Weather warms as transport, crops, and towns bustle
The region reports a break in a heat spell with mentions of Ocean seashore visitors benefiting from ozone. Local farm trades include Alday Clements buying Pennington farm for 10000 dollars and T Henry Cecil purchasing Charles W Smith farm for 2800 dollars. Canteloupe crops show profit, while peach yields disappoint. A recent train delay near the Chester River and an excursion to Rehoboth on McKinley day are noted along with civic events and a new Millington Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henlopen
Rehoboth
Alday Clements
Pennington Farm
Chestertown
Sautelle
Federalsburg
Baltimore
T. Henry Cecil
Charles W. Smith
Templeville
Hughes Lumber and Coal Company
M. E. Sunday School
Pentecostal Grove
Messrs. Stevens, Dawson and Goslin
Millington Messenger
H. S. Dulaney
Boston Globe
Olin Wilson
James Wilson
Chester River
Delaware and Chesapeake Road
McKinley
Goldsboro
Maryland
Republican State Committee
Willis
Delaware
Louis J. Sudsburg
Sudsburg
Antone Wurtzer
Denton
Aisquith Street
Wurtzer
Easton
Hillsboro
Williams & Jones
Queen Anne
H. L. Jump
Bryan and Stevenson Club
Walter Barber
Barber
Thomas E. Evans
Andersontown
Hickman
Bridgeville
Evana
Harvest Service at Ridgely Reflects Enjoyment as God’s Wish
The annual Harvest Service at St. Pauls Reformed Church Ridgely featured Rev Elmer L Coblentz sermon themed Enjoyment one of Gods wishes for mankind concerning possessions. He argued happiness from God through provision and praised farmers for skill while noting hardships from dishonest dealing and social ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Ridgely
Elmer L. Coblentz
God
Rev. J. &. Wickline
John Barleycorn
Denton
Society of Christian Endeavor
M. P
Maggie Wilson
Georgetown
Del
Wilson
Paris
Christian Endeavor
Herbert Simon
Philadelphia
Lizzie Clark
Friendship Holiness Union
Friendship M. E
A. Lee Gray
N. Pilchard
M. E
Greensboro
August Flower Still Tops Medicine Sales in Civilized World
The advertisement claims Green's August Flower is the best selling remedy for indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It touts liver regulation and nervous system stimulation and urges readers to try sample bottles from W. E. Browns in Denton Maryland or Rickards Co in Marydel Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
W. E. Brown's
Denton
Rickards & Co's
Marydel
Peaches and Crops Struggle In Local Market Notice
The peach shipping season is nearly over with the crop the heaviest in eight years yet growers report low net proceeds. Some orchards may be pulled out as canning continues and tomatoes flood the cannery. Diphtheria affects several families while schools suspended attendance. new depot near completion boosts village progress. Master Robert Jarrell to attend Golden Business College. Miss Fannie Jarrell ill. Labor remains in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrell
Robert Jarrell
Golden Business College
Fannie Jarrell
Local Gleanings: Town Notes on Visitors and School Opening
Miss Mary Palmer returns to Baltimore after visiting her sister Eva Palmer. Public school opens with about seventy pupils across four rooms. Various residents guests and visitors include Mr. T Jefferson Rich of Rock Hall, Mr. George H Short of Kenton, Mrs. Sarah Draper of Wilmington, and Rev Aloysius Green delivering farewell sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Palmer
Eva Palmer
Baltimore
T. Jefferson Rich
Rock Hall
Walter Titch
G. W. Eliason
J. H. C. Legg
Centreville
Sarah Draper
Wilmington
James B. Draper
George H. Short
Kenton
B. F. Jackson
Edward Mattox
Cecilton
Amos Mattox
Joseph Vansant
Philadelphia
Edith Plummer
Hartley
Delaware
J. W. Gruwell
Dover
Joseph Case
Denton
Aloysius Green
Clinton Jarman
Clinton
Rehoboth
John F. Dawson
Camden
Emory
Turpin
Local Notices from Federalsburg and Surrounding Towns
Social visits and travels across Federalsburg Cambridge Baltimore Fruitland and Philadelphia. Attendees include Williams Smith Noble and Harwood family members with shared leisure such as a Saturday social at Mr Fred Scott and a shirt factory reopens after vacation. Cannery operates with tomato harvest and wages.
