Local notices from Denton area spring events and meetings
Local items include April openings at McIlvaine and Sister's and a millinery display by Miss Jennie Stafford, a Williston oyster supper, and a Denton doctor visit date updated. Also reported are a caroline county protest for a new Burrsville land purchase, a busseent for New Bridge baseball, and a Talbot circuit court divorce hearing for Mrs Addie R Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIlvaine & Sister's
FE. W. Deen
Burrsville
Denton
C. H. Clough
Nuttle Hardware Co
McIlvaine
Jennie Stafford
Williston
B. B. Brown
Brick Hotel
Hany T. Stallings
Baltimore
Harmony M. E. Church
Chestnut Grove
Concord
George Pepper
Newridge
Apulio
New Bridge
W. T. Bradley
J. W. Johnson
Carter Block
Nest Week
Falbot Board
Tuckahoe Bridge
General Assembly
Immigration Bureau
J. Boon Dukes
Caroline County
Bureau
Howard D. Adams
David A. Clark
Masonic Hall
St. Mary's Guild
Christ Church
Circuit Court
Talbot County
Adkins
Addie R. Love
Walter M. Love
P. R. Fisher
Love Point
Fort Carroll
Clark
Lazaretto Light
Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated in Denton
The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Jones was marked at their Denton home with all ten children present from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and elsewhere. They received many gifts as relatives and friends joined in the family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Jones
Denton
Beasley
Emily DeFord
Eva
M. Sates Stephens
Mary Roe
Walter J. Roe
Baltimore
Wm. Phillips
Gladys
Hazel
Wilmington
Clyde Spivey
Suffolk
N. M. Raleigh
F. C. O'Meara
Escanaba
Michigan
Carthage
Missouri
Sallie Fleetwood
Waverly
I. T. Fleetwood
J. E. W. Bryning
Chas. L. Cahall
Philadelphia
George A. Deakyne
B. L. Lewis
Harrington
George I. Nichols
Greensboro
Mary Griffin
Hoboken
N. J
James A. Trazzare
James A. Stephens
Crisfield
Caroline
Ernest Downes
Queen Anne's
Thurday
Nettie Collins
Cambridge
May Dean
M. Bates Smith
Georgia Anthony
Parnell Fleetwood
Virginia
Free tree seedlings offered by State Forester program
The State Forester announces a free distribution of a few thousand black locust and hardy catalpa trees from the State Experiment Station for landowners who plant them per directions. Two hundred one year old seedlings will be sent per applicant, with charges paid by the recipient for express and planting guidance. Applications should be sent to the State Forester Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland describing soil conditions to ensure proper tree type. Public schools may request small trees for Arbor Day by mail with twenty five cents for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Experiment Station
State Forester
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Maryland
William H Harding Sr dies at 79 in Preston home
William H Harding Sr aged 79 died early Thursday at his daughter's Preston home after a six week old porch fall caused internal injuries. He leaves seven children including William H Harding Jr Bethlehem and James E Harding Easton, plus Mrs. Thomas McGill Baltimore and Mrs. William H Cheezum Bethlehem. Funeral held yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesston
William H. Harding
William Hi
Cheezum
Preston
William H. Harding, Jr
Bethlehem
James E. Harding
Easton
Silas W. Harding
Smithson
John M. Harding
Philadelphia
Thomas McGill
Baltimore
William T. Carroll
William H. Cheezum
R. M. Burgess
Johnson Bros
T. H. Todd
O. L. Wright
W. C. Bradley
Hurlock
Norman Ledman
Federalsburg
Burton Proctor
New York
Nisses Maud and
Inez Noble
Nellie Harris
Miss Shaw
J. F. Flaharty
Shields
Subscribe for the Journal and County News
A plea for readers to subscribe to the Journal and its county news section. The notice emphasizes access to local stories, updates, and community events through a paid subscription. It cites ongoing coverage and hope for sustained reporting across the region.
