December, 1997
(Annapolis Capital)
(Excerpts)
Hyatt resort going to Shore
CAMBRIDGE (AP) A deal to bring a $225 million Hyatt resort to Dorchester County- a project to boost the economy of this depressed region- is close to being finalized.
While state county and town officials were reluctant to discuss details, it is clear that two years of negotiations are winding down.
The state Board of Public Works chaired by Gov. Parris Glendening will likely sign an agreement to sell the Eastern Shore Hospital Center property to developers next month said Dorchester County Commission president Jeff Powell.
If it comes to fruition the Hyatt resort with its hotel conference center, golf course, and condominiums would give the lower Eastern Shore, where unemployment rates run high, a boost in job creation and tax revenue.
The location is a developer's dream. It is nestled against the banks of the River just east of downtown Cambridge.
January, 1970
(Daily Times- Salisbury)
Fire Damages Greenhill Church
POCOMOKE CITY - Greenhill Church on Rt. 13, six miles north of Pocomoke City, received modeate damage in a fire Sunday.
Fire Chief Raymond Dryden, of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company, said fire was contained to the loft area in the educational building, and did not break through the roof.
The fire was discovered by a passing motorist, who turned in the alarm to the Pocomoke company, which sent three engines and fifteen men. It started from an overheated chimney, Mr. Dryden said. Firemen were in action 45 minutes.
The church is a brick building, on the west side of Rt. 13, across from Olson's Furniture Store. It belongs to the Church of the Bretheren, and is a well-known landmark in this area.
February, 1870
The Bloomfield Times (New Bloomfield, Pa.)
Endorsement of a Note on Sunday.
The Newtown (Md.) Gazette and Record says: " Quite a novel case was argued before the Circuit Court of Worcester county at its recent session (Monday and Tuesday last) as to the binding effect of what is usually termed a "Sunday transaction." It seems that some year or two ago a couple of gentlemen endorsed a note for a third party, on which he drew a given sum of money from another party; but as the note was executed on Sunday, and the gentleman who borrowed the money having since failed, the endorsers went into court and claimed exemption from the payment of said note on the grounds that they had signed it on Sunday. The case was ably argued on both sides and much interest was felt in the result; but the Court settled all speculations by deciding that the securities were liable."
April, 1916
(The New York Times)
5,000 GREET THE PRESIDENT
Mr. And Mrs. Wilson Cheered By Throng At Crisfield, Md.
CRISFIELD, Md., April 2.- President and Mrs. Wilson, who are on a cruise down Chesapeake Bay, stopped here today. They arrived at 230 P.M. on the Mayflower, and came ashore on the tender. About 5,000 persons cheered them. Mrs. Wilson received a huge bouquet of sweet peas and violets.
The entire police force of Crisfield acted as an escort.
August, 1953
The Salisbury Times
The Pocomoke City Little Leaguers raised more than S200 last week with a post season double header under the lights at Parker Field. The money is for bus transportation of 50 boys to Connie Mack Stadium Aug 29. It's the Phillies vs the Chicago Cubs.
December, 1908
Peninsula Enterprise (Accomac Court House)
Carriage Emporium NOW OPEN AT BELLE HAVEN, VA.,
With a Fine Line of
Top Buggies,
Surreys,
Phaetons,
Runabouts,
Speed Carts,
Single and
Double Wagons,
for sale by the undersigned at the lowest margin of profit. The vehicles are all of best make and prices right. Call and see them and get my prices.
Yours truly,
GEO. W. ABDELL,
Belle Haven, Va.
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