Denton Area News Briefs Include Elections and Local Happenings
The journal notes upcoming Denton Commissioners election on April 22 and an array of local events. Ads mention saw mill for sale, new spring clothing, piano work, and hosiery. County schooling plans include athletic meet May 4 and a county-wide corn growing lecture tour with several town stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whett
W. J. Blackiston
Denton
Journal
Easton
J. H. Nichols & Co
S. FP. Jopp
J. Roland Chaffinch
Harry M. Hackett
Four Nal
Mellyvamne & Sister's
J. W. Grubb
Queen Anne
Owen Chapel
Francis W. Janney
Baltimore
P. R. Fisher
McDaniel & Co
North Second Street
Wright & Bullock
Nuttle & Downes
Messrs
J. H. Nichols
W. C. Pastorfield
Reese Landing
Tuckahoe River
Talbot
E. J. Nicholson
California
Marjorie Dan Johnson
Denton Literary Club
Assembly Hall
Dover
Joseph Castle
West Dover Hundred
William S. Davis
Minnie Grewell
Albert Kinnaman
Kinnaman
Caroline
Apricultural College
Mason
Frank Mitchell
Christ Church
George T. Redden
J. Dukes Downes
Albert G. Towers
J. Kemp Stevens
Elkton
W. Oscar Cother
Talbot County
Goldsboro
Federalsburg
Preston
Focal
W. A. Smith
Chas. Lo Hobbs
Chas. E. Stevens
Stephen Shipman
George C. Skirven
William T. Bradley
Newman D. Richards
Kathleen Murchison
Emily Pierce
Rita Kemp
Marriage of Miss Elsie Sylvester Smith and George Elliott Dutton
Society notes record the wedding at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Ridgely last Sunday at two. Miss Elsie Sylvester Smith, daughter of ex congressman Thomas A. Smith, married George Elliott Dutton of Seaford with Rev. Dr. U T. Quigg officiating and organ music by M Pauline Abbott and M J Woodford. The couple will reside in Newark Delaware where Dutton teaches at Delaware College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Sylvester Smith
Ridgely
George Elliott Dutton
Seaford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas A. Smith
Proom
Edwin Dutton
U T. Quigg
M. Pauline Abbott
Milford
M. J. Woodford
Baltimore
Walter Mills Carmine
Sparrows Point
Thomas A. Smith, Jr
Dutton
Newark
Del
Delaware College
Philadelphia
State Hospital For the Insane
Norristown
J. M. Hackett
Easton
Hackett
Lydia Flughes
Henry W. Hughes
Nichols
John M. Willis
Robert Hallowell
North Wales
Charles H. Willis
Harmony
Willis
Everest Miller
Weehauken
N. J
P. A1. Miller
North Germantown
N. Y
James Park
Julia Day
Chalmers S. Brumbaugh
W. S. Stryker
Alexandria
B. L. Brumbaugh
East Denton
Irma Olmstead
Glenside
Hester
Ida Pool
Ferdinand Baypard
William Slemons
Salisbury
W. C. Willey
Farmington
James A. Trazzare
E. B. Wright
Alexander Noble
Preston
Robert Patton
Addie Smith
Paterton
R. Waldo Emerson
Elbert Nuttle
W. Nuttle
Harper
Queen Anne's
Bridge Bill Signed For Downes Wharf Choptank Crossing
The governor signed a bill authorizing a bridge across the Choptank River at Downes' Wharf. Proponents from Ridgely and nearby say it will unlock thousands of acres of land, boost fruit production, and tie to Ridgely's fruit market. Opponents warn of a perpetual tax and costs of ten to twelve thousand dollars, doubting Caroline County can bear the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downes’ Wharf
Ridgely
Denton Bridge
Caroline County
Snowden's Mind Unbalanced Leads to Writ Charge
Mrs S G Snowden of Boonsboro swore out a writ against her husband thought demented after he threatened to kill the family and demanded she borrow money. Neighbors advised, the writ issued, Snowden jailed after being brought to town. he wept during questioning. The family, with small children, stays with foster father Clement Drake in Tuckahoe Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Snowden
Federalsburg Ottr rail depot burglarized. small thefts reported
