Local notes and ads blend in Denton paper
A mixed Denton page lists agricultural prices and farm activity, local business ads for Ford cars and Reo autos, theatre and district court schedules, and community events. It mentions poultry prices, a teachers institute in October, a high school commencement in June, a steam laundry invitation, and notes on local officials, a rail and road commission appointment, and an automobile show at Denton Auto Company. It also highlights a Tolstoi lecture by Rev. Dr. Mowbray at the courthouse and social events at the West and Fisher homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melivaine & Sister's
W. J. Blackiston’s
Tri-County
Teachers’ Institute
James H. Nichols
Geo. N. Ross
Vernon
Baltimore
W. G. Wooters
Jesse Certins Firn
Burreeville
Corkran
Reo
Caroline High School
Mcllsane & Sister's
H. I. Clark & Co
Laton
Ford
William Layton
Denton Bridge
L. J.fowers
Journal Today
Wright Department Store
New York Herald of
U. S. Revenue
Seneca
Carmine
New York
Haiti
Washington
Taston Star-Democrat
Star-Democrat
Upper Caroline
Queen Anne's
Denton
Denton Auto Company
Count Tolstoi
Alpheus S. Mowbray
Court House
Denton Literary Club
T. P. Fisher
Pretty wedding at Preston M E Church in Choptank
Me Wright and Miss Addie Jarrell wed at Preston M E Church at 6:30 am Tuesday. Rev. E K Collins officiated with Rev. C N Jones assist. The couple will reside in Choptank where Wright runs a cannery. Guests and friends sent best wishes as rice showers greeted the couple. Miss Rhue Deford hosted a nineteenth birthday party for friends including Gladys Wright and Anna Anthony among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston M. E. Church
Harry Bushy Wright
Choptank
W. M. Wright
Addie Noble Jarrell
Mary Lewis
Westernport
J. R. Downes
Noble Jarrell
Edwin and
Phil Wright
Williamsburg
Rhue Deford
Gladys Wright
Anna Anthony
Mary Stevens
Nita Allaband
Elva Perry
Mabel Beastes
Bertha Porter
West
O. J. Baynard
Chincoteague Island
Ferdinand Daynard
M. E
H. Webster
Laurel, del
Mollie Griffith
Federalsburg
FL Py Covey
Hi. F. Stevens
Mary
Philadelphia
Charles W. Byrn
Baltimore
W. A. Stewart
Florence Marker
Delaware
Building boom in Denton seen on Fifth Avenue
Denton builders push winter construction into spring with multiple projects on Fifth Avenue. FE M Gately moves the old Horsey dwelling to Sixth Street for a modern home design by a Wilmington architect. Dr M B Stephens imports lumber for a prime avenue dwelling. Frank L R Nuttle readies a residence matching area improvements. Fred B Nutte adds a cellar and hot water heating. F P Covey upgrades the Towers property with extensive renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Fifth Avenue
FE. M. Gatey
Sixth Street
Wilmington
M.B. Stephens
Frank L. R. Nuttle
Fred B. Nutte
F.P. Covey
Thanks for help after our bereavement and floral tribute
We express sincere gratitude to all who aided us during our loss to the Sunday school and the town’s young men for their floral tributes to our departed son Mr and Mrs C T Rickards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, T, Rickards
Local notes from Federalsburg and area
Federalsburg updates report visitors from Salisbury to the Noble home and a health related business change as A B Pittman sells his stock. Florence Handy takes a hospital post in Philadelphia while Mrs Foster returns home improved from the hospital. The town finishes a pavement from Bridge Street to J T Elliotts residence and a M E Church family is welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Margaret
Lucille Gullett
Salisbury
L. C. Noble
A. B. Pittman
Florence Handy
Kensington Hospital
W. Philadelphia
Bridge Street
J. T. Elliott
Local Visitors and Household Guests Reported in Marydel
Marydel notices list Elbert and Harry Neese of Wilmington and Easton visiting their parents Rev and Mrs G R Neese. Guests include Myrtle Helen Heather and Emma Robinson with Effa W Heather, A F Heather Tem plyville and M V B Heather at Heather home, George Benny Haydens and George Moore hosts, Olive Stummer, Mary Neese of Dover at home, Wellington Heather recovering from a severe carriage fall, Lena Milbourn of Hagerstown visiting, Taylor Medford Trappe home, and Annie Jump with Dover friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moore
Olive Stummer
Mary Neese
Dover
Wellington Heather
Lena, Milbourn
Hagerstown
Taylor Medford
Trappe
Annie Jump
Man Injured After 12 Foot Fall From Scaffold Near Camo Grove
