Denton News Briefs Roundup Include Auctions and Construction
Berry supplies at Journal office prompt. Ridgely players prep for fPennast. W J Blackiston offers Head Light. Parris farm sold to a Pennsylvanian for 3300. Mowbray returns to Hagerstown. Baltimore M E Conference ends. Clark builds new Greensboro store. Patapsco Guano touts Coon Brand tomato fertilizer. Pritchett’s Hobbs store damp from fire. New buildings add to Denton taxable base. Circuit Court appoints county auditors. Cashe and Zacharias sale notices for April 20. Ladies Aid and Christ Church guild hold events. White perch propagation at Tuckahoe station. Caroline land interest rises. north visitors. Baltimore Conference appointments list. Lister Bridge repair impacts traffic. Somerset delegation visits Denton on courthouse plans. Bank to buy new building site near Court House. Shad prices rise. fishers decline in upper Choptank area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Baltimore
M. E
Charles Clark
Greensboro
Patapsco Guano Company
Charles M. Pritchett
Hobbs
Denton
Circuit Cour
J. Boon Dukes
Thomas 0. Chambers
Clinton B. Jarman
James I. Douglass
John A. Sigler
Robert Jarrell
Emma B. Cashe
Daniel J. Zacharias
Wm. H. Cashe
Ladies Aid of Central M. E. Church
Charles Fountain
Ladies of Christ Church Guild
W. V. Davis
Hughlett
Tuckahoe
R. B. George
Caroline Land
M. E. Church South
Alexandria
Queen Anne’s
Sheppard’s Chapel Road
Lister
Munes
Beauchamp
Somerset
Court House
Princess Anne
Messrs. Cooper, Deweese
Owens and Towers
Law Buiding
Court House Square
Peoples National Bank
Choptank
Wedding Bells Tick Through Calvary Church District
Ella Walker of Philadelphia marries John T Nichols Jr at Calvary M E Church on April 6. Rev A J Phiper assists as guests exceed 300 at a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plan a Florida honeymoon before settling at 515 South 45th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Caroline County
Calvary M
48Th Street
Baltimore Avenue
Ella Walker
South 45Th Street
John TH. Nichols
A. J. Phiper
Chaarles L. Walker
Venice
Clement Lloyd, Jr
Grace Cascaden
Florence Muner
Etaoa Haron
Lydia Lank
Paris
Theo. D. Costa
Clarence 8. Nesbitt
T. Howard Heather
William B.ttle Levis
W.T. Dunning
Nichols
New York
Florida
Qather
Ida Virginia
William Il. Wooters
Dobbs
Alexander L. Warrington
Frederica, del
Wesley M. E. Church
Lovelock
Maud Stewart
M. E. Weaver
Baltimore
Addie L. Wilson
Denton
Egg and chicken industry tops many staples in value
Eastertide figures from US statisticians show the egg and chicken trade as a leading and lucrative sector. About 220 million chickens are worth 485 million dollars, with 435 million dollars in working hens producing 137 million dollars of chicken meat and 144 million dollars of eggs, while hens lay 1.25 billion dozen eggs annually despite seasonal egg shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Entertainment by Ladies Aid Society at Preston Academy
The Ladies' Aid Society staged a dramatic entertainment at Preston Academy last Monday evening to a large audience. Recurring comical situations and expressions kept the crowd laughing. Nearly forty dollars was collected at the door. John E. Henry spent Monday and Tuesday in Baltimore. Mary Noble visits Federalsburg for a few days. A Preston baseball team is about to be organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Preston Academy
John E. Henry
Baltimore
Mary Noble
Federalsburg
Preston
Birthday party and social visits in town
Gooden celebrated his third birthday on Saturday afternoon with many young friends. Philadelphia visitors Miss Anna Douglass and Miss Agnes Carmean were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. James Richards. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Gravell’s home. Philadelphia visitors Mrs. Bowdle and son Clem ents visited Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gooden. Theodore Hartington and son visited D. M. Gooden. Reynolds Moore of Dover spent weekend with his mother Mrs. J. B. Sweeny. Merv and Mrs. James Cabbage from Willow Grove visited W. S. Cabbage. Mrs. C. F. Melbyurne and children from Philadelphia stayed with the Prices. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kenton of Ingleside visited relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Gooden
