Local News and Notices From Denton County
Items of mena frog and various county notices solicited under this head in the Denton Journal issue of Saturday morning August 23 1919 outlining community items from multiple parts of the county and reader submissions.
Caroline County News Bountiful Local Updates and Flood Impacts
County notes cover tax discount notices and voter registration guidance, car sales and theft reports, and flood damages to dams Hog Creek and Smithville. Weather, tomato markets, and school vaccination requirements are noted along with local theatre listings and upcoming events. Local business mentions include DenMar Mobile Co. and F. J. Wrights watches.
Testimonial Dinner For Banking Commissioner Downes Col Fisher Here
Banking Commissioner J Duke Downes will be honored with a testimonial dinner at the Emerson Hotel Baltimore on September 11. Speakers include Governor Harington and Attorney General Ruchhe. Also noted are social notices of local residents, marriages, visits, and church services across Caroline and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Duke Downes
Emerson Hotel
Baltimore
State Bank Section
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Harington
Ruchhe
William ‘T. Bishop
Office of Register of Wills
Queen Anne's County
Caroline
Cannon
Orphans Court
That County
G. A. Fisher
Sam
France
Antwerp
Belgium
Roy O. Phobus
Arthur Logan
Evelyn
Frazier Terrace
West Philadelphia
Harry T. Moore
Tuckahoe Neck
Harry S. Clark
Harry Cuthbert Wheatley
Laura Myrtle Hanson
Me FE
South Parsonage
Tueday
Ev. J. PB. Stump
Goldsboro
Lou Porter
Clarence Atkinson
Chas. P. Ramsdell
Mane
Dorothy
Ashland
N. J
Waillham C. Abler
Harrisburg
E. E. Wheeler
William
H. Earle Smith
George Collison
Hartman
Wilmington
J. A
James Fleming
Bon
Social notes from Andersontown and surrounding towns
Hobbs hosts Ed Paisley and friend Suickland from Philadelphia. Visitors arrive from Carmey's Point New Jersey and Baltimore. Esther Willey hosts Catherine Davis from Federalsburg. Typhoid death of Raymond Adams noted. Watermelons are more plentiful now than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Paisley
Suickland
Philadelphia
Hobbs
L. H. Thomas
S. Starkey
Garrettson Smith and Dau
Mary Neal
Carmey's Point
N. J
J. D. Neal
Andersontown
Esther Willey
Catherine Davis
Federalsburg
Carney’s Point
Anderson
Weather hits farms as crops suffer flood and wind
Farmers report severe weather cutting wheat and fruit yields. About seventy five percent of wheat is still standing but in bad condition. Tomatoes and peaches suffer with minimal crops. Peaches blown from trees and vines show poor quality fruit. Rain and winds damaged gardens and trees. Local residents recover from illness and travel. new concrete bridge nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Jarrett & Sons
Monroe Saunders
Hopewell
Willard Porter
Mildred
Pauline Bennett
Sandy Island
Oscar Kinnamon
Louise
Ruth Anna Gray
Alice Shively
Evelyn Johnson
Ocean City
Bryan Shockley
New Castle
Mr. Shockley
Thomas Shockley
Geo. C. Johnson
Mary
Snow Hill
Elma Diffenderfer
Easton
Gray
Lou Graff
West Aslington
Mary Cahall
Ladies Aid Festival on church green Saturday
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. Church will hold a festival on the church green Saturday evening, August 23rd, with ice cream cake and candy for sale. Misses Helen and Edna Fleming attended a house party at Miss Margaretta Reese's home over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Church Green
Helen
Edna Fleming
Margaretta Reese
Houston Russom
Baltimore
W. D. Simmons
Washington
H. M. Thompson
H. W. B. Rowe
Western Shore
Ira Dill
Philadelphia
Saulsbury Sparks
J. R. McSorley and
Roe, Jr
Federalsburg
Catherine Thawley
Harvey
Burrsville
Howard R. Hopkins
Easton
Storm aftermath lingers in Ridgely after week of rain
The Ridgely News Letter notes telephone outages with Denton and Greensbor, widespread flood damage to corn and cabbage crops, poor potato prospects, and a ruined turkey crop after last week’s storm. Citizens report washed bridges, halted rail service, and a damaged canal area. Community members travel to see wreck sites, visit relatives, and plan county activities as recovery begins.
