Local notices and community events announced
Arbor Day yesterday noted in local report. Wages and market prices listed for wheat and eggs. Preaching and church services scheduled for tomorrow. Literary Club meeting adjustments noted. Car sales, land transfers, and local auctions announced with dates. Multiple upcoming meetings, social events, and educational talks detailed across Denton area. Chautauqua tickets offered, farm fruit reports and local governance notes included.
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Bradley
W. J. Blackiston
A. N. Ward
M. P
Win
Bullock
Onyx
J. H. Nichols & Co
J. B. Scott
Smithville
Denton
Job Willoughby
Win. Bullock
Alfred Baughley
Harrington
Bruce G. Stevens
H. Earle Smith
B. Gootee Stevens
Hickman
Prof
Hook
Ridgely
Henderson School
Ferdinand Baynard
Law
Boy Scouts
Wilson
Congress
House of Representatives
Henry R. Lewis
John K. Lynch
Nelson H. Fooks
J. Frank Ledman
Democratic State Central Committee
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company
Baltimore
Maryden
Henderson
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Delaware & Chesapeake Railroad
Christian Hoffman
Messrs. Hoffman
David H. Straughn
Easton
J. W. Kerr
Matrimonial News and Social Notes From Denton Area
Miss Helen Satterfield wed Mr. William Vinton McMahan of Clayton Delaware on April 1 at home. The newly married couple toured by New York express to Philadelphia Niagara Falls. Other marriages include Miss Minnie Bradbury and Mr. James Wood at the bride’s home. Several local clergy, families, and residents are mentioned with moves, illnesses, and social visits across Federalsburg Bridgeville Ridgely and Denton, including lectures, church meetings, and local accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Satterfield
John Satterfield
Federalsburg
William Vinton McMahan
Clayton
Del
G.S. Thomas
Concord
Bridgeville
New York Express
Philadelphia
New York
Niagara Falls
McMahan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Minnie M. Bradbury
James T. Wood
Leonard White
Matthews
J. E. Maloy
M. P
Lynchburg
Maley
Denton
J. A. Morgan
Manassas
Hillsboro
Mary Alma Morgan
Week Mankin Brown
Trinity Church
Charles E. Miller
Norman H. Murphy
Harry M. Purcell
Baltimore
J. Medford Everngain
Minnie Lightcap and Son
Delaware
Odessa
Wm. Bul Jock
Hattie Coulbourne
Hill Mercer
Reading versus observation debate at Andersontown Lyceum
The Andersontown Lyceum debated resolutions last Thursday and this week. The affirmative and negative teams drawn from H H Nuttle F S Bailey E R Seeders B B Cohee led to victory for reading over observation and capital punishment should be abolished. Local residents visited relatives and associates including M K Collison and grandson C D with Chas H Carroll of Cordova. The Hobbs Manufacturing Company contracted timber purchases from Adams of Smithville and received pine boards. Mrs A J Billing returned from visiting parents near Mount Olive Delaware. Mrs India Williamson and Miss Jennie Kelley returned from a Baltimore trip. The M D V Co acquired two 75 ton engines for freight, and Mrs J E Adams visited with her son Fe E Adams. Ed Jester moved to Wm H Layton farm in Delaware, Delegate Paisley returned from conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown Lyceum
H. H. Nuttle
F. S. Bailey
E. R. Seeders
B. B. Cohee
F. S. Hailey
C. Howard
Andersontown
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Christian Endeavor
J. E. Adams
Fe. E. Adams
Ed. Jester
Denton
Wm. H. Layton
Delaware
Giants win 11 to 9 over Goldsboro team in weekend game
The Greensboro Giants defeated a Goldsboro team 11 to 9 on Saturday and eye a rematch with a club able to cool them off. Manager C. E. Berge leads the squad. plus local social notes including visits by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. James Short, and reports on church services and a Democratic mass meeting chaired by Hon. William L. Marbury.
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Greensboro Giants
Goldsboro
Giants
C. E. Berge
Edgar Anderson
Bridgeville
James Short
Kenton
Mary Jackson
Anderson
Short
Harriet Hicks
Laura Ayers
Cordova
T. Edwin Willis
Wilmington
J. E. Willis
J. Edwin Willis
Philadelphia
Frost Fails To Harm Maryland Fruit Bloom
A brisk wind spared Maryland from a heavy frost feared by weather experts. Orchards remained largely unscathed as pear, plum, and cherry trees bloomed with pink buds and early peaches showed green embryonic fruit. Cold nights followed by a Tuesday frost yielded minimal damage. Experts note soil worked ground reduces frost impact.
