County News Roundup June 1902 Elkton Cecil County
Salary hikes for Postmaster Smith at Elkton and Whitaker Iron Co workers. court term opens June 16. Harvest. dry weather curtails crops. Accidents, pensions, and local society events fill Cecil and Kent counties. mail service to Havre de Grace begins June 16. various local obituaries, sales, and marriages announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Warfel
Perryville
Children’s Fresh Air Society of
Baltimore
Cecil County
J.T. Burkins
Pearl Street
Havre de Grace
Betterton
Tolchester Steamboat Company
Epworth League Reading Course Meeting Schedule
The Epworth League Reading course will meet with Mrs. A. B. Keen on Friday evening June 27 at 8 o'clock. The program includes readings from Nature's Miracles Air Temperature by Mary S. Ryan, Wesley's Domestic Relations from Young People's Wesley, and Rev. H. A. G. Westerfield. Readings will be followed by discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
A. B. Keen
Mary S. Ryan
Wesley
H. A. G. Westerfield
Maryland Order of American Mechanics elects 1903 officers
The fifty fourth annual session met in Cambridge on Tuesday and elected officers for the next year. Named were L. R. Atkinson rising Sun state vice councilor 8 J Philips Cecil county treasurer J S Marquette Baltimore examiner J W Berlin Port Deposit inductor O L Todd Dorchester inside protector J W Hastings Dorchester outside protector Jethro Johnson Wicomico chaplain W B Richardson Harford representative J Harry Maxwell Principio. Next meeting scheduled in Baltimore on the second Tuesday in June 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Maryland
Order of American Mechanics
Cambridge
L. R. Atkinson
Rising Sun
J. Philips
Cecil County
J. S. Marquette
Baltimore
J. W. Berlin
Port Deposit
O. L. Todd
Dorchester County
J. W. Hastings
State Council
Jethro Johnson
Wicomico County
W.B. Richardson
Harford County
J. Harry Maxwell
Principio
Weddings Across Town Highlight Early June Ceremonies
Miss Hattie Maxwell and Clayton Gohn wed at Elkton M E parsonage with Rev R K Stephenson officiating. Havre de Grace sees its first church wedding as H Archer Knight and Florence Sitzler unite with Rev Edward Hayes performing. Dorsey Dunlap and A Laura Jones marry at Chesapeake City home of the Jones, with Rev Dr S M Perry presiding. The couples depart for a southern wedding trip and plan Baltimore residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Maxwell
J. W. Maxwell
Conowingo
Clayton Gohn
York County
Elkton M. E. Parsonage
R. K. Stephenson
New Methodist Church
Havre de Grace
H. Archer Knight
Lapidum
Harford County
Florence O. Sitzler
L. F. Sitzler
Edward Hayes
Dorsey Dunlap
Baltimore
A. Laura Jones
Cecil County
Justice
Henry Jones
Chesapeake City
S. M. Perry
Chesapeake City Presbyterian Church
West Nottingham Academy Holds 161st Commencement Addressed by James Gayley
The 161st commencement at West Nottingham Academy was held in the Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon with strong attendance. Chester R. Atkinson graduated and James Gayley of Pittsburg, vice-president of United States Steel and a former alumnus, delivered the address. William T. Warburton spoke at an alumni meeting in the Academy building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Nottingham Academy
Presbyterian Church
Chester R. Atkinson
James Gayley
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
William T. Warburton
Havre de Grace Methodist Church Dedicated Debt Free
The new Methodist Episcopal church at Havre de Grace was dedicated on Sunday by Rev. Dr. H. S. France with remarks praising donors Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Seneca. The church cost over $65,000 with furnishings over $10,000, and Bishop Andrews declared it debt free. Trustees announced for the year: W. E. Burns, Wm. A. Crawford, J. Swann Everist, R. K. Vanneman, S. J. Seneca, J. W. Foster, A. C. Jackson, Chas. T. Wilson, Dr. A. C. Crothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Havre de Grace
H. S. France
D. D
Baltimore
France
S. J. Seneca
Messrs
W. E. Burns
Wm. A. Crawford
J. Swann Everist
R. K. Vanneman
J. Seneca
Ij. W. Foster
A. C. Jackson
Chas
T. Wilson
A. C. Crothers
Seneca
Andrews
Wills Probated for Groves Johnson Kay In Elkton Records
Probate actions show Emma J. Groves leaves everything to husband Jonathan Groves with life care for a relative William Benjamin Housekeeper Groves. Alonzo A. Johnson leaves property in Port Deposit to Emma R. Johnson and other assets to siblings and in laws. executor Millard M. McDowell. Alexander B. Kay wills estate to Elizabeth Kay with eventual share to children. executors named, estate valued around $6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Groves
