Denton Journal Highlights Local News and Events
The April 8, 1911 Denton Journal notes town updates including sermons canceled at MOP Church, Mrs Emma Stevens opening a Queen Anne millinery shop, WYOC lectures by Mrs May Sparks, and local society meetings. It lists Dover ordinance restricting visiting teams after 11 pm, Dr Francis W. Janney's monthly clinic, and real estate sales by Albert G. Tower. Also mentions road funding, a Harmony farm fire, Arbor Day observance, high school piano fund drive, and a large Wainwright farm sale. The Clifton Forne MLE Conference reports appointments, and the Suttle Hardware contest prize poem is published. An automobile show at the local garage draws many visitors amid rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
W. J. Blackston’s
M.op
Emma Stevens
Queen Anne
May Sparks
Denton
Wyoc. T. U
W. CG. 1. UL
Mic. M. 2D. Stephens
KE. T. Orme
Andersontown
Dover
Francis W. Janney
Baltimore
Plr
Albert G. Tower
Fifth Avenue
Adverta Cement
Mike Trin Fers
Secoms
Sifth
Severus
John Duhadway
Harmony
Crothers
John Rit
Uniontown
Virgil Moore
John 5S
Barnhart
Ifigh
Caroline High School
M. LE. Church South
Clifton Forue
J. P. Stump
Ingleide
W. E. Miller
Goldsboro
L. Owens
Hillisboro
H. P. Baker
Ladies of St. Mary's Guild
Concord Circuit
Concord
Lpworth League
Bloomery
Clas
Flarmony
Chestnut Woods
G. S. Thomas
Population figures for the Caroline towns from Census
A Washington dispatch to the Journal by Census Director E Dana Durand lists Thirteenth Census counts for Denton 1481 Federalsburg 1051 Ridgely 943 and Greensboro plus the 3rd district total at 3481 for the towns Denton included in the district total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Journal
Dana Durand
Caroline
Denton
Federalsburg
Ridgely
Greensboro
Quiet Wilmington Marriages Highlight Local Social
Miss Alla Allaband daughter of Mr M B Alla band and Miss Margaret Allaband of this city quietly wed last Thursday and took a Niagara Falls trip before settling in Wilmington. William E Seeders and Nellie Wright were married at Concord parsonage with Rev G S Thomas presiding. Other local visitors and residents are noted, including Mr James J Pollard recovering from illness and several families visiting Denton and Easton. Raleigh & Son began milk deliveries at their plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Miss Allaband
M. DB. Allaband
Tuckahoe Neck
William P. Sheppard
Margaret Allaband
Iseve
Niagara Falls
William Fe, Seeders
Nellie Wright
Concord
Thomas
James J. Pollard
Raughley
Tuckassoe Neck
M. B. Nichols
Nicholas Orem
Easton
George W. Lisenhauer
Baltimore
Henry W. Hughes
Lugene G.anderson
Dr. French
Providence
Rhode Island
Joseph Johnson
Milton
EH. C. Hobbs
Aldridge W. Downes
Queen Anne's County
Wis
Denton
Geo. A. Dever
Queen Anne's
Raleigh & Son
Rules for the School Contests in County program
The County School Board issued rules for a corn growing contest with a $50 prize to the top scorer, plus $45, $40, and $30 for other ranks. A special prize covers the best ten bushels of seed corn saved, with $2 a bushel if sold. Girls contests offer prizes from $5 to $2 in plain work aprons and similar rewards for white bread, with different tests for under and over 13. Full details are available from teachers or the School Board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Christian
Philadelphia
Caroline
Federalsburg Hosts Methodist Conference Rev Ward Speaks
Federalsburg saw unprecedented activity as the Maryland Annual Conference of the M. P. Church gathered for a preliminary meeting. A Baltimore-bound special train arrived at 6 pm and an evangelistic service followed at 8 pm led by Rev. A Norman Ward. The young Methodist Pro aged Church has grown rapidly under Rev. Charles M. Clderdice in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganterence
