Talbot county fair closes as frost greets dawn
Local notes report the Talbot county fair closing yesterday and frost observed Wednesday morning. Ida J. Mellvaine plans a fall millinery opening next Tuesday. Registration days set for October 3 and 10. Tax deadline offers five percent savings today. Various local notices cover church events, auctions, and business moves. Several community updates include steamer delays, political appointments, and a new Denton musical association formation with brass band plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot County
Ida J. Mellvaine
Garey’s
M. P
Annie Lloyd
Denton
Baltimore
Epworth League
Brown's Hall
Martha C. Bell
Henry Bell
H. W. Dobson
Optician
Choptank Hotel
Court To Convene Monday For Short Full Bench Session
The court will convene Monday with a likely full bench including Judges Pearce Stump and Martin. Two civil cases to trial involve damages from Talbot and Queen Anne s counties, one about a road accident near Eas ton, the other a bridge incident at Wye Mills. Notable criminal case is Frank Dixon detained for wife beating weapons and assault. Dockets show numerous civil and criminal matters plus grand jury jurors listed by district.
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Pearce
Stump
Martin
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Charles A. Coulby
Talbot County
Easton
Matthews
Coulby
William Munson Shehan
Clayland Mullikin
William Henry Willoughby
Queen Anne
Wye Mills
Mgr
Edwin H. Brown
Willoughby
Messrs
Hopper
J. Frank Harper
Frank Dixon
John C. Bennett
H. C. Gooden
W. N. Walls
H. C. Booker
James B. Slay
J. F. St
J. D. Wilson
R. C. Flounders
W. F. Jackson
Henry Baker
Wesley Jarrell
F. P. Herr
T. H. Nichols
T. H. Everngam
F. P. Covey
Joseph F. Roop
T. L. Bullock
Lewis N. Todd
Greensboro Faces Gap in Local Court After Judge's Death
Greensboro residents call for governor to appoint a magistrate to curb lawlessness following Squire West's death. Local notes record injuries, musical events at Holy Trinity Church, prohibition convention in Denton, and various town visits, sicknesses, and social activities.
County Board Pays Road and Pension Bills in Session
County commissioners met in session on Tuesday to examine and pay accounts and collect taxes. Names and amounts show payments for road accounts, lumber, pensions, taxes rebates, and miscellaneous sundry charges to numerous individuals and firms.
Prohibitionists Name Ticket in Caroline County
Caroline county Prohibitionists met in Brown's Hall on Tuesday and named a ticket for local offices led by William E. Wilson and Willard H. Thawley for House of Delegates, Silas Sparklin for County Commissioner, and William E. Saulsbury, Frank P. Covey, Albert G. Saulsbury for Orphans' Court. Fisher declined to serve, with no nomination for Sheriff noted. Resolutions condemn bribery and liquor traffic. Fisher to publish anti both-sides articles in the Denton Union column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Brown's Hall
House of Delegates
William E. Wilson
Willard H. Thawley
Silas Sparklin
Orphans’ Court
William E. Saulsbury
Frank P. Covey
Albert G. Saulsbury
James H .Thawley
T. Pliny Fisher
Henry L. Cohee
Fisher
Temperance
Prohibition Party
Denton Union
Democratic Victory Assured in Maryland Election
The Wilmington Every Evening notes Democratic unity and Republican dissensions along with weather and other factors making a Democratic victory the likely outcome in Maryland next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Maryland
Marydel Residents Welcome Departures and Travel
Marydel notices show Mrs. Charles F. Johnson and Miss Alice Banks returning to New York after a year here. Bohemian canning operatives have mostly left for home, packing-house activity ends for the season, and several locals relocate or visit Philadelphia, Wilmington, Vienna, or Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Johnson
Alice Banks
New York
Isaac Robinson
Mr. Boyer
T. Howard Heather
Philadelphia
Heather
F. P. Medford
Vienna
Effa Dawes
R. Max Davis
C. T. George
Thomas R. Green
Denton
Thomas E. Heather
J. Bernard Hutchins
Wilmington
M. R. Ford
Oklahoma
Preston Socials Highlight Out-of-Town Visitors
Mr. W A Whiteley of B F Starr & Co Baltimore spent the week with Preston relatives. Dr L E Kelley returned to Washington after a month’s vacation with local friends. J N Fooks, railroad agent, visited with Wicomico relatives. Berlin operator Smith filled in here. Rev John E Smith of Philadelphia preached at New Jerusalem Church Sunday. Mrs Martha Ford of North Carolina visits her brother G T Reynolds. Miss Collins and Miss Hackett of Hurlock visit Preston. Lena Sullivan of St Michaels is guest of Mrs A W Sisk. William Willis of St Michaels visited this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire West