Mr. Fred Orwell assisting in farm construction near Camo Grove fell about twelve feet from a scaffold and sustained painful injuries. Other notes mention Mrs. Alice Stafford and son James returning from a three month stay with O. B. Stafford of West Hoboken New Jersey. Miss Edith Simpson hosted Miss Mattie Smith of Harrington and Mr. Q Cochran of Dorchester County recently. Mrs. Carroll Thawley and children visited Mrs. James Marvel at Barclay after a weekend with Mrs. Thawley's sister. Mrs. Mary J. Cahall is visiting her daughter Mrs. Thomas Downham in Wyoming Delaware for a week. Miss Eva Thawley entertained her sister Mrs. Coursey Hammond of near Harrington on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Orwell
Camo Grove
Alice Stafford
James
O. B. Stafford
West Hoboken
N. J
Edith Simpson
Mattie Smith
Harrington
Q. Cochran
Dorchester County
Carroll Thawley
Thawley
James Marvel
Barclay
Mary J. Cahall
Thomas Downham
Wyoming
Del
Eva Thawley
Coursey Hammond
Oxford school notes after illness and family losses
The school closed Thursday as Miss Myrtle M Thompson was called home to Oxford for family illness. On Saturday she learned of the deaths of her uncles Captain John Thompson and Milford Thompson who drowned in Chesapeake Bay near Plum Point. Miss Sadie Allen of Denton now leads the school until her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle M. Thompson
Oxford
Captain John Thompson
Milford Thompson
Chesapeake Bay
Plum Point
Joseph Waldis
Norman Scott
Harrington
Sadie Allen
Denton
Thompson
S. M. Liden
Anna Bowdle
Federalsburg
Mrs L M Jones Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs L M Jones leaves Maryland General Hospital after three weeks and returns home Tuesday night. Miss Mamie Kemp of Felton and Mr Harry Bostick of Harrington visited Mr and Mrs J F Quillin on Sunday. Mr Clarence Pritchett of Wilmington visited his parents Mr and Mrs J N Pritchett Saturday and Sunday. Mrs G H Wilson and daughter Anne visit Mrs C E McIlvaine in Philadelphia. Mrs W F Clark returns home after a week with relatives at St Georges. Mr Carroll Pippin of Wilmington visits his father Mrs J Pippin.
83rd annual M P Church conference at Federalsburg
Federalsburg hosts the 83rd annual Methodist Protestant conference with Rev. Charles M. Elderdice leading prep and a full week of devotionals sermons and business sessions. The revival at Milford Del and anticipated pastor changes across the district frame the event, while local hosts prepare ample lodging and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Federalsburg
Charles M. Elderdice
Conference
Iis
Baltimore American
Westminster Theological Seminary
Westminster
C. 2. Nowlin
Lisbon
Sleward County
H. L. Schlinke
Belair
T. H. Wright
Kent Island
Laurel Circuit
G. R. Donaldson
J. L. Nichols
Whaleyville
Worcester County
Daniel W. Austine
Hampden Church
Maryland
S. A. Hoblitzely
Tuisday
A. Norman Ward
Deaths of Rickards Carter and Woffecker in Denton area
Obituaries note the death of Mr Weldon D Rickards at 22 after long tuberculosis illness with a Denton burial and M E Church services. Funeral for Alfred B Carter on his seventieth birthday followed by interment at Concord church yard. Also an obituary for Abraham P Woffecker in Chestertown with son Rev Hoffecker among the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon D. Rickards
Charles T. Rickards
Newman D. Rickards
M. E
E. 2. Roberts
A. Norman Ward
Denton
F. J. Wright
Orrie Trice
Ollie Trice
Edward Creeding
Oron Smith
Clarence Frimpton
Richards
M. E. Church
Ife
Alfred B. Carter
Third District
J.T. Bailey
G. S. Thomas
Concord
Rev
L. Hoffecker
Local residents come and go in weekly notices
Rev Warren Burr and Mrs Burr with two granddaughters were welcomed at St Paul’s with a prepared dinner. James Massey and family depart for Ocean City for summer, owners enlarging their hotel. Thomas Thornton starts as night operator for Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co in Greensboro. Gadd couple from Cordova plan residence here. Lou Schabenger of Dover visited brother T P Green. Ruth Neal, once of Connecticut, visited Elsie Lister. Charles H Pritchett confined to house for two weeks. Edward Mitchell of Norristown spent time with sister Mrs James Reed. J E Walls and sister from Henderson visited R D Clark. Joseph H Bernard plans a dwelling on Railroad Avenue. John Sharp of Ridge ly visited George Sharp. Otis family moved to North East. Dr David Marine of Cleveland was in town. Mrs N Horsey of South Harbor visited Baltimore. Mary Moore spending days in Wilmington. Mrs E C Carter listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Burr
