Local Notes Include Purchases Builds and Auctions
The Hardcastle Company buys cannering machinery while A W Nichols builds a farm dwelling near Crouse's mill. Local clubs, school events, and town governance share the page with real estate sales, taxes debated, hay demand rising, and several personal trades. A youth faced a nonprosecuted assault charge after a Seaford incident. a store advertises meat and goods. an engine rep and bank share sale are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardcastle Company
A. W. Nichols
Crouse
Assembly Hall
Caroline and
Talbot
Easylon
Black Peter
Williams HE. Anderson
Diinond Joe
Med. DB
Towers
T. Alan Gohlsborough
Denton National Bank
Pred RR. Owens
William ST. Deweese
Denton
Masonic Hall
Gr. Franklin Stevens
Certer
Downes
C. W. Smith
Ridgely
Anklam Manufacturing Company
wWiel Air
Anklam
Me. T. Clayton Varsey
Caroline County
Greensbers
William HW. Deweese
Mesers
William B. Nuttle
Drederick Ra Owens
Googe T. Redden
Jonathan Evitts
Willian D. Taylor
Clark
Seaford
Harry Clark
Ederalsburg
Leonard Moore
Social notes from Denton region highlight several visitors
Supervisor Porter plans to move to Tidewater and Chesapeake Railroad Virginia. Many Baltimore and Maryland residents visit Denton relatives and friends this week including Nicholson Parker Biake Burgess Stewart and Downes. A parade of callers travels from Frederick City Vineland Dover Philadelphia and Maine with trips to Secretary Queen Anne's and Farmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maesars
Charles A. Nicholson
HH. J. Parker
Baltimore
Wm. Biake
Vineland
C. B. Hope
Dover
F. A. Greaves
Charles I. Burgess
Centreville
Bertha Stewart
Frederick City
W. A. Stewart
M. E. McClary
South
John T. Porter
Tidewater and
Shesapeake
Virginia
Clara I. Williamson
Ella May Nuttle
Maine
Charles C. French
Philadelphia
Joan G. Everagain
Jacob Charles
H. Franklin Stevens
William H. Bower
Merchantsville
N. J
Denton
Harvey Frazer
Joliottown
T. Clayton Horsey
Greensboro
Congressman Smith
Janestown
Florence Jones
Cynwyd
Ormond W. Downes
Emu E. Horney
Wibbington
James A. Trazzaroani
Clifford
Farmington
Allie Wheatley
Dukes
Lain Dealing
Bradford Downes
Edwin R. Downes
Sif
Carroll Pastorfield
Talbot County
Clinton Cook
Albert G. Towers
George L. Wallace
Queenstown
F. T. Benson
C. Lestie Walls
Queen Anne
Louis Dukes
Mary Kimmey
Mary George
C. Perey Dunning
Enry R. Lewis, Esq
Vienna
C. H. Stewart
Frank W. Redden
Josephine M. Downes
Sunday School Reorganizes Officers for New Year
The Sunday School re organized last Sunday naming Superintendent Leonard Covey and officers including Agnes Williams as assistant and secretary Helen Satterfield. Miss Minnie Andrew is treasurer with Glenna Satterfield and Fannie Trice assisting. The Missionary Society lists Agnes Williams and others as officers while Rev. J R Cannon preached to a large audience. Social visits include Addie Rittenhouse of Beliane visiting Mrs. Luther Sullivan. Elvina Fullerton visiting her Denton mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Covey
Agnes Williams
Helen Satterfield
Fannie Trico
Minnie Andrew
Glenna Satterfield
Fannie Trice
the Missionary Society
Ifelen
Lelin
Ola Smith
Arthur McMahon
Blaine Bullock
Raymond Notley
Vinton McMahon
Bane Meredith
J. R. Cannon
Addie Rittenhouse
Beliance
Luther Sullivan
Elvina Fullerton
Denton
M. E. Church
W. H. Doon
G. L. Butler
Bertha Rogers
Lida Williamson
Roeland Thomas
Elmer Towers
Ida Jester
The
Missionary Society
Mattie McConnell
Norman Taylor
Ruth
Ruthsburg
C. C. Deen
Theadies’ Aid Society
W. EH. MccConnell
LadiesAid Society entertains in town hall evenings
The entertainment by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church drew good crowds Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Mary Butler of Williston visited Miss Helen Parker over the weekend. Miss Powell of Salisbury stays with her sister Miss May Powell. Miss Irma Wimbrow of Pittsville visits Miss Audrey Wimbrow. Miss Fannie Bernard of Greensboro visits Mrs. A. W. Sisk. Mr. N. H. Fooks spent several days in Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Mary Butler
