News From All Parts of the County Aug 5 1911
Denton Journal reports county items solicited under this head with news from various localities. notices and brief updates cover achievements, events, and community happenings across the surrounding area.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1911
Page
5
Local notices and ads highlight August events and sales
The page lists August 6 and 16 events at Old St Joseph's and a Blair Lee club meeting, with ads for straw hats at J L Everngain and men's suits. It notes currency prices and discounts, property sales in First district, county farm transactions, church sermons, and local political caucuses. Also mentions drought, crops, water supply upgrades, and a Denton Republicans gathering with slate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston’ S
Old St. Joseph's
Mlb
Nichols
Blair Lee Club
Easton
J. L. Everngain’s
Everngain’s
Jaf. Everngain
Charles FE. Collins
John Jones
FF. A. Redden
J. C. Ruth
Wisconsin
M. PB
Osford
Douglas
J. S. Lever
J. L. Averagan
Anderon’s
Fourth Street
Old National Bank
A. Tf. Covey
Tonoma
J. T. Wright
Nalor
A. G. Towers
Denton
Phillips
Henry BR. Lewis
W. L. Phillips
J. Dukes
O. W. Downes
Merchants’ Telephone Company
Tris
Charles BE. Bishop
Clayton Wright
John Paca
Queen Anne's County
Gantt
Christ Church
Join TL Carter
Burrsville
Joshua Bb. Raughley
Raughley
Chilton’ S
Second Street
McDaniel Company
Alphonso Meredith
House of Delegates
James T. Cooper
Orphans’ Court
Robert Lister
Messrs
Alda Jackson
Thos. W. Jones
H. A. Roe
A. J. Messick
Chas. W. Hobbs
W. W. Seward
John Kent
Personal and Social Items in Denton and Talbot County
Mr. Percy F. Wilson of Jacksonville Florida visits relatives and recalls his youth on the Peninsula. Dozens of Talbot and surrounding residents are listed visiting, hosting, or traveling to Rehoboth, Easton, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. Many attend camp meetings, guest at homes, or visit kin, with notes on health, travel, and local events.
Wilkins to Move Easton. Goldsborough Nominated Governor
Harmony notes Ollie F. Wilkins will move to Easton in a few weeks and Han son Todd will take the farm to be vacated. Collector Phillips Lee Goldsborough is to be nominated for Governor by the Republicans, with no expected resignation from federal office around the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Ollie F. Wilkins
Easton
Hanson Todd
Wilkins
Internal Revenue
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Local Socials Note Residents Host and Visit Friends
Henderson area social column notes Mr and Mrs Charles Quillen entertained about thirty guests on a Tuesday evening with games. Several locals and visitors are mentioned including Lula Marvel Hazel Dennison Isabel Carrow Katherine Downes Alda Montague Nathan Marvel William Golt Elmer Hollingsworth and relatives in Ridgely Felton Pittsburg Denton Camp Frederica Delia Meredith and James Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Charles Quillen
Near Town
Lula Marvel
Hazel Dennison
Isabel Carrow
Katherine Downes
Alda Montague
Nathan Marvel
William Golt
Camden Camp
Elmer Hollingsworth
Will Jackson
Near Ridgely
C. E. Hollingsworth
William Jackson
Ridgely
Cad Hurd
Elsie
Cora
Felton
J. T. Richards
James
Edward Pritchett
Pittsburg
Lawrence Laramore
Helen Jones
Denton Camp
James Young
Frederica
Sallie Wyatt
Delia Meredith
Crabbing and camping plans noted in local scene
Crabbing at Choptank and Wrights wharf draws neighbors as a youth party gathers Wednesday and crabs abound. Families prepare for Concord camping including C. W. Bradley, John Hubbard, Glenn Kelley and their kin. Mrs. Payne remains seriously ill with typhoid fever as Mrs. Reynolds' mother returns to Baltimore. New machinery goes into Ledman’s canning factory. Eva Taylor leaves Hughlett job to become companion in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Concord
C. W. Bradley
John Hubbard
Glenn Kelley
Eva Taylor
Hughlett
Preston
Baltimore
Ledman
Unclaimed Letters At Denton Post Office Listed
Denton post office shows unclaimed letters advertised. Names include Wesley Baker Wm Gilley Sallie C Dean A J Porter Albert Trice and Charlie Nepur awaiting claim by addressees or their representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Wesley Baker
Wm. Gilley
Sallie C. Dean
A.J. Porter
Albert Trice
