Local happenings on the Eastern Shore notes
Market prices for wheat and white corn in Baltimore. Obituaries and notices include Dr. Robert J. Hanley’s death, Edward Mitchell’s penitentiary transfer, and John C. Voshell’s passing. Local developments cover new residences, parsonage construction, a brick hotel succession, hotel schedules, a shirt factory plan, post office mail agent petition, and a large potato boasting. Also reported: church dedication, parade plans, party unity, steamer discipline, and an eastern shore veterans reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Robert J. Hanley
Centreville
Charles Andrew
Choptank
Edward W. Liden
Margaret J. Wright
Stevens
Edward Mitchell
Rhoderbush
F. W. Redden
Ridgely
Eastern Shore Regiment
Infantry
Federalsburg
the Chronicle
Dorchester
John Henry
Milford
E. C. Stoops
Cordova
Stoops
M. E. Dunning
Samuel Griffin
Frank Dorsch
The
Journal
New York World
Post Office Department
Maryland Steamboat Company
John C. Voshell
Peninsular
Salisbury
Woshell
Chestertown
Nuptial Events Across Maryland Towns
A string of weddings from Pocomoke City to Ridgely highlighted by Wilmer C. Gullett and Mary Landing at Bethany Methodist Protestant Church in Pocomoke City, with several attendants and a reception, followed by a Cordova ceremony for Captain Levi T. Dukes and Miss Anna Lou Morgan, and additional nuptials involving Robert E. Smith and Libbie H. Roberson in Ridge ly, plus Lyda Wright and Dr. Frank H. Elder planned for Maple Grove Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Methodist Protestant Church
Pocomoke City
Wilmer C. Gullett
Philadelphia
Mary Landing
George M. Landing
Poccomoke City
Mary Gullett
Federalsburg
Nellie Dale
Mary Costen
Macon Hall
Gertrude Veasey
Hugh L. Elderdice
C. O. Melvin
Second Street
Levi T. Dukes
Cordova
Caroline County
Anna Lou Morgan
Medford Jump, Esq
Woodland
Thomas J. Lambert
M. E
Hillsborough
Captain Dukes
Robert E. Smith
Ridgely
Libbie H. Roberson
Walden
N. Y
Sylvester Smith
Lyda Wright
John N. Wright
Frank H. Elder
Maple Grove
Dedicatory Exercises At M P Church In American Corner
The M P Church at American Corner continues dedicatory services with preaching at 10 30 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm Rev J Bowers of Baltimore will lead with Rev C H Day of Burrsville also expected Protracted meetings follow. Five penitents at the altar Tuesday night four conversions reported. A revival gains momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
American Corner
Bowers
St. John’s
M. P. Church
Baltimore
C. H. Day
Burrsville
Garey’s M. P
Mr. Day
J. W. Fogle
Oxford
Ridgely M. E
Ladies of
Preaching on Opportunities and Local Revivals This Week
Sunday services featured Rev L F Snapp speaking on Opportunities or The Legal Tenders of Success with revival work at Barclay and Moore's Chapel led by Rev Mr Lambert. Dr J E Graham's horse died suddenly in Wilmington from lung congestion after a trip from here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Snapp
Barclay and Moore’s Chapel
Mr. Lambert
J. E. Graham
Wilmington
Del
Republicans Name a Ticket in Closed County Convention
The belated Republican county convention convened in the grand jury room with spectators barred. Tilghman E. Kelley elected president and Postmaster Ramsdell secretary. The ticket includes Bernard for Senate, Jarman and Todd for House, Kelley for sheriff, Orrell Holsinger and Carroll for county commissioners, Slemmer for treasurer, Noble for surveyor, with Stevens Jones and Alex Noble on the State Central Committee. Prohibitionists back Bernard for Senate, unsure which office he will quit. W. Frank Towers dropped from consideration for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Roe
Tilghman RE. Kelley
Postmaster Ramsdell
Thomas R. Green
Wm. L. Pritchett
Sam Bennett
I. E. Pippin
Charles Reed
James Hayers
George P. Jones
Clinton B. Darman
Senate
Joseph H. Bernard
House of Delegates
Clinton B. Jarman
Walter Todd
Mr. Bernard
Prohibition
Court House Square
Bernard
W. Frank Towers
Frank G. Slemmer
Local man injured at Anklam shop in Smithville
Concord Al Hignutt sustained a painful but not serious elbow bruise when a hammer head broke during riveting at Anklam's engine shop in Smithville. He was rendered unfit for work for some time. Rev George F Hopkins and wife, aided by Indians, held a church entertainment Tuesday. Protracted meetings begin Sunday night at the M E Church with Rev Mr Tabler in charge. Our cannery closed for the season last week. The school has about twenty pupils taught by Miss Minnie Everngam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Democraats