Burr
St. Paul's
James Massey
Ocean City
Thomas Thornton
Farmers and Merchants ‘Telephone Company
Greensboro
Alex. Gadd
Cordova
Gadd
Lou Schabenger
Dover
T. P. Green
Ruth Neal
Connecticut
Elsie Lister
Charles H. Pritchett
Edward Mitchell
Norristown
James Reed
J. E. Walls
Henderson
R. D. Clark
Joseph H. Bernard
Railroad Avenue
John Sharp
Ridgely
George Sharp
J. P. Otis
North East
David Marine
Cleveland, O
N. Horsey
S. H
Baltimore
Mary Moore
Wilmington
E. C. Carter
Mr William Davis Returns Home From Maryland Visit
Mr William Davis spent ten months visiting relatives in Maryland and Delaware and began his journey home to Wilcox Saskatchewan Canada last Wednesday. Miss Edith Noble has returned home after visiting her brother Mr Fred Noble in Jacksonville Florida. Mr and Mrs Howard Dayvis of Easton were at the home of Mr C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Maryland
Delaware
Wilcox
Saskatchewan
Canada
Edith Noble
Fred Noble
Jacksonville
Florida
Howard Dayvis
Easton
Corn-Growing Contest Aims to Boost County Boys
The County School Board plans a corn growing contest open to all boys who attended county schools last year. Prizes total several hundred dollars with a top prize near 100 dollars. Funds come from local citizens led by Addison A. Christian, now with Gimbel Brothers, who subscribes 50 dollars. The program includes seed selection standards and agricultural education through cooperation with state and national departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison A. Christian
Gimbel Brothers
Philadelphia
Caroline Boys
Christian
Caroline Boy
Departments of Agriculture
Orphans Court Grants Letters Testamentary and Appointments
Tuesday session before Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood granted letters testamentary to Ida W Johnson. Appointments to appraise personal estates made for Willard C Todd Louis Roach Edward Williams Alfred Cannon PF W Carey and Thomas Wright. Notices to creditors ordered. Final ratification on sale of real estate for Alesine P Mowbray. Administrators appointed for Robert Johnson Matthew Lawless deceased. Annie Seeders executrix presented inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark
Liden
Fleetwood
Ida W. Johnson
Willard C. Todd
Louis Roach
Alesine P. Mowbray
Washington J. Stant
Robert Johnson
Edward Williams
Alfred Cannon
Annie Seeders
Beniah T. Seeders
Matthew Lawless, Jr
Matthew Lawless
PF. W. Carey
Thomas Wright
Colonial Money From Delaware
Old colonial Delaware currency in Denton owned by John S. Barnhart includes four five six and ten shillings notes. Signatures Jno Kinley Thos Collins and James Sykes appear on indented bills dated January 1 1776 under act of General Assembly. Notes measure 3 by 3 inches and were printed on heavy parchment. Collectors of colonial items would highly value these pieces used by Delawareans 134 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Barnhart
Denton
Jno
W. Kinley
Thos. Collins
James Sykes
General Assembly
New Castle
Kent
Sussex
Delaware
George the 3d
Minister Jaggard Takes New Post at Preston
The New Methodist Episcopal minister Rev. Mr. Jaggard moves from Ellendale Galestown Smith's Island Bethel Berlin Chesapeake City Silverbrook Albuquerque N. M. Borman Millington to Preston. He will lead regular services on his new charge tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaggard
Ellendale
Galestown
Smith's Island
Bethel
Berlin
Chesapeake City
Silverbrook
Albuquerque
N. M
Borman
Millington
Revival ends as 21 souls seek Christ
Emanuel Baptist Church closed revival services with Rev H P East assisting. Twenty one professions of faith resulted from two weeks of meetings. Law and Order Society elected a new president after Rev W E Habbart left M E Church for Crisfield. Armour Co orders eighteen carloads of sugar for berry season amid looming crop prospects. Maryland Day observed with Dr Cain as speaker. Potatoes planted widely. Dr Herr plans seventeen acres. Local firms expand capacity and prepare warehouses for Armour fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridasly
Emanuel Baptist Church
H. P. East
Law and Order Society
W. E. Habbart
M. E. Church
Crisfield Church
E. Coblentz
The
Reformed Church
Armour Co
Maryland
Dr. Cain
Washington College
Clergy Moves and Local Socials Reported in Rock Hall Area
