Local News Highlights From Denton and Vicinity
Several local items note ongoing building projects including J. H. Nichols planning a second dwelling in West Denton and the Horsey homestead receiving a new roof. Wheat farmer J. H. Horsey harvested 4538 bushels. A photo features Mrs. William C. Satterfield and her fifteen grandchildren. Peach prices slump with large lots left to decay. John R. Wyatt picked 66 peaches from his orchard. The Queen Anne’s Railroad schedules a low-rate excursion to Baltimore on Sept 12 and a moonlight trip to Rehoboth with 75 cent round trips. The town board keeps a 25 cent tax rate. Health concerns arise over weeds and pig pens. authorities urged. Residents advance new homes on Main and Fourth streets. Mrs. Louisa Kemp seeks divorce in Baltimore court. Peach buyers report low prices in Ridgely, Greensboro, and beyond with regional sales. Phone service expands as Denton gains independent lines and Miss Ethel Griffin leads the local exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper and Redden
Horsey
J. H. Horsey
William C. Satterfield
John R. Wyatt
J. E. Nichols
Denton
Stevens
Merriken
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
Baltimore
A.R. Wright
H. L. Cooper
Delaware Avenue
Rehoboth
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
Cape May
Wye
Health Board
Hobbs
L. B. Towers
R. G.stewart
Main Street
David H. Tubbs
Fourth Street
Louisa C. Kemp
Harry H. Kemp
Windy Hill
Talbot
Philadelphia
New York
Cape Charles
Virginia
Wilmington
Padfield
Denton Exchange
Ethel Griffin
Samuel Griffin
Wedding in Ridgely Church Seals Union of Sue Smith and George Cherry
A wedding was solemnized at Ridgely Moravian Church with Miss Sue Ella Smith and Mr. George Louis Cherry of Oakland as the happy couple. Rev T A T O'Brien officiated. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s march played by Miss Elizabeth Fallowfield. Guests included relatives from Harrington and beyond. The couple will reside in Ridgely. The report also notes assorted local social updates and a list of recently appointed teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Ridgely
Sue Ella
David S. Smith
George Louis Cherry
Oakland
T. A. T. O'Brien
D. D
Mendelssohn
Elizabeth Fallowfield
Helen Bath Conner
Harrington, del
Charles Cherry
Howard T. Smith
Guy Pippin
William H. Redden
Grace Roe
Anna Dempsey Smith
Cherry
M. Bates Stephens
McCulloh Street
Baltimore
Roger Duffey
Washington
Hillsboro
Ruth
John B. Williams
Dover
Delaware
Williams
Tuckahoe Neck
James H. Smith
Elle Mullikin
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Long Branch
J. L. Carrow
Frank Bloxsom
Camden
A. G. Garey
Ellicott City
Henry Gentrum
Martha Phillips
G. L. Wallace
S. Alexander Hardcastle
John E. Wilson
John R. Cannon
Mattie
Wilmington
Denton
Grace E. Gelletty
Williston
Myra
Bessie Stevens
Mary Griffin
Hoboken
W. E. Lord
B. D. Cohen
Sue Smith
Philadelphia
Thomas R. Green
Corinne Mowbray
Federalsburg
G. C. Skirven
S. H. Melson
Charles A. Nicholson
W. H. Anderson
Benjamin Dill
Henderson
Woodside
Geo. A. Fisher
N.J
T.E. Fleetwood
Wakefield
Caroline
Clara Un@rhill
Walbrook
Mary Fisher
Virginia Hicks
J. H. Nichols
Rehoboth
Russum
Burglary Pair Captured After Greenshooe Heist
Two rough-looking men named Joseph Brown and Harry Ransome were jailed in Denton after being caught in Greenshoe by Clinton B. Jarman and others. The pair gained entry by cutting two doors at a hardware store, possessing fifty razors seven pistols and about one hundred dollars in pocket knives. They claimed to have come from New York for what they called fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brown
Harry Ransome
Denton
Bages
Justice Cohee
T. H. Jarman & Son
Greenshoo
Brown
Caroline
New York
Orphans Court approves multiple estate actions and guardianship
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last the bond of T Pliny Fisher trustee for the sale of Cora A Snowden estate was approved. Letters of administration on Alonzo Wallace estate were granted to Wingate Wallace and bond approved. William E Temple administrator of Samuel H Peck presented and had sales account approved. Administrators c t a of Margaret M Jones reported sales ratified by heirs and court. John E Friend presented a list of operating debts approved. Frederick W Towns guardian to Bertha L Wright presented guardian accounts approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