Anna Douglass
Agnes Carmean
Philadelphia
James Richards
Ladies Awl Society
Wm. Gravell
Bowdle
Clements
Ua. B. Gooden
Theodore Hartington and Son
Haiington
D. M. Gooden
Reynolds Moore
Dover
B. Sweeny
Merv
James Cabbage
Willow Grove
Cabbage
C. FE. Melbvurne
Wm. Price
Wm. Kenton
Ingleside
Fire Damps Village Store House and Local News
Y M Pritchett's store house caught fire last Tuesday but was quickly subdued by prompt action of neighboring citizens. Miss Mary Richards of Greenwood Delaware returns home after a stay with Mr and Mrs Willey. Miss Carolyn Hobbs of Western Maryland College spent Easter with her parents. Mr J C Towers attends conference as Caroline circuit delegate this week. Miss Elizabeth Murphy visits her aunts the Misses Murphy. A special programme was rendered at the C E meeting Sunday evening. The sick in our village are convalescent. Miss Bird Holbrook spent the holidays with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.m.pritchett
Mary Richards
Greenwood
Del
W. H. Willey
Carolyn Hobbs
Western Mirsland College
J. C. Towers
Caroline
Elizabeth Murphy
Wallace and relatives return from visits to Denton area
Mrs. Geo. L. Wallace and Irene return home in Denton after visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Messick. Stella Wallace goes home to Easton after visiting her parents. Joshua Matthew returns to Easton after visiting E. A. Matthews. Lthel Cade resumes school after Easter with parents near Denton. Grace Hubbard, Hillsboro Academy principal, spent head days at home. W. O. Lednum and wife visited Chapel friends. Lida Dill of Chapel visits Nora Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Wallace
Irene
Denton
Grace Hubbard
Hillsboro Academy
W. O. Leduum
Chapel Friends
Lida Dill
Chapel
Nora Christopher
Local Residents Spend Weekend with Friends and Family
Tiusey Sutton and T Hankins Everett spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Dover. George Everett and Mrs. Everett of Smyrna visited his parents. Mary and Carri Piulisner hosted a gathering Monday night. Edward Walls and sister were in Chestertown. Ernest Smith of Startington spent Easter nearby. Amos Everett and Lola Smith are on the sick list. William Lynch recovers at home. John Swip visits his father in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiusey Sutton
T Hankins Everett
Dover
Geore Everett
Smyrna
Mary and
Carri Piulisner
Edward Walls
Chestertown
Ernest Smith
Startington
Amos Everett
Lola Smith
William Lynch
John Swip
Baltimore
Local Notes on Visits and Illnesses
Miss Nettie Longfellow moved from home to University Hospital after months of sickness. Mrs Kemp of Trappe returned home following a pleasant visit with daughter Mrs I R Malone. Mr and Mrs John Brown and daughter Ellyne spent the holidays with Mr and Mrs Hoisey. Mr John Clarke visited Federalsburg friends on Sunday. Miss Nicholson of Baltimore is visiting Mr Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Longfellow
University Hospital
Kemp
Trappe
I. R. Malone
John Brown
Ellyne
Hoisey
John Clarke
Federalsburg
Miss Nicholson
Baltimore
Holmes
Alfred Smith suffers serious Clayton work accident
Alfred Smith met with a serious accident at Clayton while at work last week and it was feared he had broken several ribs. Rev J W Talley and family are settled at their new Farmington Delaware home. Miss Mary Taylor has returned from an extended Baltimore visit. Now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Smith
Clayton
J. W. Talley
Farmington
Delaware
Mary Taylor
Baltimore
Circuit Court Proceedings in Caroline County Witness List
