Local notices and repairs in Denton area
Local items report remodeling at Norman Stevens home and new farm buildings by J Hi Nichols near Ruthsburg. Real estate transfers include J C Tower selling Wyatt farm to J Hi Beer and Gilbert Headune selling Redden farm to Clinton Robert near Ridgely. Also notes on road Bloomery drive and peach buds damage and fishing season outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Stevens
W. J. Blackiston
Denton
J. Hi. Nichols
Ruthsburg
Charles H. Willis
Eat
Mes
J. A. Jarman
Tlc. Curry
Greenboro
Nuttle Toadware Company
J. C. Tower
Wyatt
J. Hi. Beer
Goctee
J. H. Jorzey
Tuckahoe River
Win
Murphey i
Siath -Treet
Aurphey
C. M. Kemp
RL Polk & Co
Baltimore
Caroline
Peninsula
St. Mary's Guild
Masonic Hall
Adams
Clark
John VT. Clark
Denton Todge
Order of Mechanics Room
Maonic
Sharp
William Colon
George T. Redden
Tle
Sul
Harry No Rickard
Mix
Harry D. Ritchey
Ridgely
Jennie Morrow
Henry R. Lewis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Circuit Court
Lewis
Frances Karabinos
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Court of Appeals
Mrs. West in Atlantic City for Medical Treatment
Mrs Thomas C West and her husband traveled to Atlantic City where she plans a weeks to months stay for health improvement. She has suffered poor health for some time and will lodge at Westmont Sanitarium run by her brother in law Dr WL West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. West
Atlantic City
West
Peter
Westmont Sanitarium
WL. West
Maria Elizabeth Henry
Easton
Charles Steele Henry
Cambridge
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Henry Davies
Franklyn Bache Adkins
Sheriff Lashes Wife Beater in Public Penalty
Charles Wilson, a colored man, was whipped thirty lashes on the bare back after his conviction for wife beating. Sheriff Beck conducted the punishment in a basement, handcuffing Wilson to a post as judges affirmed the sentence. Witnesses included officials and onlookers, and Wilson endured the ordeal with some urging for mercy. He faces additional jail time beyond the lash and is the first to be punished under this statute in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Beck
Wilson
Oak Sunday School Reorganizes With Notable Officers
OW Hickman Oak Sunday School announces a year of new leadership led by Superintendent G. E. Wilson and secretary L. H. Thomas with treasurer Ella Peters and organist Corinne Tomas. New teachers include G. F. Noble, Annie Peters, and Corinne Thomas among others. delegates attended the Milford State Sunday School Convention. Nearby residents and church figures are noted for visits, travels, and Easter events as Rev. Thomas Sard prepares to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW Hickman Oak Sunday School
G. E. Wilson
G. F. Noble
L. H. Thomas
Ella Peters
Corinne Tomas
Elizabeth Peters
Grace Adams
Missionary Society
Mollie Cleaves
Elia Peters
Corinne Thomas
Annie Peters
Sallie Stevens
Chris
Milford
J. R. Starkey
Ira Lewis
Edgar Fountain
Bethlehem
Thomas Sard
Epworth League
M. FE
Burrsville
J. D. Ramsdell
Brooklyn
Chas. FE. Melhoney
Hattie Price
Philadelphia
Choptank notes and local baseball results and visits
Choptank community notices show Webster Blades resuming studies at St John’s College after Easter with his parents nearby. The local baseball team beat Bethlehem 7 to 1 but game called after six innings due to rain. Many residents visit relatives in Dorchester, Cambridge, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Baltimore with repeated hospital, property, and church mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Blades
St. John’s College
John T. Blades
Bethlehem
Myra Wright
Cambridge
Hinson Wright
Baltimore
John Rumbold
F. Dunham
John Blades
Clara Messick
Dorchester County
Mitchell
Bowdle
M. M. Willey
Bucktown
Easter Returnees and Assignments Reported Across Town
Messrs Harry Hollis Fletcher Sisk and Levin Taylor return to Goldenns College Wilmington after Easter at home. Captain Creighton Carmine US Marine transfers to Windom Baltimore. Miss Floence Riley returns from Parsonsburg. Miss Cooper returns to Baltimore after Easter with Miss Edith Noble. Mr J Frank Ledman makes a business trip to Baltimore. Mr R M Beauchamp visiting Chestertown. Mr C M Johnson in Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hollis
Fletcher Sisk
