Easter Millinery and Sale Notices in Denton
Local notices advertise Easter millinery at Melvaine & Sister's Haines and specials on hats and veils. Samuel Griffin to sell a horse and buggy next Tuesday. Court actions include a $5,000 verdict for John Lansdon over a railway injury and a Talbot court dog bite settlement. A box social and upcoming sales of real estate and a Masonic Hall comedy are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvaine & Sister’ S
Blackiston’ S
MeIlvaine & Sister's
Samuel Griffin
Millnery
Warren
Clong
J. W. Johnson
Denton
Albert G. ‘Towers
Vaughn G. Todd
Todd
Garey’s School
J. W. Johnon
Mud
Cmory Kimmey
Greenlee
Love Point
Western Maryland College
Queen Anne
Masonic Hall
Frank T. Benon
Lords of Creation
David [Line
Greensboro
Joseph H. Bernard
Bernard
Kline
T. Alan Goldsborough
A. G. Towers
Charles Engle
Dover Bridge
Talbot County
Easton
Matrons of
Methodism
Moses Lillyblossom
Smith & Walls
Lawrence Gardner
Methodist Protestant Conference Opens in Baltimore Region
The M P Conference begins April 7 at St John s Church in Baltimore with Rev J M Sheridan likely to be reelected as president. A public temperance meeting is set for April 6 led by William H Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League. The program features sermons, addresses by regional religious leaders, and reports from committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
St. Paul
Twenty-seventh Streets
Balimore
J. M. Sheridan
Wm. H. Anderson
Anti-saloon League
Douglas Mackenzie
Harford Theological Seminary
William Shaw
Christian Endeavor
Boston
C. H. Hubbell
D. D
Our Young People’s Work Board
Adrian, Mich
G. W. Haddaway
Thomas A. Murray
N. T. Meginnis
D Baltimore
A. W. Mather
Eastern Sunday School Conference
S. McLane Brown
S. F. Cassen
L. A. Bennett
J. MM. Gill
J. L Ward
LC. D. Stone
W. 5
Phillips
Profit In Grading Seed Corn
The Department of Agriculture promotes grading seed corn to raise yields. Dr Barrow led experiments showing 3 to 5 bushels per acre gains in the first year, improving over time. Government urges use of best seed and uniform planting to ensure stands and proper spacing. Farmers who grade seed and select seed will enjoy bumper crops of the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Barrow
Interesting School Meeting at Caroline High School
A joint meeting of teachers and trustees of the public schools was held in the Caroline High School assembly hall on Saturday, organized by Superintendent Noble and attended by many school patrons. Speakers included Cal Albert W. Sisk and others, with M. Oates Stephens and Dr. Thomas H. Lewis among those addressing subjects, the final talk focusing on the English tongue lasting over an hour. Lunch followed at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ijnteresting
Caroline High School
Noble
Cal
Albert W. Sisk
Thomas A. Smith
Thomas S. Holt
J. Gibson Gantt
M. Oates Stephens
Thomas H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Denton Social Note Highlights Regional Moves
Personal mentions list several Denton area residents and visitors: H K Tubbs returns from Florida health trip, J Wilbur Johnson plans Michigan return after business closing, Miss Quidort of Federalsburg aids in Denton telephone exchange, Mrs James E Phillips of Philadelphia visits Caroline relatives, Pulaski Powell improved after hospital stay, and George H Parks family relocate to Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Tubbs
Florida
Denton
J. Wilbur Johnson
Michigan
Local Social Notes From Choptank And Nearby Areas
Preston and Mrs Allie Cooper of Denton and Mrs Clarence Smith of Hurlock visited their parents at Choptank last week Haverlands ministress gave an entertainment there last Saturday night Dr William T Kelley and wife and Mrs E T Moore are recovering from grip Capt W H H Perry left for a month in Monterey and San Francisco William A Whiteley went to Pittsville Va for a millwright post Mrs John Skinner and daughter visiting George Poole Rev Edwin Gardner preached his farewell sermon Miss Edith Noble and Miss Maud Noble visited Baltimore last week and Mrs J H Barrow spent part of the week in Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Allie Cooper