The Caroline county circuit court convened with Judges Pearce Martin and Brown. Jurors were drawn led by foreman J. T. Saulhbury. Trials included Charles Slow convicted of carrying concealed weapons. John Wilson acquitted of stealing a plow. Isae H Matthews jailed two years for forging a due bill. Leonard Buchanan sentenced six months for boot theft with restitution ordered. A removed case from Dorchester involved Thomas J. Vickers and Harvey I. Conway over alleged malicious prosecution with $1500 damages. Trial coverage notes oyster lot certificate issues and surveyor actions. The grand jury reported twenty witnesses examined returning true bills. Committees reported on Denton Bridge condition and county jail, urging repairs and modernization. Manual training teachers from Maryland visited Denton, with officers chosen for the year and thanks extended to officials and local hotelier Frampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Bony
UE. Johnson
A. W. Thompson
Wmn
P. Stafford
John C. Hoffman
Googe L. Blades
J. Peter Cook
Vin. Reich
Oscar Nichols
LT. Voshed, Sr
P. Lord
Charles Slow
House of Correction
John Wilson
Isae H. Matthews
Willian R. Breeding
Leonard Buchanan
Jarman & Coursey
Dorchester
Thomas J. Vickers
Harvey I. Conway
J. Watson Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Goldsborough & Fletcher
Cambridge
Deweese
Denton
Pattison & Hanington
Lewis
George L. Jopp
Jerome Lister
Walter M. Wright
Frank Seward
William A. Johnson
Diniel Sineer
Hutchimson Trice
Alfred Clark
James H. Nichols
Peter T. Moss
William H. Deen
M. N. Sullivan
Dennis Nichols
E. G. Cooper
Mr. Goldsborough
Messrs. Deweese and Towers
Erand
Denton Bridge
Sveriab
Subal
Amn
Pie Abmshouse Committee
Clem Harm
Commt
Notable local deaths and a family loss headline
William Walls died at his Gay Street home after paralysis at the stornboat wharf. Mrs Walls and several children survive. Aunt Tren White, 77, died at the almshouse after two years’ residency at Hillsboro burial on Thursday. Milo Frampton, seven, died from burns suffered days earlier. Rev Henry LE Drew, rector of Chief Church, received notice of an uncle's death in Paterson, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walls
Gay Street
Stornboat Wharf
Hillsboro
Milo Frampton
Hhijah
Nora Frampton
Henry LE. Drew
Chief Church
Paterson
N. J
Packing Industry in Caroline County Area Names Packers
An incomplete list highlights numerous local packing firms fueling Caroline county's industry. The compilation includes W.M. Wright & Company, D. C. Blades & Son, Choptank, Preston Canning Company, J. J. Lednum Company, American Corner, Denton Canning Company, Swann & Herr, Ridgely, Henderson, and others across neighboring towns such as Federalsburg, Denton, Marydel, Greensboro, and Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
W.M. Wright & Company
W. J. Wright & Son
D. C. Blades & Son
Choptank
Dennis & Caroll
Preston Canning Company
J. J. Lednum Company
Alexander Noble
Williamson & Reick
Thos. Taylor
J. P. Patchett
Preston
R.M. Messick
R. J. Led
Brown & Peters
Uickman
H. C. Webbs
Hobbs
HL. A. Roe & Brother
Geo. T. Redden & Company
Denton Canning Company
B. W. Parker
Garcy & Company
Denton
DD. K. Crouse
Griffin
Stewart & Jarrell
Thos. W. Jones
Willsboro
Alliance Preserving Company
Saulsbury Brothers
T. L. Day
Swing & Company
Kuker & Company
Swann & Herr
T. W. Smith
Holsinger Brothers
Ridgely
Roe Brothers
Greensboro
Robert Jarrell
Alex. McKnatt
Goldsboro
J. H. Geiger & Company
Marydel
W. H. Jacobs
Henderson
Wesley Porter
Buisville
J. Olan Clark
Oakland
Pupil Honors At Williston Bethlehem Andersontown March Credits
Williston school lists March averages with top students Mary Meredith Sherman Hignutt and others by grade. Bethlehem school names credit winners Agnes Waddell Janie Legates Rose Waddell Earl Legates Frank Patchett Norman Christopher Scott Waddell Maud Harding Addie Hubbard Ethel Blades Mary Magness Mary Blades Florence Legates Fred Payne Edward Patchett Nadaway Carmine Lucy Phelps Addie Gardner Dalton Carmine. Andersontown honors Mary Ward Nelle Stevens Ormond Neal Oscar Berrills George Wieland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston School
Mary Meredith
Sherman Hignutt
Wallie Gubler
Stephen Shipman
Retta Gubler
Allie Callahan
Stephen Hollowell
Paul Roe
Gilbert Hignutt
Willie Maloney
Lesta Keefer
Joe Reed
Hattie Maloney
Bethlehem School
Agnes Waddell
Janie Legates
Rose Waddell
Earl Legates
Frank Patchett
Norman Christopher
Scott Waddell
Maud Harding
Addie Hubbard
Ethel Blades