A Federalsburg Ottr railroad depot was burglarized on Tuesday night. One money drawer was rifled with 4.75 dollars taken. Suspects overlooked another drawer holding over twenty dollars. In local notes, Miss Elsie Neal begins a temporary post with Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co at Millington, and Mrs. Charles Smith fills her Federalsburg role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottr
Elsie Neal
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
Millington
Charles Smith
Federalsburg
Eva Williams
Mary Davis
Mane Noble
Western Maryland College
Brooks
W. Brown
Fire destroys farm dwelling near William Plantove
Greensboro reports a fire at the farm of Mr. William Plantove, 10.5 miles west of town, destroying the residence. Tenant J.G. Murphy lost all household effects. building insured. Rev. L.G. Marony of New York City accepts Holy Trinit rectorate and will serve April 4. Various local social visits and church activities noted through week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
William P. Xlantove
J.G. Murphy
L. G. Marony
New York City
Holy Trinit Church
John Sharp Dickinson
Johns Hopkins Anneaty
Baltimore
D. A. Lobstein
J. M. Cohee
Martie
BF. Jackson
John D. Beck
Philadelphia
Lillie Short
Cecilion
Ethel Jackson
C. R. Strausburg
C. B. Jarman
MM. P
Laurel
Warren Burr
Parsonage
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hattie Massey
M. P. Goldsborough
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Elaborate Leap Year Hop in Denton Ball
Denton society held a lavish leap year ball Monday with Steinwall's orchestra and a midnight buffet. Guests from Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and numerous Delaware towns attended, led by Mr and Mrs Albert G Powers, while a long list of Denton residents and visitors filled the merry room with spring decorations and gracious receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Steinwall
Albert G. ‘Fowers
Dentonians
Albert G. Towers
Thomas R. Green
J. Dukes Downes
P. Roland Fisher
Williams
Anderson
Frederic N. Nichols
George C. Skirven
Ernest G. Cooper
Alda Whitby
Uaivey L. Cooper
Edward Ringgold
Dukes
George A. Deakyne
Garey
P Fred ‘Yowers
Richardson
William A. South
Barnhart
Barnhart, Mr. and Mrs. Hibbard A. Paine
Wm. J. Richards
Gertrude Deen
Elsie Green
Carrie Hobbs
Ella Nuttle
Ethel Gantt
Lydia Blughes
Mary Nichols
Nellie Dunning
Ruth Walker
Maguiee Redden
Messrs. T. Alan Goldsborough
George I. Saulsbury
James A. Garey
Ormond W. Downes
Charles E. Steven
Ollie Trice
Sherman H
Edward O. McDonnell
Baltimore
Elizabeth Bartlett
Blanche Selden
Stevens
Messrs
Hyland Kulins
Dawson George
Marshall Gantt
Layton Solton
Charles May
Howard Skinner
Albert Gantt
Henry Wilson
William Nicholson
Stanley Deakyne
Frank Dudley
Janney
Goucher College
Buswell
Evelyn Nicholson
Annie Carter
Helen Roe
George Washington University
Woodall Green
Pete Becker
Princeton University
Ben. Biggs
Manila
P. L
Lena Garey
Walter Moore
E 3. Garey
Haverford College
Caleb Winslow
Swarthmore College
Mis
Isabella Bronk
Social notes from Choptank and surrounding towns
Mises Helen and Bessie Liden hosted a small gathering with Eunice Todd Idia Alford Kathryn Spence Pearl Meredith Oscar Alford Walter Liden Roland Quand Frank Adams Will Robinson Elesman Tsartzil Claude Liden and others. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Win Hubbard and Will Parker with Fred Bowdle near Burrsville. Several residents travel to Baltimore Wilmington York Pa and Hickman. The community meal line is now passable and near completion. Mrs Win T E Robinson is listed as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Helen
Bessie Liden
Eunice Todd
Idia Alford
Kathryn Spence
Pearl Meredith
Oscar Alfor
Walter Liden
Roland Quand
Frank Adams
Will
Horace Robinson
Elesman Tsartzil
Claude Liden
Win
IE Uubbard
Choptank
Mins
Will Parker
Fred Bowdle
Burrsville
RK. W. Quandt
Baltimore
Hhiends Lore
H. ‘Thomas
Hickman
Norman Scott
Seaford
J. E. Spence
Rota Powell
Wilmington
