Denton and Queen Anne's area notes and local trades
Local brief items report fall millinery opening by K. E. Trice & Co and an October 17 excursion to Baltimore. Executors sell Mary H. Baggs property in St Michaels, new notary public appointed, scholarships awarded, and several building projects noted. Railroad contracts, shipping shingles, and local bank statements highlight economic activity alongside community social events and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Moon
K. E. Trice & Co
Baltimore
John F. Dawson
Mary H. Baggs
St. Michaels
J. Louis Evans
Queen Anne’s National Bank
Smith
Charlotte Hall
William Wyatt
Ridgely
Thomas Satterfield
Burrsville
Robert Dill
Minnie May
North Carolina
Denton
T. Hutchinson
Hillsborough School
Mozart Hall
Greensboro
Fannie Q. Price
Dixon Garey
T. Fred Garey
J. J. Underhill
Mill
Stewart & Jarrell
Hillsboro
J. W. Parris
Harrington
Delaware
Nolan Travis
White's Church
Parris
Travis
Love Point
Centreville
J. Pierpont Morgen
George
Lewes
United States
Europe
Queen Anne's
Queen Anne’s
Thomas W. Eliason
Kent County
Eliason
Denton National Bank
People’s Bank
Night schools and new blacksmithing projects in town
Night schools for colored instruction at Todd’s Chapel and the Bureau invite colored delegates from Pinetown to hear white brothers explain ox yoke versus double ox yoke. William Collins builds a new blacksmith shop and Jacob Nichols plans another. Eli Deen and Creighton Wright return to Baltimore. Two hogs owned by Harriett McNash died of cholera. Harlock Drop Forge Co organized in Dorchester to manufacture corrugated horseshoes with capital stock of 100 shares, based in Hullock. Foundations for J W Simons dwelling and rapid progress on Gilbert Swann’s house frame. The Denton road colored church led by Rev J N Waters nears completion. From Cocil Star, Mr Brown regarded as fit for associate Judge. party supports him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Ames M. P
T. F. Chaffinch
J. R. Starkey
Robert H. Cook
Baltimore
Leola Covey
Houston
Del
Houston Towers
Wilmington
Ella Williams
Gertye Adams
Willard Adams
C. W. Hobbs
Robert Smith
Todd’s Chapel
Bureau
Pinetown
William Collins
Jacob Nichols
Elmer W. Deen
Creighton Wright
Harriett McNash
Harlock Drop Forge Company
Dorchester County
Joseph B. Andrews
James L. Christopher
Thomas I. Wright
James M. Andrews
William N. Wright
Edward E. Lord
William S. Hitch
W. Irving Mace
Hurlock
J. W. Simons
Gilbert Swann
Colored Church
Denton Road
J.N. Waters
Queen Anne notes and local visits in October
The community lists visits from Rev. George S Lightner and Rev. T All D D to Queen Anne, the new chapel near completion with dedication planned for late October or early November, and various local social actions. Ladies of the M E Church host an oyster supper for the chapel fund and plan a Christmas entertaining. Nearby residents and visitors include Mrs Mary E Brindell, Mrs George C Moore, George C Moore mill improvements, and several visitors from Ingleside Bell Haven and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
George S. Lightner
West Virginia
M. BE. Church South
Queen Anne
T. All, O'Brien
Wilmington
Del
Holiness Association
Evangelist Wood
Mary E. Brindell
James A. Brindell
George C. Moore
M. E. Church
Mary Kennard
Bertie Pennington
Ingleside
Emma Sparklin
Connecticut
Geo. C. Sherwood
William Mason
Nellie Upshur
Bell Haven
Stesa D. Williams
Nellie Dorsey
Baltimore
J. V. Dungan
Sallie Shaw
Cambridge
Hillsboro
Local notices from Andersontown and nearby Delaware region
Social news from Andersontown and surrounding areas highlights visits by Miss Belle Ingram and Mrs. Alice Smith from Lincoln and Houston Del to cousins M F H Collison and family. Updates include returns from visits, moving plans, shop appointments, school vaccinations, and social events with several local residents mentioned by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Ingram and Son