Denton
Clarence Smith
Hurlock
O. C. Blades
Haverland
Choptank
Wm. T. Kelley
E. T. Moore
A. R. Tyler
Frostburg
Edwin Gardner
J. H. Barrow
Philadelphia
Edith
Maud Noble
Baltimore
Local residents and visitors noted in period greetings
Henderson Mrs C H Clayville and two sons return home after visiting her mother in Baltimore. Amos Coffin of Crum Lynne and Edward Coffin of Wyoming visit their mother Mrs E I Coffin. G H Wilson stays with sister in Philadelphia. Herman Dill of Wilmington visits father near town. Cora Downes of Harrington visits sister Flora Slay. Da Pritchett returns home after visit with Al Colgrove. W W Wyatt visits Philadelphia. Doctor Haymaker of Ridgely spends a day in town. Joseph Raymond visits Baltimore. Now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
B. F. Dill
Cora Downes
Harrington
Flora Slay
da Pritchett
al. Colgrove
W. W. Wyatt
Philadelphia
Doctor Haymaker
Ridgely
Joseph Raymond
Baltimore
Mrs. Rachel Onins Dies at Queen Anne Home
Mrs. Rachel Onins wife of George Onins a retired farmer of Queen Anne died Wednesday morning after a lingering illness at her home. She was 66 and a Methodist. Funeral held at her home Friday, interment at Viola Delaware. Rev. Corkran and Rev. Bernard aided in services. Many local residents and families noted her community ties and the two towns welcomed returning ministers.
Local Notes Hit by Fire and Travel Updates
Miss H Hutchins a trained Baltimore nurse attending Mrs Frank Wilson of Chestnut Grove returned by Wednesday's early train from Hobbs. A storehouse owned by Mr C M Murphy narrowly escaped destruction by fire last Tuesday sparked by a traction engine. Mrs H M Taylor and daughter Audreyleigh of Baltimore visited Mrs Taylor's sister Mrs Chas Howard. Miss Brady Willoughby of near Andersontown went to Fruitland to work as milliner. Messrs C H Nuttle and J Milbourn of Washington spent Sunday in Andersontown and returned Monday via Baltimore. Miss Nettie Satterfield of near here left last Saturday for Virginia. Mr J R Chaffinch returned to Dickinson College last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbes
H. Hutchins
Baltimore
Frank Wilson
Chestnut Grove
Hobbs
C. M. Murphy
H. M. Taylor
Audreyleigh
Fruitland
Messrs
C. H. Nuttle
J. Milbourn
Washington
Andersontown
Nettie Satterfield
Near Here
Virginia
J. R. Chaffinch
Dickinson College
Denton Peninsula Automobile Show Scheduled Next Week
An automobile gala unfolds at the Denton garage on April 6 8 and 9 with models from Buick Cadillac Ford Franklin International Maxwell Overland Regal Reo Schacht and others. More than fifty cars worth thousands will be on display along with auto supplies from James G B Davy Co of Baltimore. Robinson's Orchestra from Wilmington will perform daily. low rate four day rail tickets are offered by M D W Railroad and expert Carris of New York will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Buick
Cadillac
Ford
Franklin
International
Maxwell
Overland
Regal
Reo
Schacht
James G. B. Davy & Co
Baltimore
Robinson's Orchestra
Wilmington
Peninsula
Carris
New York
San Francisco
Death of Thomas Robinson at 73 in Burrsville
Mr Wim Thomas Robinson died at his home near Burrsville on Thursday March 25 after a two week illness from multiple diseases. He was 73 years, 8 months and 16 days old. Funeral held at his late home last Saturday with Rev. Thomas Sard officiating. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Survived by wife and numerous children including William B. Robinson Ingleside, Thomas H. Robinson near Burrsville, Harry C. Robinson Ridgely, Charlie B. Robinson Goldsboro, William E. Blackburn Hollidaysburg, Mrs Elersey Hughes Ingleside, Mrs William E. Reed Henderson, Mrs D. Norman Hopkins near here, Aldin B. Robinson, and Mary B. Robinson. Also Homer Melvin and John Smith escaped injury when a hitching ground incident caused a carriage to demolish. Laura V. Stafford and Lyman Porter have resumed studies at State Normal School West Chester Pa. Mrs J A Baughley in Denton nursing her son Clifford ill with grip. Mrs Mary J. Cahall returned from visit with Wyoming and Harrington friends.
