Denton Community News Highlights Local Happenings
Denton visible activity from gardens to markets. Wheat at 31.35, corn 73. Easter millinery at McIlvaine Sister's and specials on automobile hats. Bridge work planned near Monley. Summer weather returns with seventies. Denton to hire a ball team. Methodist Conference in Baltimore. G. Thomas Morgan’s mercantile sold. Tribett's furniture stock advertised. Plant sellers and paints stocked locally. Camp meeting at Ellwood campground July 26. State Road Commission expects visitors. town land sale planned to settle estates. Divorce decree granted in Savannah. local detective testifies in horse theft case. Car accident near Burrsville injures Mr. Smith. doctor heals broken leg. New flour mill to be built by W. S. Keefer. electric light from Spring Mills power. Fatters comedy April 12 at Masonic Hall. tickets at Smith & Walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIlvaine Sister's
McIlvaine & Sister's
George
Mercury
Denton Bridge
Monley
Seaford
Baltimore
McIlvaine & Sister
Harry Collison
G. Thomas Morgan
Tribett’s
L. Statum
Denton
Duffey’s
Sherwin-Williams
Downes
Church of God
Ellwood
Elwood
Fey
Thomas Wheeler
North Harford
I. Mowbray
Efagertown
St. Mary's Guild
Lewis
Tuckahoe
State Road Commission
Greensboro
Bureau
Henry R. Lewis
Court House
Harry A. Roe
Burton W. Parker
Edward T. Goslin
F. P. Medford
Wesley Jarrell
William J. Wright
Isaac L. Dukes
Burrsville
John Smith
Keefer
Matrons of
Methodismy
Masonic Hall
Moses Lillyblossom
Smith & Walls
Auto Show A Great Success At Peninsula Garage
The Peninsula auto show opened Tuesday and closed yesterday drew hundreds of visitors from Shore towns and Delaware. The large display showcased thousands of dollars worth of cars and accessories. Local firms and owners such as McNeal Shannahan, J. L. Hughes, Corkran, Burgess, Davis, Downes, Hoffman, Fisher, Towers, and Mayer exhibited models from Buick, Regal, International, Franklin, Overland, Ford, Cadillac, and James G. B. Davy & Co. vehicles. A concert by the Western Maryland College Glee Club and a dance for youths added to the attractions, signaling growing local interest in the auto trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Robinson
Wilmington
Western Maryland College Glee Club
FE. McNeal Shannahan
J. L. Hughes
Buick
Regal
P. E. Corkran
E. L. Hoffman
Franklin
Dr. PR. Fisher
T. Fred Towers
Overland
Ford
Moses Seachrist
Schacht
R. E. Smith
Cadillac
H. S. Mayer
James G. B. Davy & Co
Harvey L. Cooper
Mer
William Fleckenstein
Talbot
D. K. Crouse
Percy Kemp
Kent Island
A. J. Messick
Barber
Harrington
Denton
Local Notables Share Easter Week Travels and Milestones
A string of social notes records Rev. S. A. Hoblitzell of Marford county celebrating fifty years as a minister. visits by Frank Saulsbury of Lewes to his boyhood scenes. Mrs. Lucy B. Griffith entertained in Kansas City. editor Tyler of the Easton Gazette among auto show visitors. Dr. and Mrs. H. I. Simmons traveling in Ches ter town. multiple family anniversaries, visits, and relocations across Denton, Wilmington, Felton, Milton, and Milton, Pa. health updates and a hospital return for Mrs. Jennie Lord. church receptions and local movements noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Hoblitzell
Marford County
Maryland Methodist Protestant Church
Frank Saulsbury
Lewes
Delaware
Texas
Lucy B. Griffith
Kansas City
Messrs
Chas. G. Dukes
C. C. Bradenbaugh
Tyler
Easton Gazette
Journal
Benjamin J. Redmond
Charleston
W. Va
James H. Nichols
Corkran
Joppa
Denton
Edwin M. Garey
Marlborough-Blenheim
Atlantic City
Solomon T. Davis
Felton
H. Webster
Wilmington
Jennie Lord
Thomas H. Hollingsworth
Philadelphia
H. I. Simmons
Chestertown
John T. Plummer
Carrie Hobbs
Joseph Johnson
Milton
Sallie S. Johnson
H. Clay Hobbs
A. W. Lightbourne
Dover
Alfred B. Carter
J. J. Beasley
Coleraine
N.C
Sergeant Barwick
California
Journau
Pioneer
Golden West
Berkeley
Alameda County
State University
Jourrnal
Hillsboro
Jaus AL Barwick
Death of Bertha Meeds After Philadelphia Appendicitis