Greensboro News Bits and Local Happenings
Mr Frederick Malone will enter the Virginia Military Institute near Richmond A Democratic mass meeting is planned for Wednesday night August 27 Orrell and Smiths mill at Greensboro station started up early this week Packing houses are putting up Corn and tomatoes Easton rainfall last week exceeded five inches, more than half the July rainfall totals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Fairbanks
Parker's New Theatre
H. B. Macon
Easton
F. Leonard Watles
Salisbury
Peninsular Light and Power Company
Lewis and Knotts
Edith G. Norman
Hopkins University
Noble Jackson
Wm. F. Jackson
Hazel Everngain
Frederick Malone
Virgina Military Institute
Rachmond
Orrell & Smith's
Greensboro Station
Dill visits birthplace amid Wilmington visit
Burreville notes Mr and Mrs Alexander Dill return to their Wilhington home after a week visiting relatives in Denton and others. He visits his birthplace Fuwardsville for the first time since boyhood while residents attend church, hospital, and social events with extended family and neighbors across Greensboro Wilmington Tol Chester and Secretary areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Willoughby
Morris
Oklahoma
Tulsa
C. E Walters
Baltimore
Starkey
E. R. Seeders
Washington
Andersontown
Russell Savage
Philadelphia
Earl Chaffioch
G. Huffer
C. W. Huffer
Mamie
Evelyn Quillen
Bear Harmony
Nellie Thawley
Little Raymond
F. E. Adams
Annie G. Adams
Columbia
S. C
Louise Noble
Denton
Elizabeth Merriken
Chas. H. Merriken
S. E. Spence
Burreville
Alexander Dill
Wilhington
He Dill
EH. Sappamt
le Wyatt
Dil
Fuwardsville
Wiliniopton
Lawsowen Linson
Harry Hanson
Greenwood
Lawson Jump
MM E
Greensboro
Cad Mois
B. M. Harvey
F. H. Sapp
Rober Witham
Wee Rooh
Dall
Mia
M. L Wyatt
Daughies
Tolchester
Mesa
Athe Sealbury
John Voss
Henry Noble
Hele Daulsbury
Cambade Hospital
Charlie Callison
Harvey Callison
Mary Ellen Harvey
Charlie
Henry Porter
Tuckahoe Neck
M. E. Wheatley
Centreville
Concord Camp
Sarah and
Elizabeth Harrington
Harrington
Ruth A. Harvey
E. Stafford
Wilmington
Howard Hopkins
Conaway
Catherine Thawley
Hillsboro
Rachel M. Harsey
M. Laura Porter
T. P. Rust
Ruth Caball
Pittsburg
Ruth Harvey
Carl Alford
Chester
Wm. A. Alford
Jerome Frampton
Cambridge Hospital
Harry Fluharty
Metta
Henrietta Patton
Calypso
N. C
Gladys Blackburn
J. Coulbourn
Margaret Merriken
Caroline County Democratic ticket endorses Goldsborough for Chief Judge
The Caroline County Democratic convention named seven delegates from eight business districts and endorsed T Alan Goldsborough for Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit. It lists candidates for House of Delegates Orphans Court and County Commissioner, with notes on county growth and past bench representation. The Republican ticket followed with its own slate, while Orphans Court proceedings adjourned after routine estate and sales reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coroline County
Henry RB. Lewi
Jesse W. Porter
House of Delegates
Charles Andrews
J. Frank Wroght
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
Couns Plisha Pieper
William J. Shawn
Richard P. West
Register of Wills
J. Tow
Pastorfield
Thomas Hignatt
J. Frank Ledouin
Jarry
Dailey
Joseph H. Cirroll
Hinvey Cooper
Robert Jarrell
Charles
B. Harnson
Alan Goldborough
Second Judicial Circuit
Carolne
Clay
Arep Tre
Caroline County
T. Alan Goldsborough
Second Judicial
Maryland
Cecil County
Kent County
Queen Anne's County
Talbot County
Caroline
Law Building
Clinton B. Jarman
Harry B. Wright
Léonard F. Covey
John ‘T. Carter
Orphans’ Court
Thos
J. Turner
Thomas Taylor
J. Atwood Todd
Sherff
Alphonzo Meredith
A. Howard Holsinger
J. Walter Noble
L. B. Towers
H. H. Nuttle
A. J. Messick
Rufus Noble
State Central Committee
L. LE. Towers
A. W. Thompson
Alda Jackson
Walter Howard
Frederick R. Owens
John N. Brummel
James B. Wright
Charles Wesley Brewington
J. Owen Knotts
Charles W. Prettyman
James Turner
Calvert C. Merriken
Jealous husband kills wife then surrenders in Cambridge
A Maryland area man described as crazed with jealousy shot his wife after a quarrel and she died from wounds in the arm and chest. He fled to his brother’s home, then surrendered in Cambridge after a brief drive with his sibling. The report also lists local social visits and agricultural news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancey Lichols
Nichols
Cambridge
Peter Short
Patton
Howard Bennett
Pearl
Agnes Christopher
Blanche Chaffinch
Helen
Lessie Lyden
Henretta
Metta Patton
Clarence Chaffinch
Aubrey
Homer Bennett
Federalsburg
Fireman's head found after Denton wreck
Workmen recovering the engine from a trestle collapse west of Denton found the severed head of John F. Brown of Stevensville, the fireman who died at his post. The head was sent to the Newnam morgue, embalmed, and buried with his body in Stevensville. his widow Mrs. Brown and an eight year old son survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