Lincoln
Alice Smith
Houston
Del
M.f.h.collison
Andersontown
Irah Davis
Starkey
Delaware
Abel Mearns
J. E. Gootee
Alon
Margaret Wyatt
Baltimore
Zeb Fountain
H. T. Nattle
Seaford
Julia Wright
Federalsburg
Denton
R. I. Ledman
Preston
Isaac Starkey
J. E. Geotee
Corinne Starkey
Locals Visit Relatives in Monumental City and Nearby
Mr and Mrs George W Cohee visited relatives in the Monumental City. Mrs Zob Fountain spent this week with relatives there. Mrs W R Peters Jr visited friends in Baltimore. Tom Cleaves and Earle Cahall were in Philadelphia this week while P W Carey built a new dwelling and J W Peters spent time in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cohee
Monumental City
Zob. Fountain
W. R. Peters, Jr
Baltimore
Tom Cleaves
Earle Cahall
Philadelphia
P. W. Carey
J. W. Peters
Short Session Opens as Judge Brown Takes Seat
Judge Martin convened a brief Caroline Circuit Court session on Monday. The crowd welcomed newly appointed Judge Brown, who filled the vacancy from Judge Stump’s death, and proceedings included jury selection and multiple criminal and civil cases with several defendants convicted or bound over. The grand jury issued seven presentments and inspected jail almshouse and bridge conditions, while memorial services for Judge Stump were held with strong tributes from the bench and Caroline Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Circuit Court
B. (. Stevens
Ambrose Gooden
Jesse P. Warren
Philip A. Marvis
Matthew M. Andrew
Charles H. Pritchett
Samuel G. Nuttle
R. Kemp Williams
Robert D. Bradley
Levi T. Voshell
George W. Poole
John A. Smith
Martin L. Sullivan
Joshua F. Covey
William F. DeFord
Robert Clark
James E
Caroline Court
Caroline County
Caroline
Maryland
Henry FR. Lewis
Col. Brown
Brown
Frederick Stump
Martin and
Albert G. Towers
Stump
Warrens
Orphans Court Proceedings Summary of Executions and Appraisals
In the Orphans Court last Tuesday H. Clay Hobbs presented an approved inventory of Saulsbury Hobbs estate and an order to sell was granted. Final receipts and accounts were approved for multiple estates including Emma T. Johnson James E. Johnson. Trustees for George Peck real estate had a ratified sale. Administrations granted for Elizabeth Cahall Trustin Pippin and others with bonds filed. Appraisers Seward and Brigden named. creditors notices ordered. guardianship accounts passed. sale bill for Louisa Fisher estate filed. Sumimonse sought against defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
H. Clay Hobbs
Saulsbury Hobbs
Harvey E. Williams
John W. Williamson
Emma T. Johnson
James E. Johnson
Deweese & Owens
George Peck
Cannon Waldis
W. D. Taylor
Harvey L. Cooper
Louisa Fisher
Carriage painter Lloyd Burke arrested for felonious assault
In Ridgely on Wednesday police arrested 33 year old Lloyd Burke for assaulting 11 year old Kittl Helen Tarman of Centreville Tuesday evening while driving with the child. Burke, detained in Centreville jail, faces possible death penalty when Queen Anne's County Court convenes on the first Monday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne's
Ridgely
Lloyd Burke
Kittl Helen Tarman
Thomas Tarman
Centreville
Burke
Prohibition Ticket Nominated in Washington County
The Prohibition Party met in the Downes Building Tuesday afternoon to nominate a county slate. Committee members Rev. Z H Webster and T H Wright and William E Brown prepared resolutions. Ticket: Senate Thomas H Chambers Fifth district. House William E Brown Third John K Hannabery Seventh. Treasurer James B Draper Second. County Commissioner George E Jones First. Sheriff Walton P Taylor Fourth. Surveyor Charles Jarrell Sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downes
James Swann
Henry W. Hynson
Z. H. Webster
T. H. Wright
William E. Brown
Senate
Thomas H. Chambers
House of Delegates
John K. Hannabery
James
Draper
George E. Jones
Walton P. Taylor
Charles Jarrell
Torpedo boat built by Professor Emerson in Ottawa
