Local notes from Denton and surroundings
The record lists multiple Denton area items including construction plans, new buildings near Ruthsburg, and a packing house at Greensboro Station. It notes real estate transfers, road improvements, and a Bloomery road outlook. Obituary for James Levin Waller. county events, lodge meeting, and weather report. Legal actions involve court bond for Dr. Harry N. Rickard and local cases with multiple parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Stevens
W. J. Blackiston’s
Denton
J. H. Nichols
Ruthsburg
Charles H. Willis
J. W. Johnson
J. F. Jarman
TY. C. Curry
Greensboro
Nattle Hardware Company
J. B.tower
Wyatt
J. Hl. Beer
Gootee
J. H. Horsey
Tuckahoe River
Wm. I. Murphey
Sifth Street
Venton Lodge
Order of Mechanics
Masonic
William Colliton
George T. Redden
Harry N. Rickard
Harry D. Ritchey
Ridgely
Murphy Truxon
Charles Cephas
House of Correction
Truson
Steele
Cephas
Messrs
F. Alan Goldsborough
Albert G. Towers
Jennie Morrow
Henry R. Lewis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Circuit Court
Lewis
Morrow
Centreville
Frances Karabinos
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Court of Appeals
Social notes and travels of Denton residents
Mr and Mrs Thomas C West traveled to Atlantic City with Mrs West planning several weeks at the shore for health. Many local residents were mentioned as attending dances, visiting relatives, or staying at area towns. The piece lists church notices, Sunday School reorganizations, and upcoming sermons by Rev Thomas Sard, with multiple family visits and songs of improved health.
Commissions for County Officers Drawn and Listed
The commissions for recently appointed county officers were received at the Clerk's office Tuesday and must be taken out within thirty days. Appointees include Notarios Public Thomas M. Green Greensboro Alda P. Whitby Denton G Edgar Williamson Preston William T. Temple Ridgely Charles W. Jefferson Federalsburg Magistrates Thomas J. Daffin American Comner Henry Wilkinson Ridgely George H. Beaven Hillsboro Thomas F. Cox Federalsburg Edward F. Davis Federalsburg John T. Blades Choptanks Charles B. Harrison Preston Z Potter Steele Denton I H Maloy Greensboro William L. Cooper Goldsboro William G. Smith Marydel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notarios
Thomas M. Green
Greensboro
Alda P. Whitby
Denton
G. Edgar Williamson
Preston
William T. Temple
Ridgely
Charles W. Jefferson
Federalsburg
Thomas J. Daffin
American Comner
Henry Wilkinson
George H. Beaven
Hillsboro
Thomas F. Cox
Edward F. Davis
John T. Blades
Charles B. Harrison
Z. Potter Steele
I. H. Maloy
William L. Cooper
Goldsboro
William, G. Smith
Marydel
A Wife-Beater Lashes as Sheriff Administers Sentence
Charles Wilson, a Black man, was lashed thirty times on the bare back by Sheriff Beck after a magistrate’s sentence for wife beating. Witnesses, including judges, observed the punishment. Wilson remains imprisoned with more time to serve, and this marks the first use of the lash under the long-standing statute. Also advertised: wall papers and window shades at Thomas & Co. 1015 W Baltimore St, Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Beck
Wilson
Residents and visitors head home after Easter holidays
Mr and Mrs C Wy Jacobs return from Lakeland Florida where they spent the winter. Mr Claude M Pippin is in Philadelphia after a successful appendicitis operation. Miss Mary Todd and Prof Smith spent Easter in Denton and Georgetown. Effa W Heather returned from Philadelphia. T Pippin, new Salem New Jersey bookkeeper, was home last Wednesday. J Leonard Dailey of the University of Maryland spent Easter at home. Harry Pippin and family visited their parents at Easter. Mrs Floyd Hummer and her son visit Philadelphia relatives. Cora Pippin of Hillsboro spent the holidays with her parents. Mrs Thomas E Heather visited her sister in Ridgely. Mrs E Derrickson visited Smyrna. Dr H L Evans spent Friday in…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. West
Atlantic City
West
Westmont Sanitarium
S. WL. West
Maria Elizabeth Henry
Easton
Charles Steele Henry
Cambridge
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Henry Davies
Franklyn Bache Adkins
Robert L. Anderson
Baltimore
Lula Dukes
Kent
Isaac L. Dukes
Louis Dukes
Chestertown
Milford
Aimee Jones
Lena Garey
Ortie Trice
George Saulsbury
