Denton area notes highlight sales and civic changes
The column lists local ads and notices from Denton and nearby towns. Highlights include E H Zeigler selling a pair of mules, J W Peters offering lime and bricks, and W J Blackiston paying high cash for eggs. Other items cover farm sales, new furniture plans, canal and street improvements, taxes, municipal appointments, church excursions, and court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Zeigler
J. W. Peters
Hickman
W. J. Blackiston
Kodaks
F. J. Wright
Denton
J. H. Nichols & Co
W. W. Dukes
Marriage of Mr Adams and Miss Phillips in Denton
Denton social notes announce the marriage of Hobbs native Mr. Lewis Adams to Miss Mattie Phillips at the bride's home, with Lola Phillips providing music. The wedding gown was cream cashmere with lace and ribbon. a reception followed. The column also details numerous visits, guests, and travels of local residents, including wireless operator examination for E Lynne Stevens and many hometown parties across Maryland and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Adams
Hobbs
Mattie Phillips
George Phillip
Denton
G. L. Helsby
Lola Phillips
E. ‘Lynne Stevens
EL. Clay Hobbs
Johnson
Col
Luther H. Gadd
A. J. Gadd
Sadlersville
Martin Messick
Washington, D. C
Robert M. Messick
Masters William
James Burchard
Cleveland
J. W. Kerr
H. A. Ree
R. W. Emerson
New England
Judge
Adkins
Mt. Manahya
N. Y
Annie Richardson
Watson Flaharty
W. T. Morgan
Talbot
Eva DeVord
Elmer Seney
Centreville
Emily DeFord
John DeFord
Queen Anne's County
J. Howard Pasterfield
Margaret
I. P. Fisher
Adeline
Lourie
New York
Bertha
Jennie Volk
West Grove
C. Leslie Walls
H. G. Budd
Conference Academy
Dover
Henry Wilson
Harold Andrew
State Highway Service
Florence DeFord
Effa DeFord
Sallie Davis
Millie Hayes
Baltimore
Alonza Mulliken
Clarence Beasley
Colerain
N. C
Thomas J. Mowbray
Wilmington
William H. Irwin, Jr
J. H. Nichols
T. I. ‘Trice
Preston
Albert Anderson
Anna R. King
Philadelphia
Edward Hubbard
Masten
State Board
Death of Mr William H Greenlee in Second District
Mr William H Greenlee a well known Second district citizen died at his home Wednesday morning at about sixty one after a period of feeble health from kidney trouble and other diseases. Funeral services were held yesterday morning with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Mrs Greenlee alias Eliza A Wilson daughter of the late James W Wilson and several children survive. Greenlee was esteemed for industry and integrity by those who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Greenlee
Greensboro Cemetery
Ingleside Visit By Eldridge Downes Family
Mr. Eldridge Downes Jr his wife and son are visiting Mr and Mrs Eldridge Downes in Ingleside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleside
Eldridge Downes, Jr
Eldridge Downes
Improvements at Concord camp noted by Hobbs writer
The writer praises Concorl campground progress with tents, attire, cleanliness and sanitation. A nearby Milton camp visit by Parson Dailey precedes a trip to Sharptown with his daughter Miss Jessie. Local residents including Mr. S. L. Adams wed and receive serenades from Hobbs cali thumpian band as others arrive for Concord camp meetings and excursions to Ocean City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorl
Parson Dailey
Milton Camp
Aaron Statum
W. P. Carroll
E. M. Willey
Concord Camp
W. C. Todd
Aberdeen
2. B
W. T
Union MM P Church to Host Speaker in Pastor’s Absence
Rev S P Shipman of Denton to occupy the pulpit at Union MM P Church Sunday August 1 while Rev J T Bailey attends Sharptown camp meeting. Residents report town property repairs underway, and visitors and locals visit kin across nearby towns. The Red Hawk Tribe will hold a grove festival on 16th and 17th inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Shipman
Denton
Union MM. P. Church
J. T. Bailey
Sharptown
J. W. Stephens
M. V. E. Darrah
Clayton
Del
Stises Sara Cannon
North Carolina
Nettie Cannon
Virginia
Florence Council
Easton
F. P. Cannon
Philadelphia
A.M. Dulin
Jessie S. I. Starkey
Prices
Queen Anne County
Fleming Stuckey
A. C. Wine
Jane
Lennie [Ligman
Greensboro
Manda
Charlie E. Jacobs
F. R. Jacobs
Litle
Henry Ee. Jacobs
Ars
Robert H. Whawley
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary Breeding
Flucrngton
Artie Jacobs
Oborne Harvey
Florrie Dill
Ruth A. Harvey
Key
T. J. Lard
Dover
Viola Caball
Mary J. Cabal
Elias Pearson
Smyrna
Accident near miss for Andrew Towers with iron roller
A serious incident occurred when Andrew Towers fell from his seat while driving a large iron roller and pulverizer. The roller passed over him, leaving only a cut to the head and a badly bruised leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Towers