Miss Bertha Meeds 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Meeds, died after an operation for appendicitis in a Philadelphia hospital. Her body was brought to Greensboro for burial conducted by Rev. R. T. Tyson and others. The note mentions Easter visitors, local baptisms, conversions, and a healthy Grove circuit finances for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Meeds
Philadelphia
Houston Meeds
Greensboro
R. T. Tyson
W. B. Long
Crisfield
Local clerics depart for new charges in New Brunswick
Rev Frank Jenkins and family left Wednesday for their new charge in New Brunswick Frederick county. Rev J H Davidson will succeed Mr Jenkins and arrive this week with his family. Archy B Sapp also left for a new charge after visiting parents for about a week. Other items include a wedding in Bridgeville, a horse death from heart disease, and various visits and trips to Philadelphia Baltimore and Snow Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Frank Jenkins
New Brunswick
Frederick County
J. H. Davidson
Mr. Jenkins
Wm. H. Quillen, Jr
Bridgeville
Fannie Welsh
Dridgeville
Irwin Saulsbury
J. Frank Lane
Gray
Archy B. Sapp
James W. Shively
Reta Rhodes
Queen Anne
T. H. Butler
Thos. Godfrey
Snow Hill
Diffenderfer
Geo. C. Johnson
M. E. Jarman
Mary Cahall
Baltimore
Robert Jarrell
Preston
J. C
R. C. Jackson
Philadelphia
Charles Nless
A. T. Silver
Ridgely Busy With Building and Preparations for Summer
J W Simon erects a two story office on the fire site with all space spoken for. Hf M Vosinus Co handles plumbing as crews plan cement sidewalks and town crossings. Markey Construction Co and H M Vosmus Co plan a large power plant with workers sent to Warren Virginia. A W Thomson moves a church building at Church Hill. Strawberries look promising. 210 acres planted in early potatoes nearby. John W Scully Leo Meginney and B Kline in Baltimore. Miss Aimee Jones visits Thomas W Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Vosmus
Markbey Concern
H. M. Vosmus Co
Warren
A. W. Thomson
Church Hill
Baltimore
Aimee Jones
Thomas W. Jones
Burrsville Death and Local News Roundup
Jesse Ferrens aged about 75 died at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at his home with burial at a ground near White's Church. Surviving children include John Ferrens Leonard Ferrens Philadelphia Mrs Edward Webber near town and Mrs Phil Webber Greensboro. A lawyer from Wilmington spoke at Wesley M E Church. Guests included Miss Mamie Trice Denton Miss Mary V Darrah Vernon and Norris Graham Vernon. Rev Ensminger attends Maryland Annual Conference. Mrs Lucy Cahall and son Robert visit town. A milk dairy run by George Taylor begins in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ferrens
Town
White's Church
John Ferrens
Leonard Ferrens
Philadelphia
Edward Webber
Near Town
Phil. Webber
Greensboro
Burchinal
Wilmington
Wesley M. 12
Mary IL Porter
Mamie Trice
Denton
Mary V. Darrah
Norris Graham
Vernon
Samuel Ensminger
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Baltimore
Sadie Wilson
Alice Stafford
Lucy A. Cahall
Robert
Trarrington
George Taylor
Remains of Lizzie Robinson interred near Harrington
Hobbs report notes the burial of Mrs. Lizzie Robinson, relict of J. Robinson, who died in April. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon at Ames cemetery, with Emmet and Harry Raughley listed as nearby mourners. The item also mentions several social visits and local housekeeping updates, including Belle Williams visiting M. F. H. Collison and Miss P. Carroll, C. H. Merrikin’s surprise visit from Brooklyn, and York Nebraska visitors to Mrs. S. P. Shipman. Freder Paisley’s dwelling being repainted by Charles Calloway is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Robinson
J. Robinson
Messrs
Emmet
Harry Raughley
Harrington
Ames
Belle Williams
Andrewville
M. F. H. Collison
P. Carroll
C. H. Merrikin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hobbs
Marydel Visitor At Chestertown
Mr. M. H. Boyer was a recent visitor at Chestertown, Marydel, adding a note of local social movement. He spent time with residents and noted the town’s charm and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