Charlie Nepur
Governor Crothers Speaks on Eastern Shore Campaign
Governor Crothers toured Cecil Kent Queen Annes Caroline and Talbot counties to launch his renomination bid. He spoke at the Denton court house about state issues and the 1900s reform laws including direct primary, corrupt practices act, and public utilities bill backing economy and road funding without direct property taxes. He praised Maryland's open books, urged progressive administration, and noted highway plans funded by nonproperty taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crothers
Cecil
Kent
Queen Anne's
Caroline
Talbot
Baltimore
Elkton
Chestertown
Maryland
Democratic Party
Tie
Commonwealth
Thomas A. Smith
Easton
Local residents and visitors listed in Queen Anne area notices
Mr and Mrs A M Altvater and child of Haltimore visit Mrs Altvaters parents Mr and Mrs Hiram Short. Anne Mrs Robert Barnes and family from Queen Anne. Mrs H W B Rowe and Miss Evelyn Fleming stay at Rehoboth. J R McSorley and parents F C McSorley in Wilmington. Ola Roe and Esta of Denton guests of G L Wilson near town. R Heston Hicks of Queen Anne seeks legislature as a Democrat. Marguerite Prettyman visiting sister Mrs Ed Fitzgerald near Lincoln Del. Grace Dulin of Easton visiting Queen Anne. John Holt of Easton spends several days in town. Dr and Mrs Wm F Dickinson in New York State for two weeks. Venetta Adams of Baltimore guest of Emma Worth. Kathleen Knotts returns from Denton. Anna Jones of Greensboro visiting Mrs Ed Keets. Lank Prettyman visiting in Dorchester county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy F. Wilson
Jacksonville
Florida
Caroline
Talbot
Delaware
PR. Fisher
Wilson
Peninsula
Tuckahoe Neck
George W. Wilson
Samuel Ellwanger
Master Leslie
Tryon Cottage
Atlantic City
S. E. Williams
A. H. Covey
Hynson
Horace Acres
Milton Green
Thomas R. Green
Mr. Gantt
W. Beatty Harlan
Churchville
Harford County
Flor. Owens
Wilfred
Mary Deweese
Pen Mar
Washington
I. C. Hobbs
Joseph Johnson
Rehoboth
Cornelius Comegys
Sesq
Scranton
James Ef. Nichols
W.C. Pasterfield
Love Point
Willett Hubbard
Easton
Flop. Covey
Henry Jarrell
Centreville
David Todd
Elsie
Grace Pallard
Cordova
Lord
DuBois City
John A. Mackintosh
Alexander Hardcastle, Jr
Baltimore
Denton
Della Chance
Sadlersville
WT. Chance
T. H. Hollingsworth
Henry
C. B. Bell Andson
Finmin
Philadelphia
den- A
Preston
Patton
Lenora
Nellie Valliant
Indianapolis
Charles H. Willis
Ohio
Gladys Wright
Grace Clark
Emily ‘Towers
T. P. Covey
J. M. Wise
New Castle
J. Hf. Carroll
M. J. Woolford
F. W. Redden
Ida Mccvanie
Lee Walston
Dorchester
Wallace Horsey
Aston
Mary Stevens
Harington
Wm. D. Uhler
W. S. Norris
A. M. Altvater
Haltimore
Wilmington
Ola Roe
Esta
G. L. Wilson
R. Heston Hicks
Queen Anne
Hicks
Marguerite Prettyman
Ed. Fitzgerald
Lincoln
Del
Grace Dulin
Queen
Greensboro Building and Local News Roundup
Warren Vansant plans a three story concrete business and lodge hall structure on Railroad Avenue beside the Caroline County Bank. Epworth League Day invites Juniors to Marydel camp. Visitors Misses Baggs and Hall tour the Midwest and Europe. Reverend Miller preached in place of rheumatic Mr Burr. Localsocietal notes cover travel, visits, and St Pauls excursion to Rehoboth with numerous names and places. Rehoboth beat Greensboro 6 to 4 in a Grays game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Warren Vansant
Railroad Avenue
Caroline County Bank
Masons
Epworth League of St
Middle West
East
San Francisco
Far West
Europe
Mr. Miller
Goldsboro
M. EF. Church
South
Warren Burr
Alfred Raughley and Son
Harrington
Hooper Ross
Ross
Robt. J. Raughley
Union Picnic Draws Big Crowd in Ridgely Woods
In Ridgely last Saturday a union picnic drew four to five hundred attendees. Speeches by Rev. Turner, Rev. Rigdon, and Rev. Coblentz, plus lively music, ball games, a pie contest, potato races, and horseshoe pitching, marked the day. Weather and crops improved with recent rains. Additional notes include plans by Saulsbury’s Bohemian work men to harvest corn and build a silo, typhoid cases nearing recovery, and local residents traveling or visiting friends nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Saulsbury
Matthew
R. M. Rigdon
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Prof
Bowman
Easton
William Marvel
Thomas
Ridgely Baker
Chester
M. A. Dragoo