Bennett T. Wright
Concord
T. F. Tabler
al. F. Hignutt
Anklam
Mr. Anklam
Mr. Hignutt
George F. Hopkins
M. E. Church
Mr. Tabler
Minnie Everngam
Local residents tasks and travel notes from Ridgely
Mr T W Jones to build a house on Maple avenue under contract with E E Insley to finish before Christmas. Thomas A Smith begins a new house and expects completion in a few weeks. J D Ramsdell sold his basket factory interest and may return to New York. Davis the harness and shoe maker moved to the shop next to the butcher. Assistant Railroad Agent Charles E Turner leaves for Chicago and the World's Fair. William Swann visits friends in New York State. Mrs William Kachiline visits friends around Ridgely. S Fitzgerald went to the World's Fair last week. A R Brigden is in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Woolford
Chowan
William Bowman
Commissioner Rogers
Jesse Seager
C. M Davis
Federalsburg
T. W. Jones
Maple Avenue
E. E. Insley
Thomas A. Smith
J. D. Ramsdell
New York
Davis
Charles E. Turner
Chicago
Thomas R. Green
Marydel
Lou Jump
Smyrna
R. J. Jump
William E. Saulsbury
Wilson
W. E. Brown
Caroline
Brown Dunking
George & Redden
Mamie McShane
Denton
A. B. Roe
Minnie Wheeler Sails Earlier from Wilsborough
The steamer Minnie Wheeler will now depart one hour earlier than the usual Saturday 5 o'clock trip to Williston. Ladies of the M. E. Church South plan an oyster dinner and supper at Hillsborough on election day November 7. Rev. W. W. Sharp reported an engaging revival in Ridgely. Rev. J. E. Armstrong preached to a large crowd at the M. E. Church South last Sunday. Rev. T. J. Lambert visited Barclay this week to assist Rev. F. T. Griffith in revival meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wheeler
Williston
The
M. E. Church South
Hillsborough
W. W. Sharp
M. E. Church
Ridgely
J. E. Armstrong
T. J. Lambert
Barclay
F. T. Griffith
Court awards Philadelphia merchants in Boyer store case
The circuit court ruled in favor of Frank Bros. & Co. of Philadelphia and John W. Boyer in ownership disputes over Marydel store goods. Charles E. Boyer’s eight similar cases may move to Talbot court for possible November trial. Edward Mitchell alias Rhoderbush received three years in prison for burglary at Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Charles E. Boyer
Frank Bros. & Co
Philadelphia
John W. Boyer
Marydel
Caroline County
Talbot Court
Messrs
Russai & Lewis
Todd and
Stewart
Edward Mitchell
Rhoderbush
Arlington Porter
Burrsville
Orphans Court Proceedings Report Probate Actions
Orphans court met with Judges Hobbs Downess and Liden. Margaret J. Wright’s inventory and appraisal of a deceased’s estate was ordered sold with creditor notice. Jacob K. Gibson presented a power of attorney for John M. Cannon and the will. probate was granted with administration letters to Gibson. The court later accepted Gruwells' administration accounting for Tiane Grinwell and fully proven Narvissa A. Smith’s will filed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Hobbs, Downess and
Liden
Edward W. Liden
Margaret J. Wright
Jacob K. Gibson
Walter R. Cannon
Norton County
Kan
John M. Cannon
Gibson
William B
Frederick Gruwell
Tiane Grinwell
Narvissa A. Smith
Delaware Peninsula Peaches Face Mountain Competition
An editorial from the Wilmington Morning News notes many fine mountain peaches in Wilmington markets on Tuesday. Dealers prefer southern peaches for keeping quality, while Delaware fruit is praised for color and firmness but deemed inferior in juice and flavor. A Chicago visitor reports Delaware peaches arrive ripe but spoil quickly, whereas southern peaches store longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Chicago
Tennessee
North Carolina
Democratic meeting opens campaign at court house
The Democratic club of the area held its first campaign meeting at the courthouse last Friday. Major William E. Stewart, Talbot County State's Attorney, spoke an hour and a half outlining party positions and blaming Republicans for the money panic. He discussed the Sherman law repeal and urged attendance at the November 2 rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Court House
William E. Stewart
Talbot County
Denton
Zeigler Horses Destroyed for Disease Control
Mr Daniel Zeigler had horses afflicted with a peculiar disease killed by order of the State veterinary surgeon. Two died from the malady and he received 20 dollars for the two animals and 20 dollars for cleaning and fumigating the stables. The officer acted to prevent spread among Tuckahoe Neck stock, a hardship but necessary for regional welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Zeigler
