Masonic Hall Speech Tonight as County News Keeps Rising
Wright Bros. showcase a line of ladies suits while new county data report rising Democratic votes in Caroline and Queen Anne. Denton track races and public meetings mark a busy slate as Crothers Glenn and Covington tour area. auctions, fairs, and a cream separator exhibit promise community events this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Bros
Masonic Hall
Journal
Otto H. Weener
Centreville
Downes Station
Greensboro
I. Fleming
Chestertown
Kent
W. J. Blackston
Eges W. J. Blackiston's
Denton
Wright's
George Pepper
J. H. Nichol
Bryan
Social News From Denton and Nearby Towns
Mrs. Wilmer Burton Parker and Miss Nannie Evitts Towers wed at Farmany M E Church with Rev. J R Cannon officiating. The couple plan to reside in Denton after a northern wedding trip. Many locals noted visits, illness, and travels including Lt. George Fisher and family, typhoid cases, school moves, and hospital recoveries across Caroline and Queen Anne counties.
Convocation delegates to speak at Hillsboro event in Greensboro
Hillsboro notes list delegates for Convocation to address locals in Greensboro on Wednesday the 21st. Reverends Gibson Gantt Kent Island Weir Snow Hill and others attend, with regional visitors including Rev. and Mrs. Beaven and Miss Lulu Beaven, among many local guests and residents visiting Baltimore Philadelphia and Queen Anne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
J. Gibson Gantt
Denton
Weir
Kent Island
Wwefburn
Snow
J. Yates Scrivener
Baltimore
John A. Mackintosh
William Forbes Adams
George Francis Beaven
Lulu Beaven
George
Queen Anne
J. Richard Jarrell
Easton
F. Edward
Maggie Jarrell
Edgar D. Poulton
Front Royal
Hubert Sydenstricker
Frances Pennington
Houston Pennington
Ruthsburg
G. Lawrence Wilson
Christine Branford
Lawrence, Jr
Bessie Deekin
Charleston
West Virginia
Annie Jump
Lizzie Fisher
Mary Russum
Addie Wilson
Susan Saulsbury
Cora Pippin
S. I. Price
Charles H. Rhodes
Ethel Moore
Washington
Hagerstown
Dr. Hammond
New York
Charles Rhode
H. M.thompson
A. D. Branford
Various Local Notices and Obituary Notes
Miscallaneous Matters report the death of Colonel Samuel Agard Paine a noted Empire State editor with distinguished military lineage. Also noted are upcoming Bryan lectures in Denton and a Tri State Packers meeting with claims of record production. finally obituary of Dr Daniel C Gilman former Johns Hopkins head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
N. Y
Samuel Agard Paine
Empire State
Col Paine
New York
Tle
John Bateman Paine
Washington
H. A. Paine
Denton
Lon
William Jennings Bryan
Prince of Peace
Tri-State Packers’ Association
Wilmington
Messrs
Robert Jarrell
Paul Holsinger
H. B. Messenger
O. C. Garey
F. R. Owens
Bryan
Steel Trust
Sugar Trust
Lumber Trust
Daniel C. Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Revival services in Federalsburg as weeklong meetings begin
In Federalsburg revival services commenced Sunday night with sermons by Rev. Poulson Coursey White Nelson and Elderdice among preachers. Local residents face hospital treatment typhoid cases Rufus Wodd and Mrs Terry Hackett plus Miss Mamie Andrews at Cambridge Hospital. O W Patton builds two houses on Jeton Park avenue for Dr. Brooks and Mr. Callahan. Lee Jefferson travels to Lightland Falls New York for study before West Point. Carrie Nobbs of Girard College visits mother Mrs Latlie Noble. Mrs Lavia Downes leaves for New York area as soprano. W 2 Curtis and family visited the Messengers. Messenger family moved from Oak Grove. Earle Noble returns from Pittsburg. Willoughby and Will Taylor buy lots from Mrs Carrie Crosby for houses this fall. A Meredith attends sister Esther Todd’s bedside in Cambridge Hospital. Sallie Stevens of Likeman visits. Isler litthe granddaughter Uelen accompanies. O M Hignutt and daughter J W Thawley attend Parker Towers wedding. O M Hignutt and mother visit Mrs David Faylor in Centreville. J W Christopher rents two Johns property and moves away. Lillian Sullivan visits brother C R Rice near Harmony. Estella Meredith visiting Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Burton Parker
Denton
Nannie Evitts Towers
Williston
Farmony M. E
J. R. Cannon
Frank ‘F. Benson
Methodist Protestant Church
Edith Noble
Preston
Madison Tow‘ers
Dawson Todd
Sherman Todd
R and Bennett Todd
Mr. Parker
Burton W. Parker
E. Madison Towers
Near Wélliston
Will
Emma Smith
James A. Smith
Hugh Morris
Wilmington
S.J. Smith
George Arthur Fisher
Henry Bishop
R. Earle Fisher
U.S. A
Cruce G. Stevens
State Highway Commission