Baxter Roberts
Frank Cooper
Mr. Shortal
Love Point
Earl Hammond
Sewell
Ridgely
Anna Birlight
Camp Meeting News Notes at Bible Holiness Camp
The eleventh annual camp at Bible Holiness campground near Preston opened with Apostolic teaching and free-will offerings. Ministers and tenters from Baltimore Easton Washington Wilmington and other towns attend, with daily sermons and special speakers. Also listed are local stock holdings of Caroline county residents across numerous banks and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Holiness
Preston
D. Bascom Hubbard
Binghampton
N. Y
J. W. Pitcher
Baltimore
L. A. Stirk
J. N. McQuay
Easton
R. P. Taylor
Thomas Harmon
Broom’s Island
Calvert County
Wilmington
C. M. Thomas
Bessie F. Reed
Cannon
Till
D Blanchfield
Marydel
T. N. Given
John Spry
Leonard White
W. D. Perry
H. C. Turner
Epworth
C. M. Dempsey
W. P. Northrup
Robert Watt
Ralph T. Coursey
A. G. Faulkner
Emma Caulk
Dover
Smithers
Smyrna
Lillian Cade
Milton
Jennie Cusick
Washington
S. J. Cleeland
Mary Walcott
Moore & Hummer
Templeville Co
W. F. Bowen
S. C. Faulkner
M. J. Hubbard
Carey
C. H. Conley
I. C. Powell
L. N. Hum
Social rounds span multiple towns in Federalsburg area
Federalsburg and nearby towns see a flood of visitors and guests this week. J I Harwood and Everngai families entertain relatives from Concord and Glyndon while Greensboro and Philadelphia visitors call on local residents.
Orphans' Court Proceedings Probate of Stevens will
In Orphans' Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood admitted the last will and testament of Mary Virginia Stevens to probate. Letters testamentary granted to Bruce G. Stevens and William D. Uhler with bond filed and approved and creditors notice ordered. Appraisers J Kemp Stevens and C Leslie Walls named. Administrator Garey presented lease from Salome Garey legatee and trustee, approved. Administratrix Deen presented debts and accounts with final and partial administration and dividend approved. Administrators Fleming and Owens presented debts, first and final accounts and distribution approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Mary Virginia Stevens
Bruce G. Stevens
William D. Uhler
J. Kemp Stevens
C. Leslie Walls
Thomas F. Garey, Jr
Elizabeth Dixon Nutile
Salome Garey
Gertrude Crossan Deen
Elmer W. Deen
James J. Fleming
C. Harry Fleming
Fred R. Owens
C. T.a
Charles H. Fleming
Car Crash Injures Dover Couple En Route to Church
In Little Creek Delaware Mr and Mrs J Thomas Lowe were returning home to attend church when their carriage was struck by a vehicle driven by Rev R S Stephens Dover pastor. The horses bolted into a hedge throwing both occupants out. Mrs Lowe sprained her ankle while Mr Lowe sustained hip and shoulder injuries. They were taken home for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lowe
Little Creek
Del
Dover
J. Thomas Lowe
Lowe
R. S. Stephens
Little Creek Methodist Church
Ban on Meat Preservatives Warned by Health Board
The State Board of Health warns meat dealers that from August 17 violations of the preservative law will be prosecuted. Butchers use preservatives under fancy names such as Preservalive Freezemn Freezem Pickle and others without knowing composition. Dealers must verify preservative weights to declare correct information on labels attached to food products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Candidates File Papers for Democratic Ticket Positions
Several candidates filed certificates and required fees with the Supervisors of Elections on Tuesday. William J. Richards seeks State's Attorneyship with a $25.50 fee. Alenus E. Cooper runs for Sheriff with a $25.50 fee. Albert S. Handy runs for the Levy Court with a $5.00 fee. Sto. Cidward W. Liden runs for the Orphans' Court with a $10.00 fee. Chenry C. Rawlings also seeks the Orphans' Court with a $10.00 fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Richards
Alenus E. Cooper
Sto.Cidward W. Liden
Orphans’ Court
Chenry C. Rawlings
Merchant sisters guests of Denver and Galena hosts
Miss Frances Merchant of Denver and Grace Merchant of Galena have been guests of Miss T. Pearle Cooper. Mrs. J. Vansant and children of Georgetown Del. visited Mr. and Mrs. Wim Sparks. Mrs. K O Knotts Miss Mary and Mr. Gurney Knotts were in Wilmington recently. Mr. Charles Smith of Wilmington spent time with Dr. J R Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Merchant