Walter Sapp
Whiteleysburg
Delaware
Roberts
James Cahill
Washington, D. C
Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Rev
A. Greene
James LB. Draper
Henry Cohee
James McFarlane
Denton
Jas. B. Draper
John Walter Smith
Pennsylvania
R. L. Trolliday
Easton Fair
T. Henry Jarman, Jr
Epworth League
Greensboro M. E
Elnora Moors
William Massey
Baltimore
Gertie
Samuel H. Dill
W. A. Whiteley
B. F. Starr & Co
Preston
LE. D. Kelley
Washington
J. N. Fooks
Wicomico
Smith
Berlin
John E. Smith
Philadelphia
New Jerusalem
Martha Ford
North Carolina
T. Reynolds
Collins
Miss Hackett
Hurlock
Lena Sullivan
St. Michael’s
A. W. Sisk
William Willis
St. Michaels
Bessie Jarrell
Grace Stambaugh
Jessie Jones
Eva
Estelle Pennington
McShane
Mancha
Blanche
Glen Burnie
John Mantha
Virginia
R. J. Colston
Madara
C. J. Waller
Frank Lane
Carroll Callahan
Howard C. Smith
Will Richards
Frank Flounders
Ormond Downes
Charles E. Stevens
Harry Whitby
Margaret Mae Vansant
Ridgely
A. Estella Chance
Centreville
M. A. Roche
J. Sturt
F. Stambaugh
Allan S. Martin
William Bell
Thomas Jones, Jr
C. Jarrell
Easton
Trappe
J. B. Jackson
Jessie Vivien Kerr
Miss Kerr
Tobet
Dro
T. W. Greenley
Loon Lake
Adirondack Mountains
Hot Springs
S. D
Greenley
Isabel Percy
Caroline
John Wesley Clark
Maryland University Hospital
George H. Short
John Jacobs
Downs’ Chapel
George H. Berry
F. P. Medford
Marydel
W. K. Scotton
F. J. Owens
Owens
Harrington
W. H. Deweese
Isaac F. Day
Thomkins County
New York
Thomas O’connell
Mullin & Son
Wilmington
J. 8. Wickline
Stella
May Johnson
Frederica
R. C
Laurel
Del
Robert Edgell
W. H. Anderson
Luther H. Gadd
W. Williams
W. B. Gootee
Phildelphia Friends
Queen Anne's five railroad boat planned for fall service
The Queen Anne steamer for the Baltimore to Queenstown route is slated to begin trials in October with a mid month launch. The vessel aims to cut travel time by about thirty minutes and offers expanded deck space deluxe dining and modern conveniences for summer and winter use. The project expects growth in tourism to Rehoboth Queenstown and Centreville with new hotels diversions and increased boardings along the Eastern Shore trade route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Queen Anne’s
Baltimore
Queenstown
Hdat
Rehoboth
Washington
Centreville
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Eastern Shore
Delaware
Federalsburg Socials and Developments Highlight Local News
The Federalsburg community reports the W. F. M. S. Auxiliary annual meeting elected officers and delegates for a Washington D C branch gathering in October. Property from the late Elisha Andrews sold to listed buyers. Messen ger's Flour Mill work to begin with Carmine contractor. R. W. Messenger attended the Dewey parade in New York with the Fifth Maryland Regiment. Cannery work ends for season. shirt factory near full operation. Local dances entertain with Italian musicians. Notables visiting or convalescing include Miss Margaret Mae Vansant, Miss M A Roche, Mrs. J Sturt, Allan S. Martin, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Davis
Washington, D. C
EB. P. Messenger
Dora Noble
Olevia Mowbray
Nellie Davis
Sallie Davis
Lindale
Moses Neal
Messenger
Carmine
Ridgely
R. W. Messenger
New York
Maryland
T. H. Chambers
John Smith
Walter Noble
E. E. Nuttle
Found Dead in Bed James B Maloney Farmer of Adamsville
James B Maloney a 64 year old farmer near Adamsville was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning. He had a long standing heart condition and awoke saying lying on his breast gave him a headache. Survived by his two wives four children from the first marriage and funeral services were held at Wesley Church Burrsville with burial nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Maloney
Adamsville
Anna M. Garrett
Burrsville
Sarah Evitts
James W. Voss
Denton
Willard 8. Malumey
Romioke
Harry L. Lockerty
Philadelphia
Lafayette Maloney
Smithville
Wesley Church
Family Reunion at Little Creek Brings Long-Lost Kin Together
Mr Nathan Clark and family hosted a reunion near Little Creek with Joshua Clark and relatives including Henry H Clark of Philadelphia James Clark of Indiana and sister Mrs John Becklin. A repast followed a gathering where some members had not seen each other in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Clark
Joshua Clark
Little Creek
Henry H. Clark
Philadelphia
James Clark
Indiana
John Becklin
Lola Jones
Cora B. Downes
Helen Jump
Ollie Coffin
Bertha P. Shull
Talbot County