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William C. Mentzer
The
Free Press
State Sanitarium
Easton
Mr. Mentzer
Louis H. Seth
Annie LC. Moore
David Moore
Messrs. Tyson and
Karcher
Greensboro
R. T. Tyson
C. B. Jarman
Maryland
M. P
Baltimore
Tyson
Jennie S. Halstead
Connecticut
Wilmington
John Ornett
Evelyn
R. R. Shull
J. P. Otis
M. EL
E. H. Maley
R. L. Hicks
Virginia Roe
Townsend
T. WH. Jarman
Charles Boston
Cedar Grove
Hayden Wheatley
Reliance
Mildred Harris
Harry Moore
Philadelphia
Enffa Hallett
T. F. Dobson
J. H. Beauchamp
Rachel Dornham Onins
George Onins
Queen Anne
Onins
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. P. Corkran
Viola
Del
Howard Pritchett
Mr. Bernard
Indian Head
Charles County
St. Paul's P. E. Church
Bernard
LL P. Corkran
John F. Russom
Mary Russom
C.H. Dean
M. E. Church
South
H. W. B. Rowe
Downes
Preston
Master Robert
Addie Jarrell
Goldsboro
Harry Clark
Eli Smith
Southern Methodist Conference
Nan Fleming
Wilmington Business College
Moore
John B. Taylor
Queenstown
Taylor
Marion Woooters
Inlaw
Arthur Wooters
Bell Connelly
Annie Moore
Robly Hackett
Misses Hackett
Washington, D. C
Jennie Fleming
Anna Fleming
St. Paul's P. E
Wilbur P. Clark
John J.taylor
George W. Townsend
Stockton
Lizzie
Ella Fisher
Smith
Asten
Edward
Bowens
Naomi
Lucille Rolph
F. Willis
Penn's Grove
N. J
George Co. Moore
Laura Mason
W. L. Mason
James Barwick
California
Inia
Ethel Holt
Robert Jarrell, Sr
HI. W. B. Rowe
J.A. Mackintosh
Vera Rolph
Sadlersville
Anna Evans
C. S. Stanton
David Knotts
G. Wilbur Rolph
E. L. Thompson
G. Lawrence Wilson
Burrsville
Wim
Thomas Robinson
Thomas Sard
Thomas H. Robinson
Harry C. Robinon
Ridgely
Charlie B. Robinson
William E. Blackburn
Hollidaysburg
William E. Reed
Henderson
D. Norman Hopkins
Near Hiere
Aldin
Robinson
Mary B. Robinson
Homer Melvin
John Smith
Union M. P. Church
Laura V. Stafford
Lyman Porter
State Normal School
West Chester
J. AB. Baughley
Denton
Clifford
Mary J. Cahall
Wyoming
Harrington
Mowbray Family Obituary and Local Notices in Federalsburg
Jacob and Sarah Mowbray of Federalsburg died suddenly from hemorrhage of the lungs. Three sisters survive. Funeral held at Methodist Protestant Church with Red Men service. Tierman Sull and Gertie Noble wed at Rev. Holt's residence on Academy avenue. Brass band reorganized to plan new music. Rev W D Kennedy preached at M C Church and Friendship. Ice plant operating. imaginations of coal refrigerators rise among housekeepers. Will White of Bladesville and Robert Messenger visit. Winnie Davis of Baltimore visits relatives nearby. Dr R K Jefferson listed as sick. New machine shop planned on Noble & Cddington land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Claude
Jacob
Sarah Mowbray
Harry Turner
Mary
Blanche Mowbray
Tierman Sull
Gertie
Charles Noble
T. 5. Holt
Academy Avenue
W. D. Kennedy
M. C
Friendship
W. M. Wright
T. K. Chambers
LB. F. Nichols
Noble & Cddington
Will White
Bladesville
Robert Messenger
Hickman Baseball Box Social Planned in Peters Hall
The Hickman team will hold a box social in Peters hall on Saturday evening April 3 inviting all. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Notable visitors Mrs. Mary W Noble Mrs. M E Peters Mrs Zeb Fountain and Miss Lillian Pattin met Federalsburg relatives recently. Mr Edward Brown sustained serious injuries playing baseball last Saturday. Mrs Wim Croll was in Baltimore this week buying spring millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Peters’ Hall
Mary W. Noble
M. E. Peters
Zeb, Fountain
Lillian Pattin
Federalsburg
Edward Brown
Wim. Croll
Baltimore
In Memoriam W T Robinson Remembrance Verse
In loving remembrance of my darling father W T Robinson who departed this life March 25 1909 aged 73 years g months 2 weeks and 2 days Gone but not forgotten Gone to Jesus to that bright home above by his daughter Reed carries a devotional tribute noting his passing and eternal rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Robinson