Orphans’ Court
Jonathan Groves
William Benjamin
Groves
Wm. J. Moulsdale
Ross Perkins
Alonzo A. Johnson
Port Deposit
Elkton
Emma R. Johnson
Cecil National Bank
George M. Johnson
John A. Mitchell
E. Ward Brown
George T. Harwood
Millard M. McDowell
Alexander B. Kay
Harrisville
the Register of Wills
Brookview Cemetery
John A. Kay
Maine
Elizabeth Kay
Robin H. Kay
L. D. Kay
John S. Wirt
John H. Jamar
L. M. Haines
Died at Bay View Hannah Warburton and John Bowen Obituaries
Miss Hannah Warburton died suddenly at her Bay View home from heart trouble aged 50. Funeral and Bay View cemetery interment followed. John Bowen died at his sister Mrs Scott Green’s home in Elkton from paralysis aged about 40. Remains were taken to Delaware City for burial after a Chesapeake Bay fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Warburton
Bay View
Wm. T. Warburton
Elkton
Bay View Cemetery
John Bowen
Scott Green
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware City
Obituary notices for Campbell Smith and Jenkins deaths
William T. Campbell of Seventh district died at home near Woodlawn after a four day pneumonia illness aged 78. Survived by two children J. M. Campbell and Mrs. James Aiken. burial at Hopewell M. E. cemetery. Mary H. Smith died in Baltimore aged 67. widow of Rev F. Stewart Smith and sister of Dr. George M. Stump and John Stump. buried at Elkton Presbyterian cemetery with six children living. Richard T. Jenkins of West Nottingham Township Chester County Pa died at home after a long illness aged about 68. survived by a widow, two sons and two daughters. funeral at Union M. E. cemetery near Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Howard
Elkton
Ellen Barrell
Robert Boyer
A. S. Mowbray
Tome M. E Church
Port Deposit
Dickinson College
Thomas S. Wickes
Kent County
William T. Campbell
Woodlawn
J. M. Campbell
James Aiken
Colora
Hopewell M. E
Mary H. Smith
Baltimore
Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery
F. Stewart Smith
George M. Stump
John Stump
Perryville
Richard T. Jenkins
West Notingham Township
Chester County
Union M. E
Fremont
Two Civil Suits over Damages to Red Hill Timberland
In Elkton, Cecil County Circuit Court faced two suits against Belter Curtis and Hill contractors for $500 and $800 respectively. John Gilpin and Charles Foard allege sparks from the defendant’s railroad engine damaged woodland and timber at Red Hill during work on the third track for the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil County
Elkton
Belter, Curtis & Hill
Wilmington
Perryville
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
John Gilpin
Red Hill
Charles Foard
Local Notes From Farmington And Nearby Areas
Farmington items report Mr and Mrs J Thos Riale visiting in Wilmington and Philadelphia, Miss Lucy Brickley and William E Moore visiting in Sylmar, and farmers beginning to mow grass signaling a short crop. Attendance at West Nottingham Academy commencement is noted, with Agnes Smith of Baltimore visiting her grandparents Alfred and Mrs Kirk. Charles Johnson and others represent lodges at a State session of the American Mechanics in Cambridge Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Smith
Baltimore
Mrs. Alfred Kirk
Shad Season on Susquehanna Ends in Poor Run
The shad fishery along the Susquehanna yielded a very poor season with high prices but few catches. US Fish Commission Battery Station near Havre de Grace closed Saturday as shad eggs were scarce and ripening was limited. Maryland agents hatched about 20 million shad, while total egg supply was near 20 million versus 300 million two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
United States Fish Commission
Battery Station
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad Claim
A vintage ad states a bad mouth taste signals stomach trouble and promises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will cleanse and invigorate the stomach and regulate the bowels. Sold at 25 cents per box by Bli T Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bli T, Reynolds
Queen Quality Shoes and Lion Brand Shirts Promoted
Advertisements tout Queen Quality womens shoes praised for comfort and style with prices from six to sixteen dollars, Lion Brand shirts two for a quarter and other clothing, plus carpet, beds, and fishing gear at lower prices and guaranteed quality. References to references and customer trust highlighted.