Baltimore
B. P. Truitt
Charles Howard
G. F. Howard
Johns
Pennsylvania
John W. Clark
Maude
Rehoboth
Ralph Griffin
Rock Hall
Pearl Griffin
Wm. D. Uhler
Jessie LeCompte
Greensboro
R. N. Hitchins
W. T. Cannon
Tuckahoe Neck
City Hospital
Harry Collison
B. Hackett Turner
Queen Anne’s
Mary George
Homer Rice
Gethlehem
H. C. Clegg
Henry W. Hughes
In Dukes
W. I Vernon
New York
T. W. Smith
Carrie Crosby
Elmer E. Wheeler
Balmore
William D. Uhier
Stephen R. Downes
Queen Anne's
Mabel Wilson
Nattie Dukes
Norfolk
Charles Townsend
Philadelphia
Edward Stone
Boston
Caroline
A. C. McGilton
Milton
W. A. Thawley
O. F. Wilkins
Brooks
Richland
R. W. Messenger
Oak Grove
Earle Noble
Pittsburg
T. FE. Willoughby
Harmony
Estella Meredith
Bryan, Kern and Covington Club
Goldsborough
W. Mason Shehan
Easton
J. Harry Covington
Greensboro Cornet Band, Jr
Martha Washington
Thomas’ Chapel
J. H. Beauchamp
O. ‘T. Baynard
T. P. Green
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company
Thomas E. Jarrell
Washington
John Ornett
Ornett
R. R. Shu
Friendship revival set to begin on the 25th
The note invites all to attend and aid the pastor Rev. Mr. Morgan at the revival meeting starting the 25th. Reports mention Mrs. Fr H McMahon visiting her ill daughter Mrs. Walter Trice, and Mrs. Frank McMahon with her daughter Mrs. Elsie Lard in Secretary. Maude Towers improves after illness, while Mrs. R H Dean remains unwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morgan
H. McMahon
Walter Trice
Frank McMahon
Elsie Lard
Maude Towers
J. R. Towers
R. H. Dean
Visiting Relations Share Time in Newton
Newton notes record Mrs. George Bartlett of Easton visiting Mrs. J J Todd and now staying with her sister Mrs. H F Andrew. Mrs. Chas Cline and Mrs. Luther Walker of Talbot called on Mrs. Maggie Perry last Thursday. Miss Nellie Patchett was guest of Miss Clara Yoda Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
George Bartlett
Easton
J. J.todd
H. F. Andrew
Chas. Cline
Luther Walker
Talbot
Maggie Perry
Nellie ,Patchett
Clara Yoda
Democrats Rally in Caroline for October 28 Parade
A large Caroline county gathering is planned for Wednesday October 28 with speakers including J Harry Covington Isidor Rayner and Austin L Crothers. A parade featuring horses and a large marching column is planned along with an oyster roast and review by visiting dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Congress
J. Harry Covington
United States
Isidor Rayner
Austin L. Crothers
Senator Rayner
Crothers
Maryland
Covington
Caroline
Eastern Shore political parade to marshal on October 28
A historic feature of local gatherings returns as Mr Steele, chief marshal, invites Democratic clubs to join the parade with flags and hunting for use. The line forms near the old Quaker Meeting House at eleven, districts in numerical order, two bands in attendance, and strong interest from clubs across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Ile
Local notes from Marydel residents and visitors
Marydel reports Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jacobs plan a Florida winter after a week with relatives. Mrs. Wellington Heather returns from Philadelphia, while T. E. Weather and Henry Steele attended Founders Week. Rev. Derrickson visited Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. M. V. I. Meather vacationed there. Miss Margaret Smith returns from Buck Hill Falls. Our new store is open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jacobs
Florida
Wellington Heather
Philadelphia
T. E. Weather
Henry Steele
E. H.derrickson
M. V. I. Meather
Margaret Smith
Buck Hill Falls
Local residents updates from rail road avenue to Philadelphia
Leslie Balderson the blacksmith and wheelwright is erecting shops on Rail road Avenue. Mrs J I Wolden moved to Tow son where Mr Holden works as a druggist. Mrs Charles Pritchett and children visited Philadelphia this week. T W Scott of Philadelphia is visiting Mr T Ed Willis. Mrs Sallie Vansant has returned from Philadelphia. Starry Stevens moved to Queen Anne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Balderson
Railroad Avenue
J. I. Wolden
Towson
Holden
Charles Pritchett
Philadelphia
T. W. Scott
T. Ed. Willis
Sallie Vansant
Starry Stevens
Queen Anne
Merriken Visitors from Federalsburg and Local Social Notes
Messrs C I and L S Merriken of Federalsburg visited here last Sunday with Mrs E M Willey accompanying to Baltimore. The Towers and Chaffinch families attended the Towers Parker marriage at Harmony Church on Wednesday noon. Mrs J M Willey returned from two days in Baltimore Tuesday. Health of Mr L Adams reported improved. Miss I M Merriken visited parents Mr and Mrs J H Merriken last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