Levin Taylor
Goldenn’s College
Wilmington
Creighton Carmine
United States Marine Service
Windom
Baltimore
Floence Riley
Parsonsburg
Cooper
Edith Noble
J. Frank Ledman
R. M. Beauchamp
Chestertown
C. M. Johnson
Split-Log Drag Commended In County Road Plan
The season opening signals a notable road improvement effort in Caroline. Talbot neighbors prize the road drag as farmers report wagons sinking to hubs then easily pass after four hours. Hundreds of miles of Middle West roads are being improved by road dragging. Easter egg hunt at Hillsboro P E Church brings joy to children and rector. Vestry posts elected at St Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church. Naomi Rolph hosts a young gathering from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Talbot
Middle West
George F. Beaven
Hillsboro
P. E. Church
Si“Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
H. Lay Beaven
H. E Price
B. C. Barton
George H. Beaven
George L. Jump
William H. Thawley
Gallus Worth
Frederick Roe
George L. Wilson
Naomi Rolph
Queen Anne
Denton
Easton
Ridgely
Split Log Drag Promises Superior County Roads
The piece extols the Split Log Road Drag as a low cost, practical road improver. It describes daily use timing, construction details, and bevels on logs, noting early spring work, wet conditions, and after rain dragging to create oval hard surfaces that shed water. It cites supporters and prize schemes in Ridgely and nearby areas, praising improved streets and broader adoption across farms and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
James T. Kemp
Otho B. Smith
P11. Wright
J. F. Klotz
A. G. Saulsbury
Irwin T. Saulsbury
W. W. Seward
Easton Ledger
Talbot County
Maryland
Good Roads League
Easton
Fire destroys home at Templeville porch and outbuildings
A traction engine passing the residence of Mr. Howard Honey in Templeville started a fire that burned the porch house and outbuildings. The house was described as a very good one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Howard Honey
Fire devastates Ivy Swamp timber stands and Jester farm
A large fire on the upper Ivy Swamp Sunday burned hundreds of acres of timber and destroyed much cordwood along with the Will Jester farm buildings. The death of Martin Dean was reported, a brick-layer and plasterer known across the region. Mary Steele of Galena left Easter work and returned home Wednesday morning. Rev. Mr. Phillips of Salisbury handles M. P. Conference minutes printing at Stowell printery. Rev. Mr. Elderdice preached his first sermons in the M. P. Church Sunday morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jester
Martin Dean
Mary Steele
Galena
George
Mr. Phillips
Salisbury
M. P
Stowell
Elderdice
Feet Washing as Literal Ordinance in Sunday Lesson
The article argues Jesus bade his disciples wash one another’s feet as a literal ordinance, not mere humility. It links the act to humility, contrasts theory and practice, cites historical denominations that practice feet washing, and notes the threefold command to wash feet, do as Jesus did, and be blessed for obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Satan
Judas
Peter
German Baptist Brethren
Brethren In Christ
River Brethren Dunkards
United Zion's Children
Dunkard
Church of God
United Christians
Constables Appointed and Tax Abatement Notes
County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed constables in six districts: John W. Garey, W. Frank Andrews, J. Wesley Bordley, James Temple, and William C. Andrew. Tax account abatements discussions extended to Easter. An overheard dialogue between two ladies praised hats from McIlvaine Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Garey
W. Frank Andrews
J. Wesley Bordley
James Temple
William C. Andrew
Easter social set a town record in Ridgely
Ridgely committee led by Thos L Trice and doctors Stone and Madara staged an Easter dance at Simon's hall attracting about two hundred guests in full evening dress with Wilmington orchestra. After midnight a collation was served by Krantz Hotel. Easter services drew large crowds. Reformed Church confirmed sixteen members and added five by letter. A benefit comedy, She Would be a Widow, or Butternut's Bride, drew big amateur crowds at Simon's hall and will tour to Denton April 16. J M Swing, I J Saulsbury and others elected town commissioners April 26. Mrs Ray Mason is critically ill at home. two farmers plan to move to local property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
