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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1907

Page

5

Local Department Ad Clash Reads Of Wheat and Sales

Read Everagan advertisement notes rain spoiled wheat threshing. J T Fleetwood threshed thirty three bushels per acre from fourteen acres. Smith and Walls sell refrigerators and oil stoves at cost. August clearance sale advertised with very low prices. Obscure notices cover deaths and coastal markets. many names and places appear in social notes.

Everagan Carolina W.R. Wright al. J. T. Fleetwood Smith & Walls Denton N. M. Jarman Howard Lee Z. HE Ida V. West Baltimore Elizabeth Holnes J. M. Holmes T. S. Slaughter Burrsville H. A. Roe & Me F. A. DeFord Fisher Tuckahoe Neck Clement Drake Tunekahog Neck Todd Farm John E. Tirgte Clayton Del ClIlford W. Hircus Philadelphia Williston Messrs W. C. Todd G. M. Hignatt B. G. Stevens R.C. Rice BH. E. Harrison E.A. Harrison Albert Satterfield Rehoboth Thawley M. P Dentonians James M. H. Bateman Wilfred Bateman Talbot County Easton William B. Dulin Holy Cross Cemetery Nettie E. Bowdie Whiteleysburg M. Alla Anthony Detroit National Bank Clerks’ Association Sorial Caroline Ellendale Greensboro Ilo Isaac A. Warren Delaware Samuel F. Nichols Iynson Robert Nichols Uynson Church John Rasxer Red Moon Boston

Stevens Thompson wedding at Sutherville noted

Mrs E L Thompson Mrs H M Thompson Alma and other Hillsboro residents attended the Stevens Thompson wedding at Sutherville on Wednesday ushers were George Stewart and Bernard Sparks Mr and Mrs Ira B Williams planned a multi state trip ending at the Jamestown Exposition with visits in Accomac Northampton Baltimore and Norfolk progress reports on residents and visitors fill the page including multiple families from Hillsboro Queen Anne and nearby towns.

Preston Visitors and Town Social Notes

Preston locals share visits and greetings as Mrs Emin L Engeman visits her brother Edward J Engeman at Theodora farm near Preston. Robert Jarrell of Goldsboro spends Sunday with his daughter Mrs Dr Downes. Leo Cohee and Clarence Breeding enjoy a week at Concord camp. Ralph and Elwood McCarter vacation with their mother. Grace Jefferson of Baltimore visits Mrs James Todd. Mamie Knox of Baltimore spends Thursday with Mrs Merritt Parker. Mabel Wright returns from a visit to her sister in Easton. Town boys spend Sunday at Ocean City. Mrs Gootee Christopher is ill at home on Main Street. Mrs Nora Corbett visits Mrs Bessie Collins. Edwin Holt was in town Sunday.

A. C. McGilton Knights and Esquires King Arthur’s Castle M. E. Church Rehoboth Oron Smith Winfeld Nichols Weldon Richards James Garey Clifford Trazzare Kingsley Mercer Lynn Stevens Philip Redden Ross Stevens Robert Redden Emily DeFord Denton Internal Revenue Baltimore John T. Porter Page W. Va Tidewater Road Rev. Horsey Paul New Haven Conn Paterson Lynda Cooper Gertra Schoenhals John Reed Andersontown William A. Bell Bell John N. George Elon S. Hobbs, Esq New York Edna Truitt Dorchester John Brahawn Beniah Kinnoaimon Hare Norris Easton Caroline Redden Ella Nuttle Blanche Hobbs Elizabeth White Atlantic City J. F. Baird Norfolk Isaac T. Fleetwood Guszio Beauchamp Sparklin Petersburg Jamestown Chalmers Brumbaugh Pennsylvania Nellie Dunning Maggie Redden Clara Frampton Elma Nichols W. R. Mowbray Lewes Harvey Fleetwood Philadelphia Jessie Cox Louise Dukes E. T. Boyer Wilmington Samuel Lewis Hester Keith Dover Anna Fisher Muriel Ramsdell Iris Senith Ridgely Faston James B. Noble Trappe Grace Gellotly Ocean City New Jersey Luther H. Gadd Annapolis Dora C. Galietty Washington, D.C Steele Bradley E. L. Thompson H. M. Thompson Alma Yarry Sparks Evelyn Fleming Hillsboro W. B. Sparks G. Wilbur Rolph Queen Anne Stevens-Thompson Suthersville George Stewart Bernard Sparks Ira B. Williams Virginia Accomac Northampton Portsmouth Old Point Comfort Mary Hattie Hicks Florence Nace Sallie Fleetwood Waverly Louisa and Mary Fleetwood Sadie Allen Walter Harvey Flowers St. Louis Rebecca Flowers M. Holbrook Hobbs A. D. Branford Branford Marguerite Sprowl Anchorage George F. Beaven S. N. Pilchard Union M. E. Church Willard Russell Frances Blanche Charles H. Fleming Mary Sylvester Mary Nuttle Florence Marshall Stockton Rosamond Mottam Sara Sutherland Blanche Smith Hotel Smith Margaret N. Trackett Washington Robly Hackett H. Lay Beaven Francis Charles Chipley W.E. Carkran D. D Newark Del J. P. Corkran W. Wt. Long Thompson KE. L. Thompson Edward Priscilla Carrell Millington Edgar Blanch Mollie Pucts Janet K. Barnes Virginia Holt Concord Camp Florence Virginia Dunn L. P. Corkan William Wilkinson Ruth Daffey Charles E. Jarrell Bessie Nolan L. P Emin L. Engeman Edward J. Engeman Preston Robert Jarrell Goldsboro Downes Leo Cohee Clarence Breeding Ralph and Elwood McCarter Grace Jefferson James Todd Mamie Knox Merritt Parker Mabel Wright Our Town Gootee Christopher Main Street Nora Corbett Bessie Collins Edwin Holt