Fedéralaquer
Federalsburg
Maryland
M. P
Baltimore
A. Norman Ward
Charles M. Clderdice
Death of Dr Isaac D Anderson at his home
Dr Isaac D Anderson died at his home after months of illness. Survived by widow Mrs Harriet Anderson, children Geo D, Lee, Russell, Mrs Clinton G Wright, M Ethel and Henrietta. three brothers and seven sisters. Son of late Mr and Mrs Henry Anderson of Tuckahoe Neck. born in Delaware. A longtime Methodist Protestant Church member and devout worshipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac D. Anderson
Narriet Anderton
Miss Clough
Geo. D., Lee
Russell Anderson
Clinton G. Wright
M. Ethel Andenrietta Anderson
Anderson
Miss Spurry
Seyn
Federalsburg Home Fire Causes $5000 Loss
A blaze at the home of fruit broker Harry M. Carroll on Federal Hill Federalsburg caused about 5000 in damage. Sparks also damaged the properties of William A. Corbin and James B. Wright but firemen saved them. Carroll's loss was partly insured, traced to a defective fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Harry M. Carroll
Federal Hill
William A. Corbin
James 8. Wright
Mr.Carroll
Thompson and Coleman Wedding in St Louis Society
Mr Ralph Thompson and Miss Grace Coleman of St Louis were wed Tuesday March 28 at the bride’s home on Assembly Avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thompson received many gifts. Thompson, 2nd son of Mrs E L Thompson Hillsboro, worked fourteen years at Brown Shoe Co St Louis. They will live at Westminster Place. Town improvements nearby include grading the west end road with shells and concrete gutters at an estimated cost 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Thompson
Grace Coleman
St. Louis
George Coleman
Augers
E. L. Thompson
Hillsboro
Brown Shoe Co
Westminster Place
Louis
Fleming
Jacob Hammer
Ridgely
Denton Cemetery
Hammer
E. S. Short
Cecilton
J. HW. Johnson
Frank Craig
Wyoming
Del
Joseph Short
Chas. H. Dean
Queen Anne
Mercy Hospital
Baltimore
Ed. S. Bowens
Blake
Liden
Hitchens
Denton
A. L. Duffey
Ed. B. Davis
Easton
Clergy Change As Davidson Retires To Lu Ray Town
Rev. J. H. Davidson retires from ministry amid threat trouble and relocates to Lu Ray Virginia. Rev. W. E. Miller to succeed him. Local social notes include Miss Mary Butler visiting near Williston with Miss Nellie Jersey, and several families moving or traveling between Wilmington Goldsboro Cordova and Ridgely. Road work from Sandy Island Bridge to Brights Corner suspended awaiting shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Davidson
Luray
W. EE. Miller
Mary Butler
Nellie
Jersey
Williston
Sandy Island Bridge
Bright's Corner
Josh Satterfield
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Edgar Laramore
J. A. Jackson
Ridgely
Hythen- Kemp
Swarthmore
Wm. L. Cooper
Cordova
Christian Endeavor Social and Stereopticon Views
The Ames Church Christian Endeavor Society hosts a social with stereopticon views on Saturday evening April 15 at Smith's storehouse. Ice cream and cake will be sold by the ladies for a silver door offering. Edward I. Rath of Baltimore settled barn insurance with J. H. Merriken. Mrs. F. Batsley led Sundays service on the topic Joshua. The Hobbs Manufacturing Company barn is nearly finished.
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Christian Endeavor Society of
Ames Church
Smith
Edward I. Rath
Baltimore
J. H. Merriken
C. H. Lord
Harrington
J. R. Bigards
Bridgeville
Christian Endeavor
F. Batsley
Joshua
Hobbs “Manufacturing Company
Fire Destroys Unoccupied Farmhouse After Strong Winds
Local report describes a fire on Mr. C. N. Coulbourn's Greensboro area farm last Sunday. Due to a stiff breeze the blaze spread rapidly, destroying an unoccupied dwelling while residents escaped harm.