Jesus
Ld, Reed
Real Estate Transfers and March Marriage Licenses
Real estate transfers recorded in March list numerous deeds with buyers, sellers, acreage, districts, and prices including Carter to Hammond 40 acres. Towers to Towers 45. Stevens to Eilwanger 75. Meredith to Meredith 65. Culbreth to Pip pin 248. and many more. Marriage licenses issued in March include Murphy with Camper and several other couples such as Cohee with Miller and Rummell with Ischer through to Rogers notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Carter
H. E. Hammond
T. Fred Towers
Wim. F. Towers
Lighth
H. F. Stevens
J. E. Eilwanger
C. 5. Meredith and Others To John Meredith
D. M. BR. Culbreth
James H. Pippin
Wilmer Parker
Et. al
Greenbury Harris
Wim. B. Nuttle
Wm. H. Jones
John T. Dennis Et. al
Alice P. Saunders
J. W. Funk
Geo. F. Sutzman
Mary C. Wright
Wilmer
Noble
Federalsburg
Marietta Anthony
Jas. R. Butler
Isaac Jester
Winnie FE. Alford
Mollie I. Murphy
J. M. Everngam
Robert 9. Clark
Mary C. Hutchinson
Denton
Lula Henry Et. al
Rosa Henry
G. W. Thawley
D. K. Crouse
Siath
Alexander Noble
George Schevel
D. M. R. Culbreth
Arrington
Clement Drake
George A. Wright
Wm. Price
Burt Hobbs
Greensboro
Wim. A Cohee
F. P. Stafford
Lawrence B. Towers
Marion H. Downes
Richard Andrew
Lawrence
Orphans' Court Proceedings Record Actions and Appointments
In Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Edward E Goslin administrator of A Pierce Redhead presented separate debts and accounts including interest on deposits. first and partial administration accounts approved and passed. dividend ordered. William Jones will admitted to probate. letters testamentary granted to Thomas H and William E Jones. bond approved. Cooper and Wharton appointed approisers. creditors notice ordered. Grace Todd and Madison Towers presented interest and first and final accounts of Vaughn G Todd administration, approved. A G Towers, attorney. Charles Anna Cook executrix presented separate debts and distribution accounts, all approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Edward E. Goslin
A. Pierce Redhead
William Jones
Albert G. Towers
Thomas H
William E. Jones
W. L. Cooper
W. C. Wharton
Grace Todd
Madison Towers
Vaughn G.todd
A. G. Towers
Charles Anna Cook
MDP
Hutchinson
Poor Fishing Season Hits Choptank River Fishermen
Fishermen report another poor run of shad and herring in the upper Choptank. Long decline over 20 years leaves shad scarce and herring dwindling, with critics blaming pound nets and nets near the river mouth that block fish passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Dorchester
Court Opens Monday With Few Civil Cases Listed
The court session begins next Monday with only two civil matters on the docket. William R. Dulin sues the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway for damages over a mule killed at a crossing, alleging the engineer could have slowed to avoid the accident. Frederick Hennig sues Lewis N. Hill for slander damages. Several criminal cases are expected, and a long list of jurors is named for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Dulin
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Dulin
T. Alan Goldsborough
Henry R. Lewis, Esq
Messrs
Seth & Shehan
Frederick Hennig
Lewis N. Hill
Talbot County
I T
Col. J. C. Mulliken
Roads and towns in Caroline from early Maryland history
The 1807 description by Joseph Scott details Caroline County on the Eastern Shore with 205343 acres, towns Denton Greensborough Beartown Hillsborough and Mount Pleasant, rivers Choptank Tuckahoe Marshy Hope and Chop Tank, population in 1790 and 1800, and notes on soil elevation and roads. It quotes a road description praising natural roads with sand that sinks when wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware
Joseph Scott
Philadelphia
Caroline County
Castern Shore
Kent
Sussex
Queen Anne County
Dorchester
Tuckahoe Creek
Choptank River
Talbot County
Tuckahoe
