Local Department Notice and Harvest News
The county treasurer reports 944 dollars in taxes paid on Tuesday. October registration sitting announced. Republicans set primaries for Saturday October 7. Wheat seeding follows peach marketing. World’s Fair at Greensboro recommended for Wednesday evening Sept 27. Various local notes: salesmen, thefts, fairs, tomato weights, peaches, licenses, railway agent appointments, estate values, frost in Western Maryland, and a fatal shooting risk. First Eastern Shore Volunteers hold annual Cambridge event October 1?. frost line observed in Maryland. temperance convention in Annapolis. World newspaper offer. Queen Anne’s GOP ticket listed. state convention Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensborough
Thomas K. Pippin
Marydel
Geyserite Soap Co
Denver
Denton
G. Wilber Rolph
William Hall
West
J. W. Kerr
Easton Fair
Greensboro
James Voshell
Delaware House
William C. Beachboard
Chapel
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Thomas W. Eliason
Kent County
James H. Rich
James E. Marshall
Queen’ Anne’s County
T. C. Smoot
W. R. Smoot
Woodford
Centreville
W. W. Woodford
Eastern Shore
Maryland
Cambridge
Mercury
Lizzie Shellbrooks
Toampleaville
Slemmer
John W. Vincent
Wicomico
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Annapolis
New York World
Queen Anne’s
James Hynson
Joseph Mallalieu
E. H. Himmel Wright
W. S. Ford
W.G. Chanee
Charles F. Rich
J. E. Walters, Jr
Academy of Music
State Treasury
John F
Enoch George
Col
Dixon
Ee i
Mancha
J. Mancha
Claremont
Gadd
William J. C. Dulany Company
Baltimore
Better Salaries Recommended By County Education Leaders
School examiner Stephens issues a circular urging stronger instruction in reading writing spelling and arithmetic. He notes three salary classes for teachers and cites county levy limits and state tax apportionment as reasons for not expanding raises while praising new hires and public meetings to boost support for better schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
State Board of Education
School commissioners approve insurance and colored schools opening
The board voted to insure the new school house and farm at Andersontown and af Friend ship for 700 and 870 dollars respectively. Colored schools Mt Zion Greensborough Ridgely Canton Marsh Creek Federalsburg Hillsborough begin October 30 with Union Bridge town Deep Branch Harmony Dover Neck Johns and Chitmans on November 20 and remaining schools January 2. An examination of colored teachers will be held Saturday October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown
Mt. Zion
Greensborough
Ridgely
Canton
Marsh Creek
Federalsburg
Hillsborough
Union
Bridgetown
Deep Branch
Harmony
Dover Neck
Johns
Chitman’s
Beaven Offers Low Price Building Materials in Hillsboro Md
J M Beaven of Hillsboro Maryland announces ready for business after fitting up and putting in running order. He will furnish flooring siding ceiling shingles and all kinds of building materials at very low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iam
J . M. Beaven
Hillsboro
Federalsburg Union officers and fair report
The Federalsburg W C T U elected officers led by President Mrs G T Alderson and others including Mrs Kate Hunt and Miss Sallie Mowbray. Rev John R Todd sailed for England, vector Sparklin left for Delaware to study, and several locals left for schools. The Talbot County Fair opened its eighth annual show with ~125 standard stock horses and 200 total horses, plus strong women’s work displays and wheat varieties from the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