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Maryland
Christian [Ollman
Hoffman
Local Notices Of Social Visits And Moves
Marydel Mrs J Cohee and daughter Mrs Walter Ross visited friends near Kenton Friday. Mrs F P Hummer returned home after a pleasant stay in Cheswold. Adelaide Hall of Oxford visited Maude Hummer over Sunday. Oscar Ware of Absecon NJ visited his parents last week. Taylor Medford of Masseys spent the week end at home. O R Higgins and bride arrived home Monday night. Olive Hummer of Dover spent the week end at home. Wesley Smith has accepted a position in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
J. Cohee
Walter Ross
Kenton
F. P. Hummer
Cheswold
Adelaide Hall
Oxford
Maude Hummer
Oscar Ware
Absecon
N. J
Taylor Medford
Massey's
O. R. Higgins
Bride
Olive Hummer
Dover
Wesley Smith
Philadelphia
Harry Melvin
Saaturday
Delia
Effie
Lisie Walls
Augusta
Delia Meredith
Helen Jones
Mabel Hudson
Ethel Moore
Messrs
Carroll Jones
Alda Montague
Herbert
Edgar Walls
Leslie Meredith
William Golt
Walter Redman
Mar and
Miz
W. N. Walls
Pearl Meredith
Edith
Earle Moore
Stoward Hudson
Morton Bennett
Morton
Wilmington
Katharine Montague
Georgetta Dennison
W. O. Pippin
Middletown
R. E. Dippin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Katie Shockley
Goldsboro
Mary Jones
J. F. Quillen
Lillian
Greensboro
Lena Reed
Harrington
Town
J. B. Medford
Smithville
Mary Clough
Wyoming
Del
Harry Bostick
Felton
J. F. Quiblen
Wook
John Jones
Denton
Rev George R Mays to preach at M E Church South
Rev George R Mays will preach tomorrow at the M E Church South both morning and evening. An afternoon sermon is set for Harris Chapel at 3 p m.
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Queen Anne's
George R. Mays
M. EE. Church South
Harris Chapel
Methodist Protestants appointments at Westminster conference
The Methodist Protestant Conference adjourned. A list of appointments follows for many circuits and stations across Maryland and nearby areas, including Accomac Alexandria Baltimore Easton Delmar Dover Easton etc. A. N. Ward resumes college work at Westminster as hire president of Western Maryland College and theological seminary.
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Methodist Protestant Conference
Milford
Bowers
Accomac
A. H. Green
Alexandria
C. R. Strasburg
Amelia
W. C. Mumford
Baltimore
Alnutt Memorial
W. T. Little
Bethany
B. A. Bryan
Broadway
J. M. Sheridan
Brooklyn
W. S. Hanks
Calvary
H1. S. Johnson
Christ Church
L. J. Smith East
E. T
Supply
Cannon
C. W. Sanderson
Caroline
C. M. Cullum
Cecilion
C. M. Zepp
Centreville
J. L. Nichols
Chesapeake
A. 13. Dupuy
Chestertown
W. R. Graham
Chincoteague
G. R. Hodge
Clayton
E. H. Jones -Concord
N. E. Norris
Conquest
L. L. Bunce
Crisfield
F.T. Benson
Lawronia
Greensboro
C. J. Burdette
Cee
L. Ricerove
W. H. Beckwith
Harbeson
J. Phillips
Harper's Ferry
R. Y. Nicholson
Ellarrington
J. M. Holmes
Howard
N. C. Clough
Hurlock
W. P. Roberts
Indian River
Kempton
H. O. Keen
Kennedyville
Cain
Kent Island
W. A. Sites
Laurel
J. H. Straughn
Laurel Circuitt
Aa. W. Mathers
Leeds
C. I. Dryden
Lewes
W. W. Johnson
Lewiston
G. H. Emfield
Liberty
J. W. Parris
Lisbon
C. K. McCaslin
Lynchburg
C. M. Compher
J. C. Poston
Supernumerary
Mardela
C. BR. Donaldson
Marley
J. W. Norris
L. A. Bennett
Milton
F. A. Holland
Mt. Tebo
W. F. Wright
New Church
E. W. Simms Nichols
R. Middleton
Northumberland
W. H. Sherwood
Oak Grove
F. M. Cliffs
Oxford
J. McL. Brown
Parksley
R. L. Shipley
Philadelphia
St. Luke's
Local Social and Visiting News for Henderson Area
Mrs S B Medford and her children Le Roy and Paul stayed with her sister Mrs J H Spence in Henderson. Clarence Parker and daughter Marie visited Mr and Mrs G S Lyden. L N Alford and children Hattye and Elizabeth visited DENTON friends. Calvin Scott is slowly improving after illness. Kathaleen Covey spent a week with aunt Mrs Blaine Bullock in Hickman. Neck-tie social set at Smiths School House district 34 Friday evening April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathaleen Covey
Blaine Bullock
Hickman
Smith's
Peach growers worry over cold damaged outlook for crop