Watkin T. Wlignutt
York
Win, TE. Robinson
Holiday guests and local notes from town life
Mrs J W Banning hosted Mr and Mrs Carey and daughter from Philadelphia over the holidays. Triity ML Church singing class shows strong study interest. Mr and Mrs Wagner spent Easter Sunday with Mrs Wagner’s sister Mrs W White of Liberty. Mr Dailous, injured at his sawmill last week, is much better. Farm work lags due to heavy rains. Miss Elelen Reed, once ill, improves rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Banning
Carey
Philadelmia
Triity ML Church
Wagner
Elelen Reed
Caroline county circuit court hearings note dangerous Denton bridge
Proceedings report 48 witnesses examined, 12 presentments with indictments, jail and almshouse visits praised. Denton bridge condemned as unsafe and to be replaced. bridge committee urges immediate action. Local option cases, larceny, assault, and a murder trial featured. verdicts include not guilty, 9 months, 12 months, 30 days, and a second degree murder verdict with ten year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
J. W. Kerr
R. W. Messenger
Denton Bridge
Messrs
J. R. Charles
I C. Gooden
Carafine County
Fletcher Warner
Charles Clark
Greensboro
Owens
State
Deen
Traverser
William Stanford
Edward Scott
J. TY. Saulsbury
Warren Johnson
Richards
R. Nelson Stevens
Stevens Bros
Baltimore Commission
Wilbur W. Hurlock
Samuel R. Hurlock
Queen Anne’s County
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Caroline
Goldsborough
Stevens
Towers
Hurlock
Elayward Satterfield
James Prattis
Lewis
Richards and Goldsborough
Pratus
Jacob Thomas
Joseph Fredericks
Thomas Lewis
Fredericks
Local peach trees show promising buds in Concord
Mr. W. BR. Fountain notes plenty of live buds on Ray peach trees and other peach varieties in Concord. Subscribe for the JourNal to get all the county news.
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W. BR. Fountain
JourNal
Easter Guests And Local Notes In Hobbs Ames
Hobbs Ames Sunday School enjoyed a spirit filled Easter egg hunt with Miss Jessie Dailey winning first prize, Master Roland Starkey second, and T. Edward Towers the booby. Oysters, eggs, candies and cakes were served. Residents and visitors, including Mrs Hr R Merrken and Calvert family from Federalsburg, shared in Easter activities and travel plans. Parson Harley attended Laurel Conference after a financially strong year with $2,300 in collections. many locals welcomed spring with visits to Baltimore, Philadelphia and Winchester. Proceeds from the oyster supper totaled $25 and several townsfolk were noted as Easter guests and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Jessie Dailey
Roland Starkey
T. Edward Towers
Hr. R. Merrken
Calvert and
Reese
Federalsburg
FM. Willey
Calvert
Parson Harley
Laurel
Margaret Gore
Glyndon
LE. M. Paisley
Baltimore
F. Paisley
WP. Clendamtel
Lincoln
Del
Pittsburgh
Easter Guests and Visits in Local Homes
Miss Nan M. Fleming of Wilmington spent Easter with her parents near town. Mrs. Richard Evans returned from Mercy Hospital Baltimore much improved. Miss Marguerite Bright entertained friends Monday evening. Paul Mason of Harrington visited his parents over Sunday. Roland Clark of Williston visited his brother J Norman Clark over Sunday. Mrs. Harris Legg of Stevensville is staying with her parents John and Mrs. Russom. Miss Walls of Smyrna visited Miss Kathleen Knotts early this week. Mrs. John Vesty and daughter of Easton visited Mrs. E. B. Davis this week. Mrs. J. R. Ricards of Hobbs was guest of Mrs. G. L. Wilson this week. Miss Cooper of Laurel visited Mrs. Mary Cooper last week. Laura Mason of Easton visited her parents during Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
J. W. Morrison
Easton
Monumental Life Insurance Company
Denton
Lillsboro
Greenfield
Smith
Jon J. Hanson
Senate
Transon
Rev
B. Cobleniy
The
Reformed Church
Tabor