Mary Magness
Mary Blades
Florence Legates
Fred Payne
Edward Patchett
Nadaway Carmine
Lucy Phelps
Addie Gardner
Dalton Carmine
Andersontown School
Mary Ward
Nelle Stevens
Ormond Neal
Oscar Berrills
George Wieland
Denton Meat and Plumbold Jam Company Opens
Labor Statistician Simith notes a promising new Denton enterprise started by four young men. The Kk. N. Hardcastle Company focuses on mince meat English plum puddings bran died fruits pickles marmalades and jams. The firm operates from a large new building and supplies leading grocers and several hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simith
Denton
Kk. N. Hardcastle Company
K. N. Hardcastie
Negro for President at St Louis Convention
W T Scott announces a national convention in St Louis on July 6 to nominate a negro candidate for president. The National Civil Liberty Party will adopt a platform advocating government ownership of transportation facilities and a pension for former slaves. S P Mitchell of Memphis is president of the expedition and J L Walton of Washington, D C, is vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
W. T. Scott
United States
National Civil Liberty Party
Scott
P. Mitchell
Memphis, Tenn
J. L. Walton
Washington, D. C
The Science of Fish Propagation in America and Europe
The Baltimore Sun discusses artificial fish propagation led by the U S Fish Commission and Maryland, tracing historic methods from China to Venice and Prussia. It notes hatcheries, preservation of food fish, and legislative action since 1870s, with Maryland among leaders in protecting spawning seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
United States Fish Commission
Fish Commission of Maryland
United States
Lucullus
Tusculum
Sergius Orata
Luctine
Comacchio
Venice
Lake
Fusaro
Prussia
Saxony
Bohemia
Mecklenberg
Dom Pinchon
Jacobi
Count Goldstein
Hanover
Mr. Shaw
Boccus
Hammerssmith
England
Joseph Remy
la Bresse
Vosges
Moselle
J. J. Coste
College of France
Congress
STI
Union
Maryland
Gifts Honor Mr Goslin as Floor Leader in House
Mr Goslin of Caroline county received two gifts from fellow members. A gold fountain pen from the ways and means committee of which he was chairman and a gold watch and chain from all Democratic members of the House. Dr R S Till of Prince George's presented the watch and chain, praising his leadership. Several others spoke, and Goslin expressed appreciation for the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goslin
Caroline County
Ways and Means Committee
Willey Family in Annapolis Visit Last Week
Choptank and Master Arthur Willey accompanied by their father Hon. M. M. Willey were seen in Annapolis during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Willey
M. M. Willey
Annapolis
Tederalsburg Archiving Mr Gootee Neal's Basket Factory
Tederalsburg officials announce that the basket factory of Mr Gootee Neal will soon commence operations. The plan outlines local employment prospects and anticipated production capacity. Community leaders expect economic activity to boost surrounding businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gootee Neal
Mrs Emily N Baker Passes After Courageous Battle
The obituary honors Mrs Emily N Baker wife of Elijah K Baker born January 24 ish died March 15 1904. A devoted wife mother and Christian she helped her family with unwavering cheer and discipline. Despite long illness her faith remained strong and she expressed comfort in the belief of life beyond death. The family mourns yet holds hope saying she is not dead but enters a larger life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily N. Baker
Elijah K. Baker
Ish
Mare
Wealthy Camden man Alexander Jackson dies at 77
Alexander Jackson died Tuesday in Camden at age 77. He became notable after giving away about 40,000 to relatives and neighbors, receiving thousands of aid letters daily during that period. His widow, Mrs. Sarah Jackson, may contest a large estate portion. He was valued at roughly 100,000, had ordered his grave prepared in Odd Fellows Cemetery, and planned a grand tombstone with an epitaph dated. Residents discuss Centreville improvements and local civic plans.