Zeigler
Tuckahoe Neck
Mrs Lavinia Beatty Dies After Stroke at Greensborough
Mrs Lavinia Beatty a long time resident of Greensborough died Friday night at Lieut Col William H Comegys residence after a paralytic stroke Wednesday. Born in Philadelphia in 1811 she lived there until six years ago before moving to Greensborough. Miss Annie Wright of Federalsburg visits her brother Mr J D Wright in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia Beatty
Indies
Greensborough
William H. Comegys
Beatty
Philadelphia
Annie Wright
Federalsburg
J. d. Wright
Easton
Personal Items of Interest at World’s Fair
A Denton list of social notices notes Rev D G Avery and wife and other couples attending the World’s Fair last Friday. Visitors and locals, including Mrs Mary Westmus returning from Withington, Mrs F W Redden of Denton with relatives, and many others, are recorded with brief movements and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. CG. Avery
J. Frank Turner
W. C. Littleton
Wm. Ki. Shannahan
Thomas A. Councell
Aston Ledger
Mary Westmus
Withington
F. W. Redden
Denton
Moraee B. Phillips
Phillips
Suffolk
Destructive fire at Woodstock on Col Tilghman farm
A fire destroyed the Woodstock farm on Col Tilghman near Easton, burning the barn, stable, sheds, nine horses, two cattle, a coach, two self-binders, grain, fertilizer, hay, and farming implements. Loss listed as $0000 with tenant Thomas E Price’s losses at $3000 and no insurance. Suspected tramp started the flames while lighting a pipe. A second notice mentions voter registration totals, with 308273 white and 35 colored registered and 315 stricken, plus local candidate nominations by Dorchester Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Tilghman
Woodstock
Easton
Thomas E. Price
Dorchester
State Senate
W. Simon Hoddinott
House of Delegates
W. D. Howeth
Jeremiah Spicer
Howard B. Spedden
Jos
Judges Page and Lloyd Named
Princess Anne Maryland Oct 10 The Democratic convention for the First judicial circuit nominated Henry Page for chief Justice and Henry Lloyd for associate after a long balloting process ending in unanimous acclamation The deadlock began in September and ended with Worcester and other counties casting votes for Page and Lloyd amid strong calls for harmony and Democratic principles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Lloyd
Princess Anne
Maryland
Henry Page
Henry Lloyd
Jackson
E. Stanley Tandyine
Wicomico
Wicomico County
Judge Holland
Holland
Worcester
Dorchester
Somerset
Worcester County
Clayton J. Purnell
John Walter Smith
Tle
In the Woods Quietly Dreaming of Nature
A reflective poem in lilting cadence describes woods as a tranquil retreat from care. It paints twilight light through leafy rooms, vines, and ferns, revealing blossoms in blue, gold, pink, and white. The verse hints at a glory beyond, carried by wind and skyward rifts.
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Preston
Dl, & Clarr
Public Business Calendar
LEVY
the Local Department
Gullett-Landing —Dukes-Morgan— Smith- Hobersonu
Edward E. Goslin
Grand Jury
General Assembly
Messrs. Butler
Nattle
Pippin
Wm. R. Butler
Third
H. C. Hobbs
Edward E. Nuttle
Abram R. Wright
L. L. Beatty
C. Percy Merrick
S. Carroll Johnson
Medford Roe
Annapolis
Carrie D. Smith
Bryant & Stratton’s Business College
William Swann
New York State
William Kachiline
Mr. S. Fitzgerald
A. R. Brigden
Wilsborough
Cape Cod
Book News
Sarah Pratt McLean Greene
Miriam Coles Harris
Rutledge
Maxwell Gray
M. G. Tuttett
Isle of Wight
Boston
Berlin
Smith, Lewis and Sink
Galena
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Peninsula
Mr. Zeigler
Meatty
Wa. E. Stewart
Talbot
T. M. Cooper
George Hobby
M. E. Sparklin
Tillie Foreman
W. EB. Goldsborough
Cambridge
Charles E. Shannahan
Easton Bar
George M. Jones
Dover
White City
W. D. Taylor
Pennell Cooper
J. Leslie Beauchamp
J. L. Beauchamp
Third Street
George A. Fisher
G. I. Gootee
Clayton
Roland Fisher
Maggie Wilson
Nellie Fisher
Stephens
T. C. Curry
Greensboro
Dagsboro
Horace Roop
Frederick Dunning
Blann
Dunning
C. M. Steele
Alex. MecKnnatt
Ladies’ Aid Society
Book of Nature
Groome
Elkton
J. W. Richardson
Queen Anne
Goldsborough
Minneapolis Tribune
C. Mlw
Topp
Carlton Henry Todd
Robert and
Dora Todd
Smithson
Ani
Darling Carlton
Maggie A. Perry
Winccut
Collison
Garey H. Hubbard
Maggie H
William E. Collison
Blan
Rover
Price
Nichols
James T. Mullin
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