Pennsylvania
Coblentz
M. E. Reformed
Baptist Church
Porter
Hollycross Roads
Wherret
Windy Hill
Talbot County
M. A. Dragoo
George Sickman
Cordova Baptist Church
John Lynch
Cora Norton
Chester
Lizzie Stevens
Nea Boonsboro
EF. FE. Dragoo
Greensboro
Mary Spence
Edith Dragoo
Odella Andrews
Cordova
Warry Both
Harrington
Marie Kemp
Henderson
J. V. Cuiden
Ivanhoe Willis
Royal Oak
Bostic
Rosie Dill
Dauarter
Ales. Dill
Roivnt
W. On.conaway
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Camden
George Burton
Dover
Burton
Fred Bowdle
Philadelphia
W. I. Gooden
J. S) Richards
James
Colsrave
Wilmington
W. G. Carrow, Jr
Isabel Carrow
William G. Caurnow
Clarence Pritchett
John Pritchett
Elwood Jones
Bridgeville
PB. Sweeney
BR. C.taylor
Magnolia
Norman Wilson
Town
Nan M. Fleming
Harry Fleming
Richard Evans
Mercy Hospital
Baltimore
Marguerite Bright
Paul Mason
W. L. Mason
Roland Clark
Williston
Burrsville Social Roundup Highlights Easter Visits
Burrsville residents recount Easter holiday gatherings as Graham Booker and sisters Florence and Margaret of Barclay return home. J W Starkey and daughters Jessie and Helen visited Fleming Starkey. cousins Mildred, Harry, and John Clark stayed with Mrs Elias Pearson. O N and A M Dulin attended funeral of Uncle Frank Dulin in Easton. P S Baughley of Whiteleysburg and Mr J B Raughley hosted Sunday guests. Mrs Thomas H Wyatt visited her parents mid week. Pauline Nichols of Greensboro visited sister Mrs Thomas I Cahall. Phil W Cheezum returned from Wilmington. Bertha Baker went back to Philadelphia. W A Sharris spent days in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Booker
Florence and
Margaret
Barclay
Mary E. Starvey
J. W. Starkey
Jessie
Helen
Price's Station
Fleming Starkey
Mildred
Harry and
John Clark
Goldsboro
Elias Pearson
O. N
A. M. Dulin
Frank Dulin
Easton
P.S. Baughley
Whiteleysburg
J. B. Raughley
Thomas H. Wyatt
Pauline Nichols
Greensboro
Thomas I. Cahall
Phil W. Cheezum
Wilmington
Bertha Baker
Philadelphia
W. A. Sharris
Baltimore
Maryland Conference in Session at Laurel Maryland
The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church convened in Laurel, Delaware, with Dr J S Bowers of Alnutt Memorial Church Baltimore elected president after four ballots. Rev Alfred E Race gave the opening address, and the retiring president Dr Sheridan noted a prosperous year with church growth, college progress, missions, church improvements, and salary increases across twenty two charges. Goody and Crimson Cluster strawberry plants are listed at $1.25 per thousand from Vanscoy in Federalsburg Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Laurel
Del
J. 5. Bowers
Alnutt Memorial Church
Baltimore
W. R. Graham
Salisbury
Alfred E. Race
Sheridan
Local obituaries note Fisher Hagadone Collison Eaton deaths
A Caribbean region obituary summary notes Anna W Fisher of Hanover Pa widow of Thomas W Fisher dies after a long illness. Peter Hagadone Ridgely aged near 80, paralyzed before death. Margaret Ann Collison Denton aged 78 with several children. Captain John F Eaton funeral held in Denton. Mrs David Evans West Denton dies after a long illness. Surviving relatives listed for each. Interments at Denton cemetery or Central Church noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna W. Fisher
Denton
Hanover
John F. Simmons
Frederick County
Charles
John
George
Calvin
John Betts
O. F. Snowberger
James Baker
Central Church
John F. Eaton
A. N. Ward
H. A. G. Westerfield
David Evans
West Denton
Sunday School Reorganizes Under Rev C W Bates
The American Corner Sunday School restructured last Sunday with Rev C W Bates presiding. Officers elected include Superintendent O Nichols and assistant F Collins. secretary Sallie Collins and assistant Sallie Collins. treasurer Wilmer Collins. librarian Maggie Daffin. organist Lillie Daffin. assistant organist Sallie Collins. missionary treasurer Thomas Daffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bates