Ottawa Free Press describes a 30 foot torpedo boat by Professor Victor L. Emerson. The motorized vessel reaches 26 miles per hour, weighs about 800 pounds with 310 pound engine, and uses hydrocarbon explosive power for rapid start and reduced detectability. It contrasts with steam powered boats and Turbina designs, highlighting weight efficiency and immediate operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Victor L. Emerson
Free Press
Emerson
United States
Professor Emerson
Charms of Howard and its notable residents praised
Col William Henry Legg records in the Centresville Record that Howard County offers rolling hills, productive fields yielding seventy five bushels of corn per acre, and fine dwellings. He notes distinguished locals including Ex Gov Carroll, U S Senator Arthur P. Gorman, and Edwin Warfield with his brothers John, Marshall T., and Joshua N., who own thousands of acres and hospitality. Warfield is highlighted as a former gubernatorial candidate and a strong political figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Legg
Centresille
Maryland
Carroll
Arthur P. Gorman
United States
Edwin Warfield
John
Marshall T
Joshua N
Appeal to Maryland Voters on Registration and Race
A Republican appeal targets Black voters in Baltimore urging immediate registration for the upcoming election. The letter warns of possible disfranchisement if Democrats gain control and describes registration dates, locations, and the message that literacy is not required to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Republican Party
Commonwealth of Maryland
Aol
Eleventh Wall
Cathedral Street
Gro. F. Jones
Geo. RK. Gather, JR
J. H. Edmondson
R. Dorsey Cote
Ahn Barron
Arry B. Forrester
Alex. M. Montall
Green tomatoes fetch high prices after harvest near Cambridge
Growers can secure big prices for green tomatoes left on vines after canner deliveries. Pick just before frost, lay on straw to ripen in sun, cover at night, then ship in peach boxes to New York for about one to two dollars a box in November. Seeds of Messrs John Hirst and P W Moore near Cambridge show results. Cambridge News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Messrs
John Hirst
P. W. Moore
Cambridge
Cambridge News
Vote for the Democrat in Wellington's seat this fall
The article urges voters to back the Democratic candidate for the legislature this fall to fill the seat currently held by Mr. Wellington. It emphasizes the importance of the election and endorses Democratic candidates overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Boiler Explosion Kills Mr Smith at Ridgely Saw Mill
Relatives mourn Albert Guilett Smith of Ridgely after a boiler explosion at his saw mill near De Witt Virginia wounds his son Norman fatally. Smith, a skilled machinist, leaves a widow and two children. The incident follows other notices of deaths and funerals in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Guilett Smith
Ridgely
Smith
Norman
Thomas A. Smith
Theophilus W. Smith
James H. Smith
Robert E. Smith
Charles F. Smith
Williams & Clark Fertilizer Company
Laura Sigler
John A. Sigler
Orphans’ Court
Perry
Gertrude
T. Howard Heather
Spruce Street
Philadelphia
Heather
Pennsylvania
Milford
Del
Mayme Pierce
Joseph Cook Clough
John A. Clough
Denver
Col
Centreville
Temple
Bridgetown
Ernest Clark
George
David Evans
B. P. Truitt
Denton Cemetery
John Spence
Burrsville
Denton to host six speakers for fall and winter season
The public entertainment committee of Denton has secured six entertainers for November to April. The lineup includes The Parker Concert Company The Boston Stars Auburn Quartet John R Clarke Melvin Robinson and Misa Marion Wilson. First show November 19 by the Boston Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Entertainment Committee
Denton
Parker Concert Company
Boston Stara
Auburn Quartet
John R. Clarke
Melvin Robinson
Misa Marion Wilson
Boston Stars