Denver
Colorado
Grace Merchant
Galena
T. Pearle Cooper
J. Vansant
Georgetown
Del
Wim. Sparks
K. O. Knotts
Mary
Gurney Knotts
Wilmington
Charles Smith
J. R. Smith
Prophet Acquitted Amid Defeat And Jeremiah’s Bold Faith
The piece recounts Josiah’s reforms ending with his death at Megiddo, followed by Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim’s reigns. It profiles Jeremiah the weeping prophet, his trials, and his steadfast meliorist ministry, contrasting Uriah’s fate. It ends urging revival, steadfast faith, and countering gang influence with collective righteous action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah
Necho
Egypt
Palestine
Assyria
Megiddo
Esdraclon
Professor Kent
Reform Party
Jehoahaz
Euphrates
Eliakim
Jehakim
Jehovah
Jeremiah
Uriah
Anathoth
Jerusalem
Hilkiah
Jehoiakim
Boston
Temple
God
Hezekiah
Micah
Heaven
Tribute to Rev. George H. Nock Sunday School Leader
The Baltimore American honors Rev. George H. Nock former secretary of the Maryland Sunday School Union. In fifty years of devotion he formed wide friendships across the state and is remembered for love of God and children, with no desire for memorials beyond that inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
George H. Nock
Maryland Sunday School Union
George Nock
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Denton Journal
the Local Department
Mer. Wilson
Hobbs
Annie Seeders
Fountain
Hickman
Edgar Welch
J. T. Bailey
Westminster
C. E. Beauchamp
N. J. Smith
Eleanor Davis
E. M. Paisley
Edwin Paisley
F. Paisley
Ames
J. E. Adams
Main Street
Mary Nuttle
C. H. Nuttle
Lake George
Canada
Ed. E. Murphy
Norristown
Concord Campground
Iva
Bertha Smith
Arinthea Corkran
E. M. Merriken
S. A. Smith
Concord Camp
McMullen
Sallie Gerlick
Bertie Dyatt
Mollie Dyatt
Miles River Necl
Coursey Hammond
Eva Thawley
Harry A. Porter
Louise Muller
Charlie Roswieler
Brooklyn
C. C. Harvey
Lucy A. Cahall
Robert
Pearl Satterfield
Osborne Harvey
Tilghman Harvey
William P. Stafford
M. FE. Wyatt
Ufoye
Dent
Court House
Hillsboro
Geo. W. Steinmann
Anna Anthony
Ruth Plummer
Louise Swann
Jean Fulton
C. J. Jarman
Bessie Mitchell
Fla Rich
Blue Ridge
Ford Coursey
J. F. Jarman
Sadie Porter
Jesse Porter
Greensboro Grays
Allen Holden
Queenstown
Clayton Jarman
Henry I. Jarrell
Dalley’s Woods
Caroline County
National City Bank of Baltimore
National Exchange Bank
Second National Bank
Bank of Ridgely
Denton National National Bank
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Frederick
Goldsboro Bank
Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank
Peoples National Bank
Salisbury
Provident Savings Bank
Queen Anne’s National Bank
Sadlersville Bank of Maryland
Truckers and Savings Bank of
Pittsville
Peoples Bank of Chestertown
Annapolis Banking and Trust Co
Choptank Canning Co
T. L. Day, Swing & Co
Denton Carriage Works Co
Eastern Shore Trust Co
Fountain Rock Lime Co
Federal Can Co
General Auto Co
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Hardcastle Co
Jooo
Idlewild Electric Light, Heat and Power Co
Federalsburg
Neal & Son Co
Ocean City Pier and Improvement Co
Peoples Fire Insurance Co
Frederick County
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
United States Surety Co
Easton National Bank
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Belair
Hebron Savings Bank
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Co
Citizens Light and Fuel Co
Elberta Fruit Farms
Farmers and Merchants ‘Telephone Co
Union Publishing Co
J. I. Harwood
Hilda
Thomas N. Everngai
Bower's Beach
Charles Davis
Amelia Simpson
JI. Murphey
Glyndon
Clarence Handy
George Handy
Rea Davis
Delia Mowbray
Naomi Harper
Mesdames
Alvert Poole
Harry Turner
New Market
Shiloh Camp
Mildred Ramsdell
Annie May Lewis
J. L. Elderdice
Manokin
C. M. Elderdice
Harvey Long
Berlin
Ocean City
Oscar Patchett
Camden
N. J
Joseph Patchett
Alice Taylor
Ida Degley
Samuel Dunn
Katie Truitt
William Gray
Frank Lord
Pikesville, Md
J. W." Noble
Pocomoke
Elvie Truitt
I. N. Truitt
Ralph Brown
Prince Frederick
J. J. Frampton
Jerome
T. J. Williams
Seaford
Shiloh
Tina Harris
Margaret Morris
Pauline Huey
Ruth Elliott
Frank Short
Airy
Cambridge
Effie Agner
Laurel
W. J. Bryan
Miriam Clark
Laura Davis
Albert S. Handy
Levy Court
Templeville
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