Watermelons and crops dominate Denton market notes
The column lists abundant produce like watermelons butter beans and cantaloupes with wheat priced at 1.47 and corn at 93 while ice plants rush in business. It notes farm rentals ads from J T Dennis and Mrs Martha Y Ford, stock sales and auctions, local speeding fines, advertisements for wagons and goods, and various local notices from Denton and Easton including bank updates and legal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
J. T. Dennis
Preston
Martha Y. Ford
Denton Drug Co
F. C. Brown
Ira N. Fluharty
J. Virgil Moore
Moore
Phillips
Johnson
Easton
Dearborn
J. T. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Clyde Leonard
Dover Bridge
Talbot
Benjamin C. Redman
T. W. Redmwan & Son
Owens
G. L. Tait
Republican State Central Committee
A. G. Towers
Personal and Social News From City and Country
City residents host and visit friends during the season as Earle Brumbaugh of Philadelphia predicts shoe price increases for winter and spring. Guests include Dr. H C Duffey and family from Washington, Miss Georgia Smith of Aurora visiting Denton, and repeated visits by Misses Lillian and Ruth Clark from Washington among others. many attendees travel to Ocean City, Baltimore, Wilmington, and Newport News.
Death of Ex Judge William E Liden in Smithville
Ex judge William E Liden aged seventy eight died at his Smithville home after a period of illness from paralysis. He served twice on the Orphans Court and was regarded as a faithful public servant and upright citizen. Funeral set for tomorrow at ten at his residence with Rev Melvin E Wheatley. interment Bloomery churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Liden
Williams E. Liden
Eighth
Smithvile
Liden
Edward W. Liden
Maryland
Lydia Stevens
Gootee Stevens
Andersontown
Messrs
Gootee
William F. Liden
Shadrach A. Liden
Ernest A. Liden
Lewis N. Todd
Joseph M. Brown
Orphans’ Court
Melvin E. Wheatley
Bloomery Churchyard
Hugh Browne's Sad Death on Lookout Mountain
Hugh C Browne a former Delaware citizen died by his own hand on Lookout Mountain near Denver amid financial troubles He was a mining promoter and former Dupont representative in Denver The body was sent to Middletown Delaware Browne once led Delaware Republicans and served as Wilmington postmaster under Roosevelt He was the son of Rev Nicholas M Browne a noted Methodist minister on the Peninsula
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Browne
Hugh C. Browne
Delaware
Lookout Mountain
Denver
Middletown
del. Browne
Duponts
Golden
Republican Party
Wilmington
Roosevelt
Browne
Nicholas M. Browne
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peninsula
Lightning Burns New Barn at Brick House Farm
Lightning struck the Brick House farm barn near Greensboro on Tuesday night destroying the building and contents. Owner C N Jarrell faces about 3300 in losses with 500 insured. tenant Oliver Woolseyhand loses over 300 in uninsured property, including tools and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick House
Greensboro
C. N. Jarrell
Jarrell
Oliver Woolseyhand
Local Residents and Visitors Schedule in Maryland and Nearby Areas
Henderson Mrs Windsor of Rumbley Md returns home with Rev L S Windsor after visiting the M E parsonage. Several locals and relatives, including Miss Olivia M Coffin and Mrs F B Sweeney, are noted with visits to Philadelphia Wilmington West Chester and Norwood. The piece lists multiple visits among Goodwin Coffin Taylor and Huff families and a day at Bowers Beach with relatives in Baltimore.