C. I
L. S. Merriken
Federalsburg
Charlotte Hall
Baltimore
Washington
E. M. Willey
Mrs. Jr
Daltimore
Bryan and Kern Club Forms Under A. H. Cahall
A Bryan and Kern Club with more than two hundred members has been organized here led by President A. H. Cahall. Mrs. Mary Adams of Bridgeville visits Zebdial Fountain. Nettie Hayman returns to Philadelphia after a pleasant visit. Rev. Thomas Sard starts a revival service Sunday evening, October 18. Bertha Haymon visits Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Kern Club
A. H. Cahall
Mary Adams
Bridgeville
Zebdial Fountain
Nettie Hayman
Philadelphia
Thomas Sard
Bertha Haymon
Cambridge
Wallpaper and window shade prices at Gill and Thomas Co
The listing shows patterns in wallpaper at 8 cents a piece and window shades at 22 cents each from Thomas and MissER Co located at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Thomas &Misser Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Jackson Under Fire Over Record In Congress
The Eastern Shore press questions Congressman Jackson s effectiveness after three terms. It cites his absence from votes and lack of reports from committees, contrasting with rival Thomas A. Smith s river and harbor gains. The report also covers recent Circuit Court actions in Ridgely and Denton, including verdicts, fines, and rail case hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Jackson
House of Representatives
Jackson
Loase
Thomas A. Smith
Congress
William H. Jackson
House
Willian H. Jackson
Jake Walker Captured in Caroline County for Second Escape
Delaware life prisoner Jake Walker, an escaped convict from Georgetown, is recaptured in Caroline County by Detective Hawkins after two other fugitives pointed him out at Jim Wyatts. Walker, previously jailed in April for beating a colored woman, admits identity and agrees to return to custody. He has long been under local surveillance for multiple offenses including carrying deadly weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Jake Walker
Sussex County
Delaware
Caroline
Hawkins
Greensboro
Walker
Jim Wyatt
Georgetown
Orphans' Court Probate and Admin Actions Admitted
In Orphans' Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood admitted the will of Lizzie Rickards deceased to probate with William W Rickards named executor and bond approved. William M Price and Clinton Cook appointed to appraise the personal estate. T Clayton Horsey surviving administrator of Alexander McKnott presented separate and desperate debts and final account approved. Fred R Owens attorney. Robert P Taylor executor of Perry D Taylor reported real estate sales under the will power with order nisi ratifying sale. T Pliny Fisher attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans‘ Court
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Lizzie Rickards
William W. Rickards
Wm. M. Price
Clinton Cook
T. Clayton Horsey
Alexander McKnott
Fred. R. Owens
Robert P. ‘Taylor
Perry D. ‘Taylor
T. Pliny Fisher
Flag Raising at Peters Corner in Queen Annes County
On October 13 Mr John H Bell secretary of the Aryan Kern and Covington Club reports a flag raising at Peters Corner near Sadlersville. A 115 foot pole lifts an 8 by 16 foot flag with a 58 foot streamer. Assisted by Levering Everett Sbell Peters Joslin Hayes Darling Starkey and Fields a large crowd attended though rain kept the speaker from arriving. Dell says we expect to carry Queen Annes County by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bell
Aryan, Kern and Covington Club
Peters’ Corner
Sadlersville
Charles H. Levering
J. Wesley Everett
John H. Sbell
N. Z. Peters
Charles Joslin
Frank Hayes
Ernest Darling
H. 5. Starkey
John Fields
In memory of Nellie May Pepper 1907 obituary note
In memory of our darling Nellie May Pepper who departed this life October eighth or gth 1907 A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie May Pepper
Rest and recreation for overworked farmers
The piece argues that rest cures fatigue and boosts later effort, warning against overdosing on stimulants or medicine. It urges after strenuous work to take short breaks or excursions, enjoy light meals, and avoid paring time from leisure, noting all work and no play dulls both mind and body. It emphasizes practical rest for farmers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Quack
Bryan stands as better man in voter contrast
