Autumn Leaves and Local Affairs Fill This Week
Autumnal notes fill the column with Hallowe en on October 31 and advice to inspect chimneys and flues. Local business and farming items mention land records, millinery, shipping routes, and a farmers alliance meeting while noting property foundations and new dwellings in East Denton and Choptank. Collected notices include taxes, public duties, and community events at Marydel, Federalsburg, and Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Coursey
Justice Hutson
England
X. Hersey Black
Keets
James G. Redden
Black
House of Correction
Theodore Allen
Robert Mr. Messick
Allen
Mr. Messick
Farmers’ Alliance
State Grange
Kerr
Alliance
J. M. Hackett
Easton
Caroline County
Journal
Court House
George A. Deakyne
Federalsburg
Marydel
Henderson
Greensborough
Baltimore
Worcester
Everbody
Stowell Adds Printing Office Above Store In Grand Corner
H F Stowell Co builds two story addition at Main and Academy. John M Stowell uses second floor as a printing office and buys a power book press cutter and stapling machine for the new space. W A Mowbray Co repaint the Houston house recently raised one story and a new roof. Pattison resumes the ling mill and seeks wood. Mrs Wright reports heavy snow in Aspen 18 foot drifts. Mrs Otis buys hotel beside the Presbyterian Church. Tomatoes continue to ripen and canning house has work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Stowell & Co
Main
Academy Sts
John M. Stowell
W. A. Mowbray & Co
Small Town Notes From Queen Anne Area
Thomas Obear returns to Michigan after visiting Mrs. Garrettson Smith and relatives. Efforts to form a class for terpsichorean instruction in Hackett's Hall. H A Clark resigns from T C Hackett store for Easton. New dwelling begun by Stephen Jump. Mollie Lee's house completed and soon occupied. Mrs. Reed of Baltimore visiting Mrs. Julia Draper. Mrs. James Harris ill with typhoid symptoms. Miss Hambleton and Barton spent Sunday in St Michaels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Obear
Garrettson Smith
Michigan
Hackett
H. A. Clark
T. C. Hackett
Easton
Stephen Jump
Mollie Lee
Reed
Baltimore
Julia Draper
James Harris
Hambleton
Barton
St. Michaels
Columbus Day Celebrations Across Caroline County Schools
Caroline County teachers and pupils marked Columbus Day with flag ceremonies speeches and religious services at most schools. The day featured an address from the Youth's Companion and remarks by Examiner Stephens with parades and a statewide look at America's progress and the role of universal education in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
John
Stephens
America
Ocean
Rome
United States
Columbus
Republic
Washington
Jefferson
Americas
Caroline
Henderson
Mozart Hall
Greensborough
Henry R. Lewis
Denton
The Dr LL Murder Trials At Chestertown
Great interest attends the coming murder trials at Chestertown. Sixteen prisoners in jail there are said to be implicated in the murder of Dr Emill of Millington. Judge Wickes charged the Grand Jury to probe a possible plot to kill Dr Hill and to uncover every circumstance of the brutal murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. LL
Chestertown
Emill
Millington
Wickes
Dr. Hill
Pentlemien
Rev Alfred T Melvin dies in Bel Air Md pastor obituary
The Rev Alfred T Melvin of the Wilmington Mr E Conference died suddenly in Bel Air Md on Friday morning October 14 at about age 50. He leaves a widow and three children after four years on the retired list from ill health. He lived in Chestertown during most of the time and recently moved to Preston circuit. He was son of the late A W Melvin and had brothers in Kent and many relatives. His early ministry was in the Maryland M P Conference where his brother A D Melvin is a prominent member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred T. Melvin
Wilmington
Bel Air
Chestertown
Preston
Pyle
A. W. Melvin
Kent
Maryland
M. P
A. D. Melvin
Tin-plate tariff cards urge Democrats over Republicans
A letter encloses two sample tin cards arguing McKinley tariff raises costs for consumers and favors foreign tin plate. One card cites New York price 5.20 per box with 2.20 tariff, claims 3.00 net, while another accuses so-called American tin plate of foreign labor and imports, urging Democratic ticket for tariff reform. Day signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United States