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Alexander Jackson
Camden
Sarah Jackson
Jackson
Odd Fellows
Centreville
Fastonians
Wm. H. Cecil
Queen Anne’s County
Col James H Douglass Dies in Preston at 51
Col James H Douglass a Preston leader and son of the late Col Jas E Douglass died at his home Wednesday morning aged fifty one. A Democrat and former governor staff colonel he served in the General Assembly and as Preston postmaster. Survived by widow son Edward daughter Mrs E Lloyd Fooks and brothers Joseph Elbert Thomas and Dr Eugene Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Douglass
Jas. E
Mary C.douglass
Preston
Jackson
General Assembly
Board of
County Auditors
Col. Douglass
New Jerusalem
Edward
E. Lloyd Fooks
B.C. & A. Railroad
Douglass
Mary E. Medford
Anseclom
G. Medford
Joseph
Frederick
Elbert
Thomas
Milton
Eugene Douglass
Baltimore
Notice of Wright's resignation from Diamond State Tel Co
Mr. E G B Wright district manager of Diamond State Telephone Company resigns effective April 15. Public business with Mr Wright should be conducted before that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. B. Wright
Diamond State Telephone Company
Caroline County State's Attorney Salary Bill Passed
A bill fixing the salary of the State's Attorney for Caroline county at $1,000 per year was enacted. The charter of Federalsburg was amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Federalsburg
Orphans Court Appoints Administrators and Appraisers
In Orphans Court on Tuesday, Josephine Ross and T Pliny Wisher named as administrators of Spencer Ross. Bond filed and approved. Clinton Cook and Wattford Sece to appraise personal estate. Creditors notice ordered. Harry Th Cooper named administrator of Robert Waymen, renunciation filed. James A Line, executor of Eliza Dukes, filed inventory and valuation, approved. William I. Liden, executor of Thomas N. Todd, authorized to assign mortgages. Emma B Casto and Daniel J Zacharias, administrators of William H Casto, inventory approved and sale ordered. Charles F Williamson named guardian to Eliza Josephine. Bond approved. Rosana Richard and Jacob A Richard, administrators of William Richard, presented debts and final account, approved. Willoughby Nowell, administrator of Samuel Nowell, presented account of sales, approved. Harvey I Cooper bond filed and approved. Clinton Cook and Albert G Saulsbury to appraise personal estate. creditors notice ordered. Manlius P Stutchinson, executor of Emily Stutchinson, presented estate statement, approved and to be recorded. Ridgely Telephone Company incorporated by bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Josephine Ross
T. Pliny Wisher
Spencer Ross
Defea cd
Clinton Cook
Wattford
Harry Th. Cooper
Robert Waymen
James A. Line
Eliza Dukes
William I. Liden
Thomas N. Todd
Emma
B. Casto
Daniel J. Zacharias
William H. Casto
Charles F. Williamson
Eliza Josephine
Rosana Richard
Jacob U A. Richard
William Richard
Willoughby Nowell
Samuel Nowell
Harvey I. Cooper
Robert D. Wayman
Albert G. Saulsbury
Manlius P. Stutchinson
Emily Stutchinson
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Ark
Apriz
Levy Court
Scuoou Board
Dentin
Louise Dukes
New Orleans
C. G. Dukes
J. A. Richards
M. 5
Plummer
Washington
Addie
Myra Davis
William S. Norris
Eliza Beauchamp
Josephine Downes
Wilhelmina Richardson
M. E. Chelton
Enoch B. Garey
Sydney Jump
Louise Chaffinch
Easton
L. D. Kelly
George T. Redden
Georgia
Treston
Fienders
Toba
Etheldean
Concord
W. W. Dukes
Nattie
Della Smith
Helen Satterfield
Agnet
Alice and
Gertie Noble
Lulu Covey
Uittie Dukes
Messrs
Terry Nichols
Tom Nichols
Govotee Collins
Minos Monts
Jas. Neal
Olinburgh
Grard Jurys
Caroline High School
Mess
Farber
Sedley
Havie de Chace
Shamberger
Sparrows Point
Porsyth
Lovaditch
Garrett
Ross
Liauiel
Mr. Rydingsward
Caroline Packers
A Denton Enaterprise
Europe
America
Mr. Goslin
Tederalsburg
Col
Tae
Asiabne
The
Ridgely Telephone Company
Oscar Clark
Cilanclay, Dintos
VED
Carole County
Court of Equity
Ehuer M. Waldron
Josephine On
J. F. Ledman
Albur Dam
Waldron Farm
Cnpplank
Stantins Creek Neck
Poplar Neck
Choptink
Sudlin
Tish Pond Breach
B.C. &A RR
Parchiser
Turestromdas
Cavan Juntary
Irons
W. Ceasnn
Dover Street
Hotel Avon
Haston
Abrvtar
Piston
Dentonon Tu
Nin Wspary
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