Local Department News Flows Through Denton area
The itemized notes cover farming activity, postmaster appointments in Atlanta and Hickman, a 4 percent semi annual bank dividend at Smyrna, property transfers in Templeville and East Denton, and local real estate deals. Crop price trends, a stolen goods report at Harrington, and a pensions examiner appointment in Newark are noted alongside railcar transportation of sweet potatoes. Sautelle's circus visited Denton with crowds and railroad excursions, while a school festival in Baltimore Corner aims to raise funds. Prohibition candidate James Frizzell spoke in town, with Charles Stanley performing songs and jokes, hosted by Prof. James Swann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Charles A. Cole
Atlanta
Delaware
John W. Hignutt
Hickman
Del
National Bank of Smyrna
Wm. D. Roe
W. T. Fowler
Harrington
W. BF. Davis
Dover
H. Clay Evans
Newark
Sautelle
O. M. Hignatt
Williston
Thomas H. Callahan
Wye Neck
Queen Anne’s County
Cloverfields
Baltimore Corner Public School
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
Cape Charles
Delmar
Beck-Hendricks
C. Harvey Towers
Harry C. Towers
William Benedict
William A. Potts
Pike’s Peak
Tolchester
Centre‘ville
James Frizzell
Charles H. Stanley
James Swann
Bennett Guilty of Murder in Second Degree
The trial of William Bennett for the murder of Wesley Gibbs began last Monday. After jury selection and hours of testimony from witnesses on the crowd at Smith Bros. and the fatal stabbing, Bennett was found guilty of second degree murder and faces a lengthy sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bennett
Wesley Gibbs
Messrs. Tlarvey Tr. Cooper
Henry R. Lewis
William H. Deweese
Robert M. Messick
Jacob Gibson
William A. Roe
Samuel Griffin
William Ti. Lowe
Jerome A. Cox
William T. Hignatt
Witness
Bennett
Gibbs
Newman
Parnell
Hayward Armstrong
Addison Newman
Hayward
William Emory Gibbs
Frederick H. Flounders
Clifton Jarrell
James T. Morris
Bud
Smith
Alexander Smith
George Dixon
Cora Wilmer
Irwin T. Saulsbury
P. R. Fisher
Russum
Stump
William Warner
Daniel Palmer
Talbot County
James H. Samples
Philadelphia
Central Avenue
Kwansky
Purnell
Palmer
Samples
Attormey
Deweese
Cooper
Lewis
Judge Russum
Judge Stump
Sheriff Green
Clerk Fields
Foreman Messick
Maryland
Jury convicts Bennett in second degree murder
The trial recounts testimonies placing a knife in Addison Newman’s hand and confirming Bennett’s involvement. After a night in the courthouse, jurors return a verdict of murder in the second degree, with seventeen years in Maryland penitentiary and a warning against strong drink.
True Blue Council Instated in Ridgely with 31 Charter Members
True Blue Council No 29 Junior Order of United American Mechanics was instituted at Ridgely last Thursday evening with 31 charter members. State Council representatives James T. Ritter of Baltimore and James H. Smith of Cecilton attended, aided by Denton and Marydel council members. Officers installed include Junior Post Councilor Rev F F Carpenter and Councilor 8 H Foeth. The council opens with bright prospects as local shingles dealer L B Towers promotes heart Cypress shingles from Florida coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Ridgely
James T. Ritter
Baltimore
James H. Smith
Cecilton
State Council
Denton
Marydel
F. F. Carpenter
H. Foeht
Croup Cured by Remedy, Denton Stores Advertise
Our child suffering from croup found relief after taking Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by F A Thornton. The remedy is sold by W J Brown Denton R J Colston Ridgely Hugh Duffey Hillsboro. Also an ad for Hitchens gallery Denton offering photo services until October 20 at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Guen
Ark
Chamberlain
F. A. Thornton
W. J. Brown
Denton
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
Wedding Invitations For Miss Augusta Smoot To Linwood Beachamp
Mrs Elizabeth D Smoot announces invitations to the marriage of her daughter Miss Augusta to Mr Linwood R Beachamp. The ceremony will be held Wednesday afternoon October 20 at one oclock in Denton M I Church. The item also notes engagements and local social movements including Miss Macy Alexander Page of Washington DC and Henry W Catline of Chestertown, plus various movements and visits among Denton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth D. Smoot
Augusta
Linwood R. Beachamp
Denton M. i. Church
Macy Alexander Page
Washington, D.C
Henry W. Catline
Chestertown
Catline
Beck-Hendricks
Baltimore Aue Ien
Nichols
Chicago
W. W. Wright
Harry G. Sewell
Trappe
Denton
Thomas A. Jones
Lee
Mass
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Wardenstie
Pope
Bosley
Baltimore
Ella Moore
Greensboro
Wmn. I. Anderson
Miss Mia Beachamp Hosts Social Honor for Miss Mary Appleton
Miss Mia Beachamp gave a social for school friend Miss Mary Appleton of Wilmington on Saturday night with games and a good time reported. Guests included Misses Annie Beachamp Cora Satterfield Lydia Patton Stella Collins Nora Love Winnie Griffith Mary F Johnson Addie Beachamp Winnie Johnson and Messrs James Grifith T Nichols Fred Beachamp Will Love Clarence Beachamp Geo W Johnson John Howard Herbert Beachamp Richard Wirt Walter Beachamp. Miss Jennie Kelley visiting in Monumental city. Mrs Margaret Wyatt returned to Baltimore after weeks in Caroline. Mr F Johnson has been ill for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Beachamp
Mary Appleton
Wilmington
Annie Beachamp
Cora Satterfield
Lydia Patton
Stella Collins
Nora Love
Winnie Griffith
Mary F. Johnson