Old Traditions Of Patty Cannon
A Baltimore Herald representative reports Federalsburg residents question a buried treasure rumor tied to Patty Cannon on her Johnson's Cross Roads farm. The tale, dating to 1829, claims a cedar chest and skeleton were found later, with multiple murders linked to her gang. officials dispute the treasure story as a long-standing rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Herald
Patty Cannon
Federalsburg
Johnson's Cross Roads
Cleargetown
Joe Johnson
Patty
Ebenezer Johnson
Sussex
Delaware
Maryland
Alabama
Cordanne Willis and Ella Wooters Wed in Cordova M E Church South
Cordanne Mrs. Albert Willis and Miss Ella Wooters married Wednesday evening at the M E Church South in Cordova. Best man was Jas Willis. bridesmaid Miss Clara Willis. Rev C W Moore officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Willis
Ella Wooters
M. E. Church
Cordova
Jas. Willis
Clara Willis
C. W. Moore
Geo. We. Parker
Lewistown
W. A. Walls
Parker
Chas. M. Larrimore
G. W. Parker
New Bridge
Cambridge
J. V. Manelin
Logan
Virginia
Richard Stevens
Blanche Wilson
Philadelphia
Edna Carroll
Hillsborough
Carroll
J. M. Ayers
Wim. T. Callahan
Addie Wilson
Greensboro
Alya Smith
Albert Sisk
Preston
Willie Sisk
Carrolls and visitors return home as partridges noted
Mr B L Lingerman and family leave the Carroll home to return to Baltimore. Mrs M J Rittenhouse resumes home duties after visiting her daughter in Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs James M Carroll and daughter from Springfield Mass visit Mr R W Carroll. Partridges are said to be numerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Lingerman
Chas. A. Carroll
Baltimore
M. J. Rittenhouse
Virginia Beach
James M. Carroll
Springfield
Mass
R. W. Carroll
A List of Caroline County Teachers
A fragment lists teachers in Caroline County with unclear names and entries. details are unreadable but indicate an itemized roster from a local school district.
Patty Cannon and the Delaware Pirate Gang
The text recounts Patty Cannon’s feared criminal empire across Delaware and neighboring states. It notes her wealth, alleged political protection, and the Patty Cannon legend including a coffin burial, a tavern slave pen, and the later display of skulls from Delaware to New York. It also mentions Thomas Hopkins dying at Skipton aged 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
Delaware
Reliance
Dorchester
Johnson's Cross Roads
Nanticoke
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgetown
Patty Cannon
New York
Ebenezer Johnson
Canada
Alonzo Cannon
Social Notes From Quaker City Visitors
Miss Anna Smith of Quaker City returns home after a town visit. Mr. George H. Weiderman of Philadelphia visits his brother Dr F H Weiderman for a few days. Mrs. E R Sidell and her son return from Vermont. Miss Edda Reed of Philadelphia visits her uncle. Mr. Samuel Boyer Mr. Thomas Emory and daughter of Frederica visit town. Miss Sara V Heather hosts company from Philadelphia. Mr. J C Moore of Ridgely spends Sunday with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Smith
Quaker City
George H. Weiderman
Philadelphia
F. H. Weiderman
E. R. Sidell
Vermont
Edda Reed
Samuel Boyer
Thomas Emory
Frederica
Sara V. Heather
J. C. Moore
Ridgely
Local Notes on Students and Residents
Miss Clara Noble and Ethel Fletcher with free scholarships begin studies at the State Normal School. Judge Travers of Dorchester returns from Preston visit. Miss Celia Whiteley visits brother George Whiteley in Baltimore. Prof. Edgar Williamson resumes as principal of Mast New Market High School. Mrs. W. H. Hollis returns from Rehoboth. Street lamps have been ordered for Preston. Mr. Enoch Covey visits friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Noble
Ethel Fletcher
State Normal School
Judge Travers
Dorchester
Preston
Celia Whiteley
George Whiteley
Baltimore
Edgar Williamson
Mast New Market High School
W. H. Hollis
Rehoboth
Enoch Covey
Social Visitors In Hillsboro And Clayton Notes
Hillsboro hosts Miss Lillie Marlowe and Miss Blanche Matchford of Baltimore visiting Mrs. T. H. Jones. Dr HT Duffey and family of Washington stay at Mr. Hugh Duffey’s in Hillsboro. Mrs Will Williams of Wilmington visits Miss Rosa Williams. Walter Booker of Hillsboro plans to open a shop store in Clayton. Miss Nellie Dorsey of Baltimore visits Mrs. Dungan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Marlowe
Blanche Matchford
Baltimore
T. H. Jones
Mr Bige and Miss Griffin Married in Denton Region