M. H. Boyer
Chestertown
Proceedings of the Caroline County Court In Session
The Caroline circuit court convened with Judge William H. Adkins and Chief Judge James A. Pearce. Grand jurors were named and indictments returned as the trial docket included assaults, horse theft, burglary, larceny, and a few parole decisions. reports on the jail, bridge, almshouse, and county operations were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
William H. Adkins
James Alfred Pearce
Icon Dukes
Am. G. Lamb
Caleb Todd
P F. B. Sweeney
Isaac H. Truitt
Thomas M.green
W. D. Satterfield
Edward C. Wright
W. F. Pennington
Fred. P. Raes
A. C
Cogent
Maryland
Adkins
A. F. Hignutt
Matilda Bennett
Concord
Hignutt
Bennett
Deen
Lewis and Towers
John Ha Horsey
Shadrach J. Raughley
Robert Collins
Wright
Will Holmes
Marion H. Downes
Downes
Denton
Holmes
Lewis
John Morris
Philadelphia
J. H. Nichols & Son
Will Wheeler
Messrs
F. P. Roe
Thomas M. Green
John W. Stephens
J. W. Truitt
E. C. Wright
Walter Grimage
Goldsborough
Frederick Hennig
Lewis N. Hill
Talbot County
Col
J. C. Mulliken
Mr.t
Trial in Easton case against Dr Merritt and Dean
Alan Goldsborough represents the plaintiffs while Gen Seth and Messrs Mason Shehan and Albert G Towers defend. After a postponed start the grand jury indicted Dr J B Merritt for performing a criminal operation on Mrs Annie Dean of Easton in Caroline district. Mrs Dean testified to the indictment. her husband John Dean was also indicted for aiding the operation and jailed before being released to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Goldsborough
Seth
Mason Shehan
Albert G. Towers
J. B. Merritt
John Dean
Merritt
Dean
Caroline
Turner
Easton
Laston
Easter Services Across Churches Highlight Holy Week
Easter services unfold with multiple services at Christ Church and Methodist Episcopal churches, including morning and evening celebrations, a children's carol service, and special music. Japanese student Yokoyama preaches at Burrsville churches, with plans for sermons and decorations across St Pauls Hillsboro and St Elizabeth Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Gantt
Pleyel
Comte
Adams Santus
Tuckerman
T. Yokoyama
Westminster Seminary
M. P
Burrsville
Ames Chapel
Hobbs
Whawley
Yokoyama
Orphans Court Actions Approve Accounts and Orders
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved accounts of sales for Harvey L Cooper administrator of Mary Lockerman Esther O Todd and M P Hutchinson executrix. An order to sell at public sale was granted. Administrations granted bonds filed notices to creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Harvey L. Cooper
C. Ta
Mary Lockerman
Charles S. Meredith
Esther O.todd
C. Anna Cook
M. P Hutchinson
Winoa Redhead
Thomas Ir
W. E. Jones
William Jones
Howard Melvin
Miriam S. Fisher
John H. Smith
Oscar Clark
C. Asbury Pepper
Preston Residents Promote Canning-House Lease
Preston news reports J I Ledaum and BW Wright leasing the canning-house of Joseph Patchett near Grove for the upcoming season. Also noted are Arthur Tyler and daughter Helen visiting from Kent, Harry Howard returning to New Jersey for work, O T Wilkins planning dwelling improvements, Mrs O F Wilkins suffering neuralgia, Mrs Thomas Hitch visiting Ellendale, Eulah Pittman from Virginia directing Wim Croll's millinery, and Victor Drummond of Bayonne visiting local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Ledaum
BW. Wright
Joseph Patchett
Grove
Arthur Tyler
Helen
Kent
Preston
Harry Howard
New Jersey
O. T. Wilkins
O. F. Wilkins
Hickman
Thomas Hitch
Ellendale
Jas. H. Morgan
Eulah Pittman
Virginia
Wim, Croll's
Victor Drummond
Bayonne
N. J
Easter service at Calvary M. I. Church tomorrow
The C. E. Society will lead an Easter service tomorrow evening at Calvary M. I. Church. Mr Ollie Connelly of Washington College Chestertown is visiting his parents for the holidays here. Mr William A. Griffith reports the loss of a valuable cow on Tuesday Inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary M. I. Church
C. E. Society
Ollie Connelly
Washington College
Chestertown
William A. Griffith