T. Pliny Fisher
Cora A. Snowden
Alonzo Wallace
Wingate Wallace
William E. Temple
Samuel H. Peck
Mary C. Collins
Daniel C. Adams
County Sunday School convention set for Denton
Rev Lumon Gee urges attendance at the county Sunday School convention in Denton on September 5 and 6. Officials are asked to announce it in services on September 2 and to invoke blessings on the gathering. Some pastors lacking leaflets will have address issues resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumon Gee
Denton
Philadelphia
Aloysius Green
Greensboro
Newport
Delaware
Ralph T. Coursey
J. M. Dickey
M. P
Cordova to Join Big Telephone System Soon
Cordova will soon be connected with the large telephone network as workers finish near here. Miss Bertie Williams has been appointed teacher of Brandy Ridge School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Bertie Williams
Brandy Ridge School
Moore Opens Tolchester Campaign for Congress
Senator Moore toured Tolchester Beach with Edwin Hynson and a Baltimore start, meeting voters despite heat. He projected a strong First District bid, noting unification among Democrats and confidence Talbot county would favor his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolchester
Sun
Senator Moore
Congress
John P. Moore
Maryland
John Walter Smith
Telchester Beach
Baltimore
Edwin H. Brown
Brown
Richard D. Hynson
Chestertown
Easton Fair
Claiborne
Murray Vandiver
John 4. Bayless
Benjamin F. Crouse
J. Harry Hopkins
Lloyd Lowndes
Luther Gadd
Joseph B. Harrington
The
Fair Association
Wilfred Bateman
Bateman
Innecheon
Fair Grounds
Moore
Vandiver
Talbot County
Queen Anne's
Carolina
Dorchester
William R. Martin
Martin
In Memioran Smith Death Notice and Farewell
In Memorian, Smith. Friday August 24 at her parents home Queen Anne Rachel Elizabeth daughter of Eli and Eliza Smith aged 20 years and months. Her funeral was last Sunday and a very large gathering bore witness to her place in the community. B. Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised for injury relief and sale locations. Moonlight Excursion to Ocean City Sept 12 by Easton M C A with 90 cent fare Bethlehem to Vienna and details of stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
Easton
Bethlehem
Vienna
Sla. m
Preston
Linchester
Ellwood
Hurlock
Caroline county Republican convention endorses McKinley policy
In Heptasoph Hall Tuesday the Caroline county Republican convention, led by Judge Russum, chose delegates to the Ocean City convention. They rejected a double delegation move, endorsed Barber for Congress, and adopted a resolution pledging support for the national party platform, McKinley administration, and opposition to monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole
Barber
Russum
Charles Howard
Tilghman E. Kellay
Ocean City
Charles E. Stevens
Messrs
Thomas R. Green
Robert D. Bradley
Thos. O
National Republican Pan
Republican Party
Philadelphia
William McKinley
Canning supplies and ads in the Journal today
J K Nichols offers housekeeping news with reduced prices on canning needs and sugar at six cents. J H and R E Smith advertise the Economic Corn Harvester with high farmer praise. Oscar Clark assignee promotes a farm for public sale September 25. Denton National Bank closes Labor Day. James L Payne to sell land near Bethlehem September 22. The Horsey homestead in East Denton for rent next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Nichols
Ridgely
Peninsula
Oscar Clark
T. C. West
Denton National Bank
James L. Payne
Bethlehem
Horsey
Denton
Sly Sunday at Wye Camp Ends After 10 Day Standoff
The Wye colored camp broke up after a 10 day run with a 5000 person crowd on Big Sunday. Deputies guarded the grounds as officials feared trouble. Nine prisoners, visiting negroes from Philadelphia, Delaware and nearby counties, were arrested and sent to Centreville jail. Excursion trains from Philadelphia and from Baltimore and Delaware carried crowds to the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wye
Centreville
Philadelphia
Delaware
Pennsylvania Railroad
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Baltimore
Oldest bank officer honored in Maryland portrait
