Denton News Highlights Local Politics and Growth
Dr Manship opens in Stewart building as Denton sees building boom with six houses under construction. Prohibitionists nominate J T Anthony for State Senate while Democrats organize clubs for October 25 cavalcade. Queen Anne’s RR offers low rate Baltimore excursion October 19. Alfred W Thompson named sheriff by Republicans. County news covers weather frosts, local industry, and social events including a school sociable and a patch harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
H. A. Roe
George T. Redden
L. B. Towers
George Betson
Greensboro
N. West
Queen Anne
J. T. Anthony
State Senate
Anthony
Caroline County
Mary Hobbs
Charles W. Hobbs
Oakland School
Isabel Percy
Frederick Palmatory
George W. Starkey
Willis Fleming
Maryland Hospital For
Frank Seward
Ridgely
Alfred W. Thompson
Board of State Dental Examiners
W F. Kelley
Dennis & Fooks
Preston
Moore
John Anthony
Queenstown
Brooks
House of Correction
Justice Smith
Trinity
Talbot
John Walter Smith
Joshua W. Hering
Isidor Rayner
Towers
Baltimore Optic Company
Dr. Dobson
West
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Denton
John C. Harrington
John Stevens
Liden
October Term of the Circuit Court Opens
Judge Martin convenes the October term with Grand Jury members named and a list of cases disposed of. The report notes jail and Denton Bridge condition, bridge fenders dilapidated, and a review of the poorhouse inmates and crops.
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Grand Jury
Mr Hackett Patents Spring Key Bolt For Rails
Thomas C Hackett of Queen Anne reveals a patented spring key threadless bolt designed to secure railroad iron joints. He notes ordinary bolts loosen under train vibration and believes his device will be adopted by railroads after extensive development.
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Hackett
Thomas C. Hackett
Queen Anne
Auditors Report Highlights County Finances and Debts
The county auditors E E Goslin Wm Stevens and J F Dawson issue the annual report noting vouchers match treasurers’ disbursements for year ended June 30 1899 and July 1899. Trustees of the Poor cut alms house debt from 3290 69 to 1659 70 with 166 50 timber due and 300 levy yet unpaid. State’s attorney praised for avoiding frivolous criminal proceedings saving county costs. Levy for disbursements exceeds prior year by 9222 97. audit details summarized to avoid fuller elaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Goslin
Wm. Stevens
John F. Dawson
Trustees of the Poor
Orphans court approves estates debts sales and releases
On Tuesday last in the orphans court Francena L and E Grace Stambaugh administrators of Frederick B Stambaugh deceased presented separate debts and a final account of administration which were approved and passed Levin W Williams and Thomas H Chambers executors of Elisha W Andrew deceased presented an account of sales of the personal property which was approved also a report of sales of the real estate of the deceased and a conditional order of ratification was ordered Joshua Y King executor of John W Steiner deceased filed a final release from Mary J Steiner distributtee Letters were granted by the Register to Martha C Bell Administratrix of Henry Bell deceased and a warrant issued to Albert G Saulsbury and Frank Seward as appraisers of the personal estate administration bond was filed and approved by the court An inventory of the personal estate was presented and approved an order to sell granted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Francena L
E. Grace Stambaugh
Frederick B. Stambaugh
Levin W. Williams
Thomas H. Chambers
Elisha W. Andrew
Joshua Y. King
John W. Steiner
Mary J. Steiner
Martha C. Bell
Henry Bell
Albert G. Saulsbury
Frank Seward
Local Thieves Foiled At D. Kline Store In Night Raid
Thieves attempted a break in D. Kline's store on Wednesday night around 12 30 but fled after clerk Herman Pippin called for help. Dr W B Noble moved his dentistry office to Dr Madara's on Main street opposite C N Jackson's store. The kindergarten opened on Monday October 2 with Miss McAllister from Baltimore replacing Miss Webster. Temple Smith lumber yard on Third street completed. Tomato wagons replaced by coal carts. Mrs Charles Turner visited Henderson this week.
