Local notes on weather, mills, and court actions
The Denton area reports poor tides and cool weather harming rail shooting and a mill's roller machinery setup. Denton National Bank holds its largest deposits yet, wheat land and seeding progress well, and local trades and school awards noted. The circuit court convenes with a small docket, grand jury reports needs for repairs to jail, bridge, and almshouse, and calls for funding reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Noble
Dod. Zacharias
Denton National Bank
Ralph Smith
Henderson
State Agricultural College
Messrs
J. T. Mullin & Son
Wilmington
Journal
Today
Baltimore American
Henry Page
First Judicial Circuit
Court House Plans And Almshouse Farm Report
The committee urges a court house with security measures including a night watchman and fire extinguishers. It also commends the almshouse overseer and matron for clean, well-run facilities. The report lists inmates, stock, crops, and recommends building a corn house hog house and repairing the almshouse jail promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Fisher
D. J. Zicharias
Robert D. Bradley
Goslin
Dwellings Burned Near Ridgely and Fifth District
A tenant house on John Lynch farm near Ridgely burned Tuesday morning, occupants Mr Hignutt and family away in town. neighbor William T Swann saved some items, rest destroyed. Loss about 400 dollars, partly insured. Another dwelling of Dudley Young in the Fifth district burned about midnight last week from a defective flue. armless Mr Young and Mrs Young escaped with injuries narrowly averted, loss about 600 dollars, partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
Ridgely
Hignutt
William T. Swann
Dudley Young
Fifth
Young
Along the Water Front at Denton Steamer Ida Busy
The Maryland Steamboat Company wharf at Denton saw heavy activity last Saturday afternoon as the steamer Ida arrived with a near full cargo. 400 bags of phosphates, many empty fruit cans, 1500 cases of peaches, 500 bags of grain, and miscellaneous freight were unloaded and prepared for shipment by G. T. Redden & Co. A brisk trade also ran with three oyster sloops at the opposite side of the wharf, making it the liveliest day along the waterfront in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Steamboat Company
Dentons
Ida
Denton
G. T. Redden & Co
Democratic Hally in November at Canton
The Caroline county Democratic campaign committee plans a grand rally on Thursday November 2 in Canton. Speakers include Hon Thomas G Hayes champion of farmers on assessment questions. two brass bands are to attend. oysters will be served on court house square. A public notice invites all young men and others to join the notable cavalcade expected to be the most imposing yet witnessed in Caroline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Stump
Circuit Court
E. E. Goslin
Foreman
James Kinnaman
J. L. Faulkner
Wm. Dennison
David S. Moore
R. E. Coursey
Henry Bell
Wm. H. Cohee
H. A. Roe
J. D. Neal
J. Boon Dukes
D J. Zacharias
J. B. Fletcher
J. W. Beachamp
M. W. Johnson
Oliver George Prentice
England
John Johnstone
Scotland
Edward Mitchell
Jump
State
Todd
Traverser
Carroll Griffin
Saulsbury & Taylor
A. C. Taylor
Wilbur Pennington
Pennington
Bryant
Taylor
Russum & Lewis
F. J. Willoughby
W. F. Pennington
Willoughby
Rudolph Anklam
William J. Everngam
Anklam
Downes
Everngain
Massey & Gray
James S. Rickards
Fisher
Richards
A. J. Rich
Wm. H. Atkins
Easton
John B. Brown
Olin Bryant
J. H. C. Legg
Centreville
Col
J. W. Bryant
Baltimore
Maryland
Caroline County
Grand Jury
General Assembly
Democratic Campaign Committee
Emory S. Turpin
Enoch George
John D. Plummer
J. Frank Ledman
M. B. Stephens
Z. Potter Steele
John E. Wilson
Canton
Thomas G. Hayes
Court House Square
Caroline
Mrs James Noble Offers Winter Underwear for All
For winter underwear for adults and children, Mrs James Noble of Preston can accommodate everyone with a ready supply and friendly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Noble
Preston
Faith the Great Foundation Sermon by Rev Samuel Edson
Rev Samuel Edson rector of Christ Church Denton preached on Faith last Sunday night. He argued faith forms the foundation for hope and charity, governs motives and action, and invites belief in the unseen as well as the seen through the Apostles Creed. He urged practical faith, baptismal belief, and living trust in Christ as guide and savior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
Christ Church
Denton
Moses
Apostle
Abraham
Jesus Christ
Jesus
St. Paul
The
Corinthians
St. Timothy
Church of God
God
Holy Ghost
St. Jude
Christ
Election Officers Appointed for County Supervisors
Dr Theodore Saultsbury and trustees Patton and Pippin named election supervisors for the county. In each district judges, ballot clerks, and entry clerks were appointed by the grand jury in Harmony, Preston, and other districts. The list includes district by district assignments for judges, ballot clerks, and entry clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Saultsbury
Robert Patton
Trustin M. Pippin
J. F. Straughn
Harry S. Daily
William Pritchett
George FE. Smith
H. C. Booker
C. E. Mel
Vnine
George P. Jones
James M. Knotts
William L. Cooper
Thomas F. Jackson
Thomas G. Chines
James 5. Curry
Risden E. Plummer
John §. Mitchell
Jonathan E
Revival services at Wesley M. E. Church Burrsville closed
Church news notes revival services at Wesley M. E. Burrsville closed Tuesday night. Thaw ley’s Hickman will begin extra services tomorrow evening with Rev. Mr. Graham assisted by Rev. William Connaway from Washington. A special service at Wesley Chapel Burrsville tomorrow starts 10 30 a m with two ministers aiding. Rev. Giles B. Cook, formerly rector of Christ Church Denton, now North East, elected dean of the northern convocation of the Easton diocese. Rev. Geo. C. Sutton of Shrewsbury Kent county Md accepts call as assistant at Trinity Cathedral and will arrive in Easton next week. Rev. G. W. Townsend will fill regular appointments tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley M. E. Church
Burrsville
Thawley's
Hickman
Mr. Graham
William Connaway
Withington
Wesley Chapel
Marriages and visitors spice Denton social scene
Denton social notes record weddings and engagements including W B Dunwoody’s Philadelphia marriage to Nellie McNeal and Anna Isabel Merrick’s engagement to J Dukes Downes. Delegations and locals attend the World’s Fair, Chicago, and ongoing civic events with numerous arrivals from Baltimore Philadelphia and Cordova.