Peach growers report a harsh cold snap has damaged buds after early March blossoms promising a good crop unseen in years. Frosts this week heighten anxiety for growers of all fruit, as adverse weather threatens the season in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Bright
Wm. F. Dickinson
Annie Jump
Lillian Man
Alma
Baltimore
Harry Fisher
Messrs
J. Norman Clarke
R. W. Beaven
Neighborhood party honors Misses Mary and Davis
A surprise party was held Tuesday evening by neighbors for Misses Mary and Frances Davis. Gifts, games, and refreshments filled the event, with all attendees enjoying the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maéry
Frances Davis
Epworth League
Glenna Wright
Mr. Mann
Trinity M. E.church
Bowman
Easton
Burrsville Social News Highlights
Mrs A T Garrett and J Otis Stafford and Alfred Raughley visited near Dover on Saturday and Sunday. Rev Thomas J Sard of Dover stayed with local families last week. W T Harvey fell from a porch causing a broken cellar borne. Rev M E Wheatley is returned to Burrsville circuit for another year. C A Smith and daughter Mattie of Harrington visited town. Miss Mary Breeding returned from two weeks with Dover host. J AB Baughley visited Baltimore last week.
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Burrsville
A. T. Garrett
J. Otis Stafford
Alfred Raughley
Ernest B. Raughley
Dover
Thomas J. Sard
G. L. Blades
E. E. Russell
Iva Russell
W. T. Harvey
M. E. Wheatley
C. A. Smith
Mattie
Harrington
Mary Breeding
T. J. Lard
J. AB. Baughley
Baltimore
Local visitors and farm improvements noted in Edinburgh
Edinburgh reports visitors including Messrs Lawrence Janson and Kenneth Shuits at Still Pond and Betterton. Farms are being improved with new buildings. Mrs Wilfred P Borland Jr of Baltimore guests with Mrs George Porter. Clifford Hyrons of Bristol PA stays ten days with relatives. Miss Ella Shockley visits Miss Grace Cuhtee at Harley. Harry Faulkner of Sadlersville visits his parents over Sunday.
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Lawrence Janson
Kennard Shuits
Still Pond
Betterton
Wilfred P. Borland, Jr
Baltimore
George Porter
Clifford Hyrons
Bristol
Ella Shockley
Grace Cuhtee
Harley
Harry Faulkner
Sadlersville
Marbury Addresses Denton Meeting on Progressive Democracy
Jon Walliam L Masbury spoke in Denton on Monday evening and Tuesday at the town hall about the progressive Democratic cause. He urged support for Wilson’s liberal program, warned against tory contrasts within the party, and defended his Maryland primary campaign leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon. Walliam L Masbury
Denton
Caroline County
Caroline
J. Boon Dukes
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Wm. T. Jarman
W. Goldsborough
J. Calvin Smith
Charles 11
Mr. Marbury
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Wilson
United States Senate
Bull Moose
Democratic
Maryland
Senate
Smith
Frank
George William Brown
S. Teakle Wallace
Charles Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Efe
Marbury
Mr Marbury Addresses Greensboro Campaign Meeting
Mr Marbury spoke at a large Greensboro gathering Tuesday night with Dr W W Goldsborough presiding. Vice-presidents included J C Smith T H Longfellow John F Jarman O W W Horton W P Manlove and J H Coursey. He left Greensboro Wednesday for Baltimore and said he was glad by his Caroline visit and would return to the county during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Marbury
Greensboro
W. W. Goldsborough
J. C. Smith
T. H. Longfellow
John F. Jarman
O. W W. Horton
W. P. Manlove
J. H. Coursey
Baltimore
Caroline
Orphans' Court Proceedings Probate and Administrations
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as court admitted multiple wills to probate. Louisa Gibbs and F. P. Zeigler estates were proved. Eugene Gardner and Alexander Mott Haviland also had wills admitted. Henry Medford reported debts and final accounts. deeds ordered to Willard Wright for DeLong real estate in Kent Delaware. Harriet A. B. Keiser letters testamentary granted to Peter Keiser. appraisers Bayard Nichols and William J. Bryan appointed. notice to creditors ordered.