Local Notes of Visitors and Household Travel
Miss Mollie Flaharty has returned home from Easton Hospital where she had been since December and is much improved. Samuel and John Neal of Baltimore visited last week on motorcycles. Mrs. S. M. Boss and daughter Mary returned home after weeks at Elmer Bowidle’s. Mrs. Earle Nichols of near Greensboro visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones. Lelia Ross is visiting her uncle and aunt Co E Andrews. Minos Whiteley of Baltimore is visiting relatives here. Lily Rumbold of Baltimore spent last week with her aunt Emma Dunham. Mrs. Grif Merrick of near Bruceville spent the weekend with Mrs. J. R Wright. Clara Todd of Bethlehem spent days with Estelle Wright. Viola Todd of Baltimore visits sister Mrs. Alex Booth. Mrs. William Davies spent last week with son Elbert Davies. W. O. M. Wright and family tenting at Concord Camp. Mrs. Fred Edgell visiting relatives in Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Earle Brumbaugh
Philadelphia
Brumbaugh
Emily DeFord
Caroline
Newport News
DeFord
North Carolina
H. Clarence Duffey
Mary
Horace
Maud Winslow
Cramer
Washington
Atlantic City
Oscar Clark
J. Monroe Dean
Wayne Kenneth
Doris Elaine
A. H. Deen
Georgia Smith
Aurora
Denton
Smith
Illinois
Charles Sylvester
Cedar Rapids
Effa Patchett
Mary Pippin
W. C. Wright
Kenton
Olivia Passapae
Charles H. Redden
Baltimore
Emmons Reed
Wilmington
John Reed
Roland Goslin
Cambridge
Caroline B. Messick
Easton
Charles W. Wright
Lillian and
Ruth Clark
C. A A. Peniz
W. H. Anderson
Ocean City
Carroll Wilson
Queen Anne's
J. R. Fleetwood
Dawson O. George
J. R. Rochester
Jack Barnhart
Annie Voss
Crisfield Friends
Mollie Flaharty
Easton Hospital
Messrs. Samuel
John Neal
S. M. Boss
Elmer Bowidle
Earle Nichols
Greensboro
J. B. Jones
Lelia Ross
Co. E. Andrews
Minos Whiteley
Lily Rumbold
Emma Dunham
Grif. Merrick
Bruceville
J. R Wright
Clara Todd
Bethlehem
Estelle Wright
Viola ‘Todd
Alex. Booth
William Davies
Elbert Davies
W. OM. Wright
Concord Camp
Fred Edgell
Talbot
Templeville Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Templeville reports Miss Viola Bowen visiting Philadelphia with sister Mrs E Tarring and daughters Helen and Dorothy. Baltimore guests Mr and Mrs T J Mark and daughter Mary stayed with Mr and Mrs D T Richards. Emma McKnett visiting Mrs H J Evans at Grey Stone Park New Jersey. Evelyn Knotts of Sadlersville spent two weeks with Miss Olivia Knotts. Mrs H Davis and daughters Frances and Anna visit Mrs R E Lane. M O Knotts and Miss Mary Knotts in Baltimore. Pearl Cooper returned from Philadelphia and Atlantic City trip. Mary Beswick of Milford visits Miss Florence Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Bowen
Philadelphia
E. Tarring
Helen
Dorothy
Emma McKnett
H. J. Evans
Greystone Park
New Jersey
Evelyn Knotts
Sadlersville
Olivia Knotts
H. Davis
Frances and
Anna
Edge Moor
R. E. Lane
M. O. Knotts
Mary Knotts
Baltimore
Pearl Cooper
Atlantic City
Mary Beswick
Milford
Florence Faulkner
Harmony News From Denton and Nearby Homes
Harmony notes list residents visiting relatives and guests in Denton area. Nathan Willis returns home from his uncle W B Wallis residence. Lawrence Deen of Baltimore visits his parents in Fowling Creek. Martin Covey of New Jersey spent time with his parents last week. Charles Schlege and his wife are in the Blue Ridge mountains for ten days. C E Collins and family motored to Ocean City Sunday. C Deen and family also visited Ocean City Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Willis
W. B. Wallis
Denton
Lawrence Deen
Baltimore
C. C. Deen
Fowling Creek
Martin Covey
New Jersey
J. H. Covey
W Charles Schlege
Blue Ridge Mountains
C. E. Collins
Ocean City
C., C. Deen
Family gathering at Smithville honors Harriet Williams Morgan
Mrs Harriet Williams Morgan near Smithville entertained a family gathering on Sunday of last week. Six children and seven grandchildren attended including Ella Kielman and children Louis Charles and Raymond of Mahoney City, John Ecker of Philadelphia, Ida Kielman of Mahoney City, David Williams and daughter Katherine near Bethel, Henry Williams and children Annie and Charles of Smithville, Gardner Williams and grandson Edward of Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Harriet Williams Morgan
Ella Kielman
Louis
Charles
Raymond
Mahoney City
John Ecker
Philadelphia
Ida Kielman
David Williams
Katherine
Bethel
Henry Williams
Annie
Gardner Williams
Latte
Edward
Federalsburg
Fire destroys Ridgely undertaker barn and transport
The barn of Walter H. Ford the undertaker at Ridgely burned yesterday between 3 and 4 AM. A hearse and a carriage plus a quantity of hay were destroyed. Ford’s horse was not inside. Also noted, Mr Hynson Scully died of tuberculosis at midnight Thursday, living with daughter Mrs Arthur Scully. funeral planned for Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Walter Hl.ford
Hobbs Budget of News. Hobbs area social notes and visits.