John F. Brown
Stevensville
Newnam
Brown
Caroline County Military Registration Urgently Requested
In Caroline county men who served in the late war are asked to report Thursday August 28 to designated sites across districts to record names and service records with discharge papers and a photo if possible. Locations include Goldsboro near Mrs. J. S. Lapham and several district offices. forms will be added to state military history documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Home Economics Club
Norman
Mabel Stephenson
Parker's New Theatre
Wallace Reid
Vivian Martin
Miranda
Smithville
Hog Creek
Deen Mill
Luton Budge Company
Pennsylvania
Sandy Island
Boyce Mill
J. Spencer Lapham
Delaware
Moore
Lapham
Caroline County
Noble
State Board of Health
Commonwealth
J. S. Lapham
Goldsboro
Jesse W. Pomer
Greensboro
Wesley E. Thawley
Law Building
Denton
A. F. Sisk
Preston
C. EL ‘Lurner
Federalburg
H. M. Thompson
Elilsboro
W. T. Temple
Ridgely
Wesilyv E. Thawley
Pharmacist Dr Whiteley Takes Charge of Prescription Dept
Dr. W. F. Whiteley, a registered pharmacist, now oversees the prescription department. He brings many years of drug industry experience and is highly recommended by Lipsum's PHARUAC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 4. Whiteley
Whiteley
Lipsum
Pharuac
EXPERIMENT FARM FIELD DAY AT RIDGELY STIRRED INTEREST
On Saturday August 16 the annual field day at the State Farm Ridgely drew farmers from Caroline and Kent counties. Staff from the Agricultural College at College Park led tours, with Dr A G McGall and others highlighting soil, grains, vegetables, small fruits, and teaching work. Canteloupe varieties Eden Gem Sweet Air Knight were judged best. lime vs alfalfa plots sparked discussion. Early transplanted tomatoes showed good growth, and a wet season tested coy bean resilience. Seed potatoes kept for several seasons demonstrated viability, and visitors praised the demonstrations hoping for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturday
State
J. E. Metzer
T. H. White
W. R. Ballard
R. Wellington
Anderson
Knight
McGall
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Denton Journal
the Local Department
L. B. Towers & Bro
den. Mar Mobile Co
W. S. Crouse
F. J. Wright
EHL Thirs
Bar
F. P. Rae Company
Ford
W.om Ross
Sandtown
Millington
DenMar Mobile Co
Maxwell Touriny
Charles Jarrell
Howard Pritchett
Hills
Downes
Colonel Fisher
J. T. Fleetweed
Mass Jane Thomas
Dover
Ruth
Florence Price
Ernest Collins
Mass Frances Tubbs
Jane Redden
Purnell Fleetwood
Waverly
William E. Saulsbury
Love Point
Love Point-Baltimore
Church News
Bethlehem
J. T. Richardson
Henry Covington
Salem
Harris Chapel
Journal
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Ridgely News
Greensbor
Stone Road
Maud Gibson
Gladys Smith
Sydney Fountain
Coblentz
Germany
Milton Smith
Frank Long
Armel
Hopkins
Edna
Port Deposit
Ord Ravngh
Sadie K. Harley
Graybill
Sweeden
Sadie Geib
Cordova
Vinton Manel
Paul and Kennard
James Hevalow
Willard Jones
Methodist School
Walters Lord
Husson, Carlton
Ada
Stella Matthews
Bertha Shull
Lena Cutchess
Michigan
Moat Wiley
Leland Russell
Newark
Alec Russell
C. T. Marvel
Sara Turner
Elizabeth Jump
Ruthsburg
Viola Jones
H. F. Klotz
James Wilson
J. J. Bunting
Robert Tinley
Clayton
Ernest
Mabel Jones
Marydel
Arthur Richards
Moorestown
Frances Tubbs
C. E. Turner
I. E. Mason
McLoughlin
Ill
C. E. Hartley
Nor
Ristown, Pa
Kent Temple
New York
Grace Thompson
Elkton
Raymond Machen
Lowell Hummer
Oscar Morris
Effa Heather
Norris Bull
Cora Pippin
Sue Saulsbury
Maud Hummer
Ruth Hall
Helen Heather
Edith Davis
Aona Jump
Betterton
We L
Misa Rien Roe
Harry Callison
V2 Ro Benson
George Benson
Mr. Cuddsborough
Owen N. Dulin
Milton
C. Smith
Goldsborough
Queen Anne's
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Wilbert Merriken
Baltiimore
Mrs
Harry Merriken
Master Henry Long
Ocean
Tom Nichols
Inez Noble
Liverpool
England
William Dowding
Dowding
Maynard Ledoum
Frank Lednum
Dr. Trotti
Williston
South Carolina
Maggie Parker
George Williams
Harry Whiteley
James Carmine
Alva
Penn’s Grove
Harry Hollins
Frank Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Bert
Molle Day
St Louis, Mo
Caleb C. Magruder
Court of Appeals
A. Meredith
O. M. Hignatt
Howard Sullivan
Mrs. Roop
Mrs. Pemberton
Mr. Allen
Florida
W. C. Todd
Harry Haskins
New York City
Mabel I. Stephenson
Andersontown-Hobbs
Fnday
Federal Community Club
Experiment Farm
Francis G. Weightson
Gth
Becleton
Ricaud
Mrr. Goldsborough
Becleston
Falbot County
Falbot County Has Hid Under the Circuit System Were Judge Goldsborough
Martin
Judge Adkins
Pleace
Francis G. Wrngtton
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