Local Department recounts farming news and political notes
Farmers and fruit-packers are busy as wheat at 76 cents and corn at 58. The column reports registration changes in Caroline county, a thunderstorm damaging wires, a statewide Democratic rally in Denton with ex Governor Whyte expected, and a Victorian biscuit recipe from Aunt Hannah.
Orphans' Court approves Covey accounts and notices dividend
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday administrator Wm T Weight presented accounts for Wm T Covey deceased and they were approved. The court ordered no dividend notice. Elizabeth Wardin of Caroline county deceased had her will ordered to be recorded. Howard Covey’s bond for a Washington College scholarship was accepted. Frederick B. Stambaugh was named guardian of Wallace C. Wilson and bonded as required. Envelopes and printing supplies offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Weight
T. Covey
Orphans’ Court
Elizabeth Wardin
Caroline County
Howard Covey
Washington College
Frederick B. Stambaugh
Wallace C. Wilson
Real estate transfers recorded in Clerk’s office month end
The Clerk’s Office records show numerous transfers across Federalsburg Denton and nearby towns. Names include Wrights Porter Fisher Wetherill Downes Downes Hobbs and Downes with properties ranging from small lots to farms and town parcels, prices from nominal to 4700 dollars and a Ridgely Hotel property sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebhon S. Wright
Chas. E. Wright
Henry Porter, Sr
Henry Porter
Ctal
Rone V. Wright
Peter W. Wright
Thomas E. Christopher
Thomas J. Hill
Charles A1. Shields
T. Pliny Fisher
Fifth District
Y. Pliny Fisher
Christopher Wetherill
Federalsburg
Albertine UL. Wright
William A. Dickerson
Philip W. Downes
J. Wesley Thawley
Hickmantown
Francis S.wodd
William F. Leonard
Harmony Town
Elisha M. Griffith
Sto
Mary Ann Ross
Denton
Harrison Simpson
Susan Phillips
Jesse A. Wright
Lizzie E. Wright
Emma Jump
Annie Dyra
Saulsbury Blobbs
Elisha S. Hobbs
Edward F. Davis
Rufus C. Harris
Charles W. Griffith
Alexander Griffith
F.G. Dorsey
Joseph C. Clark
Figo
John Collins
Cropper C. White
J. A. Wright
Charles E Andrews
Henry Wright
Charles W. Jefferson
John LA. Stack
Patrick H. McShane
Louisa Lucas
Ridgely
Revival meetings and Sunday school events across Maryland and Delaware
Rev W L Dolly and C S Stanton of the Southern Methodist Church plan meetings at Greensborough Academy next week with nightly services. J E Smith will preach at the Denton courthouse tomorrow after noon, as he leaves for a large church in Jacksonville. The Caroline County Sunday School Convention met at Hillsborough September 23 25 with Rev C S Stanton and O W Devonish leading, and delegates from multiple Methodist bodies attending. officers for the year include President C S Stanton and Secretary O W Devonish.
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W. L. Dolly
C. S. Stanton
Southern Methodist Church
Trappe
Hillsborough
Greensborough Academy
J. E. Smith
Court House
Denton
Smith
Jacksonville
Fla
Sussex County
Georgetown
Joseph Pyle
Clarence ‘I
Wilson
Seaford M. J
Fort Smith
Ark
George W.townsend
M. E
Edward R. Rich
Holy Trinity Parish
Greensborough
W. W. W. Wilson
Eighteenth Street
M. E. Church
New York
Bloomery
T. F. ‘Tabler
Caroline County
Maryland Sunday School Union
Lillsborough
J. Howard Wells
Sudferstville
C. 5. Stanton
Res. O. W. Devonish
O. W. Devonish
J. Tt. Wells
F. O. Griffth
Theophlus W. South
wWewels
O. W. Devanish
W.A. Baker
Baltimore
Maryland Sunda School Union
J. A. Arters
John Ani
AL. R. Lewis
J. At. Arters
W. A. Baker
J. A. Brindle
John F. Dawson
J.A. Brindle
George W. Callison
Messrs
Theophilus W. Smith
Ridgely
John W. Knotts, Sr
Hugh Dukes
Methodist Episcopal
Southern Methodist
Reformed
Hymn dedication and local notices from Cordova social pages
A hymn dedicated by the author to New Smithson's Chapel appears alongside local notices. The report covers Captain Levi J. Dukes of Cordova recovering after a sudden collapse, a marriage in Easton, and various residents moving, visiting, or studying, including Mrs. Stack in Philadelphia and Miss Katie Justis in Wilmington.