G. T. Alderson
Kate E. Hunt
Sallie B. Mowbray
Dora Noble
E. F. Messenger
Rosma Manning
Emma Gambrill
Sallie B
Vector Sparklin
Delaware
Wesleyan College
Minnie Noble
Maud Greer
Caroline
Mary Dawson
Neill
Maryland
George F. Hopkins
Isaac Willoughby
Jerome Frampton
T. O. Jefferson
Dr. J. C. Clark
M. L. Smith
Chicago
Talbot County Fair Association
Indies
Department of Woman's Work
Peninsula
Showell
Berlin
Betty Massey
Greensborough
George M. Russum
Robinson
Stevenson
Senate
Voorhees
Henry Irwin
Burglary at W E Graham Residence Leaves Clues
Last Monday morning a thief broke into the house of Mr. W E Graham while the family was away and robbed the upstairs trunk of $141 and a new suit of clothes belonging to Mr. Graham. The thief escaped before Mr. Graham returned and a writ was issued for a suspicious tramp seen nearby. The suit was recovered in the peach orchard but no further clues or the robber were found. Easton fair drew a large crowd, and rain dampened Dover fair plans. Local updates note tomato packing activity, canning and evaporating operations, and students Miss Bessie Graham Miss Fannie Jarrell and Miss Addie Wilson starting school. Mrs. Lizzie Hollingsworth remains ill but shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Graham
Walter Bradley
Graham
Easton Fair
Dover Fair
Fannie Jarrell
Virginia
Addie Wilson
Lizzie Hollingsworth
T. C. Smoot
Methodist Episcopal Church
Leipsic
Del
Prof
Brown
Ethel Hutchinson
Baltimore
Z. T. Hutchinson
Jennie Griffin
Tuckahoe Neek
West
Lizzie Longfellow
Lida Smith, Harrington
Thomas Greenly
Louisville
Richard C. Carter
Denton
Rich
Greensborough
Francena Fountain
A. P. Gorman
Sallie Downes
John E. Wilson
Lida Williams
Preston
Ridgely Social Notes And Local Movements
Ridgely brief notices report Mrs. James B. Dorsey and family visiting relatives, a stray pair of mules found and claimed by S Sigler, T W Jones returning from New York and A R Brigdon selling peach baskets in Hagerstown. Owen Lynch plans to move and build here next spring, baby Kenneth Hagadone dies at five months, H S Mancha visiting from Glen Burnie, and several applicants seeking houses in the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Dorsey
E. F. Dorsey
Maggie Christhhill
Jane Ruff
George Ruff
Fort Wayne Electric Co
Baltimore
John V. Dungan
Wye Mills
S. Sigler
T. W. Jones
New York City
A. R. Brigdon
Hagerstown
Owen Lynch
Kenneth
Gilbert Hagadone
Ridgely
H. 5S
Mancha
Glen Burnie
Harvest Home entertainment at Williston church event
The Wednesday night program featured singing and recitations from a family from India with Rev. George F Hopkins and wife. They sang and played native instruments before a dialogue and tableau. Mr Shechee from Baltimore occupies the old Cohiec house. Grain shipments are heavy locally and peaches are over. Local youth enjoy crabbing with abundant crabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
India
George F. Hopkins
Rules for Admission to Pedigree Records for Horses
The article outlines nine criteria controlling access to pedigree records. It specifies thresholds for stallions mares and geldings, with emphasis on performance times of 2.30 and 2.35, and on being sires or progeny of standard animals. Considerations include sire and dam standards and progeny success.