The Hobbs district hosts a flurry of visits and travels with Mr. and Mrs. F L Stafford enjoying an auto tour to Bowers Beach thanks to Mr C E Satterfield’s generosity. Numerous relatives and friends from Milford Neck Andersontown Kent Island Hillsboro Warren Ohio Philadelphia and Baltimore are noted as guests or visitors at homes including the Merriken and Jopp households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Stafford
Bowers Beach
C. EE Satterfield
Statford
Milford Neck
Fannie Lepp
Kent Island
Dean
Queen Anne
Mary Cahall
Hillsboro
C. H. Merriken
Warren
Ohio
J. E. Merriken
Philadelphia
J. A. Merriken
Samuel J. Smith
Near
Milford
J. HL. Merriken
Concord Camp
8. B. Cohee
Andersontown
Gladys Long
Ridgely
Dorothy Yost
Grace Japp
Lillie
Irene Blook
West Baltimore
G. L. Jopp
Annie Pollard
J. W. Satterfield
Hobbs
T. H. Towers
Baltimore
Hillsboro social notes list of visitors and guests
Hillsboro residents host and visit relatives across Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware and nearby towns. Notable guests include Dudley Sparks from Allentown Philadelphia visitors Frank Sparks and Wook Sparks, Virginia Jones, Grace Hobby, Elizabeth Wheeler, Katherine Mason, Grace Evans, Carrie Whiteley, and others visiting families in Clayton Easton Trappe Rehoboth and Seaford with several staying several days or weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Sparks
Allentown
Mrr
W. Oh. Sparks
John Nolan
Chester
Hi. M. Thompson
Harry Jones
Virginia
Clayton
W. O P. Fleming
Frank Sparks
Philadelphia
Wook Sparks
W. L. Moon
Hopewell
Harvey Jump
Mars
Annie Jump
Kane
Elizabeth Vesty
Easton
Mire
FL Davis
Helen D. Mason
Blue Ridge Mountains
Grace Evans
Carrie Whiteley
Rehoboth
Harris Legg
Stevensville
LE. J. Thompson
Denton
Gladys M. Gale
Seaford
Del
Seasonable weather aids crops. area notes and visits
Goldsboro reports the hail damage recovery improving crop prospects for corn and mato crops. Wheat in hail belts yielded 2 to 5 bushels per acre. Rev J S Keene and family return from Ashland after district conference. Apple shipments by J Spencer Lapham run 75 to 100 hampers daily with good prices. Families and others visit Bowers Beach Rehoboth and Ocean Grove with several short trips and outings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Keene
Keene
Spotswood
Hlughe
Ashland
Val
Jarretsville
Harford County
J. Spencer Lapham
Robert Jarrell
Edward
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Ruthanna Gray
Bowers Beach
Bower's
Roth
Nina Boyer
William
Rehoboth
J. P. Wiley
Laurel
Louise Gaay
Ocean Grove
N. J
Steffens Lecture Delights Preston Audience
Dr C J Steffens of Baltimore lectured in Preston on Monday night to a large crowd. He praised being a hyphenated American yet urged unity during the war. The program featured Miss Ruth Douglas and pupils and a quartet, with $20.25 raised for war sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Steffens
Baltimore
Himelf
Ruth Douglas
Elizabeth Kelley
Caroline Richardson
Orphans' Court Proceedings and Administrations
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in the Orphans Court on Tuesday. Letters of administration were granted for James VI Towers personal estate, bonds filed and approved, creditors notices ordered, appraisers named. Administration on Sampson P. Satterfeld estate granted to J J Satterfield and Charles P Dunn, with renunciation by Annabel Satterfield, bonds approved, creditors notices ordered. further hearing postponed in Dean Ames matter to Sept 13 1916. Hubbard and Ball estates accounts approved. various guardianship and administration accounts filed and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Ida Towers
James VI. Towers
William C. Andrew
Edward B. Maloney
Sampson P. Satterfeld
Goin J. Satterfield
Charles P. Dunning
Annabel Satterfield
Henry M. Cade
Clinton Cook
Rober G. Dean
Virginia D. Ames
Nettie C. Dean
Charles H. Dean
Grace Marshall’s Remarkable Recovery Progress
Grace Marshall a 28 year old Maryland woman from Talbot County shown dramatic health gains after hospital treatment at Johns Hopkins and Easton physicians. She regained conversation and memory though age blank remains on confinement. Now living with her Easton aunt she assists with household chores and chats with local children on the porch daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Marshall
Talbot County
St. Michaels
Easton
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Easton Star-Democrat
Easton High School
Tomato disease control by strong growth and rotation
Prof J A B Norton of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station urges keeping tomato plants vigorous and steadily growing to resist disease. Field rotation and Bordeaux spray help some diseases, but strong plants best withstand infection and continue production. Early life needs quick-available plant food, while high grade fertilizer and manure supply nutrients later. Growers typically apply at least 600 pounds of fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. AB. Norton
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Norton
Sure Way of Business Development Ad Tactics
An old county paper extols newspaper advertising over circulars or theatre programs. It argues readers encounter all ads in a 2300 to 3000 circulation paper, estimating five times more readers engage the ad than with a circular, urging merchants to invest in print.