Williston
Helen Parker
Miss Powell
Salisbury
May Powell
Irma Wimbrow
Pittsville
Audrey Wimbrow
Fannie Bernard
Greensboro
A. W. Sisk
N. H. Fooks
Baltimore
Choplank Stuns Windy With 20–6 Baseball Win
Choplank defeated Windy 20 to 6 in a Saturday baseball game. Miss Helen Bowdle of Wilminton visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Collins. Mr. Orrie Baker of Wilmington stays with his parents. Mr. Joseph M. Wright of Baltimore visited last Sunday. Mrs. Edgell of Easton visited Mrs. J. T. Blades Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bowdle
Wilwington
W. W. Collins
Orrie Baker
Wilmington
John Baker
Joseph M. Wright
Baltimore
Edgell
Easton
J.T. Blades
Handley and Blades Family Visits Noted in Bethlehem
Bethlehem residents report Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. Handley of Philadelphia visiting Mrs. Handley's sister Mrs. Wm. E. Pritchett. Miss Margaret Blades has been visiting her son James Blades in Philadelphia. The Epworth League here continues to draw large crowds on Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Guy H. Handley
Philadelphia
Handley
Wm. E. Pritchett
Margaret Blades
James Blades
Death of Ruth Thorpeon at age nine
Ruth Thorpeon youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Thorpeon died on Thursday night funeral set for Sunday at 3 pm. The loss saddened many friends including the Stevens Hubbard and Jackson families who visited Tuckahoe Mill. Captain Kemp of the B and A railway recently recovered from illness. Baltimore visitors Jouko M Smith and Wm Reynolds called on local families. Mrs W L Mason and daughters visited Denton. Henry Jarman from North Carolina staying with John Russom. Robert Jarrell and wife from Goldsboro spent Sunday with Dr L H W B Rowe. Wm St Long Thompson visiting Sadlersville and Clayton. Ethel Smith Spend month in Baltimore and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
H. M. Thorpeon
W. C. Stevens
Howard Hubbard
Talbot
Jol H. Jackson
Leslie
Keut Island
Fred T. Roe
Tuckahoe Mill
Charles Kemp
B.,c. & A. Railway
Jouko M. Smith
Baltimore
George J. Smith
Wmn. C. Reynolds
W. St. Long Thompson
Sadlersville
Clayton
Ethel Smith
Washington
Williamson Death and Local Notes From Nearby Town
Mr Frank Williamson aged 59 died at his Hickman area home after a week of illness. Funeral services were held at Todd’s Church with Rev Sparklin officiating and burial in the adjacent cemetery. Pallbearers were A H Cahall F H Thomas Charles Jones G E Wilson William Carroll and William Hardesty. Mrs Williamson survives. Williamson was a brother of the late Dr Charles Williamson once practicing in Denton and well known in Caroline county. Also noted: L H Thomas found a double shelled egg near the premises, Olin Melvin resigns, Chambers of Burrisville fills the post, Grace Ross assists in millinery, postcards of town views sold by Olin Stevens, Ira Lewis and Tennis Thomas open a grist mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williamson
Hickman
Todd's Church
Mr. Sparklin
A. H. Cahall
H. Thomas
Charles Jones
G. BE. Wilson
William Carroll
William Hardesty
Williamson
Charles Williamson
Denton
Caroline County
L. H. Thomas
Olin Melvin
Croll
Chambers
Buirsville
Grace Ross
Harrington
Miss Smith
Olin Stevens
Ira Lewis
Tennis Thomas
Wells Church Passes At Home In Town Last Week
Wells Church died at his home in town last week. He was a native of New York State who moved here in 1876. A widow and one son survive him. Goldsboro notes mention carpenters at Horace Wright's barn and bricklayers in the cellar. Various visits, social events, and small-town notes fill the community scene with plans for a box social to raise funds for a parsonage and the post office upgrades in Goldsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Church
Pua
Thimble Club
Alburger
Walter Sappins
H. C. Booker
Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell
C. F. Jarman
Robert Gruwell
Miss Fannie Rigby Charged With Whipping Local School Child