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D. Kline
Herman Pippin
W. B. Noble
Wm. Bell
Local notes on residents and events in town
Henderson is building a house on Railroad Avenue for Willard S. Cubbage. Temple Jump was pickpocketed at Easton Fair last week. Lizzie Mannering of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs. W. H. Goodwin. Roe Smith Roy Newlee and Annie Cohee are on the sick list. Mattie Smith returns from Ridgely visit. The cannery runs on pears and seeding wheat is underway.
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Willard S. Cubbage
Railroad Avenue
Temple Jump
Easton Fair
Lizzie Mannering
Philadelphia
W. H. Goodwin
Messrs
Roe Smith
Roy Newlee
Annie Cohee
Mattie Smith
Ridgely Friends
Preston News Roundup Highlights Local Travel And Visits
Preston notes show Mr and Mrs Orrie Patton returning from Atlantic City and Mrs R M Messick of Bethlehem gravely ill with typhoid. J Frank Ledman and Miss Hattie Noble visit friends in Preston while Corinne Mowbray of Federalsburg stays at Col J H Douglass and Mrs Charles McCarter visits Oxford. Teachers Reading Circle to meet at the Academy this afternoon.
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Orrie Patton
Atlantic City
J. Frank Ledman
Baltimore
Reading Circle
The
Academy
Hattie Noble
Hurlock
Preston
R. M. Messick
Bethlehem
Corinne Mowbray
Federalsburg
Col
J. H. Douglass
Burrsville church hosts joint Christian Endeavor service
In Burrsville on Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor Society of Ames joined the M. P. Church for a joint service marked by a lively lesson discussion. Otis Stafford, 12, suffered a serious leg bruise handling furniture. Miss Bertha Shull plans to obtain an organ for the public school. Easton now operates an umbrella factory, with incorporators Charles W. Adams, Joseph T. White, and William T. Williams.
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Christian Endeavor Society of Ames
M. P
Otis Stafford
Bertha Shull
Easton
Charles W. Adams
Joseph T. White
William T. Williams
Court notes end in nuptial repair and happy parting
A local court term includes a wife beating case that ended in reconciliation. A noble intermediary arranged talks for both spouses, leading to renewed affection and a joyful separation from court records. Three local indictments for violating the local option law were postponed, with bonds set at 300 dollars each. Nearby officials and Baltimore attorneys attended, and a damage suit between William H. Willoughby and Queen Anne's county was settled out of court.
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Trix
Choptank
Richard Nichols
Robert Thonas
Robert Russum
Rosa Prettyman
Nichols
Isaac Spandauer
Thomas
Spandauer
Griffin
E. James Hubbard
Fourth District
Hubbard
Joshua Matthews
Rufus Eaton
William H. Willoughby
Queen Anne’s County
Pears For Canning Precise Prep And Quick Processing
Pears should be firm and juicy with fine flavor for canning. Overripe or green hard pears lack sweetness, while pears turn soft quickly as they ripen. Prepare hot syrup, heat jars and lids, cut fruit as needed, blanch briefly, pack tightly, cook until tender, then seal with hot syrup and follow standard canning steps.
Levy Court Bills And Local Civic Notices
County commissioners ordered payment of numerous bills to individuals and firms for bonds, pension outlays, road and lumber accounts, taxes and fees. The session also announced bridge repair at Creamery bridge, plus several local notices on marriages, visits, and public figures. The piece includes a political aside titled The Dual Man Governor Lowndes, debating his adherence to stated reforms versus partisan acts.
Democrats Organize Third District Campaign Club
Democrats in the Third district formed a campaign club at Brown's Hall with about 150 members. Oscar Clark was elected president, Ormond Downes vice-president, Thomas L. Dawson secretary, and Beniah Kinnamon treasurer. Easton visitors Charles S. Carrington and W Mason Shehan joined, with Dr. Enoch George Henry R. Lewis and H A Hutson speaking. Meetings set for Tuesdays until election, inviting Democrats and allies. each session to feature a well known Democrat speaker.
