Denton county items and Arbor Day rounds up
A rural notes column reports farmers planting corn and a promising pear crop. Arbor Day celebrations span several schools with tree planting, readings, and local addresses. Notices mention Denton commissioners election on April 25 and local officials discussing pensions and real estate moves.
County board approves bridge and names trustees for the poor
County commissioners on Tuesday accepted the bridge over the race at Williston built by John Horsey and Willam T. Fignutt. They named Joseph HB. Orrell, H. F. Stevens, C WH Todd Sr, John W. Carroll, and Pennell Cooper as trustees of the poor. The artesian well bill of 350 dollars by John H. K. Shannahan was presented. Sessions adjourned after transfers and abatements. Thursday was devoted to road supervisors. Dr. John W. Hignatt was appointed almshouse physician. Prospects for the year look favorable with fruit and wheat selling well and rising prices, boosting canning industry and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
John Horsey
Willam T. Fignutt
Joseph HB. Orrell
H. F. Stevens
C WH Todd, Sr
John W. Carroll
Pennell Cooper
John H. K. Shannahan
John W. Hignatt
Appointment of administrator and creditors notice
J Boon Dukes appointed administrator of the personal estate of William Walter Richardson, deceased. Mrs Matilda Vane administratrix authorized to publish notice to the creditors of the late Lmory Vane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boon Dukes
William Walter Richardson
Matilda Vane
Lmory Vane
Maryland Annual Conference Convened at Pocomoke City
The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church met in Pocomoke City to elect officers and hear reports. Rev. John David Kinzer was chosen President, with J. T. Coulbourn as Secretary and other officers named. debates included Sabbath observance and World’s Fair issues, while numerous appointments across Maryland Delaware and nearby areas were announced and debt at Medford's Wharf church was liquidated.
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Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Pocomoke City
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Virginna
New Jersey
Strayer
John David Kinzer
Baltimore
Coulbourn
Benson
B.A Dunn
DW Austin
C. H W. Day
I. P. South
J. M. Sheridan
J. W. Balderston
Arnett
Educational Fund
W. H L. Stone
W. H L. Stone, General Home
Parksley
Georgetown
Del
Cambria
Dover
T. A Reese
J. W. Trout
Santa Chista
Westminster
Lawrence W. Bates
J. D Kinzer
U. Lewis
F. ‘T. Tagg
Veo Strayer
W. SS
Ashlind
Queen Anne
Bealth
Grove
Creech
Htarloch
Medford's Wharf Church
Krazer
Accomac
J.towell Alexandra
WM. Hara
Amcha
Elmer Sampson
Haultimore
Barron Crock
Jelson Tidtor
Bohur
A. Hoblitzell Broadwin
W. Prout
Bethany
Randall Twoohlyn
J. Wo Tease
Cambridge
Anstine Campbell
Vallraunt Caroline
J Mo Winsling
Deal
AW Mather Central
So Murrey
Chestertown
Greenfield
Clinton
Fanning
Concord
Llotmie- Crampton
Dorchester
Haddaway
How
Pulte
Babberston
Jaston J
Sheridan Lutaun
God Smitl
Pawn Grove
Poe Milder de Polton
McCroats
Uae
Vianhkimn City
Bone
Woo Llosd
Lown
Woo Graham
Goorsetown
L.A
Bennett Grose
GOD Edmondston Gardletree
Melvin Greenwood
Bop Kaindley
Haupden
J. W. Gray
Harpers Fain
Lew Harrington
Ol. Nicholon
Heathesville
J. Daugherty
Howard
Lynchburg
Caulbourn Mariners
Johnson
Middleway
Porreter
Milton
Osford
IL Mullineaux
Unk Grove
J. G. Sullivan
Townsend
M. LE
John W. Clark
M. L
Adams Wall
Denton
J. W. Easley
Chestertown M. E
G. F. Beaven
Hillsborough
Christ Church
Local church notes and ministerial changes spread wide
A jumble of names and places from Maryland church circuits, including references to Rev J A B Wilson transferring to Laston, Rev G A Arters warmly received at Greensborough, and Rev J W Easley at Chestertown. Updates cover St Pauls Ridgely services, elections of officers, and parish movements amid broader state church news.