Miss Fannie Rigby a Led miu's Corner public school teacher was arrested on a charge of cruelly whipping the twelve year old son of William W Purdes who lives on Rabbit Hill farm near Hyner's Mill. The trial before Esquire Smith Cordova began Monday afternoon with one witness for the State and the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Rigby
Ledmiu’s Corner
William W. Purdes
Rabbit Hill
Hyner's Mill
Esquire , Smith, Cordova
Excellent Fruit Always Sells and Grower Notes
An overview of fruit markets and growing practices from The Philadelphia Record. Discusses price relations between native and foreign fruits, demand for high quality fruit, and rising blackberry cultivation. Offers spraying and storage tips, manure use, and fertilizer benefits. Mentions Kent county Delaware grower remarks and Dover meetings on fruit transportation and rail tariffs.
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Philadelphia Record
Kent County
Delaware
Crawfords and Reeves
Dover
Charles B. Kingston
Pennsylvania Railround
Kingston
Pennsylvania Railroad
New American Assurance Company to be formed on Peninsula
Cover papers announce a new company named the American Assurance Company to be formed with interest from Congressman Burton of Lewis Wm F Kurtz of Wilmington and Harvey L Cooper of Denton among others. At a Dover gathering promoters cited dissatisfaction with old line insurers and Peninsular desire to keep insurance local as the motive. Baltimore attendees were described as Peninsular natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Assurance Company
Burton
Lewis
Wm. F. Kurtz
Wilmington
Harvey L. Cooper
Denton
Dover
Dover News
Peninsula
Old Line
New York
Baltimore
Hurlock Plans Fourth of July Celebration
Hurlock is already laying plans for a Fourth of July celebration with community events and activities planned to mark Independence Day. Local officials and residents anticipate a festive lineup and public gatherings.
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Hurlock
M B Smith Infant Dies at Home in Philadelphia
The four month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin B. Smith died Friday morning at the parental home in Philadelphia and was buried in M. P. cemetery. Rev. H B Johnson conducted the funeral service. Arbor day observed at the school with songs and recitations and trees planted in the grove. one tree named for the late Miss Maggie Lillian Porter. Several local residents and visitors noted at town events, with a Sunday School meeting announced for Union M. P. Church next Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Various named residents and guests were mentioned in weekly notices across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin B. Smith
Philadelphia
M. P
H. 8. Johnson
Maggie Lillian Porter
George Lane
Harmony
Hattie Daffin
American Corner
Vertie Cahal
James
Fred Masten
Hartington
Sunday School Association of Union M. P. Church
Harry Davis
Nellie
M. Bates Smith
W. P. Sparks
Roe
Queen Anne's County
W. P. Stafford
Theressa C. Guthrie
Redden
Del
Harry Phipps
Chincoteague
M. E. Parsonage
W.cheezum
Elizabeth
Talbot County
Townsend Rust
Federalsburg
F. A. Porter
W. T. Robinson
Lona Steed
Slenderson
Della Bowdle
Concord
Ora Bowdle
Social visit notes from Viola and surrounding towns
Local residents from Viola Petersburg Greensboro and Wilmington visited family and friends across a week. Notable names include Mrs C E Hollingsworth J T Richards J T Comegys D M Gooden and families with several to and from Philadelphia Bear Hollandsville and Greensboro. Strawberries outlook remains good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jones
Viola
Emma Frazier
Petersburg
C. E. Hollingsworth
W.S. Cubbage
Clifford
EE. C- Gooden
J. E. Comegys
Philadelphia
J. T. Comegys
J.T. Gough
Joseph
Bear
F. B. Sweeney
D. M. Gooden
Wi. Hughes
Hollandsville
W. G. Carrow
S. Carrow
Reensboro
Grover Elliott
al. Colgrove
Wilmington
Sunday School Reorganizes at M. E. Church
Fow Dug Creek reports a Sunday School reorganization with new officers for the year including Superintendent W. H. Doon and secretary Bertha Rogers. Also notes visits by local families, church activities, and upcoming Ladies Aid Society gathering as weather and farming moods affect the community.