Annie Griffin daughter of Mrs Rachel Griffin wed Jacob C Rice a Pennsylvania Railroad conductor in Rolphs Hotel Queen Anne with relatives present. After a two hour ceremony the couple took a two oclock train for Niagara on a ten day wedding trip and will reside at 720 West Ninth Street Wilmington Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gale Steele
St. Louis
Z. P. Steele
George ML. Russum
George A. Deakyne
Georges. Fitzhugh
Annie TE. Downes
Mary F. Downes
Thomas R. Green
William H
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lida Irwin
Alice E. Spence
Philadelphia
John H. Merriken
Hobbs
Edwin C. Fields
H. P. Fields
G. C. Skirven
C. O. Townsend
Maryland Agricultural College
Caroline County
Thos. F. Garey, Jr
Washington College
Bessie Anthony
Essie Anthony
Edith Riley
Baltimore
Lee Davis
Easton Baseball Club
Carrie Wilson
Easton
Nellie Fisher
Walter Roe
Rehoboth
Nellie Tribbett
Talbot
Death notices and poetry flow from Tuckahoe Neck area
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of the 11th at her residence in Tuckahoe Neck Pearl wife of G Lawrence Wilson aged 22 youngest child of the late James and Emily Mullikin of Queen Annes county leaves one child and a devoted husband praised for gentle disposition and faith a friend requests lines on Miss Helton Dukes of Tuckahoe Neck who died after a short illness and a local remedy Chanderlady's Cough Remedy touted for colds croup and whooping cough sold by local vendors in Denton Hillstore Ridgely and Ridgely area shops
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe Neck
Pearl
G. Lawrence Wilson
James and
Emily Mullikin
Queen Anne's County
Holy Catholic Church
Helton Dukes
Man Drowns After Threat In Ridgely River
Joseph Watkins, once employed by Dr. Herr of Ridgely, apparently killed himself by drowning in the Tuckahoe river last Thursday. His body, found near The Stakes, was identified by son Harry Watkins. A coroner's inquest, led by Rev. Lumon Gee, returned a verdict in line with the facts. The deceased leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Watkins
Herr
Ridgely
Tuckahoe
Wayman'’s Wharf
Watkins
Dr. Herr
James Adams
Dixon
Reforms urged to improve Maryland peach harvests
The peach belt faces low prices and overproduction. Advocates call for changed growing and marketing methods, citing Michigan practice of wide tree spacing and early thinning for higher quality. Maryland and Delaware crops this season show overbearing and undersize fruit, depressing prices. a Michigan grower reportedly cleared $1,600 in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Michigan
Maryland
Delaware
Harvest Moon Looms Over farms At Season’s Quiet End
Under the Harvest Moon the rural year winds down with laborers returning home. The scene shows cotton pickers and harvest hands treading dusty roads, wagons laden with baskets, and a soft glow lighting farm life as city heat fades. Calm evening breezes carry flowers, fruits, and farmyard sounds in a peaceful countryside vignette.
Progressive Eastern Shore Development Efforts Highlighted
The Baltimore Sun notes earnest Eastern Shore progressives focus on developing natural resources of land and water amid national political campaigns. They push practical plans over pure politics, aiming to advance the peninsula counties through targeted resource use and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
Mr. Davis Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday
The Easton Ledger notes the ninety year birthday of Edward Yeo Davis near Ridgely on September 1. A Talbot countian with a long life in farming and Republican politics he has earned esteem from neighbors. Davis served several terms as Talbot County Commissioner and is a member of the Society of Friends. The paper hopes he reaches his centenary in good health within a loving home circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Ledger
Edward Yeo Davis
Ridgely
Davis
Talbot
Pain Balm Claims Fast Relief for Injuries and Aches
A local advert promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a universal remedy for cuts bruises burns sprains and rheumatic pain. It promises instant relief and quick healing with minimal scarring unless the injury is severe. Sold by R J Colston in Denton and Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Opening of Caroline County Public Schools and Teachers Meeting
Public schools in Caroline County opened Tuesday with a large attendance under Dr. E M Noble. A Denton High School convention of teachers reviewed year plans with State Superintendent M B Stephens present. The County Teachers Association re organized with R Wilson Allen president and Elizabeth E Pippin secretary. Numerous out of town pupils listed by room and district. Wood contracts largely awarded. Annie Stevenson receives St Marys Seminary scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