Enoch George
Bradford Downes
Denton
Law Building
Alda P. Whitby
Charles E. Stevens
Clarence Dukes
George A." Deakyne
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
J. I. Nichols & Son
Louise Dukes
Nellie Richardson
Louise Garey
Lieutenant Garey
Centreville
R. Z. Wilson
Mark Breeding
Ford Cook
Seaford
John H. Bell
Sadlersville
George L. Jopp
Hobbs
N. M. Raleigh
City Hospital
Daltimore
David Taylor
Harry Richardson
E. W. Smith
Philadelphia
C. F. Smith
Concord
University of Pennsylvania
Downes
N. Y P. Porter
Bel Air
Greensboro
James H. Nichols
Kate
Trice
Katharine Nicholson
Wm. H. Anderson
Salem
N. J
J. Leonard Dailey
University of Maryland
Harry Pippin
Elkton
Pippin
Floyd Hummer and Son
Cora Pippin
Hillsboro
Thos. E. Heather
Ridgely
E . Derrickson
Smyrna
H. LE. Evans
T. H. Pippin
Choptank notes and local social updates from St. John's
Mr. Webster Blades resumes studies at St. John's College after Easter with his parents. Our baseball team defeated Bethlehem 7 to 10, game called in sixth due to rain. Easter services were held at the Methodist Protestant Church. Many residents and visitors are mentioned including Miss Myra Wright, Mrs. Dunham, Mr. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Cartwright, and others visiting relatives in Dorchester, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Blades
St. John’s College
John T. Blades
Bethlehem
Myra Wright
Cambridge Hospital
Hynson Wright
Baltimore
John Rumbold
Cambridge
E. F. Dunham
John Blades
Clara Messick
Dorchester County
Mitchell
Bowdle
M. M. Willey
Bucktown
Preston
Methodist Protestant Church
Laura Tull
Easton
J. B.tull
Phabe Dunham
New Jersey
Easter Returns Occupy Local Residents Across Delaware
Preston residents Harry Hollis Fletcher Sisk and Levin Taylor return to Golden's College Wilmington after Easter break. Captain Creighton Carmine of the US Marine service relocates to the Windom Baltimore. Floence Riley returns from Parsonsburg with parents. Miss Cooper back in Baltimore after visiting Edith Noble. J Frank Ledman undertook a business trip to Baltimore. R M Beauchamp visiting Chestertown. C M Johnson in Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hollis
Fletcher Sisk
Levin Taylor
Golden’s College
Wilmington
Creighton Carmine
United States Marine Service
Windom
Baltimore
Floence Riley
Parsonsburg
Miss Cooper
Edith Noble
J. Frank Ledman
R. M. Beauchamp
Chestertown
C. M. Johnson
SPLIT LOG DRAG PRAISED FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT
The article lauds a road dragging method as opening a notable season for road improvement in Caroline and Talbot counties. It cites prizes for best uses of the drag, promising praiseworthy highways after trials in sandy areas. A farmer testifies wagons sank in mud, four hours later hay loads crossed with no rut, supported by many witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Talbot
Split Log Drag Promises Better Roads for Maryland
The Split Log Road Drag promises cheap, effective road improvement across Maryland counties. Farmers and officials report smoother, water shedding surfaces, weed control, and fewer ruts, with best results in early spring after wet spells. Notable supporters include Captain James T. Kemp and others, while Easton and Ridgely areas show growing interest and prizes for road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
James T. Kemp
Otho B. Smith
P. H. Wright
I. I. Klotz
A. G. Saulsbury
Irwin T. Saulsbury
W. W. Seward
Easton Ledger
Talbot County
Maryland
Good Roads League
Easton
Fire Destroys House in Templeville Incident
A traction engine passing the residence of Mr. Howard Honey in Templeville set fire to the porch and burned the dwelling along with outbuildings. The house was described as a very good one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Howard Honey
Fire devastates Ivy Swamp area and claims life
A Sunday blaze in the upper Ivy Swamp burned several hundred acres of timber and cordwood, destroyed Will Jester’s farm buildings, and caused the death of Martin Dean. Mary Steele of Galena left for home after helping with Easter work, while Rev Phillips and Rev Elderdice were active in church matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jester
Martin Dean
Mary Steele
Galena
George
Mr. Phillips
Salisbury
Stowell
Elderdice
M. P
Feet Washing as Christian Duty and Rite in Lessons