Weather harms local tomato crop in Williamsburg
Farmers in Williamsburg report rains and intense sun have blighted tomatoes. They say yields are not more than half a crop, with ongoing concerns over impact on local supplies and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Ridgely News Letter Notes Pastors Away and Local Harvest Talks
The Ridgely News Letter reports pastors of the M E and Baptist churches are away in August. It notes the new agricultural school building planned near Ridgely, a fifty acre farm, and an experiment station plan. Tomato crops suffer from storms and cool nights, while late planting may yield better results. Fine fruit, peaches, apples, and pears are shipping with rising prices. Brass Band festival praised, and Mrs. Katie Marvel is recovering. Canner Saulsbury Bros. plan to start corn canning next week. Watermelons and cantaloupes appear in markets with high prices. Miss Cora Maask of Baltimore and Miss Beulah Marvel visit Cordova area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
M. FE
Baptist
Reformed
Arange
Thomas L. Jones & Son
Baltimore
Cornell University
Katie Marvel
Downes Station
Baptist Church
Saulsbury Bros
Cora Maask
Beulah Marvel
Cordova
Local Visitors and Visits Across Centreville Area
Mr F G Slemmer and family return to Centreville from a visit with his son Milton. Several residents including Mr Murphy and guests travelled to Betterton by auto. Clergyman Rev W F Miller came back from Wesley Grove camp. Newark and Philadelphia visitors are noted at local homes and camps. Esther Quillen and Mrs Harvey Morris spent time at Bowers Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Slemmer
Centreville
Slemmer
Edith
Mr. Slemmer
Milton
J. W. Murphy
Fred Sylvester
Thomas
Louise Gray
Betterton
Mr. Murphy
H. S. Silver
Carlottie
W. FE. Miller
Wesley Grove Camp
Willard Alton, Jr
Newark
N. J
Alton
FI. F. Silver
Geo. C. Johnson
Evelyn
Snow Hill
Bethlehem Residents Attend Concord Camp Gathering
Bethlehem figures Bethleham Miss Mamie Frederick Miss Elizabeth Halil Miss Mary Wodd Mr Harry Stopkins and Mr Philip Hall attended Concord Camp last Sunday. J H Hall and J F Patchett plan a box shock business and form Bethlehem Manufacturing Company. Harry Wall Frank Patchett Arthur Carroll and Clinton Carroll visited Hebron Camp. Edward PD Hall and wife stay at Concord Camp. Caddie Jones of Choptank guests of Lucy Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Mamie Frederick
Elizabeth Halil
Mary Wodd
Harry Stopkins
Philip Hall
Concord Camp
J. H. Hall
J. F. Patchett
Bethlehem Manufacturing Company
Harry Wall
Frank Patchett
Arthur Carroll
Clinton Carroll
Hebron Camp
Edward
Two Johns and Several Visits Amid Towers Circle
Miss Grace Smith, long with Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Towers, returned to Baltimore Sunday. Miss Matilda Strathling of Philadelphia has been with the Towers. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Quillen and their children are visiting his parents in Wilmington. Miss Irene Morgan of Queen Anne is visiting Miss Maude Trice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Melvin
Augusta
Caroline
Finna Green
Philadelphia
Thomas R. Green
Gladys Westerfield
Denton
Elkton
Wyatte
Tralamite
Joseph IF. Roop
Ruby Ahearn
Millington
Carrie Hobbs
T. Fred Garey
Harrington and
Felton
Kate Dowell
U Hurlock
Olmer Thawley
Whaleyville
W. ‘Tf. Thawley
Andersontown
Harry
Aaron Warren
Jesse Warren
C. W. Merriken
Concord
Annie Seeders
Maude Cannon
Chance
Concord Camp
Armithea Corkran
Caliborne
E. M. Willey
Ethel Cahall
Elizabeth Billings
Grace Smith
C. N. Towers
Baltimore
Matilda Strathling
C. NI. Towers
Harvey Quillen
Wilmington
Irene Morgan
Queen Anne
Maude Trice
Federalsburg Pioneers Road Improvement on Eastern Shore
Federalsburg leads the Eastern Shore in road improvement funded by local citizens who contributed thousands. The effort boosted the town and surrounding area, with residents feeling repaid as the community gains for years. Senator Gostin’s appointment to the State Roads Commission is noted as a key outcome influencing statewide policy. The town’s first railroad depot, destroyed by fire, was a landmark after 46 years of service. George W. Christian’s home suffered losses from the blaze caused by a defective flue, and Mrs. George Johnson of Federalsburg is visiting Virginia friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Federalsburer
Gosin
Gostin
State Roads Commission
Wser
Puttin
Goslin
State Board
Dn Kemp Jefferson
Vederalburg
Gov. Goldsborough
Pennsylvania
Federalburg
Firse
George W. Christian
George Johnson
Pederalsburg
Virginia
Apple Show Prizes At Wilmington Meeting Next January