L. Trice
Drs. Stone
Madara
Temple Smith
D. M. Swing
Simon's Hall
Wilmington
Krantz
The
Reformed Church
ED L Coblentz
Butternut
Masonic Hall
Denton
Smith & Walls
I. T. Saulsbury
A. W. Thompson
J. M. Swing
Walter J. Hoffman
John D. Davis
Ridgely
Ray Mason
First Street
John A. Sigler
Peter Ilagadone
Epworth Leaguers host Miss Iva Russell at home
About fifty Epworth Leaguers attended a Friday evening gathering at Miss Iva Russell’s home with recitations by Gertrude Willoughby Laura Thawley and Harlon Blades Ethel Cahall read a piece and Thawley and Helen Ross sang a duet Refreshments followed A Wesley M I Church reception for Rev Thomas Sard and family occurred Saturday evening at the parsonage. Nearby visitors included Mrs Lucy Cahall and Mrs Frank Rea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Russell
Epworth
Gertrude Willoughby
Laura Thawley
Harlon Blades
Ethel Cahall
Helen Ross
Thomas Sard
Wesley M. I. Church
Lucy A. Cahall
Harrington
Frank L. Rea
Philadelphia
Messrs
Fleming Starkey
Harry Starkey
Templeville
J. W. Starkey
Annie Trough
Bridgeton
N. J
M. A. Stafford
Richard Garrett
Haddon Heights
C. Porter
Talbot County
Charles Baker
Near Town
William Hopkins
Felton
Dover
Mary Williams
Georgetown
T. Wilton Porter
Elizabeth Cheezum
Federalsburg
Georgie Bounds
M. FE. Parsonage
Easter at Fowling Creek Social Bees and School News
Miss Bertha Deen entertained many young friends at Easter Sunday. Attendees included Edith Noble Lulu Cooper Addie Jarrell Maud Noble Inez Noble and Gertrude Crossan with Harry Wright R Beauchamp Thomas W. Jones and Elmer W. Deen. The spelling bee Harmony schoolhouse by the Ladies Aid was successful socially and financially. Our Sunday School progresses well. E P Foote new superintendent fills the role admirably. Nellie Butler teaching at Greensboro visited home folk Helen Wheatly returned from Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Deen
Edith Noble
Lulu Cooper
Addie Jarrell
Maud Noble
Inez Noble
Gertrude Crossan
Harry Wrightt
R. Beauchamp
Thomas W. Jones
Elmer W. Deen
Harmony School
Nellie Butler
Greensboro
Helen Wheatly
Easton
Quiet Williamsburg wedding ties Katie Collins to Archie Marine
Miss Katie Collins daughter of William Collins wed Archie Marine at the M I E Parsonage in Williamsburg with Rev L Bo Mor wan officiating. The couple left by 7 45 train for Philadelphia and other points amid friends congratulations. Mrs W D Smith and sister Mrs Anna Smith of Madison visited Reliance and Oak Grove. Mrs Charlesina Deane returned from visiting her daughter near Federalsburg. Mrs Retta Mulliken and sons visited friends in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. IE
Katie
William Collins
Archie Marine
L. Bo Morwan
Philadelphia
New Jersey
W. D. Smith
Anna Smith
Madison
Reliance
Oak Grove
Charlesina Deane
Robi Pepper
Federalsburg
Retta Mulliken
Easton
Rev J E Smith to Preach Here Next Sunday at Three
Reverend J E Smith will preach here next Sunday at three o clock. His subject will be The Mountain Vision. Mr Bruce Stevens is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B G Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Smith
Mountain Vision
Bruce Stevens
B.G. Stevens
Easter and church notes from Maryland in Denton
Rev J M Sheridan visited Denton meeting Caroline circuit officials as Rev J W Parris may be released. Easter at Christ Church drew large crowds with 226 dollars offered and children carols. German Baptist Brethren begin Ridgely church work. Ridgely to be Peninsula’s largest. Saturday market funds support missions. Parris preached at Thawley and Piney Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sheridan
Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Denton
Caroline
J. W. Parris
Glen Burnie
Potter Steele
T. ‘I. Benson
Roberts
Methodist Epicopal Church
German Baptist Brethren
Rocky Ridge
Frederick County
Death of Mrs Maria E Benson in Westminster
Mrs Maria E Benson, widow of Rev Benjamin F Benson and mother of Rev Frank T Benson, died shortly after Sunday morning services. A longtime member of the Methodist Protestant Church, she was 73 or 74 and survived by daughter and two sons including John Merrick and Prof Howard L Benson. Funeral services were held at her Westminster home and burial followed in Sadlersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria E. Benson