Pearl of Great Price Sermon at Concord Camp Meeting
Rev Dr C T Wyatt of Denton preaches on the pearl of great price from Matthew 13 45 46 at Concord camp meeting. The sermon contrasts worldly pearls with Christ’s salvation, cites Solomon and Byron, notes pearl formation from suffering, and urges seekers to pursue the kingdom of God with diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.T. Wyatt
M. E. Church of
Denton
Concord Camp Meeting
Kingdom of Heaven
Persian Gulf
Arabia
Christ
Earth
Solomon
Lord Byron
Seek the Pearl of Great Price in Faith and Sacrifice
The text urges giving up worldly indulgences to possess Christ as the Pearl of Great Price. It cites Saul of Tarsus choosing Christ despite suffering and argues that true possession brings riches beyond worlds. It recalls Wisdom’s value and invites seeking the Lord while found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Vetrograd
Paris
Earth
Eve
Paul
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Gethsemane
Calvary
Jason
Columbus
India
Jesus
Saul of
Tarsus
Damascus
Christ Jesus
Recruiting Boost on Eastern Shore for Maryland Troops
War Department orders intensified recruiting for Maryland troops at Salisbury and other stations. Major W. W. Crosby opens an office in Salisbury Armory welcoming applicants 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. He cites targets of 750 for First Infantry 075 for Fourth Infantry Marc 5 6 0 for Fifth Infantry and 35 for Battery A. About 3000 Marylanders have already gone to the Mexican border. vacancies will be filled as regiments move to war footing. Major Crosby highlights benefits and urges patriotic response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Maryland
W. W. Crosby
Salisbury
Baltimore
Silver Springs
Frederick
Belair
Crosby
South Division Street
Maryland Infantry
Fourth Infantry
Fifth Infantry
Field Artillery
Cambridge Fair 1916 Promises Finest Show in Shore Area
The 1916 Cambridge Fair is touted as second to none in the region. The strack and plant are praised as the finest on the shore with a costly program including Signor Valeno's Italian band from Philadelphia for the week. Features include three daily horse races, a New York midway, Carlisle's Wild West Show, Van Norman in a high diving act, and dramatic demonstrations. Governor Harrington and officials will attend and speak on Tuesday at 1:30 PM to raise the fair opening. Special excursion rates plus a Cambridge Fair Train from Seaford on August 24. Dates are August 22 to 25, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Cambridge
Signor Valeno
Philadelphia
Muusic
Valeno
Young
Atlantic City
Cambridge Fair
New York
Carlisle
van Norman
Harrington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seaford
Local residents return from visits and new purchase
Mr Abner of Wilmington has returned home after a stay with Mr and Mrs G L Griffith and family nearby. Miss Anna Ross who attended Ocean City summer school has returned home. Mr EE EY Hunt has come back after a two month city visit. Mr G L Griffith has purchased a new towing car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Abner
Wilmington
G. L. Griffith
Anna Ross
Ocean City
Ee, EY Hunt
Camp Meeting News Notes Bright with Singing and Speakers
Congregation reports good camp meetings at Concord and Holiness grove near Denton with strong singing and heartfelt sermons. Speakers include Rev. E. Dixon and Dr. Budd with Mr. F. C. MacSorley, Federalsburg Male Quartet, and Rev. Sharpe leading morning prayers at Hillsboro Pew Church. Additional notices list services at Preston, Bethlehem, and M. E. Church occupancy by Rev. Wise, plus evangelist meetings at Dailey's Woods and porch festival at Mrs. Johnson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin E. Wheatley