Denton
Choptank Creek
Chestertown
Washington City
Greensborough
Beartown
Greenleury (Sic
Euston
Hillsborough
Mount Pleasant
Scott
Baltimore
Kent County
Dover
Duck Creek
Smyrna
Milford
Frederica
Camden
Obituary notices from Hobbs and surrounding areas
Mrs Belle J Willey aged 68 died at her Hobbs home from heart trouble after a brief illness while sitting on a lounge. She was a Methodist Protestant and widow of William H Willey with a son Edward M Willey and siblings including Laura Cohee. James R Butler aged 55 died near Denton from pneumonia after a relapse amid severe weather. funeral held at his late residence with Rev Thomas Sard officiating. Goldsborough Butler, son of the deceased, had been killed in Baltimore four years earlier. William H Bullock died near Hickman on March 26 while sowing clover seed. funeral held March 23 at Concord. several children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle J. Willey
William H. Willey
Hobbs
Willey
Methodist Protestant Church
Miss Maloney
Edward Maloney
Williston
Edward M. Willey
Robert C. Maloney
Laura Cohee
George W. Cohee
James R. Butler
Denton
Thomas Sard
Central Church
Butler
Goldsborough Butler
Baltimore
William H. Bullock
Hickman
Bullock
Concord
Maryland’s Great Weilers in Poe and Key’s Patriot Verse
In a speech Rev. J Gibson Gantt extols Edgar Allan Poe for his unique genius and spiritual depth. He lauds Francis Scott Key and James Ryder Randall for patriotic anthems “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Maryland, My Maryland,” and honors Folger McKinsey as a homeborn bard whose hearthside poetry stirs love of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Weilers
J. Gibson Gantt
Edgar
Allen Poe
Francis Scott Key
James Ryder Randall
Folger McKinsey
Poe
Key
Randall
Home
Old
Fogler McKinsey
Bentztown
Concord Society Notices and Local Weathermen
Concord reports William H. Lord and W. R. Fountain back from a Western Shore visit to oversee Rockfountain lime kilns. Luther Griffith and son Oran of Henderson stayed with John L. Stevens. J. D. Neal’s house receives exterior and interior work by C. E. Beachamp. Mrs J Ben Welch hosted the Epworth League on March 26. Cannon family left for a new home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William H. Lord
W. R. Fountain
Luther Griffith
Oran
Henderson
John L. Stevens
J. D. Neal
C. E. Beachamp
J. Ben Welch
Epworth League
Cannon
Goldsboro Bank Holds Inaugural Stockholders Meeting
The first stockholders and directors meeting of the Goldsboro Bank incorporated was held last Thursday. By laws were adopted and stock certificates issued. Directors elected officers: Franklin P Medford president, Robert Jarrell Sr vice president, Charles Jerrell secretary, Robert Jarrell Jr cashier, T Alan Goldsborough attorney. The bank will open for business on April 35th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
The
Goldsboro Bank, Incorporated
Franklin P
Medford
Robert Jarrell, Sr
Charles Jerrel
Robert Jarrell, Jr
T. Alan Goldsborough
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Southern Methodist
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
A. W. Lightbourne
E. FL. Hoffecker
Hoffecker
Dover Square Opera House
Morgan
East Baltimore
Elv. Regester
F. J. Prettyman
Calvary-Trinity Church
Benson
St. Paul's Church
Hillsboro
Weir
Mr. Gantt
Caroline County Land Records
Gers
Jacob Fravers
Mary E. Gould
Wm. G. Lamb
Chas. H. O' Day
F. B. Sweeney
George L. Clark
Robert E. Pippin
Isaac H. Truitt
Thomas H. Butler
Chas. E. Noble
Wm. J. Faulkner
C. E. Nichols
Samuel L. Milby
Caleb ] Todd
Janes W. Thawley
F. Albert DeFord
F. Edward Jarrell
W. F. Pennington
W. D. Satterfield
W. L. Breeding
A. C. Reber
George W. Morris
Harper Lane
Gilbert Swann
John A. Sigler
J. Allen Cherry
Frank McCloud
James T. Kemp
Walter J. Kelley
Andrew Towers
T. H. Everngam
C. Harvey Towers
W. T. Hignutt
J. W. Warren
Carter Block
Directoire
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