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Brown’s Hall
Oscar Clark
Ormond Downes
Thomas L. Dawson
Beniah Kinnamon
Charles S. Carrington
W. Mason Shehan
Easton
Enoch George
Henry R. Lewis
H. A. Hutson
Democratic county mass meeting set in Denton
Democratic committees plan a county mass meeting in Denton on October 25 with speakers State nominees Colonel Smith Dr. Hering and Mr. Rayner among others. A grand parade is planned before the gathering with several hundred horsemen and two first class bands expected to provide music.
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Democratic
Denton
Colonel Smith
Hering
Rayner
Factional Split in New York Politics Deepens
The quarrel between Senator Wellington and Governor Lowndes has grown bitter, leading to an open split. Indications point to a Democratic win in the state, illustrating how power can demoralize a minority party when it becomes the majority.
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Maryland Democratic Editors’ Association
Republican Party
Lowndes
Baltimore Sun
State Normal School
Newell
Judge Russum
Schnucker
Judge Roberts
Wellington
Mudd
Congress
Tsidor Rayner
Frederick
Gov. Lowndes
Allegany
Maryland Club
New England
Allegany County
Baltimore City
Rayner
Malster
State Central Committee
Maryland
New York Evening Post
Osha's Acme Hall Unveils Full Fresh Stock Of Attire
The sun tilt and the cool nights signal fall fashion at Osha's Acme Hall. A complete new stock of stylish clothing for men and boys is now available, highlighting high quality and current trends.
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Osha
Acme Hall
County Treasurer Whitby Visits for October Tax Payments
County Treasurer Charles H Whitby will visit Henderson on October 10 Ridgely on October 20 Greensboro October 21 Hillsboro October 23 American Corner October 25 Federalsburg October 27 and Preston October 28 to collect taxes. A four percent discount applies for October payments, with interest charged from September 1 if not paid by January 1.
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Charles H. Whitby
Journal Today
Henderson
Ridgely
Greensboro
Hillsboro
American Corner
Federalsburg
Preston
Brookview bridge contracts and looming iron delays
Builders for the Brookview bridge have placed contracts for lumber and piling and plan to ship stone from the Dover Bridge site for the main pier. Iron supply rush may slow the metal portion, but workers aim to have it ready when needed. Local crop news notes Thomas Nossick’s 30 acre tomato crop netting 800 dollars, while Easton eyes manufacturing growth and Kent county faces farm labor shortages. Elisha Massey dies at 55 after paralysis. Sadlersville cannery ends season with 624000 cans packed. Berlin to get a savings bank.
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Brookview
Dover Bridge
Enter
Cambridge News
Talbot County
Thomas Nossick
Windy Hill
Trappe
Haston Gazette
Easton
Elisha Massey
Kent County
Sadlersville
Berlin
Trotter Boralma Sold After Big Wins At Louisville
Dr J C McCoy of Kirkwood sold trotter Boralma to Thomas W Lawson for 17000 after the horse won the Matron stake 7000 and Futurity stake 7000 in rapid succession. McCoy had bought him a week earlier for 10000 and by this week had realized about 18000. Other items note prothonotary William Hutson of Kent county Dover is gravely ill from paralysis, conductor Howard Anderson was robbed in Rehoboth, Laurel sues fire with eleven buildings burned and losses near 15000, insurance about 1000, plus two fires at M P Hubbard Co Baltimore and Barrett's Chapel 119th anniversary on October 8.