The Baltimore Sun features General Richard Thomas cashier of Easton National Bank, noted as possibly the oldest continuous bank officer in the United States. He joined as book keeper on April 20 1846 and became cashier on August 29 1849, now in his eighty fifth year and at his desk most days. General Thomas has many personal friends in Caroline county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Richard Thomas
Easton National Bank
United States
Thomas
Caroline County
Levy Court Proceedings and Public Health Notice
The town urged better sanitation with burning garbage and removal of deleterious substances to prevent disease. Weeds along fences and gardens should be kept down and cleanup encouraged. Constable Willard Johnson filed bond. clerk to notify supervisor to repair a bridge near Andersontown. Terracotta tile ordered for Tan Yard and Choptank. Willard C. Todd resigned as board president. D. J. Zacharias elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willard Johnson
Eighth District
Andersontown
Tan Yard
Willard C. Todd
D. J. Zacharias
Rehoboth Plans Three Day Political Tide for Maryland Delaware
Rehoboth undertakes a three day sequence with September events on Thursday the 6 anti-saloon Prohibition Day Thursday the 13 Bryan Day and Thursday the 20 McKinley Day. Speakers include Olin Bryan I Irving Handy Major William E Stewart Goldsborough Willis Hilles. Excursions by Queen Anne s and Pennsylvania Railroads geared to 2 to 4 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Maryland
Delaware
Peninsula
Bryan
Olin Bryan
Baltimore
I. Irving Handy
William E. Stewart
Boston
McKinley
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Jonathan 5. Willis
United States
John Cannon Short
Sussex County
Curtis Fleetwood & Son
Near
Laurel
Zzoning Journal
Wilkinson Drug Store
Dover
Thomas W. Killen
R. H. Vandyke
Howard M. Wilkinson
Bridgeville
Nathaniel Sipple
Hollandsville
Alexander Cooper
Adolph Gustavson
Georgetown
Bishop Coleman
Printer Coulbourn Named A Sailor On Newark Voyage
The Baltimore American features a picture and sketch of Theodore Saulsbury Coulbourn, son of William J. and Wilhelmina Coulbourn. Born near Denton Maryland, he moved to Milford Delaware at age three. He enlisted in June 1899, served briefly as gunner's mate on the Scarborn, then transferred to the New York Navy Yard for printer training, and on April 20, 1900 was ordered to Shanghai as printer on the USS Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulbourn
U. S
Baltimore American
Theodore Saulsbury Coulbourn
Theodore Salsbury
Burrsville
William J
Wilhelmina Coulbourn
Denton
Caroline County
Milford
Del
Hoe
United States Navy
United States
Scarborn
New York Navy Yard
China
Newark
Bargain Offer After Stock Purchase at American Corners
W C Lepxeun announces new ownership at American Corners Maryland after buying B W Parker's stock. He promises great bargains in general merchandise, cash sales with small profits, and aims to please customers while maintaining high trade value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Parker
W. C. Lepxeun
American Corners
Chamberlains Cough Remedy a Great Favorite
The soothing and healing properties of this remedy make it a great favorite with people everywhere. It is prized by mothers for colds croup and whooping cough and it always affords quick relief and contains no opium or harmful drug. For sale by R J Colston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Board to revise Maryland school grades system
State Board of Education met Wednesday at the request of Superintendent Stephens to form a committee for revising the grade schedule not updated for years. Members named are Prof. E. B. Prettyman Clayton Purnell and John G. Rogers. Stephens aims to standardize schooling across the state and plans a state manual after adoption of the new grade schedule. He will tour the state starting next week with a five day institute in Harford county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
State Board of Education
E. B. Prettyman
Clayton Purnell
John G. Rogers
Maryland
Harford County
Deaths of Miss Helen Dukes and Others in Maryland
Miss Helen Dukes 20 died at her mother’s home in Tuckahoe Neck from liver congestion after a brief illness. Funeral by Rev J S Wickline at the house and interment at Denton Cemetery. Also reported are the death of Wm R Newton found unconscious in Baltimore and died en route to hospital, and the sudden death of Richard Pinder of Sadlersville from heart disease.