Lyceum Bureau
Harrisburg
Sol Smith Russell
Gough
David Garrick
Hick'ry Farm
David Copperfield
Robinson
Marion Wilson
Marshall Sisters
Clergy Plans and Community Notes In Denton Area
The Rev. Frederick C. O'Meara preaches The Unpardorable Sin as Christ Church holds Sunday services at 10:30 and 7:30 with a 2:00 Sunday School and Wednesday 7:30 gathering. Lectures on temperance by Rev. J R Vaughn at 3:30 p.m. Tomorrow, entertainer Samuel J Barbee performs temperance solos. Halloween event by Preston M E Ladies’ Aid on Oct 31 at Mrs. A W Sisk’s home. admission 25 cents, proceeds fund church painting. Church announcements include Ecumenical Conference notes, possible move for Rev. W Chairs, Hillsboro St Paul’s Guild oyster supper and rummage sale, Christ Church bazaar in December, Denton M E quarterly conference Oct 18, Preston M E election day dinner, and Bloomery protracted services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. O'Meara
Christ Church
J. R. Vaughn
Samuel J. Barbee
Orphan Band
Oxford
N. C
M. E. Church
Preston
A. W. Sisk
Wilbur F. Corkran
Easton
Wilmington
M. E
London
Eng
W. W
Rock Hall
Kent County
Tilghman
Haston Ledger
Ladies of St. Paul’s Guild
Hillsboro
Ladies of Christ Church
Masonic Hall
Denton M. E. Church
Preston M. E
Bloomery
Country hostess’s winter hospitality ends in summer lesson
A rural woman loses a planned 10 guest Sunday as city friends postpone repeatedly. She prepares meals and ice cream, but the visit never comes, prompting a curt note inviting them to try January or February instead. The tale ends noting city folks’ sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumber
Sister Anne
Nomination Seen as Sure in Five-County Circuit
From the Centrelike Record a nomination is described as strong and popular across five counties. The nominee is expected to win with wide party support including Republicans and Prohibitionists. In a separate note, a shooting match for live pigeons and blue rock targets is announced for Greensborough on Monday, October 14, weather permitting, inviting sportsmen to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Greensborough
A. K. Crosem
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
VU Pastis
Ome
Crrevir Cour
Orpranxs
Corry Witt
Levy Court Witt
VERT
Get. i. School Board
Ocr
Osele Wubbard
Mies Bassie
Satterbeht
West Denton
Rop. Pruitt
Mie. Osceola PL Hubbard
Bessie M. Satterfield
Laura Josephine
Paul B. Graham
W.R. Graham
Congress Street
M. P. Church
Washington, D. C
Helen Holmes
Kansas City
Dukes
Plaindealing
Russum
Will Cherry
Della Mowery
W. N. Breeding
Altoona
Geo. W. Eliason
Geensboro
J. H. C. Lege
J.C. Bradenbaugh
J. Boon Dukes
J. E. Hawkins and Son
Port Republic
J. C. Godwin
Pulaski Powell
William H. Deweese
Thomas Weedon
William F. Murphey
Marvin Reese
Charles R. Wilson
Mattie Keating
Addie Smith
Paterson
N. J
R. W. Emerson
J. M. Dickey
Russell Corkrin
J. W. Kerr
Hobbs
WePa
Pefr
Fowling Creek
Harlock
Tmusheere
J. W. Clarson, Jr
Greensboro High School
Fred R. Malone
Naylor
Trappe
Main Street
Elizabeth Hughes
A. J. Kliwansky
Florence Barcus
Smith Longfellow
Nellie I. Harper
I Mickman
Edwin H. Brown
C. H. Towers
Guardian
Walter Todd
Jarman & Son
Payne & Bro
W. E. Stewart
W. A. Johnson
James R. Manship
Clark
Towers
Fisher
State
Howard Harris
House of Correction
Hignutt
Traverser
Charles E. Bailey
T. Luther Frampton
Harry Jackson
Deweese
Ed. Harris
Cooper
Verge Armstrong
Cooper and Deweese
Robert Wheeler
Hutson
George Henry Collins
John W. Boyer
Harvey Jones
Liden
Jackson
Bailey
Harris
William H. Adkine
William E. Stewart
Charles 8. Carrington
J. H. C. Legg
H. B. W. Mitchell
R. Kemp Willams
Martin T. Sullivan
L. N. Todd
J. K. Wright
R. S. Clark
Denton Bridge
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Lloyd Darke
Ise
Washington County
Mr. Emerson
Legg
Howard
MR. Smith
Series of Fine Entertainments
Cecil
Cecil Democrat
YSPA
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