The feature argues literal feet washing as an ordinance beyond symbolism. It notes Jesus washing disciples’ feet to teach humility, cites verses, compares to baptism, lists denominations that practice foot washing, and urges true humility as proof of greatness while detailing local church events and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Satan
Judas
Peter
Brethren In Christ
River Brethren Dunkards
United Zion's Children
Dunkard
Church of God
United Christians
Reformed Mennonites
Constables Appointed and Tax Transfer Meeting
County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed constables for districts Fifth through Eighth and set time to consider transfers and abatements of tax accounts. An overheard dialogue among two ladies about Mrs B's hat noted McIlvaine Sisters as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frank Andrews
J. Wesley Bordley
Jane Temple
William Co. Andrew
John W. Garey
Mrs. B
Local Entertainment and Visits Round Friday Evening
Miss Iva Russell hosted about fifty Epworth Leaguers at her home with readings by Gertrude Willoughby Laura Thawley and Harlon Blades plus a duet by Laura Thawley and Helen Rees. Rev Thomas Sard and family received a Wesley M. J. Church parsonage welcome. A string of visitors includes Mrs Lucy Cahall Mrs Frank Rea Messrs Vlening Starkey Harry Starkey and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Russell
Epworth
Gertrude Willoughby
Laura Thawley
Harlon Blades
Ethel Cahall
Helen Rees
Thomas Sard
Wesley
Harrington
Frank L. Rea
Philadelphia
Messrs
Vlening 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
Lucy A. Cahall
Elizabeth Cheezum
Federalsburg
Georgie Dounds
M. E. Parsonage
Easter Gathering at Harmony School House
Miss Bertha Deen entertained many young friends on Easter Sunday. Attendees included Edith Noble Lulu Cooper Addie Jarr ell Maud Noble Inez Noble and Gertrude Crossan with Harry Wright R Beauchamp Thomas W Jones and Elmer W Deen. The spelling bee by the Ladies Aid was a social and financial success. Our Sunday School progresses under new superintendent E P Foote. Nellie Butler teaching at Greensboro spent Easter with her parents Helen Wheatly returned from Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Deen
Edith Noble
Lulu Cooper
Addie Jarrell
Maud Noble
Inez Noble
Gertrude Crossan
Harry Wright
R. Beauchamp
Thomas W. Jones
Elmer W. Deen
Harmony School
Ladies’ Aid
E. P. Foote
Nellie Butler
Greensboro
Helen Wheatly
Easton
Williamsburg Quiet Wedding at M E Parsonage
In Williamsburg a quiet wedding was solemnized at the M E Parsonage early Wednesday morning of last week. Miss Katie daughter of Mr. William Collins united in marriage to Mr. Archie Marine of this place. Rev L B Morgan officiated. Afterward the couple boarded the 7.45 train for Philadelphia and New Jersey amid friends’ congratulations. Mrs W D Smith and sister Mrs Anna Smith of Madison have been visiting Reliance and Oak Grove. Mrs Charlesina Deane returned from visiting her daughter Mrs Robt Pepper near Federalsburg. Mrs Retta Mulliken and sons are visiting friends in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Koontz
L. I. Corkran
Lulu V. Beaven
George H. Beaven
Nurses’ Training School
University of Pennsylvania
Miss Beaven
Philadelphia
Sallie Fleetwood
Virginia
Elmer Collins
Easton
Mary Fleetwood
Sadie Allen
Denton
James C. Sherwood
George Francis Heaven
Lemuel Haslup
Baltimore
M. E. Church South
FE. I. Thompson
Chester
Reading
Marguerite Sprewell
Anchorage
George F. Beaven
Bessie Wood
Carmichael
Henrietta Roth
Wye Mills
Morgan
Queen Anne
Nellie Dunning
Anna Fisher
Kathleen Knotts
Edward S. Rowens
Rowens
Talbot County
Hackett Morgan
R. H. Hicks
Charlotte Mettam
Blanche Smith
Edna Morgan
Mount Wynans
Baltimore County
Katharyne Rose
Charles Rhodes
Mildred Evans
Sadlersville
W. B. Sparks
Virginia Holt
Milford
William Gray
Goldsboro
H. W. B. Rowe
H. M. Thompson
Miss Fitzjarrell
Holt
M. E. Parsonage
Katie
William Collins
Archie Marine
L. B. Morgan
New Jersey
W. D. Smith
Anna Smith
Madison
Reliance
Oak Grove
Charlesina Deane
Robt. Pepper
Federalsburg
Retta Mulliken and
Reverend J E Smith to Preach on Mountain Vision
Williston bulletin notes Rev J E Smith will preach next Sunday at three oclock with the sermon titled The Mountain Vision. Also mentions Bruce Stevens visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B G Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Smith