Democratic leaders praised in Maryland campaign remarks

The speech lauds office management and bipartisan praise for the candidate, noting Isaac Lobo Straus born in Baltimore in 1871 and a former General Assembly member. It highlights Western Maryland College board president status and calls the nominees highly capable, predicting the Democratic majority should match the four year high.

Western Maryland College Isaac Lobo Straus Baltimore Maryland General Assembly

Notable Caroline Visitations and Obituaries

Mrs. Ira M. Harding and relatives from Atlantic City and Philadelphia visited Caroline relatives. Thomas JW Coursey died aged 74. funeral at his residence Sunday. Anna Elizabeth Clymer died aged 73. funeral Thursday. Infant son of Walter Allen interned Wednesday. Miss Mabel E. Shull left for Delaware State Hospital for a position. Florance Caulk of St Michaels visiting Greensboro. Mr and Mrs Joseph Ross visiting relatives in Caroline. Carrie Griffith visiting friends in Philadelphia. Joanie Garey Griffin and Frances visiting John Garey at the Hotel.

Ira M. Harding Atlantic City Annie J. Harding Anna Netta J. Saunders Philadelphia Thomas JW. Coursey J. H. Beauchamp Joanie Garey Griffin Frances Easton John Garey Walter Allen Mabel E. Shull Delaware State Hospital Florance Caulk St. Michaels Greensboro Joseph Ross Talbot Caroline Carrie Griffith

Social notes from town visits and visitors

Netherson. Miss Anna Price spent part of the week with her sister in Philadelphia. Alex Jarman of Wilmington visits friends near town. Mr. and Mrs. Jus Short of Bridgeville are visitors. Mrs J A Comegys of Philadelphia visits her parents. Miss Lola Imler of Wind Gap Pa visiting her parents. Mrs Mary Stoo of Hillsboro guests of Miss Alma Price. Mr. and Mrs Jas Glass of Baltimore visit Mr and Mrs I N Smith. Herbert Hudson, recently in Jamestown, visits his father. Emma McIntosh and Blanche Walker of Wilmington visit Miss Alice Montague.

Blanche Walker Elma McIntosh Wilmington W. 7. Davis Sophia Mamie Wright Baltimore Estella Myra Wright A. L. Dunham Denton P. M. Dunham Beulah Hawes L. E. Hawes Philadelphia W.d. Wright Norman Gocotee Jersey City N. J W. W. Gootee Lola Shiffler Bertha Blades A.G. Hawes E. W. Towers Mattie Price Cambridge Harry Price Miss McFeely Clara Wright W. M. Wright Anna Price C. E. McIlvaine Ily Alex. Jarman Jus. Short Bridgeville J. A. Comegys J. F. Comegys Lola Imler Wind Gap S. M. Imler Mary Stoo Hillsboro Alma Price Jas. Glass I. N. Smith Herbert Hudson Jamestown Samuel Hudson Emma McIntosh Alice Montague

Bethlehem Family Visits End and Homeward Return

Bethlehem, Mrs James Blades and children who stayed with Mr and Mrs F H Thomas have gone back to Philadelphia. Mrs Mamie Wright and children of Baltimore were visitors at the homes of Mr and Mrs John Sands. Mr Wm KE Pritchett’s visit with Mr Norman Taylor in Queen Annes is now with Mrs John Sands. Miss Elsie Thomas spent time at Shiluh camp.