Peninsula Horticultural Society to host the largest apple show on the peninsula in Wilmington. WilMington Round of Tide and Delaware Board of Agriculture contribute 1500 in cash plus rental and exhibit spaces. society adds 3500. Special premiums will boost prizes for apples and other fruits. Apples stored free at Wilmington Abattoir and Cold Storage, 230 Tatnall St. Details from secretary Wesley Webb Dover Del. President F M Soper urges small exhibitors to enter for better fruit farming and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninula Horticultural Society
Wilmington
Delaware Board of Agriculture
Apple Crowers
Bre
Trinity Teachers Return from Georgetown Simmer School
Trinity community notes that teachers have returned from a five week course at Georgetown Delaware with benefits reported. local farmers ship apples and sweet corn. cantaloupes delayed for northern markets awaiting next week’s picking. several residents visit relatives in Rehobeth Felton Bowers Beach and Ocean City detailing guest visits and travels among Neel Neal Brashears Medtahan Gibson Moro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Simmer
Georgetown
Del
Bowman
Easton
H. Wagner
TE Wagner
Rehobeth
Willan Banning
Felton and
Bowers Beach
Death of Jenna's Chef in West Denton
Thema Verner a longtime cook on Choptank and Chesapeake Bay steamers died at home in West Denton after weeks of paralysis. He served the B C and A Company and was well known along the Chaptant area, where watermen and travelers held him in high regard, and his passing will be deeply regretted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner
Chesapeake Bay
West Denton
B.C. & A. Company
Chaptant
Horner
Four arrests in Brook lyn lynching case reported in Anne Arundel county
Miscellaneous notes recount four arrests linked to a Brooklyn lynching after a white man was killed by a Black suspect. Detectives Burns and gov Goldsborough used a dictagraph to gather statements from disguised operatives at a new Brooklyn store. Other items describe a Maryland tubercular sanitarium opening, Mormon recruiting tours in Talbot, and assorted regional notes on farming, tires, law, and local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Anne Arundel County
Soine
King Johnson
Johnson
Goldsborough
Burns
Maryland ‘Tubercule
Frederick County
Talbot County
Brigham Young
Joseph Smith
Easton
Pearsons Magaine
Mfermanpeaker
Caroline
Rowriter
Michelin Tire Company
Talbot
The
Star-Democrat
John H. Sparks
U. S
John RR. Haswell
Frank W. Seth
Edward R. Perry
Cordova
Philadelphia Record
Gavvet Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Chestertown
Stue
Kent
Philadelphia
Centreville
O. E. Jones
Sealer
Kent County
Maryland
L. R. Randall
Cartier
Cambridge
Orem Cecil
California
Mardela Springs
Kinney
Roberts
Oxford
Poultry and Egg Business Profits Rise in Denton Area
Mr Hir near Denton runs a growing poultry and egg enterprise. He sold 2,099 chicks direct from the incubator last spring and 1,590 broilers at high prices, keeping 2,500 fine fowls on hand and likely retaining 500 for layers. He credits steady profits from winter sales to New York and notes egg prices averaging 36 cents a dozen, sometimes over 50 cents in winter. Countywide output is expanding as prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Tle
Hater
Tire
Cicken
Efe
New York
Caroline County
Orphans Court approves multiple final accounts
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presiding SL Fella Anthony and Lulu Coulbourne administrators of Calvin N Coulbourne deceased presented first and final account which was approved and passed Vashti L Garey guardian to James A T Garey presented 16th guardian account which was approved and passed John F Spence administrator of George Klamner deceased presented release from Herbert H Spence which was approved John I Bullock and John C Bullock executors of Richard E Bullock deceased presented a first and final account of administration and a distribution of the personal estate which were approved and passed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
SL Fella Anthony
Lulu Coulbourne
Calvin N. Coulbourne
Vashti L. Garey
James A. T. Garey
John F. Spence
George Klamner
Herbert H. Spence
Johun I. Bullock
John C. Bullock
Richard E. Bullock
Snowden Again Locked Up After Return from Pennsylvania
Solomon Snowden, previously arrested amid family fears of harm and released on a promise to leave, was re jailed by Sheriff Cooper after returning from Pennsylvania. Bondsmen declined further responsibility as Snowden, now found with a pistol and about two hundred camrudges in his satchel, alarmed his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Snowden
Cooper
Snowden
Pennsylvania
Road and Bridge Work Postponed by County Board