Crousa
E. M. Noble
Mary J. Fisher
M. B. Stephens
County Teachers’ Association
R. Wilson Allen
Ridgely
Elizabeth E. Pippin
Denton High School
Noble
Academy
Dr. Noble
Elbert Nuttle
Harry Nuttle
Bessie Murphy
Andersontown
Emmett Downes
Hackett Downes
Hillsboro
Bertie Adams
Dillie Merriken
Rhoda Marine
Hobbs
May Gelletty
Williston
Minnie Collins
Ollie Gootee
Elizabeth Thawley
Eirwin Everagan
Mary Towers
Graveley Branch
Fannie Beck
Bertha Clark
Ella Nuttle
Gordon Holbrook
Williamson's
Carrie Hobbs
Sadie Anthony
Katie Hobbs
Oaks
Lettie McDaniel
Henry Wilson
Minnie Dukes
Della McDaniel
Nannie Garey
Arthur Brumbaugh
Saulsbury’s
Henry Anderson
Church Hill
Fred. Wright
Ella Wright
Long’s
I. R. Fleetwood
Lillian Rice
Earl Brumbaugh
Cedar Grove
Ula Todd
Mattie Todd
Smithville
Annie Stevenson
Greensboro
St. Mary’s Seminary
St. Mary's County
Belgian farming methods boost wheat yield per acre
Farm Notes compare Belgian seed selection and meticulous planting with American practices. Belgian fields yield 45 to 60 bushels per acre and can justify 10 dollar labor per acre, while Hessian fly traps and late sowing help protect crops. The piece also notes pigs fatten on sweet potatoes and beets for sugar, advising growers to raise them for swine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
United States
Cured of Chronic Diarrhea After Thirty Years
A Mississippi man, John S. Halloway of French Camp, says he was cured after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He praises the remedy and urges others to obtain it. Available from R J Colston in Denton, Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro, and T W Smith in Ridgely. The Kent News reports on a State Employment Bureau to connect employers and workers at no cost. Levy Court notes include Diggins road project cost of 118 and publication of two thousand auditor reports. L B Towers secured a coal contract for the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Halloway
Chamberlain
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Kent News
Thomas A. Smith
Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Diggins Road
L. B. Towers
Court House
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MAILS
Lusk
FLAG
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DB. WR
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Points West
Alr OS
Pointe East
ALB. R
Ais A
Pointe West
Presta
ILO AL Alahvia
Mavi
Ports
Ilavia
Bram Points
Frais Porte
Circuit Court
Merioc. I
Orphans'court
Levy Court
the Local Department
Mr. Wick- Hne
Gotch Ishore
Levin Williams
M. L. Smith
Dora Noble
Mattie Hobbs
Maud Frissell
Ella Leibe
Messenger
W. A. Morse
William
Daniel Flaharty
Rosie Corbin
Fruitland
B. F. Nichols
Downing
Elisha Andrew
Maggie Banning
Milford
Eddington
Mollie Trout
J. B. Wright
Maud Harwood
Georgia Sutton
Albert Poole
D. H. Blanchard
Portland
Officer
Miss Bird
Agnes
Fred. Scott
Addie
Ella Andrew
Mary
Della Smith
Eva Satterfield
Ruth Kemp
Lulu Parker
Minnie
Estella Scott
Chester Scott
Ernest Sullivan
John Todd
Minos Morris
Harry Collins
Charlie Walker
Clayton Satterfield
Ban
Alva Meredith
Roxie Smith
Eva Nichols
Ida Smith
Frank Covey
Mary Smith
Cordanne
Bethlehem
Marques
Henderson
Hee Tree
Edinburgh
Battimore Corner
Moore’s. Lowe's
Whiteley's
Camp Craad
Burrsville
Hliden's
Aedeee Central
Sede
Wandaneedeae
Wellass
Tee
Poplar Neck
Mog Island
Federaliburg
Llickory Hi
Houston
Bratch
Nichols. Tong's
Thawley's
Saulsbury
Boonsboro
Oak Ridge
Oakland
Cora M. Pippin
Mary Crouse
Princeo
Minnie J. Noble
Patsey Pritchett
Ella M. Harrison
Olive Orem
Fora A. Hong
Mattie M. Moore
Pauline Harber
Mary R. Weedon
Eva May Palmer
Prince Leacy Rae
Laura Letty
Mary Dutterworth
Olivia M. Coffin
Efla JC
Plauminer
Eva Wright
Lalonte Garey
Sarah A. Collins
Frances L. Crouse
Hiljock
Oe Hattle Dukes
Ceeee
Edward M. Noble
Prin
Mary Downes
Hila H. Wheeley
Wionie Griffith
Mary Sparklin
Edith Jones
Sallie B. Mowbray
Myrtle M. Dukes
Dora C. Gelletty
Elizabeth Blake
James HO Draper
Pene
Wilot
Allencipal
Annie W. Stevenson
Allie K. Higgs
Essle Jones
Samuel J. Slaver
Tubman's Grove
Gravely Branch
Laurel Grove
Concord
Chestnut Grove
Friendship
E.ess
American Corner
Iressie Moore
Oldie Collins
Ida G. Deatie
Manie K Dawson
Lelia J. Cox
Lizzie Cox
Hessie_ Williams
P.O
Marydel, Mal Henderson
Choptank
Mid
Rethlelie
Federa Hood
Her
Jurg
Nichols, Ma
Ridgely, Md
Hillsboro, Mil
Denton, Md
Greensboro, Md
Mad
Thomas Hopkins
Skipton
Maryidet
MR. Bige
Miss Griffin
Pee
Denton Wand
da Vwemorian
Chanderlady
Hillstore
Mr. Davis
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