James Blades F. H. Thomas Philadelphia Mamie Wright Baltimore John Sands Wm. KE. Pritchett Norman Taylor Queen Anne's Mamie Knox Elsie Thomas Shiluh Camp

Local Visits Highlight Area Residents

Iellance reports Price Phillips of Port Norfolk Virginia visiting his mother Mollie Phillips. Howard Coulbourn of Philadelphia spent days with aunt Annie Wheatley. Mrs Charles Lawrence of Wilmington visited Mr and Mrs J M Smith. Rev J F Bryan visited Baltimore relatives. Now is the time to subscribe.

Price Phillips Port Norfolk Mollie Phillips Howard Coulbourn Philadelphia Annie Wheatley Charles Lawrence Wilmington J. M. Smith J. F. Bryan Baltimore

Camp Meeting News From Concord and Nearby Areas

A large Concord camp meeting enjoyed ideal weather with Rev. A. H. Covey and Rev. A. B. Wood preaching. Music by Harry L Stalling and Annie N. Dryden highlighted services as ministers from Federalsburg to Baltimore participated. Upcoming talks include Rev. Dr. Page Milburn and Rev. W. F. Corkran with multiple remakes across Marydel and Rehoboth camps.

Concord A. H. Covey Kent A. B. Wood Baltimore City Baltimore Harry L Stalling Annie N. Dryden Crisfield T. F. Beauchamp Federalsburg George IL. Hardesty Seaford J. L. Johnson East New Market E. C. Sunfield Felton A. C. McGilton Denton W. R. Mowbray Lewes G. W. Bounds Harrington W. &. Guthrie Burrsville L. W. Layfield Greenwood W. F. Dawson Cecilton J. W. Williams Page Milburn Frostburg Normal School Marydel W. F. Corkran W. F. Koons F. N. Faulkner Faulkner Ralph T. Coursey Alfred Smith D. D A. W. Lightbourne George R. Tompkins E. H. Derrickson Bethel Church Tuckahoe Neck I. N. H. Beahm Elizabethtown Mr. Halsby Mission Church Stevens Onton L. P. Corkran Hillsboro M. E Rehoboth

Republican Primary Sparks Sheriff Race Among Seven Candidates

At the Republican primaries today many aspirants announce plans. Seven candidates seek the sheriff’s job left by Seward, six from the Third district including Jonathan Evitts Orlando J Redden William Murphy Samuel Griffin Alphonso Meredith Gilbert Hagadone and Harry B Mason Mason reportedly withdrew. Other mentions include T Pliny Fisher James E Higuntt for State's Attorney H Clay Hobbs John C harrington William D Taylor for Levy Court and James E Curry Willard C Todd Tilghman E Kelley for Legislature with Ian Orrell Somers Blakes John T Carter tied to Orphans Court.

Sheriff Seward Messrs Jonathan Evitts Orlando J. Redden William ¥. Murphey Samuel Griffin Alphonso Meredith Gilbert Hagadone Harry B. Mason Mason

Public School Scholarships and Staff Appointments Listed

The School Commissioners awarded scholarships to Eva Garey at Normal Department Washington College, Viola Griffith at State Normal School, and Maud C Noble at St Marys Female Seminary. Appointments confirmed include A J Smith at Marydel, Miss Mary Todd as assistant, Annie Stevenson at Barcus, Grace Stevenson at Furmans Grove, Mrs M M Anderson at Liden, Elvina Fullerton at Choptank, Nellie Harris at Grove, and Elna W Cade at American Corner. Schools to reopen September 1 and Teachers Institute starts September 19 for two weeks.

Normal Department of Washington College Eva Garey State Normal School Viola Griffith St. Mary's Female Seminary Maud C. Noble Marydel—A. J. Smith Mary Todd Barcus Annie Stevenson Furman's Grove Grace Stev Liden’s Mrsz M. Anderson Elvina Fullerton Grove Nellie Harris American Corner Elna W. Cade Teachers’ Institute

Death of Mr William Dukes Shocks Local Community

Mr William Dukes died suddenly at his home near this place on Sunday evening. The funeral was held on Wednesday and interment followed at Greensboro cemetery.