Ilisgen and Taft supporters exist, but the speaker prefers Bryan citing honesty and smaller government costs. He argues Republican fault lies in unbelief and past defeats, while Bryan's election would reduce debt and graft, and ousting old elites could provoke cheers from supporters. Ilisgen Taft Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilisgen
Taft
Bryan
Ife
Bill Bryan
Tariff Debate Frames Election as Moral War
The text argues against tariffs, calling them robbery and a moral failing for families and nations. It contrasts Bryan and Taft, claiming Bryan signals war on high living costs and government extravagance, while Taft would continue plunder and curb tariff reform only under campaign pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
Daily Democratic Campaign Fund Contributions Published
The national committee releases each day a list of contributions to the Democratic campaign fund. It records donors and amounts, reflecting ongoing fundraising activity and financial support for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Campaign Fund
The
National Committee
Local Milling Company Advertised in Multiple Towns
The Dixon Garey Milling Co. promotes its products at most stores in Denton Greensboro Hobbs Andersontown Burrsville Tuckahoe Downes and Ridgely, Denton Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Greensboro
Hobbs
Andersontown
Burrsville
Tuckahoe
Downes and
Ridgely
Dixon Garey Milling CO
Denton Md
Anniversary Services Mark Denton Methodist Church Milestone
The Denton Methodist Protestant Church marks its tenth anniversary with Harvest Home services led by Rev. Dr. F. T. Tagg. Programs include an anniversary fore feast at 9:30, Sunday School at 2, Christian Endeavor at 6:45, a Tuesday banquet for 150, and a midweek historical service with former pastors speaking. A October Church Calendar features pastors, leaders, and a town business directory. Bishop Adams preached midweek at Christ Church. Rev. Alfred Smith now leads Hurlock M. E. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
E. P. Truitt
J. M. Dickey
C. E. Dryden
H. W. D. Johnson
D. W. Austine
F. T. Tagg
T. Pliny Fisher
Alice Cole
Christian Endeavor
Geo. F. Beaven
St. Paul’s Church
Hillsboro
Will
D. V
SS. Simon and Judes
St. Paul's Church
Adams
Christ Church
Gantt
Beaven
Alfred Smith
Hurlock M. E. Church
Bryan Republican Club of Minnesota Forms Among University of Minnesota Students
Trusts dictate platform drive Republicans toward Bryan as they organize the Bryan Republican Club of Minnesota. In three days 300 Republicans pledge support for Bryan, seeking progressive principles over party labels and urging votes for William Jennings Bryan for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Bryan
University of Minnesota
Bryan Republican Club of
Minnesota
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Why Bryan Will Win Says A Republican Era Record
The piece argues Bryan would win due to Roosevelt’s knocks against business, the financial panic eroding savings, widespread unemployment and wage cuts, all attributed to the Republican administration. It presents a political opinion framed around economic and governance failures.
Baltimore theatre straw vote favors Bryan for Democracy
A straw poll taken in Baltimore’s seven theatres shows more than two to one support for Bryan among audience members, a signal that Maryland’s largest city leans Democratic this year. The News notes the result could indicate Bryan’s potential sweep of Baltimore and Maryland by a decisive margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bryan
Mr. Taft
Maryland
Arenue
Illiam Jennings Bryant
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Ivitl
WW. Kerr
Paine
Glenn
North Carolina
Congressan Chamabelain
Tennes Ee
Tron
Wm. J. Ogden
Ne TE Fook
Chub
Win. D. Uhler
Junior
League of Concord Sle
S. H. Everngam
Alfred Rangsley
Harrington
Ormond W. Downe
Queen Anne's County
Alice Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Reichman’s Jur
Hannah Smith
Boyd C. Ramsdell
Franklin
Smith
de Laval
N. N. Tribett
J. Frank Booth
Dent
Grand Democratic
Benton
Gov
J. Jiarry Covington
Hillsboro-Denton Road
Quaker Meeting-house
Democratic Party
Marydel
Hickman
MR. Jackson
Circuit
Harry N. Richards
Eva M. Ritchie
Deen and Goldsborough
Towers
Bryant
Deen
Adkins
Mary J. Sparks
Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
Harry J. Sparks
Hopper
Court of Appeals
J. H. C. Legg
Sparks
Lewis
Railroad
William Jester
Kline
Traverser
Howard Anderson
John
Rest and Recreation
Trusts
Roosevelt
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