The County Commissioners rejected Chesapeake Construction Company's amended bid for bridge and state highway work after the State Road Commission refused the terms. The extra $2,000 cost blamed on bridge conditions prompted readvertisement of bids and a likely indefinite delay before starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Contraction Company
Uits
Cur
State Road Commission
Otvision
Chesapeake Company
Unclaimed letters advertised in Denton post office week
Weekly unclaimed letters advertised for the Denton post office include Mrs Ida Camper Mr LA Marrs Mr Pauline Flamer Mrs Elizabeth Hienall two entries Mrs Emima Raymond Mr Annie Bulley Mr Katie Burkey Miss Jesi Corkran Mr M Charles Mile George Teyior Alis Amelia Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Ida Camper
L.A. Marrs
Pauline Flamer
Elizabeth Hienall
Emima Raymond
Annie Bulley
Katie Burkey
Jesi Corkran
M. Charles Mile
George Teyior
Alis
Amelia Perkins
Greensboro couple wed at Methodist parsonage in Greensboro
Mr. Andrew of Greensboro was treated in Baltimore for tongue cancer. The Wilgeons advised against surgery. George W. Langrell and Sophia Baynard, both of Greensboro, were married at the Methodist Protestant parsonage by Rev. C. W. Bates Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lingrel will live on Railroad Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
OM. Andrew
Baltimore
George W. Langrell
Caroline Ferges Ancad Protests County Tax Basis Rise
Caroline County increases its taxable basis by 231,693 due to new buildings added by the assessors across districts, raising the total to 10,688,792. The move places Caroline ahead of Queen Anne's in assessed value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ferges
Concueville
Caroline County
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Delmar school tax assessment sparks outrage in Smyrna letter
A Smyrna Delaware reader cites a Smyrna Tune item claiming Delmar’s school tax assessment rose two dollars and fifty cents on the dollar, criticizing the decision as excessive and unfair. The letter questions the tax hike and calls for scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tairs
Smyrna
Delmar
Meeting to Organize Wilson and Marshall Club in Denton
Voters in the Third and Sixth districts are urged to attend a public meeting at Neptaoph Hall in Denton on Saturday evening August 17 at eight o’clock to form a Wilson and Marshall campaign club. The note calls for district clubs in Maryland to mobilize voters across towns and villages and cites potential majorities for Wilson and Marshall in Maryland and Caroline County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptaoph Hall
Denton
Wilson and Marshall
New Jersey
Wilson
Maryland
Wilson and
Marshall
Caroline
Sisk Expected to Join Electoral College Bid
Col Albert W Sisk plans resignation as director of two banks to run as an elector. He vows to vote for Governor Wilson in the electoral college, stating strong conviction he will do so and that Democratic factions on the Eastern Shore are solid and united. The law bars bank directors from serving as electors, so he will retire before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Sisk
Baltimore Evening News
Colonel Sisk
Wilson
United States
Clark
Harmon
Underwood
Democratic Party
Sisk
Eis
Third National Tuberculosis Day urged for churches
Churches and religious societies, at least 109000, urged to focus on preventing tuberculosis on Sunday October 27 or nearby days. The Third National Tuberculosis Day, set by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, aims to mobilize the faith community in Caroline County where Rev S J Smith, though ailing, continues to write. District Superintendent Stephenson led a quarterly conference at MLIL Church with preaching by Rev 12 EE Dinon, Rev C H W Arpe, and Rev L B Morgan at Concenl camp meeting tomorrow. Sundry School leader T C Smoots at Went Island attended Rehoboth yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieat
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
S. J. Smith
Stewartstown
Song
Caroline Countians
Stephenson
MLIL
EE. Dinon
C. H W. Arpe
L. B. Morgan
Concenl
T. C. Smoots
Island
Rehoboth
Tomato crop helper scam leads to arrest in Dalimare
Creptank and William J. Wright, a packer, lost 50 while seeking tomato help in Dalimare. George Augustineak was arrested for obtaining 50 from Wright under false pretenses. Wright says Augustineak spent the money. Augustineak was intoxicated when found. a hearing is planned. County lord is wanted at the Pastor juade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian J. Wright
Dalimare
George Augustineak
Wright
Augustineak
Hind
Ausustineak
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