William Dukes Greensboro Cemetery

Miss Florence Foster Dies in Ridgely Home

Miss Florence Foster died Sunday evening at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Foster in Ridgely. The brief notice records her death and residence with no additional details provided.

Florence Foster David Foster Ridgely

Better Hour Service Demanded for Baltimore Bay Water Lines

Baltimore business leaders press for improved boat service from Eastern Shore to the city. At a Mayor’s office meeting with Pennsylvania Company officials, complaints of poor service and high charges were aired though a VP denied discrimination. Trade has grown, but lines like Denton are cited as neglected. The group vows to pursue better service until demands are met.

Baltimore Eastern Shore Pennsylvania Company J. B. Thayer Denton

Local option prohibition praise by county leaders in Dover

A Dover Delawarean interview tour with Caroline and Talbot county leaders supports a local option prohibition law to be decided in November. Interviewees include J L Everagain J H Nichols Frank Nuttle M Bates Stephens Henry R Lewis T Alan Goldsborough Harvey L Cooper Albert G Towers William H Anderson Major Wm E Stewart and others. Denton the county seat has enjoyed ten years of rapid growth with thriving business districts and handsome homes reflecting a strong countywide thrift and expansion.

Dover Caroline Talbot Messrs J. L. Everagain J. H. Nichols Frank Nuttle M. Bates Stephens Henry R. Lewis T- Alan Goldsborough Harvey L. Cooper Albert G. Towers William H. Anderson Wm. E. Stewart Denton Carolina County Delaware

August Sth Big Thursday at Bowers with old and new sports

Visitors recall Bowers as a celebration site where old time sports mixed with modern amusements. They recount jig dancing, reels, hoedowns, and women joining in, while men competed in horseshoes and jumping, sometimes under Sockum rules, fading as dance halls and grand music halls rise with pianos violins and cornet in place of fiddles.

Bower’s Bower's Marquis of Queensbury

Dixon's Tavern Burning Cuts Deep On the Eastern Shore

Dixon's Tavern one of the oldest landmarks in Queen Anne's county was destroyed by fire around 3 a.m. Sunday. Occupants Albert Porter and family and Charlie Jones escaped in night clothes. items within were lost. The building, once a noted stagecoach stop and district voting site, had long been abandoned as a tavern and used as a dwelling and restaurant. A threshing machine fire at a Bethlehem farmer's nearby property caused further damage, injuring Hynson Cole’s right foot and totaling losses of about 800 dollars with insured thresher at 300 dollars.

Dixon Queen Anne's Albert Porter Charlies Jones Mr. Jones Jones Dixon's Sadlersville Hynson Cole Bethlehem Thomas B. Allabaud Henry A. Nichols Galloway Easton Cole Nadab Abihu Aaron Aaton Abilu Moses Nadah Tabernacle

Howhechild Kohn Co. Store Offers Deep Summer Bargains

Baltimore's Best Store invites thrifty readers to great savings with marked down summer merchandise. Many lots are small and some assortments incomplete, yet dollars go far at Howhechild Kohn Co. Stores with substantial value and quick selling prices.

Baltimore Howhechild, Kohn & Co

Cowgill Cook Book Second Edition Issued

The second edition of the Cowgill Cook Book known for Dover ladies recipes has just been issued. A tested cookbook from the First Ladies of Delaware's state capital, available by mail for 23 cents, stamps, or coin. The Index Printery, Dover Delaware.

Dover Delaware Index Printery Dover Delaware

Carriages and Wagons for Sale at Murphy's Farmington

W H Murphy offers thirty five hundred dollars worth of carriages bike wagons runabouts farm wagons dearborn wagons and buggy harness for sale at Farmington Delaware special prices for the next 30 days call and see him at avenues

Dearborn W. H. Murphy's Farmington Del Aves

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the Local Department NewsPapt Milesborn Marland Democrats Judge Crothers Smith Jackson United States Warfield Republican Party Thomas A. Smith A. W. Sisk Fred R. Malone Caroline County W. R Austin Lane Crothers Cecil County West Nottingham Academy University of Maryland Court House Joshua W. Hering Frederick Netherson Iellance Public School News Enson Goldaboro Hidgely Dentonvillas Endorgent Dixon's Tavern Beat
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