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Helen Dukes
Levi T
Elizabeth Dukes
Tuckahoe Neck
J. 8
Wickline
Denton Cemetery
Wm. R. Newton
Barclay
Queen Anne's County
East Baltimore Street
Baltimore
City Hospital
Newton
Zacharias
Richard Pinder
Sadlersville
August Flower and political quip headline mix
August Flower advertised as the largest medicine in the civilized world with claims it cures indigestion and biliousness. The note cites sample bottles in Denton Maryland and Marshel Maryland. Baltimore Sun/Chestertown Transcript quip about Ex Judge George M Russom and a Heaven race reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
W. E. Brown’s
Denton
Rickards & Cos
Marshel, Md
Heaven
Congress
Baltimore Sun
Chestertown
Delaware
Eastern Shore
Rails Will Be Plentiful This Season On Marshes
A long standing belief holds water rails appear on our marshes on August tenth. This year their arrival would precede the main food supply, wild oats, which are late but finally growing well. Despite late oats, the marsh set is the heaviest in years, ensuring plentiful rails by the season's opening on August twentieth.
August Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses
Real estate transfers across districts list buyers, sellers, properties and prices including Second Fourth and First district parcels with amounts from 50 to 2,000 dollars. Queen Anne's county entries include a 205 acre tract near Templeville and a one acre lot in Queen Anne. Marriage licenses issued in the month include Wright Watkins Kreger Thilshak Emmerson Nichols Ward Towers Cherry Smith Jenkins Rich Jones Homier Smith Dale Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Morgan Williams
Hutchinson Trice
Annie E. Turner
Robert R. Shull
Benjamin F. Ford
Sallie C. Heathers
Frederick R. Malone
William V. Sharp
Mary E. Carroll
Isaiah Christopher
Gabriel Beulah
Alonzo S. Daffin
Harry W. Temple
George Spry
Irving R. Crcutt
Elijah K. Baker
Frederick Willhelm
Manlius P. Hutchinson
Thomas L. Day
T. Su. Day
Swing & Co
Ridgely
Alexine Ledoum
James I. Ledoum
Thos. H. Longfellow
John Shively
George Gould
Sarah E. Cohee
Martha E. Cohee
Lonie Ramsdell
Katherine K. Hobbs
Roberta H. Hobbs
Denton
Queen Anne’s
George C. Morris
James T. Shelton
First District
Templeville
T. L. Day
Queen Anne
Anna E. Starkey
Samuel C. Faulkner
William Wright
Estella Watkins
Chas. R. Kreger
Martha R. Thilshak
Emwert Stayer
Ada Brumbaugh
James H. Emmerson
Catherine Nichols
Wilmer E. Ward
In Loving Remembrance of Miss Ida Towers
In loving remembrance of Ida Towers who died August seventh eighteen hundred at her home near American Corners. She was in the prime of life with prospects bright, loved by all, and a faithful churchworker. Though hearts are sad, let us strive to live as Ida did and say I am not afraid to die. No more happy greetings here. The last farewell is said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Towers
American Corners
Iife
Ida Om
Ida
Talbot County Fair Draws Visitors and Exhibits Review
The Talbot County Fair opened on Tuesday and closed yesterday after several days of good attendance and distinguished visitors. Notable displays included poultry by R. R. Shull of Greensboro and apples by J. Springle Kelley of Preston. Victor L. Emerson now in Ottawa, Canada, has added a powerful incandescent light, praised by the Ottawa Citizen. Readers are reminded to remit outstanding subscriptions, with payments by check or money order. Corn harvesting contests appear among machine manufacturers Smith Bros. of Ridgely expanding trade. James McCarty plans to visit Denton depot Monday afternoon to purchase peaches as summer visitors return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot County
R. R. Shull
Greensboro
J. Springle Kelley
Preston
Victor L. Emerson
Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa Citizen
Smith Bros
Ridgely
James McCarty
Denton Depot
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