Frank T. Benson
Queen Anne’s
Talbot Counties
John DP. Thomas
van Buren
PB. Hopper
Plb
Hopper
Second Judicial Circuit
United States
Gibson
Benjamin F. Benson
Methodist Protestant Church
Westminter Theological Seminary
Caroline
Denton
Beacon
Methodst Protestant Church
John Merrick
Sadlersville
Frank T. Benon
Howard L. Benson
Westminster
D.L. Greenfield
Hugh S. Elderdice
H. C. Cushion
The
Theological Seminary
Thomas H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Swayed Delegates Contested In Maryland Convention
Delegates from Caroline county protest the Salisbury district convention action that denied Talbot county candidate Thomas M. Bartlett. They accuse Congressman Jackson and Collector Goldsborough of influencing defeat and threaten to join Stone-Pearce forces at the State convention in April to oppose Jackson and Mudd. A Salisbury paper notes potential Taft resolutions if Bartlett’s supporters had prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Caroline County
Salisbury
Thomas M. Bartlett
Talbot County
Chicago
Caroline
Talbot
Goldsborough
Bartlett
Stone-Pearce
Jackson-Mudd
Taft
Jackson and Mudd
Wm. P. Jackson
Baltimore
Orphans' Court Decree Names Trustee for Thomas Estate
In Orphans' Court last Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. A decree appointed Harvey L Cooper as trustee to sell the real estate of George W Thomas, deceased. Cooper guardian to Frederick G Madara, minor, had his bond approved. Administrators and executors presented distributions and accounts of sales which were approved for Martha P Lord Mary F Melvin Charles S Carmine and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Harvey L. Cooper
George W. Thomas
Frederick G. Madara
Adley E. Lord
Martha P. Lord
Howard Melvin
Mary F. Melvin
Mary A. Carmine
Emaline Benson
Charles S. Carmine
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the Local Department
Robert L. Anderson
Lula Dukes
Kent
Isaac L Dukes
Louis Dukes
Aimee Jones
Lena Garey
Orrie Trice
George Saulsbury
Enoch George
Bradford Pasar
Law Building
Louise Garey
Lieutenant Garey
Centreville
R. Z. Wilson
Mark Breeding
Ford Cook
Seaford
John HI. Bell
George L. Japp
Hobbs
N. M. Raleigh
City Hospital
David Taylor
Harry Ruehardon
E. W. Smith
F. Smith
Concord
Clarence Dukes
University of Pennsylvania
Downes
HW. J. Porter
Bel Air
James H. Nichols
Kate Trice
Katharine Nicholson
Wm. H. Anderson
Nanniek Thompson
Benjamin Reed
Goldsboro
Mary Stevens
Mary Gray
Ethel Reese
Bessie Sewell
Emily DeFord
Maggie Redden
Eaton
Clayton
Mary Harden
Caston
Addie Wilson
W. S. Crouse
Rockville
Willie DeFord
Ethel Sewell
Eva Liliott
Billsboro
Notaries Public
Thomas M. Green
Alda P. Whitby
G. Edgar Williamson
Preston
William T. Temple
Charles W. Jefferson
Magisiratis
Thomas J. Daffin
American Corner
Henry Wilkinson
Thomas F. Cox
Edward F. Davis
Choptank
Charles B. Harrison
Z. Potter Steele
TE. H. Maloy
William L. Cooper
William G. Smith
Marydel
Tomas & Mr*ser Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
C. Wy. Jacobs
Lakeland
Fla
Jacobs
North Carolina
Claude M. Pippin
Mary ,Todd
Prof. Smith
Ffa
W. Heather
Mr. T. Pippin
Salem
J. Leonard Dailey
University of Maryland
Wary Pippin
Elkton
Pippin
Floyd Hummer and Son
Cora Pippin
Thos. E. Heather
I. H. Derrickson
Smyrna
H. FE. Evans
IT. HH. Pippin
Laura Tull
J. B.tull
Phabe Dunham
Alice Montague
J. T. Richards
James
Colgrave
J. A. Harwood
Hartley
W. F. Clark
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Koontz
L. P. Corkran
Lulu V. Beaven
George IH. Beaven
Nurses’ Training School
Miss Heaven
Sallie Fleetwood
Virginia
Elmer Collins
Mary Fleetwood
Sadie Allen
James C. Sherwood
George Francis Beaven
Lemuel Haslup
MI. Church South
FE. L. Thompson
Chester
Reading
Marguerite Sprewell
Anchorage
Bessie Wood
Carmichael
Henrietta Roth
Wye Mills
Morgan
Nellie Dunning
Anna Fisher
Kathleen Knotts
Edward S. Bowens
Rowens
Hackett Morgan
R. H. Hicks
Charlotte Mettain
Blanche Smith
Edna Morgan
Mount Wynans
Baltimore County
Katharyne Rose
Charles Rhodes
Mildred Fivans
W. B. Sparks
Virginia I
William Gray
H. W. B. Rowe
H. M. Thompson
Miss Fitzfarrell
Ilolt
John xiii
Fowling Creek
Williamsburg
Williston
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