Local Visitors and Church Notices
Mr and Mrs Ernest A Liden and daughter Viola visited Mr and Mrs J E Charles at Secre tary on Sunday. Rev G S Thomas preached last Sunday with the text What think ye of Christ. Mr and Mrs J W Wright visited Mr and Mrs J H Spence on Wednesday. Mr Goatee S Liden left Monday for a business trip to North Carolina. Miss Myrtle Thompson resumed her school duties here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest A. Liden
Viola
J. E. Charles
Thomas
J. W. Wright
Myrtle ‘Thompson
Dorchester and Caro Granges Meet at Hurlock
Granges of Dorchester and Caroline line counties met in Hurlock with two sessions and a dinner at Harper Hall. Rev. W. P. Roberts welcomed the State Master HL Patterson who spoke on The Benefits of a County Grange. Officers elected include Master Hampton Hicks and Secretary Nicholas Lai grail. A delegation was named to attend the State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline-Dorchester
Dorchester
Caroline Counties
Hurlock
Harper Hall
W. P. Roberts
HL. J. Patterson
Hampton Hicks
Fast New Market
Elwood Andrews
Osler
Galestown
Charles Todd
Federalsburg
Nellie E. Fooks
Salem
George A. Thompson, Sr
Orphans Court Proceedings Involving Guardians and Administrators
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Administrators John J Kinder and W Harry Crown for John H Kinder received final receipt and release. Guardians Mary E Harrison for Doris M Clarrison presented accounts and releases, approved. Washington J Stant for Robert Johnson presented inventory and appraisement, order to sell granted. Barbara Stutzman named guardian of Edgar M Stutzman. Harriet B Washington named guardian of Geo F Washington. Clinton B Jarman appointed administrator of Mary E Hutson. Renunciation of heirs filed and approved. James P Hopkins and George Gottwalls named appraisers.
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Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
John J. Kinder
W. Harry Crown
John H. Kinder
Mary E. Harrison
Doris M. Clarrison
Guardian
Washington J. Stant
Robert Johnson
Barbara Stutzman
Edgar M. Stutzman
Harriet B. Washington
Geo. F. Washington
Clinton B. Jarman
Mary E. Hutson
Gond
James P.hopkins
George Gottwalls
Dover bridge and road project awarded to York Bridge Co
Talbot and Caroline counties held a joint session to open bids for the Dover bridge improvement and a ninety thousandth mile road segment along the Caroline side. York Bridge Company bid 28 969 22, other bids listed as Trax 29 464 57 and Caroline Construction Co 29 607 90. The contract awaits Star Roads Commission approval under state and county supervision with the Shoe maker law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot and
Caroline
Dover Bridge
George H. Trax
Caroline Construction Company
York Bridge Company
Star Roads Commission
State Commission
Palm Sunday and Easter at Christ Church Denton
Palm Sunday services include Rev Gantt preaching in the morning on flosanna from St Mark 11 6 and 9 and in the evening The Cleansing of His Temple from St Matthew 21 12. Easter Day will mirror ritual and adornment with an Easter tree of life, egg distribution to children, and mite-box offerings split for missions and the new church building. Public invited to all services of the Queen of Festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Denton
Mr. Gantt
Death of Mr. George S. Corkran in Williamsburg
Mr. George S. Corkran died at his home in Williamsburg on March 36 after a long cancer illness. He leaves a widow, a son, three brothers, a sister, and many friends. Funeral service was at Williamsburg Church with Rev. Roberts and Rev. Shipley officiating. Interment followed in Federalsburg cemetery. The community notes his Christian faith and beautiful floral offerings.
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George S. Corkran
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Church
Roberts
Shipley
Federalsburg Cemetery
Mrs. Morgan
Mr. Jacobs
Morgan
Edward Webber
Mr. Morgan
John Outwell
Rev
J. T. Bailey
John Smith
Messrs. Lewis and Goldsborough
Grand Jury convened in Talbot County circuit court
The circuit court met Monday with Judges Adkins and Hopper. Grand jurors empanelled included RT Carter foreman, John F Ayers, J Spencer Lapham, Carroll I Pippin, John D Long, Courtland Jackson, F P Covey, Thos A Satterfield, Levin C Reid, F M Collins, Harvey H Parrott, Wm T Covey, Edward F Nuttle, Josh Beauchamp, Geo F Ayers, F FE Jarrell, H Lay Beaven, Robert E Smith, J Cecil, J M Swing, J R Andrew, W A Alford, Thos H Nichols. The judge warned jurors to investigate violations of the corrupt practices act and report all well founded rumors. The grand jury finished Wednesday, with 56 witnesses examined and 12 indictments returned. They urged building a double track across the Choptank river and securing the county jail ceiling after recent escape attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins and
Hopper
RT. Carter
Foreman
John F. Ayers
J. Spencer Lapham
Carroll I. Pippin
John D. Long
Courtland Jackson
F. P. Covey
Thos. A. Satterfield
Levin C
Reid
F. M. Collins
Harvey H. Parrott
Wm. T. Covey
Edward F. Nuttle
Josh Beau
Talbot
Ene
Hall
Tey
Ier
Grand Jury
Turners New Minister At Ridgely Draws Large Congregations
Rev H C Turner newly appointed M E Church minister attracts large crowds and community approves. Ridgely congregation opposed Rev Habbart departure. Burglars robbed Mr D Kline’s store last Thursday night taking a lady’s watch cash and valuables. Armour Company progresses cement floor in packing building costing about 1500 dollars. New creamery completed awaiting milk supply to start in June. Emanuel Baptist Church adding cement baptistry and dressing rooms. Mrs Ida R Bowen and daughter visiting Ridgely. Day Swing Co installs new machinery and runs full time. Mr Walls rebuilds barn after recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Turner
M. E. Church
Habbart
D. Kline
Kline
Armour Company
Emanuel Baptist Church
Ida R. Bowen
Easton
M. H. Dragoo
Ridgely
Day Swing & Co
Walls
Richards Addition
Laurel Del Race Riot Leaves Man Dead and Injured
Dispatch from Laurel Delaware reports a night of violence as a white man is killed and several residents are wounded. Fear spread through downtown stores as women and children sought shelter while armed clashes continued until daybreak. Three black residents and one white man were arrested and jailed without bail. another wounded man later died.