Addie Beachamp
Winnie Johnson
James Grifith
T. Nichols
Fred Beachamp
Will Love
Clarence Beachamp
Geo. W. Johnson
John Howard
Herbert Beach
Jarrell House Nears Completion In Town
The handsome new dwelling of Mr. Robert Jarrell is nearing completion with supervision by Mr. Harry Williams. Miss Fannie Jackson West will occupy part of the Jarrell house for a millinery store, as post office moves are planned early next week. The town hosts a brownie tea as protracted services begin and visitors from Philadelphia Cambridge Greensborough and Easton are noted among the week’s social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jarrell
Harry Williams
Henry Booker
Fannie Jackson West
Jarrell
Lucy Wilson
Delaware
George Smith
Philadelphia
Eva Thawley
Burrsville
Wilhelmina Wilson
Walter Mitchell
Greensborough
Lloyd Fooks
McDanieltown
J. H. Hubbard
Cambridge
William Hi. Stafford
Wandersmith
Easton
M. E
W. JE. West
Choptank
Ladies’ Aid Society
Emma Stafford
Young Ladies’ Seminary
Tidewater Maryland spared from violent east gales this fall
The text notes Maryland's Tidewater and Eastern Shore escaped severe east gales and high tides this fall, unlike prior cen tennial storms. While onshore calm prevailed, heavy gales out at sea caused shipwrecks and loss of life, including prominent Baltimore sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore City
Cond Cloak Opening Draws Crowd In Local Sale
Opening of M. B. Nichols cloak department runs Friday October 29 through Wednesday November 3. Over $3000 in Misses and Ladies wraps displayed including wool seal and electric seal capes up to 65 dollars. Full range of dress goods carpets and ready-made clothing featured. Attend noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nichols
Wantup minus one thousand baskets of sweet potatoes
J E Nivirons at Donton Bridge handles the sale of one thousand baskets of sweet potatoes marked as Wantup. No further details on price or buyer are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wantup
J. E. Nivirons
Donton Bridge
Postal savings banks urged against by critic in Journey
A columnist argues against adopting British postal savings banks in the United States, noting the huge U S deposits and tax costs, and contending government deposits would burden taxpayers. He argues currency differences, historical Bank of England practices, and favors maintaining American currency issued through the postal system without foreign models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic
London
St. Andrew’s Day
England
Itoryrood
Melrose
Old Country
Postal Savings Bank
Europe
Hven
National Bank
Postal Department
Peter
Paul
Bank of England
Bank of Scotland
William Paterson
Billy
New York
Exmayor
Fall and Spring Coats Show Fashion Shift In 1890s Streets
Coats now on streets favor covert cloth for spring and fall with simple lines, tight backs, and modest skirts. Elaborate outside wraps rise in popularity though some may be too peculiar. Nearby Beaver Dam bridge finds a woman’s undergarments. murder mystery remains unsolved after careful search. Denton photo gallery promotes tintypes and “Good work guaranteed” at Hitchens after October 20. Preston lumber dealers advertise bargains. McKinley appoints John Cannon Short U S marshal for Delaware. Hurlock wheelwrights sought to oversee shop. North East reports twenty five scarlet fever cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordy
Beaver Dam Methodist Protestant Church
Hitchens
Denton
Dennis & Fooks
Preston
McKinley
John Cannon Short
Sussex County
United States
District of
Delaware
Remarkable Recovery After Grippe Cure Improves Health
A severe cold nearly felled the editor, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy brought a speedy, permanent cure. The Banner of Liberty endorses the remedy and lists 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by local merchants W. E. Brown Denton J. Colston Ridgely Hugh Duffey Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ln Grippe
Chamberlain
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
W. E. Brown
Denton
Hk. J. Colston
Ridgely
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
Gossip on Presiding Elderships in Methodist Districts
Religious news notes discuss Wilmington and Dover district presiding elder selections for the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference to be held in Lewes. Possible candidates include John D C Hanna, A S Mowbray, W L S Murray, and Adam Stengle. Dover candidates include T E Martindale, T E Terry, D H Corkran, T A H. O'Brien, W J DuHaddaway, Adam Stengle, S M Morgan, and W T Valliant with Martindale viewed as strongest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Dover
Louis E. Barrett
D. D
R. H. Adams
W.L. 8. Murray
Adam Stengle
Smerna
Dover District
T. E. Martindale
Milford
Martindale
Laurel Grove M. BE
League
A. Wandersmith
Ehoir
George 8. Fitzhugh
Senthal
Lee County
Florida
St. Mary’s Whitechapel
Denton M. E
Highley
Trappe
Hillsboro
Cordova
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the Local Department
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Z. I. Webster
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Opus
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Calvary’s Cross
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Church
Gulf Coast
L. B. Towers
Croup
Klondike Gold Fields
Concord
Gainsborough
Aradigee
J. FG
Mary
Sun
Tbaston
Royal
Iva
BAK Power
Royal Baking Powder CO
OFI
Nuttle&Bro’s
Andersontown
Amien’s
H.T. Nuttle & Bro
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