert Booker dies suddenly at 53, brother of Henry C. Booker of Goldsborough.
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Delaware Bay
Capes
J. R. Lee
Tucson
Arizona
Lee
Caroline
Delaware Railroad
John Fleming
Lancaster
William Ledge
Robert Booker
Barclay
Henry C. Booker
Goldsborough
Revival Services Open With Rev Thomas H Lewis At American Corner
Of Interest to Church People reports Rev Thomas H Lewis D D president of Western Maryland College conducted morning and afternoon services at American Corner Methodist Protestant Church despite bad weather drawing a large audience. Protracted revival meetings began and continue this week with Rev A A Dick assisting. Tomorrow revival moves to Bloomery Church with services at 2 30 and 7 p m. Day meetings on Tuesdays and Thanksgiving all day with 10 a m 2 and 7 p m. Father George L Ott and James T Dixon of Kent county Md visited the Plains and were guests of Benedictine Sisters. The Plains school is described as flourishing. Also mentions a Thanksgiving Tea by the Denton young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Lewis
D. D
Western Maryland College
American Corner Methodist Protestant Church
Lewis
A A. D. Dick
Bloomery Church
T. F. Tabler
George L. Ott
James T. Dixon
Kent County
Plains
the Plains
Delightful Progressive Whist Party Hosts Share Evening
A Thursday whist party hosted by Mrs. Wm. H. Anderson drew a social crowd headed by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Carter of Henderson and other local residents. After the game guests enjoyed sandwiches salad oysters coffee and chocolate. Prizes went to Mrs. Griffith for Indy players and Dr. Hardenstle among gentlemen, with Mrs. Downes and Mr. Stephens winning booby prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Anderson
Luther Carter
Henderson
J. Dukes Downes
William H. Anderson
George A. Deakyne
William R. Griffith
Laura Melvin
Iva Whitby
Eleanor Turner
Alex. Tardcastle
M. B. Stephens
Alexander Hardenstle, Jr
J. Kemp Stevens
Z. P. Steele
Griffith
Indy Players
Downes
Hardenstle
Stephens
McShane s Miigely Millinery Opens Holiday Styles
McShane s Miigely in Md opened November 8 with a full line of fall and winter millinery. The shop now has the latest styles of winter hats and trimmings and invites customers to call and examine. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Personal interest notes from a Denton town page
A Denton audience of local and regional figures is highlighted with brief items about Arthur Haddaway receiving a diamond pin for his World’s Fair reporting, Joseph Satterthwaite winning a Kansas legislature seat, and various visits and movements among Delaware and Maryland residents including state officials, editors, and future leaders.
Death of a Former Citizen Special Dispatch to the Journal
BastTimorne Maryland November 24 Robert Kirkwood Martin chief engineer of the water department collapsed and died in the City Trail He was born in Denton in 1835 son of the late Dr Martin A prominent mason Died Wraut November 1 1893 Eliza J Wright wife of William H Wright aged 60 years and a farewell verse closes the item
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
BastTimorne
Robert Kirkwood Martin
Water Department
City
Denton
Martin
Wraut
Eliza J
William H. Wright
E. E
Co-oper-Frazier wedding near Bethlchem in 1893
The wedding of Thomas Frederick Cooper and Roxanna Frazier took place near Bethlchem on November 22, 1893, conducted by Rev. Isaiah Christo pher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper—Frazier
AJ R. Frazier
Bethlchem
Isaiah Christopher
Thomas Frederick Cooper
Roxanna Frazier
County
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A. U
Goo A
School Commissioners Association
State Normal School
RANE
Prenton
Willston
Teachers’ Association
New York Sun
Chesapeake Bay
New Jersey
Maryland Canal
Chesapeake
Chiesapeake Bay
Delaware River
United States
Maryland and Delaware Ship Canal Company
Sassafras
Hutton
Chesaapeake
Lewes
Sassafras River
Orphans Court Proceedings
Laston
Marydel
Stalthville
Bloomery M. BE
Marshall
W. T. Hignutt
Messrs. Brown
Hidgely
Uncle Abe
Denton Journal
Liverpool
J. C. Godwin Company
Journal Today
New York Sun Prospectus
McShane's
Miigely, Md
Kansas
Arthur F. Haddaway
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Higginbotham
Haddaway
George E. Haddaway
Fasten Ledger
George W. Massey
House of Representatives
Reynolds
Joseph M. Satterthwaite
Joe
Henry Hamiller
Edward Fielmeyer
E. G. Koch
Edward Stanley Toadvin
Wicomico
Senate
T. A. Smith
S. M. Morgan
Zack Johnson
Houston
Del
B. H. Johnson
William Henry Lege
Queen Anne's
Etta Rash
Minnie Hazell
Sadlersville
Harry A. Roe
Ansonia
Conn
Mary Emerson
George Schoal
Newtown
Laura Beanchamp
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
James T. Mullin
SOX
Clothing
6Th & Market
Wilmingtom Pere
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