Harvey Williams
U. S. Army
William Reta
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
September real estate transfers and marriage licenses issued
Clerk Hobbs recorded numerous September real estate transfers in Federalsburg and surrounding districts, detailing buyers, sellers, parcels, and prices from multiple properties in Second and First districts to Ridgely, Denton, and other locales. Marriage licenses issued this month include Cahall with Kimble, Covey with Dillon, Trice with Faulkner, Farmer with Ellwanger, Lane with Mines, and Coursey with Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Hobbs
Nellie R. Dorsey
E. EK. Nuttle
Federalsburg
Margaret A. Lowe
J. Allen Moore
John Stevens
Charles Lewis
Hickman
Annie E. Green
Greensboro
Hazeline G. Vickery
Charles F. Smith
Edward T. Moore
Lincoln D. Kelley
Preston
Charles Pugh
Francis M. Gooding
Louisa Scott
Boston
Denton
Lawrence B. Towers
Albert G. Towers
William H. Bullock
Thomas E. Bullock
Lucy A. Stack
Thomas N. Chambers
Nathan L. Hummer
Floyd P. Hummer
Abraham R. Wright
Ernest Smith
Ridgely
James H. Nichols
Joseph E. Woolford
Annie
Fred R.owens
Cora C.matthews
Harvey L. Cooper
Fred R. Owens
F. P. Herr
Harry W. Lane
Annie M. Taylor
Jesse T. Dennis
W .A. Kachline
Louisa Hornhagen
Wm. J. Blackiston
Thomas Dyer
Jesse A. Wright
W. J. Wright
Abijah D. Jones
May B. Hallowell
William G. Cahall
Grace Kimble
James Peter Covey
Grace Gray Dillon
William F. Trice
Hester A. Faulkner
William J. Farmer
Ella Ellwanger
Jefferson F. Lane
Mary Mines
Banks Coursey
Mollie Black
Middle Convo cation program at Christ Church
The Middle Convo cation of the Diocese of Easton will open Tuesday evening October 17 at 7:30 with topics on Religious Institutions the Bible the Lord s Day Public Worship and more The roster includes Rev James A Mitchell Rev A Butte Rev S J French Rev Charles S Spencer Rev W W Kimball Rev W Y Beaven Rev E R Rich Rev Mr Howard Rev G F Beaven Rev Giles B Cooke and Rev Carter Page from various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke
James A. Mitchell
Centreville
A. Butte
Queenstown
S. J. French
Greensboro
Charles S. Spencer
D. D
Kent Island
W. W. Kimball
Church Hill
W. Y. Beaven
Longwood
E. R. Rich
Easton
Mr. Howard
Trappe
G. F. Beaven
Hillsboro
Giles B. Cooke
North East
Carter Page
Cambridge
Democrats urged to register next Tuesday in time
Citizens are reminded not to miss the registration deadline next Tuesday urging prompt action to avoid sickness or accident preventing registration.
Denton Boys Shoot It Out At Greensboro Meet
The Denton team faced Greensboro in a brisk afternoon shooting match. In the ten-shot inanimate target, Berry led with seven while Beauchamp and Longfellow had eight each and Steele eight. A five-bird live pigeon round ended in a tie among Longfellow Beauchamp and Berry, with Beauchamp winning the shoot-off after a long round. Berry posted high percent for the day at 89, while Steele finished lowest at 68. Denton to shoot next as Greensboro hopes its crew strengthens for the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Greensboro
Berry
Beauchamp
Longfellow
Steele
Beachamp
Pony Longfellow
Fusion ticket wins at Queen Annes convention adjourned
The Queen Annes Republican convention nominated a cross party ticket with three Democrats among the nominees for County Commissioner Orphans Court and Surveyor. The lineup includes Charles F. Rich for Clerk, William B. Reed for State Senator, Joseph B. Hazell and others for Delegates, Sidney Townshend for Treasurer, and George Davidson Jonathan Chance and Benjamin Elliott on the ticket. Reed presided as the closed doors session completed the fusion slate. Three nominees declined, including W E Thompson W W Bryan and Dr C H J Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s County
Charles F. Rich
William B. Reed, Sr
House of Delegates
Joseph B. Hazell
Wm. E. Thompson
Wm. W. Bryan
Sidney P. Townshend
George Davidson
James E. Cockey
Charles H. G. Sparks
James R. Johns
Jonathan Chance
Benjamin S. Elliott
Davidson
Cockey
Orphans’ Court
Elliott
Hazell
J. Frank Harper
Will B. Reed
W. E. Thompson
W. W. Bryan
C. H. J. Sparks
Bargain Advertisements and Notices Across Local Stores
Local advertisements highlight Philadelphia Clothing House stock and bargains. Notable mentions include John K Calloway joining New York Clothing House in Baltimore, Pastorfield's Cash Department Store with shoes and blankets, Fisher Nichols ads, and James H Nichols new promotions. Martha C Bell creditors notice for Henry Bell appears, plus Frederica steamer schedule and Timothy seed sale by W R Breeding. Miss Mellvaine advertises 1899 millinery.