Harvest Moon Explained Rises Near Same Hour This Month
A full moon on September 25, called the Harvest Moon, rises at almost the same time several nights due to the autumnal equinox. In Britain this moonlight is unusually prominent, especially at higher latitudes, while near the equator there is little difference from other full moons. The moon’s rising times are given as 5.51 pm on the 25th, 6.24 pm on the 16th, and 6.50 pm on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Largest U S bank check shown at World’s Fair
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company presents the largest check drawn on a U S bank at the World's Fair amounting to 14 949 052 20 for payment to the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphias, Wilmington & Batimore
Queen Anne News Briefs Include Local Tragedy and Visits
Mr J H Richardson lost a young cow when its head got stuck in a gate and broke its neck. The carcass was eaten by a hog that died soon after, likely from a bone. Mrs Davis nee Zimmerman from Wilmington and Miss Jessie Zimmerman visit Mr John DeFord. Prohibitionists active with home choir meetings. Mrs Mary A Zimmerman from Baltimore spending summer with the DeFord family. Winnie Nichols of Dover visiting Alpheus Nichols near Ruthsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Richardson
Richardson
Davis, Nee Zimmerman
Wilmington
N. H
Jessie Zimmerman
Dover
Alpheus Nichols
Ruthsburg
Orphans Court petitions conveyance to Pollard and admin actions
Mary E. Fisher administratrix seeks an order to convey real estate to W. H. Pollard. Smoot, admin c t a of William Smoot, filed inventory and sought permission to sell personal estate and notify creditors. Coursey renounces administration rights for Hall heirs. letters of administration granted to Coursey. Butler granted admin for Shadrach Butler. Perry guardian filed first account. Last Niagara Falls tour set for September 25 with round trip $10. tourist agent and chaperon to accompany. Details via company ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Mary E. Fisher
Henry S. Fisher
W. H. Pollard
Truston
John E.hall
Sarah E. Hall
James Hall
Robert EB. Coursey
William H. H. Perry
Charles BE. Perry
Shadrach H. Butler
James R. Butler
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvanian
Local social notes report visits and travel
Miss Kate Reese returned home near Clayton after visiting friends. Ola Litzenberg of Wilmington and Maud Fisher of Denton stay with Misses Lizzie and Ella Fisher this week. Fletcher Pennington attends the World's Fair. Mrs W W Sharp returns from visiting friends. Miss Gertrude Fisher leaves for Lutherville to attend school the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Reese
Clayton
Ola Litzenberg
Wilmington
Maud Fisher
Denton
Lizzie
Ella Fisher
Fletcher Pennington
W. W. Sharp
Gertrude Fisher
Lutherville
Coal Oil and Balloon Lots Advertisement
150 Coal Oil at toc per gallon or Balloon lots at gc. J. M. Beaven announces in Hillsboro Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Beaven
Hillsboro
Sunday School Convention at Ridgely’s St Pauls Reformed
The Caroline county Sunday School convention met at St. Pauls Reformed Church in Ridgely on September 16 with Rev C W Levan and State Supt W A Baker addressing. Officers for the year were elected, resolutions lauded Sunday School work, and warm thanks were given for Ridgely hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
Rhdpely
Caroline County
Maryland Sunday School Union
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Ridgely
C. W. Levan
Baltimore
W. A. Baker
T. W. Smith
J. A. Arters
W. W. Sharp
J. T. Stevenson
R. Plummer
J. H. Frazier
C. H. Day
Deanton
Dr. C. Cort
Messrs
Levan
Cort
Wuenras
Baker
Messrs. Sharp and
Minor Matters From a Local Paper
A jumble of small local notes reports a choir girl’s rising voice, a wife’s liquor abstinence and substitute, Emmett Downes' April 1889 arrival at Harrington, Prof. Alexander Chaplain becoming principal of the Baltimore Normal School for Colored Teachers, the death of Mrs. H. H. Smith near Marydel, and fakir Tascott killed on the B and E line. It lists gunners, Strawbridge & Clothier mail orders, a farm barn fire near Whiteleysburg, timetable changes for Chester River steamers, corn-husking machines, Dr. F. M. Feeles settling in Marydel, William J. Barton named administrator, rising grain prices, Timothy seed sale, Prof. I. L. Guilford’s Greensborough lecture, Oak Grove telegraph closure, Easton fairgoers, and Hunting’s circus on the peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoir
Mrs. Smith
Emmett Downes
Denton
Harrington
Alexander Chaplain
Talbot County
Baltimore Normal School
M. A. Newell
H. H. Smith
Marydol
W. G. Smith
Strawbridge & Clothier
Philadelphia
John P. Green
Whiteleysburg
Chester River Steamboat Company
William J. Barton
William E. Barton
Timothy
I. T. Saulsbury
Ridgely
I. L. Guilford
Greensborough
Oak Grove
Carolina
Easton Fair
Social Notes Cover Many Wilmington Neighborhood Weddings
A column of personal notices details marriages and social visits across Wilmington and nearby towns. It mentions Miss Helena Eckert and John C. Shepherd's wedding at Sacred Heart, trips to the World's Fair, visits by relatives and friends, and locals visiting fairs, with numerous named individuals and places in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Eckert
John C. Shepherd
Wilmington
The
Evening Journal
Church of the Sacred Heart
Tenth and
Madison Streets
Shepherd
Maryland
East Eighth Street
Caroline
A. D. Dick
Epsom M. P. Church
Towson
Revival meetings and church services across Denton area
Rev James H Rich preaches at Denton M E Church tomorrow morning at 10 30 with Dr Fisher at night G W Collison to preach at Central in the afternoon A revival continues at Busicks M E Church Ingleside circuit with growing interest Bridgetown M E Church festival in Ingleside grove Friday and Saturday September 29 30 St Mary's P E Church at Bridgeville to be consecrated next Friday A diocese ministers to assist Dedicatory services at American Corner tomorrow prominent M P Church ministers to attend Harmony delegates Amelia Whiteside Flora Towers elected for Ridgely Sunday School convention Christ Church Denton to stage Esther this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Rich
Denton M. E
Dr. Fisher
G. W. Collison
Central
Busick’s
M. E
Ingleside
Ladies of
St. Mary’s P. E
Bridgeville
M. P
American Corner
Amelia Whiteside
Flora Towers
Harmony
Ridgely
Christ Church
Denton
Esther
Entertaining evening at Misa Iva Lowe’s residence
A Tuesday night entertainment at Misa Iva Lowe’s home drew a social crowd. Attendees included Misses Ida Moore Mary Butterworth Effie Comegys Bella Hopkins Latie Draper Sallie Draper Elva Hopkins and Messrs Walter Dawson Harry Moore Milton Roe and wife W P Draper Will Richards Joseph H Vansant Charles West Thomas M Green Mr and Mrs J D Plummer Mr and Mrs James Hopkins Rev J A Arters and wife Mrs William H Lowe and R B Comegys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Iva Lowe
Ida Moore
Mary Butterworth
Effie Comegys
Bella Hopkins
Latie Draper
Sallie Draper
Elva Hopkins
Messrs
Walter Dawson
Harry Moore
Milton Roe
W. P. Draper
Will Richards
Joseph H. Vansant
Charles West
Thomas M. Green
J. D. Plummer
Lightning strikes Rev Kenney home during last week storm
During the storm on Friday evening lightning struck the dwelling house of Rev. Joseph L. Kenney, causing considerable damage. Oyater suppers are becoming common in the area, with at least two held weekly. Dr. H. F. Nichols is visiting his parents.
Plow Overstock Offered by J M Beaver in Hillsboro Md
J M Beaver of Hillsboro Maryland advertises an overstock of South Bend plows at reduced prices. The notice also states Beaven offers a full line of general merchandise at low prices in Hillsboro Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
J. M. Beaver
Hillsboro
J. M. Beaven
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State Normal School
Mr. Shechee
G. W. Cohiec
Queen Anne
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Jesus Christ
Tascott
East
F. M. Feeles
Cambridge News
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East New Market
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Geo. M. Russum
T. Pliny Fisher
Clara Downes
George E. Saulsbury
White City
Julia
T. E. Heather
Harrington House
B. F. Field
Jefferson Medical College
J W. Field
Emma
Rachel Satterthwaite
James R. Dill
Templeville
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R. B. Fisher
James I. Ledman
Bethlehem
Dr. Pindel
Newark
N.J
Charles Stevens
G. W. Townsend
New Vernon
N. J
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R. J. Shields
Nellie Johnson
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Royal Baking Powder Co
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