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Baltimore Sun
Laurel
Del
San Francisco boxer Jack Johnson jailed for speed trial
From San Francisco comes word that Jack Johnson, famed world heavyweight champion, must serve a month in jail after being sentenced for repeatedly violating speed laws while driving. An appeal to a higher court upheld the sentence. Also noted is a local classified ad seeking buyers for first-class sweet potatoes with best cash price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jack’ Johnson
E. H. Rinccop
Field & Willis
Denton, Md
Bank Notice From Propies National Bank Denton MD
Propies National Bank Denton Maryland announces a bank notice dated April 7 1911. The bank will be closed April 14 and payments may be made on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton National Bank
Denton
Mibis Bank
Miestiae
VBC
Wrest
TE ‘Propies National Bank
Thie Bank
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Denton Journal
Ibis
Localocal
Denton Literary Club
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Taston
Dekthai Ments , Oe Dr
Galasboro
Hobbs
Hickman
C. N. Coulbourn
Epworth League
Lee Thomas
Roger Adams
Ocean City
J. W. Peters
John Murphy
Ephraim W. Doty
St. Paul's M. ED
Warren Burr
C. R. Strausburg
M. P. Church
Greensoro Cemetery
Joseph Simons
W. E.mvilson
Robert Coursey
David Freland
William Tribbett
Lady Walls
Earl Jones
John ‘Ty. Clark
C. W. Jackson
Cambridge
Vernon Poore
Cecil
Easton Hospital
Herbert Trice
Millington
John ‘T. Clark
FE. J. Hobbs
Lena Lewis
William G. Walters
Clauvelt
New York City
William J. Richards
Winchester
Ross & Cohee
Walter S. Rutter
Glen Oak
Thoms Wheeler
Rwin's Chapel
J. Harvey Coursey
Wallace
Port Deposit
Hoffecker
Otto Zacharias
Colley Meads
Lece
T. P. Green
Etta Anthony
Upper Hunting Creek
General Assembly of
Williamson
Linchester River
Back Landing
Preston
Dr. Willis
Dorchester County
James Lister
J. Raughley
Near Town
Buffalo Bill
Walters
David Smith
Centreville
Rose Harrington
T. C. Curry
Smithville
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
The
Minnie Morgan
Herman
Lawrence J. Jewell
Harry A. Smith
T. Whitby White
William T. Andrews
Alfred B. Faulkner
Robert T. Bryan
August Koénaman
J. Twiford Williams
William E. Greenlee
Dennis Nichols
Chas. H. Whitby
Jonathan Evitts
Barney Lewis
Lewis
W. Taupe
T.alan Goldsborough
Theodore Saulsbury
Mariington Vt. Porter
Bfar
George F. Galloway
John Rathell
Justice Daffin
Rathell
Deen
Galloway
Edward Lane
James Payne
Lane
Payne
Isaac Lewis
Oscar Clark
John H. Horsey
Clark
Galdsborough
Lewis and
Garey
Horsey
House of Correction
Lewis Hunter
Elmer Austin
Archie Fountain
Andrew Thomas
Fountain
Austin
Hunter
Marley Henry
Philip Murray
C. H. Redden
Fred Thornton
Warren Vansant
William Hunter
Messrs
J. Harry Covington
Alfred Tharp
T. Hughlett Henry
J. Fletcher Clark
J. I. C. Legg
J. Frank Harper
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