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County News
Smith
Circuit Court
Day Basket Factory
North East
Whitaker Iron Company
Principio Furnace
C. Ross Biles
Singerly
Happy Venus
H. Stacy Smith
Newark
N. J
Harry England
Zion
Green Hill
Fifth District
Rev. T. Snowden Thomas
Geo. W. Cosden
Charles W. Simpers
The
Friends Normal Institute
Prest
E. R. Buffington
Sec
E. H. Reynolds
Treas
Jonathan Reynolds
S. Taylor Reynolds
L. R. Kirk
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
Elwood Balderson
Frank R. Cherry
Gurrnsey Breeders’ Association
New Jersey
Edward Strawbridge
Strawbridge & Clothier
Philadelphia
J. G. Richards
U. S. Customs
Port of Balto
Mr. Richards
Edward C. Smith
Susquehanna River
St. Michaels
M. E
Young Ladies Home Mission
Mapel Lawn
Grace A. Wilson
Oxford
John E. Alexander
M. P. Sunday School
Washington College
Chestertown
Elizabeth F. Johnson
Jacob Tomb Institute
Miller School
Virginia
Lodge
Arthur B. Cranmer
Noble Grand
W. W. Logan
John W. McCullough
Geo. Backman
Fallston
Cassius Finefrock
Pleasant Grove
Patterson
St. Georges
Del
Arthur Colburn
Winter L. Wilson
Tulane University
New Orleans
Eastern Alabama Railroad
Talladega
Ala
William Silver
Glenville
Baltimore Custom House
J. Granville Richards
George McC. Reese
Devon
Keen
Riale
Hall
Reynolds
Brickley
Snyder
Shaw
Dare
McDougal
Bectel
Lewis R. Kirk
Battery
West Nottingham
Cobra
MecDougal
E. E. Ewing
Atlantic City
A. Gayley
Harriette Tatnall Gayley
Wayne
A. L. Duyckinck
Chas. P. Brown
Addie and
Mabel
Moundsville
West Virginia
Rachael Haines
Ada Buffington
Carrom Club
Lillie J. Wilson
Matthew James Wilson
William Wylie Crowl
Martin’s Ferry, O
William P. Richardson
Rosa Karch
Richardson
James Richardson
Barclay Reynolds
New York
Europe
Mr. Reynolds
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
England
Scotland
Louisa Worthington
Worthington
Nellie Stevens Carr
James E. Carr
Herbert Newell Gerry
Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Edwin B. Patterson
M. &. Church of Rising Sun
Gerry
Porth Deposit Press
Epworth
State Council of American Mechanics
Knight—Sitzler
Dunlap—Jones
Hanna Warburton
Farmington
Lucy Brickley
William E. Moore
Sylmar
Charles Johnson
Banner Council
Calvert
I. R. Atkinson
Cecil Council
Granville Boyd
Home Council
American Mechanics
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Cobora
Taylor Reynolds
Meat Market
Frankfort
J. M. Holden
H. H. Haines
Chas. S. Pyle
Prest. Cashier
Deering
Keystone
U.S
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Columbia
W. J. McDougal
Wilson’s Millinery
J. G. Zeigler
Prop
West Main Street
Worthington’s
Lion Brand
Seereighs
Ecru
Padapadina
S. R. Kimbell
W. B. Cooney
Plymouth
C. T. Snyder
Colora, Md
Hlinn Worthington
Rising Sun, MD
New England Mutual
Lie Ins. Co
Boston
ETL, Worthingon & Son
Cory
Jennie Gillespie
Kirk’s Drug Store
Ristne Sun, Mb
A. L. Duyekinek & Co
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