Maggie F E Melvin Dies in Delaware at Twenty-Two
Obituary note for Maggie F E Melvin who died March 15 1909 at her Hickman Delaware home in her 22nd year. Poignant lines recall her youth and a friend bids tearful farewell as Maggie awaits in a blessed land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie FE. Melvin
Hickman
Del
Maggie
Deliverance of Peter and Church Testimony in Acts
In this week's Inter national Lesson we study Peter's escape from prison as a witness to prayer and divine deliverance, alongside the Easter lesson. James dies by sword, Peter is freed by an angel, and the early church learns to trust God over force, with Mary of John Mark's house hosting a midnight prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Peter
Herod
James
John
Church of God
Hell
Jesus
Christ
Bethlehem
John the Baptist
Matt
Aly
Mary
John Mark
Rhoda
Philadelphia
Public School News Teachers Institute at Denton
The teachers' institute for Talbot and Caroline counties will be held at Denton from August 30 to September 3. Visiting superintendents will be Prof. Byron J. Grimes of Centreville and Prof. Milton Melvin of Chestertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School News
Teachers’ Institute
Talbot
Caroline Counties
Denton
Byron J. Grimes
Centreville
Milton” Melvin
Chiestertown
Systematic helpfulness urged in The Circle magazine
A plea in The April Circle Magazine urges systematic helpfulness in church life and business. It argues that with "System" many needs can be met by linking the world’s needs with church wealth and time, asks if your town hospital, patients, the hungry or lonely are being aided, and calls for continuous Lenten spirit in daily neighborly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Circle
April Circle
Romantic Marylanders and a Noted Newspaper Claim
A Maryland Historical Society paper on distinguished Marylanders cites a Springfield Republican editorial praising the South as having the most romantically interesting history in the nation. The argument is reinforced by a Johns Hopkins Press pamphlet in the history and political science studies series and notes H. B. Adams’ role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Historical Society
Springfield Republican
South
Johns Hopkins Press
Johns Hopkins University Studies In History and Political Science
H. B. Adams
Star
Two Johns And Misses Stay Improving At Home
Messrs. Dawson Todd and Andrew EmEPke have been sick but are improving. Misses Georgia and Lilian Towers spent Sunday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Todd
Andrew Emepke
Georgia
Lilian Towers
Dear Green
Deaths of Well Known Residents of Garoline County
Obituary notices report the deaths of Jehu Blades Sr at his son Jehu Blades Jr s home in Choptank aged 83 with funeral at Grove and survivors including daughters Mrs J W Butler Mrs Williamutter and Mrs William Davis. Additional notices cover Mrs William Willey of Hobbs Peter T Hubbard Manning Roe Mrs Solomon Lane Elizabeth Robinson and William M Tubbs with brief fills on ages, locations, kin and church ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garoline County
Jehu Blades
Choptank
Grove
John C. Blades
Isaiah Blades
American Corner
Mary Elizabeth
John Todd
Ile
William H. Willey
Hobbs
Ames Church
H. S. Johnson
Leemont
Samuel Ensminger
Willey
E. M. Willey
Peter T. Hubbard
Easton
Tilghman and Lovey A. Hubbard
Medford Everngamn
William T. Hubbard
Garey H. Hubbard
Concord
T. Clifton
James R. Hubbard
Merritt H. Hubbard
Hubbard
1St Episcopal Church
Manning T. Roe
Modesto
Cal
Roe
Delaware
Nathan Steele
Henderson
Samuel Roe
Solomon Lane
S. Jerome Chambers
Linchester
William M. Tubbs
Wilmington
David H. Tubbs
Butler Family Thanks For Kindness After Bereavement
The Butler family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for thoughtfulness and sympathy during illness affliction and bereavement for Mrs. James R. Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. R. Butler
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Grove Circuit
S. Willis
J. W. Ber
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