O. Nichols
F. Collins
Sallie Collins
Seaford
Rhoda Downes
Lena Howard
Denton
Oscar Nichols
Vernon
C. W. Towers
Caston
Will Schavengar
Joseph Culver
J. T. Blades
Orphans' Court Proceedings Note Bond Approvals and Appointments
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens present the bond of Elia Anthony guardian to Carl Coulbourn et al was filed and approved. The fast will and testament of Jacob E Reese deceased was admitted to probate with Letters testamentary granted to Maggie E Reese. Bonds filed and approved notices to creditors ordered. William K Miley and D J Patchett appointed to appraise the personal estate. Administrators of Alfred B Carter deceased presented a first and final account which was approved. Thomas H Draper administrator of William Minner deceased presented an account of sales of the personal estate which was approved. Linwood Eaton appointed administrator of John F Eaton deceased bond filed and approved notice to creditors ordered. Clinton Cook and F W Redden appointed to appraise the personal estate. John C Bullock custodian presented the last will and testament of Richard E Bullock deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Elia Anthony
Carl Coulbourn
Jacob E. Reese
Maggie E. Reese
William K. Miley
D. J. Patchett
William G. Carter
Alfred Carter
Alfred B. Carter
Thomas H. Draper
William Minner
Linwood Eaton
John F. Eaton
Clinton Cook
F. W. Redden
John C. Bullock
Richard E. Bullock
Fine Fowl at Cedar Mount Poultry Farm Report
Mr E H Hirs proprietor of Cedar Mount Poultry Farm reports strong spring results in incubator and chick departments. He notes mortality under five percent at three weeks and provides data from December February: 26,600 eggs from 600 hens with January sales at 56 cents per dozen. He has 1660 White Lee birds and pullets stored for winter layers. incubators hold 1250 and output about 1600 chicks every three weeks. He plans to sell rocco pullets and market broilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Mount
E. H. Hirs
Hirs
Kent
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the Local Department
Prof. Dutton
Miss Smith
New York
Townsend Smithers
Hazel Wilson
James Allee
Walter Mif_in
Victor Clark
George Millington
Alfred Camaher
Middletown
Julian Ford
Helen Uiegs
Nell Janvier
Campbell
Georgetown
Layton
Lewes
Mustard
Edwin Marshall
Rinkin
Gray
Edgar Layton
Sadler
Mina Robinson
Ethel Donato
Herbert Hail
Sam Scott
George Dutton
Morris Perry
Raymond Martin
Clayton
Ada Ubarris
Smyrna
Stokeley
Skeet Walls
Della Hall
Ann Wilson
William Merce
Washington, D. C
Elis
Westminster
Charles Roberts
Thomas Oakley
Misses Dent
Charlotte Hall
Elizabeth Coad
Chestertown
Scott Beck
Centreville
Collins
J. H. C. Legg
Isabelle Turpin
Henrietta Holton
Estella Rose
Madge Corkran
James Keating
Worthington Bordley
Richard Cook
Jack Perry
Madison Bordley
Winifred Wilson
Iaston
Jim Stewart
Adams
Tom Barnlett
Paul Nickerson
George Bartlett
St. Michaels
Dodson
Fletcher Sisk
Enoch George
Edwin Sisk
Percy Douglass
Ellin Moore Harris
Temple Smith
Pred Roe
Clayton Hoey
Edward Carter
Pred Malone
Mary Christian
Pannie Bernard
W. W. Gainsborough
Vi. Thomas Jones
Mas. Stone
Annee Jones
Marjory Richad
Elsie Smith
Lew Smith
Orrell
Rwin Saulsbury
Lawrence Wiley
I. ON. Nichols
Dr Por. Fisher
W. Tf. Anderson
T. R. Green
Tran
Lun
Amos Coffin
Ridley Park
BR. EE. Coffin
T. Corwin Pritchett
Redden
Smithville
Trinity
Hayward Sattarfield
Concord
Hobbs
Parson
Bailey
J. S. Short
Sharptown
Etta Gardner
Wyoming
Wals
Miss Griffith
Alva Griffith
John Slaughter
Francis Willoughby
Gertrude
John Hunter
Marie Hunter
Irene Adams
Winchester
J. C. Burkett
Nellie Morgan
J. J. Adams
John Bacsack
Near Here
Gertrude Willoughby
Delaware
Clifford Willoughby
W. N. Willoughby
Hilspora
Vanscoy
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