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St Paul’s Reformed Church
Ridgely
Irving
J. A.B Wilson
Dover
M. L
New York
18Th Street
G A. Arters
Greensborough M. E
Greensborough
Smith
Easton
Ele
J. A. B. Wilson
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Denton Journal
Vprel
S.ma.u
D&c RR
Preston
North
Public Business
Circuit Court
Orphans Court
Levy Court
the Local Department
Tuckahoe Bridge
J. H. K. Shannahan
Wm. H. Cooke
Philip W. Downes
G. Furman & Co
New York Commission
James H. Fisher
Wilson
Reynolds
James L. Walcott
Saulsbury
Valentine Clements
Wye Neck
Centreville
J. H. Nichols
Denton Bridge
Michael Coulbourn
Seaford
Seaford-on-the-Nanticoke
A. C. Sheldrake
Clayton
Walter Roe
Steele
John Bartlett Dixon
William T. Dixon & Co
Mr. Dixon
Robert B. Dixon
Talbot County
McMullin
Wilmington
W. & P. Railroad
Susser Journal
Ridgely School
Choptank
Choptank Steamboat Company
Woodall
J. F. Wheatley
Finchville
Dorchester County
James Harper
Smuithsop
Joanna Valliant
Nellie Valliant
Maggie Lohner
Hate Todd
Leonora Valliant
Andy Andrew
Jennie Armstrong
Williamson’s Free School
Mary Weaver
Williamson
J. E. Hignutt
Mary Mowbray
Stella Collins
Winnie Johnson
Clara Beachamp
Minnie Todd
Corinne Thawley
Enla Beachamp
Herbert Beachamp
Mary Johnson
T. Meluney
Sallie D. Peters
Zebdial Fountain
Hattie Fountain
Lillie Meluney
Linda Liden
Annie Noble
Aramantha Noble
Florence Fountain
Matte Lawless
Fred Chrince
Alice Lawless
Linnie Noble
Annie Lawless
Emma Bulloch
Lthel Stewart
S. M. Morgan
Henderson Acadmy
Kurtz
West
Shull
Anna Price
Bertha Shull
Bertha Gooden
Christie Carros
Beatrice Tait
Liva Gooden
Ross Reed
Ralph Smith
Mabel Shull
Mifflin Smith
Magic Vansant
Edith Gooden
Harmony
Calvin Todd
Carrie Deen
James Corkran
Ollie Collins
Joseph A. Willis
Georgia Riedling
Bridgetown
Maggie Green
Della Murphy
Katie Diggins
Annie Dill
Willie Milbey
Harry Shewbrooks
Norman Murphy
Libbie Murphy
Clara Diggins
Maud Chambers
Katie Chambers
Evelyn Pippin
Oaks
Gussie Smoot
Ames’ Chapel
Preston Academy
Kate Hobbs
Sisk
Collins
Usles
R. D. Bradley
Thomas H. Flaharty
Frank Brown
Chapland
Minne Blades
Ella Whiteley
Nettle Bowdle
Ruth Rumbold
George Ross
Lmalene Wright
Bertha Collins
Elsie Blades
Lulu Collison
Anah_ Blades
Walter Wright
Willis Wright
Amercan Corner
C. L. Jackson
Castle Hall
Wyatt
Katie Ramsdell
Frank Wright
Fifth District
Joseph Peat
James B. Nash
Dearborn
S J. Samnth
Robert S. Graham
Wicamico
G M. Russum
Orphins
Bo FL
Jeterko Drinkhouse
Methodist Protectants
TW Lewis
Western Wayland Coll
J. J. Ward
Ehrological Semiry
J.B Whineley
W. J. D. Lucas
Walter H. Chompson
J. C. Mulhhin
Philadelphia
J. A. 2. Wilson
Henan
Aston Gaselle
W. M. Greene
Mr. Yingling
M. P
Caroline Circnt
R. W. Wadd
Prof Carroll
Governor's Avenue
Ict
Chancellor Snaulsbury
Willard Saulsbury
Coleman
Diocese of
United States
Higgins and Gray
Surpie
Old Christ Church Cemetery
Railreid
Pennsylvania Company
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Oaertia
Bisthetown
Niles Moe
Tekahoe
J.F.G
Hnsborough
Chesapeake
Minnie Wheeler
Saulsbury & Barton
Southern Methodists
Methodists
Canter
John Wilson
South Bethlehem, P
Isaac Sparklin
Dover Academy
John W. Knotts, Sr
Lloyd’s
Brown
Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne County
T ‘Aty
Sue So Vk
Trappe
Lalbat
State Weather Bureau
Caroline County
Kent County
Queen Anne's
Williamsburg
A.B. Howard, Jr
Suite Industrial Bureau
Robinson Building
Charles
Strategy Streets
Thomas C. Wechs
Bureau of Labor Statistics
George C. Thoms
Baltimore & Olio Rathrow Company
Chicago
Cleveland
Liva E
Hbizell
Kemuel Ko Mctidden
Calvary Mol Church
Sadlersville
Alice Chambers
Thomas Chambers
John Trundle
J. W. Hammersley
Upper Marlboro
Henry W Baker
First National Bank of
PA Cannon
Bridgeville
Ormond Downes
Shortridge
Media Academy
Tle
George Beenard
W. Ashton Evans
Templeville
Maryland College of Pharmacy
Mary Hollis
Iva Whitby
Messrs
Thomas A. Smith
A. C. Brower
Maud Fisher
Harrington
Mamie Harrington
Talbot
P. W. Downes
R. L. Lewis
Burrsville
Lizzie Johnson
J. W. Temple
John ‘Ladd
Templeside
Methodist Episcopal Church of Templesille
J. Wesley Thomas
Eugenie Evans
G. S. Conaway
Marechal Neil Roses
Elizabeth Perkins
Templesille
Ashton Evans
Washington, D. C
H. C. Evans
B. Lee
C. W. Sirrell
Oinitanry
Netlie
Coates
Pharbe Ann Cartes
Methodist Protestant Conference
Henry Page
G. C. Radehtl
Equitable
Rarly Adams
Queens
Amdcin
W.berr
YI Denton
Hasturn Shore Nurserie
Sandal Wood
Wallies Restorer
Lucedas
Meredith’s Barber Shop
Brick Hotel
Denton, Md
Tintecre
Weoihin
Sustanteed
Sele Gribein
ConstantiaAxp
Dixiox
Ekastons
Mattings
Butterick
Jarrell & Nighols
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