Concord Campmeeting
FE. E. Dixon
H. G. Budd
Dover
F. C. MacSorley
Federalsburg
Harry W. Davis
Denton
Sharpe
Pew
Hillsboro
J. G. Gantt
Preston Methodist
Episcopal Church
J. T. Richardson
Bethlehem
Preston Church
C.T. Wyatt
M. E
W. A. Wise
Dailey's Woods
Marydel
Lovelta Woodside
W. F. Corkran
Asbury Burke
Thomas Shellbrooks
T. O. Crouse
Westminster
Reassessment Held Up By Maryland Court Ruling
The Frederick county circuit court ruled that Maryland legislature acts delegating reassessment power to the Tax Commission are unconstitutional. An appeal to the Court of Appeals is planned to seek a special sitting and a rapid decision so reassessment can begin by September 1 if upheld. The decision was unanimous, signed by Chief Judge Hammon Urner and Associate Judges Worthington and Peter. The case draws statewide attention as counties await action on the commission orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Maryland
Tax Commission
Court of Appeals
Hammond Urner
Glenn H. Worthington
Edward C. Peter
State Tax Commission
Boys Camp at Say Shore On Chesapeake Cruise
Masters Paul Baynard Allee Allaband Bateman Draper and Howard Melvin Jr of Denton lead a large party of Boy Scouts camping for days on the Chesapeake shores near Rock Hall Kent county. R R Shull of Greensborough directs Caroline Scouts aiding many scout masters in land and water activities. A camp official acts as physical training director. The outing ends with a three day cruise on a state guard boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Say Shore
Paul Baynard
Allee Allaband
Bateman
Draper
Howard Melvin, Jr
Denton
Chesapeake
Rock Hall
Kent County
R. R. Shull
Greensboro
Caroline
Distinguished Red Man Speaks Here
Choptank Tribe of Red Men hosted Past Great Sachem Wal ter Hubbard from Baltimore for a fraternal visit Friday night. A large crowd heard Hubbard, a veteran of thirty three years in the Im proved Order of Red Men Great Council. Refreshments of harlequin ice cream and cake followed, and attendees enjoyed a fine gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hubbard
Baltimore
Mr. Hubbard
Great Council
Improved Order of Red Men
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Civil Service Commission
David J. Lewis
United States Senate
Pomona Grange
Claiborne
M. B. Nichols
Nichols
Happy Russell
R. C. Morgan
Janes L. Bennett
H. C. Hobbs
Peoples Bank
Denton National Bank
Parker
Lynch
Lewes
Georgetown
Venton
Harriett Broome
Alberta Banks
Truman Knipple
Annie Walker
Mary Willis
Fannie Bell
Aretha Emory
Arthur Butler
G. T. Morgan
R. H. Bailey
Chestertown
John E. George
George
Alden B. Richardson
Dol’" Richardson
Delaware Hospital
Circuit Court
Goldsborough
Albert F. Ifipnutt
George D. Hignutt
Centreville
Sarah M. Perry
Nathaniel Perry
J. B. Ross
J. Wesley Perry
Charles E. Andrews
Choptunk
Ebenezer Methodist Episcop.l Church
Spring Hall Cemetery
Nngaly
Jacob Rickards
Fred Heather
W. W. Rickards
Olivia M. Coffin
West Chester
F. B. Sweeney
R.C. Taylor
Magnolia
P. C. Parvis
Denver Weedman
L. A. Gooden
Mamie Goodwin
W. H. Goodwin
Amos Coffin
Crum Lynne
E. E. Coffin
W. L. Goodwin
W. WL. Goodwin
Helen Smith
Ridge
Chaoptank
Templeville
Hobbs Budget OF
Goldsboro
Alva Hubbard
William T. Hubbard
John Howard
Ewa
A. Ball
Leland II, Spencer
Fegatee
Fred BR. Owees
George W. Gravatt
Harry M. Thompson
Alverta Keets Et. al
Joseph C. Cook
James C. Rodley
Fred R. Owens
Robert HH. Handy
DR. Wyatt
Concord
Hig Grove
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