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New Smithson’s Chapel
Katie Justis
Wilmington
Bessie Fleming
Local residents and visitors share travels and pursuits
Mr Edward M Noble Inis enters Washington College at Chestertown while Mr Harvey L Cooper returns to St Johns this week. Ormond Downes travels to Media Pennsylvania for second year at Shortridge Academy. Mr Meloney earns thanks for Suver Medal peaches and profits from fruit. J B Webster moves from Linchester to West Barre Street Baltimore for commission work. James E Holmes visits Easton to pay county taxes. Iva Whitby returns from Haston visiting Rev John E Smith. Maggie Stevens resumes studies at Wesleyan Female Institute Staunton. Mrs Alfred Baughley visits Denton with Bernal Kumano. Carrie Willanson hosts in Last Denton. Mrs William Crosby of El Paso Texas visits Williston. L B Towers joins Philadelphia firm. Cordova youths enjoy a social hop. W R Stoward of Baltimore visits Caroline on business. W F Williamson of Preston seen in town Sunday. Nancy Hanks trots a mile in 2 04 to beat her own record.
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Whiteley
Charles A. Beardley
Benjamin Logan
Richard Brooks
Walter T. Bell
W. 5. Cubbage
Thomas A. Curry
George W. Downes
George W. Dukes
Horace Bennis
Walter W. Dennis
Robert E. Darling
Walter T. Emerson
William G. Gould
Levi Gibbs
William E. Graham
Albert F. Heather
Fred. H. Heather
Watson Moore
Charles McHogane
James Melvin
Henry Steele
William E. Stafford
John W. Stevens
John Stoakley
Mr. Downs
Charles Alberger
John W. Boon
John E. Greenlee
Thomas J. Brown
William E. Brown
Philip H. Cooper
J. Dukes Downes
George A. Fisher
Martin L. Friend
Samuel Griffin
Louis Kibler
Jesse F. Legar
David &. Masten
James E. Morgan
James I. Noble
William L. Norris
Marion R. Pippin
John Prattis
Walter J. Roe
John Stevens
Charles F. Smith
William H. Smith
Clarence S
George W. Todd
Mr. Thompson
Charles Andrews
Joseph E. Andrews
William T. Andrews
William Bryan
John W. Fountain
William Gibson
William D. Harrington
Alexander Nichols
Fred. W. Wilson
Samuel Colgan
Willian F. DeFord
Thomas H. Jones
Edward M. Noble Inis
Washington College
Chestertown
Harvey L. Cooper
St. John’s
Ormond Downes
Media
Shortridge’s Academy
Tdghman Meloney
Meloney
Caroline
J. B. Webster
Linchester
West Barre Street
Baltimore
James LE. Holmes
Caroline County
Easton
Ledger
Iva Whitby
Haston
John E. Smith
William Crosby
HY Paso
Texas
Williston
CG. Stevens
L. B.towers
Philadelphia
Cordova
W. R. Stoward
Presidential voting questions in a political essay
At a critical juncture the essay questions citizens on constitutional rights, government limits, and opposition to bribery and oppression. It argues for a model reformer, favoring Grover Cleveland, and critiques taxation, foreign trade policy, and the need for principled leadership in the White House next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States of America
Lfe
White House
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Francis A. Diernes
Federalshuro
Fire destroys dwelling valued at 3500 in town
The 3500 dwelling owned by F. Covey and occupied by Charles Wright burned Monday afternoon. Insurance covered by Kent Mutual. Sparks from Wrights mill are suspected as the cause. Neighbors saved furniture and prevented spread to nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 2
Charles Wright
Kent Mutual
Wright
Preston and vicinity shown at world fair photos
A local notice reports Preston residents and nearby farmers sending portraits to the Chicago World's Fair next year. Community events include oyster suppers at the New Jerusalem Church to raise funds for a new organ, and sermons by Rev. Melvin and Rev. Snowden Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
New Jerusalem
Melvin
M. E. Church
Jaden
Dr Fenner’s Cough Honey Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Fenner’s Cough Honey as a cure for any cough in one hour. It claims use for humans and horses, promises energy and strength, and offers money back if not satisfied. Marketed by Geonur & Ra DDLN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennec
Grouen & Rupply
Democratic Campaign Clubs Rally Voters in Denton Areas
A Denton Cleveland and Stevenson Club certificate marks its entry into the National Association of Democratic Clubs. The article lists Denton members and notes the October circuit court session with major criminal cases including William Preston Tyler for murder and Theodore Allen for incest and rape, with defense teams and local lawyers.
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Cleveland and Stevenson
Compton
Circuit Court
Robinson
Wickes
Stump
State of
Maryland
William Preston Tyler
William Leonard Shaw
Tyler
Ridgely
Shaw
Shaws
Col. P. W. Downes
Mesers
Russum & Lewis
Theodore Allen
Messrs
Allen
Annie Allen
Walter Allen
Edgar Todd
J. N. Todd
Bayard Cahall
Joe Coulbourn
Lere
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Hudson
Maryland Agricultural College
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QueensAune
D. & C. Road
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Fannie Waldron
Waldron
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Wm. Matthews
Worcester
William Massey
William Pinkney Whyte
Whyte
State Central Committee
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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R. W. Lewis
Laura Stewart
Thomas Davis
Miss Carroll
Lydia Palmatory
Miss Annie
John W. Dillon
Ralph Thompson
Golden’s Business College
G. W. Rolph
Harry Thompson
Trenton
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Mrs. Stack
George Beaven
Hackett
Maggie Stevens
Wesleyan Female Institute
Staunton
Alfred Baughley
Warrington
Bernal Kumanon
Carrie Willanson
Charles Stevens
W. F. Williamson
Nancy Hanks
Ane Ee
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John C. Jarvis
Lizzie Ringgold
Thomas Shockley
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Alexander B. Glanden
Mary A. Galley
Levy Court
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Oto
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Music Mall
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Kent
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Queen Anne’s
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Talbot
James AM. Wooters
C. R. Leonard
Frank G. Wrightson
W. S. Laster
Dorchester
John G. Mills
W. Woolford
G. R. Percy
C. RK. Corkran
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Gordon T. Atkinson
James F. Dougherty
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Joseph Muir
Joshua Thomas
Wicomico
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Usilton
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Asilton
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Carrison W. Vickers
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Miles
Robert Uf. Brattan
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Chicago
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Louis Knotts
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Paterson
N. J
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Trazzare
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Saulsbury
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Thomas King
Presbyterian Church
J. Hi. Hubbard
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Ilouston
Wesley Cemetery
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United States
Chauncey DP. Black
Pennsylvania
Cleveland and Stevenson Club
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Stephens
Luech George
Isaac L. Dukes
William E Anderson
Wl. C. Wisher
George A. Deakyne
Howard Melvin
N. Alea. Hutson
J. Kemp Stevens
Clinton Cook
Howard Jones
Chas. Hl. Shields
Uarry K K. Tubbs
Charles H. Whitby
J. W. Clark, Jr
Robert G. Stewart
C. H. Stewart
Joshua L. Beauchamp
Linwood R. Beauchamp
George W. Richardson
Z.T. Hutchinson
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Office of the Shows Board
Maryland Sctulinat College
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