Ridgely News and Local Updates From Kent Island to Ruthsburg
Dr Kemp of Kent Island made a record auto run to Ridgely for a home consultation with Dr Richards at Willard Jones's house where Viola Jones was seriously ill but slightly improved. C W Smith & Son won a contract to build a dwelling for Mrs A C Jump near Ruthsburg with plans by Milton C Simith Jr. J I Tlemmons of Hemmons and Temple plans to travel to South Carolina to buy strawberries for New York dealers. Greensboro youths hosted an entertainment at Simons Hall for the Greensboro band, profits aiding the band. Local farmers prepare to plant a large strawberry crop, larger patches anticipated by top growers. Miss Myrtle Pearsall, treated at Johns Hopkins, shows marked improvement. Dr Walton M Carmine of this place intends to locate in Queens Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Kemp
Kent Island
Richards
Willard Jones
Viola
C. W. Smith & Son
A. C. Jump
Ruthsburg
Milton C. Simith
J. I. Tlemmons
Hemmons & Temple
South Carolina
New York
Greensboro
Simon's Hall
Myrtle Pearsaul
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Walton M. Carmine
Queenstown
Williston Oyster and Meat Supper Planned in Hall
Williston residents announce an oyster and meat supper in the hall on West Friday and Saturday evenings the 16th and 11th of April with cake and cream. Mr TL P Fisher of Denton will speak on temperance. A guessing contest called A Trip Around the World offers a prize. Barn and contents on Mrs Carrie Crosby’s farm near Williston burned last Saturday night, loss about 225 dollars. Bennie Maloney dies prompting a school funeral at Concord M E Church. Fishermen report several shad as season starts two weeks earlier than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
TL P. Fisher
Denton
Carrie Crosby
W. E. Scott
Bennie Maloney
Concord M. E. Church
Social Roundup Highlights Local Visitors and Anearby Incident
Henderson and Dr Downes Mrs from Preston and Miss Katharine McShane of Baltimore were guests of Miss Anna Price. Mrs S S James and Master Theodore Cartwright returned to New York after a pleasant visit. Farmer Fred Losch near town was injured when a horse ran over him on Wednesday. Mrs Sallie Ayres of Glassboro NJ visited her mother Mrs Catharine Arrants. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs R H Dill's home. Cora Smith of Dover spent part of the week with Lola Jones. Elsie Smith of Burrsville visited Bertie Dill. G H Wilson of Aberdeen visited town over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Downes
Preston
Katharine McShane
Baltimore
Anna Price
S. S. James
Theodore Cartwright
New York
Fred Losch
Sallie Ayres
Glassboro
N. J
Catharine Arrants
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. H. Dill
Cora Smith
Dover
Lola Jones
Elsie Smith
Burrsville
Bertie Dill
G. H. Wilson
Aberdeen
Marriage Licenses Issued In Various Maryland Counties
Marriage licenses were issued for William J. Collins and Virginia Gardner in Bethlehem. George F. Lane of Queen Anne's County with Hattie D. Daffin of American Corner. Ernest E. Lister of Hobbs with Lillie Griffith of Denton. Jacob E. Ellwanger of Denton with Addie M. Porter of Burrsville. Chas. T. Schlegel with Mary A. Moore of Ridgely. Percy Chambers with Margaret O. Young of Hillsboro. Arthur Harris with Estella Webb. Shadrick N. Baynard with Mollie J. Satterfield of Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Collins
Virginia Gardner
Bethlehem
Geo. F. Lane
Queen Anne's County
Hattie D. Daffin
American Corner
Ernest E. Lister
Hobbs
Lillie Griffith
Denton
Jacob E. Ellwanger
Addie M. Porter
Burrsville
Chas
T. Schlegel
Mary A. Moore
Ridgely
Percy Chambers
Margaret O. Young
Hillsboro
Arthur Harris
Estella Webb
Williston
Shadrick N. Baynard
Mollie J. Satterfield
Court Begins Next Monday with Noted Civil and Criminal Docket
The circuit court session opens Monday with six civil appearances, 32 civil trials, one civil appeal, and 24 criminal cases. Key actions include suit over real estate trespass in Denton, ejectment disputes in Kenton, a damages claim for a 1905 train incident injuring Miss Karabinos, and several cases against Diamond State Telephone for pole neglect. Jurors from eight districts are listed along with lead attorneys for the major filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
John FE
Ingle
Mary J. Brow
William J. Brown
Triass
Clark
Deen
Owens
Ada C. Hobby
George T. Hobby, Jr
Jacob Hammer
Margaret Hammer
T. Pliny Fisher
Denton
Howard Bryant
Richard A. Miller, Jr
Baltimore
Henry R. Lewis
Harry R. Merriken
Elbert C. Foster
Towers and Goldsborough
James ‘T. Raughley
Shadrachir Raughley
George W. Raughley
Towers
Lewis