Rev. and Mrs. L. P. Corkran depart for new appointment at Rock Hall. Rev. J. W. Prettyman and family arrive with warm welcome. Wedding of Harry Wright and Addie Jarrell at Preston. Mrs. Geo. T. Hobby and Laura guests of Centreville relatives. Mrs. Givan ill with pneumonia in Wilmington hospital. Social visits among Palmyra, Wilmington, and surrounding towns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Corkran
Rock Hall
J. W. Prettyman
Dr. Rowe
W. L. Thompson
Harry Wright
Addie Jarrell
Preston
Geo. T. Hobby
Laura
John Friel
Centreville
Givan
D. J. Givan
Wilmington
Robert Palmer
Fisher
Marion Sherwood
Anna Holt
Easton
Wmn. P. Fleming
Noble Jarrell
Goldsboro
Hl. W. B. Rowe
Lillian Mancha
Philadelphia
Alma E. Thompson
Mattie Pennington
Millington
Grace Greenlee
A. L. Duffey
Hobbs Barn Fire Damages Property and Insurance Details
John H Merriken's barn and contents in Hobbs burned Wednesday of last week with an estimated loss near 150 dollars and 90 dollars insured. Several buildings were threatened by flames. Miss Josephine Kreiner of Arlington visited Mr G L Japp and Mrs Nellie Smith and plans a longer stay. Local business remains active with a high brick demand and oat-seeding prep on Hughes farm. P O Sparks of Denton is building a 30 by 26 foot barn for Hobbs Manufacturing. Christian Endeavor led by Mrs E M Willey discussed Home Mission. Hobbs Manufacturing employs workers on tomato braced baskets. The Ames Ladies Aid met with Mrs Susanna Smith. Maryland Horticultural Society will meet at the Ren nett Hotel in Baltimore on April de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Merriken
Hobbs
Josephine Kreiner
Arlington
G. L. Japp
Nellie Smith
Kreiner
Hughes
P. O. Sparks
Denton
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Christian Endeavor
E. M. Willey
Ames
Susanna Smith
Laymen Missionary Movement Organizes Denton Convention
Denton hosts a May laymen convention in Denton May 6 and 16 with lectures by Japanese minister Minakuchi and state secretary David H. Brown. Officers named include Henry R. Lewis chairing and T Pliny Fisher as vice chair. aim to engage county residents in church organization and world issues. Also notes upcoming Latter Rain Convention at Bible Holiness Chapel. assignments for other pastors and a St Mary’s Guild market on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denton
Yutaka Minakuchi
Minakuchi
David H. Brown
T. Pliny Fisher
W. J. D. Lucas
A. R. Wright
Benjamin H. Johnson
Ferdinand Baynard
Richard T. Carter
J.W. Huffington
A. N. Ward
R. BP. Taylor
Preston
Bible Holiness Chapel
Bessie F. Reed
Wilmington
Del
Alpheus S. Mowbray
Asbury Methodist Church
Smyrna
North Capitol
Christ Church
Jay Gibson Gantt
St. Mary's Guild
H. A. G. Westerfield
Westerfield
M. E. Church
Horse causes wreck near Williston Church
On Sunday Mr. E P Foote his wife and son rode home from Williston Church when a passing auto spooked the horse. The buggy was broken and Mr Foote was thrown between the wheels but not hurt. Mrs J W Thawley and daughter Catherine of Preston are visiting her parents the Hignatts. Emma Kunkle of Harrisburg has returned home after a stay with Mrs Banks. Mrs Lillian Sullivan and Miss Tansy Oberly visit relatives in town. Mr Aron Mann of Pennsylvania guests of the Banks. Dr David Marine of Cleveland visited relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Foote
Williston Church
Foote
J. W. Thawley
Catherine
Preston
0. M. Hignatt
Emma Kunkle
Harrisburg
Andrew Banks
Lillian Sullivan
Tansy Oberly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Willard H. Hintean
Crothers
Charles B. Lloyd
Talbot
Roads Comission
Nuttle Hardwire Company
Trancis W. Janney
T. R. Fisher
L. Prank Bloxsom
Tuckahee Neck
Senator Sagebrush
Journal
Wright
Miss Jarrell
David F. King
Town
Laura Wright
W.J. Norris
Margaret Todd
Dorchester
Pearl Clark
Felton
Ora Carroll
S. S. Melaney
J. M. Shieridan
John Foster
Miss Parks
Virgie Williams
T. O. Jefferson
Ruth
Donald Jefferson
Burrsville
Smithville
Federalsbirg
Wednisday
George W. Haddaway
F. T. Tage
F.C. Klein
John M. Holmes, Jr
Webster M. Strayer
Hubbel
Board of Ministerial Education
George R. Brown
Louis Randall
Oui
Frank T. Benson
J. Earle Maloy
Board of Home Missions
C. H. Beck
Board of Foreign Missions
Fred C. Klein
Sherman Phillips
Messers
E. J. Paige
H. C. Staley
R. Semple Rowe
F.C. Ricin
James W. Gray
Joseph A.weigand
Board of Finance
Ifa
Fred P. Adkins
David L. Greenfield
M. Bates Stephens
Wiliam D. Litsinger
Ministerial Relief Association
Mr. Christian
R. A. James
Charleston
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
NEW Methodist Episcopal
Wilmer Jaggard
Hilsboro
Maryland Horticultural Society
Rennett
Laymen'’s Missionary Movement
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