Mountain Vision
Bruce Stevens
B. G. Stevens
Church News from Denton and Nearby Parishes
Rev J M Sheridan met Caroline circuit officials in Denton as Rev J W Parris faces release from Glen Burnie charge. Christ Church Easter services drew large crowds with 226 in offerings and a ship emblem. Rev F T Benson and Rev J W Parris preached. German Baptist Brethren began Eastern District meeting at Rocky Ridge. Ridgely church construction starts, aiming as Peninsula’s largest. Saturday market by Christ Church Women’s Auxiliary funds missions. Parris preached at Thawley’s and Piney Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sheridan
Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Denton
Caroline
J. W. Parris
Glen Burnie
Z. Potter Steele
F. T. Benson
Roberts
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rocky Ridge
Frederick County
Ridgely
Woman's Auxiliary of
Christ Church
Thawley’s
Piney Grove
Death of Mrs. Maria E Benson in Westminster
Mrs Maria E Benson aged about seventy four, widow of Rev Dr Benjamin F Benson, died after weeks of illness. She was mother to Rev Frank T Benson and Prof Howard L Benson, with ties to prominent local families. Funeral conducted in Westminster with burial at Sadlersville after services by church and seminary leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria E. Benson
Frank T. Benson
Queen Anne's
Talbot Counties
Johnb. Thomas
van Buren
P. B. Hopper
Plb
Hopper
United States
Gibson
Benjamin F. Benson
Methodist Protestant Church
Westminter Theological Seminary
Caroline
Denton
Benson
Hugh L. Elderdice
HH. C. Cushion
The
Theological Seminary
Thomas H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Sadlersville
Mr Jacksons Sway Contested At Republican Meet
Delegates from Caroline county condemned the Salisbury district convention for denying Talbot county candidate Thomas Bartlett eleven votes for delegate to Chicago. They accuse Congressman Jackson and Collector Goldsborough of blocking Bartlett and threaten to join Stone Pearce forces to defeat the Jackson Mudd slate at the April state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Caroline County
Salisbury
Thomas Martlett
Talbot County
Chicago
Caroline
Talbot
Goldsborough
Wm. P. Jackson
Baltimore
Orphans Court Appoints Trustee to Sell George W Thomas Estate
In the Orphans Court last Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved a decree appointing Harvey L Cooper trustee to sell the estate of George W Thomas deceased. Cooper guardian to Frederick G Madara presented and had approved his bond. Ailey E Lord administrator of Martha P Lord presented a distribution of personal estate approved. Howard Melvin executor of Mary F Melvin presented a distribution approved. Mary A Carmine and Emaline Benson administrators of Charles S Cacrsrtcone presented an account of personal property which was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Harvey L. Cooper
George W. Thomas
Frederick G. Madara
Ailey E. Lord
Martha P. Lord
Howard Melvin
Mary F. Melvin
Mary A. Carmine
Emaline Benson
Charles S. Cac
Srtcone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Nannie Thompson
Benjamin Reed
Mary Stevens
Mary Gray
Ethel Reese
Bessie Sewell
Emily DeFord
Maggie Redden
Clayton
Mary Harden
Addie Wilson
W. S. Crouse
Rockville
Willie DeFord
Ethel Sewell
Eva Elliott
Okain S
G. E. Wilson
G. F. Noble
L. H. Thomas
Ella Peters
Corinne Thomas
Elizabeth Peters
Grace Adams
Missionary Society
Mollie Cleaves
Annie Peters
Sallie Stevens
J. R. Starkey
Ira Lewis
Edgar Fountain
Burrsville
J. D. Ramsdell
Brooklyn
Chas. E. Meloney
Hattie Price
Gpwspa
Thomas & Mb"ser Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Alice Montague
J. T. Richards
James
Colgrove
J. A. Harwood
Hartley
W. F. Clark
P. E
St.Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church
H. Lay Beaven
Jwarden
H. E. Price
B. C. Barton
George L. Jump
William H. Thawley
Gallus Worth
Frederick Roe
George L. Wilson
George H. Beagen
Bri. C. Barton
Naomi Rolph
John xiii
Krantz
Reformed Church
E. L Coblentz
Butternut
Simon's Hall
Masonic Hall
Smith & Walls
I. T. Saulsbury
A. W. Thompson
J. M. Swing
Walter J. Hoffman
John D. Davis
Ray Mason
First Street
John A. Sigler
Peter Hagadone
McIlvaine Sisters
Williamsburg
Williston
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