Diamond State Telephone Company
Preston
Choptank
Preston-Choptank
Poplar Neck Road
T. Alan Goldsborough
Ralph P. Poole
Thomas I. Redhead
Fred 2. Owens
Jennie Morrow
P. E. & W. Railroad Co
Oak Grove
Del
Albert G. Towers
Lattimore
Moore
H. Clay Hobbs
J. L Exerngam
Harry 3. Mason
Edward W. Neal
C. N. Fountain
G. Neighbors
Alva F. Blades
Burton Proctor
J. F. Ledman
A. J. Messick
J. T. Williams
Joseph P. Harris
Wm. J. Bryan
Charles
Orphans Court Proceedings Probate and Guardianship Actions
In the Orphans Court last Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood pres ent the will of Robert B Culbreth deceased for probate. David M R Culbreth MD is appointed executor. Della R Jones guardian to her children presented accounts of guardianship which were passed. Letters of administration on the personal estate of Lemuel R Diggins deceased were granted to Joseph L Diggins. Bond filed and approved. Carroll Elliott and Warren Tribbett appointed appraisers. Notice to creditors ordered. Daniel K Crouse guardian to Jonas King presented his bond which was approved. Levi King guardian to Levi C King junior presented his bond which was approved. James Jr Morgan Jr and Mary F Nassey executors of Evan J Morgan deceased presented an Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate which were approved and order to sell granted. John F E Wilson guardian to James A H Garey tendered his resignation which was accepted by the court. William B Nuttle executor of Tilghman Nuttle deceased presented receipts from the distributees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Robert B. Culbreth
Sarah G. Culbreth
David M. R. Culbreth
Della R. Jones
Lemuel R. Diggins
Joseph L. Diggins
Carroll Elliott
Warren Tribbett
Daniel K. Crouse
Jonas King
Levi King
Levi C. King
Junnor
James Jr, Morgan, Jr
Mary F. Nassey
Evan JF
Morgan
John FE. Wilson
James A. H. Garey
William B. Nuttle
Tilghman Nuttle
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Exposed
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children used by a New York nurse at a Children's Home. Claims cure for stomach issues teething disorders and worm destruction with over 20,000 testimonials. Promises a sample free via Druggists and mentions Le Roy and Olmsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sony
Gray
New York
Gdresa Allen Druggiste
B. Olmsted
le Roy
New Primary Law Sets Selection Rules for State Offices
The new primary law outlines county by county ballot rights for all state candidates, with the winning candidate in each county or district gaining delegate support. It preserves Crawford county or convention options in counties, requires open recounts, and applies Corrupt Practices provisions to primaries. It details envelope voting, home marking, party restrictions, and penalties for ballot tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
United States
Crawford
Supervisors of Elections
Baltimore County
State Central Committee
Baltimore
Montgomery
Atna Life of Hartford Projected Growth and Loyal Payouts
The Atna Life of Hartford shows steady progress with assets rising and insurance in force expected to grow. 1997 receipts exceeded disbursements by 4,546,000.08, and total policy holder payments since 1850 reach 172,493,633.33. Baltimore managers Meigs and Heisse with Calvert Street, Denton, Md agent Frank P. Covey announce subscription time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atna Life
Hartford
Ard
Altna
Maryland
Meigs & Heisse
German & Calvert Sts
S. W
Baltimore, Md
Frank P. Covey
Denton, Md
Transfers of Real Estate in Caroline County March
Extracts from land records show numerous transfers in Caroline County for March. Entries include Downes to Imler for 62 acres, Carroll to Gough in First district, and many others listing buyers, sellers, districts, and prices across the First to Eighth districts, with properties including Ridgely, Denton, Hickman, and American Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Glanville M. Downes
S. M. Imler
Isabelle M. Carroll
Martha T. J. Gough
Clement Drake
Sarah King
George F. Noble
Thomas FE. Evans
Hickman
Laura V. Seward
Robt. Jarrell
William B. Nuttle
Thomas W. Jones
Ridgely
Rufus F. Noble
Alex. Noble
Martha J. Hignutt
Otis M. Hignutt
William BR. Howard
Thompson & Jones
L. B. Towers
Mary G. Towers
Denton
Thos. J. Garrett
Thomas J. Carroll
Alex
Stanford
Ennals Foster
Ida V. Smith
Peter Hagadone
Addie L. Wilson
Hughes Lumber & Coal Co
Silas Sparktin
William E. Brown
J. 1. Enwanger
W. H. Beck
G. D. Morgan
J. Ff. Turpin
J. FP. Enmwanger
Towers
J. Een. Wanger
Pind
Geo. W. Bryant
Lol
M. Sewell
W. C. Pastorfield
West Denton
J. H. Nichols
PR. Fisher
Chas, S. Meredith