Republican Party
Great Britain
Australia
Africa
Tuos
L. Day
Brattan Accepts First District Nomination for Congress
Letter from Robert F Brattan of Maryland accepting Democratic nomination to represent the First district in the 53rd Congress. He pledges support for tariff reform honest elections preserved ballots and economical government and plans mass meetings across counties to engage voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Anne
Wm. B. Asilton
James M. Wooters
William
Gale
Isaac H. White
Easton
Robert F. Brattan
Log Freed From Tred Avon After Daring Dive
Last Wednesday morning the steamer Tred Avon fouled a log wedged between hull and wheel while backing from Easton Point. Assistant engineer J Russell Seemer dove nine feet to locate the log and, after arranging a rope, pulled it free. He was commended by officers and crew for his bravery and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenmboat
Easton Point
J. Russell Seemer
Rus
Ile
Sfa
Longest telephone line used in world connects New York Chicago
Report from New York dated Oct 18 describes a morning telecommunication milestone. A Chicago operator and a New York operator conducted a conversation over the longest successful telephone link to date. The exchange involved young speakers and showcased the line’s reliability as they chatted in plain terms about daily greetings. The event highlights advances in long distance telephony and the then new capabilities of cross city communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Allright
Aelock
American Exchange
How to Sell Your Property from the Cecil Star Elkton
The Cecil Star urges no fear in advertising valuable property for sale. It argues advertisers should invest in publicity, as a cautious seller can signal low value and invite buyers to offer lower prices. The piece cautions against understating worth to gain a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Star
Elkton
Local Retail Ads Promote Salt Bags and Soothing Syrup
Ridgely sellers Saulsbury and Bro list full weight bags of salt at 1.40 per bag and ground alum at 85c with Best Butcher's pepper at 15c per pound. Dr Fenner's Soothing Syrup touted for children. Groandr and REDDES run sale ads while Mr Carter and Mr Nichols publish notices to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulsbury & Bro
Ridgely
Dr. Fenner
Groandr & Reddes
Campaign Pulse Grows With Rising Discussion
A local campaign is gaining momentum as community members hear more about the issue. Stakeholders, volunteers, and residents engage in conversations, planning events, and outreach to inform voters ahead of the next election.
AI dre ty. Mr. Ned Insley Contracts Three New Buildings
Mr Ned Insley holds the contract for three new structures: a house and shop for Mr Miles Green and a dwelling for Mr T A Smith. Dwellings are begun and school pupils raised a flag and bunting for Columbus day. (OCR fragment. additional social notes follow.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Insley
Miles Green
T. A.smith
Local notices and community news roundup
Our barber has left town after paying debts and buying rum. Mrs. M. Sparklin is seriously ill at her daughter’s home in Queen Anne county. Revival services continue in the M E Church through next week. Knotts and Thompson closed their cannery after a tomato packing season. Mrs. Hugh Daffey returned from Washington and Baltimore. Corn is shipped in large quantities despite low prices. Mrs. Coates visits her sister Mrs. O W Devenish. Hogs continue to die from cholera in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. &. Sparklin
Harry Jump
Queen Anne County
M. E
Knotts &Thompson
Hugh Daffey
Washington
Baltimore
Coates
O. W. Devenish
Ingleside Debating Society Elects Officers and Debate Topic