Clues Followed In Marvin Boy Disappearance
Alleged clues to the whereabouts of the Marvin boy stolen from his Delaware home nearly two months ago have been diligently pursued by detectives without results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Boy
Delaware
Joseph Faithful In Prison Bible Study Lesson
A Bible study outlines Joseph life from being sold to Potiphar through imprisonment. It highlights faithfulness, divine mercy, and interpretation of dreams, noting how God’s guidance leads to eventual prominence despite false accusations and long captivity. It cites Genesis chapters 39 and 40 and connects lessons to perseverance and moral integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Jozeph
Jacob
Potiphar
God
Pharaoh
Butler
Baker
Josaph
Gen. x
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted by Local Firms
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as aiding nature to relieve coughs and promote lung relief. It claims to open secretions and support restoration to health, with thousands testifying to its superior excellence. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffy in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffy
Hillsboro
LeGore Combination Lime Co Offers Prompt Farm Lime
Important notes to farmers say lime is available for corn ground with prompt delivery due to the companys large capacity. Address LeGore Combination Lime Co LeGore Md also notes that the Great Council of Red Men met at Snow Hill this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Council of
Red Men
Snow Hill
Denton Jeweler Adds Eye Testing Instruments for Day and Night
Mgr T W Smith of Smiths jewel ry in Denton with over twenty years fitting spectacles has added instruments to test eyes for glasses or medical treatment day and night Consultation free Also ads list ready made sheets and pillow cases veiling infant headwear wall paper and window shades from Williston Hignuit and Irish linen for misses plus admin sales of stock and household items from deceased locals and a rent notice for a small dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
T. W. Smith
Smith
Denton
O. M. Higuatt’s
Williston
Hignuit's
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Harvey L. Cooper
Presley Dorsey
James A. Trazzare
Alcado Kimmey
J. Bolgiano & Son
Jennie Stafford
James H. Thawley
What Constitutes a Good Woodlot
A guide for woodlot management stresses wall stocked capital and diverse age classes. Healthy, high quality species like oaks and chestnuts should predominate, while diseased or scrubby trees are waste. Proper ground cover, soil humus, and even distribution prevent fires, disease, and maintain renewal.
Ready for the Race a Denton trainer takes 1907 track
K N Johnson, a noted horse trainer, leased the Denton race track for 1907 after operating at Millington stock farm Dover last year. His string includes Edward Wilkes, Flora Belle, Shadeland Boy, Andy P, Golden Red, Earlewood trial, Annaf H, and Ches wold in fast times with several promising green youngsters. Johnson’s mare raced as a four year old in eleven starts and never finished second. Local racing circles anticipate more from his stable as the season unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. N. Johnson
Millington Stock Farm
Dover
Denton Race Track
Edward Wilkes
E. C. Wilson
Flora Belle
E. H. Johnson
Shadeland Boy
Bert Richards
Andy P
Gilbert Hugadone
Golden Red
John H. Horsey
Earlewood
Trial
H. W. Hughes
Denton
Annaf H
E.C. Hazel
Cheswold
Johnson
Death of Easton merchant John E Hubbard faded obituary
John Edward Hubbard, a wealthy retired Easton merchant, died recently. A Carolina county native, he moved to Delaware as a youth, later co founded a fertilizer business in Easton with brother W L Hubbard before retiring about 20 years ago. He leaves a widow Miss Emme Wainwright of Laurel and six siblings. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edward Hubbard
Easton
Emme Wainwright
Laurel
Del
W. S. Hubbard
Thomas Rt. Hubbard
M. P. Hubbard
Baltimore
Z. P. Hubbard
Preston
Frank Willis
Mary L. Todd
Revival of fishing business noted with limited employment