G. I. Williamson
Exchange
J. N. Nichols
H. A. Roe
Trolley Lines Between Baltimore and Annapolis and Washington
The trolley lines linking Baltimore with Annapolis and with Washington are in operation, expanding regional transit options and easing travel between the cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Annapolis
Washington
Social gatherings honor local society and guests travel
Mrs. Annie Price hosted about ninety guests at her home in honor of the C. E. S. Society with solo performances by Miss Bertha Knox and Mr. George Taylor and a duet by Frank Longfellow and Leon Price. A surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Hanson involved about forty young friends after a gaming evening. Rev. H. S. Johnson leaves for Snow Hill to attend the Maryland Annual conference of the M. P. Church. Local visits note Miss Anna Price of Westville and Miss Elizabeth Cheezam visiting relatives, with various townspeople traveling or staying nearby. A Denton shop advertises Spring dress goods at J. H. Nichols & Sons, highlighting Copenhagen blue shades, herringbone weaves, 50 inch Panamas, and new collars and trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Annie Price
C. ES Society
Bertha Knox
George ‘Taylor
Frank Longfellow
Leon Price
Hester Baughley
Frank L Hanson
H. S. Johnson
Snow Hill
Maryland
M. P. Church
Anna Price
Westville
Ray Price
Harrington
Lucy A. Cahall
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Cheezam
W. F. Cheezaim
Herman Allen
Seaford
Joe Simpson
Myrtle Price
Coan
Elva Derry
N. S. Johnson
Wilbur E. Jacobs
Baltimore
James A. Stephens
Crisfield
J. H. Nichols & Sons
Jame H. Nichols & Sons
Denton
Copenhagen
Local visitors and family travels announced
Hickman Mr. Win Harkings of Philadelphia visits family nearby. Mrs. Jas W H Morgan and children stay with relatives in and near Denton for several days. Mr. Chas IX Melaney of Philadelphia visits his parents nearby. Miss Fannie Shane returns to Germantown Pa after a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Death notices from Federalsburg area report two burials
Mrs. Harry White died of pneumonia at her home near Federalsburg Friday morning last week. She is survived by her husband and four children. Burial was held near Georgetown Delaware Sunday afternoon. Also, four year old John Messick, son of A R Messick, died Friday morning. His funeral services were in the MLIL Church with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Harry White
Here
Georgetown
Delaware
John
A. R. Messick
MLIL
Mt. Pleasant
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claim Teems with Testimonials
A historic ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder for tired swollen feet with over 346000 testimonials. It urges readers to avoid substitutes and offers a trial package free by mail from Allen St Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen St. Olmsted
le Ruy
N.Y
Maryland and Baltimore Methodist Conferences Report
The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church met at Snow Hill with 294 appointments, 390 churches, and 105 parsonages. The General Conference will convene in Pittsburgh in May, with delegates led by Dr. Sheridan and others. A Wilming ton Conference session notes Col. Albert W. Sisk’s bid for lay delegate to the May Baltimore General Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Snow Hill
Pittsburg
J. M. Sheridan
F. T. Tage
Lewis
Flt. Little
Hugh L. Elderdice
J. S. Bowers
W. 5. Phillips
Joshua W. Hering
T. Pliny Fisher
Daniel Baker
William FE. Sheppard
T. A. Murray
Baltimore Southern Methodist Episcopal Conference
Roanoke
Goldsboro
Frank Jenkins
Hillsboro
Hlubert Sydenstricker
Caroline
Trappe
J. W. Grubb
Easton
J. C. Thrasher
T. J. Lambert
Famesly
Lewisburg
Dorchester
T. J. Lard
Wilmington
Burrsville
Caroline County
Lard
Wilmington M. FE
Albert W. Sisk
Baltimore
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den Tom Journal
the Local Department
Mrs
T. A. Jones
Hilleboro
B. L. Parrott
George Francis Beaven
E. H. Dashiell
Frederica
Dashiell
T. Barton
Queen Anne
S. N. Pilchard
G. F. Beaven
Madge Jump
Conference Academy
Harry Jump
Messrs
James and
William Hardesty
Adamstown
H. Saulsbury Sparks
James Mitchell
Centreville
St. Paul's P. E
James Mackasey
Norfolk
Garretson Smith
Maiaie Reese
G. Lawrence Wilson
George H. Beaven
Journal
Mother Gray
Allen
The
Methodist Protestant and
Southern Methodist Conferences
Manhattan
Monarch
Eclipse
Boyden
Walkover
Dugan and
Henderson
Hollin’s
Sckloss Banes. & Co
Flnc
Selimore
New Terk
Schloss Bros. & Co
John B. Stetson
J. H. Nichols & Son
Denton, Maryland
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