The Ingleside Debating Society held its first meeting last Friday night. Officers elected: President G. E. Brown, Vice President F. Straughn, Secretary and Treasurer W. S. Bittle. Executive Committee named: L. J. Beatty, Joseph M. Parvis, C. Percy Merrick, W. D. Smith, Dr. G. A. W. Parvis, W. L. R. Newton, E. S. Graham. Question discussed: Resolved that Lee was a greater General than Grant. Affirmative team: W. S. Bittle, C. Percy Merrick. Negative team: L. L. Beatty, W. D. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleside Debating Society
G. E. Brown
F. Straughn
Grant
Bittle
C. Percy Merrick
L. L. Beatty
W. D. Smith
A Stout Skull Saved Him by Accidental Firearm Incident
John Neal a colored fireman on the steamer Ida was oiling a pistol when a cartridge exploded injuring coal-heaver George Sample who slept in a bunk. The bullet struck the back of Sample’s head but failed to penetrate, causing only a small chip in the skull. Sample is reported all tight now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neal
Ida
George Sample
George
Sample
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Henton Journal
Vwaels
Boo. AL
Odo Va. M
Public Business
Circuit Court
Januarry
Orpians Court
Hallowe’en
Edward Tuff
Aaml EL
James H. Nichols
Gibson
Templeville
R. A. Sisk
Maryland Steamboat Company
Orphans’ Court
Levy Court
School Board
Walter J. Roe
East
Isaac I. Anderson
Tuckahoe Neck
Adam's Express
United States Express Company
Baltimore & Eastern Shore
Bank
Wooters
E. D. Park
Maryde
Reading Circle
First District
S$. HL. Pippin
Charles Todd
Martha Scotten
Dover
Frank Medford
Simmons
Mr. Moore
Samuel G. Boyer
Sallie Edgell
Ela Reed
Philadelphia
Alfred Smith
Thomas’ Chapel
Jake Rickards
Mollie B
Wilam Taylor
Middletown
James Hall
Green Bros
Bentonmore
Woodside
James Green
Ed. Pearsaul
Preston Day
Lola Hutchins
Hazlettville
Elizabeth Clark
Mary West
Will West
Mr. S. West
Daniel Swing
C. W. Wright
Lizzie
Charles E. Andrews
Cambridge
Edward Meeds
S. R. Buckley
J. H. Croft
L. P. Stafford
Seth & Anderson
Oxford
J. A. Wright & Bro
Alva F. Blades
Minnie Wheeler
Queen Anne
Union
Russum
Congress
Goldsborough
Jerome Davis
Sons of Protective Tariff
Union Fife and
Simeon N. West
West
Board of County Commissioners
J. M. Hacker
Baltimore Daily News
Cardling County
A. J. W. Stevens
South
Charles Street
Legg
Doaunt
Marques
William Leary Legg
Centreville
Legion
B. Howard Johnson
Cleveland and Stevenson Club
Colonel Legg
Demseries
Cleveland
Tolave
Fifth Congressional
Thirne- Compton
Brown
Brattan
Pitt
Old Worceter
Alleghenies
Delaware
Causey
Lewis
N. A. Hutson
Mechanic’s Band
Queen Anne’s
Democrats
John G. Brown
John Lee Carroll
James E. Edegood
Alonzo L. Miles
Iaston
Compton
Ruthsbury
Eli. Brown
Cordova
Democratic Club
William Pinkney Whyte
Salisbury
Boodle
Alt. Melvin
Mr. Steele
Spencer Sadler
Mary Adela Morgan
Calvary M. E. Church
Sadlersville
Sadlersville M. EF
Spencer Sudler
Addie H. Morgan
A. J. Gadd
EE. C. Macnichol
Messrs
Linwood Gadd
Foster Sudler
C. J. Sudler
Walter Morgan
Sudlersville
W. C. Thomas
Emory Sadler
Mollie Hood
Ella Marble
Germantown
L. H. Gadd
George M. Russum
R.G. Stewart
Wom. TH. Anderson
UT. J
J. T. Murray
B. F. Benson
Harry J. Hopkins
Comptroller
Smith
Comptroller's
Howard M. Wilkinson
University of Maryland
R. J. Raughley
Edward Uarrington
Frederica
Joseph Brown
Raughley
Lizzie Clark
John W. Clark
Main Street
George W. Hardesty
Vernon
Mary Hambly Simpson
Miss Mary
Miss Lucy
Oakland
California
Hardcastle’s
Charles H. Willis
Fowling Creek
Strawbridge & Clothier’s
Col
E. H. Brown
Hope H. Barrell, Esq
Alyss Mary West
South State Street
Charles H. Whitby
Deakyne
Sadie G. Naudain
Emma Clark
Miss Lizzie Clark
William N. Pindale
Newark, N. J
Charles Stevens
James F. Melvin
Ellicott City
Charlie Stevens
Maryland Agricultural College
Mollie E. Wilkinson
S. Ker Slemons
BB. & Hls
Snowden Thomas
Burrsville
Old Denton
Sheppard’s
Thawley
White’s
Wesley
Old Wesley
Potter’s Landing
Williston
Honey Saulsbury
Saulsbury
India
George F. Hopkins
Christ Church
Samuel Edson
J. H. Howard
Zion Church
St. Paul’s Church
Hillsborough
Ladies of
M.E. Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
R. TY. Carter
Journal Today
Carter
AI Dre Ty
J. H. Golt
John Hannaberg
Queen Anne's County
Hattie Fisk
George Sigter
Alfred Sigter
Atkins
Johnstown
I.a
J. N. Saulsbury
Kuhn
Pennsylvania
Frank Replogle
West Philadelphia
Maggie Williams
John Sigler
Hisborough
Ingleside
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