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Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Orphan's Court
Louisa Gibbs
J. Spencer Lapham
Henry Medford
Abraham C. DeLong
Harriet A. B. Keiser
Peter Keiser
Bayard Nichols
William J. Bryan
Federalsburg Daring Escape From Drowning Incident
In darkness two Federalsburg men Harry W. Davis and James B. Sullivan narrowly escaped drowning after driving into a ditch by a Nanticoke stream near the Sharptown ferry. A night watchman rescued them. the horse was bruised and the carriage wrecked. Davis, an auditor for Eastern Shore Trust Company banks, had been in Sharptown auditing books. Nearby a woman and child were saved from drowning when a horse-driven carriage fell into a four-foot-deep ditch. Chaptank Fire destroys Perry & Son store, loss about 2500 dollars, building insurer. Advertised letters list follows. Concord visit by Charley Hignutt and Roland Dukes to Rev. L. B. Morgan.
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Federalsburg
Sharptown
Harry W. Davis
Eastern Shore Trust Company
James B. Sullivan
Nanticoke
Galestown
Davis
Hernan Paul
Chaptank
Charles T. Perry & Son
Charles W. Wright
Baltimore
Perry & Son
Circuit Court in Session Grand Jury Finishes Its Work
Circuit Court convened Monday with Judges Adkins and Hopper. The term will run into next week with many criminal cases heard. Defendants such as Woody Earle, Sampson Satterfield, Edgar Satterfield, Nathan Freedman, Ernest Black and Nathan Chance faced guilty pleas or verdicts with sentences suspended or pending. Other actions included larceny cases, ejectment suits, and fines. Grand jury members were sworn and urged county officials to replace Denton bridge and improve courtroom welfare. The grand jury examined 41 witnesses, found five indictments, and appointed Mark H. Smith as court bailiff.
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Adkins
Hopper
Woody Earle
Temple
Owens
State
Goldsborough
Traverser
Sampson Satterfield
Edgar Satterfield
Lewis
Nathan Freedman
Richards
Ernest Black
Castle Hall
Black
Nathan Chance
Chance
Turner and Goldsborough
Ruth Bradley
John B. Scott
Virgil Gould
Mary Cahall
Gould
House of Correction
Jerome H. Woodward
John H. Horsey
Almshouse Committee
Mark H. Smith
Samuel Griffin
Wholesome Open Primaries From the Baltimore Sun
A breezy note extols open primaries as wholesome and healthy, praising outdoor, direct campaigning style. The snippet invites readers to subscribe for the JournAL and join this public-spirited effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore Sun
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Denton Journal
the Local Department
Gure
Caroline Teachers’ Association
Denton High School
E. F. Buchner
Huffington
Dover Bridge
Star-Democrat
Anton Burchard
Old Paint Comfort
Cleveland
Burchard
Purser Stolpp
Steward Bradley
Talbot
Mr. Bradley
Little Son
Purcell
Ola Bidwell
Morgansville
J. A. Mackintosh
Lulu Downes
Viola Covey
C. S. Brown
Alice Bloxson
F. P. Lovey
C. E. Brown
F. P. Covey
Lydia Miller
Maluf
Damascus
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Malut
Paul Revere
School and Home Association
Washington,d. C
T. F. Imler
D. P. Holsinger
Howard Holsinger
Ephrata
Imler
Reber
Harry Holsinger
Milton King
Howard Quigg
Elkton
Quigg
Mr. Habbart
Walter Tribbit
Baltimore Corner
Tribbitt
W. I. I Kauffman
Ella Imler
Poor
Alexander Russell
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
William Davis
I. T. Saulsbury
Packard
Harry Stayer
California
J. P. Swing
J. M. Swing
Lowepapf
Hobbs
Paisley
Fruit Prospects
Westminster
Annie Collins
Miss Grace
Mary Cooper
Trinity
Edinburgh
Hobart Windsor
Leonard Vosmus
Cleveland Caine
Everett Flowers
Henry Hollingsworth
Harvey Griffin
Frank Craft
Randolph Griffin
Harrison Caine
Denton Post Office
James Green
Harry Y. Chatterly
Nittie Kelley
Maud Horner
W. H. Summervauz
Charley Hignutt
Roland Dukes
L. B. Morgan
Georgetown
Circuit Court
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