The report says a revival is seen in fishing, led by Mr. O. M. Higautt and others with some success. Few people are employed, hauling seines rarely operate because crews and expenses cannot be paid from the catch, and recruiting enough men to fish a haul seine is hard. Conditions now differ greatly from a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fshing
O. M.higautt
Church Items Of Interest In Wilmington Area
Sermons highlight marriage and maternal roles with Dr William Temple urging matrimony to safeguard the race. Rev George Mays leaves Baltimore Conference for Oxford parish joining Episcopal Church. King Arthur’s Esquires attend Hillsboro service. Harris Chapel hosts Sunday School and meetings. Rev J E Smith preaches at Williston on the fourth Sunday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
William Temple
Caroline
George R. Mays
M. E. Church South
Hillsboro
Baltimore
Ox Ford
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. Mays
Esquires
Sir Knighta
King Arthur's Castle
M. E
McGilton
Harris Chapel
J. E. Smith
Williston
Orphans' Court Admin Actions Sparse in McKnatt Case
In Orphans Court on Tuesday last Harvey Karcher applied for letters of administration for John McKnatt. Howard Melvin, executor of Miriam Fisher, presented debt lists and final admin accounts which were approved. Loma D. Scott, executrix of Noah Scott, submitted separate accounts approved. A. G. Towers filed petition for mortgage transfers. Emma Casho and D. J. Zacharias, administrators of William Casho, released certain distributees. Thomas J. Chambers, administrator of Rhoda Elliott, presented sales accounts and debts, approved. Josephine Downes, guardian for Marion and Robert Downes, guardian accounts approved. James A. Trazzaro appointed administrator of Elizabeth Kimmey. bond approved. Clinton Cook and Charles Whitby appointed to appraise. Notice to creditors ordered. Trazzaro appointed administrator d.b.n. of Alende Kimmey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Harvey Karcher
John McKnatt
Howard Melvin
Miriam Fisher
Imoney
Loma D. Scott
Noah D. Scott
A. G. Towers
Emma 8. Casho
D. J. Zacharias
William EI. Casho
Thomas J. Chambers
Rhoda A. Elliott
Josephine M. Downes
Marion H
Robert W. Downes
James A. Trazzaro
Elizabeth A. Kimmey
Clinton Cook
Charles H. Whitby
James A. Trazzare
D. B. Uo
Alende Kimmey
Butler Held in Murder Probe of Child on Delaware Steamer
Frank H. Butler a deckhand on the steamer John P. Wilson was arrested at sea and held for a hearing on charges of murdering Horace N. Marvin four year old son of Dr H W Marvin. Detectives believe the boy was killed or missing and that Butler knows facts about the case. Butler claims he saw the boy on a hay stack at the Marvin farm when he and others moved belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Butler
John P. Wilson
Horace N. Marvin
Philadelphia
Butler
Delaware Waters
Marvin Farm
Timber and land sale near Roa toke River estate in Preston
For sale 6,000,000 feet of timber and 1800 acres plus a $15,000 mansion offered for 27,500 to quick buyer to close an estate. Located on the Roa toke River four miles from Depot. Smaller tracts available from 25 acres. Barrow Beal Estate Accy Preston Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roatoke River
Barrow Beal Estate Accy
Preston
Whooping Cough Endorsed By Georgia Family
A Pasco Georgia family finds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy effective for whooping cough. The letter claims it is safe and sure. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gaston
Pasco
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Hillsboro
Farmers Urged to Get Lime From LeGore Lime Co
Important notice to farmers seeking lime for corn ground. LeGore Combination Lime Co offers prompt delivery due to large capacity. Address LaGoss Center Lime Co Ger oo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGore
Lime.Co
LaGoss Ceuer Tion Lime Co
Geroo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Porter
Tilewater
Chesapeake
Chestnut Grove
L Reston
Choplank
Laehkoan
Goldaborn
New Insurance Company
Stevensville
Kent Island
H.C. Hobbs
LeGore Combination Lime Co
LeGore Cambination Link Co
LeGore, Md
Ciizen
Mays
Temple
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
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