Local notes and visits from Hackett town readers
Prof Ira Guilford spoke on phrenology in Hackett s Hall last week revealing traits and abilities for local residents. Mrs M Morgan and sister returned home to Newark after touring the area with canned goods labeling by Dr Reynolds cannery now run by Mr Armstrong. Several locals including Miss Flora Jenney and Miss Lizzie Brown visited family, while Mr Andrew Slaughter returned from the World s Fair and the House of Correction officer Mr Wm Hollyday visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dunwoody
Harkness & Dunwoody
West Chester
Philadelphia
Nellie McNeal
Dunwoody
Denton
James A. Barwick
National Weather Bureau
Sacramento
Cal
Washington
James Merrick
Anna Isabel
J. Dukes Downes
Denton National Bank
St. Andrew's Chapel
Sadlersville
Charles E. Tarr
Tarr
Government Printing Office
Laurel (Md
Democrat
F.C. Ramsdell
M. B. Stephens
Nellie Johnson
Annie Clark
Hattie
Dukes
Chicago
W. Fred Porter
Pennsylvania Railroad
John F. Porter
A. Lou Morgan
Levi T. Dukes
Cordova
James Noble
Preston
City
Drej. G. Emerson
Milford
Charles H. Shields
Emma
Pennell Cooper
Tuckahoe Néck
Ira Guilford
Hackett’s
Reynolds
Armstrong
M. Morgan
Eva Dunham
J. Morgan
Newark
N. J
Flora Jenney
Pearle Mullikin
Baltimore
Andrew Slaughter
G. Nickerson
Lizzie Brown
Easton
Wm. Hollyday
House of Correction
Mamie Downes
Annie Griffin
Wilbur Rolph
Harry Barton
John Seward
Trenton
Fine rock and perch catch reported down Cheptonk
Anglers report steady sport on the Cheptonk River with fine rock bass and perch taking bait. Local fishermen note improving catches as water levels ease and dependable runs favor anglers along the lower stretch.
Local obituaries and notices in a Delaware paper
Death of W Jerome Hickards at 21 after bilious fever and heart failure. Burial at Templeville Cemetery. Also notice of Thomas E Ford accident and facial injury. Columbian tea postponed. Sheriff candidate George H Berry active. Farm seeding progress reported. Edward Pearsall bedridden with sciatic rheumatism. Sallie Edgell oversees Dover Delaware school. F G Slammer starting sweet potato can production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jerome Hickards
Fred H. Heather
W. W. Rickards
D. T
Ladies’ Aid Society
George H. Berry
Edward ¥. Pearsaul
Sallie Edgell
Dover
Delaware
F. G. Slammer
Ridgely Methodist Church to be a commodious county edifice
In Ridgely the proposed new Methodist Episcopal church aims for a modern, attractive design and about five thousand dollars in cost. Local residents outline revival meetings this week, while several residents announce travel plans to the World's Fair and back to friends in nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Ridgely
Reverend Aldersons sermons set for morrow morning and night
Rev Mr Aldersons sermon to morrow morning will be to the old people on Joy in the Evening. He will preach a temperance sermon at night on Home or Saloon Which. Miss Roxie Gambrill left for Mont Clare New Jersey Tuesday. The kindling wood factory has resumed operations. Preston teachers plan oyster supper October 20 and 21 to fund an organ for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. George
Tuckahoe Neck
Tuckahoe
P. E. Church
Masonic Building
George & Redden’s
New- York World
Tr. Bilyeu
James T. Sylvester
Susquehanna
Caroline
United States
Delaware
John Bartholomew
Gruber
Town Hall
Easton
C. T.U
Caroline County
Enoch George
John Horsey
Alphonzo
Annie Meredith
Concord
A. F. Moseley
M. E
Roxie Gambrill
Mont Clare
N. J
George W. Todd
Annie L. Meekins
Harry W.davis
Charles H. O'Day
Connecticut
Preston
Stephen Morgan
A. W. Sisk
Elbert Douglass
Painter Redhead
Varnes
Fast New Market
J. B. Fletcher
Emalene Carmine
Pocomoke City
Mary Hollis
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the Circuit Court
Hally
Faith the Great Foundation
Samuel Edson
George W. Richardson
T. L. Frampton
George L. Potter
W. H. Thawley
Henry W. Hyuson
James H. Thompson
John E. Atkinson
Church News
Alfred C. Taylor, Esq
Ellicott City
James H. Coulbourn
Philadelphia Commission
Annie Rochester
George J. Meekins
J. G. Emerson
George .W. Burke, Jr
B. F. Field
Jefferson Hospital
Mira Edson
New York
M. H. Grady
Queen Anne
Senator Gorman
Grace Stambaugh
Pennsylvania
A. R. Brigdon
New York State
Edward Saulsbury
T. L. Day
Wm. Preston Day
Day Brothers & Co
J. D. Ramsdell
Brigden & Ramsdell
John C. Jarrell
Benedicts
Gilbert Hagadone
G. Swann
Nelse Richards
Federalsburg
Brussel’s
Ladies
M. B. Nichols
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