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David Kaskey
Philadelphia
John K. Calloway
New York Clothing House
Baltimore
Pastorfield
Fisher & Nichols
Covington Senate bid dismissed for Talbot race
In Cecil County Circuit Court, Judge Pearce with Stump and Martin presiding, J Harry Covington’s mandamus action to place his name on Talbot county State Senator ballot was dismissed on pro forma order and sent to the Court of Appeals. Republicans say Dodson still senator with no vacancy. Dodson holds a federal office under Collector Parrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Cecil County
Pearce
Stump
Martin
J. Harry Covington
Talbot County
Court of Appeals
Coyington
Talbot
H. Clay Dodson
Senator Dodson
Parrett
Hunting accident injures Centreville man near Easton
Tuesday night Benjamin Townsend of Centreville J E Tyler of Baltimore and J H Greenhawk of Easton hunted in Herland wood near Easton. Townsend climbed a tree to load six coons, the dogs fought on the ground, he fell fifty feet. His partners improvised a stretcher and carried him home. He is seriously hurt but conscious and unable to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Townsend
Centreville
J. E. Tyler
Baltimore
J. H. Greenhawk
Easton
Herland Wood
Devs
Mr. Townsend
Denny Williams Dies, St. Michael’s Merchant Leader
Denny Williams a well known St Michael s merchant died on Saturday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Williams
St. Michael’s
Miss Jessie Kerr Praised As A Piano Virtuoso
A Denton area note recalls Miss Jessie Vivien Kerr as a pianist of rare skill. Her polished renditions and expressive interpretation win praise from Tobet Times, while her engaging personality enhances audience rapport during performances. The item also lists numerous local residents and visitors in a seaside of social notices and travels.
A Fine Fall Exposition by Wanamaker and Brown
An advertisement previews Wanamaker and Brown Fall outlook, praising the house as the oldest with vast US manufacturing and retailing, noting forty years in business, over sixty million dollars in sales, and emphasis on in-house quality control. Also highlights handsome tailor-made suits for ladies at low prices. Includes a quoted remark from Baltimore’s Mayor Elect Thomas G. Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker & Brown
United States
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Stope
Kon Preston
Q. Alr. R
Chcuit
Levy Court
Scuoo
Ira Cooper
Republican Committee
John A. Sigler
Republican State “Executive Committee
R. P. Loeckerman
Somerset Democrats
W. T. Kelley
J. Springle Kelley
R. R. Shull
Alfred W. Thompson
John C. Harrington
Clifford Brown
Gay Street
Harry A. Roe
Attorney Hutson
Oscar Clark
Hutson
Deweese & Owens
Denton Exchange
R. Charley Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Methodist Protestant Church
Junior Christian Endeavor
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
George W. Travers
Diamond State Telephone Company
Eldorado
Dorchester County
Seaford
Denton Musical Association
E. L. Melvin
C. H. Stewart
H. E. Ramsdell
G. C. Skirven
E.L. Melvin
M. B. Stephens
F. R. Owens
C. E. Stevens
Hiram Pierson
Melvin
John Meredith
James D. Fleming
James McManus
Samuel Pawn
Samuel Bilbrough
George Pritchett
George W. Dasher
L. K. Edgell
Seeccene
H.N. Chambers
Ascsesesnasee
Daniel A. Williams
Albert Howard
Walter Howans
William H. Cashe
Sesecree
G. K. Ebling
Asesnees
Secesee
Frank H. Chambers
H. Pippin
Day, Swing & Co
Daniel RK. Flaharty
W. P. Taylor
William Webber
Ames Smith
Sancy Scott
Charles E. Wilson
Walter Beachamp
Edward Saulsbury
Denton-Hillsboro
R. U. Carter
Pasterfield's Department Store
Hidgely
Caramines
Convocation Services
Queen Anne's
Business Matters
Senate
Thomas G. Hayes
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