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J. C. McCoy
Kirkwood
Boralma
Thomas W. Lawson
Kent County
Delaware
Dover
Hutson
N. A. Hutson
Howard Anderson
Rehoboth
Laurel
Del
Moore’s Grove
M. P. Hubbard & Co
Baltimore
Barrett's Chapel
Republican Campaign Fun In Baltimore World Speech
The Baltimore World notes a slim national fund for the campaign with only one per cent expected from spring contributors and some city employees reluctant to donate. Rumors say B and O officials Cowen and Warfield may supply a $100,000 pool, while Gov Lowndes could contribute a small amount. Funds reportedly cover writing fluid, steel pens, circulars, stamps, and cigars at headquarters.
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Baltimore World
Stephen R. Mason
Malster
Lowndes
John K. Cowen
S. Davies Warfield
Golden-BRod Opening Hat Styles Draw Town Ladies
Town ladies praised the display at Golden-BRod Opening with several standout hats. A large Gainsboro bonnet trimmed in grenad feathers and cut-steel ornaments drew many compliments, along with a French applique bonnet with paradise tails and humming birds, and a striking blue Russian toque with national birds. The editor, I. J. Mcluvaine, notes many others were shown and invites inspection of the stock.
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Gainsboro
Castor
I. J. Mcluvaine
Philadelphia purchases for new brass band by Melvin and Pearson
In Philadelphia on Monday Mr. E L Melvin and Prof H E Pearson bought fourteen instruments for a new brass band to be established here. Purchases include one E flat and three B flat cornets two trombones two altos one baritone one bass one celaronet one bass drum one snare drum and a pair of cymbals. Some instruments on hand may be used, potentially bringing the band to seventeen or eighteen performers. The new instruments arrived Wednesday evening.
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E. L. Melvin
H. E. Pearson
Philadelphia
Thanks to Chamberlain’s Remedy Makers
W. W. Massingill of Beaumont Texas thanks manufacturers for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy saying thousands of mothers have saved children from dysentery and cholera infantum. It is sold by W. E. Brown Denton R. J. Colston Ridgely Hugh Duffey Hillsboro.
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Chamberlain
W. W. Massingill
Beaumont
Texas
W. E. Brown
Denton
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
Longtime Denton County citizen dies at Henderson home
Alexander Saulsbury a well known hunter and stock dealer died after a long illness. He lived in Henderson since 1896 and is survived by two daughters Mrs Win Driggans and Miss Fannie Saulsbury. Mineral services were held and interment was at the family burying ground near Denton.
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Alexander Saulsbury
Henderson
Saulsbury
Win. Driggans
Fannie Saulsbury
Denton
Two Johns
Williston
P. W. Downes
George Furman
Charles H. Shields
Charles B. Shields
Philadelphia
Nancy Andrew
John F. Cannon
Burrsville
Concord
Andrew
Thomas Andrew
William M. Price
Ella Coffin
George Garey
Wellington and McComas in Maryland GOP power struggle
Maryland Republicans face a leadership clash as George L. Wellington resigns amid a fierce dispute with rival McComas from the same district. The row centers on party balance, Eastern Shore tradition, and a planned reorganization with a March 4, 1903, private station looming.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Maryland
George LI
Wellington
United States Senate
McComas
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap German Syrup Advertised Voice
An ad promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims to heal stimulate tissue destroy germ disease ease expectoration calm inflammation and ensure a good night's rest. Sample bottles are offered by W E Brown in Denton Maryland and Rickards Co in Maryland.
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Boschee
W. E. Brown’s
Denton
Rickards & Co
Marydel
Baltimore Democrats Nominate McLane Over Bryant for State Attorney
Baltimore Democrats named a ticket Monday evening with Robert M. McLane nominated for State's Attorney. Howard Bryant was a leading candidate but Bryant's supporters succeeded in achieving an essentially unanimous convention result.
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Baltimore
Howard Bryant
Robert M. McLane
Two Dwellings in East Denton Application
Public notice filed by Mrs. Joanna McShane regarding two dwellings in East Denton. Details specify the applicant and property scope. Proceeding for zoning or permissions appears pending review by applicable authorities.
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East Denton
Joanna McShane
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